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The ARexx scripts included with this distribution of Scion are the work of
Scion users. If you wish to discuss these scripts or make suggestions, please
contact the authors directly.
Please note that ALL scripts are supplied AS IS, and no guarantees are made.
Note also that some of the scripts that involve a graphical user-interface
may require the use of additional libraries (not supplied) and may be designed
for PAL video screens only.
The following scripts are included:
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Age.rexx
This script should tell you the Age of a person in the SCION database.
It does expect the date to be in the format DD MMM YYYY but as long as
the year is the last 4 characters, it will give you an age within 1 year.
The database must be running for this AREXX script to work.
Author: Peter Billing, RMB 1240, Yinnar 3869, Australia
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Anniversary.rexx
This script will tell you what Anniversaries occurr on a certain date.
There are two forms to the date, DD MMM which will give Anniversaries
on that date ONLY and MMM which will give ALL Anniversaries of the Month.
All Anniversaries are checked: Birth, Death, Burial and Marriage.
Author: Peter Billing, RMB 1240, Yinnar 3869, Australia
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Dump-Fam.rexx
Version 1.1 93/08/31
Dump the database by family, one line per family.
Author: Ralph L Vinciguerra, 460 Summer Ave, Reading, MA 01867, USA
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Dump-Ind.rexx
Version 1.1 93/08/31
Dump the database by individual, one line per person. This can be sorted
with the Amiga command: sort from filein to fileout colstart 24
Author: Ralph L Vinciguerra, 460 Summer Ave, Reading, MA 01867, USA
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FamilyGroup.rexx
This program should make a Family Group from the Families in the SCION
database. The database must be running for this AREXX script to work.
Author: Peter Billing, RMB 1240, Yinnar 3869, Australia
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FamilyList.rexx
This program should LIST ALL the Families in the SCION database. The
database must be running for this AREXX script to work.
Author: Peter Billing, RMB 1240, Yinnar 3869, Australia
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FixLastNames.rexx
This script should FIND and REPLACE a given LAST name in the SCION
database.
Author: Peter Billing, RMB 1240, Yinnar 3869, Australia
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FixPlaceNames.rexx
This script should FIND and REPLACE a given PLACE name in the SCION
database. It will check Birth, Death, Burial and Marriage place names.
Author: Peter Billing, RMB 1240, Yinnar 3869, Australia
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GEDCOM2Scion.rexx
Version 2.14 (14 Sep 1995)
This program was created to import GEDCOM data into the Scion database.
It should work pretty good by now, although no guarantees whatsoever
are made. If you have problems using this script, please contact Freddy
Ariës, and describe exactly what the problem is, or better yet, send Freddy
a copy of the GEDCOM file you are trying to read), and he will try to fix it.
GEDCOM was developed by the Family History Department of the Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to provide a flexible uniform format
for exchanging computerized genealogical data. GEDCOM is an acronym for
GEnealogical Data Communication. GEDCOM is provided to foster the
sharing of genealogical information and the development of a wide range
of inter-operable software products to assist genealogists, historians,
and other researchers.
This script uses (by default) the rexxreqtools.library (which requires
a version of reqtools larger than 2.0 and rexxsyslib.library).
If you do not have these, you need to supply the NOREQ argument (for
Shell output), or the QUIET argument (for no output at all).
Even though this script does no parsing of dates, it's safer if they
are in the exact format "DD MMM YYYY".
The database must be running for this AREXX script to work.
Now with progress indicator, using rexxarplib.library (requested by
Robbie J. Akins himself).
All unrecognized fields or fields that Scion doesn't use, are skipped.
NOTE: The program generates a file DATABASE.log (where DATABASE is the
name of the GEDCOM file read), in the directory where the GEDCOM file
is located. This .log file contains parsing info about which lines were
skipped and which non-fatal errors were encountered. It may be a good
idea to read this file!
FAMS and FAMC fields, and EVEN structures will always be skipped,
because I use another method of establishing family (spouse & children)
relationships. If no relationships are established, this probably means
that the imported file does not support that other method. If you
encounter such a file, please send it to me, and tell me what program
generated it. If this happens a lot, I will add support for the parsing
of these relations in a future version.
Author: Freddy Ariës, Lindeboomweg 7, NL-7135 KE Harreveld, The Netherlands.
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Help.rexx
Version 1.12 (12 June 1995)
Just a simple menu, for those who can't remember under which function
key they have stored a certain function.
This script will output a requester on the Scion window, in which it
will display the current settings of Scion's function keys.
