When I started working with Clooz I set up 4 different databases and now think I would like to combine them into one. Is it possible to do this any way other than manually adding all the people and documents from my 3 smallest databases to the largest one? Hope somebody has a positive answer for me! Thanks, Arlene

My CLOOZ program and manual have arrived, along with the video. I am getting ready to start setting it up but am in a quandry as to how many databases to set up. My first thoughts are: 2. One for my line and one for my husband. But... I have read that other people have set up as many as 4. Would appreciate some advice on this. Are you setting up 4 databases, as in: for yourself - paternal line and maternal line= 2 for husband - paternal line and maternal line= 2 Total 4 Any advice on how many you set up and why you did it ... especially the why ... would be appreciated. Many thanks. -- Helen

Fellow Clooz Sleuths, I have recently received my Clooz Program and Manual. I found it very interesting. It is just want I needed. Now I do not have to make up my own rows and columns to keep track of all censuses etc. I would like to know how you enter Agricultral Censuses? Here in the mid west there were a number of them taken. It does have a lot of information relating to farm life. Ex. number of horses, number of mules, number of oxen etc. and information of the value of farm, property,and produce etc. Bushels of crops raised each in it's own slot. And acres of property productive and unproductive. If you trace the family through several agricultural censuses, you can see whether they prospered or not. Thanks Sincerely Maureen _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com

It's impossible to receive an attachment (and therefore a virus) from one of Rootsweb's mailing lists since attachments aren't allowed and aren't forwarded to mailing list recipients. Jenny ----- Original Message ----- From: "Anita Bradford" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, March 30, 2001 12:29 AM Subject: [Clooz] PLEASE SOMEONE ON THE LIST IS FORWARDING A VIRUS-PLS USE YOUR VIRUS CHECKER pLEASE i BEG YOU SOMEONE ON ONE OF THESE LISTS IS FORWARDING THE HAHA virus... Please, I'm begging you run your Nortons Anti-virus or whatever software you have. ============================== Visit Ancestry.com for a FREE 14-Day Trial and enjoy access to the #1 Source for Family History Online. Go to: http://www.ancestry.com/subscribe/subscribetrial1y.asp?sourcecode=F11HB

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As a "newbie" to Clooz I am just getting started with my email and correspondence. I was wondering just how long an ID# can be. For instance, what I would like to do is list them as "Email-surname-sender 00XX" or something along those lines. In some cases however that could be a bit lengthy, will it work? And if I use such a format, will Clooz sort by those names or just numbers? Also I have quite a stack of search results. Same case here, can I ID them as say "Mar-Search 00XX" in addition to just "Mar 00XX" for marriage records. Hope someone can advice me, as I said I'm very new to this. Census is a breeze, but sorting all the other documents, particularly mail & email is a bit overwhelming. Thanks. Traci Stone [email protected] <A HREF="http://tracistone.accessgenealogy.com/">My Accessgenealogy Page-the best one</A>

I just want to let everyone know that Liz sent me the exact steps to correct my database problem. I followed her directions and all my information is intact. A big thanks to Liz and to other wonderful people on this list who shared information privately with me and assisted me to convert my data back to my Clooz program. Thanks for great support. Margaret A happy Clooz fanatic

Thanks, Mike. Your comments are appreciated! I enjoyed doing the video once I got over the initial jitters. Now if I could just get the camera to take off those extra pounds... :) At 12:26 PM 3/24/01 -0600, Mike Dickson wrote: >Just got done watching the Clooz video - BTW, it's cheaper ordering from >www.clooz.com than from >www.123genealogy.com (Liz's shipping & handling via USPS is much >cheaper). I ordered Monday evening >and received Saturday morning. > >I'm a long time Clooz user who thought he was pretty comfortable with the >program -- but I learned a >lot about Liz's philosophy of how to use Clooz by watching her explain her >filing approach, how to >enter census records, documents, sources, correspondence, directories, >etc. And, how to use Clooz >reporting to further your research. > >As they say, a picture is worth 1000 words. So, I would highly recommend >the video for anyone who >has ever had doubts they're using the program correctly. Now, I need to >spend a few hours cleaning >up a few things. > >The most important thing I personally learned was not only is it not >necessary to fill in EVERY >blank in the screens - in fact, it's important to fill in ONLY those items >actually stated in the >document. > >Also, Liz mentions how to subscribe to the mailing list in the video - so >perhaps traffic will start >to pick up. > >Mike Dickson > > >============================== >Visit Ancestry.com for a FREE 14-Day Trial and enjoy access to the #1 >Source for Family History Online. Go to: >http://www.ancestry.com/subscribe/subscribetrial1y.asp?sourcecode=F11HB Liz Kelley Kerstens, CGRS, CGL Ancestor Detective, LLC http://www.ancestordetective.com Creator of Clooz, http://www.clooz.com Editor of Genealogical Computing, http://www.ancestry.com

