Genealogy Tools

New Index Page

Ben — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 14:46:50 +0000

I changed the family tree maker tutorial index page. Will you look at it for me and give me your feedback? Even if you’re not using that software, I want to know what you think so that I know whether to invest the time it will take to change the index pages for Reunion, RootsMagic, [...]

FamilySearch Index Comes to iPhone and iPad

Ben — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 23:40:35 +0000

FamilySearch International released their indexing application for iPhone and iPad. It had formerly been PC only software. It’s called FamilySearch Index and is a free download from the App Store. With this app you can contribute your spare moments to the global effort to index genealogy records by transcribing “image snippets.” It’s fun too! The [...]

Adding and Changing a Portrait in Family Tree Maker for Mac 2

Ben — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:00:56 +0000

Adding and changing a portrait in Family Tree Maker for Mac 2 (2012) is one of the activities that isn’t very Mac-like. Mac users expect intuitive control of an app. The intuitive action here is to drag and drop the image onto the portrait in the pedigree view or editing panel. Alas, it doesn’t work [...]

Migrating Family Tree Maker 2012 and ‘for Mac 2 Tree Files

Ben — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 02:23:37 +0000

The Family Tree Maker for Mac 2 (FTMM2) CD includes a Windows program for converting family tree files between Family Tree Maker (including 2012) and FTMM2. This is a must-have utility if you want to: share FTM files move between a PC version of FTM and a Mac version keep your FTM 2012 and FTMM2 synchronized (e.g. [...]

Site Re-Designed

Ben — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:04:19 +0000

Unless you’re new here, you’ll notice I’ve changed the design of the site. I did this for two reasons: 1. Make it easier for you to find what you’re looking for 2. Enable you to view the site on mobile devices without loss of functions 3. Prepare for additional membership benefits This change, like the [...]

Adding Names in Family Tree Maker

Ben — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:00:44 +0000

Storing names in genealogy software seems simple enough at first glance, right? While Family Tree Maker makes it comparatively simple, it’s still a bit tricky when adding name variations, AKAs, suffixes, titles, and multi-word surnames. Learning how to enter names will speed your evidence capture so you can focus on the fun family history activities: [...]

Adding Death Dates to the Reunion 9 Index

Ben — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:46:36 +0000

The index feature in Reunion 9 for Mac software presents a list of person records in your family file. It is useful for navigating your genealogy tree, linking people, marking people for operations like reporting and deletion, and is an initial step for creating an index of individuals report. All of these functions are enhanced [...]

MacFamilyTree 6.2.4 Update

Ben — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:54:53 +0000

Synium released version 6.2.4 of its Mac genealogy software, MacFamilyTree last Friday. It is said to contain some GEDCOM multimedia import fixes and stability improvements.

The Secret to Standardized Source Citation Ratings in Family Tree Maker 2012 and Mac 2

Ben — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:58:50 +0000

Using standardized source citation ratings in Family Tree Maker can help you make solid conclusions about facts. You’ve probably heard of original versus derivative sources, primary versus secondary information, and direct versus indirect evidence. That’s what FTM calls standardized source citation ratings. They also add a rating for clarity of the information–clear versus marginal. And [...]

Family Tree Maker for Mac 2 and 2012 Feature Comparison

Ben — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 23:15:41 +0000

Wondering what’s in Family Tree Maker 2012 and not in Family Tree Maker for Mac 2? I’ve got the answer for you. I took the Family Tree Maker columns from the Mac Genealogy Software Feature Comparison and PC Genealogy Software Feature Comparison tables. I think this will answer your question about what’s missing from Family [...]