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Attaching a GEDCOM to a post

I can attach a jpg file to a post. As proof, you should see a small picture of me in Peru with an eagle on my head below. If you click on it, you will see a big picture of me in Peru with an eagle on...

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Re: Attaching a GEDCOM to a post

It is my understanding that one can't attach a GEDCOM file to a post. Only image type files (.jpg, .gif, .tiff) are allowed.

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Re: Attaching a GEDCOM to a post

My results prove your understanding, but at least one person at thechnical support - "David" told me that I could attach a GEDCOM. I've seen other references to doing so too, none that I can find.If I...

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Re: Attaching a GEDCOM to a post

I'm almost positive that I saw something on one of the Rootsweb mailing lists that specifically said GEDCOMs couldn't be attached to message board posts or posts to their mailing lists but can't seem...

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Re: Attaching a GEDCOM to a post

I'm 99% certain you are right. I tried 12 times and failed. If I was guessing, I'd guess it would be too easy for a novice to post details about living people - even living minors - and there would be...

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Re: Attaching a GEDCOM to a post

Actually, there is a way but it is a real kludge...Print off the GEDCOM, scan each page, and then attach those images to a message.Of Course, then whoever wants the GEDCOM would have to deal with...

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Re: Attaching a GEDCOM to a post

Hey - THERE'S an idea!Maybe just open the GEDCOM with Notepad and paste it. Someone who wanted it could copy it back into notepad, save it as whatever.txt, rename it whatever.ged and go to town. They...

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Re: Attaching a GEDCOM to a post

I copied the GEDCOM in my previous post into Notepad, saved it as "test.ged" and imported it. It worked just fine with Roots Magic 3.0; places and sources look right, relationships are accurate.

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Re: Attaching a GEDCOM to a post

Works well for a very small GEDCOM- not sure just how well it will handle a GEDOM with 63,000+ people.;)

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export GEDCOM

How do i export my my family tree from ancestry.co.uk to the Family tree maker? I cant seem to find out how to make a gedcom file on ancestry.co.u to transfer it over!!

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Re: export GEDCOM

Click on the Family Trees tab drop down list(2nd left on top ribbon) and at the bottom you click on upload a Gedcom. I haven't done it and haven't got FTM so can't help further.

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Re: export GEDCOM

Sorry John I gave wrong advice in post before - it was for UPLOADING a gedcom you already have on your computer.Do this to find the link for advice on Exporting (and importing) Gedcoms:Click on Help at...

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Re: export GEDCOM

Thanks .. managed to get it done,!!

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My Gedcom disappears

I have exported my tree, right clicked on the download button but NO "Save as Target" comes up and I can't find it anywhere in downloads. I've right clicked, left clicked and call it vile names but...

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Re: export GEDCOM

trying to do the same thing myself but i think they may have changed things as i can only seem to find importing a GED file and npot exporting can you help?

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Exporting Family Tree to Ancestry GEDCOM

I am trying to Export my Family Tree to Ancestry.I have clicked on File and the option 'Export as GEDCOM' comes up. Then a box comes up and from there it is not clear what I'm supposed to do ?When I...

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Re: Exporting Family Tree to Ancestry GEDCOM

GEDitCOM is a software program not related to Family Tree Maker or Ancestry.com You would be better to ask this question on the correct board.

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Family lost on computer

I have lost my family file on my computer following a reinstall of Windows. I thought it was backed up but it turned out that it wasn't. It's easy to upload a Ged and update it and even delete it from...

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