Alan- I think you understand my worries. I know that I have not used the same date format consistantly through out, and I have entered data in unrelated fields. I know that my sources are not correctly entered. Sounds like I have a job ahead. But one that I created myself. Thank you for your help.
Vicki LeMere Subject: RE: [LegacyUG] Considering Switching from FTM to Legacy 7.5 Deluxe-Old file a mess Vicki I guess the answer is based on how much of a mess your FTM database is in! I used the gedcom route when I converted from FTM shortly after I purchased FTM2008 and found it to be a major step backward from the FTM2005 that I was using. I had problems on a number of counts as FTM lends itself to serious abuse e.g It lets you put Residence locations in the description field and basically any type of date format you could wish for in date fields. (the latter is not handled well via the gedcom route). Ask yourself the question. Do I need to go through every record to make sure I have assigned events and sources correctly? If the answer is yes, then use your old FTM file as a guide when entering the data correctly into Legacy. Tip, start with yourself as you can then assign your immediate family as your home page. RINS will auomatically be assigned as you add people. Incidentally I have found FTM2005, FTM2008 & 9 to run under Windows 7 64 bit. Alan Subject: [LegacyUG] Considering Switching from FTM to Legacy 7.5 Deluxe-Old file a mess Hi everyone- I would like to ask a few questions, if you don't mind. I have been using FTM for years. Love to do research but until I purchased FTM, did not know what to do with all the information that I collected. When I started entering info, alot of it has not been entered correctly. My sources are not entered correctly and all of my individuals are tied together, no seperate files for each family. One large file. I feel that I need to change programs because I just purchased a new laptop and it is running on Win 7 64 bit and the FTM version that I have is not compatible, and it seems like each new upgrade with FTM, it just gets worse. Also, I have failed to keep reference logs on my research for each family. My questions are. 1. Should I convert my file using GEDCOM files, or, because things are in such a mess, should I just install Legacy and basicly start over? Copying my information, but at the same time completing the sources, research logs, etc that needs to be done. 2. Number system. If I do convert, how does Legacy handle the RIN numbering system? I am assuming it will automatically assign numbers when the file is downloaded. Since my files are not in a numbered system, I need to redo those anyway. I would like to scan what I can to digital, but I will still need to file originals. I am going to further my knowledge by taking courses and at least getting certified, so have even thought that I should just take some courses on organizing my work first before I state to transfer my files. Thank you for any help that you can give me. I appreciate all that you can do. Vicki LeMere Texas 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 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
