Hi Lance, Okay, it doesn't look like using MRINs as the basis for my paper files is a good idea. Cathy made the same point you did...that RINs and MRINs are not reliable. I would think the earlier RINs and MRINs in my Legacy file would remain untouched unless I deleted one of the people, but Cathy pointed out that if I ever have to export my Legacy file to a new file due to a computer error, the RINs and MRINs might change. If this can happen, then I don't think Legacy should have a link pointing to http://www.fileyourpapers.com/, the web site that recommends this MRIN system.
Carol told me how to move my RINs to the User ID field, but there doesn't seem to be an option to do the same with MRINs, even though there is a User ID field in the Marriage Information window. I think this has been discussed on this list at an earlier time. I'll check the Archives. Thanks to everyone for your input. Sue ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lance" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 2004 10:23 PM Subject: RE: [LegacyUG] Renumbering MRINS > Sue, there is one way to renumber your whole data base, if you really want > (or need) to do that. First of all you need to create a new data base with > you as the only entry. Next, import your existing Legacy database into this > new file. Merge your old entry for yourself with your new entry (as #1). The > other individuals will then be renumbered. There is no guarantee of what > order that will happen in, though. > > Just remember though that RIN's and MRIN's are of significance only to the > computer program. It really doesn't matter which number an individual (or > marriage) has. As you find and add individuals over time the new sequence > (above) you create will be once again "out of order". Doesn't really make > much sense to rely on them does it? > > > Lance Legacy User Group Etiquette guidelines can be found at: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp To find past messages, please go to our searchable archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup%40mail.millenniacorp.com/ To unsubscribe please visit: http://www.legacyfamilytree.com/LegacyLists.asp
