Ages! 2.2.1 Changelog
New Features
Fan chart with up to 8 generations
Larger family trees can now be displayed even more clearly. [0000815]
Event lists for partnership events
In addition to general event lists, you can now create lists of partnership events, such as all weddings. [0000452]
Ancestor charts can now include the partner and their ancestors
Provides a complete overview of both family lines. [0000071]
Improvements & Fixes
Data Entry
Swap persons in the merge window
One click — and the order is correct. [0000622]
Person lists are now easier to read everywhere
Surnames appear in bold, life dates in subtle gray. [0000806]
Changes visible immediately
Adjustments in the “Data” tab are instantly reflected in the “Timeline” tab. [0000780]
Window position for “Create new person” is saved
Now stored separately from the “Select person” window position. [0000739]
Merging parents is easier to access
Directly via the father/mother menu in the person dialog. [0000401]
Given‑name window shows the "Rufname" marker
Clearer overview of "Rufnamen". [0000411]
Selection is preserved when merging
When selecting the person to be merged, the person to be kept is automatically highlighted in the Select Person dialog [0000779]
Tasks & Plausibility Checking
“Ignore permanently” without error message
The function now works reliably. [0000829]
Ignored tasks update immediately in all windows
No more outdated information in other windows. [0000810]
Removed unnecessary button in the settings
Cleaner layout in the tasks section. [0000812]
Plausibility checking during input can be disabled
Ideal for fast data entry without interruptions. [0000809]
No more false plausibility warnings when adding children
Temporary warnings about older siblings no longer appear. [0000811]
Sources
Mail button is grayed out when no repository email address is present
Prevents unnecessary clicks. [0000828]
Web field for repositories accepts any protocol
More flexibility for repository references. [0000827]
Changes to repositories correctly set the “modified” flag
Improved consistency. [0000813]
Formula Editing
Event names are now displayed correctly
Some event data previously appeared as “→ Date”. [0000826]
Nested conditions are displayed more clearly
Complex formulas are easier to read. [0000824]
“contains” now ignores case
Thanks to switching from FIND() to SEARCH(). [0000823]
No error message when deleting an empty condition
The editor behaves more reliably. [0000808]
Multiline conditions are now saved in mobile mode as well
Consistent behavior across all devices. [0000807]
Print Preview
“Created with Shareware” text is always horizontal in fan charts
Independent of orientation or layout. [0000822]
Condition field in the “Options” dialog now has a convenient dropdown
Saved conditions can be selected directly. [0000821]
Unused input fields in the “Spacing” dialog are hidden
Cleaner interface in fan charts. [0000818]
Unused colors in the “Lines” dialog are hidden
Less visual clutter. [0000816]
RTF export for charts is now grayed out
Prevents ineffective clicks. [0000782]
New print field: calculated age at partnership events
Adds helpful information to printed reports. [0000392]
Display of the number of persons in a chart
Quick overview of chart size. [0000367]
Display of the number of frames in a chart
Better control over layout and complexity. [0000649]
Revised line style for unknown or uncertain partnership status
Clearer representation in childless relationships. [0000072]
GEDCOM
Empty ADDR tag is added automatically
Correct export according to GEDCOM grammar. [0000820]
WWW tag no longer contains an extra space
Improves compatibility with other programs. [0000819]
Additional names are no longer automatically marked as “Alias”
More accurate interpretation of alternative name forms. [0000805]
Ages! 2.2.0 Changelog
New Feature: OpenStreetMap Integration
We’ve replaced Google Maps with OpenStreetMap for the map view, offering faster loading and improved flexibility. [0000817]
New Feature: Fan Charts
The print system now includes a fan chart option, giving you a beautiful new way to visualize family relationships. [0000814]
Improvements & Fixes
More accurate handling of B.C. dates
Date entries before Christ are now processed more reliably. [0000802]
Enhanced hover information
When you move your mouse over a person, you’ll now also see how many children they have. [0000789]
Tighter print layouts
Print fields can now be placed without spacing, allowing compact, “glued” layouts. [0000777]
Improved image output
Images are now handled correctly even when page breaks occur within a person’s record. [0000803]
Faster date editing
The date editor now opens with a single click instead of a double-click. [0000798]
Clearer task behavior
Marking a task as “ignore permanently” now correctly sets the “file changed” flag. [0000801]