It would be fairly straight forward. A table of roles with links to the Event Definitions table such that each role would be related to the particular event type. There could be duplicate roles in the table if a specific role was used in multiple events. Or the roles could be un-connected from the event types and allow the user to decide how and when a role is linked. A master table for roles can not possibly be any more complex than trying to have a separate role for every individual connected to a shared event. This is the same logic for having master lists of locations, sources, surnames, etc. A relational database is designed to minimize duplicate entries and standardize how information is connected. The idea that other programs haven't developed a Roles table does not mean that no one should do it. Or maybe we have to wait for others to do it first so it is acceptable. Locations handled the way they were in PAF was unweidly. A master list simplifies things.
On Saturday, November 15, 2014 10:18 AM, Denise Moss-Fritch <d.mossfri...@comcast.net> wrote: Ron, While I am very new to Legacy, the software seems to be consistent with others of which I am familiar (specifically Genbox and RootsMagic) where there is a list of roles per event, but not roles across all events. In Legacy, if you select View > Master Lists > Event Definitions and select from the list an event to edit (for example, the 1921 Canadian Census) you will see two tabs ('Event Sentences' and 'Roles for those Sharing this Event'). It is on the second tab that you can 'Add Roles' for that specific event. The roles you add will then be available for all uses of that event. Please note that when adding a role, Legacy allows you to specific sentences for that role. Best, Denise Moss-Fritch -----Original Message----- From: Goodwin Genealogy [mailto:goodwingeneal...@gmail.com] Sent: Saturday, November 15, 2014 7:36 AM To: legacyusergroup@LegacyUsers.com Subject: [LegacyUG] Master Event Role List Does Legacy have a master list for ROLES under a EVENT or do we have to create a new role for each event? I have entered several different events and shared them and each time I have created a new role, such as Father, Mother, Pallbearer, Sister-in-Law, etc. However, when I enter different type of a new event and go to share it, I again have to add these same roles for that event too. Shouldn't Legacy have a MASTER LIST for different ROLES? If there is one, where do I find it? Thanks Ron Ottawa, Canada 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 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 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