RE: [LegacyUG] upgrade questions

2007-03-07 Thread Etta Cooper
I downloaded the full version of the free one, and starting keying in data. In the meanwhile, I sent off for the book and disc. In a few days via email, I got my registration key/customer number. I opened my program, keyed in the code numbers and Version 6 Deluxe opened. Everything is in

[LegacyUG] A strange occurence?

2007-03-07 Thread susanp
I was busy entering people into my Legacy latest version, when suddenly there is an ERROR window opened with the following: Error getting next deleted RIN - Error 3021. No current Record - Would you like to try AGAIN - yes/no/quit I said no, and was able to continue finishing the persons

RE: [LegacyUG] A strange occurence?

2007-03-07 Thread ronald ferguson
Susan, You need to go to http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp then error by number and look for 3021. You will find that you need to start with FileFile MaintenanceCheck/Repair and may have to run it twice. If that doesn't work follow the rest of the instructions. Ron Ferguson

Re: [LegacyUG] How to enter German place names

2007-03-07 Thread George Quinn
Cathy, Thanks for your explanations. Here is what I decided to do with my German, Polish and Canadian locations: First I will enter the birth (or christening or whatever) locations as they were at the time they ocurred, like 18 Aug 1863 - Nordhausen, Sachsen, Prussia 3 June 1859 - Oleszyce,

[LegacyUG] Multiple baptisms and other unusual data

2007-03-07 Thread kb
The AKA - names/terms currently politically incorrect/offensive thread brought to mind specific problems with certain data, and a more general question. The data: A 1775 parish register baptism entry reads: Unity Cooling (base born Child) of Elizabeth Davis Four years later, another

Re: [LegacyUG] Multiple baptisms and other unusual data

2007-03-07 Thread RICHARD SCHULTHIES
IMHO, I would list ALL, including all the published references (with the notation of the ommissions for those documents) to give each reader the chance to decide what they choose to retain. I would assign one date as the most likely, and AKA the others. Have you considered Unity may be sisters?

Re: [LegacyUG] How to enter German place names

2007-03-07 Thread RICHARD SCHULTHIES
What I have done with all 'old place names' is, use the location as at the time of occurance, then in the place name notes, I included a list of the various name changes and dates. Rich --- George Quinn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Cathy, Thanks for your explanations. Here is what I decided to

[LegacyUG] I need help

2007-03-07 Thread The Woodruff's
A year ago or so I had downloaded a free Legacy program and entered some family names and other data. Our computer developed some problems and one of our sons cleaned it up for us, but first he copied all important stuff to an external hard-drive. It appears he didn't copy the actual Legacy

Re: [LegacyUG] I need help

2007-03-07 Thread Claude Ortega
Hello, The Woodruff's, === At 2007-03-07, 11:17:00 you wrote: === A year ago or so I had downloaded a free Legacy program and entered some family names and other data. Our computer developed some problems and one of our sons cleaned it up for us, but first he copied all important

Re: [LegacyUG] I need help

2007-03-07 Thread The Woodruff's
Thanks, it's good to know this so I can stop trying to get at something that isn't actually there. - Original Message - From: Claude Ortega [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: LegacyUserGroup@legacyfamilytree.com Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2007 12:48 PM Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] I need help Hello,

[LegacyUG] source list name: how NOT to print it?

2007-03-07 Thread J. Michutka
Hi all, I'm one of those people who doesn't often print out reports from Legacy; if I share info, it's usually by gedcom. But today I was printing out the source citations for a descendant book report, to check for appearance, typos, formats that need tweaking, etc. And I think I don't

[LegacyUG] Just a question

2007-03-07 Thread Marie Van Straten
Hello I am curious . Do you have a Wilfrid Woodruff in your tree ? I am in Australia. Marie The Woodruff's [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks, it's good to know this so I can stop trying to get at something that isn't actually there. - Original Message - From: Claude Ortega To: Sent:

Re: [LegacyUG] Just a question

2007-03-07 Thread The Woodruff's
We have a Wilford Woodruff, but I'm not sure about Wilfrid. - Original Message - From: Marie Van Straten To: LegacyUserGroup@legacyfamilytree.com Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2007 2:21 PM Subject: [LegacyUG] Just a question Hello I am curious . Do you have a Wilfrid Woodruff

Re: [LegacyUG] source list name: how NOT to print it?

