In case you missed it (because the RootsMagic News screen is disabled), an update to RootsMagic was released on July 10th. This brings the version number of this leading PC genealogy software to 4.0.4.0.

The update includes some new features and some fixes.

New

  • Added a feature to fix broken media / image links (in the media gallery/album do Tools > Fix broken media links)
  • Added the ability to enter Helper mode for another person when using the NFS features
  • Added life span (birthyear-deathyear) to parents and children’s spouses in group sheets

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