Could some kind person please advise me on what to enter in the "Enter Search Parameters" section at ysearch? For genetic matches, not surname matches.
It says "We compare your genetic information to every other user in our database. We make the comparison using every marker that you and that person both tested. Here is an example: assume you ask us to show users that tested at least 21 of the markers that you did, and allow a maximum genetic distance of 1 per marker compared above 21. Anyone who tested 21 or fewer of the same markers that you did must have a genetic distance of 0 from you to be included in the results. Anyone who tested 22 of the markers that you did must have a genetic distance of 1 or less. Anyone who tested 23 must have a genetic distance of 2 or less, and so on. Alternatively you can specify a fixed maximum genetic distance. Your search results will indicate the number of markers that were included in each comparison and the genetic distance. "
This is confusing to me. Which numbers would be advisable?
I know I have many matches in the FTDNA match section, however none come up when I try and search ysearch, I have tried various numbers at random and now have no idea of the original settings.
Any advise welcome.
Thank-you.
It says "We compare your genetic information to every other user in our database. We make the comparison using every marker that you and that person both tested. Here is an example: assume you ask us to show users that tested at least 21 of the markers that you did, and allow a maximum genetic distance of 1 per marker compared above 21. Anyone who tested 21 or fewer of the same markers that you did must have a genetic distance of 0 from you to be included in the results. Anyone who tested 22 of the markers that you did must have a genetic distance of 1 or less. Anyone who tested 23 must have a genetic distance of 2 or less, and so on. Alternatively you can specify a fixed maximum genetic distance. Your search results will indicate the number of markers that were included in each comparison and the genetic distance. "
This is confusing to me. Which numbers would be advisable?
I know I have many matches in the FTDNA match section, however none come up when I try and search ysearch, I have tried various numbers at random and now have no idea of the original settings.

Any advise welcome.
Thank-you.
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