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    1. Re: [FHU] References
    2. Paul via
    3. David wrote: // Regarding GEDCOM, the Citation/Source conforms to the basic principles so on this point it is correct how they are handled. It is the users that are choosing to 'mishandle' by duplicating data. That's a bit harsh on "users". It is Simon's otherwise awesome program that is flawed in this respect. Firstly, the "sources" box should be called "citations" (where the source to be cited is added to the list box at the top). The remainder of the box is exclusively for citation properties. I'd prefer "Entry Date" and "Where within Source" to come next, as these specify how to find the information. "Text from Source" and "Notes" follow on logically as the real "content" of the citation. Then what's missing is the equivalent of a "Media" tab. To save space this could be a pop-up dialogue. Finally, for my money, you can ditch the (Quality) "Assessment" drop-down and relegate *that* to the Property Box "All" tab. These Primary, Secondary, etc., values have everything to do with the Source entity - a huge GEDCOM mistake. If citations need any kind of "quality" measure, that's more about how much you trust that specific statement *from* the source. Paul

    01/03/2016 05:39:18