The Master Genealogist (TMG) - based on Visual FoxPro v9 released 22 April 2013.
Application Details:
Version: | 8.08.000 |
License: | Retail |
URL: | http://www.whollygenes.com/ |
Votes: | 1 |
Latest Rating: | Garbage |
Latest Wine Version Tested: | 3.14 |
Maintainers: About Maintainership
What works
Nothing
What does not
The installer, the buttons to install do not register that they have been clicked on so you are unable to install. Selecting the cancel button brings up an error message from the installer. (See Bug 29429 for a install work around (not test by me as not sure how to do what is mentioned))
Workarounds
What was not tested
The program
Hardware tested
Graphics:
Additional Comments
did not try workaround. this test was only for a clean wine install. TMG v8.00.000
Operating system | Test date | Wine version | Installs? | Runs? | Used Workaround? | Rating | Submitter | ||
Show | Ubuntu 16.04 "Xenial" amd64 (+ variants like Kubuntu) | Aug 22 2018 | 3.14 | No | Not installable | No | Garbage | Sam | |
Show | Ubuntu 14.04 "Trusty" amd64 (+ variants like Kubuntu) | Dec 19 2015 | 1.8 | No | Not installable | No | Garbage | Sam | |
Show | Ubuntu 14.10 "Utopic" amd64 (+ variants like Kubuntu) | Dec 04 2014 | 1.7.31 | No | Not installable | No | Garbage | Sam | |
Current | Arch Linux x86_64 | Mar 03 2014 | 1.7.13 | No | Not installable | No | Garbage | Sam | |
Show | Linux Mint 13 "Maya" | Aug 06 2013 | 1.6 | Yes | Yes | No | Silver | Ian |
Wine 1.6.2 or greater is recommended
NOTE: Instructions vary depending on the version of The Master Genealogist (TMG) you install.
The advice listed below is only for
those who require help installing, running, or troubleshooting TMG.
TMG Version | Download URL |
---|---|
TMG 5.15 USA Version | http://www.whollygenes.com/files/tmg5setup.exe |
TMG 5.15 UK Version | http://www.whollygenes.com/files/tmg5uksetup.exe |
TMG 6.12 USA Version | http://www.whollygenes.com/files/tmg6setup.exe |
TMG 6.12 UK Version | http://www.whollygenes.com/files/tmg6uksetup.exe |
TMG 7.04 USA Version | http://www.whollygenes.com/files/tmg7setup.exe |
TMG 7.04 UK Version | http://www.whollygenes.com/files/tmg7uksetup.exe |
TMG 8.08 USA Version | http://www.whollygenes.com/files/tmg8setup.exe |
TMG 8.08 UK Version | http://www.whollygenes.com/files/tmg8uksetup.exe |
TMG 9.05 USA Version | http://www.whollygenes.com/files/tmg9setup.exe |
TMG 9.05 UK Version | http://www.whollygenes.com/files/tmg9uksetup.exe |
Installation:
Run the installer (you download) using Wine (substituting the correct version name):
wine tmg7setup.exe
After installation and before running program for the first time
With Wine set to "Windows XP" use the script Winetricks to install the following:
(* Optional - only needed if you are installing On This Day/Second Site/TMG Utility into the same wineprefix (See advanced howto )
Using the following command:
sh winetricks vb6run gdiplus
Then using winetricks choose: native_oleaut32
(Optional but recommended)If you have Windows XP Licence. Copy the following font to your wine font directory ( c:\windows\Fonts\ )
* Visual Chartform (Graphical Charts) just works in wine 1.6.2 or greater.
* Text Reports and Preview just works in wine 1.6.2 or greater
For Help to Work
To use help in TMG 7.04 (+Visual Chartform) or greater install the Linux program xCHM and then using xCHM navigate to the following directory in your wine install:
C:\Program Files\The Master Genealogist\TMG.chm
C:\Program Files\The Master Genealogist\Vcf2.chm
Note:Help file for TMG 5.15 & TMG 6.12.00 work with no additional programs needed (As they use the .hlp format for the help files)
Running TMG for the first time:
Use the icon created on your desktop "The Master Genealogist"
Or run the following command from a Terminal
wine "C:\Program Files\The Master Genealogist\tmg7.exe"
Note: Before running any reports/charts in TMG for the first time go into TMG's File > "Printer Setup" and change the Printer to *selected and choose your printer eg:in my case "HP Laserjet PS" as well as choosing the correct paper size and tray. Other wise you will see the following error:
"no printer is installed so the document could not be constructed."
To workaround the installer bug 34989 for tmg8 & 9 installers
Run wine to create a profile.
wine tmg9setup.exe /extract
* This will create two files tmg9setup.msi & drive.cab in the same directory.
Note tmg9setup.exe will not run without the /extract at the front. It will fail due to bug 34989
The above command extracts the MS installation file which runs OK with the following command (add path to file as required):
wine msiexec /i tmg9setup.msi
Follow TMG's installers prompts
(Based on Ians instructions in test https://www.codeweavers.com/co... )
Troubleshooting:
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by Ian on Monday December 8th 2014, 5:35
Your explanations seem clear and as far as I can remember just fine.
I maintained this site for several years will it all got too much for me! So all power to you.
You can also use PlayOnLinx to install see
homepage.ntlworld.com/hamamelis/linux/index.htm
My versions of the instructions which you give clearly here can be seen in the POL script:
homepage.ntlworld.com/hamamelis/linux/POL/TMG9V4DLLAllDefault.pol
The advantage may be that in the future TMG is not so easy to install with current versions of wine. dll tweeking is always required and I find it easier to stick to one version of wine.
by Ian on Monday December 8th 2014, 17:23
US edition: whollygenes.swmirror.com/tmg9setup.exe
UK edition: whollygenes.swmirror.com/tmg9uksetup.exe
9.5 installs fine in wine as precisely outlined by Sam (and my note above about POL.)
I am sorry to see the end of TMG because I believe it is one of the most refined genealogy programs for researchers.
I am moving over to using Gramps. gramps-project.org/
Kind wishes, Ian.
by Ian on Monday December 8th 2014, 17:24
US edition: whollygenes.swmirror.com/tmg9setup.exe
UK edition: whollygenes.swmirror.com/tmg9uksetup.exe
You need a serial number.
9.5 installs fine in wine as precisely outlined by Sam (and my note above about POL.)
I am sorry to see the end of TMG because I believe it is one of the most refined genealogy programs for researchers.
I am moving over to using Gramps. gramps-project.org/
Kind wishes, Ian.
by Sam on Wednesday December 10th 2014, 18:12
Good to know.
I'm also in the process of moving over to Gramps.
Thank you.
Sam
by Ian on Wednesday March 5th 2014, 7:43
appdb.winehq.org/objectManager.php?sClass=version&iId=25030
Change any references to tmg8setup to tmg9setup adding uk if needed.
It is essential to extract the .msi file. Without it the installer (which is no longer the graphical one used by TMG8), hangs trying to write file just after the End User Agreement.
I did not test very much but backup, Visual Chart Form, document reports and data entry all worked as I expected. So I would expect everything to work.
I installed this in my general .wine installation and it did not appear to affect my TMG7 installation which is the one that I used. However, in an installation without dlls required for TMG7 you may need to alter some setttings in wineconfig. If you watch the terminal output you will see if there are any significant problems.
by Sam on Sunday December 7th 2014, 15:54
appdb.winehq.org/objectManager.php?sClass=version&iId=25030&iTestingId=80035