Family Tree Maker Version 2010 at Ancestry.com

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Permalink Reply by Joyce Garrott on July 31, 2009 at 5:18pm

Russ, I received an email earlier today and I preordered my copy of FTM 2010. It said it was due out Aug 19th.

Permalink Reply by Russ Worthington on July 31, 2009 at 5:56pm

Joyce,

Way cool. Can't wait.

Good Luck -- Russ

Permalink Reply by Judy Brooks Truchon on July 31, 2009 at 5:37pm

I have a couple of questions for you. Can I go from 2006 FTM directly to 2010 FTM? I would also like to know what the price of this version is and if there is a guide for it.
Thanks---Judy

Permalink Reply by Russ Worthington on July 31, 2009 at 5:55pm

Judy - I think the answer is yes (2006 - 2010). The only suggest is, that just before you are ready to Install Version 2010, to these two commands in 2006

CTRL+ALT+C = FileCompression
CTRL+ALT+SHFT+UpArrow = FileChecker

With no errors, 2010 should open that Family File. It will NOT overwrite or change your Version 2006 file.

Did you check that announcement? I think that the price will depend on what bundle you purchase. The Program price will be consistant but the add-on Subscriptions will be the difference in prices, as they have done in the past.

Not knowing more then what is on that webpage, I would suspect that there will be a PDF file on the Installation CD that will get you started. If you want a manual, when you look at the bundle, see if there is a manual.

Hope that helps --- Russ

Permalink Reply by Judy Brooks Truchon on August 28, 2009 at 6:05pm

Sorry for the delay in thanking you.

Permalink Reply by William Bradley Duling on July 31, 2009 at 11:21pm

Russ, I purchased FTM 2008 and was so disappointed in it that I ended up not using it and staying with FTM 16. I didn't even consider 2009 even for the free upgrade that was offered. Is FTM 2010 basically the same as 2008 as far as format, etc? - Brad

Permalink Reply by Russ Worthington on August 1, 2009 at 12:41am

Brad -- Considering the major changes between 2008 and 2009 (18.0.0.307), 2009 is much improved. Most of the features from Version 16, including the books, are in 2009. Since 2010 is not out yet, and based on the features listed, I might suggest that you consider coming up to 2010. As soon as I receive my copy, I will start posting what I find on my Blog. The link to the blog is on the Family Tree Make Fan page, here at Genealogy Wise.

Hope that helps,

Russ

Permalink Reply by Russ Worthington on August 1, 2009 at 8:16pm

Would invite you to read Randy Seaver's Blog on this new version of Family Tree Maker and Ancestry.com Family Trees.

http://www.geneamusings.com/2009/08/family-tree-maker-2010-ancestry...


He addresses his understanding and leaves us with come questions about the ability to synchronize a PC Based Family file and an Ancestry Member Tree.

When Version 2010 is made available to us, I will be posting my finding on my Family Tree Maker Blog.

Permalink Reply by Russ Worthington on August 12, 2009 at 8:18pm

Stacy - I have blogged about what I have read and seen about 2010. I know 2009 and saw the Demo of 2010 that I mentioned in the Blog. A number of improvements. I have gone for the pre-order discount. My blog is listed on the Group Page.

Thank you,

Russ

Permalink Reply by Russ Worthington on August 22, 2009 at 10:15am

Information from the Ancestry.com Family Tree Maker Blog:

http://blogs.ancestry.com/ancestry/

Family Tree Maker: Upgrading from previous versions

* Posted by Michelle Pfister
* August 21, 2009


We are often asked about the process of upgrading to Version 2010 from older versions of Family Tree Maker. If you’re upgrading, here are some answers to frequently asked questions:

Q: Will FTM 2010 run on my computer?
A: Your computer must meet the minimum system requirements in order to run the program. A list of system requirements can be found here. By going to the Start menu and selecting the Help option, you can search for “About this computer” to find your system information and compare to the list on the Web site.

Q: Will FTM 2010 replace my old version?
A: No. Family Tree Maker 2010 will install as a completely separate program and will not affect your old program. If you do not want to keep your old version you will need to uninstall it.

Q: Do I need to install FTM 2009 before I can upgrade to FTM 2010?
A: No. Because FTM 2010 installs as a separate program you can upgrade to 2010 directly, without having to install any older software.

Q: Will FTM 2010 automatically open my files from the old version?
A: This depends on which version you’re upgrading from. If you’re upgrading from version 2008 or 2009, your old file names will appear in your list of trees. Then opening the files will convert them to the new format. If you’re upgrading from an older version (Version 16 or older) you will need to import your files into the new program. You can see instructions on how to upload your files from the older version, or how to import files from other programs to your new Family Tree Maker here.

Q: When I import my file will it get ALL of the data?
A: Family Tree Maker 2010 will import all of the data contained in the file you are importing. If you have multiple files in the old program to represent different families, you will have to import each one separately.

Q: I can’t find my files from the old version to import them. Where are they?
A: You can use either your old version’s Find file utility or use Windows Search to locate the files on your computer. These are detailed here.

Q: My old version is on a different computer. How can I transfer the file to my new computer?
A: By exporting your old files to an external drive, you can transfer your files from one computer to another. Detailed instructions for this can be found here.

Q: Do I need to keep my old version on the computer after upgrading?
A: No. Once you have imported your data files into FTM 2010 you can uninstall your old version, it is not required for FTM 2010 to operate. Removing your older version is optional, but doing so will leave more memory available for use on your computer. Even if you remove your old program, you can keep your old data files for safekeeping.

Q: I imported my files, but I don’t know where they are now. Where does FTM 2010 store the data files?
A: The default save location is in a Family Tree Maker folder in your Documents folder. Any imported files will be here unless you changed the File Location on the import screen. If your files are not in your Documents folder and you don’t remember if you changed the File Location or what you changed it to, you can use Windows Search to locate the files. The search tool can be found under the Start menu on your computer.

Q: How can I make FTM 2010 look like my old program?
A: Family Tree Maker 2010 is built on our new platform, which has many similarities to the older versions but looks quite different. The People workspace, Family tab is a combined Pedigree View and Family View from the old programs.

Q: I need help working in the new format. Are there any tutorials available?
A: There are Training Tutorials available in the Help menu and a Getting Started Guide available on our website to help you get started working in the new format. You can view the Getting Started Guide by clicking here.

I hope these answers help. If you’ve already made the transition to Family Tree Maker 2010, please offer your helpful questions and answers here. Thanks!

Permalink Reply by Glenn Roy Browne on August 22, 2009 at 11:03am

Thanks Russ, the information is helpfull as I await the delivery of my FTM 2010 update.

Permalink Reply by Russ Worthington on August 22, 2009 at 2:10pm

Glenn,

Me too.

Thank you,

Russ

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