Re: [LegacyUG] Legacy 10

My upgrade was so seamless that I had to double check to make sure it had made the change. So far the only mumble was the change in the search file links. Probably not a problem for most people, but with over a Thousand Angus in my data it is almost a necessity. this has happened in previous

Re: [LegacyUG] Legacy 10

DeanAdams, Thousands have upgraded without problems. Some have had initial problems and sorted them. Some of those were user created. Here's an annotated listing of the suggested steps documenting the problems that various people have had. They mostly revolve around getting the actual

Re: [LegacyUG] Legacy 10

I had no problem at all in upgrading to the new version. I'm sure that the majority of users had no issues. Just follow the directions! Bob On Sat, Jun 22, 2024 at 8:34 PM Hogrooter wrote: > Is the new version as troublesome as it appears? I have seen a number of > instances in which new

Re: [LegacyUG] SCO files

Ian, There have been minor changes between versions to Search.  I suspect they are enough for you to have to redo saved searches. Cathy Ian Macaulay wrote: I shifted to Legacy 10 and now cannot seem to absorb the data from the .sco search files. Legacy flashes a bit then reverts to the

Re: [LegacyUG] Billion Graves

Terry, Go to Search > Search Internet and choose the BillionGraves site. This will search BillionGraves for the current person. There is an icon you can add to your My Toolbar if you choose to customise it - Design> Toolbars > My Toolbar but all it does is open the website. The box on the

Re: [LegacyUG] Tips for Updating to Legacy 10

that when >>> > I had found my Legacy 9, I just stuck with it! Do you thing either >>> > uninstalling and reinstalling could help (tho I guess not), or >>> > restoring pc to earlier time might help? >>> > >>> > Thank you >>> > &g

Re: [LegacyUG] Tips for Updating to Legacy 10

Many thanks, Cathy On Wed, 19 Jun 2024 at 02:34, Cathy Pinner wrote: > Sarah, > Q1: Yes you should still set the Customise options I mentioned. It's the > program that you've probably pinned to the Taskbar, not a particular > database. > Q2: When you are happy you have your all your data in

Re: [LegacyUG] Legacy 10

Jan, I agree with Henry. You really shouldn't be using a gedcom to go from Legacy to Legacy. I would think there is something wrong anyway if it's taking so long for just 30,000 people. Cathy hpete...@cox.net Wednesday, 19 June 2024 5:55 AM Jan WHY? Are you using a

Re: [LegacyUG] Tips for Updating to Legacy 10

Sarah, Q1: Yes you should still set the Customise options I mentioned. It's the program that you've probably pinned to the Taskbar, not a particular database. Q2: When you are happy you have your all your data in your Legacy 10 database you are always opening, yes you can delete other copies

Re: [LegacyUG] Legacy 10

Jan WHY? Are you using a GEDCOM. Make a copy (or rename your Legacy 9 file and just open it with Legacy 10. Legacy 10 will convert your data and you will be off and running. Just curious Henry -Original Message- From: LegacyUserGroup On Behalf Of Jan Hornick Sent: Tuesday, June 18,

Re: [LegacyUG] Tips for Updating to Legacy 10

Hi Cathy I do have a question for you, if you don't mind; well 2 actually! The 1st is that I usually pin the Legacy site to my task bar, but should I also use those 2 Customize options that you suggest? Secondly, I noticed when I was trawling through my folders and files, that there are an awful

Re: [LegacyUG] Tips for Updating to Legacy 10

Thank you, Cathy. I will do that. And thank you for being so gracious about my rather unpleasant email. That member from Wrexham was right, you do do a lot to help other members, and I appreciate that too! On Tue, 18 Jun 2024 at 09:11, Cathy Pinner wrote: > Sarah, > It's good to hear you've

Re: [LegacyUG] Tips for Updating to Legacy 10

Sarah, It's good to hear you've found your family file. Write down somewhere where it actually is. Set Options > Customise 1.2 to open it automatically AND Options > Customise 6.1 to the folder it is in. Cathy sarah hughes Tuesday, 18 June 2024 3:59 PM Thanks

