Kexi/Handbook/Kexi Basics/Opening an existing Kexi database file/Opening a database file in the Open Existing Project dialog

Opening a Database File in the Open Existing Project Dialog

• Run Kexi. You should see the Welcome to Kexi startup dialog, which allows you select one of the recently used projects to open.

• If the project is not shown as a recently used projects choose Open... (Ctrl + O).

• Two tabbed panes allow you to select from files stored on your own machine or from a dedicated database server. You will see the following dialog box. Two tabbed panes allow you to select from files stored on your own machine or from a dedicated database server:

• Choose either of the two tabs. The 'Projects Stored on Database Server' tab will allow you to choose a preconfigured project. Highlight the desired project and then click on Next.

• The 'Projects Stored in File' 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 Name box beneath the navigation bar, 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 an 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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