Re: [LegacyUG] heic photo extentions

[John Faulks]

If you open the HEIF, you should be able to save as and select JPG to be
accepted by Legacy.

*JTF*
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On Mon, Feb 21, 2022 at 2:59 PM Margaret Gagliardi 
wrote:

> Thanks Wes, I am running Windows 10.  And I did get the HEIF Extension.
> But my problem is how do I get Legacy Family Tree to accept the photos.
> Heif is not one of the extensions that is acceptable and when I tried to
> convert it to jpg it took the extension but not for Legacy.  What do I need
> to do to get the photo into a real jpg file so Legacy will accept it?
> Thanks so much.
> Margaret
>
> On Mon, Feb 21, 2022 at 2:42 PM Wes Jester  wrote:
>
>> The HEIC is Apples version of High Efficiency Image File Format.  It is
>> not as accepted as the tried and true JPG format.
>> The following is copied from https://backlightblog.com/iphone-heic-to-jpg
>>
>> Microsoft has released a codec called HEIF Image Extensions
>> ,
>> which will allow you to view and open HEIC files. Once you have it
>> installed, your computer will see HEIC photos just like any other image
>> file. But the codec is only available for Windows 10, so if you’re running
>> an older operating system, then you’ll need to use one of the apps below to
>> convert your pictures.
>>
>> Hope this helps
>>
>>
>> On Mon, Feb 21, 2022 at 2:26 PM Margaret Gagliardi 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> I have received a photo sent to me as a message that has a heic
>>> extension instead of jpg.  I right clicked on it and did a save as after I
>>> sent it to my email and made it a jpg there.  However, when I put it in my
>>> media folder, and then try to put it into my legacy persons photos it tells
>>> me the extension is not valid.  Please help!  I don't know what to do now.
>>> Thanks so much.
>>> Margaret Gagliardi
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Re: [LegacyUG] Parents of Spouses and children in reports

[John Faulks]

Another wishlist feature adding to what others have requested is an extra
backup option. I know there were legal/logistic issues when the Legacy
cloud storage option was removed. However I would like to have both a
"local" and a "remote" backup option. Local is local to the PC or home
network. Remote could be to a cloud service. This would fit the 3 2 1 best
practice (3 copies, 2 locations and one in a different location).

I like the Legacy features (the ones I use at least) and know migrating is
a big deal so I am OK for now. However it would be good to "feel" like
there is a degree of ongoing progress and improvement. Knowing there is a
schedule of updates and improvements might demonstrate Legacy has "life"
and is fully supported. For example, windows get monthly updates - they
have a lot more to worry about fixing things. But they also have a
*schedule* of feature updates. You might not like all the changes but it
creates a sense that the product is "alive".

Since adding another backup option should not (my guess at least) disturb
the underlying data engine, putting that into a small feature update would
be nice and could stop my eyes looking at the reviews of competing products
for a while.

Cheers

*John*

On Fri, Jan 28, 2022 at 11:18 AM Chris Hill 
wrote:

> The problem is that Legacy needs a total rebuild, which I had hoped that
> MH would provide the funding.
>
> I have looked at both the MH Family Tree Builder and at Roots magic. Both
> have a more modern design and are functional across multiple operating
> systems. But they do not seem to have the same functionality as Legacy.
>
> What I would be looking for, and have for many years, are
>
> 1.Unicode support, not at issue for me but it is for many users.
> 2.Support for Mac and Linux, again not an issue for me.
> 3.Ability to extract information from and put into genealogy
> website like Ancestry, FindMyPast, MyHeritage (probably in version 10) etc
> with user control on what is moved.
> 4.To automatically generate source records when importing
> information from a web site, like a census or BMD source.
> 5.A more modern design based on the latest GUI interfaces.
>
> Regards
>
> Chris
>
> -- Original Message --
> From: "Larry Lachance" 
> To: "Legacy User Group" 
> Sent: 28/01/2022 15:52:50
> Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] Parents of Spouses and children in reports
>
> I am going to chime in here!  I have my own website with a page devoted to
> recommending Legacy Family Tree based on the commendable merits of the
> software.  After waiting for so long for this “bug” to be fixed, as well as
> other issues, I too must consider a change.  Seems like since MyHeritage
> took over, they don’t care as much as before.  It’s too bad because the
> company risks losing more consumers as time passes.  I am hoping that
> MyHeritage is not following in the footsteps of Ancestry and Family Tree
> Maker where the ultimate goal was to bring everybody’s database “online”.
> Many simply don’t want to do that.
>
>
>
> Agree with P Hays – unhappy is putting it mildly!
>
>
>
> Larry
>
>
>
> *From:* LegacyUserGroup  *On
> Behalf Of *P Hays
> *Sent:* Friday, January 28, 2022 9:51 AM
> *To:* Legacy User Group 
> *Subject:* Re: [LegacyUG] Parents of Spouses and children in reports
>
>
>
> I agree. I am having the same problem and unhappy is putting it mildly.
>
>
>
> On Thu, Jan 27, 2022 at 8:44 PM Juergen Amling 
> wrote:
>
> I know this was mentioned before. If I remember right, in the last update
> to Version 9 (*9.0.0.393) *which came in August 2021, there was a bug
> introduced that prevented several reports (for sure the descendant report)
> to add parents to spouses and children. I believe we waited patiently
> enough for the error to be corrected. It's now almost a half a year that we
> have to live with it, and it's time to fix it.  If Legacy has no intention
> of fixing errors anymore to Version 9, please have the decency to let us
> know, so that we can look around and see if other programs are more
> suitable to our needs. I for my  part might just have to do that, although
> I really don't want to do that. And if I could get the version before this
> bug was introduced, I would use it, but unfortunately I updated all my
> computers to release *9.0.0.393. * I want to print a new edition of my
> book, and surely can't now all of a sudden print one without the parents of
> the spouses and children. I'm really disappointed.
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Re: [LegacyUG] Adding DNA results to Legacy

[John Faulks]

Pull up the individual information popup and it is on the right under the
add/edit/options/share buttons

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On Wed, Feb 10, 2021 at 1:15 PM Ann  wrote:

