Changes in recent versions:

• Familienbande supports marking the given name (Rufname) by appending an asterisk (*)—for example, as used in webtrees.

• Copying a record copies only the information from the main window.

• The phonetic search is now limited to last name, first name, and nickname fields.

• The main window displays the index number with thousands separators for better readability.

• Generation of the import log has been accelerated for improved performance.

• When checking for updates, the software now opens the download page in the browser instead of downloading the new version directly.

• Certain inputs could cause the export to abort unexpectedly (both text export and printing).

• The export command CopyPicture no longer worked as intended.

• Tables in the main window sometimes had incorrect column widths.

• Under Windows, the sharp s (ß) in names was occasionally not found during searches.

• In the relationship search, the degree of relationship was not displayed.

• The reference image function did not check for duplicate assignment of identical colors.

• Tables in the main window sometimes showed incorrect column headers.

• Double-clicking in the relationship search could cause an error message.

• In the relationship search, the degree of relationship was sometimes not shown in the decorative graphic.

• Toggling the header on and off in the decorative graphic could lead to an error message.

• Saving without specifying a path for backup files caused problems.

• The saving routine had issues when renaming and could fail to save data.

• In the relationship search, an error occurred when trying to display possible connections if no relationship was found.

• Import log generation has been sped up for improved performance.

• When checking for updates, the software now opens the download page in the browser instead of directly downloading the new version.

• Toggling the header on and off in the decorative graphic caused an error message.

• Saving without specifying a path for backup files led to problems.

• The saving routine had issues when renaming and might not have saved data reliably.

• In the relationship search, an error occurred when attempting to display possible connections if no relationship was found.

• The generation of the import log was accelerated.

• The creation of the GEDCOM import log has been revised.

• The process for generating backup files has been changed.

• The output of birth/baptism date and place in the descendants list has been optimized.

• Data backup by time interval has been implemented.

• The privacy/security settings dialog has been redesigned accordingly.

• The autocomplete function now considers individual words for occupations.

• The autocomplete function now also considers individual words for causes of death.

• The option to "inherit religion/confession from the last modified person" can now optionally be retained permanently beyond the current session.

• The option to "inherit the source citation quality from the last entry" can also optionally be retained permanently beyond the current session.

• Export commands [preruf(x)], [rufname(x)], [postruf(x)], and [spitzname(x)] now return empty text when privacy mode is enabled.

• Inserting images from the clipboard has been added.

• The export template user dialog now includes a cancel button.

• The minimum number of generations for Kekulé number calculation has been reduced from 16 to 6.

• The Language Editor now allows specifying and changing the flag icon.

• The maximum image size for print output under Windows is now 16,000 pixels (macOS: 25,000 pixels).

• When printing directly via a printer, the print dialog only appears after any user dialog is completed.

• Additional settings have been added for the decorative graphics in the relationship search.

• The decorative output of the relationship display now has more configuration options.

• New print commands:

  • [PrintText(X,Y,Wrapwide,Mode)string]

  • [PrintTextRight(X,Y,Wrapwide,Mode)string]

  • [PrintTextCenter(X,Y,Wrapwide,Mode)string]

• New export command:

  • [GetHTMLColor(RGB)]
    

• A bug causing errors when displaying more than 63 generations in the descendants list was fixed.

• The "Check file references" function now allows copying the table as text to the clipboard.

• Relationship search incorrectly showed brother/sister for brother-in-law/sister-in-law relationships; this was corrected.

• Error messages occurring in multi-user environments when the family tree file was missing have been resolved.

• Text/HTML exports no longer fail if the configured export path does not exist.

• A problematic variable related to GEDCOM import path was removed to prevent errors.

• In the person list, a button labeled with "xy" was not activated if any person's last name started with "y"; this was fixed.

• Before the main window closes, checks ensure no active warning messages remain visible.

• GEDCOM import now correctly imports available dates and logs them in the import report.

• Ongoing rebuilds are properly cancelled when closing the quick search.

• Some "butler" functions (automation or helper features) were fixed after ceasing to work.

• Double-clicking document counts now properly opens the slideshow and hides auxiliary windows.

• The surname was missing in the island search display; this was corrected.

• The loading routine now interrupts quick search builds to prevent potential errors.

• The person list no longer hides when the information window is opened.

