Root Magic

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If you want to become a better, more-efficient researcher, don’t overlook these 10 useful features. We’ll explain how they work in three popular desktop programs— Family Tree Maker 2019, Legacy Family Tree and RootsMagic 8—so you can make your family tree software work for you. RootsMagic is well-suited for those who prefer a simple, straightforward interface and the unique TreeShare feature for collaboration with Ancestry.com. To anyone reading this, I’m conscious, in reading it over myself, that it could be interpreted as an endorsement of MacFT. Not true. It’s the same as the rest. I was originally with FamTM and bought MacFT when Ancestry was going to ditch FamTM. It took me months to reorganise things in both apps so they were a better fit. (Obviously they still aren’t.) I keep up with both programs because they both have different things I like. And I keep looking at others. My point is the incompatibility between all programs.

Another annoyance is that there are still some problems with the Web Clipping function in Web Search, especially in the Mac version:Mat Trotter has been an avid family historian for over 20 years. He is currently enrolled at BYU-Idaho completing a Family History Certificate that will help him to earn his genealogical accreditations. He is a guest blogger for Evalogue.Life and does some family history research for us. He works for FamilySearch as an IT Operations Manager. You can find more of his genealogy musings on his blog, Geneology Trot. Many consider Legacy Family Tree as the best genealogy tool nowadays. This program comes with all the features you need and expect plus a few more.

It shows again, I think, Keith, that you were so right in emphasising that the ability to move trees between different apps is at least as important as finding the most appealing app, because while the life (and/or the appeal) of an app is temporary, we all want the life of our trees to be permanent. Companion Guide: FTM comes with a free digital PDF guide that offers a step-by-step tour of the program and all that users can accomplish with it.Then five months later, at RootsTech, he asked me if the error had been resolved. I told him no. He took my information and had a tech call me to get information about my system, the other programs I use and how to generate the error. Within a few weeks they made an update and made the error much less frequent. Legacy Family Tree is a great option for users looking for extensive reporting options and integration with multiple online genealogy platforms. The software’s robust sourcing tools allow you to meticulously trace your sources, validating each piece of information as you assemble your ancestral puzzle. A treasure trove of customizable reports and charts transforms data into captivating narratives, making RootsMagic a haven for those who crave both organization and creativity.

Want to record information about an ancestor that isn’t in your program’s list of predefined fact types? Create a custom fact type. Rumors have a way of spreading like wildfire, and in the realm of genealogy, whispers of Family Tree Maker’s discontinuation have occasionally ignited concern among its loyal user base. Allow us to quell these uncertainties and set the record straight – Family Tree Maker is very much alive and thriving! Before diving headfirst into the realm of genealogy software, one burning question looms large – Are RootsMagic and Family Tree Maker compatible? The answer, in a resounding affirmation, is yes! These two powerhouses have bridged the technological gap to ensure seamless data transfer, enabling users to effortlessly transition from one platform to the other. Interactive Timelines and Maps: Users can view family history timelines and interactive maps, providing a visual and chronological perspective of their ancestors’ lives.

My naming standard for files of images and documents in my database use the person’s name followed by a dash, then a keyword about the type of record, then the RIN number of the person in my file. For example, RichardTrotter-birth-RIN11.jpg Ancestry.com’s online tree maker is a user-friendly tool that allows individuals to connect with their family history and discover their lineage. The tool is designed to be intuitive and easy to use, even for those who have limited information about their family history. RootsMagic 8 consolidated and simplified its charting tools, and RootsMagic 9 leaves the new-look tools completely untouched. While you lose access to the old RootsMagic Chart tool, a standalone app with almost unlimited customisability, you gain a simple user interface, choice of over 40 charts and reports and the ability to make changes to your existing charts without starting again from scratch. RootsMagic 9 adds two extra reports, centred around its new Associations feature that allows you to link individuals to friends and peers and other influential figures as well as immediate family. http://news.legacyfamilytree.com/legacy_news/2016/01/loading-the-source-clipboard-with-5-sources.html I would also encourage you to watch the RootsMagic webinar #32 New Research Log and Manager in RootsMagic 5: http://files.rootsmagic.com/webinars/2012-03-29-New-Research-Logs-and-Manager-in-RootsMagic-5.mp4