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

[sleepless]

Op 27-3-2011 0:46, Ozzy schreef:
> In which way did it interfere whith the desired results? As you say 
> you have backups I might be able to figure out how to do it for a 
> second time with desired results.
About recreating tags etc: somewhere in the menustructure is an option 
to write the metadata to your photos, Most likelely it will all show up 
again after upgrade.
There is no special need to the folder structure or the location of the 
database.

Rinus
> 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 
> <mailto: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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