Barbara: The biggest problem you'd have with Legacy7 in printing a book (or anything else with sources) is that they don't work properly right now and you can end up with a major mess on your hands. A fix has been promised, but it's been a very long time coming. Other than that, I think v.7 is fine except for some minor bugs here and there.
I agree with Richard: A chart to use along with the text is essential. Like JL, I like fan charts best. Seems like everyone can follow those easier than the other formats. And I also second Elizabeth's advice about tailoring the report to suit your family. For example, my sons are primarily interested in where their ancestors came from, so for us I would do separate sections for the Dutch, Acadian, Irish, Norwegian, Puritan branches, etc. That way, I can include some maps and history without getting them totally confused. Most non-genealogists are bored to tears with the typical books that we can print, so depending on the age of your audience you might consider doing a little summary at various points and then go into the hard core names, dates, and locations that you can get from Legacy. At first your grandchildren might only look at the summaries, but if you can get them "hooked" they'll appreciate the details (and sources) eventually. Kirsten -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Barbara Ford Sent: Sunday, October 26, 2008 7:58 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] Report Question I do have the Deluxe (although I have not been brave enough to update from the version 6). With the publishing center, what can i do along this line? On Sun, Oct 26, 2008 at 9:30 PM, RICHARD SCHULTHIES <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The first thing I would include as a part of the book (in the front), the pedigree chart, which can be used as an 'index', or be used side by side with the report, so the kids can read notes and point directly to the chart. You don't mention the Publishing Center, (which is in the Deluxe part), so I suspect you don't have it, or hadn't found it yet. You might check that out, and be pleasantly suprized about what that tool can do. > Rich in LA CA > > > --- On Sun, 10/26/08, Barbara Ford <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> From: Barbara Ford <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> Subject: [LegacyUG] Report Question >> To: [email protected] >> Date: Sunday, October 26, 2008, 5:40 PM >> I've been months away from the program and am >> re-acquainting myself >> currently. I don't even know the proper way to frame >> this question, so >> I'll just try to explain what I need to know....I'm >> not a >> professional, and the family tree work that I do is >> strictly for my >> own family (at least at this point). >> I want to be able to print out a report for my >> grandchildren that >> includes all their ancestors. I'm choosing the Book >> Report, Ancestors. >> When I do that (obviously, this is a huge report--250-300 >> pages, and >> that's before I put in photos), the report does not >> make clear when it >> switches from one family line to another (so, for these >> young people >> who are not familiar with all these family lines. after a >> few pages, >> they lose track of which family they are reading about). Is >> there a >> way to solve this problem? >> Thank you, >> Barbara ** $10 OFF when you spend $50 or more in our store. Use coupon code: Legacy2008 at checkout. Offer expires 10/31/08 ** Legacy User Group guidelines: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp Archived messages: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp To unsubscribe: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp
