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General => Technical Help => Family History Programs, Tree Organisation, Presentation => Topic started by: TaffyBlue on Thursday 04 October 12 21:29 BST (UK)

Title: Which Program?
Post by: TaffyBlue on Thursday 04 October 12 21:29 BST (UK)
Hi,

I took a break from researching my family history about 5 years ago, think I burnt myself out.  Anyway, I want to get back into it and am looking at software programs to use.  I have an old copy of Roots Magic (from 2005) but would like something more up to date, as I am sure there are loads of new features.

I would ideally like something fairly easy to use and that produces nice charts and publications, and if possible an all-in-one chart.

I know you must get asked hundreds of times, and appreciate it is down to personal preference, but just looking for recommendations on which programs are best at the moment.

Thanks in advance.

Paul
Title: Re: Which Program?
Post by: Redroger on Thursday 04 October 12 21:36 BST (UK)
Download the free version of Legacy. It is easy to use, and if you like it the paid for version at $29.99 (around £18 sterling) isn't ruinous to buy.
Title: Re: Which Program?
Post by: [Ray] on Thursday 04 October 12 21:45 BST (UK)

I agree with RR.    ;D

Legacy is very good especially when you consider it is free.

Ease yourself "back in".
Get your tree loaded.

How are you going to (re)load your tree data?


Ray
Title: Re: Which Program?
Post by: TaffyBlue on Thursday 04 October 12 21:51 BST (UK)
Quote from: Ray (CroxleyGreen) on Thursday 04 October 12 21:45 BST (UK)

How are you going to (re)load your tree data?


I have a gedcom file backup which I am hoping to import.  Failing that, i could fire up the old RootsMagic software and look at other export options to the new software.  Fingers crossed anyway.
Title: Re: Which Program?
Post by: kevinf2349 on Thursday 04 October 12 23:25 BST (UK)
+1 for Legacy, and you should be able to import your old GED file without any trouble.

I used the free version for several years before paying for the full function version. The free version gives you almost everything but the full version has loads and loads of reports built in. Well worth the cost IMHO.

Kevin
Title: Re: Which Program?
Post by: danuslave on Friday 05 October 12 09:05 BST (UK)
Add another one for Legacy   :)
Title: Re: Which Program?
Post by: Redroger on Friday 05 October 12 17:13 BST (UK)
Unanimous thus far then! :)
Title: Re: Which Program?
Post by: TaffyBlue on Friday 05 October 12 17:34 BST (UK)
Thank you all for the responses.  Can't really ignore so many recommendations, so have promptly downloaded the free standard edition and will have a play.
Title: Re: Which Program?
Post by: kevinf2349 on Friday 05 October 12 17:43 BST (UK)
I am sure you won't regret it. Their technical support is phenomenal too if you ever need them. :)

Best regards
Kevin
Title: Re: Which Program?
Post by: Redroger on Saturday 06 October 12 17:51 BST (UK)
Have never needed their Technical support in some 7 years use of the various versions.
Title: Re: Which Program?
Post by: kevinf2349 on Saturday 06 October 12 18:26 BST (UK)
I have only needed them a couple of times and they sorted out my issue very quickly. One had to be fixed but was such a strange combination of things that it really wasn't a big deal. (to do with the chronology display not showing one particular event)