Author Topic: Family Historian help (Read 1667 times)

tempsford · « **on:** Monday 11 May 09 11:28 BST (UK) »

Hi,
This is probably a silly question but I'm not very good with computer programs!
I want to send a copy of my research on one branch of my family to rellies in Canada but I can't seem to fathom out how to go about it.
I was hoping to put it on a CD but can I put a diagram of the tree on one as it only seems to include reports, and mangles them! I know FH v4 has just come out and wonder if its any easier.
Hoping someone can help.

Tempsford.

Gadget · « **Reply #1 on:** Monday 11 May 09 11:31 BST (UK) »

Hi Tempsford

If your relatives have a program which reads Gedcom files, then thre's no problem. Just save your tree in FH as usual but with a different name. Put this on a CD and send.

All FH files are in the standard Gedcom format and any family tree program should be able to read it.

If you want to send just a part of your tree, you have to make a copy of the whole tree (as another filename) and then delete the people that you don't want from that. This is more tricky.

Regards

Gadget

Gadget · « **Reply #2 on:** Monday 11 May 09 11:43 BST (UK) »

Hi again

Here's a thread that discusses splitting a tree in FH:

http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,317091.0.html

Gadget

tempsford · « **Reply #3 on:** Monday 11 May 09 11:43 BST (UK) »

Hi Gadget,
Thanks for your help.
I'm not sure if they have a Gedcom programme but fingers crossed!

Tempsford.

Gadget · « **Reply #4 on:** Monday 11 May 09 11:46 BST (UK) »

If they don't, they could always download a free trial version or even PAF from the LDS site:

http://www.familysearch.org/eng/default.asp

(bottom right)

Gadget

tempsford · « **Reply #5 on:** Monday 11 May 09 11:50 BST (UK) »

Hi Gadget,
Many thanks for all your help and suggestions.
Much appreciated.
I've printed out the FH topic answers so hopefully will be able to sort out my problem.

Tempsford.

locksmith · « **Reply #6 on:** Monday 11 May 09 12:33 BST (UK) »

Hi, Tempsford,

If you just want the diagram to send to your rellies, FH V4 lets you save them to PDF, so once you've removed all the bits you don't want, PDF it. You can include just about anything in the diagram boxes for each person as well. You could also pdf the reports as well with more info.

Simon

tempsford · « **Reply #7 on:** Monday 11 May 09 14:17 BST (UK) »

Hi Simon,
Thanks, that sounds great.
Did you have any problems upgrading as I see there has been a few teething problems.

Tempsford.

Gadget · « **Reply #8 on:** Monday 11 May 09 14:31 BST (UK) »

I'd totally forgotten about the Upgrade, although I mentioned it on a thread a while ago. I've now purchased the upgrade CD for £20 so will report back if I find any probs. There weren't any when it went from FH2 to FH3 though

Gadget

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