I agree. Are you importing the gedcom directly into your file? You should import it into a NEW file then do all your duplicate checking, place name formats etc, etc. BEFORE you merge it into your main database. This will eliminate most of your duplicates and will merge more smoothly plus you can create the source for that GEDCOM and the info will import with the new source. Russ
From: RICHARD SCHULTHIES Sent: Sunday, April 08, 2012 4:52 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] Duplicate Problem You just have to buckle up and do the Merge/Unlink like we all do. No easy answer. Sorry, Rich in LA CA From: RUNION ROBERT <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Saturday, April 7, 2012 2:50 PM Subject: [LegacyUG] Duplicate Problem I received a GEDCOM file that I would like to add to my files (to a backup copy just as a safeguard). In importing the GEDCOM of approximately 2000+ names, I have discovered duplication of about half of the persons imported. Is there a recommended way to eliminate the duplications? I tried the duplication process and it appears that I have to address each pair separately. This creates a problem when looking at the names and data as to which one is the accurate one or even if it is a duplication. Suggestions? 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
