Ruth Filbert wrote: > I just imported a GEDCOM and in the area under parent link for one child is the word "challenged". What does that mean? How is it added to the screen. I have looked at the help index and can't seem to find it. > Thanks > Ruth It means that whoever sent you the GEDCOM (a) doesn't believe the info is correct (b) has contradictory evidence, or (c) is flagging it for his attention for some other reason ... I used Challenged in one case where the adopted child was from a previous marriage to a male whose surname wasn't given me; I entered the child as if he belonged to the couple and added CHALLENGED so I'd look at the notes to see why. (g) You get those options under EDIT --> Parent HTH Cheryl -- There should be no attachments on this message, unless I specifically mentioned them above.

You may want to then clarify in the individual's notes that the 'challenge' is for parent link or some other purpose. Here (US), the word 'challenged' has often been a term used to identify an individual with 'special needs' or who has a developmental disability. Jayne Wisconsin (snipped from Original Message ----- ) From: "singhals" word "challenged". What does that mean? .....It means...(a) doesn't believe the info is correct (b) has contradictory evidence, or (c) is flagging it for his attention for some other reason ... Cheryl