Insert a big, gigantic grin here! ~Don
On Oct 28, 2012, at 12:39 PM, Ron Ferguson <[email protected]> wrote: > The type of coding can be set by using the drop-down menu (arrow) next to the > box below that for the GEDCOM type setting. But I use utf8 as it is this > setting which I find best for all non alphanumeric characters, and it is the > one commonly used by the sites to which I send the GEDCOM. > > The only time when I use ANSI is Legacy to Legacy transfers, using the Legacy > GEDCOM format. > Ron Ferguson > http://www.fergys.co.uk/ > GOONS #5307 > > > "R G Strong-genes" <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Also be aware, that if you use special characters for foreign words, that >> you need to change the GEDCOM character set to ANSI, as the characters will >> not export correctly with the default character set for the GEDCOM. Legacy >> changed the default and I have not found away to change the default back to >> ANSI. >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Ron Taylor >> Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2012 12:52 PM >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] Gedcom of Direct Line Ancestors >> >> You are right. It can't be done in one simple step by pressing the right >> key. I have searched for years to find the magic button that will do all my >> genealogy. >> >> As a DNA Project Coordinator, I will assume that what was requested is the >> male direct line ancestors versus all the direct line ancestors. To produce >> a GEDCOM file of just the male direct line, you should manually tag each of >> those male ancestors instead of steps 5 thru 10. If you want their spouses, >> then tag them also. Another option would be to use the Ltools>Advanced >> Tagging>Y-DNA which can set tags for Y-DNA descendants. This could be done >> on tag2 and then reselect for individuals with tag1 and tag2 which would be >> ancestors of the highlighted individual that have the same Y-DNA. >> >> One more idea would be to use the Legacy Charting>Descendant>DNA>Male >> Y-DNA>Carriers Only to produce a chart of the possible Y-DNA candidates from >> the Legacy database and then use it to guide you in setting tags. This >> chart is only for descendants of an individual like the results of the >> Ltools>Advanced Tagging>Y-DNA but should include the ancestor line you want >> for the GEDCOM export so it can be verified. >> >> Sorry that some of these processes can seem difficult but with a little >> experience they will be easy to execute. Maybe Millennia will automate >> routines that are frequently requested. >> >> Ron Taylor >> >> -- >> Russell G. Strong >> P. S. Check out Legacy Family Tree today! This full featured genealogy >> program can be downloaded FREE at >> http://www.legacyfamilytreestore.com/Articles.asp?ID=133&Click=1114 >> Oh so many branches and not enough time to check out all the roots!!!. >> Check out my Genealogy Pages at http://www.rgstrong-genes.com . > > > 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 > 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