> I can't find a DNA  button! What am I missing?
> Ann
>
> On Tue, Feb 9, 2021 at 2:47 AM  wrote:
>
>> In Family view, Click to edit person.
>> On far right of edit window to right of Events, there is a DNA button.
>> Click the DNA looking button and select your test and enter data.
>>
>> Chapy
>>
>> 
>> Leon Chapman
>> chap...@gmail.com
>> 
>>
>> -Original Message-
>> From: LegacyUserGroup  On
>> Behalf Of
>> David Cripps
>> Sent: Monday, February 08, 2021 11:54 PM
>> To: legacyusergroup@legacyusers.com
>> Subject: [LegacyUG] Adding DNA results to Legacy
>>
>> This sounds like a terribly newbie type question, but how, practically do
>> I
>> add my DNA results to Legacy within Legacy 9.0.0.368 ?
>>
>> I realise, I must go from the Individual's Information Screen >> then DNA
>> Records, then add the specific test from the appropriate company.
>>
>> Okay, let's assume I want to add my MtDNA results from FTDNA, for which
>> I can see is the Maternal Test I need to add.   The sections are marked
>> HVR1, HVR2 & HVR3, for which each column is marked "Location 1,"
>> Location 2," etc etc.
>>
>> My question is where do I find for example Location 1's result (and the
>> rest), since in FTDNA I can see no mention of this, at least for MtDNA
>> records.
>>
>> I'm not explaining this too well am I ?  So is there an explanatory video
>> from Legacy on this please ?
>>
>> My memory might be failing me now, but I seem to recall there was a way to
>> copy and paste your results into Legacy, at least for the Y DNA results ?
>>
>> Thanks - David
>>
>>
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>> Gedmatch: EH6082465
>> FTDNA: N10906
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Re: [LegacyUG] Name List Help Needed

[John Faulks]

A good list of suggestions so far. Some other possibilities outside the
legacy software itself:

   - If your data is not local to your PC, network connections and
   especially cloud connections could slow things down.
   - Hard disks might be getting full or need defragmenting (older spinning
   disks, not SSD's)
   - Have you added any new apps (or updates) on your PC? Use the task
   manager to see what else might be running in background.

Good luck

JTF

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On Sat, Dec 12, 2020 at 2:59 PM Linda Greethurst  wrote:

> Slow populating the name list?:  This helped on my computer  - turn off
> all the hints and potential problems!
> Go to OPTIONS > CUSTOMIZE >  VIEW > 8.13 and 8.11
>
>
> Linda
>
> On Sat, Dec 12, 2020 at 9:14 AM Margaret Gagliardi 
> wrote:
>
>> I have asked this question before, but I really need some help fixing
>> this.
>> I use the "Name List" when I am searching for someone.  I prefer the Name
>> List  to the "Index" option because it gives me so much more detail than
>> the Index option.
>> It has begun to come up in slow motion and takes forever to open up.
>> Would someone please tell me what is causing this and what the fix is?
>> Thank you.
>> Margaret
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Re: [LegacyUG] Nicknames

[John Faulks]

I make the name most likely used every day the preferred name, even if it
has nothing to do with any given name. Uncle Paddy xx was actually born
Arthur xx. If there are different names (legal, original birth names
etc.), list them as alternatives. This puts more names in the search and
index results but lets you find them any way you want to. Thinking about
it, in the alternate names panel it would be nice to be able to add a
comment (birth name, nick name, military or census records etc.). I have an
ancestor born at sea and listed one way on the passenger list and very
differently when christened two months after landing. Confusing for a while
but the listed parents and DOB all line up.

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On Tue, Dec 1, 2020 at 8:17 PM CE WOOD  wrote:

> I have several persons who are and have been always called by their second
> names. I have put the first name within parentheses, and use that as my
> "main" name.
>
> Some of the above have always signed documents using their first initial -
> J. James x, for example.
>
> If you sort by last name and have all variations as alternate names, you
> can always find them. I include misspellings too because those are often
> found when searching documents. Having all variations included in your
> alternate list, and showing them in the Index means you can always find the
> person in documents, newspapers, letters, et alia.
>
>
> ​CE
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> *Sent:* Tuesday, December 1, 2020 4:27 PM
> *To:* LegacyUserGroup@legacyusers.com 
> *Subject:* [LegacyUG] Nicknames
>
> When someone is known by a name other than his given name, I write - for
> my father - Ralph "Pat". For official documents his name is 'Ralph';
> just one name. Otherwise he was never known as anything but 'Pat'
>
> But what if John James were always called by his second name? If I write
> John "James" i would imply that James is not a real name.
>
> What do others do?
>
> Terry Montgomery
>
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Re: [LegacyUG] Assistance Please

[John Faulks]

Pete

FYI I have several instances like that with one known parent who later
marries someone else. I agree that leaving the missing parent blank is the
way to go. Just be careful when the first parent joins a later partnership
or marriage that the child is not included in that arrangement. I deleted
all my "unknown" entries since it confused some of my searches and the
merge duplicate function. As Mary suggested, you can always add the missing
parent if the information is discovered.

John Faulks
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On Sat, Nov 28, 2020 at 11:02 AM Ms Mary K. Lund via LegacyUserGroup <
legacyusergroup@legacyusers.com> wrote:

> Pete,
> I believe it is "best practices" in genealogy to avoid "unknown." You are
> certainly able to simply add the father and leave the mother blank - to be
> filled in later if that info becomes known.
>
> Mary K. Lund
>
> On Saturday, November 28, 2020, 08:37:34 AM CST, pete.bea...@gmail.com <
> pete.bea...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> I have uncovered a birth (abt 1750) in which the Mother is not
> identified.
>
> The Father is listed on a Church record as the father.  The mother is not
> identified.
>
> A couple of years later, the father is also listed on marriage record along
> with his new wife.
>
> Later I find a note that the married wife is not the mother of the child
> in question.
>
> So,  How does one record this First Child, with no-known mother and a
> known father??
>
> Pete
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[LegacyUG] Legacy Cloud ending, future backup option/suggestion

[John Faulks]

This is something I posted on the FB pages and as a Feature Request
suggestion when the Legacy Cloud backup feature is disabled.

Many users have multiple backups. The legacy cloud option was one choice
but only captured the tree and not the media files. And now it is going
away.

My suggestion is to replace the Legacy Cloud backup option with a second PC
option. Users who like two backups could set it up from within the program.
For example, have option one point to a local drive and the second could
point to a cloud location. I do this now but it involves a separate backup
program.

If you like the idea, please let the developers know via Request Feature
option.

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Re: [LegacyUG] General and research notes

[John Faulks]

Brian's suggestion will work (I just did it). Three things:

   - searching for wildcard=* will find everything including blank fields
   (you entire database!). Use contains and use a single space character
   (presumes you have a space somewhere in the note)
   - Setting up the print - I did not see a way to get inside a note (like
   you can do with events) so the whole note will be included
   (general/research/medical)
   - I just did a preview and it took a long time to process. I only have
   about 4,000 names and only 1,100 have notes.

Good luck

John
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On Fri, Jul 31, 2020 at 7:01 AM Brian Kelly  wrote:

> I have  not tried this but you might be able to search using the
> detailed search tab for anyone whose Research and General Notes are not
> equal to blank to create a list of all those who have notes, then use
> Options > Print on the results screen. When setting up the output select
> only Research and General notes to be included in the output.
>
> I do not think there is a report built-in that will only print Research
> or General Notes.
>
> Brian Kelly
>
> On 31-Jul.-20 6:35 a.m., David C. DeWeaver wrote:
> > In Legacy 9 is there a way to print out all your general and research
> notes ?
> >
> > David C. De Weaver, CMKBD
> >
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Re: [LegacyUG] Naming Images and documents

[John Faulks]

Thanks - Likely I'll use some other date/location construct but bunching
the family names with a separator is nice way to go.

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On Sun, May 10, 2020 at 8:08 AM Sharon Bolte via LegacyUserGroup <
legacyusergroup@legacyusers.com> wrote:

> I would use:
>
> Year-month-day_state-town_lastname_lastname_lastname
>
> I include the date and location if known.
> Of course, you could just start with the last names separated by the
> underscore (or a comma).  Add whatever works with the way you
> usually name them.
>
>
> On Sunday, May 10, 2020, 6:47:52 AM CDT, John Faulks 
> wrote:
>
>
> This is a great thread and it's timely for me . I have to tidy up a bit of
> a mess and have some thoughts coming together . Many of my older family
> photos are group shots  and can have a couple of families all together .
> Linking one photo to many inside Legacy is one thing, but how might I name
> the photo?
>
>  Thanks
>
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Re: [LegacyUG] Naming Images and documents

[John Faulks]

This is a great thread and it's timely for me . I have to tidy up a bit of
a mess and have some thoughts coming together . Many of my older family
photos are group shots  and can have a couple of families all together .
Linking one photo to many inside Legacy is one thing, but how might I name
the photo?

 Thanks

John Faulks
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On Sat, May 9, 2020 at 8:39 PM Jane Linkswiler  wrote:

> Just one last comment. One reason I don’t have folders for different types
> of documents is that if I’m looking for locations, I go to the location
> list.
>
>
>
> Have fun, June,
>
>
>
> Jane in Phoenix
>
>
>
> *From:* LegacyUserGroup  *On
> Behalf Of *June
> *Sent:* Saturday, May 9, 2020 2:50 PM
> *To:* 'Legacy User Group' 
> *Subject:* Re: [LegacyUG] Naming Images and documents
>
>
>
> So many different ideas that all seem to work for the people concerned. I
> will be trialling them and possible making an adjustment to find one that
> suits me.
>
>
>
> The consensus seems to be, find the one that works for you! Thank you
> everyone for your thoughts and ideas. I didn’t know where to start but now
> I have several ideas. I will post what I come up with.
>
>
>
> June
>
>
>
> *From:* LegacyUserGroup  *On
> Behalf Of *Barry Godbeer
> *Sent:* Sunday, 10 May 2020 1:07 AM
> *To:* Legacy User Group 
> *Subject:* Re: [LegacyUG] Naming Images and documents
>
>
>
> The use of RIN numbers in identifying images and documents may have a
> downside if you are in the habit of merging individuals together with their
> immediate families were two RINs become one. If you also have set your RIN
> numbering to use “Reuse abandoned RINs” (Option 4.4) this could lead to
> further complications in your image and document identification.
>
>
>
> Just a thought.
>
>
>
> Barry Godbeer
>
>
>
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Re: [LegacyUG] Legacy Files Not showing Up in Windows Explorer

[John Faulks]

Tom

That is one way to do it. Another quick way to navigate to a frequently
used folder is to pin it in the quick access list.

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On Fri, Apr 24, 2020 at 9:09 AM Tom Weiss  wrote:

> Thank all of you. I am using Legacy 9. I created a folder called
> c:\Legacydata, copied the files from  
> C:\Users\.\AppData\Local\VirtualStore there,
> and modified the file location in customize 6.1. Everything seems to be
> fine now. If I am emailing a file, this is a lot quicker that burrowing
> down the User path to identify the attachment.
>
> Does this sound correct?
>
> Tom Weiss
>
> On Thu, Apr 23, 2020 at 11:47 PM Cathy Pinner  wrote:
>
>> Tom,
>>
>> You can save things wherever you like, but never in a Programs Files
>> folder.
>>
>> I think if you mistakenly open your database from within a backup zip,
>> it goes to a temp folder rather than the Virtual Store but I may be
>> mistaken.
>>
>> Which version of Legacy are you using? If you install a version of
>> Legacy before Legacy 8 into Program Files then all sorts of things will
>> end up in the Virtual Store as previous versions constantly wrote to the
>> Program folder.
>>
>> For Legacy 8 and up, wherever you keep your Legacy data file, you should
>> tell Legacy at Options > Customise 6.1 if you are not using the Legacy
>> default of C:\Users\\Documents\Legacy Family Tree\Data\
>>
>> Note you cannot delete or rename this folder:
>> C:\Users\\Documents\Legacy Family Tree\ as the \_AppData\
>> folder within it is used for your Legacy settings. That folder is
>> hardwired into the program.
>> If your Documents folder has been properly moved, the section before
>> \Documents\ will be different.
>>
>> Cathy
>>
>> > Tom Weiss <mailto:tomgwe...@gmail.com>
>> > Friday, 24 April 2020 12:06 AM
>> > Never mind - figured it out.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Tom Weiss <mailto:tomgwe...@gmail.com>
>> > Thursday, 23 April 2020 11:53 PM
>> > Thanks for your reply. I created a folder C:\Legacydata and copied all
>> > data files there. So far so good.
>> >
>> > I then opened a file, created a descendant report and attempted to
>> > save it as a pdf - now that doesn't work. Not saving to Legacydata. It
>> > wants to save to ThisPC>Document>LegacyFamilyTree>Data (or four other
>> > choices.
>> >
>> > Is there a setting in Options/Customize I missed?
>> > Tom
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Chris Hill <mailto:chris.hill.11he...@gmail.com>
>> > Thursday, 23 April 2020 11:09 PM
>> > Hi
>> >
>> > Win 10 will not allow your programs to create files or folders
>> > directly below C:\Program Files or C:\Program Files (x86), since these
>> > are restricted to programs. That is being dealt with by using
>> > C:\Users\.\AppData\Local\VirtualStore as a way to get around that
>> > limitation, but Explorer does not like following through this unless
>> > you force it.
>> >
>> > With Legacy9 they moved the user files *away from* the program folder,
>> > which I think was C:\Legacy, and into C:\Users\.\Documents\Legacy
>> > Family Tree\ and this is where your should find the settings and the
>> > sample database. The database would normally be in
>> > C:\Users\.\Documents\Legacy Family Tree\Data and the media in
>> > C:\Users\.\Documents\Legacy Family Tree\Media or
>> > C:\Users\.\Documents\Legacy Family Tree\Data\Sample-Media.
>> >
>> > You can change that location within Options 6.1 and 6.2 so that you
>> > can put your files elsewhere, so mine are in
>> > E:\Users\Chris\Documents\Chris\Genealogy\Hill and related
>> > families\Family Tree\ and
>> > E:\Users\Chris\Documents\Chris\Genealogy\Hill and related
>> > families\Family Tree\Media.
>> >
>> > Regards
>> >
>> > Chris
>> >
>> > -- Original Message --
>> > From: "Tom Weiss" mailto:tomgwe...@gmail.com>>
>> > To: "Legacy User Group" > > <mailto:LegacyUserGroup@legacyusers.com>>
>> > Sent: 23/04/2020 15:41:06
>> > Subject: [LegacyUG] Legacy Files Not showing Up in Windows Explorer
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Tom Weiss <mailto:tomgwe...@gmail.com>
>> > Thursday, 23 April 2020 10:41 PM
>> >
>> > Recent family tree files and pdfs of reports are not showing up in the
>> > pr

