c8n100

This row contained the wrong number of columns. Chronolator has rectified this, but you should check that the each entry is under the right heading

Further Information

The number of columns in this row was different from the number of column headings. Chronolator has added or deleted columns to rectify this. No data will have been deleted, but it might not be in the correct column.

Possible actions

Review where Chronolator has put the original data, and move it into another column if necessary.

c8n120

This column is blank, but must always be completed. Add some text.

Further Information

The Case Review Administrator has deemed it mandatory that this column should always be completed.

Possible actions

Add text to the column.

c8n125

'As Above', 'See Above', or ditto marks are not allowed.

Further Information

This can seem annoying when you are entering many similar events into an Internal Chronology. However, remember that the Administrator will probably merge your chronology with others. When merged chronologies are sorted, 'As Above' and similar rows may well become separated from their previous predecessors.

Possible actions

Copy and paste text from the previous row.

c8n130

Cell is vertically merged. Copy any text to another row or rows and delete all rows containing this cell.

Further Information

The table cell in question spans more than one row; this is called a 'vertically merged cell'. Chronolator is unable to process tables containing vertically merged cells.

Possible actions

Insert one or more rows. Copy and paste any required text, then delete all rows containing the problem cell.

c8n135

Cell contains a nested table. Convert the nested table to text.

Further Information

The table cell in question contains a nested table. This can happen if you select the relevant option when pasting from on table into another.

Possible actions

Convert the nested table to text, and make sure the information it contains is under the correct column headings.

c8n140

The '>' character is not allowed in this column.

Further Information

Chronolator uses the '>' character to keep track of the Source of Information in a Composite Chronology. It is, therefore, not allowed in the Source of Information column in an Internal Chronology.

Possible actions

Use a different character.

c8n145

Invalid Source

Further Information

The Source of Information column contains an invalid Source Prefix. Source Prefixes are assigned when you import a chronology document and cannot be changed afterwards.

Possible actions

Press Admin > Show Document Details to see the list of prefixes which are valid in this document.

c8n210

Invalid date, or invalid date format. Try another format (e.g. '01 feb 2006' or '01.02.06').

Further Information

Chronolator cannot interpret the date in this cell. It might be in a recognisable format but be invalid (e.g. '32 May 2007'), or Chronolator might not recognise the format.

Possible actions

Enter a date in a recognisable format. Chronolator recognises most common date formats.

c8n220

Invalid time, or invalid time format. Try another format (e.g. '1.20 am', '0120', or '01.20').

Further Information

Chronolator cannot interpret the time in this cell. It might be in a recognisable format but be invalid (e.g. '25:00'), or Chronolator might not recognise the format.

Possible actions

Enter a time in a recognisable format. The message text indicates a number of formats that Chronolator recognises.

c8n230

Event ends before it starts.

Further Information

None.

Possible actions

Change the start or end dates / times of the event.

c8n240

Start of event is out of sequence.

Further Information

None.

Possible actions

Check the information about when the event started. If it is correct, you can use the Sort Tables button to put the event in the proper place in the table.

Sometimes you might get many of these errors. If so, go to the first one and then look at the event immediately before it; it is often that one which is the root cause of the problem.

c8n250

End of event is out of sequence.

Further Information

None.

Possible actions

Check the information about when the event finished. If it is correct, you can use the Sort Tables button to put the event in the proper place in the table.

c8n300

At least one abbreviation is not defined. Change the abbreviation, or use the Tools > Glossary > Edit button to define a new one. Put multiple abbreviations on separate lines, or separate them with commas.

Further Information

None.

Possible actions

As suggested in the note.