FTM 2019 - LAUNCH UPDATE AND FAQ

22 SEPTEMBER 2019 UPDATE

I have no way to put the text of this article here, but please use this link to see what is going on.

Exciting Times are ahead

https://support.mackiev.com/462644-FTM-2019---LAUNCH-UPDATE-AND-FAQ

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Knowledge Base - General Program Articles (update)

There are a number of articles of general nature that will be posted here:

• NEW TREE SAFETY FEATURES (FTM 2017) (23 Jun 2017)
• Resolving Performance Issues in Family Tree Maker 2017 (21 Sep 2017)
• Moving a Tree from an Earlier Version to FTM 2017 for Windows (03 Oct 2017)
• Purchasing FTM 2017 (07 Dec 2017)
• Troubleshooting Installation for FTM for Windows (09 Jan 2018)
• Saving a Crash Log for FTM 2017 for Windows (09 Jan 2018)
• Uninstalling FTM for Windows (17 Jan 2018)
• Finding Family Tree Maker Files in Windows (25 Jan 2018)
• System Requirements for FTM 2017 (14 Feb 2018)
• Fixing Display Issues in FTM for Windows (13 Mar 2018
• Importing an Existing File in FTM for Windows (05 Apr 2018)
• Generating and Sending a Sync Error Report for FTM 2017 for Windows (09 May 2018)
• Guide to Updating the FTM 2014.1 USB Drive to FTM 2017 (09 May 2018)
• Ancestry Services in Older Editions (14 May 2018)
• How to pick up your copy of FTM 2017 (01 Jun 2018)
• Manually Uninstalling FTM 2017 for Windows (02 Jun 2018)
• Keyboard Shortcuts in FTM 2017 for Windows (12 Sep 2017)
• Moving a Tree from FTM 2017 for Windows to FTM 2017 for Mac (04 Oct 2017)
• Getting a Replacement Download for FTM 2017 (09 Oct 2018)
• Free Update 23.1 for FTM 2017 (10 Nov 2018)
• Installing Family Tree Maker 2017 for Mac (06 Jun 2018)
• Installing Family Tree Maker 2017 for Windows (06 Jun 2018)
• “Format the disk” warning when inserting the FTM USB Drive (10 Jun 2018)
• Workspaces (Tabs) in FTM 2017 for Windows (12 Jun 2018)
• Opening Old and Unsupported Files in FTM 2008-2017 for Windows (16 Jun 2018)
• Comparing FTM and Ancestry Trees when using FamilySync (29 Jun 2018)
• FTM 2017 for Windows Crashes or Closes Unexpectedly (02 Jul 2018)
• Resetting Program Settings to Default in FTM 2017 for Windows (12 Jul 2018)
• Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues in FTM 2017 for Windows (03 Aug 2018)
• Troubleshooting Sync in FTM 2017 for Windows (28 Aug 2018)
• HOW TO COMPACT AND BACK UP A LINKED TREE (28 Sep 2018)
• What's New in Family Tree Maker 2017? (04 Oct 2018)
• FAMILY TREE MAKER 2017 FAQ (08 Nov 2018)

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Knowledge Base - General Program Articles (update)

There are a number of articles of general nature that will be posted here:

• NEW TREE SAFETY FEATURES (FTM 2017) (23 Jun 2017)
• Resolving Performance Issues in Family Tree Maker 2017 (21 Sep 2017)
• Moving a Tree from an Earlier Version to FTM 2017 for Windows (03 Oct 2017)
• Purchasing FTM 2017 (07 Dec 2017)
• Troubleshooting Installation for FTM for Windows (09 Jan 2018)
• Saving a Crash Log for FTM 2017 for Windows (09 Jan 2018)
• Uninstalling FTM for Windows (17 Jan 2018)
• Finding Family Tree Maker Files in Windows (25 Jan 2018)
• System Requirements for FTM 2017 (14 Feb 2018)
• Fixing Display Issues in FTM for Windows (13 Mar 2018
• Importing an Existing File in FTM for Windows (05 Apr 2018)
• Generating and Sending a Sync Error Report for FTM 2017 for Windows (09 May 2018)
• Guide to Updating the FTM 2014.1 USB Drive to FTM 2017 (09 May 2018)
• Ancestry Services in Older Editions (14 May 2018)
• How to pick up your copy of FTM 2017 (01 Jun 2018)
• Manually Uninstalling FTM 2017 for Windows (02 Jun 2018)
• Keyboard Shortcuts in FTM 2017 for Windows (12 Sep 2017)
• Moving a Tree from FTM 2017 for Windows to FTM 2017 for Mac (04 Oct 2017)
• Getting a Replacement Download for FTM 2017 (09 Oct 2018)
• Free Update 23.1 for FTM 2017 (10 Nov 2018)
• Installing Family Tree Maker 2017 for Mac (06 Jun 2018)
• Installing Family Tree Maker 2017 for Windows (06 Jun 2018)
• “Format the disk” warning when inserting the FTM USB Drive (10 Jun 2018)
• Workspaces (Tabs) in FTM 2017 for Windows (12 Jun 2018)
• Opening Old and Unsupported Files in FTM 2008-2017 for Windows (16 Jun 2018)
• Comparing FTM and Ancestry Trees when using FamilySync (29 Jun 2018)
• FTM 2017 for Windows Crashes or Closes Unexpectedly (02 Jul 2018)
• Resetting Program Settings to Default in FTM 2017 for Windows (12 Jul 2018)
• Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues in FTM 2017 for Windows (03 Aug 2018)
• Troubleshooting Sync in FTM 2017 for Windows (28 Aug 2018)

