AQ: Fonts in the Program

In today's world one has many choices because of technological improvements and designs. If you walk down an aisle in a grocery store, your selection of any particular item is vast and larger than in times past.

Computer programs are the same, one can research and determine which particular program will be what is needed for the task. Each program will have unique features as well as standard ones. The same goes with the fonts we use for various tasks.

You may wish to type a letter in one font but use a different one if you are designing something special. In Ancestral Quest there are multiple charts as well as the entering screens, notes, sources, etc.

One can change these fonts to make them larger, smaller or a different style depending on the need. To do this you simply click on "Tool" then "Preferences", once that window is open click on the tab "Fonts".

Once there, you'll be clicking on the drop down as seen above. This is where you can change a font for a specific section as well as the size of that font. Once you click "OK" the font will be changed. 

Here is where you can experiment to see if this is what you are wanting. The next section is the "Advanced Options" section:

Sometimes individuals need larger print or even smaller print. All of that is done in this area. If you decide you want it back the way it was, simply click on "Reset fonts" and that will bring everything back to the way it was in the beginning.

Enjoy this feature and others in Ancestral Quest 15!

Remember Ancestral Quest is fully FamilySearch Certified!

Comments and questions are always welcome!

Happy Ancestraling...Claire ;)

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AQ Report Choices

When it comes to creating charts, Ancestral Quest has a large selection of charts that an individual can create from their family information. To get to the section to print charts, one simply clicks on the 'printer' icon or you can get there by clicking on 'File', scroll down and click on 'Print Reports and Charts'.

Looking at the above menu, we'd like to point out how one can click on any one of the tabs at the top to get to the type of chart one may be wanting to print or create to share.

Each tab has a few different things on it but they all have a lot of similar items too. They all have a Common Option button which is where you can suppress RIN and MRIN numbers on a report as well as include Relationship Codes, Multiple parents indicators, color coding and tags.

To the right under the Preferences button you'll find the place either include LDS Data or not, capitalize surnames and add color.

The button labeled Source Images provides you with the ability to add a caption and a description to the images.

The Fonts button allows you to change the size of the font for various parts of the chart or report you are creating.

The Printer Setup button will allow you to change it to a PDF or to print the chart or report and the Page Setup button allows you to adjust the size of the paper, this is a nice feature if you are printing a large wall chart that will be printed on a special printer for large charts.

With this large variety of altering that can be done to a chart, one can definitely create some great looking charts. Here is a link to review some of the charts that can created with Ancestral Quest.

Enjoy these wonderful chart features and more with Ancestral Quest today!

Remember Ancestral Quest is fully FamilySearch Certified!

Comments and questions are always welcome!

Happy Ancestraling...Claire ;)

AQ Cues & Clues Blog:http://ancquest.blogspot.com/

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Using Your Change Log

As one works in their database/family file, it's often difficult to remember all the work done in a session, never mind over time. The way to overcome this is by turning on the "Change Log" in Ancestral Quest.

To do this, go to Tools, scroll down and click on "Preferences"

Once there, click on the tab that says "Database":

Note in the lower left hand side of this section it says "Log Changes". Put a check in the box next to the words "Record Changes". You also can tell it how many entries to record and then click on "OK" once you've done this.

At this point you need to continue to work for a few days and then go back to view your log by clicking on the "View" button. 

After a few days, go back to Tools, scroll and click on preferences and then click the "Database" tab to get to the section where the "View" button is clickable. It will come up as shown above and if one highlights an entry it shows up on the bottom there for you to view what was done at that time.

Additionally, you can "print" your change log and "delete" it if you wish, either way, this is very helpful for going back and reviewing what was done in case of problems or confusion on an entry in the future.

Enjoy this and many other features using Ancestral Quest!

Remember Ancestral Quest is fully FamilySearch Certified!

Comments and questions are always welcome!

Happy Ancestraling...Claire ;)

AQ Cues & Clues Blog:http://ancquest.blogspot.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AncQuest

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ancquest

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(c) 1994-2016 Incline Software, All Rights Reserved
 gfindlay@ancquest.com

Date Preferences

Linking and syncing your family file/database with FamilySearch Family Tree is one of the great features of Ancestral Quest.

Some time ago, FamilySearch Family Tree went to spelling out the full month and at that time most genealogical software used the shortened abbreviated version of the month including Ancestral Quest.

In January when we released our latest build, number 33, the ability to match that change in Family Tree was made available in Ancestral Quest.

To change your current month to the fully spelled out month go to Tools and Preferences:

Once there you'll need to click on the tab titled "Formats":

Note the drop down next to "Month", here is where you can choose how you want your month displayed as well as how you want the whole date to appear in your family file/database on all of your reports.

This new adjustment makes it easier when linking and syncing with FamilySearch Family Tree but also follows through to the reports making them look more professional.

If you haven't updated to the latest build, number 33, you'll need to do that to take advantage of this new feature! Click here to see how to update your AQ 14 software to the latest build.

