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Putting a tree on paper.

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Janice

Janice Report 2 Jul 2006 10:34

What I need is an ever-so-simple software package (not too expensive) to print out a family tree. Nothing elaborate and dead easy to add info to. Any suggestions?

Elizabeth

Elizabeth Report 2 Jul 2006 10:54

I have used a few, and found Legacy the easiest. You can download it free and use most of the functions. If you want to buy it online I think it cost me about $50 Aus. The pages are large and you can see the family as you work. I have PAF and FTM and find Legacy easier, but that just might be me.

Sue in Somerset

Sue in Somerset Report 2 Jul 2006 10:59

I use genopro. For years I had the simplest free version which was very good. http://www(.)genopro(.)com/ Remove brackets Sue

Loopy

Loopy Report 2 Jul 2006 11:18

Hi, You can print your tree from this website I have found by fluke only If you go to the tree builder and pick the little tab at the top which says tree viewer it will come up with a print pages. This is all I have done to show older rellys that would like to look at the tree in paper. Hope this helps Melisa

Ann

Ann Report 2 Jul 2006 11:56

I print my tree off here. I have only about 98 on it, so I find it ok. I suppose if you are trying to print off hundreds, it might not be sufficient. Ann

An Olde Crone

An Olde Crone Report 2 Jul 2006 13:11

Like Christine I too am pre-PC, so I have the classic roll-of-wallpaper. Because I am completely unable to write in a straight line, I write the details on stickly labels first. Over the years I have cut and pasted,( literally) and occasionally I have to redo the whole thing. But it works for me. OC

Silly Sausage

Silly Sausage Report 2 Jul 2006 14:29

I have printed off this site , for my Aunt.., but have found that its a bit like a chinse puzzel ...Hayley

Jane

Jane Report 2 Jul 2006 14:32

Janice, Try Family Tree Maker - for me, it's been the most flexible package. You can twiddle with box size and typeface size to make the various trees fit your preferred size (or number of) sheets of paper. Go for the basic, no frills version - I've found that 'deluxe' versions have a load of info CDs in that are useless. Yes, I've been caught out more than once! In the UK, it's about 30 quid. Regs Annie