* Select individuals for Export GECOM File plugin?

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Select individuals for Export GECOM File plugin?

Post by BEJ » 18 Mar 2023 14:53

One option that I often use when exporting GEDCOM files using FH7 is to select only a portion of the records in my project: see image.

I have not found the capability to select individuals in the Export GECOM File plugin. Have I missed that choice or is it not an option?
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Re: Select individuals for Export GECOM File plugin?

Post by tatewise » 18 Mar 2023 15:49

Can I advise you to read the plugin Help & Advice page https://pluginstore.family-historian.co ... edcom-file:
If a subset of Project data is needed, use some of the techniques below, then run the plugin on the resultant GEDCOM as explained in the Frequently Asked Questions.
  • File > Import/Export > Export > GEDCOM File… to get a subset GEDCOM file
  • File > Project Window > More Tasks… > Copy Project and File > Split Tree Helper…
  • Tools > Plugins > Clean Living Persons to hide sensitive details
I spend hours writing these Help pages but sometimes wonder if it is worthwhile :D
Mike Tate ~ researching the Tate and Scott family history ~ tatewise ancestry

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Re: Select individuals for Export GECOM File plugin?

Post by BEJ » 18 Mar 2023 16:50

Okay. I was was hoping there was a way to avoid two exports of the same data for efficiency sake.
I will follow the advice in the plugin’s Frequently Asked Questions.

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