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Gedcom help

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Annie in

Annie in Report 28 Sep 2003 13:07

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!

Deborah

Deborah Report 28 Sep 2003 14:38

Hi Diane Created by your existing software package. Instructions should be in the help section somewhere. Debbie

Jacqui

Jacqui Report 28 Sep 2003 14:41

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

Annie in

Annie in Report 28 Sep 2003 15:19

Thanks,Deborah,I will keep trying. Jacqui,glad Im not the only one!

Bob

Bob Report 28 Sep 2003 16:28

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.

Jacqui

Jacqui Report 28 Sep 2003 16:46

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

Bob

Bob Report 28 Sep 2003 16:50

A number of PC and family history magazines have free software packages with them. Try a few and see which suits you. Bob

Jacqui

Jacqui Report 28 Sep 2003 16:55

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

Annie in

Annie in Report 28 Sep 2003 17:04

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