[LegacyUG] This is the Admin, I am testing message responses - Please ignore and delete this

2016-02-26 Thread Brian Kelly
This is a test of a message from Hotmail.com I am testing to see if the message will be: 1. Wrapped as an attachments. 2. Received as plain text for accounts set to do so. Brian Customer Support Millennia Corporation br...@legacyfamilytree.com http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com --

Re: [LegacyUG] Big Question

2017-02-02 Thread Brian Kelly
. Because of changes in the way Legacy is installed your Legacy 8.0 installation will not overwrite your Legacy 6.0 so you could perhaps keep your Legacy 6 running in parallel with Legacy 8 to compare the two. Brian Kelly On 02-Feb-17 1:27 PM, Barbara Ford wrote: Hope I'm not "hearing&qu

Re: [LegacyUG] how do I turn UG messages off!

2017-02-03 Thread Brian Kelly
changed to allow digest mode after I left the firm. Brian Kelly On 03-Feb-17 12:50 PM, Jerry Murphy wrote: Brian, Take a look at the bottom of the page offered by CE WOOD: http://legacyusers.com/mailman/listinfo/legacyusergroup_legacyusers.com. You will find a place to either unsubscribe

Re: [LegacyUG] how do I turn UG messages off!

2017-02-02 Thread Brian Kelly
This is a mailing list. It is not a forum where you can visit now and again to see messages. You will either get all messages as they are sent or none. CE sent you instructions on how you can manage your subscription so I will not repeat them. Brian Kelly On 02-Feb-17 6:48 PM, JoAnne Flynn

Re: [LegacyUG] Black Screens on Legacy

2017-01-31 Thread Brian Kelly
There is an article in the trouble shooting area (under the support menu) about black screens in legacy. Have you tried the solutions mentioned there? Brian Kelly On 31-Jan-17 7:41 AM, John Sandford wrote: Hello Fellow Members This is John Sandford from New Zealand. Is anyone able to point

Re: [LegacyUG] Help with Source Writer & Clip Board

2017-02-06 Thread Brian Kelly
a source detail (the specific details for one person). Brian Kelly On 06-Feb-17 11:35 AM, JoAnne Flynn wrote: *Forgive me if this is a really dumb question but I just started trying to learn to use the Source Writer and Clipboard.* *I need help / clarification on something (although I h

Re: [LegacyUG] Master Locations List

2017-02-02 Thread Brian Kelly
in a cemetery. Brian Kelly On 02-Feb-17 12:43 PM, Margaret Gagliardi wrote: I am trying to figure out how to see a list of family members, with different surnames who are buried in a certain cemetery. However, when I go to the Master List and view by locations I cannot see any of the cemeteries

Re: [LegacyUG] Versions?

2017-01-24 Thread Brian Kelly
And a better location to see the current version is this page which lists all the updates and build numbers with the dates they were issued: <http://www.legacyfamilytree.com/RevisionHistory8.asp> Brian Kelly On 24-Jan-17 11:27 AM, MikeFry wrote: On 24 Jan 2017 18:16, Brian Lightfoot

Re: [LegacyUG] Linking comes in as wrong relationship

2017-01-21 Thread Brian Kelly
You probably also have to re do the set direct line as preferred since the changes you made have affected your direct line ancestors. Legacy needs to recalculate who should be bold. Tools > Set direct line. Brian Kelly On 21-Jan-17 6:22 PM, Barbara Ford wrote: Thank you, Cathy. That

Re: [LegacyUG] Exporting sources

2017-02-20 Thread Brian Kelly
The only way to retain SourceWriter sources is to export to a New Legacy File not to a GEDCOM. You can elect to export a tagged group as a New Legacy file on the Options for records to export. Brian Kelly On 20-Feb-17 9:40 AM, Cliff Gittens wrote: I have a large database of about 56,000

Re: [LegacyUG] Legacy Family Search

2017-02-14 Thread Brian Kelly
If they are in your file with two different RIN's then they are duplicated in your Legacy file and you need to use the Merge (within your Legacy program) that Jenny Benson told you about to combine the two copies into a single person. Brian Kelly On 14-Feb-17 2:10 PM, Jerry Murphy wrote: I

Re: [LegacyUG] Synchronizing Sources for Marriages

2017-02-13 Thread Brian Kelly
will have to add those to the marriage via the FamilySearch site and if FamilySearch has a source for a marriage you will have to manually add that to the Legacy marriage. Brian Kelly On 28-Jan-17 4:04 PM, David Picken wrote: Hello, I am new here and new to Legacy. When synchronizing my Legacy

