[Digikam-users] Re: How to open existing database

[Ozzy]

Thanks, it worked but not with the desired results.

A question for the group.
What is your recommendation for keeping a reliable database for your
collection?

I back up my collection and database on a regular basis, and into multiple
(physically separated) locations. So safety (from accidentally deleting
files, file corruption, fire, etc) is not a problem.

What I am looking for is suggestions to be able to reliably delete/upgrade
digiKam without having to worry about having to create a new database: tags,
rankings, comments, etc, etc, etc. I have a significant amount of pictures
and so far I have had re-created my tags, rankings, etc twice in 6 months.
Obviously I am doing something wrong. I haven't heard anyone else with this
issue....it is me :-(

Should I have a specific file/folder structure? Is there a preferred
location for the database file within the collection?

Thank you in advance.

Oz.

On Sat, Mar 26, 2011 at 2:26 AM, sleepless <sleeplessregulus at hetnet.nl>wrote:

> Goto Settings->Configure Digikam->database, click the icon and choose a
> the path where your existing database resides, and add your collection.
> If it asks, say use existing database".
>
> Rinus
> Op 26-3-2011 1:54, ozzyprv schreef:
> > I managed to install digikam 2.0.0.4 in a spare laptop to give it a try.
> > Now I want to open my existing collection with this new version.
> >
> > How do I tell dk 2.0.0.4 to use my existing database (a copy of it
> anyway).
> >
> > Thank you.
> >
> > PS: I did my homework, I google it and search this mail-list....with no
> > luck.
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