Gene,
I was going to let all this pass, but I will refrain from typing what I am
thinking.
I guess my original post was not as explanatory as it should have been.
I use the data from the file I receive as a separate reference database when
locations cannot be found within the Geo-database incorporated into Legacy.
AGAIN, I use it as a separate reference database.
And if you are not comfortable with using database software, this is
probably not a viable option for you. But I often see listers referring to
manipulating their data in Access, so I would guess those people would find
this option as a benefit.
I am sure that there is a way to update the actual Geo-Code file in Legacy,
but I am not a coder or programmer and don't want to do anything that might
effect proper operation of my Legacy software.
You say that you were "rewarded with more than 33MB of useless text files",
if so, you did not follow the directions properly.
To use the link I provided for an update to the listing of the Geo-Database
here are the steps I followed;
Go to http://www.geodatasource.com/cities-free.html
Click on download full version, make sure you are on the FREE page titled,
"GeoDataSourceT World Cities Database Free Edition"
If you are already a registered user of their site, log in and you will be
directed to the download page.
If you are not a registered user, you must register. There is NO Charge.
After you register you will receive an email confirming your account is
active and then log in and go to the download page.
You can also go to the "my account" page and at the bottom of your page will
show you what files you are entitled to, in my case, only 1
"GeoDataSource-Cities-Free.Text.zip"
Download the FREE edition zipped file.
You can then import that file into any database management product. To quote
from their site;
"SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL or other database software
application capable of importing 2,248,843 records from a standard
tab-delimited ASCII text file and sufficient disk space to import the
database "
Once you have imported the records into a database, you can use the search
function to find cities.
I do not know how old the Legacy version 7 Geo-Code database is, but in
about half of the instances where I do not find a city in Legacy, I find
them in GeoDataSource. The other half are usually misspelled or names that
no longer exist.
I was merely pointing out as a reply to a comment that the "Legacy database
has never been updated" that this is what I use.
GeoSourceData updates their downloadable free list every month.
I have NO affiliation with that company nor any connection to the product.
I hope that this can be of great help to those Legacy users who need a more
current reference lookup that what Legacy provides.
(Ron, Thank you for comment "........I strongly suspect that Jay
misunderstood the context of my response to the OP and was merely trying to
suggest somewhere were updated lists are available."
That was exactly the intention.)
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From: "Gene Young" <n2...@cfl.rr.com>
Sent: Saturday, August 08, 2009 5:32 PM
To: <LegacyUserGroup@legacyfamilytree.com>
Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] Geo Location Database - Updates
ronald ferguson wrote:
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Date: Sat, 8 Aug 2009 13:08:48 -0400
From: n2...@cfl.rr.com
To: LegacyUserGroup@legacyfamilytree.com
Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] Geo Location Database - Updates
1familytree wrote:
Mike,
I was simply listing a url where you can acquire FREE an update for the
Geo -Code database.
In response to Ron's comment that the geo-code database has never been
updated.
I have been using (the updates) for several years, and I have NO
affiliation with the company or the product.
If you would rather I simply state the name of the company and let
listers search for it themselves, I would be glad to do that.
Jay Wilpolt
1familytree
Out of fairness to you I went to your link, followed the directions and
was rewarded with more than 33MB of useless text files. There is no way
I can discern how this "Free" information can be integrated into Legacy.
As this list is for Legacy, Legacy add-ons and all things Legacy, I
can see where there is some, shall we say, annoyance about your posting
of that link. Unless you can show how this "Free" info can be safely
integrated into Legacy you owe everyone an apology.
--
Gene Y.
n2kvs
Researching Young, Zies, Harer & Cox with
Legacy Family Tree
http://h1.ripway.com/egptech/
Gene,
I think that you may be being a little harsh here. I strongly suspect
that Jay misunderstood the context of my response to the OP and was
merely trying to suggest somewhere were updated lists are available.
Ron Ferguson
_____________________________________________________________________
I thought I was being reasonable. I stand by what I said about the link
being of no value and having nothing to do with Legacy. My entire post
was with out emotion or rancor. The apology owed is for his first post and
has nothing to do any other responses.
I know my posts are sometimes short and may sound curt but if you read my
post again you will see there was nothing harsh included or intended. And
I still invite the OP to explain how that link can be used with Legacy or
even be useful without spending money at the link's site. I may have
missed something in the translation and if so would welcome that
information. I do not believe, however, that that information is
forthcoming.
--
Gene Y.
n2kvs
Researching Young, Zies, Harer & Cox with
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http://h1.ripway.com/egptech/
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