Just got done watching the Clooz video - BTW, it's cheaper ordering from www.clooz.com than from www.123genealogy.com (Liz's shipping & handling via USPS is much cheaper). I ordered Monday evening and received Saturday morning. I'm a long time Clooz user who thought he was pretty comfortable with the program -- but I learned a lot about Liz's philosophy of how to use Clooz by watching her explain her filing approach, how to enter census records, documents, sources, correspondence, directories, etc. And, how to use Clooz reporting to further your research. As they say, a picture is worth 1000 words. So, I would highly recommend the video for anyone who has ever had doubts they're using the program correctly. Now, I need to spend a few hours cleaning up a few things. The most important thing I personally learned was not only is it not necessary to fill in EVERY blank in the screens - in fact, it's important to fill in ONLY those items actually stated in the document. Also, Liz mentions how to subscribe to the mailing list in the video - so perhaps traffic will start to pick up. Mike Dickson

Thanks, Elizabeth, you were right on target. There was additional confusion, because I didn't know where the files were going. But, after some experimentation, I did finally successfully export my database from Legacy into Clooz. -- Ann S. Owens [email protected]

Legacy does not create a file called cloozimp.txt.mdb. You are creating that file. It seems that you're confusing creating a database with importing people. Create your cloozimp.txt file from Legacy. When you open Clooz, create a new database and give it a meaningful name, like one of your surnames. Then click on the Import button and import the Legacy file into your Clooz database. At 07:47 AM 3/21/01 -0800, Ann S. Owens wrote: >I've been struggling with importing my FamilyTreeMaker 7.0 database into >Clooz. I finally gave up, and downloaded the free copy of Legacy. I >successfully imported my FTM database into Legacy, but have not been >able to export from Legacy to Clooz. The file Legacy creates is >"cloozimp.txt.mdb", and is in the Clooz directory. Clooz accepts it >without comment, but there seems to be no data in the file. Any >suggestions? I've already searched the knowledge base on the Clooz >website... Thanks in advance. >-- >Ann S. Owens >[email protected] > > >============================== >Add as many as 10 Good Years To Your Life >If you know how to reduce these risks. >http://www.thirdage.com/health/wecare/hearthealth/index.html Liz Kelley Kerstens, CGRS, CGL Ancestor Detective, LLC http://www.ancestordetective.com Creator of Clooz, http://www.clooz.com Editor of Genealogical Computing, http://www.ancestry.com

I've been struggling with importing my FamilyTreeMaker 7.0 database into Clooz. I finally gave up, and downloaded the free copy of Legacy. I successfully imported my FTM database into Legacy, but have not been able to export from Legacy to Clooz. The file Legacy creates is "cloozimp.txt.mdb", and is in the Clooz directory. Clooz accepts it without comment, but there seems to be no data in the file. Any suggestions? I've already searched the knowledge base on the Clooz website... Thanks in advance. -- Ann S. Owens [email protected]

