XYFT

XYFT is a cool genealogy app that helps you create your very own family tree! It's built on the XY Family Tree but does things a little differently. Instead of using CSV files for storage, XYFT uses XML files. This means you can edit your data more easily and even import it into other apps.

Getting Started with XYFT

Diving into XYFT isn’t too tricky, though the layout could be a bit better. It’s designed to fit wide screens, but you can't resize the main window (you can maximize it, though!). If your monitor's smaller, you'll need to use scroll bars to see everything. Plus, the color scheme and panel placements might not make for the best user experience, but there are some customization options for colors if you're looking to switch things up.

Create Your Family Tree Easily

The good news is that making a new family tree from scratch in XYFT is pretty straightforward! You start by picking a person and then add their parents, siblings, spouses, kids, and more. Oh! And it’s important to note that XYFT can handle adoption lineage too—not just biological ties.

Add Notes and Stay Organized

You can also attach notes and to-do lists to your genealogy projects in XYFT. This feature helps keep you focused and ensures you don't forget about those distant relatives that should be part of your family tree. Plus, if someone is missing parents or if someone ends up being their own ancestor (yikes!), XYFT will help you spot those mistakes!

A Few More Features Worth Mentioning

XYFT has some extra features that are worth mentioning. For example, it keeps track of sources and pictures linked to your XML data. You can even add alternative names for people in your tree!

Easily Share Your Data

If you want to share your family tree with others, XYFT lets you print it out in HTML format or upload it online so others can check it out too.

The Benefits of Using XML Over CSV

Basing its design on XML instead of CSV files makes working with family tree data way easier in XYFT. It has its perks compared to XY Family Tree but be aware there are a few downsides as well.