FAN CHART MAKER – USER INSTRUCTIONS  
by PrintableUtils  

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1. HOW TO OPEN THE TOOL  

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This tool works offline and does not require installation.

1. Locate the file: fan-chart-maker-vX.html  
2. Double-click the file  
3. It will open automatically in your web browser (Chrome, Safari, Edge, etc.)

Works on both Windows and Mac.

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2. HOW TO USE THE TOOL  

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The screen is divided into two sections:

LEFT SIDE:  
You enter and edit ancestor information  

RIGHT SIDE:  
Live preview of your fan chart  

Steps:

1. Enter names into the “Full Name” fields  
2. Add birth and death years (optional)  
3. The chart updates instantly on the right side  
4. Scroll the preview area if needed  

Notes:

* You can leave fields empty  
* Missing ancestors remain as blank segments  
* The layout is automatic and requires no manual positioning  

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3. GENERATIONS  

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The chart starts with 3 generations:

Generation 1: Target person (center)  
Generation 2: Parents  
Generation 3: Grandparents  

Controls:

Add Generation  
Adds another generation (up to a maximum of 7)

Remove Generation  
Removes the outermost generation (minimum is 3)

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4. TEXT AND FORMATTING  

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Font Size Controls:

Ancestor Font Size  
Controls text size for all outer generations  

Target Person Font Size  
Controls text size for the center person  

Notes:

* Font size is manually controlled  
* Text does not auto-resize  
* Large font sizes may overflow intentionally  

Line Breaks in Names:

You can force a line break using the # character.

Example:  
John Michael#Smith  

This will display as two lines in the chart.

The # character will not appear in the preview or exported image.

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5. BUTTONS EXPLAINED  

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Add Generation  
Adds one more generation to the chart  

Remove Generation  
Removes the outermost generation  

Clear All Data  
Resets the chart to 3 blank generations  

Export JPEG  
Saves the chart as a high-quality image  
File name: genealogy-fan-chart.jpg  

Export JSON  
Saves your data so you can edit it later  

Import JSON  
Loads previously saved data back into the tool  

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6. SAVING YOUR WORK  

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This tool does NOT save automatically.

To avoid losing your work:

Option 1 (Recommended)

* Click "Export JSON"  
* Save the file to your computer  
* Import it later to continue editing  

Option 2

* Export as JPEG (image only, not editable)

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7. EXPORTING YOUR FAN CHART  

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1. Click "Export JPEG"  
2. The image will download automatically  

File details:

* Resolution: 6600px x 5100px  
* Format: JPEG  
* White background included  

Notes:

* Designed for printing (landscape layout)  
* Export includes only the chart preview  
* What you see is what you get  

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8. PRINTING  

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Recommended settings:

* Orientation: Landscape  
* Paper size: Letter or A4  
* Scale: Fit to page or 100%  

You can print at home or use a print shop.

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9. COMPATIBILITY NOTES  

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* Works on Windows and Mac  
* Works in modern browsers (Chrome, Edge, Safari)  
* No internet connection required after opening file  

If something looks incorrect:

* Try a different browser  
* Make sure you are using the original file  

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10. TROUBLESHOOTING  

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Nothing happens when opening file:

* Right-click → Open with → choose a browser  

Export not working:

* Refresh the page and try again  

Import not working:

* Make sure the file was exported from this tool  

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11. COPYRIGHT © PrintableUtils  

This tool and its code are proprietary and may not be copied, modified, or distributed without permission.  

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