diff --git a/doc/gramps-manual/C/gramps.html b/doc/gramps-manual/C/gramps.html index 11c7590f3..6bfd2b388 100644 --- a/doc/gramps-manual/C/gramps.html +++ b/doc/gramps-manual/C/gramps.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ >GRAMPS Manual V2.0GRAMPS Manual V2.0 Manual V2.0

   

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1. Introduction1. Introduction

The 1.1. Why GRAMPS??

2. Getting Started2. Getting Started

2.1. To Start GRAMPS

You can start gramps filename.gedfilename.ged

where where filename.gedfilename.ged is the name of the file you want to open/import.

2.2. Running GRAMPS for the first time for the first time

[ FIXME: NEED TO RUN Getting Started DRUID to document this section ] @@ -840,8 +836,8 @@ CLASS="sect3" CLASS="sect3" >2.2.1. Choosing a database on startup2.2.1. Choosing a database on startup

If 2.2.2. Optional ZODB support2.2.2. Optional ZODB support

If either StandaloneZODB or Zope is installed on your system, 3. Main Window3. Main Window

When you open a database (either existing or brand new), the following window is displayed.

3.1. Views3.1. Views

Views are the various ways to display different aspects of genealogical information, as described below. Since the relevant @@ -1099,8 +1095,8 @@ CLASS="sect3" CLASS="sect3" >3.1.1. Switching Views and Viewing Modes3.1.1. Switching Views and Viewing Modes

Depending on the state of the 3.1.2. People View3.1.2. People View

When 3.1.2.1. Filters3.1.2.1. Filters

Genealogical databases may contain huge numbers of people. Since the long lists are hard for humans to handle, @@ -1360,8 +1356,8 @@ CLASS="sect4" CLASS="sect4" >3.1.2.2. Alphabetical Tabs3.1.2.2. Alphabetical Tabs

3.1.3. Family View3.1.3. Family View

Family View displays the Family information of a currently selected (or Active) person. Specifically, this view shows the @@ -1513,8 +1509,8 @@ CLASS="sect3" CLASS="sect3" >3.1.4. Pedigree View3.1.4. Pedigree View

3.1.5. Sources View3.1.5. Sources View
3.1.6. Places View3.1.6. Places View
3.1.7. Media View3.1.7. Media View
4. Usage4. Usage

As commonly encountered in everyday life, in 4.1. Opening Database4.1. Opening Database

To open a database, either choose 4.2. Starting New Database4.2. Starting New Database

To start a new database, choose 4.3. Saving Database4.3. Saving Database

To save changes made to your database, choose on the Toolbar. The Status line will then display Saving Saving filenamefilename... message, and the progress bar will advance as the saving progresses.

4.4. Importing GEDCOM Data4.4. Importing GEDCOM Data

Importing GEDCOM data allows you to incorporate the data created in other genealogical programs into your currently open 4.5. Exporting GEDCOM Data4.5. Exporting GEDCOM Data

Exporting GEDCOM data allows you to share any portion of your 4.6. Importing and Exporting GRAMPS Packages Packages

4.7. Editing Data: Quick Start4.7. Editing Data: Quick Start

Editing any portion of data allows you to amend and/or modify information stored in the database. The available editing @@ -2132,8 +2126,8 @@ CLASS="sect3" CLASS="sect3" >4.7.1. To Add a Person4.7.1. To Add a Person

To add a person to the database, switch to the People View (4.7.2. To Specify a Relationship4.7.2. To Specify a Relationship

To specify a relationship, first switch to the Family View (4.7.3. To Specify Parents4.7.3. To Specify Parents

To specify parents of an active person, first switch to the Family View (4.7.4. To Specify Children4.7.4. To Specify Children

To specify children of an active person, switch to the Family View (4.7.5. To Add Images4.7.5. To Add Images

You can add images (as well as other media objects) to individual people, events, sources, places, as well as images @@ -2417,8 +2411,8 @@ CLASS="sect3" CLASS="sect3" >4.7.6. To Edit Sources and Places4.7.6. To Edit Sources and Places

To add a source or a place to the database, switch to the appropriate Sources View (4.8. Editing Data: Complete Description4.8. Editing Data: Complete Description

This section provides a complete description of all editing options for all pieces of data in the 4.8.1. Edit Personal Information4.8.1. Edit Personal Information

Editing of personal data can be performed in the following ways.

