Family Tree Maker 2011 provides users with the tools they need to build their family tree, record their memories, as well as organise their family photos, stories,
videos and audio clips in a way that will help them easily capture and share the story of their ancestors.
Users can
also utilize the robust collection of family history records on Ancestry.com.au and powerful search features -- without leaving Family Tree Maker. When
connected to the Internet, Family Tree Maker 2011 automatically searches Ancestry.com.au for historical documents about the individuals in the user’s family tree. With a few mouse clicks, users with an Ancestry.com.au subscription can view and import these historical records into their family tree.
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting on your family tree, Family Tree Maker 2011 can help you create a family tree easier, and better than ever before. The end result is a family history that you and your family will treasure for years to come.
Pros
- integrates well with Ancestry.com.au
- easily upload or download
your Ancestry.com family tree to or from Family Tree Maker
- using Smart Stories you can
just drag and drop facts from your tree to create stories
- improved charts and reports,
includes 4 new designs, as well as background, borders and embellishments
for your charts
- create family timelines
- by taking advantage of
Ancestry Hints, and Family Tree Maker automatically suggests records that
may match people in your tree
Cons
- only works on Windows XP,
Vista and Windows 7
- is very integrated with the
internet
- Ancestry releases a new
version of FTM every year
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.
WITH 100 NEW FEATURES OR ENHANCEMENTS, HERE IS JUST A FEW THAT ARE IN
FAMILY TREE MAKER 2011
- Timelines
that highlight personal, family, and world events. Easy-to-use tools for
merging duplicate individuals, calculating dates, creating to-do lists, and
more.
- Smart
Stories— Just drag and drop facts from your tree to the new Smart Stories page.
Each time you edit your tree, stories update automatically.
- New and
improved charts—Enhance your charts with new backgrounds, borders, and
embellishments. Create four new designs, including a 360 degree fan chart.
- Refined
reports—Save and reuse report settings and use 5 new report styles.
- Media
management tools—Locate missing media items with the click of the mouse.
- More
Ancestry integration—Find out which Ancestry members are searching for your
ancestors in the expanded Web Dashboard.
- Better
performance—Upload and download trees from the Internet with increased speed
- Numbering—Automatically
number every person in your tree for quick reference.
- Timelines—View
more events that occurred during your ancestors’ lives. Even edit, delete or
add your own historical events.
- And don’t
forget the features 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
Ancestral 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 from.
- Photo AND
file management features so you can easily incorporate all types of media files
into your charts and reports.
You can
find the entire listing of new features on the Family Tree Maker website.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THIS DELUXE EDITION?
- Family Tree Maker 2011 CD
- Printed ‘Quick Start' Guide
- Interactive Training
Tutorial (DVD-ROM)
- Companion Guide to Family
Tree Maker 2011 (on the CD)
- Exclusive Offer for ‘Your
Family History’ Magazine
- 3 Months Subscription to
Ancestry.com.au (UK Heritage subscription)
RELATED PRODUCTS
Companion Guide to Family Tree Maker 2011 (book)
Family
Tree Maker 2011 Platinum Australia and New Zealand Edition
Family Tree Maker 2011 Upgrade Australia and New Zealand Edition - if you
have ANY earlier version of Family Tree Maker (right back to Version 1), you
can upgrade - click
here for details
USEFUL LINKS
To visit
the publisher's website click here
To view the What's New in Family Tree Maker 2011 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
