Difference between revisions of "Direct Line Search"
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In larger and larger databases, it can be frustrating to hone in attention on direct line ancestors. The [[Bold_Ancestor_Child_Links]] Mod (thanks Roger) has been tremendously useful in this task. This mod can be used as a stand alone or in conjunction with that mod to identify direct and end-of-line ancestors where many of us want to focus our attention. | In larger and larger databases, it can be frustrating to hone in attention on direct line ancestors. The [[Bold_Ancestor_Child_Links]] Mod (thanks Roger) has been tremendously useful in this task. This mod can be used as a stand alone or in conjunction with that mod to identify direct and end-of-line ancestors where many of us want to focus our attention. | ||
| − | It simply puts two checkboxes on the search page to limit search results to people in the database who have children but do not have parents and are direct line ancestors. Each box can be used alone - for example searching with "search my line" and not the "search no parents" gives only direct line ancestors with whatever other search criteria is provided. | + | It simply puts two checkboxes on the search page to limit search results to people in the database who have children but do not have parents and are direct line ancestors. Each box can be used alone - for example searching with "search my line only" and not the "search no parents" gives only direct line ancestors with whatever other search criteria is provided. |
The checkbox for "search my line" will NOT appear unless you have a branch with ID "Ancestors" (as the [[Bold_Child_Ancestors_Link]] mod requires - it should work without that mod but not without a branch labelled Ancestors [hopefully, containing your direct line ancestors]. The checkbox should also not appear if you have more than one branch labelled ancestors (say you have one in several trees). Finally, it should not appear for someone who does not have access to the tree with the appropriate branch. [All of this was way above my skill level, so please let me know if you have issues or better solutions.] | The checkbox for "search my line" will NOT appear unless you have a branch with ID "Ancestors" (as the [[Bold_Child_Ancestors_Link]] mod requires - it should work without that mod but not without a branch labelled Ancestors [hopefully, containing your direct line ancestors]. The checkbox should also not appear if you have more than one branch labelled ancestors (say you have one in several trees). Finally, it should not appear for someone who does not have access to the tree with the appropriate branch. [All of this was way above my skill level, so please let me know if you have issues or better solutions.] | ||
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# Download the zip file in the status area in the upper right. | # Download the zip file in the status area in the upper right. | ||
| − | # Extract the | + | # Extract the direct_line_search.zip to your mod folder. |
| − | # Follow the normal automated installation for Mod Manager, as shown in the example [[Mod Manager - Installing Config Files]] to install the ''' | + | # Follow the normal automated installation for Mod Manager, as shown in the example [[Mod Manager - Installing Config Files]] to install the '''direct_line_search.cfg'''. |
== Conflicts and Issues == | == Conflicts and Issues == | ||
Revision as of 08:58, 25 May 2017
| End of Line Search | ||
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| Summary | Modifies search page to add "search my line" and "search no parent" checkboxes to the search page | |
| Validation | ||
| Mod Updated | {{{mod_last_update}}} | |
| Download link | for
http://adupree.com/download/direct_line_search.zip | |
| Download stats | {{{download_stats}}} | |
| Author(s) | A. S. DuPree | |
| Homepage | Direct_Line_Search (this page) | |
| Mod Support | TNG Community Forums | |
| Contact Developer | [1] | |
| Latest Mod | 11.0.0.1 | |
| Min TNG V | 11 ? | |
| Max TNG V | 11 | |
| Files modified | search.php searchform.php | |
| Related Mods | ||
| Notes | This is a BETA VERSION and it may have many issues. Designed as a complement to Bold_Ancestor_Child_Links to narrow searches to identify end of line ancestors. | |
Introduction
In larger and larger databases, it can be frustrating to hone in attention on direct line ancestors. The Bold_Ancestor_Child_Links Mod (thanks Roger) has been tremendously useful in this task. This mod can be used as a stand alone or in conjunction with that mod to identify direct and end-of-line ancestors where many of us want to focus our attention.
It simply puts two checkboxes on the search page to limit search results to people in the database who have children but do not have parents and are direct line ancestors. Each box can be used alone - for example searching with "search my line only" and not the "search no parents" gives only direct line ancestors with whatever other search criteria is provided.
The checkbox for "search my line" will NOT appear unless you have a branch with ID "Ancestors" (as the Bold_Child_Ancestors_Link mod requires - it should work without that mod but not without a branch labelled Ancestors [hopefully, containing your direct line ancestors]. The checkbox should also not appear if you have more than one branch labelled ancestors (say you have one in several trees). Finally, it should not appear for someone who does not have access to the tree with the appropriate branch. [All of this was way above my skill level, so please let me know if you have issues or better solutions.]
As it stands the mod (if you have labelled your Ancestor branch) can easily restrict searches to the earliest direct ancestors (End of Line).
For example, if you want to quickly identify your oldest living "Johnson" Ancestor, simply search for last name "Johnson" and check both "Search no parents" and "Search my line only."
What this looks like:
Developer
This mod was developed by A.S. DuPree (a novice, happy for any help on improving it)
Requirements
- A working TNG installation. This has only been tested on TNG V 11.0.1
- A branch ID called "Ancestors" (in which you have identified direct line ancestors)
- An installed current version of the Mod Manager.
Revision History
Automated Installation
- Download the zip file in the status area in the upper right.
- Extract the direct_line_search.zip to your mod folder.
- Follow the normal automated installation for Mod Manager, as shown in the example Mod Manager - Installing Config Files to install the direct_line_search.cfg.
Conflicts and Issues
I have not found any conflicts or issues with this mod but I suspect there may be some. Please let me know if you find any. The language is ONLY in English.
In the event of a problem with your TNG site
- Try using the Mod Manager to Remove the mod
Sites using this mod
If you download and install this mod, please add your TNG site to the table below:
| URL | User | Note | Mod-Version | TNG-Version | User-language |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adupree.com | A.S. DuPree | Mod Developer | 11.0.0.1 | 11.0.1 | English |
| Roots & Relatives Remembered | Ron Krzmarzick | Partially-Public | 11.0.0.1 | 11.1.1 | EN,DE,CS,ES |
| ... | ... | ... | ... | ... |
