Re: [Phpgedview-talk] Merge records between two trees on the same site

[Nathan S. H. <nat...@uk...>]

Hi John,

Could you explain what you mean by "The option to create a link between
the two people is a good idea to consider for a future revision" means?
I posted the original question and I'm not clear! :-)

Thanks!
Nathan


John Finlay wrote:
> Hi Nathan,
>
> This can be done, but not with the merge tool.  
>
> Instead use the "Add Remote Link" option on the close relatives tab.  You will be given the option to select the GEDCOM where you want to link the person and then enter the ID.
>
> The option to create a link between the two people is a good idea to consider for a future revision.  I'll keep it in mind.
>
> --John
>
>   
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: php...@li... [mailto:phpgedview-
>> tal...@li...] On Behalf Of Nathan S. Haigh
>> Sent: Monday, October 01, 2007 4:18 AM
>> To: php...@li...
>> Subject: [Phpgedview-talk] Merge records between two trees on the same
>> site
>>
>> I'm setting up a tree for someone else that has links to my own tree. As
>> a result, there are individuals that are present in both our trees. For
>> example I01 in tree 1 is the same as I100 in tree 2. However, the editor
>> of tree 1 has more knowledge of this person as they are a direct
>> descendant, so I'd like to make a link from I100 in tree 2 to I01 in tree
>> 1.
>>
>> Can this be done by merging the records? If so can I confirm what is
>> meant by "from" and "to" when creating links and merging data? Merging
>> data "from" one record "to" a second record suggests that the "to"
>> record will have data overwritten. In the linking instructions:
>> http://wiki.phpgedview.net/en/index.php/How_To:Remote_Link_Individuals_Acr
>> oss_Websites_And_Databases#Linking_databases_on_the_same_site
>>
>> It sounds like the "to" data is the source from which to get the info
>> for that individual. If this is the case, "from" and "to" have a
>> slightly different and confusing meaning between the merging of records
>> and the linking of records.
>>
>> Some clarification would be appreciated.
>>
>> Cheers
>> Nathan
>>
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