Apple Mac Corner

Mac Genealogy programs

I've previously said that  I use  iFamilyForTiger       
I continue to be impressed by its power, but also by the continual free enhancements.
A recent example is an extension to Events Places
From the Events Places menu, typing in a place-name generates a list of all places containing that word, with the events that you have recorded there.
At this point you can review the consistency of your place-names, and use this to fix spelling errors and variations.  It is also interesting to review all the events at one place in date order, and to review your source references and notes for that particular place.

Then click on Map and a search is made for a Google Map centred on that place.
(You may have to change Chapman codes like "SSX" to  "Sussex" etc., to assist the search).  The map is displayed, with controls to zoom in or out, or pan.
You can even select a Satellite-photograph view with place-names superimposed.
When you've adjusted the view to your liking, just click Save to save the map and link it to all the events that occurred there.
Its a wonderful way of visualising an ancestral parish and all it's surroundings.

Generating web pages

Recent released versions (currently V2.397) include a facility to create a family web-site.
Some other genealogy programs also have this facility, or some GEDCOM utilities will provide a similar but limited feature. 
But I found this one really neat.
From the Report Menu choose > Publish HTML Web Pages > Generate HTML
You are then given a host of options about how much information to include, and the appearance of the pages.  For example linked photos and pictures can be included, but every conceivable variable seems to be covered.
You are also presented with a graphic of the initial page, which is fully navigable by clicking the various names. 
Clicking “Generate All HTML Files” does just that, with an alphabetical surname index.

Now you can publish the the lot to your web hosting site, or burn a disc.
I’ve chosen the latter option which allows me to give a disc to any relative, which they can view with their web browser on any computer.  Internet not needed!
This is a useful way to share your family history.

And if you are connected to the internet, your Google map links will display the maps.

I’m happy to answer questions
Neville Thomas