Gramps 4.0 Wiki Manual - Getting started - Revision history

Kulath: Starting through CLI

2013-03-14T16:56:53Z

Starting through CLI

Kulath: Revised starting for different platforms

2013-03-14T16:11:10Z

Revised starting for different platforms

Kulath: details on non-standard variant sort orders

2013-02-28T23:11:45Z

details on non-standard variant sort orders

Kulath: /* Languages */

2013-02-18T23:31:25Z

‎Languages

Kulath: /* Mac OS X */

2013-02-18T21:24:15Z

‎Mac OS X

Kulath: start Gramps on different platforms, and how the language is determined

2013-02-18T20:06:19Z

start Gramps on different platforms, and how the language is determined

Dsblank: /* Tell me how to start right now! */

2013-01-14T11:42:12Z

‎Tell me how to start right now!

Bmcage: /* Choosing a Family Tree */

2013-01-11T21:02:05Z

‎Choosing a Family Tree

Bmcage: /* Summary */

2013-01-11T20:59:45Z

‎Summary

Patsyblefebre: auto numbering images is good :)

2013-01-04T05:18:43Z

auto numbering images is good :)

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 Assuming you have used the standard Package Manager (either through a CLI or a GUI) for your Linux distribution, you will start Gramps in the normal way for your distribution. For example in Ubuntu 12.10, an icon is placed in the launcher, or the program can be started from Dash. For other distributions, an entry may be created in the Application menu (normally in the '''Office''' section).
 === MS Windows ===
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 Why are there two icons and two (or more - uninstall??) items in the start menu. Which group are the gramps menu items in the start menu? What is the difference between the two different Gramps icons? When would you use one or the other?
 There are other ways to install Gramps for MS Windows, but these are much more complicated and are not covered here.
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 Mac OS X is a [[Download#Comunity_supported|community supported]] platform. If you download the Mac OS X disk image (.dmg), then you simply drag the application to your application folder (or anywhere else you want to store it) and start Gramps by double clicking on the application in the normal way.
 There are other ways to install Gramps for Mac OS X, but these are much more complicated and are not covered here.

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 The way you start Gramps depends on the operating system you are using.
 === Linux ===
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 Only the Linux platform is officially supported as Gramps developers use and test the source code on that platform, fixing any problems that arise due to upgrades.
-If you installed Gramps via one of the installation packages, an entry for Gramps will have been created in the Application menu. In Linux Gramps is normally installed in the '''Office''' section.
+Assuming you have used the standard Package Manager (either through a CLI or a GUI) for your Linux distribution, you will start Gramps in the normal way for your distribution. For example in Ubuntu 12.10, an icon is placed in the launcher, or the program can be started from Dash. For other distributions, an entry may be created in the Application menu (normally in the '''Office''' section).
-−
-{{man note| Command line use |Like many applications that started on Linux, Gramps allows command line operation, allowing you to create reports, do conversion, ..., without opening a window. Command line use of Gramps can also help to fix problems, as extra information is printed in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Command_line_interface terminal window]. To start Gramps like this, type in a terminal:
-−
-<code>
-''gramps''
-</code>
-and then pressing {{man key press|Enter}}.
-−
-For more information, see [[Gramps 4.0 Wiki Manual - Command Line|the Command Line appendix]].
-}}
 === MS Windows ===
 MS Windows is a [[Download#Comunity_supported|community supported]] platform. If you install the [[All_In_One_Gramps_Software_Bundle_for_Windows|Windows AIO]] GrampsAIO32 or GrampsAIO64 executable, then this will place an icon on the desktop as well as a menu iten in the 'Start' menu, and you click on that to start Gramps.
 There are other ways to install Gramps for MS Windows, but these are much more complicated and are not covered here.

