I have had problems in creating a gedcom file.. in one of the many lists or e-zines that I receive was the URL which instructs you step by step. I have not listed it here as some lists ok it and others do not.. e-mail me if want the URL.. To create a GEDCOM open your genealogy file -- the one in which you input your family tree information. Use the manual that came with your program or read the RootsWeb HelpDesk FAQs for creating a GEDCOM using the most popular software programs: etc etc etc glory bee