IGI Search -- double sources Hi Bruce: I've found that the new version 6 now only creates a single 'source detail citation' for each fact or event that is copied over from the IGI record and it will be in the form "citing microfilm 1553207 for batch 8812702, sheet 18, downloaded 5 Sep 2005" or with as much detail as is present in the IGI record's source information. If none is present, then you will only get "downloaded 5 Sep 2005", but it will only be a single detail citation. Double citations are no longer happening and only a single citation is necessary.
I've suggested that IGI Master Source entry also record the IGI version number from the LDS search engine because both data updates and search engine updates happen at the IGI site and more are planned within the next 6 to 12 months. Remember that the IGI is a secondary (or index) source and not a primary source, so all information from the IGI should be confirmed by a primary source. In using a source and citation, my preference is to have enough information to be able to go back to that same source in the future to double check my information (or allow another researcher to do the same). Currently, the IGI search engine at familysearch.org DOES allow one to search by batch number, but not down to the individual record. If the batch number is not present, then you're out of luck. I was hoping that there could be an "IGI record number" that could be recorded and searched for at the IGI to re-find the same individual, however this is not possible at this time. I use the "@" at the bottom of the "View Matches" screen to bring up the IGI record in a browser window so I can see the full record. Then I can decide how much of that "contextual information" I need for future reference. Doing a separate search at the IGI site by batch number can produce some very interesting results since it brings in all family members recorded at the same time (although marriage summary lists are less helpful). I hope this has been helpful in answering your question. Jeremy Main (MAIN, TYNER, STEELE, WYANT) Legacy v6.60 running on AMD XP 3000+ , 1.25GB ram WinXP Pro SP2, IE6, OE, Norton2005AV, MS AntiSpyware(Beta 1) Dual Monitors (800x600, 32bit) -----Original Message----- From: Bruce Jones <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sep 9, 2005 2:35 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] IGI Search - double sources Back to my 2 Detail Source issue. When I do an IGI search for an individual, and I find that an IGI record has a date that I don't have in Legacy, I check the "radio" button on the right (IGI) side and then click on "Update Legacy Individual". The result is that when I look at the sources for that person, I find TWO listings for EVERY date I updated. Both say "International Genealogical Index(R)" in the Source List Name but the Detail Source records are different. One Source Detail just contains the date of the download, and the other Source Detail contains that same date downloaded PLUS additional detail such as the film number etc. It seems that I could just delete the shorter Source Detail record as the longer one has everything the shorter record has. But I wonder why TWO Source Detail records get created EVERYTIME I update from the IGI. Thanks for any responses. On 9/8/05, Cathy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Yes - not just Support but the Programmers as well. > > Note many messages from Legacy Support, that is, the ever helpful and > patient Sherry. > > Cathy > > At 11:36 9/09/2005, Thomas Herson wrote: > > >Do support people ever come into this forum? > > 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 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
