Upcoming Training Events
There are various family history fairs and expo events where Incline Software offers classes or other instructional avenues. There are also Genealogy Societies or Family History Centers where Ancestral Quest classes are taught.
Ancestral Quest
Learning Center
There are several tutorials available that will help you learn to use Ancestral Quest. Some of the tutorials can be downloaded; see the details below.
General Program Training
These training materials cover the general features of Ancestral Quest.
Ancestral Quest 14 - Video Tutorial
This tutorial explains the new features in version 14 of Ancestral Quest. It includes information about the upgrade/update options for users of both the free version and paid versions of the program.
Overview - Video Tutorial
This is a general overview of Ancestral Quest, with tips on getting started. (18 min)
Quick Start Video Tutorial
A collection of 15 short lessons on basic features of Ancestral Quest, including entering individuals and families, printing charts, importing, exporting, scrapbooking, and more. Watch all lessons or just one, by selecting a topic from the menu. (This video is included on all CD copies of AQ.)
This video was created for AQ version 11. The basic features reviewed here still apply to newer versions, such as AQ 14 and AQ 12.x.
You can optionally download a zip file (38MB) of this tutorial, which will let you run it when you're not connected to the Internet.
Training on Features Dealing with New.FamilySearch.Org
These training items will help you learn about the tools in Ancestral Quest that allow you to access and work with the database of new.familysearch.org.
Prepare Ancestral Names for Family Tree - Video
This video presents techniques in Ancestral Quest 14 which will help you prepare your Ancestral Records for the Family Tree of New FamilySearch.
This video can also be watched and shared on our YouTube channel.
Overview - Video
Quick video overview of the features in Ancestral Quest which allow an AQ or PAF user to synchronize their data with New FamilySearch.
Overview - Screen Shots
Quick overview of the features in Ancestral Quest which allow an AQ or PAF user to synchronize their data with the family tree of New FamilySearch (web page, showing sample screens).
Full Training Tutorial - Video
A collection of 11 lessons on using the different features in AQ which allow the user to synchronize AQ or PAF data with new FamilySearch, including Linking, Syncing, Uploading, Downloading, Combining, Family Syncing and more. Watch all lessons or just one, by selecting a topic from the menu.
You can optionally download a zip file (19MB) containing this tutorial, which will let you run it when you're not connected to the Internet.
Full Training Tutorial for PAF Users - Video
This is just like the Full Training Tutorial, above, but with some extra tips and guidance for users of PAF 5.
Link and Sync Individuals - Video
A short lesson on linking and synchronizing individuals in an AQ or PAF file with New FamilySearch.
Upload Data to nFS - Video
Lesson on uploading PAF, AQ or GEDCOM data to nFS without using GEDCOM.
Training on LDS Temple Ordinance Reservation and Tracking System (ORTS)
These training materials deal with AQ's ability to reserve and track ordinances for the temple.
Full Training - Video
This video tutorial will give you a complete look at the screens and procedures for reserving and tracking LDS ordinances from either a PAF or AQ file.
You can optionally download a zip file (13MB) containing this tutorial, which will let you run it when you're not connected to the Internet.
ORTS Overview - PDF
This document shows you most of the screens and procedures for reserving and tracking LDS ordinances.
ORTS Overview - Video
A collection of 11 lessons on using the different features in AQ which allow the user to synchronize AQ or PAF data with new FamilySearch, including Linking, Syncing, Uploading, Downloading, Combining, Family Syncing and more. Watch all lessons or just one, by selecting a topic from the menu.
