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. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Linda H Gutierrez" <lilacarlhg@amnet.co.cr> To: <ftm-tech@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, October 15, 2011 3:35 PM Subject: Re: [FTM-TECH] FTM 2012 view vs v16 view -how to switch? > 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 > > > ********************************** > 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