Your welcome! 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: Bob Sangster Sent: Saturday, 15 October, 2011 2:30 PM To: ftm-tech@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [FTM-TECH] FTM 2012 Sync Again, Linda, you have answered my query, thank you. Enjoy Life. Never promise, but will always try. Regards, Bob Sangster -----Original Message----- From: Linda H Gutierrez <lilacarlhg@amnet.co.cr> To: ftm-tech@rootsweb.com Sent: Sat, 15 Oct 2011 21:12 Subject: Re: [FTM-TECH] FTM 2012 Sync Bob, Yes of course you can upload without your images. Just create a copy of your file from the File Menu, click on Export and deselect "Include Media Files". Then open that new file in FTM 2012 and upload and sync it to an Ancestry Member Tree (AMT). 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: Bob Sangster Sent: Saturday, 15 October, 2011 1:56 PM To: ftm-tech@rootsweb.com Subject: [FTM-TECH] FTM 2012 Sync Further to my earlier post re. FTM on a portable unit, one reply mentioned using the 'Sync' facility within FTM2012, and that makes me ask another question: My file (to date), includes 2000 + scans etc of Census/Church records/Cert's etc. Now does that mean I have to up-load my file including images, or is it possible to upload my file 'without' images? I have FTM 2012, but have not yet installed it, so before I do, this question could make me decide wether to use the 'sync' facility on installation. Enjoy Life. Never promise, but will always try. Regards, Bob Sangster

I believe that they were referring to the People Workspace only, as that is the primary view in FTM 16 and where most do the majority of their data entry. 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: Russell Casey Sent: Saturday, 15 October, 2011 2:03 PM To: ftm-tech@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [FTM-TECH] FTM 2012 view vs v16 view -how to switch? Oh, I figured it out. I have used 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011. I am disappointed in the poor representation by the marketing people for 2012. This is nothing really new. The marketing information implied there was a v16 like interface. IMO, it is nothing of the sort.

Bob, Yes of course you can upload without your images. Just create a copy of your file from the File Menu, click on Export and deselect "Include Media Files". Then open that new file in FTM 2012 and upload and sync it to an Ancestry Member Tree (AMT). 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: Bob Sangster Sent: Saturday, 15 October, 2011 1:56 PM To: ftm-tech@rootsweb.com Subject: [FTM-TECH] FTM 2012 Sync Further to my earlier post re. FTM on a portable unit, one reply mentioned using the 'Sync' facility within FTM2012, and that makes me ask another question: My file (to date), includes 2000 + scans etc of Census/Church records/Cert's etc. Now does that mean I have to up-load my file including images, or is it possible to upload my file 'without' images? I have FTM 2012, but have not yet installed it, so before I do, this question could make me decide wether to use the 'sync' facility on installation. Enjoy Life. Never promise, but will always try. Regards, Bob Sangster

I see Linda has provided you with a great work around. The only point I would stress is, when you sync your FTM 2012 file to an online tree, it is synced in almost all aspects. You cannot have a file with images synced to an online tree without images. The work around suggested by Linda results in two PC files; the one with images is not synced to an online tree. The file without images is synced to the online tree. I mention this to ensure you recognize that realize any changes made to the online tree will not be applied to the file with the images. I might mention a couple of other items regarding syncing images. 1. In FTM 2012 you may have images in a number of different image file formats; such as JPG, BMP, TIF, etc. When these images are uploaded via the Sync feature, they are converted to JPG image format. 2. Ancestry.com increasingly has images linked to their data bases: e.g. census, WW draft registration cards as well as others. When you upload the sources which have these images in your file, the images will not be uploaded to your online tree. Rather the source-citation will be linked to the original image in the Ancestry.com data base. BJ On 10/15/2011 12:56 PM, Bob Sangster wrote: > Further to my earlier post re. FTM on a portable unit, one reply mentioned using the 'Sync' facility within FTM2012, and that makes me ask another question: My file (to date), includes 2000 + scans etc of Census/Church records/Cert's etc. Now does that mean I have to up-load my file including images, or is it possible to upload my file 'without' images? > > I have FTM 2012, but have not yet installed it, so before I do, this question could make me decide wether to use the 'sync' facility on installation. >

One think you might consider is a Sony Vaio laptop. I don't have one but my son-in-law recently purchase one. One capability it has which I sort of like is the ability to connect to the internet without having to boot Windows. Not sure of the cost or the specs but it is another option. BJ On 10/15/2011 1:52 PM, John Okerson wrote: >> A big thank you. Your answer just about sums up what I was asking >> advise about. The points about RAM and which version of Windows to use was >> handy, and I had never thought about the keyboard aspect. I find using a >> 'screen keyboard' un-comfortable to use, and forgot all about that aspect. >> In short: A 10/12 inch netbook with 2gb ram, and Windows Home Premium >> looks a good possibility. As too which make, well that 'could' depend on >> good old Father Christmas, and yes, I still believe even though retired, >> me that is. 8>)) > It costs nothing to ask, but can save more than cash when answered, > so, again, a big thank you. > > Be cautious buying a netbook computer!! While Linda is fully accurate with > Windows 7, I urge you to consider the prospect of Windows 8 too. That would > require a higher-than-netbook video resolution minimum, as best I know. I > can't come across it just this moment, but have seen several suggestions > AGAINST a netbook and Windows 8. On the other hand, the ultrabooks that are > planned for 2012 and 2013 seemed headed in a fine direction IMHO. > > OTOH, if your plans would allow for updating a netbook IF and WHEN such a > need presents itself, then I have no problem with what you and Linda have in > mind. I have run conventional notebook PCs with 3 720K floppy drives even > though NOW, my dataset would not fit on a single 720K floppy these days. I > do have an i7 equipped notebook, 8 GB of RAM and carry a 64 GB USB 3.0 > thumbdrive around with me daily. > > If your plans are to carry a copy of your file and NOT make ANY edits in the > file, then a netbook could work for the near term. Just my two cents worth! >

Bob, My recommendation, based on what you do and do not want would be a netbook or mini laptop, 10-12 inches in size, they are small and easy to store, have the Windows OS and will run FTM - including the latest version - on them. I have a 10 inch mini that came with Windows 7 Basic and 1 GB of RAM. It is quite sufficient for going online, the screen size certainly smaller but easy enough to work with and for simple tasks. I ended up upgrading it to Windows Home Premium because I did not like the limitations of the Basic version, although it functions well enough. But I did not upgrade the RAM (as of yet) and I am paying for that! If you plan to run FTM 2012 on it you would be happier with 2 GB of RAM. It works fine, but is SLOW!! I have installed all of my important programs such as MS Office, FTM, DTP software and a few others. Of course the more you install, the slower the performance, boot up time, etc. As I have it set now, the battery lasts a good 4 hours. If I were to remove some things, including the upgrade to Home Premium and lower the power settings it would last up to at least 6 hours. The one I have is put out by HP but of course there are several other brands to choose from. The nice thing about HP (not sure about the other brands) is that it comes with HP's own software that will boot at start-up (you can change it if you want to) and comes up ready to use in less than 30 seconds. You can surf the web and check mail easily with their application or boot to Windows and have more options available. I find the size is great for traveling, especially on an airplane as I can easily set it on the tray to watch a video or view my files or whatever I wish to do. And of course they come with a keyboard as opposed to the virtual type on the tablets now being marketed. I hope that this is of some help in making your decision. 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: Bob Sangster Sent: Saturday, 15 October, 2011 12:53 PM To: ftm-tech@rootsweb.com Subject: [FTM-TECH] What product is best? Hello all, Firstly, I live in England, so without being rude, some ideas may not be available in the UK. I am after a portable method of carrying my FTM file around the various 'study centres' during my research travels, and am hoping to pick the brains of those with experience in this. My del ma is: 1) I would rather not carry a 15/17 inch laptop with me. 2) I find smart phone screens too small to use usefully. 3) Call me old fashioned, but although I admire the likes of the Ipod/Ipad etc, I resent purchasing a product that traps you into one supplier only. I like the freedom of my own choice. 4) Those of you who no doubt have similar preferences, I hope may be able to guide me in the right direction ie. Notebook, Tablet or other method. Basically, I am after long battery life, (5-6 hrs), portability, able to use FTM on the product, readability. Therefore, ideas and thoughts would be appreciated . Enjoy Life. Never promise, but will always try. Regards, Bob Sangster

Russell, On the People Workspace, if you collapse both the Index (left hand panel) and the Pedigree view, then you have a closer screen to that of FTM 16. the main difference being the entry panel on the right. When FTM 2012 is installed, if it does not detect anything from versions FTM 2008-2001, then that is the view that is presented after it is first installed. You can get that view any time that you like by simply collapsing those two portions of the screen. If you are not sure how to collapse those views then look in the Companion Guide, information for collapsing those views should be there. If you don't find it and still can't figure it out, write back and I can send you a couple of screen shots off list. 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: Russell Casey Sent: Saturday, 15 October, 2011 10:06 AM To: ftm-tech@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [FTM-TECH] FTM 2012 view vs v16 view -how to switch? Everyone, thanks Not really replicating the versions 16 display. Looks like marketing people decided that one. I hope the rest of the update offers more substance. Russell ----- Original Message ----- From: "BJ" <bhamilton3@cox.net> To: <ftm-tech@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, October 15, 2011 9:08 AM Subject: Re: [FTM-TECH] FTM 2012 view vs v16 view -how to switch? > One of the main complaint of users converting from earlier versions of > FTM to FTM 20xx programs has been the difference between the displays. > Many think the display in FTM 2011 is too complicated. As a result, the > developers decided to try to make it less daunting to people > converting. So when the installation program detects the user is > installing using a FTM 16 file, it automatically collapses the left hand > panel (index). So to switch between the "faux" FTM 16 look and the FTM > 2012 look, simply click the arrow at the top of the left panel or you > can click and drag using the series of dots about mid level on the left > of the panel. > > I'm sure the John D like many others who answer provide more information > than may be necessary for the current question because we recognize > there are many who lurk on the list with various levels of expertise. > We attempt to provide sufficient guidance so the less experienced will > gain a better understanding of the program and the questions being > answered. > > Bj > > On 10/15/2011 4:18 AM, Russell Casey wrote: >> lot of suggestions here. While I am not an expert, I am not a first time >> user of FTM. >> >> >> John Donaldson wrote: >> >>> All the so-called v16 view is the FTM 2012 family view with the LH panel >>> minimized >>> >>> I suggest that you explore how to configure your family view screen by >>> dragging the panels >>> >>> I would also strongly suggest that you go into FTM Help and run through >>> the >>> training tutorials and also have a look at the various FTM webinars on >>> this >>> link. http://learn.ancestry.com/LearnMore/Webinars.aspx >>> >>> You will have to scroll through the list to find the FTM ones, there are >>> about 4 or 5 of them over the last few years. >>> >>> Also have you opened the 300+ page Companion Guide on your Help menu? It >>> is >>> a good PDF book on FTM

Have a question for those tech gurus: I use Win7 FTM2011 64bit and have an iPad2 32Gb.  To purchase FTM Mac thru iTunes is $109.00.  I already own a copy of FTM Mac but.. 1.  How does one use the FTM Mac product on the iPad without it impacting Win7 FTM 2.  Does the version of FTM Mac thru iTunes have a special app built in that allows transfer thru to iPad as I don't run a Mac at home. 3.  What footprint is needed on the iPad 4.  Will the migration tool for FTM windows work well enough to get my data and media on the iPad if I can use the Mac FTM on iPad 5.  Does anyone know if FTM are going to bring out an app that will bring the data from a Win pc to iPad without re-purchasing full version of software. 6.  I do NOT want to move to 2012 to synch to Ancestry as I do not keep my tree on Ancestry! Hoping someone can answer some of these questions. Regards Carol

 The best thing for portability is a NETbook - 8 - 10 hours battery life, usb connectivity, no cd/dvd drive and very light and compact.  In AU you can pick them up for about $200 - $300, so in the UK you will probably get them cheaper than than this after the conversion rate. Good luck Let us know if you get any recommendations off list. Thanks, Jerry On Oct 15, 2011, at 2:53 PM, Bob Sangster wrote: > > Hello all, > > Firstly, I live in England, so without being rude, some ideas may not be available in the UK. I am after a portable method of carrying my FTM file around the various 'study centres' during my research travels, and am hoping to pick the brains of those with experience in this. My del ma is: > > 1) I would rather not carry a 15/17 inch laptop with me. > 2) I find smart phone screens too small to use usefully. > 3) Call me old fashioned, but although I admire the likes of the Ipod/Ipad etc, I resent purchasing a product that traps you into one supplier only. I like the freedom of my own choice. > 4) Those of you who no doubt have similar preferences, I hope may be able to guide me in the right direction ie. Notebook, Tablet or other method. > > Basically, I am after long battery life, (5-6 hrs), portability, able to use FTM on the product, readability. Therefore, ideas and thoughts would be appreciated . > > > > Enjoy Life. > Never promise, but will always try. > Regards, > Bob Sangster

I'm not sure of your point. The initial upload may require time for uploading the images but subsequent syncs are not affected. Only changes are synced. I have over 1,000 media items and had no real problem with the initial upload. As I recall it took about 1 hour and since it is performed in the background, I could do other activities within the file. Really not that bad. BJ On 10/15/2011 12:28 PM, David C Abernathy wrote: > I would hope that you do NOT have a lot of images within your FTM file as > the will reduce the performance on the online upload. >

Now that FTM 2012is out, all one needs to do is upload their FTM file to Ancetsry.com trees. Then all one needs to have is access to the internet. This can be by any computer or other device that supports access to Ancestry.com trees. The file can be made "Private" so that ONLY you the "Author" has access and/or you and those that YOU give permission to. I would hope that you do NOT have a lot of images within your FTM file as the will reduce the performance on the online upload. Thanks, David C Abernathy Email disclaimers ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- This message represents the official view of the voices in my head. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.SchmeckAbernathy.com == All outgoing and incoming mail is scanned by F-Prot Antivirus  == -----Original Message----- From: ftm-tech-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ftm-tech-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Gerald Tobin Sent: Saturday, October 15, 2011 12:07 PM To: ftm-tech@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [FTM-TECH] What product is best? Let us know if you get any recommendations off list. Thanks, Jerry On Oct 15, 2011, at 2:53 PM, Bob Sangster wrote: > > Hello all, > > Firstly, I live in England, so without being rude, some ideas may not be available in the UK. I am after a portable method of carrying my FTM file around the various 'study centres' during my research travels, and am hoping to pick the brains of those with experience in this. My del ma is: > > 1) I would rather not carry a 15/17 inch laptop with me. > 2) I find smart phone screens too small to use usefully. > 3) Call me old fashioned, but although I admire the likes of the Ipod/Ipad etc, I resent purchasing a product that traps you into one supplier only. I like the freedom of my own choice. > 4) Those of you who no doubt have similar preferences, I hope may be able to guide me in the right direction ie. Notebook, Tablet or other method. > > Basically, I am after long battery life, (5-6 hrs), portability, able to use FTM on the product, readability. Therefore, ideas and thoughts would be appreciated . > > > > Enjoy Life. > Never promise, but will always try. > Regards, > Bob Sangster > > > > > > > > ********************************** > 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