• In the ancestor window (7 generations), display images are now correctly shown.

• In the ancestor gallery, info fields were previously obscured by wedding rings graphics; fixed.

• Contrast issues in the location management tables were resolved.

• Arrows missing behind email and web addresses in the address management were added.

• Label printing for colored output now correctly prints females in color instead of always black.

• Errors when creating a new file with open source windows were fixed.

• Date labeling errors for languages other than German and English were fixed, improving GEDCOM export compatibility.

• The print dialog once again offers the option to save output as a JPG image.

• The search window now remembers its last position.

• Under Windows, proper program termination now occurs without residual processes remaining in the task manager.

• User dialog for output templates no longer cuts off descenders in text fields.

• GEDCOM export no longer crashes when an address note consists solely of a blank line.

• The backup function has been thoroughly revised to improve reliability and user control.

• The startup process has been optimized by improving the main window initialization for faster and smoother loading.

• The FOKO export (researcher contact data export) was reintroduced and now includes both an abort (cancel) option and a progress indicator to enhance usability during lengthy exports.

• The GEDCOM import process now sends periodic signals to the operating system during import to avoid appearing unresponsive or error-prone.

• Additional checks for write protection on records have been added to prevent unauthorized changes.

• New commands have been introduced in print templates to allow shadow effects enhancing printed output visuals.

• In the built-in lexicon, English translations are now displayed alongside original entries. Moreover, the lexicon file format was extended to allow table title terms in languages other than English, supporting internationalization.

• The development environment and essential plugins have been updated to maintain compatibility and improve software stability.

• Error handling throughout the application has been revised for improved robustness.

• Loading of user preferences has been improved for reliability and efficiency.

• Paths configured in settings under Windows are now displayed correctly.

• Fixed an error in the relationship search when more than 63 generations occur in one lineage.

• The "Check file references" function can now properly collect unused files and display the second tab when showing "Missing Files."

• The date calculator now supports dates before 1601 by internally adding and later subtracting 2000 years to work around Windows limitations.

• Errors in Navigation Window 2 during rebuilding have been fixed; related navigation functions also adjusted.

• Corrected incorrect drawing of decorative graphics in the relationship search when three persons are shown at the top level.

• The statistics function now remembers the sort order of the ancestor loss table.

• The function window, Butler, and person list now automatically hide when the main window loses focus.

• Reduced unnecessary write-protection messages for read-only records during output functions.

• Fixed issues with TextWidth command miscalculating text length with certain special characters.

• Changed preference file search: now looks in the ".Familienbande" folder on Linux.

• Drag & drop of folders into the main window no longer causes error messages.

• Corrected problem where adding a new origin from a source window could overwrite the first origin entry.

• Fixes for errors occurring when write protection was enabled on a record.

• RTF export of descendants list no longer omits marriage date tags.

• Fixed bug allowing edits to some source fields despite write protection.

• Fixed text export issues involving square brackets.

• Half-circle template now works under Windows.

• Improved overall error handling and preferences loading routines.

• Default paths on Windows are now set to the user’s Documents folder, where a “Familienbande” folder with subfolders is created for data organization.

• The Replace function was extended to include the “confession” (religious affiliation) field.

• Integrated export and print templates are now available in Dutch.

• A Dutch language file translated by a user was added.

• GEDCOM import now detects and blocks unsupported GEDCOM files version 7 and newer.

• When adding a new father to a person, the child’s surname is automatically suggested as the father’s surname.

• The FOKO export feature was removed.

• The GOV search in the place management displays the corresponding internet page when a GOV-ID is present.

• Language file updates are offered if internal data is newer than the saved language file.

• The ancestor chart print template (Ahnentafel) was revised for improved output.

• Warning messages now appear when leaving a source citation missing place of origin data.

• A new Turkish translation was added.

• The age calculation in the main window updates immediately when birth, baptism, death, or burial dates are changed and the input field is exited.

• English and French language files were updated; Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Polish, and Russian language files are now produced via DeepL translation.

• The quick search table now pre-calculates in the background during loading to become available faster.

• Additional texts were localized, and a new French language file was included.

• The Replace function no longer retains previously selected data sets when choosing certain records; also, the input field was fixed to prevent automatic replacement with specific index numbers.

• GEDCOM export errors were fixed, especially when canceling the selection of an alternate image folder.

