RE: [LegacyUG] V6: DNA record

2005-09-27 Thread Henry McFadden
Ken wrote . . . SNIP We are open to ideas on additional features for the DNA information. END SNIP How about a search similar to 'IGI Search' for DNA databases? Cheers Henry -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.344 / Virus Database:

RE: [LegacyUG] New Legacy Update - 26 September 2005, Version 6.0.0.66

2005-09-27 Thread Jack Earnshaw
Before upgrading, my Legacy Home tab still showed Installed version 6.0.0.64 You have the latest build. So I wouldn't have known about the update without this email, or by doing a daily check by pressing the Updates button. Jack -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL

RE: [LegacyUG] Tabs in Notes

2005-09-27 Thread Jack Earnshaw
I found that the existing Notes that had Tabs embedded still give the warning that changes will be lost. So after doing a test by adding a Tab in both General and Research notes where it couldn't do any harm, I found that the Tabs were kept OK. I then went back to one of the people with Tabs

Re: [LegacyUG] [LegacyUserGroup DIGEST]

2005-09-27 Thread Loni Gardner
I agree with Kenneth on the DNA data. Legacy can links to many Internet sites, why not link to the DNA databases on the Web so the DNA databases can be searched; databases such as Relative Genetics, etc. Loni Gardner Subject: [LegacyUG] V6: DNA record Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2005 16:17:54 +1000

Re: [LegacyUG] Tabs in Notes

2005-09-27 Thread Mary Young
Hi, Jack Were you testing in the new update of V6 - 26 September 2005, Version 6.0.0.66? Does this mean, I can now safely upgrade from V5 to V6 without losing Tabs, or having them converted to spaces? Thanks, Mary Young On 9/27/05, Jack Earnshaw [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I found that the

RE: [LegacyUG] New Legacy Update - 26 September 2005, Version 6.0.0.66

2005-09-27 Thread Ron Bernier
Working fine for me. I open Legacy, go to the home page and it shows that I have version 6.0.0.64. Available version 6.0.0.66. Ron Bernier Woonsocket, RI --On Tuesday, September 27, 2005 9:00 AM +0100 Jack Earnshaw [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Before upgrading, my Legacy Home tab still

RE: [LegacyUG] Tabs in Notes

2005-09-27 Thread Jack Earnshaw
Mary Yes the 26 Sept version is OK Jack -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Mary Young Sent: 27 September 2005 11:14 To: LegacyUserGroup@mail.millenniacorp.com Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] Tabs in Notes Hi, Jack Were you testing in the new update

RE: [LegacyUG] New Legacy Update - 26 September 2005, Version 6.0.0.66

2005-09-27 Thread Jack Earnshaw
I tried it on another machine and it was OK, so I think it is a Norton firewall issue. Jack -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Ron Bernier Sent: 27 September 2005 11:57 To: LegacyUserGroup@mail.millenniacorp.com Subject: RE: [LegacyUG] New

RE: [LegacyUG] Tabs in Notes

2005-09-27 Thread Kathy Witheridge
On 27 Sep 2005 at 9:15, Jack Earnshaw wrote: I found that the existing Notes that had Tabs embedded still give the warning that changes will be lost. So, although the problem is fixed, the message does seem to remain until you save the data again. At least I feel safe in doing a save now

Re: [LegacyUG] How to insert missing family?

2005-09-27 Thread Bill Rhodes
Cathy, Henry, Wendy-- Thanks a million! What a great help site! Each of you gave me essentially the same answer and it worked--I'm back in business! Whew, what a relief. Like everything else on a computer, it's easy once you know how. Thanks again, your help is very much appreciated.

Re: [LegacyUG] New Legacy Update - 26 September 2005, Version 6.0.0.66

2005-09-27 Thread Gail Nestor
It may be a firewall issue, but mine has not shown me that an update was available either of the last two times and I use PC-cillin. I have a cable modem and am using Windows XP. Gail Nestor Smyrna, GA http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~nestorgenealogy/ From: Jack Earnshaw [EMAIL

[LegacyUG] Legacy 6.0 Research Guidance

2005-09-27 Thread Linda J. Livingstone
Does the Research Guidance feature replace the function of GenSmarts? gngopher Legacy User Group Etiquette guidelines can be found at: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp To find past messages, please go to our searchable archives at:

Re: [LegacyUG] V6: DNA record

2005-09-27 Thread stephen winslow
I like the idea of the search of DNA databases. But it would be nice if a relative is found if their DNA sequence could be extracted from the database. Keying in all those numbers is tedious and prone to clerical error (known as clerical mutation). Could a genealogy relationship diagram be