4.8.2. Edit Relationship Data4.8.2. Edit Relationship Data

Editing of relationship data is performed in the following 4.8.3. Edit Source Data4.8.3. Edit Source Data

To edit source data, switch to the Sources View and select the desired entry in the list of sources. Double-click on that entry or @@ -3708,8 +3702,8 @@ CLASS="sect3" CLASS="sect3" >4.8.4. Edit Place Data4.8.4. Edit Place Data

To edit place data, switch to the Places View and select the desired entry in the list of places. Double-click on that entry or @@ -4042,8 +4036,8 @@ CLASS="sect3" CLASS="sect3" >4.8.5. Edit Media Data4.8.5. Edit Media Data

To edit media data, switch to the Media View and select the desired entry in the list of sources. Double-click on that entry or @@ -4260,8 +4254,8 @@ CLASS="sect3" CLASS="sect3" >4.8.6. Edit Events4.8.6. Edit Events

Events are edited through the following 4.8.7. Edit Source Information4.8.7. Edit Source Information

When adding source references to events, places, etc., the following dialog appears:

4.8.8. Edit Alternate Names4.8.8. Edit Alternate Names

Alternate names are edited through the following 4.8.9. Edit Attributes4.8.9. Edit Attributes

Attributes are edited through the following 4.8.10. Edit Addresses4.8.10. Edit Addresses

Addresses are edited through the following 4.8.11. Edit Witnesses4.8.11. Edit Witnesses

Witnesses are edited through the following 4.9. Navigation4.9. Navigation

As long as any database is open, 4.9.1. Using People View4.9.1. Using People View

The most intuitive way to select an active person is to use the People View. When in the People View, just select the @@ -5182,8 +5176,8 @@ CLASS="sect3" CLASS="sect3" >4.9.2. Using Family View4.9.2. Using Family View

When in the Family View, you can easily navigate between the members of the displayed family as follows:

4.9.3. Using Pedigree View4.9.3. Using Pedigree View

Pedigree View also allows you to move along the family tree. The benefits of this method is that you can see more than one @@ -5274,8 +5268,8 @@ CLASS="sect3" CLASS="sect3" >4.9.4. Setting Default Person4.9.4. Setting Default Person

One and only one person in the database can be selected as the default person. Once the default person is selected, moving to that @@ -5304,8 +5298,8 @@ CLASS="sect3" CLASS="sect3" >4.9.5. Bookmarking People4.9.5. Bookmarking People

Similarly to the default person, you can bookmark other people from the database to simplify further navigation. To bookmark a person, @@ -5326,11 +5320,9 @@ CLASS="guisubmenu" >Go to bookmark->Person's namePerson's name.

4.10. Generating Reports4.10. Generating Reports

Reports are the most common form of the output produced by genealogical research. Majority of genealogical software puts a lot @@ -5403,20 +5395,16 @@ CLASS="guimenu" >Reports->Report TypeReport Type->Particular - Report. Alternatively, you can browse the complete selection of available reports along @@ -5436,8 +5424,8 @@ CLASS="sect3" CLASS="sect3" >4.10.1. Graphical Reports4.10.1. Graphical Reports

Graphical reports represent information in forms of charts and graphs. Most of the options are common among graphical reports, @@ -5515,8 +5503,8 @@ CLASS="sect3" CLASS="sect3" >4.10.2. Text Reports4.10.2. Text Reports

Text reports represent the desired information as formatted text. Most of the options are common among text reports, @@ -5624,8 +5612,8 @@ CLASS="sect3" CLASS="sect3" >4.10.3. View4.10.3. View

View reports represent overall summaries of the database information available immediately for on-screen viewing. @@ -5662,8 +5650,8 @@ CLASS="sect3" CLASS="sect3" >4.10.4. Web Page4.10.4. Web Page

This report generates web pages, either for a selected individual (active person) or a set of individuals. The options @@ -5688,8 +5676,8 @@ CLASS="sect2" CLASS="sect2" >4.11. Running Tools4.11. Running Tools

Tools->Tool SectionTool Section->Particular - Tool. Alternatively, you can browse the complete selection of available tools along @@ -5743,8 +5727,8 @@ CLASS="sect3" CLASS="sect3" >4.11.1. Analysis and Exploration4.11.1. Analysis and Exploration

This section contains tools which analyze and explore the database, but do not alter it. The following analysis and exploration @@ -5764,8 +5748,11 @@ CLASS="variablelist" >This tool compares events across the selected group of people. The people for this comparison are chosen with the use of custom filters. The custom filters can be created in the Custom Filter - Editor. The resulting table produced by this tool can be saved as a - spreadsheet.

Section 4.11.3). The resulting table produced + by this tool can be saved as a spreadsheet.

Interactive descendant browser
4.11.2. Database Processing4.11.2. Database Processing

This section contains tools which may modify your database. The modifications will only be performed upon your explicit consent. @@ -5860,8 +5847,8 @@ CLASS="sect3" CLASS="sect3" >4.11.3. Utilities4.11.3. Utilities

The Custom Filter Editor builds custom filters that can be used to select people included in reports, exports, - and other tools and utilities. -

When you launch it, the User defined filters + dialog appears that lists all the filters (if any) previously defined + by you. Click Add... to define a new filter. + Once you have designed your filters, you can edit, test, and delete + selected filters using Edit..., + Test..., and Delete... + buttons, respectively. All the filters displayed in the list will be + automatically saved along with your database and will be available + upon the future runs of GRAMPS.

