Family tree maker version 3.1 download

Since the announcement from Ancestry and MacKiev last week about Ancestry shutting down TreeSync on 29 March (US time), which will then be replaced by MacKiev&#;s FamilySync, there has been non-stop questions about it all. So just what does it all mean? I will try to address a number of the questions here.

Q. I use Family Tree Maker and I have my tree online on Ancestry. What should I do before 29 March (US time)? 
Good question, and a very important one.
&#; If you sync your tree with Ancestry be sure sync all your changes, and then do an export of your tree from Ancestry. If you&#;re not sure how to do that, you can find on exporting your family tree from Ancestry here.
&#; If you&#;re planing on upgrading to FTM , do so before March 31, to take advantage of MacKiev&#;s special upgrade price.
&#; And make sure you have extra backup copies before importing into any new program.

Q. I have Family Tree Maker or , and I want to continue to be able to sync my tree with Ancestry. What do I need to do?
You will need to buy Family Tree Maker Upgrade. You can do that through MacKiev, it is launching on 31 March Keep an eye on www.cronistalascolonias.com.ar

Q. I had FTM , and then got the free update to FTM from Mackieve. Do I need to pay for FTM ?
If you had FTM or FTM Mac 3, and updated either to FTM or FTM Mac with the FREE version, yes you will need to pay for FTM

Q. I bought a copy of FTM or FTM Mac , do I need to pay for FTM ?
If you PAID for a copy of FTM or Mac (both introduced in March ), your copy of FTM is FREE and you will be notified by email when yours is available. In case you&#;re not sure whether you purchased a copy from MacKiev or not, they have set up a Verification Center so you can find out. Note: buying media (CD, DVD or USB) or additional licenses (Family Pack) while picking up a free update does not qualify as buying the update itself.

Q. How much does it cost to Upgrade to FTM  
If ordered by 31 March for those in Australia the price is AUD$ (click here). If ordered afterwards the Australian the price is AUD$ Note: these prices are for the DOWNLOAD version only &#; if you want a CD or USB edition, there is an extra cost!

Q. What are the system requirements for FTM ?
Win: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, MB hard drive space, 2GB RAM.
Mac: MacOS Mavericks, Yosemite, El Capitan, Sierra, MB hard drive space, 2GB RAM.

Q. I don&#;t have a CD drive on my computer? How can I install FTM ? 
No problem, you can either buy the download version, or choose to buy the USB version.

Q. I want to put the Family Tree Maker on more than one computer, can I do that?
Yes you can, but you will need to purchase a Family Pack Licence, which allows for use on up to 3 computers, as opposed to the Standard User Licence option which only allows you to install it on one computer.

Q. Is there a detailed list of what works in FTM but will stop working in older editions?
Here&#;s the list of the features that were in TreeSync that will continue to be available through FamilySync in FTM
&#; Syncing an FTM tree with an Ancestry tree
&#; Searching Ancestry’s databases directly from within FTM and merging data into your tree
&#; Ancestry Hints from within FTM (hints still appear on Ancestry Member Trees)|
&#; Tree upload/download
&#; Some Web Dashboard Information (though the rest is available online in your www.cronistalascolonias.com.ar account)
&#; Map View
&#; View Source Online &#; links from sources saved from Ancestry that open the record online

Q. Where can I buy Family Tree Maker ?
You can purchase the program from MacKiev, or VicGUM for those in Australia.

Q. When will Family Tree Maker be available? 
MacKiev are saying it will be released on 31 March While VicGUM say they will have stock &#;soon&#;.

Q. I have an older version of Family Tree Maker, but don&#;t use the sync function, but will I still be able to use my program?
Sure, if you&#;re simply using the program as a program to enter, and not linking it to any online tree, then there&#;s no issue. Although the shakey leaf hints won&#;t work anymore.

Q. Where can I get further help? 
FACEBOOK &#; The Family Tree Maker Group on Facebook is active, as is the Family Tree Maker Users Group. Both are a place you can ask questions and learn from other users.
AUSTRALIAN SUPPORT &#; VicGUM are the Australian distributors of the program, and are offering support for FTM users. You can contact them by email gumoffice@www.cronistalascolonias.com.ar, or phone on (03)
LIVE CHAT &#; To find out how to start a live chat session with the MacKiev support team, you should sign up for the Family Tree Maker mailing list at www.cronistalascolonias.com.ar The welcome note contains lots of useful information like how to get technical support, free updates, discounted upgrades, and replacement copies.

For more FAQs on Family Tree Maker , please visit the MacKiev support page here.

And for those that are totally fed up with Family Tree Maker, there are alternatives.