User Guide Getting Started Welcome And Tree Manager

Welcome and tree manager

Use the Welcome screen to create a new genealogical database, open an existing tree file, or manage your recent research. You see this screen when you launch the application before opening any database.

What you see

The left column contains the primary actions for starting work. Use Tree file to type a file path, Create a new tree... to start a fresh database, and Open a tree... to select an existing file from your storage.

The right side displays the Recent trees list. Each entry shows the database name and its full file path. Existing files include a Settings... button, while missing files show a Remove from list button.

Common tasks

Create a new tree

1. Select Create a new tree....
2. Choose a save location and filename in the dialog box.

The application creates the new database and opens the main workspace.

Open an existing tree

1. Select Open a tree....
2. Locate and select your database file in the dialog box.

The application loads the selected tree and opens the main workspace.

Open a recent tree

1. Locate your database in the Recent trees list.
2. Select the database name.

The application loads the selected tree.

Remove a missing tree from the list

1. Locate the greyed-out database entry in the Recent trees list.
2. Select Remove from list.

The application clears the dead entry from the display.

Good to know

• Tree files use the extension .theo.
• Entries in the recent list update automatically as you open databases.