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Subject: Re: [FTST] multiple accent color conditions
Date: Sat, 8 Dec 2001 11:52:43 -0600

On Fri, 07 Dec 2001 20:40:19 -0600 Jim Slade <> writes:
> I am having difficulty getting more than one accent color to appear at
same time.
>
> for instance:
> Using the Accent Definition screen, I put dot in Accent names by ALL
matching conditions.
>
> then I set the direct ancestors of first person = blue, and it works
fine,
>
> Then I write the accent condition for second person such as direct
ancestors of second person = green
>
> If I click Add button, it adds a blank line,
> If I click Insert button, it inserts the first condition again.
> I am unable to move the second condition into the accent conditions
box.
>
> If I ever do get it there, the first one disappears.
> What am I doing wrong that I cannot write two separate conditions?
> > > > > >
Jim,
My first suggestion would be to consider using the FIRST matching
condition rather than ALL. For me, the ALL invariably brings up the
conflict color since most people match more than one condition.
Whether you ADD or INSERT, you will get a new line to work with.
ADD will put the new line at the bottom of your list while INSERT will
put it before the presently highlighted location. As far as I am
concerned, the INSERT is marginally useful since you can always
reposition the condition if it is added at the end.
If you have the last condition highlighted, ADD will generate a
blank line below it. If any other condition is highlighted, the
condition will be repeated (like INSERT) but at the bottom of the list
rather than at the current location. Therefore, your description is
exactly what *should* be happening. So when you get your new line,
whether blank or "cloned", you should then use the drop down arrow box on
the right side of the FIELD and VALUE boxes under "Select accent
condition" to modify it as you need and then adjust the colors.
I have been playing with this feature for a while and have 53
accent conditions operational. They cover about 95% of my data set.
Have fun with the accents.

StevenC
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• [FTST] multiple accent color conditions by Jim Slade <>
  • Re: [FTST] multiple accent color conditions by "Paul E. Lawrence" <>

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  • [FTST] multiple accent color conditions by "Virginia D. Blakelock" <>