Clifford, > My question is whether we should hold off applying this prototype to our > entire databases until it is improved and indeed ready for primetime?
----------------------------- As Ken stated: "Hi Legacy Users, Sherry mentioned that this feature is not quite ready for prime time. That statement was correct in that it was not supposed to have been released with the last build. That was my mistake and now that it's slipped out we won't take it away from you. It sounds like some of you are pretty happy by my slip :) The IGI Search feature is safe to use and we have had a couple hundred people using it for the last couple months so it's pretty good as is but it's going to get even better . We would consider the current release of the IGI Search feature a version 1.0 release. There are just so many things I still want to add to it! It's very functional at this point but it's going to get a lot better over time as we continue to improve things and add new features to it. Because it snuck out the door before we were officially ready we didn't have the help written for it yet. Dave will be adding this soon. Thanks Ken McGinnis" -----------------------------I have been using this feature since 26 Oct 2004. It works flawlessly. I haven't had any problems using it. My thoughs on the information I am obtaining from this list: 1.) It is only as accurate as the person transcribing the information or submitting the information for temple work. 2.) I accept the ordinance work as true dates. 3.) I add missing birth, marriage, death, & burial dates to my database. I don't consider the dates as accurate until I have an image of the original document to prove that date. (This is my philosophy with any Internet site or for that matter Family data. Who knows where they obtained their information unless they have the orig. documents. At which time I scan them - have laptop & scanner - will travel) 4.) It is a good starting point for missing information. Why do the work from scratch when you can obtain clues from someone elses research. > The system needs: > 1) a simpler way of identifying which of the IGIs actually have primary > sources, and the details of those that do not. I believe that currently the > only "source" identified is the generic "International Genealogical Index > (R) v5" (Am I wrong on this?) In sourcing one aims to specify enough detail > so that future researchers can go back and easily review the actual sources > for verification of relevance and accuracy. If you know it came from the IGI, you can go back and search there again. It isn't like you have to travel thousands of miles to do so. I think if you want more sure items, you would have to travel to Salt Lake City, Utah to view the original documents. The folks at Millenium are awesome for even including this feature. > As others have mentioned it also needs: > 2) a method of easily deleting all of those "possible" matches that don't > match at all. This is already built into the IGI search utility under "Options." I can delete all results, a filtered list, or individual search results. How much easier do you want it. The only thing easier would be to think about deleting an item and it is gone.<hehe> Neural implants aren't on the market yet.<hehe> Glen 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
