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Both my TMG databas and RM database link to the same external exhibits. There are no settings that change import behavior. Regarding your other questions- RM New file options are just preferences that can be changed after import. It was a big issue for me until I fixed it. It is still a bug in the RM preview. (I'm trying to obfuscate my address.) The source template import bug only affects TMG custom templates and apparently not every database. Just try one of those forums or my direct email- 'rjo7rjo7' hosted by the gmail. My opinion of Ancestry is that they are driven by corporate greed, while RootsMagic appears to be driven by a true interest in genealogical success.Kevin There are 3 areas for RootsMagic discussions- The main forum is the company owned FaceBook group: There is a user operated group here on groups.io: There is a company owned forum website, but my understanding is that it is being phased out and not accepting new registrations: I'd be happy to discuss what I know about RM import of TMG data. So in summary, I'd suggest a vastly polar opposite corporate culture for RootsMagic than for Ancestry.

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They also have companion software intended for that purpose.

This sounds extremely promising/interesting.

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I'm still hooked on FamilyTreeMaker's ability to print a large chart as a pdf (eg 10 feet on 36' paper) that I can take to my local print shop.Īnd I need to explore their ability to build a book based on your family tree. However, I haven't fully explored their printing yet.

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When you start it up on your PC there is a popup with news items and possible software updates to download.

It can also import many other formats, such as FTM directly. From: RootsMagic-Usersgroups.io On Behalf Of Tom Holden Sent: Saturday, Janu5:04 PM To: RootsMagic-Usersgroups.

Perhaps I'm old school, but having something to read helps you understand what it can do).Ĭompare trees seems powerful if you have multiple versions of your tree, or are comparing your tree to someone elses.

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I haven't fully explored this yet, but it looks very promising.Īnd a manual that details how to do things. They also have a Publish to Web option where you can make a website that they host. I recently burned 6 copies to share with my cousins. Called Sharable CD, but I burn mine to a USB stick. We are excited to present the RootsMagic 8 Community Preview Now, you may be asking yourself- What is a community preview Basically, it is pre-release. You can make a copy of your database to distribute to family members and they can view it on their PC. RootsToGo - You can take you database on a USB stick to the Library, FamilyHIstory Centre etc. Online hints - They support hints from multiple sources Grouping - You can make your own groups of people Problem lists - Allows extensive validation checking, and offers flexibility in what it checksĬolour coding - Like highlighting a hardcopy Some details I really like about Roots Magic:Ĭount trees - Will find 'islands' of people in your tree, IE disconnected sections Yes its coming soon (in fall 2016, I think) I'm expecting to transition from FamilyTreeMaker to RootsMagic when RootsMagic supports syncing with Ancestry. While its GUI Interface isn't as slick as Ancestry browser based GUI, its functionality as a PC based program far exceeds what I can get our of Ancestry online. In general I like what I see with RootsMagic, but I still consider myself a novice with it. So I now have all 3: Ancestry Online, FamilyTreeMaker on my PC and RootsMagic on my PC. So when Ancestry announced that it would stop supporting FamilyTreeMaker, RootsMagic announced a special deal to allow customers to move to RootsMagic. However my long term experience with Ancestry is not positive. I started out with Ancestry, and used them extensively. Its not clear that they can reverse this death spiral without a cash infusion to hire the required programmers.ĭon't be surprised if Rootsmagic changes hands or, worse, ceases to exist.

Unfortunately, the updates have slowed to a crawl and customer frustration has mounted.

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This has resulted in a delayed and disastrous product introduction which was partly rescued by a rapid series of updates. Their pricing history on previous versions (too low) has failed to accumulate sufficient cash to hire the manpower necessary to support this update. This was evident when they failed to appear at RootsTech - a premier marquee event for all genealogical software. It appears that Rootsmagic is little more than a garage operation with only 3 identifiable employees - far too few to support an effort of this magnitude. In an attempt to capture a larger share of the Mac market by updating a successful product the company has bit off more than it can chew. The development timeline, poor performance and recent lack of updates betray a failed business plan.

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