[LegacyUG] Master Child Status List

2007-06-27 Thread Phil Hawkins
Can anyone help me with a problem with the aboce list? It is blank and I cannot add anything to it. If I open the table in Access I can see the catergaries listed but it will not show the list in legacy Attempts to add a new catergory will not save it If I hit the edit or show list buttons it

Re: [LegacyUG] Picture borders re publishing centre

2007-06-27 Thread Jenny M Benson
Ken Carkeet wrote How do your get rid of borders around photographs? I have included an image on the title page of a book being produced through the publishing centre. Legacy is automatically generating a line border around the perimeter of theĀ image I don't want any borders around my photos,

RE: [LegacyUG] Master Child Status List

2007-06-27 Thread ronald ferguson
Phil, I would try FileFile MaintenanceMaster List Clean up and select Child States. Ron Ferguson _ For Genealogy, Software and Social visit: http://www.fergys.co.uk *New Site, New Blog!* Create Legacy Web Pages Trilogy!

[LegacyUG] alphabetizing master source list

2007-06-27 Thread Donna Schultz
I have just switched to Legacy and am stumbling about a bit. Would someone share with me how I can alphabetize the master source list for printing purposes? At present, my sources appear scattered willy-nilly. When I print a report I find a census source here and another there; newspaper

Re: [LegacyUG] A question about the IGI file

2007-06-27 Thread Gene Young
G. Ballard wrote: It is an MS Access file. You might try to find a friend with Access 2000 or try the free OpenOffice.org product and see if Base will work and compress the file for you. Glen It is not neceesary, or advisable, to use another program to accomplish what Legacy will already

[LegacyUG] [LegacyUserGroup] List Posting Error Notification

2007-06-27 Thread LegacyUserGroup-owner
- MailEnable: You are not permitted to post to the list (LegacyUserGroup@legacyfamilytree.com). This list may be password protected, or you may need to have previously subscribed to the list in order to post to

Re: [LegacyUG] alphabetizing master source list

2007-06-27 Thread Susan Daily
Donna, Sources appear in order by its number, and numbers appear in order as they occur in a report. If the list was alphabetized, it would be hard to look up the source for the information presented in the report. This is typical for any program/report. It is not a bibliography. If you wish to

Re: [LegacyUG] alphabetizing master source list

2007-06-27 Thread Gail Rich Nestor
Hi Donna, I use the Source List Name to help do my sorting for me and leave the Title and other Master Source fields for formatting the sources the way they would print for publication. For the Source List Names, I start with the type of source (Bible, Book, Cemetery, Census, Marriage,

Re: [LegacyUG] A question about the IGI file

2007-06-27 Thread Glen Ballard
Sorry Gene to inform you that we are talking about the .IGI file not the FDB file. It will not compact a file that isn't open. And Legacy can't open the .IGI file in a way you can compact it. Glen Ballard

Re: [LegacyUG] Master Source Data, Witness Information

2007-06-27 Thread Ron Bernier
On Wed, 27 Jun 2007 07:55:08 -0400, LegacyUserGroup@legacyfamilytree.com said: On Tue, 26 Jun 2007 08:53:03 -0400, [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: Hi Cathy, Thanks for the advice. I am surprised that people don't have a use for a built in witness event. All of the records that I'm using

Re: [LegacyUG] alphabetizing master source list

2007-06-27 Thread Donna Schultz
numbers appear in order as they occur in a report. Susan, Can you explain this a bit? How are they ordered in a report? Can I manipulate them in any way within a report? I am about to publish a genealogy book and the sources will appear at the end. Do others create a bibliography when then use

Re: [LegacyUG] [LegacyUserGroup] List Posting Error Notification

2007-06-27 Thread Donna Schultz
I just purchased Legacy and subscribed to the group. What other steps should I take in order to post questions to the user group? Thanks for your suggestions. On 6/27/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [LegacyUG] [LegacyUserGroup] List Posting Error Notification

