Automatic Reference Numbers in FTM 2017 for Windows

Some family historians use reference numbers to identify individuals in their trees, particularly if a tree contains individuals with duplicate names. Family Tree Maker can assign reference numbers to individuals (Person ID), relationships (Relationship ID), or both.

Note: If you have already entered reference numbers manually, Family Tree Maker will not overwrite them.

1. Click Tools and select Options.

   

2. Click the References tab from the top of the Options window.

   

3. Click Use individual reference numbers to choose how Family Tree Maker assigns reference numbers to individuals. Click Use relationship reference numbers to choose how Family Tree Maker assigns reference numbers to relationships.

   

   You can also adjust the formatting for the numbers by selecting the bullet next to the desired setting.
   • Select Numbers only to assign numbers, starting with 1
   • Choosing Prefix allows you to enter text that will show before the number
   • Numbers plus suffix will assign numbers and then display the entered text as after it
4. Click OK