9781593310387

Getting Started with Ancestry Family Tree

Introduction to Ancestry Family Tree

(13)

Overview of Ancestry Family Tree

(1)

Individual records

(1)

Marriage records

(1)

Sources and source citations

(1)

Media collections

(1)

Searching the database

(1)

Importing and exporting data

(1)

Charts and reports

(1)

Searching the World Wide Web

(1)

Publishing your data on the Web

(1)

The Ancestry Family Tree workspace

(11)

Pedigree view

(1)

Family view

(1)

Name list view

(1)

The tool bar

(2)

The menu bar

(1)

File menu

(1)

Data menu

(2)

View menu

(1)

Tools menu

(1)

Internet menu

(2)

Installation and Setup

(24)

Installing Ancestry Family Tree

(1)

To install Ancestry Family Tree from a CD-ROM

(1)

To download Ancestry Family Tree from Ancestry.com

(1)

Defining user preferences

(1)

Defining general preferences

(6)

To access general preferences options

(1)

To define ID number preference

(1)

To define Notes form preference

(1)

To define date entry preference

(1)

To define double-click behavior Pedigree view and Family view

(1)

To define data entry preferences

(1)

To define other general preferences

(2)

Selecting the colors used in Ancestry Family Tree views

(2)

To select the colors used in Ancestry Family Tree views

(1)

To create custom color for Ancestry Family Tree views

(1)

To restore the default colors to the views

(1)

Defining a password for Ancestry Family Tree

(2)

To define a password

(1)

To change the password

(1)

To delete the password

(1)

To recover a password

(1)

Defining database preferences

(2)

To access database preference options

(1)

To define the title of the database

(1)

To update the alphabetical index automatically

(1)

To define the startup primary individual

(1)

Maintaining a database log

(1)

To turn on the database log file

(1)

To view the database log file

(1)

Selecting search options

(1)

To select search options

(1)

Defining information box preferences

(2)

To access the information box preference controls

(1)

To determine the behavior of information boxes

(1)

Entering compiler data

(1)

To access the compiler data entry controls

(1)

To enter compiler data

(1)

Defining font preferences

(3)

To access the font preferences controls

(1)

To define fonts for the Pedigree and Family views

(1)

To define fonts for notes

(1)

To restore the default fonts

(1)

Defining multimedia preferences

(2)

To access the multimedia preferences controls

(1)

To define slide show preferences

(1)

To define the background color for slide shows and scrapbooks

(1)

To use image placeholders in report previews

(1)

To determine photo image display quality

(1)

To use external players for sound and video

(1)

To show the default photo image in the Family view

(1)

Defining name, place name, and date format preferences

(2)

To access the format preferences controls

(1)

To determine how names and place names are condensed

(1)

To define place level importance when condensing

(1)

To select the date display style

(1)

To include a references number when printing source citations

(1)

Saving your preferences

(1)

To save your preferences

(1)

Working with family databases

(18)

Starting Ancestry Family Tree

(1)

To open Ancestry Family Tree

(1)

Creating a new family database

(9)

Creating a new database using Ancestry Family Tree

(1)

To start at the Welcome form

(2)

To create a new database if Ancestry Family Tree is already runing

(2)

Creating a new database by importing a GEDCOM file

(1)

To import a GEDCOM file

(3)

Closing a database

(1)

To close a family database

(1)

Backing up and restoring a database

(4)

To back up a database

(1)

To restore a database from a backup copy

(3)

Checking and repairing a database

(2)

To check a database for problems

(1)

To have Ancestry.com Family Tree attempt to repair problems

(1)

Copying a database

(1)

To copy a database

(1)

Deleting a database

(2)

Working with individuals in a database

(38)

Opening an existing family database

(1)

To open an existing family database

(1)

Searching for databases on your computer

(1)

To search for databases on your computer

(1)

Adding an individual to the database

(3)

Adding an individual based on relationship

(1)

To add an individual based on relationship to an existing individual

(2)

To search for and add an existing related individual

(1)

Adding an ``unlinked'' individual

(1)

To add an unlinked individual

(1)

Entering data for an individual

(2)

To enter name data for the individual

(1)

To enter event data for the individual

(1)

To create and select sources and source citations

(1)

To enter an ID number

(1)

Using menu commands

(2)

Edit menu

(1)

Ditto menu

(1)

Tools menu

(1)

To use the character map

(1)

Creating an additional event

(4)

To select an existing type of additional event

(1)

To create a new type of additional event

(2)

To modify an existing type of additional event

(1)

Entering LDS ordinance data

(1)

To enter LDS ordinance data

(1)

Entering additional information for an individual

(5)

To enter data for additional events

(2)

To edit existing additional events

(1)

To delete existing additional events

(1)

To enter alias, physical description, etc.

