I have had a similar situation occurring at times. FTM 2010, version 19.0.0.206 on Windows XP. Seems to only occur when I have something running in the background or I switch screens. If you can close everything else out before trying to back-up, it may help Mark Moeser In a message dated 11/24/2011 3:02:59 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, ftm-tech-request@rootsweb.com writes: Message: 8 Date: Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:54:40 -0600 From: Ken Schroeder <kennethschroeder@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [FTM-TECH] FTM CRASHES To: <ftm-tech@rootsweb.com> Message-ID: <COL104-W338112E234D61D8B702C20CBC90@phx.gbl> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" I am using FTM 2001 and I know the backup is being created because the task being attempted my me was to BACKUP File via FTM. But FTM crashed and said it failed to backup, when in fact it did create a backup because I looked at my folder where the files are located. Then after that I rebooted FTM up and it said I might need to compress my file because it didn't close properly (I agree because I saw it crash while attempting at my request to BACKUP itself.) At booting FTM up again it said that I might need to compress the file. I compressed it several times until 0% compression occurred. I can use the database but everytime I try to Backup the file, the same thing happens again ... crash & burn, get the same error messages, compress and use the file. My questions are: why do I crash FTM when using the Backup request from the drop down menu why does FTM say failed to backup and I need to compress, when there exists a new backup file of the proper size when I check the directory Thanks Ken

I have had a similar situation occurring at times. FTM 2010, version 19.0.0.206 on Windows XP. Seems to only occur when I have something running in the background or I switch screens. If you can close everything else out before trying to back-up, it may help Are you still running Windows XP and FTM 2010 together? I expect that you have SP3 (or at least SP2) installed, correct? IF you have that sort of problem again, would you try using the instructions I sent out yesterday, please? I have 2 Windows XP SP3 machines, but the only one that has FTM 2009 has 4 MB of RAM, not the normal 2 MB most folks have with XP machines. John

> Are you saying that EVERYONE is your Chart are reflecting Military > Service? Do you have the Display if Blank checked in the Items to include screen? My BAD! I saw the include blank facts one time, but then could not find it again. You are right on!!!! Thanks and a tip of the hat Russ. John Okerson Memphis, TN

FTM 2001??? I don't belive there is such a version? Info on the other questions would be appreciated John D -----Original Message----- From: ftm-tech-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ftm-tech-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Ken Schroeder Sent: Thursday, 24 November 2011 10:55 AM To: ftm-tech@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [FTM-TECH] FTM CRASHES I am using FTM 2001 and I know the backup is being created because the task being attempted my me was to BACKUP File via FTM. But FTM crashed and said it failed to backup, when in fact it did create a backup because I looked at my folder where the files are located. Then after that I rebooted FTM up and it said I might need to compress my file because it didn't close properly (I agree because I saw it crash while attempting at my request to BACKUP itself.) At booting FTM up again it said that I might need to compress the file. I compressed it several times until 0% compression occurred. I can use the database but everytime I try to Backup the file, the same thing happens again ... crash & burn, get the same error messages, compress and use the file. My questions are: why do I crash FTM when using the Backup request from the drop down menu why does FTM say failed to backup and I need to compress, when there exists a new backup file of the proper size when I check the directory Thanks Ken > Date: Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:08:07 -0800 > From: bhamilton3@cox.net > To: ftm-tech@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [FTM-TECH] FTM CRASHES > > If you are talking about FTM 2008 or later, the compact option has an > option whether to create a backup before compacting. Make sure that is > not checked. Something else that may be creating the backup file is > whether you have the option to "automatically" backup checked. > > BJ > > On 11/23/2011 2:27 PM, Ken Schroeder wrote: > > I have using FTM since before I can remember but recently developed a problem that I can not solve ... so far. > > > > Whenever I try to backup my FTM database, it crashes FTM and tells me the file failed to backup. And when I open FTM it tells me that the file closed improperly and that I may have to compress it. I compress it till there is 0% compression, but I notice that there is in fact a new backup file that was created. Does any one have a clue as to what may be going on and what to do? > ********************************** > List information page > http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Software/FTM-TECH.html > > Online Support for Family Tree Maker > Version 16 and earlier > http://pastftm.custhelp.com/ > > Version 2008 - 2011 > http://ftm.custhelp.com/ > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > FTM-TECH-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message ********************************** List information page http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Software/FTM-TECH.html Online Support for Family Tree Maker Version 16 and earlier http://pastftm.custhelp.com/ Version 2008 - 2011 http://ftm.custhelp.com/ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to FTM-TECH-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I am new to the 20XX series of FTM. I tried creating a Pedigree Chart and added Facts to suit myself. The one I have a problem with in particular is Military Service. My expectation was that the line containing Military Service: would ONLY appear when there was data in that field within the record. In fact, it appears for every person, regardless of their Military Service data. Descendant chart, Hourglass chart, Vertical Pedigree Chart do the same thing. I can understand it for Birth, Death and Marriage, but .... Anyone have a solution? Happy Thanksgiving to ALL! John Okerson Memphis, TN

