Kexi/Handbook/Kexi Basics/Opening an Existing KEXI Project/Selecting a Project from the Open Project Screen
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Opening a Database File in the Open Project Dialog
- Run KEXI and click the Ctrl+O keys. command in the KEXI menu, or go to → , or press the
- 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 tab will allow you to choose a preconfigured project. Highlight the desired project and then click on .
- The 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).
- In the latter case you can either pick a file which is immediately opened or alternatively enter its name in the box beneath the navigation bar, then click on .
Notes
- By default the drop down list has selected. In case the file you are looking for has another extension, you can change the selection of the drop down list to 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.