* App for Window-based Tablet

[Cutty]

Having just purchased my first Tablet, a Toshiba Encore, I can't find an app so that I can export a Gedcom to it and view it, even if it is read-only. Previous topics have been about iPads but I can't see anything about Windows-based tablets. I can't be the only one who wants to use the tablet out-and-about. Can you help or point me in the right direction?

[Valkrider]

Just Googled it and there are a few options in the Windows store. TreeHopper+ is free and loads Gedcom's

[NickWalker]

I had a look at Treehopper+ earlier. It doesn't seem terribly good (yet) and doesn't appear to support Family Historian images for example. There is definitely a gap in the market here (not a hugely profitable one but a gap none-the-less). Hmm....

[DavidNewton]

My apologies if I am missing something here but if your tablet runs Windows is there any reason why you cannot install FH on the tablet? Or in fact any windows family tree program with a small footprint.

David

[BillH]

If you are running Windows 8.1 RT then this app might work.

http://apps.microsoft.com/windows/en-us ... 164ed07c5b

or this...

http://apps.microsoft.com/windows/en-gb ... 8d8b52b78d

Bill

[NickWalker]

My apologies if I am missing something here but if your tablet runs Windows is there any reason why you cannot install FH on the tablet? Or in fact any windows family tree program with a small footprint.

David

There is no reason at all, but using Family Historian on a small (e.g. mini-tablet) touchscreen isn't easy. The menus and buttons are very tiny targets and difficult to select accurately or read on a small screen. I use FH on a Windows 8 convertible tablet but that has a 10 inch screen so is just about usable and if I'm using FH I attach the keyboard and often use the touchpad rather than touchscreen when accurate clicking is required.

[Cutty]

I have downloaded TreeHopper+ on to the tablet. I used the back-up route to load the Gedcom file on to a memory stick then on to the tablet. One project (100 individuals) opened fine (and is OK for my needs) but the other (900 individuals) came up with 'access denied'. I assume my privacy settings on FH are common for all projects but I can't find where these are to check. Alternatively, TreeHopper+ may not like a large file. Anybody have any ideas?