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From: Lee Hoffman <>
Subject: Re: [TMG] Task name filter
Date: Tue, 21 Nov 2006 12:32:02 -0500
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DeAnna Burghart wrote:
>Teresa Elliott wrote:
> >What is the Task Name filter and how can I set it? I am hoping to go on a
> >genealogy research trip during Thanksgiving and I want to have my tasks as
> >thorough as possible.
>
>
>In addition to what Lee wrote (correct and thorough as always) I wanted to
>share a bit more. I'm sure this will be a huge yawner for you, Teresa, but
>it may help others who are lurking. I've standardized my task names on the
>following format:
>
> SURNAME (ADDTNL SURNAME(S)), First Name(s), Task type, year
>
>It took quite a bit of experimentation for me to figure out what works best
>for me, but now I can filter for things like
>
>Task Name: HOLLAMAN Keyword: HICKORY
>(Hollaman tasks in Hickory County, Missouri)
>
>Task Name: BARRETT Keyword: FHL
>(Any tasks for my Barretts that I wanted to research at FHL)
>
>Task Name: Census Keyword: OPEN
>(Obviously, open census tasks, which now display sorted by surname)
>
>It allows me to zero in on a group of tasks with a lot more consistency. I
>find I'm actually using my research log to direct next steps now. (*gasp*)
>heh

Do not forget the value of the Keywords. This allows additional
filtering capability for the user. The use of Keywords along with
the Task Name can provide the user many ways to easily filter for
specific Tasks that may be applicable applicable to a research
trip. I tend to keep the Task Name simple (a "cleaner" or simpler
list of Tasks) and depending more on the Keywords to help
filter/select Tasks. This is not to take away from DeAnna's method
of designing Task Names. Her method does allow the user to visually
analyze the various Tasks just from the Task Name. Either way is
good depending on the user's preferences.

Hope this helps -

Lee Hoffman/KY
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