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Gedcom help
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Annie in | Report | 28 Sep 2003 17:04 |
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Ive done it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And it was easy peasy! I hadn't realised that I had to create a new folder to put it in,and was just trying to add it to 'my documents' Jacqui,I downloades the free software from the latterday saints site. Good luck |
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Jacqui | Report | 28 Sep 2003 16:55 |
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Thanks Bob I'll try that. Diane - is it all clear now? like mud eh??? Where have we been for the past 10 years or so, since computers entered out everyday life??? Jacqui |
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Bob | Report | 28 Sep 2003 16:50 |
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A number of PC and family history magazines have free software packages with them. Try a few and see which suits you. Bob |
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Jacqui | Report | 28 Sep 2003 16:46 |
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I'm afraid I haven't got one - file that is - which one should I get? I think tere is one for sale in my library for £9.99 is that good enough or do I need something more sophisticated? Bearing in mind I didn't know what a gedcom was - I thought it was something out of Dr Who or Return of the Jedi!!! I usually just write my files up, detailing each particular section of the family as and when I get further info on each individual. Jacqui |
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Bob | Report | 28 Sep 2003 16:28 |
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A GEDCOM is the way your family tree package can store the information so that it can be sent to other packages. The way to save a gedcom file is usualy through the 'save as' function under 'file' but look at the manual or help that comes with your program. |
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Annie in | Report | 28 Sep 2003 15:19 |
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Thanks,Deborah,I will keep trying. Jacqui,glad Im not the only one! |
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Jacqui | Report | 28 Sep 2003 14:41 |
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Diane - when you find out please explain to me - I wouldn't know a gedcom if it bit me, but everyone else seems to understand what it is and why we seems to need it. I think it is probably some sort of software you buy to help you write down the family tree as it emerges from your research, however I don't know where to get one from. Is there a Gedcom shop?? No doubt someone will put us wise. Jacqui |
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Deborah | Report | 28 Sep 2003 14:38 |
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Hi Diane Created by your existing software package. Instructions should be in the help section somewhere. Debbie |
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Annie in | Report | 28 Sep 2003 13:07 |
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Can anyone explain how to put my info onto a gedcom,or even where to get one! I have done google searches and just end up more confused! |
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