How to get a FTM2014 file from an Old Computer to FTM2017 on a New Computer

I was asked "How to I get my FTM2014 file from an Old Computer onto my New Computer with FTM2017 installed.

Here is my response:



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Should I Copy or Link to a New Media File?

When adding a new media file to Family Tree Maker, you are giving two options. Copy or Link.

Media Workspace, on the right, ADD and there is a menu, will select Add New Media.

Selecting that your File Explorer window will open where you navigate to where the media file is, and you select it. The filename will appear on the "Name:"  field, and click Open.

A new window will open; By Default, Copy this file to the media folder for this tree and link to in there.

That is always my choice and I put a check mark in the "Always use ... " statement.

Here is why. I received a Back Up file, with Media in the back up and I had this problem.

In the lower right is a red filename because the file wasn't in the Back Up up file. The Find Missing Media command wouldn't find it because the Media file is not on my computer.

The reason is that in the owner's file had used the LINK option. That image is somewhere on that other computer.

My Best Practice is to use the COPY command. First to that it IS in the Back Up file and secondly, if I were to edit that media file in Family Tree Maker, I can always make another copy and bring it into the program as a copy again.
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Change in Citation Details in an Ancestry Member Tree

Documenting an Observation in an Ancestry Member Tree, Citation Detail for a fact or event


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Choosing a Template for an Ancestry.com Database with an image

How I select a Template for an Ancestry.com database, where a Digital Image is included, and that image is from a Book.

I will refer to an Elizabeth Shown Mills QuickSheet. Here is a link to the QuickSheet mentioned

http://www.genealogical.com/products/QuickSheet%20Citing%20Ancestry%20com%20Databases%20%20Images%20%201st%20Revised%20Edition/3859.html



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FTM2014 - How to select a Template for a Citation

This is the process I go through, to select a Source Template and Craft A Citation in FTM2014.1


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FTM2014.1- What to expect in an Update

What you can expect when doing an update to the Family Tree Maker program, FTM2014.1




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FAMILY TREE MAKER® - How to get a Copy

From the MacKiev Family Tree Maker Newsletter:

HOW TO GET A COPY OF FTM

As you probably know, we have published updated versions of Ancestry's latest editions which we call FTM 2014.1 and Mac 3.1. You can find out how to get a copy below. Where you go depends on what Family Tree Maker edition you currently have:

• Users of FTM 2014 and Mac 3
Free updates are coming very soon. If your copy is working well, just hang in there, and we'll notify you as soon as the updates are available. If however, you are experiencing problems with your copy of FTM, you can get the latest build right now for free. See “Getting a Replacement Copy”. Go to support.familytreemaker.com.

• Users of older FTM editions
No matter how old your copy of FTM is, or whether it's running on Windows or Mac, you can download an upgrade for $29.95 (vs. $69.95 regular price) until the end of 2016. Sign up for the Family Tree Maker mailing list at www.familytreemaker.com to take advantage of this limited-time upgrade offer which ends December 31st.

• New users
If you have never owned a copy of Family Tree Maker before, you can download a full edition from our online store for $69.95 by going to www.familytreemaker.com and clicking the Store button. You can purchase a download with or without a hard copy on CD or on a USB drive. And on startup, you'll get an offer for a 14-Day free trial you can use to search all US records on Ancestry.com.

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Family Tree Maker - GETTING TECHNICAL SUPPORT

From the MacKiev Family Tree Maker Newsletter:

GETTING TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Software MacKiev is now supporting all versions of Family Tree Maker for both Mac and Windows, though Ancestry will continue to assist us behind the scenes through the end of 2016 and beyond.

Where to Get Technical Support

Companion Guide. 
The first stop for learning how to use features of Family Tree Maker is the Companion Guide which contains step by step instructions for everything you might want to do. You can open the guide from the Help menu while running Family Tree Maker.

Knowledge Base.
We have hundreds of helpful articles posted on our support site on a variety of topics that will be of interest to all users, and can help solve problems. To get to the knowledge base, just go to support.familytreemaker.com.

