Which version of FH? Which version of Windows? Try FH Tools > Preferences > General tab > Advanced button > and untick Auto-load Thumbnail Images When Opening Project and click OK twice. -----Original Message----- From: family-historian-users-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:family-historian-users-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Tony Bennett Sent: 17 September 2011 13:10 To: FAMILY-HISTORIAN-USERS@rootsweb.com Subject: [FHU] Program suddenly crashes For the first time today, my FH program has started crashing suddenly. It starts up ok but then runs for only half a minute or so then abruptly shuts down. Anyone else experiencing this? And does anyone have any suggestions for stopping it? I assume I could try reinstalling the program but I have not done so yet. Tony Bennett Cheshire, UK

The FH Sample Project has exactly the same result - it opens, works for about half a minute then abruptly closes. I tried unticking the auto-load of thumbnails but it has made no difference! I see there are quite a few users now reporting this problem in the FHUG forum. Tony Bennett Cheshire, UK -----Original Message----- From: Beryl & Mike Tate <post@tatewise.co.uk> To: family-historian-users <family-historian-users@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sat, 17 Sep 2011 16:07 Subject: Re: [FHU] Program suddenly crashes Can you open it on another smaller project such as the Family Historian Sample Project by double clicking the GEDCOM .ged file. -----Original Message----- From: family-historian-users-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:family-historian-users-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Tony Bennett Sent: 17 September 2011 15:35 To: family-historian-users@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [FHU] Program suddenly crashes It's FH 4.1.3 on Windows Vista. I'll try that - if it stays running long enough! Tony Bennett Cheshire, UK -----Original Message----- From: Beryl & Mike Tate <post@tatewise.co.uk> To: family-historian-users <family-historian-users@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sat, 17 Sep 2011 15:27 Subject: Re: [FHU] Program suddenly crashes Which version of FH? Which version of Windows? Try FH Tools > Preferences > General tab > Advanced button > and untick Auto-load Thumbnail Images When Opening Project and click OK twice. -----Original Message----- From: family-historian-users-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:family-historian-users-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Tony Bennett Sent: 17 September 2011 13:10 To: FAMILY-HISTORIAN-USERS@rootsweb.com Subject: [FHU] Program suddenly crashes For the first time today, my FH program has started crashing suddenly. It starts up ok but then runs for only half a minute or so then abruptly shuts down. Anyone else experiencing this? And does anyone have any suggestions for stopping it? I assume I could try reinstalling the program but I have not done so yet. Tony Bennett Cheshire, UK ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to FAMILY-HISTORIAN-USERS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to FAMILY-HISTORIAN-USERS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to FAMILY-HISTORIAN-USERS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Brian Sounds exactly the same. I've not changed my anti-virus software - I'm using McAfee, like you on your pc, and it always worked fine with FH until today. Tony -----Original Message----- From: Brian Horridge <brian.horridge@btinternet.com> To: family-historian-users <family-historian-users@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sat, 17 Sep 2011 17:32 Subject: Re: [FHU] Program suddenly crashes Tony I'm not sure what's happening but FH on my desktop PC is behaving exactly the same - it runs for a short time then just disappears. There is no error message (I've just timed it and it was there for 1 minute). It happens whether I'm actively doing something or if the programme is just sitting there. It also happens when I've clicked on an old (non-project) .ged file or starting the programme which loads the default .ged file (project). I'm running FH 4.1.3 and XP. Interestingly, it seems OK on my laptop which is also FH 4.1.3 and XP. Could it be an anti-virus problem ?? - I've got McAfee on my (problematic) desktop but AVG on my (OK) laptop. Brian ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tony Bennett" <tbennett54@aol.com> To: <FAMILY-HISTORIAN-USERS@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, September 17, 2011 1:09 PM Subject: [FHU] Program suddenly crashes > > For the first time today, my FH program has started crashing suddenly. It > starts up ok but then runs for only half a minute or so then abruptly > shuts down. > > Anyone else experiencing this? And does anyone have any suggestions for > stopping it? I assume I could try reinstalling the program but I have not > done so yet. > > > > Tony Bennett > Cheshire, UK > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > FAMILY-HISTORIAN-USERS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' > without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to FAMILY-HISTORIAN-USERS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

