To install the Gedcom Conversion Utilities (GCU) program, first unzip the GCU.zip file into a temporary directory and run "setup.exe" in that temporary directory. (Note: winzip or any other unzip progam may be used to unzip this file.) To uninstall GCU, use "add/remove" programs in the Microsoft Control Panel or by going to the directory where GCU is installed (usually C:\Program Files\GCU) and then by running the "unins000.exe" program. After setup is complete the followinging files should be located in the GCU directory: GCU.exe --- GCU main program GCU.chm --- GCU help file GCU.ICO --- An icon that may be used in place of the GCU shortcut icon dc2ged.exe --- descendany chart conversion using command line. FNames.txt --- Alphabetically sorted common female names file MNames.txt --- Alphabetically sorted common male names file Charts --- Descendancy Charts Directory Charts\Descendancy_Chart_T1.txt --- Type 1 Chart Example Charts\Descendancy_Chart_T2.txt --- Type 2 Chart Example Charts\Descendancy_Chart_T3.txt --- Type 3 Chart Example Charts\Descendancy_Chart_T4.txt --- Type 4 Chart Example Charts\Descendancy_Chart_T5.txt --- Type 5 Chart Example unins000.exe --- uninstall program unins000.dat --- uninstall data Readme.txt --- This file FNames.txt and MNames.txt must remain alphabetically sorted since they are used to determine (if possible) the sex of an individual in the descendancy chart which is being converted. I hope you will enjoy this program and that it will aid you in your genealogical research. Disclaimer: ---------- This software and the accompanying files are distributed "as is" and without any warranties whether expressed or implied. No responsibilities for possible damages or even functionality can be taken. The user must assume the entire risk of using this program. This program is not intended for use in converting descendancy charts that have been copyrighted. ------------------------------------------ John Brassard Ark Internet Genealogy aic@ark-internet.com