Lillian - I will post on this Clooz list a message I sent recently to a person on the TMG list who had a question similar to yours. Since I am a relatively new user of TMG, I don't know if my way is the best way but it works well for me. Mary Lee: Just saw your reply to my posting, sorry. I am running about a month behind in monitoring the TMG list (172 unread messages). Here is what I am doing and it seems to be working pretty well: Initially, after the purchase of TMG, I spent about two-three weeks deciding upon an approach to listing sources and repositories. I had time on my hands because I was unable to import my Family Tree Maker data set to my satisfaction and I was waiting for customer service to correct the problem. My FTM sources were in shambles. Actually my best source list was in Clooz. So I decided to use the Clooz source list and duplicate it in TMG. My repository list was in shambles in FTM and Clooz so I decided to create a new repository list in TMG using Clooz document #s as its core and build from there. In both sources and repositories, I paid close attention to category names, capitalizing the category followed by a coma, and then descriptive language in order to control the order of listing. This made finding items easier since TMG presents both lists in strict alphabetical order. Examples: Repositories: ARCHIVES, National, Wash. DC CD, Family Tree Maker #162 CHURCH, St. Joachim MO CLOOZ, ANNIVERSARY 001 CLOOZ, AR 001 (This is a federal census state of Arkansas, etc.) CLOOZ, BAP 001 (Baptism, etc.) CLOOZ, BIR 001 (Birth, etc.) CLOOZ, BIR 002 CLOOZ, BIR 003 CLOOZ, VA 001 CLOOZ, VA 002 (I think you get the idea, there are about 300 Clooz items) HISTORY SOCIETY, Illinois LIBRARY, Chapel Hill, NC, Davis WEBSITE, Mormon In TMG's repository entry window I enter the items that are on the list above in the abbreviation field. In the addressee field and the fields that follow I enter my name, address, phone #, etc. Do it once and then use the F3 key and Tab key for auto entry. Click on Memo and enter some descriptive language that tells you who are the principles in the Clooz document. For example in CLOOZ, BIR 003 - Carson, William. In CLOOZ, VA 001 - 1860 Federal Census, Ronald, Andrew. This allows the information to show on the Master Repository List without having to open (edit) the entry. I don't use the Name-ID# or Other fields. Sources: ARTICLE, Caledonia, MO BOOK, Czech, NY Pass List BOOK, West Virginia History CEMETERY INDEX, Bellevue Presb CENSUS, 1870,AR,Randolph Co CENSUS, 1910,MN,Winona Co STATE, TN, Military Record WEBSITE, Mormon (yes, a source and a repository if there is no paper copy in Clooz) Enter the above in the master source list. Use E.S. Mills as the default for source categories - there are more of them. Then you can stick with those or go to custom and add to the Mills list. Using CENSUS, 1870,AR,Randolph Co above - I selected Census, Federal (Filmed) for the source type and put my info in the abbreviation field of the Source Definition Screen. I put 1870 Federal Census in the title box. I put the head of household name in the household field and the date in that field, and the location in that field. You can go on forever and create your own fields, but there is a practical limit. Now on the attachment tab you should list all the repositories emanating from this source. The Clooz document #s go here as well as others. When you click the + button, a Repository Link Screen comes up. Use the search function to scroll your repository list (that is why the repository item should be in place first. In fact, when you create a new Clooz document, enter it first in TMG, then link it to a TMG source). In the reference field of the Repository Link Screen I again enter some brief descriptive data of the Clooz document - in the census example, the surname of the family. Each repository on the attachment tab will then show that surname without having to open it. Now, I integrate Clooz into TMG in a third way (#1-repositories, #2-sources). When a source is cited to back up a birth, death, marriage etc., I click the + button, use the search function to find the source and then add as much detail about this particular event as I want in the citation detail field, FOLLOWED BY THE CLOOZ DOCUMENT NUMBER IN PARENTHESIS. Sometimes I just use the Clooz # figuring that if I want the detail, I can easily go to my file and find it. I put the Clooz # in parenthesis because someplace on the TMG list the comment was made that you can control whether items in parenthesis print or not. I have not progressed enough with the CRW to know if that is correct or not. That is my system. It might sound complex at first but once one gets used to it, the system works well. I still make a few mistakes and forget to do all three integration's of Clooz, but those instances are lessening. Hope this helps and sorry I took so long to get back. You are probably off on a different direction by now. Steve Stephen E. Speltz Durham, NC ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mary Lee Haas" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, February 18, 2001 6:03 PM Subject: Re: [TMG] Best ways to enter CLOOZ in TMG > Stephen, > I am being cautious and want to be sure that I am following your > directions. Could you give me an example of how you enter CLOOZ info on the > Repository Entry Screen ? > Looking at abbrev, Name ID#, other and the address I am not sure where > you are entering info. The sources I have were imported from UFT and give > info like courthouse & address. > Just a little more help and I will be fine. Thank you. > Mary Lee Haas Stephen E. Speltz Durham, NC ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, March 19, 2001 8:58 PM Subject: Clooz-D Digest V01 #36

