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BK 7 will not convert from BK6

January 12, 2015, 5:17 am
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I downloaded BK7 and did the convert routine. Time after time I get an error message that it cannot find *.DT6 files in the location specified. They are there. I use BK6 every day; the files are there. I copied all of those *.DT6 files to a external hard drive. The program cannot find them there either. I am administrator on my computer and operate under that designation. Please help.

Lomane
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how to change file locations

May 12, 2015, 10:13 am
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Hello,
I have inherited a relative's data and program. I loaded the program (BK5) on my computer. I have the photos and data libraries on the desktop. And, when I enter the program, it looks for pictures in a location that doesn't even exist.

Does anyone know how to change the file locations within the program so I can just access the data and photos where the actually are?
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Re: BK 7 will not convert from BK6

June 20, 2015, 2:01 am
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Have you contacted the program creator and programmer, John Steed? He is always extremely helpful when I ask him for help. I'd recommend asking John Steed directly.

I hope you solved your problem.

Joel
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Want to Create a GEDCOM from old versions of Brothers Keeper?

July 19, 2015, 5:41 am
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I was unable to update my Brothers Keeper programs to one that would create GEDCOM files and unable to find a program to do it, so I wrote my own program to do that.
My BK version was 4.5 from 1990 so no wonder it couldn't do it.
I would love to help someone out that can't create a GEDCOM with their BK software.
Mine works with BK that uses files like this:
locatefl.bk4
messfile.bk4
marrfile.bk4
famlfile.bk4
email me at rrccrane@yahoo.com
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Objet : how to change file locations

January 20, 2016, 9:04 am
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On the main menu, choose files and select utilities and you will find 3 options to correct your problem:
- fix text path
- fix picture path
- fix media path
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Re: Running Brothers Keeper 5.2G on Windows Vista

August 7, 2008, 7:09 am
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I am not sure why you were using gedcom transfer from one version of BK to another. I just usually use the upgrade program included. My wife and I have been using BK since it's early days and love it. We have had very few problems and notes to the programmer (owner) of the company have always been returned in a timely manner. I bought my wife a Vista laptop for Christmas and BK6 seems to run just fine. We have not tried to import many GEDCOM files, so I cannot tell you what we would lose. With BK6 you have the ability to select the data you want exported (and to what fields in the GEDCOM).

Any questions - write me @ sixpack127@wowway.com
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Sources

September 10, 2008, 12:48 am
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I am using a registered version of BK - V6.2.79 and have three issues, for which I would be grateful for some guidance:

(1)
What is the difference between 'Actual Text' and 'Actual Text for this Citation' listed on the 'sources' page of BK?

(2)
Where I have a page from the Scottish OPRs containing several records, of which only one record is relevant to my genealogy, do I attach it by clicking on the 'Attach picture/file to citation' on the 'sources' page or ought I place it elsewhere?

(3)
I have attached a page from the OPR as described in (2), but have no way of telling that the picture is attached unless I click on 'Attach picture/file to citation' button. Is this the way it is meant to be?

Thanks.

David
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Deleting Imported Gedcom

September 10, 2008, 8:37 pm
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I'm a little confused - some would say, 'so what's new?' :-)

I've just downloaded a Gedcom file and imported it into BK (into a new folder so that it does not get included in my database).

Anyhow, the data I imported has no relevance to my family history, so I wanted to delete the folder to which the data was imported (to the recycle bin).

When I did this, (after I had re-opened my original database in BK), I got the message 'Can not delete reportsw.bk6: it is being used by another person or program.'

If I close BK and then delete the imported file, presumably the reports file connected to my database will be 'safe.'

I would be grateful if someone would confirm this for me.

Thanks.


David



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REF field - BK6.2 free

October 10, 2008, 1:09 pm
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I am using BK v6.2 freeware.

On the edit screen for a person, when clicking "Reports/Lists/Reference order display" I get the the message "You do not have anything in the REF: field for anyone.

I can't find a "REF" field in the program and the HELP does not refer to it.

Is this something only in the purchased version - or what am I missing here - or didn't I look hard enough?

Thanks for helping.
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Re: REF field - BK6.2 free

October 11, 2008, 6:30 am
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There is no "free" version of Brother's Keeper.

