Genealogy Chat

Sounds like you've got the latest pc version with tree sync.

hmmm, maybe I shouldn't get the new mac version when it comes out, I don't like the sound of that.

Sorry I can't help you with this one,

Perhaps you need to change the title of this thread to something like:

FTM 2012 Query - saving records offline?

(You may come up with something snappier)

Good luck

Have the 2012 version and yes do have a pc. I synchronise my tree at the end of every session so that they are the same on ancestry as well as the FTM

I have just gone off line and went into FTM to view a census, however it wouldn't open it, therefore do not think it saves the record. Gone back on line and viewed again and it took me direct to ancestry.

If anyone who has the same set up as me would appreciate any help.

Don't know why it has seem to post everything twice on here
sorry !! :-(

You don't sound thick at all Ollie!

I may have a different version of Family Tree maker to you as I have a Mac. It would be best to check with someone who has the same version as you i.e. if you have a pc.

However, if I was to guess I would say that the records should be saved to your Family Tree Maker records. However, it doesn't sound right that you can't access the records without going to Ancestry, however, that may be to do with the pc version.

What FTM version do you have Ollie?

Hi Red Squirrel

I input the information on FTM and then it tells me I have matching records and if they are correct I just merge the records from ancestry onto FTM and if I go to view them it takes me direct to Ancestry so not sure if they are saved. Sorry if I sound thick but only been doing this for 4 months and it is all a lot to take in.

Information some mounts up and I don't want to get inundated with them and find I am doing it all wrong.

thanks :-( :-( :-( :-(

Hi Red Squirrel

I input the information on FTM and then it tells me I have matching records and if they are correct I just merge the records from ancestry onto FTM and if I go to view them it takes me direct to Ancestry so not sure if they are saved. Sorry if I sound thick but only been doing this for 4 months and it is all a lot to take in.

Information some mounts up and I don't want to get inundated with them and find I am doing it all wrong.

thanks :-( :-( :-( :-(

Hi Ollie

Do you have the records saved on your family Tree Maker program? If you do, they will be safe on there.

If you have your tree on Ancestry, you won't lose the tree but depending on how they are saved you may not have access to the census records etc that you have saved until you renew again.

i am looking for some sound advise from you all regarding organising my tree.
I use FTM linked with ancestry and also GR for some records, however, , had just found out that unless I renew with Ancestry my data will be lost.
Do I save the record on my hard drive and them upload that to FTM. Is is also useful to print them out and have a paper trail.

I must admit that is fills me with trepidation and not sure how to begin.

Looking forward to receiving your invaluable advise.

Thanks
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