It does happen to a few times over the years. I just re open it and everything is fine. I don't think you need to worry about it just make sure you have set the programme up for auto save. I have set mine to save every 5 mins If yours crash when you open it try again. If it still happens try re boot if that does not sort the problem out I best leave things to the computer experts to comment Victor Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device -----Original Message----- From: Tony Bennett <tbennett54@aol.com> Sender: family-historian-users-bounces@rootsweb.com Date: Sat, 17 Sep 2011 08:09:42 To: <FAMILY-HISTORIAN-USERS@rootsweb.com> Reply-To: family-historian-users@rootsweb.com Subject: [FHU] Program suddenly crashes For the first time today, my FH program has started crashing suddenly. It starts up ok but then runs for only half a minute or so then abruptly shuts down. Anyone else experiencing this? And does anyone have any suggestions for stopping it? I assume I could try reinstalling the program but I have not done so yet. Tony Bennett Cheshire, UK ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to FAMILY-HISTORIAN-USERS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

It's FH 4.1.3 on Windows Vista. I'll try that - if it stays running long enough! Tony Bennett Cheshire, UK -----Original Message----- From: Beryl & Mike Tate <post@tatewise.co.uk> To: family-historian-users <family-historian-users@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sat, 17 Sep 2011 15:27 Subject: Re: [FHU] Program suddenly crashes Which version of FH? Which version of Windows? Try FH Tools > Preferences > General tab > Advanced button > and untick Auto-load Thumbnail Images When Opening Project and click OK twice. -----Original Message----- From: family-historian-users-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:family-historian-users-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Tony Bennett Sent: 17 September 2011 13:10 To: FAMILY-HISTORIAN-USERS@rootsweb.com Subject: [FHU] Program suddenly crashes For the first time today, my FH program has started crashing suddenly. It starts up ok but then runs for only half a minute or so then abruptly shuts down. Anyone else experiencing this? And does anyone have any suggestions for stopping it? I assume I could try reinstalling the program but I have not done so yet. Tony Bennett Cheshire, UK ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to FAMILY-HISTORIAN-USERS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

For the first time today, my FH program has started crashing suddenly. It starts up ok but then runs for only half a minute or so then abruptly shuts down. Anyone else experiencing this? And does anyone have any suggestions for stopping it? I assume I could try reinstalling the program but I have not done so yet. Tony Bennett Cheshire, UK

Is this the first time you have tried customising any Text Schemes, Diagrams, Reports, or Queries? Or have you customised many items before and this problem has just started? The C:\ProgramData\CalicoPie\FamilyHistorian\ folder is where most Standard and Custom settings are stored. It is possible that the access rights to these folders and files may be set incorrectly of have become corrupted. >From the account in which you run FH V3 can you use Windows Explorer to Rename any file in these folders. But please take a note of any filename before you change it, so you can rename it back. In particular does C:\ProgramData\CalicoPie\FamilyHistorian\Text Schemes\Standard\~fhAF14.tmp exist and can you rename it? If you cannot rename these files then check the Properties of the files and folders. Right-click on say the Text Schemes or the Standard folder and choose Properties. Is the read-only property set? If so then clear it, and check all the other files and folders in the same way. -----Original Message----- From: family-historian-users-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:family-historian-users-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Peter Brockman Sent: 15 September 2011 09:45 To: FAMILY-HISTORIAN-USERS@rootsweb.com Subject: [FHU] Edit Text Scheme Error I have a problem with what appears to be a program error. I use Family Historian Version 3. My aim is to have prefixes and suffixes appear in Diagram Boxes. This I seek to achieve via "Diagram Options", then "Text", then "Edit Text Scheme". I change the "Name Format" to "Adorned", but upon clicking "Apply", the following message appears:- An error has occurred. Unable to rename file C:\ProgramData\CalicoPie\FamilyHistorian\TextSchemes\Standard\-fhAF14.tmp as C:\ProgramData\CalicoPie\FamilyHistorian\TextSchemes\Standard\Birth,Marr,Death,RecNotes.fht The Prefixes and Suffixes (which for my purpose are numerous Naval ranks and decorations) are then shown in the Diagram. But, they cannot be saved. Is there perhaps a patch to repair this program error? Or is there an alternative method of achieving my objective? Many thanks. Peter Brockman

> I had got bugged by my inability to fit a FH diagram onto the minimum > number of pages Did you mean minimum or maximum? Anyway, it sounds like you're wanting to scale diagrams. There are various ways of scaling diagrams in FH. Here are 3 alternatives: (1) Adjust the Scaling setting in the 'General' tab of Diagram Options. or (2) click on "Scale Diagrams to Fit Exact Number of Rows Per Page" (to find this click on the Diagram menu, and then "Pages Row/Columns & Boxes"). This option (unlike the other two) requires that boxes are resized so that all rows end up the same height. or (3) click on "Show Page Boundaries" (same location as in (2), and then using the RIGHT mouse button, click-and-drag on any grid intersection. This appears to rescale the grid of page boundaries, but in fact is rescaling the diagram to fit). Having changed the scale of the diagram (and don't confuse 'scale' with 'zoom' - the latter is just how big the diagram looks on-screen), you are likely to want to reposition it on the printed page. Again there are various ways you can do this. Here are two alternatives: (A) Same as (3) above but use the LEFT mouse button to click-and-drag on a grid intersection. This appears to move the grid of page boundaries, but in fact is moving the diagram relative to page boundaries. or (B) Click on "Movement Control Box" on the Diagram menu, and then click on "Tree" in the dialog appears. After doing this, click-and-drag on any box to move the entire tree relative to page boundaries. It is a good idea to enable the display of page boundaries before you do this, so you can see what you're doing. There is a toolbar button as a quick way of enabling/hiding page boundaries. To learn more, I recommend having a quick look at "Chapter 11 - Scaling & Printing Diagrams" in "Getting the Most From Family Historian 4" (accessible from the Help menu). It's very short but you don't even have to read it all. You can see from the headings on the left side (or the Contents page) exactly what it's about. You can also move parts of trees around (or have multiple trees in one diagram). See "Chapter 10 - Smart Trees and Wall Charts" for everything you need to know about that (and much more as well). Simon Orde List Administrator & Family Historian designer ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paddy Buckley" <paddy.buckley@lineone.net> To: <family-historian-users@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2011 9:49 PM Subject: Re: [FHU] Transferring a diagram from one computer to another > Thank you all for the good advice. Now a few hours after I first posted > the > query, I realize that the solution "Save diagram as" is something I should > have been able to work out for myself. But I had got bugged by my > inability > to fit a FH diagram onto the minimum number of pages. My solution to this > problem was to load the gedcom into old faithful Generations in which it > is > so simple to move the diagram or parts of it to fit on a page. I shall > keep > trying to find a similar method in FH. I'm sure it will be there but it > is > not immediately obvious. > Paddy Buckley > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Lorna Craig" <l.m.craig@ntlworld.com> > To: <family-historian-users@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2011 9:17 PM > Subject: Re: [FHU] Transferring a diagram from one computer to another > > >> >> Ian's suggestion would be useful if this situation arises a lot, but if >> this is just a 'one-off' job you could use 'Save Diagram as..' and >> choose PDF file and put it on a memory stick to transfer to the other >> computer. >> >> Lorna >> >>>> My upstairs computer (Vista os) has FH 4.1.3 installed and is linked to >>>> a >>>> monochrome laser printer. My downstairs computer (win7) is linked to a >>>> colour printer but does not have Family Historian installed. I would >>>> like >>>> to print an FH diagram in colour. How can I do this? >>>> Paddy Buckley >>> >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> FAMILY-HISTORIAN-USERS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' >> without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > FAMILY-HISTORIAN-USERS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' > without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I have a problem with what appears to be a program error. I use Family Historian Version 3. My aim is to have prefixes and suffixes appear in Diagram Boxes. This I seek to achieve via "Diagram Options", then "Text", then "Edit Text Scheme". I change the "Name Format" to "Adorned", but upon clicking "Apply", the following message appears:- An error has occurred. Unable to rename file C:\ProgramData\CalicoPie\FamilyHistorian\TextSchemes\Standard\-fhAF14.tmp as C:\ProgramData\CalicoPie\FamilyHistorian\TextSchemes\Standard\Birth,Marr,Death,RecNotes.fht The Prefixes and Suffixes (which for my purpose are numerous Naval ranks and decorations) are then shown in the Diagram. But, they cannot be saved. Is there perhaps a patch to repair this program error? Or is there an alternative method of achieving my objective? Many thanks. Peter Brockman

A per recent previous mails I saved my diagram as a "one page" PDF. I then transferred this to my friend who says it is too small to read and print. I have some 1300 persons on this chart and he did not want to have thousands of pages. How does he enlarge it on his screen so that he can view it as I do a page at a time in a reasonable size. And does that also apply to printing ?? Thanks John

After using Diagram > Save Diagram As... > PDF File (.pdf)... then click on "Adjust PDF File Page Size so that Diagram fits into One Page (if possible)" -----Original Message----- From: family-historian-users-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:family-historian-users-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Paddy Buckley Sent: 14 September 2011 21:49 To: family-historian-users@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [FHU] Transferring a diagram from one computer to another Thank you all for the good advice. Now a few hours after I first posted the query, I realize that the solution "Save diagram as" is something I should have been able to work out for myself. But I had got bugged by my inability to fit a FH diagram onto the minimum number of pages. My solution to this problem was to load the gedcom into old faithful Generations in which it is so simple to move the diagram or parts of it to fit on a page. I shall keep trying to find a similar method in FH. I'm sure it will be there but it is not immediately obvious. Paddy Buckley ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lorna Craig" <l.m.craig@ntlworld.com> To: <family-historian-users@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2011 9:17 PM Subject: Re: [FHU] Transferring a diagram from one computer to another > > Ian's suggestion would be useful if this situation arises a lot, but if > this is just a 'one-off' job you could use 'Save Diagram as..' and > choose PDF file and put it on a memory stick to transfer to the other > computer. > > Lorna > >>> My upstairs computer (Vista os) has FH 4.1.3 installed and is linked to >>> a >>> monochrome laser printer. My downstairs computer (win7) is linked to a >>> colour printer but does not have Family Historian installed. I would >>> like >>> to print an FH diagram in colour. How can I do this? >>> Paddy Buckley >> > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > FAMILY-HISTORIAN-USERS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' > without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to FAMILY-HISTORIAN-USERS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Thank you all for the good advice. Now a few hours after I first posted the query, I realize that the solution "Save diagram as" is something I should have been able to work out for myself. But I had got bugged by my inability to fit a FH diagram onto the minimum number of pages. My solution to this problem was to load the gedcom into old faithful Generations in which it is so simple to move the diagram or parts of it to fit on a page. I shall keep trying to find a similar method in FH. I'm sure it will be there but it is not immediately obvious. Paddy Buckley ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lorna Craig" <l.m.craig@ntlworld.com> To: <family-historian-users@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2011 9:17 PM Subject: Re: [FHU] Transferring a diagram from one computer to another > > Ian's suggestion would be useful if this situation arises a lot, but if > this is just a 'one-off' job you could use 'Save Diagram as..' and > choose PDF file and put it on a memory stick to transfer to the other > computer. > > Lorna > >>> My upstairs computer (Vista os) has FH 4.1.3 installed and is linked to >>> a >>> monochrome laser printer. My downstairs computer (win7) is linked to a >>> colour printer but does not have Family Historian installed. I would >>> like >>> to print an FH diagram in colour. How can I do this? >>> Paddy Buckley >> > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > FAMILY-HISTORIAN-USERS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' > without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Ian's suggestion would be useful if this situation arises a lot, but if this is just a 'one-off' job you could use 'Save Diagram as..' and choose PDF file and put it on a memory stick to transfer to the other computer. Lorna >> My upstairs computer (Vista os) has FH 4.1.3 installed and is linked to a >> monochrome laser printer. My downstairs computer (win7) is linked to a >> colour printer but does not have Family Historian installed. I would like >> to print an FH diagram in colour. How can I do this? >> Paddy Buckley >

You should be able to use Diagram > Save Diagram As > JPEG or PDF etc, and print that. You can transfer the file from PC to PC via the router using shared files or by USB pen drive, etc, etc. -----Original Message----- From: family-historian-users-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:family-historian-users-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Ian Thirlwell Sent: 14 September 2011 20:07 To: family-historian-users@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [FHU] Transferring a diagram from one computer to another In that case you should be able to set up a local network so that each computer can share the other's resources, files and printers. Ian -----Original Message----- From: Paddy Buckley Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2011 6:58 PM To: family-historian-users@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [FHU] Transferring a diagram from one computer to another Yes! ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ian Thirlwell" <fh.thirlwell@ntlworld.com> To: <family-historian-users@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2011 6:10 PM Subject: Re: [FHU] Transferring a diagram from one computer to another > Are both computers connected to the same router for internet access? > Ian > > -----Original Message----- > From: Paddy Buckley > Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2011 5:32 PM > To: family-historian-users@rootsweb.com > Subject: [FHU] Transferring a diagram from one computer to another > > My upstairs computer (Vista os) has FH 4.1.3 installed and is linked to a > monochrome laser printer. My downstairs computer (win7) is linked to a > colour printer but does not have Family Historian installed. I would like > to print an FH diagram in colour. How can I do this? > Paddy Buckley > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > FAMILY-HISTORIAN-USERS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' > without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > FAMILY-HISTORIAN-USERS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' > without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to FAMILY-HISTORIAN-USERS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to FAMILY-HISTORIAN-USERS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

In that case you should be able to set up a local network so that each computer can share the other's resources, files and printers. Ian -----Original Message----- From: Paddy Buckley Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2011 6:58 PM To: family-historian-users@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [FHU] Transferring a diagram from one computer to another Yes! ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ian Thirlwell" <fh.thirlwell@ntlworld.com> To: <family-historian-users@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2011 6:10 PM Subject: Re: [FHU] Transferring a diagram from one computer to another > Are both computers connected to the same router for internet access? > Ian > > -----Original Message----- > From: Paddy Buckley > Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2011 5:32 PM > To: family-historian-users@rootsweb.com > Subject: [FHU] Transferring a diagram from one computer to another > > My upstairs computer (Vista os) has FH 4.1.3 installed and is linked to a > monochrome laser printer. My downstairs computer (win7) is linked to a > colour printer but does not have Family Historian installed. I would like > to print an FH diagram in colour. How can I do this? > Paddy Buckley > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > FAMILY-HISTORIAN-USERS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' > without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > FAMILY-HISTORIAN-USERS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' > without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to FAMILY-HISTORIAN-USERS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Yes! ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ian Thirlwell" <fh.thirlwell@ntlworld.com> To: <family-historian-users@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2011 6:10 PM Subject: Re: [FHU] Transferring a diagram from one computer to another > Are both computers connected to the same router for internet access? > Ian > > -----Original Message----- > From: Paddy Buckley > Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2011 5:32 PM > To: family-historian-users@rootsweb.com > Subject: [FHU] Transferring a diagram from one computer to another > > My upstairs computer (Vista os) has FH 4.1.3 installed and is linked to a > monochrome laser printer. My downstairs computer (win7) is linked to a > colour printer but does not have Family Historian installed. I would like > to print an FH diagram in colour. How can I do this? > Paddy Buckley > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > FAMILY-HISTORIAN-USERS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' > without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > FAMILY-HISTORIAN-USERS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' > without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Are both computers connected to the same router for internet access? Ian -----Original Message----- From: Paddy Buckley Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2011 5:32 PM To: family-historian-users@rootsweb.com Subject: [FHU] Transferring a diagram from one computer to another My upstairs computer (Vista os) has FH 4.1.3 installed and is linked to a monochrome laser printer. My downstairs computer (win7) is linked to a colour printer but does not have Family Historian installed. I would like to print an FH diagram in colour. How can I do this? Paddy Buckley ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to FAMILY-HISTORIAN-USERS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

My upstairs computer (Vista os) has FH 4.1.3 installed and is linked to a monochrome laser printer. My downstairs computer (win7) is linked to a colour printer but does not have Family Historian installed. I would like to print an FH diagram in colour. How can I do this? Paddy Buckley

I think that's a valid point Roger. I use the Gedview app on my iPhone and that does a good job of holding the information. I don't know what a FH app would add to that. Now if Calico Pie brought out a Mac version of FH........ :) Sent from my iPhone On 13 Sep 2011, at 21:18, Roger Firth <roger@firthworks.com> wrote: > On 13/09/2011 02:32, Gayle Bosworth wrote: >> Does anyone know if there is currently available, or planned to be >> available, an App available for Family Historian? > > I'm not a user of 'apps' in any shape or form, so sorry if this is a > dumb question: what would one expect an FH app to do? In my simple > world, FH is a PC-based editor for PC-based data files. Happily, those > files are held in an industry-standard format, so /any/ GEDCOM editor > app should (theoretically, and if there are any) work, provided it has a > local copy of your data, or can see the data on your PC over the > internet. Or have I missed the point? > > -- > Cheers, Roger > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to FAMILY-HISTORIAN-USERS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Gedview is even better on an iPad because of its larger screen size size. I have not tried to reverse an edited iPad GED file back into FH on my desktop so don't know if will be truly compatible. But then I don't view either the iPhone or the iPad as really suitable for editing files, anyway. Those of you who are Members of the Society of Genealogists may know that they are trying to organise an 'event' in London on genealogy programmes for the Mac because of the increasing popularity of the Mac. However, none of those available seem to be anywhere near the sophistication of FH, so the pressure is on for a Mac version of FH. Especially as I would have thought that being a Member of SoG would, by definition, require the depth and breadth of FH . On the other hand I run FH effortlessly on a Mac using a Windows simulation application ( Virtual Box). Barry On 13 Sep 2011, at 20:36, FAMILY-HISTORIAN-USERS-request@rootsweb.com wrote: > Message: 8 > Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2011 21:31:45 +0200 > From: Nick Serpell <nick.serpell@serpell.org> > Subject: Re: [FHU] Family Historian Apps for Android for iPad > To: "family-historian-users@rootsweb.com" > <family-historian-users@rootsweb.com> > Message-ID: <487541CB-55C8-49BF-9E46-C4E351E1119A@serpell.org> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > I think that's a valid point Roger. I use the Gedview app on my iPhone and that does a good job of holding the information. I don't know what a FH app would add to that. > > Now if Calico Pie brought out a Mac version of FH........ :)