When working in Ancestral Quest it sometimes can get confusing as to how to access one's database of names, dates and places.
People have files that end in .paf, .aq, .ged, .zip, .aqz and wonder why they many not 'open' under an 'open' command.
The reason they many not open is that they need a different command to do just that.
The "File" menu has this drop down where you will find all of the right commands to help you open up your database files:
The files that end in .paf and .aq will open up with File and Open and then locating that file, double click it and you'l have all your family file information right there.
If you have a .ged file, this is a GEDCOM file and needs to be imported into a blank database. So one creates a new database and then goes to File and scrolls to 'Import', clicks it and locates that .GED file and again double clicks it. Once that is done the file will import into that blank database file filling it up with whatever is in the GEDCOM file.
If you have a .zip or .aqz file, this is a back up file and needs to be restored. One needs to go to File and 'restore', clicks it and locates the zipped file and again double clicks it to restore your database files.
With the end goal to being able to access one's family database, it is helpful to use the correct commands depending on the type of file available and hopefully this blog has provided some help in doing just that!
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Comments and questions are always welcome!
Happy Ancestraling...
Claire ;)
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