Custom Columns




In this example, we create a custom column for  Marriage  composed of  Marriage date  and  Marriage place 
(Since creating this tutorial, we actually added  Marriage  as one of the pre-defined columns)
But the method for showing how custom columns can be derived from existing attributes will be explained using marriage.


Creating a custom column.
Right Click  ⟶  Change Displayed Columns 

Right-click context menu in the Augean table view highlighting the 'Change Displayed Columns' option to customize genealogy data displays.



'Columns for Individual' dialog box in Augean showing the 'Add Custom Column' button to help genealogists consolidate family tree attributes.



Enter the name for the new custom column, type  Marriage 

Entering 'Marriage' into the Augean custom column name dialog to organize specific life events in your family history research.



Search for the pre-defined  Marriage date  and  Marriage place  columns.
Select these columns using
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Selecting Marriage Date and Place fields in Augean to populate a custom column, streamlining the comparison of related genealogy records.



Position the new custom column using
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Using directional arrows in Augean to adjust the display order of a custom column, tailoring the genealogy research workspace.



The  Marriage  custom column now appears in the table.

Updated Augean table view showing a custom Marriage column consolidating date and place data for easier family history analysis.



Augean has most of the predefined columns you need,
but it may be useful to be able to define your own custom columns.