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Accessing Genealogy Trees on Android Devices (view source)
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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 === | ||
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;">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;">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;">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. | |||
1) Download the program to your PC and run it | |||
2) Create a Gedcom file from your Genealogical program | |||
3) Convert the Gedcom file to a Gedstar file | |||
4) Copy your file to a Dropbox type service | |||
5) Download the GedStar Pro application to your device | |||
6) Either download or already have a Dropbox application on your device | |||
7) Open up the program and locate the file in the dropbox | |||
Once that is complete you have access to your genealogical file. A researcher will find the variety of screen shots to view their data most beneficial. | |||