* Migrating data from TMG to FH5
Migrating data from TMG to FH5
I am currently evaluating replacement software for TMG and have downloaded the trial version of FH. Unfortunately the instructions provided on importing directly from TMG project files don't appear to work ... nothing happens to be precise. Is this because I'm running a trial version and this feature isn't available?
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Re: Migrating data from TMG to FH5
Welcome to the FHUG.
No, it might be because you are running on Windows XP or Windows Vista.
In order to read the TMG database, the FoxPro package is installed with FH.
There seem to have been a few complications in getting the FoxPro package fully functional.
With FH V5.0.0 to V5.0.9 it worked well on all PC but only in an Administrator Account.
With FH V5.0.10 & V5.0.11 the importing improved and runs in Standard User Accounts too.
But on my XP & Vista PC at least, the TMG importing has stopped working and only succeeds on Windows 7.
I have only just discovered this problem and reported it to Calico Pie, but no response yet.
If you follow the how_to:import_from_tmg|> Import from The Master Genealogist (TMG) links to the Forum threads at the bottom you will see how others are coping with the TMG importing.
No, it might be because you are running on Windows XP or Windows Vista.
In order to read the TMG database, the FoxPro package is installed with FH.
There seem to have been a few complications in getting the FoxPro package fully functional.
With FH V5.0.0 to V5.0.9 it worked well on all PC but only in an Administrator Account.
With FH V5.0.10 & V5.0.11 the importing improved and runs in Standard User Accounts too.
But on my XP & Vista PC at least, the TMG importing has stopped working and only succeeds on Windows 7.
I have only just discovered this problem and reported it to Calico Pie, but no response yet.
If you follow the how_to:import_from_tmg|> Import from The Master Genealogist (TMG) links to the Forum threads at the bottom you will see how others are coping with the TMG importing.
Mike Tate ~ researching the Tate and Scott family history ~ tatewise ancestry
Re: Migrating data from TMG to FH5
Yes, it does indeed seem to be a Vista problem and I'll have a look at your suggestions. Thanks. 