I am looking for an efficient way to enter the census data into Clooz. Here are things I have tried or have considered. I have a subscription to Ancestry, so I can get the census records online. I always print them out, but the printed copy is almost too small to read. I have tried typing directly from the online record to Clooz by tileing the windows and having both programs open side by side (or above and below). I can make the census record large enough on the screen to be easily readable, but there is a lot of scrolling back and forth, etc. using this method, and it is very time-consuming. I have considered using a magnifier on the printed copy and typing from it. This would probably require 2 bar magnifiers--one for the headings and one for the census line. I have also considered filling in a blank census form (on paper like I previously did from the microfilm at the library), and when I have a stack of them, opening Clooz and entering the data from the paper copy. What has worked for others? Barbara Allen bhallen@sbcglobal.net

Barbara, I transcribe onto a blank census form (your last option listed) and then enter several into Clooz at once. This way I have a hard copy as well as my electronic copy and with my numbering system I can always find it in either place. Nancy ----Original Message Follows---- From: Barbara Allen <bhallen@sbcglobal.net> Reply-To: Barbara Allen <bhallen@sbcglobal.net> To: Clooz-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [Clooz] Efficient way to enter Census data Date: Fri, 7 Jul 2006 08:26:23 -0700 (PDT) I am looking for an efficient way to enter the census data into Clooz. Here are things I have tried or have considered. I have a subscription to Ancestry, so I can get the census records online. I always print them out, but the printed copy is almost too small to read. I have tried typing directly from the online record to Clooz by tileing the windows and having both programs open side by side (or above and below). I can make the census record large enough on the screen to be easily readable, but there is a lot of scrolling back and forth, etc. using this method, and it is very time-consuming. I have considered using a magnifier on the printed copy and typing from it. This would probably require 2 bar magnifiers--one for the headings and one for the census line. I have also considered filling in a blank census form (on paper like I previously did from the microfilm at the library), and when I have a stack of them, opening Clooz and entering the data from the paper copy. What has worked for others? Barbara Allen bhallen@sbcglobal.net ============================== View and search Historical Newspapers. Read about your ancestors, find marriage announcements and more. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13969/rd.ashx

Your last suggestion works great for me. Jim in New York Barbara Allen wrote: >I am looking for an efficient way to enter the census data into Clooz. Here are things I have tried or have considered. I have a subscription to Ancestry, so I can get the census records online. I always print them out, but the printed copy is almost too small to read. > >I have tried typing directly from the online record to Clooz by tileing the windows and having both programs open side by side (or above and below). I can make the census record large enough on the screen to be easily readable, but there is a lot of scrolling back and forth, etc. using this method, and it is very time-consuming. > >I have considered using a magnifier on the printed copy and typing from it. This would probably require 2 bar magnifiers--one for the headings and one for the census line. > >I have also considered filling in a blank census form (on paper like I previously did from the microfilm at the library), and when I have a stack of them, opening Clooz and entering the data from the paper copy. > >What has worked for others? > >Barbara Allen >bhallen@sbcglobal.net > > > >============================== >View and search Historical Newspapers. Read about your ancestors, find >marriage announcements and more. Learn more: >http://www.ancestry.com/s13969/rd.ashx > > >