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For example, several weeks ago I input some information I obtained on my grandfather and forgot to add an event into his father's file because it was new information.   I don't want to re-input all the source detail information and I'm figuring there must be a way I can pull up this previously used source detail information I forgot to enter.

How does everyone handle the information in wills and probate records?  Do you type the whole will in the source citation, the whole will in the details for the specific individual, or type it out and add it as a media attachment?

I am curious how everyone handles media that they want to attach to a source.  For example, you have a source for a book and want to attach the book cover and inside copyright page to the source.

How do I show the RIN number next to the individual's name?  I use to have it like that and I do not know what I did that it no longer appears. Thanks

I use both the JPG and PDF format.  JPGs I use for my pictures but for other documents like scanning birth records I use PDF format.  I know how to attached them but it appears from what I'm reading in the help section under media that when publishing a book or scrapbook that PDF documents are not input into these features.  Am I incorrect?  I've tried everything I can think of but none of my PDF files show when I publish a book.  I have this feeling what I read in the help file is correct i.e., PDF files will not show up when using the publish book feature, descendant charts, ancestor charts, scrapbooks, etc.

I am trying to figure out when I attach media what gets put into a scrapbook and what doesn't. It seems to depend on whether I attach the media to the event versus  in the family view using the media option with the individual.   For example, when I attach a census record to the event  plus in the media file under the individuals name in the family view when I go to Reports - Other Reports - Scrapbook and leave all the boxes checked that are standard by Legacy both media files show up (ie the one attached to the event and the one attached to the individual).  However, when I go to Reports - Publishing Center - Add Picture Scrapbooks into the book you only get  the media that is linked to the event and not to the individual. I'm really confused!  I really want to add my media files correctly so I don't end up with a mess when I try to take advantage of the publishing options in Legacy.

I've been using Legacy for several years but do not feel like I take full advantage of its potential.  Really looking forward to learning more about how to use the scrapbook feature and some of the publication features.  I've been playing around with them but can't quite get what I want.  I'm sure I'll learn what I need to know from the experts here.