User Guide: Genelines Timeline Software

The Genelines™ User Guide is a comprehensive document that provides detailed instructions on how to create and format the timeline charts. It is easy to follow, and contains many screen shots and examples that illustrate how to use the timeline software to best advantage.

This universal User Guide is applicable for users of Family Tree Maker®, Legacy Family Tree™, Personal Ancestral File™, Ancestral Quest™ and Ancestry Family Tree®.

And don’t forget there are free timeline files available for Genelines on the Timeline Exchange. As you become a proficient user, please consider coming back to upload and share your files with other Genelines users.

You can also create wall-sized timeline charts using Genelines, so you may want to download the Wall Chart Printing Tips file while you’re visiting our site today.

For additional support, contact us.  For frequently asked questions about Genelines timeline charts, see FAQ.


Please Note: if you download this manual, we will assume that you are already using Genelines timeline software, and will add you to Progeny Genealogy’s customer database. You may then occasionally receive emails announcing product updates or special promotions. Your personal information is safe and secure with us. We do not share our customer list with any third party.


An email will be sent to this address containing a link to download the User Guide.

The Genelines guide is formatted as a PDF file, so you will need to have Adobe® Acrobat® installed before viewing or printing it.

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