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Rosie

Rosie Report 30 Sep 2006 14:56

how do I transfer all my tree info from one programme to another been working with Legacy and now want to put it on FTM. I have exported it to Gedcom but can't see how copy it over. Very greatful for a bit of help Rosie

Sue

Sue Report 30 Sep 2006 15:16

Hi Rosie, The only time I've done that it was quite simple, no idea what I did except followed the instructions on here, I'm not that bright with computer things so it couldn't have been that difficult! The link for instructions is on the side panel in 'Other useful tools' Suex

Porkie_Pie

Porkie_Pie Report 30 Sep 2006 15:22

If you open FTM then go to File then click on New this should open the my documents folder (Is that where you put the gedcom) then click on the gedcom that you exported. Hope this helps Roy

KeithInFujairah

KeithInFujairah Report 30 Sep 2006 15:26

Hi Rosie, On FTM click file then open. In the dialogue box that opens click file types and select Gedcom. In the lookin field select the drive and folder the file is on. Click open. This will bring up the import file dialogue box. By default the current file name will be used, change it if you wish. Make sure it is saved as .FTW extention and select where you want to save it. Hope this helps Keith

Rosie

Rosie Report 30 Sep 2006 15:45

Thanks for tips .......saved gedcoms 4 times now, open my docs in FTM and they just do not show up. FTM only seems to open half of the files in my docs. Think I'll try reloading FTM Thanks again Rosie

KeithInFujairah

KeithInFujairah Report 30 Sep 2006 15:48

Rosie how are you transfering your Gedcom files? by CD/DVD/USB key? Make sure you open the drive that the Gedcom file is on, unless you have transferred it to my docs it wont be there!

Rosie

Rosie Report 30 Sep 2006 15:51

Keith you wonderful man !!!!! thanks I've done it now , why didn't I think of that Rosie :)