Legacy Family Tree 7.0 by Millenium comes in two versions. The downloadable version which is available shortly after ordering or the download/physical set that you can download while you are waiting for the software to arrive in the mail. I like this because you can get started with the program right away, but you always have the CD in case you ever need to reinstall the software.
The program has several unique features that I have not found in other software:
- Legacy "Sourcewriter" creates your sources for your research including bibliography, footnotes and citations to genealogical standards by walking you through a templated form. No more wondering where the proof from your research originated.
- The Interview Center generates interview questions for printing to take to the family reunion or to mail to that distant relative to gather information for you. Its fast and easy to create custom interviews and can be generated in various languages.
- Multiple language reports are available too. Not only does the software come in various languages but for those relatives that live in non English speaking countries you can send reports in 19 different languages.
- Charting-Most all family tree software offers charting functions the neat thing in this program is how flexible the editing is within the preview screen. Not only can you use the built in backgrounds and borders like other programs but you can "drag" families or individual people around on the chart to make it look the way you want for printing. Printing is easy but if you want a professionally printed chart you can order that right within the program with the cost calculated right on screen.
- The ability to view the online video tutorial "before you buy" so that you can tell what the program does and how it works.
Overall I would give this program 5/5 stars because of the enhanced features not offered in other software. The look and feel of the program is user friendly but very powerful. The free video tutorial is easy to understand for the newbie and advanced training is offered for people who have been doing research for a while. The program interfaces well with the internet and outside services offered including the LDS collaberation and integration.
In all fairness I would say it may take a bit of time to learn some of the advanced features of the program if you are new to genealogical software, but have found the website and customer support to be fantastic as well as the PDF help file within the program.