FTM#9

[buster52]

I am using Family Tree Maker #9. I have two files I would like to make into
one. How do I do this?

Buster

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[Hugh Watkins]

buster52 wrote:

I am using Family Tree Maker #9. I have two files I would like to make into
one. How do I do this?

- * - don't is the best advice - * -

(2) back up both files and work with copies

(3) open an EXTRA copy the file you wish to import and delete all
duplicate entries except the one which will link the two trees

[IF YOU DO NOT DO THIS FIRST IT WILL TAKE MANY HOURS OR DAYS OR WEEKS TO
CLEAN UP THE ENSUING MESS]

(4) For the details of how to do this in FTM 9 see Menu >> help
and read the advice on importing and merging files

(5) open and EXTRA copy of the master file - possibly rename it first
and use menu >> File >> Import

(6) later versions allow two copiea of eg FTM 16 to be open on the same
machine for comparison and copy pasting

FTM 16 is avialable at firewsale prices just now so grab a copy whilst
you can

for more help go to the knoweledge base and the boards and lists

List information page
http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/S ... -TECH.html

Online Support for Family Tree Maker
http://pastftm.custhelp.com/

http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.softw ... er/mb.ashx

enjoy

Hugh W




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