Family Atlas Updates

The Current Version of Family Atlas is 1.0.5

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Version 1 Update (1.0.5) (What's New)

  1. Make sure Family Atlas is not running.
  2. Click here to download the update file for Family Atlas
  3. You will be asked if you want to "Open" (or "Run") or "Save" the file.  Choose "Run" or "Open".
  4. After the file has downloaded it will run.  Follow the prompts.
  5. You can then start Family Atlas, and do "Help > About" and make sure it says you are now using version 1.0.5.

Changes by Version

This is a list of the items addressed in each of the version updates.

Version 1.0.5

  • Added ability to import RootsMagic 4 files

Version 1.0.4

  • Added Time Slider (See your markers displayed on a time basis)
  • Improved placement of text bubbles in Family Atlas Publisher
  • Fixed encoding bug for international characters
  • Fixed problem with atlases sometimes not opening
  • Fixed problem where some changes to the personal place list were not being saved
  • Fixed an access violation that occurred when FA was closed before it was fully loaded
  • Fixed error when deleting place markers

Version 1.0.3

  • Added Nearby Places Report (Lists > Nearby Places)
  • Added Distance Calculator (Tools > Distance Calculator)
  • Made small compatibility fixes for Windows 95/98
  • Improved error reporting capability
  • Fixed problem with Family Tree Maker imported markers sometimes disappearing
  • Fixed rare access violation when adding a genealogy marker
  • Pressing "Enter" in a place search box presses the "Search" button
  • Fixed an error when adding place markers upon creating a new atlas