Progeny Software has released GeneLines 2.0. While I have not yet seen this latest release, I can tell you that the earlier version 1.3 of this Windows program produced the best timelines for genealogists that I have seen.

The key features of Genelines 2.0 reportedly include:

• Reads PAF, FTM, Legacy, Ancestral Quest, Ancestry Family Tree data files without importing.
• Reads GEDCOM format.
• Provides seven unique, fully customizable chart styles, including a new Full Descendant chart and time based Fan chart.
• Text View provides a text version of a timeline report that lists, in chronological order, all the events, dates, notes, etc. for the people in a chart.
• Allows you to create and modify your own historical events and timelines.
• Comes with some ready to use timeline files, plus you can download more for free from the Timeline Exchange.
• Displays charts in full color, with a variety of border options.
• Exports charts to PDF format.
• Provides on-screen manipulation of chart colors, borders and fonts.
• Prints charts in a full range of sizes. Insert into publications, or print as wall charts.
• Estimates and visually points out unknown dates, making it easy to see where more research is needed.
• Makes it easy to see illogical or contradictory data.

My earlier review of GeneLines Version 1.3 is available at www.ancestry.com/library/view/columns/eastman/4038.asp but I hope to write a review of the latest version within the next few weeks. Stay tuned. In the meantime, you might want to look at: www.progenysoftware.com/genelines.html

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