2007-03-07 Thread Dan Bateham
Hi, To not include your Source List Names as part of your printed source citations: On the main Legacy Menu: Click on Options, Customize, then, in the window that pops up: Click on the Sources Tab, and un-check the box under Source List Name in the upper right corner, and click Save at the

[LegacyUG] Master Source List Missing

2007-03-07 Thread Glenn Kinkade
I am trying to help a Legacy user in Dallas that has a problem with the Master Source List. After opening Legacy if the source icon is selected in the Family View it displays all sources that have been assigned to that individual. Both the Edit Detail and Edit Source will display the source

Re: [LegacyUG] Master Source List Missing

2007-03-07 Thread Kay Fordham
Glenn, Go to View - Master Lists - Source. On the right-hand side of the menu is a statement Show Only. If the person has ticked one of the items such as verified then only that category will appear when you attempt to cite a master source. Sometimes people tick those boxes inadvertently.

RE: [LegacyUG] Master Source List Missing

2007-03-07 Thread ronald ferguson
Glen, Have you suggested trying FileFile MaintenanceMaster Lists Cleanup? Ron Ferguson _ For Genealogy, Software and Social visit: http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/fergys/ *New Blog* - Improve Colour Photos with The GIMP Includes

Re: [LegacyUG] How to enter German place names

2007-03-07 Thread Jim Terry
- Original Message - From: RICHARD SCHULTHIES [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: LegacyUserGroup@legacyfamilytree.com Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2007 10:14 AM Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] How to enter German place names What I have done with all 'old place names' is, use the location as at the time

Re: [LegacyUG] Master Source List Missing

2007-03-07 Thread ronald ferguson
Kay, I think you will find that only affects the screen at ViewMaster ListsSources and not the list obtained when clicking the icon in Family View and then cite a mater source Ron Ferguson _ For Genealogy, Software and

Re: [LegacyUG] Multiple baptisms and other unusual data

2007-03-07 Thread Cathy
Hi, I'd record all data. To aid that: Are you aware of the Alt Birth, Alt Baptism, etc fields in Events? Alt Baptism is the place to put the second baptism date. Sometimes there are two entries in a baptism register because the first baptism was done privately/emergency and the second is the

Re: [LegacyUG] Master Source List Missing

2007-03-07 Thread Kay Fordham
Hi Ron If I change the show only to verified, click on the icon in Family View, and select cite a master source, nothing turns up - because none of my master sources are set as verified at the master source level. I have ticked some as verified on the assigned sources menu, but this does not

Re: [LegacyUG] Master Source List Missing

2007-03-07 Thread ronald ferguson
Hi, Cathy and Kay, Whoops - didn't check the cite bit - going to bed now Ron Ferguson _ For Genealogy, Software and Social visit: http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/fergys/ *New Blog* - Improve Colour Photos with The GIMP

[LegacyUG] adding a pdf file

2007-03-07 Thread Mike Devin
I have been trying to add a pdf file to the notes for an individual with no success. It copies into the notes but I am unable to retain the file when it is saved. Any ideas? I have even tried to add the file to the picture gallery after copying it into Microsoft Word Thanks Have you

Re: [LegacyUG] adding a pdf file

2007-03-07 Thread Cathy
Hi, You can link to a pdf file or a doc file or any other file type of your choice in the Picture Gallery - add in the Sound or Video sections and choose to view All files (*.*) so you can see your files of other file types. With some pdf's you can copy the text and paste that into Legacy

Re: [LegacyUG] Multiple baptisms and other unusual data

2007-03-07 Thread Dawn Crowley
I have also seen early American Baptist records where adults were baptized when they joined a different congregation, usually due to moving to another area. I would record the one closest to birth as the baptism with subsequent baptisms as alt baptism. Dawn Cathy wrote: Hi, I'd record