![]() I do not have a paid Ancestry account, so will not be able to use that connector. I have not tried the connections to FamilySearch or Ancestry yet. I’ve also coded a rough draft of a Register-style report in the Lifelines report language, which is quite useful. These two other programs are free, open source software projects which are quite good themselves. I will stick with LifeLines and Ancestris for their detailed and in-depth problem reports, making any changes in RootsMagic. If you were to use this style without a care for the looks, you’d be fine, but me, I have a lot of clean-ups to do. I would recommend that the developers read a couple of the current style guides available which detail the Register style. I chose the NEHGS Register style which I am familiar with to test-drive that report on my main family line. Running a Narrative Report is easy, there are a few choices for details. In the narrative report, anyway, they are fine. I have to select it using just the Shift-arrow keys, character-by-character.Īlthough my source list got messed up during the transition from The Master Genealogist version 8 to RootsMagic 6 some years ago and having edited it by hand in the raw GEDCOM file, the sources appear well enough. One annoyance is that I cannot select whole words using the Control-Shift-arrow keys. It is however, somewhat like what was in The Master Genealogist. The Sources listing screen in RM8 is quite different. None of it was significant, though, so, so far so good. lst file containing a bunch of “unknown info” from the GEDCOM import. Looking at the database folder on my computer, I found the. I expected some errors and omissions during the conversions, but I saw no problems reported by RootsMagic. Importing a GEDCOM 5.5.1-compliant file also went smoothly. I was able to convert a RootsMagic Essentials 7 database with no problems. I also like the font scaling feature in the Settings menu. There is a search field in the Command Palette in the upper right part of the main screen that will lead you to what you need to find. The interface is reminiscent of Evidentia, with no menu-bar or toolbar across the top as was in previous versions. I was able to upgrade from a registered version 6 with no problem. The initial purchase, setup, and registration went smoothly. If the Developers desire to opt to execute or implement a two-way edit feature, then I will embrace their efforts and hopefully continue to use the product.I just purchased RootsMagic, version 8 (RM8). Therefore, it is appropriate Developers keep edit capability within the desktop software or web-based level only and keep this app as a read only capability. As one ages, who would want to recall or recreate any data that were possibly lost. I recognize a back-up file may save and allow recovery of a significant amount of genealogy data. Due to the complexity of linking family relationships, I envision a far greater possibility of unforeseen software problems in trying to two-way sync desktop to a genealogy app-potentially corrupt data files and/or lose invaluable information that taken years to create or capture. While I generally enjoy desktop software applications that syncs both ways to mobile apps, I find this read-only app should be an exception to the rule. I am a long-time user of the RootsMagic software. Note: Requires RootsMagic desktop family tree software or the free RootsMagic Essentials software to create, edit, or add to your genealogy files. * View media, notes, and sources for people, families, events, and facts * Search ancestors by name or record number * Browse people by surname and given names * Pedigree, Family, Descendant, and Individual Views to quickly explore your family tree * Use the free desktop software to convert other genealogy files including PAF, Family Tree Maker, Legacy Family Tree, and GEDCOM into viewable RootsMagic files. * Keep as many files as you want right on your device * Easily put your family history files on your device through iTunes or DropBox * Uses your actual RootsMagic files- no conversion needed Whether you're a beginner or an experienced professional, RootsMagic is the perfect tool for you! This viewer is designed as a companion product to RootsMagic, the award-winning desktop genealogy software which makes researching, organizing, and sharing your family history easy. RootsMagic lets you carry your genealogy on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch! Your family tree at your fingertips! Now you can easily take and show off your family history with you wherever you go.
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