Diane MacLean Boumenot specializes in southern New England genealogy research, including work on her own ancestors, who were among the original settlers of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. She publishes her genealogy adventures on her website,
Thank you! This is basically what I am trying to do, but have gotten way behind. Really helps to see/hear that what I’m doing can work. I’m tackling my desktop horde of genealogy related files today!
I am forever looking for files on my computer. I am embarrassed to say, sometimes I think I’ve found new discoveries but it is what I’d already downloaded in past but not filed. I make the mistake of trying to rename everything, get overwhelmed and give up. Not this time.
Thanks!
Great information.Gleaned some new ideas, especially the temp folder to put items for filling. That was my biggest problem when I downloaded items and then I would lose them. Not anymore with this tidbit. It is nice to see that I am on the correct track. I have already been doing a version of this. This will be watched again as I re-organize my documents as I research.
I know everyone has their own methods. And mine is VERY SIMILAR.
However It goes against all my training as a programmer to use the + symbol or spaces in a directory or file name. I use AAA_ if it need, but remember you can also list files via other criteria, date modified etc, I never use spaces in a file or directory name, it does not work on Linux (my preferred OS). I am also unsure if it will work on an Apple. So consider this if you want to share with other users who may have a different OS!
Also as I use Legacy Family Tree for my people, I use the RIN number in the name of the files example:
Simth_Lexie_RIN_8765 for the file name and files in the folder something like Smith_Lexie_RIN_87655_pic etc.
I could suggest maybe add birth and death year instead of RIN if you have more than one family file.
I have, but I still use RIN, but in a separate file structure for each family file. Being very careful NEVER to renumber.
I use VBox to run Legacy in Windows on my Linux Desktop
Learn how to create a torn edge effect on an image to enhance your genealogy photos. Greenshot, the program featured in the video, is a free download for Windows and US$1.99 for Macs.
Learn how to create a torn edge effect on an image to enhance your genealogy photos. Greenshot, the program featured in the video, is a free download for Windows and US$1.99 for Macs.
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Five Methods for Solving Your Rhode Island Brick Walls
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Given Rhode Island's unique and fascinating history, it's no surprise that today's repositories of records and artifacts are quite varied. Learn about the best sites for various record types, and how to navigate the sources of your family's story in person, near the beaches and seafood of Rhode Island.
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Thank you! This is basically what I am trying to do, but have gotten way behind. Really helps to see/hear that what I’m doing can work. I’m tackling my desktop horde of genealogy related files today!
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I am forever looking for files on my computer. I am embarrassed to say, sometimes I think I’ve found new discoveries but it is what I’d already downloaded in past but not filed. I make the mistake of trying to rename everything, get overwhelmed and give up. Not this time.
Thanks!
Great information. I have been doing research for 40+ years and am converting from the mixture of paper and digital to digital. This is such a help.
Excellent quick and easy-to-do organization system. I like the “+” sign before an important folder to keep it at the top of the folders! So useful.
Great information.Gleaned some new ideas, especially the temp folder to put items for filling. That was my biggest problem when I downloaded items and then I would lose them. Not anymore with this tidbit. It is nice to see that I am on the correct track. I have already been doing a version of this. This will be watched again as I re-organize my documents as I research.
I know everyone has their own methods. And mine is VERY SIMILAR.
However It goes against all my training as a programmer to use the + symbol or spaces in a directory or file name. I use AAA_ if it need, but remember you can also list files via other criteria, date modified etc, I never use spaces in a file or directory name, it does not work on Linux (my preferred OS). I am also unsure if it will work on an Apple. So consider this if you want to share with other users who may have a different OS!
Also as I use Legacy Family Tree for my people, I use the RIN number in the name of the files example:
Simth_Lexie_RIN_8765 for the file name and files in the folder something like Smith_Lexie_RIN_87655_pic etc.
I could suggest maybe add birth and death year instead of RIN if you have more than one family file.
I have, but I still use RIN, but in a separate file structure for each family file. Being very careful NEVER to renumber.
I use VBox to run Legacy in Windows on my Linux Desktop
Spaces work perfectly well on Apple (MAC) computers. I’ve been on a Mac going on 10 years and use them all the time.