HOW TO GET YOUR CHART PRINTED FROM 

FAMILY TREE MAKER 2006 and earlier  Includes ‘Who Do You Think You Are’ software

1. Create an Hourglass, Ancestor, Fan, Descendant chart as per the software instructions. Add or change pictures, fonts, colours, shadows, lines, frames and captions. Complete your chart with all the details that you wish to include . The 'All in One Chart', is the only chart that cannot be built and saved to your file although the programme does tend to save the settings that you have used. In this case follow the instructions below to send your file but include the name of the person on whom the chart is based and we will press the appropriate button at this end.

Under the file menu select the option to save the chart that you have displayed. (The size of your chart is shown in the bottom right hand corner). You now have the satisfaction of knowing that the chart is laid out exactly as you want it. If you have used an unusual font please let me know what it is.

Again under the file menu select the copy/export option this will bring up the screen shown from which you can save your file (which will end .FTW) to disk which you can send with your order.  If you prefer to send it as an attachment you need to remember the location of the file on your computer and attach that file to the e-mail. ( If you don’t get a response from me to let you know that I have received your attachment please check as the virus blocker plus the firewall can sometimes kill off attachments without me knowing where they came from).  Very early versions will not allow the chart to be saved

4.If you would like me to construct your chart you need to follow the steps at 3 but supply me with details of the start person for the chart and the data that you wish to include.

5. If you prefer to save your chart as a pdf file and this is the best option if you are using the 2008/2009 versions of this programme you need to ensure that you have saved the chart to one page not several pages if you are having trouble doing this and you have selected best quality try dropping down a grade as this often works.

FAMILY TREE MAKER 2008 onwards

The process is similar to that for the earlier version build and save your chart within the programme and send a copy of the whole file although a pdf file appears to be the best way forward in these later versions. See above. We are happy which ever route you choose, if not sure please contact us.

Send your file and full instructions to

Family Tree Printing, 1a Hillwood Lane, Warminster, Wiltshire BA12 9QF

Current prices are shown on the web site at  Printing Prices if you are not sure send the file and we will confirm the price to you. 

Phone/Fax : 01985 220579  Mobile 07879 823528

E.Mail info@familytreeprinting.co.uk 

Remember we offer you a prompt, efficient, good quality printing service at affordable prices and are never knowingly beaten on price. A Chart Laminating service is available for charts up to 24” (610mm) in any one direction if you require this please contact us for full details.

Sample Charts Layouts

World  Chart                                   Background Picture     

    Descendent    Chart                     Hourglass Chart                                                                                                                       

All in One Chart                                   Fan Chart

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Last modified: 2nd January 2010