Re: [LegacyUG] Synchronizing Sources for Marriages

2017-02-13 Thread Brian Kelly
Search and use CTRL-V to paste. The same will be needed when copying a source from Family Search to Legacy, use Ctrl-C to copy parts of the FamilySearch source and CTRL-V to paste those into your Legacy Source fields. Brian Kelly On 13-Feb-17 11:12 AM, Grandma Deb wrote: Except it isn't

Re: [LegacyUG] Adding Citation Sources

2017-02-16 Thread Brian Kelly
screen has a Help button that will give you instructions on how to use that screen. Brian Kelly On 16-Feb-17 11:26 AM, Victor Brace wrote: I want to add Source Citations to individuals for my family research. I have Legacy 8.0.0.586, I printed the Citing the Sources of Your Information fro

Re: [LegacyUG] Legacy Person Page

2017-01-17 Thread Brian Kelly
click on the labels beside the fields. You can customize what is displayed using the screen that opens. Use the help on the screen for more info on this. Brian Kelly On 17-Jan-17 2:35 PM, Dan Farbman via LegacyUserGroup wrote: The Legacy Person Page shows fields such as Born, Chr, Died

Re: [LegacyUG] Legacy html encoding

2017-01-16 Thread Brian Kelly
Open the Legacy created web page in a text editor and look at what it says it is using for a charset? Brian Kelly From: Barton Lewis <mailto:bartonle...@optonline.net> Sent: ‎2017-‎01-‎16 06:17 To: 'Legacy User Group' <mailto:legacyusergroup@legacyusers.com> Subject: [LegacyUG]

Re: [LegacyUG] Different files with same name in Media folder

2017-01-16 Thread Brian Kelly
If it was a source picture do you still have the old filename linked to the source itself? Brian Kelly On 16-Jan-17 11:57 AM, Priscilla Glasow wrote: I had to delete an early version of a source picture because it was wrong. I created a new source picture using the same filename

Re: [LegacyUG] miss labeling of individual

2016-09-02 Thread Brian Kelly
If she is not married you need to open her for edit and change the gender from M to F. if she is married then you have to use Edit > Swap husband and wife to change gender for both her and her spouse. After making the change you will have to recalculate the relationships. Brian Kelly On

Re: [LegacyUG] miss labeling of individual

2016-09-02 Thread Brian Kelly
Have you recalculated the relationships? What build of Legacy are you using? I am using 8.0.0.556 and I Just recalculated relationships in my file. My 2nd great Grand aunts are showing the correct term. Uncles are also correct. Brian Kelly On 02-Sep-16 1:45 PM, Donna Newell wrote: No I have

Re: [LegacyUG] Source Transfer from Ancestry

2016-09-08 Thread Brian Kelly
ask you each time so you can decide on a case-by-case basis how to handle the contents. Brian Kelly On 08-Sep-16 11:17 AM, Cathy Pinner wrote: Hi Pete, Welcome to Legacy. You probably need to start the process again. Here are the latest directions. From a Facebook Legacy User Group post

Re: [LegacyUG] Family Search 101

2016-09-09 Thread Brian Kelly
Look at the screen LFS gives you when you click to download data from FamilySearch. The default choice is to create an Alt. event but just under that is the option to REPLACE the existing event. Brian Kelly On 09-Sep-16 11:01 AM, Carl Hilton wrote: Ok, Is there an easy tutorial on how

Re: [LegacyUG] Bing versus Google maps

2016-09-12 Thread Brian Kelly
a suggestion here: http://www.legacyfamilytree.com/Suggest.asp Use the drop down list in the first box to select a category. Brian Kelly On 12-Sep-16 3:13 AM, Rune Mattsson wrote: I’m getting crazy at the maps provided by Bing I have several hundreds of small islands in the Baltic Sea where I know people

Re: [LegacyUG] Adding placenames to Legacy locations

2016-09-10 Thread Brian Kelly
If you want to add locations that are not linked to people you can use the Add button on the Master Location List screen. View > Master Lists > Location. To find your unlinked people: Search > Find > Miscellaneous Tab There is an option there to find unlinked individuals. Brian

Re: [LegacyUG] played

2016-10-04 Thread Brian Kelly
I think the user is spamming the list. There is a link in the attachment that is very questionable. do not click it. Brian Kelly On 04-Oct-16 8:51 PM, yosbuttercup--- via LegacyUserGroup wrote: Fault 76: Senders message refused to load. Go to view the message. If your message is not viewed

Re: [LegacyUG] Finding Evidence of Kinship in Military Records - free BCG webinar by Rick Sayre now online for limited time

