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  1. 26-Jan-09, 20:52 #1
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    Hi

    I am looking for advice on the best program to build a family tree. I am on Genes Reunited and the program they use is fantastic, but printing it out is another matter. It is over 6 pages (if you are lucky!!).

    Can anyone recommend a program?

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  2. 27-Jan-09, 00:39 #2
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    Family Tree Maker is excellent, I've been using it for years. It does cost though, but its not dear.
  3. 27-Jan-09, 01:02 #3
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    I agree with both of you! Been using FTM and its very easy to use and Genes Reunited is good to regards robyn
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  4. 27-Jan-09, 03:49 #4
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    I agree with the others, I've only ever used FTM, and I love it, it's very straightforward, and there are so many different display options. One thing, though, depending on where you live (if you're in the US, this is a non-issue), but when I got mine, I bought the only one that was in the shops I went to, which I assumed was the only FTM package that was sold. It had all of these extra discs concerning the US that were of no use to me whatsoever, and I realised later that had I shopped around, or bought online, I could have gotten a cheaper version that had FTM and nothing additional, which was all I needed. Just something to consider.

    Good luck with finding a program right for you.

    Regards,
    Kristy
  5. 27-Jan-09, 20:39 #5
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    I have been using Legacy for a long, long time . I have tried FTM and others but went back to Legacy. The basic version is a free download and if you like it the Pro version is quite reasonably priced. Highly recommend.
  6. 28-Jan-09, 20:27 #6
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    Thanks for all your help folks, it is much appreciated.

    The Loafer
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  7. 13-Feb-09, 01:21 #7
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    Hi Loafer,
    If printing is your main priority then a program I like is Oxy-Gen from www.oxy-gen-soft.net. It is not a tree builder, but give it a Gedcom file and your options are many. It's also free.
    A free and easy to use 'builder' is Genius Family Tree. It used to be shareware but the author recently released it as freeware.
    When you try Oxy-Gen I suggest the 'Lite' version first which means no world/country maps and town data.

    Enjoy

    BJM.
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  8. 14-Feb-09, 00:52 #8
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    Good site
    Thanks for link
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