Family Tree Maker 2019 is a flexible tool for genealogists, which provides many types of reports to document family history. For instance, among the most frequently used reports are those that allow the user to see lineage mapping from one ancestor to another, considering descendants. Specifically, one of these reports is the “Descendant Report.” In this context, within this report, the user can easily track and present the lineage of one ancestor and the descendants. Therefore, below, we will discuss how to print descendant reports using FTM 2019.
Publish Descendant Reports in FTM 2019
Here are the steps to create and publish descendant reports in FTM 2019:
- Open the Family Tree File: To start, open up a copy of Family Tree Maker 2019 and load up the tree for which you want to create a report.
- Go to the ‘Publish‘ Workspace: From the top menu, navigate to the ‘Publish‘ tab. This page contains a few options for reports that you may create.
- Select ‘Descendant Report’: Under the ‘Collection‘ panel on the left, select ‘Descendant Report‘ from the list of charts and reports.
- Customize the Report: Once you have selected, you can modify the report according to your liking, the no. of generations to include, fonts and formats to be adopted. You can select specific descendants with a possible alteration of the format in FTM 2019.
- Preview and Export: Once you have set up the options, you simply click ‘Preview‘ to see how it would look, and then you can print or electronically share the report with other members of the family.
Conclusion
FTM 2019 has ancestor reports that any genealogist can easily publish. Moreover, while they’re stunningly pleasing to the eyes, the family history reports, just like all others, are customarily shared with just a few clicks.
FAQs:
How do I open a descendant report in FTM 2019?
You’ll be able to pull it up from the workspace for ‘Publish’.
Can I edit the descendant reports in FTM 2019?
Yes, you’ll have the ability to edit generations, fonts, and layouts.
What types of file formats are available to export my descendant reports into in FTM 2019?
You can export them as PDFs, or you’ll be able to print them right out.
How do I share a descendant report in FTM 2019?
You can share by email or print.
Can I limit the number of generations in a descendant report?
Yes, you have the option of selecting the number of generations to include.