• Context menu in the search window now correctly leads to the appropriate settings section.

• Various corrections to GEDCOM export related to _LOC records and the missing SUBM record reference in headers.

• GEDCOM import now properly handles multiple OBJE records (media files), not just the first file.

• Fixed errors when modifying notes linked to source files.

• The option to suppress premature birth notifications now works.

• Double searches causing infinite loops that prevented closing search windows have been resolved.

• Fixed pasting issues in source fields such as "Location found."

• Export command [gruppe(x)] corrected.

• GEDCOM export now marks the correct file as the output image.

• Merge errors caused by persons without specified gender have been fixed.

• Text export issues with RTF encoding and bracket characters have been addressed.

• Descendant list output width was corrected (no longer too wide).

• Rufname (given name) identification during GEDCOM import has improved.

• Person list scrolling via arrow keys now functions correctly.

• GEDCOM export properly outputs multiple marriages per individual.

• Text selection using Shift + arrow keys works again in auto-complete fields.

• Custom abbreviations in date fields are now saved and respected during date validation.

• Errors when invalid dates were used and when calling name distribution have been fixed.

• GEDCOM exports now correctly handle sources lacking place of origin information.

• Correct ages are displayed in the main window.

• Auto-complete no longer inserts mere suggestions without confirmation.

• Errors in checking for test version updates were fixed.

• Additional localizations were added.

• Relationship search graphic lines are drawn correctly.

• Window positions are now retained instead of resetting to zero.

• Empty paths for backup files no longer trigger unnecessary warnings.

• Names entered in quick search are now accepted reliably.

• Large image exports no longer cause crashes.

• The "Find duplicates" function no longer alters the pre-set similarity percentage unintentionally.

• All relevant _LOC records are exported during GEDCOM export.

• Minor fixes to relationship display rendering.

• GEDCOM export of sources was corrected to fully output marriage-related citations and to avoid exporting empty names.

• Coordinate values in GEDCOM export are limited to six decimal places.

• The TextWidth command now returns correct values.

• Quick search builds correctly on first use.

• Errors on exit with open person lists were fixed.

• Under Windows, printed output now correctly includes color rather than just black areas.

• The miscellaneous references table in the main window now shows correct info boxes.

• When loading data, leading backslashes ($$ in a document name are now removed.

• Date validation has been improved.

• The entry of slashes (/) in first or last names is now prevented.

• In sources, the position of the quality field has been adjusted.

• Additional gender options "intersex, diverse" and "not specified" have been added.

• Marker color and marker text can be deleted for all records by holding the Alt key when clicking OK in the marker dialog.

• GEDCOM export now allows excluding custom tags _CHAN and _NOTE from the export.

• The template editor has received its own separate menu.

• Some buttons have been removed from the template editor interface.

• Quick search can now be optionally shown or hidden (ShowQuicksearch setting).

• Sources containing only a single image were previously not exported; this has been corrected.

• For marriage, church marriage, and separation sources, only one partner’s images were exported before; now images for both partners are included properly.

• Some documents were not exported correctly and this has been fixed.

• Several GEDCOM export issues were resolved, including:

  • Date entries

  • Empty TITL and NOTE tags

  • OBJE tags without FILE sub-tags

  • Conversion of Witness_of_Death and Witness_of_Birth to standard _WITN tags

• The GEDCOM header was missing the SUBM record reference; this is now included.

• GEDCOM import now handles multiple OBJE (media) records per source, not just the first file.

• Image cropping was sometimes ignored during GEDCOM import, now fixed.

• Errors caused by exporting GEDCOM images to existing folders were addressed.

• GEDCOM export now correctly handles godparent information.

• Place names containing spaces import correctly in GEDCOM files.

• Corrections made to export of miscellaneous references and source citations related to marriages.

• Empty names are no longer exported.

• Geographical coordinate precision is limited to six decimals in GEDCOM exports.

• The software avoids creating corrupted GEDCOM files when multiple exports are done consecutively without closing the dialog.

• The ancestors window now displays data up to the 8th generation correctly.

• Export commands and text encoding issues were resolved, especially related to RTF and special characters like brackets.

• Issues with scrolling and selection in the person list, and problems with Shift-arrow key marking in auto-complete fields were fixed.

• Overall reliability of GEDCOM import/export was improved, preventing crashes and incorrect or missing data.