Over the past year or so, the primary focus has been the rebuilding and reorganizing of our data base in Reunion. It has had a learning curve and we've had to re-evaluate the way we do some things but I think we've finally got things to the point where I can say we've made it.
Reunion is such a powerful piece of software, but at the same time is so flexible, that getting it so that it works for you can be a bit time consuming. BUT, once you get it set so that you have things the way you want them there is no end to the capabilities of this great genealogy software.
I think we've finally got everything set up the way we want it. We're still occasionally finding an image link that we have to add or a fact that didn't import the way we wanted, but over all I think we're finally on top of it all.
I love using the logs. I use them for to do list, both for the data base as a whole, and for individuals that I want to focus on. Now with Reunion 11 we are enjoying the sync feature using multiple computers & drop box. Works so well having Mark typing on the Mac while I have the iPad mini open with the data base & logs while I search for obits or newspaper articles. We also have the Reunion touch App on the iPad mini and the phone.
All of these great features and availability help keep us focused and on track with our research!
Happy Researching!
Karen
Showing posts with label Reunion Software. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Reunion Software. Show all posts
09 July 2016
05 January 2016
So Many Ways - So Little Time (Reunion Software Post)
Let's face it, no two pieces of genealogy software are the same. It's not that one would expect them to be, but if they could at least make it a bit easier for people switch between two different ones it would make things a bit easier. But we all know that isn't going to happen right?
One of the things that seems to bug people coming into Reunion, or at least exploring that option is how sourcing works.
First of all let me say that this is MY opinion. This is what works for ME.
Second of all, to those coming in from FTM, this isn't FTM and it doesn't work the same or look the same, that's why its Reunion. And yes, its for the MAC. Now that we have those out of the way, let me show you how I do the source thing in Reunion.
First up, this is how you find your source list.
Double click it and it will open another window - this one a listing of the sources that you have. In the image below, you can sort them by name or by their number. You can also sort them by type using the box at the top. Double clicking on any one source open up that source. A great place for editing & "fixing" the sources.
I am working thru all my sources in the above list. One by one cleaning them up and fixing them. Arranging them by title makes it easier for me to locate them. The screen below shows how I am writing my sources. One by one down the list, adding the information I feel I need for either myself or you, to find the book or document I am using. You can customize this by adding fields you feel you need for each source on your list. I can NOT stress enough that this is totally up to YOU, customize it to fit YOUR needs. When I source an item, This is MY SOURCE. I list this ONCE.
Below, you can see that I reference a source, and I've done a citation. If you click on the image it SHOULD open in a new window for your viewing. On YOUR left you see the source listing with all the sources listed for the birth of a given birth. Then to the right of that is the details. I consider the details to be the information needed to find your information in the source. So if the SOURCE is the 1940 Federal Census (yes, I clarify as I also use the State Census) and the citation is E.D. 84-62, Sheet 4-B, Lines 48-50, Household #94; John Thomas Ligon household, 167 UP - W. Hollywood Avenue, Block 6, FIrst Ward, Detroit City, Wayne County, Ohio.
Keep in mind, this is how I DO IT. That doesn't mean that its the only way nor will I tell you its the best way, its MY way. I've put this post here to give some who just need more explanation than what is found out there.
Said it before will say it again - Try all the programs you can. Compare them, work with them. How does your information transfer in? Is this something that will work for you? Do you like the way it works? The way it looks? Regardless of what it is, find one that works FOR YOU! If you don't like it, if it doesn't work for you, you won't use it and you'll be kicking yourself for a very long time.
Good luck & happy hunting!
Karen
One of the things that seems to bug people coming into Reunion, or at least exploring that option is how sourcing works.
First of all let me say that this is MY opinion. This is what works for ME.
Second of all, to those coming in from FTM, this isn't FTM and it doesn't work the same or look the same, that's why its Reunion. And yes, its for the MAC. Now that we have those out of the way, let me show you how I do the source thing in Reunion.
First up, this is how you find your source list.
Double click it and it will open another window - this one a listing of the sources that you have. In the image below, you can sort them by name or by their number. You can also sort them by type using the box at the top. Double clicking on any one source open up that source. A great place for editing & "fixing" the sources.
I am working thru all my sources in the above list. One by one cleaning them up and fixing them. Arranging them by title makes it easier for me to locate them. The screen below shows how I am writing my sources. One by one down the list, adding the information I feel I need for either myself or you, to find the book or document I am using. You can customize this by adding fields you feel you need for each source on your list. I can NOT stress enough that this is totally up to YOU, customize it to fit YOUR needs. When I source an item, This is MY SOURCE. I list this ONCE.
