Genealogy Workflow

input of data using a word processor, spreadsheet, SpeedBMD or similar tool

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drag-and-drop tabulation of the data using a spreadsheet program -  export in CSV format

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combination of the databases, cross-linking of entries, grouping into possible families

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export of a single family as gedcom file

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add images, integrate with a pre-existing gedcom using the merge functions of  a genealogy program

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publication of charts on paper or in HTML

transfer of (tabulated) Internet data using a web browser and the operating system's clipboard

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check back with original documents referenced in the indexes

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faithful recording of original documents in ready-made templates

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publication of indexes, e.g. in FreeBMD

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compare sources, e.g. updated phone directories

Phase 1

Phase 2

Phase 3

Phase 4