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by trevorrix
22 Mar 2024 12:12
Forum: Media
Topic: Adding Media files.
Replies: 63
Views: 1236

Re: Adding Media files.

If you link a marriage certificate to an individual and the father's name on the certificate doesn't match the father's name in the tree ... As I work primarily in Diagrams and the Property Box I can see at a glance where any such anomalies occur. As the evidence is in the linked source record imag...
by trevorrix
22 Mar 2024 11:39
Forum: Media
Topic: Adding Media files.
Replies: 63
Views: 1236

Re: Adding Media files.

The conclusions are drawn from the images of the original source records that are linked to the individuals concerned, all saved within the single project folder. The evidence is within the project, to refer to and examined whenever needed.
by trevorrix
22 Mar 2024 11:13
Forum: Media
Topic: Adding Media files.
Replies: 63
Views: 1236

Re: Adding Media files.

The point that I am trying to make is that it is not always necessary to conform to a perceived standard if that standard is so technical and time consuming that it ends up taking over one's life. I have watched many people become disillusioned, dropping out of trying to follow sessions that teach a...
by trevorrix
22 Mar 2024 10:04
Forum: Media
Topic: Adding Media files.
Replies: 63
Views: 1236

Re: Adding Media files.

Helen - the people that I help with FH are beginners, mostly elderly, struggle with IT technology and computers, but want to record their family history research in a simple manner that they can understand. They have absolutely no interest in time consuming more advanced methods of using FH. If I we...
by trevorrix
22 Mar 2024 09:07
Forum: Media
Topic: Adding Media files.
Replies: 63
Views: 1236

Re: Adding Media files.

I too am unhappy with the suggestions that I am incorrect in linking media to individuals. Those media are my Sources. I have used this method successfully since FH was launched to the public in May 2002, so will never change. My Method is not a Workaround.
by trevorrix
21 Mar 2024 14:03
Forum: Media
Topic: Adding Media files.
Replies: 63
Views: 1236

Re: Adding Media files.

Adrian - Agree, there are many of us that use that method. It is simple intuitave and quick.

In AS options there is a tick box to automatically link the image to the individuals. It works really well. I use AS method 2.
by trevorrix
21 Mar 2024 13:40
Forum: Media
Topic: Adding Media files.
Replies: 63
Views: 1236

Re: Adding Media files.

My choice is that I also link my source images to the individuals concerned, so the thumbnails show in the Media tab of the Property Box. To answer your question, double click the thumbnail then tick Exclude From Diagrams which prevents the thumbnail also showing in charts/diagrams and in the Focus ...
by trevorrix
28 Feb 2024 08:41
Forum: Research
Topic: Citing English Census
Replies: 73
Views: 6155

Re: Citing English Census

As I am a strict lumper I use Ancestral Sources method 2 for recording census. The vast majority of my research is in England so I simply record places as parish comma space county.
by trevorrix
03 Jan 2024 10:31
Forum: Research
Topic: Transkribus and Parrot
Replies: 9
Views: 1435

Re: Transkribus and Parrot

Yes, I have recently played with using Transkribus to read wills and am pleased with the results.
by trevorrix
03 Jan 2024 10:26
Forum: General Usage
Topic: Where do i Start
Replies: 7
Views: 1233

Re: Where do i Start

Before using Ancestry Sources it is best to decide whether you will be a lumper or a splitter in Family Historian. I am a lumper because I like simplicity, so I use AS option 2.
by trevorrix
27 Dec 2023 11:14
Forum: Wish List Requests On Hold
Topic: On Hold until 22 Dec 2024: Descendants Tab
Replies: 13
Views: 3789

Re: On Hold until 22 Dec 2024: Descendants Tab

It is much easier to work in Diagrams/Charts that in the Focus Window. For example use the Ancestors and Descendants (Both) diagram, set generations up and down to All, use the clickable nodes to switch branches off and on, use your mouse scroll button to zoom in/out.
by trevorrix
01 Dec 2023 10:20
Forum: General Usage
Topic: Windows app
Replies: 8
Views: 642

Windows app

Has anyone investigated running Family Historian on the new "Windows App" from Microsoft? "The Windows App is essentially a new remote desktop hub that enables users to stream Windows Cloud PC and remote desktop services on a range of devices. This includes not only other Windows mach...
by trevorrix
01 Nov 2023 10:06
Forum: Ancestral Sources
Topic: How many sources have you created with Ancestral Sources?
Replies: 15
Views: 2431

Re: How many sources have you created with Ancestral Sources?

Zero.

I have 26 sources in FH. I created them all (census) manually in FH. None were created by AS.
by trevorrix
25 Oct 2023 10:49
Forum: Ancestral Sources
Topic: Using AS and FH charts
Replies: 8
Views: 760

Re: Using AS and FH charts

My workaround when using Ancestral Sources is to have my FH Records Window sorted by the Updated column - Descending. When the GEDCOM reloads it takes me three clicks to return to where I was in the Diagram. (1) Records Window (2) Select the individual at the top of the list (3) Rebuild the diagram ...
by trevorrix
26 Jul 2023 08:54
Forum: Diagrams & Charts
Topic: Chart family lines
Replies: 15
Views: 1372

Re: Chart family lines

I recommend not using the All Relatives chart because it can be confusing. Use the Ancestor and Descendant chart instead.
by trevorrix
26 Jul 2023 08:40
Forum: General Usage
Topic: One-Name Studies and FH
Replies: 6
Views: 992

Re: One-Name Studies and FH

I have an ONS and use FH in the same way as you describe. I have been using FH for this purpose for 21 years and am still in awe 🙂
by trevorrix
21 Jun 2023 08:12
Forum: General Usage
Topic: West Surrey Users
Replies: 5
Views: 899

Re: West Surrey Users

The best method would be for someone to help you live online by sharing screens on Zoom or Skype. Quick simple and very effective.
by trevorrix
14 Jun 2023 08:38
Forum: Diagrams & Charts
Topic: Length of Printout
Replies: 10
Views: 1250

Re: Length of Printout

Rather than purchasing the hardware to print large charts yourself, have you considered using a specialist family history chart printing service? In the UK two reputable examples are

https://www.my-history.co.uk/acatalog/F ... harts.html

http://www.genealogyprinters.com/catalog
by trevorrix
19 Apr 2023 08:26
Forum: General Usage
Topic: Downloading FMP Sources
Replies: 4
Views: 549

Downloading FMP Sources

Little.auk - Regarding your first paragraph in Media Thumbnails (21799), you might find it much easier to Download the census images from Findmypast rather than printing them. Use the third Option "Download record" - to the left of Viewer controls. They download as JPGs.
by trevorrix
15 Mar 2023 11:27
Forum: Ancestral Sources
Topic: New Video: All about sources in Family Historian
Replies: 18
Views: 2231

Re: New Video: All about sources in Family Historian

Yes, I attach source images to the people concerned.

Census via AS method 2 - by ticking "Link images to individuals" kindly provided by Nick.

Or via the Individual Property Box > Media tab > Add Media.
by trevorrix
15 Mar 2023 10:26
Forum: Ancestral Sources
Topic: New Video: All about sources in Family Historian
Replies: 18
Views: 2231

Re: New Video: All about sources in Family Historian

Helen - agree this is a difficult one. There are always exceptions that need special treatment. In this case I would share the image as well as the PDF. I do transcribe basic names dates and places where necessary but keep those to a minimum.
by trevorrix
15 Mar 2023 10:03
Forum: Ancestral Sources
Topic: New Video: All about sources in Family Historian
Replies: 18
Views: 2231

Re: New Video: All about sources in Family Historian

Thinking Out Of The Box The video discusses the recording of sources citations and facts by typing on the keyboard, as if that is the only possible method. There is an alternative, not often discussed. In this digital world data storage is without limit and cheap. I simply download or scan or photo...
by trevorrix
22 Feb 2023 11:17
Forum: General Usage
Topic: Unknown Relations
Replies: 25
Views: 2572

Re: Unknown Relations

I would have thought that the easiest solution would be to leave the field/information blank when something is unknown. That's what I do.
by trevorrix
18 Jan 2023 18:31
Forum: General Usage
Topic: Family Reunions
Replies: 7
Views: 1062

Re: Family Reunions

Video the event?