# Creating a family tree

Build a pedigree via the visual tool.

![](/files/1Y48cJDaa7K3yAQfk5cu)

It is ideal that a proband selected for case analysis is affected and has disease phenotype(s).

You can add a Father, a Mother, a Sibling, or a Child to any family member, starting with the Proband. To do this, choose their icon, then click on the Add family member button in the bottom right corner of the pedigree builder to select a family member.

More information about the pedigree symbols can be found [here](/emedgene/emedgene-analyze-manual/launching-analysis/creating_a_single_case/2.-family-tree/family_tree_legend.md).

To delete a family member, choose their icon, then click on the Delete Subject button in the top right corner of the Add patient information panel.

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**Note**: There is no technical limit on the size or number of generations for a family tree.
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