Everyone, thanks Not really replicating the versions 16 display. Looks like marketing people decided that one. I hope the rest of the update offers more substance. Russell ----- Original Message ----- From: "BJ" <bhamilton3@cox.net> To: <ftm-tech@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, October 15, 2011 9:08 AM Subject: Re: [FTM-TECH] FTM 2012 view vs v16 view -how to switch? > One of the main complaint of users converting from earlier versions of > FTM to FTM 20xx programs has been the difference between the displays. > Many think the display in FTM 2011 is too complicated. As a result, the > developers decided to try to make it less daunting to people > converting. So when the installation program detects the user is > installing using a FTM 16 file, it automatically collapses the left hand > panel (index). So to switch between the "faux" FTM 16 look and the FTM > 2012 look, simply click the arrow at the top of the left panel or you > can click and drag using the series of dots about mid level on the left > of the panel. > > I'm sure the John D like many others who answer provide more information > than may be necessary for the current question because we recognize > there are many who lurk on the list with various levels of expertise. > We attempt to provide sufficient guidance so the less experienced will > gain a better understanding of the program and the questions being > answered. > > Bj > > On 10/15/2011 4:18 AM, Russell Casey wrote: >> lot of suggestions here. While I am not an expert, I am not a first time >> user of FTM. >> >> >> John Donaldson wrote: >> >>> All the so-called v16 view is the FTM 2012 family view with the LH panel >>> minimized >>> >>> I suggest that you explore how to configure your family view screen by >>> dragging the panels >>> >>> I would also strongly suggest that you go into FTM Help and run through >>> the >>> training tutorials and also have a look at the various FTM webinars on >>> this >>> link. http://learn.ancestry.com/LearnMore/Webinars.aspx >>> >>> You will have to scroll through the list to find the FTM ones, there are >>> about 4 or 5 of them over the last few years. >>> >>> Also have you opened the 300+ page Companion Guide on your Help menu? It >>> is >>> a good PDF book on FTM > ********************************** > 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

lot of suggestions here. While I am not an expert, I am not a first time user of FTM. ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Donaldson" <johndd@iinet.net.au> To: <ftm-tech@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, October 15, 2011 7:05 AM Subject: Re: [FTM-TECH] FTM 2012 view vs v16 view -how to switch? > All the so-called v16 view is the FTM 2012 family view with the LH panel > minimized > > I suggest that you explore how to configure your family view screen by > dragging the panels > > I would also strongly suggest that you go into FTM Help and run through > the > training tutorials and also have a look at the various FTM webinars on > this > link. http://learn.ancestry.com/LearnMore/Webinars.aspx > > You will have to scroll through the list to find the FTM ones, there are > about 4 or 5 of them over the last few years. > > Also have you opened the 300+ page Companion Guide on your Help menu? It > is > a good PDF book on FTM > > > > John D > > -----Original Message----- > From: ftm-tech-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ftm-tech-bounces@rootsweb.com] > On Behalf Of Russell Casey > Sent: Saturday, October 15, 2011 9:50 PM > To: ftm-tech@rootsweb.com > Subject: [FTM-TECH] FTM 2012 view vs v16 view -how to switch? > > I sort of assumed you could switch between FTM 2012 view vs. FTM 16 view > on > the new version. I did not select the v16 view when I loaded my v16 > file. > Is there a way to switch back and forth? I just did not have any luck > finding it in ftm 2012 help files. > > Just started playing with the new version. FTM 16 is still my primary. > > > > Russell > > > ********************************** > 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

OK, I really meant screen display. This was one of the new 2012 changes to help users of the older version adapt. I assumed that I could switch screen display at will. ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Okerson" <johnokerson@gmail.com> To: <ftm-tech@rootsweb.com> Cc: <plan1@insightbb.com> Sent: Saturday, October 15, 2011 7:01 AM Subject: Re: [FTM-TECH] FTM 2012 view vs v16 view -how to switch? >> I sort of assumed you could switch between FTM 2012 view vs. FTM 16 view >> on the new version. I did not select the v16 view when I loaded my v16 >> file. Is there a way to switch back and forth? I just did not have any >> luck finding it in ftm 2012 help files. > > Just started playing with the new version. FTM 16 is still my primary. > > I am not sure I understand what you mean by the two different "views". > The two programs are different, the data file is converted from 16 to 2012 > format and saved with a new name in that the file extension changes to > .ftm from .ftw. [One might not notice this if the Windows default of > hiding extensions for known file types has not been changed.] > > My personal plans are to load both FTM 16 and FTM 2012 at the same time, > splitting the display. They use different data files, so I will be > cautious to ONLY make my changes in 16, until I decide to change to 2012 > as my primary program. One can see either program and its view, BUT your > data is NOT identical once you make a change in one version or the > other!!!!! > > John Okerson > from Memphis, TN > >

I sort of assumed you could switch between FTM 2012 view vs. FTM 16 view on the new version. I did not select the v16 view when I loaded my v16 file. Is there a way to switch back and forth? I just did not have any luck finding it in ftm 2012 help files. Just started playing with the new version. FTM 16 is still my primary. Russell

What John Donaldson wrote a bit ago might well be your best choice Russell. I am away from home and have not yet received my copy of FTM 2012. I worked with the beta versions and had no difficulty switching back and forth between software versions - soon to be 63 years young! If one can run 2012 in a way which closely resembles 16, I know of several people who will be happy. I am away from home and my Internet connection speed is quite slow. Once I get home, I'll have more opportunity to explore the webinars. John

One of the main complaint of users converting from earlier versions of FTM to FTM 20xx programs has been the difference between the displays. Many think the display in FTM 2011 is too complicated. As a result, the developers decided to try to make it less daunting to people converting. So when the installation program detects the user is installing using a FTM 16 file, it automatically collapses the left hand panel (index). So to switch between the "faux" FTM 16 look and the FTM 2012 look, simply click the arrow at the top of the left panel or you can click and drag using the series of dots about mid level on the left of the panel. I'm sure the John D like many others who answer provide more information than may be necessary for the current question because we recognize there are many who lurk on the list with various levels of expertise. We attempt to provide sufficient guidance so the less experienced will gain a better understanding of the program and the questions being answered. Bj On 10/15/2011 4:18 AM, Russell Casey wrote: > lot of suggestions here. While I am not an expert, I am not a first time > user of FTM. > > > John Donaldson wrote: > >> All the so-called v16 view is the FTM 2012 family view with the LH panel >> minimized >> >> I suggest that you explore how to configure your family view screen by >> dragging the panels >> >> I would also strongly suggest that you go into FTM Help and run through >> the >> training tutorials and also have a look at the various FTM webinars on >> this >> link. http://learn.ancestry.com/LearnMore/Webinars.aspx >> >> You will have to scroll through the list to find the FTM ones, there are >> about 4 or 5 of them over the last few years. >> >> Also have you opened the 300+ page Companion Guide on your Help menu? It >> is >> a good PDF book on FTM

> I sort of assumed you could switch between FTM 2012 view vs. FTM 16 view > on the new version. I did not select the v16 view when I loaded my v16 > file. Is there a way to switch back and forth? I just did not have any > luck finding it in ftm 2012 help files. Just started playing with the new version. FTM 16 is still my primary. I am not sure I understand what you mean by the two different "views". The two programs are different, the data file is converted from 16 to 2012 format and saved with a new name in that the file extension changes to .ftm from .ftw. [One might not notice this if the Windows default of hiding extensions for known file types has not been changed.] My personal plans are to load both FTM 16 and FTM 2012 at the same time, splitting the display. They use different data files, so I will be cautious to ONLY make my changes in 16, until I decide to change to 2012 as my primary program. One can see either program and its view, BUT your data is NOT identical once you make a change in one version or the other!!!!! John Okerson from Memphis, TN

Wow! Thanks! This is going to be very helpful to me in making the transition! I appreciate your taking the time to help me. (Now if I can just figure out which computer I need....) -----Original Message----- From: ftm-tech-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ftm-tech-bounces@rootsweb.com]On Behalf Of BJ Sent: Friday, October 14, 2011 12:05 PM To: ftm-tech@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [FTM-TECH] Citation Text You're welcome. I'm glad that it eases your mind about migrating to FTM 2012. Here are a few things that I have found helped me when I migrated from FTM 16. I found it easier to correct the items using FTM 2012 after the conversion but they are items which you may want to check and "clean up" to get your data in good condition. 1. Review your the Comment/Location fields in your facts. For all Facts such as Education, Occupation, Degree, etc, where you may only have a description or comment, ensure you have a slash following the comment. The conversion routine looks for the slash to determine which part of the field is to be imported into the Place field and which will be imported into the Description field. Anything preceding the slash goes into the Description field. Anything following the slash goes into the Place field. If no slash is found, it goes into the Place field. If it is too much work to correct it in FTM 16, not to worry, there are some tools in FTM 2012 which can help switch the information to the proper field. 2. Review your place names and try to ensure they are standardized as much as possible. When they are imported into FTM 2012, all of them will automatically be marked as Not Resolved. Not to worry. That is not an error message indicating there is a problem. It is simply a message saying the name has not been found in the Place Name Authority listing. This is a list of over 3 million place names that you can use to standardize your place names. If you chose not to use them you can either leave the flag set (showing). This is what I do. Or you can select the "Ignore" option which tells FTM 2012 "I want to use this name and do not flag it as not being standard." 3. Review your media items. Some users placed additional copies of a photo in two or more Scrapbooks in FTM 16. Perhaps a group picture or something similar. The conversion routine doesn't know this is the same photo and will import two copies of it. FTM 2012 lets you "link" a single photo to multiple individuals or facts. So you may want to use this capability to reduce the number of photos in your folder. 4. Review your Source-citations look for duplicates which you may want to link to a single copy. Also look at some which are linked but you want to tailor them making them unique to the fact. Just remember the differences in actions when using the Copy and Paste feature for the Sources. The "Paste as link" uses a single copy of the source-citation for multiple individuals or facts. If you make a change to the source-citation, that change is applied to all individuals and facts. The "Paste as Duplicate" adds a new copy of the source-citation. You can make a change to the source-citation and that change is only applied to the individuals and facts linked to that copy. 5. While reviewing your Source-citations, you may want to consider using the Templates. These follow the guidelines of Elizabeth Shown Mills' "Evidence Explained". Many find using the templates provides them with a more uniform method of formatting their Source-citations. Others like myself find them too much work and effort for very little benefit. At any rate they are there and you may find them useful. Here are some features which are different from FTM 16 but my assist you in your research. 1. Individual facts may now have media items and notes for each fact. I use this to record information unique to the fact. An example is if someone was born in a house and you have a picture of the house, you could link that to the birth fact. Alternately you can link a photo of a tombstone to the death fact. 2. "Hints", these are little green leaf icons which may appear next to names on the Family work area. These are possible matches to trees or research items found in the Ancestry.com's data bases. Clicking on the "hint" icon, opens the Web Search work area listing all of the hints for that individual. 3. The "Web Merge Wizard" is a great boon to researchers. It lets you merge information found in the Ancestry.com data bases into your personal data base. You are offered a number of options as to whether to merge the information and how to merge the data. I find it very useful. One think I really like about it is once the merge has been completed, the source-citation has an online link to the original record so I can always return to the match when I want. Once you have your new computer and FTM 2012, I hope you have a very enjoyable experience with the new FTM 2012. BJ

AMT - Ancestry Member Tree - submitted by users AWT - Ancestry - pretty sure these are the original trees submitted to Ancestry early on and those currently submitted to WC. The world connect tree is not actually on Ancestry, they just link to it. OWT - on Ancestry - combination of trees submitted to Ancestry & Rootsweb, and I suspect trees from the old World Family Tree (WFT) disks made by Broderbund who at one time owned Family Tree Maker (FTW or FTM) WC - Roostweb World Connect Project - submitted by users WFT disks - World Family Tree CD roms produced by Broderbund. I was once told by a tech of theirs that Source info was not included when the trees went on to the disks. Early ones might not have much source info because the early program didn't have that ability. Unfortunately, a lot of these trees don't have any source info as to what/where/when they came from. If they did have source info, they could be much more useful. If I did merge someone from an AMT, the source it adds is just that - "from an AMT", not even showing which AMT. Pretty much useless. IMHO, the very early WFT Disks may be the best source for decent info, because they were made before random genealogy info was all over the internet being copied & merged willy-nilly, so most likely to have information that was researched by the submitter or a cousin of theirs who shared it with them. Courtney sitnah@cox.net