2016-09-21 Thread Brian Kelly
There is a footer at the bottom of each message with a link to the page where you can manage your subscription. To manage your subscription and unsubscribe http://legacyusers.com/mailman/listinfo/legacyusergroup_legacyusers.com Go there. Brian Kelly On 21-Sep-16 1:13 PM, Mike Olson wrote

Re: [LegacyUG] Ancestor / Descendant Interest (ff)

2016-09-16 Thread Brian Kelly
Open the Help on the Individual Edit screen. That is where you enter the interest values so that is where they are explained. Brian Kelly On 16-Sep-16 5:04 PM, Leonard J. McCown wrote: Anyone know what this means in the Customize, Data Entry 2.7? I tried to find anything about customize

Re: [LegacyUG] Renaming Restored Files

2016-09-23 Thread Brian Kelly
detects that the original file name exists. It will tell you the file exists and there is a button there to let you rename the restored file. Brian Kelly On 23-Sep-16 9:03 AM, Priscilla Glasow wrote: I have had to restore my family files. How do I rename them so that when launched, Legacy pulls up

Re: [LegacyUG] Changing my source path

2016-09-23 Thread Brian Kelly
. Brian Kelly On 23-Sep-16 10:22 AM, Priscilla Glasow wrote: My filing system is C:/Genealogy Master Images/aa New Filing Method 2015/ followed by separate folders for each surname. I want to delete the "aa New Filing Method 2015" out of the paths for each source. The filing sy

Re: [LegacyUG] Adding "Global" Events

2016-09-22 Thread Brian Kelly
the Sample.fdb file that comes with Legacy. Brian Kelly On 22-Sep-16 2:58 PM, Don Quigley wrote: No luck in getting help on the Legacy FB page, so I thought I would try here. --- I'm trying to add

Re: [LegacyUG] New Computer

2016-08-27 Thread Brian Kelly
let Dropbox fully sync before restoring. Brian Kelly On 27-Aug-16 4:28 PM, Sally M wrote: Am sure this is answered somewhere but have not been able to find answers: 1. Can Legacy run from USB stick or SDHD card? New computer has HD card (126) & solid state 256 HD. Would like to be

Re: [LegacyUG] Change of source media path to ability of Legacy to find and link to files

2016-09-25 Thread Brian Kelly
After relocating the files you will need to use the media relinker to find them in the new locations. It should find and fix the links to all the files. Brian Kelly On 25-Sep-16 11:49 AM, Priscilla Glasow wrote: _BACKGROUND_ The path that I used when I created new source media is: C

Re: [LegacyUG] search function not working

2016-11-25 Thread Brian Kelly
He shouldn't be anywhere in your line, he is in mine though. Brian Kelly On 25-Nov-16 10:46 AM, Pam Foli via LegacyUserGroup wrote: The original message to the list is in the attachment. This action is required because of the DMARC Reject/Quarantine Policy imposed by some email providers

Re: [LegacyUG] search function not working

2016-11-25 Thread Brian Kelly
The message was meant for the original poster who is having a problem with the search internet feature. I sent a search string by my Legacy (which is working correctly) created for one of my ancestors. It should work if you paste the string into any web browser. Brian Kelly On 25-Nov-16 11

Re: [LegacyUG] search function not working

2016-11-25 Thread Brian Kelly
if that still takes him to the same strange site. I never intended anyone else to use the search string to visit the FamilySearch - Family Trees site or use the records it returned. Brian Kelly On 25-Nov-16 12:42 PM, Pam Foli via LegacyUserGroup wrote: I worked on this Henry in Family Search today. I

Re: [LegacyUG] search function not working

2016-11-25 Thread Brian Kelly
this into your web browser. https://familysearch.org/search/tree/results#count=20=%2Bgivenname%3A%22Henry%22~%20%2Bsurname%3A%22Riley%22~%20%2Bany_year%3A1850~%20%2Bdeath_year%3A1928~_id=(2%203) Brian Kelly On 25-Nov-16 9:22 AM, dave fisher wrote: Hi I get the following- There's nothing here

Re: [LegacyUG] search function not working

2016-11-25 Thread Brian Kelly
I am getting results from both options. The sites open in my default web browser and return data. It would help if you described what happens when you try familysearch.org (family trees) is not working does not give much help. Brian Kelly On 25-Nov-16 6:13 AM, dave fisher wrote: Hi

Re: [LegacyUG] Use of item of interest field in database sources

2016-11-16 Thread Brian Kelly
us my source citations are all the same for that family in that census. Usually I do not include detail text and comments in my citations, those are for my own use not for reports. Brian Kelly On 16-Nov-16 10:06 AM, BARTON LEWIS wrote: But what if you are using the same source (e.g. Texas Death Reco