It requires a version of Scion Genealogist >= 4.04, as well as
rexxreqtools.library, which in turn needs reqtools.library (>=2.0)
and rexxsyslib.library.
For this script to be of any use to you, you will have to add the
NewHelp.rexx command to the list of function keys that you have set in
the ScionPrefs program (eg. under F1 or F10).
Author: Freddy Ariës, Lindeboomweg 7, NL-7135 KE Harreveld, The Netherlands.
(plus minor modifications by Robbie Akins)
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Links.rexx
Version 1.16 (18 Jul 1995)
ARexx script to find unrelated family trees in the database
It will detect all family trees within the database that have no links
(spouse, parent or child links) to other present family trees.
This version uses (by default) the rexxreqtools.library (which requires
a version of reqtools larger than 2.0 and rexxsyslib.library)
If you do not have these, change the line 'usereq = 1' to 'usereq = 0'
Now with progress indicator, using rexxarplib.library (requested by
Master Robbie himself :-) )
Author: Freddy Ariës, Lindeboomweg 7, NL-7135 KE Harreveld, The Netherlands.
See also "unrelated.rexx"
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PeopleList.rexx
This program should LIST ALL the people in the SCION database. The
database must be running for this AREXX script to work.
Author: Peter Billing, RMB 1240, Yinnar 3869, Australia
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PersonInfo.rexx
This program should print out information about a person in the SCION
database. The database must be running for this AREXX script to work.
Author: Peter Billing, RMB 1240, Yinnar 3869, Australia
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PrintDescendant.rexx
Version 2.00 (2 Feb 1995)
Output options:
1. Descendant Chart - all descendants [Dutch: parenteel]
2. Descendant Chart - male descendants (mention daughters, no children)
[Dutch: genealogie - nageslacht van zonen, maar vermelding dochters]
3. Descendant Chart - male descendants (leave out daughters)
[Dutch: stamboom - nageslacht van zonen, geen vermelding dochters]
This version uses (by default) the rexxreqtools.library (which requires
a version of reqtools larger than 2.0 and rexxsyslib.library)
If you do not have these, you need to supply the NOREQ argument (for
Shell output), or the QUIET argument (for no output at all).
As of v2 of this script, and Scion V4, the current person on Scion's
Personal Window will be used to determine where the search starts.
Scion 3.13 can still be used, though, in which case the user will be
asked at which IRN he wants to start.
Author: Freddy Ariës, Lindeboomweg 7, NL-7135 KE Harreveld, The Netherlands.
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PrintPedigree.rexx
Version 2.03 (9 Sep 1995)
Output options:
1. Pedigree Chart - male ancestor line only [Dutch: stamreeks]
2. Pedigree Chart - all ancestors, no siblings [Dutch: kwartierstaat]
3. Pedigree Chart - all ancestors, only siblings of last generation
4. Pedigree Chart - all ancestors, all siblings
This version uses (by default) the rexxreqtools.library (which requires
a version of reqtools larger than 2.0 and rexxsyslib.library)
If you do not have these, you need to supply the NOREQ argument (for
Shell output), or the QUIET argument (for no output at all).
As of v2 of this script, and Scion V4, the current person on Scion's
Personal Window will be used to determine where the search starts.
Scion 3.13 can still be used, though, in which case the user will be
asked at which IRN he wants to start.
Known Bugs/Problems:
- This script is dog slow for large databases (ie. more than, say, 10
generations), even on Amigas with a Turboboard!
- Incorrect assumptions may be made (with regard to father/mother) when
there are persons in the database whose sex-field has value '?'
Author: Freddy Ariës, Lindeboomweg 7, NL-7135 KE Harreveld, The Netherlands.
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Scion2GEDCOM.rexx
Version 2.13 (29 Sep 1995)
This program was created to export the Scion data into the GEDCOM file
format. It should work pretty good by now, although no guarantees
whatsoever can be given. If you have any problems using this script,
please describe them to Freddy Ariës, as detailed as possible (and
please also tell him what program you are using to read the GEDCOM file),
then he will try to work out a solution.
GEDCOM was developed by the Family History Department of the Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to provide a flexible uniform format
for exchanging computerized genealogical data. GEDCOM is an acronym for
GEnealogical Data Communication. GEDCOM is provided to foster the
sharing of genealogical information and the development of a wide range
of inter-operable software products to assist genealogists, historians,
and other researchers.
This script uses (by default) the rexxreqtools.library (which requires
a version of reqtools larger than 2.0 and rexxsyslib.library)
If you do not have these, you need to supply the NOREQ argument (for
Shell output), or the QUIET argument (for no output at all).