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Knowledge Base - FTM2017 for the Mac (update)

Here are some specific Mac Knowledge Base articles:

• Using Color Coding in FTM 2017 for Mac (04 Dec 2017)
• Uploading a tree from FTM 2017 for Mac to Ancestry (01 Dec 2017)
• Moving a tree from FTM 2014 for Windows to FTM 2017 for Mac (01 Dec 2017)
• Downloading a tree from Ancestry to FTM 2017 for Mac (01 Dec 2017)
• Restoring a Tree from a Backup File in Family Tree Maker 2017 for Mac (27 Nov 2017)
• Compacting a File in Family Tree Maker 2017 for Mac (29 Dec 2017)
• Using the Find Missing Media tool in Family Tree Maker for Mac (29 Dec 2017)
• Checking Mac OS X Version and Processor Information (17 Jan 2018)
• Uninstalling FTM for Mac (17 Jan 2018)
• Troubleshooting Installation for FTM for Mac (13 Feb 2018)
• Guide to Replacing the FTM 2017 Mac Installer on the USB (06 Mar 2018)
• Moving a tree from earlier versions to FTM 2017 for Mac (27 Mar 2918)
• Generating and Sending a Sync Error Report for FTM 2017 for Mac (09 May 2018)
• Guide to Updating the FTM 3.1 USB Drive to FTM 2017 (09 May 2018)
• Merging Duplicate Individuals in FTM 1-3 and 2017 for Mac (14 Jun 2018)
• Opening Old and Unsupported Files in FTM 2017 for Mac (16 Jun 2018)
• Backing Up a File in FTM 2017 for Mac (22 Jun 2018)
• Troubleshooting Sync in FTM 2017 for Mac (28 Aug 2018)
• FTM 2017 for Mac Crashes or Closes Unexpectedly (05 Sep 2018)
• Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues in FTM 2017 for Mac (14 Sep 2018)

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Copyright © 2019 by Cousin Russ

Knowledge Base - General Program Articles (update)

There are a number of articles of general nature that will be posted here:

• NEW TREE SAFETY FEATURES (FTM 2017) (23 Jun 2017)
• Resolving Performance Issues in Family Tree Maker 2017 (21 Sep 2017)
• Moving a Tree from an Earlier Version to FTM 2017 for Windows (03 Oct 2017)
• Purchasing FTM 2017 (07 Dec 2017)
• Troubleshooting Installation for FTM for Windows (09 Jan 2018)
• Saving a Crash Log for FTM 2017 for Windows (09 Jan 2018)
• Uninstalling FTM for Windows (17 Jan 2018)
• Finding Family Tree Maker Files in Windows (25 Jan 2018)
• System Requirements for FTM 2017 (14 Feb 2018)
• Fixing Display Issues in FTM for Windows (13 Mar 2018
• Importing an Existing File in FTM for Windows (05 Apr 2018)
• Generating and Sending a Sync Error Report for FTM 2017 for Windows (09 May 2018)
• Guide to Updating the FTM 2014.1 USB Drive to FTM 2017 (09 May 2018)
• Ancestry Services in Older Editions (14 May 2018)
• How to pick up your copy of FTM 2017 (01 Jun 2018)
• Manually Uninstalling FTM 2017 for Windows (02 Jun 2018)
• Keyboard Shortcuts in FTM 2017 for Windows (12 Sep 2017)
• Moving a Tree from FTM 2017 for Windows to FTM 2017 for Mac (04 Oct 2017)
• Getting a Replacement Download for FTM 2017 (09 Oct 2018)
• Free Update 23.1 for FTM 2017 (10 Nov 2018)
• Installing Family Tree Maker 2017 for Mac (06 Jun 2018)
• Installing Family Tree Maker 2017 for Windows (06 Jun 2018)
• “Format the disk” warning when inserting the FTM USB Drive (10 Jun 2018)
• Workspaces (Tabs) in FTM 2017 for Windows (12 Jun 2018)
• Opening Old and Unsupported Files in FTM 2008-2017 for Windows (16 Jun 2018)

