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Joanna

Joanna Report 1 Sep 2003 14:50

I know!!! but could some one please explain how to load n use gedcom.

Elizabeth

Elizabeth Report 1 Sep 2003 17:09

I'm sorry I have no idea, but I can nudge this up in case someone else does! Liz STS

Unknown

Unknown Report 1 Sep 2003 17:16

Your family tree software can create a gedcom, then you are able to download it and email it.

Susan

Susan Report 1 Sep 2003 17:24

Agree- I have Family Tree Maker which I have finally managed to work out how to produce a GedCom, and downloading it onto the Genes connecred site seems v easy. Can anyone tell me how to edit out existing family members? I seem to have been told that you cannot display anyone living who has not given their permission. Sue

Unknown

Unknown Report 1 Sep 2003 18:15

Susan, just change forename to living, you dont have to its personal choice whether you show living rellies or not

David

David Report 1 Sep 2003 19:29

In family tree maker, if you go to file (top left), choose Preferences from the menu shown. Then choose Privatize from the second menu. Tick the box to privatise your data. If you then create a GEDCOM it will put the word private into the date boxes for living relatives. Repeat above except unticking the privatise box to get your data back to normal.

Unknown

Unknown Report 1 Sep 2003 19:33

Thanks David, i never knew that. 2 things ive learnt today

Susan

Susan Report 1 Sep 2003 22:58

Thanks to the GedCom experts-could save me being sued by distant cousins!