Re: [LegacyUG] Tips for Updating to Legacy 10

gt;> > uninstalling and reinstalling could help (tho I guess not), or >> > restoring pc to earlier time might help? >> > >> > Thank you >> > >> > >> > >> > hpete...@cox.net <mailto:hpete...@cox.net> >> > Monday, 17 June

Re: [LegacyUG] Tips for Updating to Legacy 10

> > *From:*LegacyUserGroup *On > Behalf Of *sarah hughes > *Sent:* Monday, June 17, 2024 5:48 AM > *To:* Legacy User Group > *Subject:* Re: [LegacyUG] Tips for Updating to Legacy 10 > > Hi >

Re: [LegacyUG] File savng and charting

I am sorry if I was rude to you, but I usually am computer-savvy, but I just found this very frustrating. That sample is still in the list, but I guess it's there for a reason. Your original email regarding downloading Legacy 10 was very helpful, and the only thing that I had no problem doing!

Re: [LegacyUG] Tips for Updating to Legacy 10

It was unfair what she said to me. I am actually quite computer-savvy, but I was so frustrated by the whole thing. I did say thank you to everyone who had tried to assist me, and that includes Cathy. Her first email about downloading Legacy 10 was very helpful, but that was never the problem. It

Re: [LegacyUG] Tips for Updating to Legacy 10

e...@cox.net> >> > Monday, 17 June 2024 7:18 PM >> > >> > Sarah >> > >> > Are you using Windows 11 >> > >> > If so, you files may be in the cloud. >> > >> > Just a thought >> > >> > Henry >> > >>

Re: [LegacyUG] Tips for Updating to Legacy 10

guess not), or >> > restoring pc to earlier time might help? >> > >> > Thank you >> > >> > >> > >> > hpete...@cox.net <mailto:hpete...@cox.net> >> > Monday, 17 June 2024 7:18 PM >> > >> > Sarah >> >

Re: [LegacyUG] Tips for Updating to Legacy 10

On 17/06/2024 13:12, sarah hughes wrote: I do know my way around my computer, and that is a totally unnecessary and nasty thing to say. I think that is a very unfair thing to say to Cathy who has done her best to help you. Her generous assistance to all LUG members is valuable and hugely

Re: [LegacyUG] Tips for Updating to Legacy 10

m:*LegacyUserGroup <mailto:legacyusergroup-boun...@legacyusers.com> > *On > Behalf Of *sarah hughes > *Sent:* Monday, June 17, 2024 5:48 AM > *To:* Legacy User Group <mailto:legacyusergroup@legacyusers.com> > > *Subject:* Re: [LegacyUG] Tips for Updating to Legacy 1

Re: [LegacyUG] Tips for Updating to Legacy 10

> > > > If so, you files may be in the cloud. > > > > Just a thought > > > > Henry > > > > *From:*LegacyUserGroup *On > > Behalf Of *sarah hughes > > *Sent:* Monday, June 17, 2024 5:48 AM > > *To:* Legacy User Group > > *Subjec

Re: [LegacyUG] Tips for Updating to Legacy 10

ilto:hpete...@cox.net> Monday, 17 June 2024 7:18 PM Sarah Are you using Windows 11 If so, you files may be in the cloud. Just a thought Henry *From:*LegacyUserGroup *On Behalf Of *sarah hughes *Sent:* Monday, June 17, 2024 5:48 AM *To:* Legacy User Group *Subject:* Re: [LegacyUG] Tips for U

Re: [LegacyUG] Tips for Updating to Legacy 10

*Sent:* Monday, June 17, 2024 5:48 AM > *To:* Legacy User Group > *Subject:* Re: [LegacyUG] Tips for Updating to Legacy 10 > > > > Hi > > > > Found my FT eventually, installed Legacy 10, but now I have no Legacy tree > again! I wish I'd stuck with the old one. I wen

Re: [LegacyUG] Tips for Updating to Legacy 10

Sarah Are you using Windows 11 If so, you files may be in the cloud. Just a thought Henry From: LegacyUserGroup On Behalf Of sarah hughes Sent: Monday, June 17, 2024 5:48 AM To: Legacy User Group Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] Tips for Updating to Legacy 10 Hi Found my FT

