RINs (Record Identification Number) are assigned by the database sequentially as you enter individuals in the Family File. The first one is #1, the second #2, etc. MRINs (Marriage Record Identification number) are assigned sequentially as you connect people in "marriage"
If you wish to assign specific numbers to individuals so they will never change, I would strongly recommend that you use the User ID field on the Individual's Information edit window and for marriages, use that on the Marriage Information window. You can then show the User ID in the Name List, Index view, reports, etc. To select to show RINs, User ID or other numbers on lists and views, go to Options > Customize > View. The option to include those on reports is on the "Include" tab of Report Options for each report. Sincerely, Sherry Technical Support Legacy Family Tree On Thu, Oct 3, 2013 at 4:22 PM, Margaret Atkinson <margaretatkin...@wcdpl.org> wrote: > Thursday October 3, 2013 > I am new to Legacy and have questions on RINs and MRINs. > If I understand correctly an RIN is a Record Number that is automatically > assigned. > So if the oldest male ancestor entered in Legacy is number 1, and his wife > is number 2, what is the numbering for their children and their spouses etc. > Even if the system is automatic I would like to have an understanding once a > family starts to branch out. > Also I am unclear what an MRIN is. > Thank all in advance for help on these beginner questions. > Meg Atkinson > > Legacy User Group guidelines: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp Archived messages after Nov. 21 2009: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyusers.com/ Archived messages from old mail server - before Nov. 21 2009: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyfamilytree.com/ Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp Follow Legacy on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/LegacyFamilyTree) and on our blog (http://news.LegacyFamilyTree.com). To unsubscribe: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp
