Re: [LegacyUG] non-latin lanuguages solution

2006-12-28 Thread malkajef
Could you share with us how to do that? I'd love to know. Jeff Keren wrote: With some help from someone who mailed me privately I am now able to put Hebrew into notes/events!! And in the detailed text part of the sources. I had to make some adjustments to the regional and language options in

Re: [LegacyUG] Question...

2006-12-28 Thread Alastair Lack
Hi, Well, I see my interest in all things Genealogical being led by Legacy, and the things that spin off from my use of Legacy - producing reports, putting them into books, historical context etc. Surely this forum is for all of us who do things that way; if we were using FTM as our mainstay the

RE: [LegacyUG] Transfer files between computers.

2006-12-28 Thread Diane nault
Thank you Sherry, This is a big help, this is what I needed to know. Diane From: "Sherry/Support" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: LegacyUserGroup@legacyfamilytree.com To: Subject: RE: [LegacyUG] Transfer files between computers. Date: Thu, 28 Dec 2006 09:13:55 -0800 Diane, 1. Save a copy

Re: [LegacyUG] Question... Tracking dogs

2006-12-28 Thread JRAYMOND651
Paul, I agree with you. When my sister gave birth to her son, everyone was so excited. One day after they returned home, my sister put her son on the bed for a nap. Soon afterwards, my sister realized the golden retriever, who was in the house, was missing. My sister walked into the bed

Re: [LegacyUG] Question...

2006-12-28 Thread Tom Element
As my wife often says, "Sometimes I wake up grumpy sometimes I just let him sleep!" - Original Message - From: "Paul C. Abell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, December 29, 2006 10:28 AM Subject: RE: [LegacyUG] Question... Use a little forgiveness. Some people are just t

RE: [LegacyUG] Question... Tracking dogs

2006-12-28 Thread Paul C. Abell
I believe it to be a valid discussion on the Legacy UG. The pet industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the US. Most families have pets. I still hear stories of my Great-Great- Grandfather's old horse he brought home from the Confederate Cavalry. That horse was like part of the fam

RE: [LegacyUG] I agree

2006-12-28 Thread Paul C. Abell
Harry, Don't be so quick to judge and comment on the error of drifting from the rules when you send in HTML. It is the holidays and people should be more forgiving and helpful. I am certain you didn't intentionally violate the rules and send your message in HTML. As to the attachment, I was gl

Re: [LegacyUG] Other uses for Legacy

2006-12-28 Thread Wm Voss
Given that my own family is about as interesting as dry dust, I have spent the last 7 years in an occupation study of American silversmiths and related craftsmen (jewelers, watchmakers, pewtersmiths, etc). My Legacy file now links together more than 3,250 makers and about 300 of their patrons

RE: [LegacyUG] Question...

2006-12-28 Thread Paul C. Abell
Use a little forgiveness. Some people are just touchy and probably always a little grumpy, but we have to tolerate them as much as anyone else. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Yvonne Murgatroyd Sent: Thursday, December 28, 2006 7:48 AM To:

[LegacyUG] Legacy Users Group Etiquette

2006-12-28 Thread leo macdonald
To the User Group, I have been bitten, only recently, a little over four years ago by the urge to research my family tree. I tryed a couple other programs before finding the free Legacy program. I was very impressed with the programs flexibility, it is a program which is easy for beginners to l

Re: [LegacyUG] Picture Gallery Question...

2006-12-28 Thread GeoSci
Ron, It also says abusive language is not welcome! She made a mistake - she apologized. Let it go On 12/28/06, Ron Bernier <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Diane, The Legacy User Group etiquette rules clearly state that attachments are not to be sent to the list. What part of that did you not un

RE: [LegacyUG] Step/biological parent status

2006-12-28 Thread ronald ferguson
Tracy, Having just returned from my visit to warmer climes and now back in the frozen north I notice that among the debates about huskies nobody seems to have addressed your rather more human and relevant question. I must confess that having tried to replicate your problem I have had no succe

[LegacyUG] Other uses for Legacy

2006-12-28 Thread Susie Zada
Hi Folks, I use Legacy for my own family history / genealogy but also use it for two other key areas - it may give some people ideas in their own environment. 1. "One place study" - my local Historical Society has been operating for more than 30 years collecting local history and family history

Re: [LegacyUG] non-latin lanuguages solution

2006-12-28 Thread Brian/Support
I cannot say for "certain" but somehow I doubt it. Unless they have the Hebrew fonts installed on their machine they will probably see only square boxes representing a character that cannot be displayed. Brian Customer Support Millennia Corporation [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.

