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Gilbert

Gilbert Report 27 Aug 2008 19:30

Hi can some tell me what a jedcom is, i am trying to send my tree to genes but it says that i have to have this,

gilbert

Glen In Tinsel Knickers

Glen In Tinsel Knickers Report 27 Aug 2008 19:48

I have nudged a thread;

Gedcom files, a guide to them....


If you are trying to load (import) your tree to genes without the hassle of entering all the names/dates etc individually then the gedcom method is really the only way.

Do you have your tree on a family tree programme on your computer or on a site elsewhere on the internet?

Gilbert

Gilbert Report 27 Aug 2008 23:12

Hi yes on ancestry .co.uk thanks

gilbert

Glen In Tinsel Knickers

Glen In Tinsel Knickers Report 28 Aug 2008 18:37

You have to open your tre on Ancestry, then select the "manage tree" option.

From that screen you can then export your tree, (your tree is sent as a gedcom file to your e-mail) .

Save the file to your pc then import it to Genes.

It would be a lot easier if you used a software programme but at least Ancestry offer the option to export your tree nowadays.

Potty

Potty Report 28 Aug 2008 19:30

Also, when I exported my tree from Ancestry it contained a lot of errors, especially for women - it gave their maiden names to their husbands and for all the children. So, you may have a lot of checking to do!