Flora, Files saved on a CD have their file attribute automatically changed to Read-only by the CD-RW software, unless you are running "Direct CD" or other type of CD-burning software. When you enter data into Legacy, it must be able to write to the family file, but it cannot when the file attribute is changed to Read-only. In addition, when you attempt to open the family file on the CD, Legacy tries to create an .LDB file in the same directory; however, most CD-RW's are unable to write this file "on the fly" which causes error messages. The result is that you cannot open a Family File that has been saved onto a CD.
The solution is to copy the family file from the CD back to a hard drive. Next go to Windows Explorer, find the file, right-click on it and select Properties from the popup menu. In the Properties screen that opens, click the General tab. You will see the boxes for read-only and archive at the bottom. Uncheck the Read-only property. When using a CD-RW, the CD writer must also be the CD reader that reads your CD. We recommend that you use a CD-RW for backups only. Thanks, Jim Terry Millennia Corporation http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com We are changing the world of genealogy! -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, February 02, 2002 8:05 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [LegacyUG] files on CD Although I have tried about a dozen dos and windows genealogy programs in the past 10 years and have used Legacy only a few months, I think it is the best. I input my information into Legacy on my hard drive with gedcom of records from my Generations program. I would like to have all my information on CD and input my data or pics directly to the CDrw instead of hard drive so I could take it from one computer to another or even make copies for relatives. I would appreciate any help or information. Flora Strickhausen ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) To unsubscribe please visit: http://www.legacyfamilytree.com/LegacyLists.asp Legacy User Group Etiquette guidelines can be found at: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp To unsubscribe please visit: http://www.legacyfamilytree.com/LegacyLists.asp Legacy User Group Etiquette guidelines can be found at: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp
