Genealogy Chat

OMG I've just tried the 'all-in-one' tree thingy in FTM2006, It gave me 36 pages & it's set out really strangely so I clicked the toolbar on the side & asked for 'scenic' set up, now the poor computer has been pedalling for 10minutes & it's up to 75 pages & still hasn't finished.... I've got about 400 people on the tree so it's not 'HUGE' Don't think I'll be printing that one off..... Sarah :-)

Thankyou, u r an angel!

I've also used Legacy for years and have been extremely impressed. I don't find any significant limitations with the free version, it's more a case of there being a few extras that come with the Deluxe version, which you can easily upgrade to at any time (they send you a new password to unlock the extra features, so you don't need to download a different program). I found it a very easy program to use - most of the learning curve involved basic genealogy (e.g., documenting sources) and you don't have to do this right away if you don't want to (with experience, the value of including source information when you enter a new person becomes clear, but I remember starting out I just wanted to add names as quickly as possible). Legacy offers good file import/export capabilities, reporting, etc... - pretty much anything you might want to do. You can but 3rd-party add-on programs for producing very fancy family trees, but I've never felt the need. It's well worth trying out, especially since the free version is not time-limited, restricted in numbers of people, etc... A real winner, IMO.

Lots of useful tips here. nudge

Nicky, you might get luck having your question answered if you set up a thread of your own. Unfortunatly I have never tried down loading FTM as I had already bought the disk when I found out about the stareter edition.

wondering if anyone has had similar problems, i tried downloading the free family tree maker starter edition, as suggested on here, then when i tried to install it, kept saying not responding, i went and bought the 'who do you think you are' version and installed that, but instead of giving me option to install full program it would only let me modify, repair or remove previous installation, (which i never did) i have tried removing everything from the free download and starting from scratch but, i still get same problem, i then went and tried to install it on the kids pc, and same thing happened, its as if it keeps finding an older version and so wont do full install, but ive never had it on my pc before help anyone??

I use Legacy. It's brilliant. There are some restriction on the free software, but it's still a good program. I pay for the Deluxe version ( have it had for 3-4yrs) can't fault it! Try all the free ones, that's the best way to decide. Then stick with the one you're happiest using, or has the 'tools' you require. Debbie

The LDS paf is not limited as alot of people seem to use it for all there tree. Family Tree Maker limits the tools you can use but as far as I know, not the size of tree. GenVeiwer lite, only allows you to veiw a gedcom file but it could be handy if that's all you want it for, and the website has a genviewer that you can put on CD's to send someone without a gedcom reader. Legacy and Genpro, I've never used so I really don't know if they limit you in any way.

Is the family tree viewer software limited in anyway. i remember using a free one a while ago and you couldn't go past three generations. Are these the same?

When I first started, I used a limited version (50 entries) of Family Historian. I found it easy to use, but ended up buying Family Tree 2004 which I find confusing. Does anyone use Family Historian ? and how does it compare with FTM 6? which are the alternatives I am considering. David

just tried the genpro its easy to use. many thanks

nudge for later cheers

I use Genopro (so far just the free version) and I find it very clear and easy to use. Sue

Nudge for later Many Thanx Kath x

Thanks for the nudges. Will look into later Lorraine

Thanks Lunar, nudging for later. Maggie

nudged again for newbies like myself Lunar Lin XX

Thankyou for that, I'll be playing with that tomorrow :) I've just checked and I don't have that feature. I got the copy of a magazine so expect it doesn't come with that. Oh well, will be buying it anyway then.

Karen, Find the person you want to start with and put them into veiw. Click the seventh icon accross, it looks like a tree and has a small down arrow. the last item on the list is the All-In-One tree, select it. When you have the tree up - it may only contain one or two indiviualls. Useing your mouse, right-click on the tree, and you get # of Generations to show.... select it and increase or decrease the number of generations. You should then have a very complexed tree.

How do I do an all-in-one tree? And how do I change no. of generations?