That is true but I do not want to back up after each entry. This is pain. Other programs I use in my profession allows me undo my work if I make a mistake. I hope one of the other programs for recording my family data out there will also allow me feature!!!!!!!!!! On Tue, May 5, 2009 at 12:34 PM, Jorge Todeschini <jorgetodeschini@hotmail.com> wrote: > PAF allows users to back up and then restore, and prompts them to do so > before a merge operation, for instance (because that is one that is pretty > tough to undo). PAF will also prompt for regular back-ups in case there is a > major "oops" -- of course, data entered or changed after the back-up has to > be entered and/or changed again. > > > -------------------------------------------------- > From: "Brother Bowen" <brotherbowen@gmail.com> > Sent: Tuesday, May 05, 2009 3:24 PM > To: <lds-ward-consultant@rootsweb.com> > Subject: Re: [LDS-WC] What genealogy program do I select? > >> Do any of these programs have a "oops" command to go back if one makes >> a mistake? I know PAF does not. >> >> On Tue, May 5, 2009 at 10:58 AM, Nancy Scott <nascott@cinci.rr.com> wrote: >>> While it is true that PAF will be supported but not upgraded, I believe >>> finding the most reasonable priced program and one with the most >>> effective >>> syncing and upgrades is important.  I changed to RootsMagic about a year >>> ago >>> at a suggestion from someone in the Group and was delighted with it.  It >>> recently came out with RM4 and I am thrilled with the syncing >>> capabilities >>> and the many features that you will not find in PAF or other software. >>> >>> If you purchase Family Insight you will be paying a yearly subscription >>> that >>> is more than the total cost of RM4 right now if you are a PAF user and >>> want >>> to switch.  RM4 already has the syncing tool in the program for that >>> price. >>> Right now you can purchase RM4 for $19.95 through the end of May.  RM4 is >>> a >>> very powerful tool and there are RM4 groups through out the country that >>> you >>> can join to help you use the tool.  I have joined one here about a year >>> ago >>> and am the only church member.  Genealogists who are serious about >>> researching love RM4.  One of the Consultants in my Ward who serves at >>> the >>> Freedom Center here in Cincinnati and has done tons of FH recently >>> switched >>> at my suggestion and is very happy with it.  She is also switching over >>> her >>> sister who has a handicap from a stroke because of the features that >>> allow >>> you to click on changes you want to make rather than rekeying. >>> >>> >>> >>> Here is a link if you want to try out either program in a demo form free >>> also:  http://www.rootsmagic.com/demo.htm >>> >>> >>> Pricing >>> RootsMagic 4 is available for only $29.95.  Existing RootsMagic and >>> Family >>> Origins users may upgrade for only $19.95. >>> Discount Offer >>> For the first time in company history, users of other genealogy software >>> programs can receive a competitive upgrade discount.  Through May 31, >>> 2009, >>> users of Personal Ancestral File (PAF), Family Tree Maker, Legacy Family >>> Tree, or The Master Genealogist  may purchase RootsMagic 4 for only >>> $19.95, >>> saving $10 off of the regular price. >>> >>> >>> >>> The Genealogy Insider posted this about FS awards given recently with RM4 >>> receiving Best Dashboard and Easiest to Sync: >>> >>> The 2009 FamilySearch Software Award winners, which include desktop >>> programs, online tools and developers' tools, were named last night at >>> the >>> FamilySearch Developers Conference in Provo, Utah. >>> >>> Here's the list (click a program's name to visit its Web site): >>> >>> Desktop Productivity >>> Ancestral Quest (Incline Software): Best Listing Tool >>> FamilyInsight (Ohana Software): Best Standardizer >>> RootsMagic 4 (RootsMagic): Best Dashboard >>> >>> Desktop Syncing or Tree-Cleaning >>> Ancestral Quest (Incline Software): Most Comprehensive Syncing >>> FamilyInsight (Ohana Software): Best Person Separator >>> RootsMagic 4 (RootsMagic): Easiest to Sync >>> >>> Desktop Use of Media >>> Charting Companion (Progeny Software): Best for Desktop Printing >>> >>> Web Productivity >>> Grow Branch (US Family Tree): Best Web Site Feature for Publishing >>> (LDS Church members can use this service to submit ancestors for temple >>> work.) >>> >>> Web Use of Media >>> Generation Maps: Best Web Site Feature for Printing >>> TreeSeek: Best Web Site Feature for Mapping (requires users to have a >>> "New >>> Family Search" account) >>> >>> Developers Choice Awards >>> David Pugmire's fsapi.net: Best API Library >>> Ben Godard's fs-ubiquity: Potential Future Impact on the Genealogy >>> Industry >>> >>> See FamilyTreeMagazine.com's genealogy software guide for information >>> desktop programs for Mac and Windows. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Below is a clip about the features that are new.  One I don't see listed >>> is >>> that it is written in Unicode which impressed my System's Manager >>> husband. >>> >>> Unicode Support >>> So what is Unicode?  Basically Unicode support means that RootsMagic >>> isn't >>> limited to just "western European" languages anymore.  RootsMagic 4 can >>> now >>> handle Polish, Cyrillic, Kanji, and most any other language you can throw >>> at >>> it. >>> >>> Impressive New Features >>> >>> "RootsMagic 4 is the biggest release in our 20-year history of making >>> genealogy software," said Bruce Buzbee, president.  "We've updated >>> RootsMagic to work with the latest genealogical technologies available >>> today, while staying true to our mission to make family history easy, >>> accessible, and fun." >>> >>> RootsMagic 4 boasts an impressive list of new features including >>> integrated >>> web search, improved SourceWizard for citing sources, sharing events >>> among >>> multiple persons, creating pre-defined groups of persons, person and >>> place >>> mapping, recording DNA tests, and improved navigation and data entry. >>> RootsMagic 4 is also one of the only desktop genealogy programs certified >>> to >>> work with "New FamilySearch". >>> >>> >>> I am more than happy with RM4 and also was with RM3. >>> >>> Nancy Scott >>> Cincinnati, Ohio >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: lds-ward-consultant-bounces@rootsweb.com >>> [mailto:lds-ward-consultant-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Peter F. >>> Thorne >>> Sent: Tuesday, May 05, 2009 12:06 PM >>> To: LDS-WARD-CONSULTANT@rootsweb.com >>> Subject: [LDS-WC] What genealogy program do I select? >>> >>> Hi! >>> >>> >>> >>> I have been using Personal Ancestry File published by the Church. With >>> the >>> announcement that this program will no longer be supported, I have been >>> considering selecting a commercial program. While NFS is great for >>> recording >>> information, I felt that research for new information might be enhanced >>> by >>> subscribing to Ancestry, RootsMagic or similar program. >>> >>> >>> >>> I realize that I have no knowledge about commercial programs and what >>> they >>> offer. Consequently, I felt some of you might share some of your insights >>> and experiences that would help me in this decision. I am also looking >>> for >>> other programs for personal history, family atlas or any other programs >>> you >>> might recommend. >>> >>> >>> >>> Peter F. 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