It sounds like you are trying to use RINs for things they are not meant for. When you import her GEDCOM, the RINs will be generated for her data as the import is done. All of the records will have new RINs. GEDCOMs do not contain RINs, but they are used by the program to keep track of things locally (not a permanent part of the records). If you were to export your data to a GEDCOM and then import that into a new database, an entirely new set of RINs would be generated. They are useful for some short term applications like merging, but should not be used as a permanent part of a record (not unless you don't mind being disappointed sometime in the future when they all change). This was discussed quite a bit several weeks back. The general conclusion should be that they can be useful for various short-term needs, such as merging, but should not be looked at as a part of the record in the long term. Bill On 29 Aug 2005 at 22:43, richcar@cfl.rr.com wrote: > Hi everyone, > Hope someone can help me with this, it seems like I saw how to do it on > here once but now I can't find it. My cousin sent a copy of her PAF file > and I want to merge it with mine. But before I do it I want to know how > do I keep from messing up my RIN numbers with hers? I know there must be > a way so I don't have to reenter them all one by one. > > Thanks in advance your help is wonderful. > > Carolyn Fancher > > > ==== PAF-5-USERS Mailing List ==== > AVG Anti-Virus Users > Disable the 'Certify outgoing messages' option via the E-mail Scanner tab. >