It would be fairly straight forward. A table of roles with links to the Event
Definitions table such that each role would be related to the particular event
type. There could be duplicate roles in the table if a specific role was used
in multiple events. Or the roles could be un-connected from the event types
and allow the user to decide how and when a role is linked. A master table for
roles can not possibly be any more complex than trying to have a separate role
for every individual connected to a shared event. This is the same logic for
having master lists of locations, sources, surnames, etc. A relational
database is designed to minimize duplicate entries and standardize how
information is connected. The idea that other programs haven't developed a
Roles table does not mean that no one should do it. Or maybe we have to wait
for others to do it first so it is acceptable. Locations handled the way they
were in PAF was unweidly. A master list simplifies things.
On Saturday, November 15, 2014 10:18 AM, Denise Moss-Fritch
<[email protected]> wrote:
Ron,
While I am very new to Legacy, the software seems to be consistent with others
of which I am familiar (specifically Genbox and RootsMagic) where there is a
list of roles per event, but not roles across all events.
In Legacy, if you select View > Master Lists > Event Definitions and select
from the list an event to edit (for example, the 1921 Canadian Census) you will
see two tabs ('Event Sentences' and 'Roles for those Sharing this Event'). It
is on the second tab that you can 'Add Roles' for that specific event. The
roles you add will then be available for all uses of that event. Please note
that when adding a role, Legacy allows you to specific sentences for that role.
Best,
Denise Moss-Fritch
-----Original Message-----
From: Goodwin Genealogy [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Saturday, November 15, 2014 7:36 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [LegacyUG] Master Event Role List
Does Legacy have a master list for ROLES under a EVENT or do we have to create
a new role for each event?
I have entered several different events and shared them and each time I have
created a new role, such as Father, Mother, Pallbearer, Sister-in-Law, etc.
However, when I enter different type of a new event and go to share it, I again
have to add these same roles for that event too.
Shouldn't Legacy have a MASTER LIST for different ROLES?
If there is one, where do I find it?
Thanks
Ron
Ottawa, Canada
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