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==WebHints==
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Lets you select options for the WebHints.  The options will be different for each different record provider.  One important note: In order to see hints from FamilySearch, you must enter your username and password on this options screen so that RootsMagic can access the hints.  If you enable FamilySearch WebHints, you can also choose an option to "Match to FamilySearch when hints are found".  If you check this option, RootsMagic will automatch your RootsMagic person to the matching FamilySearch person if one is found while requesting hints. While RootsMagic will match up the person in your file with the record on FamilySearch, no data will be exchanged between RootsMagic and FamilySearch.

Revision as of 20:16, 26 May 2021

Navigation: RootsMagic 8 > The RootsMagic Interface > Settings Page >


WebHints

Lets you select options for the WebHints. The options will be different for each different record provider. One important note: In order to see hints from FamilySearch, you must enter your username and password on this options screen so that RootsMagic can access the hints. If you enable FamilySearch WebHints, you can also choose an option to "Match to FamilySearch when hints are found". If you check this option, RootsMagic will automatch your RootsMagic person to the matching FamilySearch person if one is found while requesting hints. While RootsMagic will match up the person in your file with the record on FamilySearch, no data will be exchanged between RootsMagic and FamilySearch.