(1)

Defining sources and source citations for an individual's name or events

(5)

Adding contact information for an individual

(1)

To add contact information for an individual

(2)

Adding additional parents for an individual

(1)

To add additional parents to an individual

(2)

To arrange the order of multiple parents

(1)

To specify the primary parents(s)

(1)

To specify the nature of the individual's relationship to the parent(s)

(1)

To edit the notes for the individual

(1)

Editing parent links

(2)

To unlink parents from an individual

(1)

To modify the nature of the individual's relationship to the parent(s)

(1)

Editing an individual record

(1)

To edit an individual record

(1)

Arranging the order of multiple parents, spouses, or children

(2)

To adjust the order of multiple sets of parents

(1)

To adjust the order of multiple spouses

(1)

To adjust the order of multiple children

(1)

Unlinking an individual

(1)

Deleting an individual from the database

(1)

To delete an individual from the database

(1)

Identifying relationships among individuals

(1)

Viewing the relationship of every individual to a specific individual

(1)

To view the relationshis of all indivisuals to a specific person

(1)

Determining the relationship between two individuals

(3)

To determine the blood relationship between two individuals

(2)

To view a full description of a relationship

(1)

To view the individual's lines of descent to a common ancestor

(1)

Viewing the descendants of an individual

(1)

To view a descendancy list

(1)

Calculating dates from other information

(1)

To use the Date Calculator

(1)

Determining the Soundex code for a name

(2)

To use the Soundex Code Calculators

(2)

Working with marriages

(13)

Adding a marriage to a database

(3)

Adding a spouse to an individual

(1)

To add a spouse to an individual

(1)

To add the spouse as a new individual

(1)

To search for and add an existing individual as the spouse

(2)

To save the individual as a spouse

(1)

Adding a mother and father to an individual

(1)

To add a father or mother to an individual

(1)

Entering information for a marriage

(3)

Entering event information for the marriage

(1)

To enter event information for the marriage

(2)

Using menu commands

100

(1)

Edit menu

100

(1)

Ditto menu

100

(1)

Tools menu

100

(1)

To use the character map

100

(1)

Entering LDS sealing data

101

(1)

To enter LDS sealing data

101

(1)

Defining sources and source citations for the marriage

101

(1)

To define sources and source citations for the marriage

102

(1)

Entering additional event information for the marriage

102

(2)

To enter additional events for the marriage

102

(2)

To edit existing marriage events

104

(1)

To delete existing marriage events

104

(1)

Creating notes for the marriage

104

(1)

To create notes for a marriage

105

(1)

Editing a marriage

105

(1)

To edit a marriage record

105

(1)

Deleting a marriage from a database

105

(2)

To delete a marriage from the database

105

(2)

Working with notes

107

(10)

Creating notes for an individual

108

(1)

To enter notes for an individual

108

(1)

Using menu commands

109

(3)

Edit menu

109

(1)

Ditto menu

110

(1)

Tools menu

110

(1)

To use the character map

110

(1)

To make notes confidential

111

(1)

To view source citations for the individual

111

(1)

Editing notes for an individual

112

(1)

To edit notes for an individual

112

(1)

Working with note tags

113

(2)

Creating new tags

113

(1)

To create a new tag that can be used for any individual in the database

113

(1)

To create an individual-specific tag

114

(1)

Modifying existing tags

114

(1)

To modify an existing tag

115

(1)

Deleting tags

115

(2)

To delete a tag

115

(2)

Working with sources and source citations

117

(21)

Creating a source

118

(1)

To enter a new source

118

(1)

To copy an existing source record

119

(1)

Entering data for the source

119

(3)

To enter data for the source

119

(3)

Defining a repository record for the source

122

(3)

To create a new repository record and assign it to a source

122

(2)

To select an existing repository record

124

(1)

To edit an existing repository record

124

(1)

To delete a repository record

124

(1)

Attaching a media item to the source

125

(1)

To attach a media item to the source

125

(1)

Saving the source

125

(1)

To save the source

125

(1)

Editing a source record

125

(2)

To edit the contents of a source record

125

(1)

To copy a source record

126

(1)

To delete a source record

127

(1)

Selecting an existing source

127

(2)

To select an existing source

127

(2)

Creating a source citation

129

(6)

To create a source citation

129

(2)

To view other source citations for the name or event

131

(1)

To create additional source citations for a name or event

131

(1)

To attach the source citation to other events

132

(2)

To attach a media item to the source citation

134

(1)

