Web Indexing - My Batches - Batch number not available
I have indexed various projects, but my account does not show any batch numbers next to the indexed project. Example: Czech Republic, Litoměřice—Church Records, 1552–1905 [Part 1E] (there is no batch number).
In addition, I am unable to open any of the batches I have submitted or review any of the records I have indexed.
Do I need to change any settings, or does this have to do anything with my account type? How do I fix this issue?
Your help in this matter would be much appreciated.
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The Progress area shows statistics of your Submitted batches and does not allow access to them once submitted (Projects have a default due date - 7 days is common) - all normal there. There are no settings which change this - once you Submit Batch it is gone - never to return.
Of course, use Find a Project button or Find Batches link to download a new batch to index ... Batch numbers won't be visible til you download a new one (listed under My Batches) or when you open one you are working on - then there will be a code at right of Project name (at top) - also the Help menu has Share Batch which makes that visible.
There are a few posts that refer newer indexers to indexing videos - if you feel the need for that.
Keep up the good work.
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@genthusiast That was very helpful, thank you so much!
Just one more question regarding the batches - once submitted, should I review my submitted batches, or is the reviewing part done by someone else? If I need to review them, how do I access the reviewing page?
Indexing is not a problem (I have a couple of years of indexing experience with various European languages as well as Latin) - I'm just new to the Volunteer page.
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Familysearch opens the Review 'feature' once you have indexed 1000 records (plus a few days for them to turn it on). Instead of just seeing Indexing statistics you will see Indexing/Review and have the option when Find[ing] a Batch. All your Submitted batches are Reviewed by other Reviewers (you never review your own batch - at least that is the rule).
Thanks a million for sharing your skills!
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Here is a nice help center article on What Does a Reviewer Do in Indexing with links to becoming a reviewer and how to review.
https://www.familysearch.org/en/help/helpcenter/article/what-does-a-reviewer-do-in-indexing
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@genthusiast and @Melissa S Himes Thanks a lot for the valuable information. It's very helpful. Can't wait to reach 1000 records!
I would be happy to help with translating FamilySearch content, too, if needed (Hungarian/French/Romanian/Finnish into English, and English into Hungarian - my native language).
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