PAF5 to Ancestral Quest and how to transfer that data base to my laptop
Hoping someone can help. I am pretty much computer-stupid! How can I transfer my paf5 files to ancestral quest? Also, after I do that, how do I transfer or copy the entire file from my desktop (windows...
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28 Mar. 2014If you want to be able to use Ancestral Quest (AQ) on both computers, you'll need to install it on both. If you only intend to use AQ on your laptop, just install it there.Assuming that...
View ArticleRe: PAF5 to Ancestral Quest and how to transfer that data base to my laptop
Dave: Thanks so much; worked like a charm. One question - when you say "paf format", did you mean the layout grid in all views looks like the old paf program? Mine has the AQ appearance. Is there a way...
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4 Apr. 2014When I say .paf format, I'm talking about the way the program stores the data - .paf is the file extension. If I remember correctly .aq is the Ancestral Quest file extension,AQ made a change...
View ArticleRe: PAF5 to Ancestral Quest and how to transfer that data base to my laptop
Thank you Dave. That's what I thought you meant. That is what I am doing too for now. I've had PAF5 for so long, and really like it. Am not ready for a change yet. Thanks again for the help. My problem...
View ArticleRe: PAF5 to Ancestral Quest and how to transfer that data base to my laptop
4 Apr. 2014I volunteer at a Family History Center and that FHC has PAF 5 burned to a CD for patrons to load, so if you have an FHC nearby, you might check with them to see if they have PAF on a CD. You...
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thanks, I'll check into that.
View ArticlePAF works in Windows 8.1
All,I like the PAF software a lot and I still use it in Window 8.1 as my main program. I jumped from XP and I’m lucky I made a backup copy of PAF executable file, so I could install it on my new OS. I...
View ArticleRe: paf --> gedcom file inheritance help!
I would caution you about using LDS to find a way to extract the information from your file; at least if they suggest you place the information in their Family Tree program.
View ArticleRe: PAF works in Windows 8.1
Robert, any chance you'd be willing to e-mail me a copy of the PAF setup file? My computer recently crashed, and I'm desperate to get PAF back. I've tried a few other programs, but can't find any that...
View ArticleRe: PAF works in Windows 8.1
14 July 2014The Silicon Valley Computer Genealogy Group (which has been around for a long time) has a link to a PAF download on another site:http://www.svpafug.org/pages/downloads.htmlAs usual, scan...
View ArticlePAF download
14 July 2014In another thread I posted a link to a place where PAF for Windows can be downloaded. Here's the other post:*****14 July 2014The Silicon Valley Computer Genealogy Group (which has been...
View ArticleActivating the full version of PAF Companion
I can no longer get the full version of PAF Companion from anywhere for $6.75.I used to have it but lost my activation numbers.I would happily pay anyone $6.75 for a slightly used version of these...
View ArticlePAF v4
Ok I know that PAF is no longer available. I had problems with my laptop's windows and had to reconstruct my laptop records of which my genealogy data was one. I prefer to use PAF v4 for my...
View ArticleRe: PAF v4
7 Feb 2015Check at your local Family History Center. The one where I volunteer has a copy on CD.Dave
View ArticleGetting a PAF copy
I have been using PAF for at least 20 years, but somehow when I went to open my geneaology file, it said I was missing a .dll file and would not open. I tried both files I had and neither are working....
View ArticleRe: Getting a PAF copy
30 Apr 2015Check my earlier post about downloading a copy of PAF 5:http://boards.ancestry.com/topics.software.paf/441/mb.ashxDick Eastman has reviewed a number of genealogy database programs on his...
View ArticlePAF 5 and Win 10 OS
Has anyone tried PAF 5 with Windows 10 OS? Does it still work? Thanks,Robert
View ArticleRe: PAF 5 and Win 10 OS
4 Dec. 2015I installed it on my wife's new laptop with Win 10 and it's working fine. Though not strictly true, MS has said that if it works on Win 7, it will work on Win 10.Dave
View ArticleRe: PAF 5 and Win 10 OS
Thanks for the reply. I'll be installing Win 10 this weekend, hope all goes well. Robert
View ArticleRe: PAF 5 and Win 10 OS
5 Dec. 2015If you don't mind, post your experience so that others can see whether it worked or not.Dave
View ArticleRe: PAF 5 and Win 10 OS
I have not tested all the features in PAF 5, but it seems to be all compatible in Win 10. I upgraded from Win 8.1. PAF 5 keeps on working, no reason to buy new software, yet.
View ArticleJust how close to PAF is Ancestral Quest?
I am recently returned to genealogy. I LOVE PAF. It has been my go-to program since I started this quest over 20 years ago. I know how to manipulate it and get what I need from it. It's comfortable and...
View ArticleRe: Just how close to PAF is Ancestral Quest?
30 Nov. 2016Like you, I've been using PAF for years. I have it on an XP machine as well as two Win 7 machines and I've installed it successfully on my wife's Win 10 machine.PAF was based on an early...
View ArticleRe: Just how close to PAF is Ancestral Quest?
Thanks! That is exactly what I wanted to hear. I d/l'd AQ Basic and really like that it is almost exactly like my PAF. It seems like my good ole PAF will be OK in Windows 10, but it is good to know...
