Genealogy Chat

A relative has sent me his tree in the post and I have downloaded it............................. Is there a way of merging it with my tree but only certain parts of it?...................... Thanks..................... Linda

Yes there is, You can either merge the whole file or select the particular individuals you want to add / merge. To merge two files: 1. Open your main file in Family Tree Maker. 2. From the Family View, open the File menu and select Append/Merge Family File. 3. Family Tree Maker prompts you to back up your file before merging. This is a good idea since merging can make major changes to your file. After backing up your files, continue to step 4. 4. Family Tree Maker displays the Select File to Merge or Append, which behaves exactly the same way as the Open Family File dialog box. Select the file you wish to merge. This will be the Source file. 5. Family Tree Maker displays the Individuals to Include dialog box . Use it to select which individuals you wish to merge from the Source file. 6. Family Tree Maker checks whether you want to merge the two files, or simply to add new records from the Source file to the Destination without merging them. At this time, you can also preview your merge by clicking the button to view the Merge Files Report (pre-merge). 7. If you choose to merge, Family Tree Maker automatically merges identical individuals and sources from your file. If there are matches it’s not sure of, it displays them in the Likely Matches dialog box . 8. Finally, Family Tree Maker displays all the individuals for whom it could not find matches in the Unmatched Individuals dialog box. If you wish, you can then force a merge between any of these individuals and people in your file. Your merge is now complete. You can view the Merge Files Report (post-merge), if you wish. If you make a mistake then you can Undo the most recent file merge anytime during the current session (as long as you have your family file open). Click the Edit menu and select Undo File Merge.

Thanks so much Peter He has his wife's side of the family on his and I only want my side. Off to have a try now. linda