Re: [LegacyUG] Survey - Syncing

[John Faulks]

I have a NAS on my home network and all my files are there in a common
folder. I have previously tried two clouds (Dropbox and OneDrive) and both
slow things down noticeably. The other issue I have had with cloud drives
is occasional weird program issues that need more than the file maintenance
tools to fix (index errors as I recall). Key is to make sure you only have
one instance running at a time. With files on my NAS, I get a warning
when I forget and use a second PC. Also check all your settings are the
same - especially locations but also the starting family file. I now always
prompt for the opening file at startup after putting some new edits into an
older version. Fortunately search can find modified dates. And as always,
have a good backup plan.

JTF
Gmail account


On Sun, Mar 29, 2020 at 9:09 PM CE WOOD  wrote:

> My network
>
> ​CE
>
> --
> *From:* LegacyUserGroup  on
> behalf of William (Bill) R. Linhart 
> *Sent:* Sunday, March 29, 2020 3:05 AM
> *To:* Legacy User Group 
> *Subject:* Re: [LegacyUG] Survey - Syncing
>
> What app do you use to 'sync' Legacy between your MAIN computer and a
> SECONDARY computer?
>
> What do you feel is the advantage of your choice vs another app?
>
> 1a. DROPBOX (via cloud) for  Legacy data and media, and
>
> 1b. EVERNOTE (via cloud) for Research
>
> 2. Advantage "set it and forget it"
>
>
> OTHER:  For backup I use ACRONIS to create two (2) regularly scheduled
> backups:
>
> 1. local NAS, and
> 2. Acronis Cloud.
>
>
> On Thu, Mar 12, 2020 at 1:57 PM Gary Crull 
> wrote:
>
> Hi everybody,
>
> I'm taking a little survey if you'll participate.
>
> What app do you use to 'sync' Legacy between your MAIN computer and a
> SECONDARY computer?
>
> What do you feel is the advantage of your choice vs another app?
>
> Gary
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Re: [LegacyUG] Duplicates

[John Faulks]

A quick caution with duplicate children - some duplicates are real. For
example, when the first name dies an infant, the name might be reused with
a later child. Otherwise merge them is the better option since it gives you
an opportunity to collect all information fields vs. deleting a person and
losing something.

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On Mon, Feb 10, 2020 at 4:52 PM Donna Newell  wrote:

> Why not merge them?
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> > On Feb 10, 2020, at 2:34 PM, Trevor Good  wrote:
> >
> > Hi All
> > Occasionally you end up with a child or children entered twice under one
> set of parents, obviously this is an error which needs correcting, so what
> is the correct procedure - Delete the second entry or Unlink them from
> these parents. I understand if you Delete them, then they will eventually
> disappear from your file but what happens to them if you just Unlink them?
> >
> > Regards
> > Trevor
> >
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Re: [LegacyUG] Announcement from the staff

[John Faulks]

Open you Deluxe copy of Legacy and go to the "Legacy Home" tab. On the
right you will see an update panel. If it is version 9.0.0.339 you are
updated. If not highlight the update link and it will download and install
for you.

John Faulks
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On Sat, Jan 25, 2020 at 4:54 PM Pat Hickin  wrote:

> I can't see how to update without paying anything. I have the DeLuze
> version.
>
> Pat
>
> On Sat, Jan 25, 2020 at 4:27 PM John Faulks  wrote:
>
>> Yes
>>
>> John Faulks
>> Gmail account
>>
>>
>> On Sat, Jan 25, 2020 at 3:47 PM Susanne Brown 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> I updated my Legacy Deluxe from the Legacy Home Tab. My update is
>>> version 9.00.339. Does that include the priority Windows security
>>> certificate?
>>>
>>> On Wed, Jan 22, 2020 at 5:08 PM Ronald Plaisted <
>>> cornvillescrol...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Thanks upgraded
>>>>
>>>> On Wed, Jan 22, 2020 at 6:05 PM  wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Thanks Leon,
>>>>>
>>>>> That fixed it, now updated to V339 on my desktop computer 
>>>>>
>>>>> Cheers, Ian
>>>>>
>>>>> -Original Message-
>>>>> From: LegacyUserGroup  On
>>>>> Behalf Of Leon Chapman
>>>>> Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2020 1:52 PM
>>>>> To: Legacy User Group 
>>>>> Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] Announcement from the staff
>>>>>
>>>>> If you disable Data Protector in antivirus settings of Norton, then
>>>>> install Legacy works just fine.  You can then turn on Norton Data 
>>>>> Protector
>>>>> after the install.
>>>>>
>>>>> Happy Holidays!
>>>>>
>>>>> Chap
>>>>> ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Sent from my iPad
>>>>> Leon Chapman
>>>>> chap...@gmail.com
>>>>> ⛳
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> > On Jan 22, 2020, at 5:48 PM, irhock...@xtra.co.nz wrote:
>>>>> >
>>>>> > Tried to install on my desktop computer:
>>>>> >
>>>>> > I disabled Norton but each time I attempted update/install it
>>>>> Blocked
>>>>> > a .tmp file which kept changing its name: GLB75A0, GLBD538 and
>>>>> GLBA55 etc.
>>>>> > "Suspicious process attempted to open a file protected by Data
>>>>> > Protector - target C:Windows\SysWOW64\GLBSINST.%$D"
>>>>> >
>>>>> > This file is not on either Desktop or laptop - I have just carried
>>>>> out
>>>>> > a full virus scan - no issues.
>>>>> >
>>>>> > Install Error: Could not load the DLL Library,
>>>>> C:\WINDOWS\USER32.DLL.
>>>>> > The specified module could not be found.
>>>>> >
>>>>> > File is located at: C:\WINDOWS\System32
>>>>> >
>>>>> > Downloaded latest Legacy free Version and had the same issue when
>>>>> > trying to install.
>>>>> >
>>>>> > I am using Windows 10 64 bit, Updated to Windows 10 version 1909 and
>>>>> > Legacy Deluxe
>>>>> >
>>>>> > Not good if I can't use Legacy after Jan 26, 2020.
>>>>> >
>>>>> > 
>>>>> > Installed on Laptop.
>>>>> > Disabled Norton and tried updated on my laptop, which is also
>>>>> Windows
>>>>> > 10 64 bit Updated to Windows 10 version 1809 and dll file is also
>>>>> located at:
>>>>> > C:\WINDOWS\System32 - installed no problem!!!
>>>>> > I have just installed Update Windows 10 version 1909 and Deluxe
>>>>> Legacy
>>>>> > 9
>>>>> > V339 is working fine.
>>>>> >
>>>>> > Spent all morning on this and still unable to install on my desktop.
>>>>> >
>>>>> >
>>>>> > Ian Hocking
>>>>> > Christchurch
>>>>> > New Zealand
>>>>> >
>>>>> > -Original Message-
>>>>> > From: LegacyUserGroup >>>> legacyusergroup-boun...@legacyusers.com>
>>>>> > On Behalf Of Mic

