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1) Is there a way to see what a Source Template links to? See screenshot showing links.
2) What happens if I delete a Source Template that has one or more links?

That helps a bit. Thanks. I didn’t include “entity” in my final description in anticipation of some explanation along those lines.

Thanks. I had it as one-to-one, then rearranged the sentence order in the last minute before posting. A Citation is composed of (1) a link that connects a Source Record with one Fact, (2) fields for specifying where within a source certain genealogical information can be found, and (3) links to asso...

For what it's worth, here's how I describe a Citation in my notes resulting from this thread. A CITATION is composed of (1) links that connect a SOURCE RCORD with Facts, (2) fields for specifying where within a source certain genealogical information can be found, and (3) links to associated data su...

Than for the extra effort, Mike. I have not had a chance to play with this yet. Will let you know how it goes.

I found the following diagram and definition while exploring more about Family Historian Citations. Citation -- "A link between a source and a fact, documenting Where within the source you find information being 'cited' to support the fact/conclusion." database_structure.png "Facts are included on t...

Here's what I'll be using as guidance: A citation is a collection of subfields usually attached to a Fact, with a link to one Source Record and which may also link to Media Record(s) and Note Record(s). Logic tells me that a citation can only be associated with one Source Record. Is this correct? Ca...

The glossary entry you provided (thanks, again) tells what a citation DOES but not what it IS. My current understanding: in Family Historian a Citation IS a subfield that shares details found in a source (or genealogical record) between the Source Record and other Records. Thanks to all who contrib...

Thank you for your responses, all. There's a glimmer of enlightenment at the end of my ingnorance tunnel. BTW: There is actually a fourth entity involved which is the Source Template Definition which is held outside the Project and must be synchronised with the Source Template record within the Proj...

In responding I find that I have a fundamental gap in my understanding of Source records. So, before proceeding, I've posted a new question here: Understanding source templates (21211)

I have a fundamental gap in my understanding of Source records. The way my brain works, I don't grasp the parts without understanding the whole; I need to understand how all the pieces fit together. I'm baffled by sources in spite of having read then re-read fh7 help and FHUG Knowledge Base articles...

Ah ha! Yes, from what little I know about the topic I thought there MIGHT be a solution. Thank you for your thoughtful reply; you got the gist of my question. I will respond more thoroughly after I ponder and experiment. Thanks, again.

I'm creating some source templates and, being an expression neophyte, find that I need some help. I wish to write an expression that changes all underscores [ _ ] in a particular field (or should I say format instead of field) to commas [ , ]. There must be a way, right?

Thanks, Nick. I downloaded v 7.6.3 and opened it a few times, including from within fh7. The error message did not display.

I just downloaded v7.5.7 and get the same error message as above on 64 bit PC running Windows 10. Please advise.

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Thank you to all who have posted in this thread. It is helpful as I consider how to enter my Swedish ancestors. What sticks with me is @davidf’s idea: consider what you are trying to achieve with the name fields rather than their labels in FH/GEDCOM. Which is why I was trying to get my head around n...

Thanks, David. Yes, I understand that this forum is not to be used for commercial purposes. Yet, thanks for the tip.

Thanks. The only relevant course I saw listed was in July. I'll keep looking, however I think my questions are beyond the "beginner" level.

I'm considering abandoning FamilyHistorian because I find that the coding skill required to use it successfully is too daunting. Are there any individuals available who would tutor me for a fee via Zoom on various aspects of setup, such as custom Source Template Definitions? Feel free to respond usi...

Yup. I was just trying to add Place and Date to the Alternate Names and discovered it is not possible. Lots of choices!

Got it. Thank you. I’ve successfully altered my Names tab to include Alternate Names with Type for each. Are the five types offered created by FH or are they part of GEDCOM? Can I create types? Now I need to decide if the Known As attribute has any value or if, for example “C. Albin Jacobson,” is be...

Working on my Swedish heritage I find that ancestors might have had several surnames during their lifetime depending on changing locations, professions, or simple preference. Spellings differ from record to record for an individual’s given names and surname where, in a couple of instances, the varia...

Thanks, Mike. On a hunch I exported to GEDCOM 5.5 and the "Known As" Attribute fact now displays as a note when imported into Gedview; see screenshot. So that solves that issue. Screenshot 2022-07-28 14.11.54.png Your response triggers two questions. 1) Are you telling me that I created the custom "...

I'm trying to narrow down the fact types I use to those that are most translatable to other GEDCOM applications, not necessarily for a particular software program, but rather seeking general stability and transferability. Thus I'm favoring FH Standard facts. I've been following https://www.fhug.org....

Nothing is as easy as it seems. . .
Thanks.