Hi Pat,
That's an interesting idea - a database for background info.
However, I think for incorporation into a book, your background
information would have to be handled differently - like in the notes
to locations or attached to key individuals. But for reference, your
idea sounds good and obviously works for you.
Re combining two separate databases in a "book"
That's why I and many others suggest you have only one family file
that includes all your family. It's much easier to split a file for
specific purposes than it is to combine files.
It's also far easier to make sure that one database is updated than
two overlapping databases.
Maybe it's time you combined your paternal and maternal databases.
Cathy
At 12:16 AM 17/07/2007, you wrote:
I'm trying something new (for me):
In addition to my two main family databases (paternal,
maternal), I've added two databases for background info for the two
families (one for each line): for example town, county, or church
histories, geographical information, etc. Of course, most of the
information I enter goes into the Notes section.
Ordinarily I enter a new subject by clicking "Add," "New unlinked
individual." Sometimes, however, I have a state as the father and
towns, independent cities and counties as "children."
I like having the background info readily available -- and used to
put it in under an individual -- but couldn't always remember WHICH
individual! And it's so handy just to click View Name and see all
the topics available.
I'm not sure I'm expaining this clearly, but I'd love to have any
thoughts/ideas/suggestions about how you handle background info.
Also, a related question -- when printing a "book" from Legacy, is
it possible to combine two separate databases in any way?
Pat H.
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