To save the source citation

135

(1)

Editing a source citation

135

(1)

To edit a source citation

135

(1)

Deleting a source citation

135

(1)

To delete a source citation

135

(1)

Attaching a media item to a source or source citation

136

(2)

To attach a media item to the source or source citation

136

(2)

Working with media collections

138

(11)

Creating a new media collection

139

(3)

To add a media item to the collection

139

(1)

To search for a media item

140

(1)

To select an image item that will be used in reports

141

(1)

To select an audio clip that will be played during the slide show

142

(1)

Arranging the order in which photos appear in slide shows and scrapbooks

142

(1)

To arrange the order of photo image items

142

(1)

Modifying a media item

142

(4)

To modify a media item

142

(1)

Editing a photo in a media item

143

(1)

To crop the photo

144

(1)

To specify slide show preferences for the photo

144

(1)

To specify scrapbook preferences for the photo

145

(1)

To change the orientation of the photo

146

(1)

To save the edited photo

146

(1)

Removing an item from a media collection

146

(1)

To remove an item from a media collection

146

(1)

Viewing a photo or video clip

147

(1)

To view a photo or video clip

147

(1)

Viewing the slide show or scrapbook

147

(2)

To select an individual for viewing

147

(1)

To view the slide show

147

(1)

To view the scrapbook

148

(1)

Searching the database

149

(26)

Searching the entire database

150

(1)

Searching for individuals using filters

151

(1)

To search for individuals using filters

151

(1)

Searching for individuals using the relationship filter

152

(2)

To search for individuals using the relationship filter

152

(2)

Searching for individuals using a field filter

154

(13)

To select a field to use as a search criterion

154

(11)

To use multiple fields as search criteria

165

(2)

To modify a search criterion

167

(1)

To modify the order of the search criteria

167

(1)

Saving field filters for future use

167

(2)

To save a field filter

167

(1)

To retrieve a saved field filter

168

(1)

To copy an existing field filter

168

(1)

Combining the results of a relationship filter search and a field filter search

169

(1)

To combine the results of a relationship filter and field filter search

169

(1)

Saving filtered lists for future use

170

(1)

To save a filtered list

170

(1)

To retrieve a saved filtered list

170

(1)

To copy an existing filtered list

171

(1)

Searching for a descendent of a selected individual

171

(2)

To search for a descendant of a selected individual

171

(2)

Searching for a marriage

173

(2)

To search for a marriage

173

(2)

Importing and exporting files and merging records

175

(29)

Importing and exporting files

176

(7)

Importing a GEDCOM file

176

(1)

To import a GEDCOM file received from another researcher

176

(4)

To import a GEDCOM file from an Online Family Tree

180

(3)

Exporting a GEDCOM file

183

(12)

Exporting a GEDCOM file to share with other researchers

184

(1)

To export a GEDCOM file for sharing with other Researchers

184

(6)

Exporting a GEDCOM file for processing by TempleReady

190

(1)

To select individuals for submission to TempleReady

190

(1)

To edit the records of individuals who are not qualified for ordinances

191

(1)

To view and edit an individual's qualification for sealing to spouse

192

(1)

To remove unqualified individuals from the list of individuals to be exported

192

(1)

To export the selected individuals

192

(3)

Exporting data to Ancestry.com as an Online Family Tree

195

(1)

Merging records

195

(9)

Merging records manually

195

(1)

To open the Merge form

196

(1)

To define merge options

197

(2)

To search for duplicate records

199

(1)

To merge duplicate records

200

(2)

Merging records automatically

202

(1)

To merge records automatically

202

(2)

Creating reports and charts

204

(51)

Defining preferences for specific report types

205

(40)

Defining an individual summary report

205

(1)

To start an individual summary report

205

(1)

To select an individual for the individual summary report

206

(1)

To define the content of the individual summary report

206

(1)

To print the individual summary report

207

(1)

Defining a scrapbook

207

(1)

To start printing a scrapbook

207

(1)

To select an individual for the scrapbook

208

(1)

To define the content of the scrapbook

209

(1)

To define a box style

209

(2)

To print the scrapbook

211

(1)

Defining a custom report

211

(1)

To start a custom report

211

(1)

To select individuals for the custom report

212

(1)

To select information that will appear on the custom report

212

(1)

To arrange the order in which columns will appear on the report

213

(1)

To define the column header and width

213

(1)

To define the sort order

214

(1)

To print the custom report

215

(1)

To save a new custom report

215

(1)

To retrieve a saved custom report

215

(1)

To copy an existing custom report

216

(1)

Defining a list report

216

(1)

To start a list report

216

(1)

