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How to create and email a Gedcom File

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Saving Your Family Tree as a GEDCOM File
All major family tree software programs support the creation of GEDCOM files. Creating a GEDCOM file does not overwrite you existing data or change your existing file in any way. Instead, a new file is generated by a process known as "exporting." Exporting a GEDCOM file is easy to do with any family tree software by following the basic instructions below. You can also find more detailed instructions in your genealogy software's manual or help system.

Instructions for Creating a GEDCOM File that works for most family tree software programs:

Launch your family tree program and open your genealogy file.

  1. In the top-left hand corner of your screen, click the File menu.
  2. Select either Export or Save as...
  3. Change the Save As Type or Destination drop-down box to GEDCOM or .GED.
  4. Select the location where you'd like to save your file.
  5. Enter a filename such as 'ChristmanMarcus1732' (the program will automatically add the .ged extension). Use the earliest named ancestor or immigrant and their birthyear.
  6. Click Save or Export.
  7. Some type of confirmation box will appear stating that your export has succeeded.
  8. Click OK.
  9. When sending a Gedcom to The Christman Genealogy Website for inclusion please ensure that the Gedcom contains all information including the data on living people.
  10. Your file is now ready to share with others.


Once you have created a GEDCOM file you can now easily share by attaching it to an email and forwarding it to The Christman Genealogy Website.

  
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