I didn't understand what Richard was talking about with merge but you've clarified it. No, I'm not crazy. :-) I don't have my data divided between programs. It's a daunting prospect, cleaning up my data in a new program, which is why I want to know a lot before I try it. I'm trying to avoid "if only I had known..."
On Thu, Sep 23, 2010 at 8:20 PM, Kirsten Bowman <[email protected]> wrote: > Cheryl: > > If you currently have part of your data in Legacy I'd recommend importing > your file from the old software into a new and separate file in Legacy > rather than trying to transfer and merge at the same time. After you've > gone through and cleaned up your old file you can do a merge more easily. > > Once you've done the initial file transfer, take a look at View > Tree > Finder to make sure all of your branches are properly connected. The next > step would be to review the Surname List (View > Master Lists > Surname) and > look for irregularities there. From that list you can edit as required if > you spot typos. After that I'd tackle the Master Location List. That seems > to be the place where new users find the most errors or duplications and it > takes a little longer to clean up. The Master Source List would come last > since it can take a very long time to get it to your satisfaction. Before > digging into source cleanup, though, I'd run a Potential Problems Report and > fix or override the problems that turn up there. Then run the report again > to see where you stand. > > Others may have some additional favorite spots to check for data entry > irregularities and if so, hopefully they'll speak up. Good luck with your > transfer! > > Kirsten > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Cheryl Rothwell [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2010 10:06 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: [LegacyUG] Switching Programs - Export and Import > > > I am switching to Legacy after almost 20 years with another program. My > database has about 12,000 names. Needless to say, I want to make this as > painless as possible. > > > Are there things I can before I make the transfer to facilitate the import? > Are there things I should or should not do? > > > > -- > Life may not be the party we hoped for but while we are here we might as > well dance. > > > > > > > > Legacy User Group guidelines: > > http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp > > Archived messages after Nov. 21 2009: > > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > > Archived messages from old mail server - before Nov. 21 2009: > > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > > Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp > > To unsubscribe: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp > > > > -- *Life may not be the party we hoped for but while we are here we might as well dance.* Legacy User Group guidelines: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp Archived messages after Nov. 21 2009: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Archived messages from old mail server - before Nov. 21 2009: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp To unsubscribe: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp
