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= Issues =
 
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* Limited list of association currently known. Adding additional relationships requires adding to the source code.
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* Limited list of association currently known. Adding additional relationships requires adding to the [https://github.com/gramps-project/addons-source/tree/maintenance/gramps51/SyncAssociations source code].
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Revision as of 03:10, 9 August 2020

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Unless otherwise stated on this page, you can download this addon by following these instructions.
Please note that some Addons have prerequisites that need to be installed before they can be used.
This Addon/Plugin system is controlled by the Plugin Manager.


The Sync Associations Tool addon is designed to add a reciprocal Association if it is missing. For instance, if you create a GodFather association between A and B, this tool will create the matching Godchild association between B and A.

Usage

You can run the tool from the menu Tools > Family Tree Processing > Sync Associations... it will scan and modify you family tree with no interaction or feedback of the changes it has made so make sure to backup before hand in-case the result is not what you desire.

It is designed to be used for completing the reciprocal association. The following associations create their reciprocal

Association name Reciprocal association name
Godfather Godchild
Godmother Godchild
Landlord Tenant
DNA DNA
cM cM


Example

Create a new Family Tree and import the Example.gramps file.

Addon-SyncAssociation-Godfather-example1.png

View the Person Association information for sample person, Fernandez El Fernandez, Avis III. He is the Godfather of Garner von Zielinski, Lewis Anderson Sr.

Addon-SyncAssociation-FinalGodchild-example1.png

Now view the person referenced in the Godfather association, Garner von Zielinski, Lewis Anderson Sr. Note that he is the Godfather of Garner, Anderson but does not have an association with his Godfather.

Addon-SyncAssociation-InitialGodchild-example1.png

After running the Sync Associations, view the person again. The Godchild association has been added. If there were Notes or Citations on the initial Association, they would also be referenced.

Issues

  • Limited list of association currently known. Adding additional relationships requires adding to the source code.
  • No help link to here.

See also