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Why use "Privatize" in FTM 2014?

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Why use "Privatize" in FTM 2014?

Posted: 22 Nov 2014 6:11PM GMT
Classification: Query
Edited: 22 Nov 2014 6:12PM GMT
I recently upgraded to the newest version of Family Tree Maker after using FTM 16 for many years. In the older version, I could set my file to "Privatize" and then export a gedcom that would ONLY contain the information available in the privatized file, leaving the names of living persons untouched.

Today, I chose "Privatize File" in FTM 2014, then exported a gedcom. That gedcom included all the information in my original file. Then I tried the option to "Privatize Living People" when I exported a gedcom, but when I used that option, it changed all the first names of living people to "Living". I don't want that.

I'm don't see why I would want to view my own file as Privatized without having the option to export it that way.
SubjectAuthorDate Posted
chersfmly 23 Nov 2014 1:11AM GMT 
David Abernat... 23 Nov 2014 3:01AM GMT 
chersfmly 23 Nov 2014 2:15PM GMT 
silverfox3280 23 Nov 2014 2:08PM GMT 
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