Example Self Extracting File (SFX)This one file is all you need place on your web site or to send to others for them to be able to view the Family Tree data you wish them to see. Download gedem.exe. This is an example, but includes all the files necessary to run GEDEM. It was created from an ordinary zip file with the free programme Powerarc, which you can download from the link below. |
1. Download the GEDEM files from the Download link: Download gedem.zip
2. If you do not have a zip file utility, you can download a free one from:
3. Open the downloaded gedem.zip file and extract all files to a directory or folder. This directory contains all the files necessary for distribution of your GEDCOM files.
4. You will need to replace the sample DATA.GED file in that directory with a copy of your GEDCOM data file.
5. The main program file is called Setup.exe. Run this file and select Tools, Options from the menu. Enter the correct details and select "OK". Choose the correct GED file and select Open. At this point the directory contains all the information necessary to create your family tree website. You can Cancel now, or OK to create the website right now.
6. To distribute your data to others, it is recommended that you place all the files in your directory into a zip file and distribute that. Even better is a SFX Self Extracting File as above.
The files below are not included in the package but may be required for correct operation of the GEDEM GEDCOM to HTML conversion utility. In the event that you do not have them on your machine, they can be downloaded from Microsoft.