From our friends at Software MacKiev …
Software
MacKiev introduces FamilySync™
Last year,
Ancestry announced that Software MacKiev had acquired Family Tree Maker and
that together we would ensure a smooth transition for users. From the
beginning, our common goal was to maintain the capability to sync Family Tree
Maker trees with online Ancestry Member Trees and we’re pleased to announce
that we have done just that. Over the past year, we’ve worked together to
co-develop a new syncing technology which Software MacKiev engineers have
incorporated into the upcoming Family Tree Maker 2017. The new technology,
which Software MacKiev calls FamilySync, will replace Ancestry’s TreeSync® when
the new edition is released.
What you
should know:
·
On March 29, 2017, Ancestry will be
permanently retiring TreeSync® which is being replaced by Software MacKiev’s
FamilySync.
·
Between Wednesday, March 29 and Friday, March
31, 2017 syncing functionality will be unavailable as Software MacKiev and Ancestry deploy the new syncing
technology.
·
FamilySync will be available only in Software
MacKiev’s Family Tree Maker 2017 edition, which is planned for release on March
31, 2017. No
other FTM edition will sync with Ancestry trees.
·
Ancestry’s
search, merge, and Ancestry hints will all work as they do now in FTM 2017 for
users who sync with their Ancestry trees. After March 29th these
functions will no longer work in any other FTM edition.
·
Among the
new features of FamilySync is the ability for two or more computers in your
home running Family Tree Maker, such as a desktop and a laptop, to sync with
the same Ancestry Member Tree.
Pricing and
Availability for FTM 2017
Family Tree
Maker 2017 for Mac and Windows is available to pre-order today. If you purchased a Software
MacKiev edition (FTM 2014.1 or Mac 3.1, both introduced on March 1, 2016) and
have signed up for the FTM mailing list, you will receive a free downloadable
upgrade by email. If you
have NOT purchased a Software MacKiev edition or if you received FTM 2014.1 or
Mac 3.1 as a free update, you can pre-order the upgrade from now until FTM 2017
is released for $29.95, and after release for $39.95. The price for those new
to Family Tree Maker will be $79.95. All prices are for downloads. DVD and USB
copies will be available for an additional cost. FTM 2017 is for both Mac
and Windows, and the installer includes a choice of US, Canadian, Australian or
UK editions.
Support for
Family Tree Maker
Beginning
last July, Software MacKiev took over responsibility for supporting Family Tree
Maker, providing technical support for all editions back to the original
version 1.0 that was released on floppy discs in 1989. Support is
available without cost to all FTM users at support.familytreemaker.com,
where you will find an extensive collection of useful articles. Software
MacKiev also offers personal assistance through their live chat service seven
days a week. All questions regarding Family Tree Maker and the transition to
new syncing technology should be addressed to Software MacKiev going
forward.
To Learn
More
For
additional information, news and discounted upgrade offers for Family Tree
Maker, sign up for the Family Tree Maker mailing list at www.familytreemaker.com.
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