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    The Applet and its Interface

The main applet screen displays2 main elements: the Family Tree, and the Information box.

The Family Tree appears in the lower portion of the screen and displays a 3 generation pedigree chart. The name currently selected is highlighted and its information will appear in the Information Box. Arrow buttons appear to the right of individu als with a known mother or father, or to the left of individuals with at least one child. These buttons allow the user to move through the entire pedigree chart as desired. Names not currently visible on the screen can also be accessed throught the Family L ist button in the Information Box (see below).

The Information Box appears at the top of the screen. It displays the name, birth, marriage, and death information, as available, on the individual currently selected in the Family Tree. Buttons appear in the right hand portion of the box which a llow the user to view any other available information connected with the current name.

Available Buttons:

Children

This button displays a list of children for the selected name. Double click on a name to make that the selected name or press Esc to return to the previously selected name. NOTE: an asterisk (*) next to a name in the list indicates that individual has at least one known child or spouce.

Siblings

This button displays a list of children for the selected name. Double click on a name to select it or press Esc to return to the previously selected name. NOTE: an asterisk (*) next to a name in the list indicates that individual has at least one known child or spouce.

Family List

This button displays a list of all names included in the current genealogy file. Double click on a name to to select it or press Esc to return to the previously selected name.

Spouses

This button appears when the file contains more than one spouse listed for the selected name display. Double click on a name to select it or press Esc to return to the original name. NOTE: an asterisk (*) next to a name in the list indicates that individ ual has at least one known child.

Written History

This button generates a window with a list of all available written history files for the selected person. Select a button to view the desired text, or cancel to return to the main applet.

 

Pictures

This button generates a window with a list of all available picture files for the selected person. Select a button to view the desired picture, or cancel to return to the main applet.

 

 

 

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