family tree maker 2006 unlocking its mysteries. getting started
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Family Tree Maker 2006
Unlocking Its Mysteries
Getting Started
The Toolbar
Back & Forward Print Family view Pedigree view Web search
Tree charts Reports Index of individuals Bookmark History Help
Main Views
Family View – used to enter, edit and view information about one nuclear family.
Pedigree View – displays several generations of your family tree at a glance.
Web Search Results View – displays the records found on Ancestry.com that match your Web Search criteria.
Family ViewEnter Your Family’s Data
Names Birth dates & places Marriage date & place Children’s names, birth dates & places
Family View Adding Information
In the Family View select the “Add Parents” button.
Enter your father’s name and related information in the Husband fields, then enter your mother’s maiden name and related information in the Wife fields.
Enter information about their wedding. Enter information about your siblings. Repeat for your grandparents.
Adding More Data
To add more facts click on the “Edit” icon. The “General” tab lets you add a title or
AKA to the individual. The “Add Fact” button lets you enter
additional information. Click on the Down icon and select from the
list of facts. Then enter the date and description of the
added fact.
Editing Data
To fix errors click on the “Edit” icon. The “General” tab lets you change basic
information about the individual. The “Facts” tab lets you correct other
details. Highlight the error and click on the “Edit Fact” button.
Change the incorrect information and click OK twice.
Documenting Sources
Click on the “Source Citation” icon Click the down arrow to the right of the
“Master Source” field. Select an entry or “New Master Source”.
Enter the appropriate information. To add an image, click on “Images”.
Scrapbook
Click on the “Scrapbook” icon. Click on “Picture/Object” on the menu bar. From the drop-down menu select “Insert
Picture from File”. Use the “Look in” fields to select the image. To add a caption click on the icon below the
picture . Enter the caption and click OK.
Pedigree View
Displays an individual’s direct ancestors. Information/Navigation Tabs
– Spouses and Children– Parents and Siblings– Index
Change Display options
Index
Lists all individuals in family tree. To find an individual:
– Use elevator bar– Enter person’s name (last, first)
Options– Sort sequence– Married/Maiden name
Bookmarks
Used in Family View or Pedigree View to navigate quickly.
To add a bookmark:– Click on Bookmark icon– Select “Add Bookmark”
To use a bookmark:– Click on Bookmark icon– Select desired person
History
Used to navigate to recently edited individuals.
Click on History icon Individuals are listed in reverse
chronological order (most recent first)
Web Search
The Web Search function allows you to search all the data bases in Ancestry.com
BUT – you need a current subscription Web search icon appears on:
– Toolbar– Family View– Pedigree View– Pedigree View side panel
Web Search Results
Web results screen– Top window displays results found in decreasing order
of quality
– Bottom left window shows details of the highlighted record
– Bottom right window shows details of your ancestor
Quality ranking system – star rating Increase to get fewer results, decrease to get more
results.
Merging Data
Review the Data
Complete the Merge
Tree Charts
Standard pedigree Ancestor trees
– Standard
– Fan
– Vertical
Descendant trees– Standard
– Fan
Hourglass trees– Standard
– Fan
All-in-one tree
Reports
Family group sheet Descendant outline Genealogy report Kinship report Alternate facts –
different information for same event
Address – information listed in address tab
Medical information Birthdays Marriage Parentage Bibliography – list of
sources Data errors Source usage