faq:multidbs
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Open Several Databases at Once
With PediTree, it is possible to have two (or more) copies running at the same time, each showing a different database. This wasn't anticipated initially, but several users have found it to work without issues. So here is some information about this.
Setting up
There are several ways to set up multiple copies of PediTree for this purpose. Some work well, others are a bit clumsy. Working in Windows 10, here is one setup that seems easy to use.
- Open PediTree in your usual way, with no database open.
- Pin this to the taskbar (if you haven't done this anyway).
- Right-click on this Taskbar image, then click on PediTree to open another copy. Repeat if needed.
- Open the desired databases in the PediTree copies, sizing and arranging as needed on your display.
More Details of the Above
| Pin this to the taskbar The PediTree icon is on the taskbar. Right-click to get the image on the right (see the red pointer) and left-click on the pin. |  |
| Click on PediTree to open another copy Right-click to get the image on the right (see the red pointer) and left-click on PediTree. Note: this needs to be the original icon, not one with an open database. |  |
Comments
- It's best to avoid making changes to Options > Settings in one of the PediTree copies with an open database, as this may affect the other copies. This is because some of these settings are shared between the copies.
- Please report any difficulties or misunderstandings when using this facility, so that this answer can be improved accordingly.
faq/multidbs.txt · Last modified: 2023/11/14 22:13 by Colin Liebenrood