Hi Keith,
It suspect whether you have another file or not depends on the way you work
and your familiarity with the program - particularly if you share files
with others.
I started off with a separate file when I was trying to sort out the
Coopers in a small area of Dorset. I soon regretted it as I expanded the
study to include others then everyone in the small village because they
seemed so intertwined. I soon tripped over others that belonged to two
other branches of my family and confirmed that a number of the Coopers were
connected to my family. I was then constantly confused as to which file I'd
updated people in. Yes, I could drag and drop and merge in Split File View
but it was frustrating.
My Solution: Merge the files and work on one file only however many
unlinked individuals or family groups I have.
If I make a tentative link to my family line, I add 'Possible' or
'Probable' to the name. These people can be found quickly and unlinked for
reports - but flag for me where I need to look for extra information to
confirm or otherwise the link.
Every time I've started a new file for a special purpose, I've regretted it.
Cathy
At 02:53 3/06/2005, you wrote:
Just wondering if anyone is recording a one name study in Legacy and if so
how? Do you keep a separate file for direct line, one for unlinked
individuals, for each set of linked families, what?
Regards
Keith
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