| Genograms are amongst the youngest members of the diagramming family, with a starting use in 1985. Although they are used to describe families and blood relatives connections, genograms greatly differ in look and purpose from the family tree diagrams. The main task of genograms is to visualize the relationships between the members within a family on a very deep level, as well as the genetic diseases which may be transferred from/to a family member. Types of genogramsDespite that genograms are not strictly categorized on different types, most of them contain three layers. The first layer describes the basic information related to the people in the family - marriage, divorce, children, etc. The second layer usually contains information on diseases such as heart condition, diabetes, etc. The third layer adds additional clarity of the emotional bonds and relationships, including who was in love with whom, who is obsessed by someone else, who is abusive mentally and/or physically, etc. While in some genograms all layers co-exist, sometimes diagrams are drawn separately for each of the above-mentioned purposes. Let's look at them in further detail. Basic genogramsThe most basic layer of the genogram contains the family members and the way each person is related to the rest. Unlike family trees, however, genograms contain additional information including the way people are related. This is done by specific symbols and connectors, telling the viewer if a child was miscarried, if there was an abortion, if there are twins, if someone is adopted, etc. The connector lines and shapes can also tell who is living and who has passed away, if people are married or simply living together and more. Here are some examples of the shapes and their meanings:All Basic ShapesHealth information genogramsGenograms with health information are often drawn to serve as a starting point for diagnosing a disease or even for predicting a possible illness that a child may inherit genetically. They are often used by psychologists, psychiatrists, and physicians. The predefined symbols of genograms contain basic information whether a member of the family has a physical or mental illness, or even if there is a suspicion of a drug or alcohol abuse. If needed, the creator of the diagram can add additional, custom-made shapes that contain more specific information and describe them in a legend. Common custom shapes are ones, defining heart conditions, diabetes, and others.All Health ShapesRelationship genogramsThe relationships layer of genograms is usually added to give more in-depth information about the relationships between different family members. It can help a therapist learn a lot about a family and see behavioral patterns, their origin and spread amongst the members, as well as predict problems that may occur in the future.All Relationship ShapesExampleTo get a complete idea of a genogram, you can have a look at this example below. |
Genogram-Maker Millennium (Macintosh)
Updated: August 17, 2004
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1. Downloading your new program after online purchase
For detailed instructions on downloading and installing Genogram-Maker Millennium, please refer to our How to Download page.
2. Genogram-Maker Version
To see what version is installed on your machine:
Start Genogram-Maker
Select the Genogram-Maker Menu and About Genogram-Maker Millennium.
To download the latest version, click here:
3. Document Configuration
Document configuration specifies the fields and tags used in a document. Path of exile trade app. It is managed from the File | Options menu, and described in the application's Help system. New tags must be created using a graphics editor, such as Painting in AppleWorks.
The following genogram document contains some tags created for customers, one a physician and one an attorney.
Download forensic tags
Reminder: It is difficult to change tags on a document that already exists. It is best to assemble the tags you plan to use for your work into a single blank document, and save it as the default genogram. Then the tags will be available on every new document you start.
4. Genogram API
This is for Java programmers who wish to access the information encapsulated in genogram files. It contains complete documentation, as well as a sample application:
Download genogram API
5. Genogram SDK
This is for Java programmers who wish to include the Genogram editor and/or preview images in their applications. Java v. 1.4 is required. The following download is a demonstration that includes documentation and a sample program. It differs from the real product only in that it places a pink watermark on all graphical output. For pricing information, please contact us at: GenoWare@genogram.org.
The file to download is:
http://www.genogram.org/downloads/GenogramSDK-p.jar
6. Genogram Data Extractor
This simple command-line utility, fashioned from the Genogram API, places information from any number of genogram files, into seven tab-delimited text files, which can, in turn, be imported into spreadsheet or database programs. Each text file summarizes a particular kind of genogram element (documents, figures, families, free labels, relations, households, and household members). Layout information, such as x-y coordinates, colors and fonts are not extracted. We regret that no documentation is available.
Download genogram data extractor
7. To Save a Genogram as an Image File
You would use an image file to post a genogram image on a website, or you might e-mail it to someone who doesn't have the genogram software. Here is how to do it:
1) Load the genogram in GMM
2) Click the Snapshot button
3) Start AppleWorks, then Painting
4) Copy the image from the clipboard
5) In the File Menu, choose Save As and in the File Format menu select JPEG
8. To save a genogram as a PDF file
If your computer has PDF creation software, you can save a genogram as a PDF. To create a PDF file from Genoware you typically follow the same procedure as you would to print except you choose the PDF Creator as your 'printer'. For further instruction, consult the documentation that accompanies your PDF creation software.
If your computer does not have PDF creation software, you will not be able to create PDF documents until you add it. All Macs running OS X or later include PDF creation as an included feature, so if you are using a Mac try, Choose File > Printand click the Save as PDF button.
For Mac systems without PDF creation software two options are:
Free Online Genogram Creator
Adobe Acrobat - The most commonly used PDF creation software is Adobe Acrobat, which is a commercial product available from www.adobe.com.
Free Genogram Maker For Windows
Jaws PDF Creator - Jaws PDF Creator is available from www.hallogram.com.
PDF files can be viewed on Macs with the built in application Preview or by using Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you need to add the Adobe Acrobat Reader software, it is free and can be downloaded at www.adobe.com.
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