Ancestral Quest 16

Ancestral Quest
Original author(s)Gaylon Findlay,[1] Ben Buckwalter
Developer(s)Incline Software, LC[1]
Initial release1994; 26 years ago
Stable release
v16 Build 5 / 17 February 2020; 9 months ago
Operating systemWindows 2000 and later
Size19 MB
Available in15 languages
Chinese, Danish, English, Finnish, French, German, Hungarian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish[2]
TypeGenealogy software
LicenseProprietary software
Websitewww.ancquest.com
As ofMay 2015

Ancestral Quest is a genealogy software application for Microsoft Windows developed by Incline Software, LC. It features data entry with sourcing capabilities and scrapbook extensions; a print engine for standard or custom charts and reports; a web page creator; a collaboration engine; and an extension tool for other genealogy databases.[citation needed]

Ancestral Quest was the first desktop genealogy software program to be certified to access, update, and synchronize with newer versions of FamilySearch.[4]

  • Ancestral Quest 12.1: 2010 - Build 23 - Switched to FamilyTree API Version 2 for nFS, display age at marriage/death on family view, added ghost lines between children on family view, minor bug fixes Ancestral Quest 12.1: 2010 - Build 26 - Allows use of external viewer for photos, Improved Check/Repair, Assorted Bug Fixes.
  • Overview of Ancestral Quest software, including the free Ancestral Quest Basics.
  • Advanced Handling of FamilySearch Sources in Ancestral Quest.
  • Ancestral Quest 3.0 (serial) Download Search Tips Your search for Ancestral Quest may return better results if you avoid searching for words like: crack, serial, keygen, activation, code, hack, cracked, etc.

Ancestral Quest 15 The best for storing large family trees! All of these genealogy programs can be used on a Windows computer, (exception Family Tree Heritage 9 and Ancestral Quest 15 which can both work on both Windows and Mac). These family tree programs are available to purchase from either the US or UK.

Languages[edit]

Developed in English, Ancestral Quest allows for translation to other languages using language modules. These user-created files allow Ancestral Quest screens and reports to be translated or customized. A user can create his or her own language module, or leverage the module of someone else. The Danish, French, German, Norwegian, and Spanish language modules are completely translated, and the Chinese, Finnish, and Swedish language modules currently have all basic screens and reports translated.[2]

Features[edit]

  • Creates a family tree, documenting sources and adding scrapbook items
  • Researches the Internet with search engine interfaces
  • Prints standard and custom charts, reports or books
  • Creates web pages
  • Imports and exports GEDCOM files
  • Extends the use of other databases, such as Personal Ancestral File or FamilySearch
  • Can be used on a flash drive
  • Collaborate with other researchers, using a single master database [5]
  • Can convert Personal Ancestral File (PAF) files

History[edit]

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Version history[edit]

  • Ancestral Quest 1.0: 1994
  • Ancestral Quest 1.1: 1995
  • Ancestral Quest 2.0: 1996
  • Ancestral Quest 2.1: 1997
  • Ancestral Quest 3.0: 1999
  • Ancestral Quest 10.0: 2002 - collaboration, research manager, global find/replace, PAF5.x support, fan charts, enhanced reporting
  • Ancestral Quest 11.0: 2003 - memorize source citations, detailed change log, print to PDF, drop line charts, online IGI lookups
  • Ancestral Quest 12.0: 2007 - individual summary screen, language translation, UNICODE
  • Ancestral Quest 12.1: 2008 - link and sync with new FamilySearch, flash drive support
  • Ancestral Quest 12.1: 2010 - Build 23 - Switched to FamilyTree API Version 2 for nFS, display age at marriage/death on family view, added ghost lines between children on family view, minor bug fixes
  • Ancestral Quest 12.1: 2010 - Build 26 - Allows use of external viewer for photos, Improved Check/Repair, Assorted Bug Fixes
  • Ancestral Quest 14.0: 2012 - Research Timeline, Color Coding, Tags, improvements to fan charts, FamilySearch Family Tree, LDS features[6]
  • Ancestral Quest 14.0: 2015 - Mac Version available 19 August 2015[7]
  • Ancestral Quest 15.0: 2016
  • Ancestral Quest 16.0: 2019
See full list on ancquest.com

AQ technology in other products[edit]

In 1998, AQ was licensed for resale through Individual Software, and has been sold by them under the names of 'Family Ties',[9] 'Family Trees Quick & Easy',[10] 'Heritage Family Tree Deluxe',[11] and 'Family Tree Heritage'.[12] In 1999, the AQ code was licensed to the LDS Church and became the base of the Windows versions of Personal Ancestral File. Millions of copies of PAF have been distributed.[13][14][15] In 2001, the AQ code was licensed to Ancestry.com, and became the base of Ancestry Family Tree.[16] Nearly a million copies of AFT were distributed.[citation needed]

Company history[edit]

In 1998, Incline Software merged with The Hope Foundation. In 2001, this merger ended[17] and Incline Software again became the custodian of AQ.

