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[newbie]

Hi,
I am still using RM2.04a ! is it possible to upgrade to RM4 and import all of my old information or will I have to re-enter or use Gedcom? Will I lose any of the info - sources etc. not media.
thanks
newbie

[Alfred]

Yes, RootsMagic 4 will import your older RootsMagic database directly.
If you do not move the media or photos, even the media/photo links should work.

Just Install it, you can leave RootsMagic 2 as it is, there will be no conflict.
When the Welcome screen shows up, click on IMPORT, The default will be RootsMagic (version 1-3), you can either tell it where your database is or let it search for it, choose one and then choose a place to keep it, File Location.
You can create or create a new folder to store your RM4 database.

Once you get it imported and everything, you should go to the Tools Menu, Program Options and setup your Files folders so you can keep them organized.

[Laura]

After setting up the Files Folders, it would also be a good time to go to Lists>Media Gallery so RM4 can create the thumbnails for the Gallery which are saved with the RM4 database.

Laura

[newbie]

Thank you both very much thats reassuring. Can you explain set up "Files Folders" on RM2 I dont seem to have to do anything like that.
Newbie