The program is shareware, with some features not being unlocked until the program is registered and paid for.

What specific version of BK are you using? Current version is 6.2.80 as of 24 August 2008

REF Number and REF Date are event fields.

I presume it's used to keep BK entries in comparision with index numbers generated by other genealogy programs or with other numbering systems. For example if you imported a GEDCOM from Family Tree Maker, the GEDCOM would include an index number for each individual based upon FTM's program. That would be the REF number. You could look at the ref number report and compare it to the FTM database and ensure you got the correct person. Since names can be common, and you might not have enough date info, it helps prevent errors.

The equivilent report in BK would be BK Number.


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Re: REF field - BK6.2 free

October 13, 2008, 5:12 pm
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Thanks, sailortech, for the reply. I'm working my way through the "trial" (I mis-spoke "free") version of BK 6.2.80.

In your humble opinion - which of the genealogy softwrre choices do you like??
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Re: REF field - BK6.2 free

October 13, 2008, 6:42 pm
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I've worked with PAF a bit, Family Tree Maker 2005 (v16) and Brothers Keeper. I'm happy with BK. PAF was limited; and the last years version of FTM was reviewed as really bad.

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Re: Running Brothers Keeper 5.2G on Windows Vista

October 27, 2008, 9:54 am
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I am running Windows Vista and Brother's Keeper ver. 5.2G and have not had any problems. It does have a recommended setting for the monitor and if that is not set correctly, you will have problems.
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Re: Deleting Imported Gedcom

November 3, 2008, 4:14 am
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When BK6 will be closed, you should be able to delete the folder and when you restart your BK6, it should start in the Brother's Keeper original folder.

The best way should be to start BK6 with a new database, and after delete your folder you want including the gedcom file.
J. Charles
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Accessing an unlinked branch as a group

February 4, 2009, 12:08 pm
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I have a fairly large database which contains information on the genealogies of the members of four American civil war military units; my goal is to discover kinship relations among the members. I have now finished doing the genealogies, and need to do reporting on the kinship groups. The "unlinked branches" list identifies the kinship groups nicely, but only shows me one member of each group. One of these groups contains 2700+ people.

I would like to be able to do one or more of the following things:
1. Write a report of all of the people in a given kinship group.
2. Flag all the people in a given kinship group.
3. Split out a given kinship group and form a new database.

If anyone can suggest a methodology, I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks,
JP
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Re: Running Brothers Keeper 5.2G on Windows Vista

March 31, 2009, 2:11 am
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My laptop is showing signs of giving up altogether now. Every 3 months or so I have to replace the invertor to keep the screen illuminated - the repair costs me only £20 but tis becoming more frequent - I cant now run the CD drive and the sound went off during the last repair.

I would love to know how anyone gets BK 5.2 to run on Vista. I cant get Vista to allow it to even install!

Vista's replacement is due now - I wonder if 5.2 will run on Windows 7?
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Re: Running Brothers Keeper 5.2G on Windows Vista

March 31, 2009, 3:12 am
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I didn't run my from the CD - I am still using the old floppies. I purchased an external A Drive and use that. Did you try running registry repair pro before installation? Make sure you start with a clean cpu - do your housekeeping. Reboot after running all your clean ups and then try again.
ie: scan disk, crapcleaner, system scan and make sure your security is up to date and no viruses.
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Re: Accessing an unlinked branch as a group

June 12, 2009, 11:58 am
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Go to Utilities - Flag group - Range of #'s for the group to want.
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Re: Running Brothers Keeper 5.2G on Windows Vista

June 12, 2009, 12:05 pm
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Should upgrade to 6.3.13. John is updating with new features montly. Only if we suport him by upgrading with his low cost will he be able to continue with this fine software.
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old value of Brother's Keeper

July 22, 2009, 9:39 am
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Hello,
My mother uses "Brother's Keeper" software for her geneology. She is very experienced at geneology but still has many many struggles with computers/software. When backing up her work she believes the "notes" she makes are not included in the back-up and therefore lost. The price of software is very cheap and so I am wondering if Brother's Keeper" is
1 a well credentialed program
2 Is there better programs
3 Can all her work be transferred easily to any new software
4 Is there programs more suited to people like mum who are "Australian" .
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