More changes to #DhG2:
* Documentation is complete and is available at https://thelancashireman.org/software/DhG2/index.html as well as at Codeberg etc.
* HTML generation is easier to customise.
* A few minor bugs fixed along the way
#GenealogySoftware
I've spent some of my "free" time during the last few days tweaking my genealogy database program. The functionality hasn't changed but the built-in help is much better. I've added some documentation too - on my website and in the repositories. There's still plenty of documentation to do, though.
https://thelancashireman.org/software/DhG2/index.html
I rebuilt my family history website too, because one of the changes affected every single one of the ~3500 files.
Those using #GoogleMaps in #genealogy blogs or online #genealogysoftware ( Gigatrees, Next Generation of Genealogy Sitebuilding, #webtrees etc.), there are changes coming to Google Maps in March. It shouldn't affect most of us, should still be free for many.
https://genealogysoftware.net/online/genealogists-using-the-google-maps-platform-changes-coming/
#WikiTree Sourcer browser extension ( #safari #firefox #chrome Edge), received a major update a few days ago to v2.8.0 with several search improvements for various #genealogy archive/services sites.
https://genealogysoftware.net/browser-extension/wikitree-sourcer-2-8-0/
Tim Forsythe released a significant update to his free #Windows #genealogy program Gigatrees, that allows you to generate an online site from your genealogy program's GEDCOM file. A lot of new features - 11 new features.
#webtrees an online #genealogy #PHP application was updated to webtrees 2.2.1 just over a week ago, addressing issues for the recently released webtrees 2.2.0. webtrees users who are running PHP 8.3 or newer can upgrade to it.
#GenealogySoftware news briefs for December 1 - 8. Mostly minor updates, bug fixes, and performance improvements, but a couple of updates to #WordPress #genealogy plugins
https://genealogysoftware.net/news-briefs/genealogy-software-briefs-dec-8-2024/
#RootsMagic 10.0.3 is now out, with a bug fix for the Relationship Chart report data loss issue, along with a couple of updates for #FamilySearch imports, and miscellaneous other fixes. RM users should update now.
#ThrowbackThursday - in the span of 1984-1994, #genealogy programs went from hundreds of records limited by computer RAM/floppy sizes to millions of records. This example - 664 names per floppy, to 2 million names ( #FamilyTreeMaker )
https://genealogysoftware.net/throwback-thursday/throwback-thursday-a-decade-of-change/
#rootsmagic 10 users - temporarily hold off on creating Relationship Charts - there is an issue with limited data loss when doing so (namely data entered after you create a Relationship Chart). A fix is coming next Monday (Dec 9).
https://genealogysoftware.net/cross-platform/rootsmagic-10-update-december-9-2024-data-loss/
#GenealogySoftware news briefs for November 24 - December 1, 2024 - Minor updates and fixes for various #genealogy programs, mobile apps, browser extensions, plugins.
https://genealogysoftware.net/news-briefs/genealogy-software-briefs-dec-1-2024/
#WikiTree Sourcer 2.7.2 - This #genealogy browser extension update adds support for draggable lists for the search option, and improves working with Ancestry.com, FindMyPast, FamilySearch, GRO, Open Archives (NL)
https://genealogysoftware.net/browser-extension/wikitree-sourcer-2-7-2/
I wrote an article about my genealogy program and why I had to write it:
If you use #webtrees the open-source PHP/MySQL-based online #GenealogySoftware a major update was released two days ago - both the main branch (webtrees 2.2.0) and the older #PHP 7.x branch, mainly fixes, but also upping supported PHP 8.x levels.
The webtrees 2.1.21 received a lot of fixes, and still runs on PHP 7.4 and up (possibly to 8.4), while the main branch webtrees 2.2.0 runs on PHP 8.3 minimum (and has newer libraries)
https://genealogysoftware.net/online/webtrees-2-1-21-and-webtrees-2-2-0/
Ancestris v13, the free #Java and #GEDCOM based cross-platform #genealogy program received quite a few updates over the past few weeks. UI, translation, backup updates, along with PDF and report improvements.
https://genealogysoftware.net/java/ancestris-v13-november-9-20-2024-updates/
Hopefully you have seen the latest #MyHeritage update - the "LiveMemory" update for the Android and iOS/iPadOS "MyHeritage: Family Tree DNA" mobile #Genealogy app is impressive - truly animating old family photos.
https://genealogysoftware.net/ios/myheritage-family-tree-dna-7-1-0-livememory/
#genealogysoftware news briefs for November 17 - 24, 2024 - mainly minor updates to various #genealogy programs and apps.
BillionGraves got its first iOS update in almost a year, Genealogy Assistant ( #chrome browser extension) added keyboard shortcuts.
https://genealogysoftware.net/news-briefs/genealogy-software-briefs-nov-24/
#FamilyTreeMagazine (US) is hosting a paid, 4-part 8-hour course by Rick Crume in December, covering Family Tree Maker (probably 2019 only, not 2024) including entering #genealogy data and working with #Ancestry and #FamilySearch trees.
https://genealogysoftware.net/webinar/family-tree-magazine-us-mastering-family-tree-maker/
Through Monday, December 2, 2024, #RootsMagic Inc, is running their Black Friday sale, and it’s up to 50% off RootsMagic 10, Personal Historian 3, and Family Atlas:
Last week's #genealogysoftware news briefs and updates - 9 #genealogy apps, browser extensions, etc. received small updates.
https://genealogysoftware.net/news-briefs/genealogy-software-briefs-nov-17/
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