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║ Information About FTP1 - From File FTP1.INF ║
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║ PAF Review - Edition 93.4 - June 1993 ║
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Creates GEDCOM files from Family Ties' database.
Version: 1.20d
Author: Keith R. Wehmeyer
Address: Common Sense Software, P.O. Box 50941,
Indianapolis, IN 46250
Version Date: After July 1991
BBS File Name: FTP120D.ZIP
Software Type: Shareware
Fee: $25
Read/Write: Reads FT database/creates the output GEDCOM file
While the main function of the Family Tree Printing Utility is to
print reports from the Family Ties database, one option is
included which makes it of interest to PAF users. It will create
GEDCOM files from the Family Ties' database, thus allowing data to
be transferred to PAF from Family Ties.
The GEDCOM command, available on the Main Menu, converts
information in your Family Ties database into a text file based
on the Genealogical Data Communications Protocol, called GEDCOM.
The file created will have the same name as your database with a
".GED" extension (example: SMITH.GED). As of Release 1.17, FTP
supports all name, place, and date information used with regular
databases. It also supports notes and information specific to an
LDS-defined database, including temple codes and ordinance dates.
This GEDCOM implementation complies with the Release 3.0 standard,
dated 9 October 1987.
The GEDCOM text file can be used in a variety of ways. First, many
programs (such as PAF) will accept genealogical data supplied in
this format, importing and converting it to their own database
formats. Secondly, many organizations will soon be accepting data
in this format for archiving and submittal purposes. While this
capability has nothing to do with the printing capabilities of
FTP, it was included as a "bonus" to aid users in transporting
data between multiple programs. Note that there are versions of
FTP for printing from PAF data (2.20c) and GEDCOM (GEDc).