Alice wrote and asked:
> A branch of my tree is being prepared to be sent by GEDCOM
> to a person using a later version of FTM (10, 11, 2005). I am
> concerned about the transfer of data to that program,
> particularly the events and sources. Can anyone tell me what
> type of GEDCOM is best to send (such as Basic, Generic or 5.5)
> and what I can do beforehand to minimize data loss or
> misplacement? Perhaps Elizabeth Rodier would also be willing
> to jump in here. Elizabeth seems to know a lot about FTM. -- Alice
And Glen replied:
> Send your relative a Legacy file with the Legacy install. Convert them to
> Legacy since it is a much better program. This will solve your problems.
Seems like a pretty cocky answer to me Glen. FTM has a few features
that Legacy does not have, mostly around data output. I agree Legacy
is superior in many respects, but still rely on FTM for chart output, some
kinds of reports, and for working with pictures. If Legacy has anything
like FTM's "book" feature (which I don't use), I'm unaware of it.
But back to Alice's query. I suggest Alice complies with her relative's
request. I go from Legacy to FTM 10 every now and then. I was unaware
that Legacy had so many export options in the very first drop down box.
Thanks Alice for finally making me aware of them! I'm running a little
test right now with the three options you mentioned. I'll let you (and the
list) know how it works out. Maybe later tonight, maybe tomorrow.
jr
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