Hi Laura, Yes, Reunion 9.0c is the latest version. The Help file included in the Reunion Application under “Help” is an exceptionally good Manual. Click on “Help” > Contents to access the Manual. Also go here for Reunion 9 Support, Video Tutorials - ReunionTalk Forums - FAQ : <http://www.leisterpro.com/doc/version9/reunion9support.php>
I hope Reunion gets your motivation back on researching your Family History ;-) Cheers, Ronni On 17/06/2011, at 11:52 AM, Laura Webb wrote: > > Hi again Ronni > > I've just checked and it seems I do have the latest version of Reunion. > > Kind regards > Laura > > > On 15/06/2011, at 2:07 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: > > > 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]>