What version of FTM are you using? What version of Windows? How big is your file? Has it just started to happen? How are you trying to backup? Have you tried to open as a new file, the backup that has been created? John D Sent from Samsung Mobile Ken Schroeder <kennethschroeder@hotmail.com> wrote: > >I have using FTM since before I can remember but recently developed a problem that I can not solve ... so far. > >Whenever I try to backup my FTM database, it crashes FTM and tells me the file failed to backup. And when I open FTM it tells me that the file closed improperly and that I may have to compress it. I compress it till there is 0% compression, but I notice that there is in fact a new backup file that was created. Does any one have a clue as to what may be going on and what to do? > >Ken Schroeder >********************************** >List information page >http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Software/FTM-TECH.html > >Online Support for Family Tree Maker >Version 16 and earlier >http://pastftm.custhelp.com/ > >Version 2008 - 2011 >http://ftm.custhelp.com/ > >------------------------------- >To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to FTM-TECH-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

John, The Military Service Fact had 3 entries: Date, Place, Description. If any of those three fields have information in them, then the Military Service Fact would be displayed. Are you saying that EVERYONE is your Chart are reflecting Military Service? Do you have the Display if Blank checked in the Items to include screen? Russ ___________________________ Mailto:rworthington@att.net ________________________________ From: John Okerson <johnokerson@gmail.com> To: ftm-tech@rootsweb.com Sent: Thu, November 24, 2011 11:17:58 AM Subject: [FTM-TECH] A perceived Pedigree chart problem in 2012 build 388 I am new to the 20XX series of FTM. I tried creating a Pedigree Chart and added Facts to suit myself. The one I have a problem with in particular is Military Service. My expectation was that the line containing Military Service: would ONLY appear when there was data in that field within the record. In fact, it appears for every person, regardless of their Military Service data. Descendant chart, Hourglass chart, Vertical Pedigree Chart do the same thing. I can understand it for Birth, Death and Marriage, but .... Anyone have a solution? Happy Thanksgiving to ALL! John Okerson Memphis, TN ********************************** List information page http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Software/FTM-TECH.html Online Support for Family Tree Maker Version 16 and earlier http://pastftm.custhelp.com/ Version 2008 - 2011 http://ftm.custhelp.com/ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to FTM-TECH-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Dennis I get it. Thanks Ali ----- Original Message ----- From: DHawver@aol.com To: ftm-tech@rootsweb.com Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2011 7:17 AM Subject: Re: [FTM-TECH] Dropbox I use Mozy as my primary backup tool, but I use Dropbox as a convenient way to keep synchronized files on several computers (mine or others). When you put a file into your Dropbox folder, it adds/synchronizes that file on any other computer with the same access and password. So I can take my laptop or netbook into a library, update one or more files, and know the same files will be updated on my computer at home. I've even used it to transfer files between computers--easier than copying. Dennis In a message dated 11/22/2011 12:10:01 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, avws2601@sympatico.ca writes: Thanks Linda Been having problems with Mozy lately so maybe I'll give dropbox a try especially since it is free. lol Wow, learn something every day on this List. Ali ----- Original Message ----- From: Linda H Gutierrez To: ftm-tech@rootsweb.com Sent: Monday, November 21, 2011 11:51 PM Subject: Re: [FTM-TECH] Dropbox Ali, It's a good service and there have been posts about this before including the one that Judy just re-sent to the list. You can learn all about it here: http://www.dropbox.com/ Linda in Costa Rica Monroe County, New York Genealogy http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~monroenys Monroe County, New York History http://freepages.history.