Support Requests. 
If you don't find what you need in the Knowledge Base articles (at support.familytreemaker.com) just click the link for “additional support” at the bottom of the page and you will see the Technical Support request form. Typically we'll be getting back to you by email in 2 days or less.

Live Chat. 
When you file a Support Request between the hours of 6am and 6pm EST (7 days a week), you will have an option to have a live chat with an experienced support agent. This can be very helpful for urgent issues or those that would be easier as a discussion than an email exchange.

Facebook Group. 
There are excellent unofficial but very active Facebook groups which you might want to consider joining. They have many very experienced users who are generous in sharing their time and wisdom to help other users solve problems and learn new tricks.

Replacement Copies.
We have set up an online Replacement Center which is always open. The Center provides free replacements for those with FTM 2014 or Mac 3 and later, and discounted upgrade replacements for older editions. If you are a registered user and find yourself needing a fresh copy, then have a look at “Getting a Replacement Copy” Go to support.familytreemaker.com.

FAMILY TREE MAKER - HOME PAGE LINKS

From the MacKiev Family Tree Maker Newsletter:

FAMILY TREE MAKER - HOME PAGE LINKS
Almost everything you will need to know can be found on our Family Tree Maker home page.

Home Page: www.familytreemaker.com.

Links on the home page include:

• FAQ – Find answers to the most frequently
asked questions.

• Feedback – Let us know what we're doing
right and what to improve.

• Report a Bug – Tell us what you think needs
to be fixed.

• Suggest a Feature – What you would like to
see in our next edition?

• Beta Tester Signup – Volunteer to help us
test upcoming editions

• Gift Collection – Perfect gifts for the family
historian.

Any Questions?
If you have questions for us, please first read our FAQ as we've tried to answer the most common ones there. If you don't find the answer you are looking for, please send your question through our Feedback Form which you'll find on our FTM Home Page (see above). 

Family Tree Maker - GETTING A REPLACEMENT COPY

From the MacKiev Family Tree Maker Newsletter:

GETTING A REPLACEMENT COPY
For any users needing a replacement for FTM 2014 or Mac 3, we have set up a completely automated online Replacement Center. Whether you've had a hard drive crash, are moving to a new computer, or just need to reinstall FTM but your activation code doesn't work anymore, you can use the Replacement Center 24 hours a day to get a fresh copy. Here's how:

Getting a Replacement Download
1. Go to support.familytreemaker.com.
2. Click "for additional assistance" at the bottom of the page.
3. Click the Replacement Center tile.

The Replacement Center checks that you have a copy of FTM 2014 or Mac 3 registered with Ancestry and then provides you with a free fresh link by email. You will also be given an option to purchase a backup disc for $10 or our new natural wood USB backup drive for $14. Note that what you get will be a full free-standing installer, so it won't be looking for your old copy, a disc, or anything else.

You will also notice that the replacement copy installer doesn't ask you for an activation code. That's because we don't use them. Why? Well, we don't like them ourselves, so we decided a long time ago we weren't going to torment our customers with them. Instead, we use this old-fashioned thing called the honor system. It's been working pretty well for us for more than two decades now, so don't expect us to be changing that any time soon.

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FAMILY TREE MAKER - HOLIDAY NEWS

From MacKiev Software

FAMILY TREE MAKER - HOLIDAY NEWS

The newsletter below went out yesterday to users of older editions of Family Tree Maker (FTM 2012 and Mac 2 and older) who had signed up for the FTM mailing list. If you are on the mailing list and have version FTM 2014 or Mac 3 or later, you will get your newsletter next week with news especially for you, so please be patient. If you are not on the mailing list, please join at www.familytreemaker.com. Thanks and Happy Holidays everyone!

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FAMILY TREE MAKER News - Holiday Edition
As you settle in for some holiday cheer, here's our last news for 2016.

NEED AN EXCUSE TO UPGRADE?

