The Master Genealogist
UFT Tutorials (alphabetical)
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UFT users: The Tech Portion of the old UFT web site has been archived. We don't know how long it will be available, so make use of it while you can.
Using UFT with XP
A number of our members are continuing to use Ultimate Family Tree. For those also using Windows XP, some problems may have occurred. This page gives some discussion and offers a few fixes
Backing up in UFT (pdf file)
If you've ever had a problem with your computer, chances are it was a good learning experience in reminding you to backup your hard drive. Whether caused by power failure or machine failure, data losses can create many hassles, not to mention lost hours, days or even years of work. And it's good to remember to back up your data often.
- Create a webpage in UFT
(pdf file)Ultimate Family Tree allows you to generate a web page, and the program will also generate a web page at the genealogy.com site. With the demise of Ultimate Family Tree, it is unknown how long our web pages might still be available to view from the UFT site.
Grouping, Searching, Individuals (pdf file)
Grouping seems to be one of the most difficult or misunderstood features in our Ultimate Family Tree software; but one of the features that makes Ultimate Family Tree more complete, accurate and far above other "basic" genealogy programs.
Hereditary Statistics (pdf file)
The Heredity Statistics Report provides a statistical overview of a group of ancestors of a given individual. It can show much information that otherwise may be hidden.
Housecleaning in UFT (pdf file)
Whether or not you are considering the changeover from UFT to TMG, there are numerous things that may need to be cleaned up in your UFT projects. Several things will be easier to change or correct in TMG; but if you are more familiar with UFT, you may want to start your cleanup prior to transferring.
How to attach on OLE file to an individual (pdf file)
This question was asked at an October 2000 meeting: "I have recently found some early census records for my ancestor, which I photocopied. I've also transcribed the information into a census extraction e-form, which has been saved as an MS-Word document. I know that if I scan the photocopy, I can attach to my ancestor's record as a media file. But what about the Word document? I'm experimenting with OLE but I don't think I'm approaching the problem correctly."
How to edit event detail places (pdf file)
In each event window of the Individual Record, there is a Detail option. Our previous "cleanups" in demonstrations of place names in UFT, did not include these Detail Place Names.
How to make an alphabetical list (pdf file)
As demonstrated in a 1999 meeting, how to make an alphabetical list in UFT.
How to remove unused places (pdf file)
If you're using Version 3.0 it's really easy to remove unused places in UFT. Just save the project using separate libraries and the project will just have the places and sources that are connected to that project.
Missing Place Names (pdf file)
If you have received that intimidating message "missing place" while working on a project, you might wonder what happened.
Names and Places Index features (pdf file)
Place index and Name Index buttons can be found at the bottom of any Individual or Event text window along with the Footnote and Citation buttons...