Can someone please help....Re: using Family Tree Maker?

Question

I have a very extensive family tree on Ancestry.co.uk with thousands of names and dates etc. I have Family Tree maker but have not used it. I would now like to be able to use it, but I don't know how to transfer the information from Ancestry to the Tree Maker.

Can some one please explain how to do this in plain english please?

Answer 1

you can do it on Family Tree Maker, I have done it before, it's kind of complicated.  I wish I could help you more.

Answer 2

Under "Manage Your Tree" - at least in the American version of Ancestry, there is a button to export your tree - that is what you would use to export it from Ancestry to import to family tree maker.

Export the file - in gedcom format to your desktop - and once finished there - open family tree maker and import it - after it's imported, save it with family tree maker to the location you want - and then you can delete the gedcom file off your desktop. You'll then be able to easily upload the new tree anytime you want from family tree maker to Ancestry.

Answer 3

I use Ancestry and i dont think you can do that only import it. The Genes reunited site lets you export and import.

Edit: like another answers said if you go to the American site, .com, you can but not the UK one thats why i couldnt help!!

Edit: found it. Its right at the bottom of the home page on the UK site, they have moved it!!!