The Collins Leeds Method is a commonly used tool for clustering your DNA matches based on the Leeds Method. To get started, you need to do the following:

• • install the DNAGedcom Client
  • gather your data
  • use the Collins Leeds Method (CLM) tool

Below are detailed steps for each part of this process. The result is a CLM chart.

Installing the DNAGedcom Client

1. 1. Go to https://www.dnagedcom.com
   2. Create an account & log in.
   3. Click on the “?” in the upper right corner.
   4. Go to “Getting Started” under “DNAGedcom Client” and choose the installer for Windows or Mac.
   5. Click on the “Installer” for either Windows or Mac.
   6. Follow the steps to install.

After installing the DNAGedcom Client, you need to have the Client gather your data.

Gathering Data

1. 1. Launch DNAGedcom Client from your dashboard or start menu.
   2. Log in with your DNATedcom login.
   3. Review the folder where your files are stored on the “Home” page. If you wish to change this, choose “Settings.”
   4. Click “Gather.”
   5. Choose the correct site.
   6. Log in with that site’s username & password.
   7. Choose profile (if you have more than one).
   8. Enter range (recommended to start with a range of 40 cM to maximum cM).
   9. Click ONLY “Gather ICW.”
   10. Click “Gather DNA Data.”

Now that the Client has gathered your data, you are ready to use the CLM tool.

Using the CLM Tool

1. 1. Go to the “Autosomal” tab.
   2. Click on “Collins Leeds Method (CLM).”
   3. Choose DNA kit (person).
   4. Set range & other thresholds.
   5. Click on “Run Grouping.”
   6. If you chose “Open HTML When Done” it should open; you can also view both the HTML and Excel files in the folder where you designated the files to be saved.

Instructions at Genetic.Family

You can also find instructions at the Genetic.Family site:

• • DNAGedcom Client – Getting Started
  • DNAGedcom Client – Gather Ancestry
  • DNAGedcom Client – Gather MyHeritage

Facebook

For additional help visit the “DNAGedcom User Group” Facebook group.