If you've been trying hard to resist upgrading to the new MacKiev edition, well quick, cover your eyes, close this email or just jump to the next article, because we are about to share three potentially irresistible reasons to make your move:

• You will be able to continue syncing into 2017 and beyond

• You will get a copy of a new edition coming in 2017 — for FREE

So if you haven't upgraded yet from your older Ancestry edition of Family Tree Maker (FTM 2012 or Mac 2 and older), and you've read this far, no more excuses. See “How to Get a Copy of FTM” below to learn more.

YES, YOU CAN TAKE IT WITH YOU

Here's the situation. You're upgrading to our new edition of Family Tree Maker and you have your tree still linked to your old edition. Well there's one thing you should NOT do — and that's to break that link and re‐download your tree. Because now you can take your link with you. When you open your tree in our edition, the link will move (somewhat magically if you ask me) right along with the tree. No need to break links or re‐download. It just works.

WILL SYNC STILL WORK ON NEW YEARS DAY?

Relax. TreeSync® won't stop working at the stroke of midnight on New Years Eve. It will still be retired at some point in the not too distant future, but before that happens, new syncing technology will be available to replace it. And that means syncing as we know it for FTM is going to live on into 2017 and beyond. So stop worrying about what happens at the end of the year. As long as you've purchased a MacKiev edition, syncing, search, and Ancestry's shaky leaf hints are all here to stay.

THE DOCTOR IS IN, MORE OFTEN

If you're an early bird in the US, you'll be pleased to know that we've added three more morning hours to our live chat support service, now open from 6am‐6pm, 7 days a week. We still offer email support and you'll find hundreds of useful articles in our Support Center. But when your research can't wait, there's nothing like a live agent to walk you through the steps. See “Getting Technical Support”, below.

Here's hoping you have a great holiday time with family and friends, and I can hardly wait to share what's coming in the new year. But that will just have to wait for the next edition of Family Tree Maker News.

Stay tuned!

JACK

Jack Minsky
President
Software MacKiev

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Ancestry Member Tree Views

How to control the Settings in an Ancestry Member Tree for a View / Guest to that tree or as a Contributor or Editor to that tree.


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Why I double enter Historic Place Names

In my previous blog post, I showed how I am able to identify my Colonial Ancestors.

Who are my Colonial Ancestors ?

What I hope to show this time, is the WHY I double enter the Place Name, besides the use of the Map.


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Who are my Colonial Ancestors ?

This video / blog post will show how I can identify my Colonial Ancestors. The use of the Filter feature (Filter In and Filter Out), and the double entry of Place Names.



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FTM2014 - End of Day - Source Group Clean Up

End of Day Clean Up:

Unlinked Source Group entries. These are User Created errors. I have created many of these myself, BUT I thought that I had cleaned them all up.

I will show you HOW to identify and remove these Unlinked (to Facts) Citations.


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FTM2014 - Back to Basics - Where to Get Help

Continuing the series on Back to Basics - This time, Where to get Help.


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FTM2014 - Back to Basics - Before "Sync Now"

Another in my Back to Basics series:

My Best Practice - Checks before Sync Now




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FTM2014 - Back to Basics - File Maintenance

FTM2014 - Back to Basics - My Best Practice for File Maintenance





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Why I like to follow Shaky Leaf Hints in FTM2014 (or FTM-3)

Here is an example of why I like to follow those Shaky Leaf Hints in FTM2014. I would not have found this record, if I hadn't followed this hint.

The record I found was a Census Record in 1880. The Transcription of the Surname was wrong. However, I will show you the reason that the transcription was probably correct.

Its the Dates, Places, AND, Relationships in my database that allowed be to quickly determine that this was My Record. In fact, it did clear up a couple of items on my To Do list but using this record.

The Search Engines at Ancestry.com was the first "set of eyes" to find this record. A previous researcher the second set of eyes. The ability to take a view of the Family / Household allowed be to quickly determine that I really wanted to merge this 1880 Census Record into my database.


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Why I like Ancestry.com Find-A-Grave Hints and use the Web Merge Feature

Here is a video demonstrating why I like to follow an Ancestry.com Find A Grave Index HINT and use the Web Merge Feature within Family Tree Maker



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