Family Tree Maker

From the Family Tree Forum Reference Library

Family Tree Maker (FTM) is one of the most popular genealogy software programmes, 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 programme.
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 programme or visit some of the online retailers who supply genealogy software.



Features Explained

Details of the main features for the three programmes listed above can be seen by selecting the following links;


Programme Help and Support

A help section is included with the programme and an online help centre can be accessed to help answer questions and queries about most of the "how to" questions that are often posed.

The help centre can be found from within the programme or by clicking the link here.