FTMB file - how to open

[Ann from Sussex]

I've just received a file from a new family contact but I can't open it. It is an FTMB file which I have downloaded and saved into my Family Tree Maker files folder but every time I try to open it in FTM2006 it tells me it doesn't recognise the file.All my own FTM files end in FTMW. Trying to open it in Notepad or Word just produces a page of gobbledy-gook. I've never had a file in this format before; they are usually Gedcoms which I know how to deal with but this one's got me baffled. Any suggestions on how I can see this tree please before I have to write back and ask for a Gedcom?

Ann

[WendyPusey]

I think FTMB is a backup file for FTM 2008, which will not open in 2006 I'm afraid. i would ask the person to send you a gedcom file instead.

[Ann from Sussex]

Thanks a lot Wendy.

Ann

[Genealogy Printers]

send it to me if you want and I'll convert it to a 2006 file or a gedom for you

[Ann from Sussex]

send it to me if you want and I'll convert it to a 2006 file or a gedom for you

Thanks for that kind offer Ron...but I can't upload the file here as the extension isn't recognised as a valid one.It isn't in the list of valid extensions for this site. I'll get back to the person who sent it to me and ask for a Gedcom. I'm in his good books anyway because I have information about our mutual family that he has been searching for for years!

Ann

[Genealogy Printers]

send it to me as an atachment to an e-mail, here's my e-mail address, info@genealogyprinters.com

[Ann from Sussex]

send it to me as an atachment to an e-mail, here's my e-mail address, info@genealogyprinters.com

You're very kind Ron but I've had it as a Gedcom from the original sender now and have imported it into my FTM programme. Thank you for your offers of help.

Ann