Gramps family tree software manual#

However, it doesn’t follow the standard in all respects, especially with multimedia records. + Reports GEDCOM version as 5.5.1, which is great. + Properly word wraps CONC tags on both import and export. + Imported FTM’s illegal use of the ALIA tag as an Also Known As name. + Imported FTM’s custom FREL and MREL tags listing relationships to father and mother (birth, adopted, etc.) unfortunately, it also exports these custom tags, although it also exports the correct Adoption structure. This makes it easier to refer to them in the original GEDCOM if necessary. + Lists cross-reference numbers from the GEDCOM file for people, families, notes, sources, and media on the appropriate screen. The errors associated with each person are also imported into a note for that person. If you want to save this list, just select all of it, copy it, and past it into a text document.

+ After importing a GEDCOM, a list of errors is presented with data not imported and the line number in the GEDCOM. References to the GEDCOM standard are to 5.5.1 unless stated otherwise. Note: portions of text in all capital letters are GEDCOM tags, with the rest of the plain text field name in lowercase. While some problems with GEDCOM import and export have been corrected, several problems remain.

Version Tested: This article has been updated based on Gramps 5.0.0.

Gramps family tree software manual#

Detailed information about GEDCOM import can be found in the Wiki Manual article, “ Manage Family Trees.” Importing a GEDCOM file from Family Tree Maker (FTM) or any other app or website into Gramps is explained on their Wiki page, “Import from another genealogy program.” Gramps supposedly supports GEDCOM 5.5 and, to a lesser extent, 5.5.1. GenSoftReviews: 2.7 – 2.9 stars out of 5 (varies by OS)