You just reinvented the MRIN+ digital filing system. People use
different filing systems, some use a File ID number in Legacy, some
don't. You have to find one that suits the way you think. Since you're
already thinking along the MRIN line, check out
http://www3.telus.net/Jgen/2007-06-01-mrin_filing_revisited.shtml
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JL
JLog - simple computer technology for genealogists
http://www3.telus.net/Jgen/jlog.html
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I have viewed all of the training videos…and as new user of this program, I
really want to start off on the right foot…and avoid re-doing something I
messed up after I have entered 1000 relatives. I also don’t want to reinvent
the wheel if Legacy has provided the tools and I just can’t figure out how to
use it effectively.
So, here’s the question…if I have a source document that provides information
for many things –such as a death certificate which gives the DOD, COD, place of
death, parent’s names, etc— I have one “Event” in Legacy -- the death, right?
(Still a bit confused as to what should and should not be listed as an “event”)
But, that aside, for all the other pieces of information gleaned from this
single document– the death certificate is cited in the various places – COD,
DOD, Cemetery, etc.—so far so good?
Now, what do I do in the File ID box? Is that something to “turn on” somewhere
with a “tick box” so an ID is automatically generated? Is that the MRIN? The
RIN?
If I were to create the File ID using the MRIN (or RIN), should I tack on an
additional number or letter to identify the specific document attached to that
family or individual? So, the Death Certificate might be MRIN 00012-2,
representing couple 12 with only 2 documents in their file. Does this work?
What kind of problems could this create in the future for reports, retrieving
documents, etc.
Thanks for your help--many of the posts here have already answered so many
questions.
Joi Soucy
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