Lost all my Tasks
I had over 100 tasks shceduled, but they have all disappeared. Can I recover them in any way?
View ArticleRe: Re: FTM2012 Well-formed GEDCOMS
Here is my input into the whole “best practices” discussion: 1. In my opinion, there is no need for a FTM best practices document for the following reasons:a. Genealogists gather, research, and...
View Articlefirst time to try syncing - "error downloading" messages
I downloaded my tree from Ancestry into FTM yesterday. That worked perfectly. Then I worked several hours on my Ancestry tree online. Today I opened the FTM tree and clicked on "sync now". It shows...
View ArticleRe: Description missing on import from iPhoto??
I am not sure if this feature is supported in FTM for Mac even although it is in the Windows version from I think FTM 2011?FTM for Mac2 (for reasons best known to Ancestry.com) is essentially FTM 2010...
View ArticleRe: first time to try syncing - "error downloading" messages
I believe their having issues with sync right now, so basicly just waiting and seeing.
View ArticleRe: first time to try syncing - "error downloading" messages
Been getting the error message too this morning but just appears that I am getting one to go through now. On second thought still error alas.
View ArticleRe: first time to try syncing - "error downloading" messages
Thanks, it is helpful to understand that others are experiencing this. I just tried it again, and it worked smoothly.
View ArticleRe: Lost all my Tasks
Did you leave your previous version of FTM installed on your computer when upgraded? If so, they should still be on the earlier version.
View Articlecopying part of a tree that is on FTM
I have a large tree on FTM. I would like to leave that tree intact, but make several new trees from it. That is, I want to copy a part of the existing tree making it a separate entity. I have read the...
View ArticleRe: copying part of a tree that is on FTM
Exporting exports records, while leaving current records in the exporting file alone.FTM offers two mechanisms for exporting groups of people.1) File > Export > Selected Individuals2) Publish...
View ArticleRe: Family Tree Maker 2009 export to pdf not working
Paula -The problem changing the paper size might be the same one that TMG and RM5 - as well as some non-genealogy software - have run into, caused by a change MS made in Vista and later operating...
View ArticleRe: Lost all my Tasks
Are you sure you are in the right file?Check the icon second from right on the button bar > Hide/Show columns. Are all columns checked to show?Check filter button - have you set a filter so narrow...
View ArticleRe: Won't un Privatize
What version of FTM are you using?Tell us about your computer itself?
View ArticleRe: Re: FTM2012 Well-formed GEDCOMS
Lhmatthews comments1- “However, the implication of your statement is that Ancestry completely dismisses an issue if users suggest a work around. I don’t agree with your conclusion.”I never said the...
View ArticleRe: family tree maker 2012
You need to install the software and register it. Then run the program and you should see an option to activate the subscription in the Help menu. The six months starts from the date you activate it -...
View ArticleRe: Re: FTM2012 Well-formed GEDCOMS
I agree with you lhmatthews.I see the objectives of FTM to be:1) Develop the best and most efficient gateway mechanism to their "cash cow" > ancestry.com subscriptions.2) Try to offer things the...
View ArticleRe: Won't un Privatize
Is your tree sync'd to FTM2012?Or, Was your tree uploaded via "share"?Did you export an FTM file with privatize option set for the export and then upload this second FTM-privatized file?
View ArticleFTM desktop software v. Ancestry.com
Given the improvements at Ancestry.com, a decent internet connection, and the history and current state of FTM, I am considering ceasing the use of FTM as desktop software and using only the online...
View ArticleRe: FTM desktop software v. Ancestry.com
It depends on what you want to do with your tree.If you wish to create charts for family members or for your own use, you will have very limited capability without desktop software of some type.
View ArticleRe: Dividing an existing Ancestry tree
It worked!I downloaded a tree (from Ancestry)that has over 400 people.Everything is perfect.Thank you.
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