In order to create a family tree diagram on your online family site please do the following:
1. Log into your family site.
2. Move your mouse cursor over the 'Family tree' tab and click on 'Print charts & books':
3. Select one of the available chart types.
▪ Close Family chart
▪ Ancestor chart
▪ Descendant chart
▪ Fan chart
▪ All-In-One chart.
▪ Bowtie or Hourglass chart
Please note: when you click on the chart type, you will see the visual example and the explanation of the selected type of family tree diagram.
4. Select the individual whom the chart should be centered around.
5. Select the ‘Single page’ option to print the chart on one page (we recommend professional printing) or the ‘multiple pages’ option if you would like to print the chart on your home printer.
6. Use the ‘Facts for individuals’ and ‘Chart style’ options to change things like font, color, the quantity of the facts, etc.
7. You can also click on ‘Advanced customized options’ on the right upper side of the page for more preferences.
8. Select the number of generations that should be shown in your chart.
9. Click on the ‘Generate Chart’ button.
When the family tree diagram is ready, you will receive an e-mail with a link to download a PDF file of the chart. You can click on this link, open the PDF file and print the chart on your home printer.
The chart will also appear on the ‘My charts’ page under the ‘Charts & Books’ section.
Click on ‘View PDF’ under the chart thumbnail to save a PDF file.