From: John T. <j2...@ya...> - 2012-12-26 03:27:21
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Thank you for your helpful advice Apologies for this being a new email - I have not managed to work out how to continue the thread as my view of the archive is 'read only'. Perhaps someone could give me a hint on this? I have successfully upgraded Gramps to version 3.4.2-1 on both the desktop and the laptop. This version seems to load the programme more quickly, but the import of the database from the memory stick into the programme seems rather slower. Also, I have another query: To recap, I use a desktop and a laptop, transferring the database between the two on a memory stick via the export and import functions, because I work on it in two separate locations. I want to start adding Media (and I have many items) to the database on the desktop, attaching them variously to people, events, and places. I know I can export the database to the memory stick without the media files and then import to the laptop where I will continue to edit and add to the records. When I transfer the revised database back to the desktop it will be imported into a new family tree. But this new family tree will not have the media files. My objective is to work on the database on the two machines, but retain the media files on the version in the desktop only, as the database including the media files will be too large and slow to transfer each time on a regular basis. My questions are: 01. Is there a way to transfer the media files from the old family tree on the desktop to the new one after importing the revised database from the laptop, retaining the appropriate attachment for each? 02. When I transfer the revised database, is there a way to import only the changes into the existing family tree on the desktop (that still has the media files in it)? 03. Could this be achieved using synchronisation software? 04. Any other suggestions for achieving the objective? Many thanks and best regards John |