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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...

Add Percentage to Origins Regions

What problem does Add Percentage to Origins Regions solve?

Ancestry has recently updated their ethnicity estimates (Origins) to include broader macro-regions. Add Percentage to Origins Regions adds the percentages of DNA you have in each macro-region together and displays it in the page, so you can easily see the totals.

How does Add Percentage to Origins Regions work?

With Add Percentage to Origins Regions, when viewing your ethnicity estimate on the AncestryDNA origins page, each sub-regions DNA percentage is...

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?

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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...

Hide Matches Already Connected to Tree

What problem does Hide Matches Already Connected to Tree solve?

When reviewing DNA matches on Ancestry, matches that have already been connected to your family tree can clutter the list, making it harder to focus on new or unconnected matches. Hide Matches Already Connected to Tree simplifies your workflow by allowing you to hide these connected matches from view.

How does Hide Matches Already Connected to Tree work?

With Hide Matches Already Connected to Tree, a new button it...

Add All People Link to Matches Trees

What problem does Add All People Link to Matches Trees solve?

When viewing the Trees tab on Ancestry DNA, often you will want to view a list of all the people in your matches connected tree. Add All People Link to Matches Trees makes it easier to access the list of allx people for your DNA matches.

How does Add All People Link to Matches Trees work?

With Add All People Link to Matches Trees, a new link titled...

Copy Surnames from Family Tree

What problem does Copy Surnames from Family Tree solve?

When we are comparing DNA matches on AncestryDNA it can be useful to compare the surnames of your matches in order to identify a common ancestor. Copy Surnames from Family Tree streamlines this process by allowing you to copy all surnames attached to a matches family tree with a single click.

How does Copy Surnames from Family Tree work?

With Copy Surnames from Family Tree, a new button titled Copy...

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