Re: [LegacyUG] pedigree charts- changing number of generations

2016-10-28 Thread Brian Kelly
That is so you will always have a full page of generations on the sheet. You add a page worth of generations each time you increase the number to include. Brian Kelly On 28-Oct-16 11:31 PM, johnbernac...@iprimus.com.au wrote: Has anybody else had problems changing/selecting the number

Re: [LegacyUG] Media File Transfer

2016-12-14 Thread Brian Kelly
from a .zip compressed file. Brian Kelly On 14-Dec-16 2:07 PM, George wrote: I purchased a new laptop to take south with me this year. I have been able to transfer my data to it with no problem. The first time I transferred my media I followed the instructions available on Legacy's site

Re: [LegacyUG] coding register reports (descendant book reports) for the web

2017-01-09 Thread Brian Kelly
There is also the Internet > Descendant Style which will create a web page version of the Descendant Book. Brian Kelly On 09-Jan-17 10:23 PM, Cathy Pinner wrote: Barton, Why aren't you using the option of creating the Book report in HTML format and then editing that to add more? The opt

Re: [LegacyUG] Blue arrow on shared events/facts

2017-01-12 Thread Brian Kelly
The better indication of shared events is the icon with the people in it which indicates that others share the event. That icon displays beside events shared from someone (the ones with the blue arrows) as well as events shared with others which do not have the blue arrow. Brian Kelly On 12

Re: [LegacyUG] Creating Web Pages

2016-12-05 Thread Brian Kelly
ect folder for the pictures. Brian Kelly On 05-Dec-16 3:41 PM, Mary Young wrote: How do I change the destination before generating one of my Legacy web sites? Currently they are set to a practice site at C:/users/documents/legacy family tree/web/my legacy website. I haven't upda

Re: [LegacyUG] pedigree charts

2016-12-02 Thread Brian Kelly
n creating a book containing descendants of multiple ancestors and multiple styles of reports such as Descendant reports together with family group sheets, pedigree charts etc. Brian Kelly On 02-Dec-16 10:54 AM, Judith Weber wrote: I have my families in separate files (Weber for Weber book, McKee

Re: [LegacyUG] Internet pages problem

2017-01-05 Thread Brian Kelly
This appears to be a problem in the program. I have submitted a problem report so it can be fixed. Brian Kelly On 05-Jan-17 9:18 AM, dave fisher wrote: When creating pedigree internet pages I unselect (do not tick) under the What tab the following-Christening date and place. This should

Re: [LegacyUG] Copying Sources from FamilySearch.org to Legacy and Ancestry.com

2017-01-03 Thread Brian Kelly
hat to see if there is a Free account option. Brian Kelly On 02-Jan-17 6:44 PM, William Boswell wrote: Sorry. I meant to send this to Leonard only. Then again somebody else might want to see if they can access a public tree without a subscription. Bill Boswell From: William Boswell [mailto:whb02...@gmail

Re: [LegacyUG] Unresponsive

2016-12-29 Thread Brian Kelly
is visible in the progress box below the buttons on the right side. You should see a page counter there which will increase as pages are created in your book Brian Kelly On 29-Dec-16 10:01 AM, Sandi Koscak wrote: I have done this no less than over 100 times, publishing many many books

Re: [LegacyUG] Major problems with legacy 8

2016-12-27 Thread Brian Kelly
to see the Family view. Brian Kelly On 27-Dec-16 11:06 AM, John Murray wrote: Dear Mary and Jenny Sorry to bother you both When I start up I get the pedigree/Chronology/etc. page immediately which I did not get in Legacy 7. John -- LegacyUserGroup mailing list LegacyUserGroup@legacyuse

Re: [LegacyUG] Person on opening screen

2016-12-27 Thread Brian Kelly
Even more important is to use the submit a support ticket link on the Legacy Home Tab so the problem will be addressed through the problem reporting system and will get entered in their problems to be fixed list. Mention of a problem here will not get an issue entered in the Bug list. Brian

Re: [LegacyUG] Webinars

2017-03-23 Thread Brian Kelly
Try this page from the webinar Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) list. It has a required equipment list and a test your connection link. It also mentions some software like Java and Flash that are needed to view the webinars. http://familytreewebinars.com/innerpage.php?id=10 Brian Kelly On 23

Re: [LegacyUG] Family File

2017-03-27 Thread Brian Kelly
There is an enhancement suggestion about not changing options 6.1 and 6.2 to defaults when an external drive is not available, this includes network drives as well as plug in drives like flash drives etc. Brian Kelly On 27-Mar-17 4:44 AM, Cathy Pinner wrote: Thanks Jack. I never open files

Re: [LegacyUG] Family File

2017-03-27 Thread Brian Kelly
open a file using this method apparently Option 1.2 will change to "Open last used family file" replacing any option you had previously set for this. Brian Kelly On 27-Mar-17 6:59 PM, Robert57P_gmail wrote: I suspect a mis-type concerning the "icon on the task bar". The

Re: [LegacyUG] Family File

2017-03-27 Thread Brian Kelly
The issue has been around since version 7.5. It was first entered on 31 Oct 2011. Brian Kelly On 27-Mar-17 4:44 AM, Cathy Pinner wrote: Thanks Jack. I never open files from the Taskbar list unless I've a need to test. And I don't have a network drive. Opening from a right click from

Re: [LegacyUG] Downloading updates

2017-03-15 Thread Brian Kelly
rc='<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.google.com/recaptcha/api.js">https://www.google.com/recaptcha/api.js</a>'>" Maybe you have something on your computer that is blocking that script from loading. Brian Kelly On 14-Mar-17 11:54 PM, Steve Hayes wrote: O

Re: [LegacyUG] Downloading updates

2017-03-15 Thread Brian Kelly
submission had failed the robot test. PS. This only affects those who download from the website. An update from within legacy does not have the robot test Captcha. You did not say if you were updating from the web site or from Legacy. Brian Kelly On 15-Mar-17 7:52 AM, Mary Young wrote: Has

Re: [LegacyUG] Adding a Period of Years to an Event

2017-03-16 Thread Brian Kelly
separation. It is then obvious to me the marriage lasted from the first to the second date. Brian Kelly On 16-Mar-17 10:54 AM, baxwal...@sky.com wrote: When adding an event to an individual or a marriage and I know the period of years that relate to that event ie. 1965 to 2002, what is the correct wa

Re: [LegacyUG] mystery or being space cadet?

2017-03-20 Thread Brian Kelly
The same build also added the Research Guidance (RG) button as an option on the toolbar. see this statement in the RG para of the release notes. "(The Husband and Wife can still have a Research Guidance button on their toolbars.)" Brian Kelly On 20-Mar-17 4:52 PM, R G Strong Genea

Re: [LegacyUG] mystery or being space cadet?

2017-03-20 Thread Brian Kelly
There is a report in the Legacy problem reporting system that with certain screen sizes the husband/Wife toolbar will wrap icons to a second line but does not change height to show the wrapped icons. I have added you as a reporter for this issue. Brian Kelly On 20-Mar-17 3:32 AM, Jean Gobel

Re: [LegacyUG] Place names - olde vs current?

2017-04-12 Thread Brian Kelly
Legacy change the icon position. Brian Kelly On 12-Apr-17 3:40 AM, Ian Thomas wrote: What's the best practice for preserving the older place names while still mapping them accurately? An Australian example, the current ton of Toodyay near Perth in Western Australia was known as Newcastle, and I

Re: [LegacyUG] Legacy FamilySearch problem

2017-04-12 Thread Brian Kelly
then you won't be able to add people to FamilySearch using Legacy or even on their website itself. Brian Kelly On 11-Apr-17 10:48 PM, JV Leavitt wrote: Legacy FamilySearch isn't working properly today with FamilySearch. Anyone notice this besides me? Transferring new names from Legacy to FS Family

Re: [LegacyUG] Legacy FamilySearch problem

2017-04-12 Thread Brian Kelly
Were you able to add people or were you just viewing and navigating? The problem was only with adding according to the post by Legacy staff. I have been using FamilySearch myself all day but I have not tried to add anyone. Brian Kelly On 12-Apr-17 2:48 PM, Frederick C Buss Jr. wrote

Re: [LegacyUG] Master Location list, Place names

2017-04-06 Thread Brian Kelly
Then use the right to left sort order so country is listed first, states are next, etc down to the smallest unit. Brian Kelly On 06-Apr-17 8:19 AM, Jennifer Hardess wrote: Hi Cathy, All I wanted to do was get my Master Location list in order so all places of each country, county, town

Re: [LegacyUG] Media Paths Par Two

2017-04-06 Thread Brian Kelly
Open Office is a free suite that includes a MS Access compatible data base manager. It can open your FDB file (Preferably a copy so you do not ruin your main file with any mistakes). Brian Kelly On 06-Apr-17 11:23 AM, Kris wrote: Greetings Fellow Carbon-Based Units! Trying to use LTools

Re: [LegacyUG] Creating gedcom for Export - UTF8 doesn't workproperly

2017-04-08 Thread Brian Kelly
Legacy sets up the media links so the media folder is a sub folder named "Pictures" or "Media" of the web page file location. Look on the Project tab of the web page creation screen in Legacy to see your media folder name. Where are you putting your media on the TNG site?

