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GFT File??? Help Please

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Debbie

Debbie Report 26 Jan 2006 14:27

Hi, Can anyone help me? I was sent a GFT file but I cant open it! Found out its a genealogy family tree file from doing a search on the net, but I dont know what to do with it! Anyone know or can talk me through it please? Debs x

Irene

Irene Report 26 Jan 2006 14:32

Just a little tip that often works for me. I go to forward the email to someone else then click on the attachment from that email and it often opens and I can read it. Of course I do not send that email to anyone. Does not always work but worth a try. Regards Irene

Debbie

Debbie Report 26 Jan 2006 14:34

Hi Irene, Thanks for that, the first file sent I tried that by sending to hubby, going to try with the second one sent.. Fingers crossed Debs x

Irene

Irene Report 26 Jan 2006 14:42

Good Luck Debs, I never actually send the email I just press forward to the open email and then read it from there. Irene

Debbie

Debbie Report 26 Jan 2006 14:43

Hi Irene, I tried but it didnt work, I tried to import it into PAF 5 that I downloaded yesterday but its saying incomplete.. does that mean I have to go back to the person who sent it and ask for a new copy to be sent again? Sorry to be a pain.. Debs x

Irene

Irene Report 26 Jan 2006 14:47

Sorry Deb not sure about that one. I am sure there is someone on the board that can give you some sound advice. Good Luck Irene

Debbie

Debbie Report 26 Jan 2006 14:48

Thanks Irene appreciate you trying to help Debs x

babs123

babs123 Report 26 Jan 2006 16:07

Hi Debs I think this is Genius Family Tree that you are after here. Go to this site for FAQ's that might be helpful. http://www.gensol*com.au/faq/index.htm Replace * with dot Kat

Debbie

Debbie Report 26 Jan 2006 16:13

Kat, Thank you will check it out now.. debs x

Judy

Judy Report 26 Jan 2006 18:20

a .gft files is created by GSP family tree and/or NEOPAINT FONT. You'll need one of these programs in order to view the file. In the case that the e-mail you received has multiple attachments, meaning more than one file - and your PC does not have a program to UNZIP the e-mail, you may need to install a program like WINZIP - which has a 'pay for' program or an 'evaluation' version.....an although the evaluation program states you need to purchase the program in 30 days - the evaluation version works indefinately. I would think the person who sent you the file should be able to convert, on their end, the information into a .ged format which you would then be able to open with any family tree program. Judy

Debbie

Debbie Report 26 Jan 2006 19:23

Hi Judy, Thanks for the info, the neopaint one was what I found after doing a search last night, I thought I might have to ask for them to re send, I did ask for it in PAF? format but this was how it arrived, not complaining because it was very nice of them to send it to me anyway. Debs x