2007-06-27 Thread ronald ferguson
Donna, I think we all received that so I doubt if it was directed at you; best advice - ignore it it will go away! Ron Ferguson _ For Genealogy, Software and Social visit: http://www.fergys.co.uk *New Site, New Blog!*

Re: [LegacyUG] [LegacyUserGroup] List Posting Error Notification

2007-06-27 Thread Alice McVearry
Hi Donna, I received this post as well and decided it was sent in error, especially since I have not posted in a couple of days. I'm simply ignoring it, waiting for Support to explain what it is all about. -- Alice - Original Message - From: Donna Schultz To:

Re: [LegacyUG] alphabetizing master source list

2007-06-27 Thread Susan Daily
Donna, I did a search for Legacy generated reports online and found a good example here: http://www.budwig.org/D1.htm If you notice, the author has created a Descendants report with sources. Since the first facts presented are the date and place of birth of the patriarch, the first two sources

Re: [LegacyUG] [LegacyUserGroup] List Posting Error Notification

2007-06-27 Thread Susan Daily
Donna, this message went to the whole list, not just to you. You can ignore it. Susan On 6/27/07, Donna Schultz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just purchased Legacy and subscribed to the group. What other steps should I take in order to post questions to the user group? Thanks for your

[LegacyUG] ialmrnts display driver has stopped working normally

2007-06-27 Thread Jan Hunt
I received this message whilst using Legacy program? Can anyone explain how to fix this. Cheers Jan Have you unlocked the real power of Legacy? Legacy 6.0 Deluxe has 92 features not found in the Standard Edition. Learn more about these features at

Re: [LegacyUG] To Do List - Master Source Deletion Issue.

2007-06-27 Thread Richard Van Wasshnova
I have a similar problem when I spinoff from my main database all indiv with one particular master source. Sometimes I get a MRIN with 2 or more children and no parents (both unknown with no RIN). I cannot delete a master source if it is sourced to this ghost MRIN. I have to first remove

RE: [LegacyUG] ialmrnts display driver has stopped working normally

2007-06-27 Thread ronald ferguson
Jan, This is not a Legacy problem nor is it caused by Legacy but a problem with your graphics driver. You need to update your graphics driver or if you have them uninstall/reinstall. You will find information on doing this on Google (it is machine/graphic chip specific). Ron Ferguson

[LegacyUG] Marriage Events

2007-06-27 Thread Lloyd Hite
Legacy Group, I went to ReportsBooks OthersEvent Report and in the Marriage Events where I had the divorces as Couples Names were divorced on Date. In the Event Report it shows as Henry were divorced on Date. I have over 200 divorced events and all of them has the name Henry instead of the

RE: [LegacyUG] master source list

2007-06-27 Thread Graeme Ellis
This is a subject off the list but I wondering what font Donna is using in her emails. It is very easy on the eyes compared to many emails on this list. And also how do you change the font in Outlook? Regards Graeme -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [LegacyUG] Master Source Data Entry Consistency

2007-06-27 Thread WILLIAMS MYERS
Hi to all you wonderful helpers. I have been using Legacy for about two years and I love it. I am fortunate to be retired so I have had the time to play and experiment with Legacy. Here is how I use the Master Source file for the census: Master file consists of only Year Federal or State

Re: [LegacyUG] Marriage Events

2007-06-27 Thread Susan Daily
Llyod, First run a few simple fixes, that might correct oddities in your database. You can run File Maintenance (save backup first) Check/Repair. Or you can shut down Legacy and restart it. Or do both. Check your report again. You also might want to reset settings to default for that report but

[LegacyUG] Merging Problem

2007-06-27 Thread Wes Jester
I hope the collective knowledge of this awesome group can give me some much needed assistance. I have 2 databases A and B. A has families from generation 1 to 5 and stops with a son James B also has 5 generations, but starts with James. I deleted James from A and imported A into B. I