Re: [LegacyUG] Emdash rendered '97

2017-04-20 Thread Brian Kelly
and fixed it but did not know that a problem report on that issue had been submitted and recorded in the problem tracking system. Brian Kelly On 20-Apr-17 7:18 PM, Jennifer Crockett wrote: Thanks Brian Is this a new problem with V9 or was it also there in V8? Do you know if the programmers

Re: [LegacyUG] sourcing question

2017-04-21 Thread Brian Kelly
then it is the source for all the data you enter from that article about that person. Brian Kelly On 20-Apr-17 10:44 PM, Barton Lewis wrote: As a little diversion to all the questions about Legacy 9, I found a biographical sketch of my ancestor’s brother in a Texas history book published in 1893

Re: [LegacyUG] Problem with v9 Hints

2017-04-21 Thread Brian Kelly
es, Canada and the United States, Images for birth Death and marriage registrations from various jurisdictions, Parish record images with baptism, marriage and death details. Not all hints included images because some are based only on indexes which have no image. Brian Kelly On 21-Apr-17 9:59

Re: [LegacyUG] Version 9 doesn't open completely

2017-04-21 Thread Brian Kelly
file maintenance is the same as first opening a file. File maintenance closed the file to perform the checks and is now opening it again. Brian Kelly On 21-Apr-17 10:52 AM, JV Leavitt wrote: Tagging works fine -- it's just that records with tags don't show any tags when you first open a file

Re: [LegacyUG] Another problem with v9 Hints

2017-04-21 Thread Brian Kelly
available to us from the comfort of our homes via the internet. Brian Kelly On 21-Apr-17 10:50 AM, Philip Solida wrote: Key here is unique... therefore exclusive... therefore I can charge you to access records... my own little cash cow... while the records may be public u less you want to drive

Re: [LegacyUG] Contributor email in FamilySearch

2017-04-14 Thread Brian Kelly
This is not a Legacy setting. Check your settings in your FamilySearch account. Under contacts what is the option for your email address. I have public turned off for mine so I hope that means FamilySearch will not include my email address in contact information. Brian Kelly On 14-Apr-17 7

Re: [LegacyUG] Legacy 9 questions

2017-04-20 Thread Brian Kelly
term from the social networking site Twitter. Twitter uses a hashtag (named because they are preceded with the hash mark #) as a way to group posts to that site by subject. Brian Kelly On 18-Apr-17 6:31 PM, Robert57P_gmail wrote: When/why would one use a "hashtag" instead of an &qu

Re: [LegacyUG] Windows Update

2017-04-20 Thread Brian Kelly
on the right you will see the Earlier Versions para with a click here link to the URL above. Brian Kelly On 20-Apr-17 11:39 AM, Ian Macaulay wrote: I went back to get the update for 8 but it seems to have gone DODO. So now I am caught, Ian -- LegacyUserGroup mailing list LegacyUserGroup

Re: [LegacyUG] Is there a way to order the RIN column in the Index tab in a file?

2017-04-20 Thread Brian Kelly
If you click in the RIN box at the top of the view the index view will sort by that, the same is true if you click in given or surname boxes. Brian Kelly On 20-Apr-17 1:08 PM, Madeleine E. Mitchell wrote: I run legacy 8 on both my desktop and laptop. Recently I looked at the statistics

Re: [LegacyUG] New Version 9

2017-04-20 Thread Brian Kelly
ovides free accounts and allows you to view all their records without payment. Brian Kelly On 20-Apr-17 12:48 PM, Margaret Gagliardi wrote: I have a question about the new version. I watched the short video about some of the new features. It shows Jeff just clicking on the tab for Fiind-a-G

Re: [LegacyUG] Emdash rendered '97

2017-04-19 Thread Brian Kelly
vent notes and source detail text do not. There are also other issues reported with Emdash and Endash including some which cause Legacy to stop responding. Brian Kelly On 19-Apr-17 4:39 AM, Jennifer Crockett wrote: First I would like to say I really like V9, especially the new Hints function.

Re: [LegacyUG] How to handle persons who change surname?

2017-04-19 Thread Brian Kelly
not use the Father's surname for children and the turn off of the father surname option exists for users in those areas of the world. Brian Kelly On 19-Apr-17 2:33 AM, Ian Thomas wrote: I’m sure this has a simple procedure in Legacy, but I haven’t understood how to document it clearly

Re: [LegacyUG] Use of Hints (new in v9)

2017-04-22 Thread Brian Kelly
on their site that includes the person, the match will now show in their record on that tree. Brian Kelly On 22-Apr-17 9:59 AM, Dale Carmack wrote: I'm a little confused on the incorporation of hints. I selected a hint from MyHeritage, (found in New York State Deaths, 1957 - 1964). This hint indicated

Re: [LegacyUG] sourcing question

2017-04-21 Thread Brian Kelly
proof of your descent from a revolutionary war participant needs to assign sources to those fields because those societies are very interested in what documents were used to confirm the descent. Brian Kelly On 21-Apr-17 1:12 PM, BARTON LEWIS wrote: Diane, I see your point now - add it to all

Re: [LegacyUG] Legacy 9: Hints question

2017-04-22 Thread Brian Kelly
other hint sources but cannot do so without permission. I cannot answer your question about the specific sites you mention. Some of the sites you mention are included in the list of places you can manually search using Internet > Search Internet. Brian Kelly On 22-Apr-17 4:58 PM, Sue Irons wr

Re: [LegacyUG] Search Feature

2017-04-22 Thread Brian Kelly
by stretching the width of the screen. The division of the screen is fixed but a wider screen will make both the right and left panels wider. Most, if not all, of the extra width will be used in the Name column. Brian Kelly On 22-Apr-17 1:33 PM, Sandi Koscak wrote: When I use the search feature

Re: [LegacyUG] Use of Hints (new in v9)

2017-04-22 Thread Brian Kelly
hes in the background so you do not have to manually execute each search. Brian Kelly On 22-Apr-17 11:07 AM, Shirley Crampton wrote: Does this mean that our trees in Legacy are no longer private? On Sat, Apr 22, 2017 at 10:45 AM, Brian Kelly <exma...@gmail.com> wrote: You have to add all the in

Re: [LegacyUG] USA County Verification

2017-04-21 Thread Brian Kelly
I cannot comment on current practice. Brian Kelly On 21-Apr-17 1:23 PM, Harvey Wier wrote: What source does Legacy use to validate county verification dates? -- LegacyUserGroup mailing list LegacyUserGroup@legacyusers.com To manage your subscription and unsubscribe http://legacyusers.com

Re: [LegacyUG] Familysearch download - error

2017-03-11 Thread Brian Kelly
Update to the latest version 8.0.0.596 dated 25 Feb and try again. The latest update includes some changes/fixes to LFS. Brian Kelly On 11-Mar-17 1:14 PM, Darlene Dimitrie wrote: Using Legacy Deluxe 8.0.0.573 and legacyfs.exe 8.0. Build is from 3 Nov 2016 22:46:18 Using Windows 10 Home

Re: [LegacyUG] Creating an Index List

2017-03-06 Thread Brian Kelly
View > Name List Click in one of the boxes at the top (#, Given or Surname) to sort the list based on that field. The # will sort by the RIN of the people. Print On the print set up you can choose columns to include for up to 3 lines/person. Brian Kelly On 06-Mar-17 9:48 AM, Mika Bil

Re: [LegacyUG] Contributor email in FamilySearch

2017-04-14 Thread Brian Kelly
Kelly On 14-Apr-17 11:31 AM, Steve Hayes wrote: On 14 Apr 2017 at 7:35, Brian Kelly wrote: This is not a Legacy setting. Check your settings in your FamilySearch account. Under contacts what is the option for your email address. I have public turned off for mine so I hope that means FamilySearch

Re: [LegacyUG] Contributor email in FamilySearch

2017-04-14 Thread Brian Kelly
I do not know why you sent this message to the Legacy User Group email list but if you did so deliberately this is not an appropriate topic for that list. Brian Kelly On 14-Apr-17 12:42 PM, Betty Graham via LegacyUserGroup wrote: Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] Contributor email in FamilySearch From

Re: [LegacyUG] Legacy9

2017-04-18 Thread Brian Kelly
f the two Buy Now options you will be installing the Standard Edition and will not be able to use the Deluxe Features. Brian Kelly On 18-Apr-17 4:07 PM, Pat Hickin wrote: I want to install Legacy9 Deluxe edition (which I have downloaded) but have not been asked for payment informatio

Re: [LegacyUG] Backups

2017-07-29 Thread Brian Kelly
Click the change link in the Backup to my computer section to select where you want your backup files saved. That section also lists the path and file name for your family file backup and media files backup. Brian Kelly On 29-Jul-17 12:22 PM, Scott Hall wrote: How to do you direct Legacy

