July 2009

RootsMagic Updated to 4.0.4.0

In case you missed it (because the RootsMagic News screen is disabled), an update to RootsMagic was released on July 10th. This brings the version number of this leading PC genealogy software to 4.0.4.0. The update includes some new features and some fixes. New Added a feature to fix broken media / image links (in [...]

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Adding Coordinates to Multiple Events in MacFamilyTree

Genealogists using the software MacFamilyTree have the ability to add geographic coordinates, expressed as latitude and longitude, for places in their family database. This is a process known as geocoding. The information can be added on an place-by-place basis by entering it in the edit place windows. If you have many places that are not [...]

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Is the Virtual Globe Bloat?

I’ve been working on a MacFamilyTree screencast this evening. It’s related to geocoding which is related to the “virtual globe” feature. As is usual for me when I explore features, I asked myself, “What value does this offer genealogists?” I’m having a hard time coming up with something nice to say about this one. Yes, [...]

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Legacy Family Tree Updated to 7.0.0.100

PC genealogy software Legacy Family Tree update 7.0.0.100 includes an update to prepare for FamilySearch integration, GEDCOM import and export changes, a report date option change, two updated timelines, and a slew of fixes.

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A Caution About Logs in Reunion

A recent discussion thread on the MacGenealogist group on GenealogyWise reminded me that I wanted to share a caution about the Logs feature in the Macintosh genealogy software, Reunion. I didn’t include this tidbit in the screencast I recently produced about Logs in Reunion for Mac. Don’t expect your log entries to export to GEDCOM; [...]

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The Program that is Preventing Genealogy Research from Being Lost and Forgotten

One of the common problems MacGenealogists shared with me in my recent “One Problem Survey” is the fear of your genealogical materials being lost or forgotten after you pass on or can’t manage it yourself any more. This concern coincides with a recent story. I know a genealogist that passed away on January 1st, 2007. [...]

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MacFamily Tree Updated to 5.6

Synium released an update to their Macintosh genealogy software MacFamilyTree. According to the software update dialog, version 5.6 includes the following changes: New Virtual Tree Drastic performance enhancements by using multiple processors/cores when available Much improved 3d alignment, especially in complex scenarios Can only show partial subtrees within a database Displays pictures of persons directly [...]

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Handling People with Multiple Names in the MacGenealogist File System

People change names for many reasons. What’s surprising, at least when new to genealogical research, is that it’s relatively common for a person’s name to change during their lifetime. Since it’s common and adds complexity to our practice, I devised a solution with respect to storing computer files. There are three predominant problems that it [...]

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We’re #8 on GenealogyWise.com

Thanks to the 98 of you (so far) who have answered the call by joining GenealogyWise.com and the MacGenealogist group I created there, we’ve got the biggest on the whole site! we’re in 8th place for the most members. It’s great exposure for the Mac genealogy community to be seen first by everyone on GenealogyWise.com. [...]

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A Social Network of Our Own

FamilyLink has launched a new social network web site just for genealogists called GenealogyWise.com. It’s like Facebook, but focused on genealogy and its practitioners. There’s no cost to join. It’s filling up fast! I’d love to see you there and have you listed among my friends. When you sign up, be sure to send me [...]

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