I've started a list of the features that I think should be added to the Workflow Editor. These are in the order of importance (as I see it) which may change based on the input of others. The purpose behind this post is to provide a "hub" for discussing workflow editor improvements. Each item will become a link to a thread dedicated to that item (as I get those started).
- Multiple Note Support
- Any step should allow multiple notes to be added, especially in light of the fact that a reference workflow will generally be on multiple verses.
Option to specify Commentary Collection
- The commentary section should allow a collection of commentaries to be specified and display this within the workflow.
Allow Defining of Note Attributes
- Allow us to define tags etc, to Notes created within a WF step.
Option to specify a resource for “Read” step
- The Read step needs to allow us to specify a text other than the default Bible.
Project Name Field
- This is especially important as it relates to Notes and Notebooks.
Pass the key to a link
- We should be able to use the key value as part of an embedded link.
Pass the key to Search
- The key value should be able to be passed as a search parameter
Deep-link WF notes
- Clicking the Workflow anchor of a WF note in Notes should go to the exact location of the note in the WF.
Key type: Date
- Provide a key type for Calendar dates (MJ, will this suffice for liturgical dates or no?).
Key Type: Multi-Passage
- Studying interconnected passages would benefit from this
Guide Section: Collections
- This would allow a collection of non-commentaries that mention the key reference.
Set Preferred Bible
- A Workflow should be able to set its own default Bible.
Definable label for the Expandable Text section
- Allow us to choose what is displayed (e.g. “Help”)
Additional sub-level
- At least one additional level would help in organizing more complex/thorough workflows.
Indicate opened resources
- By simply changing the font color on a link once clicked (as in a web browser), the user will be able to see which commentaries, for example, have already been opened/consulted.
Add an "Open Layout" option
- This would open the specified layout with all applicable resources located at the WF key.
Option to make a Note mandatory
- This would help ensure that research is being noted at critical junctures.
Display "Question" text in note
- This would provide context for the note/observation
Embedded video player
- The ability to play a LogosPro video within the workflow (preferably in an expandable text section) would allow a robust “help” system to be integrated into the workflow.
Reference filter per item
- Each item (rather than just each step) should have the ability to show/hide based on a reference range.
Subsidiary Workflows
Preview/Update/Refresh button
- This would provide the ability to view the results without closing the editor.
Convert Text object to Expandable Text object and vice-versa.
Implemented in 8.2 beta 1:
- Guide Section: Journals
- This section would be a complement to the Commentaries section.
Define a resource set for Text Comparison
- Allow us to set a list of Bibles to display in TC.
Guide Section: Textual Variants
- Original language work isn’t complete without engaging with textual criticism.
Guide Section: Textual Variants
- Original language work isn’t complete without engaging with textual criticism.
Implemented in 8.2 beta 3:
Please use this thread primarily to discuss a feature's Placement in the list (priority) or to suggest additions. Use the dedicated threads (once created) to discuss the details of a particular feature.
