* Individual record list/columns

[Ross697]

Hi all,
i know one can have column with spouses's surname showing, but is there a way to make this the spouses's full name?

[tatewise]

Welcome to the FHUG Ross.

Yes, in the Expression for the column use INDI.~SPOU>NAME without the :SURNAME qualifier.

To edit the columns, either right-click on any column header and choose Configure Columns, or use Lists > Configure Record Window Columns. Select the required Column on the right and click the Edit button.

Note that INDI.~SPOU>NAME will only show the name of 1st Spouse.
So to show 2nd Spouse create a column using INDI.~SPOU[2]>NAME and so on for subsequent spouses.

Or to list up to 4 spouses in one column use:
=CombineText(,%INDI.~SPOU>NAME%,CombineText(" , ",%INDI.~SPOU[2]>NAME%,CombineText(" , ",%INDI.~SPOU[3]>NAME%,CombineText(" , ",%INDI.~SPOU[4]>NAME%,,),),),)

BTW: You may find how_to:key_features_for_newcomers|> Key Features for Newcomers of interest.

[Ross697]

Thanks for the reply, but not expert in computers or FH ,so unfortunately your reply (not wishing to be be rude) is as clear as mud,sorry.

[tatewise]

Sorry, it seemed from your posting that you had already configured a custom column showing spouses's surname, and just wanted to adjust that to show full name.

Maybe you will find how_to:key_features_for_newcomers|> Key Features for Newcomers more useful than I first thought. Study all the topics, especially the Documentation & Tutorials to start with, and follow the links into our Knowledge Base. For example, an introduction to Records Window column customisation is in the Book: "Getting the Most From Family Historian 5" in Chapter 7 Browsing, Searching & Editing in the Records Window.

So here are the detailed steps to add Spouse Name columns:

1. Open the Records Window by clicking on icon below magnifying glass on left margin.
2. Right-click on any column header and choose Configure Columns, or use Lists > Configure Record Window Columns from menubar.
3. Select <Other...> at bottom of Item list on the left and click > button in middle to Add Column.
4. Enter column Heading as 1st Spouse.
5. To set column Expression click <<Insert Data Ref and select Individual + Spouse + Name and click OK.
6. The Expression should now say INDI.~SPOU[1]>NAME[1] i.e. Individual's 1st Spouse Primary Full Name.
7. Click the Add button to add 1st Spouse to bottom of Columns list on right.
8. Use the up & down arrows below to move it up or down, i.e. left or right through columns.
9. Click OK and that column will appear in the Records Window.

Repeat that process to add 2nd Spouse but at step 6. set Expression to INDI.~SPOU[2]>NAME[1] by editing the [1] to [2] i.e. Individual's 2nd Spouse Primary Full Name.

Are you satisfied with that or would you prefer up to 4 spouse names to be listed side by side in one wide column?

[Ross697]

Thank you for help, all seems ok now .