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~monroenys -----Original Message----- From: Ali Sent: Monday, 21 November, 2011 10:07 PM To: ftm-tech@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [FTM-TECH] Dropbox What is a drop box? First I've ever heard of it and I've been using FTM for many, many years. Ali ********************************** List information page http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Software/FTM-TECH.html Online Support for Family Tree Maker Version 16 and earlier http://pastftm.custhelp.com/ Version 2008 - 2011 http://ftm.custhelp.com/ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to FTM-TECH-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ********************************** List information page http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Software/FTM-TECH.html Online Support for Family Tree Maker Version 16 and earlier http://pastftm.custhelp.com/ Version 2008 - 2011 http://ftm.custhelp.com/ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to FTM-TECH-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ********************************** List information page http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Software/FTM-TECH.html Online Support for Family Tree Maker Version 16 and earlier http://pastftm.custhelp.com/ Version 2008 - 2011 http://ftm.custhelp.com/ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to FTM-TECH-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Try deleting the backup file that is in there - you can leave it in the recycle bin just in case Courtney sitnah@cox.net -------------------------------------------------- From: "Ken Schroeder" <kennethschroeder@hotmail.com> > FTM 2011 ver 20.0.0.379 > > windows XP fully updated on a monthly basis > > 25258 people (about 47 MB) > > it started sporadically this summer but now everytime I try to backup my > file it happens > > I am using the backup command from the drop down menu of FTM with 'go > offline' active > > I have not tried to open the backup file, just checked through the Windows > File Properties option and seeing it listed in the correct folder of my > Windows directory > > > I am a retired engineer and regularly using and programming computers > since 1970s > > THanks, > Ken Schroeder

I can write a bunch of "techno babble" as to why it's happening if you want, but the easiest solution is: Open the program you want to use, then file, open the file from the program OR right click on the file, and choose "Open with" then choose the correct program from the list If FTW16 or FTM 2011 doesn't show in the drop down list, click choose default program, then browse for the one you want Courtney sitnah@cox.net -------------------------------------------------- From: "Connie Shotts" <cshotts1@carolina.rr.com> > > And it was correctly written dropbox rather than as two words--my mistake. > Thanks! > > OK, now I have dropbox on both computers and I have files in my dropbox > account. Everything works great, except.... > The file on my laptop (Windows XP) insists in opening in FTM Version 16 > rather than 2011 even though the data is from my 2011 file on the desktop > (Windows 7, 64 bit). I went into the file properties on the laptop (the > file housed on dropbox) to see if I could tell it to open with 2011 rather > than 16 but it gives me only one option--FTM executable. Browsing for > another option doesn't seem to work, unless I don't know how to do it > properly. I do have both FTM versions on the laptop. Strange thing is I > also have both versions on the desktop, and the same dropbox file has no > problem opening in 2011 on the desktop. I wanted to be able to keep both > versions on both computers up to date as I need version 16 to help my > father, while I am trying to transition to using only version 2011. Is XP > a part of the issue? > > Any suggestions? > Connie

John FTM 2011 ver 20.0.0.379 windows XP fully updated on a monthly basis 25258 people (about 47 MB) it started sporadically this summer but now everytime I try to backup my file it happens I am using the backup command from the drop down menu of FTM with 'go offline' active I have not tried to open the backup file, just checked through the Windows File Properties option and seeing it listed in the correct folder of my Windows directory I am a retired engineer and regularly using and programming computers since 1970s THanks, Ken Schroeder > Date: Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:11:49 +1100 > From: johndd@iinet.net.au > To: ftm-tech@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [FTM-TECH] FTM CRASHES > > What version of FTM are you using? > > What version of Windows? > > How big is your file? > > Has it just started to happen? > > How are you trying to backup? > > Have you tried to open as a new file, the backup that has been created? > > John D > > > Sent from Samsung Mobile > > Ken Schroeder <kennethschroeder@hotmail.com> wrote: > > > > >I have using FTM since before I can remember but recently developed a problem that I can not solve ... so far. > > > >Whenever I try to backup my FTM database, it crashes FTM and tells me the file failed to backup. And when I open FTM it tells me that the file closed improperly and that I may have to compress it. I compress it till there is 0% compression, but I notice that there is in fact a new backup file that was created. Does any one have a clue as to what may be going on and what to do? > > > >Ken Schroeder > >********************************** > >List information page > >http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Software/FTM-TECH.html > > > >Online Support for Family Tree Maker > >Version 16 and earlier > >http://pastftm.custhelp.com/ > > > >Version 2008 - 2011 > >http://ftm.custhelp.com/ > > > >------------------------------- > >To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to FTM-TECH-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > ********************************** > List information page > http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Software/FTM-TECH.html > > Online Support for Family Tree Maker > Version 16 and earlier > http://pastftm.custhelp.com/ > > Version 2008 - 2011 > http://ftm.custhelp.com/ > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to FTM-TECH-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

> I am using FTM 2001 and Do you mean FTM 2011 perhaps???

I am using FTM 2001 and I know the backup is being created because the task being attempted my me was to BACKUP File via FTM. But FTM crashed and said it failed to backup, when in fact it did create a backup because I looked at my folder where the files are located. Then after that I rebooted FTM up and it said I might need to compress my file because it didn't close properly (I agree because I saw it crash while attempting at my request to BACKUP itself.) At booting FTM up again it said that I might need to compress the file. I compressed it several times until 0% compression occurred. I can use the database but everytime I try to Backup the file, the same thing happens again ... crash & burn, get the same error messages, compress and use the file. My questions are: why do I crash FTM when using the Backup request from the drop down menu why does FTM say failed to backup and I need to compress, when there exists a new backup file of the proper size when I check the directory Thanks Ken > Date: Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:08:07 -0800 > From: bhamilton3@cox.net > To: ftm-tech@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [FTM-TECH] FTM CRASHES > > If you are talking about FTM 2008 or later, the compact option has an > option whether to create a backup before compacting. Make sure that is > not checked. Something else that may be creating the backup file is > whether you have the option to "automatically" backup checked. > > BJ > > On 11/23/2011 2:27 PM, Ken Schroeder wrote: > > I have using FTM since before I can remember but recently developed a problem that I can not solve ... so far. > > > > Whenever I try to backup my FTM database, it crashes FTM and tells me the file failed to backup. And when I open FTM it tells me that the file closed improperly and that I may have to compress it. I compress it till there is 0% compression, but I notice that there is in fact a new backup file that was created. Does any one have a clue as to what may be going on and what to do? > ********************************** > List information page > http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Software/FTM-TECH.html > > Online Support for Family Tree Maker > Version 16 and earlier > http://pastftm.custhelp.com/ > > Version 2008 - 2011 > http://ftm.custhelp.com/ > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to FTM-TECH-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

> Whenever I try to backup my FTM database, it crashes FTM and tells me the > file failed to backup. And when I open FTM it tells me that the file > closed improperly and that I may have to compress it. I compress it till > there is 0% compression, but I notice that there is in fact a new backup > file that was created. Does any one have a clue as to what may be going on > and what to do? What version are you using? 2012 build 388 perhaps? Regardless, try closing FTM allowing it to write its backup file completely. While you are waiting, open Windows Task Master - a single iteration of Ctrl-Alt-Delete at the same time does the trick. Go to Processes and sort by Memory with higher memory usage at the top preferably. Now, restart FTM and watch its memory use as the program loads and it opens your file. Record, the Memory in use as it stabilizes. I suggest that you share the screen half for FTM and half for Windows Task Master. Then, attempt to backup your file. It may very well work at this point! If so, record the maximum memory used by FTM during the evolution. Often times, when FTM 'crashes' during such an operation, the memory usage has exceeded about 1.6 M (but might be as low as 1.0 M). Let me know if this works for you!!! John Okerson Memphis, TN

I have using FTM since before I can remember but recently developed a problem that I can not solve ... so far. Whenever I try to backup my FTM database, it crashes FTM and tells me the file failed to backup. And when I open FTM it tells me that the file closed improperly and that I may have to compress it. I compress it till there is 0% compression, but I notice that there is in fact a new backup file that was created. Does any one have a clue as to what may be going on and what to do? Ken Schroeder

If you are talking about FTM 2008 or later, the compact option has an option whether to create a backup before compacting. Make sure that is not checked. Something else that may be creating the backup file is whether you have the option to "automatically" backup checked. BJ On 11/23/2011 2:27 PM, Ken Schroeder wrote: > I have using FTM since before I can remember but recently developed a problem that I can not solve ... so far. > > Whenever I try to backup my FTM database, it crashes FTM and tells me the file failed to backup. And when I open FTM it tells me that the file closed improperly and that I may have to compress it. I compress it till there is 0% compression, but I notice that there is in fact a new backup file that was created. Does any one have a clue as to what may be going on and what to do?

Here is a wiki link to a comparison of 44 online backup services. It is difficult to recommend one over the others. It depends on what an individual wants. Personally I use dropbox and Windows SkyDrive for different purposes. Dropbox to transfer and backup and SkyDrive to backup and share. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_online_backup_services Cheers Peter On 23/11/2011 1:57 PM, Pierre M Hahn wrote: > I will throw in another name for this online backup which I have used for > the past year the name is BACKBLAZE. What I like about this online backup >

I have two computers : Desk top running XP Pro Laptop running Win 7 If I install FTM 2012 on the desk top and enter my file from a previous version of FTM, then upload it to Ancestry for Syncing. I then go to my laptop and install FTM 2012. Do I install the file from my previous version of FTM and upload it to Ancestry as well ? Won't this consist of two files at Ancestry ? What I'm asking is how do I have the same file on both computers so if I make a change to my file on one, it will show up on the other. Rd ____________________________________________________________ Leaked Black Friday Ads Sign Up &#38 Get Leaked Black Friday Ads Delivered Daily&#33 http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4ecd3643934b21ab8475st01vuc

Connie, you can get around that problem by opening the desired version of FTM first, and then opening the file. Judy in Ocala -----Original Message----- From: ftm-tech-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ftm-tech-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Connie Shotts Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2011 11:41 AM To: ftm-tech@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [FTM-TECH] Drop Box & FTM And it was correctly written dropbox rather than as two words--my mistake. Thanks! OK, now I have dropbox on both computers and I have files in my dropbox account. Everything works great, except.... The file on my laptop (Windows XP) insists in opening in FTM Version 16 rather than 2011 even though the data is from my 2011 file on the desktop (Windows 7, 64 bit). I went into the file properties on the laptop (the file housed on dropbox) to see if I could tell it to open with 2011 rather than 16 but it gives me only one option--FTM executable. Browsing for another option doesn't seem to work, unless I don't know how to do it properly. I do have both FTM versions on the laptop. Strange thing is I also have both versions on the desktop, and the same dropbox file has no problem opening in 2011 on the desktop. I wanted to be able to keep both versions on both computers up to date as I need version 16 to help my father, while I am trying to transition to using only version 2011. Is XP a part of the issue? Any suggestions? Connie -----Original Message----- From: ftm-tech-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ftm-tech-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Judy in Ocala Sent: Monday, November 21, 2011 3:10 PM To: ftm-tech@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [FTM-TECH] Drop Box You're welcome. Hope it helps. I wrote Dropbox as one word instead of two, and that may be why you couldn't find it in the archives. Judy in Ocala On Nov 21, 2011, at 10:33 AM, "Connie Shotts" <cshotts1@carolina.rr.com> wrote: > Hi Judy, > I thought I had seen this, and when I searched the Archives, I couldn't fine it. I used the search key "drop box" in the body, but this didn't come up. I thought it was out there, but decided it much have been in a different list. Thanks so much for resending it. This is the message I wanted to locate! > Conni > > -----Original Message----- > From: ftm-tech-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ftm-tech-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Judy in Ocala > Sent: Monday, November 21, 2011 10:23 AM > To: ftm-tech@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [FTM-TECH] Drop Box > > Here's a copy of a post I made on this topic a couple of weeks ago. > > Judy in Ocala > > In previous posts to this list I have advocated the use of Dropbox to make it possible for you to access your FTM database on more than one computer. I have been using it for a while for this purpose, and put it to a good test on a recent research trip with my little netbook computer. I’ve learned some things you need to be aware of to make successful use of Dropbox. > > First, Dropbox does not use synching technology. Say, for example, you are synching your address book between your smart phone and your computer. The synching process is two-way and examines the content of both locations. Any edits made on the phone are transferred to the computer, and vice versa. If changes to the same record have been made in both places, the synching software will alert you to the conflict and allow you to choose the correct one. > > Dropbox does not sync, and it does not compare the contents of the files in its folders. It works by copying entire files. To use it you must first open a free account on their website. Then you download and install their software on the computers you plan to use. In my case I have it installed on my desktop PC at home (Computer A) and the netbook I use for traveling (Computer B). Both software installations are connected to my online account. Then I moved my FTM database file and the media folder to the Dropbox folder on Computer A. A copy of the contents of the Dropbox folder on A is copied to the corresponding folder in the online account. FTM is installed on Computer B. When I boot up B, the contents of the online account are copied to B’s Dropbox folder. I can open my FTM database from the Dropbox folder on B. All three locations now have the same data and I’m ready to start working. > > Let’s say I do some work in FTM on Computer A. Dropbox will not upload those changes until the file is closed. So if I leave A open and start working on B, B will not have the changes I made in A. When both files are eventually closed, and both A and B are uploaded to Dropbox online, Dropbox will perceive that both files have changed (probably just by looking at the date/time they were saved), but because it doesn’t examine the data in the files, cannot offer you the option of choosing which edits to keep. Instead it will make duplicate copies of A and B, and you’ll have 3 files instead of 1. The duplicates are named as “Conflict” files, and it’s up to you to figure out what’s in each one. > > To avoid this problem, here are the steps you must take: > > 1. After working in A, close FTM. In the system tray (the small icons in the lower right corner of your screen, where the clock is), look at your Dropbox icon. Two rotating arrows will tell you that the files on A are being uploaded to Dropbox online. The icon is very small. You can hover your mouse pointer over it to see the progress. When it has finished uploading, you will see “All files up to date” when you hover your mouse, and the rotating arrows will be replaced with a checkmark. > > 2. Any time after Step 1 has been completed, you can work on B. The new copy of A will automatically be downloaded from Dropbox online to B if B is running, or when you turn it on. Watch the icon to know when the process is complete. Make your edits in B. When you have finished, close FTM so that the changes in B will be uploaded to Dropbox online. > > 3. The next time you want to work in A, be sure that Step 2 has been completed. > > 4. Do not have both versions A and B open at the same time. For this reason, I don’t recommend using Dropbox as a means of allowing another researcher to collaborate with you on the same file. > > 5. Check your Dropbox folders on A and B from time to time to be sure that you haven’t inadvertently created some “conflict” files. > > This sounds more complicated than it is. It’s just a matter of being patient and allowing each process to finish before you move on. > > FTM 2012 users: One additional point. If you have an Ancestry Member Tree (AMT) that you are synching with FTM 2012, you must assure that all uploads from Computer A have been completed, including media files, before you close FTM on that computer. You cannot link both A and B to the AMT. For edits made in B to be added to the AMT, you must first assure that A and B are in sync via Dropbox as outlined above. Then you can sync A to the AMT. For this reason, it is advisable to set your sync options to manual. Again, patience is the key word. > > On Nov 21, 2011, at 9:45 AM, "Connie Shotts" <cshotts1@carolina.rr.com> wrote: > >> Hi, >> I thought this topic had been discussed on this forum, but I couldn't find >> it in the Archives. Does anyone use, or know if, Drop Box can be used with >> FTM? I run two versions of FTM -- 2011 and 16 (16.0.350. I have both >> versions on both my desktop (Windows 7, 64 bit) and a laptop (Windows XP). >> It would be great to be able to "house" the data files for each of the >> versions on Drop Box so that additions, changes, etc. would be made on both >> computers, as well as to have the access from any other computer where the >> FTM programs are present. At least, I think it would work that way. Does >> anyone know? >> >> Connie >> >> >> >> ********************************** >> List information page >> http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Software/FTM-TECH.html >> >> Online Support for Family Tree Maker >> Version 16 and earlier >> http://pastftm.custhelp.com/ >> >> Version 2008 - 2011 >> http://ftm.custhelp.com/ >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to FTM-TECH-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > ********************************** > List information page > http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Software/FTM-TECH.html > > Online Support for Family Tree Maker > Version 16 and earlier > http://pastftm.custhelp.com/ > > Version 2008 - 2011 > http://ftm.custhelp.com/ > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to FTM-TECH-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > ********************************** > List information page > http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Software/FTM-TECH.html > > Online Support for Family Tree Maker > Version 16 and earlier > http://pastftm.custhelp.com/ > > Version 2008 - 2011 > http://ftm.custhelp.com/ > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to FTM-TECH-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ********************************** List information page http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Software/FTM-TECH.html Online Support for Family Tree Maker Version 16 and earlier http://pastftm.custhelp.com/ Version 2008 - 2011 http://ftm.custhelp.com/ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to FTM-TECH-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ********************************** List information page http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Software/FTM-TECH.html Online Support for Family Tree Maker Version 16 and earlier http://pastftm.custhelp.com/ Version 2008 - 2011 http://ftm.custhelp.com/ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to FTM-TECH-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Yes, you would have two trees on Ancestry.com. You can only have one computer or computer file linked to one tree on Ancestry.com. This is a feature many have requested but unfortunately, you cannot link and sync a single Ancestry Member Tree (AMT) to two computers. The reason for this is it is simply too difficult to keep all of the files in sync with each other. You could have some changes on your desktop computer, some changes on your laptop computer and even some changes on the AMT. How do the two computer and the online tree keep track of what has been synced with which tree? Judy has outlined how she accomplishes this single tree with two computer by syncing her file on her desktop to the AMT and then keeping a copy of the tree on DropBox which she can use on both computers. It takes considerable manual coordination to keep the files in sync and not lose data. BJ On 11/23/2011 10:06 AM, cartwheel1@juno.com wrote: > I have two computers : > > Desk top running XP Pro > > Laptop running Win 7 > > If I install FTM 2012 on the desk top and enter my file from a previous > version of FTM, then upload it to Ancestry > for Syncing. > > I then go to my laptop and install FTM 2012. Do I install the file from > my previous version of FTM and upload > it to Ancestry as well ? Won't this consist of two files at Ancestry ? > > What I'm asking is how do I have the same file on both computers so if I > make a change to my file on one, it will > show up on the other. >