tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3900471683421755580.post8678675208171891007..comments2024-02-08T02:04:08.219-05:00Comments on Trials and Tribulations of a Family Historian: Wait.... when did they become a twin? Databse problems running amuckShannon Combs-Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10086333811097762754noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3900471683421755580.post-7152225561531076122012-09-18T11:55:32.660-04:002012-09-18T11:55:32.660-04:00Russ: Thanks for posting this. Yes, I am using F...Russ: Thanks for posting this. Yes, I am using FTM2012. The big part of the problem was a computer crash coupled with a corrupted backup, that then merged the ancestry tree into it. GAH! I have used the compact file tool and back up option. I saw the duplicate people in the index, and when I was looking at my tree on the iPad. With the new interface I saw clearly that I had an ancestor with the same wife 3 times, and multiple children. I then went person by person through the index to merge the obviously duplicate people, and correct the marriage and children situations too.<br />It is going to be a couple weeks before I get it all back up again. My thing right now is a few hours every day going and fixing the media and then will be source citations. <br />Shannon Combs-Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10086333811097762754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3900471683421755580.post-41974412863780248642012-09-16T10:18:30.137-04:002012-09-16T10:18:30.137-04:00Shannon,
Two suggestions:
You didn't mention...Shannon,<br /><br />Two suggestions:<br /><br />You didn't mention what version of Family Tree Maker you are using, I'll guess FTM2012.<br /><br />1) use the Tools Compact File, INCLUDING the back up option when presented<br /><br />2) Use the People, Find duplicate people utility, but merge carefully<br /><br />You didn't mention WHERE you saw the duplication, but if you see duplication of people in Charts or Reports, the duplication may be due to relationships. IF you see that, then see if they are duplicated in the Index (People Workspace, Family View, Left column)<br /><br />RussCousin Russhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00326890362591254874noreply@blogger.com