American-French Genealogical Society: 25th Anniversary - 5 Generation chart GEDCOM information

Frequently Asked Questions on this Project - FAQ

AFGS is presenting abbreviated information on creating GEDCOM files as a guide only.

Make sure you back up your data before creating any files.

IMPORTANT: Please submit any questions to Bill before submitting the file to AFGS. AFGS will process your GEDCOM file when received and incorporate it with the other GEDCOM files. We will not be able to make corrections after you submit the file.

PAF (PERSONAL ANCESTRAL FILE) Version 5 Software site also possibly earlier versions check the help section in your version.

NOTE: These instruction are only for creating a 5 generation pedigree chart for AFGS. See your help file for the complete instruction on creating GED files. Important Always backup your database before creating files.

From PAF Screen select Individual -

From the Individual screen select the individual you want as number one on your 5 Generation Pedigree chart.

From PAF Screen select Pedigree to display the Pedigree view

From the File menu, select Export.
	From Export Menu - Select section: Export to:
		Select - Other GEDCOM 5.5
		Select - Char Set: ANSI
	From Export Menu - Select section: Include
		Note: Uncheck all items then
			Select - Full Information on Living ( Not required by AFGS, check this only IF you want to submit that information ) or check Names on living
			Select - Submitter
	From Export Menu - Select section Select Individuals
		Select - Partial
		Select - Select
			From Select Individuals Menu - Select section Relationship Filter
				Select - Ancestors
				Select - Select
					From Ancestors Menu
						Set number of generations to 5
						Descendant generations to 0
						Do not check Include spouses
						Do not check Include all parents
						Select - OK
			From Select Individuals Menu - Select section Filtered List
				Check - Show Results Only - ( review list of people who will be exported to ged file )
			From Select Individuals Menu
				Select - OK
	From Export Menu
		Select - Export
		A warning message may come up saying your ANSI character set may cause some characters to be lost and do you want to continue. Select Yes
		You may now receive a message to add your name and address. Press OK and add the information now.

	You may now see a menu Export GEDCOM file as
	In the section "Save in" make a note where you will be saving the file to. This way you can find the file later.
	In the section "File name" click on the area before the asterisk, delete the asterisk and type your file name. The file name for your first file will be your AFGS member number preceded by the letter a. If you are submitting 2 charts the second file name will be your AFGS member number preceded by the letter b. SEE the FAQ for complete naming instruction
	Example for 2 files it would be: a3677.ged and b3677.ged for individual membership or a3677f.ged and b3677f.ged for family membership.
	Each pedigree chart must be in a separate file
	The "File name" section should now show your AFGS number and the ged extension. Example: a3677.ged or a3677f.ged if you have a family membership. If your submitting 2 files the second file would be b3677.ged or b3677f.ged
	Select Export
	A screen should now display GEDCOM Export and the number of individuals and marriages exported.
	Select OK
You have just created your GED file in the directory you specified.
Suggest you import the ged file into a new Family file on your software, and review the information you will be submitting in the GEDCOM file.
In the email with your gedcom please identify the actual name of the person you want as the 1st person of your 5 generation chart.
IMPORTANT: Please submit any questions to Bill before submitting the file. AFGS will process your GEDCOM file when received and incorporate it with the other GEDCOM files. We will not be able to make corrections after you submit the file.
Send an email to AFGS with your name etc and the GED file as an attachment.