I've seen you have other answers, but I thought I'd add - you don't have to do anything. --2) I have heard of the entries being marked with a page mark and a question --mark superimposed upon it. Do they disappear or stay forever? Not sure about 2009, can't remember when it was changed, but in 2011, you can completely turn off the PNA ( Place Name Authority) if you want to. (tools, options, Names/Dates/Places) And the "flag" that tells you it hasn't been resolved will also go away if you do that. --1) If I have Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA as a 'usage' and --another of Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA then just HOW does the PNA --resolve which is which and help me choose the one I wish to use??? If you change Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA to Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA OR Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee it will ask if you want to change all of them. You can say yes or no -------------------------------------------------- From: "John Okerson" <johnokerson@gmail.com> > Would some kind soul assist me, please? I know how to import a file into > the new series of Family Tree Maker, but there are some serious steps to > be > taken I suspect. I know that the Place Name Authority is in these new > versions, and just HOW to prepare a new file to cooperate with the PNA > would > be appreciated. [Yes, I have 2009 and have avoided doing these steps since > before then!] If I overheard correctly, there is some variation is how > titles of people are placed too. Likewise named places like ABC Hospital, > Neptune, Monmouth County, New Jersey, USA worked about as well as ABC > Hospital/Neptune, Monmouth County, New Jersey, USA. Does one need to > prepare one's file or is it done "automagically"? Do these newer versions > of FTM support dashed lines for non-natural parent-child relationships as > FTM 16 does? > > I have several folks who depend on my advice and intend to upgrade, so > whatever suggestions you might have would be appreciated. > > Thanks in advance. > > John Okerson > Memphis, TN > >