Jan, This is a question that needs to be answered by support, so I sent them a request for feedback. Paul in Tx ________________________________ From: Margaret...
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Paul Walworth
pdgjw1936
Jun 14, 2013 3:51 am
Tarvis, Thank you for your response, I did send a request for reply to support. Looks like what I thought would be true was correct. Paul in Tx ...
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Bill Buchanan
billbuchanan...
Jun 14, 2013 5:07 am
Lise, I checked FamilySearch Settings, and you are right. The birth date cannot be made public. So I am not sure what is happening on your computer. I just ...
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Paul Walworth
pdgjw1936
Jun 14, 2013 5:31 am
Lise, They are saying that only your information will show for you. That others would only be able to see the same information on if you would sign in using...
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Lise Embley
lise.embley@...
Jun 14, 2013 10:57 am
Now that the family tree is available, I'm not sure I see any reason to teach a beginner any software at all. If someone needs functionality not found in the...
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Paul Walworth
pdgjw1936
Jun 14, 2013 12:08 pm
There are lots of reasons for teaching patrons the value of 3rd party software. Research that you find either from family members that are living so you can...
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Lise Embley
lise.embley@...
Jun 14, 2013 12:41 pm
Let me see if I can explain more clearly. I often teach groups of people to use FamilySearch. The only way to demonstrate the FS Family Tree is to be logged...
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Lise Embley
lise.embley@...
Jun 14, 2013 12:55 pm
I think what you are describing is a level of involvement in family history work that exceeds the interest level of most beginners. Because you like to do...
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Bill Buchanan
billbuchanan...
Jun 14, 2013 1:58 pm
Lise, You could register for a Public (non-member) account, that has no information on yourself, and use that for teaching. Support missionaries have a Public...
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Lise Embley
lise.embley@...
Jun 14, 2013 2:53 pm
I have both an LDS FS account and a "public" LDS account. When I demo to LDS groups, I use the LDS account so that I can demo LDS-specific features. When I...
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Paul Walworth
pdgjw1936
Jun 14, 2013 4:08 pm
Lise. You teach them to log-in on their own. That is what you teach them and your information will not be exposed. Best Regards Paul in Tx ...
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Bill Buchanan
billbuchanan...
Jun 14, 2013 4:09 pm
Lise, One work-around would be to advance beyond the screen that shows your personal info before doing the demo. (This is easiest if you are doing a demo using...
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Venita
roylancevenita
Jun 14, 2013 4:11 pm
That's the point, Cheryl. The gas station doesn't sell kerosene anymore. Venita. ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Paul Walworth
pdgjw1936
Jun 14, 2013 4:13 pm
Not familysearch.org that is the research site. new..familysearch.org. It will not go away it will be there to view in case others need to recheck...
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Lise Embley
lise.embley@...
Jun 14, 2013 4:14 pm
When I am teaching a group, projecting my screen onto a large screen for all to see, there is no way to demonstrate anything without being logged in. It would...
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Shanna Jones
fhc_1993
Jun 14, 2013 4:25 pm
Lisa is correct. If I were to ask the leaders at FamilySearch the question, "Which software should we use?" The answer would be: Anything but PAF. ...
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Venita
roylancevenita
Jun 14, 2013 4:41 pm
As the teacher, choose the program you like best (not PAF 5) and demonstrate the basic actions with it, then emphasize that all of the major programs do the...
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Bill Buchanan
billbuchanan...
Jun 14, 2013 5:24 pm
Venita, Reunion is not a FS certified product and cannot interface with nFS or FT, so I am not sure about recommending it. The certified product for Macs is...
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James W Anderson
genealogy248
Jun 14, 2013 5:37 pm
While Reunion is not certified to work with either, users of it that I know of have found a workaround, there is a way to manually enter PIDs so you can find...
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umikersl
Jun 14, 2013 5:50 pm
For teaching a non-lds/community group, I created a "public" account. Different user name/password and display name. However it doesn't show Temple ...
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umikersl
Jun 14, 2013 5:55 pm
I agree that we need to have a non-Family Tree database for our personal use/research. Since FamilyTree can be edited by anyone, I need my own set of ...
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singhals
singhals@...
Jun 14, 2013 7:02 pm
Anyone remember the name of the one that will output a narrative descendancy book in which the unmarried entries with notes appear properly sequenced between...
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James W Anderson
genealogy248
Jun 14, 2013 8:24 pm
I've heard in the past that a 'workspace' was going to be created that would be separate from the Tree but allow you to move things to the Tree. This would...
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Venita
roylancevenita
Jun 15, 2013 2:19 am
I have used MacFamilyTree. It is good and it keeps improving. It is not as LDS friendly as Reunion when it comes to recording ordinance data, and it is more...
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Emil O. Hanson
emilhanson@...
Jun 15, 2013 4:49 am
Chuck, I was in a directors meeting today and the church is no longer going to support or disperse PAF. Thanks for your comment it was very timely. Emil ... --...
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Cynthia Wells
cwells47
Jun 15, 2013 4:08 pm
Is there anyone on this list that is on staff at the Dublin or Limerick, Ireland FHCs? We have a question. I'd greatly appreciate it if you contact me...
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Gary Templeman
gtempleman97330
Jun 15, 2013 6:15 pm
I do not know rhe status of Church email accounts outside of the US and Canada but that is something to look for If you do not get a reply. Your bishop can...
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Paul Walworth
pdgjw1936
Jun 15, 2013 7:22 pm
Why not try Support. They could help Paul in Tx ________________________________ From: Gary Templeman <gtempleman1@...> To: FHCNET@yahoogroups.com ...
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Cynthia Wells
cwells47
Jun 16, 2013 1:41 am
Thanks to all who answered or gave a suggestion. My question has been successfully answered. Cynthia Wells Charlotte Central Stake FHC Reedy Creek Ward ...
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Gary Templeman
gtempleman97330
Jun 16, 2013 7:08 pm
I guess I don't understand why this would be an issue. Unless you are letting strangers look over your shoulder or you walk away from your computer without...
