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Can you see the results of someone else's GEDCOM upload on WikiTree before deciding to upload your own?
It's not possible to see someone else's GEDCOM upload, unless all the profiles created from that GEDCOM are public, or the Profile Manager has added you to the Trusted List for all the profiles.
Here are two random examples of GEDCOM-created profiles: http://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Aadland-12
http://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Zwicker-63
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What is the best desktop program for use with GEDCOM files created by WikiTree?
There are many desktop application programs that will run GEDCOM files. However, this question asks if one or some of these programs are know to work better than others with GEDCOM files created by the WikiTree online program. This question assumes there is no personal, desktop version of WikiTree.
Is there a way to import genealogical details from other sources into WikiTree?
GEDCOM is the standard format for import / export of family trees. Check the link for the import facility for wikitree.
How long does it typically take for GED file to be uploaded to WikiTree?
GEDCOM files are uploaded as you wait. The file will import, i.e. be integrated into WikiTree, in a process done that night. It's actually done very early in the morning (EST time in the US). You'll receive a notification by e-mail letting you know that it's complete.
When was GEDCOM created?
GEDCOM was created in 1984.
How can I upload a GEDCOM file to Geni?
To upload a GEDCOM file to Geni, log in to your Geni account, go to the "Family" tab, and select "Import GEDCOM" from the drop-down menu. Follow the prompts to upload your GEDCOM file and merge it with your existing family tree on Geni.
How can I print a family tree from a GEDCOM file?
To print a family tree from a GEDCOM file, you can use genealogy software that supports GEDCOM files. Import the GEDCOM file into the software, then navigate to the printing options to generate a family tree chart. You can customize the layout and design before printing the family tree.
How do you make a GEDCOM?
A GEDCOM file is a file format for genealogy data. As this is a text file, you can in principle create a GEDCOM file using any text editor. However, it is better to create one using a genealogy software package. There are several open source genealogy software packages that work with GEDCOM, e.g. GenealogyJ and GeneoTree. Please see the related link below for more details.
How can I merge GEDCOM files into one single file?
To merge GEDCOM files into one single file, you can use genealogy software that supports importing and merging GEDCOM files. Simply open the software, import the GEDCOM files you want to merge, and then use the software's merge or combine function to create a single consolidated file. Save the merged file with a new name to avoid overwriting any original files.
When transferring information from Geni to WikiTree what information is transferred from a Geni GEDCOM into WikiTree?
GEDCOMs from Geni include all the basic details that WikiTree needs in order to reconstruct your family tree. Each individual person is exported with their given name, their surname, and if applicable, their married name. Unfortunately their given name is not broken down into a first name and middle name. Birth, death, and marriage dates will be included. Each parent, spouse, and child relationship is included. Siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, etc., are all inferred from these primary relationships, e.g. if two people share a parent they are siblings. Geni will include links to photos, but not the photos themselves. GEDCOMs are text files so they can't include multimedia. Sources are often missing from Geni GEDCOMs, presumably because the source is the person who created the profile on Geni.
How do you use WikiTree?
First, create an account. This is free. Then you can start to grow your family tree one person at a time, or by importing a GEDCOM if you have created a family tree elsewhere. As you create your family tree you can invite family members to contribute by adding their e-mail addresses to their profiles. As you build your ancestry you may find that distant cousins have already added some of your ancestors. See the link below for more information.
How can I convert a Family Tree Maker file to a different format?
To convert a Family Tree Maker file to a different format, you can export the file from Family Tree Maker in GEDCOM format. GEDCOM is a universal file format that can be imported into most genealogy software programs. To do this, open your Family Tree Maker file, go to the "File" menu, select "Export," and choose GEDCOM as the file format. Save the exported file to your computer, and then import it into the desired genealogy software program.
How can I copy a family tree on Ancestry?
To copy a family tree on Ancestry, you can use the "Export Tree" feature to download a GEDCOM file of your tree. This file can then be uploaded to another family tree software or shared with others.
