Re: [LegacyUG] Evidence explained by Elizabeth Shown Mills

2008-06-11 Thread Dee
You can also buy the pdf version from footnote.com -- costs less, and weighs less! Dee Whiting On Sun, Jun 8, 2008 at 6:54 AM, Gen Searcher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hello Listers > > I have been trawling the web for the book Evidence Explained by Elizabeth > Shown Mills an

Re: [LegacyUG] Email list for legacy solutions only?

2008-06-11 Thread Dee
Please - don't make us log on to a forum. Also, Yahoo email registration requires you give your DOB and other info. I don't want it! I'd rather wade through some non-specific stuff than have to go to another location to find my Legacy Group. Dee Whiting Legacy User Group guide

Re: [LegacyUG] Unknowns

2008-06-12 Thread Dee
wn, I use "Wife of Peter SMITH RIN 232". Thus, all these wives sort together in my index and I can find them when I want to work on them. Dee Whiting On Tue, Jun 10, 2008 at 5:06 AM, Steve <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Thanks Jenny for the tip, I must get used to looking at every t

[LegacyUG] less steps to make a back up?

2008-08-05 Thread Dee
x27;t even .zip files! Any tips? Thanks, Dee Whiting Legacy User Group guidelines: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp Archived messages: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyfamilytree.com/ Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp To un

Re: [LegacyUG] less steps to make a back up?

2008-08-05 Thread Dee
Thanks, but that means using the mouse to access it instead of the keyboard, right? I would like to use the keyboard. It seems like there should be a shortcut or that the backup button should have priority over some of the other items that are on the tab journey. Dee Whiting. On Tue, Aug 5, 2008

[LegacyUG] Shortcut to cancel a screen? was Less Steps to a Backup.

2008-08-05 Thread Dee
Thank you. I just figured out I can do a Shift+Tab to tab backwards. This way, it's "only" four tabs. Another thing: Some of the buttons don't have shortcuts. Often Cancel or Close requires mousing instead of Alt+a letter. Any way around that? For example, open a person's individual info screen.

Re: [LegacyUG] Shortcut to cancel a screen? was Less Steps to a Backup.

2008-08-06 Thread Dee
Thank you, and I will make myself a short list of Windows shortcut keys. Should have known! Dee On Wed, Aug 6, 2008 at 3:23 AM, Mike Fry <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Dee wrote: > >> Thank you. I just figured out I can do a Shift+Tab to tab backwards. This >> wa

Re: [LegacyUG] less steps to make a back up?

2008-08-06 Thread Dee
I love the idea of a checkbox that would give the option of adding the day's date. Dee Whiting On Wed, Aug 6, 2008 at 12:29 PM, JLB <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The PR on it said it was supposed to make backups easier. I haven't > noticed. > > Legacy User Group guid

Re: [LegacyUG] Alternate Names Ancestry.com and US Census

2008-08-07 Thread Dee
You can post alternate spellings on Ancestry. Look around the page and you'll see the box to submit your informed transcription of the name. It's easy, and will help others. Dee Whiting On Thu, Aug 7, 2008 at 5:49 AM, John Magyari <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > While searching

Re: [LegacyUG] Alternate Names Ancestry.com and US Census

2008-08-07 Thread Dee
Also, Ancestry has a new video tutorial on the features of their new search. It is an eye-opener, as I had heard many negative comments. There are some great new features. Dee Whiting On Thu, Aug 7, 2008 at 5:49 AM, John Magyari <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > While searching for my Gr

Re: [LegacyUG] Alternate Names Ancestry.com and US Census

2008-08-07 Thread Dee
On Thu, Aug 7, 2008 at 5:54 AM, Dee <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > You can post alternate spellings on Ancestry. Look around the page and > you'll see the box to submit your informed transcription of the name. It's > easy, and will help others. > > Dee Whiting >

[LegacyUG] Re: How to have more than one family file

2008-08-07 Thread Dee
rom your other file, and away you go! Just remember that you have to back up each one individually. Dee Whiting On Thu, Aug 7, 2008 at 6:44 PM, Marilyn & Fritz Potthast < [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Notice that you have more than one family file. I had wondered if I > could

