Millennia Software has posted two of the four classes that Geoff Rasmussen gave three 
weeks ago for the Hemet-San Jacinto Genealogical Society’s “Genealogy Technology with Legacy’s Geoff Rasmussen seminar.” Following are descriptions of the two classes:
Legacy Family Tree – an Overview (54 minutes) is intended for those who are new to Legacy but is also a great refresher course for experienced Legacy users. Topics include:
- importing from another genealogy computer program
- setting and understanding relationships
- 1/2 siblings
- setting your direct line
- AKAs
- addresses
- notes
- sources
- pictures
- To Do List
- Research Guidance
- reports
Legacy Family Tree – Tips and Tricks (58 minutes) is intended for those who are experienced Legacy users, but everyone is welcome to view it. Topics include:
- chronologies
- effective use of events/facts
- adding historical events to timelines
- successfully obtaining information from living relatives
- creating books
- using Legacy Charting
- Descendant and Index View tips
- using the split screen feature
- what to do when you have an unproven relative
- how to add unlinked individuals
- news/updates
- family group records
To watch the programs, visit http://www.legacyfamilytree.com/seminars.asp for the links to the videos. The Seminar’s handouts are also available to be printed out.
