Family Tree

Family Tree is a fun way to build your family tree and discover some cool info about your relatives that you might not know! Whether you're doing it for fun or to learn more about your ancestry, this software makes it super easy.

Getting Started with Family Tree

Before you dive in, you'll need to have the Java Runtime Environment set up on your computer. But don't worry! Family Tree doesn’t need any installation, so you can just pop it onto a thumb drive and use it on different computers without messing with their settings.

Main Features of Family Tree

The main area of the app is where all your info gets displayed. You can easily click on existing elements to change details right there. While you can't move them around, you can add a background image to make it look nice or choose one from the presets. Plus, you get to control where everything starts on the canvas and how big it is. There's even a zoom slider if you want to see the bigger picture!

Adding Family Members

At some point, you'll want to add a new family member as your starting point. A window pops up with fields for all their details like names, comments, gender, and even their birth and death dates if needed. You also get to choose if they’re visible on the tree or not!

Customizing Your Project

You can jazz up your family tree by adding pictures! These images serve as backgrounds for information boxes. If you've got parents or kids already listed in the app, you can select them from a list. The software automatically draws connection lines between family members, which is super handy!

Saving Your Work

Once you're done creating your masterpiece, you can save it as either a JPG or PNG file. So simple!

Final Thoughts

All in all, Family Tree might feel a bit tricky at first but stick with it! Once you get comfortable using it, you'll end up with some neat results. Plus, adding pictures gives that personal touch that makes your project truly yours.