Hi Peder Thank you. Yes I am aware of Reunion for iPad once the main program is Installed on a computer, but I think I'll need to learn how to use it first, Reunion that is, not the iPad :-)
Cheers Laura On 17/06/2011, at 5:31 PM, Peder Kristensen <ped...@westnet.com.au> wrote: > > Hi Laura, > > If you have an iPhone or an iPad, then you can get the Reunion for these as > well. The iPad version is very nice. You can get them from the iTune App > Store. > > Cheers, > Peder > > > On 17/06/2011, at 12:17 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: > >> >> Hi Laura, >> >> Yes, Reunion 9.0c is the latest version. The Help file included in the >> Reunion Application under “Help” is an exceptionally good Manual. >> Click on “Help” > Contents to access the Manual. >> >> Also go here for Reunion 9 Support, Video Tutorials - ReunionTalk Forums - >> FAQ : <http://www.leisterpro.com/doc/version9/reunion9support.php> >> >> I hope Reunion gets your motivation back on researching your Family History >> ;-) >> >> Cheers, >> Ronni >> >> On 17/06/2011, at 11:52 AM, Laura Webb wrote: >> >>> >>> Hi again Ronni >>> >>> I've just checked and it seems I do have the latest version of Reunion. >>> >>> Kind regards >>> Laura >>> >>> >>> On 15/06/2011, at 2:07 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: >>> >>> >>> Hi Laura, >>> >>> Reunion 9 is compatible with the GEDCOM format. A few clicks, and you’ll >>> have all of your hard work imported into Reunion 9. >>> >>> Moving your data is a matter of exporting using the GEDCOM format, saving >>> the resulting file to a place you will be able to access from your Mac OS X >>> system, then importing it into Reunion 9. >>> >>> Cheers, >>> Ronni >>> >>> On 15/06/2011, at 1:22 PM, Laura Webb wrote: >>> >>>> >>>> Hi Ronni >>>> >>>> Thanks for your input and for the "Offlist" instructions for downloading >>>> and installing Reunion. The information has now been printed. >>>> >>>> No, not Family Tree Maker but Heredis, which runs under Rosetta. >>>> >>>> I imagine the instructions for exporting a GEDCOM file would be similar >>>> regardless of the program involved. >>>> >>>> Again many thanks for your help. I'm really looking forward to finally >>>> having Reunion, something I've wanted for a long time. So indirectly, >>>> Rosetta not being available with Lion has forced the change. >>>> >>>> >>>> Kind regards >>>> Laura >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On 15/06/2011, at 12:58 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> Hi Laura, >>>> >>>> Were you using Family Tree Maker? >>>> If so go here for instructions: >>>> <http://www.leisterpro.com/doc/version9/questions/answers/ftm.php> >>>> >>>> I’ll also email you “Offlist” instructions “Reunion 9-downloading and >>>> installing Reunion.pdf” >>>> >>>> -------- >>>> "Many Reunion users are former Family Tree Maker users who switched to >>>> Reunion successfully using a GEDCOM file to transfer their data. >>>> >>>> The instructions below are for exporting a GEDCOM file from Family Tree >>>> Maker and importing the GEDCOM file into Reunion 9. We suggest you >>>> bookmark this page and refer to it while transferring your data. >>>> >>>> Step 1: Open your family file in Family Tree Maker. >>>> >>>> Step 2: From the main menu, choose File -> Export File -> Entire File. >>>> >>>> Step 3: From the Save as type popup menu, choose GEDCOM (*.GED) >>>> >>>> Step 4: To save the GEDCOM file to your Windows Desktop, click Desktopon >>>> the left side of the window. >>>> >>>> Step 5: Click Save and a new window will open. Make sure the settings in >>>> the Export to GEDCOM window are as follows: >>>> >>>> Step 6: Click OK. >>>> >>>> The GEDCOM file will appear on your Windows Desktop. (Note that the .GED >>>> extension may not be visible when the file is on the Desktop.) >>>> >>>> Step 7: Move this file to your Macintosh via USB flash drive, CD-R, >>>> network, or email. >>>> >>>> Step 8: On your Macintosh, drag and drop the GEDCOM file onto theReunion 9 >>>> icon which is inside your Applications folder. >>>> >>>> Notes... >>>> >>>> • Reunion 9 in "demo mode" does not import GEDCOM files. >>>> • GEDCOM exchange with Family Tree Maker is generally very good, >>>> depending on the extent to which custom fields and source records are >>>> utilized. >>>> >>>> However, the basics, such as all the people, names, dates, places, links >>>> (parents to children, spouses, etc.) should transfer fine. >>>> The most problematic area of GEDCOM is with source” >>>> ——— >>>> >>>> Cheers, >>>> Ronni >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On 15/06/2011, at 12:41 PM, Laura Webb wrote: >>>> >>>>> >>>>> Thank you Ray. >>>>> >>>>> Some good information there too and a web page new to me. Plus the >>>>> information about duty. Will keep the details for future reference but as >>>>> you will note I went ahead with Steven's suggestion of the download. I >>>>> have not as yet done the actual download as I need time to think about >>>>> transferring all the data in my current program. >>>>> >>>>> With the advent of Lion not far away I knew I had to do something soon. >>>>> It's a while since I've been active with my family tree but I guess it >>>>> just means creating a GEDCOM file. >>>>> >>>>> Regards >>>>> Laura >>>>> >>>>> On 15/06/2011, at 9:55 AM, Ray Forma wrote: >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Laura, >>>>> >>>>> Leister Productions Reunion 9 Genealogy Software - For Mac OS X - >>>>> Universal Binary is US$ 97.95 plus US$ 9.56 postage from: >>>>> >>>>> <http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Leister%20Productions/LP7901/> >>>>> >>>>> Anything except illegal imports under AU$1000 in total arriving in Aus is >>>>> not subject to any duty or GST. >>>>> >>>>> I have successfully bought many things from this supplier over the years. >>>>> >>>>> On 15/06/2011, at 10:45 AM, Laura Webb wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Good morning all >>>>>> >>>>>> I am aware that there are folk on this list who use Reunion for Mac. >>>>>> >>>>>> My current genie programme requires Rosetta which Lion will not support. >>>>>> So if I upgrade I need to purchase alternate genealogy software. Reunion >>>>>> is obviously the way to go but I am confused by the pricing. If I >>>>>> purchase in Australia it seems I will have to pay $179 but if I order >>>>>> the CD from the US I am quoted 109USD including postage (there is a >>>>>> rider that, if applicable, customs duty might be applied when received). >>>>>> >>>>>> Given the current rate of exchange there is a vast difference in these >>>>>> prices. Although I don't know, I doubt there would be any customs duty >>>>>> on a single CD. >>>>>> >>>>>> Any advice would be appreciated. >>>>>> >>>>>> Regards >>>>>> Laura >>>>> >>>>> Regards, >>>>> >>>>> Ray Forma >>>>> Mob +61 (0) 428 596938 >>> >> >> >> >> >> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au> >> > > > > > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au> > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au>