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Knowledge Base - People Workspace (updated)

The People Workspace

• Blended Families Setting in FTM 2017 for Windows and Mac (31 Aug 2017)
• Using Color Coding in FTM 2017 for Windows (31 Aug 2017)
• Adding an Unrelated Individual in FTM 2017 for Windows (01 Sep 2017)
• Assigning a Portrait to an Individual in FTM 2017 for Windows (01 Sep 2017)
• Fixing Relationship Mistakes in FTM 2017 for Windows (01 Sep 2017)
• Making Facts Private in FTM 2017 for Windows (01 Sep 2017)
• Merging Duplicate Facts in FTM 2017 for Windows (01 Sep 2017)
• Entering Name Suffixes in FTM 2017 for Windows (12 Sep 2017)
• Merging Duplicate Individuals in FTM 2008-2017 for Windows (14 Jun 2018)
• Customizing the Tree Tab Editing Panel in FTM 2017 for Windows (01 Sep 2018)
• Saved Lists in the People Workspace in FTM 2017 for Windows (26 Sep 2018)
• FTM 2017 Feature - Color Coding for the Rest of Us (04 Oct 2018)

From the blog 

• People Workspace
• Color Coding
• Unrelated Person

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Knowledge Base - FTM2017 for the Mac (update)

Here are some specific Mac Knowledge Base articles:

• Using Color Coding in FTM 2017 for Mac (04 Dec 2017)
• Uploading a tree from FTM 2017 for Mac to Ancestry (01 Dec 2017)
• Moving a tree from FTM 2014 for Windows to FTM 2017 for Mac (01 Dec 2017)
• Downloading a tree from Ancestry to FTM 2017 for Mac (01 Dec 2017)
• Restoring a Tree from a Backup File in Family Tree Maker 2017 for Mac (27 Nov 2017)
• Compacting a File in Family Tree Maker 2017 for Mac (29 Dec 2017)
• Using the Find Missing Media tool in Family Tree Maker for Mac (29 Dec 2017)
• Checking Mac OS X Version and Processor Information (17 Jan 2018)
• Uninstalling FTM for Mac (17 Jan 2018)
• Troubleshooting Installation for FTM for Mac (13 Feb 2018)
• Guide to Replacing the FTM 2017 Mac Installer on the USB (06 Mar 2018)
• Moving a tree from earlier versions to FTM 2017 for Mac (27 Mar 2918)
• Generating and Sending a Sync Error Report for FTM 2017 for Mac (09 May 2018)
• Guide to Updating the FTM 3.1 USB Drive to FTM 2017 (09 May 2018)
• Merging Duplicate Individuals in FTM 1-3 and 2017 for Mac (14 Jun 2018)

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Copyright © 2019 by Cousin Russ

Knowledge Base - General Program Articles (update)

There are a number of articles of general nature that will be posted here:

• NEW TREE SAFETY FEATURES (FTM 2017) (23 Jun 2017)
• Resolving Performance Issues in Family Tree Maker 2017 (21 Sep 2017)
• Moving a Tree from an Earlier Version to FTM 2017 for Windows (03 Oct 2017)
• Purchasing FTM 2017 (07 Dec 2017)
• Troubleshooting Installation for FTM for Windows (09 Jan 2018)
• Saving a Crash Log for FTM 2017 for Windows (09 Jan 2018)
• Uninstalling FTM for Windows (17 Jan 2018)
• Finding Family Tree Maker Files in Windows (25 Jan 2018)
• System Requirements for FTM 2017 (14 Feb 2018)
• Fixing Display Issues in FTM for Windows (13 Mar 2018
• Importing an Existing File in FTM for Windows (05 Apr 2018)
• Generating and Sending a Sync Error Report for FTM 2017 for Windows (09 May 2018)
• Guide to Updating the FTM 2014.1 USB Drive to FTM 2017 (09 May 2018)
• Ancestry Services in Older Editions (14 May 2018)
• How to pick up your copy of FTM 2017 (01 Jun 2018)
• Manually Uninstalling FTM 2017 for Windows (02 Jun 2018)
• Keyboard Shortcuts in FTM 2017 for Windows (12 Sep 2017)
• Moving a Tree from FTM 2017 for Windows to FTM 2017 for Mac (04 Oct 2017)
• Getting a Replacement Download for FTM 2017 (09 Oct 2018)
• Free Update 23.1 for FTM 2017 (10 Nov 2018)

