Thanks Cathy, Dennis and Lee that information reasures me and will have a go at it with some confidence now. I have assigned the RIN numbers on the file to be merged from 3000 so have done something correct.
Thanks again, Paul On 3/3/06, Cathy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi Paul, > Like Dennis, I'd advise you to import into a new family file and > clean it up before bringing it into your own family file. I like to > go to the Master Source list and change each one to indicate it was > Mary Smith's source. eg instead of "1871 Census" I'd change it to > "Mary Smith from the 1871 Census". Then it is clear which sources I > need to check for myself. > > If you make backups of both files before you import it into your own > Family File, you can always start again if you mess up the merge. > > When you import, on the Legacy Import screen under Record Numbering - > uncheck the Fill all existing abandoned RINs/MRINs as the merge is > easier when you can see from the RIN which duplicate you are > importing and which was already in your file. If you know there is no > real duplicates in your file, you can also more easily Skip or Mark > as Non-Duplicates many pairs suggested as possible duplicates. > I usually also assign the start number for Renumber RINs at a number > clearly above existing RINs. eg you may want to start with 2700. I'd > use 3000 as it's quicker to see which is which - but I'm not bothered > by holes in the RINs assigned. > > Re the type of Merge - Find Duplicates will go through your whole > file and find possible duplicates, including possible duplicates in > your existing file (How many are found depends on how tightly you've > set the criteria on the Merge Options page.) > > When you only have a few duplicates between a file you are importing > and your existing file, using Manual Merge can be quicker where you > choose the first two known duplicates. Once merged the program will > suggest other possible merges of surrounding family members, if any. > > Merge doesn't work with a tagged group. > > Hope this helps. The best way to learn is to try it knowing that you > have good backups and can start again if you mess something up as you learn. > Cathy > > At 07:51 AM 3/03/2006, you wrote: > > >I have imported a family file sent to me with 500 plus names and want > >to merge it with my family file of about 2600. About 40 of the names > >are already in my file but some of it differs to mine and is not > >entered in the usual Legacy format and has different dates, locations, > >notes and extra or less information in the names. > > > >I have looked at the archives and help but I am still unsure and > >nervous on the best way to go about it. > > > >Should I just tag the information I don't have and merge that? > > > >What sort of merge should I do and how should I do it? > > > >PS. Please don't refer me to help etc as I was unable to find the > >answer there. > > > >Thanks, > >Paul Lowry, > >Tasmania. > > > Enter the drawing for a FREE Legacy Cruise to Alaska or a FREE research trip > to Salt Lake's Family History Library. Open to users of Legacy 6 Deluxe. > Enter online at http://legacyfamilytree.com/FreeTrip.asp > > Legacy User Group 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 > Enter the drawing for a FREE Legacy Cruise to Alaska or a FREE research trip to Salt Lake's Family History Library. Open to users of Legacy 6 Deluxe. Enter online at http://legacyfamilytree.com/FreeTrip.asp Legacy User Group 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