Enjoy this and many other features on Ancestral Quest today, you can try it out for free by downloading Ancestral Quest Basics here.

Remember Ancestral Quest is fully FamilySearch Certified!

Comments and questions are always welcome!

Happy Ancestraling...Claire ;)

AQ Cues & Clues Blog:http://ancquest.blogspot.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AncQuest

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ancquest

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/inclinesoftware

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 gfindlay@ancquest.com

Turning On the Change Log

Sometimes individuals work on their Family History daily and others not so much. Regardless of where one falls in that area remembering where one left off can be challenging with the added activities of daily life.

One would open up a family file and unless it is set to open on the last person being researched, it will open to the person it is set to open on each time. 

Even if the program is set to open on the last person research was being conducted, the chances of remembering exactly what was done can be slim.

In Ancestral Quest, there is a way to turn on a 'Change Log' that records everything you have done on your family file. To do this, go to "Tools", scroll down and click on "Preferences":

Next click on the Tab that says "Database":

Once you click the box next to "Record Changes" the changes to the database are being recorded in a flat text file with enough information to help you get back on track.

To view the file being created, click on the "View" button and you'll get this:

At this point you can scroll through to the last one, you can also print the file, the choice is yours. Note that it shows you both the old data and the new/updated data or changed data. Either way it will help you as you continue to research your family lines.

Remember Ancestral Quest is fully FamilySearch Certified!

Comments and questions are always welcome!

Happy Ancestraling...Claire ;)

AQ Cues & Clues Blog:http://ancquest.blogspot.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AncQuest

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ancquest

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 gfindlay@ancquest.com

Turning On FamilySearch-Family Tree Connection

When you first download Ancestral Quest the connection to FamilySearch Family Tree is not turned on. To turn them on follow these steps:

Go to Tools and then Preferences:

On the "General" tab that appears, look to the upper-right area of the window, the following options should have a check mark:

Connect with FamilySearch

Place a check mark in the box and click OK to save the changes. Now the ability to link and sync with Family Search has been enabled. 

When viewing your database you will see a tree at the end of the name which is clickable into the FamilySearch Family Tree database.  You will have to have a FamilySearch account, it is not necessary to be a member of the LDS church to have an account and there is no cost.

Once your individual is linked, the tree changes to a blue tree instead of a clear tree.

Using FamilySearch.org to aid your research can help with locating new family members. This feature can aid you in growing your family tree.

Remember Ancestral Quest is fully FamilySearch Certified!

Comments and questions are always welcome!

Happy Ancestraling...Claire ;)

AQ Cues & Clues Blog:http://ancquest.blogspot.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AncQuest

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 gfindlay@ancquest.com

Moved? Changing the 'Prepared by' in AQ

Most individuals at some point in their life has had to move, The process of packing up all of one's belongings, putting them on a truck of some sort and then traveling to a new home can be overwhelming and seemingly impossible and never ending.

Once you reach your new location, the unpacking begins and eventually things begin to settle down to some sort of normalicy. This whole process can take months or weeks depending on the time schedule involved.

Eventually, notices have to sent out to various places to inform them of the new address, family and friends are also notified. 

One of the places that can easily can skipped in updating an address is your Ancestral Quest Family File. It isn't something you think about or even worry about until one day the opportunity to share a Family Group Sheet or a Pedigree comes along. It is printed and there is the old address.

To fix this, simply go into Tools and scroll down to 'Preferences', like this:

Once there you'll need to click on the "Prepared by" tab:

Simply remove the old address and type in the new one and click on "OK". That is all there is to updating the program with your new address!

Remember Ancestral Quest is fully FamilySearch Certified!

Comments and questions are always welcome!

Happy Ancestraling...

Claire ;)

AQ Cues & Clues Blog:http://ancquest.blogspot.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AncQuest

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 gfindlay@ancquest.com

FS PID Numbers

FamilySearch PID numbers (FSPID) are FamilySearch's way to indentify the individuals you add to FamilySearch FamilyTree. 

When you link and sync your individuals to the FamilySearch FamilyTree, that number is transferred into your own family file so that there is a link between the two individuals.

So where does that number go? How can I find that number in my family file?

The FSPID numbers are in the lower left hand corner of the Edit Screen of the individual like this:

Some people also want to see that number after to the person, this is done in Preferences. Go to "Tools", scroll and click on "Preferences". Under "Append to Names" put the dot in the FamilySearch ID section and it will be there after you click OK.

Now when you see individuals, the FSPID number will be after the name.

This is our tip for this week, putting that FSPID number where you can see it and also find where the system puts this connecting number for each person. Of course if you still wish to use the RINs you don't have to change it.

Remember Ancestral Quest is fully FamilySearch Certified!

Comments and questions are always welcome!

Happy Ancestraling...

Claire ;)

AQ Cues & Clues Blog:http://ancquest.blogspot.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AncQuest

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ancquest

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/inclinesoftware

(c) 1994-2015 Incline Software, All Rights Reserved
 gfindlay@ancquest.com