Re: Old PC, old FTM to New PC and New FTM
Yeah, their article on conversions is very poorly written, doesn't make it clear when you need 2005SE and when you don't. Basically if you still have the original data file, you don't need 2005 unless...
View ArticleMappings Handling error
When i try to sync my trees it gives me a 'mappings handling' error and won't sync.Any suggestions?
View ArticleHow to activate "View Source Online" link when it does not autoenter
I have seen several prior discussions of View Source Online (good discussion for FTM 2010) and am hoping FTM has progressed so we can better use hotlink from a citation to a webpage.Specifically, I...
View ArticleRe: ftm 2012 and windows 8
I just learned that the windows.old folder that the Win 8 installer put FTM in on a Vista to Win 8 upgrade will auto delete after 4 weeks taking FTM exe files with it. Move FTM out of the windows.old...
View ArticleProblems Databas Error
Problems Databas ErrorAnyone know anything about thisCannot see any pattern when this error pops up just click ok and move onSee Img 1Questions1.Is it a bug in FTM (2012 21.0.0.723 )2.What can I do to...
View ArticleAdding one media item to about 100 people
I want to add a audio media item to everyone connected to Värmland in my tree. Is there any quick way to do it?I know I can do it one person at a time.Thank you
View ArticleRe: Marriage List
I already sent last year details of the number of marriages shown on the stats and separately a list of the actual marriages. This was passed to the development team they gave me a number to identift...
View ArticleRe: How to activate "View Source Online" link when it does not autoenter
Yes, they have added this capability in FTM2012:1) "hot links" to the Source Citation screen and also in the2) general area at the bottom of the Person page, along with personal notes, research notes,...
View ArticleRe: Adding one media item to about 100 people
Here are a couple ways you might try. There are probably others.1) Probably my favorite would be to use the facility in FTM where you can copy and paste a fact, and the associated sources for that...
View ArticleRe: Adding one media item to about 100 people
I think that I have not explained my question logically(again)I have more than 100 persons that were born in Värmland in Sweden. There is no one in my tree that does not have a birth fact AND sources....
View ArticleRe: Problems Databas Error
This is just a WAG, but by any chance is it a huge family tree, and your PC is older, or just doesn't have very much RAM?If so, you might want to consider either upgrading your computer hardware, or...
View ArticleRe: Adding one media item to about 100 people
And I think that I did not explain my answer well enough.My answer is still the same.Although now that I know that it has nothing to with a source, I would add it to a fact to one person - You might...
View ArticleAny advice on FTM2012 "notes?"
Hello all, I was wondering what advantages there may be to putting NOTES in one location versus another? For example, if I make a note about someone's birth, does it make any practical difference...
View ArticleRe: No Internet and Connection Message - FTM 2012
"when really it's obvious the issue is with FTM software since this has been recognized as a known bug."I do NOT think it is a issue with FTM but with the security settings within ESET. You need to...
View ArticleRe: Problems Databas Error
This is what my computer looks like there is enough memory OS Name Microsoft Windows 7 Professional Version 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 Build 7601 OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation System Type...
View ArticleRe: ftm 2012 and windows 8
Where did you learn about this?I upgrade on 12-4-2012, and the Windows.old file is still on my system.Regardless, you need to copy the files from this Windows.old folder to a good location. You need to...
View ArticleRe: Problems Databas Error
Regardless of how much RAM you have, FTM is a 32 bit program and can not use any more than 3.5 GB of it.
View ArticleRe: Problems Databas Error
I get this message from time to time.I just compact my file, reboot my machine and move on.It's never caused a problem for me, except that it repeats maybe once a week or once a month.I tried exporting...
View ArticleRe: Problems Databas Error
This is a well known issue with FTM versions 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012. The program is using all of the available memory that a 32-bit program can use then crashes.I've asked for fixes since...
View ArticleRe: Adding one media item to about 100 people
Thank you so much. I just did not want you to think I was one of those people that had trees without facts and sources.Your explanation is very clear. I am just old!Thank you again.Betty
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