Adding hyperlinks to notes

I would like to be able to add a hyperlink in a note to the Greek or Hebrew dictionary for a word. For example, I might have something in a note such as "see H998". So far I have not been able to discover how to do this. ANy suggestions?

I have been able to discover that it is possible to add hyperlinks to Bible verses in a note, so at least some types of hyperlinks work. I wish there was a writeup on what works in the hyperlink field for notes and clippings.

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spitzerpl

I wish there was a writeup on what works in the hyperlink field for notes and clippings.

Here's your write up. Currently only websites (must start with http://) and passages. They are working on resource links. For now you have to create the link in Word and then copy and paste it into L4 notes. If you need a walkthrough on how to do it I can send one your way.

TCBlack

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/56128#Comment_56128

Philip, That might be a good one for the wiki.

spitzerpl

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/56180#Comment_56180

Philip, That might be a good one for the wiki.

Yeah, I need to set aside a couple hours for the wiki. I was hesitant to put it on there because i know Logos is going to fix the hyperlink box soon :-) for those looking...

Rosie Perera

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/56185#Comment_56185

Philip, That might be a good one for the wiki.

Yeah, I need to set aside a couple hours for the wiki. I was hesitant to put it on there because i know Logos is going to fix the hyperlink box soon :-)

It's easy enough to remove temporary workaround instructions from the wiki once they are no longer necessary. But it would be good to have this one up there.

Friedrich

I would like to be able to add a hyperlink in a note to the Greek or Hebrew dictionary for a word. For example, I might have something in a note such as "see H998". So far I have not been able to discover how to do this. ANy suggestions?

I have been able to discover that it is possible to add hyperlinks to Bible verses in a note, so at least some types of hyperlinks work. I wish there was a writeup on what works in the hyperlink field for notes and clippings.

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And along the way I learned somehting I have never known how to do. thanks!

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Jeff Ballantyne

Actually I am still confused on how it works with hyperlinks. In Logos 3, I was able to write out a bible reference like, John 8:23 and then make sure that my cursor was in the note area and click a button on the top of the note for hyperlink and then all of the references would automatically be created with hyperlink. So then I could simply click on the reference in the note and it would take me to the verse in my favorite bible. How can this now be done in Logos 4? Any help would be appreciated.

Kevin Becker

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/58902#Comment_58902

Actually I am still confused on how it works with hyperlinks. In Logos 3, I was able to write out a bible reference like, John 8:23 and then make sure that my cursor was in the note area and click a button on the top of the note for hyperlink and then all of the references would automatically be created with hyperlink. So then I could simply click on the reference in the note and it would take me to the verse in my favorite bible. How can this now be done in Logos 4? Any help would be appreciated.

You can create hyperlinks to Bible Refs in Logos 4 notes. Type in what you want to be a hyperlink in the note and then highlight it and then type/paste the bible reference in the "hyperlink" box and then hit enter.

Clyde Sickler

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/58902#Comment_58902

With the latest version it seems to be fairly simple to make a hyperlink to a Bible reference. For example, if you simply include John 8:23 in your note it automatically becomes a hyperlink. So long as the Bible reference is in the form L4 recognizes it seems to work.

Rosie Perera

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/58923#Comment_58923

With the latest version it seems to be fairly simple to make a hyperlink to a Bible reference. For example, if you simply include John 8:23 in your note it automatically becomes a hyperlink. So long as the Bible reference is in the form L4 recognizes it seems to work.

Yes, I can confirm that works in SR7.

Jerry Smith

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/56185#Comment_56185

Yeah, I need to set aside a couple hours for the wiki. I was hesitant to put it on there because i know Logos is going to fix the hyperlink box soon :-) for those looking...

Also read the Wiki: http://wiki.logos.com/Hyperlinks#Creating . . .

The hyperlink opens L3 (as noted in the Wiki) and I was wondering if this had been fixed in L4.0b, or, there was another recommended work-around (to keep from editing the registry) until hyperlinking in L4 is brought up to L3 capacity?

Thanks, Jerry

Kevin Becker

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/106893#Comment_106893

Also read the Wiki: http://wiki.logos.com/Hyperlinks#Creating . . .

The hyperlink opens L3 (as noted in the Wiki) and I was wondering if this had been fixed in L4.0b, or, there was another recommended work-around (to keep from editing the registry) until hyperlinking in L4 is brought up to L3 capacity?

Unfortunately, it appears that Logos 4 doesn't check the registry for the status of the libronixdls protocol when you upgrade (from 4.0a to 4.0b etc.). Editing the registry is the only way to get libronixdls links to open L4.

Thomas Sterbens

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/107001#Comment_107001

OK...so I've done everything here to no avail.

The final word is that hyperlinks to NON Bible resources will not work... Is that statement correct?

Thanks

Rosie Perera

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/138597#Comment_138597

OK...so I've done everything here to no avail.

The final word is that hyperlinks to NON Bible resources will not work... Is that statement correct?

That statement is not correct. They should work. What is happening for you when you try to create a hyperlink to a non-Bible resource? Are you having the problem where the hyperlink opens L3 or something other? What version of L4 are you running (check in the About Box which you can bring up from the help menu)?

