Very little is available in training on the effective use of (a) floating windows, (b) multiple monitors, (c) virtual desktops, and (d) multiple installations. This leads to complaints and suggestions that show lack of knowledge rather than Logos shortcomings. I suggest that Logos/Verbum build a handful of layouts using multiple screens that also show off some of the features e.g. a layout for a workflow, a layout for the Bible Lesson Builder, a research layout with Factbook, Study Assistant, Search and Notes in the fore. , ,y
The one I would like most is a multi-window Lectionary layout: For the main page, I would use the current lectionary page as a base with the following modifications:
- the bible section would be replaced by commentaries on the lectionary readings i.e. the Bible commentaries based on the lectionary rather than the biblical canon
- the commentary/reference section would be replaced by lectionary-based sermons
- the cited by section would remain unchanged
- the explorer section would be replaced by power lookup.
Issues:
- lectionary based commentaries are not a current category
- recognizing synonyms for the lectionary readings as across time and denominations, vocabulary has changed.
Then for each reading, create a floating window similar to the Passage Study Guide i.e. they will have no task bars.
One must add a lectionary reference which traditionally is the lectionary set number and reading type i.e. 203 First reading which will match the ordo.
Issues:
- discontinuous passages must be converted to continuous which will cause bizarre results a couple of times a year
- the resource type lectionary often lacks the lectionary reading set number
- some services and some lectionaries exceed the 6 link sets allowed by Logos
If I were designing it, I would include one more window - one that included Notes, Study Assistant, and Search.
In actual use, I would modify it to include a window with either the Bible Study Builder or the Homily Builder.
