diff --git a/src/data/tips.xml.in b/src/data/tips.xml.in index e25658e50..2cd3d6daf 100644 --- a/src/data/tips.xml.in +++ b/src/data/tips.xml.in @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ -<_tip number="1">Working with Dates
A range of dates can be given by using the format "between January 4, 2000 and March 20, 2003". You can also indicate the level of confidence in a date and even choose between seven different calenders. Try the button next to the date field in the Events Editor. +<_tip number="1">Working with Dates
A range of dates can be given by using the format "between January 4, 2000 and March 20, 2003". You can also indicate the level of confidence in a date and even choose between seven different calendars. Try the button next to the date field in the Events Editor. <_tip number="2">Editing Objects
In most cases double clicking on a name, source, place or media entry will bring up a window to allow you to edit the object. Note that the result can be dependent on context. For example, in the Family View clicking on a parent or child will bring up the Relationship Editor. @@ -30,9 +30,9 @@ <_tip number="15">SoundEx can help with family research
SoundEx solves a long standing problem in genealogy, how to handle spelling variations. The SoundEx utility takes a surname and generates a simplified form that is equivalent for similar sounding names. Knowing the SoundEx Code for a surname is very helpful for researching Census Data files (microfiche) at a library or other research facility. To get the SoundEx codes for surnames in your database, go to "Tools > Utilities > Generate SoundEx Codes...". -<_tip number="16">Setting Your Preferences
"Edit > Preferences..." lets you modify a number of settings, such as the path to your media files, and allows you to adjust many aspects of the Gramps presentation to your needs. Each seperate view can also be configured under "View > Configure View..." +<_tip number="16">Setting Your Preferences
"Edit > Preferences..." lets you modify a number of settings, such as the path to your media files, and allows you to adjust many aspects of the Gramps presentation to your needs. Each separate view can also be configured under "View > Configure View..." -<_tip number="17">Gramps Reports
Gramps offers a wide variety of reports. The Graphical Reports and Graphs can present complex relationships easily and the Text Reports are particularly useful if you want to send the results of your family tree to members of the family via email. If you're ready to make a website for you family tree then there's a report for that as well. +<_tip number="17">Gramps Reports
Gramps offers a wide variety of reports. The Graphical Reports and Graphs can present complex relationships easily and the Text Reports are particularly useful if you want to send the results of your family tree to members of the family via email. If you're ready to make a website for your family tree then there's a report for that as well. <_tip number="18"> Starting a New Family Tree
A good way to start a new family tree is to enter all the members of the family into the database using the Person View (use "Edit > Add..." or click on the Add a new person button from the People View). Then go to the Relationship View and create relationships between people. @@ -45,9 +45,9 @@ <_tip number="22">Merging Entries
The function "Edit > Compare and Merge..." allows you to combine separately listed people into one. Select the second entry by holding the Control key as you click. This is very useful for combining two databases with overlapping people, or combining erroneously entered differing names for one individual. This also works for the Places, Sources and Repositories views. -<_tip number="23">Organising the Views
Many of the views can presented your data as either a hierarchical tree or as a simple list. Each view can also be configured to the way you like it. Have a look to the right of the top toolbar or under the "View" menu. +<_tip number="23">Organising the Views
Many of the views can present your data as either a hierarchical tree or as a simple list. Each view can also be configured to the way you like it. Have a look to the right of the top toolbar or under the "View" menu. -<_tip number="24">Navigating Back and Forward
Gramps maintains a list of previous active object such as People, Events and . You can move forward and backward through the list using "Go > Forward" and "Go > Back" or the arrow buttons. +<_tip number="24">Navigating Back and Forward
Gramps maintains a list of previous active objects such as People, Events and . You can move forward and backward through the list using "Go > Forward" and "Go > Back" or the arrow buttons. <_tip number="25">Keyboard Shortcuts
Tired of having to take your hand off the keyboard to use the mouse? Many functions in Gramps have keyboard shortcuts. If one exists for a function it is displayed on the right side of the menu. @@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ <_tip number="27">Adding Children