View ArticleLooking for PAF 3 for DOS and PAF 2.0 for CP/M
I went to reinstall PAF 3 this morning and all I could find was my 3.01m upgrade which needs a preinstalled 3.0. And if that's not challenge enough, several years ago one of my PAF 2.0 for CP/M (yes, I...
View ArticleCreate a GEDCOM File from PAF 5.5
I would like to create a GEDCOM file from my PAF 5.5 one so that I can transfer my family tree to Ancestry. I have done this successfully in the last couple of years but for some reason on this...
View ArticleRe: Create a GEDCOM File from PAF 5.5
30 July 2017I vaguely remember having this problem myself and it seemed to depend on which of the available blank boxes were used for the address and name.Try different combinations and see if that...
View ArticleRe: Looking for PAF 3 for DOS and PAF 2.0 for CP/M
30 July 2017If you're near a Family History Center, check with them. They sometimes have older copies tucked away in a binder. Good luck on the CP/M version.Dave
View ArticleRe: Create a GEDCOM File from PAF 5.5
Hi DaveThanks for the info. I tried what you suggested but to no avail. Then I tried unticking "Submitter" and bingo it worked right away.I have made a note of this for the future.RegardsColin
View ArticleRe: Looking for PAF 3 for DOS and PAF 2.0 for CP/M
Thanks for the reply.Unfortunately, I’m several thousand miles from the nearest FHC.I’ve been trying for years to track down a copy of CP/M PAF. Not expecting to find one, but I keep trying ;) It’s...
View ArticleRe: Looking for PAF 3 for DOS and PAF 2.0 for CP/M
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B9stUA4CdDMjdXlvQzNRaU9UUE...Try this link for the old PAF 2. It's a zip file but it should work out.
View ArticleRe: Looking for PAF 3 for DOS and PAF 2.0 for CP/M
Thanks for the link.However, it’s PAF 2.31 for DOS, and my 3.01 upgrade set is demanding 3.0.Thanks again, though.
View ArticleRe: Looking for PAF 3 for DOS and PAF 2.0 for CP/M
PAF 3.0 appears to have been the last version which had to be purchased so,even as abandonware, it will be exceedingly difficult to locate on the web.For grins and giggles, have you tried installing...
View ArticleRe: Problem printing ahnentafel report
> No the numbers were neither rin or mrin. Honestly I don't know what the 78 and 76 are.> I went through the names as you suggested and again the names are only listed once. Then my next best...
View ArticleRe: Problem printing ahnentafel report
> Report lists # 76, his name then "see # 78" > # 78 lists his name then "see # 76"Those numbers should be the RIN numbers that are automatically assigned by PAF. There should only be a single...
View ArticleRe: back up to CD read only
> ... "how to not get a read only cd" when I back up ....A read only CD is CD-R. A writtable CD is a CD-RW (read/write). This is the same for a DVD (DVD-R and DVD-RW).> Would some kind person...
View ArticleRe: Help? Don't know how to make a PAF genealogy GEDCOM file
> Can someone tell me how to make my PAF genealogy files into a GEDCOM?Go to File > Export. You may select several options of what format the GEDCOM should be created in, depending on whether or...
View ArticleRe: SEE 2 different PAF files on the monitor at the same time?
> Is there some way you can have two different PAF files showing on the monitor at the same time?(1) Open both .PAF files.(2) Select Window > Tile Vertically from the top menu bar.If you have...
View ArticleRe: Converting books to PDF
The set-up will be in Adobe, so you probably will lose some of that formatting. You could try altering those settings in Adobe by going to Start > Settings > Printers & Faxes > Adobe...
View ArticleRe: Eliminating duplicated individuals from Imported GEDCOM
Did you make a backup before importing the the GEDCOM? If so, then the fix is simple because all you'll have to do is import the .ZIP file.Go to your toolbar and select: File > Backup. This will...
View ArticleRe: Dividing data files
Glad to help. Just be certain to name the imported .PAF file with a *NEW* name!
View ArticleRe: Dividing data files
> By "dividing files" are you talking about being able to isolate a single branch (downline) from a PAF file and create a brand new PAF file with just that branch/down line on it?Exactly, so...
View ArticleRe: Dividing data files
I don't believe there is a add-on utility to divide your lines per se. The easiest work-around that I've ever heard of is:(1) Export your .PAF file as a GEDCOM using the filter feature to sort out the...
View ArticleRe: PAF Companion not finding new .PAF file
(1) > ... having made a big mess trying to match and merge I opened a new file and have started to add my genealogy again using export import.PAF should automatically ask you, "The file has not been...
View ArticleRe: Font size in notes
> Access is only to one size of font = 8You should be able to select up to 11pt font for your notes.So something must've be corrupted in PAF 5 when you ghosted it off the old machine. Back-up your...
View ArticleRe: Font size in notes
> I recently moved from a WindowsME to WindowsXP You made the right move!> Now I find that the size of font used in notes has been restricted.So you're unable to go under Tools > Preferences...
View ArticleRe: GEDCOM Duplicate RINs
Assuming you're running on PAF 5.0 or higher ...To merge two duplicate individuals that you know of: From the Tools menu, select Match/Merge. 1. Indicate whether you need to make a backup or not. If...
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