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

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

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. That is about right. I can't see how switching off the index panel makes it easier. You need to jump in an have a play moving the elements of the People>Family view screen and get the feel of it. It is in fact quite well designed once you sit back and understand the relationship between the panels John D