AQ: PAF to AQ - A Simple Task

     Are you a PAF User switching to Ancestral Quest and confused on how this is done?

     Generally individuals who are switching from PAF to AQ have been using PAF for years. It is because of the special relationship between these two software programs that switching from one to the other is rather simple.

     The windows version of PAF was created from the code provided to FamilySearch by Incline Software in 1999. PAF 4 was nearly identical to Ancestral Quest Version 3, except for the different name and a few other minor changes. PAF 5 went through some additional changes before its final release in 2002.

     Over the years, Incline Software has continued to improve upon the software, the resulting effects are that PAF users will feel right at home and be able to continue to use features they have come to expect along with new features that were created since 1999.

     When choosing to switch to Ancestral Quest, one has the option of trying out the free AQ Basic version or purchasing the full version of AQ 14, either way one will be able to view those PAF files very easily.

     Download the product you have chosen, AQ Basics or AQ 14 and install it to your computer. Once insttalled you will see an AQ Icon on your desktop like this:

Double click this icon to open up the program which will be just an empty database at this point.

     It is at this point that you look for your .paf file and double click, if you don't remember where your PAF file is, you can click on the "Search" button and the program will search for your PAF files:

     Click on the PAF file and then click on Open and your database will open up inside of Ancestral Quest!

     Note that one is in Ancestral Quest as shown in the top left hand corner and you have opened a PAF file which is evident in the lower right hand corner. At this point you can choose to continue using your database as a PAF file or convert it to an AQ file. Converting to an AQ file is covered in one of the two videos.

     We've created two videos to help with PAF files, enjoy!

Remember Ancestral Quest is fully FamilySearch Certified!

Comments and questions are always welcome!

Happy Ancestraling...
Claire ;)
AQ Cues & Clues
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AQ Basics or AQ Full Version?

     

Choosing between Ancestral Quest Basics and Ancestral Quest Full Version can prove to be confusing. Sometimes one requires time to check out a program and to see if the program is for them. 

Ancestral Quest runs on the Windows operating system and provides a way for anyone doing genealogical or family history research to record their findings. This program is easy to learn and packed with many wonderful features. 

For individuals who were using PAF, it is an easy switch over as it was created from the code provided by Incline software in 1999 making users feel right at home using the screens, reports and other functions that are so familiar to them.

Ancestral Quest (AQ) was also the first desktop family tree program to be certified to access, update and sync with the family tree database of new.familysearch and is now Family Tree Share Certified to work with the new Family Tree.  To add to the value of AQ, it is the only software certified to share data between PAF 5 and the FamilySearch Family Tree! 

So just what is the difference between the two programs besides the cost? AQ has developed a chart to help you decide which program is for you. 

The list covers over 5 pages of various features in these categories:

• Research
• Family Search Family Tree Compatibility
• Notes and Sources
• Multimedia / Scrapbook
• Internet
• Navigation
• Tools
• Merging
• Language
• Collaboration
• Technical Support

To download the full list click here

We think you will be amazed at all the features and great tools available in Ancestral Quest. Combining this with the ease of use and technical support is a win win for all!

Remember comments and questions are always welcome!

Happy Ancestraling...

Claire ;) 

AQ Cues & Clues

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PAF to AQ: No GEDCOM Necessary

As many genealogists and family historians know, PAF has been a mainstay since June, 1999 and for some, still is, in spite of the fact that it hasn't been supported or improved in a very long time.

On July 15th, 2013, FamilySearch.org displayed the following announcement for all PAF users:

The history of PAF and AQ goes back to 1997 when PAF 3 was introduced with a different database structure. This prompted AQ 3.0 to have the ability to work with that new database structure. In 1999, PAF 4 and PAF 5 were created from the code provided to FamilySearch by Incline Software, in fact, PAF 4 was nearly identical to AQ 3.0 except for the different name and a few other minor variations. PAF 5 was last released in 2002, yet AQ has continued to improve and provide many new features that have made it a winner of multiple awards over the years.

Switching over to AQ is as simple as opening up your PAF database from within Ancestral Quest, there is no GEDCOM files to create and import, nothing will be lost, and you will feel like you are working in PAF with a long list of improved features!

Take advantage now of this easy switch over and the limited time offer for PAF users today!

Happy Ancestraling...

Claire ;)
AQ Cues & Clues

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