[LegacyUG] gedcom error

2013-05-13 Thread unique64 Riley
I was trying to create a gedcom for a cousin to use in another software program and I keep getting errors. I haven't had this problem ever before. I chose the 5.5 gedcom. After it exports 794 people, an error pops up that says Address not found. I clicked ok and it continued, and it went

[LegacyUG] gedcom error reports - what is an F number?

2012-10-05 Thread Pat Hickin
In taking a look at my gedcom error report, most of the entries had to do with individuals, and gave the RIN (e.g., Main Record:0 @I1472@ INDI) No problem. but I quote the last three entries: Main Record:0 @F2193@ FAM * Unrecog. Date: gest aft 1780 Main Record:0 @F2199@ FAM * Unrecog. Date:

Re: [LegacyUG] gedcom error reports - what is an F number?

2012-10-05 Thread James Cook
That is GEDCOM internal constructs, but essentially is a family number. If Legacy used IRN for Individuals, they might have used MIRN for families. On Fri, Oct 5, 2012 at 9:33 AM, Pat Hickin pph...@gmail.com wrote: In taking a look at my gedcom error report, most of the entries had to do with

Re: [LegacyUG] gedcom error reports - what is an F number?

2012-10-05 Thread Sherry/Support
@F2193@ is the form used by the exporting program for the gedcom identifier of MRIN. Look in the Marriage List. Also, when importing it is a good idea to *not* renumber the RINs/MRINs (fill all existing abandoned RINs/MRINs) because the log uses the original RINs/MRINs from the gedcom and you

Re: [LegacyUG] gedcom error reports - what is an F number?

2012-10-05 Thread Pat Hickin
Yes, you're right -- the numbers seemed high for MRINs to me -- but that did it -- thanks!! Pat On Fri, Oct 5, 2012 at 11:14 AM, James Cook jc1...@gmail.com wrote: That is GEDCOM internal constructs, but essentially is a family number. If Legacy used IRN for Individuals, they might have used

Re: [LegacyUG] gedcom error reports - what is an F number?

2012-10-05 Thread Sherry/Support
When you're importing, the MRINs and/or RINs in the gedcom may be a lot higher than the ones you use. Sincerely, Sherry Technical Support Legacy Family Tree On Fri, Oct 5, 2012 at 9:06 AM, Pat Hickin pph...@gmail.com wrote: Yes, you're right -- the numbers seemed high for MRINs to me -- but

Re: [LegacyUG] gedcom error reports - what is an F number?

2012-10-05 Thread Pat Hickin
?? I went back to my original .fdb and made the corrections so I wouldn't keep repeating the same mistakes. On Fri, Oct 5, 2012 at 12:18 PM, Sherry/Support she...@legacyfamilytree.com wrote: When you're importing, the MRINs and/or RINs in the gedcom may be a lot higher than the ones you use.