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 tbd
 MS Windows
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 Mac OS X
-For Mac OS X see [[Mac_OS_X:Application_package#Advanced_setup|Advanced setup]]
+For Mac OS X see [[Mac_OS_X:Application_package#Advanced_setup|Advanced setup]] for details on how the language is normally chosen, and how to choose a special, non-default setting for the language, the sorting order or the format of such things as day and month names and number separators.
 == Choosing a Family Tree ==

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 There are other ways to install Gramps for Mac OS X, but these are much more complicated and are not covered here.
-=== Languages ===
+== Languages ==
-tbd. Describe for each main platform how the normal language is determined and how the user can [[Howto:Change_the_language_of_reports#Run_Gramps_in_a_different_language|choose a different language]]
+Gramps has been translated into a number of [[Portal:Translators|languages]]. Usually Gramps automatically starts in your local language, as chosen for other applications, but sometimes this may not be right for you.
 == Choosing a Family Tree ==

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 === Mac OS X ===
-Mac OS X is a [[Download#Comunity_supported|community supported]] platform. If you download the Mac OS X disk image (.dmg), then you simply drag the application to your application folder (or anywhere else youi want to store it, and start Gramps by double clicking in the application in the normal way.
+Mac OS X is a [[Download#Comunity_supported|community supported]] platform. If you download the Mac OS X disk image (.dmg), then you simply drag the application to your application folder (or anywhere else you want to store it) and start Gramps by double clicking on the application in the normal way.
 There are other ways to install Gramps for Mac OS X, but these are much more complicated and are not covered here.

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 == Tell me how to start right now!==
-We advise everyone to read/go over the manual to learn all the details of Gramps. Genealogy takes time, so learning the tools; is not wasted time.
+We advise everyone to read/go over the manual to learn all the details of Gramps. Genealogy takes time, so learning the tools is not wasted time.
 However, if you really want the bare minimum to start, then read this [[Start_with_Genealogy |How-To start with Genealogy using Gramps]].

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 == Choosing a Family Tree ==
-[[Image:First-open-40.png|right|thumb|450px|Fig {{#var:chapter}}.{{#vardefineecho:figure|{{#expr:{{#var:figure}}+1}}}} Initial window without a family tree selected]]
+[[Image:First-open-40.png|right|thumb|650px|Fig {{#var:chapter}}.{{#vardefineecho:figure|{{#expr:{{#var:figure}}+1}}}} Initial window without a family tree selected]]
 If Gramps is started without a family tree selected, the initial screen will have little functionality. Most operations will not be available. To load a family tree (also referred to as ''database''), select in the menu {{man menu|Family Trees->Manage Family Trees}} to open the family tree manager, or click the {{icon|ance}}{{man button|Family Tree}} icon in the toolbar. Gramps keeps track of your recently opened Family Trees, and these can be selected by clicking on the arrow next to the {{icon|ance}}{{man button|Family Tree}} button and choosing from the drop down menu.

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 Gramps is a powerful, flexible, free, open source program. One can largely use Gramps anyway you wish. There is no one, correct method of working or recording your data. However, if you wish to interact with other researchers or programs, you may have to consider alternative methods.
-If you have additional questions, Gramps has a vibrant community of users and developers. There is a [[Gramps_4.0_Wiki_Manual_-_FAQ|FAQ]] (frequently asked question list); a mailing list; a bug, feature request, and issue tracker; and an on-line chat room.
+If you have additional questions, Gramps has a vibrant community of users and developers. There is a [[Gramps_4.0_Wiki_Manual_-_FAQ|FAQ]] (frequently asked question list); a mailing list; [http://www.gramps-project.org/bugs/ a bug, feature request, and issue tracker]; and an on-line chat room.
 However, probably the best way to learn Gramps is by working with your data. Let's get started!

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 {{languages|Gramps 4.0 Wiki Manual - Getting Started}}
 In this chapter, we'll begin with the basics. First, we'll describe the basic concepts in Gramps. Then, we'll show you how to start Gramps and how to get help when you need it.
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 == Choosing a Family Tree ==
-[[Image:First-open-40.png|right|thumb|450px|Fig 2.1 Initial window without a family tree selected]]
+[[Image:First-open-40.png|right|thumb|450px|Fig {{#var:chapter}}.{{#vardefineecho:figure|{{#expr:{{#var:figure}}+1}}}} Initial window without a family tree selected]]
 If Gramps is started without a family tree selected, the initial screen will have little functionality. Most operations will not be available. To load a family tree (also referred to as ''database''), select in the menu {{man menu|Family Trees->Manage Family Trees}} to open the family tree manager, or click the {{icon|ance}}{{man button|Family Tree}} icon in the toolbar. Gramps keeps track of your recently opened Family Trees, and these can be selected by clicking on the arrow next to the {{icon|ance}}{{man button|Family Tree}} button and choosing from the drop down menu.