Convert .ftw (Family Tree Maker) to GEDCOM?

Question:My aunt sent me a 2.1Mb .ftw file that I want to convert to GEDCOM so I can view it on my Linux box. I understand that .ftw files can only be read by Family Tree Maker itself, which I don't own. Is someone who owns FTM willing to convert this .ftw file for me?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: My aunt sent me a 2.1Mb .ftw file that I want to convert to GEDCOM so I can view it on my Linux box. I understand that .ftw files can only be read by Family Tree Maker itself, which I don't own. Is someone who owns FTM willing to convert this .ftw file for me?

Just e-mail me through my profile, I'd be happy to.

I'm going to tell you exactly what I was told, when I had the exact same problem! -

If you go to your family tree maker file and do the following (Choose the PAF option as this is what i use)
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Exporting GEDCOM files from Family Tree Maker
To export your Family File to GEDCOM:

1. From the File menu, select Export File.

2. From the fly-out menu, select from Entire File, Selected Individuals, Copy/Export Individuals.

3. Click the Save as type drop-down list and select GEDCOM (*.GED).

4. In the File name field, type a name for the GEDCOM file. It must have the extension .GED.

5. In the Save in fields, select the drive and folder where you want to place your file.

6. Click Save.

Family Tree Maker displays the Export to GEDCOM dialog box.

7. Make the appropriate File Type selections as described below:

Destination- Use this to allow Family Tree Maker to check for special requirements of the program that will use the GEDCOM file. FTW offers the most complete export features; select it if you plan to later re-import the file into Family Tree Maker for Windows. If the program you are exporting to is not listed, choose FTM.

When you choose a Destination, Family Tree Maker automatically chooses GEDCOM and Character set options. However, if Family Tree Maker's suggestions are incorrect for your purposes, make your own selections.

Whenever possible, choose Version 5.5 in the "GEDCOM" field; it offers the best export format. If you don't know which file type to use, choose Version 4.

Indent records – Check this to make the file more readable in a word processor. Some programs cannot read indented records, in which case this setting will be ignored.

Abbreviated tags – Check this to use abbreviations for the GEDCOM tags, instead of full names.

8. Click OK. Family Tree Maker creates the GEDCOM file.

If you would like to e-mail me through my profile, I will be able to convert it for you.