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Upgraded to Yosemite...BEWARE!!

Upgraded to Yosemite...BEWARE!!

Posted: 17 Oct 2014 8:09PM GMT
Classification: Query
I upgraded to Yosemite on my iMac and have encountered the following issues: (I'm using FTM 2010)

1) When I open my file, I can't access my people by clicking on the "people" tab. I have to click on the home person listed below and then they all show up. Never had to do this before.

2) None of the tabs will work. Can't access places, media, sources, publish or web search. Never had this problem before.

My FTM was working just fine yesterday on my iMac. Just thankful that I also have my program on my MacBook Pro and I will not be upgrading to Yosemite on it anytime soon.

No idea what to do to get this sorted out.

BEWARE!! of using old software

Posted: 17 Oct 2014 9:06PM GMT
Classification: Query
Never upgrade the machine's OS if your main concern is losing function of old software. Always check to see if the old software you want to continue using, will function with updated OS. Never expect that old software will work with new OS.

There are no issues with Yosemite and FTM Mac 3. Works great!

You may take this opportunity and upgrade to the newest version FTM Mac 3. It's light years ahead and infinitely more stable than the creaky first version for Mac.

Re: BEWARE!! of using old software

Posted: 17 Oct 2014 10:05PM GMT
Classification: Query
Thanks for your suggestion.

Re: Upgraded to Yosemite...BEWARE!!

Posted: 18 Oct 2014 12:38AM GMT
Classification: Query
Not surprising given that FTMM (first Mac version and based on FTM 2010 (Win)) was released long before Yosemite and even Mavericks.

I concur with the advice to update to FTMM3

FTMM was "series 1" and things have moved on considerably since then

John D

Re: Upgraded to Yosemite...BEWARE!!

Posted: 18 Oct 2014 3:42AM GMT
Classification: Query
Further my message

An update to FTMM3 was released today

It includes support for Yosemite

Here is the advice of what is included

Download size is 78.3 MB

The update addressed and advised the following:
Family Tree Maker 3 - Update

This update includes the following new features and enhancements:


Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite specific bug fixes


Duplicate person alert


Manage (add, edit, delete) historical facts


Application Name change to Family Tree Maker 3


Task List Report New Custom options


Print Plan workspace tasks as filtered/sorted in display


Fan Chart New options (full circle, semi-circle, quarter, etc.)


Pedigree chart New option to include spouses of primary individual


Relationship chart Option to use short place names


Outline descendant report Option to list only direct-line descendants


Option to omit home country in charts/reports


Allow bookmarking of spouse


LDS ordinance display in the family view


LDS ordinance Include initiatory and confirmation

Numerous other bug fixes

The version is 22.2.3.761 and note the support for Yosemite

John D

Re: Upgraded to Yosemite...BEWARE!!

Posted: 18 Oct 2014 11:45AM GMT
Classification: Query
Edited: 18 Oct 2014 11:46AM GMT
Thank you so much John for taking the time to respond with great detailed posts. I will be calling Ancestry today about the FTMM3 as I have other questions. Have a great day. J

Re: Upgraded to Yosemite...BEWARE!!

Posted: 18 Oct 2014 1:26PM GMT
Classification: Query
Calling ACOM CS is the best method to upgrade your FTM (M). They have the wiggle room to offer you a discount on the upgrade, as well piggy-backing some free subscription time.

Check the current subscription prices and the current price of FTMM before you call, (rates and subscription packages vary depending on what country you're in). If you have a current ACOM subscription; note the time you have left on it, and what level it is; then negotiate away! This can help you get the best deal possible.

Re: Upgraded to Yosemite...BEWARE!!

Posted: 18 Oct 2014 3:28PM GMT
Classification: Query
Happened to me too! Thanks for posting so I know it's not just "me". You are right - most of the tabs wouldn't work (except my Tree and Person tabs). The only way I could navigate around is to use the pull down menu at the top under "View". I'm using FTM Mac 3 and when I checked for updates there was one I had not noticed. Once I downloaded that and converted my file to the updated version the tabs are now working again! Maybe that is something to check on!

Re: Upgraded to Yosemite...BEWARE!!

Posted: 18 Oct 2014 6:03PM GMT
Classification: Query
Same problem here. Exactly as above after Yosemite update today.

Family Tree Maker for Mac 2

Re: Upgraded to Yosemite...BEWARE!!

Posted: 18 Oct 2014 6:29PM GMT
Classification: Query
I've upgraded to the FTMM 3 and everything is working great and so is Yosemite!! Thanks again for answering my desperate plea for help. J
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