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*-------------------------------------------------------------------------*
IGI255 Version 4.8
August, 1996
*-------------------------------------------------------------------------*
If combining the marriage search and individual search when downloading in
the text format, the IGI indents one but not the other. A coding shortcut
neglected to take this into consideration and the resulting .DBF file may
have wierd looking output.
Version 4.8 is designed to correct the problem.
Sorry!
patrick.
*-------------------------------------------------------------------------*
IGI255 Version 4.7
May, 1996
*-------------------------------------------------------------------------*
A "new 1994" version 3.05 of the IGI has been released by the Church.
Unfortunately, due to a couple of minor changes in the format of the
text output, IGI255 Version 4.5 will not properly process the text files.
There have been no reports of problems with Gedcom downloads.
Two basic changes were made to the IGI:
1) The text printouts are now indented 9 spaces (and
some reports indicate that this was done on just the
Individual Search).
2) The Batch and Source information is now shown in a
new format (see below).
Version 4.7 of IGI255 has been modified to handle these changes and will
process all known versions of the IGI text downloads.
Bug reports to...
Patrick Deatherage
P. O. Box 202
League City, TX 77574-0202
(713) 332:3268
smdpcd@ix.netcom.com
Enjoy...
patrick.
ps: The majority of the following includes previously released
and useful info...
*-------------------------------------------------------------------------*
Comments on Source Information
(IGI 3.05 - IGI255 4.7)
*-------------------------------------------------------------------------*
Since it's first release, the IGI has shown the source information in
different formats. The current version 3.05 seems to use:
F#: - Film number Ba: - Batch number followed by a
space and then sheet number
P#: - Page number So: - Source call number
O#: - Ordinance Number Pr: - Printout number
Previous versions used the words "Film #:", "Page #:", and "Ord. #:" with
only column headers for the batch, sheet and library call number but also
"Printout:" if it was used.
IGI255 attempts to retain downward compatibility and determine which format
is being used. One of two headers will be shown and up to 3 numbers. A
question mark in place of the number indicates that the number was not given
(or not downloaded). The two headers used are...
FPO: represents Film, Page, and Ordinance
BSP: represents Batch/Sheet, Source call and Printout
If these words were found...
Film #: Page #: Ord. #: F#: P#: O#:
Film, page and ordinance numbers are assumed and FPO is used for a header.
Next, if these words were found...
Ba: So: Pr: Printout:
Batch, source, and printout numbers are assumed and BSP is used as a header.
Now the plot thickens a bit. If a number still resides in the batch and/or
library call column, either the batch, sheet or library call number is
assumed depending on it's location - and BSP is used as the header.
So...if you see FSO:, that represents the Film, Page, and Ordinance.
If you see BSP:, that represents Batch & sheet (separated by a space),
library Source call, and Printout. If there's a "?" mark, then that
information was not listed and/or not applicable.
Point being...before ordering any films etc using the source information,
CHECK THE ORIGIAL ENTRY IN THE IGI TO MAKE SURE THE NUMBERS ARE ACCURATE.
*-------------------------------------------------------------------------*
IGI255 Version 4.5
April, 1995
*-------------------------------------------------------------------------*
Apparently a "1994" version (3.03) of the IGI has been released by the
Church. Unfortunately, due to a minor change in the format of the text
output, IGI255 Version 4.4 will not properly process the text files.
There have been no reports of problems with Gedcom downloads. IGI255
Version 4.5 will process all known versions of the IGI text downloads.
There have been multiple reports of the program "running out of memory"
during processing. To help combat this problem (and an apparent lack of
interest), the FHC List module has been disconnected.
==================================
If you have successfully processed one or more relatively large text
files, please send a printed copy of your CONFIG.SYS file.
==================================
These will be compiled and used as examples in the next documentation update.
Patrick Deatherage
P. O. Box 202
League City, TX 77574-0202
(713) 332:3268
*-------------------------------------------------------------------------*
DOS won't load IGI255?
*-------------------------------------------------------------------------*
Something along the line of "not enough memory"? There is probably a line
in your CONFIG.SYS file similar to:
DEVICE=C:\EMM386.EXE NOEMS /I:xxxxx
The word NOEMS is causing the problem and it must be removed...not to
worry, all it costs you is a few bytes of memory. Use your text editor or
word processor to take out the NOEMS. Remember that the CONFIG.SYS file is
simply an ascii text file so if you use a word processor, save it as a
text file or "print to file".
*---------------------------------------------------------------*
The CONFIG.SYS file contains information the computer needs when
you turn it on, so if you feel uncomfortable changing it...call
me first. I should be able to easily walk you through it.
*---------------------------------------------------------------*
If you decide to try to make your own changes, you may want to save a copy
of the current CONFIG.SYS under a different name. At the DOS prompt type:
COPY C:\CONFIG.SYS C:\CONFIG.BU
Load the CONFIG.SYS into your text editor and take out the NOEMS. After
saving the changes, "type" the file to screen to see if they were made
properly. First, at the DOS prompt, type CLS and press ENTER. This should
clear the screen. Then type the following:
TYPE C:\CONFIG.SYS
and press ENTER. Each line of the file should appear on the screen, each
on a line by itself. If you see any strange or "garbage" characters, or it
looks like more than one line is on the same line, then something isn't
right. Either try again or COPY C:\CONFIG.BU C:\CONFIG.SYS and call me.
If it looks ok, the machine must be re-started before the change will take
effect. Either press the CTRL, ALT and DEL at the same time, the RESET
button, or turn the computer off, wait a minute and turn it back on.
*-------------------------------------------------------------------------*
INSTALLING IGI255
*-------------------------------------------------------------------------*
IGI25547.ZIP was released containing the following files:
READ1ST .TXT - this file, you're reading it.
IGI255 .EXE - executable file, Version 4.7
INSTALL .COM - install (from floppy to hard drive)
IGI25544.NFO - text file, program documentation
SAMPLE88.IGI - IGI sample text download, pre '93
SAMPLE93.IGI - IGI sample text download, '93
SAMPLE94.IGI - IGI sample text download, '94 (3.05)
SAMPLIGI.GED - IGI sample .GED download
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