Re: [LegacyUG] Searching for FHL film numbers in to-do list

2008-08-07 Thread Dee
I put the film number in the description. It shows on the Legacy home page in my To Do's with a due date, and lets me see groupings. However, I really like the idea of the repository as well! Dee Whiting On Thu, Aug 7, 2008 at 3:18 PM, Jennifer Trahan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote:

Re: [LegacyUG] Upgrade Question

2007-11-10 Thread Dee
Yes, a looseleaf manual would be terrific. To be able to update pages sounds very innovative! Dee On 11/10/07, marilyn E B <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > As I am reading the manual section by section a little at a time; I > still wonder at the possibility > of the manual be

Re: [LegacyUG] New Family Search

2007-11-15 Thread Dee
I don't have any authoritative answers, but I would think that the Gedcom format would continue. Dee On 11/15/07, Arlene <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Can some one tell me how Legacy is going to work with the New Family > Search that is being Beta tested now? I am unclear

[LegacyUG] charting - shrink to one page, move title box

2008-03-26 Thread Dee
e any way to change that? Thanks, Dee Whiting Legacy User Group guidelines: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp Archived messages: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyfamilytree.com/ Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp To unsubscribe:

Re: [LegacyUG] wall charting - can I set it for legal-size paper?

2008-03-26 Thread Dee
I skip the known generations. I am doing only eight generations in a half fan. I have done it before with the previous chart software. It's just for a quick look as I do research on the microfilms. It fits on one page, but I keep thinking there should be an easy way to make it happen. Dee

[LegacyUG] How to find the most recently updated person in the file?

2006-08-07 Thread Dee
can't tell!       Dee Legacy User Group guidelines can be found at: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp To find past messages, please go to our searchable archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyfamilytree.com/ For online technical support, please

Re: [LegacyUG] U3 drive

2006-09-18 Thread Dee
buy GenViewer for your own computer.  It's a neat little companion to Legacy, allowing sorts by birth date, marriage date, etc. as well as the usual surname and first name sorts.  I believe GenViewer Lite is free.  There is a user group to answer questions.  www.mudcreek.ca.    Dee  On 9/16/06,

Re: [LegacyUG] Transcribing software

2006-11-14 Thread Dee
Is this what you meant?  It was from October 19.  I have cut and pasted it here. Dee   Pat:I sort of do the same, but for US Censuses I pull upthe page I want in Ancestry at the library, and thencopy and paste the series, reel, and image numbersfrom the View Record link to a Word file, and then go

[LegacyUG] exporting made more people??

2007-03-13 Thread Dee
I exported my file of 253 people to a new file. It now has 255 people. Why? How do I find out who was added? Sorry for the probably basic questions, but I am out of town without my CD's. Dee Have you unlocked the real power of Legacy? Legacy 6.0 Deluxe has 92 features not found i

Re: [LegacyUG] exporting made more people??

2007-03-14 Thread Dee
To unsubscribe please visit: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp<http://www.legacyfamilytree.com/LegacyLists.asp> Glen, to unsubscribe, you need to use the link above. Dee On 3/14/07, GLENN BLUEMEL <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Quit sending Legacy E-Mail - Orig

Re: [LegacyUG] exporting made more people??

2007-03-14 Thread Dee
the name lists of the new and old files and compare, but it also seems worth reporting such a glitch. If there is something I need to learn, please pass it on! Dee On 3/14/07, Dee <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: To unsubscribe please visit: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.as

Re: [LegacyUG] exporting made more people??

2007-03-14 Thread Dee
going down one by one. I was pretty careful, though I can't say I'm perfect. The reason for the export is to go on to export another file into it and make a combined file. But I want to be sure I have the complete info and no extras. Help (small whimper)?? Dee On 3/14/07, RICHARD S

Re: [LegacyUG] exporting made more people??

