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Webtrees thumbnails5/7/2023 ![]() In the New tree name field, enter a name for the tree and click Continue.Ĥ. In the Choose File to Import window, go to the location of your GEDCOM file, select it, and then click Open.ģ. Choose Import as New Tree from the File menu.Ģ. To import a GEDCOM file into Family Tree Maker, follow these steps:ġ. Important: If your GEDCOM file is going to be opened on another computer, make sure you transfer the Media folder together with the file (copy the media folder to the same flash drive as the GEDCOM file, for example). The links to the media files should now be correct, and you can include them when exporting your GEDCOM file. Copy all the media in the Media folder and paste it back into the Media workspace in Family Tree Maker. Please don't worry - there is no risk of losing your media, since all the items are now saved in the Media folder.Ħ. Delete all the media from the Media workspace. Copy all the items on the Collection tab in the Media workspace (choose Edit > Select All, and then Edit > Copy) and paste them into the Media folder to replace the existing items (choose Edit > Select All, and then Edit > Paste).ĥ. If they are different, follow steps 4–6 below.Ĥ. If the numbers are the same, you have finished and can create your GEDCOM file. To check this, compare the number of items in the Media folder with the number in the Media workspace in Family Tree Maker. ![]() Make sure all your media for the tree are gathered in the Media folder. By default, it's named Media and is located in the same place as the main Family Tree Maker folder (Users/Username/Documents/Software MacKiev/Family Tree Maker).ģ. Make a note of the number of items it contains (indicated at the bottom of the tab, under the thumbnails).Ģ. Open your tree in Family Tree Maker and go to the Collection tab in the Media workspace. Note that you should do this before you create the GEDCOM file.ġ. If your GEDCOM file is going to be opened in another program or on another computer, you can transfer any linked media (images, audio files, videos, and other similar items) along with the file by following the steps below. A message tells you when your file has been exported successfully. Click OK. In the new window that opens, enter a name for your GEDCOM file, choose the location where you want to save it, and click Save.ĩ. In the Export to GEDCOM dialog that appears, change the Destination setting if needed, then click OK.Ĩ. Tip : For a password to be secure, it should generally be at least eight characters long and contain digits as well as letters.ħ. You, or anyone you give the file to, will have to enter exactly the same password when unpacking the exported ZIP file containing your tree. If you want to protect your exported tree with a password, select the Export as password protected ZIP file checkbox, and then enter and confirm the password you want to use. Include only items linked to selected individuals. Select this checkbox to export only facts, notes, and links to media items that are connected to the individuals you’re exporting.ĥ.Select the Private media checkbox if you also want to include links to media items that are marked as private. Include Media files. Select this checkbox to export links to media files in your tree.Include private notes. Select this checkbox to export notes marked as private.Include private facts. Select this checkbox to export facts marked as private.Surnames and relationships will be exported, but first and middle names, facts, and shared facts will not. Privatize living people. Select this checkbox to exclude information about living individuals.Choose the information you want to include in the exported file: Choose a GEDCOM option from the Output format drop-down list.Ĥ. When you’re finished choosing individuals, click OK.ģ. Click a name and then click Include to add the person. If you want to choose specific individuals to include in the file, click Selected individuals.If you want to export the entire tree, click Entire file.Select the Do not show this message again checkbox if you want to skip the message in future. Click Continue to proceed. Note: When you open the Export window for the first time, you will see a message about password protection of your exported files. Choose Export from the File menu. The Export window opens. How do I export a file in GEDCOM format in Family Tree Maker?ġ. GEDCOM stands for GEnealogical Data COMmunications it allows genealogy files to be opened in any genealogy software program on a Mac or PC. This format allows different family tree software applications to understand and open the same family tree file, bypassing the differences in coding that would normally prevent sharing. If your great-aunt doesn't use the same software you do, for example, you’ll need to share your family history with her in GEDCOM format.
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