First of all, another program data cannot be imported into Legacy, without making a GEDCOM from within the other program. It has been misleading, that Legacy can directly import from the other programs. If one is using or has been using a different program, you would think that they would also already know how to make a GEDCOM, from that program.
The instructions posted at the Help Center are instructions on making the GEDCOM from the other listed programs. The instructions for FTM 2010 are also valid for 2011 and 2012, so the Help Center web page needs to be updated. Thanks, David C Abernathy Email disclaimers ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- This message represents the official view of the voices in my head. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.SchmeckAbernathy.com == All outgoing and incoming mail is scanned by F-Prot Antivirus == -----Original Message----- From: Paul Gray [mailto:grayp...@telus.net] Sent: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 7:06 PM To: LegacyUserGroup@LegacyUsers.com Subject: RE: [LegacyUG] Moving FROM FTM Hi Rick, The only piece of advice I have is to run Tools---> Compact File on your FTM file prior to exporting. This checks, and sometimes fixes any data problems that might exist in your FTM file. I believe Compact file is under Tools in all versions of FTM since at least FTM 2006 (v16). It's similar to Check/Repair in Legacy. Paul Gray From: Rick Koelz [mailto:rko...@gmail.com] Sent: February-29-12 10:39 AM To: LegacyUserGroup@LegacyUsers.com Subject: [LegacyUG] Moving FROM FTM I'm going to take the plunge and move from FTM (after 10+ years) to Legacy. Is there information available on making this move? I know how to export/import GEDCOMs. But is there a list of "best practices" or possible pitfalls to watch out for as I move my files? Thanks in advance for any advice or instructions. Rick Legacy User Group guidelines: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp Archived messages after Nov. 21 2009: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyusers.com/ Archived messages from old mail server - before Nov. 21 2009: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyfamilytree.com/ Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp Follow Legacy on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/LegacyFamilyTree) and on our blog (http://news.LegacyFamilyTree.com). To unsubscribe: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp Legacy User Group guidelines: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp Archived messages after Nov. 21 2009: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyusers.com/ Archived messages from old mail server - before Nov. 21 2009: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyfamilytree.com/ Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp Follow Legacy on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/LegacyFamilyTree) and on our blog (http://news.LegacyFamilyTree.com). To unsubscribe: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp Legacy User Group guidelines: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp Archived messages after Nov. 21 2009: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyusers.com/ Archived messages from old mail server - before Nov. 21 2009: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup@legacyfamilytree.com/ Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp Follow Legacy on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/LegacyFamilyTree) and on our blog (http://news.LegacyFamilyTree.com). To unsubscribe: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp
