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Thank you for that explanation of how to adjust the Media manually. However, will that need to be repeated every time a new GEDCOM is uploaded? If so, the better solution is to use the FH Media record Keywords field to specify the collection _TYPE as I explained. Once established, that works each t...

PP let me try and help with your final paragraph. 1) I did try an Upload of the jpegs…………. I managed to bring them into the Photos area of TNG…. Tried to generate some Thumbnails and all failed stating file not found...it obviously wasn't looking in the correct area.......Is this a file path proble...

I agree with Mike’s advice (Oct 29). As I understand it you appear to need clarification on: 1) FH7 - Export GEDCOM and 2) Import GEDCOM and media to TNG. 1) FH7 Export GEDCOM Firstly always carry out checks in the Plug-in Help & Advice (External File links, check for broken media links etc) Pyr...

Yes Mike, there is a method to bulk-load media to your TNG project. Here is the link: https://tng.lythgoes.net/wiki/index.php/Import_Media_Using_GEDCOM This method is ideal when setting up your TNG project. I was explaining the option to trace and load missing media in TNG which I understood to be P...

1. In FH Export GEDCOM/ Multimedia Preference I prefer to select (PART-LMO) . This preserves into TNG both the FH media Part-frame (head and shoulders) as well as the individual’s main photo. 2. PyreneesPirate: regarding “marrying up the media files” in TNG…… Administration/Media are your media file...

I'm tempted to...

Hi Mike, EXPORTING TO ANCESTRY I too had anomalies on Ancestry similar to Colin; "Ireland" suffixes such as "Ireland209" , "Ireland 240" etc. Also places moved to different counties; my "Lislea, County Armagh" was on a person's birth OK but Ancestry's Profile-...

Extracted your latest version.
Export GEDCOMs have completed sucessfully from both family projects - and in the TNG format.

Phew! Thanks Mike.
Peter

Am now getting an error message when I Export GEDCOM to my Projects located in Dropbox. The error message occurs using either options: ( ANC ) Ancestry or ( Std ) Standard GEDCOM 5.5. (I also export to TNG but haven't tried that yet). I have two Fam Hist Project trees and the same Error Message appe...

Phew!
Thank you all.

I think I'll just "export all the PLACE records" to the new project as Mike suggested.

(BTW - I often copy & paste Place facts to Address for the 19th century rural residents)

Peter

I am creating a new FH project of a non-related family but who are local to the existing project family. So most PLACES and ADDRESSES are the same.
I can't find a FAQ or enquiry on this. How do I copy all my existing FH project PLACES and ADDRESSES to this new Project.
Peter

Mike,

Many thanks that's reassuring. I will check those media parameters. They hadn't caused a problem before updating to Export GEDCOM v3.7??

Peter

Thanks Mike • Shared settings are 600 (Max H and W). Tick box: “ Use JPG File Format for all exported image files ”- I use some pdf Docs in TNG, do I tick this one?? • Leave Plugin running say 20mins - Ran for 35 mins, still got “Stopped working” message. Export did not complete. • Run the Plugin wi...

Have been a long-term user of FH Export GEDCOM to Dropbox for onward Import to TNG but is now stalling as follows. • Usual Tools checks before Export GEDCOM were ok ( Ext’l File Links, Check & repair media links, Check for unlinked Media) • Installed latest version Export GEDCOM plug-in (v3.7). ...

I must agree and take this opportunity to thank Mike. When I have been out of my depth Mike would explain checks & solutions clearly and patiently and wouldn't give up on me until we cracked it. Peter

Hi Mike The on-going saga of Import GEDCOM failures to TNG is at an end. Hooray! I still cannot put it down to any one cause. There was some inference from TNG that my web site server running MySQL in Strict Mode wouldn't be recognised by TNG. However following the latest upgrade of TNG to v11.0.2 i...

Hi Mike Thanks for asking but am still unable to import CEDCOM into the TNG Import/Export folder. In answer to your questions: yes have checked TNG language is UTF8 and rechecked the location of the GEDCOM folder. I'm reluctant to clear TNG tree before import as I will have to reload all my media, t...

Hi Mike, Following your instructions I have restored the 05/082016 Full Backup to the FH Default Location and FH and media run normally until Export GEDCOM Plugin is run. After restoring the project: • Go to MyDocs\ HannawayByrnes Family.fh_data . Noted a 2nd GEDCOM and a Backup Folder! see screensh...

Hi Mike,
Thanks for pointing out the McGrath Anna's Family project name differences (there are 2 McGrath families projects!) The FH Project, .fh data & GEDCOM files are all named Mcgrath only. Which file(s) should I rename to rationalise please?
Peter

Mike
Here is Validation request during Export GEDCOM of Sample Project in Default location.
Many thanks
Peter

Export GEDCOM file Plugin &path.jpg Thanks Mike, Attached the screenshots you requested. I have stopped after item 3 to check progress with you. In Closing Memo FH produced an Exception report (see below). Ran Validation and FH reported-Validation complete. No errors fond. (Have never had to ru...

Hi Mike, I remain unable to successfully Export a GEDCOM to Dropbox. • The original default FH project is: C:\Users\User\Dropbox\Family Historian Projects\HannawayByrnes Family • Opening this FH project in FH program gives message: Unable to open file C:\Users\User\Dropbox\Family Historian Projects\...

Mike, many thanks for your prompt reply. • On my TNG web site: Individuals, Families and Sources are deleted. Places and all Media files remain OK. • Have rechecked Export GEDCOM Plug-in settings and that the Export path to Dropbox is correct. • In the Plug-in closing memo I viewed it using Family H...

Mike, Thanks for your reply. I used the suggested Export GEDCOM Plugin and this time did not get the "stack...." error message. However the exported GEDCOM file when imported to TNG still deletes all individuals as before. My FH program continues to work ok on my pc. I've saved earlier exp...

For more than a year have been running FH on Dropbox and updating FH from either pc or laptop -if away from home. Export GEDCOM from the pc to my TNG website always worked ok .Today I exported GEDCOM from my laptop to the TNG website for the first time. It deleted my GEDCOM on the website; although ...