This is a demo version of the Kinship editor. It will not save files due to security limitations on Applets. A java program version is available which has many more features, and is updated to java 1.1. This example is simply to acquaint you with the look and feel.
Instructions are at the bottom of the page.
Note the menu to the left which says mdf Ego . This menu contains a cross-section of MDF's immediate kin by year at 20 year intervals into the past. When you select a year you will get a diagram that reflects the state of these people and their relationships as of that year. If you select the step-to button, the diagram will step through the years, animating the diagram. To create a person or marriage link Click on the blank area of the panel above where you want a person or link to appear.