[LegacyUG] non-latin lanuguages solution

2006-12-28 Thread Keren
With some help from someone who mailed me privately I am now able to put Hebrew into notes/events!! And in the detailed text part of the sources. I had to make some adjustments to the regional and language options in the control panel, but it works!! I already had Hebrew language and keyboard in

[LegacyUG] Recent postings

2006-12-28 Thread JRAYMOND651
To be blunt, I've been disappointed with the tenor of some recent postings on this list. So I am going to propose a New Year's resolution. If you have a question or an objection regarding the appropriateness of a posting, send your concerns **off-list** to the list administrator and let th

[LegacyUG] I would like to know something

2006-12-28 Thread Lloyd Hite
*** Give the gift of Legacy for the holidays! Order online at http://legacyfamilytree.com/Redirect/Store-Legacy.asp or call 1-800-753-3453. *** Legacy User Group guidelines can be found at: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp To find past messages, please go to our searchable ar

RE: [LegacyUG] Question... Tracking dogs

2006-12-28 Thread Sherry/Support
Sharon, We have quite a few users who do track breeding animals with Legacy. I've also corresponded with a gal who was tracking sorority sisters and we have a beta tester who has been doing research on American silversmiths, keeping his records on the totally unrelated silversmiths in Legacy (it

Re: [LegacyUG] Question...

2006-12-28 Thread WDRPAR7
I have no problem with the topic of Legacy being used in alternative applications being brought up. To my mind that is on topic. I can see not wanting to get so far off topic as to be getting auto advice or the stock market. I know I can be a bit obsessive on some things at times but this

RE: [LegacyUG] I agree

2006-12-28 Thread Don Brown
Harry Please send messages only in "plain text" We do not appreciate HTML with the fancy stationery. Don -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Harry W Allred Sent: Thursday, December 28, 2006 10:52 AM To: LegacyUserGroup@legacyfamilytree.com

Re: [LegacyUG] Question... Tracking dogs

2006-12-28 Thread Janis Gilmore
I suggest The Master Genealogist for any other sort of record keeping. I used it for some time for genealogy - I now prefer Legacy for that. But TMG's search capablilities, and it's individual screen make it pretty ideal for a wide number of projects, outside the realm of genealogy. The TMG list

Re: [LegacyUG] Transfer files between computers.

2006-12-28 Thread Bruce Jones
How much space do you need for your multimedia stuff? I use a 40 GB USB drive for my Legacy data AND all my multimedia. These "pocket" USB drives are now available as large as 120GB for around $100 dollars. On 12/28/06, Dave Naylor <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Another removable drive method . .

Re: [LegacyUG] Question... Tracking dogs

2006-12-28 Thread Sharon Johnson
Pet lovers treat their pets like family so let them track their genealogy, but they better track their familly genealogy, too, because that will be more important in the long run.  But don't ask Legacy questions about pet genealogy because they are only programmed to follow people lines.  I would d

Re: [LegacyUG] Question... Tracking dogs

2006-12-28 Thread Roger Lewis
Not only does this msg have nothing to do with Legacy or related products, but it contains a link to a site that gives Janet a referral fee if you are so silly as to follow thru. And then , Harry Allred complains about all the dog stuff in an html message - after all the discussion about not

[LegacyUG]

2006-12-28 Thread Pat Jones
unsubscribe *** Give the gift of Legacy for the holidays! Order online at http://legacyfamilytree.com/Redirect/Store-Legacy.asp or call 1-800-753-3453. *** Legacy User Group guidelines can be found at: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp To find past messages, please go to our sear

Re: [LegacyUG] Question... Tracking dogs

2006-12-28 Thread Heather Stovold
If they are using Legacy to track horses or dogs - which the one user stated he is - this IS on topic. Feel free to relax at any time On 12/28/06, Michael Carroll <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: 5. *Please keep to the topic of Legacy and its add-on programs.* Legacy User Group guidelines ca

RE: [LegacyUG] Transfer files between computers.

2006-12-28 Thread Dave Naylor
Another removable drive method . . . I also have my files on a flash/zip/jump/whatever drive but do things slightly different to what's already been mentioned. My Legacy database has links to so many graphics -- all census pages, registrations, certificates, newspaper clippings, etc. -- that

RE: [LegacyUG] Question... Tracking dogs

2006-12-28 Thread Janet Lee Evans
I track both my family and my aunt's kennel names. She raised parkendcot West Highland White Terriers.it is part of our family tree...legacyhistory.and I don't think off topic. If you check with the major kennel clubs, I am sure they can give you software references. ==

RE: [LegacyUG] Transfer files between computers.