Re: [LegacyUG] Announcement from the staff

[John Faulks]

Yes

John Faulks
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On Sat, Jan 25, 2020 at 3:47 PM Susanne Brown 
wrote:

> I updated my Legacy Deluxe from the Legacy Home Tab. My update is version
> 9.00.339. Does that include the priority Windows security certificate?
>
> On Wed, Jan 22, 2020 at 5:08 PM Ronald Plaisted <
> cornvillescrol...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Thanks upgraded
>>
>> On Wed, Jan 22, 2020 at 6:05 PM  wrote:
>>
>>> Thanks Leon,
>>>
>>> That fixed it, now updated to V339 on my desktop computer 
>>>
>>> Cheers, Ian
>>>
>>> -Original Message-
>>> From: LegacyUserGroup  On
>>> Behalf Of Leon Chapman
>>> Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2020 1:52 PM
>>> To: Legacy User Group 
>>> Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] Announcement from the staff
>>>
>>> If you disable Data Protector in antivirus settings of Norton, then
>>> install Legacy works just fine.  You can then turn on Norton Data Protector
>>> after the install.
>>>
>>> Happy Holidays!
>>>
>>> Chap
>>> ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
>>>
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPad
>>> Leon Chapman
>>> chap...@gmail.com
>>> ⛳
>>>
>>>
>>> > On Jan 22, 2020, at 5:48 PM, irhock...@xtra.co.nz wrote:
>>> >
>>> > Tried to install on my desktop computer:
>>> >
>>> > I disabled Norton but each time I attempted update/install it Blocked
>>> > a .tmp file which kept changing its name: GLB75A0, GLBD538 and GLBA55
>>> etc.
>>> > "Suspicious process attempted to open a file protected by Data
>>> > Protector - target C:Windows\SysWOW64\GLBSINST.%$D"
>>> >
>>> > This file is not on either Desktop or laptop - I have just carried out
>>> > a full virus scan - no issues.
>>> >
>>> > Install Error: Could not load the DLL Library, C:\WINDOWS\USER32.DLL.
>>> > The specified module could not be found.
>>> >
>>> > File is located at: C:\WINDOWS\System32
>>> >
>>> > Downloaded latest Legacy free Version and had the same issue when
>>> > trying to install.
>>> >
>>> > I am using Windows 10 64 bit, Updated to Windows 10 version 1909 and
>>> > Legacy Deluxe
>>> >
>>> > Not good if I can't use Legacy after Jan 26, 2020.
>>> >
>>> > 
>>> > Installed on Laptop.
>>> > Disabled Norton and tried updated on my laptop, which is also Windows
>>> > 10 64 bit Updated to Windows 10 version 1809 and dll file is also
>>> located at:
>>> > C:\WINDOWS\System32 - installed no problem!!!
>>> > I have just installed Update Windows 10 version 1909 and Deluxe Legacy
>>> > 9
>>> > V339 is working fine.
>>> >
>>> > Spent all morning on this and still unable to install on my desktop.
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > Ian Hocking
>>> > Christchurch
>>> > New Zealand
>>> >
>>> > -Original Message-
>>> > From: LegacyUserGroup <mailto:legacyusergroup-boun...@legacyusers.com>
>>>
>>> > On Behalf Of Michele Lewis
>>> > Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2020 7:34 AM
>>> > To: Legacy User Group <mailto:legacyusergroup@legacyusers.com>
>>> > Subject: [LegacyUG] Announcement from the staff
>>> >
>>> > ANNOUNCEMENT:
>>> >
>>> > We just released an update that is a priority. This update has our new
>>> > Windows security certificates which will be good for 3 years. Please
>>> > update before January 26, 2020.
>>> >
>>> > If you are a Legacy Deluxe user you can update via the Legacy home
>>> > tab. If you are a free standard version user you can update here:
>>> >
>>> > https://legacyfamilytree.com/DownloadUpdate.asp
>>> >
>>> > You can also see the complete Revision List for this update here:
>>> > https://legacyfamilytree.com/RevisionHistory9.asp
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > Michele Simmons Lewis, CGR
>>> > Legacy Educator
>>> > Legacy Family Tree/MyHeritage
>>> > mailto:mich...@legacyfamilytree.com
>>> > http://www.legacyfamilytree.com
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
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Re: [LegacyUG] How do I merge two people please ?

[John Faulks]

Hi Valerie

Back up everything first.

I have the merge tool under "My Toolbar", but it is also available under
"Tools". It will put the current person in the left hand position and you
can select then select the right hand person. You can also select a
different left hand person. Just be sure to get the correct two people
selected. You also have some choices with the data - for example a more
complete birth date on one side and death date on the other side. The tool
will let you know your choices, but check all of the tabs so the notes,
media etc merge the way you want.

If one of the two has any children or other spouses etc, be careful. I
merge the children before any parent merges. I messed up once when the
father and son had the same name. It took a while for me to realize I had
merged to the wrong generation and then unwind the mess.

Merging higher RIN #'s with lower RIN's is generally best.

If you are merging because names were spelled differently, you might want
to preserve the second spelling (Alternative names). Likewise check your
citations, relationships, dates, media etc. after the merge.

Best advice, backup first and don't rush.