2007-03-15 Thread Dee
Thank you to all. This group is amazing. Geoff's suggestion to run File Maintenance.Check/Repair did the trick. You are all so generous to ponder on the problems of others. No wonder Legacy is such a great program! Dee On 3/15/07, RICHARD SCHULTHIES <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wr

[LegacyUG] changing font size in pedigree chart

2007-05-15 Thread Dee
n-professionals don't know the terminology, (e.g., what is a section title, or a label?) so it requires a lot of going back and forth to the Preview tab to see what we have done. Suggestion: A sample page for each report with the parts labeled? Are all parts modifiable? Thank you, Dee Have yo

[LegacyUG] Searching by DETAILS of sources

2007-06-09 Thread Dee
like to know if there is a way to find all the people using the same source detail. I have watched all but one training CD. Any tips? Many thanks, Dee 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

[LegacyUG] County without city

2007-08-13 Thread Dee
Dear LUG's, I am wondering what to do when entering a birth that occurred in a county when there wasn't a city?? Do I still put two empty commas, or. . .? This is in Texas. For example, Bell County, Texas. Thank you, Dee Whiting Have you unlocked the real power of Legacy? Legacy

[LegacyUG] questions on Legacy

2008-12-09 Thread Dee Ziegler
iter" a final version? (I understand there will always be tweaks and improvements.) > ...when Legacy's FamilySearch functionality is ready, it will be included in > the free Standard Edition. Is there a target date for this? I'm new here, and technotimid. Thanks. Dee *** H

[LegacyUG] Questions on Legacy

2008-12-09 Thread Dee Ziegler
Hello. I'm asking for an acquaintance -- does the "free" Legacy standard download include any beginner how-to, such as the getting started lesson that is free online? I just want to be sure I'm giving her correct information. For myself: Is the current Deluxe "SourceWriter" a final version? (I und

Re: [LegacyUG] All the POSTS! how to organize? Delete?

2009-01-10 Thread Dee Ziegler
Like Wendy, I recommend gmail. Another useful thing about gmail -- you can set it up to FORWARD to your gmail account, email that comes to your old account. If I recall correctly, the forwards were not instant but reasonably prompt. Cheers, Dolly in Maryland (cold; had sleet this afternoon) Lega

[LegacyUG] Flash drive (humor)

2009-01-10 Thread Dee Ziegler
About flash drives: Yes, very useful, tough little gizmos. (And cheap, in $15 range.) Even a small one carries my entire genealogy files with room to spare, and plugs into any computer. For big photo and music files, you might need a larger flash drive. When I wore my new flash drive to dinner a f

[LegacyUG] IGI: sourcing controlled extractions/patron submissions

2009-01-29 Thread Dee Ziegler
When using the International Genealogical Index (IGI) at FamilySearch.org, it's essential to know there are TWO main types of records: Controlled extractions and patron submissions. "It's in the IGI" says nothing about reliability. Controlled extractions are records that have been indexed by two

Re: [LegacyUG] New family search.org

2009-03-09 Thread Dee Ziegler
Clarification: The LDS Church has announced that newFS will be freely available to everyone after all members have access. newFS is being made available first to members of the LDS Church, in a gradual rollout. All temple districts worldwide have it now except, I believe, most of Utah and Idaho.

[LegacyUG] print lists, people who lived in certain counties/states?

2009-03-16 Thread Dee Ziegler
Hello to the list. For many years I've kept 3x5 card lists of people who lived at any time in a certain state. If, for example, I'm looking at a book of Calvert Co. MD records, I know immediately the five surnames I need to look for. Wish I could do this from Legacy. (I've probably missed some entr

[LegacyUG] how to search for those with no birth or baptism date

2008-05-04 Thread Dee Whiting
birth date does not exist. So, how to do this with our wonderful Legacy?? Dee Legacy User Group guidelines: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp Archived messages: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyfamilytree.com/ Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFami

[LegacyUG] keeping blank lines to add children later to the family group sheet.

