Sync Weather Report in Family Tree Maker 2019

The Sync Weather Report is another very useful built-in feature of Family Tree Maker 2019 (FTM 2019). Its purpose is to give users a “weather forecast” before syncing their family trees with Ancestry.com so that users can decide on the right time to do this, minimizing errors, and ensuring data consistency.

Understanding the Sync Weather Report Signals

The Sync Weather Report has a color-coded messaging system to let you know the status of syncing. Look at this to see what each color means:

1. Green: Safe to Sync

This means that the syncing system is stable and working fine. You can safely continue with syncing your family tree. It may also show when scheduled maintenance is soon but will not affect the sync currently in operation.

2. Orange: Proceed with Caution

An orange icon is a warning. Syncing is technically feasible; however, there may be little problems or possible risks. Users should carefully read the message to determine what type of warning it is before proceeding.

3. Red: Do Not Sync

A red indicator indicates that the syncing system is currently down or facing critical issues. Syncing is not permissible during this time. The system needs to be restored as users will be required to wait in case data corruption occurs.

Common Sync Weather Report Issues

At times, the users may face some problems while syncing. The most common issues include:

1. Unanticipated changes at the Ancestry site, especially the first sync.
2. Time stamps are mistakenly labeled as actual changes.
3. Scheduled or unscheduled outages or maintenance on Ancestry’s server-side momentarily will cause syncing issues.

Troubleshooting Sync Issues

Some tips for troubleshooting the sync-related issues: 

1. Software Update: Ensure you are working with the most updated version of Family Tree Maker. This usually includes the fixes and updates of bugs in the previous versions.
2. Weather Report Message: Check again weather report details for more precise guidance.
3. Using Notes for Additional Weather Information: If you’ve got weather-related information that you want to add, you should enter that as a note rather than an event. 
4. Contacting Support: Contact FTM Support directly for customized support, if the above solution has not helped.

In The End

The Sync Weather Report in FTM 2019 is an invaluable tool for ensuring smooth sync between Family Tree Maker and Ancestry. Paying attention to this report’s color-coded messages and following through with any troubleshooting steps the tool recommends can help protect family data. Be sure to check your sync status beforehand to avoid potential complications. For further assistance, contact Family Tree Maker Support at (214)519-8233 (USA) or +44 208133 9084 (UK) for 24/7 support. Start syncing smarter with FTM 2019 today!