tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26204193.post7990359079051993815..comments2024-03-26T11:22:41.940-07:00Comments on Genea-Musings: First Look at Family Tree Maker 2014 - Post 1: Family ViewRandy Seaverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17477703429102065294noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26204193.post-83403353760323334892014-05-04T18:36:02.658-07:002014-05-04T18:36:02.658-07:00Driver1928
The Jr, Sr, problem is the use of a C...Driver1928 <br /><br />The Jr, Sr, problem is the use of a Comma in the name from your previous program and GEDCOM.<br /><br />It's easy to fix, it's NOT a problem With FTM2014 !!!! GEDCOM is the cause of this problem.<br /><br /><br />RussCousin Russhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00326890362591254874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26204193.post-46160410510057580852014-05-04T18:18:55.231-07:002014-05-04T18:18:55.231-07:00I recently bought Family Tree Maker 2014. I instal...I recently bought Family Tree Maker 2014. I installed it and imported my records from a previous program. All of my records with a name and suffix (like John James, Jr.) ended up being imported with just the suffix, no first name, middle name, or last name, just 1077 records as "Jr." or "Sr." I didn't count the IIs, III, IVs, etc.<br /><br />I tried from my PAF file (*.paf), my Ancester Quest file (*.aq), and my *.GED files created from PAF and Ancester Quest. None of them were imported correctly. I called the help line at Ancestry. Per their request, I imported a file into a tree on Ancestry. There, the names were imported correctly, but the suffix values were gone. I exported those into a GED file and imported it into my Family Tree Maker file. So, now, I finally got full names in my FTM, but the suffix values were still missing.<br /><br />My problem was bumped to higher authorities. They couldn't fix it either. Their "solution" was that I edit my 1077 records and add the suffix values manually. How was I supposed to find them? No answer.<br /><br />I am returning Family Tree Maker 2014 for my refund. Not only was there this import problem, but the fonts on the screen were too small. When I selected their option to "Use large fonts," some of the values on screen were cut off horizontally because they were too big. (Cover up the bottom third of any name. Can you still read the name? Possibly, but not the way I want to view a piece of software.) Not every value on screen, just people's names. Their solution? I should change the Windows' fonts to the small size. So I am supposed sacrifice my eyesight and use small fonts my computer - and every other program I use on my computer - just so their program will display properly? Have they even heard of usability? <br /><br />Like I said, I am returning the software.Driver1928https://www.blogger.com/profile/12071076191721814287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26204193.post-53863632886175688252013-09-11T07:36:50.610-07:002013-09-11T07:36:50.610-07:00T,
Trying to understand your comments. We HAVE ha...T,<br /><br />Trying to understand your comments. We HAVE had a Family View. Are you looking for something different? With FTM2014, we an additional Family View. Randy showed the new one.<br /><br />You have control over the order of those items. But, you haven't provided enough information to see what is missing. With FTM2014 there are some improved ways of organizing our "stuff".<br /><br />RussCousin Russhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00326890362591254874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26204193.post-11369609411106742362013-09-11T07:10:37.954-07:002013-09-11T07:10:37.954-07:00The family view is one thing I really wanted but I...The family view is one thing I really wanted but I haven't spent the money for the upgrade. I would still like to be able to order my photos and documents in date sequence.Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13256855136448978468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26204193.post-47191064316166033722013-09-10T22:12:27.969-07:002013-09-10T22:12:27.969-07:00Russ, I have absolutely no problem with you answer...Russ, I have absolutely no problem with you answering Dan's questions or highlighting your own blog on this post. I appreciate your methodical efforts on your blog to educate me and many others. <br /><br />Dan, please read Russ's blog for more information. Much of what is in FTM 2014 was in earlier versions, and Russ has covered many topics over the past years.Randy Seaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17477703429102065294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26204193.post-59842482212251870942013-09-10T22:10:29.746-07:002013-09-10T22:10:29.746-07:00R. Mansfield: my understanding is that those who p...R. Mansfield: my understanding is that those who pre-ordered it as a download were sent the link to do so starting on 9 September. They may have had thousands of orders to fulfill and you might have been on the list for today or later.<br /><br />I pre-ordered the DVD so I would have it and could install it on my laptop and desktop computers. Last week, I was sent a link to download a pre-release version, as a courtesy to me from FTM, so that I could look at it and work with it a bit. Due to other tasks and life in general, I didn't do much with it until today! <br /><br />I'll continue to work with it, but Russ it doing more studies and descriptions of it on his blog and I encourage you to check out his blog regularly since it is devoted to FTM.<br />Randy Seaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17477703429102065294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26204193.post-60029610474929098952013-09-10T21:14:01.432-07:002013-09-10T21:14:01.432-07:00Dan,
I hope Randy doesn't mind, but I think I...Dan,<br /><br />I hope Randy doesn't mind, but I think I have many of what you are asking for on my Blog<br /><br />ftmuser.blogspot.com<br /><br />I am currently posting FTM2014 Features. <br /><br />Oh, it will take a number of days to get everything posted. I have a list of about 50 items to post, so it will take time.<br /><br />What you asked for, generally, are existing features and should already be on my blog.<br /><br />RussCousin Russhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00326890362591254874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26204193.post-68371846798216429422013-09-10T21:01:03.859-07:002013-09-10T21:01:03.859-07:00If you get a chance, I would be very interested in...If you get a chance, I would be very interested in seeing any, or all, of the following features demonstrated, along with getting your feelings on their implementation:<br /><br />1) View people by location (grouping them by country, state, county and city)<br /><br />2) Enhanced viewing options, which allows users to display an individual’s ancestors, spouses, and children together.<br /><br />3) A new export function which allows you to export a single branch of your family tree to a GEDCOM or Family Tree Maker file.<br /><br />4) New editing options that will save time when source citations, media items and notes are copied and pasted. [What are the specifics of these new editing options?]<br /><br />5) A more robust TreeSync lets you sync even more of your family tree info. [What new info can be synced?]<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />DanDan Stonehttp://www.danstone.infonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26204193.post-39868733010540879782013-09-10T18:50:55.441-07:002013-09-10T18:50:55.441-07:00Okay, to follow up my own comment, I called them a...Okay, to follow up my own comment, I called them and they sent me a link to download. I purchased the upgrade back in August, but it's odd that they hadn't sent me the download link yet. Was the final version just made available today or has it been out?R. Mansfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12333586197235312918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26204193.post-8116009419230081152013-09-10T11:58:49.995-07:002013-09-10T11:58:49.995-07:00You ordered it and -downloaded- it? I ordered it, ...You ordered it and -downloaded- it? I ordered it, but I didn't realize it was available yet. R. Mansfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12333586197235312918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26204193.post-17878888687818022692013-09-10T09:25:20.154-07:002013-09-10T09:25:20.154-07:00Randy,
Thank you for the comments on this View. I...Randy,<br /><br />Thank you for the comments on this View. I 'm not there yet, but I have starting looking at FTM2014. First posts have gone out. Working on more.<br /><br />My only comment, here, about this View, is more about helping Ancestry Member Tree users transition from AMT to FTM2014. But, that's only my observation.<br /><br />Thank you,<br /><br />RussCousin Russhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00326890362591254874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26204193.post-53098116341115602682013-09-10T09:23:53.922-07:002013-09-10T09:23:53.922-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Cousin Russhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00326890362591254874noreply@blogger.com