MacFamilyTree 5

Never tried sorting family tree before, so no benchmark, but this seems to do what i want. Would have liked a linked document archive though.

Was extremely disappointed and angry when, after trying to install MacFamily Tree 5, found that it is not the latest Mac Tree software and cannot be loaded into my computer. Of course, for another $50 I can get an update. What a ripoff.

The choice for Family Tree programs for Mac seems to be a little limited. This program addresses the basics of entry and record OK, its the display side that lets it down. An instance being if a person has more than one partner in their lifetime the second partner is displayed on the far side of the family tree to their basic entry. The connection being made by a long and tenuous line right across the family tree. The other point on Display is the virtual family tree. When you have, maybe, hundreds of names in your tree the virtual tree becomes a mixed up and totally undecypherable load of junk. As far as I am concerned its a waste of space and memory. Cut it out, make the program more manageable, and a little cheaper, and fix the second partner issue, mentioned above, and it would be a reasonable program. As it is - 2 stars only Im afraid.

I am loving this program! It takes a little bit to get the hang of using it. (Of course, it would also help if I read the booklet for assistance.) I cant wait to use all of the aspects of this program. There are so many possibilities for recording family history.

Just received this in the mail. Havent tried it yet. Frustrated that my brand new software is version 5.4.2 when the brand new version (6.0.4) can be purchased online for $49. Apparently I can get a free upgrade by sending documentation to their support department showing when I purchased version 5. Ive sent off the Amazon shipping notice, well see what their response is. You can also buy the upgrade for $25. It looks like the upgrade has a lot of new things so for now Im not going to start with the old and have to either reenter or relearn.

Software uses Partner in lieu of Spouse, Husband or Wife.

So far I am liking it, would have liked a link to do pages though, have lots of written material and photos re family and notes seem a bit messy, and cant seem to find where to put wedding dates as yet, but it is supposed to be there ... still working on that one. apart from that, I think it is going to work out well, have so much information to input before I go live. Work in progress ...

didnt realise it only works on mac systems. it doesnt state on the detials.... Mac Product Only or Doesnt work on Windows.

It is a good program and easy to use and more important it links in with Ancestry on the net

Could not use it. bought family Tree Maker for Mac v3, so much better and easier to use