How to Utilize Find Missing Media Tool in FTM 2019
Introduction
In our everyday life, we are always bound to attempt to utilize different tools to accomplish all kinds of tasks and meet different expectations. However, every tool must be uniquely suited for a given task.
For instance, in case of a missing item such as your phone or something, whatever tool you are going to be using to find it must have the ability to track down your phone irrespective of its location. In this instance, you might want to consider tools like SeekDroid (Android), Where’s My Droid (Android), and Find My iPhone (iOS), to mention a few.
Missing Media Issue in Family Tree Maker 2019
Similarly, when using the Family Tree Maker 2019 program, it is no surprise that, just suddenly, some of your media files like photos and videos go missing, or you can’t seem to locate where they are. When files from the source computer or destination are missing or corrupt. Instead of appearing in the tree, these files will appear as a magnifying icon on FTM’s media tab.
In many cases, while moving your media file on your computer, it is possible that your Family Tree Maker cannot seem to open it. As a result, a red link on the Media workspace pops up, revealing that the item cannot be located.
Sometimes it can be frustrating because you might need to urgently use a particular photo or video stored within Family Tree Maker 2019 program.
What is the Find Missing Media Tool
However, the Family Tree Maker 2019 program possesses a very important tool that can promptly reconnect every missing media item irrespective of its location. This tool is called the Find Missing Media tool.
But there is an important caution to using the Find Missing Media tool. It can only locate media files that were moved from place to place. It is completely different from a scenario where the media file was given another name (renamed) or deleted from the software program. In such a case, the Finding Missing Media tool will never be able to locate the supposedly missing file.
Step by Step Guide to Use Find Missing Media Tool
The main question is how you can utilize the Find Missing Media tool. That’s where this article comes in handy. You need not worry at all because Ancestry Support has got you covered.
We have made it simply easy for you by presenting you with a stepwise guide on how you can utilize the Finding Missing Media tool efficiently in your Family Tree Maker 19 software program.
Using the Find Missing Media Tool
Utilizing the Find Missing Media tool on your Family Tree Maker 2019 is not as challenging as you may imagine. So, how do you go about this?
• To begin with, locate your Media button within your main toolbar and click it to open the Media workspace.
• Afterward, click the Media menu and pick the Find Missing Media. It will lead to a catalog of lost media that seems difficult to locate by utilizing recent links in your tree.
• What next? You have to select the checkboxes close to the media files you desire to search for, after which you must proceed to click Select All to highlight all items in the catalog or, rather, list. The next step is pretty simple, click Search.
What Happens After Searching
In some cases, the Family Tree Maker might not still be able to locate the missing file in question.
Hence, the outcome of the above process is indicated by the listing of the file’s path as “unknown” without a checkmark in the Status column.
Consequently, the next alternative will be clicking the media item and searching for it through a manual approach.
However, suppose the Family Tree Maker locates the “missing” media file. In that case, it will display its recent location in the Path column, and this will be confirmed by the appearance of a checkmark in the Status column.
To avoid such issues in the future, it is always recommended to monitor your backup and sync logs in FTM, as they help track file movements and syncing activities. Keeping an eye on these logs ensures your media files remain properly linked and protected within your tree.
And there you have it!! Simply, easy, and straightforward. It would help if you got this.We hope this article has helped with relevant insight.But if you are still in need of more clarifications, no worries.Use the Contact us tab to reach out to us directly, and our team will guide you every step of the way with absolute simplicity.