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References[edit]

  1. ^ ab'Gaylon Findlay Biography'. Logan Utah Family History Center. Retrieved 9 March 2013.
  2. ^ ab>'Ancestral Quest Language Modules'. Incline Software, LC. Retrieved 9 March 2013.
  3. ^'Alexa Rating: ancquest.com'. Alexa Internet, Inc. Retrieved 9 March 2013.
  4. ^'Current Certified Software Affiliates'. FamilySearch. Archived from the original on 17 July 2011. Retrieved 18 December 2009.
  5. ^'Collaborate with NetFam'. Ancestral Quest.
  6. ^'New Features in Ancestral Quest 14'. Incline Software, LC. Retrieved 9 March 2013.
  7. ^'Press Release'. Incline Software, LD. Retrieved 19 August 2015.
  8. ^'Version History'. Ancestral Quest. Retrieved 18 Dec 2009.
  9. ^'Genealogical Software Report Card'. National Genealogical Society. Archived from the original on 2002-10-18. Retrieved 2009-12-21. Family Ties - Program is a licensed version of Ancestral Quest 3
  10. ^'Family Trees Quick & Easy 5.0'. PCMAG.COM. 17 September 2002. Family Trees Quick & Easy licenses its software from Incline Software
  11. ^'Reviews from the NGS Newsmagazine and its Predecessors'. National Genealogical Society. Archived from the original on 2009-02-12. Heritage Family Tree Deluxe - Ancestral Quest 2002 under license to Individual Software
  12. ^Gaylon Findlay (29 September 2009). 'Eastman's Online Genealogy Newsletter - Ancestral Quest Receives 2009 FamilySearch Software Awards'. Dick Eastman. Archived from the original on 15 July 2009. Retrieved 21 December 2009. 'Family Tree Heritage', which is essentially Ancestral Quest 12.0 under a different name
  13. ^'Genealogical Software Report Card'. National Genealogical Society. Archived from the original on 2002-10-18. Retrieved 2009-12-21. PAF - Based on early Ancestral Quest 3 code.
  14. ^'PAF Compatibility'. Ancestral Quest.
  15. ^'FAQS - 'Is there a relationship between PAF and Ancestral Quest?'. Ancestral Quest.
  16. ^'Reviews from the NGS Newsmagazine and its Predecessors'. National Genealogical Society. Archived from the original on 2009-02-12. Ancestry Family Tree - Modified version of Ancestral Quest 3
  17. ^'Incline Software Reclaims Ownership of Ancestral Quest'. Genealogy Today. 10 May 2001.

External links[edit]

  • AncestralQuest, Yahoo! Group
Retrieved from 'https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ancestral_Quest&oldid=987433525'

Silver Anniversary: For 25 years, millions of users have chosen Ancestral Quest as their tool to record and share their family tree.

Ancestral Quest (AQ) family tree software is the perfect genealogy program for beginners and professionals alike. Enter the details of your family using simple forms for individuals and relationships, including documentation. Preserve specific memories by storing scrapbooks on each person. Allow AQ's built-in TreeTips technology to scan over 30 billion records in the world's largest online repositories of genealogical records to assist you in your research efforts. Easily view your family from different angles using the Pedigree, Descendants, Family and Timeline view. Use AQ's award winning listing and filtering tools to locate records and look for anomolies. Share your family tree by printing charts and reports such as Pedigree charts, Family Group sheets, Ancestry charts, Descendant charts, birthday calendars, and so much more.

The newest version of Ancestral Quest is now available! You can now see your family tree in a Descendants view. You can dress up many charts by printing them over top of your favorite photos or other backgrounds. You can speed up entry of shared events and photos with new Share features. You can enjoy improved options for syncing data with FamilySearch Family Tree. (AQ received an award in 2009 from FamilySearch for providing the Most Comprehensive Syncing with FamilySearch FamilyTree. Over the years since, AQ has continued to make strides to maintain its lead over the competition.)
These are just the very tip of the iceberg of many new features being introduced with Ancestral Quest Version 16!

Owners of Previous AQ Versions

You will definitely want to take a look at the new features available in the latest upgrade to this award-winning family history program. You may also want to check out the FAQs on Upgrading to version 16.

Ancestral Quest Versions

If you currently have a registered copy of an earlier version of Ancestral Quest, you will want to purchase an Upgrade to access the new AQ 16 features.

Ancestral Quest 16 Manual

Ancestral Quest 16 is available in two versions. Ancestral Quest Basics is free genealogy software that has the essential features for working with your family tree, including some updated features in accessing FamilySearch Family Tree. The full Ancestral Quest program adds even more abilities and features that make it the complete family history solution. (If you've already been using Ancestral Quest Basics 15, you'll want to upgrade to Ancestral Quest Basics 16 for free.)