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→Exporting Data
To export data, choose ''' File ->Export ''' . This will bring up the '''Export''' assistant. Its pages will guide you through the format selection (see ''export-druid-fig'' ), file selection, and format specific export options (see ''gedcom-export-fig'' ). After a final confirmation page, the export will be performed according to the choices you have made. At any time, you can click the {{man button|Back}} button and revise any selection, and then go forward to redo the export.
=== Export into GRAMPS formats ===
*GRAMPS database (grdb) export: Exporting to the GRAMPS native format will simply make a copy of your data under another name. Exporting to this format can also be useful if you have directly opened an XML or GEDCOM file and would like to save it as the grdb file.
*GRAMPS XML database export: Exporting into GRAMPS XML format will produce a database compatible with the previous versions of GRAMPS. As XML is a text-based human-readable format, you may also use it to take a look at your data.
*GRAMPS package export: Exporting to the GRAMPS package format will create a compressed file that contains the database and copies of all associated media files. This is useful if you want to move your database to another computer or to share it with someone.
*Export to CD: Exporting to CD will prepare your database and copies of all media object files for recording onto a CD. To actually burn the CD, you will need to go to the GNOME '''burn:///''' location, which can be accessed by navigating through Nautilus: After exporting to CD, select ''' Go ->CD Creator ''' in the Nautilus menu. Your database directory will show up. To burn it to the CD, click the CD icon on the Nautilus toolbar, or select ''' File ->Write to CD ''' in the Nautilus menu.
If a media file is not found during export, you will see the same '''Missing Media''' dialog you encounter with GEDCOM export.
=== Exporting into the GEDCOM format ===
This option allows specify where your image files are located. This is useful when you are transferring your GEDCOM file from one computer to another. It tells the program that is importing the data where your images are.
=== Export into other formats ===
