Addon:Web Connect Pack

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Unless otherwise stated on this page, you can download this addon by following these instructions.
Please note that some Addons have prerequisites that need to be installed before they can be used.
This Addon/Plugin system is controlled by the Plugin Manager.

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Install the country you require only

otherwise many websites will be duplicated in the "Web Connection" menu.

Web Connect Pack - UK websites menu

The Web Connect Packs contain a collection of Web sites for various countries.

Usage

From the People People Category view select a person then right-click and from the context menu select the Web Connection entry to show the website choices that you can search on. Selecting a website will send the selected persons following data:

  • Surname
  • Given name
  • Middle name
  • Birth Date
  • Death Date

to be queried and the result if any will be displayed.

Prerequisites

Before using you must install libwebconnect library and one of language packs.

  • Requires 'libwebconnect' be installed.

'libwebconnect' is the support Library for web site collections.

Installation
  • Open Plugin Manager (Menu Edit -> Preferences or Help -> Plugin Manager)
  • Select library 'libwebconnect' and install it
  • Select needed language pack and install it

Available Web connect Packs

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Install the country you require only

otherwise many websites will be duplicated in the "Web Connection" menu.

Available Web connect Packs:


Issues

If the external website that "Web Connect Pack" queries against changes its query method, please raise an issue on the bug tracker.

  • 5454: Links with some open databases (possible links to add to web connect packs)
  • 7391: WebConnect Addons create replicated menu entries
  • 8821: UKWebPack does not search Family Search site