Genealogy Blog
15 May 2012
Reunion 10 Update Released
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Reunion 10 has been released.
New:
• Pictures Everywhere - You can include pictures in all buttons in the family view: a couple, their children and parents.
• Places - New features include: mapping of places in Google or Bing, entry of geo codes for places (automatic or manual), etc.
• Tree View - The new "tree view" is bigger, better, more flexible than the old "overview" window. Choose a pedigree or hourglass chart style (to show ancestors and descendants).
• Family View Preferences - There is much greater ability to customizing the appearance and content of the family view.
• Web Searching - Search genealogical web resources for more information about a person.
• Events Report - A new chronological report showing a list of events for people in your family file. Include all people or only marked people.
• View full list of new features.
Reunion 10 has been released.
New:
• Pictures Everywhere - You can include pictures in all buttons in the family view: a couple, their children and parents.
• Places - New features include: mapping of places in Google or Bing, entry of geo codes for places (automatic or manual), etc.
• Tree View - The new "tree view" is bigger, better, more flexible than the old "overview" window. Choose a pedigree or hourglass chart style (to show ancestors and descendants).
• Family View Preferences - There is much greater ability to customizing the appearance and content of the family view.
• Web Searching - Search genealogical web resources for more information about a person.
• Events Report - A new chronological report showing a list of events for people in your family file. Include all people or only marked people.
• View full list of new features.
5 May 2012
MacFamilyTree 6.2.11 Update Released
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MacFamilyTree 6.2.11 has been released.
Changes:
• Birth place is now shown in the fan chart.
• Exporting and importing GEDCOM place coordinates improved.
• Web Research printing added.
• Bug preventing text for sources fixed.
• Importing high-resolution PNGs fixed.
• Fixes in the kinship report.
• Localization updates.
MacFamilyTree 6.2.11 has been released.
Changes:
• Birth place is now shown in the fan chart.
• Exporting and importing GEDCOM place coordinates improved.
• Web Research printing added.
• Bug preventing text for sources fixed.
• Importing high-resolution PNGs fixed.
• Fixes in the kinship report.
• Localization updates.
Legacy Family Tree 7.5.0.191 Update Released
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Legacy Family Tree 7.5.0.191 has been released.
Changes:
• Add a search for Private Marriages.
• Added 1940 Census event to the US - Federal Census timeline.
• Book Report Indexes - If printing surnames in uppercase, the surnames in parenthesis on married names were not being uppercased. Fixed.
• Census List Report - Italicizing people in the report who already have been found in a census has been fixed.
• GEDCOM Export - Fixed Private marriages from being exported according to Privacy settings.
• GEDCOM Export - Quoted names of Private individuals were being exported as nicknames when they should have been suppressed. Fixed.
• GEDCOM Export - some HTML codes were not removed when the option to remove codes was selected. Fixed.
• Individual Report - Fixed and event overprint problem with unlined reports.
Legacy Family Tree 7.5.0.191 has been released.
Changes:
• Add a search for Private Marriages.
• Added 1940 Census event to the US - Federal Census timeline.
• Book Report Indexes - If printing surnames in uppercase, the surnames in parenthesis on married names were not being uppercased. Fixed.
• Census List Report - Italicizing people in the report who already have been found in a census has been fixed.
• GEDCOM Export - Fixed Private marriages from being exported according to Privacy settings.
• GEDCOM Export - Quoted names of Private individuals were being exported as nicknames when they should have been suppressed. Fixed.
• GEDCOM Export - some HTML codes were not removed when the option to remove codes was selected. Fixed.
• Individual Report - Fixed and event overprint problem with unlined reports.
2 May 2012
My Family Tree 2.0.0.0 Update Released
Full Featured - Windows - Freeware
My Family Tree 2.0.0.0 has been released.
Changes:
• Performance and memory improvements.
• Added new GEDCOM import/export dialogs with advanced options.
• Added support for (encoding) and decoding GEDCOM BLOB objects.
• Added GEDCOM validator tool.
• Added option to export GEDCOM files in different valid encodings [UNICODE, UTF-8 (GEDCOM 5.5.1 only), ASCII, ANSEL].
• Added automatic detection of all valid GEDCOM encoding types.
My Family Tree 2.0.0.0 has been released.
Changes:
• Performance and memory improvements.
• Added new GEDCOM import/export dialogs with advanced options.
• Added support for (encoding) and decoding GEDCOM BLOB objects.
• Added GEDCOM validator tool.
• Added option to export GEDCOM files in different valid encodings [UNICODE, UTF-8 (GEDCOM 5.5.1 only), ASCII, ANSEL].
