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Producing One's Own Family Tree

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poisondwarf | 13:38 Sun 13th Aug 2017 | Technology
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Sorry to be a PITA, but about twenty years ago, when I had Windows XP, I started drawing my own Family Tree, using Monotype Corsiva because it is like my handwriting. Now that I have Windows 7, is there any way that I can scan the old hard copy and be able to add to it drawing the necessary horizontal and vertical lines? As I have traced my family back to 1530, it would be a tremendous time saver if I didn't have to hand write everything.
As y ou have probably guessed, the file has been lost in the mists of time. I will be very grateful for any suggestions
Thank you in anticipation!
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As you have guessed there is no easy answer - yes it can be scanned using OCR ( optical character recognition ) but with a non standard font the accuracy might be variable needing checking of every single name. It may very well be easier to type it straight into a modern program ie Word or Excel.
Daft question, but did you not keep the original files ?
Aye OCR and a scanner is what you need. Plus proofreading.
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Thank you both for your replies. Unfortunately, my printer would not scan to OCR, and I have tried to convert the original hard copy to a format that would allow me to add to the tree. Sadly, this proved to be a non-starter, so I have resigned myself to the fact that I shall have to write it by hand - at least I won't have any trouble drawing the horizontal and vertical lines - unless the ink runs when I use a rule. Thanks again and keep up the good work!
Kindest regards
PD aka Chick

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