The PAF CD contains the Personal Ancestral File 5.2 software in English, Swedish, German, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. This is one of the most widely used Windows®-based genealogical management programs for home computers. (PAF 4.0.4 is the most current version for French, Spanish, and Portuguese.) PAF can also be downloaded free from the Internet.

PAF does not provide genealogical data. Instead, it helps users organize their family history records. It can produce, either on screen or on paper, pedigree charts, family group records, and other reports to help users in their search for missing ancestors. This version includes changes to the individual record to accommodate the wide variety of naming conventions used throughout the world. This version will convert PAF 3.x, 4.x, and 5.x data files to its improved file format.

Access the PAF website for more information.

A list of changes, bug fixes, and feature enhancements from version to version is available.

Features allow users to:

• Type each person's information only once.
• Link individuals to families.
• Type names and places using characters from any language.
• Create templates to customize data entry.
• Print pedigrees, family groups, or lists.
• Track research sources.
• Use photos, sound clips, video, and notes to add interest and value.
• Search, find, and correct information.
• View family information in different ways.
• Match/merge duplicate entries.
• Filter searches.
• Share information with others.
• View screens and print reports in English, German, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, or Swedish.

The PAF Companion CD contains the Personal Ancestral File Companion 5.4 software. This program prints quality color pedigree charts, family group records, ancestor charts, descendant charts, hourglass charts, fan charts, bow tie charts, kinship reports, descendant reports, and narrative reports. It tiles multiple pages to form large wall charts, and it can print photos in many charts. Its Preview and Publish to PDF features let users preview charts and save them in Adobe® PDF format. Its Compare feature finds individuals in the Pedigree Resource File (PRF) Master Index who may match those in users' PAF files (users must have a copy of the PRF Master Index to use this feature). Users can run PAF without exiting PAF Companion. PAF Companion can be used with PAF versions 3.x, 4.x, and 5.x. Program menus, commands, and help sections are in English only. Text labels on charts, such as "Born" and "Died," are displayed and printed in English only. Only data entered in the Latin alphabet (including diacritical marks) and Arabic numerals can be printed on the charts.

System Requirements:

• Windows® 95B, 98, ME, NT 4.0, 2000, XP, Vista, or Windows® 95A with Microsoft Internet Explorer® (PAF Companion requires Windows 2000, XP, or Vista)
• Pentium PC or iMac with a Windows emulator
• 32 MB memory (64 MB recommended)
• 20 MB to 60 MB hard-disk space (add 12 MB for PAF Companion)
• 256-color display adapter supporting at least 800 x 600 screen resolution.
• Windows-compatible printer
• Optional: Internet access, mouse

To Upgrade PAF Companion 5.2:

If you have purchased the PAF 5.2 and PAF Companion 5.2 software package and have installed it on your computer, do the following to receive a free upgrade to PAF Companion version 5.4:

1. Click here to read about PAF Companion.
2. Click the Download button on that PAF Companion page, and follow the instructions on the screen.