I think the point is - it is just a number and it doesn't matter what it is as long as it is assigned to the record in Legacy (file ID) so the actual piece of paper can be found. I use RIN and MRIN because for me it works, lazy I know :-) But the lagacy number starts at 1 and ends whenever, same as any numbering system. BUT I don't import into my main file and I don't renumber. I probably should also mention that in the actual ring binder is a printed list of people listed aplabetically with their RIN or MRIN number listed. It's easy to quickly spot any changes in the next reprint, have to admit it is not reprinted too often but as a last resort there is nothing like a good old back up file as a restore point I don't overwrite mine just date then until the reprint of RINs etc
As the man says, renumbering doesn't happen on it's own. Gayle -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of J B Coats Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2005 10:41 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] ANother question > Not necessarily true. There are times when a user needs to (or chooses to) > renumber RINs or MRINs, in which case they *will* be changed > > However, under normal use they won't change by themselves. Why depend on luck that the RIN or MRIN never gets changed or reused. The BEST control of document filing is to assign your own unique numbering system and TAKE advantage of the 'File ID' provision provided by Legacy. Then you control the ID numbers and filing is simple as adding the next new document in sequence to your cabinet/notebook. ---- sorry the first message was sent before completing my comments. 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 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
