Yes but does it import to other genealogy software? On Tue, Jan 17, 2017 at 9:26 AM, Don Quigley <dwquig...@cox.net> wrote:
> ??? - The description field for events does export to GEDCOMs, as well as > the notes field. > > > > Don Quigley > > 945 Halecrest Drive > > Escondido, CA 92025 > > (H) 760-746-5887 <(760)%20746-5887> > > (M) 925-367-5609 <(925)%20367-5609> > > dwquig...@cox.net > > > > > > *From:* LegacyUserGroup [mailto:legacyusergroup-boun...@legacyusers.com] *On > Behalf Of *Diane Sye > *Sent:* Monday, January 16, 2017 10:58 AM > *To:* [LegacyUG] <LegacyUserGroup@legacyusers.com> > *Subject:* [LegacyUG] Description Field in Event Notes > > > > I am in the process of tidying up my data after using Legacy since 2007. > Up till now I have filled in the description field in Events as I liked the > way it printed out, putting the description field next to the place, before > the notes, making it useful to print out reports for reviewing away from > the computer. > > I am aware that Geoff Rasmussen does not use the description field as > apparently, it does not export to GEDCOMs for use in other genealogy > software. If I swap the information from the description field to the > Event notes field, can the notes be exported to a GEDCOM for import to > other genealogy software? > > Also, I note that Geoff leaves a blank first line when entering census > details in the Event notes so that it has a better appearance in the > Chronology view. Should I be doing this for all Event notes? > > Are there any beta users of Legacy 9 who know if the description field > will remain in Legacy 9? > > I’d be grateful for your opinions before I start my big tidy up. > > Diane > > -- > > LegacyUserGroup mailing list > LegacyUserGroup@legacyusers.com > To manage your subscription and unsubscribe http://legacyusers.com/ > mailman/listinfo/legacyusergroup_legacyusers.com > Archives at: > http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyusers.com/ > >
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