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Revision as of 21:09, 18 August 2007
Family Tree Maker (FTM) is one of the most popular genealogy software programs.
Developed over a number of years and available from both the high street and internet retailers FTM is much more than just a tree building program.
The most recent versions were released in 2005 and 2006 and are known as "Family Tree Maker 2005" or "Family Tree Maker 2006". The very latest version is known as "Version 16".
By carefully selecting the right package it is possible to have a free access period to the Ancestry website, these packages range from a few weeks to several months, to check the latest offers and prices it is advisable to either google for the program or visit some of the online retailers who supply genealogy software.
Features Explained
Details of the main features for the three programs listed above can be seen by selecting the following links;
Program Help and Support
A help section is included with the program, screenshots help to illustrate the various options and submenu selections.
An online help centre is available at any time to answer most FTM questions, a comprehensive searchable database with screenshots and "how to" guides allow most problems to be resolved quickly. The helpcentre can be found at Family Tree Maker Knowledge Base
Family Tree Maker Files
Understanding the different file types and creating backup files to protect data is important, the following links give detailed information about filetypes, file icons and backing up your files.
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