Backup file for new installation has to be restored, can't be imported #549

I have uploaded two png files showing the difference.

In Medilog_import_error_2025年08月10日_20-34-26_2076.png the backup file is not selectable (not highlighted).
In Medilog_Restore_Working_2025年08月10日_20-36-33_2240.png the file can be selected and is correctly imported.
For me it looks like zip files are not allowed in the import call.

Do You use internal read/write functions or do You relay on system routines? Maybe the error is on my side using an alternate file manager? I'm using the latest beta version.

Thread forked from #542

Can't download the images just yet because I am behind a very slow internet connection, but from what you wrote this may just be a misunderstanding?

• "Restore" is for restoring a backup file created by MediLog, and it should work between versions. Restore is expecting a ZIP file.
• "Import" is for third party imports, cases where you prepared a CSV file from e.g. a different app. Import will only accept CSV text files.
  Which means that if you want to try the beta with your live data you create a "backup" in your production version and "restore" in the beta version.

Well, then its just a misunderstanding. But you should change the wording on the beta-donwload site:

Start the the beta
Import your backup
-->
Start the beta
Restore your backup

You can close both issues.

Indeed! Just did.
Thanks for bringing it up.