* Census places query

[jsphillips]

I am using v 5.06 Win 7 64 bit
8MB Memory IE 9
As per an earlier mail I see that another member has had a similar problem
when running this query it produces names ages everyting it says it will do, other than the Census places
I attach copies of some of my input and also the results page.
See Bulstrode Harry whitelocke has census entries but none produced
All other individuals the same no results for the Census place



ID:6386

[nsw]

I don't think that particular custom query works - it is 'old and faulty' according to the Knowledge Base page that discusses this.

I think you need to download the Census Lists query instead.



Nick

[jsphillips]

Thanks Nick
It is a shame that if they do not work that they cannot be deleted from the list and then noted 'deleted as not working' To prevent further downloads.
Its a pity it cannot be edited to work ??
I have run the query you suggested..it works ok for what it is, and will have to do.
What I was after was a query that I could enter an address (or Census year) and find all persons at that address in that year.
I was awaiting sks to write it.
Best regards and thanks again

[tatewise]

Yes, that particular Query is very old (it was written in 2003) and appears to have been designed for Custom Events such as EVEN-1901CENSUS that do not exist in a standard FH installation.

NOTE TO USERS: I advise that you obtain downloads from the Knowledge Base via FHUG Downloads rather than the Main Menu > Downloads.
The Knowledge Base gives far more details about Queries such as this one, often with screen-shots, problem reports, and other advice.
Only the very latest Main Menu > Downloads may not have migrated to the Knowledge Base.

NOTE TO JANE: Perhaps this Download should be removed (or corrected).

[nsw]

jsphillips said:
What I was after was a query that I could enter an address (or Census year) and find all persons at that address in that year.

If you run the query then you can click on a particular census year to sort by place so you'll get a list of all the people in that place in that year. The screenshot you included suggests you also put the address in the place field so this should work for you. In my opinion this will be quicker and more flexible than having to type in an address to search for.

[jsphillips]

Thanks
I have discovered that and it will suffice.
Thanks for all your help
I do think that only working queries should be capable of being downloaded and all others deleted or amended.
Furthermore it seems a littlr silly having 2 places to download from !! Knowledge Base and FHU downloads.
They should either be identical or one or the other scrapped

[nsw]

I think a few years ago some FH users used to create custom census events for each census - this was before my census utilities became popular. So that particularly query would probably work for those people who continue to do things that way.

[tatewise]

jsphillips said

Furthermore it seems a littlr silly having 2 places to download from !! Knowledge Base and FHU downloads.
They should either be identical or one or the other scrapped

You are of course correct, but having two Download places is an interim situation.

The Knowledge Base is a newer feature than the Main FHUG site.
Everything is gradually being migrated from the Main FHUG site to the Knowledge Base that offers better capabilities.
However, the whole FHUG is administered by part-time volunteers, so changes can only take place slowly.

Admittedly, there could be some prominent notices, particularly for the Main Menu > Downloads section, directing users to the Knowledge Base > FHUG Downloads.
However, many users are familiar with the Main Menu > Downloads mechanism to Add Downloads and would need to learn how to perform the similar function in the Knowledge Base > FHUG Downloads.