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 start 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