Direct upgrade to 5.2.2 from Version 5.1.6?

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Yes, you can upgrade directly.

But there are a few things that might improve the experience:

  1. Convert any BSDDB trees to MySQL SQLite. (The full BSDDB database backend moved to Add-ons)
  2. In 5.1 Preferences, turn off Family Tree → Automatically load last family tree and General → Remember last view displayed. It is useful to tweak the Gramps instance before loading any data. (The 5.2 Preference tabs are re-arranged. Both these features are in the General tab.)
  3. Be aware that the first time it is run, a new Gramps instance will look for the previous gramps.ini settings file and adapt it. By its nature, this is minimally tested and a vulnerability. (In 5.2, the Gramps User Directory was re-located but this move can be suppressed if a previous settings file is found.)
  4. On the 1st run, install key addons before loading data… particularly if you leverage alternate database backends or Rule expansion addons in custom filters. (If a Custom Filter with a not-yet-installed add-on rule is used, then that Filter is purged.)
  5. The first time a 5.1 Tree is accessed, Gramps will request confirmation that you allow the Tree to be updated to the 5.2 structure. (A backup ZIP will be created)

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