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    1. Re: [BK] Why "invalid date"? Also quarters.
    2. J. P. Gilliver (John)
    3. In message <q9lck7dc6d29mqb6er0ddn8hvcmj1c9s1v@4ax.com>, Otto Jørgensen <otjoerge@online.no> writes: >On Thu, 23 Feb 2012 10:00:40 -0000, "Malcolm Webb" ><mfwebb2005@btinternet.com> wrote: > >>In my previous message I indicated I use "Q3 1875" in the date field. I can >>confirm that using Q3 1875 in a date field DOES produce an accurate >>calculation of age in BK and in Group Sheets. The date is recognised simply >>as 1875. >> >>For example; I have an accurate birth date of a great aunt as 26 May 1872 >>and a death date as Q1 1955. Her age in the BK database is shown as "83+/-" >>and in the family group sheet it says "died at age 83". That's useful to know! Thanks. >> >>I was not aware that I could turn off the red warning, but am happy for it >>to be displayed and I ignore it where appropriate as in Q1 1955. >> > >Q1 or similar are noot legal date for Gedcom and is a date range. [] > It would be useful to know if the "Illegal" warning from BK means "Illegal by GEDCOM rules", "Illegal by BK rules", or something else. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > (Otto tail) -- J. P. Gilliver. UMRA: 1960/<1985 MB++G.5AL-IS-P--Ch++(p)Ar@T0H+Sh0!:`)DNAf <Squawk> Pieces of eight! <Squawk> Pieces of eight! <Squawk> Pieces of nine! <SYSTEM HALTED: parroty error!>

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