I’m picking up late on this thread. I also use FilemakerPro. You might solve your problem merely by adding some additional fields to your data base layout. In additional to the normal ones I include province (region), locality (country name if small, section of the country if large, in US I go by state), subspecies, synonyms, and common names among others. A bit of a hassle putting it all in but when it’s there sorting by any factor becomes quite simple.
Jim Brunner
On Sep 8, 2014, at 11:43 AM, Marcus Coltro <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Geographical then alphabetical would be a good way to see if you have repeats with different names from the same area.
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> If you put in alphabetical only then you won't be able to compare shells from that location.
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> You can use a check list based on books or from internet to see which ones you are missing.
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> I 've made a list with all Olividae we ever had for sale - of course there must be some errors and synonyms (I have records from the 80's here), lots of missing species too, but is something to start with.
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> http://www.wonderphotos.com/shellphotos/olividae.xls
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> So now that I am now approaching 2000 specimen of Olividae, I am thinking of re-organizing. How do you think is the best way...Geographical, Sub-genus, or?? I have a big task ahead and wanted to get the input of all the fine minds and experienced professionals that are here on this fine forum. I am roughly Geographical now, but I find it difficult to see what I have or have not, meaning, there are several rare species (forms) I don't have, but it is difficult to sort it all out. I use Filemaker for cataloging my collection, and certainly can search for a species (form), but I would like to find an easier way to know what I am missing without just perusing the literature and going "Oh, I don't have that one." All input welcome. By the way, I am just a private collector doing this on my own time. Sadly, no staff to help!
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