Transferring a database to another computer - nolanlab/vortex GitHub Wiki

  1. Open the 'Configuration' and look at the path to the current database connection
  2. Locate the database folder and open it in the Explorer/Finder.
  3. Close VorteX
  4. Move the three files in the folder (.data, .properties, .script) onto a new folder on the other computer

  1. Open VorteX on the new computer and open 'Configuration' (gear button)

  2. Choose 'New host connection'

  3. Press 'Browse' button. Navigate to the folder where you've placed the .data files. The folder will appear empty, even if there are files in it. Press 'save'

  4. After there appears a dialogue with a dropdown menu, choose your database from the menu and press 'OK'

  1. Press 'Done'