This is a good site for checking out and comparing the various genealogy programs. http://www.mumford.ab.ca/reportcard/index.htm Barbara Wyche [email protected] ----- Original Message ----- From: "Art - Hanna Lengkeek" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, March 19, 2001 12:39 PM Subject: [Clooz] Clooz and specific Genealogy Programs > The discussion about the virtues of specific genealogy programs in relation to Clooz is quite interesting. For the benefit of those that are relatively new to genealogy, I would like to make the following points: > a.. It is quite safe to say that over 90% of Clooz users were using a genealogy program of some kind and saw the record keeping shortcomings, before they bought Clooz. > b.. Each specific program has it's plusses and minuses and no program is perfect for everybody. After all we are all different and you have different needs than I have. > c.. It is obvious that all of us, users of different genealogy programs, needed Clooz. If our so-called stand alone program was so great and had everything, we would not buy Clooz. > d.. When it comes to importing from specific programs, some are harder than others, but I can tell from experience that Liz does a great job of helping Clooz users with their difficulties. Compare that with almost any other computer program that I know of. You are practically on your own when you run into difficulties. > e.. Getting back to specific programs there are websites that compare them, but show me one that is fair to them all and actually compares the very latest versions to each other! > Let me end by telling you that Liz is not paying me for this "plug". I am just grateful for the help I've been getting. Yes, I use FTM, have been growing along with Family Tree Maker and now use FTM > version 8.0, talk about learning curves for a "senior citizen". let's end this with two quotes from Liz in the latest Clooz manual: > a.. "Like the world of genealogy Clooz is rapidly changing" and another one: "If you have suggestions for changes, additions or ideas for future upgrades to Clooz, feel free to send them" > Art Lengkeek in Chilliwack, British Columbia, > researching Langcake and Longcake in Cumberland > and Westmorland, UK, in the 16th and 17th Centuries. > > > ============================== > Visit Ancestry's Library - The best collection of family history > learning and how-to articles on the Internet. > http://www.ancestry.com/learn/library > >

