To avoid having to manually undo changes, you may use Family Tree Maker’s Turn Back Time feature. This feature remembers your past 5,000 activities, including merging trees, so you may revert your tree with a click. Even after closing and reopening your tree, you may utilize Turn Back Time.
Tip: No matter whether you store your tree locally or use TreeVault, it is always wise to back it up on a regular basis.
- Go to Plan’s Current Tree tab.
- Select Change Log. Family Tree Maker organizes your recent tree modifications. You may use the Change Log Size slider to set a limit on the amount of changes recorded in the log.
Tip: The Print Change Log button is located at the top of the tab; hitting it will allow you to print the list or produce a PDF. If this tree serves as your antenna, you may find a duplicate of this change record in TreeVault.
- An information icon indicates a multi-change action like a tree sync. To see and print all of the things that are impacted, click the symbol.
4. The list is initially organized by date, however following alternatives can identify your mistake:
- Sort the list by changes. Select By Object from the By Date pop-up. To examine all of the adjustments, click the arrow that is located next to the item.
- Limit to altered items. To narrow your search to specific changes related to a person, medium, or source, choose the “All Records” option that appears.
- Restrict the list by change type. Select only additions, modifications, or deletions from the All Changes pop-up menu.
- Choose a change from the list.
- Do one of these:
- Use the Go To button to revert a person, medium, or source. Family Tree Maker shows the person or record so you may personally edit it.
- Roll Back modifications erases all modifications and restores your tree. Next step.
- Review all upcoming undos in your tree.
8. Create a backup before making substantial tree changes. Go ahead and click Roll Back Changes once you have checked the backup your tree box.
Wrapping Up
In FTM 2024, you have the option to modify anything with the guarantee that you can always go back. When combined with regular backups, this feature keeps your family history research safe and recoverable. Learn the Change Log to quickly find and fix any issues.
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