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MacFamilyTree
MacFamilyTree 6.2.4
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Genealogy application.   Demo ($59)
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MacFamilyTree makes it easy to enter and then visualize your family history. Be it creating reports, diagrams or browsing your data in the innovative 3D view called Virtual Tree - MacFamilyTree offers a solution for every task. Get an overview of where you hail from and maybe enthuse your relatives about exploring your family's past at your upcoming family reunion. In its sixth iteration, MacFamilyTree 6 raises the bar even higher and offers a new user interface, more and better charts as well as reports, integration of "New FamilySearch", ToDo management, web research and several more
What's New
Version 6.2.4:
  • Several issues importing media files from GEDCOM fixedStability improvements.
Requirements
PPC / Intel, Mac OS X 10.5 or later


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MacFamilyTree User Discussion (Write a Review)
ver. 6.x:
(97)
Your rating: Now say why...
Overall:
(119)

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+1

scoti reviewed on 04 Jan 2012
Love this app. The interface is easy to use. The Virtual Tree view is absolutely phenomenal!

Communication with the developer is easy and I've found them responsive and prompt.
[Version 6.2.2]


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Macedward commented on 20 Dec 2011
I bought MobileFamilyTree some days ago and will tomorrow order MacFamilyTree, but I do not know if it's best to order it through the AppStore or through the Synium web store.

Is it the same version at both the AppStore and Synium web store? Will it be possible to update/upgrade the software through the webstore even if the app is bought through the AppStore and vice versa?

Anyone who can give pros and cons regarding buying through the AppStore and through the website?

Thanks in advance
[Version 6.2.1]

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Larrymcj replied on 22 Dec 2011
Since the Mac App Store started, I've always purchased through it, if the app was available. Good reason is Apple requires the developer to keep the latests version in the App Store. Also, the App Store has a simple reminder system to keep you updated with the most recent version.
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Macedward replied on 27 Dec 2011
I went for the MacAppStore version ;-)
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Mhoutman replied on 03 Jan 2012
@ Larrymcj I do not agree here.

Usually the dev is ready with the non MAS release first. AFter that he will apply for the MAS version for approval. So in many cases the MAS version is later available. Only a few devs will release the web store version when the MAS version is approved !

Also the webs store version is much more flexible in releasing immediate bug solving releases.

The MAS version has IMHO only one advantage which is that you can use it on more than one Mac. That is if your Apple ID is linked to more than one Mac :)
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Keylargodave commented on 16 Dec 2011
It seems as if between 6.2 and 6.2.1 this software went Intel only. I spent an hour trying to walk my father through downgraiding on his g4 mini last night.
[Version 6.2.1]


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Alexf reviewed on 12 Dec 2011
I love what this app has let me do -- I use it more than any other app on my Mac at the moment. At first the interface felt a bit complicated, but once you get the hang of it it feels quite natural and fast. You will want to read the manual once you get beyond the basics.

Like the last reviewer, I continue to hope for better graphics. They are decent, but not always functional. For example, long text (e.g. baptismal locations) are cut off even when there is a ton of room on the page to expand the box. It's very frustrating because there is absolutely nothing you can do about it. With OS X's graphical abilities, it seems strange that this limitation persists.

The addition of the tree chart in 6.2 is quite nice though I wish the connecting lines were darker or customizable (e.g. make them dotted, dashed, etc).

Overall a very nice app and I feel like I got my money's worth. Let's hope development continues! The developers seem dedicated and helpful, though the one time I did email a feature request they indicated it was already available -- but did not explain where. I was reluctant to ask again so I let it slide...but does anyone know how to make the fan chart blood relatives only?
[Version 6.2]


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+10

mika33 reviewed on 07 Nov 2011
Again trying the new update with a hope for some improvements. This time its really disappointing. Not only that no automatic alignment and distribution features are provided for *multipage* outputs, the graphics really sucks!

- You cannot control the overall color schemes for any graph. Either you like it or edit manually for every box!

- The layout of the person boxes in all graphs waste a ridiculous amount of screen/paper space. For example if you want "profession" added in the output all word larger than ~10 characters are cut-off despite enough empty space to the right side of the box.

- Even in Edit mode no alignment aids, you cannot even resize several boxes at once.

Looks like this SW is getting worser with every update. Only good for people who like the eye candy...
[Version 6.1.6]


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William Percy reviewed on 28 Sep 2011
I'd recommend this to anyone interested in creating a family tree and using a Mac. From complete beginner, and in only four months I've added 800+ names to mine.

