breaking up a line

[lizzo]

Howard:

I have one specific line in my database with 10 generations. I would like to break the link between the 6th and the 7th generation because of an error. Therefore, I want to keep generations 1-6 linked, and I want to keep generations 7-10 linked. I don't want to delete anybody because I don't want to lose the notes, citations, photos, etc..

So, the bottom-line question is: is there a way to sever that link without having to delete any person or persons?

Hope this is clear.

Thanks.

~Lou

[Howard Metcalfe]

Dec 16, 2011 19:44:20 GMT -5 lizzo said:

Howard:

I have one specific line in my database with 10 generations. I would like to break the link between the 6th and the 7th generation because of an error. Therefore, I want to keep generations 1-6 linked, and I want to keep generations 7-10 linked. I don't want to delete anybody because I don't want to lose the notes, citations, photos, etc..

So, the bottom-line question is: is there a way to sever that link without having to delete any person or persons?

Hope this is clear.

Thanks.

~Lou

Hi Lou,

I assume the link between the 6th and 7th generation is made between parents in the 7th generation and their child in the 6th generation.

So to break the link, go to the Family window for the parents in the 6th generation, click once on the child in question, choose Family menu > Remove This Child from This Family and click Yes. Now the child is the progenitor of a new line.

Best,
Howard

[lizzo]

Dec 17, 2011 13:55:26 GMT -5 Howard Metcalfe said:

Dec 16, 2011 19:44:20 GMT -5 lizzo said:

Howard:

I have one specific line in my database with 10 generations. I would like to break the link between the 6th and the 7th generation because of an error. Therefore, I want to keep generations 1-6 linked, and I want to keep generations 7-10 linked. I don't want to delete anybody because I don't want to lose the notes, citations, photos, etc..

So, the bottom-line question is: is there a way to sever that link without having to delete any person or persons?

Hope this is clear.

Thanks.

~Lou

Hi Lou,

I assume the link between the 6th and 7th generation is made between parents in the 7th generation and their child in the 6th generation.

So to break the link, go to the Family window for the parents in the 6th generation, click once on the child in question, choose Family menu > Remove This Child from This Family and click Yes. Now the child is the progenitor of a new line.

Best,
Howard

Thanks, Howard. Doesn't look too daunting a task. I'll try it and let you know if I have any questions.

Cheers!
~Lou

[lizzo]

Howard:

That worked great! Thanks.....

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!
~Lou