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'''How to restore a backup''' of your Gramps genealogy Family Tree database. | '''How to restore a backup''' of your Gramps genealogy Family Tree database. | ||
− | {{man note|Importing backup archives|The following workflow is for Gramps version 3.3 or later versions of the <code>.gramps</code> or <code>.gpkg</code> XML backup/archive files. Options to recover an archive from an earlier or a database are linked at the bottom of | + | {{man note|Importing backup archives|The following workflow is for Gramps version 3.3 or later versions of the <code>.gramps</code> or <code>.gpkg</code> XML backup/archive files. Options to recover an archive from an earlier or a database are linked at the bottom of the page.}} |
==Restore a Gramps backup archive from the Desktop== | ==Restore a Gramps backup archive from the Desktop== | ||
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* From the {{man menu|Family Trees}} menu, select {{man menu|Manage Family Trees...}} | * From the {{man menu|Family Trees}} menu, select {{man menu|Manage Family Trees...}} | ||
− | * From the {{man label|Family Trees}} | + | * From the {{man label|[[Gramps_{{man version}}_Wiki_Manual_-_Manage_Family_Trees#Family_Trees_manager_window|Family Trees]]}} manager window: |
** Select {{man button|New}} | ** Select {{man button|New}} | ||
** When the new row appears, either: press {{man button|Enter}} key to accept default name; or, change the name before pressing the {{man button|Enter}} key. <br />''(The Tree can be renamed at a later time too.)'' | ** When the new row appears, either: press {{man button|Enter}} key to accept default name; or, change the name before pressing the {{man button|Enter}} key. <br />''(The Tree can be renamed at a later time too.)'' | ||
** Select the {{man button|Load Family Tree}} button | ** Select the {{man button|Load Family Tree}} button | ||
* From the {{man menu|Family Trees}} menu, select {{man menu|Import...}} | * From the {{man menu|Family Trees}} menu, select {{man menu|Import...}} | ||
− | * Navigate to the family tree backup archive file in the [[Gramps_{{man version}}_Wiki_Manual_-_Manage_Family_Trees#Import_Family_Tree_dialog|{{man label|Import Family Tree}} file dialog | + | * Navigate to the family tree backup archive file in the [[Gramps_{{man version}}_Wiki_Manual_-_Manage_Family_Trees#Import_Family_Tree_dialog|{{man label|Import Family Tree}}]] file dialog |
* To begin restoring the family tree backup archive file, double-click it. (Or select it and then click the {{man button|Import}} button.) | * To begin restoring the family tree backup archive file, double-click it. (Or select it and then click the {{man button|Import}} button.) | ||
− | Once completed, the {{man label|Import Statistics}} dialog will be shown to confirm a successful import. | + | Once completed, the {{man label|[[Gramps_{{man version}}_Wiki_Manual_-_Manage_Family_Trees#Import_Statistics_dialog|Import Statistics]]}} dialog will be shown to confirm a successful import. |
You can now continue with your research on your family tree. | You can now continue with your research on your family tree. | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Template:Backup_Omissions|Backup omissions]] - what is not included during a backup | * [[Template:Backup_Omissions|Backup omissions]] - what is not included during a backup | ||
* [[How to make a backup]] | * [[How to make a backup]] | ||
* [[Recover corrupted family tree]] | * [[Recover corrupted family tree]] | ||
− | + | * Discourse support forum: [https://gramps.discourse.group/t/create-a-data-recovery-category/4504 Create a “Data Recovery” category?] | |
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[[Category:How do I...|Restore]] | [[Category:How do I...|Restore]] |
Latest revision as of 02:17, 11 March 2024
How to restore a backup of your Gramps genealogy Family Tree database.
Restore a Gramps backup archive from the Desktop
The easiest method is to find the archive file (while Gramps is not running) in the OS. Right-click that file and choose to Open with Gramps from the context menu. The OS will launch the Gramps application, create a blank tree, name the tree to match the archive, import the archive, and you're ready to continue with your research. All that completes with a single action.
Restore a Gramps backup archive from within Gramps
You can also Start Gramps and do those steps manually.
- From the Family Trees menu, select Manage Family Trees...
- From the Family Trees manager window:
- Select New
- When the new row appears, either: press Enter key to accept default name; or, change the name before pressing the Enter key.
(The Tree can be renamed at a later time too.) - Select the Load Family Tree button
- From the Family Trees menu, select Import...
- Navigate to the family tree backup archive file in the Import Family Tree file dialog
- To begin restoring the family tree backup archive file, double-click it. (Or select it and then click the Import button.)
Once completed, the Import Statistics dialog will be shown to confirm a successful import.
You can now continue with your research on your family tree.
See also
- Backup omissions - what is not included during a backup
- How to make a backup
- Recover corrupted family tree
- Discourse support forum: Create a “Data Recovery” category?