RE: [LegacyUG] no surname issues

2005-09-27 Thread JOHN TAYLOR
Thanks Carol John -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Carol Wait Sent: Monday, September 26, 2005 10:07 PM To: LegacyUserGroup@mail.millenniacorp.com Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] no surname issues JOHN TAYLOR wrote: Hi John, I have been doing

[LegacyUG] no surname issues

2005-09-27 Thread JOHN TAYLOR
What is the correct way to deal with the no surname issues in Legacy? I.e., (Princess Leonor of Castile and Leon,) or (King Edward I Longshanks Plantagenet,) or (King Henry II Curtmantle Plantagenet?) Any thoughts??? John Legacy User Group Etiquette guidelines can be found at:

Re: [LegacyUG] no surname issues

2005-09-27 Thread Leon Chapman
John: Here are some examples - use them if they fit your way of thinking: King Henry II Curtmantle Plantagenet Surname: Plantagenet Given Name: Henry II Title Suffix: Duke of Lancaster Title Prefix: King King Edward I Longshanks Plantagenet Surname: Plantagenet Given Name: Edward I

RE: [LegacyUG] Tabs in Notes

2005-09-27 Thread Jack Earnshaw
Kathy Seems fine for me now Jack -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Kathy Witheridge Sent: 27 September 2005 13:19 To: LegacyUserGroup@mail.millenniacorp.com Subject: RE: [LegacyUG] Tabs in Notes On 27 Sep 2005 at 9:15, Jack Earnshaw wrote:

Re: [LegacyUG] New Legacy Update - 26 September 2005, Version 6.0.0.66

2005-09-27 Thread ralarson
Would like to point out that there is *no* obvious link on the page you give to download Legacy 5. (I finally found it by clicking on Legacy at the top - not at all obvious - and I *hope* it is the latest - the page gives a build date of August 10.) I have Deluxe edition of 5.0, but it hung

[LegacyUG] Re-numbering MRIN

2005-09-27 Thread stuart churchill
Hi Ive just upgraded to the deluxe version of Legacy so I can renumber my MRINs to make my paperwork folder more readable and in a logical order,as I file by MRIN.Now Im not sure which way would be the best way?? Should I follow my pedigree chart and have me as 1,my fathers marriage as 2

Re: [LegacyUG] New Legacy Update - 26 September 2005, Version 6.0.0.66

2005-09-27 Thread ETM
I believe the update actually is for 6. I am using Deluxe 5 and free 6. I am being extremely careful to keep them separated. Elaine My family tree is a few branches short! Hello ralarson On Tuesday, September 27, 2005, you wrote Would like to point out that there is *no* obvious link

Re: [LegacyUG] Legacy 6.0 Research Guidance

2005-09-27 Thread Chris Coward
--- Linda J. Livingstone [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does the Research Guidance feature replace the function of GenSmarts? gngopher I've only briefly looked at the research guidance feature can't see myself ditching gensmarts for it. Still looks useful though. Chris

Re: [LegacyUG] Legacy 6.0 Research Guidance

2005-09-27 Thread Ron Bernier
One major difference I have found between Gensmarts and the Research Guidance is that Gensmarts fills in the information when searching. I.E. if I am searching for John Smith on Ancestry.Com using Gensmarts, Gensmarts opens my browser and navigates to Ancestry, fills in the name and launches

RE: [LegacyUG] no surname issues

2005-09-27 Thread JOHN TAYLOR
Thanks Chap, I'm finally getting the idea. John -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Leon Chapman Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2005 12:47 PM To: LegacyUserGroup@mail.millenniacorp.com Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] no surname issues John: Here are

Re: [LegacyUG] New Legacy Update - 26 September 2005, Version 6.0.0.66

2005-09-27 Thread Roxanne
Okay, here's a goofy little glitch, no big deal I have the Standard V6, with the new update. On the Family View toolbars, I can't seem to add the new Get Research Guidance for this Individual icon. It's there briefly, for a split second, before the family file I've selected loads. But then it

[LegacyUG] Web pages

2005-09-27 Thread Dejan Skrebic
Hello Genealogists, I maintain my family tree by means of Legacy Create Web Pages function. But, from time to time I need to update info on my pages: to add a person, delete one, change their data etc... And, I have hundreds od pages within the family tree site. Question: Is there a way to

Re: [LegacyUG] New Legacy Update - 26 September 2005, Version 6.0.0.66

2005-09-27 Thread Ron Taylor
Roxanne, I had the same problem. It has to do with the icons not automatically sizing themselves as they should so that they all will show. Go to OptionsCustomizeOther and set Small Only under the Toolbar Picture Sizes options. Click Save and then the icons will be made smaller so that

