Genealogy Chat

When I print out a report, it also notes each time i have made a change to the info-I assume such as adding a DOB or middle name. When I print off the report I really do not want that on it-most people reading it get very confused. I can't seem to find anyway of removing it. Can't seem to add to the thread!! How have others done it?? I will check out that genforum. Been away from the site for a couple of days. Thanks to all who have helped-my tree would be nearlt twigless without all the suggestions received Jennie

Not quite sure what your problem is. Are you using Family Tree Maker 2006 ? - if not what program are you using.

Sorry, used to be quite articulate until I started on this genealogy lark. I'm using FTM 2006. At the moment I am concentrating on people my parents knew-and to keep their interest up I frequently print out an updated report (from the 'reports' button. I often have to update info eg when I dicover whom they married. However, when I go to print it as a report, after each updated fact it says 'Record Change' and gives the date it was updated-fine for me but of no real interest to the other 99% who read it. I feel sure there must be something I can untick to get rid of it. Jennie

Never come across this one before - will go and have a look for you !

I can´t see anything about this! When you update a fact do you amend the existing data you have in the program by overwriting it, or do you type the new information in again?

I have just had another look and it seems to be on the genealogy report when it says: More about Jane Smith Record Change 1st Jan 2006. It doesn't do it where I have added notes. Why do I get more confused than I used to these days-is it living in the past that does it?? Jennie

My tinsel is in a twist with this,but i think i might have something useful for the usual fee Question Why does my Family Group Sheet still show an old date or address? I've updated my user information, but the Family Group Sheet still shows the old information. Answer Cause: The Family Group Sheet has its own user information settings that need to be changed. Resolution: Create a Family Group Sheet. From the Contents menu, select Title & Footnote. In the Preparer Information section, correct the outdated information. HINT: Try leaving the Date field blank. If you check Include date of printing in the Page number and Date section, FTM automatically includes the current date every time you print a Family Group Sheet. Glen

Not sure you are on the right lines there Glen -. surely that just refers to your header or footer on the printout of the report. Find this one quite baffling - have searched the helpline website and can´t see anything.

Glen! I thought I pointed out that I was easily confused. Now I have to disappear for an hour to try it out. I thought I was computer literate until I started doing this. Jennie

Thanks for trying to help. Must go and spend 30 mins to make it look like I've been rushing round the house all day. Might nudge it in a few days if I'm still tearing my hair out. Jennie

Hmmnn I had another look and can't seem to find anything. Sorry no refunds given,even if the answer given is not as useful as hoped.(mind you i haven't been paid yet) The best suggestion i can make is to e-mail FTM support and ask the question direct. There is a link from the online help centre to e-mail them. Glen

- and when you get a reply from FTM support can you let us know what it is please.

hi there, I have never used the genealogy report option, only print the family group record sheet. I have noticed that if you choose the genealogy report though there are a list of icons on the right hand side of the page, the fourth one down is options, there are several options for you to untick, have a look in there and see if that is of any use to you. Fuzzy x

nudged for Heather !!

Oh gawd, no idea. All I can think is open a new Report file and perhaps that wont show changes??

This one is now classed as a grade 1 bad debt,still awaiting payment!!! Glen

nudge; useful tips

Nudge hoping it wont happen to me. Rod

I have seen a Record Change Entry on files I have received as Gedcoms. It just appears as another 'Fact' Check one of your names that has a change date by looking in the Facts to see if there is one present for that name. Like others I can not find a way of adding a record change autiomatically, I have always assumed that it had been done manually, so I can't explain how it got there. It is possible to delete a Fact and all the contents attached to record. This could be a sloution if you want to get rid.

just adding to this so I can find again and see the outcome. I have FTM 2006 and it never does that to me and I use Genealogy reports all the time. Simone x