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Accessing Genealogy Trees on Android Devices (view source)
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== Creating Genealogy Viewer-ability == | == Andorid Portable Devices == | ||
== Creating Genealogy Viewer-ability == | |||
=== Instructions for when 'no' Wi-Fi is available === | === Instructions for when 'no' Wi-Fi is available === | ||
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4) Disconnect the device from the computer once that is done. | 4) Disconnect the device from the computer once that is done. | ||
5) Download the application "Openhtml" to your portable device. This allows you to view your web pages. | 5) Download the application "Openhtml" to your portable device. This allows you to view your web pages. | ||
6) Locate the transferred folder through the file manager used by your device. | 6) Locate the transferred folder through the file manager used by your device. | ||
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There are number of applications for both device types that handle files, one is usually already pre-loaded onto the device. | There are number of applications for both device types that handle files, one is usually already pre-loaded onto the device. | ||
7) Using that particular file manager locate the transferred folder, click it to open the folder and look for the 'index.html' file within that folder, clicking it to open that file. The clicking to open should open a menu box that will ask you which file to open the index.html file with, choose "Openhtml" from the list and it will open up your database in the web page format. *** Note that just using a regular browser has not worked up to this point which is the reason for using "Openhtml".<br> | 7) Using that particular file manager locate the transferred folder, click it to open the folder and look for the 'index.html' file within that folder, clicking it to open that file. The clicking to open should open a menu box that will ask you which file to open the index.html file with, choose "Openhtml" from the list and it will open up your database in the web page format. *** Note that just using a regular browser has not worked up to this point which is the reason for using "Openhtml".<br> | ||
=== Instructions for Using an Application that works without Wi-Fi access === | === Instructions for Using an Application that works without Wi-Fi access === | ||
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Another method is done by creating a ''Gedcom'' and using a third party application to view your files. | Another method is done by creating a ''Gedcom'' and using a third party application to view your files. | ||
*<span style="line-height: 1.5em | *<span style="line-height: 1.5em">According to their website, "</span>''[http://ghcssoftware.com/android/index.php GedStar Pro] ''<span style="line-height: 1.5em">is an Android application that also allows you to view </span>''all ''<span style="line-height: 1.5em">of your genealogy data in detail on your Android Smartphone or tablet. </span> | ||
*<span style="line-height: 1.5em | *<span style="line-height: 1.5em">A companion Windows program is used to extract and convert the data that is stored in a genealogy program on your PC. </span> | ||
*<span style="line-height: 1.5em | *<span style="line-height: 1.5em">The resulting file is then transferred to your device for easy and convenient viewing. </span>The app runs on any Google-approved device that uses Android version 2 through the latest version 4 (Jelly Bean)." | ||
This program is easy to use, following these easy steps one can be up and running quickly. | This program is easy to use, following these easy steps one can be up and running quickly. | ||