Moving Memories: Reorganize as You Grow
Restructure without losing content
As your tree grows, you'll want to reorganize. Move memories to better branches, merge branches, split large branches. Moving memories is safe and reversible - your content stays intact while structure improves.
📋 How It Works
Select Memories to Move
From any branch, select one or multiple memories. Checkbox appears next to each memory. Select as many as needed.
Choose Destination
Click "Move" and select target branch. Can move to existing branch or create new branch during move process.
Memories Transfer
Memories disappear from old branch, appear in new branch. All comments, reactions, and metadata transfer intact.
History Preserved
Memories show "Moved from [old branch]" note for transparency. Everyone can see reorganization history.
💡 Use Cases
- •Reorganizing after tree structure evolves
- •Moving all beach vacation photos from "Photos" to new "Beach Trips" branch
- •Consolidating scattered memories about one person into dedicated branch
- •Splitting an overcrowded "Memories" branch into themed sub-branches
- •Fixing initial organization mistakes without starting over
- •Preparing tree for new family members by reorganizing for clarity
✨ Pro Tips
- →Move memories in batches to save time
- →Tell family before major reorganizations so they aren't confused
- →Use "Unsorted" branch as staging area during reorganization
- →Preview destination branch before moving to avoid mistakes
- →Moving doesn't break threaded replies - they stay connected
- →Can't move someone else's memory without permission (unless admin)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can I undo a move if I make a mistake?
Yes! Move it back to original branch. The "moved from" history helps you track changes.
What happens to comments/reactions when moving?
Everything stays attached to the memory. Moving changes location but preserves all content, engagement, and metadata.
Can I move someone else's memories?
Only if you're tree admin or branch admin. Regular members can only move their own memories.
Does moving affect privacy settings?
Memories inherit new branch's default privacy, but you can override. Check privacy after moving to new branch.
Can I move memories to a different tree?
Use "transplanting" feature instead. Moving is within-tree only. Transplanting is cross-tree.
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