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Now that I've used FTMM2 for two months, I've been able to evaluate whether the TreeSync feature meets my expectations. Prior to the release of FTMM2, the feature I wanted most but didn't get from FTMM was the ability to sync with my family tree at Ancestry, so when Ancestry announced they would include this feature in FTM 2012 and FTMM2, I was very excited. Here's a detailed review of FTMM2 from my experience: I would wait until the "fix" is available to purchase this!
So - the program is great, EXCEPT for the glitch of syncing data. Rumor is that FTM is working on the issue and hopes to have a fix out soon - and it appears from blogs that it happens in the newest Windows version also, but I haven't had personal experience with that. The "solution" is unwieldy (backup, create new tree, load new tree, etc.) and works for maybe a couple "syncs" before the error occurs again
HOWEVER - there are huge problems with how it syncs with !! Numerous users have posted about this issue elsewhere, and it is valid - no matter what precautions are taken, "sync error" messages occur, seemingly without reason. It is an extremely powerful application which allows you to basically synthesize all of your geneological records in one place, and it allows numerous publishing options.
#REVIEW MACFAMILYTREE 8 MANUAL#
The program loads easily, comes with a complete written manual (unusual, nowadays), and allows you to get started easily. Hope all this helps! Keep an eye on FTM Mac 2 though - if they lower the price and perhaps squash the bugs in it, I might test that as well but not for awhile.
#REVIEW MACFAMILYTREE 8 UPDATE#
This is a major benefit of FTM over Reunion - being able to sync with, accessible to many family members who can update the online tree and then I can sync or download the latest information to my FTM 2012.
#REVIEW MACFAMILYTREE 8 SOFTWARE#
FTM 2012 seems to be a more functional software that the Mac version (often is the case), and is 50% less than the Mac version as well. I am going to test out the Windows version of FTM 2012 (running it in VMWare on my iMac), which also syncs with - the reason being is that my sister has updated our entire family tree for the past few years on, and I can sync with that Family Tree into FTM 2012, obtaining all of her updated information, including photos, notes, etc. I wouldn't recommend Family Tree Maker (FTM) Mac 2 yet (this is a new version - older version was FTM Mac (actually their 1st Macintosh version)) - from the feedback I've seen on other sites from people who bought it already, there are a lot of bugs right out of the box, it doesn't synch with with TreeSync very well, among other things. There are some things that I don't like about it, but overall very happy with it. I've been using Reunion for over 20 years, and prefer it to any other Macintosh program on the market. I would love it if Legacy put out a Mac version though. The potential is certainly there to make it a star program and I can only hope that Ancestry puts the money into it. A lot of people seem to research a couple of my family's so I suppose this sways it somewhat. I also feel that the program is not enthusiastically supported by its maker whereas Legacy certainly was.Īll in all it's not as advanced as Legacy but I would certainly find the integration with hard to give up. This does not seem to be possible in FTM. I often used to print off individual reports for people with photos linked to events in Legacy. On the negative there is not much customisation in reports and I really miss Legacy for that. The online manual seems comprehensive and easy to use. I have found a few bugs but nothing terrible. Also easy to use with iphoto as the drag and drop really speeds up the process of cropping newspaper articles etc. I also find it easy to use with the National Library of Australia Newspaper Digitalisation Project which has citations built in and therefore easy to copy paste etc.
#REVIEW MACFAMILYTREE 8 PLUS#
On the plus side the integration with is great, saves a lot of typing and time with data input, and it is really easy to collaborate with others researching the same family as you can notify them of updates to your tree and vice versa and they can just copy the info and media. The gedcom transfer to FTM went seamlessly and I can't find that any data went missing.
#REVIEW MACFAMILYTREE 8 FOR MAC#
I have been using FTM for Mac for a few months ago. I was a Legacy User before I bought my iMac and started using Family Tree Maker for Mac. I too switched from Legacy because I bought a Mac
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