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Auto-Load Shared Matches Tab

What problem does Auto-Load Shared Matches Tab solve?

When viewing a DNA match’s profile on Ancestry the Trees tab is loaded by default. Often times when viewing DNA matches we would like to see who their shared matches are above their family tree, requiring extra clicks to view the shared matches tab. Auto-Load Shared Matches Tab saves time by automatically redirecting you to the shared matches tab whenever you load any DNA match, helping you focus on connections without...

Add Keyboard Shortcuts to DNA Matches

What problem does Add Keyboard Shortcuts to DNA Matches solve?

When working with many DNA matches in long research sessions it can be tiresome repeating multi-click actions over and over. Adding simple keyboard shortcuts for common actions on Ancestry DNA match pages helps to save time and fatigue while navigating match lists for extended periods.

How does Add Keyboard Shortcuts to DNA Matches work?

With Add Keyboard Shortcuts to DNA Matches, keyboard shortcuts for commonly accessed items are available...

Default Sort by Highest Mutual Matches

NOTE: THIS FEATURE REQUIRES AN ANCESTRY PROTOOLS SUBSCRIPTION.

What problem does Add Keyboard Shortcuts to Family Tree solve?

When viewing matches of matches with Ancestry DNA ProTools, matches are sorted by the highest amount of shared DNA with the tester by default. Often times when working to triangulate DNA matches you are more interested in how much your matches share with each other. Add Keyboard Shortcuts to Family Tree automatically sorts your shared matches list by the highest centimorgans...

Add Quick Sort Links to Shared Matches

NOTE: THIS FEATURE REQUIRES AN ANCESTRY PROTOOLS SUBSCRIPTION.

What problem does Add Quick Sort Links to Shared Matches solve?

When searching for high-value DNA matches, you are often toggling the Ancestry DNA ProTools Shared Matches list between sorting by the highest shared centimorgans (cM) with the tester and with the match being viewed. Add Quick Sort Links to Shared Matches speeds up your research by enabling you to easily sort your shared matches in the fastest way possible.

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DNA Painter Shared cM Tool Button

What problem does DNA Painter Shared cM Tool Button solve?

Finding the most accurate potential relationships based on shared centimorgans (cM) often requires manually entering data into DNA Painter’s Shared cM Tool, which can be time-consuming and prone to error. DNA Painter Shared cM Tool Button integrates direct links to DNA Painter pre-filled with the amount of shared cM into the match page, allowing for seamless analysis without copying and pasting data.

How does DNA Painter Shared cM Tool...

Colour Code DNA Matches by Side

What problem does Colour Code DNA Matches by Side solve?

When reviewing DNA matches on Ancestry, it can be challenging to determine whether a match is from your maternal or paternal side at a glance. Colour Code DNA Matches by Side simplifies this by visually distinguishing maternal and paternal matches with different colors, making it easier to identify the side your match is connected to.

How does Colour Code DNA Matches by Side work?

With Colour Code DNA Matches...

Always Display 50 Matches in List

What problem does Always Display 50 Matches in List solve?

By default, Ancestry only displays 20 DNA matches per page. This requires constantly having to set the number of people per page to 50 manually in order to get the most out of your research. Always Display 50 Matches in List sets the number of matches shown on a single page to 50 by default, reducing the need for excessive page changes.

How does Always Display 50 Matches in...
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