[LegacyUG] Using Master List Names and the Source Clipboard

2011-06-27 Thread Margaret DeAcetis
often that not, I am retyping the same data over and over again, especially the screen that differentiates the 1908 marriage from the ones in 1929 and 1931.   Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.   Margaret DeAcetis             Legacy User Group guidelines: http://www.LegacyFamilyT

RE: [LegacyUG] Using Master List Names and the Source Clipboard

2011-06-28 Thread Margaret DeAcetis
rtcut would be to delete the Detail Information and/or Text Comments *from the Source Clipboard*, enter the details for the next marriage and attach it to the appropriate fields for the next couple. Kirsten -Original Message- From: Margaret DeAcetis [mail to:med_11...@yahoo.

[LegacyUG] Source Writer-- Output Footnote/Endnote Citations

2011-06-28 Thread Margaret DeAcetis
Hi all,   This topic is related to recent query re one master source name, in my case, civil marriages in New York, Manhattan, NY. Kirsten's comments were very helpful.   I am attempting to have consistency among the 3 marriage records I've entered thus far.   On my assigned source lis

RE: [LegacyUG] Using Master List Names and the Source Clipboard

2011-06-28 Thread Margaret DeAcetis
newbie questions.  Don't hold back. Kirsten -Original Message- From: Margaret DeAcetis [mailto:med_11...@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 5:28 AM To: LegacyUserGroup@LegacyUsers.com Subject: RE: [LegacyUG] Using Master List Names and the Source Clipboard Thanks Kirsten,

RE: [LegacyUG] Source Writer-- Output Footnote/Endnote Citations

2011-06-28 Thread Margaret DeAcetis
steps I gave and see if that produces the results you want. Kirsten -Original Message- From: Margaret DeAcetis [mailto:med_11...@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 10:33 AM To: LegacyUserGroup@LegacyUsers.com Subject: [LegacyUG] Source Writer-- Output Footnote/Endnote Citations Hi

[LegacyUG] GEDCOM preview results

2011-06-30 Thread Margaret DeAcetis
Hi all,   I'm planning to create my first GEDCOM file. I've looked into the Legacy Help Section and found archived messages helpful.   I see mention of "unexpected consequences."  Even using the GEDCOM 5.5 options and selecting basic GEDCOM file, is there anyway to preview the results? I'm plann

Re: [LegacyUG] GEDCOM preview results

2011-07-01 Thread Margaret DeAcetis
Thank you Wendy for your explanation and example. I needed a  day to focus on what you were saying. By the way, I never saw the first responses, the privacy responses, until this morning!  But you are right, you answered my question about previewing the GEDCOM results. I will definitely need to

Re: [LegacyUG] GEDCOM preview results

2011-07-01 Thread Margaret DeAcetis
grew > up posting all the details of their lives on the internet! > > CE > > ----- Original Message - > From: Margaret DeAcetis > To: LegacyUserGroup@LegacyUsers.com > Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2011 9:09 AM > Subject: [LegacyUG] GEDCOM preview results > Hi all, >

Re: [LegacyUG] GEDCOM preview results

2011-07-01 Thread Margaret DeAcetis
on the internet!   CE - Original Message - From: Margaret DeAcetis To: LegacyUserGroup@LegacyUsers.com Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2011 9:09 AM Subject: [LegacyUG] GEDCOM preview results Hi all,   I'm planning to create my first GEDCOM file. I've looked into the Legacy Help S

Re: [LegacyUG] GEDCOM preview results

2011-07-01 Thread Margaret DeAcetis
than people who > grew up posting all the details of their lives on the internet! > > CE > > - Original Message - > From: Margaret DeAcetis > To: LegacyUserGroup@LegacyUsers.com > Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2011 9:09 AM > Subject: [LegacyUG] GEDCOM preview results &g

Re: [LegacyUG] GEDCOM preview results

2011-07-01 Thread Margaret DeAcetis
w distant, is a godsend.  You never know what they have heard about the family or what they might have inherited thru shared ancestors.   Good luck!  Ancestry is a great place to hook up with people sharing your ancestry! Kathy On Thu, Jun 30, 2011 at 10:09 AM, Margaret DeAcetis wrote:

Re: [LegacyUG] GEDCOM preview results

2011-07-01 Thread Margaret DeAcetis
ancestors. If something materializes of interest on one individual or family, I distribute a report on him/her/them. Of course, pictures of people and various documents are of interest. This has worked well for us. Hope this helps somewhat. Kay - Original Message - From: "Margaret DeAcetis

Re: [LegacyUG] GEDCOM preview results

2011-07-01 Thread Margaret DeAcetis
e a GEDCOM file, and this is easy to do. I'm sure someone has already answered your question about reviewing GEDCOM results. I create a new family file and then import the GEDCOM file into it. Kay - Original Message - From: "Margaret DeAcetis" To: Sent: Friday, July 01,

Re: [LegacyUG] Double Dating

2011-07-04 Thread Margaret DeAcetis
Hi Judy,   The topic of double dating is covered in Mastering Legacy: Names, Dates & Places.   Geoff's suggestion was not to select double dating preference when you select options>customize.   You entered your date as 3 Jan 1721/1722, instead enter 3 Jan 1721/22.   That should do it.   Margaret

[LegacyUG] Creating a GEDCOM file to export--problems

2011-07-10 Thread Margaret DeAcetis
Hi All,   I want to create a bare bones GEDCOM file to export. Around Jun 30 or July 1, 2011, Wendy Howard was kind enough to post a 2 person plain text file as an example. She noted that I could preview my file on Notepad. That was exactly my wish.   I have been unable to duplicate he

Re: [LegacyUG] Creating a GEDCOM file to export--problems

2011-07-11 Thread Margaret DeAcetis
my earlier backup to override the deletions I had made on the individual view screens.    Hope this is helpful to someone else in the future.   Margaret    --- On Sun, 7/10/11, Margaret DeAcetis wrote: From: Margaret DeAcetis Subject: [LegacyUG] Creating a GEDCOM file to export--p

[LegacyUG] Terms for Christening--Christening or Baptism

2011-07-19 Thread Margaret DeAcetis
A recent query asked if there is a way to select the term Bap/Baptism in lieu of Chr/Christening. Pardon me if this question has already been answered.   Under options> select customize> select data format, >then under category, Term for Christening, >select Bap/Baptism.   Margaret Legacy User G

[LegacyUG] Master Source--what template to choose to record information?

2011-10-10 Thread Margaret DeAcetis
Hi all,   I received birth records for my grandfather from a state municipal archive iin Germany (photocopies). Because I had the names of his parents, I was also sent photocopies of police reporting forms regarding them. Apparently, it was customary for the police to keep files of loc

[LegacyUG] Master Source--what template to choose to record information?

2011-10-10 Thread Margaret DeAcetis
--- Hi all,   I received birth records for my grandfather from a state municipal archive iin Germany (photocopies). Because I had the names of his parents, I was also sent photocopies of police reporting forms regarding them. Apparently, it was customary for the police to keep

[LegacyUG] Picture Gallery

2011-10-11 Thread Margaret DeAcetis
Hi All,   I'm learning to add pictures to the picture gallery. For some individuals, I do not have photographs. Instead I have documents, like birth records. Legacy has now added the birth record to the person's individual information page next to his name.   How do I remove it?  I've alrea

[LegacyUG] Master Source--what template to choose to record information?

2011-10-14 Thread Margaret DeAcetis
Hi all,   I received birth record for my grandfather from a state municipal archive in Germany (photocopies). Because I had the names of his parents, I was  also sent photocopies of other documents.   Coincidently, these other documents gave the birth dates of my  grandfather's parents. Th

Re: [LegacyUG] Master Source--what template to choose to record information?

2011-10-14 Thread Margaret DeAcetis
@LegacyUsers.com Date: Friday, October 14, 2011, 9:07 AM On 14/10/2011 13:48, Margaret DeAcetis wrote: > I received birth record for my grandfather from a state municipal archive > in Germany (photocopies). Because I had the names of his parents, I was >   also sent photocopies of other documents.

Re: [LegacyUG] Master Source--what template to choose to record information?

2011-10-14 Thread Margaret DeAcetis
n those defined in the template.   Ron Ferguson http://www.fergys.co.uk       From: Margaret DeAcetis Sent: Friday, October 14, 2011 1:48 PM To: LegacyUserGroup@LegacyUsers.com Subject: [LegacyUG] Master Source--what template to choose to record information?   Hi all,   I received b

[LegacyUG] Master Source--template selection & archived messages

2011-10-15 Thread Margaret DeAcetis
Thanks Jenny. I followed your suggestion to look into archived messages after encountering problems with receiving messages from LFG.  I did find my missing responses there.  Thanks again.   Margaret Legacy User Group guidelines: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp Archived messages af

[LegacyUG] Picture Gallery

2011-10-18 Thread Margaret DeAcetis
I'm learning to add pictures to the picture gallery. I am confused about whether someone can reorder the sequence of items he/she has placed there. Unless you have placed a photo  in the gallery first, I think you run into a problem like mine.   For some individuals, I do not have photographs. R

Re: [LegacyUG] Picture Gallery

2011-10-21 Thread Margaret DeAcetis
Bruce,   Can you walk me through how you "add a blank image to Legacy"?   Sounds like what I want to do. I am indeed talking about images appearing on the Family View that I want to lose. I do have these images already attached to sources. Thanks, Margaret --- On Thu, 10/20/11, Bruce Jones wr

[LegacyUG] Picture Gallery - Thank you Geoff for solution!

2011-10-31 Thread Margaret DeAcetis
In Geoff's Live: Cemetery webinar, he solved the problem of replacing a mismatched image showing up next to an individual's name in the family view. In my case, I had image of a birth document where I would have placed a photo, if I had one.   When adding an image to the picture gallery for