+ Dates should be in English, and in the format "DD MMM YYYY" or
"DD-MMM-YYYY", if you don't want any problems with programs importing
the GEDCOM data.
If the dates in your database are not in English, please run the
Translate.rexx script first!
+ The database must be running for this AREXX script to work.
Now with progress indicator, using rexxarplib.library (requested by
Master Robbie himself :-) )
Author: Freddy Ariës, Lindeboomweg 7, NL-7135 KE Harreveld, The Netherlands.
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Scion2Guide.rexx
Version 1.00 (24 June 1995)
NOTE: The script "Scion2html.rexx" by Harold Ipolyi now supercedes this
programme.
An ARexx script to make ".guide" hypertexts from Scion Genealogist
databases. It will create not only a "guide" based representation of
a family tree, but will also provide buttons to note files and pictures
as long as the notes and pictures are in the same directory as the
database.
Friendly warning: You'll need lots of disk space for the output!
This version uses (by default) the rexxreqtools.library (which requires
a version of reqtools larger than 2.0 and rexxsyslib.library)
If you do not have these, you need to supply the NOREQ argument (for
Shell output).
Inspired by and derived from "Scion2html.rexx" by Harold H. Ipolyi (see
below). Also with assistance from Freddy Ariës.
See also "Scion2html.rexx" by Harold H. Ipolyi which now has the ability
to generate .guide files.
Thanks for doing all the HARD work, guys!
NOTE: This is version 1 and requires a lot more work. Especially
support for the new fields available with Scion version 4,
and to remove some redundant code. See "Scion2html.rexx" instead.
Author: Robbie Akins
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Scion2html.rexx
Version: 24 Sep 1995
ARexx script to make html and amigaguide hypertexts from Scion Genealogist
data bases. Also produces an ASCII text file from the database.
New: - changing & saving of configurable parameters
- now setting correct GfxCon stack size
- can now be run by double-click on ICON, as well as from shell
- Now includes PICTURES culled from PP{IRN}.DBNAME as inline links
(please see PP & FP Notes)
- Now has the ability to generate Amigaguide/Multiview hypertexts
**** NOTE FROM ROBBIE AKINS: This ARexx script from Harold Ipolyi also
generates a text file containing virtually ALL the data from the
database (including note files) in an excellent text format.
Prerequisites: ScionGenealogist V 4.07 (or greater) by Rob Akins
ARexx (of course :)
rexxsupport.library
rexxarplib.library
html viewer (AMosaic, Mosaic, NetScape, ... )
also: (to incorporate and display pictures)
GfxCon V1.6 (or greater) by Dirk Farin ( » Sys:Tools)
Amiga OS 3.0 (or greater) for picture datatypes
TESTED:
|¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯| on Amiga3000 Kickstart v.37.175 Workbench v.38.35
| assume | & Amiga3000 Kickstart v.40.68 Workbench v.40.42
| TradeMarks | w/ ScionGenealogist V 3.06 & Mosaic1.2NoNet
| & | w/ ScionGenealogist V 3.13 & Mosaic1.3betaAmitcp
| CopyRights | w/ ScionGenealogist V 4.07 & Mosaic2.0Prerelease
| as |
| appropriate | HTML file compatibility tested on: AMosaic, HotJava,
|_____________| NCSA Mosaic (Sun), Netscape (Sun), Netscape (Mac and PC)
BUGS: If a new Thumbnail format is selected, the user must
manually edit the Picture Album files to reflect the
new Thumbnail suffixes. (It is assumed that the
Picture Album files may have been User modified and
must therefore be protected against auto-regeneration)
WHY? others in my family don't have Amigas
ScionGenealogist by Rob Akins is easy to use, comprehensive,
and provides Arexx ports for extracting data.
An ARexx script can repeatedly and painlessly recreate
html files from entries in a ScionGenealogist data base.
Mosaic, etc are available common methods of presentation.
IMPORTANT: if you have modified Picture Albums ( ® ), you may now need
to edit them to change from ".gif" to ".JPEG" ( or ".GIF" )
( GfxCon creating new images is a BIG tipoff! )
Author: Harold H. Ipolyi, P.O.Box 891206, Houston, Tx 77289-1206, USA.
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Soundex.rexx
Version 1.02 (24 Aug 1995)
Program for Scion Genealogist 4.0 and above (no guarantees are given
for lower versions). This program should ask the user for a (last)name,
and output the list of names in the current Scion database that match
the entered name, using the SOUNDEX method of name comparison.
Scion Genealogist must be running for this script to work.
