Jim

I have an error that I have never encountered before (dyanzip error, error creating output file, problem extracting files). The last backup was to an 'cloud' called OneDrive and it appears to be a .sqz file. when I attempt to restore from this backup, I get this error. I looked back at older post and followed the suggestions that were given with no results. I tried to attach this file, but was not able to due to it's size. I've been using TMG for a 'gazillion' years and I just can't survive without this backup. PLEASE HELP.

I believe my problem has to do with my Project vs my Data set, I not real clear on the difference between the two. One of the problems has to do with using # tab ( finding person by Id). When I put #1 (which should be me, I am taken to a menu that shows a list of .dbf files rather than taking me directly to that person. There are other similar little things that just don't seem right. I'm beginning to think it has to do with "Project" vs "Data set" which I am not very clear on. Any ideas? You have been lots of help so far, maybe to can make sense out of this.

Your idea of trying rebooting in safe mode , solved my problem. I was able to restore my backup without any problem. Thank you so much for your help and I'm happy to see you solved yours as well.

When I attempted to open my project after a few weeks, the first thing I noticed was that TMG opened in repair mode. then the problems began. I don't have anywhere near the computer skills you have but am a long time user of TMG and I kind of lost without it. I made my last backup on 29 Aug 2025. Perhaps , unfortunately, that backup was sent to Microsoft's OneDrive (external drive). I am able to retrieve that file and it appears be to just fine (jpivey 2025-08-29 10-23-16.sqz). When I attempt to restore that file to TMG, it first appears that everything looks find ( I can see flashes of files being restored in the top right of the restore screen), then it goes to the next restore screen and asks the locations I want, etc, than the restore screen asks about configuration and timelines, and the last screen asks about type of files, to be restored, and finally I press "finish". I get this error message: 'DyanZip error: Error creating output file (problem extracting file(s). I also note that after that, the TMG program locks up. I've been struggling with this problem for over a week now and have made no progress, I would appreciate any help you can send my way,

I've read your post with interest and I don't know if my problem is the same as your or not. When I attempted to open my project after a few weeks, the first thing I noticed was that TMG opened in repair mode. then the problems began. I don't have anywhere near the computer skills you have but am a long time user of TMG and I kind of lost without it. I made my last backup on 29 Aug 2025. Perhaps , unfortunately, that backup was sent to Microsoft's OneDrive (external drive). I am able to retrieve that file and it appears be to just fine (jpivey 2025-08-29 10-23-16.sqz). When I attempt to restore that file to TMG, it first appears that everything looks find ( I can see flashes of files being restored in the top right of the restore screen), then it goes to the next restore screen and asks the locations I want, etc, than the restore screen asks about configuration and timelines, and the last screen asks about type of files, to be restored, and finally I press "finish". I get this error message: 'DyanZip error: Error creating output file (problem extracting file(s). I also note that after that, the TMG program locks up. I've been struggling with this problem for over a week now and have made no progress, I would appreciate any help you can send my way,

Jim I'm having the same problem and I have been following your instructions and nothing is working for me. My most recent backup was placed on external cloud drive called OneDrive. I have followed your subjections to Mr Tabb but nothing has worked so far.

Over the years, I've built 1 large database that includes both my family and my wife's. I have had thoughts of spliting the 2 families and wondering if there is a right way and a wrong way to accomplish this. Has anybody out there ever done this with TMG v9? Is it even possible? Maybe someone out there can give some advice as to how to approach this task if possible at all. Maybe you can just tell me if I'm crazy for trying... Any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated. Jim

Last time using my project, in attempting to close, I pressed 'yes' (by mistake) when asked if I wanted to 'backup'. Subsequently I pressed the 'cancel' button and the project closed. Now it will not open and gives me this ERROR message: PROJECT NAME_PD.dbf not found. Can anyone help?

I checked and found only 3 Name_PD files. 1 is the one in question (Name_PD.DBF) and the other 2 are the ones you mentioned not to mess with (.FPT & CDX). I did have a backup of the PROJECT FILE done just a couple of days earlier. I made a copy of this backed up Name_PD.dbf and load it back to replace the damaged one. It seemed to do the trick and I am back up and running. Thanks for your help. It's really great to have someone that can give help, suggestions and support to old time TMG users. I really appreciate you. Jim

Thanks Jim, I will do that if the problem persist. Now when it happens, I just keep trying and out of the blue, it works.

Every once in awhile, for no apparent reason, when I try to open a project, it gives me a error message that it can't find file "project_ ND.dbf not found". Can anyone tell me what has happened. It appears that this file has been corrupted some how and I can't figure out what's going on. When I look at my documents projects, it appears to be there but it still won't open the project.

OK..Thanks. The flag was used 8 times and after I deleted the 8 occurrences, I was able to go back and delete the Flag. I must have created that Flag several years ago and forgotten that I had done it. Do you happen to know if, when I created this custom flag, did I do something wrong that resulted in these errors? It must have worked OK when I used it on these 8 people. Anyway, thanks so much for your help. I appreciate it very much.

For many many years I've avoided using this particular tag type because I always got an error message when I tried. It is the only tag type that I've ever tried to use that gives me an error message. The error messages are: 1. operator/operand type mismatch. 5 2."frmevents cntparentchilda mvalidate" 3. Variable 'laroles' is not found. 61 I looked at passed post and was not able to see anything like this. Can anyone help?

When I attempt to delete this tag type, It tells me that I can't because it been used 8 times, Is there a way to see where those 8 tags have been used?

For the last few days I've been getting errors when I add information to a detail page. It seems like it only happens when I use "cut and past" to enter info for a person. When I type the info in instead it doesn't seem to give me the errors. There are 3 errors that I get: 1. Variable :BYSEQ" is not found, 51 reppush, 2. Variable "BYFIELD" is not found. 90 reppush, and 3. Table has no index order set, 91 reppush. Can anyone give me some advice?

Thanks Jim, Sorry for the post, I should have searched before posting. I'll do better the next time. Just for reference, can you give me the reason this type of error occurs. Maybe I would be able to prevent it from happening again.

I'm attempting to find certain text items in my database. According to the "help contents", this should be able be accomplished from the Edit menu. There is and item in this menu called "Find text" but it and most all other items in that menu are grayed out. Can anyone help me out as to why?

I'm trying to change the name of an exhibit and can't seem to find out if it is possible. I'm probably missing something very simple, but can't seen to get it done.

Buzz, Refer to message Sept 25 from Bettle3247

I just discovered that the Automatic "Relation" Tag does not work using Win11. Unless I'm doing something wrong???

I have a couple of questions relating to ID numbers. 1. Can an ID number be changed once you add a new person if I made an error? 2. The reason I ask this question is when I added a new person, I inadvertently changed the next unused default ID number but did not notice it right away. Now every time I add a new person, the program wants to use a number that is the next number in sequence to the number I screwed up. Now when I use the F2 key to see what the next unused ID number, it has 2 groups of numbers. The remaining numbers (the ones that should be there) but after that another sequence of numbers starting with the number I messed up. An example may help: When I now hit the F2 key it lists to groups of numbers, 3000 thru 4000 but after that it starts with another group starting with 30002999 thru 30004000. Is there any way of deleting that last group of numbers or do I need to renumber may whole data set? Sorry for the long question but I have no other way of explaining it.. Jim

I have received an error message that reads: "function argument value, type or count is invalid. FRMEVENT.CNTWITTNESS.MCHECKROLLS. #17. This occures when attempting to add a Military Service tag to an person. Has anyone ever had expirence with this error who can give me any advice? I'm using the last version 9 on a windows 10 computer. Thanks for any help you can give. Jim

Jim, I'm sorry to bother you regarding this error and your reply but I can't figure it out. Your last reply (if I understood what you are saying) told me that there was a problem with a damaged file. What I don't understand is your last sentence. Did you actually fix the damaged file and return it to me and if so, how do you send it back to me? I didn't receive anything. What am I missing? Thanks again for everything you do for TMG users.

What I would like to do is produce a list of Multiple Births (I'm looking for a list of twins). I did not use the Multiple Birth Flag from the beginning so any list I produce may not be accurate. Is there a way of adding this flag to my entire data base? I'm thinking along the lines of a universal change of everyone in my data base. OR do I have to go through each person detail screen and change each one individually? If anyone can give me some guidance on this issue, I would greatly appreciate it (or tell me i'm way off base or crazy). Thanks, Jim

Can anyone help me develop a list of people in my database that are twins? I've tried to develop a filtered group of people with the same date of birth but have not been successful. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Jim