I would recommend to anyone not currently receiving Dick Eastman's free newsletter that you subscribe. I've been getting it for years. That's how I first became aware of Clooz and TMG, both of which I highly recommend also. It the best way to keep up with new developments in genealogy research. Go here to subscribe: http://www.rootsforum.com/newsletter.htm Pat Dunphy Vivian Goodman wrote: > This was in one of my genealogy newsletters this morning. Thought I would share with the group. Maybe it will help some of those who are new to the group. > Vivian in TX > > - How To Use Clooz > > Clooz is an interesting utility program for the genealogist; it > catalogs and keeps track of every scrap of information found while > researching a family tree. It is described as "the electronic > filing cabinet for genealogists." For information about the > program, see my review in the July 26, 2000 edition of this > newsletter at: > http://www.ancestry.com/library/view/columns/eastman/2029.asp > > Elizabeth Kelley Kerstens is the creator of Clooz. Now, > Elizabeth, or Liz, as she is known, and The Studio in Hurricane, > Utah have created a new videotape, called "How To Use Clooz." When > I first sat down to watch this video, I assumed that the program's > creator would be highly qualified to teach the operation of the > software. I soon found that I was correct. > > Early in the videotape Liz Kerstens explains how to set up a > filing system for keeping track of the photocopies and original > documents that you will encounter. Liz is an obvious expert in > genealogy filing systems and handles the topic well. Throughout > the videotape Liz also keeps referring to the proper method of > creating and maintaining paper files. > > First, Liz shows how to use the Clooz program to create a research > database. She then shows how to enter census records data into the > database by using census templates. The program has templates for > U.S., Canadian, U.K. and Irish census records although Liz only > demonstrates one year in the U.S. censuses. However, all the other > census templates are quite similar in operation. > > Since the census section is covered first, Liz spends quite a bit > of time showing data entry in an almost keystroke-by-keystroke > manner. As she moves through the later topics, however, she wisely > spends less time on the data entry and focuses on the purpose and > use of each section. > > After the in-depth coverage of entering census records extracts, > Liz moves on to cover entering information about various > documents, including birth records, baptisms, marriage records, > family Bible records, correspondence, city directories, > photographs and more. > > Liz also shows how to print reports and to do a "print preview" > which generates the same reports but sends output to the computer > screen instead of the printer. She then shows how to export data > as Microsoft Excel data, ASCII text, Rich Text Format, and also as > HTML files for use on the World Wide Web. Liz also shows two > methods of entering data: either by manually typing the data or by > importing records from a GEDCOM file. Ms. Kerstens wraps up the > videotape by showing how to use Clooz reports in your genealogy > research. She shows examples of how to print out specific reports > in advance of research to a county courthouse or other repository. > You can enter the courthouse armed with information about the > documents you already possess, along with many details about each > person you seek. You can then focus your efforts on documents you > have not found previously. Liz walks the viewer through the > generation of several useful reports. > > "How to Use Clooz" is a good example of training videotapes > created by the best expert available: the originator of the > program. > > If you already have purchased Clooz and have not yet put the > program to use, this videotape will help you learn its proper > operation. Likewise, if you have not yet purchased the program and > are wondering what it will do for you, this videotape will help > you evaluate Clooz. Keep in mind that the videotape seems to be > aimed at the Clooz newcomer; if you are presently using Clooz and > are already comfortable with it, you probably won't find much on > the videotape to help increase your knowledge. > > The "How to Use Clooz" videotape retails for $14.95 U.S. funds > plus shipping. You can find more information about it and even > order the video online via a secure Web server at: > http://www.123genealogy.com > > The Clooz program is available from http://www.clooz.com > > : > > The following article is from Eastman's Online Genealogy > Newsletter and is copyright 2001 by Richard W. Eastman. It is > re-published here with the permission of the author. > > ============================== > Shop Ancestry - Everything you need to Discover, Preserve & Celebrate > your heritage! > http://shop.myfamily.com/ancestrycatalog

