A number of options are provided in the Gedcom dialog which change the way notes are written in the gedcom file. When these options are selected or deselected, this will only affect those records within the file which are changed through editing and consequently rewritten. When the file is saved, all records which have not been edited will remain unchanged.
In order for the current options relating to notes to take effect throughout an existing file, the 'Rewrite Notes' routine must be run. It is recommended that the file should then be saved under a new name.
Options are provided in the Gedcom dialog to change the way dates are written in the gedcom file. However, when a gedcom file is opened and edited, dates will be written to conform with the existing style. When options are selected or deselected, they will only be applied to new files.
In order for the current options relating to dates to take effect throughout an existing file, the 'Rewrite Dates' routine must be run. It is recommended that the file should then be saved under a new name.
The 'Rewrite Dates' routine may also be run to change the way dates are shown on charts and reports, without saving the changes to file.