Re: [LegacyUG] Tips for Updating to Legacy 10

Hi Found my FT eventually, installed Legacy 10, but now I have no Legacy tree again! I wish I'd stuck with the old one. I went to the folder where I had saved it, and zilch! Only that silly sample file comes up. I did try restart but that didn't help. Should I uninstall it, and then reinstall it,

Re: [LegacyUG] Tips for Updating to Legacy 10

Thanks again, Cathy Will try all these tips tomorrow On Sat, Jun 15, 2024, 12:55 Cathy Pinner wrote: > Sarah, > I've already given you the Support article on how to find a lost file. > Your file will be there. > You don't have to have Legacy at all to install Legacy 10. But if you > have

Re: [LegacyUG] Tips for Updating to Legacy 10

Thank you. Will try all these things tomorrow, as nearly bedtime in the UK On Sat, Jun 15, 2024, 04:17 Cathy Pinner wrote: > Sarah, > You will probably see your file in the Recent File list if you haven't > moved or deleted it. > The Recent File List is found by clicking the L top left corner

Re: [LegacyUG] Legacy Version 10 Problem With Blank/Inoperative Screen

Thomas Have you check the parameters under options on the Legacy Home Tab? Henry From: LegacyUserGroup On Behalf Of Thomas Cox Sent: Saturday, June 15, 2024 12:41 PM To: Legacy User Group Subject: [LegacyUG] Legacy Version 10 Problem With Blank/Inoperative Screen Hello all. I

Re: [LegacyUG] Tips for Updating to Legacy 10

Sarah, I've already given you the Support article on how to find a lost file. Your file will be there. You don't have to have Legacy at all to install Legacy 10. But if you have Legacy you convert your earlier Legacy database into Legacy 10 format. If you've been using Legacy, even a much

Re: [LegacyUG] Tips for Updating to Legacy 10

But my problem is that I can't update to Legacy 10, because I don't have Legacy 9 to upgrade it from. Sure, I could install Legacy 10, but then I would still have no tree there. I could create a gedcom from my Genes reunited tree, but as someone said, gedcom is the last resort! I have an external

Re: [LegacyUG] Tips for Updating to Legacy 10

Sarah, You will probably see your file in the Recent File list if you haven't moved or deleted it. The Recent File List is found by clicking the L top left corner of the Legacy screen if the L is larger than the title bar. If it isn't, you'll see a System Ribbon tab and it's on that instead.

Re: [LegacyUG] Tips for Updating to Legacy 10

Legacy 10 has it's own big blue circle with a white "L. Hover your mouse over the icon, if it reads Legacy 9, delete it. That one won't work. Since you updated, you no longer have Legacy 9 on your computer. Go to Start, show all apps, scroll down to located the Legacy 10 icon. At least, that

Re: [LegacyUG] Tips for Updating to Legacy 10

I have just opened my Legacy 9 from the task bar where I keep it attached, and to my horror my whole family tree has disappeared! All I get is that silly sample one, and I have gone through the list that Legacy gave me, but none of them come up with my tree. Even where I had it saved in my

Re: [LegacyUG] Updating to Version 10

Well, I finally got it worked out.  I did have the DAO dll in the libraries.  As a last resort, before th dreaded GEDCOM attempt, I replaced them as described in the Knowledge Base.  Lo and behold everything now works.  Apparently the ones I had gotten corrupt somehow. Thanks to all who

Re: [LegacyUG] Updating to Version 10

Wes, I'd do everything before using a Gedcom, especially if you use SourceWriter sources as they are all converted to Basic style in a gedcom. Have you checked the DLL file as in the Knowlege Base article?

Re: [LegacyUG] Updating to Version 10

Yes I have done that as well.  I have also reloaded a backup from my Acronis backup 5 generations back.  The error is still there. I know I have done a few database repair cycles in the last several months, so I am a bit lost now. I think I will have to restore form a GEDCOM and hope for the

Re: [LegacyUG] Updating to Version 10

Wes I have experienced this error in the past.. Try the last steps in the process.. [see attached file] Kind regards Henry -Original Message- From: LegacyUserGroup On Behalf Of Wes Jester Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2024 2:41 PM To: LegacyUserGroup@legacyusers.com Subject: [LegacyUG]

Re: [LegacyUG] Updating to Version 10

Hi Wes... I remember wrestling with that problem. I found that if I regularly do: 1. Backup 2. List Cleanup 3. Backup 4. Check/Repair 5. Backup 6. Compact Family File 7. Backup 8. Check/Repair 9. Backup It DOES take a while to do all that on a large file, but it saves headaches & panic attacks.

Re: [LegacyUG] Updating to Version 10

I have done just that.  I restored from the latest backup and the one before that.  I also restored from my offsite backup which is 3 levels back.  I have also done the steps form the knowledge base for error 91 as well as the legacy Freezes steps.  All to no avail. Any ideas will be most

Re: [LegacyUG] Updating to Version 10

Wes: I would suggest you go back to Legacy 9 with your backup database and do the File > Maintenance on your database. If it finds errors in Legacy 9, then correct them and do another File > Maintenance. If no errors, then backup that file and copy it to the Legacy 10 Documents/ Legacy Family

Re: [LegacyUG] Problem with Search/Find

Thanks, Cathy. I should have thought of that! I've only been using LFT since its inception! Gene On Wed, Jun 12, 2024 at 9:52 PM Cathy Pinner wrote: > You don't use a Detailed Search to find a person in Legacy. > The quickest way is to go to Index View. In the Surname box at the top > type

Re: [LegacyUG] Legacy 10- download to 2nd device

Thank you! That worked! Mary K. Lund On Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 08:19:31 AM CDT, Charles Hunt wrote: You need to copy the update file to your laptop then run it. Charles Sent from Gmail Mobile On Thu, 13 Jun 2024 at 23:03, Ms Mary K. Lund via LegacyUserGroup wrote: My old

Re: [LegacyUG] Legacy 10- download to 2nd device

You need to copy the update file to your laptop then run it. Charles Sent from Gmail Mobile On Thu, 13 Jun 2024 at 23:03, Ms Mary K. Lund via LegacyUserGroup < legacyusergroup@legacyusers.com> wrote: > My old laptop has been running Legacy 9. > I have downloaded Legacy 10 to me desktop but

Re: [LegacyUG] Problem with Search/Find

You don't use a Detailed Search to find a person in Legacy. The quickest way is to go to Index View. In the Surname box at the top type Surname, Given Name. it probably would show your person before you finished typing the Given Name. If you use the Given Name box, you type Given Names,

Re: [LegacyUG] Problem with Search/Find

Thanks, Evelyn!! Gene On Mon, Jun 3, 2024 at 2:21 PM Evelyn .. wrote: > Hi Gene, > Use "starts with" instead of "equals" for given name > > Happy searching! > Evelyn > > On Mon, Jun 3, 2024 at 11:21 AM Gene Wheeler wrote: > >> I have an ancestor named James Knox Horn. When I try to do a

Re: [LegacyUG] Problem with Search/Find

User Group Cc: Ms Mary K. Lund Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] Problem with Search/Find Are you searching in the Name Search Icon? Just use the surname "Horn, James Knox" and it should come up in your name list. Mary K. Lund On Monday, June 3, 2024 at 01:21:29 PM CDT, Ge

Re: [LegacyUG] Problem with Search/Find

Are you searching in the Name Search Icon? Just use the surname "Horn, James Knox" and it should come up in your name list. Mary K. Lund On Monday, June 3, 2024 at 01:21:29 PM CDT, Gene Wheeler wrote: I have an ancestor named James Knox Horn. When I try to do a search and find on him

Re: [LegacyUG] Problem with Search/Find

Hi, Don’t know how you searched so….from what you mentioned I assumed you searched under both James and James Knox Horn. Did you check FindAGrave? What is his time more places to look. Need more info. Jane in Phoenix From: LegacyUserGroup On Behalf Of Gene Wheeler Sent: Monday,

