Hi Laura, Reunion 9 is compatible with the GEDCOM format. A few clicks, and you’ll have all of your hard work imported into Reunion 9.
Moving your data is a matter of exporting using the GEDCOM format, saving the resulting file to a place you will be able to access from your Mac OS X system, then importing it into Reunion 9. Cheers, Ronni On 15/06/2011, at 1:22 PM, Laura Webb wrote: > > Hi Ronni > > Thanks for your input and for the "Offlist" instructions for downloading and > installing Reunion. The information has now been printed. > > No, not Family Tree Maker but Heredis, which runs under Rosetta. > > I imagine the instructions for exporting a GEDCOM file would be similar > regardless of the program involved. > > Again many thanks for your help. I'm really looking forward to finally having > Reunion, something I've wanted for a long time. So indirectly, Rosetta not > being available with Lion has forced the change. > > > Kind regards > Laura > > > > > > > On 15/06/2011, at 12:58 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: > > > Hi Laura, > > Were you using Family Tree Maker? > If so go here for instructions: > <http://www.leisterpro.com/doc/version9/questions/answers/ftm.php> > > I’ll also email you “Offlist” instructions “Reunion 9-downloading and > installing Reunion.pdf” > > -------- > "Many Reunion users are former Family Tree Maker users who switched to > Reunion successfully using a GEDCOM file to transfer their data. > > The instructions below are for exporting a GEDCOM file from Family Tree Maker > and importing the GEDCOM file into Reunion 9. We suggest you bookmark this > page and refer to it while transferring your data. > > Step 1: Open your family file in Family Tree Maker. > > Step 2: From the main menu, choose File -> Export File -> Entire File. > > Step 3: From the Save as type popup menu, choose GEDCOM (*.GED) > > Step 4: To save the GEDCOM file to your Windows Desktop, click Desktopon the > left side of the window. > > Step 5: Click Save and a new window will open. Make sure the settings in the > Export to GEDCOM window are as follows: > > Step 6: Click OK. > > The GEDCOM file will appear on your Windows Desktop. (Note that the .GED > extension may not be visible when the file is on the Desktop.) > > Step 7: Move this file to your Macintosh via USB flash drive, CD-R, network, > or email. > > Step 8: On your Macintosh, drag and drop the GEDCOM file onto theReunion 9 > icon which is inside your Applications folder. > > Notes... > > • Reunion 9 in "demo mode" does not import GEDCOM files. > • GEDCOM exchange with Family Tree Maker is generally very good, > depending on the extent to which custom fields and source records are > utilized. > > However, the basics, such as all the people, names, dates, places, links > (parents to children, spouses, etc.) should transfer fine. > The most problematic area of GEDCOM is with source” > ——— > > Cheers, > Ronni > > > > On 15/06/2011, at 12:41 PM, Laura Webb wrote: > >> >> Thank you Ray. >> >> Some good information there too and a web page new to me. Plus the >> information about duty. Will keep the details for future reference but as >> you will note I went ahead with Steven's suggestion of the download. I have >> not as yet done the actual download as I need time to think about >> transferring all the data in my current program. >> >> With the advent of Lion not far away I knew I had to do something soon. It's >> a while since I've been active with my family tree but I guess it just means >> creating a GEDCOM file. >> >> Regards >> Laura >> >> On 15/06/2011, at 9:55 AM, Ray Forma wrote: >> >> >> Laura, >> >> Leister Productions Reunion 9 Genealogy Software - For Mac OS X - Universal >> Binary is US$ 97.95 plus US$ 9.56 postage from: >> >> <http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Leister%20Productions/LP7901/> >> >> Anything except illegal imports under AU$1000 in total arriving in Aus is >> not subject to any duty or GST. >> >> I have successfully bought many things from this supplier over the years. >> >> On 15/06/2011, at 10:45 AM, Laura Webb wrote: >> >>> Good morning all >>> >>> I am aware that there are folk on this list who use Reunion for Mac. >>> >>> My current genie programme requires Rosetta which Lion will not support. So >>> if I upgrade I need to purchase alternate genealogy software. Reunion is >>> obviously the way to go but I am confused by the pricing. If I purchase in >>> Australia it seems I will have to pay $179 but if I order the CD from the >>> US I am quoted 109USD including postage (there is a rider that, if >>> applicable, customs duty might be applied when received). >>> >>> Given the current rate of exchange there is a vast difference in these >>> prices. Although I don't know, I doubt there would be any customs duty on a >>> single CD. >>> >>> Any advice would be appreciated. >>> >>> Regards >>> Laura >> >> Regards, >> >> Ray Forma >> Mob +61 (0) 428 596938 -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:[email protected]>
