Though some on this list might view this as being off-topic, truly, I believe it relates, and I would like to read some perspectives from other data managers:
I am in the process of updating an antiquated database, based on a taxonomy. I have received the newer version of the taxonomy upon which I am to update the database fields. In the process of updating the taxonomy, the creators have added separators (i.e., what once read BH30018018 now reads BH-300-180.18) Naturally, to update the database, either I have to "split" the old database field into sections and add the new punctuation, or I have to "split" the new database field into sections to remove the punctuation. Yes, it seems like six of one, a half dozen of another, neither here nor there. This is what is causing me the dilemna. I have tried weighing both sides of what to do. Since they seem equal, I am spending far too much time deliberating instead of acting. Therefore, I thought some other input would weigh my decision. To eliminate any gripes concerning just how off-topic this may seem to the list, I would appreciate any comments to be sent directly to [EMAIL PROTECTED] If there is interest in reading the results, send me your email addy, and I will send you a compiled copy of results after receiving them. Thank you in advance. Brad Smith