• Added automatic detection of all valid GEDCOM encoding types.
27 April 2012
MacFamilyTree 6.2.10 Update Released
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MacFamilyTree 6.2.10 has been released.
Changes:
• More Fan Chart configuration options added.
• Database Maintenance improved.
• Many Tree Chart fixes.
• Fixes in the Family Quiz.
• GEDCOM Importer compatibilty improved.
MacFamilyTree 6.2.10 has been released.
Changes:
• More Fan Chart configuration options added.
• Database Maintenance improved.
• Many Tree Chart fixes.
• Fixes in the Family Quiz.
• GEDCOM Importer compatibilty improved.
GEDitCOM II 1.7 build 3 Update Released
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GEDitCOM II 1.7 build 3 has been released.
Changes:
• The book preparation script was improved to have better wording for some events and to optionally include tree charts in the book.
• A new format called "Generations Book Preview" displays individuals in a style similar to book export and lets you edit data to optimize the book.
• You can now control click on a family tree cell with an inappropriate picture and set that individual to not have a portrait.
• A new script called "Four Gen Chart" produces a simple, one-page, four generation pedigree chart.
• The "US-UK-Canadian Census Report" script was updated to include the 1940 US census in the table.
• All known bugs were fixed.
GEDitCOM II 1.7 build 3 has been released.
Changes:
• The book preparation script was improved to have better wording for some events and to optionally include tree charts in the book.
• A new format called "Generations Book Preview" displays individuals in a style similar to book export and lets you edit data to optimize the book.
• You can now control click on a family tree cell with an inappropriate picture and set that individual to not have a portrait.
• A new script called "Four Gen Chart" produces a simple, one-page, four generation pedigree chart.
• The "US-UK-Canadian Census Report" script was updated to include the 1940 US census in the table.
• All known bugs were fixed.
Brother's Keeper 6.5.9 Update Released
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Brother's Keeper 6.5.9 has been released.
Changes:
• GEDCOM export, new option (combobox) to exclude data for anyone born recently, whether living or not.
• Fix the 'subscript out of range' error if sorting a family with over 30 children.
• On the Birthday report, it would sometimes change the name of a female to the last name of a fiancee. Fixed.
• Added button to 'open with default picture program' to source picture screen.
• On the new 6th generation for the Ancestor chart display, it sometimes did not have the correct numbers. Fixed.
• On the Group sheet report, if printing Ancestors, it would sometimes not print the first person. Fixed.
• On the Group sheet, instead of just Husband or Wife, it will print Partner or Fiancee.
Brother's Keeper 6.5.9 has been released.
Changes:
• GEDCOM export, new option (combobox) to exclude data for anyone born recently, whether living or not.
• Fix the 'subscript out of range' error if sorting a family with over 30 children.
• On the Birthday report, it would sometimes change the name of a female to the last name of a fiancee. Fixed.
• Added button to 'open with default picture program' to source picture screen.
• On the new 6th generation for the Ancestor chart display, it sometimes did not have the correct numbers. Fixed.
• On the Group sheet report, if printing Ancestors, it would sometimes not print the first person. Fixed.
• On the Group sheet, instead of just Husband or Wife, it will print Partner or Fiancee.
19 April 2012
Legacy Family Tree 7.5.0.185 Update Released
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Legacy Family Tree 7.5.0.185 has been released.
Changes:
• Census List Tool - A few more refinements.
Legacy Family Tree 7.5.0.185 has been released.
Changes:
• Census List Tool - A few more refinements.
12 April 2012
RootsMagic 5.0.3.1 Update Released
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RootsMagic 5.0.3.1 has been released.
Changes:
• New: Added option to disable automatic thumbnail generation in Media Gallery.
• New: File > Data Tools > Reindex now removes phantom children and phantom events.
• Fixed: Switching between filters in "Who Was There" report sometimes didn't clear the previous people.
• Fixed: Unmarking "Living" checkbox on Add Person screen sometimes didn't carry over to Edit Person.
• Fixed: Tab key in Media Properties screen doesn't skip description field anymore.
• Fixed: Prefix and suffix now show in Media Tag list now.
RootsMagic 5.0.3.1 has been released.
Changes:
• New: Added option to disable automatic thumbnail generation in Media Gallery.
• New: File > Data Tools > Reindex now removes phantom children and phantom events.
• Fixed: Switching between filters in "Who Was There" report sometimes didn't clear the previous people.
• Fixed: Unmarking "Living" checkbox on Add Person screen sometimes didn't carry over to Edit Person.
