Erica, Re: sub-folders, this is really personal choice, the limit is governed by Windows not Legacy and is very, off hand I'm not sure what it is as I usually create another folder when I find searching a folder, or selecting a unique name a bit of a pain.
The recommendation re file names still stands, that is for safety use only alpha numeric characters, hyphens and underscores. Again this a not a Legacy constraint but one determined by browsers and/or the ISP (and others). My suggestion is slightly over-kill but will guarantee safety in all circumstances. A space, for example will be converted to %20 by a browser which is displayed in this way and not as a space (it is actually the code for a space) hence, the two being different the file may not be found. Ron Ferguson http://www.fergys.co.uk/ -----Original Message----- From: Erica Portelli Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2011 8:57 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [LegacyUG] sorting and naming pictures I was looking at the list of pictures in my C:\Legacy\Pictures folder and am thinking about adding sub folders. I know about linking the pictures but am wondering if adding extra folders is getting a little too pedantic.... am I better off with a long alphabetical list? I have all these pictures backed up on a zip in family folders and wonder whether to duplicate this on Legacy. There are times when I have to think hard about the odd stray photo to remember which family folder to file it in - something that wouldn't happen with a long alphabetical list. BTW I know I could link from my backup zip but would prefer to use the Legacy folder. Also naming the pictures, has anyone experienced problems with commas, spaces or "&" in the names? I'm thinking of future exports or webpages. There was a time when we were encouraged to use underscores instead of spaces, is this still necessary? My collection of pics is not too big at the moment and it would be a good chance to develop a new plan before the collection grows out of control. Interested in hearing ideas and suggestions on how others have handled this. Cheers Erica 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
