Bobby, Always try a "reset" if it is an option, then make your changes. See if that helps.
Jay Ingalls ==================== On 3/27/2014 9:56 AM, Bobby Johnson wrote: > Jenny, > I am sorry that I confused you. I do understand what the "load" and "save" > buttons in the lower right corner are for. I was attempting to save the > report settings so that I could recall them when needed. It didn't work. > The Other "save" that I mentioned is in the upper right corner of the window > that opens when I click "Color text and boxes". I want to use the "4 line > colors". > > I must go through the steps outlined in my original post each time I want to > run the report instead of simply loading the saved report options. I believe > the settings should stick and I believe the saved report options should set > the options I want. Neither is happening. > > Thanks for your interest and help. > Bobby > >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Jenny M Benson [mailto:ge...@cedarbank.me.uk] >> Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2014 8:17 AM >> To: legacyusergroup@LegacyUsers.com >> Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] Pedigree Report Problem >> >> On 26/03/2014 16:12, Bobby Johnson wrote: >>> Using: Legacy 8-414 Windows 8 >>> >>> I am having a problem with the pedigree report "Report Options" and >>> "Color text and boxes" sticking. Every time I return to this report I >>> have to setup my options. I even set them up and "saved" the report. >>> When I load the report the settings are not correct. >>> Here are the settings I am trying to use: >>> >>> Pedigree Report >>> Report Options... >>> Format Tab - uncheck "Put boxes around Individuals" >>> Pictures Tab - Check "Pictures of Individuals" >>> click "Close" >>> >>> "Color text and boxes" >>> click "Set four line colors" and then "save" >>> >>> When I preview the report it is as I would like to see it. Now I save >>> the report by clicking "Save" in the lower right corner of the window >>> and give it a file name. >>> >>> I have to repeat the above steps each time I use this report even if I >>> load the saved report. Is this a bug or am I doing something wrong? >> Your post is a bit confusing because you talk of Saving and Loading the >> Report, >> but you refer to "'Save; in the lower right corner of the window." >> >> The Save and Load buttons in the lower right corner are for saving and >> loading >> a set of Options, not for saving the Report itself. If you create the >> Report as >> you want it, then save the resulting PDF file that will re-appear just as you >> saved it every time you open it, just like any document file will. If you >> want to >> create a similar report starting with a different individual you can Load >> your >> saved Settings file and your chosen settings, as for the earlier Report, >> will be >> applied to the new Report. >> >> -- >> Jenny M Benson > > > > > Legacy User Group guidelines: > http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp > Archived messages after Nov. 21 2009: > http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyusers.com/ > Archived messages from old mail server - before Nov. 21 2009: > http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyfamilytree.com/ > 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/legacyusergroup@legacyusers.com/ Archived messages from old mail server - before Nov. 21 2009: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyfamilytree.com/ 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