Re: [LegacyUG] master source list

2007-06-27 Thread Donna Schultz
This font is arial. In Outlook Express: Create Mail, choose Format on top menu and you will see a choice for Font. On 6/27/07, Graeme Ellis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is a subject off the list but I wondering what font Donna is using in her emails. It is very easy on the eyes compared to

RE: [LegacyUG] Merging Problem

2007-06-27 Thread ronald ferguson
Wes, It is possible that you have a phantom marriage of parents. Have you checked the MRINs to see if the parents are duplicated? Ron Ferguson _ For Genealogy, Software and Social visit: http://www.fergys.co.uk *New

[LegacyUG] printing/exporting source citations

2007-06-27 Thread Donna Schultz
My sources for living relatives are tagged. I tried to print my master source citations and checked print only untagged sources Unfortunately, everything printed. Any suggestions? Is it possible to export the master list to a Word document and then delete the sources I don't want shown?

Re: [LegacyUG] Merging Problem

2007-06-27 Thread Susan Daily
Wes, click on James (family view). Do you see the Parents icon? (They have gray hair.) I bet it says 2 - one is the Unknown link and the other is your new link. Click on the icon and delete the link to the extra set of parents that you don't want. Should work fine after that. Susan On 6/27/07,

Re: [LegacyUG] Master Child Status List

2007-06-27 Thread Susan Daily
Phil, Can you let us understand what steps you are following to get where you are and what you are trying to do? Like - click on View - Children List, or whatever? Thanks, Susan On 6/27/07, Phil Hawkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Can anyone help me with a problem with the aboce list? It is blank

RE: [LegacyUG] printing/exporting source citations

2007-06-27 Thread ronald ferguson
Donna, It is not at all clear what you are trying to do here. Are you trying to publish a report of deceased relatives with sources or are you trying to print a report of untagged sources (note I refer to the source tagging and not individual tagging) or something different? Please clarify

Re: [LegacyUG] Master Child Status List

2007-06-27 Thread Phil Hawkins
Susan Daily wrote: Phil, Can you let us understand what steps you are following to get where you are and what you are trying to do? Like - click on View - Children List, or whatever? Thanks, Susan On 6/27/07, Phil Hawkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Can anyone help me with a problem with the

Re: [LegacyUG] printing/exporting source citations

2007-06-27 Thread Cathy
Hi Donna, It sounds as if you are looking for Exclude rather than Tag from the Help File: Excluding a Master Source from Reports If you don't want a specific source to be included on a report, highlight the source name and then check the box at the bottom of the window entitled: Excl this

Re: [LegacyUG] Marriage Events

2007-06-27 Thread Cathy
Hi Lloyd, Have you used the correct code in your Event Sentences? Have you modified all of the relevant Event Sentences or at least the right combination for the data you are inputting in the Event fields? Perhaps you used Henry when testing and didn't change it? Working OK here. Cathy At

Re: [LegacyUG] Merging Problem

2007-06-27 Thread Wes Jester
Thanks to all who answered. I was able to get the data corrected. It is interesting what damage a merge can do if you're not real careful Thanks Wes At 08:39 PM 6/27/2007, you wrote: Wes, click on James (family view). Do you see the Parents icon? (They have gray hair.) I bet it says 2 -

Re: [LegacyUG] Master Child Status List

2007-06-27 Thread Susan Daily
I wonder if somehow it got purged? Try this - go to the Options window. Click on Import. Select Child Status List and Import Defaults. Do they show up now? Susan On 6/27/07, Phil Hawkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: View - Master lists - Child Status List It comes up blank even though the table

Re: [LegacyUG] [LegacyUserGroup] List Posting Error Notification

2007-06-27 Thread Darlene Hicks Don Hicks
Hi, I am just checking to see if this e-mail goes through to the list! I haven't sent any mail in the last couple of days; is there another reason why I recieved the message below, today? Have I been unsubscribed somehow? Darlene [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [LegacyUG] [LegacyUserGroup] List Posting Error Notification...ok

2007-06-27 Thread Darlene Hicks Don Hicks
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