Rich, did you try RESTORE FAMILY FILE instead of OPEN FAMILY FILE? My understanding is that OPEN file calls for an .fdb file, whereas RESTORE is looking for a .zip file.
Jerry On 4/3/2010 1:14 PM, Richard Heckman wrote: > Hi Folks, > > Got an IMPORT PROBLEM (at least I think it's an import problem). > > I upgraded my mother's Legacy 4.0 to the free version of Legacy 7 with > no problems (she doesn't need, or want, all the "bells and whistles"). > And of course, her old files were converted to Legacy 7, and they, too, > opened perfectly. YIPPEE! > > Since I wanted her to have my most recent data and pix, I took my latest > Legacy7 back up file (a .zip file) and tried to import it to my mother's > free Legacy7. I should use the IMPORT command right? since I want to > import my backup to her Legac7. > > However, I consistently received a pop-up message, saying that Legacy > was looking for a .fdb file. But the backup is a .zip file! The Import > Wizard didn't help. Manual import didn't help. > > I tried clicking, then moving my backup.zip file and releasing it over > the Legacy icon, but again, got the pop-up that Legacy is looking for an > .fdb file. > > What the heck am I don't wrong? > > What do I need to do to import my backup .zip file to my mother's Legacy7? > > In advance, thanks much for your help! > > Rich Heckman > > Legacy User Group guidelines: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp Archived messages after Nov. 21 2009: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Archived messages from old mail server - before Nov. 21 2009: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp To unsubscribe: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp
