Thread: HELP dont understand gedcom

Hi



I am really rubbish with computers. I am trying to download my tree from Ancestry.com so i can upload it here but dont know how to download it i thought i had but do not know how to save it to my computer. Please help as i have a gedcom file from genes reunited but i have added so much more since i downloaded that one the thought of typing it all again fills me with fear ha ha.



Thanks

Louise

I don't know how to do it either Louise, am sure someone will come along and help you out

Hi Louise,



So I know how far you have got. Can you open your tree on Ancestry.

On the right hand side towards the bottom go to Tools and click on manage tree.

When new window opens where it says Download gedcom, has it got a picture of a computer disc by it or a yellow file ?

Hi



Yes there is a wee black disc thanks for helping

Hi Louise,



Click where it says download tree. You should get a message saying "We are preparing ....... to prepare it for download in GEDCOM file format...The file will be available shortly.

If you have not already got a gedcom reader on your computer you will need to download one first.

Hi Starlight



Thankyou so much i have finally managed to download it and save it no more horrible thoughts of hours of typing. Maybe its time to go on a computer course lol



Thanks again

Hi Louise,



If you need any help adding it to AA, just shout. It is fairly straight forward.

Hiya



Thanks again i have managed to upload it so much easier than downloading it

Hi Louise, welcome to Ancestry Aid glad to see that you were able to down load your family tree. Good luck with you research.

Billy

Thanks Billy for the welcome