Re: [LegacyUG] Problem with Search/Find

Hi Gene, Use "starts with" instead of "equals" for given name Happy searching! Evelyn On Mon, Jun 3, 2024 at 11:21 AM Gene Wheeler wrote: > I have an ancestor named James Knox Horn. When I try to do a search and > find on him in order to review his record, I search for the given name of >

Re: [LegacyUG] Legacy on a website

Export GED file from Legacy, and Import it on Tribal Pages.  FREE web page, with security, for most abilities including many reports.  Also has an Annual fee for more tools, but reasonable.  Try free version first.  TribalPages.comBen Thayer Original message From: Crystal Emory

Re: [LegacyUG] Kemp family history

There used to be a RootsWeb mailing list for Frome, Somerset, England as well as one for the county of Somerset, England. With the demise of all the a RootsWeb mailing lists there is now a Groups.Io group for the county at https://groups.io/g/Somerset-England-Genealogy There was a Yahoo

Re: [LegacyUG] Kemp family history

Your best bet is to learn how to do genealogical research of your own, concentrating on your own family. Firstly, do you have you own family recorded on genealogy software either on your computer or in the cloud? I am a great believer in personal storage of my research on my own computer using

Re: [LegacyUG] Kemp family history

On 15/05/2024 07:42, Reginald kemp wrote: Hi: My name is Reginald Kemp and I live in Australia. Up until recently I was able to get in touch Frome society relating to Kemps. My family history is very much steeped around Frome as it is the family seat. I was in touch with a Davis Kemp who

Re: [LegacyUG] Legacy on a website

Henry, thank you so much. You have an impressive looking website and you answered all of my questions. I was worried that they might not make sense. I really appreciate your advice. I was expecting to see hundreds of dollars per month. Thank you again. I really appreciate it. Crystal On Mon,

Re: [LegacyUG] Legacy on a website

Crystal I have been doing genealogy for over forty years. My database is a compilation of research and collaboration with over 1400 users. I began using TNG (The Next Generation of Genealogy Site Building) since 2017. I also use the host they had recommended “Simply Hosting” My data

Re: [LegacyUG] Descendant Report

Thanks Brian, I finally had time today to research the information you gave me & I appreciate it. I do have another question if you have time to answer. I just found out a relative was married prior to what I have added in Legacy. Before she died they had one child. He then remarried his 2nd

Re: [LegacyUG] opening Legacy pages on one screen

excellent thank you. it may have been a tiny thing but it was so annoying. cheers Kim On Tue, 30 Apr 2024 at 02:14, Dave Naylor wrote: > Hello Kim, > > I believe this only happens when Legacy is maximised. > > Try this... with Legacy on your number-3 screen, un-maximise it then drag > Legacy's

Re: [LegacyUG] opening Legacy pages on one screen

This works for me too, thanks Dave  Bh. gw@ Fra: LegacyUserGroup På vegne af Dave Naylor Sendt: 29. april 2024 17:43 Til: legacyusergroup@legacyusers.com Emne: Re: [LegacyUG] opening Legacy pages on one screen Hello Kim, I believe this only happens when Legacy is maximised. Try

Re: [LegacyUG] opening Legacy pages on one screen

Hello Kim, I believe this only happens when Legacy is maximised. Try this...  with Legacy on your number-3 screen, un-maximise it then drag Legacy's window borders out to fill the screen.  Now close Legacy and reopen it to see where it goes. Works for me. Cheers! -- Dave N On 2024-04-29

Re: [LegacyUG] opening Legacy pages on one screen

This is a “Windows issue” not anything Legacy settings can change… Other that the splash screen when Legacy opens it is always on the monitor I drag it to… As a “Beta tester” I have multiple version open most of the time Kind regards Henry From: LegacyUserGroup On Behalf Of Kim

Re: [LegacyUG] Is Legacy of capable?

I have been using Families for many years.  Works natively in Samsung Android, and has abilities to send/receive files to work with Legacy.  Not all the features of Windows Legacy, and still good interface if/when you want to use Legacy.I use Windows Legacy on my PC as my Master database.  Then

Re: [LegacyUG] Is Legacy of capable?

Thank you for this. Jane in Phoenix From: LegacyUserGroup On Behalf Of Rob G Sent: Sunday, March 24, 2024 10:10 AM To: Legacy User Group Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] Is Legacy of capable? http://gedstarpro.com/ Op zo 24 mrt. 2024 16:50 schreef Wes Jester mailto:wes...@gmail.com

Re: [LegacyUG] Is Legacy of capable?

I also checked the Google store and didn’t see any rootsmagic. Jane in Phoenix From: LegacyUserGroup On Behalf Of Wes Jester Sent: Sunday, March 24, 2024 2:04 PM To: Legacy User Group Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] Is Legacy of capable? Look for rootsmagic. I get 4 listing. Select anyone

Re: [LegacyUG] Convert to source writer

On 13/03/2024 23:37, Forest Smith wrote: Is there a way to convert old sources to SourceWriter? There isn't a way to do this automatically but this might be helpful: -- Jenny M Benson Wrexham, UK --

Re: [LegacyUG] correction - My file has Split into 3 trees

I would go to Betty Brown without the tag and check her family connections. You may have multiple parents for her. One is the tagged 3 Henry but where she is married to tag 2 John Smith her father may not be the tag 3 person. Brian Kelly On 29/02/2024 9:19 p.m., irons...@ihug.com.au wrote:

Re: [LegacyUG] Descendant Report

There are three variations for a "Descendant Report" A Descendant Chart Report, a Descendant Book Report and a Descendant Narrative Report. For the Descendant Book Report open the Report options and check the "other Spouses" on the include tab. Descendant narrative book has the same other

Re: [LegacyUG] Notes section (3 tabs) - can we have 2 more editing tools

Dolores, For a male lineage you can use Reports > Chart Reports > Lineage. For other lines and lines between any other two people who are related use Tools > Relationship Calculator and see the Print options there. Cathy Dolores Rocha wrote: How do I print out a direct line such as my dad’s

Re: [LegacyUG] Notes section (3 tabs) - can we have 2 more editing tools

How do I print out a direct line such as my dad’s male lineage On Thu, Feb 15, 2024 at 8:12 AM Cathy Pinner wrote: > Ian, > > You can choose what you have on the quick character ribbon. If you want > the Euro or other symbols on it, add them. You'll lose others as there is a > limited number

Re: [LegacyUG] Notes section (3 tabs) - can we have 2 more editing tools

Ian, You can choose what you have on the quick character ribbon. If you want the Euro or other symbols on it, add them. You'll lose others as there is a limited number that can show and you're limited to the Western Character Set. Just click the square and set it up for the characters you

Re: [LegacyUG] Notes section (3 tabs) - can we have 2 more editing tools

On 15/02/2024 09:01, Ian Thomas wrote: I use the Notes (General, Research, Medical) a bit, and it has 4 editing tools on the left margin, as well as the ability to add special characters.  (I have added the English pound symbol £ - UK etc currency for many many years. The various European

Re: [LegacyUG] Ancestor Report - setting Private off

Thanks Cathy, I will try that. I was unaware of a new version of the program, so have downloaded v 9.0.0.456 I.L. Thomas, Western Australia -Original Message- From: LegacyUserGroup On Behalf Of Cathy Pinner Sent: Saturday, February 10, 2024 6:10 PM To: Legacy User Group Subject: Re

Re: [LegacyUG] Ancestor Report - setting Private off

Ian, I suggest you Reset the Report options and then choose your particular options again and see if that fixes it. I'm not seeing it with someone with Privacy Setting as Private and an AKA when I override the Privacy options to include Private individuals so I don't think it is a bug. I

Re: [LegacyUG] A question about FAG numbers {user ID]

t; > So I guess what I am saying is that I can see advantages to both sides of > the argument. > > > > Kind Regards > > Henry > > > > > > *From:* LegacyUserGroup *On > Behalf Of *Ian Macaulay > *Sent:* Tuesday, February 6, 2024 6:04 PM > *To:* Legacy User Group

Re: [LegacyUG] A question about FAG numbers {user ID]

To: Legacy User Group Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] A question about FAG numbers {user ID] This is not the same as the FAG number as the Fag number is a direct link to Find a Grave whereas the user ID is connected to naught. Ian On Tue, Feb 6, 2024 at 1:50 PM Ms Mary K. Lund via

