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See Using the Source Box Master Copies for a suggestion as to how to create one record for each person in a source record that is not indexed. | See Using the Source Box Master Copies for a suggestion as to how to create one record for each person in a source record that is not indexed. | ||
=== Tips for organizing temple work === | === Tips for organizing temple work === | ||
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==== '''Recording Useful Links''' ==== | ==== '''Recording Useful Links''' ==== | ||
In addtion you can create a folder and create sources for links to useful sites like findagrave.com, mocavo.com or createfan.com. By having these as source links in your sourcebox it acts like a favorites bar but the same favorites are on any computer you use as long as you are logged into Family Search and go to your sourcebox. | In addtion you can create a folder and create sources for links to useful sites like findagrave.com, mocavo.com or createfan.com. By having these as source links in your sourcebox it acts like a favorites bar but the same favorites are on any computer you use as long as you are logged into Family Search and go to your sourcebox. | ||
I create a source and keep it in my sourcebox for any "hard to find" place on FS <br> I added a folder "_Useful Links" (The underscore is so it sorts to the top of the folder list) <br>I generally open a tab in my browser that is my sourcebox because I have links to lots of tools, saved searches and a host of other things there. While I think having MY Cases in the place you stated is good having it in the sourcebox link has one advantage, it opens in a new window/tab | |||
==== '''Saved Searches''' ==== | ==== '''Saved Searches''' ==== | ||
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==== Master Sources and Good Sourcing Ettiquette ==== | ==== Master Sources and Good Sourcing Ettiquette ==== | ||
See <u>FamilySearch Person Centric System introduces a Modern Linking Model.</u> above if all names on a source record are indexed. If all names are not indexed on the source you should keep a "Master" source unattached. Store it in your source box and copy it editing it for the individual person and then attach it to only one person or if the source is for a couple to the couple relationship. Be careful editing or using others sources. You should not copy a source and change the note to make it apply to your ancestor. notes on the source record apply to all individuals who have that source attached. The individual who created the source may not realize that you have changed the source on their ancestor to talk about your ancestor. | See <u>FamilySearch Person Centric System introduces a Modern Linking Model.</u> above if all names on a source record are indexed. If all names are not indexed on the source you should keep a "Master" source unattached. Store it in your source box and copy it editing it for the individual person and then attach it to only one person or if the source is for a couple to the couple relationship. Be careful editing or using others sources. You should not copy a source and change the note to make it apply to your ancestor. notes on the source record apply to all individuals who have that source attached. The individual who created the source may not realize that you have changed the source on their ancestor to talk about your ancestor. | ||
==== '''1001 uses''' ==== | ==== '''1001 uses''' ==== | ||