Ms. Kerstens will you be attending the NGS conference in May 2001 in Portland, Oregon? Anita Bradford ----- Original Message ----- From: "Elizabeth Kelley Kerstens, CGRS" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, March 19, 2001 8:57 AM Subject: Re: [Clooz] Information on CLOOZ > Thanks, Vivian! Dick Eastman scooped me! I was going to send out a > newsletter announcing the video, but didn't get a chance yet. But this is > even better because it's being recommended by someone besides myself. > > The video is listed in my online store and you can find it by going to > http://www.clooz.com and clicking on the link for the video on that page. > > At 10:52 AM 3/19/01 -0800, Vivian Goodman wrote: > >This was in one of my genealogy newsletters this morning. Thought I would > >share with the group. Maybe it will help some of those who are new to the > >group. > >Vivian in TX > > > >- How To Use Clooz > > > >Clooz is an interesting utility program for the genealogist; it > >catalogs and keeps track of every scrap of information found while > >researching a family tree. It is described as "the electronic > >filing cabinet for genealogists." For information about the > >program, see my review in the July 26, 2000 edition of this > >newsletter at: > >http://www.ancestry.com/library/view/columns/eastman/2029.asp > > > >Elizabeth Kelley Kerstens is the creator of Clooz. Now, > >Elizabeth, or Liz, as she is known, and The Studio in Hurricane, > >Utah have created a new videotape, called "How To Use Clooz." When > >I first sat down to watch this video, I assumed that the program's > >creator would be highly qualified to teach the operation of the > >software. I soon found that I was correct. > > > >Early in the videotape Liz Kerstens explains how to set up a > >filing system for keeping track of the photocopies and original > >documents that you will encounter. Liz is an obvious expert in > >genealogy filing systems and handles the topic well. Throughout > >the videotape Liz also keeps referring to the proper method of > >creating and maintaining paper files. > > > >First, Liz shows how to use the Clooz program to create a research > >database. She then shows how to enter census records data into the > >database by using census templates. The program has templates for > >U.S., Canadian, U.K. and Irish census records although Liz only > >demonstrates one year in the U.S. censuses. However, all the other > >census templates are quite similar in operation. > > > >Since the census section is covered first, Liz spends quite a bit > >of time showing data entry in an almost keystroke-by-keystroke > >manner. As she moves through the later topics, however, she wisely > >spends less time on the data entry and focuses on the purpose and > >use of each section. > > > >After the in-depth coverage of entering census records extracts, > >Liz moves on to cover entering information about various > >documents, including birth records, baptisms, marriage records, > >family Bible records, correspondence, city directories, > >photographs and more. > > > >Liz also shows how to print reports and to do a "print preview" > >which generates the same reports but sends output to the computer > >screen instead of the printer. She then shows how to export data > >as Microsoft Excel data, ASCII text, Rich Text Format, and also as > >HTML files for use on the World Wide Web. Liz also shows two > >methods of entering data: either by manually typing the data or by > >importing records from a GEDCOM file. Ms. Kerstens wraps up the > >videotape by showing how to use Clooz reports in your genealogy > >research. She shows examples of how to print out specific reports > >in advance of research to a county courthouse or other repository. > >You can enter the courthouse armed with information about the > >documents you already possess, along with many details about each > >person you seek. You can then focus your efforts on documents you > >have not found previously. Liz walks the viewer through the > >generation of several useful reports. > > > > "How to Use Clooz" is a good example of training videotapes > >created by the best expert available: the originator of the > >program. > > > >If you already have purchased Clooz and have not yet put the > >program to use, this videotape will help you learn its proper > >operation. Likewise, if you have not yet purchased the program and > >are wondering what it will do for you, this videotape will help > >you evaluate Clooz. Keep in mind that the videotape seems to be > >aimed at the Clooz newcomer; if you are presently using Clooz and > >are already comfortable with it, you probably won't find much on > >the videotape to help increase your knowledge. > > > >The "How to Use Clooz" videotape retails for $14.95 U.S. funds > >plus shipping. You can find more information about it and even > >order the video online via a secure Web server at: > >http://www.123genealogy.com > > > >The Clooz program is available from http://www.clooz.com > > > > > >: > > > > The following article is from Eastman's Online Genealogy > > Newsletter and is copyright 2001 by Richard W. Eastman. It is > > re-published here with the permission of the author. > > > > > > > > > >============================== > >Shop Ancestry - Everything you need to Discover, Preserve & Celebrate > >your heritage! > >http://shop.myfamily.com/ancestrycatalog > > Liz Kelley Kerstens, CGRS, CGL > Ancestor Detective, LLC > http://www.ancestordetective.com > Creator of Clooz, http://www.clooz.com > Editor of Genealogical Computing, http://www.ancestry.com > > > ============================== > Shop Ancestry - Everything you need to Discover, Preserve & Celebrate > your heritage! > http://shop.myfamily.com/ancestrycatalog > > >

Stephen Speltz's report on how he uses CLOOZ and TMG was very interesting. I am interested in his using "Clooz document #'s as repositories in TMG and enter[ing] them in the TMG citation detail." Stephen, could you explain a bit about your use of the repositories? Do you make a separate repository for each Clooz number? I understand about putting the number in the TMG citation detail. My sources are fairly generic (ex. Maine 1850 Census), with specific details in the citation detail. I've piles of documents that I want to enter into CLOOZ, but I've hesitated until I'm certain how I'm going to be able to utilize the numbers in Clooz. Your idea sounds good, but I'm just not certain about the repositories. I agree with you entirely about putting only the minimum into Clooz--just enough to identify the document. Lillian Cain

