Re: Best Practices - Birth weight, length, etc.
Here are some low budget ideas that are probably not any better than what you are already doing:1. Add the birth certificate or other media item to the Birth Fact, and in the description field tell the...
View ArticleRe: Unable to download Ancestry tree into FTM 2017
goto https://support.mackiev.com/ and search for "Live Chat". Then contact MacKiev directly via their FTM 2017 Chat support service. They will assist in troubleshooting your connection issue.
View ArticleDocumentation for DNA Matches
I had my DNA tested this summer and have quite a few matches. I have been documenting each match in a WordPerfect document. (It is also marked in the FTM database with less detail) The document is in...
View ArticleRe: Documentation for DNA Matches
I've only been casually working on how best to document DNA matches, and I've tentatively decided to use methods described in Evidence Explained, by Elizabeth Shown Mills.In FTM, there is predefined...
View ArticleRe: Documentation for DNA Matches
MacKiev has a support article on their suggestion for DNA Matches in FTM. https://support.mackiev.com/609598-Documenting-AncestryDNA-I...
View ArticleRe: Documentation for DNA Matches
That is exactly what I said.P.S. It's nothing new. Both the fact and source template have been around since at least FTM 2012.
View ArticleRe: Documentation for DNA Matches
In your Word Perfect document I would save the centimorgan count/segment count as well as the Ancestry URL of the match. Embedded in the URL are the test numbers for your test and the match’s test....
View ArticleRe: Documentation for DNA Matches
Didn't intend to contradict your method, just sharing what the party line from MacKiev was. Correct, nothing new. The recent update of Charting Companion, the DNA version looks promising, but more...
View ArticleRe: Documentation for DNA Matches
"what information are others using to PERMANENTLY document DNA matches"I hadn't given any thought about PERMANENTLY recording DNA match info until Keith mentioned it. Since then, I've given it some...
View ArticleRe: Documentation for DNA Matches
After my original post I have modified what I will keeping for permanent documentation.----Common Ancestors,--------Child in the Family the match was through, ie Match line, Common Ancestor, my...
View ArticleRe: Family Tree Maker 2014 --updated new patch and now clicking the icon or...
After talking to Support, I got it fixed:Go to http://help.ancestry.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5588/kw/558...And do a manual update. Then the program will open.
View ArticleRe: Family Tree Maker 2014 --updated new patch and now clicking the icon or...
I am having the same problem. I clicked on the update. Now FTM is in a repeating cycle of "Did not close properly" and "Install Update" popup boxes.
View ArticleProgress !!
If I set the FTM printer (amyuni) as my default system printer (rather than my HP printer) then the reports are generated on the screen without a crash. Only problem is fugurung out how to get what I...
View ArticleRe: Vista FTM 2008; HELP!!!
why would I continue to support a company which has sold me a lemon?
View ArticleRe: Vista FTM 2008; Using reports or charts causes crash
sure do have a default printer in place and working on other programmes. HP 1350 all in one
View ArticleRe: Vista FTM 2008; Using reports or charts causes crash
Administrator on not doesnt matter and I dont get a debug report
View ArticleRe: Vista FTM 2008; Using reports or charts causes crash
Still no solution. I sent them my error log to see if they can decipher it. Nobody answered...
View ArticleRe: Vista FTM 2008; Using reports or charts causes crash
Its a first time installation and it doesnt matter whether I run it as administrator or not
View ArticleVista FTM 2008; Using reports or charts causes crash
If I try to use the report function to prepare any of the chart formats available after sp 2 the program dies instantly. Very annoying.
View ArticleHow do I download my family tree?
OK, so I know how to download my family tree, but the issue is that I have the paid subscription (or at least trial for now), but the "family" family tree is owned by my daughter. I have been granted...
View ArticleRe: How do I download my family tree?
Only the tree creator has the ability to download the tree and sync with FTM.
View ArticleRe: How do I download my family tree?
Since you have access through your daughters account, log in her account.Download the tree.Once you have checked out the tree in FTM, go to the Plan tabSelect the down loaded tree in the listing along...
View ArticleRe: Unable to download Ancestry tree into FTM 2017
I would be interested to know if you resolve this issue, as I spent the entire afternoon yesterday on Live Chat trying to sort out the exact same problem after 4 days of trying to upload trees of...
View ArticleRe: Unable to download Ancestry tree into FTM 2017
I am still working with Mackiev to find a solution. They are claiming it is a server side issue with Ancestry. Still no resolution, but they have forwarded it to the engineers.
