Is Family Tree Maker 2014 any easier to use? I want to up-grade from FTM 2005 and import that data. There are bad reviews about 2012 product.
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It is different form the old version but after using it for a while I like it better and more comprehensive than before.
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You shouldn't have any problem. I have used FTM for years and generally upgrade about every two versions. It is generally seamless. I am using FTM12 now and had no problem upgrading.
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Try National Geographic DNA Project. I think they're probably the best. Was not impressed with 23andMe
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No but it is over all a better program than Family tree Maker. I use Reunion and Ancestry.com together. You don't get ancestry updates or anything from ancestry with it. I know Reunion is expensive but in my opinion it is money well spent.
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I asked that question myself, here's the answer I received "We appreciate your message. Family Tree Maker 2010 is compatible with and supported for use on both 32 and 64 bit versions of Windows 7. If there is anything else with which we might assist you, please let us know. Jen Member Solutions Ancestry.com http://ancestry.custhelp.com/"
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The format are incompatible. You will need a copy of 2010 to read the database. If you still want to use 2007, you can export the data into the older format from there, but you still need 2010 to read the file.
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I was very disappointed in Platinum V6 and had to go back to my old PM 18.1 in order to open my old files. I was in a bind: Had a new 8.1 computer that wouldn't recognize or accept my years of designs from many programs and wouldn't let me install my older programs so actually bought a new Windows 7 pro and installed all my old programs. I think the "cloud" is the technology of the future but what about our files of the past and present? I now have two computers. Dumb, but no options. FYI, I am 84.
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hello Pat, I purchased Family Tree Maker Deluxe and I love it. It is compatible with WindowsXP which I use and also with Vista and Windows 7 and 8 . I hope this helps in your decision. Good Luck, Pat Burdick
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Just use their Cricut Craft Room..it is free, they have it updated to 8.1---I have 8.1 and the Craft room wasn't reading the cartridge..had to call support and updated it and worked great afterwards ( I had had Craft room for like 9 months before getting 8.1). I told the support person, would've been nice if they had sent out an email advising of an update, as it had worked ok before the update. They also now offer 9.99/month and free use of unlimited digital designs...this is good if you don't have many cartridges. Design Studio they no longer update with the latest cartridges and do not know if it runs on 8 either. Craft Room can be found on their website, though you will have to look for it as they are showing the new one for the Explorer. It is easy to download and works well. Be forewarned, the 1st time you cut with it, you will see that a pop up asks if you want to LINK your cartridge---now I had a support person tell me to link my cartridge (was on the phone with her)..and I did--there is a disclaimer you have to ok. Later I found out that the cartridge will ALWAYS be linked (linking means you no longer have to pop in the cartridge each time you want to cut). The Downside---you cannot unlink. Your cartridge is forever linked. So, if you sell a cartridge to someone and it is linked--you should let them know it is already linked and they will be unable to link it. Cricut doesn't tell you this in the Disclaimer, nor volunteer it, which I think is deceptive. I would not have linked had I known this. Luckily I found this out before linking many cartridges. Hope the info helps you.
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It is compatible and does work with previous versions of printshop. The problem I found with it so far is that it does not allow you to make tables and does not permit you to acquire scanned photos directly. Both were part of previous versions. I find transition from earlier Printshops is much more complicated. The format has changed and has more moving parts which is time consuming. I kept version 23 on my other computer which is much easier to use. I am trying to return 3.5 but have had no response after filling out return form. Bottom line I am not happy with 3.5.
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23andMe is a rip off. You can get the same info on Google. They're trying to turn it into a media site because they don't have any specific data for your DNA. I didn't buy it to find lost relatives.
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I've never been able to load to it. It's a simple word processor like "notepad" (it's only got rudimentary stuff like create and export). Editing (on a four sentence old school display) is virtually impossible. That's why it's mostly used as a fast drafting tool.
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I have FTM version 6. I am planning on buying FTM 2011. I believe you have to back up your family file to a floppy disk and then import all the information when you have your new FTM software installed. At least I hope things go this smoothly. I've noticed that FTM is no longer made by Broderbund but a different company. I hope this doesn't cause a problem.
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I have Family Tree Maker 4.0 (almost an antique!) and just downloaded it successfully to Vista.
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I don't know, but, I'm going to try and exchange 2013 for 2010 outlook. This program is slow to load about 2 minutes, and the format is totally differant from earlier versions.
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Pinnacle has their own site that you might find answers to all your questions. There on the forums you will quickly find out whether it's a good to have or not. I understand their live support sucks... How's the software? I have studio 9 and need to upgrade NOW!!! Had a few problems in the past but it was sorted eventually? Do I want to go through it again?
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If you haven't already checked out these two articles, they may help http://kb.mit.edu/confluence/display/ist/FileMaker%20Pro%20and%20Server%2010%20-%20Upgrading%20From%20Earlier%20Versions and directions http://www.dbservices.com/articles/upgrading-filemaker-pro-part-1-filemaker-conversion