Ancestry Family Tree - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: FTM 2010

wandadonie1 — 2010-03-17 20:49:38Z

I have two computers, desktop and laptop, with Windows 7. I love it. FTM 2010 works fine. There was an update after the initial dvd installation. No problem though.

FTM 2010

IanThomas1959 — 2010-03-17 13:43:31Z

Being new to Ancestery.co.uk, I’m sure this question has already been asked.....many apologies if it has.
I’m considering purchasing FTM 2010 for my laptop which has Windows 7, just wondering if FTM 2010 is compatible with Windows 7?

Many thanks.

Re: Old Ancestry Family Tree software?

sbnass1 — 2010-03-11 19:02:12Z

could you please send a copy to my friend at mainelygenealogy@yahoo.com?

Re: How to branch a new tree from the old one

normandcarolcarter — 2010-03-08 19:58:26Z

My reason would be that I want to give a many-times removed cousin his branch of the tree so that he and his family can do their work that would contain their relatives which wouldn't be in any way related to me and, therefore, not a part of my tree.

Regards -

Re: Updating Existing Family Tree

RJesup — 2010-03-08 02:37:51Z

Yup, sorry, realized that a few minutes after posting

Re: Updating Existing Family Tree

AGHatchett3rd — 2010-03-07 06:37:06Z

FTM is slightly different- I believe it does maintain the links to pictures ettc. but still requires a new tree each time.

The FTm board would be the place you need to ask.

Re: Updating Existing Family Tree

RJesup — 2010-03-07 06:20:37Z

Wow. That *REALLY* sucks. I just got Family Tree Maker - I figured it would make my job easier updating my ongoing research - but it sounds like it's a one-way street. I have tons of images, etc attached to my tree online, not to mention the list of people invited, and the Member Connect links that have been established.

So, basically, this makes Family Tree Maker (for me) just a fancy way to view things off-line, since there's no way I can go deleting and re-building my online tree, and I refuse to switch to all-off-line.

The only solution I see is to have a second online tree, private, which exists solely as a way to feed data into my real online tree. Delete the private tree each time, then upload the tree from the computer, then browse to it by hand and clone the information over (via memberconnect, etc). UGH. Doable, but way not fun (and I'll need to keep a list of modified poeple).

Re: I need to replace now defunct AFT!

AGHatchett3rd — 2010-03-07 04:56:08Z

Follow the link in this previous post.

http://boards.rootsweb.com/thread.aspx?o=50&m=167.2.3.7....

Re: I need to replace now defunct AFT!

RWheeler20187 — 2010-03-07 04:28:51Z

If you still have the AFT I would like a copy bonju702@aol.com

Re: I need to replace now defunct AFT!

RWheeler20187 — 2010-03-07 04:21:21Z

Gail, I also have aft that I can't open. Do you still have a copy of the old AFT software?

Re: Second Cousins Marry

bobjuch2 — 2010-03-03 17:54:03Z

Add a spouse and select the existing person instead of adding one.

Re: half siblings

bobjuch2 — 2010-03-03 16:10:46Z

That sounds like instructions on how to do that on Ancestry.com, not using AFT which is what we support here.

With AFT you have to add a new spouse first then you can add children from that marriage.

Second Cousins Marry

jayjames1982 — 2010-03-03 16:06:38Z

In my family tree, I had two family members that happen to be second cousins, they had two children.

How do I connect them as spouses so I dont have to add them twice?

Re: half siblings

jayjames1982 — 2010-03-03 16:04:37Z

by the way sorry about my typos

Re: half siblings

jayjames1982 — 2010-03-03 16:03:50Z

Too add a "half sibling"; select the appropriate patent's profile. "Add a family member/child", then there will be two radio buttons at the bottom of the info page on will say as an example "add as child of mrs & mrs smith" or "ass as child of mrs smith and unknown father", you can later thru your half siblings profile, add the appropriate parents name if known.

For step brothers and sister you would add the person as a spouse, under the new spouse you would do exactly the same a above for the step siblings approproate parent.

Re: Updating Existing Family Tree

AGHatchett3rd — 2010-02-27 15:48:25Z

You'll loose attached files and have to re-attach them and if you have invited anyone to your tree you'll have to invite them to the new one as well.

As to names- You can name it the same but don't have to if you delete the old tree first. I add the date to some of mine so I know exactly the last time I updated it just by looking at the name.

Re: Updating Existing Family Tree

kellybenson2003 — 2010-02-27 08:46:35Z

Sorry. I meant on Ancestry.com. So what if you have files attached and people watching your tree. Should I name it the same thing everytime so I don't lose any attached files etc ?? Am I just thick lol??

Re: Updating Existing Family Tree

AGHatchett3rd — 2010-02-27 03:35:45Z

If it is on Rootsweb then she needs to be on the World Connect Board.

Re: Updating Existing Family Tree

bobjuch2 — 2010-02-27 01:23:50Z

You're assuming she meant on Ancestry.com. Maybe it's Rootsweb.

Re: Updating Existing Family Tree

AGHatchett3rd — 2010-02-27 01:09:34Z

Kelly,

In a word, no.

An online tree at Ancestry can not be updated. A new tree must be created each time.

Updating Existing Family Tree

kellybenson2003 — 2010-02-27 00:38:26Z

I update my tree regularly on my on computer. When I have done a few extra people, I like to update my online tree. At the moment I am deleting my existing tree and uploading a new one every time. Is there anyway I can update my online tree without deleting the one already there? If I add a few extra dates and names, it seems a big job to make a new online tree every time. Does this make sense lol?

Kelly

Re: How to branch a new tree from the old one

leighsattic — 2010-02-22 03:53:34Z

OK. I can see why that makes sense. Thank you!

Re: How to branch a new tree from the old one

AGHatchett3rd — 2010-02-22 02:53:33Z

There is- but why bother?

IF any of the people would appear in more than one tree is is best to leave them all in one tree- otherwise, when yous start putting them in different trees you have duplicates, etc.

If they are all in one tree people can still find them using a search.

I find it *very* irritating to find the same person in multiple trees that have all been posted by the same person when doing a search.

I've never understood the logic. Maintain all your people and all your connections in one tree and simplify your life and the lives of all those searching for people in your tree.

How to branch a new tree from the old one

leighsattic — 2010-02-22 01:07:00Z

IN one enormous tree, I completely filled out all info that I know, PLUS some, then decided that I should have started separate trees that had different surnames. Now they are all combined. Is there a way to 'import' or 'copy' this info into a new tree without manually doing the entire thing over??

Re: direct descendents

QuiltSLM — 2010-02-21 12:50:02Z

Thank you, that makes sense- silly me

Re: direct descendents

AGHatchett3rd — 2010-02-21 01:52:29Z

In genealogical terms "Directly related" means either a ancestor or descendant.

You mother's siblings, while related by blood, are neither your ancestors nor your descendants.

direct descendents

QuiltSLM — 2010-02-20 23:33:12Z

Why is it that my mother's siblings and their subsequent family members are recorded as 'not directly related to me'.

Re: I need to replace now defunct AFT!

drawbridgej — 2010-02-19 19:57:50Z

I redid the process and downloaded a copy of the
AFTsetup.exe

Thanks. And thank you Bill for setting up this feature.
jack

Re: I need to replace now defunct AFT!

drawbridgej — 2010-02-19 19:44:27Z

Thanks, I just found that link in a different post.
While reading your email, the email with attachment came in and was flagged by Avast as a threat.

jack

Re: I need to replace now defunct AFT!

AGHatchett3rd — 2010-02-19 19:36:37Z

Follow the link in this previous post.

http://boards.rootsweb.com/thread.aspx?o=50&m=167.2.3.7....

Re: I need to replace now defunct AFT!

drawbridgej — 2010-02-19 19:17:34Z

For Gail,

I find I am in the same position. I have a family.aft and a family.afa file but no longer have the software to read it.
I have had computer failure of hard drive. My files are intact on backup file.

If you have the software to read/update the files I would like a copy. I downloaded original when first released about 2003 -2004.

Thank you.

Re: Is AFT worthwhile investing in?

ronrlogan118 — 2010-02-18 21:53:23Z

Hi ladysurber
If you still have your old pc with the AFT software, then all you have to do is use it to export your AFT file to a GED file. Though I don't believe you will get to keep anything other than the tree.

Re: Is AFT worthwhile investing in?

CharlotteM82 — 2010-02-17 20:50:06Z

My first and main program I use is Ancestry Family Tree since I got it back when they offered it free. I've copied the files of the program from computer to computer and even hooked a friend up with it recently. Although I like how easily it is to make reports on Family Tree Maker. Although, I recently downloaded two other genealogy programs to try them out.. RootsMagic and Family Tree Builder.

Re: I need to replace now defunct AFT!

AGHatchett3rd — 2010-02-07 19:59:51Z

You can't just copy the program files to the new machine.

You have to actually install the AFT program on the new machine.

Andy

--
Ancestry.com's OneWorldTree, like Carthage, must be destroyed.

Re: I need to replace now defunct AFT!

joefromruislip — 2010-02-07 18:38:12Z

Hi Jeannie,

What software are you using on the new computer?

Re: Is AFT worthwhile investing in?

Ron0204 — 2010-02-05 22:36:53Z

Many thanks Andy.

Being a prat (me) has it's advantages!

Keep well and maybe one day we'll meet again!

Ron

Re: I need to replace now defunct AFT!

bobjuch2 — 2010-02-05 21:49:56Z

You must have missed seeing this message:

http://boards.rootsweb.com/thread.aspx?o=50&m=167.2.3.7....

Re: Is AFT worthwhile investing in?

AGHatchett3rd — 2010-02-05 21:32:00Z

Family Tree Maker has its own message board. Use this link.

http://boards.ancestry.com/topics.software.famtreemaker/mb.a...

That should get you started.
:)

Andy

--
Ancestry.com's OneWorldTree, like Carthage, must be destroyed.

Re: Is AFT worthwhile investing in?

Ron0204 — 2010-02-05 18:40:29Z

I think you may be correct.

I use ancestry.co.uk web site so that my family can review the tree and thought that Family Tree Maker (2010) would be compatible.

Somebody on the thread told me that AFT is not related to Ancestry Family Tree Maker 2010 so I'm completely confused now.

I'm very new to this ancestry thing but, being the last male in my family, I think I owe it to my children at least an outline of their ancesters!

I'm sorry my post was cryptic - it's a bad habit I have.

If you can direct me to a thread that relates to AFT Maker 2010 I would be extremely grateful.

Thank you for your interest and help.

One day things will get clearer!

Ron

PS. I searched for Family Tree Maker but nothing found so I guess I'm on my own and will need to rely upon Ancestry.co.uk and that doesn't exactly excite me!

Re: I need to replace now defunct AFT!

ladysurber — 2010-02-05 17:58:40Z

Maybe someone can help me. I have all my family tree stuff on my old computer with Ancestry Family Tree - Now the problem copied all the info to put onto the NEW computer I CANNOT OPEN THE FILES. The years of typing is all right there but cannot open the AFT. Any idea how I get my stuff to show up like before on the new computer?

Thanks for any help.
Jeannie

Re: Is AFT worthwhile investing in?

ladysurber — 2010-02-05 17:14:16Z

Re: Is AFT worthwhile investing in?

Ron0204 — 2010-02-05 13:13:01Z

Thanks Andy.

Bit of a weakness I think.

Ron

Re: Is AFT worthwhile investing in?

Ron0204 — 2010-02-05 13:11:10Z

Ah! I read AFT as Ancestry Family Tree and assumed Ancestry Family Tree Maker was the same.

Silly me!

Re: Is AFT worthwhile investing in?

AGHatchett3rd — 2010-02-05 06:23:09Z

You can't add online stuff to AFT except manually.

Andy

--
Ancestry.com's OneWorldTree, like Carthage, must be destroyed.

Re: Is AFT worthwhile investing in?

bobjuch2 — 2010-02-05 03:36:54Z

AFT doesn't have a 2010 version; in fact it hasn't been updated for years.

Are you sure you're not using FTM and are in the wrong board?

Re: Is AFT worthwhile investing in?

Ron0204 — 2010-02-05 00:59:35Z

I use Ancestry Family Tree 2010 software. When I do a Historical Search using the package the system searches online which is fine. When I add the citation, the citation is added to the web tree which is fine but I want to add it to the AFT offline software.

Re: Is AFT worthwhile investing in?

bobjuch2 — 2010-02-05 00:09:47Z

I can't really tell because your message is rather cryptic, but I don't think you're talking about AFT.

Of course working offline updates your local data. What else would it update? What "online version" are you using?

Re: Is AFT worthwhile investing in?

Ron0204 — 2010-02-04 23:30:22Z

I "invested" simply because I like to work offline. However, trying to keep the off/on line is, to say the least, tiresome. I thought working offline would update my local software. No chance - it updates the online version then you need to download and merge (and that's a pain).

Not at all happy with the integration but I do like the offline version. It's very good but just needs that extra tweak to add what you have discovered online.

Re: Is AFT worthwhile investing in?

blrrcn1 — 2010-01-16 23:25:10Z

To me Legacy is a great program and easy for a beginner
to understand,free download at there site also.

Re: Is AFT worthwhile investing in?

AGHatchett3rd — 2010-01-15 04:06:54Z

In a word- no; it is totally outdated.

If you want to go with an Ancestry product then get Ancestry's Family Tree Maker 2010 instead.

If you have no program at all I suggest downloading the free trial/free versions of The Master Genealogist, Legacy, and RootsMagic and try them all to see which you like best before deciding anything.