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Nothing is simpler than publishing your family tree into the Internet. All you have to do is to save your data in a GEDCOM file and send it to the webmaster. GEDCOM (Genealogy Data Communication) is a file format used to exchange data between genealogy programs. We accept standard GEDCOM files created with the help of any genealogy software program.

DoroTree

DoroTree can import and export GEDCOM data from other programs. As the Hebrew in DoroTree is not part of the GEDCOM standard, it may get lost when importing DoroTree generated GEDCOM files to other programs. DoroTree is trying to import Hebrew fields from other GEDCOM files, which include Hebrew data. This is done by using the "Special Import" feature in the File GEDCOM menu.

IMPORTANT: Make sure that all relevant data is entered in Roman characters; data in Hebrew characters would not be recognized. Before running the export, DoroTree will show you the GEDCOM Options dialog box, where you can choose between exporting all fields or non-Hebrew fields only or between exporting all persons in your database or only all direct descendants (including spouses) from a certain ancestor (the current person). Default is all fields and all persons. To export GEDCOM data from the currently open family tree, just follow the instructions:

1. Select the GEDCOM export from the File menu of your DoroTree software program. A dialog box will be displayed for you to specify the GEDCOM file. Save your GEDCOM file after naming it and making sure you remember its location on your hard disk.

2. Click on SAVE. A second dialog box will be displayed for you to specify the desired format of the GEDCOM file: Select export to OTHER and export ALL to include all individuals in your family tree.

3. Click on Submitter. A third dialog box will be displayed. Make sure you fill out ALL Latin and Communication fields, then click ob SAVE. You will be returned to the second dialog box.

4.  Click on SAVE button on the second dialog box. Your GEDCOM file will be created immediately and a final dialog box will be opened with a confirmation.

5. Click OK to return to your family tree. The GEDCOM file you have just created should be send as an attachment to your e-mail message.

For technical support to your DoroTree Jewish genealogy software program, please visit the website of DoroTree

ILANOT

1. Select the GEDCOM export icon or select the File-Export GEDCOM action from the menu of your ILANOT software program. A dialog box will be displayed for you to specify the GEDCOM file. Save your GEDCOM file after naming it and making sure you remember its location on your hard disk.

2. Click on SAVE. A second dialog box will be displayed for you to specify the desired format of the GEDCOM file:

• GEDCOM 5.5 - will export source records using 5.5 style pointers. This is the cleanest export and the one you must choose in order to submit your family tree with the Douglas E. Goldman Jewish Genealogy Center at Beth Hatefutsoth.

• pre-GEDCOM 5.5 - will export source records imbedded in the record. This can result in duplicate source data when the file is imported into another program. However, most programs understand this format.

3. Click on Start Export. A message log will be displayed. If there are problems or data converted incorrectly, then you can correct them and retry the export. All fields in the database are exported. If the field is not part of the GEDCOM specifications, then it is exported as part of a GEDCOM note.

4. When the export is complete, you can continue using your database.

Hamishpachah Sheli

"HaMishpachah Sheli" (“My Family”, in Hebrew), is a genealogy software in Hebrew, the first version was developed in 1988. Hamishpachah Sheli exports information recorded in Hebrew to the GEDCOM 5.51 format. It is therefore possible to combine, without difficulty, information in Hebrew and in Latin characters for use in other applications. Hamishpachah Sheli is also capable of making use of Hebrew information from other genealogical applications. In order to publish your family trees it is necessary to record names of people and places in Hebrew and Latin characters. Here are the instructions for the export of your family record to the GEDCOM 5.51 format:

1. Before starting the “Language of Names Window” setting must be changed from Hebrew to English
   1. Open the Family File
   2. Select “Language of Names Window” from the Tools Menu

3. Select “English", click the “OK” button and in the dialog box which appears click again “OK”

2. Creating a GEDCOM file
   1.  Select “Export Family File” from the “File” menu or click on the “Export Family File” button on the Toolbar


2.  Select a family from the list of families.



3. A dialog box will appear in order to provide the submitter details for the family tree. Fill the check box  next to "Diminishment of spaces between words". "Click “OK”



4.  Finally, a file browser dialog box will appear. The name for the file is “family” and it will be created in the directory where the exporting family record file is located, although both of these defaults can be changed.



For technical support of “Hamishpachah Sheli”, go to the website of Beligal Software.

