Appendix B	GEDCOM 

	GenTree supports the Genealogical Data Communications standard for transfer-
ring genealogical information between different genealogy programs (and different 
types of computers).  Currently, GenTree supports the draft release 5.3 of the GED-
COM standard.  GenTree supports the standard by the utility GEDCOMConverter pro-
vided when you register GenTree.

To import a GEDCOM file for GenTree's use:
·	Start the GEDCOMConverter utility.  Import a GEDCOM file by following the in-
structions which come with the utility.  Quit the application.
·	Start GenTree
·	Open the Gentree database created with GEDCOMConverter.
·	Check the Notes Media Database for any processing notes.  GEDCOMConverter 
creates notes for any parts of the GEDCOM file it does not understand.  If neces-
sary, use the notes to guide you in cleaning up the records of the family tree. 
·	Use the Join menu item to join the GEDCOM family tree to your family tree. 

To export a GenTree database to a GEDCOM file:
·	Start the GEDCOMConverter utility.
·	Follow the instructions that come with the utility.