| Family Tree Maker has a reputation for being the #1 genealogy software since 1989, and there is no doubt that it is well known worldwide. It is also a well-known fact that with the 2008 edition the publisher's copped some flack over features that had not made it in to their total re-write.
Now with its new 2009 edition (18th version), and thanks to helpful feedback from Family Tree Maker 2008 users, the publishers have made significant improvements to the software. Whether you’re new to family history
or an expert genealogist, you’ll enjoy an experience that combines the convenience of online research with the efficiency of a desktop family tree tool in the latest version of Family Tree Maker 2009.
If you’re familiar with a previous version of Family Tree Maker, you’ll notice
that the program has a fresh new look and feel, and it is now easier than ever
to enter, view and edit your data.
Pros
- improved web search
- map and print your ancestors locations on interactive maps
- new reports and charts have been added
- the 'book feature' while not added back in 'yet', is said to be being
added in sometime for 2009
- improved data editing and manipulation
- A robust "find and replace" functionality
- Expanded RTF and HTML export
- Improved file merging and memory usage
- A way to copy and paste source citations
Cons
- The All-In-One Chart has not been added back in as yet
- works on Windows XP and Vista
GOULD GENEALOGY
EXCLUSIVE BONUS a 10% discount voucher which can be used on a future
order, is included with the software purchase. This can be used on any other
product/s from the Gould Genealogy product range. Conditions apply, read the
voucher for full details.
NEW FEATURES IN FAMILY TREE MAKER 2009
- Create essential genealogy
reports (Register and Ahnentafel)
- Share your family tree
with several new charting options: hourglass, bow tie, and fan. You can also
use custom templates or design your own
- Streamline your data entry
with one-click editing of individuals from any workspace in the software
- Simplify sourcing with
“cut and paste” source citations
- Track AND print your
ancestors’ migration paths on interactive maps
- Enjoy faster startup times
and improved file performance
- Find your ancestors more
easily with improved Web Search. You can even choose to ignore irrelevant
results.
FEATURES THAT YOU'VE COME TO RELY ON
- Dynamic user interface
that lets you quickly switch between important features
- The ability to import data
from other genealogy programs, including Personal Ancestry File, The Master
Genealogist, and Legacy Family Tree
- Powerful sourcing tools
that let you document AND rate each of your citations
- Interactive maps and lists
that give you a bird’s-eye view of where members of your family come
- Place authority database
of more than 3 million names that helps you standardize your place entries
- Photo AND file management
features so you can easily incorporate all types of media files into your
charts and reports
- Timelines that highlight
personal, family, and world events
- Easy-to-use tools for
merging duplicate individuals, calculating dates, creating to-do lists, and
more
USE ANCESTRY.COM.AU AND FAMILY TREE MAKER TOGETHER
- Search the extensive
record collections at Ancestry.com.au without ever leaving your family tree!
And, when you find new records, you can quickly merge them into your tree.
- Take advantage of Ancestry
Hints - Family Tree Maker automatically suggests records that may match people
in your tree
- Share heirloom-quality
books and attractive posters that you create with the self-publishing tool at
Ancestry.com.au.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THIS UPGRADE EDITION?
- Family Tree Maker 2009 CD
- 1 month subscription to Ancestry.com.au
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE FAMILY TREE MAKER UPGRADE?
The upgrade applies if you have a copy of any previous version of
Family Tree Maker (US, UK or Aus editions - right back to version 1). For this
special pricing we will require evidence of purchase - copy of receipt, a copy
(or scan) of original program disk, or other evidence. If purchased from Gould
Genealogy we should have a record of the purchase, but it is helpful if you
indicate an approximate date of purchase. FOR USERS OF FAMILY TREE MAKER VERSIONS 1 TO 13 PLEASE READ ...
There is a problem with going from older versions to the 2009 version of Family Tree Maker. What you can do is download the 2005 version of Family Tree Maker and this will act as a go between allowing you to
import from your earlier version and then export to a format that 2009 will accept. Details of where to download the 2005 version will be posted out with the Upgrade.
USEFUL LINKS
To visit the publisher's website
click here
To view the What's New in Family Tree Maker 2009
click here
To view the Ancestry.com Blog
click here
To view the Ancestry.com Family Tree Maker Message Board
click here
To visit the Family Tree Maker User Blog
click here |
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