To add children in Gramps there are two options. You can find one of their parents in the Families View and open the family. Then choose to create a new person or add an existing person. You can also add children (or siblings) from inside the Family Editor. -<_tip number="28">Editing the Parent-Child Relationship
You can edit the relationship of a child to it's parents by double clicking the child in the Family Editor. Relationships can be any of Adopted, Birth, Foster, None, Sponsored, Stepchild and Unknown. +<_tip number="28">Editing the Parent-Child Relationship
You can edit the relationship of a child to its parents by double clicking the child in the Family Editor. Relationships can be any of Adopted, Birth, Foster, None, Sponsored, Stepchild and Unknown. <_tip number="29">Show All Checkbutton
When adding an existing person as a spouse, the list of people shown is filtered to display only people who could realistically fit the role (based on dates in the database). In case Gramps is wrong in making this choice, you can override the filter by checking the Show All checkbutton. @@ -65,17 +65,17 @@ <_tip number="33">Contributing to Gramps
Want to help with Gramps but can't write programs? Not a problem! A project as large as Gramps requires people with a wide variety of skills. Contributions can be anything from writing documentation to testing development versions and helping with the web site. Start by subscribing to the Gramps developers mailing list, gramps-devel, and introducing yourself. Subscription information can be found at "Help > Gramps Mailing Lists" -<_tip number="34">So What's in a Name?
The name Gramps was suggested to the original developer, Don Allingham, by his father. It stand for Genealogical Research and Analysis Management Program System. It is a full-featured genealogy program letting you store, edit, and research genealogical data. The Gramps database back end is so robust that some users are managing genealogies containing hundreds of thousands of people. +<_tip number="34">So What's in a Name?
The name Gramps was suggested to the original developer, Don Allingham, by his father. It stands for Genealogical Research and Analysis Management Program System. It is a full-featured genealogy program letting you store, edit, and research genealogical data. The Gramps database back end is so robust that some users are managing genealogies containing hundreds of thousands of people. <_tip number="36">Bookmarking Individuals
The Bookmarks menu is a convenient place to store the names of frequently used individuals. Selecting a bookmark will make that person the Active Person. To bookmark someone make them the Active Person then go to "Bookmarks > Add Bookmark" or press Ctrl+D. You can also bookmark most of the other objects. -<_tip number="37">Incorrect Dates
Everyone occasionally enters dates with an invalid format. Incorrect date formats will show up in Gramps with a redish background. You can fix the date using the Date Selection dialog which can be opened by clicking on the date button. The format of the date is set under "Edit > Preferences > Display". +<_tip number="37">Incorrect Dates
Everyone occasionally enters dates with an invalid format. Incorrect date formats will show up in Gramps with a reddish background. You can fix the date using the Date Selection dialog which can be opened by clicking on the date button. The format of the date is set under "Edit > Preferences > Display". <_tip number="38">Listing Events
Events are added using the editor opened with "Person > Edit Person > Events". There is a long list of preset event types. You can add your own event types by typing in the text field, they will be added to the available events, but not translated. <_tip number="39">Managing Names
It is easy to manage people with several names in Gramps. In the Person Editor select the Names tab. You can add names of different types and set the prefered name by dragging it to the Prefered Name section. -<_tip number="40">Ancestor View
The Ancestry View displays a traditional pedigree chart. Hold the mouse over an individual to see more information about them or right click on an individual to access other family members and setting. Play with the settings to see the different options. +<_tip number="40">Ancestor View
The Ancestry View displays a traditional pedigree chart. Hold the mouse over an individual to see more information about them or right click on an individual to access other family members and settings. Play with the settings to see the different options. <_tip number="41">Managing Sources
The Sources View shows a list of all sources in a single window. From here you can edit your sources, merge duplicates and see which individuals reference each source. You can use filters to group your sources.