SVG Family-Tree Generator (SVG-FTG)

Description

SVG-FTG is a free program to generate Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG), in combination with HTML, CSS and Javascript, to display interactive family trees on your website or blog. Unlike normal images, SVG does not go all fuzzy when you zoom in. There are several packaged interactive applications ("apps") that can be optionally run from your tree, and an open framework to develop your own. It supports complete control over layout, thumbnail images, hover text, HTML biographical or historical notes, GEDCOM import and export (5.5.1 and 7.0), scrolling/zooming of individual trees, timeline reports, and linked trees. Optional special effects include custom frames for person-boxes, 3-D trees, and drop-shadows.

The designer is Windows-based but the output is neutral and runs in all modern browsers. NB: the output is non-proprietary, royalty-free, and needs nothing to be installed first; hence, it is ideal for sharing with friends and family.

Generated by SVG Family-Tree Generator V6.2.0. See https://parallaxviewpoint.com/SVG-FTG/ Married 2 Oct 1858 at Nottingham St Nicholas. Married 21 Nov 1872 at Gloucester St Catharine. Married 29 Nov 1891 at Nottingham Emmanuel. b. 1833 in Nottingham; Bpt: 20 Jan 1833 at St. Mary's, Nottingham. d. 1910 in Nottingham aged 77. Bur: Church Cemetery, Nottingham., common grave 8123 in St Ann's Valley, on 24 May 1910. Henry Proctor b. 1833 in Nottingham; Bpt: 20 Jan 1833 at St. Mary's, Nottingham. d. 1910 in Nottingham aged 77. Bur: Church Cemetery, Nottingham., common grave 8123 in St Ann's Valley, on 24 May 1910. Show ancestors for this person b. 1834 in Maidstone, Kent. d. 1905 in Nottingham. Elizabeth Turton b. 1834 in Maidstone, Kent. d. 1905 in Nottingham. Show ancestors for this person b. c1833 in Bishops Cleeve, Gloucestershire. Licensed victualler at Worcester Arms, Worcester St, Cheltenham. d. 1883 in Cheltenham. William Stanton b. c1833 in Bishops Cleeve, Gloucestershire. Licensed victualler at Worcester Arms, Worcester St, Cheltenham. d. 1883 in Cheltenham. Show ancestors for this person b. 1834 in Tetbury, Gloucestershire. d. 22 Apr 1924 at 59 Norland Rd, Nottingham. Emma J. Ashbee b. 1834 in Tetbury, Gloucestershire. d. 22 Apr 1924 at 59 Norland Rd, Nottingham. Show ancestors for this person b. 21 Apr 1870 in Nottingham. d. 12 Dec 1950 aged 80. Addr: 33 Young St. Bur: 15 Dec 1950 at Wilford Hill. Gr: G34/51. William H. Proctor b. 21 Apr 1870 in Nottingham. d. 12 Dec 1950 aged 80. Addr: 33 Young St. Bur: 15 Dec 1950 at Wilford Hill. Gr: G34/51. Show ancestors for this person b. 1873 in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. d. 10 Jun 1956 in Nottingham. Bur: 13 Jun 1956 at Wilford Hill. Gr: G34/51. Annie E. I. Stanton b. 1873 in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. d. 10 Jun 1956 in Nottingham. Bur: 13 Jun 1956 at Wilford Hill. Gr: G34/51. Show ancestors for this person

Supported mouse operations in this small example:

SVG-FTG can attach predefined or custom interactive applications ("apps") to mouse operations on the person-boxes, thumbnail images, or the family-circles. They can also be attached to optional buttons in any of the corners of the person-boxes. The associated icons can be predefined or custom. As of V6.3, person-boxes can be circular or oval, or three-dimensional rectangles, or have drop-shadows (see associated blog-post).

SVG-FTG has support for web-based image galleries that can be searched for people or places, or combinations thereof, mentioned in your trees. The notes use rich-text and so can include images, scans, and tabbed content. The interactive applications offer considerable scope for power users: those who are capable of adding a small amount of code to provide their own desired functionality. SVG-FTG also offers several features to help integration with other software, including iframe support and automation.

Latest version is 6.3.1

Blog Posts

"SVG Family-Tree Generator (v6.3)" (27 Mar 2022).

"SVG Family-Tree Generator (v6.2)" (31 Dec 2021).

"SVG Family-Tree Generator (v6.1)" (13 Nov 2021).

"What is SVG? Publishing Trees for Free" (16 Apr 2021).

"SVG Family-Tree Generator (v6.0)" (26 Mar 2021).

"SVG Family-Tree Generator (v5.0)" (08 Sep 2018).

"More on SVG Family Trees" (02 Oct 2017).

"Interactive Trees in Blogs Using SVG" (09 May 2017).

Support

There was a dedicated Facebook support group, but it was discontinued on 18 June 2023. The author still accepts communication via the 'Contact form' located in the right margin of the associated blog posts.

Download

The installation kit, PDF documentation, and samples can all be downloaded from the following Dropbox folder. Please take note of the Installation.pdf document before installing.

Instructional Videos

Several instructional videos are available on the author's YouTube channel.

Reviews

GenSoftReviews (site taken down on 20 June 2023). Also, an article in the UK Family Tree magazine (readable copy at free to view), and an associated online interview with the author.