Gedcom

[Adelaguard]

We have recently had problems with loading GEDCOM files into Family Tree Maker 2009. Versions lower than 5.5 cannot be read. Does anyone know if there is any way we can convert lower versions to higher versions and vice versa?

 

[p.risboy]

Hi Adelguard,
I have not got a clue, but have a look at this:-

http://www.geditcom.com/gedcom.html

http://genealogy.about.com/library/weekly/aa110100c.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GEDCOM

Might be helpful.

Steve.

 

[benny1982]

Hi

FamilySearch.org has a feature where you can download a Personal Ancestral File (PAF).

Ben

 

[gedcom]

I think 2009 is supposed to be able to read files down to version 4, but my friend has also had difficulty.

Gedcom.

 

[Adelaguard]

Thanks for all the responses. I have tried importing a lower version gedcom file into Family Tree Maker 2009 and it has not worked. I can import it in to version 5 then save as a Family Tree Maker file and that can then be read by version 2009 - its just a very long way around. As for PAF if the file is already a gedcom, can I convert it with PAF so that it can then be read by Family Tree Maker. I have not had chance yet to check the links in the replies, but I will as soon as I have time.