Re: [LegacyUG] Legacy 8 Final Build

2017-07-29 Thread Brian Kelly
there will be another Legacy 8.0 update to bring LFS into compliance. Brian Kelly On 29-Jul-17 2:15 PM, Mary Young wrote: Having updated Legacy 8 with the June 8 2017 "final build", I was surprised, on opening Legacy today, to see a notification "An UPDATE for Legacy is available. Build Dat

Re: [LegacyUG] Problem opening, backing up Legacy file

2017-07-31 Thread Brian Kelly
crash of if Legacy crashes. It may also be left behind by the Hints, LFS and Legacy Charting modules. Brian Kelly On 31-Jul-17 3:01 PM, Carolyn Smith wrote: I hope some of you can help me with this problem. It began 2 days ago when I tried to open Legacy. I received the following message

Re: [LegacyUG] Legacy 8 Charting

2017-08-01 Thread Brian Kelly
No, but questions about all the Legacy components; Charting, LFS etc. are suitable for this users list. Brian Kelly On 01-Aug-17 1:57 AM, J Richard Nickel wrote: Hello. Is there a help list for Legacy 8 Charting please? Best, Dick --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. http

Re: [LegacyUG] Find - Modified Date

2017-08-02 Thread Brian Kelly
Since Legacy 8.0 was released in August of 2014 it has only been three years that the invisible box in the lower right existed. Legacy 7 and earlier versions had the modified date visible on screen. Brian Kelly On 02-Aug-17 5:08 AM, Chris Hill wrote: To make it difficult, in my version

Re: [LegacyUG] buying version 9

2017-08-13 Thread Brian Kelly
there is an Unlock Deluxe item. Click that to enter your name and the Customer number and your Standard program will become the Deluxe Version. Brian Kelly On 13-Aug-17 12:44 PM, Gary Schenck wrote: I HAVE THE STANDARD VERSION OF LEGACY[9.0.0.189] AND I WAS THINKING ABOUT DOWNLOADED THE DELUXE

Re: [LegacyUG] Merging files

2017-07-09 Thread Brian Kelly
create a new file with a new name and import both copies into that file. That will preserve your originals in case you make a major error during the merge/cleanup. If you do, you can delete the working file and start over by importing the files again. Brian Kelly On 09-Jul-17 6:07 AM, Michele

Re: [LegacyUG] Legacy 8 - date change after latest update

2017-07-07 Thread Brian Kelly
with a text editor like the Notepad that is built into Windows. Brian Kelly On 07-Jul-17 4:00 PM, Lucy Abbott wrote: Your comments on making my Gedcom a Text file have me confused. I normally just ask Ancestry to make a Gedcom, did not know I should make some adjustment to it or that I could even

Re: [LegacyUG] Adding a check box to save - APPDATA in standard backups.

2017-07-08 Thread Brian Kelly
It was mentioned as a needed feature but it does not exist yet. It is on the list of suggested improvements. If you want to backup your AppData folder you will need to do it yourself. Brian Kelly On 08-Jul-17 4:05 PM, olivanna...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Folks... I can only admire the knowledge

Re: [LegacyUG] Names list - resizing columns

2017-07-08 Thread Brian Kelly
h? Using Options > Customize > View section 8.1 you can elect to include birth and death years after names in the name list (and other displays). That could help you identify your Cargill (and other surname) individuals. Brian Kelly On 08-Jul-17 12:38 AM, Gordon Findlay wrote: In the

Re: [LegacyUG] Default Marriage Wording

2017-07-08 Thread Brian Kelly
You probably have the person married to an unknown person. Right click on the marriage box for that person and select remove the marriage link. That will make him/her single and the never married box on their individual screen will then become available. Brian Kelly On 08-Jul-17 8:56 AM

Re: [LegacyUG] Windows 10 and Legacy 6

2017-07-14 Thread Brian Kelly
to store all of its user specific information in .usr files in the program folder. Legacy 6 also want to use sub-folders of the program folder for data, pictures, sounds and video files. Brian Kelly On 14-Jul-17 9:54 AM, Barbara Ford wrote: I have a new computer with Windows 10, and I will go

Re: [LegacyUG] Search and Replace Issue

2017-07-24 Thread Brian Kelly
ke bef. and c. are also included in that section. Brian Kelly On 24-Jul-17 5:54 PM, Pete wrote: Don, I am trying to sync my data with FamilySearch. My issue is with the way I have recorded some dates. I have several that use a prefix of "Abt", "Bef", "c.", ad so fo

Re: [LegacyUG] Citing a Source

2017-07-27 Thread Brian Kelly
. The button with the solid square will assign the clipboard source to the "unspecified" field. This is a general assignment to the person not a specific piece of data. Are you sure you are clicking on the button with three bars when you only get the source assigned to a single piece of dat

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