Are your +PAGE's in numerical sequence within the file? Also is our Hints and Help For Beginners at: http://freebmd.rootsweb.com/beginhelp.shtml of any help? Scroll down to Instructions for the use of +PAGE,n. Alternatively if you can quote the scan you are transcribing it should be possible to advise the correct +PAGEs. Allan Raymond ----- Original Message ----- From: "Keith Simpson" <Keylotus@ukonline.co.uk> To: <FreeBMD-Admins-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: 17 March 2005 14:09 Subject: Upload Query I am transcribing some files where the file number increases by 2. But when I come to upload the file FreeBmd returns the message "page number out of sequence in +Page,n at line 86" Checked through data base but unable to find any reference to this anomaly, mind you only had time for cursory glance. Help Appreciated Keith

I am transcribing some files where the file number increases by 2. But when I come to upload the file FreeBmd returns the message "page number out of sequence in +Page,n at line 86" Checked through data base but unable to find any reference to this anomaly, mind you only had time for cursory glance. Help Appreciated Keith

----- Original Message ----- From: "Dave Mayall" <david.mayall@ukonline.co.uk> To: "ronald.mann1" <ronald.mann1@ntlworld.com> Cc: <FreeBMD-Admins-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, March 13, 2005 9:21 AM Subject: Re: Scan source pages > On Sat, 12 Mar 2005 12:19:39 -0700, you wrote: > > >I am a transcriber with syndicate LGC. > > > >My query is: why am I unable to display scanned sheets relating to, Births > >and Deaths ? > >All I get is a blank page but the 'done' flag appears. > > > >Sheets for Marriages are O.K. > > > >I am using Windows ME. > > > >I await your reply with interest. > > As with all enquiries about problems, DETAIL is all important. > > We have about half a million scanned images. I've just taken a look at > a selection from all events, and they downloaded fine. > > Obviously it's impossible for me to check ALL the images, so it's > important that you say *which* exact images caused you problems, and > which way you were downloading them. > > -- > Dave Mayal Hello Dave Thank you for your prompt reply to my query of 12 March. Since receiving your e-mail I have had a further attempt at obtaining a screen-image of the scanned sheets in question. I didn't have much success at first but I found that if I waited long enough after the 'Done' flag appeared.lo and behold, the image was duly displayed. Perhaps the fault is in the slowness of my computer although the Marriages section is infinitely quicker. However, at the moment the matter appears to have been resolved. I hope I did not put you to too much inconvenience and thank you again for your help. Regards Ron Mann

Quoting Frank Hodgson <frank@hodgson76.freeserve.co.uk>: > I am transcribing 1845 Marriages, June Quarter from handwritten scan > 1845M2-A-0002.jpg > > On a number of different lines there is a strange character (or characters, > I don't know how many), which appears after the District name and before the > > Volume Number. I have read in the Transcribers' Knowledge Base that the > characters "&c" often appears after a District , meaning "and etcetera" and > that this should be transcribed. Because I cannot be sure what these > particular characters are my instinct is to type an asterisk, for example, > Able Elizabeth, Hereford *,XXVI > > However, I suspect that this situation will be repeated in many more scans > in this series so I wonder if anyone could please confirm whether the > character(s) is, in fact, "&c". it is just the ampersand symbol "&" and should be transcribed as such -- Dave Mayall ---------------------------------------------- This mail sent through http://www.ukonline.net

On Mon, 14 Mar 2005 14:00:58 -0700, you wrote: >Hi > > > >On your correction page you show the image where the transcription was taken >from. > > > >How can one view these images especially the one here>> > > > >[The entry below is contained in a file called PM1898_011_001 which may give >you a clue as to which index page to view] > > > >As I would like to check its entry as I believe the Page and Volume to be >incorrect. The corrections page shows the file name, because this *often* gives a clue as to which page the transcription is taken from. It doesn't always do so (which is why it says "may") In this case, the file name doesn't give any clue. This usually means that the record was transcribed direct from fiche rather than from a scanned image. In such cases we may or may not have a copy of the page available on-line. You need to go to; http://images.freebmd.org.uk/cgi/choose.pl and browse for the image. If the image isn't there, we can give no indication of when it might become available. -- Dave Mayall

