The Ontario Genealogical Society (OGS) and its branches will host seven, free two-hour presentations on how to use Family Tree Maker (FTM), from September 24 to October 2.
FTM is one of the most popular family tree building software programs.
The presentations will be delivered by Mark Olsen, who is a software representative at MacKiev, the company that owns FTM, in Windsor, Brantford, Bowmanville, Peterborough, Kingston, Richmond Hill, and Chatham.
Presentation outline
• Brief history of Software MacKiev involvement with Family Tree Maker
• New features of FTM 2017
– FamilySync™
– Photo Darkroom™
– FamilySearch Integration
– Color Coding
– Saved Filtered Lists
– Sync Weather Report
• Moving to FTM 2017
– Using FTM 2017 for the first time
– Upgrading to FTM 2017 from prior version
– Moving trees over to the new version
• FTM 2017 Free Update
– How to get this and install
– Who should get this
• Questions & Answers Session
Attendees at each presentation will be able to take advantage of special pricing for Family Tree Maker, for Windows and Mac, The Guide to Family Tree Maker, Charting Companion, and Family Book Creator.
Visit the OGS website for the full presentation schedule.
Registration may be required
Check with the OGS branches to find out if pre-registration is needed since space is limited in some locations. For example, if you plan to attend the session in Kingston, contact the Quinte Branch at quintebranch@ogs.on.ca to let them know. Register for the Brantford presentation by leaving your name, phone number, and email address at brant@ogs.on.ca or by calling 519-753-4140 or toll free at 1-855-697-6687 ext 301.
BIFHSGO seminar sold out
Mr. Olsen will also present a longer seminar, called Getting the Most Out of Family Tree Maker 2017: Tips, Tricks and Other Important and Fun Updates, at the British Isles Family History Society of Greater Ottawa’s conference on September 28, and it has already sold out. The cost for the seminar was $50 or $45 for society members. Mr. Olsen will also be in the conference’s public marketplace, selling products.