Re: [LegacyUG] A question about FAG numbers {user ID]

This is not the same as the FAG number as the Fag number is a direct link to Find a Grave whereas the user ID is connected to naught. Ian On Tue, Feb 6, 2024 at 1:50 PM Ms Mary K. Lund via LegacyUserGroup < legacyusergroup@legacyusers.com> wrote: > To answer the question of "to RIN' or not to

Re: [LegacyUG] A question about FAG numbers {user ID]

To answer the question of "to RIN' or not to "RIN": Copied from Legacy file Help User ID This field is for any reference number you want to record for this individual.  You can use any combination of letters, numbers and punctuation marks.  There is a tool on the Options > Customize > Other

Re: [LegacyUG] A question about FAG numbers

Check repair fails to run when the system has crashed. It first stops at the indexing and then second round at check 46. then the third time round it completes and pops out the error report. FAG numbers are unique in FAG, They do not repeat nor reuse the numbers. I can see no reason that Legacy

Re: [LegacyUG] A question about FAG numbers

Dave, Don't you use File > File Maintenance > Check/Repair regularly to keep your database healthy? All databases need maintenance just like cars need servicing. Isn't it picking up your 0's as duplicates? It's highly unlikely that Legacy will add code to check whether you are entering a

Re: [LegacyUG] A question about FAG numbers

: Friday, February 2, 2024 5:19 PM To: Legacy User Group Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] A question about FAG numbers The FAG number actually can link to FAG. It is an important part of my research. The problem is when Ruth white who married Joe blow is registered as Ruth Blowin one set and Ruth

Re: [LegacyUG] A question about FAG numbers

--- > From: Jenny M Benson > Date: 2/2/24 6:24 AM (GMT-05:00) > To: legacyusergroup@legacyusers.com > Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] A question about FAG numbers > > On 02/02/2024 01:12, Ian Macaulay wrote: > > Do any of you see why Find a grave numbers should not be made a unique > >

Re: [LegacyUG] A question about FAG numbers

Of TheyBrokeTheMold Sent: Friday, February 2, 2024 12:40 PM To: Legacy User Group Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] A question about FAG numbers I design databases, and you can never satisfy everyone. So, in my designs, I usually provide a few "User Defined" fields for Text/Number/Date/Bina

Re: [LegacyUG] A question about FAG numbers

Hello fellow Leggers, I have been placing a zero in the FAG field when I know there's a grave but don't know the cemetery.  So YES I have duplicates but they haven't been any problem to me or to running Legacy. If the FAG field is made unique I will come up with some other method to suit my

Re: [LegacyUG] A question about FAG numbers

User3, etc.  But you would know what each of those fields are used for. I don't recall seeing any User Defined fields, but it is possible they already exist? Hope this was helpful. Original message From: Jenny M Benson Date: 2/2/24 6:24 AM (GMT-05:00) To: legacyusergroup@legacyus

Re: [LegacyUG] A question about FAG numbers

- Original message From: Jenny M Benson Date: 2/2/24 6:24 AM (GMT-05:00) To: legacyusergroup@legacyusers.com Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] A question about FAG numbers On 02/02/2024 01:12, Ian Macaulay wrote:> Do any of you see why Find a grave numbers should not be made a unique >

Re: [LegacyUG] A question about FAG numbers

On 02/02/2024 01:12, Ian Macaulay wrote: Do any of you see why Find a grave numbers should not be made a unique field. In order to not allow a duplicate entry.  I have for a second time requested this feature and am hoping that there is not a problem somewhere else that I have not considered.

