Synium MacFamilyTree 5
Modern genealogy for your Mac, MacFamilyTree lets you create a crisp, stylish overview of your ancestry with surprising speed.
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Overview
MacFamilyTree offers everything you'd expect from an advanced genealogy application. Providing many exciting new functions, Version 5 comes complete with a cool interface that you can adjust however you like.
It's amazingly easy to use, boasts stunning edit modes and reporting features, offers Gedcom compatibility for perfect exchange of genealogy information, as well as collaboration locally and over the Internet.
The Family Assistant guides you through genealogy data and lets you graphically create your own family tree. MacFamilyTree 5 intuitively visualizes your relations and the fully animated helps you quickly navigate from one person's familiar context to another.
Features
- Completely redesigned
- Leverages Apple's Core Data technology for high-speed database performance
- User-centric GUI that you can configure
- Stunning, dynamic graphical representation of genealogy information
- Fully integrated handling of QuickTime media
- Editing and output that's just like your favorite desktop publishing software
- Advanced import/export capabilities and .Mac publishing
- Dedicated Internet publishing service for all registered users
System Requirements
- Mac OS X v10.4 or 10.5
- ATI Radeon 7500 or GeForce MX graphics card or Intel GMA 950 or later
Mfr. Part No.: MSBV5
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Most Useful Reviews
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Synium MacFamilyTree 5
Don't buy this software!
Written by KC from Haverhill
Feb 1, 2009
I've only just "switched to Mac" and I bought this software very excited that I would be able to transfer my existing tree (in FTM2009) to it and sync it with my iPhone.
The transfer part wasn't too bad once you get the hang of using the software. My issue has been with the syncing part. It worked the first time I tried it and then stopped working. I looked at the forums and wrote to Synium and they've not responded. Eventually I thought I had it sorted but dscovered it only worked once and won't update again.
Oh and the software crashes on me every once in a while. Again I've had no feedback from Synium yet.
I'm not alone with this and other issues though there may be folks out there who have no issues at all. Make an informed choice: visit the support section of the Synium website and read some of the entries there before making your purchase.
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Synium MacFamilyTree 5
Good, but some room for improvement
Written by CS
Mar 6, 2009
I've used MacFamilyTree since Version 5.1. There was some room for improvement in this version, but the developer quickly responded to inquiries and added new features quickly so I am perfectly happy with the product now. The update policy of Synium Software is quite outstanding: I've recieved three major updates so far for absolutely no cost. According to several forum posts I've read the developer only charges for updates every major version in 3 to 4 years. All other updates which include several major new functions and improvements are full free.
Happy customer. …More145 of 156 people found this useful
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Synium MacFamilyTree 5
Not What I Expected
Written by RW from Marietta
May 21, 2008
I have found it so unfriendly, that I am at a loss for words describing the weaknesses!! I cannot get a grasp on how to make this program work for me. I will probably purchase a different program, like ReUnion, and see if that works better for me. …More
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Most Recent Reviews
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Synium MacFamilyTree 5
Nice, But Needs Improvement
Written by RV from BLOOMINGDALE
Aug 8, 2009
It is a very slick program that has great potential. I love the sharp user interface and the fact that I can bring my entire database on my iPhone. What I do not like is the fact that after several (free) upgrades, they still haven't fixed the Virtual Tree. I still have overlapping family members and errors. The other issue I have is that many of my family members have European names with "de" or "van" preceding their family names. There is no field for these in the software and thus my names don't sort alphabetically the way they should. …More
51 of 53 people found this useful
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Synium MacFamilyTree 5
Still considering buying Synium MacFamilyTree 5?
Written by WA from Port Willunga
Jul 24, 2009
As the adverising says, MFT5 "guides you through genealogy data and lets you graphically create your own family tree. MacFamilyTree 5 intuitively visualizes your relations and the fully animated helps you quickly navigate from one person's familiar context to another." AND IT DOES THAT EXTREMELY WELL. BUT THAT IS ALL IT DOES WELL.
If you want a genealogy program that enables easy access, user-friendly navigation for data entry, this may not be for you. The gee-whizz features get in the way of creating a data-base.
If you want graphical representation of genealogy information, integrated handling of QuickTime media, use of Wiki encyclopedia material (always unreliable for accuracy), good import/export capabilities and .Mac publishing and access to a dedicated Internet publishing service- then this may suit you.
If you want a user-friendly program to use for genealogy research and data entry, then don't buy this program. It is not a friendly beast to use for edit or data-entry purposes.
I was previously using Family Tree Maker9 on a Windows OS laptop before I "upgraded" to a MAC. Windows was excellent for what I do. I found that with software such as CROSSOVER and VMWARE FUSION installed on my MAC I could run Windows programs in a virtual OS- which gave me continuity but eclipsed the value of having a MAC in the first place!. FUSION is excellent but switching from MAC programs to the virtual Windows OS is frustratingly confusing. CROSSOVER does not handle FTM9 at all- bottle that up a sour wine! It is a great pity that there is no MAC version of FTM9+. By the way, REUNION is a MAC genealogy program that is very simple and easy to use but does not handle sources well. Sources are also lost when making loading a GEDCOM file that contains them. So all round, MAC users who are interested in genealogy research and data development are poorly serviced. Once I have finished my research (will it ever?) then MFT5 would be excellent to show the genealogy to my family and to export it to a website. …More97 of 103 people found this useful
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Synium MacFamilyTree 5
Finally a good genealogy solution
Written by RC
Jun 25, 2009
I've bought the online version but they are basically the same except that you have to download the version and install it.
So far, MacFamilyTree has been working flawlessly for me, I am really stunned of all the features it offers while keeping the edit mode simple. Web export to MobileMe has been working very well for me, the generated pages and themes are great. …More44 of 53 people found this useful
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Questions & Answers
Most Interesting
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is iphoto supported can you import pictures directly from iphoto?
- Asked by TC from cambridge
- Sep 30, 2009
Best Answer
From Synium: Yes, MacFamilyTree integrates with iPhoto. You can assign fotos directly from your iPhoto library. With the free update to version 5.7, which will be available in november 2009, you can even record video and audio from your build-in isight. …More
- Answered by MK from Mainz
- Oct 8, 2009
- 9 of 9 people found this useful
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Have extensive data in FTM on PC -- Can it be uploaded smoothly into Reunion?
- Asked by LS
- Oct 23, 2009
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Have extensive data in FTM on PC -- Can it be uploaded smoothly into Reunion?
- Asked by LS
- Oct 23, 2009
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is iphoto supported can you import pictures directly from iphoto?
- Asked by TC from cambridge
- Sep 30, 2009
