

(But there may be special circumstances where you want to rename the file to avoid writing over existing information.) Overwriting is the simplest choice and avoids the problem of creating multiple, confusing copies that vary as to the name and the number of individuals in them. If a family file by same name already exists, you will have the opportunity to either Rename or Overwrite.
#Legacy family tree store how to#
If you do not know how to browse to your Data subfolder, please Click Here. In the example below, the restored file will be saved in My Documents under the Legacy Family Tree\Data subfolder. Navigate to the directory (folder) where you keep your family files and click Save. The important thing about this screen is where your family file will be restored. The family file name will already be filled in. The Enter a Name to Restore the Family File as screen will appear.

Click Here for the steps to restore a Media Backup file.ĥ. Note: If you try a multimedia backup you will get a message that it does not contain a family file for restoring. If you do not know how to browse to your backup file, please Click Here. Legacy uses a standard Windows screen for browsing to the backup location, which in the example is Computer > Cruzer (H:). This makes it easy to manage data, especially when there's so much to get lost in. Legacy Family Tree gets top-marks for navigation and data entry - its interface is pleasantly simple, not overwhelming like many of the programs we reviewed. In the example below, the backup file was saved on a Cruzer USB flash drive. Legacy Family Tree and Family Historian were the only programs that earned perfect scores. Browse to your backup file and click Open. If there is a family file open, you must close it before you can proceed. Mobile Apps (Android/iPhone/Windows Mobile)ġ.How to import files from other programs.
