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MacFamilyTree - 5.5b2

Genealogy software with many advanced features.

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Selected Version:	5.5b2
Release Date:	2009-04-23
License:	Beta
Downloads (version 5.5b2):	280
Downloads (all versions):	199,146
Price:	$49.00

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Product Description:

MacFamilyTree's fifth release offers an entirely new GUI a highly modern, graphical user interface that is individually configurable to your needs.

By the use of Apple's revolutionary Core Data technology it is possible to easily sift through huge databases. These may consist of information about thousands of individuals, including digitized photographic images, sound files and movies.

To achieve this, MacFamilyTree 5 has been completely rewritten with the use of the most recent development technique.

An iPhone/iPod touch client is also available from the Apple AppStore named MobileFamilyTree

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Updates from previous versions are available for $25 (US)

What's new in this version:

New: World History Database
Displays all Events in your Database in a historical context
Our predefined database features categorized historical events in 22 topics
Additional events can be easily added and edited from a dedicated Preferences section.
Add custom regional and global historical data
Historical data is available in Edit Mode, for each person and family. Historical information will be displayed in Time Line view, Person Reports and on Web pages generated using our powerful Web HTML Export.
Fully localized integration with Wikipedia (Internet connection required)

New: Completely Rewritten Database Engine
Dramatic speed increase throughout MacFamilyTree, especially on Macs running Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard)
Full size images and large PDFs are stored in the MacFamilyTree database without compromising overall performance.
Changes to the MacFamilyTree database are now saved much quicker.
Reduced memory footprint, especially for larger databases

New: Search
Rewritten, fine-grained search with a new user interface
Search for Persons, Families and Sources with many options to narrow down and customize your search criteria.

New: Additional Charts Available for Statistics View
Age of Children at Parents' Death
Age of Person at Partner's Death
Month of Marriage

Other Improvements & Fixes
Added Auto-Save
GEDCOM Importer improved
Improved Black & White theme for Charts
Wood style now selectable in MacFamilyTree's Preferences, as an option for the program's entire user interface
The Ancestor Chart can now be flipped as an upside-down view
Added a parents of person popup menu to the man and woman palette
Editing of saved Reports improved
Person Report now includes notes from person events
Many user interface refinements

Fixes in Beta 2
GEDCOM Importer improved for notes
Name Format change working again
Further performance enhancements

Operating System Requirements:

This product is designed to run on the following operating systems:

Mac OS X 10.5 Intel
Mac OS X 10.5 PPC
Mac OS X 10.4 Intel
Mac OS X 10.4 PPC

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One of the best apps I've used... - Version: 5.6, 8/7/2009 10:29AM PST

(2 of 2 users found this comment useful)

leiner

...of any type. Was able to enter family information immediately. Then the features revealed themselves to great depth as I used it further. The only significant problem I am having is with step and adopted relationships. The app allows this information but does not use it consistently. The kinship reports in particular do not use the information at all and so the output is confusing and incomplete. I've been disappointed to get no response on the issue from the developers but am hopeful that the issue will be addressed before too long.

Simply the best for the Mac - Version: 5.6, 7/27/2009 06:31AM PST

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stevedubya

I tried the other genealogy programs for the Mac and they all fall short except for Mac Family Tree. MFT has the best visual presentation and features by far. Updates are frequent and they address software issues and add new features very quickly. The best $49 I've spent in a long time!

Free Updates - Version: 5.6, 7/11/2009 03:38AM PST