tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26204193.post1068472239068217243..comments2024-03-26T11:22:41.940-07:00Comments on Genea-Musings: Branches Software RewindRandy Seaverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17477703429102065294noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26204193.post-65850301185375622022011-05-07T07:47:01.285-07:002011-05-07T07:47:01.285-07:00I downloaded the trial to my laptop and added a 5,...I downloaded the trial to my laptop and added a 5,000 person Gedcom. I liked the graphical presentation, but I wouldn't use this program because my laptop uses a touch pad. Moving around the tree requires a mouse. You can use key strokes, but I found that counter-intuitive and clumsy.<br />I didn't have the patience to explore what I am sure are good features of the program.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26204193.post-23615435548612754802011-05-06T11:16:30.617-07:002011-05-06T11:16:30.617-07:00Hi Randy,
Although it is not my "main" ...Hi Randy,<br /> Although it is not my "main" genealogy program, I like to use Branches software to demonstrate the family tree and relationships to my non-genealogist relatives, or to study the database in an overview mode for myself. It is a more familiar interface (think Google maps) than some standard genealogy reports, and can easily show off different lines, how the viewer is related, etc. <br /> The other thing I really like about Branches is the support provided. I asked a question of the developer last week, about why the display order of events was not chronolgical. Mike Miller replied saying it was a good idea and and one day later he contacted me with notice that he had posted a new version with that option added. Now that's customer service! <br /> I use a licensed copy, purchased last year. <br />--LizLiznoreply@blogger.com