Re: [LegacyUG] A question about FAG numbers

Crystal, Ian is requesting that the Find-a-Grave number entered in the field you mention be unique, meaning that it cannot be used again in another person's Find-a-Grave ID field. Robin > On 02/01/2024 6:01 PM PST Crystal Emory wrote: > > > Hi Ian, I'm a little confused. There is a

Re: [LegacyUG] A question about FAG numbers

Hi Ian, I'm a little confused. There is a Findagrave ID Field under the events at the bottom of the screen. I just recently found that you can go into the options/customize and turn the option to put the ID number after the name so it shows up on the main screen. Where would you like to see the

Re: [LegacyUG] Event formatting

Brian: That did it. I had it on for people to fill in missing names and dates. Thanks Tom On Wed, Jan 31, 2024 at 5:05 AM Brian Kelly wrote: > Tom, > > Are those blanks there when you are editing the event itself? Your > examples look like they are from a report and inserting blanks for >

Re: [LegacyUG] Event formatting

Tom, Are those blanks there when you are editing the event itself? Your examples look like they are from a report and inserting blanks for missing information is a report option. When preparing the report look in the upper left of the report options. Do you see the settings for insert

Re: [LegacyUG] Event formatting

I'm anxious to see the ideas for your question as I too have thousands of these. Crystal On Tue, Jan 30, 2024 at 2:24 PM Tom Weiss wrote: > > Items I have found on the internet (especially in Ancestry.com) which do > not have a full date (like a census event) have a format like the following >

Re: [LegacyUG] Gedcoms - asking for a miracle

Oddly enough, that’s how I saw the computer room. The son of old family friends worked in Denver for IBM and was in Tucson on business. Jane in Phoenix From: LegacyUserGroup On Behalf Of Ian Macaulay Sent: Monday, January 29, 2024 4:38 PM To: Legacy User Group Subject: Re: [LegacyUG

Re: [LegacyUG] Gedcoms - asking for a miracle

ne L > > > > *From:* LegacyUserGroup *On > Behalf Of *Mary Young > *Sent:* Sunday, January 28, 2024 5:53 PM > *To:* Legacy User Group > *Subject:* Re: [LegacyUG] Gedcoms - asking for a miracle > > > > I miss CCPM. LOL > > > > On Fri, 22 Dec 2023, 21:13 ,

Re: [LegacyUG] Gedcoms - asking for a miracle

Oh, yes. Way back (1959) I got to look at the U of A’s computer building. Rooms of tape machines. Who knew then what I’d be typing on today. Jane L From: LegacyUserGroup On Behalf Of Mary Young Sent: Sunday, January 28, 2024 5:53 PM To: Legacy User Group Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] Gedcoms

Re: [LegacyUG] Gedcoms - asking for a miracle

I miss CCPM. LOL On Fri, 22 Dec 2023, 21:13 , wrote: > What about PDP8 (Digital) and programming using wires  > > > > *De :* LegacyUserGroup *De la > part de* L S > *Envoyé :* 22 décembre 2023 15:53 > *À :* Legacy User Group > *Objet :* Re: [LegacyUG] Ged

Re: [LegacyUG] Unique identifier

The tool in Legacy for unique identifier is the User ID, not the RIN. The RIN is used by the machine (software) as an identifier and is rewritten at times, whereas the User ID is your own identifier and is fixed. There are tools to help create the User IDs - see Help: There is a tool on the

Re: [LegacyUG] No evidence of marriage

On 24/01/2024 17:51, Gene Young wrote: I have occasionally found evidence indicating that the person never married. A death certificate, an accumulation of census entries, etc.  I use these as presumptive evidence and set the surety level accordingly. Ah yes, that makes sense! Thank you. --

Re: [LegacyUG] No evidence of marriage

I have occasionally found evidence indicating that the person never married. A death certificate, an accumulation of census entries, etc.  I use these as presumptive evidence and set the surety level accordingly. Gene Young egpo...@gmail.com

Re: [LegacyUG] Unique identifier

ame. Jane in Phoenix -Original Message- From: LegacyUserGroup On Behalf Of David Cripps Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2024 7:16 PM To: Legacy User Group ; Jenny M Benson Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] Unique identifier On 23/01/2024 11:11 pm, Jenny M Benson wrote: > Why on earth not use the uniq

Re: [LegacyUG] Unique identifier

On 23/01/2024 11:11 pm, Jenny M Benson wrote: Why on earth not use the unique identifier provided by Legacy - the RIN. I'm with you Jenny and have done it this way for ages now, the only issue is you must be aware never to overwrite or alter the current RINs & heaps of backups too of

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