Defining an unlinked individuals report

217

(1)

To define an unlinked individuals report

217

(1)

Defining a duplicate individuals report

217

(1)

To define a duplicate individuals report

217

(1)

Defining an Individuals by RIN report

218

(1)

To define an Individuals by RIN report

219

(1)

Defining an Individuals by Alpha report

219

(1)

To define an Individuals by Alpha report

219

(1)

Defining a Marriages report

220

(1)

To define a Marriages report

220

(1)

Defining a Possible Problems report

220

(1)

To define a Possible Problems report

221

(1)

Defining an End-of-Line Individuals report

222

(1)

To define an End-of-Line Individuals report

222

(1)

Defining a Family Reunion Contacts report

223

(1)

To define a Family Reunion Contacts report

223

(1)

Defining a Sorted Places report

224

(1)

To Define a Sorted Places report

224

(1)

Defining a pedigree chart

225

(1)

To start a pedigree chart

225

(1)

To select the starting person

225

(1)

To define the content of the pedigree chart

226

(2)

To print the pedigree chart

228

(1)

Defining a family group record

228

(1)

To start a family group record

228

(1)

Selecting families to appear in family group records

229

(1)

To select a starting individual

229

(1)

To select marriages

230

(1)

To define the content of the family group record

231

(3)

To print the family group record(s)

234

(1)

Defining an ancestry chart or a descendants chart

234

(1)

To start an ancestry chart or a descendants chart

234

(1)

To select the starting person

235

(1)

Defining contents that are common to standard charts and wall charts

235

(1)

To define the contents of standard and wall charts

235

(1)

Defining the contents of a standard chart

236

(1)

To define the content of a standard chart

236

(1)

Defining the contents of a wall chart

237

(1)

To define the general contents of a wall chart

237

(1)

To select information that will appear on the wall chart

238

(2)

To print the ancestry chart or descendants chart

240

(1)

Defining a book report

241

(1)

To start a book report

241

(1)

To select the starting person

242

(1)

To define the content of the book report

242

(1)

Notes Options

243

(1)

Other optoins

243

(1)

Generation Options

244

(1)

To print the book report

244

(1)

Defining general report preferences

245

(1)

Previewing a report

245

(1)

To preview a report

245

(1)

Defining the page setup

246

(2)

To define the page setup

246

(1)

Modifying the report title

247

(1)

To modify the report title

247

(1)

Defining report font preferences

248

(1)

To define font preferences

248

(1)

To restore the default font properties

248

(1)

To save the modified font properties

248

(1)

Defining options for photo images

249

(3)

To define options for photo images

249

(1)

Defining print preferences

250

(1)

To define print preferences

250

(1)

To select a report shading color

251

(1)

To save the print properties

252

(1)

Printing a chart or report

252

(3)

To print a hard copy of a report

252

(1)

To save a report as a text file

253

(2)

Searching for information on the World Wide Web

255

(6)

Maintaining a list of favorite websites

256

(2)

To add a website to the list of favorites

256

(1)

To add a searchable website to the list of favorites

257

(1)

To modify a site in the list of favorites

258

(1)

To remove a site from the list of favorites

258

(1)

Searching for information on the Web

258

(3)

Searching your favorite sites

259

(1)

To search a favorite site

259

(1)

Searching on Ancestry.com

260

(1)

To search on Ancestry.com

260

(1)

Publishing Your Data on the World Wide Web

261

(18)

Creating your own webpage

262

(1)

To start creating a webpage

262

(1)

Selecting the individuals who will appear on the webpage

263

(1)

To select the starting person for a webpage

263

(1)

To select individuals for a selected webpage

263

(1)

Defining the content of the webpage

263

(6)

To define the content of the webpage

263

(3)

To define preferences for the default photo images and scrapbook images

266

(1)

To continue defining the webpage

266

(1)

To change the webpage title

267

(1)

To select a background image for the webpage

268

(1)

To create an introduction for your webpage

269

(1)

Defining advanced webpage options

269

(1)

To define advanced webpage preferences

269

(1)

Defining advanced HTML options

270

(1)

To define advanced HTML options

270

(1)

To add a link to a parent webpage

270

(1)

To select an .htm file for a webpage header or footer

270

(1)

To enter HTML code for a webpage header or footer

271

(1)

To save the advanced HTML options

271

(1)

Finishing your webpage

271

(1)

To finish creating your webpage

271

(1)

Transferring your webpage to your Web host

272

(1)

Creating an Online Family Tree

272

(7)

To create an Online Family Tree

273

(6)

Index

279

(8)

About the Author

287

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The Official Guide to Ancestry Family Tree

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