2008-05-12 Thread Dee Whiting
I have searched the archive a bit, but I'm not finding this. I would like to print family group sheets, that include all the children that could fit on a page, even if I only have one child so far. That is, I'd like blank slots printed on the rest of the page. How do I do this?? Legacy User G

[LegacyUG] keep RIN, hide MRINq

2008-05-12 Thread Dee Whiting
How can I keep the RINs on the Family Group Sheet, but not the MRINs? Please help me - I am preparing a gift for a presentation, due in a couple of days! Thank you, Dee Legacy User Group guidelines: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp Archived messages: http

[LegacyUG] pedigree chart questions

2008-05-13 Thread Dee Whiting
I need to have that generation for other lines, which have a full name. If I mark it Private, it prints the word Private. Argh! Dee Legacy User Group guidelines: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp Archived messages: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyfa

RE: [LegacyUG] release of V. 7

2008-05-13 Thread Dee Whiting
Although I purchased it at a conference, which should send me the book and CD, I would be just as happy with the download, and easier for the great Legacy staff. Is it possible to change to the download group? Thanks, Dorothy or Dee Whiting _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL

RE: [LegacyUG] pedigree chart questions

2008-05-13 Thread Dee Whiting
that eliminates the sibs of the direct line so that I can also delete this unknown fifth generation person, unless someone has another idea. Dee -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Cathy Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 2:22 AM To: LegacyUserGroup

[LegacyUG] charting - how to resize

2008-05-14 Thread Dee Whiting
ble??? Thank you in advance, Dee Legacy User Group guidelines: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp Archived messages: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyfamilytree.com/ Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp

[LegacyUG] Italian included in version 7?

2008-05-29 Thread Dee Whiting
Will Italian reports be available in version 7? I belong to the Italian beta group, but it's necessary to uninstall the English version to use it, so I keep it on a different computer and export/import when I want to print that way. Dee Whiting Legacy User Group guidelines:

RE: [LegacyUG] Graphic files changing from PNG to JPG for web (html) files and reports - BUG?

2008-02-02 Thread Dee Whiting
Are you saying that it changes your picture's original file to a .jpg, thus losing your original? I really want to know! Thank you, Dee It is even worse than this! It also converts GIF to jpg - and note that it also changes the file name in the coding as well as the file. I haven't

Re: [LegacyUG] Sourcing from PAF to Legacy

2008-03-24 Thread dee huggins
When will Version 7 be released? Thanks, dee I am just now ready to start cutting and pasting my sources from PAF to Legacy. I understand, however, that there will be a new sourcing methodology in Legacy 7, requiring sources to be re-entered into the new software. Do I understand this

[LegacyUG] Wall Charting - reduce to one page, move title

2008-03-26 Thread Dee Whiting
p? I would appreciate any insights! Thanks, Dee Whiting Legacy User Group guidelines: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp Archived messages: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyfamilytree.com/ Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.a

[LegacyUG] wall charting - can I set it for legal-size paper?

2008-03-26 Thread Dee Whiting
Is there a way to tell the wall charting software to fit legal-size paper? Dee Whiting Legacy User Group guidelines: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp Archived messages: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyfamilytree.com/ Online technical support: http

RE: [LegacyUG] Can I add marriage date to the individual page?

2008-03-27 Thread Dee Whiting
n the Index View, you can switch to Family View with Alt+M, and back to Index with Alt+N. Dee Whiting _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dawn Del Guercio Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2008 2:06 PM To: LegacyUserGroup@legacyfamilytree.com Subject: Re: [LegacyUG

RE: [LegacyUG] Can I add marriage date to the individual page?

2008-03-27 Thread Dee Whiting
Oh, this is great! It is probably on a training vid. I need to review those. Thank you so much, Wendy. Dee _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wendy Lavender Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2008 4:07 PM To: LegacyUserGroup@legacyfamilytree.com Subject: Re

RE: [LegacyUG] Can I add marriage date to the individual page?

2008-03-29 Thread Dee Whiting
for the items I want to see. I can easily choose who needs what type of research. Also, Genviewer is a great asset. Dee Whiting _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Charles W Aubin Sent: Saturday, March 29, 2008 5:42 PM To: LegacyUserGroup

[LegacyUG] Source Citation Report

2008-03-29 Thread Dee Whiting
x27;t work. I can only make a pdf. I can then convert the pdf to a text file. I have 85 pages of source citations on one of my family files, and would like to manipulate the report. Any tips? Thanks, Dee Whiting Legacy User Group guidelines: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Eti

RE: [LegacyUG] Charting of Non-Related Persons

2008-03-29 Thread Dee Whiting
I found one about six months ago, but I can't remember its name. You could mark relationships between people, and show whether they were friendly or not. It looked really fun. Sorry I can't remember its name. Dee -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PRO

RE: [LegacyUG] Charting of Non-Related Persons

2008-03-29 Thread Dee Whiting
It's www.genopro.com. Dee -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Garry Mullins Sent: Saturday, March 29, 2008 7:38 PM To: LegacyUserGroup@legacyfamilytree.com Subject: [LegacyUG] Charting of Non-Related Persons I thought I read somewhere

RE: [LegacyUG] Linking files to Legacy 6.0

2008-03-31 Thread Dee Whiting
n cut and paste parts of them pretty easily. However, there are probably benefits to the pdf format as well. I don't have Acrobat Professional. Dee Whiting _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of George Geder Sent: Monday, March 31, 2008

RE: [LegacyUG] Unsubscribe not working?

2009-08-15 Thread Dee Whiting
It's possible that the boxes choosing the appropriate lists were not checked, or that Legacy has a different email address for you. Good luck.Dee -Original Message- From: k...@legacyfamilytree.com [mailto:k...@legacyfamilytree.com] On Behalf Of Patricia WENZEL I have tried about 3 times to

RE: [LegacyUG] Lost and needing help

2009-10-18 Thread Dee Whiting
Mary, I'd like to see what you find out--please don't leave it off list. But also, Legacy is your servant, not your master. In my opinion, if the depth of details of the sourcing is killing you, then pare it down. The point is for others to be able to see where you got your inform

RE: [LegacyUG] To-Do List - Can you add types?

2006-08-23 Thread Dee Whiting
I was reviewing the Legacy 12 steps CD today; maybe one other way to do this would be to tag the people you want to research, make a list, and chip away at it that way. It might actually be simpler than making a To Do! Dee -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL

RE: [LegacyUG] exporting made more people??

2007-03-14 Thread Dee Whiting
I am looking at the Name List count. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sherry/Support Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2007 8:21 PM To: LegacyUserGroup@LegacyFamilyTree.com Subject: RE: [LegacyUG] exporting made more people?? Dee, What are you

RE: [LegacyUG] I am asking for help - again!

2007-07-12 Thread Dee Whiting
you want. Then, preview to check. To email, instead of print, choose PDF. Figure out where you want to save the PDF, then email it. Good luck, Dee _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tish Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2007 5:09 PM To:

[LegacyUG] tricky merge of one individual

2007-07-12 Thread Dee Whiting
of children. How do I do this? She is, of course, a key person in my direct line, so I can't ignore her. Should I retype the info from one entry into the other and delete the extra? Both entries are in one database now. I sure don't want to mess this up! Thank you, Dee

[LegacyUG] more shortcut keys

2007-07-20 Thread Dee Whiting
case, the Index View, which I use a lot, doesn't seem to have an easy way to get back to the selection boxes of RIN, Given, Surname, once I've clicked on a name in my list. Am I missing something? Many thanks, Dee Whiting Researching in Grimaldi, Chiusa Sclafani, and Sala Consil

RE: [LegacyUG] Twins

2007-07-22 Thread Dee Whiting
, highlight the child and then click the Down Arrow on the Child Status drop-down list at the bottom center.  Select the new status by clicking on it.  You are not limited to the statuses in the list.  To add a new status, just enter it into the field. Good luck, Dee Whiting

RE: [LegacyUG] County without city

2007-08-14 Thread Dee Whiting
I am interested in a way to write this without Co. ",Bell Co" is not necessarily recognizable, and it makes it look like we haven't done our research to get the name of the city when in fact there is no city. Any further comments? Thank you, Dee Whiting -Original Me

[LegacyUG] autocomplete for months

2007-08-22 Thread Dee Whiting
Help! I am trying to rewrite all my months in Italian to show to Italian family members, but Legacy keeps "fixing" them. How do I stop this?? It's urgent, as I have little time. This is in English Legacy at the moment. Thank you, Dee Whiting Have you unlocked th

[LegacyUG] Re: Autocomplete

2007-08-22 Thread Dee Whiting
It is in the marriage field that Legacy takes over, changing months back to English. The personal fields allow the month to be written in Italian (three-letter abbreviation). Dee Whiting Have you unlocked the real power of Legacy? Legacy 6.0 Deluxe has 92 features not found in the