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Can I get a witness? Here is that new edit screen from the last preview, and I’ve unblurred the new magic button. “Share”. This feature (sometimes called “witnesses”) lets you share a person’s fact or event with other people in…
OK, so nobody told me when I started blogging that I would get to play tag. I was tagged by Diane Haddad over at the Genealogy Insider (she’s with Family Tree Magazine). I’m supposed to answer these questions about myself,…
Well, I’m finally caught up from the RootsMagic cruise, and ready to wrap up the last 5 or 6 new features coming in RootsMagic 4. Welcome to the new edit screen. Now, before you say “It’s different so I hate…
I just got back from the RootsMagic cruise late last night, and have been feeling a little melancholy. I found out while I was gone that a good friend had passed away. Many of you may know Art Lassagne, owner…
If you have ever selected a group of people for a report or search and wished you could save that group of people to use again later, then your wish has been granted. The fifth (and final) tab of the…
DNA anyone? By popular demand RootsMagic 4 now lets you track all those DNA tests you are spending so much money on. And unlike some programs, RootsMagic 4 will let you track both Y-Chromosome (paternal-line) and Mitochondrial (maternal-line) tests. Just…
RootsMagic has always been heads and shoulders above the competition when it comes to custom reports, but we have found ways to make them even better in RootsMagic 4. Easier Design Screen Anyone who has designed a custom report in…
Now this was unexpected. The Chart Chick and Renee Zamora both tagged us with the “I love your blog” award. I know this isn’t a “new feature” article, but it made me feel good and I already have another article…
And while we’re on the subject of web searches, it’s time to unwrap one of the features we get the most questions about… New FamilySearch support. First, go read about New FamilySearch on Wikipedia (you have to scroll down the…
WebSearch. And why is it that every time a tab is disclosed another blurred one (2) appears? RootsMagic 4 makes it easier than ever to search online for information about your family. Just switch to the WebSearch tab and RootsMagic…