I have just tried to open my family file of 1whole and received the
following:
Error opening database
Unrecognised database format ' C:\Data\1whole.fdb
Would you like to TRY IT AGAIN
Yes No Quit
On selecting yes nothing happens.
What have I done and what should I do next please ?
Dave,
I cannot think of how it can be done at present. The list of Surnames is not a
problem but the first and last date it occurs is not automatically available
and it doesn't seem possible to print it in that format.
No doubt it can be done manually by creating a spread sheet but with a
Valerie,
If you use the Legacy defaults the path is incorrect and should be
C:\Legacy\Data\1whole.fdb. Try going to that location and double-clicking that
file to open. Legacy should then be able to find it again.
Ron Ferguson
In my state of panic I have made a mistake.
I meant to type ' C:\Legacy\Data\1whole.fdb so I still have the problem.
Regards from Valerie in sunny Sydney.
Researching: BEDDY, CULLODEN, DYAS and ROWAN in Belfast, Dublin, Wicklow
Wexford
GOON member No: 4825 for CULLODEN HIGGINSON
Could someone enlighten us as to what was changed in 6.0.0.177 on January
14th? Thanks ...
C.G. Ouimet
Kingston, ON
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Could someone enlighten us as to what was changed in 6.0.0.177 on
January 14th? Thanks ...
No one knows - or is prepared to divulge. Try 6.0.0.178 from Jan 16th.
That may have corrected some errors introduced by .177 and is, at least,
partially described on the web
Valerie,
I replied to this ages ago but it does not seem to have got through!
My reply still stands; ie. go to the file and double click it. If the file is
not there then use Windows Search to find it then move it to where it should
be. Otherwise you might like to restore your back-up making
I would be interested in a cruise any where nice warm!
Ann in 31 degree NM USA
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From: Sherry/Support [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: LegacyUserGroup@legacyfamilytree.com
Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2008 8:49 PM
Subject: RE: [LegacyUG] Version 7 family charts
The cruise
When I open my Legacy program in the Legacy Home section It indicates
that I have version 6.0.0.168 installed and that 6.0.0.178 is available.
When I click Download and Install Now and the update is ready to install,
I get the following window:
You are required to enter a PASSWORD
Check
I will explain my reasons for being in a hurry for the upgrade and
maybe those of you who have been involved in the beta testing can tell
me whether my issue is really an issue.
I have been dabbling in genealogy for about seven years. However, in
the last four months, the load in my
Patti,
It is already known that Version 7 will contain templates for sourcing in line
with Mill's ideas, should you so wish. However, sourcing already carried out
will still remain as it is. Whether you leave it or do it now is your choice.
If you look in the LUG archives (URL below) you will
This is the first time I have had problems with updating. However, I did
use the password you supplied and it worked.
Thanks for taking the time to help. Much appreciated.
Karima
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From: ronald ferguson [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday,
Snap, Michelle! I wouldn't exactly say gung-ho, and all I know about Mills I
have gathered from sources like this - but for me thank you, but no thank you.
Ron Ferguson
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Karima,
It rather seems that you are trying to download the full version, but from the
way you describe the problem it also appears that you have the de-lux version.
When I updated I just clicked on the bit that says 6.0.0.178 is available and
was taken directly to the update file - no
I really have been thinking about this sourcing thing. I have always been
pretty gung ho about making sure my sources were formatted the way the
experts want them formatted. I have been rethinking that as I have been
wading through a lot of census records lately. I am not sure I see the
I am hoping that any Legacy user or V7 beta testers may care to comment please.
I have just upgraded to a new pc and am determined to reorganise my filing to
fully embrace as best as possible a scanned library of my paper files and
electronic resources.
The new pc is running Vista.
My current
I had the same thing happen. Are you running Vista? I have only had that
happen since I got my new computer with Vista. Or did this happen to
everyone. I did the update from the Legacy 's program Legacy Home page.
I just took a guess at the password.
Martha
Genealogy searches yesterday
Hello everyone:
I am new to this group and to working with the Legacy program,
however, I'm not new to genealogy as I've been working on my family
tree (off and on) for several years. During that time, I've
accumulated a *lot* of information and it's high time I get it entered
into the Legacy
Lavern,
I'm not as expert as some around here, but there are two comments I
have. You should have entered your birth name for yourself. I'd
definitely keep all the collateral lines in one file. You'd want to be
able to see the relationships if you run across names here and there
and that
I have Vista and I had to enter the password and thank goodness I save most
of my Legacy information to the label Legacy Information in my gmail. I
was more mad at myself for forgetting
than having to enter the word.
Marilyn
On 17/01/2008, Martha Carpenter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I had the
I agree. It is better in my view to have one file, your Master File, so that
groups can be linked when you learn they should be. You can easily create a
sub-set of your file anytime you wish t share a particular grouping.
C.G. Ouimet
Kingston, ON
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Hi Lavern,
Welcome.
I'd advise you to keep one Family File. Collateral lines have a habit
of interconnecting again further back and even if they don't, you
limit the report possibilities when you split your data into several files.
