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CUMBERLAND FAMILY TREE for Windows Version 3.14 16 January 2004 USER MANUAL GEDCOM output has been approved by the LDS Church for submission to the Ancestral File and TempleReady. Copyright 1991-2003 Cumberland Family Software All rights reserved Cumberland Family Software 385 Idaho Springs Road Clarksville, TN 37043 For Technical Support or other questions: E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.cf-software.com ii ABOUT THIS MANUAL Because we are continually updating, improving and fixing bugs in Cumberland Family Tree, we are constantly updating this manual. A pre-printed manual is not supplied with Cumberland Family Tree. However, this manual has been formatted to print on US letter size (8½ x 11 inch) paper and can be printed to create your own paper printed manual. This manual will also print nicely on International A4 size paper. Once Version 3 is purchased, all upgrades within Version 3 are FREE by simply downloading from our web site: www.cf-software.com This manual is broken down into three sections as outlined below. It is strongly suggested that you at least familiarize yourself with Standard Genealogical Conventions (Section 1) before starting your own database. This will save you much grief later on. Section 1: Introduction Contains some introductory material such as installation and upgrading instructions, a Quick Start guide, and basic genealogy and program information. Section 2: Detailed Reference Contains detailed instructions of every option contained in the program. This section is broken down by the four program functions with introductory tutorials for each of the four functions: 1. Editing, 2. Tools, 3. Reports, 4. Publishing. Section 3: Climbing your Family Tree Was written as a primer for the beginning genealogist, to give you some references and ideas to start you off on this most satisfying hobby. iii LICENSE AGREEMENT By accepting and using this software, you acknowledge that this software may not suit your particular requirements or be completely trouble free. Properly applied this program should operate without error. However, I am not liable for your specific application or problems resulting from its use. If the software does not perform as described, liability is limited to replacement of the program or refunding of the purchase price. There is no liability to you or any other person or entity for any damage or loss, including special, incidental, or consequential damages, caused by this software, directly or indirectly. Some states do not allow the limitation or exclusion of liability for incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This license agreement is governed by Tennessee law. If any part of this agreement is found to be held invalid, the remainder will remain in effect. This agreement may only be modified by the written consent of the author. iv Table of Contents v SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION.......................................................................9 CHAPTER 1. WELCOME TO CUMBERLAND FAMILY TREE!...............................10 CHAPTER 2. QUICK START..............................................................................13 A. Installation. ...........................................................................................13 B. Important! Genealogical Standards......................................................13 C. Creating and Editing a Database..........................................................15 CHAPTER 3. INSTALLING AND UPGRADING .....................................................16 A. Hardware and Operating System Requirements ...................................16 B. New Installation ....................................................................................16 C. Upgrading from earlier copies of CFT-Win Version 3 .........................16 D. Upgrading from CFT-Win Version 2....................................................17 Converting Source Notes .................................................................................. 18 E. Upgrading from other CFT Versions or other Programs .....................20 F. CFT Program Update and Upgrade Policy ..........................................20 G. Backing Up ...........................................................................................21 H. Un-installing the Program....................................................................22 CHAPTER 4. CFT VERSION 3 IMPROVEMENTS.................................................23 CHAPTER 5. TECHNICAL SUPPORT ..................................................................27 A. Obtaining Technical Support ................................................................27 B. When Things Go Wrong ........................................................................28 i. The Most Common Solution: Rebuild. .......................................................... 28 ii. Another Common Solution: Clean up your Computer.................................. 28 iii. Other Trouble Shooting Suggestions ........................................................... 28 SECTION 2: DETAILED REFERENCE ......................................................31 NECESSARY PRELIMINARIES ...........................................................................32 A. Program Overview ................................................................................32 B. Keeping the End Result in Mind............................................................34 C. Program Structure ................................................................................34 D. Database Structure ...............................................................................35 E. Standard Windows Conventions............................................................37 F. Accented Characters .............................................................................37 G. Handling Unusual Relationships ..........................................................38 i. Divorces, Common-Law Marriages and Single Parents................................. 38 ii. Multiple Marriages........................................................................................ 39 iii. Inter-Marriages ............................................................................................ 39 iv. Adoptions..................................................................................................... 40 CHAPTER 1. EDITING FUNCTIONS ...................................................................42 A. Tutorial..................................................................................................42 B. Creating, Opening, and Deleting CFT Databases ................................46 C. The Main Window .................................................................................47 D. Edit Individual ......................................................................................49 i. The General Tab............................................................................................. 50 ii. The Note Tab ................................................................................................ 52 iii. Source Tab................................................................................................... 54 iv. Media Tab .................................................................................................... 55 E. Edit Events Editor .................................................................................57 i. General Tab.................................................................................................... 58 ii. Note Tab ....................................................................................................... 62 iii. Source Tab................................................................................................... 62 Cumberland Family Tree for Windows - User Manual vi Table of Contents F. Deleting Individuals ..............................................................................62 G. Fix Relationships ..................................................................................63 H. Children Sub-Menu...............................................................................63 i. Child Types.................................................................................................... 63 ii. Mark as Preferred Child................................................................................ 63 I. Changing the Key Individual..................................................................64 i. Change Key Individual Options..................................................................... 64 ii. Name Search................................................................................................. 64 iii IRN Search.................................................................................................... 65 iv. BookMark .................................................................................................... 65 J. Other Marriages ....................................................................................66 K. Other Parents........................................................................................66 L. View Modification Date.........................................................................66 CHAPTER 2. TOOLS .........................................................................................67 A. Tutorial..................................................................................................67 B. “Import/Export” Tools..........................................................................69