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  2. Missing Exhibit Files

    canast replied to Mary L's topic in The Master Genealogist v9

    OK, recently moved to a new PC with a service moving everything over. What I have discovered is that my User name is canas. TMG is looking for it under canast. Now TMG on startup cannot find it. Is there a way to point TMG to this new location?

  3. Print large charts to PDF

    Terry Reigel replied to Virginia Blakelock's topic in Visual Chartform and Chartform Delivery

    Thanks, Peggy.

  4. Print large charts to PDF

    peggyb50 replied to Virginia Blakelock's topic in Visual Chartform and Chartform Delivery

    I had it printed at Staples. I had a .jpg and .bmp formatted chart on the flash drive but I don't know which one he used.

  5. How to Get Rid of UK Version?

    Jim Byram replied to Terry Reigel's topic in The Master Genealogist v9

    Glad that worked out.

  6. How to Get Rid of UK Version?

    Terry Reigel replied to Terry Reigel's topic in The Master Genealogist v9

    Granddaughter to the rescue! Her granddaughter has very good computer skills and could easily follow your directions, which fixed the issue. Thanks for your help.

  7. Print large charts to PDF

    Terry Reigel replied to Virginia Blakelock's topic in Visual Chartform and Chartform Delivery

    Peggy, Who did you have print it?

  8. Print large charts to PDF

    peggyb50 replied to Virginia Blakelock's topic in Visual Chartform and Chartform Delivery

    Terry, I picked up my printed chart today and it looks great! I couldn't have ever finished it without your help. Thank you so much. I can't wait to see my son and his family's response when they see it. Peggy

  9. How to Get Rid of UK Version?

    Terry Reigel replied to Terry Reigel's topic in The Master Genealogist v9

    Thanks, Jim, I figured that we needed to delete the program files folder, but hadn't realized that the app.ini files had been modified. No, this is not an undertaking for a 90 year-old with limited computer skills and shaky hands, but that's what we have. I'll see if I can find a solution to that.

  10. How to Get Rid of UK Version?

    Jim Byram replied to Terry Reigel's topic in The Master Genealogist v9

    I think this is what needs to be done... Delete: "C:\Program Files (x86)\The Master Genealogist v9" Delete: "C:\ProgramData\The Master Genealogist v9" Delete: "C:\Users\(user account name)\AppData\Roaming\The Master Genealogist v9" Install the US edition from the installer. Unlock both ways (standard user and administrator). Restore the last backup. Other than restoring, the existing TMG user data folder should be fine. The project will need to be selected from the Welcome screen (or the File menu) to open. I think that will work but the last reply provides what is needed to debug the process. This is not an undertaking for a 90 year-old.

  11. How to Get Rid of UK Version?

    Jim Byram replied to Terry Reigel's topic in The Master Genealogist v9

    This is what happens when the UK Edition is installed... There is only one TMG 9.05 executable. It's the same in both US and UK editions. The UK edition installer includes a special file of updates (install_uk905.dis) and a list of items to be updated (update.txt). The first time that a new installation is run, the UK personalizations are installed. This list is probably incomplete... 1) Some settings are added or updates in the program settings file (app.ini). The UK custom place style is added. Options / Program Options / Custom Styles The new project default is changed... Options / Program Options / New Project Defaults / Default country / United Kingdom 2) New projects are set to... Options / Current Project Options / Places / Default country / United Kingdom Options / Current Project Options / Other / Currency character / British pound or Euro (you can change to either) 3) Language is set to English (U.K.) (you can do this) File / Language / select English (U.K.) 4) The help file is changed (same file with UK spelling) 5) Some replacement data tables are added in C:\ProgramData\The Master Genealogist v9 ... with new event tags for the UK census years and other things 6) The spelling dictionary is changed 7) UK appropriate state/province abbreviations are added 8) UK appropriate timeline entries are added 9) The UK sample project is added. %%%%%%%%%% Proceed to the next reply...
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  13. I got a call from a 90-YO lady that has installed on a new PC, and TMG opens as the UK version. I think that means she managed to use a UK installer. I had her download and install the US version, but it still opens as the UK version. So I had her uninstall and then install again with the US installer and it still opens as the UK version. Does that mean that the files that cause TMG to open as UK didn't get removed by the uninstall? How to get back to the US version??

