Cathy / Jerri, It's really interesting that you both have exact opposite methods in terms of the way your using different files. I guess it just proves that each person must find what works best for them. I haven't decided yet whether to store separately or not. I'm investigating the mergeing facilities as I don't want to double up on input.
Thank you both for your input. Regards Keith -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Cathy Sent: 03 June 2005 01:32 To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] One Name Studies In Legacy Hi Keith, It suspect whether you have another file or not depends on the way you work and your familiarity with the program - particularly if you share files with others. I started off with a separate file when I was trying to sort out the Coopers in a small area of Dorset. I soon regretted it as I expanded the study to include others then everyone in the small village because they seemed so intertwined. I soon tripped over others that belonged to two other branches of my family and confirmed that a number of the Coopers were connected to my family. I was then constantly confused as to which file I'd updated people in. Yes, I could drag and drop and merge in Split File View but it was frustrating. My Solution: Merge the files and work on one file only however many unlinked individuals or family groups I have. If I make a tentative link to my family line, I add 'Possible' or 'Probable' to the name. These people can be found quickly and unlinked for reports - but flag for me where I need to look for extra information to confirm or otherwise the link. Every time I've started a new file for a special purpose, I've regretted it. Cathy At 02:53 3/06/2005, you wrote: >Just wondering if anyone is recording a one name study in Legacy and if so >how? Do you keep a separate file for direct line, one for unlinked >individuals, for each set of linked families, what? > > >Regards > >Keith Legacy User Group Etiquette guidelines can be found at: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp To find past messages, please go to our searchable archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup%40mail.millenniacorp.com/ To unsubscribe please visit: http://www.legacyfamilytree.com/LegacyLists.asp Legacy User Group Etiquette guidelines can be found at: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp To find past messages, please go to our searchable archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup%40mail.millenniacorp.com/ To unsubscribe please visit: http://www.legacyfamilytree.com/LegacyLists.asp
