buster52 wrote: > I am using Family Tree Maker #9. I have two files I would like to make into > one. How do I do this? - * - don't is the best advice - * - (2) back up both files and work with copies (3) open an EXTRA copy the file you wish to import and delete all duplicate entries except the one which will link the two trees [IF YOU DO NOT DO THIS FIRST IT WILL TAKE MANY HOURS OR DAYS OR WEEKS TO CLEAN UP THE ENSUING MESS] (4) For the details of how to do this in FTM 9 see Menu >> help and read the advice on importing and merging files (5) open and EXTRA copy of the master file - possibly rename it first and use menu >> File >> Import (6) later versions allow two copiea of eg FTM 16 to be open on the same machine for comparison and copy pasting FTM 16 is avialable at firewsale prices just now so grab a copy whilst you can for more help go to the knoweledge base and the boards and lists List information page http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Software/FTM-TECH.html Online Support for Family Tree Maker http://pastftm.custhelp.com/ http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.software.famtreemaker/mb.ashx enjoy Hugh W -- For genealogy and help with family and local history in Bristol and district http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Brycgstow/ http://snaps4.blogspot.com/ photographs and walks GENEALOGE http://hughw36.blogspot.com/ MAIN BLOG