View ArticleIndividual Facts Out of Date Order
Individual Facts in Family Tree Maker are suddenly out of date order and I am unable to get them back into date order. This disarrangement of Individual Facts is throughout the program and happened all...
View ArticleRe: Individual Facts Out of Date Order
It appears you accidentally clicked the column header. What you describe is what happens when you click the column header Date. This "re-order" stays if you change to a different person. Just click the...
View ArticleRe: Individual Facts Out of Date Order
OMG! You are a miracle worker! I had no idea. Thank you so very much. Happy New Year.
View ArticleCannot find Belgrade, Serbia in FTM
Does anyone know why I cannot find Belgrade in FTM?Thanks
View ArticleRe: Cannot find Belgrade, Serbia in FTM
I think the real problem is that "Serbia" does not appear in the list also.The world is changing faster than the database can be updated.
View ArticleFamily tree maker deluxe 2014
Can any one give their opinion please on the Family tree maker deluxe 2014 - constructive preferably- such as how many people does it hold/is it ok for windows 10/is it easy to install/is the software...
View ArticleRe: Family tree maker deluxe 2014
First to answer your questions: holds unlimited people, OK for Windows 10, easy to install yes, software is OK subjectively.However, I wouldn't waste my time on it. There have been numerous updates...
View ArticleRe: Family tree maker deluxe 2014
thank-you so much for getting back - I don't have the 2014 version but I have been looking into buying it hence asking peoples opinion - do you know how much the Mackiev costs please?Best Regards
View ArticleRe: Cannot find Belgrade, Serbia in FTM
I think you are correct. Serbia has been around in its present form for some 10 years. The database still mentions Yugoslavia. Still not sure why I can't find Belgrade at all though? Perhaps it is time...
View ArticleUnmatch Incorrect Duplicate People
Is there a way to prevent the same "duplicates" that aren't really duplicates from being reported?
View ArticleRe: Detecting Duplicate Media
Just for everyone's benefit, are you talking about the media in your FTM tree gallery or your FTM family tree media folder?
View ArticleRe: Detecting Duplicate Media
Either. What I'd really like to do is find duplicate "anything" associated with a person. Ideally I'd like the same media to be linked to multiple people where appropriate.
View ArticleRe: Detecting Duplicate Media
I find the duplicate file finder available as a free download from :-https://www.auslogics.com/en/software/duplicate-file-finder/a very handy tool. I run it from time to time on the FTM media folder to...
View ArticleRe: Best Practices - Birth weight, length, etc.
I don't often have this info, so have put it in the description of the birth fact. I guess the benefit of adding it to birth notes is that you can chose later whether to add it to a report or chart. A...
View ArticleFamily tree maker 2014 registration
Sorry to trouble you but today I HAVE INSTALLED the 2014 FTM - It will not let me register because it is not on line - can any one tell me how to get on line because then I can get a free up grade to...
View ArticleRe: Cannot find Belgrade, Serbia in FTM
When I type Belgrade, Serbia into the Location finder on the Places tab and press GO it displays the city of Belgrade, Serbia. I know almost nothing of the area. The map shows a Sava river flowing into...
View ArticleRe: Cannot find Belgrade, Serbia in FTM
Yes, I agree, it's time for an overhaul, but sadly I doubt it'll ever happen. I gather the master location database comes from a third party, and it's dreadfully out of date and hasn't been updated for...
View ArticleRe: Family tree maker 2014 registration
There was a FREE upgrade to 2014.1 abut not to 2017.You need to go to https://www.mackiev.com/techsupport/ftm/livechat.html and have a chat with FTM support.
View ArticleRe: Family tree maker 2014 registration
https://support.mackiev.com/380862-Free-updates-for-FTM-2014...
View ArticleRe: Cannot find Belgrade, Serbia in FTM
That's strange, The only Belgrades I can find are in the USA and there is no Serbia.
View ArticleRe: Cannot find Belgrade, Serbia in FTM
I think jnye042 must be referring to the Location search in the central map panel, which is driven by Bing and is (confusingly) independent of FTM's own master location database as used by the places...
View ArticleFTM 2017 - How to refresh Ancestry Leaf/Hints?
I love the flexibility of using both Ancestry.com and well as FTM for my research (not to mention mobile apps for phone and tablet). However, I have an issue with leaf/hints still being present in FTM...
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