Another helpful feature of Family tree Maker 2019 is the Sync Weather Report. It provides the users with a kind of weather forecast prior to committing their family trees to Ancestry.com so that they can decide when to do the same to prevent errors and maintain data consistency.
Understanding the Sync Weather Report Signals
The Sync Weather Report has a color-coded messaging system to let you know the status of syncing. Look at this to see what each color means:
1. Green: Safe to Sync
The sync system is in good condition. It is safe to keep on with the syncing. It can also warn you about the impending maintenance but this will not hold your current sync.
2. Orange: Proceed with Caution
Orange is a warning. The syncing is still possible, but can have minor issues or threats. Before acting, be aware of what the warning is by reading the message very carefully.
3. Red: Do Not Sync
Red is an indicator that signifies that the sync system is out of commission or severely malfunctioning. Don’t sync right now. This system should be secured in place to prevent loss of data.
Common Sync Weather Report Issues
At times, the users may face some problems while syncing. The most common issues include:
- Unanticipated changes at the Ancestry site, especially the first sync.
- Time stamps are mistakenly labeled as actual changes.
- Scheduled or unscheduled outages or maintenance on Ancestry’s server side momentarily will cause syncing issues.
Troubleshooting Sync Issues
To fix issues with syncing and you can try the following:
- Update Software: Have the most recent release of Family Tree Maker. New versions tend to correct bugs of previous versions.
- Examine the Weather Report: Reexamine the report to obtain specific directions.
- Add notes to the additional weather information: In case you want to add weather details, you can do it in a note, not as a family event.
- Contact Support: Failure to follow any of the steps? Get FTM Support help.
Wrapping Up
FTM 2019 Sync Weather Report is a highly valuable utility that allows maintaining the smooth operation of syncs between Family Tree Maker and Ancestry. Look out at the colored messages and proceed with any problemshooting. Check your sync status beforehand to prevent difficulties. Flaws: The product presently lacks the capability to store links between notes.<|human|>Bugs and The software currently does not have the option to save links between notes. Begin with syncing smarter with FTM 2019 today.
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