I don't edit the Gedcom, actually, but after adding into a new database, I go to the Master location list, and set them up my way (short name, long/lat, add county names). Then I run a Potential Problems report, to find any possible errors, so I can fix or tag them. Ex: I have a death date of Feb 30, 1829. After analyzing the surrounding records, some Feb 29 and also some Mar 1, decided I will never solve this. Then I add the new DB into the old setting both ' higher' RIN and MRIN numbers to segregate the new . Since I have over 25000 names I would use 30000 as a start. Then the merge. That leaves only the unmerged people with the higher numbers, so I can see who needs more work and possible rechecking old Souces. Good luck, Rich in LA CA
----- Original Message ---- From: Ila East <rle...@centurytel.net> To: LegacyUserGroup@legacyfamilytree.com Sent: Thursday, September 17, 2009 5:27:23 AM Subject: [LegacyUG] Editing a GEDCOM (Was When Do you import versus merging ??) What program do you use to edit a GEDCOM file? Ila East RICHARD SCHULTHIES wrote: > I always gedcom into a new file, fix the locations and sources MY way, then > add it into my main DB, then do a merge. The group taught me that when I was > a Newbie, and we try to repeat it regularly for the next batch of newbies to > hear. > Rich in LA CA > Legacy User Group guidelines: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp Archived messages: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyfamilytree.com/ Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp To unsubscribe: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp Legacy User Group guidelines: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp Archived messages: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyfamilytree.com/ Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp To unsubscribe: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp
