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I'm running FH version 5.0.11 on a Windows 10 Home PC. I accidentally deleted the virtual FH pdf printer, so I can't make pdfs any more. There were posts about this around 10 years ago which seem to suggest I have to upgrade my FH version to get the "printer" back. Is that so? Thanks I had a simila...

An enum field allows you to choose from a set of predefined values (specified in the source template e.g. England|Scotland|Wales|Ireland), so would not help you with a dropdown list of family members. Somebody looking from outside might think you're specifying informant in both a source field and a...

That should work. If you have more than one project, you'd need to customise the template in each project to hold the correct list of names. Thanks Helen, I'd realized that, in switching between sample project and my own, luckily at the moment I only run one project. Do I take it that the only way ...

Been playing with templates in sample project, and I think I've found a workable solution (holds breath !) . I used the Oral Testimony and made changes see screenshots : You can add individuals via <Add new...> , but to delete individuals you have to go into the "Source Templates" box, and delete fr...

I've been exploring the custom templates, and thought the "Oral Testimony" was a better constructed source than the one I was using, with a few modifications : I used the expression 'Author' for the "Select Informant" field, and the 'where within source' for the citation "informant" field, would doi...

Just another little niggle:
when I choose file root (myself), the focus window changes from the size and position I'm using, to full screen !!!

surely that's a bug ?

Ian

ps I'm still enjoying the program overall, although not adding any new research until I become more proficient

Thanks for your input Mike, it just means one extra 'click' to get to my preference, life is tough
I think I have now voted on the wish list.

cheers
Ian

Hi Mike
Laptop FH V4 opens like the top screenshot, which is how I would prefer FH V7 to open

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Ian

Ian, I believe the 3rd parameter should probably be "1" not "4". That parameter specifies how many sections (parts) to return. Try =TextPart(%_PLAC%,2,1,STD), =TextPart(%_PLAC%,3,1,STD), etc. See the help for TextPart. Bill Thanks Bill, that solved the problem, I'm an absolute beginner when it come...

I'm trying to find the best method for my address/place records to use in the mapping window, I came to the conclusion to have 'address,place,county,country' in the place box, and it seems to work in the first few examples I tried, certainly in the map, the only strange thing is the data in the colu...

Ian, when the FH main window opens what icons are on the very top right-hand corner? Are they — □ X or is the middle one a double box and when you hover cursor on it does it say Restore Down ? If the former □ then try dragging the edges of the window to make it smaller and reposition it. If the lat...

Or you could hide the Entry Date if it is not needed in the Report and that will avoid the duplicates. Use Tools > Preferences > Sources and the Generic Sources Formats... button where you can untick Entry Date . I assume you are still using all Generic Source Citations. Mike I tried hiding the ent...

Mike

will that work on all previous citations ?
I'll try it later.

Ian

Thanks Mike & Lorna, I've managed to sort the duplication, it seems to be as Lorna stated, when checking the different citations for a source, I discovered that the dates on the citations varied, this is a hangover from my historical bad practice of using the date section for the date I had entered ...

thanks Helen, although focus window still not opening at previous setting, yet "gowermick" apparently is able to retain previous view !!

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Ian

Is it possible to restrict images of sources in a 'Family Group Sheet' to one, even though the source may be quoted for a number of different items. In a Family Group Sheet I am using as a basis for a Web/ CD I have multiple images of birth certificates, census pages, etc. I'm impressed with the abi...

Remembering state of window on start up I've recently upgraded to FH7 Checked FH4 on laptop, I have focus window and property box floating, and on restart the same window appears, although it always reverts to the root person, any records windows previously open are closed on restart. FH7: on reopen...

I've finally upgraded to FH7 on my pc, and am impressed , especially the Map facility, and the ease of moving between various records, still playing with sources, but making progress. Once again thanks for everyone's support !

Now about to put up a separate couple of topics re FH7

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Ian

Brian
Very interesting site, with a wealth of info, only trouble is time to take it all in !!
I got sidetracked to the Coastal shipping trade.


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Ian

Thanks Mike & Helen for your prompt replies.
nice to know the amount of backup available

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Ian

Wow I've really opened a can of worms ! I had noticed in one of Mike's posts he had mentioned hanging fire on his main project until FH7 had settled in, which made me ponder. I think for the next couple of weeks I'll continue browsing the forum, before I make the decision, I'll also copy everything ...

Recently discovered this website :

https://www.railmaponline.com/UKIEMap.php#

a resource for people researching Rail or Industry relating to ancestors, the level of detail is excellent.

Ian

Many thanks for the input, methinks I need to upgrade soon, I seem to be one of the few still in the "Dark Ages" .
My excuse is I've had a few years absence from the craft, and am only just revisiting my past.


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Ian

Thanks BillH

I have : Family Historian Project-"my project name".ged
along the title bar.

If I load a GED file from project window title bar is : Family Historian Gedcom-"file name"

So I assume am actually using a project.

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Ian

by ColeValleyGirl » 04 Mar 2021 17:57 It's worth taking your time to understand all the differences you'll find between version 4 and version 7 -- the change will be a steep learning curve, and you'll want to decide what new features will impact you. Are you already using the Project structure for ...