2006-12-28 Thread Sherry/Support
Diane, 1. Save a copy of the Legacy6Setup.exe file to the flash drive, if you wish to install Legacy on another computer. Make sure that you selected the "Download Full Setup" option when you downloaded the Legacy setup file. 2. No need to do a gedcom unless you're sharing with a non-Legacy u

Re: [LegacyUG] pedigree software for animals

2006-12-28 Thread Heather Stovold
The original question was whether Legacy would be usable On 12/28/06, Ron Bernier <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: This discussion has nothing to do with Legacy. Please take your discussion to a kennel club forum. *** Give the gift of Legacy for the holidays! Order online at http://legacy

Re: [LegacyUG] Question...

2006-12-28 Thread Glen Ballard
Yvonne, You state that this (the LegacyUG) list is a Genealogy List. Actually, it is a list for the LEGACY product and related products. Many times in the past, Sherry has stated that General genealogy questions are not supposed to be discussed. My guess as to why people are quick to jump on ot

Re: [LegacyUG] Apologies...

2006-12-28 Thread malkajef
In most newslists it is the newslist software that should automatically eliminate attachments (and create digests .). Jeff Diane wrote: Sorry for the attachments. It won't happen again. Diane *** Give the gift of Legacy for the holidays! Order online at http://legacyfamilytree.com/Redi

Re: [LegacyUG] Transfer files between computers.

2006-12-28 Thread Heather Stovold
I agree with David Put your ACTUAL data files on your flash drive (drive e: or whatever it shows up as on your computer.). don't have the data files on your computers. Direct Legacy to work with the files on the flash drive. When you leave Legacy and it asks if you want to do a backu

RE: [LegacyUG] Picture Gallery Question...

2006-12-28 Thread Sharon Johnson
Attachments may be a no-no but it explained her question.  Sometimes it helps to "see" the problem and not just "hear" it. Sharon Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED]   From: "Diane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Reply-To: LegacyUserGroup@legacyfamilytree.comTo: "Legacy UG" Subject: [LegacyUG] Picture Gallery Question

Re: [LegacyUG] PDF files and Picture Center

2006-12-28 Thread Sharon Johnson
my husband did a book for Christmas and printed it himself.  It took one print cartridge of both black and color for each book.  It was almost 400 pages.  Find a cheaper way to print you books.  We learned a lesson but the books sure look nice. Sharon Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED]   From: "malkajef"

Re: [LegacyUG] non-latin languages

2006-12-28 Thread malkajef
This is for the developers. Jewish genealogy is today a very active field (see www.jewishgen.org) with many potential customers and some trees going back to 13th century Spain. Legacy has great potential to capture that market with only minor modifications. If it added the ability to add names an

Re: [LegacyUG] Question...

2006-12-28 Thread Sharon Johnson
I agree that the Legacy program is the best.  I find it more user friendly.  Sometimes I find the complaints humorous but in time they will get used to it.  If not they can find another program.  Thank goodness for Legacy.  Like Ziggy says, "get over it"; deal with it if you are going to use the pr

Re: [LegacyUG] Question...

2006-12-28 Thread malkajef
Rather than castigate you, I applaud you. You have the right attitude. Jeff Yvonne Murgatroyd wrote: I will also be castigated for this question I expect. Why is it that so many people on this particular list are so touchy when someone happens to 'stray off the subject'?, after all we are all

[LegacyUG] I agree

2006-12-28 Thread Harry W Allred
Let's talk about human research on this site and go to a dog site to talk about genealogy of dogs. Harry<>

Re: [LegacyUG] Picture Gallery Question...

2006-12-28 Thread malkajef
Let's all be nice. In any newslist there will be new members and not everyone is fastidious enough to read the rules and remember them and many are barely computer literate enough to use email and do not know baout attachment sizes. So it is inevitable that this will happen from time to time.

Re: [LegacyUG] Transfer files between computers.

2006-12-28 Thread malkajef
the flash drive gets corrupt or I loose the flash drive. That would be one of my main concerns: losing the flash drive and having that info fall in the wrong hands. Do you encrypt the data on the flash drive and does that not affect the speed of use? Jeff David S Brookes wrote: Hi Diane,

Re: [LegacyUG] Question... Tracking dogs

2006-12-28 Thread Michael Carroll
5. Please keep to the topic of Legacy and its add-on programs. Legacy User Group guidelines can be found at: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp *** Give the gift of Legacy for the holidays! Order online at http://legacyfamilytree.com/Redirect/Store-Legacy.asp or call 1-800-753-3453.

