Hi Penny,
I checked the number in FTM and then after I had done the import and they were
all there plus the fact thatall my notes were there too was a bonus. The ony
thing I noticed was that some words in the Notes were split and another kind
person on this list has told me how to stop that.
I am using FTM 2006 which is version 15, I could not see the sense in buying
any later version for little if any gain.
I will keep FTM running in tandem for a while as there are a number of family
members who use this program, who knows I might be able to convert them.{;-)
We don't really have a winter here where we live, just a few cooler days over a
few weeks. We are well into Autumn and it is 27c, I love it.{;-)
Colin.
----- Original Message -----
From: Penny
To: LegacyUserGroup@legacyfamilytree.com
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 10:34 AM
Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] New User of Legacy seeking advice
I don't think I really had any major difficulties, Colin. There were a
couple of minor things that didn't quite translate, but the major data was
all intact (people were where they were supposed to be in the database & the
sources & notes were all attached as I had them, etc.). The very few minor
things were easy enough to fix.
Check to see how many individuals you have in your FTM db. During import,
Legacy will tell you how many it's importing; that way you'll be reassured
that all your people made it through.
Later (after I'd made enough changes to my file to cause me not to want to
do a re-import), I discovered that I wished I had told Legacy to put all my
FTM notes into the "research notes" rather than into "general notes".
(Something you might want to consider, depending on what your current notes
look like and what your preferences are.)
What version of FTM are you using? I ran backwards from the latest one - it
sounded like a total disaster. My suggestion would be to give exporting a
gedcom from FTM a try and see what your import into Legacy looks like. I
found that fiddling around with my files after I got them into Legacy was a
great way to start learning to use it.
No, I don't run FTM at all any more - I found shortly after getting Legacy
that FTM didn't fill any needs that Legacy couldn't handle better. (I don't
work for 'em ... honest! LOL I just really like the software.)
I'm still finding out where all the buttons and hootchits are that make the
bells and whistles on Legacy do their thing, but it's not so difficult as to
kill the fun.
Penny< who thinks you better enjoy that sun before winter sets in!
----- Original Message -----
From: Colin Liddell
Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] New User of Legacy seeking advice
Hi Penny in Texas,
There seem to be a number of people on this list that have moved over from
FTM, I am beginning to understand why after using Legacy for a few days.
Do you run FTM in tandem with Legacy or have you made a total change over?
Did you have any problems in importing your FTM files, if so what were they
and do you have any suggestions.
Colin in sunny Qld.
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