Editing a Template Structure

WARNING!! This should only be done if you’re sure about what you are doing.

There are times when the DNA source vendor (e.g. FTDNA) changes the structure of their output files. When this happens the .CSV column for a particular data field has been changed. Ideally, a program update with the new template will be issued to cover this change; however, that make take time. The user now has the ability to temporarily change the column number values.

1. The DNAGedcom file for FTDNA’s Family Finder file currently uses column 14 to feed Relative Name to Genome Mate Pro.

2. Let's say that changes to column 2. Click on the original value and enter a “2”. Click “Save Template”.

3. Click “OK” to this message. The modified template is now ready with the updated column number.

4. Once saved and activated, to reset the template to its original values, you will need to Right click on that template and select the “Remove Selected Templates” option. Then Activate the template again.