* Merging 2 files in merge/compare

[Pevans2]

I hope someone will be able to advise me . I am trying to merge 2 .GED files in FH which have been validated the files have a large number of over lapped records. I have used Merge/compare to remove duplicated born/died facts but cannot find out how I prevent the duplication of spouse/marriage records.
When I have merged I have a large number of duplicated lines on the family tree diagram and also have certain people appearing as their own grandchildren !
I clearly doing something wrong, but if someone can help me out I would be grateful

[ColeValleyGirl]

When you do a merge, it's easy to forget to look at ALL the record types. There's a tab for each record type in the Merge window, and you need to check all of them to merge things correctly.

In your case, you haven't checked the Families tab, but I do recommend you check all of them.

[tatewise]

The FHUG Knowledge Base advice on Merge/Compare File may help.

[Pevans2]

Thanks all, I haven't had time to give these a go yet, but hope to next week........Thanks again, Paul

[Pevans2]

All, I have finally managed to try merging the 2 files I have and checked both the "individual" and "family" tab...... However I am still seeing loops on my chart, though not as many..... Is there any way of running a report on my merged file to see what the issues may be so I can rectify them "long hand" ?
Many thanks in advance

Paul

[tatewise]

I don't think there is any automatic analysis available that would help you.
The coloured ribbons are showing where there are multiple paths between different generations due to inter-marriages of 'cousins' such there are people in different branches with common ancestors.

If you don't think those inter-marriages have ever actually happened then the Merge must be the cause.
Possible the GEDCOM, although perfectly valid family trees in their own right, may have different ancestors for the same people and that may well lead to such inter-marriage branches.

Presumably, you checked each GEDCOM before the Merge to see if they had any coloured ribbons in their Diagrams.

Maybe in the Merge, there are some Individuals or Families that despite having different names are actually the same people but you have therefore overlooked merging them.

Without seeing the Diagram details it is difficult to be more helpful.