I have just used Explorer to isolate those persons only directly related to my line and exported them to a GED file.
After creating a new project I then imported those persons but on quite a few the ID number did not import / export? as it was in the original database.
Is there any way I can change the ID Number on those persons affected?
I use the ID number on other sources such as my web site.
cheers
major
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Posted 03 October 2011 - 04:45 AM
Major,
Yes, you can change the ID#s of individual people - use Renumber People on the Tools menu.
But, you should never export to GEDCOM and re-import back into TMG - you can loose a lot of data that way, since much data stored in TMG cannot be exported to GEDCOM. Instead, use the Secondary Output of the List of People report to create a new Project with selected people. You can use the Project Explorer, Focus Group, or a Filter to select the people.
Yes, you can change the ID#s of individual people - use Renumber People on the Tools menu.
But, you should never export to GEDCOM and re-import back into TMG - you can loose a lot of data that way, since much data stored in TMG cannot be exported to GEDCOM. Instead, use the Secondary Output of the List of People report to create a new Project with selected people. You can use the Project Explorer, Focus Group, or a Filter to select the people.
Terry
See my Tutorials and Articles on using TMG at tmg.reigelridge.com
The Second Edition of my book, A Primer for The Master Genealogist, is now available. For more information see my website.
See my Tutorials and Articles on using TMG at tmg.reigelridge.com
The Second Edition of my book, A Primer for The Master Genealogist, is now available. For more information see my website.
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Posted 03 October 2011 - 11:30 PM
QUOTE (Terry Reigel @ 3 Oct 2011, 04:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Major,
Yes, you can change the ID#s of individual people - use Renumber People on the Tools menu.
But, you should never export to GEDCOM and re-import back into TMG - you can loose a lot of data that way, since much data stored in TMG cannot be exported to GEDCOM. Instead, use the Secondary Output of the List of People report to create a new Project with selected people. You can use the Project Explorer, Focus Group, or a Filter to select the people.
Yes, you can change the ID#s of individual people - use Renumber People on the Tools menu.
But, you should never export to GEDCOM and re-import back into TMG - you can loose a lot of data that way, since much data stored in TMG cannot be exported to GEDCOM. Instead, use the Secondary Output of the List of People report to create a new Project with selected people. You can use the Project Explorer, Focus Group, or a Filter to select the people.
Many thanks Terry for your quick reply.
The reason I used Gedcom was to deliberately wipe all data as well so that I can re-input my sources. Having updated from several previous Genealogy software programs a lot of my data was corrupt or no longer relevant.
I now have a "clean sheet" of only those persons that are relevant to my own branch.
Thanks again
Major
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Posted 04 October 2011 - 04:30 AM
You're welcome, Major,
I have to admit I'd never thought of that process for a cleanup, but I suppose it works. I assume you omitted sources when you exported. Sources are one of the main areas that are corrupted by a GEDCOM export, so if that wasn't a concern, nothing is lost. Other areas common areas a custom Sentences and Witnesses; if you had not made use of these features there is nothing there to be lost by the process either.
I have to admit I'd never thought of that process for a cleanup, but I suppose it works. I assume you omitted sources when you exported. Sources are one of the main areas that are corrupted by a GEDCOM export, so if that wasn't a concern, nothing is lost. Other areas common areas a custom Sentences and Witnesses; if you had not made use of these features there is nothing there to be lost by the process either.
Terry
See my Tutorials and Articles on using TMG at tmg.reigelridge.com
The Second Edition of my book, A Primer for The Master Genealogist, is now available. For more information see my website.
See my Tutorials and Articles on using TMG at tmg.reigelridge.com
The Second Edition of my book, A Primer for The Master Genealogist, is now available. For more information see my website.
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Posted 04 October 2011 - 03:12 PM
QUOTE (Terry Reigel @ 4 Oct 2011, 04:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You're welcome, Major,
I have to admit I'd never thought of that process for a cleanup, but I suppose it works. I assume you omitted sources when you exported. Sources are one of the main areas that are corrupted by a GEDCOM export, so if that wasn't a concern, nothing is lost. Other areas common areas a custom Sentences and Witnesses; if you had not made use of these features there is nothing there to be lost by the process either.
I have to admit I'd never thought of that process for a cleanup, but I suppose it works. I assume you omitted sources when you exported. Sources are one of the main areas that are corrupted by a GEDCOM export, so if that wasn't a concern, nothing is lost. Other areas common areas a custom Sentences and Witnesses; if you had not made use of these features there is nothing there to be lost by the process either.
Hi Terry
Yes I omitted the sources on the export and it is looking good. I have now isolated the 902 records that have a direct link. Having recently consolidated my sources (including copies of the 1911 census records) I can now start to use the program as it is meant to be used by entering each resource and associating each person to that source. I am looking forward to that as I like to be organised in what I do.
cheers again
Cliff Rigby (Major)
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