Re: [LegacyUG] Numbering Systems

2007-02-07 Thread Cathy
Hi Michele, All computer based genealogy databases use RINs to keep track of people. One branch of my family still has the same RIN in Legacy that they had in the little DOS program I used 15 years or more ago to enter my aunt's research. I used several other programs before I found Legacy ma

RE: [LegacyUG] Numbering Systems

2007-02-07 Thread Glen Ballard
Michele, Since genealogy programs are using database technology, every person entered must have a Unique number given. This is the RIN (Record Identification Number) This can't be removed for anyone in your file. Glen Ballard -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL P

Re: [LegacyUG] Numbering Systems

2007-02-07 Thread RICHARD SCHULTHIES
Not really. It is a programming tool. It is required by the system. You can choose to not see the numbers, but they are needed. In the beginning, I didn't like them at first, but now find they can be useful and helpful. Rich --- Michele Lewis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I have never used RIN nu