Re: Merging sources?
Yes, except that there is a citation between the source and the person and finally the fact that it is attached to.Source A > Citation > John > Fact WhateverSource B > Citation > Jim...
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When you do a File Backup in FTM, regardless of whether you have all your media in the media center, or scattered around your hard dive, they will all be gathered and backed up as part of the...
View ArticleHow do I 'contact the owner' in Ancestry from a link in Family Tree Maker
I have just started using Family Tree Maker 2012 Platinum and when I put in my mums name a leaf appeared at the right hand side and I clicked it because I hoped it would be compatible with someone...
View ArticleRe: FTM 2012 Transfer of Citations when Syncing
Ginger,Great. Thanks for the update.Russ
View ArticleRe: moving files to new laptop
My reason for noting this is that the restore will place all media files into 1 folder and not your original configuration. This can cause problems with large files with lots of media where Windows...
View ArticleSOURCE/CITATIONS
About 10 years ago I added my genealogical information to FTM Version 16. A year ago I got FTM 2012 and imported my database. I realized that my references could be in better shape and spent that last...
View ArticleRe: moving files to new laptop
Thank you all...I couldn't have done it without you!! Linda
View ArticleRe: Merging sources?
This is great information! Does anyone have a checklist/plan for how to clean up a file? I really need to get mine cleaner so I can start another project. Here are some things on my to do list, not...
View ArticleRe: SOURCE/CITATIONS
This is what the REPOsitory record is for.Fact->Citation->Source->SourceRepository->RepositoryFact contains the informationCitation contains the where found in sourceSource contains...
View ArticleRe: SOURCE/CITATIONS
Hi Keith:You asked: "Is there a way I can flag the Source/Citation to indicate that I have an original copy on my computer? This is what I do:1) Select one of the citations for this source (people...
View ArticleHow do I merge an online public GEDCOM with my Family Tree Maker?
When I go to my Grandfather in Family Tree Maker I see a hint (leaf). Clicking on the leaf opens a public GEDCOM that I want to merge into my file. It happens to be the Dartnell-Delahoyde Tree GEDCOM....
View ArticleRe: SOURCE/CITATIONS
Ok, I thought I understood the FTM referencing system.When I go to Sources, I am presented three panes. The left pane is titled Source Groups. The middle pane is titled Source Citations, and the right...
View ArticleFTM 2012 Timeline Question
Is there a way to show only the Preferred item in the Timeline? For example, I have conflicting birth dates, but I only want to see the one I've flagged as Preferred when viewing the Timeline. How can...
View ArticleRe: SOURCE/CITATIONS
To access the Source and the SourceRepository, right click on the source in the left pane that lists sources. Perform an "Edit", then look for the field called "Call Number". You can put the file path...
View ArticleRe: How do I merge an online public GEDCOM with my Family Tree Maker?
I see that this "Dartnell-Delahoyde Tree GEDCOM" is really the file name of the Ancestry tree. It is NOT a link to a GEDCOM file.You will need to contact the owner of this tree to get a GEDCOM file.I...
View ArticleRe: SOURCE/CITATIONS
First, re the idea of images and FTM performance. FTM does not include media in its database for the reasons you are concerned about. FTM keeps its images in a separate folder which is only accessed if...
View ArticleRe: inserting a generation into ftm
hi curt. i added in the extra generation, but when i tried to add in the child, ftm would not let me because a relationship already existed. the child is my direct ancestor. i had the father & son...
View ArticleRe: Ancestry won't open!
I have had the same problem. The programe launches, but not the proper DB.I have a new Intel iMac. Mountain Lion, Parallels 8, Windows 8, and of course FTM 2012 (with updates).At various points in...
View ArticleRe: SOURCE/CITATIONS
As silverfox3280 says you should attach the certificate to the source. Some attach it to the citation, but personally the citation image should hold a detailed image of the information not the entire...
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