On Thu, 18 Nov 2010 21:28:44 -0000, "Ron Ferguson" <[email protected]> wrote:
>I don't actually care what anybody has in their personal files, but when >published I do consider that details should follow the custom(s) of the >country to which they apply. I agree, and I thought I said so. But if you think of long location name as an internal format, and short location name as an external format, then all is copasetic. I actually use this method. I use the short location name as the name I want displayed in reports, web pages, etc. >I have not come across a double comma >meaning "not applicable". Hence when I see them my instinct is to wonder >what is missing. Yes, but a new person without any preconceived notions might be able to wire his/her brain to think this way. I would be in the same boat as you. >The short name can be exported for web pages (I'm not sure about reports) It can be displayed in some reports. >but I think is mainly for use within ones own files for compactness on the >various screens Again, a change of mindset is required. As I said, I use the short location name as the name I want displayed in reports, web pages, etc. So, in some cases, the short name is actually longer than the long name! It required a little getting used to at first, but I automatically change the short name to a display name whenever I add a new location now. >I do not see any need to 'trick' Legacy I am not suggesting that you should. I am just throwing out ideas for others who may be just starting. I am not recommending any particular method. -- Dennis Kowallek (LTools) http://zippersoftware.com/ltools http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ltools Legacy User Group guidelines: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp Archived messages after Nov. 21 2009: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Archived messages from old mail server - before Nov. 21 2009: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp To unsubscribe: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp
