Ric, Why does it matter? There can be many reasons for the behaviour which you have observed. For example you say that they are *mostly* the same people, the fact is that the remainder will make a difference, the file compression may be slightly different. One may have more deleted records than another etc. I very much doubt if you will ever find the answer – as long as they work, why bother?
Ron Ferguson http://www.fergys.co.uk/ From: Ric Altman Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2012 5:27 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [LegacyUG] File size help I need some tips on reducing file size. I'm having a little trouble. I have two large fdb files. They are mostly the same people. One file has 5% more people than the other, but is 5% smaller. Something is going on that I don't understand. I: 1. Purge unlinked individuals 2. Clean Master lists 3. Check/Repair 4. Compact family file There appear to be no pictures or multimedia but I'm not sure I'm searching properly. Ric 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 Follow Legacy on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/LegacyFamilyTree) and on our blog (http://news.LegacyFamilyTree.com). To unsubscribe: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp
