[LegacyUG] MRIN Numbers

2012-05-25 Thread RHS Consulting
Where can I find info on the MRIN numbering system? Under Show Help Index ... MRIN Number Renumbering does not open. Also there is nothing listed under Options Customize. I am trying to clean up recommended File Maintenance Check/Repair discrepancies. Richard Legacy User Group

Re: [LegacyUG] MRIN Numbers

2012-05-25 Thread Mike Fry
On 2012/05/25 10:47, RHS Consulting wrote: Where can I find info on the MRIN numbering system? Under Show Help Index ... MRIN Number Renumbering does not open. Also there is nothing listed under Options Customize. I am trying to clean up recommended File Maintenance Check/Repair

Re: [LegacyUG] MRIN Numbers

2012-05-25 Thread Ron Ferguson
Richard, As far as I know the MRINs cannot be renumbered. Ron Ferguson http://www.fergys.co.uk/ RHS Consulting rhsconsult...@comcast.net wrote: Where can I find info on the MRIN numbering system? Under Show Help Index ... MRIN Number Renumbering does not open. Also there is nothing listed

Re: [LegacyUG] MRIN Numbers

2012-05-25 Thread Ron Ferguson
Well, there's always something new to learn! Not that I would ever wish to renumber the MRINs Ron Ferguson http://www.fergys.co.uk/ Mike Fry mike...@iafrica.com wrote: On 2012/05/25 10:47, RHS Consulting wrote: Where can I find info on the MRIN numbering system? Under Show Help Index ...

Re: [LegacyUG] MRIN Numbers

2012-05-25 Thread Robert Runion
From a purely selfish standpoint, I hope there are no changes to the MRIN numbering system. I would prefer it just as it is since I have predicated my filing system of source documents on the 'MRIN+nnn' system and it would cause havoc with my files. Please leave it as it is. If unused

Re: [LegacyUG] MRIN Numbers

2012-05-25 Thread Lloyd
At 06:02 AM 5/25/2012, you wrote: From a purely selfish standpoint, I hope there are no changes to the MRIN numbering system. I would prefer it just as it is since I have predicated my filing system of source documents on the 'MRIN+nnn' system and it would cause havoc with my files. Please

Re: [LegacyUG] Best way to fix a possible problem.

2012-05-25 Thread Ron Ferguson
Tony, I have used both methods depending on the circumstances, with problems. The one thing to watch with unlinking a spouse with kids, and then linking to a new spouse is that an unknown father will have been created, so make sure that this spouse is replace. BTW. there is not a lot of linking

Re: [LegacyUG] MRIN Numbers

2012-05-25 Thread Ron Ferguson
Lloyd, Pretty well all the options for any display/report etc. give you the option to view of not to view, except for things like the panels at the bottom of the Family View. You need to look mostly in the options for the reports/views/displays etc. It's a pity that you do not wish to consider

Re: [LegacyUG] To-Do Tasks

2012-05-25 Thread unique64 Riley
It was for all the open tasks, but thank you. After closing the program last night and opening it this morning, the situation has gotten worse! All my general to-do tasks are missing! I had 5 and now I cannot find them anywhere! They were specific microfilms that I needed to search. Crazy!

Re: [LegacyUG] To-Do Tasks

2012-05-25 Thread Ron Ferguson
Monique, Check that your filters are OK, ie. they are not blocking everything. If they are OK then try FileMaintenanceCheck Repair. If that doesn't work please come back to us. Ron Ferguson http://www.fergys.co.uk/ From: unique64 Riley Sent: Friday, May 25, 2012 3:28 PM To:

Re: [LegacyUG] MRIN Numbers

2012-05-25 Thread Ron Taylor
Richard,Legacy uses a Microsoft Access database to store the information.   Tables in the database need a unique key to identify each record.  The primary key to the Marriage Records table is IDMR which is called MRIN on the outside world.  The Individual Records primary key is IDIR and is

Re: [LegacyUG] To-Do Tasks

2012-05-25 Thread Jenny M Benson
On 25/05/2012 15:47, Ron Ferguson wrote: Check that your filters are OK, ie. they are not blocking everything. If they are OK then try FileMaintenanceCheck Repair. If that doesn't work please come back to us. I think there is something wrong with To-Dos because I just looked at mine and no

Re: [LegacyUG] To-Do Tasks

2012-05-25 Thread unique64 Riley
Just to verify: I have All categories, All Localities, Open and Closed Checked, All types, type and priority checked. Ran the Check/Repair. Still can't find them. I know they were there because of the first problem I had last night. - Original Message - From: Ron

Re: [LegacyUG] To-Do Tasks

2012-05-25 Thread unique64 Riley
Glad for me I'm not the only one, means there really could be a universal problem that need some attention, though sorry for you! Did you read that I have now lost my general ones I had from last night? Can't seem to locate them anywhere! - Original Message - From: Jenny M

RE: [LegacyUG] To-Do Tasks

2012-05-25 Thread Don Brown
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Re: [LegacyUG] To-Do Tasks

2012-05-25 Thread Mike Fry
On 2012/05/25 17:22, unique64 Riley wrote: Glad for me I'm not the only one, means there really could be a universal problem that need some attention, though sorry for you! Did you read that I have now lost my general ones I had from last night? Can't seem to locate them anywhere!

Re: [LegacyUG] To-Do Tasks

2012-05-25 Thread Marilyn Clark
Hmmm... how are you viewing the To-do's? If I am in Family View, and click ViewTo-do List... then a window appears that has the header, To-Do List - All (283)  If I change the drop-down box at the top of this popup window, just under the header bar from All To-Dos to General To-Dos I get To-Do

Re: [LegacyUG] To-Do Tasks

2012-05-25 Thread unique64 Riley
Thank you, this might be part of the first problem I had. I stayed up late and work up early, so now I can't say for sure what I have done, since I have tried so many things. But as of this morning, still can't find the General To-Do's, (such as search film #1,000,000) that were there last

Re: [LegacyUG] To-Do Tasks

2012-05-25 Thread unique64 Riley
I have tried it both ways to see the difference. This morning when I try to find my General To-Do's by viewing the To Do List and changing the drop down box to General To Do's it is blank. I ran a To-Do report and have tried both clicking on All or General, and none of the General that were

Re: [LegacyUG] To-Do Tasks

2012-05-25 Thread Jenny M Benson
On 25/05/2012 16:32, Don Brown wrote: This may or may not be your problem, but to show the “individual to-do’s that person must be the highlighted person on the “family view” screen. Ahm I didn't know that! But I think that's a very poor service. For a start, if I am in the To Do

Re: [LegacyUG] To-Do Tasks

2012-05-25 Thread unique64 Riley
I agree and think like Jenny on this one. There didn't seem to be a question in my mind as when I clicked on Individual To-Do's that I wouldn't see all of them for the whole file, like in the All and General categories. So knowing the limitations of the program, this probably does solve my

Re: [LegacyUG] To-Do Tasks

2012-05-25 Thread Gene Young
On 5/25/2012 11:55 AM, Jenny M Benson wrote: On 25/05/2012 16:32, Don Brown wrote: This may or may not be your problem, but to show the “individual to-do’s that person must be the highlighted person on the “family view” screen. Ahm I didn't know that! But I

Re: [LegacyUG] To-Do Tasks

2012-05-25 Thread Ron Ferguson
Jenny, You can view the Individual ToDos by viewing All ToDos from ViewToDos. Ron Ferguson http://www.fergys.co.uk/ -Original Message- From: Jenny M Benson Sent: Friday, May 25, 2012 4:55 PM To: LegacyUserGroup@LegacyUsers.com Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] To-Do Tasks On 25/05/2012 16:32,

Re: [LegacyUG] To-Do Tasks

2012-05-25 Thread unique64 Riley
Is there any way in the All To-Do's list to distinguish how they were each categorized when they were created, (general, or individual)? That would be helpful, like a column next to type or priority. Ron, can you help me figure out why all my general to-do's disappeared? I did just do a test

RE: [LegacyUG] To-Do Tasks

2012-05-25 Thread Michele Lewis
I am totally confused by this conversation. When I hit the to-do list on the top toolbar I can see ALL of my to-dos, general and individual with no problem. You can easily tell which are general and which are individual by clicking on the to-do tab at the bottom of the page (instead of the

Re: [LegacyUG] To-Do Tasks

2012-05-25 Thread unique64 Riley
Michelle, Thank you, somehow missed that. I guess I always had it on the filter-tab. Can you find where all my general to-do's would of went to since last night? Monique Legacy User Group guidelines: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp Archived messages after Nov. 21 2009:

Re: [LegacyUG] To-Do Tasks

2012-05-25 Thread Jenny M Benson
On 25/05/2012 17:21, Ron Ferguson wrote: You can view the Individual ToDos by viewing All ToDos from ViewToDos. Yes, but they're mixed in with the Generals. I'd like to be able to see all the Generals OR all the Individuals. -- Jenny M Benson Legacy User Group guidelines:

Re: [LegacyUG] To-Do Tasks

2012-05-25 Thread Jenny M Benson
On 25/05/2012 17:57, Michele Lewis wrote: When I hit the to-do list on the top toolbar I can see ALL of my to-dos, general and individual with no problem. You can easily tell which are general and which are individual by clicking on the to-do tab at the bottom of the page (instead of the

Re: [LegacyUG] To-Do Tasks

2012-05-25 Thread Tim Rosenlöf
Ditto. Tim Rosenlof Utah, USA On 5/25/2012 11:58 AM, Jenny M Benson wrote: On 25/05/2012 17:57, Michele Lewis wrote: When I hit the to-do list on the top toolbar I can see ALL of my to-dos, general and individual with no problem. You can easily tell which are general and which are

RE: [LegacyUG] To-Do Tasks

2012-05-25 Thread Michele Lewis
Well, I do think it would be a good idea for Legacy to add that to the filter options, general vs. individual. Michele Legacy User Group guidelines: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp Archived messages after Nov. 21 2009:

[LegacyUG] MRIN Numbers

2012-05-25 Thread RHS Consulting
Thanks for all the replies. Sorry I didn't put my question right. After running File Maintenance Check/Repair, any discrepancies are identified referring to RIN and MRIN numbers. The person that goes with a certain RIN number I can find. But where do I find the person with a certain MRIN

Re: [LegacyUG] MRIN Numbers

2012-05-25 Thread Brian/Support
You can go to any MRIN by opening the Marriage List using the Icon in the main tool bar. Type the MRIN number into the MRIN box and click select to go to that MRIN. Another way to go to a known MRIN is to click on the M: box in the bottom of the Legacy window. That will open a Go to Marriage box

Re: [LegacyUG] To-Do Tasks

2012-05-25 Thread R G Strong-genes
I submitted a bug report on this last year and it is still an open bug. Russ -Original Message- From: Jenny M Benson Sent: Friday, May 25, 2012 11:05 AM To: LegacyUserGroup@LegacyUsers.com Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] To-Do Tasks On 25/05/2012 15:47, Ron Ferguson wrote: Check that your

Re: [LegacyUG] To-Do Tasks

2012-05-25 Thread Tim Rosenlöf
Russ, Do you still have the ticket number ? I can look up the status. Tim Rosenlof Utah, USA On 5/25/2012 2:18 PM, R G Strong-genes wrote: I submitted a bug report on this last year and it is still an open bug. Russ -Original Message- From: Jenny M Benson Sent: Friday, May 25,

Re: [LegacyUG] To-Do Tasks

2012-05-25 Thread R G Strong-genes
The ticket number is [327-14D076CB-B715] for this bug report. How do you look up the status? Russ -Original Message- From: Tim Rosenlöf Sent: Friday, May 25, 2012 4:45 PM To: LegacyUserGroup@LegacyUsers.com Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] To-Do Tasks Russ, Do you still have the ticket number ?

Re: [LegacyUG] To-Do Tasks

2012-05-25 Thread Tim Rosenlöf
On 5/25/2012 2:53 PM, R G Strong-genes wrote: How do you look up the status? Russ You can't. I can. Tim Rosenlof Utah, USA Legacy User Group guidelines: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp Archived messages after Nov. 21 2009:

[LegacyUG] Picture Notes

2012-05-25 Thread M Sonnier
When I am working in the picture center, I look to see if it is attached and look to see if I have all the captions and notes I would like to use.  If I add a picture under family view and then go to the picture center, I find the notes listed under the Attached Pics tab, but not the Picture

Re: [LegacyUG] Picture Notes

2012-05-25 Thread Ron Taylor
I am going to make a guess at how exactly the information for caption, date, description, and file ID are stored by the Picture Center.  You may be using the description field for notes but there is no notes field in the database.   When those pieces of information are entered for an attached