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Copyright © 2019 by Cousin Russ

Knowledge Base - Web Search Workspace (updated)

Web Search Workspace

• Using FamilySearch in FTM 2017 for Windows (31 Aug 2017)
• Ignoring Web Search Results in FTM 2017 for Windows (01 Sep 2017)
• Merging Web Search Results into a Tree in FTM 2017 for Windows (01 Sep 2017)
• Saving or Printing Images in Web Search in FTM 2017 (01 Sep 2017)
• Starting a Web Search in FTM 2017 for Windows (01 Sep 2017)
• Empty Ancestry Search Results and Missing Categories in FTM 2017 Web Search [Fixed in 23.2] (28 Sep 2018)
• Blank “Edit Search” Window in FTM 2017 Web Search (01 Oct 2018)
• Errors from Ancestry Hints or Web Search Results (11 Nov 2018)
• Search Result Detail Issue in FTM 2017 23.2 (12 Nov 2018)

From this blog:

• Web Search Workspace

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Knowledge Base - Media Workspace (update)

The Media Workspace

• Fixing Broken Media Links in FTM 2017 for Windows (31 Aug 2017)
• Scanning an Image in FTM 2017 for Windows (01 Sep 2017)
• Using the Find Missing Media Items Tool in Family Tree Maker 2011-2017 (08 Dec 2017)
• Using Photo Darkroom™ in FTM 2017 (17 Jan 2018)
• FTM 2017 Feature - Recovering Old Faded Photos the Easy Way (10 May 2018)
• Downloading Source Images in FTM 2010-2017 (14 Jun 2018)
• Sync Change Log Issue - Media Items [Fixed in 23.2] (28 Sep 2018)

From this blog:

• Media Workspace
• Media Categories

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Knowledge Base - Plan Workspace (updated)

The Plan Workspace is where I start off and end the day. I have ToDo Lists for Profiles, Tasks for the File and I keep those Tasks that I have completed:

• Deleting a Tree from FTM 2017 for Windows (31 Aug 2017)
• Downloading a Tree from Ancestry to FTM 2017 for Windows (31 Aug 2017)
• Renaming a Tree in FTM 2017 for Windows (31 Aug 2017)
• Uploading a Tree from FTM 2017 for Windows to Ancestry (31 Aug 2017)
• Fixing Script Errors in the Web Dashboard of FTM 2017 for Windows (12 Sep 2017)
• Repairing a Tree File in FTM 2017 (16 Jan 2018)
• Creating, Importing, or Downloading a Tree with FTM 2017 for Windows (09 May 2018)
• Opening a Tree in FTM 2017 for Windows (12 Jun 2018)
• FAQ - RETURN TO GREEN STATUS (02 Jul 2018)
• Fixing Problems with Logging In to Ancestry and FamilySearch from FTM 2017 for Windows (04 Dec 2018)

From the Blog

Plan Workspace

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Knowledge Base - People Workspace (updated)

The People Workspace

• Blended Families Setting in FTM 2017 for Windows and Mac (31 Aug 2017)
• Using Color Coding in FTM 2017 for Windows (31 Aug 2017)
• Adding an Unrelated Individual in FTM 2017 for Windows (01 Sep 2017)
• Assigning a Portrait to an Individual in FTM 2017 for Windows (01 Sep 2017)
• Fixing Relationship Mistakes in FTM 2017 for Windows (01 Sep 2017)
• Making Facts Private in FTM 2017 for Windows (01 Sep 2017)
• Merging Duplicate Facts in FTM 2017 for Windows (01 Sep 2017)
• Entering Name Suffixes in FTM 2017 for Windows (12 Sep 2017)
• Merging Duplicate Individuals in FTM 2008-2017 for Windows (14 Jun 2018)

From my blog 

• People Workspace
• Color Coding
• Unrelated Person

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Knowledge Base - Sync (updated)

For me, the FAMILYSYNC® process is a key feature of Family Tree Maker. It allows me to easily update on Ancestry Member Tree (AMT)

• What is happening with TreeSync®? I heard it has been discontinued. 
• Understanding the Sync Weather Report in FTM 2017 (02 Jun 2016)
• GETTING READY FOR FAMILYSYNC® 101 (06 Sep 2018)
• Sync Outages for FTM 2017 (18 Oct 2018)
• Best Practices for Syncing in FTM 2017 (11 June 2018)
• FTM 2017 — What’s Not Synced with FamilySync® (06 Sep 2018)