Big files are not a problem. Although my file is only
Dear listers:
I am looking at the options for recording approximate dates. The legacy
options are calculated or about. When I estimate dates using the year
of a census and the age of the person which wording is better to use? Does
anyone have personal or other guidelines for which wording
Lavern,
Whilst there are some who have separate ancestor files for their spouses, I am
fairly sure that by far the majority of us find it much better to see what is
going on if we have one large file. It is reasonably easy to separate one
section off and create a duplicate for that section
I use ca as in ca 01/23/1947 or ca 1953 for anything not exact,
possibly with a note as to why the ca.
C.G. Ouimet
Kingston, ON
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Redish
Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2008 19:42
To:
Make a habit of never entering anything without adding a source that
at least you understand completely - even it that is your personal
knowledge.
Especially when it's a conversation with a living source on the family
history. After finding that I no longer write fast enough to keep up with
Cathy,
No it makes no difference which you choose and when you use it. However, I do
suggest that you are consistent, that is to decide which to use and when, then
stick to it.
I use abt where there is likely to be quite an uncertainty - censuses for
example (even if the age given is true)
All individuals in my file are with their birth names and surnames. I have
only used AKA's for spelling changes, nicknames or formal name changes but
not married names.
My way ...
C.G. Ouimet
Kingston, ON
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Cathy:
Typically calc is used when you have a date and age (such as an age at
marriage or death), and use that to arrive at a date of birth or if you know
a date of birth and perhaps have a record saying only that someone died at
age __. I usually put something in my notes to indicate the basis
Hi Cathy,
Legacy provides 3 options for approximate dates
About, Calculated and Circa.
Since Circa means About, I'm not sure why the double up except that
some people prefer the Latin.
Take a look at Options Customise - Dates tab and click the Help
file there for more information -
Legacy
Hi Cathy,
I use Est for estimated dates, that is, dates, where I do simple
calculations (like subtract 30 years from a birth for a father's
birth) or make assumptions about a date. I use abt when I have an
age and a year, and can calculate within 1 or 2 years the correct
date. I have no problem
I use abt. or between (if I can narrow an event between two dates)
michele
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From: Cathy [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: LegacyUserGroup@legacyfamilytree.com
Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2008 8:16 PM
Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] Date descriptions
Hi Cathy,
Legacy provides 3
I suggest one big file for the folowing reasons:
1). Ease of keeping track of sources, etc. No duplicate data entry needed
2). Ease of creating reports. If lines intermarry the lines can be easily
followed.
3). It is always easier to split out a subgroup from a big file than it is to
have to
I've run into a problem with dates too.
I've known the date, such as August 10. But the year could be either 1853
or 1854. I've think I've tried the following:
10 Aug 1853-1854
10 Aug 1853-54
10 Aug 1853/1854
10 Aug 1853 or 1854
.and nothing works, it takes the highest year.
I would
Could I have some comments on this please ?
Regards from Valerie in sunny Sydney.
Researching: BEDDY, CULLODEN, DYAS and ROWAN in Belfast, Dublin, Wicklow
Wexford
GOON member No: 4825 for CULLODEN HIGGINSON
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When you say I usually put something in my notes to indicate the basis
of the calculation since it can vary a good deal whether you use a
marriage, census, or death record. are you referring to the general
notes or are you adding an event to put this information in ?
Regards from Valerie in
The way I handle that is this way...
I put the main date in the family view (the one I think is more likely)
10 Aug 1853
then I will put an ALT BIRTH event (or alt whatever) with
10 Aug 1854
In the notes section I will explain it.
On his death certificate and his tombstone his date of birth
Hi Valerie,
You put a very long subject line which many people wouldn't see:
It is always easier to split out a subgroup from a big file than it
is to have to merge files, merge people,sources, etc. to get the
subgroup you want.
It's better to quote in the body of your message and write a
Hi Valerie
I don't even look at the subject title half the time. When I saw Could
I have some comments I just hit delete and never knew what it was
about. Better way is making a short title like Cathy said and expand on
it in the body.
Brian
Cathy wrote:
Hi Valerie,
You put a very long
Valerie:
I use General Notes for this. I don't use Events at all.
Kirsten
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Valerie
Garton
Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2008 6:00 PM
To: LegacyUserGroup@legacyfamilytree.com
Subject: RE: [LegacyUG] Date
what type of a comment are you looking for? It sounds like on the other
subject, many people have said that
if you have many files, there will generally be at least 1 person duplicated
for each file - so then you get confusion as to which file has the correct
info (as you are unlikely to
My system...
Cal 1840 means that I have an age and date, so I've calculated the
date. So if in the 1861 census the person was listed as age 21. Same with
stuff like ages at marriage, death, or other events. I put the
calculation in the source notes.
Abt 1840 I don't use this too
I have been able to input 1843-1844, 1822-1828 with no problem. I have also
used between 1870 and 1876. I have also successfully used 14 Nov 1897-1898.
With each upgrade it has become easier to use multiple dates.
Donna Newell
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Some one asked me about the name BEDDY - are you there ?
Regards from Valerie in sunny Sydney.
Researching: BEDDY, CULLODEN, DYAS and ROWAN in Belfast, Dublin, Wicklow
Wexford
GOON member No: 4825 for CULLODEN HIGGINSON
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Hi All,
I've been following the discussion regarding the use of 1 or more
database files.
Somewhere in the discussion I believe mention was made of how Vista
organises files. I have all my pictures, scanned documents in one
folder. The 'big bucket' approach. This seems to work but I wonder
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