Good luck

John Faulks
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On Sun, Oct 20, 2019 at 11:51 AM Roberta Schwalm 
wrote:

> Right on, Ian!
>
> On Sun, Oct 20, 2019 at 11:36 AM Ian Macaulay  wrote:
>
>> With extreme caution.
>>
>> On Sat, Oct 19, 2019 at 7:54 PM Cathy Pinner  wrote:
>>
>>> Tools > Merge > Manual Merge
>>>
>>> > Valerie Garton <mailto:vbgar...@gmail.com>
>>> > Saturday, 19 October 2019 1:52 PM
>>> >
>>> > Cheers from Valerie Garton [nee Vaughan] in sunny Sydney
>>> >
>>> >
>>>
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Re: [LegacyUG] Backing Up Family File

[John Faulks]

All good advice in this thread. Some extra thoughts based on my merge
projects:

   - After each merge go through the suggested duplicates list and resolve
   everything before you do another merge. And look at all the tabs so that
   you can preserve links to photos, references, notes etc.
   - If the duplicate list is long, you can always stop and exit the
   program. It can be a slow process. When you come back you can resume the
   duplicate resolution process. You can also skip suggestions that need more
   research and clean out the easy ones first, then come back around again.
   - Don't make convenient assumptions when resolving duplicates. I had one
   large family that had two children named Thomas but born in different years
   get flagged as a potential merge. There was no death date on the first
   Thomas, but turns out he died an infant and they reused the Thomas name
   with a later child. It taught me to always check a corroborating source
   like a BDM site and not just assume there was a typo etc.

Overall I do like the way the merge/duplicate resolution process works. The
screens are very helpful. You just need to be patient.

Regards

John Faulks
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On Sat, Aug 17, 2019 at 6:42 PM Chris Hill 
wrote:

> Duplicates could appear for two reasons.
>
> 1. They are true duplicates, which you should be able to identify by
> matching dates and links to other members.
>
> 2. They are just two people with the same name but with differing date and
> no matching links elsewhere. These should not throw up as duplicates unless
> they have similar or missing dates.
>
> One of the reasons for doing this incrementally is that gives you the
> chance to go back and change settings to force options 1 or 2 to appear
> when you rerun through it.
>
> Regards
>
> Chris
>
> From my Motorola G6+
>
> On Sat, 17 Aug 2019, 21:22 Gail Morrow,  wrote:
>
>> Thanks Chris and  Ian.
>> Chris you helped me when I merged but I didn't take the same precautions
>> that you and Ian mentioned in this mail.
>> I still have that merge but haven't used it,   am still operating on my
>> eight files.
>> I should re-read all the advice and try again.  The problem was all the
>> same names, so many, now I know I can handle them incrementally.  I will
>> keep you both updated on whatever transpires in this field.
>> So lovely to have help so readily available.
>>
>> Gail Morrow
>>
>>
>> On Fri, Aug 16, 2019 at 2:45 PM Ian Macaulay  wrote:
>>
>>> And be very careful,  Watch the dates and connections as you merge.   I
>>> had one just last night two Williams in the same family, same parents
>>> different dates.
>>> One is probably an error but  the point is be careful.
>>>
>>> Ian
>>>
>>> On Fri, Aug 16, 2019 at 2:41 PM Chris Hill 
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hi
>>>>
>>>> One thing to do when merging the files is to resolve the
>>>> duplicates, which the merge should identify as it passes through them,
>>>> during the merge process so that you can actually combine them into a
>>>> single person, selecting which data you want from the pair. That way the
>>>> new file will not have duplicates. Each merge may through up additional
>>>> duplicates but if your original data was reasonably accurate you should
>>>> find that the duplicates are easy to resolve.
>>>>
>>>> I have done this merging two trees from my cousin for her parent's
>>>> lines into my master tree for the entire family. Basically, her mother's
>>>> line was a duplicate of mine and a large part of her father's was already
>>>> in mine. It was just a case of going through the duplicates as the merge
>>>> through them up. Probably took a few days - one tree per day, plus restarts
>>>> if you go wrong, so take backups after each merge so that you can step 
>>>> back.
>>>>
>>>> But do not try to just merge them and then try to sort out the
>>>> duplicates.
>>>>
>>>> Regards
>>>>
>>>> Chris
>>>>
>>>> -- Original Message --
>>>> From: "Gail Morrow" 
>>>> To: "Legacy User Group" 
>>>> Sent: 16/08/2019 18:51:16
>>>> Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] Backing Up Family File
>>>>
>>>> Thanks  Cindy and Jenny:
>>>> I will take all your advice to heart, the videos are a good idea as
>>>> well.
>>>> The merge I did was successful and I saved it, but am not using it as
>>>> there are

Re: [LegacyUG] Uninstalling an older version

[John Faulks]

Hi Dave

First up - running XP in a public environment like hotels and airports is
begging for all kinds of malware attacks.

To specifically remove the program, you might try CCleaner or any of the
other third party utilities that have uninstall features.

Safe travels and enjoy your trip


John Faulks
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On Wed, Jul 24, 2019 at 12:05 AM David Cripps 
wrote:

> I have an older version of Legacy (version 8.0.0.596) on a much older
> small netbook computer.
>
> Going overseas soon and wanted to remove all trace of the program before I
> go, but am getting an error when I try and uninstall.
> I'm told "Could not open Install.Log file."
>
> The computer is running Windows XP Home at the moment.
>
> The thing is that old, I only need it to send and receive emails and
> browse for hotels when convenient.
>
> Deleting the data files etc is no problem of course, but I want to remove
> the program too if possible.
>
> Just wondered if a solution is apparent to anyone ?
>
> Thanks
> Dave Cripps in Tasmania
>
>
>
>
>
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Re: [LegacyUG] Master Source setup

[John Faulks]

Thanks Cathy for the guidance. I'll be putting the webinar at the top of my
to do list.

Cheers

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On Fri, May 10, 2019 at 8:44 PM Cathy Pinner  wrote:

