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* An '''Open Project''' screen will appear, allowing you to open an existing project.
* An '''Open Project''' screen will appear, allowing you to open an existing project.


* The screen features two tabbed panes that let you choose files stored locally or on a dedicated database server:
* The screen features two tabbed panes that let you choose files stored locally or on a dedicated database server.


[[Image:kexi_openproject.png|800px|thumb|center]]
* Choose either  of the two tabs.
 
*The <menuchoice>Projects Stored in File</menuchoice> tab allows you to navigate through your folder hierarchy to locate a file to open, typically a .kexi project stored on your computer or a networked machine. You can either select a file to open immediately or enter the filename in the '''Name''' box. Then, click <menuchoice>Next</menuchoice> or press the <keycap>Enter</keycap> key.


* Choose either  of the two tabs.  
[[Image:kexi_openproject.png|800px|center]]


*The <menuchoice>Projects Stored on Database Server</menuchoice> tab will allow you to choose a preconfigured project. Highlight the desired project and then click on <menuchoice>Next</menuchoice>.
*The <menuchoice>Projects Stored on Database Server</menuchoice> tab will allow you to choose a preconfigured project. Highlight the desired project and then click on <menuchoice>Next</menuchoice>.


*The <menuchoice>Projects Stored in File</menuchoice>tab will allow you to navigate your folder hierachy to locate a file to open, typically a .kexi project stored on your machine or another machine on the network (see important note below).
[[Image:Kexi_openproject_server.png|800px|center]]
 
* In the latter case you can either pick a file which is immediately opened or alternatively enter its name in the <menuchoice>Name</menuchoice> box beneath the navigation bar, then click on <menuchoice>Next</menuchoice>.  


'''Notes'''
'''Notes'''

Revision as of 19:34, 25 December 2024

Opening a Database File in the Open Project Dialog

  • Run KEXI and click the Open Project command in the KEXI menu, or go to File → Open Project, or press the Ctrl+O keys.
  • An Open Project screen will appear, allowing you to open an existing project.
  • The screen features two tabbed panes that let you choose files stored locally or on a dedicated database server.
  • Choose either of the two tabs.
  • The Projects Stored in File tab allows you to navigate through your folder hierarchy to locate a file to open, typically a .kexi project stored on your computer or a networked machine. You can either select a file to open immediately or enter the filename in the Name box. Then, click Next or press the Enter key.
  • The Projects Stored on Database Server tab will allow you to choose a preconfigured project. Highlight the desired project and then click on Next.

Notes

  • By default the Filter drop down list has All Supported Files (*.kexi, *.kexic, *.kexis, *.mdb) selected. In case the file you are looking for has another extension, you can change the selection of the Filter drop down list to All Files to display all available files (regardless of extension).
  • If you have selected a file of an external type, like a MS Access .mdb file, KEXI will provide you with the option to import the file.
  • If you have selected a connection data file (with .kexic extension) or a shortcut to a project on database server file (with .kexis extension), KEXI will display appropriate dialogs.
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