[LegacyUG] Rin Numbers

2005-09-27 Thread Mason Woodson
I'm missing several Rin numbers for some reason, (I thought they were assigned automatically) how do I find the highest Rin number so I can assign numbers to these people with out changing any other peoples numbers? Mason [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked

Re: [LegacyUG] no surname issues

2005-09-27 Thread Ron Taylor
Good advise on names with titles. Also, I use the alias names to add additional titles when the subject has many of them. Occupations are another problem are are sometimes recorded in the suffix field. They should be put into an occupation event record which can also track the date range of

RE: [LegacyUG] Web pages

2005-09-27 Thread Jack Earnshaw
Hi IF ONLY!! There's no automatic way to create the updated pages only. The snag is that you do not only need the new person's page. You also need the replacement pages for the father and mother - to link to the new child. The name and surname pages are also altered. Some people create all the

RE: [LegacyUG] Web pages

2005-09-27 Thread Carolyn M. Getting
Dear Dejan, The way you stated it Person within the page 123.htm had a child. Where you referring the father and mother of that page or a child in that page. If it was the parents on the page, yes you would need to create a web page (html) and rename it 123.htm and upload. If you don't have any

Re: [LegacyUG] Rin Numbers

2005-09-27 Thread Ron Ferguson
Hi Mason, Have a look at the last RIN in the Index View. Ron Ferguson For Genealogy, Software and Social visit: http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/fergys/ More New, Free, Software Links Includes the family tree for Alan J Grimshaw

Re: [LegacyUG] Web pages

2005-09-27 Thread Ron Ferguson
Hi Dejan, If you are using the Pedigree pages, as seems to be the case from your question, and the RIN for the child is 123 then its web page will automatically be 123.html. WRT your main question, sorry but Jack is right. As he says don't we all wish. Ron Ferguson

[LegacyUG] Question, download of v 6 update with v 5 still running

2005-09-27 Thread Alcnwondr
I have unfinished business in v 5 Deluxe, April 14 version, and wish to keep it working for me just a little while longer. I also have v 6 Deluxe and would like to download the latest update, but would like assurances the download will go to v 6 and not affect v 5. When I downloaded and

Re: [LegacyUG] Question, download of v 6 update with v 5 still running

2005-09-27 Thread BE Kelly
I am also using a dual installation Alice and I have had no problems using the update button on the new version 6 home page to have Version 6 update itself with no impact on my Version 5 installation. I think the update knows where version 6 is installed and updates there. Brian Kelly

Re: [LegacyUG] Rin Numbers

2005-09-27 Thread BE Kelly
Mason Woodson wrote: I'm missing several Rin numbers for some reason, (I thought they were assigned automatically) how do I find the highest Rin number so I can assign numbers to these people with out changing any other peoples numbers? Mason [EMAIL PROTECTED] 1. the numbers are

RE: [LegacyUG] Rin Numbers

2005-09-27 Thread Henry T. Peterson Jr.
Mason You have no way of controlling RIN numbers...your can choose to re use RIN number that have been deleted...or you can export to anew database, choosing to renumberBUT you cannot choose what number to use for somebody...However if you use the renumber RINS feature under tools there are a

Re: [LegacyUG] Question, download of v 6 update with v 5 still running

2005-09-27 Thread ETM
I downloaded to my desktop, installed from there, it located the new Legacy 6 (free). The Legacy5 Deluxe was untouched. Elaine Son, always tell the truth. Then you'll never have to remember what you said the last time. --Sam Rayburn Hello BE On Tuesday, September 27, 2005, you wrote I am

RE: [LegacyUG] Rin Numbers

2005-09-27 Thread Robert Carneal
-Emphasis- The importance of RIN numbers have very little to do with genealogy...they are actually only a means for the database to track individuals. -End- Unless you keep paper copies of your ancestor file organized by RIN number; if you do and the RINs royally mess up you have a genuine

RE: [LegacyUG] Rin Numbers

2005-09-27 Thread Glen Todd
-Emphasis- The importance of RIN numbers have very little to do with genealogy...they are actually only a means for the database to track individuals. -End- True.I've got two RINs memorized out of over 47,000 (myself and my nephew), simply because I need to go directly to those two

Re: [LegacyUG] New Legacy Update - 26 September 2005, Version 6.0.0.66

2005-09-27 Thread Ken McGinnis
This is because checks are only done every few hours. Eventually Legacy would have notified you of the update. Thanks Ken McGinnis Millennia Corporation [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com We are changing the world of genealogy! - Original Message - From: Jack Earnshaw