Re: [LegacyUG] PDF files and Picture Center

2006-12-28 Thread malkajef
Thanks William Good advice. I had not considered the ink problem for my book printouts but it certainly would make sense to use such a professional printer for at least the family tree (only way to print out these large family trees anyway). Good point. You are very knowledgeable and full of g

RE: [LegacyUG] Transfer files between computers.

2006-12-28 Thread David S Brookes
Hi Diane, I agree with 1 & 4 but not 2 or 3. I have not followed all the replies so there may be good reason, but can't see the reason for the GEDCOM. I personally disagree with 3. I keep my working Legacy data file on my flash drive, together with all my multimedia, which I use directly from t

[LegacyUG] I would like to know something

2006-12-28 Thread Lloyd Hite
The Legacy User Group etiquette rules clearly state that attachments are not to be sent to the list. What part of that did you not understand. Why is is so many people on this list refuse to follow proper etiquette and COMMON SENSE Ron Bernier When did you become the Legacy User Group Po

Re: [LegacyUG] Question... Tracking dogs

2006-12-28 Thread Tom Kemp
I thought that this was a great question. Over the years I have seen some extensive genealogy charts for horses etc and wondered if that industry had its own gen software. When you say that you have 10k "names of my chosen canine breed." ... is this 10k dogs? Do you include data on the owners etc

[LegacyUG] Step/biological parent status

2006-12-28 Thread Tracy Skegg
Hi Listers I have several families where I've linked stepchildren in with biological children. For several builds I had the constant pain of Legacy creating a FixRelationship status for these families and especially the biological parent, whether I leave it blank (which I thought was the default)

Re: [LegacyUG] Question...

2006-12-28 Thread myrna20
Good Morning Yvonne, It is a beautiful day here to be working on genealogy. I also agree with you. Someone must not have gotten the new laptop he wanted. Ancestry.com is having a 3 day freebie for World records. I have been busting my fanny trying to download and print as much as possib

[LegacyUG] Question...

2006-12-28 Thread Yvonne Murgatroyd
I will also be castigated for this question I expect. Why is it that so many people on this particular list are so touchy when someone happens to 'stray off the subject'?, after all we are all human, and NO ONE IS PERFECT!! We all realise that it is a Geneology List, but other subjects ARE relate

Re: [LegacyUG] non-latin languages - Chinese

2006-12-28 Thread WILLIAM HATHAWAY
Ron, I would prefer to respond "off-line" solely to you, but see no way but to reply to the entire list. I respectfully disagree. Legacy is a genealogy program.Any species that tracks genealogy should be "related" to the topic of what Legacy can be used for. Humans are just animals w

Re: [LegacyUG] Picture Gallery Question...

2006-12-28 Thread brenzelmf
Diane immediately apologized for sending messages with attachments. She doesn't need to be chastised too. Chill out. Ron Bernier <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Diane, > > The Legacy User Group etiquette rules clearly state that attachments are not > to be sent to the list. What part of t

Re: [LegacyUG] pedigree software for animals

2006-12-28 Thread Ron Bernier
This discussion has nothing to do with Legacy. Please take your discussion to a kennel club forum. - Start Original Message - Sent: Wed, 27 Dec 2006 20:13:18 -0600 From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Subject: [LegacyUG] pedigree software for animals > William, > Yes, there are several so

Re: [LegacyUG] non-latin languages - Chinese

2006-12-28 Thread Ron Bernier
William, Your post has nothing to do with using Legacy. Please take your discussion to a kennel club forum. - Start Original Message - Sent: Wed, 27 Dec 2006 18:29:16 -0500 From: "WILLIAM HATHAWAY" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] non-latin languages - Chinese > This g

Re: [LegacyUG] Transfer files between computers.

2006-12-28 Thread Diane nault
Well Thank you for all of the answers that I have received about flash drives. Now for the final questions hopefully. 1 I understand that I should download Legacy to this flash drive. 2 Do a gedcom of my info onto this drive. 3 When I enter info on one computer do a backup to the flash dri

Re: [LegacyUG] Picture Gallery Question...

2006-12-28 Thread Ron Bernier
Diane, The Legacy User Group etiquette rules clearly state that attachments are not to be sent to the list. What part of that did you not understand. Why is is so many people on this list refuse to follow proper etiquette and COMMON SENSE Ron Bernier - Start Original Message - Se