The Genlias Monitor is a free service for genealogists who automatically want to receive new additions to Genlias, the database of the Dutch national archives, to complement their genealogy.

Genlias Monitor finds additional sources for your genealogy!

Usage

On the right you'll find the frequently asked questions (and answers!). If you can't find the answer to your question you can use the form.

You can also use the Genlias Monitor forum. There you can ask questions, make suggestions and/or give compliments about the Genlias Monitor and Genlias.

Questions & Answers

Question

What do the results from Genlias Monitor look like?

Answer

The first time the Genlias Monitor processes a search profile all sources are fetched from Genlias. Frequenlty the search profile is rechecked for new sources. If new sources are found you will be alerted by e-mail. When no new records are found Genlias Monitor will keep quiet!

In the e-mail message you will find a link to a personal download page where you can download the results in the following formats:

  • HTML format, which you can easily view in your browser.
  • GEDCOM format, this file can be read directly into your genealogical program.
  • spreadsheet format (XLS), this file can be read into programs like Microsoft Excel so you can order, select and copy data easily.
  • PDF format, which can be read using Adobe Reader and is ideal for printing.
  • compressed format (ZIP), which contains all of the above files.


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