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Offline *sara*

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« on: Saturday 03 February 24 20:16 GMT (UK) »
Hi
I am getting back into my research after a loooooong break.

Used to use FTM but it won't open on my computer.  Anyhow, I have downloaded the RootsMagic essentials to try. 

Is it possible to print out one huge family tree using this software - or if i purchase the full version.  Unsure whether to purchase FTM again or try RootsMagic. 

I did search but couldn't find this answer

Many thanks

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Re: Rootsmagic
« Reply #1 on: Saturday 03 February 24 21:33 GMT (UK) »
Have you calculated how many pages you would need to print?

There have been a few threads on this subject.
Like this from 2017!
https://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=767690.msg6203579#msg6203579
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« Reply #2 on: Saturday 03 February 24 22:11 GMT (UK) »
Yes it will do it.

The question is why?

If the tree is a reasonable size you might end up with enough to wallpaper the house.

I have Roots Magic and it is pretty good and it is way less expensive than the latest version of FTM.

That said I may be wrong but if you update to the latest FTM then it should read your old versions data file whereas Roots Magic will load a Gedcom unless you have a tree on Ancestry.

I’ll see on my PC tomorrow how many A4 pages it says that my tree will take, I have both RM & FTM.
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