How do I start a life story for a family member?
- Go to the family member in your family tree
- Click on the “book” icon
- In the pop up window you will see that the name of the member you are creating the life story for is pre-filled.
- Add the title of the Chapter or Event you wish to add for the member
- Upload a photo to represent that Chapter or Event
- Optional: Add a short description of the Chapter or Event
- Click on the + Create Life Story button
How do I upload video/audio/text files to the Chapter or Event?
- Click the name of the Chapter or Event to which you would like to upload files.
- You will see the name of the person and the name of the Chapter or Event at the top.
To add text:
- Click on the + Add Text button.
- Type the text and the caption for the entry. Hint: You may use the questions noted in Prompts for Documenting a Life Story as a guideline for your text.
- After you are done entering your text click on the Submit button.
To add a YouTube link:
- Click on the + Add YouTube Video link button.
- Insert the link.
- Click on the Submit button.
To add an image, audio, video, or doc file:
- Click on the + Add Image/Audio/Video/Doc button.
- You may upload one file or multiple files at a time. Max file size 100MB.
- You will also get a prompt to add a caption for the file(s).
zndgy allows you to upload documents, PDF’s, audio files, video files, and images.
How do I add more chapters or events to a person’s life story?
- First create a life story for a member (see above).
- Second, add one chapter or event for that member (see above).
- Click on the + Chapter/Event button to add an additional Chapter or Event for the member.
- Upload files as noted above.
How do I edit the name of a Life Story, Chapter, or Event?
- With you mouse, hover over the Life Story, Chapter or Event that you would like to edit and click on the “edit” (pencil) icon.
How do I delete a Life Story, Chapter or Event?
- With you mouse, hover over the Life Story, Chapter or Event that you would like to delete and click on the “delete” (trash can) icon.
How do I invite collaborators to a Life Story, Chapter or Event?
- With you mouse, hover over the Life Story, Chapter or Event that you would like to invite collaborators and click on the “envelope” (invite) icon.
- Add the emails of the collaborators in the pop up window and a message from you. Click on the Send button.
How do I specify the access a collaborator has?
- In your account dashboard, you have the option to specify if an invited collaborator has “view only”, “add” or “edit” access.
Enhancements coming soon: If you would like these enhancements or have any other suggestions, please let us know at help@zndgy.org
- Rearrange Chapters/Events in a customized order.
- Customize the background of the Life Story dashboard.
- An app.
More questions/concerns/comments/suggests:
Contact us at help@zndgy.org
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