#* on Linux <code>/usr/share/doc/gramps/example/gramps/</code>. If the file is named <code>example.gramps.gz</code>, rename it to <code>example.gramps</code> and gramps will recognize it. You can copy this file to a temporary location or import it directly from this directory.

#* on MS-Windows AIO <code>C:\Program Files\GrampsAIO64-X.X.X\share\doc\gramps\example\gramps</code> (On MS-Windows ensure you can see hidden files; see [[Gramps_{{Version manual}}_Wiki_Manual_-_User_Directory#MS_Windows|User Directory:MS Windows]])

# Start Gramps

# To create a new family tree {{man menu|Family Trees > Manage Family Trees...}} select the {{man button|New}} button. Give it some name, such as ''example''