This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Prestancia Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.software.ftmmac/113.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I was VERY new to FTM Mac before getting the upgrade to FTM 2 for Mac. I downloaded 4 trees from Ancestry (max 1600 people each) and had no trouble. The media files followed onto FTM 2. I initially synced the trees, but do not want to use this feature as I am trying to figure out how to keep all the facts, info, stats, photos, etc. NOT obtained from Ancestry JUST on the FTM 2 and my Mac. In other words, if I have private photos, obits, stories, etc. I don't want them uploaded to Ancestry, but want to keep them on my Mac. Apparently the only way to do this is to un-sync the trees and add the information manually. This is cumbersome. I intended to use Ancestry for obtaining data/sources and merging with the existing trees on my Mac, but based on recent posts, this does not seem to be a good idea (especially if not all the data/source material is actually merging). I do not like the format of the FTM2 Mac software and much prefer reviewing data on the Ancestry site. I will continue to test the interface between the two with my smaller trees and will post any difficulties or positive outcomes. I'd love to hear if/how others deal with keeping only certain information on your computer and using Ancestry for acquiring facts. L- Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.