I have a several Blog Posts on FTM2017 Family Sync

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Knowledge Base - The Menu (updated)

Articles about the FTM2017 Menu

• Managing Historical Timeline Events in FTM 2017 for Windows (01 Sep 2017)
• Automatic Reference Numbers in FTM 2017 for Windows (12 Sep 2017)
• Relationship Calculator in FTM 2017 for Windows (12 Sep 2017)
• Exporting and Importing GEDCOM Files in FTM 2017 for Windows (17 Nov 2017)
• Compacting a File in FTM 2017 for Windows (29 Dec 2017)
• Restoring a File from a Backup in FTM 2017 for Windows (29 Dec 2017)
• Backing Up a File in FTM 2017 for Windows (12 Jun 2018
• Customizing Fact Sentences for Reports in FTM 2017 for Windows (01 Sep 2018)
• Changing the Default File Location in FTM 2017 for Windows (18 Sep 2018)

My Blog Posts

• Relationship Calculator
• GEDCOM
• GEDCOM and -Image
• Menu Bar

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Knowledge Base - FTM2017 for the Mac (update)

Here are some specific Mac Knowledge Base articles:

• Using Color Coding in FTM 2017 for Mac (04 Dec 2017)
• Uploading a tree from FTM 2017 for Mac to Ancestry (01 Dec 2017)
• Moving a tree from FTM 2014 for Windows to FTM 2017 for Mac (01 Dec 2017)
• Downloading a tree from Ancestry to FTM 2017 for Mac (01 Dec 2017)
• Restoring a Tree from a Backup File in Family Tree Maker 2017 for Mac (27 Nov 2017)
• Compacting a File in Family Tree Maker 2017 for Mac (29 Dec 2017)
• Using the Find Missing Media tool in Family Tree Maker for Mac (29 Dec 2017)
• Checking Mac OS X Version and Processor Information (17 Jan 2018)
• Uninstalling FTM for Mac (17 Jan 2018)
• Troubleshooting Installation for FTM for Mac (13 Feb 2018)

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Knowledge Base - Update (update)

Articles about Recent Updates to FTM2017

• Steps for Getting the 23.2 Updater for FTM 2017 (01 Oct 2018)
• Technical Change Document – Version 23.2 (01 Oct 2018)
• Troubleshooting Installer and Updater Downloads (03 Oct 2018)
• Downloading and Running the FTM 2017 23.2 Updater (09 Oct 2018)
• Checking FTM 2017 Version and Build Numbers (05 Nov 2018)
• What's New in the FTM 2017 23.1 Update (09 Nov 2018)
• Free Update 23.2 for FTM 2017 (10 Nov 2018)
• Running the FTM 2017 23.2 Updater

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Copyright © 2018 by Cousin Russ

Knowledge Base - General Program Articles (update)

There are a number of articles of general nature that will be posted here:

• System Requirements for FTM 2017 (14 Feb 2018)
• Saving a Crash Log for FTM 2017 for Windows (09 Jan 2018)
• Moving a Tree from an Earlier Version to FTM 2017 for Windows (03 Oct 2017)
• Resolving Performance Issues in Family Tree Maker 2017 (21 Sep 2017)
• NEW TREE SAFETY FEATURES (FTM 2017) (23 Jun 2017)
• Purchasing FTM 2017 (07 Dec 2017)
• Ancestry Services in Older Editions (14 May 2018)
• How to pick up your copy of FTM 2017 (01 Jun 2018)
• Getting a Replacement Download for FTM 2017 (09 Oct 2018)
• Free Update 23.1 for FTM 2017 (10 Nov 2018)

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Copyright © 2018 by Cousin Russ

Knowledge Base - Hints

Ancestry Hints

• Error Messages from Ancestry Hints and Web Search in FTM 2017 [Fixed in 23.2] (28/Sep 2018)

From this Blog

• Search for Hints

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Knowledge Base - DNA

• Documenting AncestryDNA Test Results in FTM 2017 (17 Nov 2018)

From this blog:

• DNA

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Knowledge Base - Web Search Workspace

Web Search Workspace

• Using FamilySearch in FTM 2017 for Windows (31 Aug 2017)
• Ignoring Web Search Results in FTM 2017 for Windows (01 Sep 2017)
• Merging Web Search Results into a Tree in FTM 2017 for Windows (01 Sep 2017)
• Saving or Printing Images in Web Search in FTM 2017 (01 Sep 2017)
• Starting a Web Search in FTM 2017 for Windows (01 Sep 2017)

From this blog:

• Web Search Workspace

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