Thanks for the help. I got through to the FTM data base and found the solution. I also found I needed to have an update installed. A fix to go to 5.0b foound at URL http://www.familytreemaker.com/support/5gedimp.html You would think after registering the program and being on the mail and email lists that they would send me needed program fix updates. Never seen any so I lost faith in what the FTM program could do for me. I have made George a generations 1 - 6 GEDCOM file for his testing and will be updating the reference numbers to the next couple of generations. I manage to clip out all the superfluous individuals with the new file I created. While the program allows the task to be done I found it available in a round about method that is used. I was using PAF and it was intuitively obvious how to do the needed task. The program should be designed with the goal to serve the user and not the user reading manuals volumes to serve the program IMHO. ;-) I used to be a software programmer. Now retired.... gee it is nice to use that word since I have been struggling for 2 years to get my SS Disability. Now just waiting on the dough. I appreciate the email and posting. It's nice to know there are folks who help each other in the group. Cheers Gary Lee Calvert mailto:[email protected] ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, November 14, 1999 2:17 AM Subject: [CALVERT-L] GARY LEE CALVERT & FTM PROBLEM ... > In a message dated 99-11-13 01:44:49 EST, you write: > > << Query! Does the FTM version you are using allow you to generate > a GEDCOM file with a range from one individual down 5 or 6 > generations? The version 5.0 I have dumps the whole 2000+ names > into the GEDCOM file. I can't believe they did that! >> > > ====== > How to SAVE a file with certain individuals in it. READ CAREFULLY, so u > DON'T mess up your original file. > > Hi Gary (and ALL that this may help)... > > Re the above... > > If u open your file, go to the oldest person in your tree you wish to star t > with: > > On the MENU BAR > Under VIEW ====> "OUTLINE DESCENDANT TREE > > then on the MENU BAR go to : > CONTENTS ===>>> # OF GENERATIONS TO SHOW (list how many you want, which for > this example could be 3)... > > You'll have the "exact number of people in the tree that you want and you'll > see ONLY those generations on the screen, with ONLY the people related TO > that top person in the tree. > > THEN.... > > Do this part EXACTLY, or u can mess up your file !!!!!! > > Go to: > FILE =====> COPY/EXPORT INDIVIDUALS IN OUTLINE DESCENDANT TREE > Be VERY careful.. ONLY use the COPY /EXPORT "INDIVIDUALS" just as stated > above..... > > and SAVE the file under ANOTHER NAME than the ORIGINAL file you have ! > > Ok.. let's just use a name like : TEST1.FTW for this test.... > > This "should be stored" in your FTW directory by default, unless you specify > otherwise. Just remember to see WHAT the PATH is where you stored the file. > It maybe something like: > C:\FTW\TEST1.FTW > > This is the path (or directory) AND the new file name. You will now have > this file showing at the top of the FTM program u opened. So, u'll just have > to go back to the directory & REOPEN your own original file later when you > want the whole file. You can ONLY send this new file to another person IF it > is NOT opened. > > Now you have ONLY the folks you WANT in this OTHER NEW TREE ! And, NOT all > your entire file ! > > You can now send this to anyone you want ! > Hope this helps... > > Laurie Ann (Kozelka) Bieber > Sarasota, FL > > > ==== CALVERT Mailing List ==== > Please support the Rootsweb Genealogical Cooperative by becoming a member, sponsor, or donor. For more information, visit Rootsweb at http://www.rootsweb.com > >