  14. Print large charts to PDF

    Terry Reigel replied to Virginia Blakelock's topic in Visual Chartform and Chartform Delivery

    Peggy, I'm afraid Virginia is no longer able to help you on this. You may find the pages by Robin Lanacraft on this subject helpful. The one on printing is on my website, at https://tmg.reigelridge.com/Robin-saving.htm
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  16. Print large charts to PDF

    peggyb50 replied to Virginia Blakelock's topic in Visual Chartform and Chartform Delivery

    Virginia, since Wholy Genes dropped TMG, I have made an ancestor chart for my grandchildren (who weren't born yet in 2014). I have created it as a vcf chart but have no clue how to get it printed. Is there a way to save it in a format that commercial printers could use? When I tried to save it as a pdf it was four separate sheets and I want one long sheet that I can frame. Could you give me some guidance? I would greatly appreciate it. I have looked at the discussion here but I am still stymied. Peggy
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  18. Missing Exhibit Files

    ralphyost replied to Mary L's topic in The Master Genealogist v9

    I had to reinstall Windows and them reinstall TMG v.9. Now I have 550 missing exhibit files. All of my exhibit files are in the folders associated with each person and not in a single Exhibits folder. Is this the incorrect way to save exhibit jpg files? My way of thinking was that this was more organized than throwing them all into a single directory. I ran the File Integrity check as Jim Byram suggested in this thread. the resultant message was: "3 potential problems were fixed. 684 external exhibits were checked. 552 exhibits were not found. No folders were specified to look for exhibits." What is the best way to proceed from here? thanks for your help.

  19. I have created an ancestor box chart but don't know how to get it printed.  I tried saving it as a pdf but it  comes out in four pages and I want one large printed chart.  I'm afraid I don't understand enough of how to do this.  I thought I could take it to Staples or some place like that but I don't know how to get the right format.  Can you help?

    1. Jim Byram

      Jim Byram

      There are topics in the Visual Chartform and Chartform Delivery forum that discuss this. Start with Virginia's topic.

       

  20. Editing an Ancestor Box Chart

    Terry Reigel replied to peggyb50's topic in Visual Chartform and Chartform Delivery

    You're welcome, Peggy.
  21. Thank you so much, Terry. I now have the chart I want to print. My grandchildren will love it. Peggy

  22. Editing an Ancestor Box Chart

    Terry Reigel replied to peggyb50's topic in Visual Chartform and Chartform Delivery

    Peggy, It's well hidden. You right-click on the box on the chart, and choose "Detail Properties." In the Components dialog that opens, select the one starting with "Text" that you want to edit. There will be separate lines for each line of text in the chart box. Then click the Properties button. In the dialog that now opens click the "Text" tab, which includes a field that contains the text that you can edit. Repeat for each line of text in the chart box.
  23. Terry, I copied the existing box for the two additional siblings. I just cannot figure out how to edit the data in the new boxes. When I click in the new box it has a four arrow cross and I have looked at everything on the toolbar and cannot determine which will enable me to edit the data.

  24. Editing an Ancestor Box Chart

    Terry Reigel replied to peggyb50's topic in Visual Chartform and Chartform Delivery

    Peggy, As I recall, you can also copy an existing box, place it where you want, then edit the data in it to fit the new person. Editing the connecting lines is a bit tricky. My articles on charts at https://tmg.reigelridge.com/Charts.htm may help, especially the one on Editing linked in the third bullet near the bottom of the page.
  25. You can run the VCF help by double-clicking the Vcf2.chm help file. The Vcf2.hlp file won't open in current Windows versions. "C:\Program Files (x86)\The Master Genealogist v9\Vcf2.chm" Under help, read Working with / Adding Components. To add a box, see the box on the toolbar. To add a component to a chart: 1. Click on the tool you want to use. 2. Click on the place on the grid where you want the component to begin, holding down the left mouse button. 3. Drag the mouse to where you want the component to end and release the mouse. Then you can resize, move and position the box, add connectors, and add data. It's been many years since I've used VCF so, hopefully, someone who still uses it will respond to this topic. You can also contact the mail list for help.
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  27. Several years ago I made an Ancestor Box Chart for my three granddaughters. I started the chart with the eldest but was able to add a box for the other two into the chart. I now want to make a chart for my other grandchildren (three) of a different family but cannot remember how to add those two boxes beside the first granddaughter. Can anyone help me with this?
  28. I saw that on TMG-list.
  29. It turns out that the problem was my default printer was offline. Rebooting the printer solved the TMG problem. Thanks.
  30. I suspect that you have TMG set to look for updates and/or messages, both of which require it to access the WG server. To fix this, I suggest: 1. Start TMG with your Internet connection off. 2. Open Preferences and on the Program Options > Startup and Exit tab, set both "Check the web sit for an update every" and "Check for Messages every" fields to zero. After that TMG should start normally with the Internet Connection enabled.
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