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Erin

Erin Report 17 Jan 2015 10:34

Hi all

Hoping someone can help me. I update all my data into my legacy file and was wondering if I can re upload the file and overwrite the one I have on here instead of retyping a lot of missing information. Also been on site for years and will need to be reminded how to do it

Thanks heaps in advance

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+++DetEcTive+++ Report 17 Jan 2015 10:47

Yes - hover your mouse on Family Tree as at the top of the page.

Select Import Gedcom from the drop-down list and follow the instructions from there.
Sometimes, apparently, the resulting tree can end up a little different from the original. As long as you maintain Legacy on your home computer as your Master copy, you'll be OK.

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Kense

Kense Report 17 Jan 2015 14:26

It is possible that the GEDCOM software isn't working at the moment (see other thread about exporting).

If the import doesn't complete in a reasonable time then you should inform support.

Inky1

Inky1 Report 17 Jan 2015 17:31

We all know that the GR software is excellent....................
But, to be on the safe side, I suggest that you delete your existing tree on here before you action an Import.

Click ACCOUNT.
Click Delete Tree.
Make sure you do not click 'DELETE ACCOUNT'!!!!!

Erin

Erin Report 17 Jan 2015 23:41

thanks all - will have to contact support as been importing for 12 hours so something wrong :(