When you add images and PDFs, which “Source Information” menu do you use; the one above the image/PDF or the one below under “shared information?” And what is the difference between the two and any pros and cons of using one over the other. Yes, fairly new Gramps user still wrapping my head around …

[image] jackdlail: When you add images and PDFs, which “Source Information” menu do you use; the one above the image/PDF or the one below under “shared information?” The S/C in the shared information would apply to the image/pdf in all instances. When you add the media record to a gallery for…

Thanks. I have been using the one under “Shared Information” for images/PDF and that does seem to be more in line with what I want. I want my citations and notes to a photo/PDF to “ride” with it wherever it goes in Gramps.

Where to put source information for images/PDFs

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PLegoux July 29, 2025, 3:29pm 2

Personally I created a source (its source) to which I attached the media (see here)

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Where to put source information for images/PDFs

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