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Wiedwoman: /* Questions and Answers */

Wiedwoman — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 00:00:31 GMT

Questions and Answers

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	Q: I have two ranks listed on the reference card in each space. Do I key it Blacksmith and Farrier or Blacksmith, Farrier? It's written as Blacksmith and Farrier on the card. ???		Q: I have two ranks listed on the reference card in each space. Do I key it Blacksmith and Farrier or Blacksmith, Farrier? It's written as Blacksmith and Farrier on the card. ???
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		+	:A: Key as seen. Blacksmith and Farrier -- [[User:Wiedwoman\|Wiedwoman]] 00:00, 8 January 2013 (UTC)

	==Suggestions/Additions==		==Suggestions/Additions==

Pjfogarty: /* Questions and Answers */

Pjfogarty — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 16:05:57 GMT

Questions and Answers

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	Q: On muster in/out cards do we always use the earliest location found even if the muster in date is also on a muster out card or the death date and place is mentioned. On muster in cards there is sometimes a location for enrollment with an earlier date than the muster date and location. Which do we enter in that case?		Q: On muster in/out cards do we always use the earliest location found even if the muster in date is also on a muster out card or the death date and place is mentioned. On muster in cards there is sometimes a location for enrollment with an earlier date than the muster date and location. Which do we enter in that case?

-	Q: ~~On reference envelopes~~ the ~~name is written~~ on ~~the top of the page~~ and ~~then it says "~~cards ~~filed with:"~~ in the ~~middle of the page~~ with ~~sometimes~~ a ~~different spelling~~. ~~which spelling should be used?~~	+	A: Yes, always use the earliest date with a year on muster in/out cards and muster cards. On muster in/out cards, use the earliest date with a year and then match the location with that date. If no location is with that date, use the next location.

-	~~ ~~Q: ~~I have a service place which~~ is ~~only listed as N O. I know~~ it~~'s New Orleans but for some, N O, doesn't mean much. Should I use that since it is~~ the ~~location~~ with ~~the date~~? ~~There is~~  ~~another location on the card, however.~~	+	Q: On reference envelopes the name is written on the top of the page and then it says "cards filed with:" in the middle of the page with sometimes a different spelling. which spelling should be used?

-	Q: Should Detachment Muster-In cards be keyed even though Detachment Muster Roll cards aren't?	+	A: Key the very top name.
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		+	Q: Should Detachment Muster-In cards be keyed even though Detachment Muster Roll cards aren't? <br>
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		+	A: I wouldn't think so.
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		+	Q: I have two ranks listed on the reference card in each space. Do I key it Blacksmith and Farrier or Blacksmith, Farrier? It's written as Blacksmith and Farrier on the card. ???

	==Suggestions/Additions==		==Suggestions/Additions==

Pjfogarty: /* Common Keying Errors Found by Reviewers */

Pjfogarty — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 12:15:53 GMT

Common Keying Errors Found by Reviewers

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	Don't confuse Reference Card for Reference Envelope and vice versa.		Don't confuse Reference Card for Reference Envelope and vice versa.

-	On Appears on Return Cards, the first date listed isn't necessarily the earliest date to key. Be careful to read the entire card to find the earliest date to key and remember that it is a Muster Card.<br>	+	On Appears on Return Cards, the first date listed isn't necessarily the earliest date to key. Be careful to read the entire card to find the earliest date to key and remember that it is a Muster Card.<br>
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		+	Reference Envelopes -- Please use the name at the very TOP of the card as shown in the example.

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Pjfogarty: /* Common Keying Errors Found by Reviewers */

Pjfogarty — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 23:28:02 GMT

Common Keying Errors Found by Reviewers

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	Don't confuse Reference Card for Reference Envelope and vice versa.		Don't confuse Reference Card for Reference Envelope and vice versa.

-	On Appears on Return Cards the first date listed isn't necessarily the earliest date to key. Be careful to read the entire card to find the earliest date to key.	+	On Appears on Return Cards, the first date listed isn't necessarily the earliest date to key. Be careful to read the entire card to find the earliest date to key and remember that it is a Muster Card.<br>

	== Questions and Answers ==		== Questions and Answers ==

Pjfogarty: /* Common Keying Errors Found by Reviewers */

Pjfogarty — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 16:47:29 GMT

Common Keying Errors Found by Reviewers

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	Several Muster Cards are being chosen as Duplicate Images when they're not. Use the page icon, top left just to the right of where the Image 1 of 10, etc, is shown to get a side by side look at two images. This is an easier way to compare images.		Several Muster Cards are being chosen as Duplicate Images when they're not. Use the page icon, top left just to the right of where the Image 1 of 10, etc, is shown to get a side by side look at two images. This is an easier way to compare images.

-	Don't confuse Reference Card for Reference Envelope and vice versa.	+	Don't confuse Reference Card for Reference Envelope and vice versa.
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		+	On Appears on Return Cards the first date listed isn't necessarily the earliest date to key. Be careful to read the entire card to find the earliest date to key.