Clicking Add... invokes the + following Define filter dialog:

Figure 35. Define filter dialog

Type the name for your + new filter into the Name field. Enter any + comment that would help you identify this filter in the future + into the Comment field. Add as many rules as you + would like to your filter using Add... button. + Check Invert box to negate the filter rule + (e.g. inverting "has a common ancestor with I1" rule will match + everyone who does not have a common ancestor with that person). + If the filter has more than one rule, choose whether all of them + must apply, only one (either) rule must apply, or exactly one (either) + rule must apply, in order for the filter to generate a match.

Note that the filters you already designed may be used as a rule + for another filter. This gives you nearly infinite flexibility in + custom-tailoring your selection criteria that can be later used in + most of the exports, reports and some of the tools (such as comparing + individual events).

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5. Settings5. Settings

To configure 5.1. Usage5.1. Usage

This category contains preferences relevant to the general usage of 5.1.1. Find5.1.1. Find

5.1.2. Report Preferences5.1.2. Report Preferences

5.1.3. Researcher Information5.1.3. Researcher Information

5.1.4. Data Guessing5.1.4. Data Guessing

Select the surname guessing method which is used -[ FIXME: where exactly is this used ? ] +> This option is not currently implemented.

5.2. Display5.2. Display

This category contains preferences relevant to displaying database records and controls in 5.2.1. General5.2.1. General

-[ FIXME: where exactly is this used ? ] + This option is not currently implemented.

5.2.2. Dates and Calendar5.2.2. Dates and Calendar

Check this box to enable calendar format selection menu -[ FIXME: where exactly? ] +> Check this box to enable calendar format selection + menu when you are entering dates in the Event + Editor dialog.

5.2.3. Tool and Status Bars5.2.3. Tool and Status Bars

5.3. Database5.3. Database

This category contains preferences relevant to the database itself. It has the following subcategories:

5.3.1. General5.3.1. General

5.3.2. Media Objects5.3.2. Media Objects

5.3.3. GRAMPS internal IDs internal IDs

5.3.4. Revision Control5.3.4. Revision Control

6. About GRAMPS

GRAMPS was written by Donald N. Allingham - (>). To find more information about This tool compares events across the selected group of people. The people for this comparison are chosen with the use of custom filters. The custom filters can be created in the Custom Filter - Editor. The resulting table produced by this tool can be saved as a - spreadsheet. + Editor (see ). The resulting table produced + by this tool can be saved as a spreadsheet. Interactive descendant browser @@ -2698,8 +2698,49 @@ Custom Filter Editor The Custom Filter Editor builds custom filters that can be used to select people included in reports, exports, - and other tools and utilities. - + and other tools and utilities. This is in fact a very powerful tool + in genealogical analysis. + + When you launch it, the User defined filters + dialog appears that lists all the filters (if any) previously defined + by you. Click Add... to define a new filter. + Once you have designed your filters, you can edit, test, and delete + selected filters using Edit..., + Test..., and Delete... + buttons, respectively. All the filters displayed in the list will be + automatically saved along with your database and will be available + upon the future runs of &app;. + + Clicking Add... invokes the + following Define filter dialog: + + +

+ Define filter dialog + + + Shows Define filter dialog. +
+ + + Type the name for your + new filter into the Name field. Enter any + comment that would help you identify this filter in the future + into the Comment field. Add as many rules as you + would like to your filter using Add... button. + Check Invert box to negate the filter rule + (e.g. inverting "has a common ancestor with I1" rule will match + everyone who does not have a common ancestor with that person). + If the filter has more than one rule, choose whether all of them + must apply, only one (either) rule must apply, or exactly one (either) + rule must apply, in order for the filter to generate a match. + + Note that the filters you already designed may be used as a rule + for another filter. This gives you nearly infinite flexibility in + custom-tailoring your selection criteria that can be later used in + most of the exports, reports and some of the tools (such as comparing + individual events). Generate SoundEx codes @@ -2836,8 +2877,7 @@ Surname guessing - Select the surname guessing method which is used -[ FIXME: where exactly is this used ? ] + This option is not currently implemented. @@ -2868,7 +2908,7 @@ Show index numbers in child list -[ FIXME: where exactly is this used ? ] + This option is not currently implemented. @@ -2900,8 +2940,9 @@ Show calendar format selection menu - Check this box to enable calendar format selection menu -[ FIXME: where exactly? ] + Check this box to enable calendar format selection + menu when you are entering dates in the Event + Editor dialog.