Difference between revisions of "RootsMagic 8:The RootsMagic Interface"
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== The Main Window == | == The Main Window == | ||
| − | [[RM8:The_Main_Window|The Main Window]] contains all the information, commands, etc. for a single RootsMagic file. If you open a second RootsMagic file, a new main window will open for that file. Some items on the main screen will be visible at all times, while other items will change depending on what data you are viewing. | + | [[RM8:The_Main_Window|The Main Window]] contains all the information, commands, etc. for a single RootsMagic file. If you open a second RootsMagic file, a new main window will open for that file. Some items on the main screen will be visible at all times, while other items will change depending on what data you are viewing. The main window consists of the pages below which can be selected via tabs on the left side of the screen. |
== Home Page == | == Home Page == | ||
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== People Page == | == People Page == | ||
| − | [[RM8:People_Page|The People Page]] | + | [[RM8:People_Page|The People Page]] lets you switch between five views of the people in your family. You can switch between the views by clicking the tabs at the top of the page. |
== Places Page == | == Places Page == | ||
| − | [[RM8:Places_Page|The Places Page]] lets you view places | + | [[RM8:Places_Page|The Places Page]] lets you view places and place details in a list format, as well as map views of your data. |
== Sources Page == | == Sources Page == | ||
| − | [[RM8:Sources_Page|The Sources Page]] displays | + | [[RM8:Sources_Page|The Sources Page]] displays a list of all the sources in your file, as well as the number of citations for each source. You can select any source to see the full details of the source on the right side of the Source Page, including source fields, media attached to the source, repositories for the source, WebTags attached to the source, and a list of places where the source is used. |
== Media Page == | == Media Page == | ||
| − | [[RM8:Media_Page|The Media Page]] | + | [[RM8:Media_Page|The Media Page]] displays all the media in your file in either thumbnail gallery or list view. You can add, edit, and otherwise manipulate the media from this view. |
== Tasks Page == | == Tasks Page == | ||
| − | [[RM8:Tasks_Page|The Tasks Page]] | + | [[RM8:Tasks_Page|The Tasks Page]] displays a list of all the tasks in your file. You can filter tasks in numerous ways, or add tasks to folders to group them. |
== Addresses Page == | == Addresses Page == | ||
| − | [[RM8:Addresses_Page|The Addresses Page]] | + | [[RM8:Addresses_Page|The Addresses Page]] lets you view a list of either addresses or repositories in your file. |
== Search Page == | == Search Page == | ||
| − | [[RM8:Search_Page|The Search Page]] | + | [[RM8:Search_Page|The Search Page]] groups the various searches into a single page. You can do simple or advance person searches, web searches, or search for anything at all in your file. |
== Publish Page == | == Publish Page == | ||
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== Settings Page == | == Settings Page == | ||
| − | [[RM8:Settings_Page|The Settings Page]] | + | [[RM8:Settings_Page|The Settings Page]] displays the various program settings in different categories. You can edit each setting directly from the settings view. |
Revision as of 02:58, 28 May 2021
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The RootsMagic interface consists of a single main window for each database you open. The window can be opened full screen, or resized to a size that is comfortable for you.
The Main Window
The Main Window contains all the information, commands, etc. for a single RootsMagic file. If you open a second RootsMagic file, a new main window will open for that file. Some items on the main screen will be visible at all times, while other items will change depending on what data you are viewing. The main window consists of the pages below which can be selected via tabs on the left side of the screen.
Home Page
The Home Page contains information about the current file (if one is open), as well as news, links to help, and information about program updates.
Files Page
The Files Page lets you create, open, import, export, and otherwise manipulate RootsMagic files.
People Page
The People Page lets you switch between five views of the people in your family. You can switch between the views by clicking the tabs at the top of the page.
Places Page
The Places Page lets you view places and place details in a list format, as well as map views of your data.
Sources Page
The Sources Page displays a list of all the sources in your file, as well as the number of citations for each source. You can select any source to see the full details of the source on the right side of the Source Page, including source fields, media attached to the source, repositories for the source, WebTags attached to the source, and a list of places where the source is used.
Media Page
The Media Page displays all the media in your file in either thumbnail gallery or list view. You can add, edit, and otherwise manipulate the media from this view.
Tasks Page
The Tasks Page displays a list of all the tasks in your file. You can filter tasks in numerous ways, or add tasks to folders to group them.
Addresses Page
The Addresses Page lets you view a list of either addresses or repositories in your file.
Search Page
The Search Page groups the various searches into a single page. You can do simple or advance person searches, web searches, or search for anything at all in your file.
Publish Page
The Publish Page is the home for sharing your information in various formats: printed reports and charts, online private websites, and on trees at Ancestry and FamilySearch. The Publish Page
Settings Page
The Settings Page displays the various program settings in different categories. You can edit each setting directly from the settings view.