Family Tree Maker lets you keep your family’s history safe. Adding, deleting, or changing items might make your tree file messy and slow down programs. FTM tree maintenance needs file compacting to work.
What Does Compressing a File Mean?
Compression gets rid of old data from FTM 2017, 2019, or 2024 databases. File gaps happen when you add or remove things or move media assets. They could make the program take longer and the file size bigger. Compact File makes files smaller and loads them faster. It’s the same as clearing a room.
When Should You Compact Your File?
You can keep your tree running smoothly by compressing data regularly. When this happens, you should compress the file:
- Quite a few changed entries
- After a large amount of data was imported
- When FTM is slow,
- Keeping files up to date on a regular basis
FTM 2017, 2019, or 2024 File Compaction
Compact File is user-friendly. Here is a detailed explanation of the method:
- Open the Compact File Tool: To get the Compact File option, open Tools.
- Select Your Tree File: FTM will tell you to compress a file if you don’t have any open. Click on a file, then click Open.
- Enable Extended Analysis: In the dialogue box for the Compact File, toggle Perform extended analysis to yes. Before compacting, this function finds and fixes any problems with your tree. It is encouraged; however, it is slower. To begin, just click the Compact button.
- Complete the Process: It might take a few minutes to compress a big file. After processing, FTM will show the decreased file size. To finish, click OK.
Wrapping Up
Building your tree is just as vital as keeping your Family Tree Maker file in excellent condition. File compression is a simple yet efficient way to preserve your work and improve the speed of your applications. Consistent compacting improves family tree building efficiency, safety, and speed. With just a few clicks, you can preserve your family tree. A support team is standing by 24/7 to assist you with Family Tree Maker.
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