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From: "Arthur McConnell" <>
Subject: RE: [TMG] Importing from Generations 4.2
Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2001 15:06:45 +1100
In-Reply-To: <003d01c17d7e$da35e140$46010c3f@6t7k21s>


Hi Ann

Don't get depressed, with today's programs, a solution is just around the
corner. The information is only lost in the transfer so all your data is
retained within the original files. I keep copies of most things and have
copies of all my data files in Reunion format (about 4 years old). Can use
these to test transfers.

Have been busy with other tasks so have not done anything relating to
transferring file data to TMG lately. A couple of weeks ago I bought TMG's
Family Tree Super Tools (FTST) but have not run it to see all its abilities.
Yesterday day I ran it, it has Genbridge (similar to TMG's) to import files
from Generations (.uds extension).

Tried to import one of my files which is Generations UK V8, it didn't work I
got an error message "Declare DLL call caused an exception 168
GBCOLLECTTAGS. Then would not go any further. Will load my early version of
Generations and try again with some V6 files to see if its the UK version
that is the problem.

Bob Velke has included the Generations Genbridge in FTST so presume it will
be in Version 5 of TMG when it arrives.

Will try to import Generations V6 files into FTST and let this group the
results.
Best of Luck

Regards Arthur

Arthur McConnell.
Greensborough.
VIC AUSTRALIA 3088



-----Original Message-----
From: Ann Carson [mailto:]
Sent: Wednesday, 5 December 2001 10:20 PM
To:
Subject: Re: [TMG] Importing from Generations 4.2


Hello Arthur

This is not good! I am depressed! I truly don't think I
have the energy or time to copy and paste notes for
thousands and thousands of people.

Am hoping to see what I can do about upgrading Generations,
then if that doesn't help with automatic transfer of more of
my information I think I'll have to say a fond farewell to
the unreachable joys of TMG!

Your reference to disappearing information reminded me of
one of the reasons for my initial terror. How will I know
what has and hasn't transferred? Does anyone on the list
have a checklist of things to look at/for in working through
data transferred into TMG?

Thanks very much for taking the time to write Arthur.

Ann


----- Original Message -----
From: "Arthur McConnell" <>
To: <>
Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2001 3:04 PM
Subject: RE: [TMG] Importing from Generations 4.2


> Hi Ann
>
> I use Generations V8 UK and had started to move over to
TMG to. I
> encountered the same problems that you have. As a legacy
of knowing nothing
> about research and recording genealogy, most of my sources
have been in
> notes. I also have a lot of other information in notes.
The information is
> stored in various types of notes such as Misc, Historical,
Personal and Mil
> History. Generations exported my Misc notes reasonably
well and put the
> others in a secret hiding place never to be found.
>
> After several attempts I decided to wait until TMG version
5 arrived so have
> not played with that area for some time. I was able to
bring all the main
> information over, so have a complete dataset in TMG to
learn and play with.
> Have thought about it and did bring some info over by
copying my other notes
> into the Misc notes, these were imported into TMG as a
Memo. I was thinking
> of copying all notes for each person into the Misc Note
for that person. It
> is a tedious job but may be the one way.
> Another thought was to copy and paste the notes into Word
pad or notepad and
> save as various text files in an organised directory, then
that info can be
> imported or pasted into any program or used in any way
needed. A lot of work
> but may be the best way for future use.
>
> Hope you have more luck than I did.
> Regards Arthur
>
> Arthur McConnell.
> Greensborough.
> VIC AUSTRALIA 3088
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ann Carson [mailto:]
> Sent: Sunday, 2 December 2001 8:12 AM
> To:
> Subject: [TMG] Importing from Generations 4.2
>
>
> Dear TMG Listers
>
> I have been reading the list messages for a couple of
months
> now and while I am still extremely impressed by TMGs
> potential features, & keen to use them, I am very
concerned
> (read "filled with dread/terror") about importing my data
> successfully.
>
> I have TMG Gold v4.0c for Windows. I have over 16,000
> people in my database - not all connected of course.
>
> Can any lister help with advice - or directions to helpful
> web advice etc - re any of the following please?
>
> 1.I have Generations 4.2 (Easy Tree). I can't find it in
the
> list of software from which TMG imports. Is this a
problem,
> and what do I do about it?
>
> 2. My Generations software is a registered version but I
> haven't updated it. Should I do that before importing or
> would that just add to the confusion.
>
> 3.Generations only allows 1000 references and I ran out of
> them long ago so have all my sources embedded in notes for
> individuals. In fact a great deal of information is in
> notes. Should I just import those as is or try to do
> something with them beforehand?
>
> 4 Any tips, hints advice of any sort!
>
> Thanks in anticipation
>
> Ann Carson (GoONS 3727)
>
>
> ~~~~~~~~~~~
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>
>
>
>
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