Tree Browser is a helpful tool in Family Tree Maker (FTM) 2019 to enable you to see and handle all your family tree files from one location. If you wish to access the trees that you have recently opened, Ancestry-linked trees, or those that are saved in TreeVault, Tree Browser facilitates ease of navigation. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of using Tree Browser in FTM 2019.
Accessing Tree Browser in FTM 2019
To access Tree Browser, do the following:
- Click View > Tree Browser from the menu.
- Or click the Select Tree drop-down list on the leftmost part of the main toolbar and then select Tree Browser.
- The Tree Browser window will pop up, showing all your tree choices.
Exploring Tree Browser Options
Tree Browser offers several viewing options to arrange your family trees:
- Recent Trees: Shows you the trees that you have just opened in FTM 2019.
- All Trees: All tree files found on your machine. It classifies them under:
- Current FTM 2019 files
- Older versions of FTM
- Backup files
- GEDCOM files
- FTM Folder: Displays trees in the default Family Tree Maker folder in your Documents folder.
- Ancestry Trees: Shows online Ancestry-linked trees on your account.
- TreeVault Trees: Displays information about your TreeVault Antenna tree and associated FTM Source tree.
Managing Trees in Tree Browser
After choosing a set of trees, you will get a list of trees that are available in the middle column. Sort by and Show options allow you to sort trees according to your choice. When you choose a tree, it will show you the details of the tree, including size, number of individuals, media, creation and last modified date, and Ancestry or TreeVault link status.
How To Use Tree Browser in FTM 2019 Effectively?
With Tree Browser, you are able to:
- Open Tree: Click on Open Tree to open the tree selected in Family Tree Maker.
- Locate Tree File: Click on Open File Location to access the folder that contains the tree file.
- Delete Tree: Delete a chosen tree file from your computer.
- Create New Tree: Click on New Tree at the bottom-left side to create a new family tree.
- Manually Find a Tree: Click Browse to manually find a chosen tree file.
Conclusion
Tree Browser in Family Tree Maker 2019 is a crucial feature for maintaining and organizing your family trees in an efficient manner. Using its attributes, you’ll be able to easily access, sort, and open trees within a snap.
Whether you use recent files, Ancestry-linked trees, or backups, Tree Browser eases the work. Begin working with Tree Browser as of today and make your experience of genealogical research even better in FTM 2019!
Need Tree Browser Assistance?
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