• Fixed: Tab key in Media Properties screen doesn't skip description field anymore.
• Fixed: Prefix and suffix now show in Media Tag list now.
Legacy Family Tree 7.5.0.182 Update Released
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Legacy Family Tree 7.5.0.182 has been released.
Changes:
• Sources - Fixed a problem with the 1940 source template.
Legacy Family Tree 7.5.0.182 has been released.
Changes:
• Sources - Fixed a problem with the 1940 source template.
Geves 2.1.1 Update Released
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Geves 2.1.1 has been released.
Changes:
• Standard Edition is now available as a free unlimited download.
Geves 2.1.1 has been released.
Changes:
• Standard Edition is now available as a free unlimited download.
5 April 2012
The Complete Genealogy Builder 2012 beta build 110403 Update Released
Full Featured - Windows - Shareware
The Complete Genealogy Builder 2012 beta build 110403 has been released.
Changes:
• Fixed: When importing using "Default Media Folder" the images are now correctly found in the specified folder.
The Complete Genealogy Builder 2012 beta build 110403 has been released.
Changes:
• Fixed: When importing using "Default Media Folder" the images are now correctly found in the specified folder.
MacFamilyTree 6.2.9 Update Released
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MacFamilyTree 6.2.9 has been released.
Changes:
• Fixed a bug preventing images to show up correctly.
MacFamilyTree 6.2.9 has been released.
Changes:
• Fixed a bug preventing images to show up correctly.
4 April 2012
Legacy Family Tree 7.5.0.180 Update Released
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Legacy Family Tree 7.5.0.180 has been released.
Changes:
• Census List Tool - We needed to add a new tabbed interface for all of the new features and options we have added. Lot's of work has been done and and we think you will love all the new features and options. Enjoy.
• Census List Tool Webinar - If you missed the live webinar please take the time to watch a recording of the Census Tool Webinar (click here to watch it).
• Book Reports - Title Pages - The border lines now match the Page Setup settings. Fixed.
• Book Reports - When adding Special Text Entries, the Title of the entry now shows in the Contents List (instead of just "Special Text Entry:"). Fixed.
• Chart Reports - Record Selection setting (for example: print all records for a Focus Group) was reset to the individual after printing the report. Fixed.
• County Check Report - There was an error when saving the report options. Fixed.
• Family Group Record - When using the Page x of y numbering format, the Bibliography should be numbered with it. Fixed.
• FamilySearch - Changed the 95 year rule to be 110 years as requested by FamilySearch. Fixed.
Legacy Family Tree 7.5.0.180 has been released.
Changes:
• Census List Tool - We needed to add a new tabbed interface for all of the new features and options we have added. Lot's of work has been done and and we think you will love all the new features and options. Enjoy.
• Census List Tool Webinar - If you missed the live webinar please take the time to watch a recording of the Census Tool Webinar (click here to watch it).
• Book Reports - Title Pages - The border lines now match the Page Setup settings. Fixed.
• Book Reports - When adding Special Text Entries, the Title of the entry now shows in the Contents List (instead of just "Special Text Entry:"). Fixed.
• Chart Reports - Record Selection setting (for example: print all records for a Focus Group) was reset to the individual after printing the report. Fixed.
• County Check Report - There was an error when saving the report options. Fixed.
• Family Group Record - When using the Page x of y numbering format, the Bibliography should be numbered with it. Fixed.
• FamilySearch - Changed the 95 year rule to be 110 years as requested by FamilySearch. Fixed.
Brother's Keeper 6.5.8 Update Released
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Brother's Keeper 6.5.8 has been released.
Changes:
• (changed) It can show 6 generations on the screen for ancestor chart if 1024 by 768 or larger.
• (fixed) On the Edit screen, if adding a spouse in place of a 'not entered' spouse, and you pick an existing person, it was adding the marriage events to the first spouse not the current spouse.
• (changed) When you create a gedcom file, the program will also make a file called BKGedcomPicMedia.TXT with a list of needed pictures and media files.
• (fixed) In the utility to compare two databases, the right side was not showing the "primary" spouse if one was designated.
• (fixed) When you add a child's last name using CTRL+Enter the program will move the cursor to end of name.
• (changed) The Source select screen and the source edit screen are larger if you are using 1024 by 768 screen size.
Brother's Keeper 6.5.8 has been released.
Changes:
• (changed) It can show 6 generations on the screen for ancestor chart if 1024 by 768 or larger.
• (fixed) On the Edit screen, if adding a spouse in place of a 'not entered' spouse, and you pick an existing person, it was adding the marriage events to the first spouse not the current spouse.