Below, you can see that I reference a source, and I've done a citation. If you click on the image it SHOULD open in a new window for your viewing. On YOUR left you see the source listing with all the sources listed for the birth of a given birth. Then to the right of that is the details. I consider the details to be the information needed to find your information in the source. So if the SOURCE is the 1940 Federal Census (yes, I clarify as I also use the State Census) and the citation is E.D. 84-62, Sheet 4-B, Lines 48-50, Household #94; John Thomas Ligon household, 167 UP - W. Hollywood Avenue, Block 6, FIrst Ward, Detroit City, Wayne County, Ohio.
Keep in mind, this is how I DO IT. That doesn't mean that its the only way nor will I tell you its the best way, its MY way. I've put this post here to give some who just need more explanation than what is found out there.
Said it before will say it again - Try all the programs you can. Compare them, work with them. How does your information transfer in? Is this something that will work for you? Do you like the way it works? The way it looks? Regardless of what it is, find one that works FOR YOU! If you don't like it, if it doesn't work for you, you won't use it and you'll be kicking yourself for a very long time.
Good luck & happy hunting!
Karen
11 November 2015
Not Your Average Bump On A LOG (Reunion)
It seems every one has an opinion, some people love them, some people have no use for them. In my case I can't imagine not having them. Reunion calls them "LOGS", some programs call them "To Do" lists. Whatever they are called, I love them!
Switching from Legacy to Reunion, which was one of the hardest decisions I've ever had to make with my genealogy, took a bit of a learning curve. No lie, pure honesty, and it took some work to get my genealogy to be workable. BUT, I do believe it was a very good decision. Now that I've got things under control (read that as still under construction lol) I'm having a good time making Reunion work for me.
One of the best features about Reunion is the Logs feature. Below are some images of how I have made the logs work for me -
The first shows a screen shot. You can see here that the Logs are found on the sidebar with your other basic choices. Very easy to find and get to.
In the second screen shot below you can see the list I've made of the places I am currently, or I hope to be researching. I've got Allen County library, along with all these other places that I have found I need work done. I've even got one for things that I really need to do right here at home. Each place that I have listed has its own "page", where you can keep track of the items that you need to locate at that location.
In this third shot you can see how I am using this Log feature by keeping lists of what I need to locate in each log, including call numbers and notes. Being able to color code things like call numbers is really helpful as it helps the call numbers stand out from the other notes. In this example you can see that I have call numbers showing in Blue. I've also been adding notes, in red, into my logs when I've researched something and perhaps didn't find what I wanted or maybe found other information.
I find the flexibility that is available in the "LOGS" very useful. Lots of room to make your to do lists as extensive and detailed as you would like them to be! If you note the upper right hand corner of the LOG you can change fonts, font sizes, colors, bold, underline etc., all of which contribute to the flexibility of the LOG.
If you are Reunion software user and haven't given these a try, hopefully this post encourages you to try the LOGS feature. Are you using the Logs feature? If so, do you use it in ways that I have not shown here? I'd love to hear from you. Please leave a comment and tell me how you use the LOGS feature!
Happy Researching!
Karen
Switching from Legacy to Reunion, which was one of the hardest decisions I've ever had to make with my genealogy, took a bit of a learning curve. No lie, pure honesty, and it took some work to get my genealogy to be workable. BUT, I do believe it was a very good decision. Now that I've got things under control (read that as still under construction lol) I'm having a good time making Reunion work for me.
One of the best features about Reunion is the Logs feature. Below are some images of how I have made the logs work for me -
The first shows a screen shot. You can see here that the Logs are found on the sidebar with your other basic choices. Very easy to find and get to.
In the second screen shot below you can see the list I've made of the places I am currently, or I hope to be researching. I've got Allen County library, along with all these other places that I have found I need work done. I've even got one for things that I really need to do right here at home. Each place that I have listed has its own "page", where you can keep track of the items that you need to locate at that location.
In this third shot you can see how I am using this Log feature by keeping lists of what I need to locate in each log, including call numbers and notes. Being able to color code things like call numbers is really helpful as it helps the call numbers stand out from the other notes. In this example you can see that I have call numbers showing in Blue. I've also been adding notes, in red, into my logs when I've researched something and perhaps didn't find what I wanted or maybe found other information.
If you are Reunion software user and haven't given these a try, hopefully this post encourages you to try the LOGS feature. Are you using the Logs feature? If so, do you use it in ways that I have not shown here? I'd love to hear from you. Please leave a comment and tell me how you use the LOGS feature!
Happy Researching!
Karen
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