If you are looking forward to learning how to repair a tree file in FTM 2017, 2019 and 2024 then this is just the blog you ought to read. Here we have discussed the process in a step-by-step method therefore the instructions should definitely help you get through the issues faced and you will learn how to Repair a Tree File in FTM within no time.
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How can I repair a Tree File in FTM?
Well, there can be various reasons that can cause file damage to occur such as; Malware, bad sectors on the hard drive, or incorrect shutdowns of Family Tree Maker on your computer.
Restoring a backup of your data that was made prior to the damage is the most effective method of recovering from any file damage. All users of Family Tree Maker are advise to keep a solid backup system in place to guard against data loss. Please click here for assistance with data backup.
You can attempt to fix the damage using the procedures listed below if you don’t have a good backup;
- Compact Your Tree File
- Download From Ancestry
- Export Your File as GEDCOM
Compact Your Tree File
Compressing your file is probably the simplest solution you can try. Make sure the file is close before you begin for optimal results. Please take the following actions to compress the file:
- First, you should select the ‘Close’ button from the File menu if your tree file is open.
- And then from the ‘Tools‘ menu, select ‘Compact File.’
- After that, you must find the location of your file in the window that appears, select it, and then just click on Open.
- Click Compact after selecting the Perform extended analysis checkbox in the Compact File window.
- Now your file will be compress. This may take a while, depending on the file’s size and the compression method used. After which you should see a window indicating that the compact is complete and also the file size has been decreased by a percentage will appear on the screen once the process is complete successfully. You then just need to click on ‘OK’ after noting the percentage.
- Continue doing this until the percentage drops to 0.00%.
- Try opening your file once more to see if the problems persist.
Download From Ancestry
You can now easily learn how to download your Ancestry tree as a new corruption-free file in Family Tree Maker 2019 and FTM 2024 if you are able to successfully sync your tree to Ancestry but do not have a good backup that you can restore. The “Plan Workspace,” the Tree Browser (available only in FTM 2019 and 2024), or the Ancestry Sync icon are the three locations from which you can accomplish this.
Find out how to Download a Tree from the Plan Workspace:
- To begin, navigate to the “New Tree” tab on the “Plan Workspace.”
- Next, you should select ‘Download a Tree from Ancestry’ find the tree that you wish to download in the list and then click on the ‘Download Tree’ button in the lower right corner.
- The “Sync weather Report” should show up on your screen after some processing is complete. Then you will see the options to download your tree. Make sure the new tree has a name that will help you tell it apart from the corrupted old one. Then, just adjust the other sync settings and click the “Download” button.
- The download procedure will then begin. Kindly note that this process can take a while, as it totally depends on the size of your tree and the speed of your connection. As seen in the image below, a window indicating success should appear once the process is finish.
Downloading a Tree Using The Tree Browser (FTM 2019 & FTM 2024 only)
- To access Tree Browser, click the Select Tree drop-down list or the View menu located on the far left of the main toolbar. The window for the Tree Browser opens.
- The ‘Ancestry group of trees’ option, which is on the left side of the window, must then be select. Your ancestry trees are list on the right.
- After choosing the desired tree from the list, you should then click the “Download Tree” button. Which is in the lower-right corner of the window.
- The downloading process will start after that is finish. Please be aware that the size of your tree and the speed of your connection can both affect how long this process takes. After the process is finished, the downloaded tree ought to start up automatically on the Tree tab of the “People workspace.”
Download a tree using the Ancestry Sync icon:
- Select Download from Ancestry from the drop-down menu after selecting the Ancestry Sync icon located on the far right of the main toolbar. You will now see the window that says “Download From Ancestry” opening on your screen.
- Next, you will have to click on the “Download Tree” button that’s in the lower-right corner of the window after you’ve selected the tree you want from the list.
- You will now have the download started. Remember that the process can take some time, depending on the size of your tree. Also the speed of your connection. Once that is done the downloaded tree will open automatically on the Tree tab of the ‘People workspace’.
Export Your File As A GEDCOM
Note: that saved publications and tasks are not included in GEDCOM files when using this repair method.
- From the File menu, select Export.
- A window with details about password protection might appear. The Export window opens when you click Continue. Make sure that every checkbox in the Include section is check, select Entire file, and set the Output format to GEDCOM.
- Click OK after choosing Other from the drop-down list in the Export to GEDCOM window.
- Click Save after selecting the location where you wish to save the exported file and giving it a name.
- Bring this file in again. You can click here to find instructions on how to import files.
Conclusion
The above given steps are absolutely relevant and effective. Therefore, we trust that you now know how to ‘Repair a Tree File in FTM’ easily. Nevertheless, if you have any other related concerns you can feel free to contact the Family Tree Support number: +1-888-427-8070 any time. Moreover, we also provide instant help through our Live Chat Support. You will be assisted in no time by highly skilled and dedicated professionals.
