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Tox

Tox Report 14 Jun 2007 20:02

Hi, I have read tips from GR members top save your tree on CD, how is this done please, I have tried, but not being too computer friendly I don't seem to be able to manage this. Any tips will be greatly recieved. Regards Tox

Clive

Clive Report 14 Jun 2007 20:08

I do no tknow where your tree is at present. If on GR use button on left for Import/Export Tree. This will send a GEDCOM copy of your tree to your computer (to the directory you choose.) If you have a tree programme on your computer then go to File Export and a GEDCOM file wil lbe sent to a folder of your choice. (Note I recommend a GEDCOm file in both cases but from your own computer tree programme there are other forms). Now put blank CD in your drive and use your burn (make) CD programme. IF you do not have such a thing then use a memory stick and copy the GEDCOM file to that. Clive

Tox

Tox Report 14 Jun 2007 20:56

Thanks again Clive, I did have a tree program Legacy 5.0 but could not get it to print so I abandoned that, my tree is on GR at the moment and would like to do a back up copy, if I Import/ Export my tree by GED COM will my tree still remain on GR, sorry not too clever on the old computer (but learning). Regards Tox

silvery33

silvery33 Report 14 Jun 2007 21:57

nudge yh

Researching:
Meadows and Cable & Boast, Suffolk. Smith Stock and Poulter, Essex Blois of Norfolk

Clive

Clive Report 14 Jun 2007 22:32

Yes - making a GEDCOM file of your tree does not delete or change your original so it remains on GR. Clive

Heather

Heather Report 15 Jun 2007 00:00

But Id recommend you buy a good program that you put on your own computer. GR's is not very flexible or comprehensive.

Tox

Tox Report 15 Jun 2007 21:42

Thanks for the tips, I am visiting the Yorkshire Family History Fair at the end of June, I will look for a Family Tree Program, then upload my tree to disc. Thanks again Regards Tox

Vicky

Vicky Report 16 Jun 2007 15:39

Hi tox, i live in yorkshire. whereabouts is the fair being held please? thanks vicky