I have thousands of file names with spaces in them because I like the look of it better. IF I should ever decide to put them online, a free program called Bulk Rename Utility can change the names of files (i.e. add hyphens or underscores) in a matter of minutes to tens of thousands of files at once, so don't be paranoid on this issue. -- JL Beeken JLog - simple computer technology for genealogists http://www.jgen.ws/jlog/
On 10/14/2012 5:16 PM, Ron Ferguson wrote: > Bob, > > Just a quick piece of advice for those who may at some time consider creating > a website - do not have spaces in your file names, use an underscore or > hyphen instead, otherwise they may well not work. > > In fact it is best only to use alpha-numeric characters in addition to the > above two. > Ron Ferguson > http://www.fergys.co.uk/ > GOONS #5307 > > > "Robert Austen"<rgaus...@telus.net> wrote: > >> Hi Ellen, >> >> Regarding photos... please remember that the RIN# only means something if >> the person looking at it has YOUR Legacy file - even then the number can be >> changed. You also need your Legacy file, and the Legacy program, to look up >> the number. This applies to MRIN #'s as well. Have a look at John >> Zimmerman's recent posts about naming - well presented and good food for >> thought. I file photos by birth name - "last name, given names, dates - >> other info" such as "Adams, Marjorie Alice 1896-1962 - Birth Certificate" >> Anyone can find their way through my file without a program or an index. I >> also make good use of the IPTC info section embedded in digital photos for >> additional info. >> >> Congratulations on the work you are doing. I am the unofficial 'keeper of >> the tree' in my family. I have a couple boxes of poorly organized documents >> however, everything has been scanned and everything is kept digitally in my >> file and reasonably well organized. I also am aware that the DVD's that my >> data is stored on will one day be obsolete and the data could be lost. Most >> of my family is fairly interested in some of the information but not >> genealogy per se. My wife had a great system of filling paper documents but >> had over seventy 4" binders with about 1500 family members. I know my small >> local public library would NOT be interested in them even though we have a >> great genealogy section (about one half of one floor). I have close to >> 30,000 family members in my file, 18,000 items in my picture file, and >> 26,000 in my document file. How does one do a paper system for that? I >> would need the whole library to store my data on paper! >> >> A few years ago we had a 'family reunion' with about 20 members. My >> (limited, at that time) genealogy info and charts were a great hit. I had >> also asked most to give me a short story, or testimonial, about themselves >> and many responded - some at great length. I think it's time to send the >> request out again! >> >> Keep up the good work. Regardless of where mine ends up it is a fascinating >> hobby and I have been blessed by all the people I have met along the way. >> >> Bob >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Ellen [mailto:kramer...@comcast.net] >> Sent: Sunday, October 14, 2012 10:42 AM >> To: LegacyUserGroup@LegacyUsers.com >> Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] What to do with genealogical files after death of >> compi ler >> >> Regarding photos AND what to do with files after death of compiler. >> >> Regarding photos, we have too many people of the same name so I use the RIN >> # in the name of the photo. >> >> Regarding genealogy files, our one side of the family has a duly elected >> Family Historian along with other officers for the Reunion Committee. When >> the last Family Historian was dying of cancer, she quietly had a relative >> help her to bring boxes and boxes of info to local genealogical and >> historical societies. She didn't like genealogy software but wanted >> everything in Microsoft Word using the family's old numbering system. We >> have corrected so many mistakes that now that numbering system is obsolete >> and irrelevant since it was based upon birth order, some of which were very >> wrong. >> >> However, she also had 17 boxes of uncomputerized, unsorted, unfiled, >> unorganized mess leftover. Her grandson gave it to the President of the >> Family Reunion Committee. I was elected the new Family Historian and have >> been influencing and connecting with others in the family who use Legacy. >> Those switching over to Legacy are amazed. My predecessor never "worked >> with people." She felt threatened by others. However, my first step was >> reaching out to others and forming a committee which is working on >> finalizing a book after my being elected in August of 2009. I still have >> about 12-13 boxes to go through, but we have compiled all the prior >> published research into the computer, worked on LOTS and LOTS of corrections >> of info, run Potential Problems Reports as well, and solicited updates from >> everyone possible with a promise of a free print out of their grandparents >> on down. Next year is the 280th anniversary of our first male immigrant's >> arrival in the colonies, and we exp ect to have the book ready just 4 years after being elected. Hopefully we can have much more of the articles and things scanned and in the next book in 2020. Forty years is way to long for people to wait for a book with the last 15 years having someone in charge who doesn't even own a computer. >> >> Our Family Reunion is actually a genealogy fest. LOTS of very distant >> relatives have been working on research so we know no dearth of interest. >> We even have a few minutes of storytelling by the Family Historian as well >> as a report of the deaths/births/marriages since the prior year. With so >> many sad stories, I thought it would be great to tell one fairly good story. >> We will have to check out what was given away, but I have plenty to keep me >> busy for a long time even without whatever she gave away. >> >> God bless, >> Ellen >> >> On Oct 14, 2012, at 1:47 AM, hwedhlor wrote: >> >>> Hi Ron, >>> >>> That's a fair comment, and one with which I completely agree. I >>> should have ask those requesting copies to contact me offlist, and >>> would have done so if I expected such a large response. My apologies >>> to the list. >>> >>> Anyone requesting copies of my file naming documents please contact me >>> offlist. >>> >>> Thanks, >>> >>> John Zimmerman >>> Mesa, AZ >>> >>> On 10/13/2012 10:18 AM, Ron Bernier wrote: >>>> Could all of these "Me too" posts please be taken off line. Rather >>>> than clog up the list with non Legacy "me too" posts, it would be >>>> much more considerate of other Legacy subscribers if folks were to >>>> contact the original poster via his personal email address. >>>> >>>> Ron Bernier >>>> Woonsocket, RI >>>> >>>> On Saturday, October 13, 2012, Lee Bruch wrote: >>>> >>>> I too would be interested in receiving copies. >>>> Thanks >>>> Lee Bruch >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: hwedhlor [mailto:hwedh...@cox.net<javascript:;>] >>>> Sent: Friday, October 12, 2012 11:56 PM >>>> To: LegacyUserGroup@LegacyUsers.com >>>> Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] What to do with genealogical >>>> files after death of compi ler >>>> >>>> JLB and Robert Austen, >>>> >>>> Thank you both for your kind remarks. >>>> >>>> On the further subject of archiving images in Legacy >>>> and elsewhere, >>>> >>>> <snip> >>>> >>>> If anyone is interested I will be happy to send them a >>>> five-page rationale and a one-page quick reference >>>> sheet, both in MS Word format, or to publish that >>>> rationale here if there is sufficient demand. >>>> >>>> John Zimmerman >>>> Mesa, AZ >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Ron Bernier >>>> Woonsocket, RI >>>> >> > > Legacy User Group guidelines: > http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp > Archived messages after Nov. 21 2009: > http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyusers.com/ > Archived messages from old mail server - before Nov. 21 2009: > http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyfamilytree.com/ > Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp > Follow Legacy on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/LegacyFamilyTree) and on > our blog (http://news.LegacyFamilyTree.com). > To unsubscribe: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp > > > > > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 2013.0.2740 / Virus Database: 2601/5829 - Release Date: 10/13/12 Legacy User Group guidelines: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp Archived messages after Nov. 21 2009: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyusers.com/ Archived messages from old mail server - before Nov. 21 2009: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyfamilytree.com/ Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp Follow Legacy on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/LegacyFamilyTree) and on our blog (http://news.LegacyFamilyTree.com). 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