Re: [Gramps-users] problems importing old database (2.x)

[Stéphane Charette <stephanecharette@gm...>]

> after having tried to find some help on the website, I'm still unable
> to solve the problem on my own. As it's not just me, it would be good
> to know if others had no problem with migrating their data, and if
> so, which version they did use. Maybe I get a hold of that version
> and can check it out.

If you're not getting a response to this on the GRAMPS-USERS list, it
may be time to take it to the developers list instead.  Also, you
should know that a lot of the active developers are currently away due
to Christmas seasons.

Where I've personally seen this problem before is someone trying to
load a grdb database after they've blown away their .gramps folder, or
they copied the .grdb file to a new computer without realizing they
also need the database environment in .gramps.  This problem only
exists in GRAMPS 2.2.x and below.  The newer versions of GRAMPS 3.x
has changed how family trees are stored specifically to avoid this
problem.  (http://www.gramps-project.org/wiki/index.php?title=Recover_corrupted_grdb)

But if I remember correctly, you were trying to import an old GRAMPS
xml database, is that right?

Do you know what version of GRAMPS you used to create the xml?  And
what version you are trying to import into?

Lastly, if you're OK with sending me the .xml directly (not posted on
the list) and you are trying to import into 3.x when you get the
error, I'll see if I can fix the error for you.  I've got some time
today reserved to work on GRAMPS.

Stéphane

[Gramps-users] problems importing old database (2.x)

[Martin Senftleben <DrMartinus@dr...>]

Hi,

I don't know why I can't access the gramps-project.org website, it 
says the server could not be found.
I need to import my old gramps database, but it tells me each time 
that it can't open a file in the tmp-folder. The tmp-folder should be 
writeable and readable (to me, at least), and there's certainly 
enough space.
gramps version 3.0.1, Mandriva Powerpack 2009.0

any ideas, hints? 

Thanks!

Martin
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Re: [Gramps-users] problems importing old database (2.x)

[Peter Morgan <petermorgan@gr...>]

I am seeing the same problems
I detail the importing problem only as the server is out of my control.

I have a need to import and re-start some old work for my wife, Carol 
who wants to add to it.
I am on a  64 bit FC10 system running  gramps 3.0.3-1.

The old data base is a 2.2.x . type
-rwxrwxrwx 1 peterm peterm  8175616 2008-03-05 08:24 gramps2_ncurrent.grdb
It is a directory on the /data1 partition which is wide open. The data 
refers to a major disk upgrade.

I have installed the new 3.0.3 system okay and began by following the 
http:www.gramps-project.org/wiki/index.php?tile=Main_Page How do I .. 
pages.
Specifically the page dealing with Upgrading from Gramps 2.2.X to 3.0.x

My problem is that I get a message /tmp/tmp6Djklpn could not be opened. 
The tmp file name changes.
Here is what is in /tmp
drwx------ 2 peterm peterm    4096 2008-12-29 14:51 tmpzwQaPJ
-rw------- 1 peterm peterm 8175616 2008-12-29 14:51 tmp6DjkPn
drwx------ 2 peterm peterm    4096 2008-12-29 14:57 orbit-peterm-a86888f8

The file in question is clearly there but with a very restrictive 
permission code. I suspect that it is the permissions that are screwed 
up. /tmp is currently running with the following permissions.

drwxrwxrwx  38 root   root    4096 2008-12-29 15:13 tmp

regards peter


Martin Senftleben wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I don't know why I can't access the gramps-project.org website, it 
> says the server could not be found.
> I need to import my old gramps database, but it tells me each time 
> that it can't open a file in the tmp-folder. The tmp-folder should be 
> writeable and readable (to me, at least), and there's certainly 
> enough space.
> gramps version 3.0.1, Mandriva Powerpack 2009.0
>
> any ideas, hints? 
>
> Thanks!
>
> Martin
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Re: [Gramps-users] problems importing old database (2.x)

[Robert Huff <roberthuff@rc...>]

Peter Morgan writes:

>  I have installed the new 3.0.3 system okay and began by following the 
>  http:www.gramps-project.org/wiki/index.php?tile=Main_Page How do I .. 
>  pages.
>  Specifically the page dealing with Upgrading from Gramps 2.2.X to 3.0.x
>  
>  My problem is that I get a message /tmp/tmp6Djklpn could not be opened. 
>  The tmp file name changes.
>  Here is what is in /tmp
>  drwx------ 2 peterm peterm    4096 2008-12-29 14:51 tmpzwQaPJ
>  -rw------- 1 peterm peterm 8175616 2008-12-29 14:51 tmp6DjkPn
>  drwx------ 2 peterm peterm    4096 2008-12-29 14:57 orbit-peterm-a86888f8
>  
>  The file in question is clearly there but with a very restrictive 
>  permission code. I suspect that it is the permissions that are screwed 
>  up. /tmp is currently running with the following permissions.
>  
>  drwxrwxrwx  38 root   root    4096 2008-12-29 15:13 tmp

	The error message mentions "tmp6Djklpn"; is this possibly a
typo for "tmp6DjkPn"?