> John
>
> Provided you can find the right template, it's easier to construct a
> good source with the sourcewriter.
> Note you don't have to fill in every box in either the Master Source or
> the Source Detail. They don't all apply to every source you create but
> do consider them as they're a good guide to what others need to know to
> find the source you've seen.
>
> Most of the sources you are mentioning are Online Databases and so the
> Generic template for online databases works well. The source detail
> template for them has a credit line for noting where the database got
> the information - so for the BDM indexes that's where the reference
> numbers go (and district depending on the state). But the specific birth
> etc templates also work -choose eg Birth Register.
> There is a specific template for FindaGrave amongst the cemetery
> templates. (Cemetery records > grave markers etc > online images > find
> a grave
>
> Note that the Source List Name is your finding aid so work out a system.
> I start with a code for type so all Cemetery sources start with CEM and
> all BDM indexes start with V (for vital record)
>
> Learn to use the Source Clipboard so sourcing becomes quick and easy. If
> you haven't watched the free webinar on sourcing, do.
> https://familytreewebinars.com/download.php?webinar_id=201
> If you have a webinar subscription check out more of Geoff Rasmussen's
> webinars
>
> Cathy
> > John Faulks <mailto:johnfau...@gmail.com>
> > Friday, 10 May 2019 10:43 PM
> > Thanks for the hints/suggestions.
> >
> > I have assembled my Legacy data from several GED imports and my own
> > research. I expect the Master Sources came in that way since I have
> > never attempted one myself until a few days ago.
> >
> > I read through the legacy help and it was detailed but very generic,
> > hence my original question.
> >
> > From what I am hearing, there are several ways to go. My next question
> > would be should I learn SourceWriter (whatever that is) or stick with
> > Basic?
> >
> > As I said, I am more interested in conforming to a common practice
> > rather than blazing a new trail. I expect dozens of users have used
> > NSW, VIC and QLD BDM sites. I am also digging into Find A Grave (easy,
> > I like the Legacy linking capability), Billiongraves.com and
> > austcemindex.com <http://austcemindex.com>. The latter will also need
> > Master Sources set up.
> >
> > John Faulks
> > Gmail account
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Brian Kelly <mailto:exma...@gmail.com>
> > Friday, 10 May 2019 8:27 PM
> > There is one qualifier to Cathy's suggestion to edit an existing
> > master source to create a similar new one. You must first have
> > assigned the existing Master Source to at least one person before you
> > do your edit or you will NOT receive the option to save as a new source.
> >
> > Brian Kelly
> >
> >
> >
> > Cathy Pinner <mailto:genea...@gmail.com>
> > Friday, 10 May 2019 4:31 PM
> > John,
> >
> > You created the Victorian Birth Index Master Source unless you
> > imported someone else's tree. You need to create more Master Sources.
> > I have one for each relevant state registry office.
> >
> > There is no way to automatically move a source from notes to sources.
> >
> > When you find a template that works for you, you can create a new
> > similar Master source by editing an existing one. When you click Save
> > you get the option to save as a new source or to update the existing one.
> >
> > Cathy
> >
> > John Faulks wrote:
> > John Faulks <mailto:johnfau...@gmail.com>
> > Friday, 10 May 2019 11:52 AM
> > Hi
> >
> > I am trying to be more diligent with sources and it is working well
> > when I look at existing Master sources and it is already there (e.g.
> > England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975).
> >
> > However with Australian BDM sites, there are separate locations, one
> > for each state. I can only see "Australia, Victoria Birth Index,
> > 1837-1920" in my Master Source list. I mostly use the NSW site with a
> > small mix of VIC and QLD and would like to add the missing states
> >
> > Is there a way to pull in existing citations for these other states
> > vs. me creating yet another Master Source that is likely to be
> > different? Rig

Re: [LegacyUG] Master Source setup

[John Faulks]

Thanks for the hints/suggestions.

I have assembled my Legacy data from several GED imports and my own
research. I expect the Master Sources came in that way since I have never
attempted one myself until a few days ago.

I read through the legacy help and it was detailed but very generic, hence
my original question.

>From what I am hearing, there are several ways to go. My next question
would be should I learn SourceWriter (whatever that is) or stick with
Basic?

As I said, I am more interested in conforming to a common practice rather
than blazing a new trail. I expect dozens of users have used NSW, VIC and
QLD BDM sites. I am also digging into Find A Grave (easy, I like the Legacy
linking capability), Billiongraves.com and austcemindex.com. The latter
will also need Master Sources set up.

John Faulks
Gmail account


On Fri, May 10, 2019 at 8:27 AM Brian Kelly  wrote:

> There is one qualifier to Cathy's suggestion to edit an existing master
> source to create a similar new one. You must first have assigned the
> existing Master Source to at least one person before you do your edit or
> you will NOT receive the option to save as a new source.
>
> Brian Kelly
>
> On 10-May-19 4:31 a.m., Cathy Pinner wrote:
> > John,
> >
> > You created the Victorian Birth Index Master Source unless you imported
> > someone else's tree. You need to create more Master Sources. I have one
> > for each relevant state registry office.
> >
> > There is no way to automatically move a source from notes to sources.
> >
> > When you find a template that works for you, you can create a new
> > similar Master source by editing an existing one. When you click Save
> > you get the option to save as a new source or to update the existing one.
> >
> > Cathy
> >
> > John Faulks wrote:
> >>
> >> Hi
> >>
> >> I am trying to be more diligent with sources and it is working well
> >> when I look at existing Master sources and it is already there (e.g.
> >> England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975).
> >>
> >> However with Australian BDM sites, there are separate locations, one
> >> for each state. I can only see "Australia, Victoria Birth Index,
> >> 1837-1920" in my Master Source list. I mostly use the NSW site with a
> >> small mix of VIC and QLD and would like to add the missing states
> >>
> >> Is there a way to pull in existing citations for these other states
> >> vs. me creating yet another Master Source that is likely to be
> >> different? Right now, I have these sources in the notes field, e.g.
> >> "NSW BDM birth 9799/1865"
> >>
> >> Thanks
> >>
> >> John Faulks
> >> Gmail account
> >>
> >
>
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[LegacyUG] Master Source setup

[John Faulks]

Hi

I am trying to be more diligent with sources and it is working well when I
look at existing Master sources and it is already there (e.g. England
Births and Christenings, 1538-1975).

However with Australian BDM sites, there are separate locations, one for
each state. I can only see "Australia, Victoria Birth Index, 1837-1920" in
my Master Source list. I mostly use the NSW site with a small mix of VIC
and QLD and would like to add the missing states

Is there a way to pull in existing citations for these other states vs. me
creating yet another Master Source that is likely to be different? Right
now, I have these sources in the notes field, e.g. "NSW BDM birth 9799/1865"

Thanks

John Faulks
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Re: [LegacyUG] ScreenShot?

[John Faulks]

The simple answer is to use the "snip" app in windows (now "snip & sketch).
When you have your display ready, bring up snip and click new. Highlight
the part of the screen to copy and it will make the copy. Use Control C to
make a copy from the app to paste into your email.

A longer answer is to learn how to export and import GED files - it will
avoid typos and can span as many generations and people as you want. Legacy
9 has an excellent merge facility if you receive GED files from your
cousin. From a quick spec review, it looks like Gramps will do something
similar if you send GED files.

A caution sharing GED files and dates - the US mm/dd/ date format could
cause problems if your cousin uses dd/mm/ date format. Where possible,
use a three letter month, Legacy can sort out the date in either order (dd
mmm yyyy or mmm dd )

John Faulks
Gmail account


On Fri, Apr 26, 2019 at 3:27 PM Cynthia N. Russell <
fergusresearc...@gmail.com> wrote:

> I have a cousin who lives in Brazil and wants to work with me on our
> shared genealogy.  I had the paid Legacy because I wanted the additional
> features.  He has a free program titled "Gramps". I would like to take a
> screen shot showing 3 generations on one screen, or, is there another way
> to show that to him via email? I've never done a screenshot and will need
> instructions so I can send it as a .pdf or ???
>
> Any assistance would be FABULOUS! Thanking you in advance,
> Cappagh
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Re: [LegacyUG] 7000 people looking to be found

[John Faulks]

Hank

Good suggestions above to try first. If searching your PC for *.fdb (and
any backups?) fails, did you export a GED file and post it to My Heritage
or some other site?

