Kexi/Handbook

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Information

This handbook for Kexi 2.2 is meant to be based on the Kexi Handbook for Kexi 1.1.
Please coordinate any effort with Jarosław Staniek, email: kexi at kde.org

Introduction

Kexi Basics

   Kexi Databases
   Creating a New Database File
   The Kexi Main Window

       Main application elements

   Opening an existing Kexi database file

       Opening a database file in the Open Existing Project dialog
       Opening an existing Kexi database file by clicking on .kexi file's icon

   Using built-in help

3. Building Simple Databases

   Introduction
   Designing Database Tables

       The Table Designer window

   Entering Data Into Tables
   Designing Database Queries
   Designing Forms

       Most important terms
       Forms versus tables
       Working with form design
       Using the Widgets tab
       Inserting widgets - text fields
       Assigning data sources
       Inserting text labels
       Actions
       Widget layouts
       Setting widgets size and position by hand
       Setting the tab order

   Entering Data Using Forms

4. Configuring Kexi

   Window Layout

       IDEAl mode
       Childframe mode

   Docking and Undocking Windows

       Docking and undocking side panels
       Docking and undocking child windows

5. Command Reference

   The File Menu
   The Edit Menu
   The View Menu
   The Insert Menu
   The Format Menu
   The Data Menu
   The Tools Menu
   The Window Menu
   The Settings Menu
   The Help Menu

6. Credits and License A. Introduction to Databases

   What Is a Database?
   Database and Spreadsheet

       How Is a Database Different From a Spreadsheet?

   Database Design
   Who Needs a Database?
   Database Creation Software

B. Comparing Kexi to other database applications

   Data types

Tools

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