				Robert Huff

Re: [Gramps-users] problems importing old database (2.x)

[Martin Senftleben <DrMartinus@dr...>]

Hi all,
after having tried to find some help on the website, I'm still unable 
to solve the problem on my own. As it's not just me, it would be good 
to know if others had no problem with migrating their data, and if 
so, which version they did use. Maybe I get a hold of that version 
and can check it out.

Besides: Peter Morgan reported to have the same problem, but there is 
one difference: the tmp folder on my system is accessible whithout 
root privileges. I don't understand why gramps always says it cannot 
open the file that is posted by itself into that folder?
Doesn't make sense to me.

Thanks for any help. 

Martin


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Re: [Gramps-users] problems importing old database (2.x)

[Stéphane Charette <stephanecharette@gm...>]

> after having tried to find some help on the website, I'm still unable
> to solve the problem on my own. As it's not just me, it would be good
> to know if others had no problem with migrating their data, and if
> so, which version they did use. Maybe I get a hold of that version
> and can check it out.

If you're not getting a response to this on the GRAMPS-USERS list, it
may be time to take it to the developers list instead.  Also, you
should know that a lot of the active developers are currently away due
to Christmas seasons.

Where I've personally seen this problem before is someone trying to
load a grdb database after they've blown away their .gramps folder, or
they copied the .grdb file to a new computer without realizing they
also need the database environment in .gramps.  This problem only
exists in GRAMPS 2.2.x and below.  The newer versions of GRAMPS 3.x
has changed how family trees are stored specifically to avoid this
problem.  (http://www.gramps-project.org/wiki/index.php?title=Recover_corrupted_grdb)

But if I remember correctly, you were trying to import an old GRAMPS
xml database, is that right?

Do you know what version of GRAMPS you used to create the xml?  And
what version you are trying to import into?

Lastly, if you're OK with sending me the .xml directly (not posted on
the list) and you are trying to import into 3.x when you get the
error, I'll see if I can fix the error for you.  I've got some time
today reserved to work on GRAMPS.

Stéphane

Re: [Gramps-users] problems importing old database (2.x)

[Benny Malengier <benny.malengier@gm...>]

Backlog of mails here.
It is a Stephane says, follow the guide to recover corrupted grdb.
The tmp not importing is not permission related but due to the database log
files.
Send your file to a developer if you do not succeed.
Benny

2008/12/30 Stéphane Charette <stephanecharette@...>

> > after having tried to find some help on the website, I'm still unable
> > to solve the problem on my own. As it's not just me, it would be good
> > to know if others had no problem with migrating their data, and if
> > so, which version they did use. Maybe I get a hold of that version
> > and can check it out.
>
> If you're not getting a response to this on the GRAMPS-USERS list, it
> may be time to take it to the developers list instead.  Also, you
> should know that a lot of the active developers are currently away due
> to Christmas seasons.
>
> Where I've personally seen this problem before is someone trying to
> load a grdb database after they've blown away their .gramps folder, or
> they copied the .grdb file to a new computer without realizing they
> also need the database environment in .gramps.  This problem only
> exists in GRAMPS 2.2.x and below.  The newer versions of GRAMPS 3.x
> has changed how family trees are stored specifically to avoid this
> problem.  (
> http://www.gramps-project.org/wiki/index.php?title=Recover_corrupted_grdb)
>
> But if I remember correctly, you were trying to import an old GRAMPS
> xml database, is that right?
>
> Do you know what version of GRAMPS you used to create the xml?  And
> what version you are trying to import into?
>
> Lastly, if you're OK with sending me the .xml directly (not posted on
> the list) and you are trying to import into 3.x when you get the
> error, I'll see if I can fix the error for you.  I've got some time
> today reserved to work on GRAMPS.
>
> Stéphane
>
>
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