	== Questions and Answers ==		== Questions and Answers ==

Clj189 at 01:17, 11 December 2012

Clj189 — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 01:17:34 GMT

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	Q: I have a service place which is only listed as N O. I know it's New Orleans but for some, N O, doesn't mean much. Should I use that since it is the location with the date? There is  another location on the card, however.		Q: I have a service place which is only listed as N O. I know it's New Orleans but for some, N O, doesn't mean much. Should I use that since it is the location with the date? There is  another location on the card, however.
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		+	Q: Should Detachment Muster-In cards be keyed even though Detachment Muster Roll cards aren't?

	==Suggestions/Additions==		==Suggestions/Additions==

Clj189: /* Suggestions/Additions */

Clj189 — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 05:59:16 GMT

Suggestions/Additions

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	There also should be a different form selection for Muster vs Muster-In/Muster-Out pages. If these suggestions were implemented, I believe there would be a major reduction in keying errors.--[[User:Collier smith\|Collier smith]] 03:20, 14 August 2012 (UTC)		There also should be a different form selection for Muster vs Muster-In/Muster-Out pages. If these suggestions were implemented, I believe there would be a major reduction in keying errors.--[[User:Collier smith\|Collier smith]] 03:20, 14 August 2012 (UTC)
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		+	Having different form selections between the three is definitely a good idea.

Markawillisthefirst at 03:44, 17 October 2012

Markawillisthefirst — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 03:44:44 GMT

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	Q: On muster in/out cards do we always use the earliest location found even if the muster in date is also on a muster out card or the death date and place is mentioned. On muster in cards there is sometimes a location for enrollment with an earlier date than the muster date and location. Which do we enter in that case?		Q: On muster in/out cards do we always use the earliest location found even if the muster in date is also on a muster out card or the death date and place is mentioned. On muster in cards there is sometimes a location for enrollment with an earlier date than the muster date and location. Which do we enter in that case?
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		+	Q: On reference envelopes the name is written on the top of the page and then it says "cards filed with:" in the middle of the page with sometimes a different spelling. which spelling should be used?

	Q: I have a service place which is only listed as N O. I know it's New Orleans but for some, N O, doesn't mean much. Should I use that since it is the location with the date? There is  another location on the card, however.		Q: I have a service place which is only listed as N O. I know it's New Orleans but for some, N O, doesn't mean much. Should I use that since it is the location with the date? There is  another location on the card, however.

Markawillisthefirst at 03:25, 17 October 2012

Markawillisthefirst — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 03:25:50 GMT

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	:A: You are to key the earliest date on the card. If it shows on the card May AND THE YEAR then that would be the date to key. If no year, than use the other dates. -- [[User:Wiedwoman\|Wiedwoman]] 14:53, 5 August 2012 (UTC)		:A: You are to key the earliest date on the card. If it shows on the card May AND THE YEAR then that would be the date to key. If no year, than use the other dates. -- [[User:Wiedwoman\|Wiedwoman]] 14:53, 5 August 2012 (UTC)
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		+	Q: On muster in/out cards do we always use the earliest location found even if the muster in date is also on a muster out card or the death date and place is mentioned. On muster in cards there is sometimes a location for enrollment with an earlier date than the muster date and location. Which do we enter in that case?

	Q: I have a service place which is only listed as N O. I know it's New Orleans but for some, N O, doesn't mean much. Should I use that since it is the location with the date? There is  another location on the card, however.		Q: I have a service place which is only listed as N O. I know it's New Orleans but for some, N O, doesn't mean much. Should I use that since it is the location with the date? There is  another location on the card, however.

Pjfogarty: /* Questions and Answers */

Pjfogarty — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 11:26:48 GMT

Questions and Answers

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	== Questions and Answers ==		== Questions and Answers ==

-	<span style="color:orange"> '''If you have a keying question that is not answered on the project page or in any of the information above, click “EDIT” and ask it here. (If you click on Rich Editor you won't have to worry about formatting your entry.) Then click “WATCH” at the top right on this page and you will be notified via email when an update has been made.'''</span>'''<br>	+	<span style="color:orange"> '''If you have a keying question that is not answered on the project page or in any of the information above, click “EDIT” and ask it here. (If you click on Rich Editor you won't have to worry about formatting your entry.) Then click “WATCH” at the top right on this page and you will be notified via email when an update has been made.'''</span>'''<br>'''

-	Q: How would you key "Angeles Cal Ciudad De Los?"	+	Q: How would you key "Angeles Cal Ciudad De Los?"

	:A: Ciudad de Los Angeles, Cal -- [[User:Wiedwoman\|Wiedwoman]] 14:55, 25 September 2012 (UTC)		:A: Ciudad de Los Angeles, Cal -- [[User:Wiedwoman\|Wiedwoman]] 14:55, 25 September 2012 (UTC)
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	:A: You are to key the earliest date on the card. If it shows on the card May AND THE YEAR then that would be the date to key. If no year, than use the other dates. -- [[User:Wiedwoman\|Wiedwoman]] 14:53, 5 August 2012 (UTC)		:A: You are to key the earliest date on the card. If it shows on the card May AND THE YEAR then that would be the date to key. If no year, than use the other dates. -- [[User:Wiedwoman\|Wiedwoman]] 14:53, 5 August 2012 (UTC)
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		+	Q: I have a service place which is only listed as N O. I know it's New Orleans but for some, N O, doesn't mean much. Should I use that since it is the location with the date? There is  another location on the card, however.

	==Suggestions/Additions==		==Suggestions/Additions==