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Author asks for best practices on organizing a large family tree in GenoPro by splitting branches across multiple GenoMaps while keeping relationships clear and navigation easy.
Posted Tuesday, March 10, 2026 - Post #47615
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I've been using GenoPro for about a year now and my family tree has grown quite a bit (currently around 2,000+ individuals). I'm starting to run into a layout problem where one GenoMap becomes too crowded, especially for branches with many descendants.

I know GenoPro allows splitting families across multiple GenoMaps, but I'm trying to figure out the best practice for organizing large branches without making navigation confusing later.

For example, what I'm considering is:

  • Keeping the main direct lineage on one GenoMap

  • Moving large descendant branches (like each grandparent’s descendants) to separate GenoMaps

  • Using hyperlinks or references to connect them

My questions are:

  1. Is there a recommended way to structure GenoMaps for large trees?

  2. When moving people to another GenoMap, how do you keep the visual reference clear so users know the branch continues elsewhere?

  3. Do you typically keep couples together on the same map, or is it okay if spouses end up on different GenoMaps when trees get large?

I'd love to hear how more experienced users organize large projects in GenoPro without making the file difficult to navigate later.

Thanks in advance for any tips!



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Posted Tuesday, March 10, 2026 - Post #47616
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Hyperlinks are the way to go.
With ref your question 2 it is obvious ie your visual reference as the link shows up as blue text.
There are two variations I use.
Select a person and then use the select descendant icon to highlight. Right click and on that menu use Move to GenoMap and select <NewGenoMap>
Another option is to select an individual and press H. This creates a duplicate which can be dragged outside the main tree and descendants added there. This can simplify a tree with many descendants but keeps things on the same page.
 Again the hyperlink stands out


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