From: Peter H. <gr...@he...> - 2011-07-30 22:09:11
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On Sun, 31 Jul 2011 08:42:26 Christian Weiske wrote: > Hello, > > I'm trying to use Gramps to generate the family tree for a wedding > poster. All data have been collected, and now I want to export the > graphical ancestor tree. > > Unfortunately for me, the generated tree is built up horizontally - the > current person on the left, and all the older generations further to the > right. > > I'd like to have the tree on the poster vertically: The current person > on the bottom, and all the ancestors higher - just like a "real" tree. > In the end I'd like to put the picture of a big real tree in the > background. > > Is it possible to generate such a file? How? You can use Report > Graphs > Relationship Graphs On the Report Options tab, select the person you want as the base person, and select ancestors of <name> On the GraphViz Layout tab, select the graph direction as Vertical (top to bottom). There are lots of other options, page size, file format, etc. It might take a few attempts to find the combination that you like best. Personally, I prefer horizontal plots, as this produces larger font and less white space for a given paper size. HTH Peter |