RM1-3 are a completely different file format than RM4-7 (not just different fields, but different database engine). RM7 "imports" RM1-3 files, which means it has to create a new RM7 file and import the data from the RM1-3 file. This creates a new RM7 file and leaves the RM1-3 file intact. RM7 "converts" RM4-5 files, which means it just opens the existing file and makes changes to it to bring it up to the RM7 format. This means your RM4-5 file has been changed to RM7 format. If you want the RM4-5 file to remain intact you will need to make a copy (or backup) of it first to continue to use with RM4-5. RM7 "opens" RM6 files. They are the same format and can be opened in either version. - Bruce On Mon, Mar 9, 2015 at 9:11 AM, Jim Belanger via < [email protected]> wrote: > One more question, if you please. > > I've upgraded to RM7. I have imported RM3 databases into a brand new > database to replace the old. > > 1. I have several RM5 databases. When open one with RM7, it advises me on > the changes it will make to upgrade to RM7. I'm OK with that. > > 2. My Question: > If I have three (for example) databases in RM5 format; let's say Smith1, > Smith2, and Smith3. I want to open Smith1 with RM7 and let it convert. > Then, I want to import the data from Smith2 and Smith3 into it so I have a > master Smith database. But, when I go to 'import" it only gives me the > option of importing RM1 to RM3. > > How do I import RM5 into an existing RM7? > . > Jim Belanger > NH State Representative > Hollis, NH > www.belangers.us > > > =================================== > RM list Archives: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index/ROOTSMAGIC-USERS/ > http://archiver.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/search?path=ROOTSMAGIC-USERS > WISH LIST: http://www.rootsmagic.com/forums/ BLOG: > http://blog.rootsmagic.com/ > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without > the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >