Gedcom and MAC Computer+NOVICE complete with thanks

[irret]

Please can anyone help  I have imported a family tree from Genes don't ask me how managed to save it in documents ... don't know how but I can't open it even when they sent it to me in an email I couldn't open it when I click on it ( it is pale ) it says  there is a default application specified to open the document Pallent family tree.ged choose application when I press choose application I don't know what to do anything that looks likely is pale and not available to me if that makes sense. Any SIMPLE  help most appreciated FOR A SIMPLE PERSON.

[jaylay]

Hi irret

To open a gedcom file you must have a family history programme - such as Reunion or Legacy if you're using a Mac.  You open your family history programme and click 'import' and then choose your file (gedcome) to import.

Hope this helps
Jaylay

[irret]

Hi Jaylay,
Thanks for the speedy response! RE Reunion or Legacy are they expensive?

[jaylay]

I use Reunion 9 - I think it's brilliant - very easy to use and flexible.  I got my copy in New York, it cost $99, but you can buy it on their website - www.leisterpro.com.  I know it's expensive, but their customer service is second to none - they have a forum (similar to Rootschat) on the website and you can get an answer to any problem very quickly.  I'm afraid I don't know anything about Legacy, other than it's a Mac genealogy programme. 

Jaylay

[irret]

Thank you so much for your time and help, most appreciated I suppose I will have to get saving my pennies.

[jaylay]

No problem irret - and if you do buy it feel free to PM me with any queries on it - I've only been using it for about 18 months but I love it!
Jaylay

[downside]

I guess GR sent you the GEDCOM as an email attachment.

You do not need to buy a program to read a GEDCOM file.  You can get PAF (Personal Ancestry File) from the LDS.

http://www.familysearch.org/

Scroll down to the yellow area at the bottom right hand side and click on:

Download PAF

When you have downaloaded and installed the program click on File and then Import and specify the location and file you got from GR.

[Koromo]

Ah, but does PAF (Personal Ancestry File) run on a Macintosh? I don't think it does.

Irret, there is a free family history program for the Mac, but it is very basic, no-frills and text only. Still, it should let you see what you've got in your .ged file.

http://www.dcs.qmul.ac.uk/~keithc/family-history/see-gedcom/

There is a link at the bottom of the page to Downloads, and once there, choose the top one: Version 0.8.

Good luck!   

Koromo

[irret]

Hi Koromo,
Yes you were right about the LDS it's not for MACs and I have successfully downloaded your link if that is the correct term and for the first time can view my tree in amazing colour but have tried to print off and I think I have to register not too sure but can't find where and would I have to pay.?
I must thank you it is so exciting to see, popped a disk in to burn off family tree - never done it before but said I need to register so any help or advice would be appreciated.
Terri