Thanks, Vivian! Dick Eastman scooped me! I was going to send out a newsletter announcing the video, but didn't get a chance yet. But this is even better because it's being recommended by someone besides myself. The video is listed in my online store and you can find it by going to http://www.clooz.com and clicking on the link for the video on that page. At 10:52 AM 3/19/01 -0800, Vivian Goodman wrote: >This was in one of my genealogy newsletters this morning. Thought I would >share with the group. Maybe it will help some of those who are new to the >group. >Vivian in TX > >- How To Use Clooz > >Clooz is an interesting utility program for the genealogist; it >catalogs and keeps track of every scrap of information found while >researching a family tree. It is described as "the electronic >filing cabinet for genealogists." For information about the >program, see my review in the July 26, 2000 edition of this >newsletter at: >http://www.ancestry.com/library/view/columns/eastman/2029.asp > >Elizabeth Kelley Kerstens is the creator of Clooz. Now, >Elizabeth, or Liz, as she is known, and The Studio in Hurricane, >Utah have created a new videotape, called "How To Use Clooz." When >I first sat down to watch this video, I assumed that the program's >creator would be highly qualified to teach the operation of the >software. I soon found that I was correct. > >Early in the videotape Liz Kerstens explains how to set up a >filing system for keeping track of the photocopies and original >documents that you will encounter. Liz is an obvious expert in >genealogy filing systems and handles the topic well. Throughout >the videotape Liz also keeps referring to the proper method of >creating and maintaining paper files. > >First, Liz shows how to use the Clooz program to create a research >database. She then shows how to enter census records data into the >database by using census templates. The program has templates for >U.S., Canadian, U.K. and Irish census records although Liz only >demonstrates one year in the U.S. censuses. However, all the other >census templates are quite similar in operation. > >Since the census section is covered first, Liz spends quite a bit >of time showing data entry in an almost keystroke-by-keystroke >manner. As she moves through the later topics, however, she wisely >spends less time on the data entry and focuses on the purpose and >use of each section. > >After the in-depth coverage of entering census records extracts, >Liz moves on to cover entering information about various >documents, including birth records, baptisms, marriage records, >family Bible records, correspondence, city directories, >photographs and more. > >Liz also shows how to print reports and to do a "print preview" >which generates the same reports but sends output to the computer >screen instead of the printer. She then shows how to export data >as Microsoft Excel data, ASCII text, Rich Text Format, and also as >HTML files for use on the World Wide Web. Liz also shows two >methods of entering data: either by manually typing the data or by >importing records from a GEDCOM file. Ms. Kerstens wraps up the >videotape by showing how to use Clooz reports in your genealogy >research. She shows examples of how to print out specific reports >in advance of research to a county courthouse or other repository. >You can enter the courthouse armed with information about the >documents you already possess, along with many details about each >person you seek. You can then focus your efforts on documents you >have not found previously. Liz walks the viewer through the >generation of several useful reports. > > "How to Use Clooz" is a good example of training videotapes >created by the best expert available: the originator of the >program. > >If you already have purchased Clooz and have not yet put the >program to use, this videotape will help you learn its proper >operation. Likewise, if you have not yet purchased the program and >are wondering what it will do for you, this videotape will help >you evaluate Clooz. Keep in mind that the videotape seems to be >aimed at the Clooz newcomer; if you are presently using Clooz and >are already comfortable with it, you probably won't find much on >the videotape to help increase your knowledge. > >The "How to Use Clooz" videotape retails for $14.95 U.S. funds >plus shipping. You can find more information about it and even >order the video online via a secure Web server at: >http://www.123genealogy.com > >The Clooz program is available from http://www.clooz.com > > >: > > The following article is from Eastman's Online Genealogy > Newsletter and is copyright 2001 by Richard W. Eastman. It is > re-published here with the permission of the author. > > > > >============================== >Shop Ancestry - Everything you need to Discover, Preserve & Celebrate >your heritage! >http://shop.myfamily.com/ancestrycatalog Liz Kelley Kerstens, CGRS, CGL Ancestor Detective, LLC http://www.ancestordetective.com Creator of Clooz, http://www.clooz.com Editor of Genealogical Computing, http://www.ancestry.com