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Family Tree Maker

Family Tree Maker genealogy software program can import and export GEDCOM data from other programs. To export GEDCOM data from the currently open family tree, just follow the instructions:

1. Select the Copy/Export Family File from the File menu of your Family Tree Maker software program. A dialog box ("New Family File") will be displayed for you: select GEDCOM (*GED) in the "Save as type" field. Save your GEDCOM file after naming it and making sure you remember its location on your hard disk.



2. A second dialog box will open: Make sure you select GEDCOM version 5.5 and Abbreviate tags.



3. Click on OK. Your family tree has been saved in a GEDCOM file. To submit your family tree to the Douglas E. Goldman Jewish Genealogy Center send this file as an attachment to your e-mail message.

For technical support to your Family Tree Maker genealogy software program, please visit the company's website.

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Family Tree Builder




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Family Origins (FOW / DBF)

1. Open Family Origins program and the desired file.
2. Go to "File"
3. Go to "GEDCOM / Export GEDCOM"
4. Type in new file name (This is the file already open in your program. Choose the location and name you desire for your converted program.)
5. Select your preference (General, Export entire database or selected people to export, export notes.) Press "Ok"
6. Enter Submitter Information
7. Press "Ok"

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Personal Ancestral File (PAF / BAK)


1. From the File menu, select Export.



2. Select an Export To option “Other GEDCOM 5.5”



3. Click the Char Set “ANSEL” option.
4. Click Export
5. Click Yes
6. Click Ok



7. Fill in the blanks and pick OK



8. Select the drive and folder where you want to save your GEDCOM file.



9. Type a name for the file, and click Export
10. Click OK



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Our Family Tree (ANC / AHN)


1. Go to "File"
2. Select "Save As"
3. Select "GEDCOM File" (*.ged) in "Save as Type"
4. Choose File name (with ending .ged)
5. Choose Location
6. Press "OK" (file converts)
7. Press "OK" to finish

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Generations or Reunion (RCX / RB1 / RTX)


1. Go to "File"
2. Select "Export"
3. Select "GEDCOM File" (Takes you to GEDCOM Export Window)
4. Change Destination to "Other"
5. Change Character Set to "MS-DOS"
6. Enter Submitter Information
7. Press "Export"
8. Choose Save Location
9. Choose Filename (ending in .ged)
10. Press "Export"

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LDS Ancestral Quest (DAT / BAK)


1. Go to "File"
2. Select "Export"
3. Verify settings at:
Standard
PAF Compatible
4. Press "Add"
5. Select "All" or desired selection
6. Press "OK"
7. Press "Export"
8. Choose filename (*.ged)
9. Press "OK"

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Legacy Family Tree (FDB)


1. Go to "File"
2. Select "Export to"
3. Select "GEDCOM File"
4. Verify default settings. They should be:
Produce for: Generic
Character set: ANSI
5. Press "Start Export"
6. Chose Filename (ending in .ged)
7. Chose File Location
8. Verify "Save File As: GEDCOM (*.ged)"
9. Press "OK"
10. Complete "Compiler Information"
11. Press "OK" to complete

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The Master Genealogist
.DT5 (Brother's Keeper)
.PRO (Family Gathering or Roots IV and V)
.SQZ (Family Gathering or Roots IV and V or Visual Roots)
.GED (GEDCOM 4.0 or 5.5)
.DAT (Personal Ancestral File)
.BAK (Personal Ancestral File)
.EDB (Roots III)
TMG = The Master Genealogist
SQZ = Backup for TMG, Family Gathering, Roots IV, Roots V, and Visual Roots

1. Go to "File"
2. Select "Data Set"
3. Select "Export To"
4. Select "GED-GEDCOM"
5. a) The first time you do this, you will need to select a report form.
b) Verify settings and enter submitter info. Default settings should be:
Destination: Gedcom 4 or 5.5
Character Set: Ansel
6. Choose "Save Destination"
7. Choose filename (*.ged)
8. Select "Focus" tab
9. Select "Filtered Group"
10. In "Field" select "Living Flag"
11. In "Operator" select "Contains"
12. In "Value" type "Y"
13. Press "Generate"
Note: "Save" saves your form, but does not create a GEDCOM File

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Brother’s Keeper

1. Pick “File” from the main screen menu and then pick “Gedcom” “Export”.

 

2. In the Export Gedcom File window Click OK
3. The export routine will ask for the name of the GEDCOM file you want to create.  Type the name for the file followed by .GED in the "File name:" blank.

 

4. Remember where you are creating the file.  Pull down “Save in:” and pick thedrive and folder location you want the file.
5.  Click Save

 

6. Click OK

 

7. Fill in the blanks and Click OK

8. Click OK