The topics in this section provide some basic information about Rootsmagic, what it is for, and what you can do with it.
How to get started
•Download and install RootsMagic 9
•Review the section The RootsMagic Interface to familiarize yourself with the program.
•If you are importing data from other programs (like RootsMagic 1-7, GEDCOM, PAF, Legacy, FTM, TMG, or Family Origins) see the topic Importing Files.
•See Setting up RootsMagic Your Way for setting database and program options
When you exit RootsMagic, you are prompted to backup the current database or all open databases. However, if you close a database from within RootsMagic, the program does not automatically backup the database before closing it. Therefore, before you close a database from within RootsMagic, you must initiate the backup yourself by selecting "File, Backup" from the main menu, if you want to create a backup (and you should.)
The Basics – Working with databases
•Copying people between databases
The Display – What everything on the screen is for
People – Adding, editing, and manipulating them
•Adding people to your database
•Arranging the order of spouses
•Arranging the order of children
Searching – How to find people and other information
Sources – Documenting your information
Pictures – Working with multimedia
Printing – Creating reports, lists, and charts
Lists
•Association List (Individual)
•Association List (Relationship)
•Birthday and Anniversary list
Sharing data – Transferring data between different programs
•Importing files from other programs
Tools
Research Tools
•Tagging people, sources, etc. to online websites
Other features
•Publishing your family online
LDS Support
•Accessing FamilySearch Central
•Finding Matches on FamilySearch