First search your PC as suggested above, but this time look for *.GED in
the search for box. If you posted on Myheritage.com, log in and go to
Family Tree/Manage trees. Your tree should be listed and one of the options
is to export a GED. You won't necessarily get the media files back but you
would be able to recover the family file.

Good luck

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On Wed, Apr 17, 2019 at 1:18 PM RoadRoy  wrote:

> Hank,
>
> Bring up your File Explorer and cursor down to and click on *This PC*.
> Cursor up to the right hand corner of your screen and enter* *.fdb* in
> the *Search for box*  and press Enter.
>
> Depending on the size of your disk or disks, it may take several minutes
> to complete the search. If it finds one or more of the fdb files, click on
> the one that has your 7000 people and it should open Legacy.
>
> If it doesn't find any fdb files you are really out of luck unless you
> have created a backup. You can check by clicking on File bar at the top
> left hand of the screen. Then select Restore File. If you do find a backup,
> you should be back online.
>
> Good luck,
>
> Roadroy
>
> On Wed, Apr 17, 2019 at 9:55 AM Shirley J. Miller 
> wrote:
>
>> It could still be on your hard drive so ask a computer person to check
>> and see if it is still there.  Later get an external hard drive to keep an
>> extra copy.
>> Good luck,  S.
>>
>> On Tue, Apr 16, 2019 at 11:10 PM Otso Havu  wrote:
>>
>>> try https://www.ccleaner.com/recuva/download
>>>
>>>
>>> <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email_source=link_campaign=sig-email_content=webmail>
>>>  Ei
>>> viruksia. www.avast.com
>>> <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email_source=link_campaign=sig-email_content=webmail>
>>> <#m_-3277318381157718338_m_-5781114288897239569_m_-6362846671289010925_DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>
>>>
>>> ke 17. huhtik. 2019 klo 8.56 TRMgenealogy (trmgeneal...@gmail.com)
>>> kirjoitti:
>>>
>>>> You may have clicked on the wrong thing by accident
>>>> Have you looked in the Recycle Bin?
>>>>
>>>> Terry
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> > help I lost legacy family tree and all 7000 poor people and all the
>>>> info.
>>>> >
>>>> >   I hunted  all the files in the computer ,But no luck.
>>>> >
>>>> > Any ides ?
>>>> >
>>>> > P.S. I am 94  so if some can help keep it simple.
>>>> >
>>>> > Hank So. Ca.  Thank you for any help. /
>>>> >
>>>> >
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Re: [LegacyUG] Home network question - Legacy 9 Deluxe

[John Faulks]

Thanks Chris - good detailed answer. My network is pretty solid, I  moved
off an old Dlink NAS last summer with SMB V1 precisely because of the
security risk (love my new Synology DS218).

Your point about the lock file and Windows networking is well taken - I
recall getting some warnings when I try to start a second instance, but
that could be the weakness, especially if Legacy has some local
configuration settings. Thanks for pointing out the Legacy configuration
repair process - next time.

And thanks Kevin - your thoughts on using backup avoids the issue. If I
simply allow the backup to happen at every exit, I can use restore when I
want to use a different PC. I probably use one PC more than 80% of the time
(in the room where my mother's paper sources are stored). The other PC is
near the printer when I want to generate reports etc. (or when my wife is
using the primary PC).

BTW I do use the Legacy cloud for the family backup but it does not backup
the media files. I have enough NAS space for frequent local backups, but I
have an external USB drive that is exchanged with a fire-safe duplicate
every two weeks and a cloud copy of critical files (such as Legacy) about
monthly because I am paranoid about backups and have spent too much time
collecting what I have.

Cheers

John


On Mon, Apr 15, 2019 at 5:57 PM Kevin Ferguson 
wrote:

> Hi John
>
> Although this doesn't strictly answer your question I believe it would
> 'maybe' work for you. I use the cloud backup feature of Legacy to keep
> multiple PC's 'current'. One I use all the time, the other is my 'hot
> backup'. If you backup multimedia files  this way then when you restore on
> the other computer Legacy will rebuild your structure. I don't keep my
> media files in the Legacy directory but I link to them. I also do a weekly
> backup of all my files (website, work files, ancestry, documents, pictures
> etc.) every week onto one of two external drives (I flip flop each week).
> It has got me out of disaster more than once. The script to automatically
> back up the directories is a DOS BAT file.
>
> A sample script is available here:
> http://www.abbydalesystems.com/windows.php#bkup It is totally free. If
> you need any help please let me know.
>
> Best regards
>
> Kevin
> Abbydale Systems - Windows Hints and Tips
> <http://www.abbydalesystems.com/windows.php#bkup>
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> Development company
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>
>
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> Numbers 6:24-26
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> *Subject:* [LegacyUG] Home network question - Legacy 9 Deluxe
>
> I have a common network storage device mapped to the Z: drive on my home
> PC's. This works well with Legacy data running on one PC and the working
> folders on Z;.
>
> I have tried running Legacy 9 on two PC's using a common folder on Z:. I
> know I need to map the file locations (Customize 6.1, 6.2, 6.3) to point to
> the common folder. But it is not solid. I'm pretty good at running one
> instance at a time. That said,  occasionally things hang and I am forced to
> reinstall Legacy to fix things. Are there other settings or common files
> that need tweaking to get this to work reliably?
>
> Thanks
>
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[LegacyUG] Home network question - Legacy 9 Deluxe

[John Faulks]

I have a common network storage device mapped to the Z: drive on my home
PC's. This works well with Legacy data running on one PC and the working
folders on Z;.

I have tried running Legacy 9 on two PC's using a common folder on Z:. I
know I need to map the file locations (Customize 6.1, 6.2, 6.3) to point to
the common folder. But it is not solid. I'm pretty good at running one
instance at a time. That said,  occasionally things hang and I am forced to
reinstall Legacy to fix things. Are there other settings or common files
that need tweaking to get this to work reliably?

Thanks

John
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Re: [LegacyUG] Search

[John Faulks]

Gary

Under Search/find you can create a list with the primary condition
Individual/Notes General/contains/"your phrase". Be sure the create a new
search list.

Contains is best when the phrase can be anywhere in the Notes - General
field.

Now you can go to the search list and select options/print. You have some
ability to format the report, print to PDF etc.

HTH



John Faulks
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On Tue, Apr 9, 2019 at 8:08 PM Gary Crull  wrote:

> Is there any way to perform a search for a particular string/phrase
> embedded in the GENERAL Notes section?
>
> I've used a particular phrase and would like to find, and create a report,
> of individuals where I've used that phrase.
>
> Gary C
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