Quoting Derek Lister <derek.lister@ntlworld.com>: > Whilst checking my file management I see that one file contains a warning. > > On the scan I was transcribing the page number was given as 819 followed by > what appears to be (97). > > The program wouldn't allow me to type in brackets so I entered it as 819 > _97_. > > > > Advice please so I can correct this and know for future reference. Warnings are just that, warnings. They don't indicate an error which must be fixed, just an unusual case which should be double checked. Under no circumstances should transcribers alter transcriptions with the sole aim of eliminating warnings. -- Dave Mayall ---------------------------------------------- This mail sent through http://www.ukonline.net

Whilst checking my file management I see that one file contains a warning. On the scan I was transcribing the page number was given as 819 followed by what appears to be (97). The program wouldn't allow me to type in brackets so I entered it as 819 _97_. Advice please so I can correct this and know for future reference.

Hi On your correction page you show the image where the transcription was taken from. How can one view these images especially the one here>> [The entry below is contained in a file called PM1898_011_001 which may give you a clue as to which index page to view] As I would like to check its entry as I believe the Page and Volume to be incorrect. Thank you David

I've even had surnames out of sequence Lynda > At 18:00 +0000 13/3/05, Graham Chamberlain wrote: > >Is it possible/likely that a name can be out of sequence on the > >original scanned index page? I'm new to transcribing these indexes > >so I have no experience of such possible anomalies. >

Keith Simpson wrote: >I have a transcriber who is having difficulties attaching completed >assignments to their e-mails. The transcriber has just transferred to >Wanadoo and is using Outlook Express, with their previous ISP they had no >problems what so ever. Has anybody else had problems and if so can they help >with a solution please. >They have checked their machine for all the obvious reasons. >Thanks >Keith > > > Keith, Assuming your transcriber has followed the setup procedure suggested by their new provider, could I suggest the best first step would be to contact them as it seems likely they have built-filters or modified the PC security/anti-spam settings in some way. Given that many people have a reluctance to "play" with an otherwise functional PC, most ISP's are only too willing to provide phone assistance. If this one doesn't, or wants to charge for the service, switch to another. Ron Sullivan

At 18:00 +0000 13/3/05, Graham Chamberlain wrote: >Is it possible/likely that a name can be out of sequence on the >original scanned index page? I'm new to transcribing these indexes >so I have no experience of such possible anomalies. yes it certainly is possible! >In 1906 (Parsons) deaths I have what definitely looks like an >'Ainsley' between 'Alfred' and 'Alice'. I feel sure that the second >character is an 'i' but of course it could be a bad 'l'. But >'Alnsley'? - I don't think so! Alnsley is not a surname that appears in the database whereas Ainsley is relatively common, but with forenames you never can tell. If you're not sure you CAN have it both ways. Transcribe it as A[il]nsley - WinBMD may still complain it's out of sequence, but don't worry about that. Someone will then be able to find it under either spelling. Chris

I am transcribing 1845 Marriages, June Quarter from handwritten scan 1845M2-A-0002.jpg On a number of different lines there is a strange character (or characters, I don't know how many), which appears after the District name and before the Volume Number. I have read in the Transcribers' Knowledge Base that the characters "&c" often appears after a District , meaning "and etcetera" and that this should be transcribed. Because I cannot be sure what these particular characters are my instinct is to type an asterisk, for example, Able Elizabeth, Hereford *,XXVI However, I suspect that this situation will be repeated in many more scans in this series so I wonder if anyone could please confirm whether the character(s) is, in fact, "&c". Regards Frank Hodgson

-----Original Message----- From: allan.oliver2 [mailto:allan.oliver2@ntlworld.com] Sent: Monday, March 14, 2005 12:42 AM To: 'Keith Simpson' Subject: RE: Techmical Help Importance: High Sensitivity: Private If they follow this link it may provide some help. http://www.wanadoo.co.uk/help/email/sendingreceiving/emailattachfile.htm If the file size is larger than 1MB they may have trouble. Some ISP's only allow small uploads or downloads of about this size. It may also depend on the speed of their modem if they have one and may receive a server timeout error. If they have broadband then there should be no problem other than the file size. I think Wannadoo has a restriction of about 1MB. Regards Allan -----Original Message----- From: Keith Simpson [mailto:Keylotus@ukonline.co.uk] Sent: Sunday, March 13, 2005 11:18 PM To: FreeBMD-Admins-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Techmical Help Importance: High Sensitivity: Private I have a transcriber who is having difficulties attaching completed assignments to their e-mails. The transcriber has just transferred to Wanadoo and is using Outlook Express, with their previous ISP they had no problems what so ever. Has anybody else had problems and if so can they help with a solution please. They have checked their machine for all the obvious reasons. Thanks Keith ==== FreeBMD-Admins Mailing List ==== FreeBMD - http://FreeBMD.rootsweb.com ============================== Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx

I have a transcriber who is having difficulties attaching completed assignments to their e-mails. The transcriber has just transferred to Wanadoo and is using Outlook Express, with their previous ISP they had no problems what so ever. Has anybody else had problems and if so can they help with a solution please. They have checked their machine for all the obvious reasons. Thanks Keith

On Sun, 13 Mar 2005 10:57:10 -0000, you wrote: >At the foot of the page I am currently transcribing, there is an entry "F >2" (without quotes) immediately beneath the district name of the last entry >on the scanned page. It doesn't appear to be associated with any record. >What is this, do I transcribe it and if so, how? It's a printers mark Ignore it. -- Dave Mayall

Yes, it's possible. I haven't had that happen often. Usually it's been my error. If I am positive it's not, I have to leave it as is. If there is the slightest doubt on my part, I substitute a "_" for the offending letter. If it happens early on in a transcription, I change it to fit so the program can pick up other errors I may have made, then change it back before I upload. Wanda ----- Original Message ----- From: Graham Chamberlain<mailto:gc@katiandgraham.com> To: FreeBMD-Admins-L@rootsweb.com<mailto:FreeBMD-Admins-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, March 13, 2005 11:00 AM Subject: Out of Sequence? Is it possible/likely that a name can be out of sequence on the original scanned index page? I'm new to transcribing these indexes so I have no experience of such possible anomalies. In 1906 (Parsons) deaths I have what definitely looks like an 'Ainsley' between 'Alfred' and 'Alice'. I feel sure that the second character is an 'i' but of course it could be a bad 'l'. But 'Alnsley'? - I don't think so! Graham ==== FreeBMD-Admins Mailing List ==== Subscribe/Unsubscribe instructions and Archives http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/FreeUK/FreeBMD-Admins.html<http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/FreeUK/FreeBMD-Admins.html> ============================== Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx<http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx>

Yes! Please check out: http://freebmd.rootsweb.com/vol_faq.html#6x Allan Raymond ----- Original Message ----- From: "Graham Chamberlain" <gc@katiandgraham.com> To: <FreeBMD-Admins-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: 13 March 2005 18:00 Subject: Out of Sequence? Is it possible/likely that a name can be out of sequence on the original scanned index page? I'm new to transcribing these indexes so I have no experience of such possible anomalies. In 1906 (Parsons) deaths I have what definitely looks like an 'Ainsley' between 'Alfred' and 'Alice'. I feel sure that the second character is an 'i' but of course it could be a bad 'l'. But 'Alnsley'? - I don't think so! Graham ==== FreeBMD-Admins Mailing List ==== Subscribe/Unsubscribe instructions and Archives http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/FreeUK/FreeBMD-Admins.html ============================== Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx

Is it possible/likely that a name can be out of sequence on the original scanned index page? I'm new to transcribing these indexes so I have no experience of such possible anomalies. In 1906 (Parsons) deaths I have what definitely looks like an 'Ainsley' between 'Alfred' and 'Alice'. I feel sure that the second character is an 'i' but of course it could be a bad 'l'. But 'Alnsley'? - I don't think so! Graham

At the foot of the page I am currently transcribing, there is an entry "F 2" (without quotes) immediately beneath the district name of the last entry on the scanned page. It doesn't appear to be associated with any record. What is this, do I transcribe it and if so, how? Thanks. Veronica Elleson

On Sat, 12 Mar 2005 12:19:39 -0700, you wrote: >I am a transcriber with syndicate LGC. > >My query is: why am I unable to display scanned sheets relating to, Births >and Deaths ? >All I get is a blank page but the 'done' flag appears. > >Sheets for Marriages are O.K. > >I am using Windows ME. > >I await your reply with interest. As with all enquiries about problems, DETAIL is all important. We have about half a million scanned images. I've just taken a look at a selection from all events, and they downloaded fine. Obviously it's impossible for me to check ALL the images, so it's important that you say *which* exact images caused you problems, and which way you were downloading them. -- Dave Mayall