Thanks, Robert, for your help. I think I have it figured out, saved, etc. Pat
On Tue, Jan 7, 2014 at 3:44 AM, Robert57P_gmail <[email protected]> wrote: > Open the file in legacy 7. Here are some things you can can try to > figure out where it is and what it is called: > * Look at the top of the Legacy 7 window, it may have the path/filename > (but it may not show the full path & name, depends on length??) > * Click on FILE, and look at the list on the bottom of this menu item. > This contains the full path and name for me. > * Click on OPTIONS, GENERAL, STARTING FAMILY FILE - do you have the name > here? > * Click on OPTIONS, LOCATIONS - your file MIGHT be in the location > specified (but not always, depends on how you opened it). Plus this may > contain other files you've created, so it may not help. > * File, Save As (but do NOT save it) - this MIGHT show you the location > and name of your file (it works in many programs, but I just tried it in > Legacy 7 and it did NOT work for me . . . ) > * When the file is opened, click on HELP, then GENERAL INFO. Look in the > FILE INFORMATION box > * If all else fails, open your file in Legacy 7, do a backup. Backup > EVERYTHING. Make a note of where you save the backup and what you named > it. Include Media files. Then, in Legacy 8, do a FILE, RESTORE FILE, > and pick that file. Pay attention to where you save it and what you call > it. > > Hopefully one of the above ideas will get you what your old file was > called and where it is. Now shut down Legacy 7 and start up Legacy 8 > > Once you've opened it in Legacy 8, it should then show up in your list for > the next go-around. NOTE - if you picked "always create a list for me to > choose from", it will probably always give you a long list since it scans > the hard drive and shows you ALL(?) Legacy files that you have ever > created. You will probably be better off using the "windows dialog box" > and manually going to the folder where you know the file is located. > Change the display to DETAILS and look at the DATE MODIFIED column. > > Note - when you first open it in Legacy 8, it will give you options for > conversion - I'd suggest you do NOT "just convert my family file and open > it" - instead use one of the other 2 options and pay attention to what it > is called and where it is saved (I think it shows you this . . . I'm not > sure). > > Once you've opened each file once, instead of clicking on FILE/OPEN - > instead click on SYSTEM (or the big blue logo in upper left) and look at > the "Recent Family Files". > > Bob > > > On 01/06/2014 23:25, Pat Hickin wrote: > > Thanks, Sherry, I found the design button! > > And, Wendy,  You're right, I don't know the name of the file or the > folder, though I think that with all your help I have now found the file! > > Thanks! > > Pat > > > On Mon, Jan 6, 2014 at 9:36 PM, Sherry/Support < > [email protected]> wrote: > >> Far top right is the "Design" button. >> >> >> Sincerely, >> Sherry >> Technical Support >> Legacy Family Tree >> >> >> On Mon, Jan 6, 2014 at 6:21 PM, Pat Hickin <[email protected]> wrote: >> > I have the round "L" button -- but now I don't see the "Design>Styles" >> -- I >> > looked in Help for "Design" and there is nothing. >> > >> > Pat >> > >> > >> > On Mon, Jan 6, 2014 at 9:00 PM, Sherry/Support < >> [email protected]> >> > wrote: >> >> >> >> It's the 10 last *viewed*, not modified. >> >> >> >> In the upper left corner you'll find either a "System" button or a >> >> round "L" button, depending on the style chosen under Design > Styles >> >> (upper right corner) >> >> >> >> >> >> Sincerely, >> >> Sherry >> >> Technical Support >> >> Legacy Family Tree >> >> >> >> 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 > > > > > 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). 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