I had hoped an update that was downloaded today would fix it, but it did not. Sorry folks, I would not recommend MAC/Apple users buy this. How can anyone allow this to continue as if it doesn’t matter. However, there is definite room for improvement in the quality of the charts, customer service, and the inability to add DNA information. Such as bug is a major issue for program integrity, but I was essentially told the developers would get to it when they get to it. Overall, RootsMagic 7 is a good choice if you’re creating a family tree for the first time as you can try out the premium version of the software risk-free, thanks to a 30-day money-back guarantee. The TreeShare with Ancestry has as stated in chats a bug in MAC versions. I dont remember all details, but I think when one process tried to get a lock and couldnt because another one was reading. The entire program eventually crashed and suggested I start all over. The program initiated several error reports to send to RootsMagic - one was sent but another one crashed and was not sent. Apple Users beware!!! I found a total lack of customer support for my issues that were clearly spelled out in Chat Support, emails to customer support outlining specific issues and error codes. Instead I found a piece of crap in their MAC version. I had hoped to have found a Ancestry Program of solid performance.
RootsMagic 7 for Mac allows you easily install and run RootsMagic on your Mac in mere minutes with. The file is on my computer but the images didn’t appear.Īnother issue was the tediousness of having to accept each non-identical fact when you can’t see the family page to know which fact is the one you want.īiggest Con: GEDCOMS, Ancestry Sync, number of clicks required to do a task. There are bugs, crashes, missing features, and more. There was also a problem locating the media that should have been linked to a person. I specified a place to put the file but the program never put it there. I’m going back to Ancestral Quest and Family Tree Maker for getting the Ancestry data onto my computer.īackups are another program. Then I tried to do a GEDCOM of part of my data and that was a disaster. Add Information about you, living people, or an ancestor by clicking on any of the Add Person reminders in pedigree charts or family group records. Notice any new information and AutoMatchfeatures. Lots of blank records and missing data especially gender. Starting RootsMagic 7 and Importing Your Family from. I was hoping to be able to do backups of my Ancestry data but when I did the download, I got a lot of bad data. The interface is pleasant and easy to use. I have been using genealogy programs for 30 years and am very disappointed in this program. RootsMagic 7 Review RootsMagic genealogy software stores and organizes large volumes of data, such as marriage dates, health information, burial dates, occupations and religious affiliations. I found the Roots Magic 7 program very unintuitive and the manual was not the least bit helpful.