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From: Dr John Betts< >
Subject: Re: [BK] Is there a trick?
Date: Fri, 13 Aug 1999 08:28:57 +0100 (BST)

Date sent: Wed, 11 Aug 1999 09:03:56 +0200 From:
"R. & M. Nykerk" <> To: BK-
L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [BK] Is there a trick?

> >>Hi guys,
> >>My subject line says 'Is there a trick?" but I think it's more of a
> >>wish. And it's been partially discussed before. Maybe John could
> >>indicate whether this is something which he foresees for the coming new
> >>version, or even as an upgrade in the current programme. When I started
> >>my database 4 or 5 years ago I just left death-dates that were unknown
> >>empty. I have since found that it is much to be preferred to enter at
> >>least something like Abt. 19?? The year being for instance
> >>approximately 85/90 years after the date of
> >birth.
> >>
> >>I would like to have a possibility of rapidly replacing an empty
> >>deathdate-field (or maybe any field) by pulling up all the records with
> >>an empty deathdate field.
> >>
> >>This would be possible with the "Missing Information report", but
> >>instead of a printed list (or its preview) I'd like to have a "Make list
> >>to Edit" as in the Word Search option. The "Missing Information report"
> >>demands a printout and a call to the Edit window for every individual
> >>record. The "Make list to Edit" option allows a double click on each
> >>record to pull it into the Edit window.
> >>
> >>The Utility doesn't have this possibility as the field I am asking for
> >>is not in the list of mentioned fields and anyway one cannot ask for an
> >>empty field.
> >>
> >>In view of the existing possibilities, I wonder if I am asking for
> >>something very complicated? That's the advantage of knowing nothing
> >>about programming, one fool can ask more than all those wise men......
> >>
> >>Or does anyone have an easy way out in the existing options?
> >>
> >>Regards
> >>Menno Nykerk
> >>
> >

As a way out possibility, you might find it easier to generate a
GEDCOM file containing all your data and edit the DATE which
appears below the DEAT label. Then reimport it to a new BK
database.


If you try this, let us know how you got on




Dr John Betts <>

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• [BK] Is there a trick? by "R. & M. Nykerk" <>
  • Re: [BK] Is there a trick? by "Rene McGurk" <>
  • Re: [BK] Is there a trick? by Otto Jørgensen< >
  • Re: [BK] Is there a trick? by "R. & M. Nykerk" <>
  • [BK] is there a trick? by <>
  • Re: [BK] is there a trick? by "R. & M. Nykerk" <>
  • RE: [BK] is there a trick? by <>

  • Re: [BK] Is there a trick? by Dr John Betts< >

  • RE: [BK] is there a trick? by "Dell, James J" <>
  • Re: [BK] is there a trick? by Otto Jørgensen< >