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Steps for Method 2: Stored Configuration

To use this method, define the custom features for the individuals and families you desire.

Important Note

Before using the "Stored Configuration" method to define custom features for the families in your GEDCOM file, refer to the discussion about Family Page References.

  1. First devise a folder layout for your website, such as the example given.

    Sample folder structure

  2. In GED-GEN, click the Options button.

  3. Be sure to specify an input GEDCOM file and a destination folder on the Files tab.

  4. Click the Custom tab.

  5. Method 2: Stored Configuration
    Step 5
    Select Use Stored Configuration on the Method tab.

    Then click either Individuals... or Families.... Each button will display the Configure dialog so you can configure either individuals or families.


  6. Configure Dialog
    Step 6
    On the Configure dialog, select an individual (or family) from the list and define any custom features you wish.

    Continue by selecting another individual (or family) and defining attributes for them. When you are done, click OK to return to the Custom tab.


  7. Enable Custom Features
    Step 7
    Enable the custom features you wish by placing a check in any or all of the following checkboxes:


    Tab Option
    Biography Links Include links to biography web pages
    Relationship Text Include relationship text
    Individual Images Include images of individuals
    Narrative Links Include links to narrative web pages
    Imported Text Include imported text
    Group Images Include group images


  8. Specify Folder Paths
    Step 8
    Also on the above tabs, specify paths for the folders that contain your web pages and image files. Click Browse to more easily specify these paths.


    Following the sample folder structure, these options would be set as:

    Tab Option Contents
    Biography Links Relative folder path for biography files ..\bio
    Individual Images Relative folder path for image files images
    Narrative Links Relative folder path for narrative files ..\nar
    Imported Text Full folder path for external files C:\genealogy\imports
    Group Images Relative folder path for image files images