GEDCOM

The FamilyTree2.convertGedcomToFamilyMembers() method allows you to import GEDCOM file data directly into Family Tree JS 2 and display it as a family tree.

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FamilyTree2.convertGedcomToFamilyMembers(text, fieldBinding)
 

• text — The raw GEDCOM file content as a string.
• fieldBinding — An object that maps GEDCOM tag names to your family tree node property names.

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  "NAME": "name" // Map GEDCOM "NAME" tag to the node's "name" property
  "BIRT_DATE": "dateOfBirth",  // Map GEDCOM "1 BIRT  2 DATE" tag to the node's "dateOfBirth" property
   

Here is an example of how you can load a GEDCOM data:

1. Open a GEDCOM file using the File System Access API:
   • showOpenFilePicker() lets the user choose a .ged file.
   • The file content is read as text.
2. Convert GEDCOM to Family Members:

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   let familyMembers = FamilyTree2.convertGedcomToFamilyMembers(text, fieldBinding);
    

3. Load into the Family Tree:

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   familyTree.addFamilyMembers(familyMembers).draw(familyMembers[0].id);
    

Full Code Example:

Load GEDCOM Data in Family Tree JS 2

This example demonstrates:

• Opening a .ged file.
• Mapping GEDCOM fields with fieldBinding.
• Converting to family members with convertGedcomToFamilyMembers().
• Displaying the data in a Family Tree.