The software is powerful and visually rich; updates appear regularly, synching to my iPad has been smooth, and on the few occasions I've contacted the developers, customer service has been swift and helpful.

To be fair, I'd give it five stars if I'd taken the time to compare it with other options but I feel no need to. Very happy with what I've got.
[Version 6.1.6]


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maccenterrupert commented on 22 Sep 2011
vising its so cute
[Version 6.1.6]


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jtpesek reviewed on 14 Sep 2011
So far - so good. I had purchased Reunion years ago to use... and while lI was impressed with the options, I had grown unaccustomed to software that was never updated and also never looked anything newer than 10 years old on my macbook pro. I can accept utilitarianism over aesthetics most every simple time, but Reunion was MORE than I needed and this seems to be almost a little lower than I wanted (Family Tree synch dear folks at LDS??? - that is a main reason I bought it... still not working yet due to the info structure of how the LDS is reprogramming stuff for computerized record keeping). That being said, I sure wish there were plug ins or add ons somewhere... over all though, not bad at all.
[Version 6.1.5]


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daniele63 reviewed on 19 Aug 2011
Great application, for me it's the best personal genealogy management system out!
It might seem pricey but it's well spent money.
[Version 6.1.3]


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bloemenflowers reviewed on 14 Aug 2011
Fantastic!
[Version 6.1.3]


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+6
kog had trouble on 09 Jan 2009
Is version 5 of MacFamilyTree translated into the same languages as version 4?
[Version 5.3.7]


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Komlor had trouble on 13 Oct 2006
How do you find latitude and Longitude for your cities. Do i have to do a Web search
[Version 4.3.2]

1 Reply

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MacUpdate Admin commented on 13 Oct 2006
I use this website when I need to find lat/lon... there are others, you can use Google to find them.
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James Nestingen had trouble on 08 May 2006
Have used MFT for about a year. Love it.
But installed 4.2.11 and can no longer open my family tree.
[Version 4.2.11]

1 Reply

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MacUpdate Admin replied on 08 May 2006
Have you tried to contact the developer?
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3d6104 had trouble on 24 Sep 2005
Sorry I forgot to mention, that I would also like it to tie into iCal so I could be warned of upcoming family events.

Also How do you handle step relationships to the rest of the family? i.e. Step parents, children, brothers and sisters.
[Version 4.2b2]


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3d6104 had trouble on 24 Sep 2005
No family listings show on my World Map and for some reason always starts me on a close up of Alaska. I think it would be better if it started on my home and then I can zoom in and out to other families home location.

My Family card looks nothing like the one shown as a screen shot. Am I not clicking something correctly?

I would love if this would sync or tie into my Apple address book. This would save having to do double entry work.

I used Reunion 8 for a long time and I am finding that I am liking MFT more and more. But please look at Reunion to see what features you might be able to incorporate.
[Version 4.2b2]




Kaon0e rated on 14 Jan 2012

[Version 6.2.3]



+3

Germo rated on 10 Jan 2012

[Version 6.2.2]




Belconnen rated on 30 Dec 2011

[Version 6.2.1]




Shysuz rated on 22 Dec 2011

[Version 6.2.1]




Cubix rated on 08 Nov 2011

[Version 6.1.6]



+1

Necrisrex1 rated on 26 Sep 2011

[Version 6.1.6]




Blackraven87 rated on 26 Sep 2011

[Version 6.1.6]



+1

DaymonJ rated on 20 Sep 2011

[Version 6.1.5]




Ian Adams rated on 14 Sep 2011

[Version 6.1.5]




Shake-Well rated on 14 Sep 2011

[Version 6.1.5]


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Version Downloads:1,654
Type:Home & Personal : Genealogy
License:Demo
Date:20 Jan 2012
Platform:PPC / Intel
Price: $59.00
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MacFamilyTree makes it easy to enter and then visualize your family history. Be it creating reports, diagrams or browsing your data in the innovative 3D view called Virtual Tree - MacFamilyTree offers a solution for every task. Get an overview of where you hail from and maybe enthuse your relatives about exploring your family's past at your upcoming family reunion. In its sixth iteration, MacFamilyTree 6 raises the bar even higher and offers a new user interface, more and better charts as well as reports, integration of "New FamilySearch", ToDo management, web research and several more features. MacFamilyTree 6 is built for Mac; and only for Mac using the latest Apple technologies.

With MacFamilyTree 6 you can:
  • Enter and visualize your family history
  • Choose from a large variety of reports and charts
  • Use New FamilySearch.org (currently in the beta phase) for research, no subscription fees!
  • Share genealogical data using the GEDCOM standard
  • Publish your family tree on the internet
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