This was in one of my genealogy newsletters this morning. Thought I would share with the group. Maybe it will help some of those who are new to the group. Vivian in TX - How To Use Clooz Clooz is an interesting utility program for the genealogist; it catalogs and keeps track of every scrap of information found while researching a family tree. It is described as "the electronic filing cabinet for genealogists." For information about the program, see my review in the July 26, 2000 edition of this newsletter at: http://www.ancestry.com/library/view/columns/eastman/2029.asp Elizabeth Kelley Kerstens is the creator of Clooz. Now, Elizabeth, or Liz, as she is known, and The Studio in Hurricane, Utah have created a new videotape, called "How To Use Clooz." When I first sat down to watch this video, I assumed that the program's creator would be highly qualified to teach the operation of the software. I soon found that I was correct. Early in the videotape Liz Kerstens explains how to set up a filing system for keeping track of the photocopies and original documents that you will encounter. Liz is an obvious expert in genealogy filing systems and handles the topic well. Throughout the videotape Liz also keeps referring to the proper method of creating and maintaining paper files. First, Liz shows how to use the Clooz program to create a research database. She then shows how to enter census records data into the database by using census templates. The program has templates for U.S., Canadian, U.K. and Irish census records although Liz only demonstrates one year in the U.S. censuses. However, all the other census templates are quite similar in operation. Since the census section is covered first, Liz spends quite a bit of time showing data entry in an almost keystroke-by-keystroke manner. As she moves through the later topics, however, she wisely spends less time on the data entry and focuses on the purpose and use of each section. After the in-depth coverage of entering census records extracts, Liz moves on to cover entering information about various documents, including birth records, baptisms, marriage records, family Bible records, correspondence, city directories, photographs and more. Liz also shows how to print reports and to do a "print preview" which generates the same reports but sends output to the computer screen instead of the printer. She then shows how to export data as Microsoft Excel data, ASCII text, Rich Text Format, and also as HTML files for use on the World Wide Web. Liz also shows two methods of entering data: either by manually typing the data or by importing records from a GEDCOM file. Ms. Kerstens wraps up the videotape by showing how to use Clooz reports in your genealogy research. She shows examples of how to print out specific reports in advance of research to a county courthouse or other repository. You can enter the courthouse armed with information about the documents you already possess, along with many details about each person you seek. You can then focus your efforts on documents you have not found previously. Liz walks the viewer through the generation of several useful reports. "How to Use Clooz" is a good example of training videotapes created by the best expert available: the originator of the program. If you already have purchased Clooz and have not yet put the program to use, this videotape will help you learn its proper operation. Likewise, if you have not yet purchased the program and are wondering what it will do for you, this videotape will help you evaluate Clooz. Keep in mind that the videotape seems to be aimed at the Clooz newcomer; if you are presently using Clooz and are already comfortable with it, you probably won't find much on the videotape to help increase your knowledge. The "How to Use Clooz" videotape retails for $14.95 U.S. funds plus shipping. You can find more information about it and even order the video online via a secure Web server at: http://www.123genealogy.com The Clooz program is available from http://www.clooz.com : The following article is from Eastman's Online Genealogy Newsletter and is copyright 2001 by Richard W. Eastman. It is re-published here with the permission of the author.

The discussion about the virtues of specific genealogy programs in relation to Clooz is quite interesting. For the benefit of those that are relatively new to genealogy, I would like to make the following points: a.. It is quite safe to say that over 90% of Clooz users were using a genealogy program of some kind and saw the record keeping shortcomings, before they bought Clooz. b.. Each specific program has it's plusses and minuses and no program is perfect for everybody. After all we are all different and you have different needs than I have. c.. It is obvious that all of us, users of different genealogy programs, needed Clooz. If our so-called stand alone program was so great and had everything, we would not buy Clooz. d.. When it comes to importing from specific programs, some are harder than others, but I can tell from experience that Liz does a great job of helping Clooz users with their difficulties. Compare that with almost any other computer program that I know of. You are practically on your own when you run into difficulties. e.. Getting back to specific programs there are websites that compare them, but show me one that is fair to them all and actually compares the very latest versions to each other! Let me end by telling you that Liz is not paying me for this "plug". I am just grateful for the help I've been getting. Yes, I use FTM, have been growing along with Family Tree Maker and now use FTM version 8.0, talk about learning curves for a "senior citizen". let's end this with two quotes from Liz in the latest Clooz manual: a.. "Like the world of genealogy Clooz is rapidly changing" and another one: "If you have suggestions for changes, additions or ideas for future upgrades to Clooz, feel free to send them" Art Lengkeek in Chilliwack, British Columbia, researching Langcake and Longcake in Cumberland and Westmorland, UK, in the 16th and 17th Centuries.