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What is TempleReady for
Windows®? |
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TempleReady for Windows is a Windows version that can help
members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
submit the names of their ancestors for temple ordinance work.
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Is TempleReady for Windows
available for home use? |
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No. It will only be available in Church-owned family history
centers.
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What are the
system
requirements for TempleReady for Windows? |
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- Pentium® 90 or higher
- Windows 95, 98, or NT 4.0+
- 16 MB RAM minimum (32 MB preferred)
- 240 MB hard disk space
- 4X CD-ROM drive or faster
- VGA monitor with 256-color-capable video card
- Optional: Sound card
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Will TempleReady
work on a
Macintosh Computer? |
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TempleReady for Windows was
developed for Windows 95, 98, and Windows NT4.0+. It has not
been tested with Macintosh computers, and currently there
are no plans to create a version for Macintosh. |
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What languages is the product
available in? |
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At this time the program is
available in English, Spanish, French, German, Portugese,
and Japanese. |
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What is the function of the
Submit Family Names for Temple Ordinances button? |
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This button begins the process that allows you prepare names
for the temple.
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What kind of file is needed
to submit names for temple ordinances in TempleReady for
Windows? |
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You can submit data from
Personal Ancestral File 3.0+ or higher or a GEDCOM file
created in PAF or any other compatible genealogy program.
Note: The option to update your file with completed
ordinance dates will not work if your file is a GEDCOM file. |
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What kind of file is needed
to take to the temple to perform ordinances? |
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You will need a Submission file on a 3.5-inch high-density
diskette.
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Is it possible to type names
of individuals for whom you want to perform temple
ordinances directly into TempleReady for Windows? |
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No. You must first type the
names into Personal Ancestral File or another commercial
family history records manager program. |
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How many names should I
prepare to send to the temple at one time? |
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The number of names submitted to
the temple at one time should be limited to the number of
ordinances you can perform in two to three months. It is
suggested that the submissions include families as much as
possible, although individuals are acceptable. |
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Is my name, address, and
telephone number information protected from improper use? |
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Yes. Information regarding the
person submitting data is protected by copyright law and
other legal restrictions. Your information may be published
with Church genealogical databases so people can contact
you, but only if you give permission. |
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How do I reprint a
TempleReady report? |
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Go into TempleReady, insert the
backup disk, and select the file with the *.tbk
extension. Then go to step 5 of the TempleReady process,
which allows you to reprint the temple submission report. |
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Why should I make a backup of
my TempleReady work? |
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A backup disk is used to print
or reprint your temple submission report or to regenerate a
submission. For example, if you lost your submission disk or
your submission disk was copied onto a damaged disk, you
will want to have a backup submission. Note: Making a backup
copy of your TempleReady submission is strongly recommended. |
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Can I stop the TempleReady
process and come back later where I left off? |
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Yes. The Save My Place
option allows you to exit and save your place in the program
and continue at a later time. If you select Save My Place,
you will be prompted to enter a file name for your work.
This file will have the extension *.IPS and be listed
with other files when you open a file. |
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What is the Ordinance Index? |
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A record of all the temple
ordinances that have been performed for deceased individuals
in temples owned and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter-day Saints. |
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What is the function of the
Update My Records button? |
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This button helps you reconcile
your records with information in the Ordinance Index by
bringing the completed ordinance dates over into your
genealogical records manager program like Personal Ancestral
File (PAF). This function only works if you are using a PAF
data file, not if you are using a GEDCOM file. |
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What kind of file is needed
to use the Update My Records button? |
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TempleReady for Windows will
only perform the Update My Records function on a data file
created in Personal Ancestral File 3.X or higher. If you use
a GEDCOM export file from other software that is compatible
with Personal Ancestral File 3.X or higher, TempleReady for
Windows will create a separate update file. |
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What does the Family History
Centers button do? |
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This button allows you to access
address information about family history centers located
throughout the world. This button will not be operational
unless used on a computer that has Internet access. |
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