''The thinking behind dividing things into :In contrast, the [[Events in Gramps|events]] have a time frame associated with them. It does not have to be a fixed date, can be e.g. a span. So it is not unheard of people changing religion, property, and '''attributes''' was residence, etc. Each of those can be associated with the following:time period, and there can be many of the same type.

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:In contrast, case the events have a time frame associated with them. It does attribute needed is not have to be a fixed datepresent in the predefined selection list, it can be e.g. a spandefined by typing its name in the attribute name field. So it There is not unheard of people changing religion, property, no clear boundary between attributes and residenceevents. Some will prefer having "Occupation" as an attribute, etc. Each of those can be associated with the time periodno timespan; others, or in other situations, and there can be many of the same typemight find using an event more convenient.

Does it make sense? I know this does not correspond 100% with GEDCOM, but we try to do what makes sense rather than just implementing a poorly written standard.'' [http://sourceforge.net/mailarchive/message.php?msg_id=10070987 Re: (Gramps-users) Events & Attributes, and column widths.] From: Alex Roitman - 2006 In case the * The advantage of an attribute needed is not present in the predefined selection list, that you can attach source citations to it can be defined by typing its name in the attribute name field. There is no clear boundary between attributes and events. Some will prefer having "Occupation" as an attribute, with no timespan; others, or in other situations, might find using an event more convenientTags are not really intended to store genealogical data.

== Strategies for leveraging Attributes ==* The advantage of Use Custom Filters in combination the [[Addon:SetAttributeTool|Set Attribute Tool]] (a [[Third-party_Addons|third-party addon]]) to migrate data to Attributes. (Example: search Event descriptions for 'influenza', 'grippe', 'pneumonia'. Set an 'epidemic' attribute is that you can attach source citations to it.'possible')*[[Addon: Tags Types_Cleanup_Tool|Types Cleanup Tool]] (a [[Third-party_Addons|third-party addon]]) Attributes are not really intended organized with [[Gramps_Glossary#custom|Custom Types]]. Periodically consolidate Attributes labeled with synonymous (or misspelled) Custom Types.*Customize reports to include leverage [[Gramps_{{man version}}_Wiki_Manual_-_Reports_-_part_2#Attributes|Attributes]]. Learn to store genealogical datause [[Gramps_{{man version}}_Wiki_Manual_-_Reports_-_part_2#Rules_for_groups|Rules for groups]] to avoid the "underscored blank" placeholder for when an Attribute is absent.

== Discussions about Gramps = Predefined Attribute types ===Some predefined attributes are present because they are defined tags in general ==the GEDCOM standard.

{| class="wikitable"|+ GEDCOM Attribute Subfields and Tags! Attribute subfield !! Description !! Tag type|-| Age || How old a person was at the time of an event, subordinate to events like BIRT or DEAT. || Subordinate value (AGE)|-| Agency || Responsible institution or person for an event or record, under events like CENS or OCCU. || Event tag (AGNC)|-| Caste || Social or cultural strata of an individual. || Individual attribute (CAST)|-| Cause || Cause of death or event, subordinate to DEAT or similar. || Event subordinate (CAUS)|-| Description || Free-text description of physical characteristics or attributes. || Individual attribute (DSCR)|-| Father Age || Father's age at child's event (e.g., birth); uses generic AGE in role context. || Program-level (AGE with role)|-| Identification Number || Personal ID or registry number. || Individual attribute (IDNO)|-| Mother Age || Mother's age at child's event; uses generic AGE in role context. || Program-level (AGE with role)|-| National Origin || Nationality or national origin. || Individual attribute (NATI)|-| Nickname || Familiar or descriptive name. || Name tag (NICK)|-| Number of Children || Count of known children. || Individual/Family attribute (NCHI)|-| Occupation || Trade or profession. || Individual attribute (OCCU)|-| Social Security Number || National social insurance ID (e.g., SSN). || Individual attribute (SSN)|-| Time || Time of day for an event. || Date subordinate (TIME)|-| Unknown || Not a standard tag; used as value or custom _UNKNOWN extension. || Custom/Enumeration (_UNK)|-| Witness || Person observing an event; custom or role-based in GEDCOM 7. || Custom/Role (_WITN or participant)|}​ == See also ==* [[Gramps_{{man version}}_Wiki_Manual_-_Entering_and_editing_data:_detailed_-_part_3#Attributes]]* [http://sourceforge.net/mailarchive/message.php?msg_id=10070987 Re: (Gramps-users) Events & Attributes, and column widths.] From: Alex Roitman - 2006 - ''Does it make sense? I know this does not correspond 100% with GEDCOM, but we try to do what makes sense rather than just implementing a poorly written standard.''* [https://sourceforge.net/p/gramps/mailman/message/10070976 / (Gramps-users) Events & Attributes, and column widths.] - 2006* [httphttps://sourceforge.net/mailarchivep/gramps/mailman/message.php?msg_id=/22940649 / (Gramps-devel) Proposal for a GEDCOM change] - 2009* [httphttps://sourceforge.net/p/gramps.1791082.n4.nabble.com/No-children-as-opposed-to-unfound-children-tp4668388p4668402.html mailman/message/33221254/ (Gramps-users) Re: No children, as opposed to unfound children?] - 2015* {{bug|2051}}: Attribute - possibility to set predefined values** {{bug|7441}}: Suppress printing of attributes with leading underscore in name eg: GEDCOM "_UID" tags* [https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Attribute_(computing) Attribute (computing)] From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia* [https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Ontology_components#Attributes Attribute (knowledge representation)] From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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