Options

CommonMultimediaChartsInterfacePedigreesPlugins

Common

[Common options dialog]
  1. Internet
    Set up these settings when you access the Internet via a proxy.
  2. Files backup
    Controls if backups of the current database are performed.
  3. Autosave every
    If checked then the database is automatically saved every N minutes.
  4. Other
    Here are miscellaneous options that control how the startup process is handled.
  5. Language
    Controls which language will be used in the interface. Restarting is not required, but you must click "Apply" for this to take effect.
  6. Geocoder
    Controls which mapping system is used for maps generated.

Multimedia

[Multimedia options dialog]
  1. Warn when adding media files from removable media.
    If checked then a warning will be shown if a media file is on removable media such as a CD, DVD, or USB stick.
  2. Use embedded MediaPlayer
    If checked then GEDKeeper's media player will be used. If unchecked, then the system default viewer for media is used.
  3. Allow direct references to media files
    If checked then media files are not copied to the subdirectory where the database is kept. Instead a direct reference to where the media is located is used. Note: this could make transferring your database to another location more difficult.

Charts

Trees

There are two setting groups for family tree generation: how persons are represented in the tree and how the tree appears on a render target.
[Tree chart options dialog]
  1. Show individuals in tree
    Here you define what data you will see in the tree: last name, first name and surname, birthday and obit, and what part of dates.
  2. Decor
    This setting group defines colors and the main font used in tree rendering.
  3. Spacings
    Controls a set of spacings on the charts in points (dots).

Ancestors Circle

Controls visual characteristics of the Ancestors Circle chart.
[Ancesstors Circle chart options dialog]

Interface

Controls characteristics of the user interface.

All lists

Controls characteristics for every list that is shown.
[Interface All Lists options dialog]
  1. Name format in lists
  2. Date formats in lists
  3. Show calendar near dates
    Displays a calendar marker for the type of date being used: Gregorian, Jewish, or Julian.
  4. Show date type
    Displays a symbol next to the date to indicate if it is relative, calculated (or evaluated), before, after, or a range.
  5. Additional names
  6. Include address into place text
    If checked then the address of a place is shown (if available).
  7. Highlight unparented
    Highlighting persons with no parents or family improves navigation through the list. The following color scheme is applied: a white background is used for persons with family and parents, flaxen background for persons without family, and light red for persons without parents. Background colors do not prevent getting information.
  8. Highlight unmarried
    If checked then persons who are not married are highlighted.
  9. Autosort children
    If checked then when children are shown they will be automatically sorted by birth date.
  10. Autosort spouses
    If checked then spouses are automatically sorted by marriage date.

List of individuals


Controls what person characteristics are shown and the order in which they are shown. To change the order, simply selected a characteristic and use the up and down arrows.
[Interface List of Individuals options dialog]

Pedigrees

[Pedigree options dialog]
  1. Pedigree generation

Plugins

This is a list of the plugins that are in use by GEDKeeper. This is for reference only.
[Plugins options dialog]