For those who don't know what SOUNDEX is, here is a short intro:
The Soundex system is the means established by the National Archives
to index the U.S. censuses (beginning with 1880). It codes together
surnames of the same and similar sounds but of variant spellings.
Soundexes are arranged by state, Soundex code of the surname, and
given name.
Soundex codes begin with the first letter of the surname followed by a
three-digit code that represents the (first three) remaining consonants.
This Soundex converter will do the tricky work for you and capture the
nuances of the coding scheme (such as coding adjacent like letters as
one). Just enter the surname that you want coded.
Soundex Coding Guide
1 = B,P,F,V
2 = C,S,G,J,K,Q,X,Z
3 = D,T
4 = L
5 = M,N
6 = R
The letters A,E,I,O,U,Y,H and W are not coded.
Note that surname prefixes such as Van, Von, Di, De, Le, D', dela, or
du are sometimes disregarded in alphabetizing and in coding.
Therefor it is wise to code it with and without the prefix because it
may be listed under either code. Eg. Van Hoesen could be coded as
VanHoesen or as Hoesen.
FIXED (v1.02):
- 2 consecutive letters with the same code are now treated as one
eg. LLOYD=LOYD -> [LD=L300], and JACKSON (CKS are all 2) -> [JCN=J250]
Author: Freddy Ariës, Lindeboomweg 7, NL-7135 KE Harreveld, The Netherlands.
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Tafel.rexx
This program should show the Ancestors of a person in the SCION database.
The database must be running for this AREXX script to work.
Author: Peter Billing, RMB 1240, Yinnar 3869, Australia
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Translate.rexx
Version 1.34 (19 Aug 1995)
You may have noticed that setting another language in Locale means that
the date (month) fields of your database are no longer recognized
correctly. This is where Translate comes in.
It will convert all the standard language fields in a Scion database (in
v4.0+, that means the Date fields) into another (predefined) language.
Currently Dutch, German, French, Italian and Norwegian are supported,
but only translation to and from English is possible. Adding other
languages shouldn't be hard.
This version uses (by default) the rexxreqtools.library (which requires
a version of reqtools larger than 2.0 and rexxsyslib.library)
If you do not have these, you need to supply the NOREQ argument (for
Shell output), or the QUIET argument (for no output at all).
Now with progress indicator, using rexxarplib.library (requested by
The Great Robbie himself ;-))
Author: Freddy Ariës, Lindeboomweg 7, NL-7135 KE Harreveld, The Netherlands.
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Unrelated.rexx
Version 1.01 (18 Jul 1995)
ARexx script to find "unrelated" people in the database.
That is, it will locate all those people who have no parents and who
have no marriages recorded (and hence cannot have any recorded children)
This version uses (by default) the rexxreqtools.library (which requires
a version of reqtools larger than 2.0 and rexxsyslib.library)
If you do not have these, change the line 'usereq = 1' to 'usereq = 0'
See also Links.rexx by Freddy Ariës
Author Robbie Akins + bug fix from Freddy Ariës. See also "Links.rexx"
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The following note is from the author Freddy Ariës:
The new versions are now able to use the ReqTools.library, and default
to that, if you have rexxreqtools.library (No, these libraries are not
included here, because it would make the package too large, but they are
freely distributable and should be easy to obtain).
If you don't want the scripts to use requesters, you can (apart from editing
them and making them default to no requesters) pass the command line option
'NOREQ', in which case normal text output to the Shell shall be used. Note
that the previous option 'NOMSG' has been renamed to 'QUIET' (matching
Commodore's own commands). It still does the same - output no messages at all,
neither by shell nor by requesters. So using 'QUIET' *and* 'NOREQ' is useless,
and even impossible; if you pass both options to the program, only the first
option passed will be used. The second option will simply be ignored.
Please don't use these scripts as examples of good programming in ARexx!
They were all just quick hacks for myself, never really meant for public
distribution. Apart from bad programming, they may also be full of bugs.
These scripts are released to the Public Domain and are entirely without
guarantees, so you can do with them whatever you want - at your own
responsibility.
DISTRIBUTION
As I said, these scripts are Public Domain. That means that you can do with
them whatever you want. All I ask of you is to name me as the original author.
NO WARRANTIES! I do not take the responsibility for ANYTHING, including,
but not limited to, the loss of data caused by any of these scripts.
Everything you do with the scripts is your own responsibility, and at your
own risk.
Freddy Ariës, Lindeboomweg 7, NL-7135 KE Harreveld, The Netherlands.
2 Mar 1994