• (changed) When you create a gedcom file, the program will also make a file called BKGedcomPicMedia.TXT with a list of needed pictures and media files.
• (fixed) In the utility to compare two databases, the right side was not showing the "primary" spouse if one was designated.
• (fixed) When you add a child's last name using CTRL+Enter the program will move the cursor to end of name.
• (changed) The Source select screen and the source edit screen are larger if you are using 1024 by 768 screen size.
Agelong Tree 4.3 build 25.03 Update Released
Full Featured - Windows - Shareware
Agelong Tree 4.3 build 25.03 has been released.
Changes:
• A few bugs have been fixed.
Agelong Tree 4.3 build 25.03 has been released.
Changes:
• A few bugs have been fixed.
29 March 2012
RootsMagic 5.0.3 Update Released
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RootsMagic 5.0.3 has been released.
Changes:
• New: New "Who Was There" list prints all people in a selected place at a selected time (see help for details).
• New: "Fix Broken Media Links" now lets you select the starting drive and/or folder.
• New: Media Gallery now lets you sort media by either file name or caption.
• New: Added options to custom reports to shade alternate records or draw lines between records.
• New: Added preparer option to Box Charts.
• New: Added "Living" checkbox to "Add Person screen.
• New: Added option to print detail ref# for citations in Source List report.
• New: Changed 95 year rule to 110 years in New FamilySearch features.
• Some fixes.
RootsMagic 5.0.3 has been released.
Changes:
• New: New "Who Was There" list prints all people in a selected place at a selected time (see help for details).
• New: "Fix Broken Media Links" now lets you select the starting drive and/or folder.
• New: Media Gallery now lets you sort media by either file name or caption.
• New: Added options to custom reports to shade alternate records or draw lines between records.
• New: Added preparer option to Box Charts.
• New: Added "Living" checkbox to "Add Person screen.
• New: Added option to print detail ref# for citations in Source List report.
• New: Changed 95 year rule to 110 years in New FamilySearch features.
• Some fixes.
MacFamilyTree 6.2.8 Update Released
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MacFamilyTree 6.2.8 has been released.
Changes:
• Several bugs fixed editing notes and source text.
• Improved behavior saving and closing documents.
• Several other bugfixes.
MacFamilyTree 6.2.8 has been released.
Changes:
• Several bugs fixed editing notes and source text.
• Improved behavior saving and closing documents.
• Several other bugfixes.
28 March 2012
GenSmarts 2.1.2.18 Update Released
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GenSmarts 2.1.2.18 has been released.
Changes:
• 1940 US Census Support.
• A minor improvement in place name recognition where no default country is specified.
• Changed the default directory for Tools...Export Place Names.
• Fixed bug in finding suggestions based on TMG flags.
• Fixed bug in finding suggestions based on TMG flags.
• Fixed bug in Family Search MA Births.
GenSmarts 2.1.2.18 has been released.
Changes:
• 1940 US Census Support.
• A minor improvement in place name recognition where no default country is specified.
• Changed the default directory for Tools...Export Place Names.
• Fixed bug in finding suggestions based on TMG flags.
• Fixed bug in finding suggestions based on TMG flags.
• Fixed bug in Family Search MA Births.
Ancestral Quest 12.1.34 Update Released
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Ancestral Quest 12.1.34 has been released.
Changes:
• Dual Dates: When AQ displayed a dual date, it had been displaying these as two full years, ie, "1750/1751". This was changed to adhere to a standard that indicated that only the changed portion of the second year should show, "1750/1".
• Check/Repair: An adjustment was made to catch and fix another minor issue.
• Advanced Filtering: If you searched for a place name using commas only (",") to separate place names, it worked, but if you used comma-space (", "), then it failed. Fixed.
• Family Group Record: If a Husband's data filled up so much room on a first page that the wife's data was pushed to the second page, then notes that normally would have printed on the 2nd page went unprinted. Fixed.
Ancestral Quest 12.1.34 has been released.
Changes:
• Dual Dates: When AQ displayed a dual date, it had been displaying these as two full years, ie, "1750/1751". This was changed to adhere to a standard that indicated that only the changed portion of the second year should show, "1750/1".
• Check/Repair: An adjustment was made to catch and fix another minor issue.
• Advanced Filtering: If you searched for a place name using commas only (",") to separate place names, it worked, but if you used comma-space (", "), then it failed. Fixed.
• Family Group Record: If a Husband's data filled up so much room on a first page that the wife's data was pushed to the second page, then notes that normally would have printed on the 2nd page went unprinted. Fixed.
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