Re: Media issues FTM 2012
For some reason the pics will not show on my Windows PC but they do on my wife's!!! Both are using windows 8 and IEI tried Firefox and the pics are now viewable. Go figure
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You might take a look at this message to see if it helps:http://boards.ancestry.com/topics.software.famtreemaker/9424...I don't use sync, so I'm not much help with sync. But, I believe you will have to...
View ArticleRe: Blank pages in exported PDF files
Thank you Virginia. The paper size issue you refer to seems to be a minefield, and not just for FTM users!However, as described in my report, my problem does not occur with any 3rd party PDF printer...
View ArticleRe: Blank pages in exported PDF files
The Microsoft printer code change first appeared in Vista, so if it works for you(with no blank pages inserted) in XP (pre-code change) but not in Win7, I would suspect the printer code problem. I...
View ArticleRe: FTM 2012 Media Directory Preferences
Hi SilverfoxYour detailed response has been very helpful and I agree with your “copy not link” suggestions.You say that the FTM Media folder is normally in the same directory as the FTM file it relates...
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Hi AlanmonThank you for your explanation regarding FTM file conventions which helps my understanding.My problem may be a specific issue with my files or my computer, because what is occurring seems to...
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I'm just not seeing what the problem is.I assume you have a folder named "dropbox" at:C:\My Documents\DropboxI would create a new folder for my FTM filesC:\My Documents\Dropbox\FTMDATA\and copy...
View ArticleRe: FTM 2012 Media Directory Preferences using Dropbox
My apologies, I may not have made myself completely clear.From an earlier post I mentioned that my C drive is slow and nearly full, and that I am therefore wanting to save FTM files to a separate...
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Thanks for the info. That makes your situation a bit clearer.However, I've not see where the .ftm file and media folder have become separated like that.I would proceed with caution. What would happen...
View ArticleRe: FTM 2012 Media Directory Preferences using Dropbox
DavidHassell40,I think the problem may be that you "Copied" the ftm file to the d: drive.I remember of having a issue with my "Test files" when running FTM2012 early in the game and had lost the link...
View ArticleRe: FTM 2012 Media Directory Preferences using Dropbox
Very interesting thread!Agree with the preceding post...I believe the move should be accomplished as-- make an ftmb backup including the media, move that file to your D: folder and open it there, then...
View ArticleRe: Census Data - Categories, Media, File Naming, etc.
I rename the media files for ease of sorting and indentification. For census records the format is something like:1940USFederalCensus_State_County_Town_EDNumber_SheetNumberIt varies a little since the...
View ArticleRe: Census Data - Categories, Media, File Naming, etc.
@Shalandra: I do a similar thing with UK census and Australian Electoral Rolls. I also tag them with the family names.
View ArticleRe: FTM 2012 Media Directory Preferences using Dropbox
bmorton66,Thanks, I forgot to state about changing the default to the new Folder in the Options.
View ArticleCorrupted data migrating backwards into backup files?
This is a weird set of circumstances, and I am hoping there is some help here on this.For the record, I am on Windows 8, running FTM 2012 (newest updated version).Last night while my laptop three up a...
View ArticleCan't Click to Add Mother or Father In Tab
I just upgraded from a macbook air to the 15 inch pro. I installed the software no problem and when I wanted to add from the software a new mother or father on the tab that says add father/mother...
View ArticleRe: Split wife's family from mine
Roger, open this page: http://ancestry.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3669This should explain what you need to do to split your family. If it doesn't come out the way you would like it, change...
View ArticleRe: Can't Click to Add Mother or Father In Tab
What version of FTM are you using?Are you using it on line (Ancestor Member Tree) or in FTM?John D
View ArticleRe: Can't Click to Add Mother or Father In Tab
FTM Mac 2. When I go to the people workspace you have a home person for instance, when you want to add a mother or father on the tab it won't click but if I go the right hand corner on the people icon...
View ArticleRe: Corrupted data migrating backwards into backup files?
Have you done a resolve place names on the affected records?FTM (the program) has an internal Place Name Authority of about 3.5 million places. This has nothing to do with Bing maps but is used when...
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