Now we turn to a detailed exploration of the day-to-day use of GRAMPS. First, we should point out that GRAMPS often offers more than one way to do the same task. We'll try to point out some of these alternatives where appropriate.

Starting a New Database

To start a new database, choose File → New or select the New button from the toolbar. You will then be asked to give the new database a name.

	GRAMPS databases
	GRAMPS stores your data in a Berkeley database, sometimes known as BSDDB. These files have ".grdb" as their default extension. The extension is automatically added to your filename.