JimTowler

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/138597#Comment_138597

The final word is that hyperlinks to NON Bible resources will not work... Is that statement correct?

NOT correct. I think you can create a link to most things in Logos4. (I'm using the 4.0d Beta 3 version, so I might have a few things working are may still be a week or two or so from the main release.)

I had never before tried what I show below. On the right, I have BDAG open to "Logos/Word", and on the left, I've added a link to it on my Note entry. As I move the mouse (not shown) over the link, the Tool Tip box displays as can be seen. If I hold Control and click the link, BDAG with go to the entry, and even open first if required.

To make this Note entry, I do as follows:

Select and Copy the text of the entry in BDAG, and paste into my Note.
In BDAG, click the "Copy Location as URI" to make a Link in the Windows Clipboard
In my Note, select the portion I wish to make as the active link
Paste into the Hyperlink box and press return

Maybe in time this will be easier, but if its important, it can be made to work even now (subject to me using the 4.0d Beta)

Thomas Sterbens

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/138693#Comment_138693

I have done everything you described.

I am able to obtain the hyperlink path statement and paste it into the hyperlink dialog box. Although it changes the appearance of the respective text within the "note" to appear as hyperlink text...nothing happens when I hover the pointer or click on the text. I have attempted pasting the hyperlink path statement directly into the note file and it does not function either.

A note: I am running L4 in a "Paralells" virtual machine environment on a Macbook Pro. I have been doing this for only one month, so I am certainly apprised of all the nuances of this environment. However, I have not encountered any other prohibitions in the Parallels Windows 7 environment.

Also, the typical Windows menu bar is available in Parallells so I have not determined how to locate the version of L4.

Last - I did not post this on the post this on the Mac side of the forum due to the fact that I was dealing with the Windows version. If this is unique to the Mac side of things then I will post there if someone will let me know.

Thanks a lot!

tom

Kevin Becker

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/138797#Comment_138797

Tom,

Do you hold down Ctrl when you click the link? If nothing happens it is probably a missing registry key, open up Regedit and looks for the key described at http://wiki.logos.com/Hyperlinks#Problem.3a_Libronix_DLS_executes_the_protocol_instead_of_Logos_4 (HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\libronixdls\shell\open\command)

Graham Criddle

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/138797#Comment_138797

Hi Tom

Have you tried "Ctrl-Click" on the link text?

Graham

George Somsel

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/138842#Comment_138842

Tom,

Do you hold down Ctrl when you click the link? If nothing happens it is probably a missing registry key, open up Regedit and looks for the key described at http://wiki.logos.com/Hyperlinks#Problem.3a_Libronix_DLS_executes_the_protocol_instead_of_Logos_4 (HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\libronixdls\shell\open\command)

I changed the key per the wiki article, rebooted and still have no success. Fortunately, L3 still links properly.

Kevin Becker

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/138934#Comment_138934

I changed the key per the wiki article, rebooted and still have no success. Fortunately, L3 still links properly.

This indicates that your machine is looking at another instance of the libronixdls key. Open up the find option and look for another occurrence of the same key just not under HKEY_CURRENT_USER. Change all you find and hopefully that will divert the hyperlink to L4 instead of L3.

Thomas Sterbens

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/138958#Comment_138958

Thanks guys! Holding down "control" and clicking works....that's cool!

A bit strange that it flashes the "Logos" opening logo (such as appears when you first launch the program) prior to opening the resource. I am assuming that is part of the registry glitch as well.

I noticed in the previous response that an attempt to edit the registry didn't work for someone. However, should editing the registry work will that circumvent the necessity of holding down the control key? And does it also activate the "preview" window when hovering the pointer over the hyperlink in question?

Thanks again...

Kevin Becker

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/138964#Comment_138964

Thanks guys! Holding down "control" and clicking works....that's cool!

A bit strange that it flashes the "Logos" opening logo (such as appears when you first launch the program) prior to opening the resource. I am assuming that is part of the registry glitch as well.

I noticed in the previous response that an attempt to edit the registry didn't work for someone. However, should editing the registry work will that circumvent the necessity of holding down the control key? And does it also activate the "preview" window when hovering the pointer over the hyperlink in question?

Thanks again...

Ctrl+Click is standard for executing links that you might was to edit surface text (this is true in every Word Processor and Note software I've used). So, no, the registry is not related to needing to hold down control as you click.

The hyperlinks are actually handled by Windows which directs them to the Logos4.exe. That is why if the registry isn't right the link doesn't work or Libronix opens the link. The spash screen issue have been fixed in the current beta cycle.

EDIT: The way that hyperlinks work in 4.0c there is no preview. HOWEVER, it appears that in 4.0d there is a new hyperlink protocol that allows preview windows in notes! Cool stuff.

George Somsel

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/138958#Comment_138958

I changed the key per the wiki article, rebooted and still have no success. Fortunately, L3 still links properly.

This indicates that your machine is looking at another instance of the libronixdls key. Open up the find option and look for another occurrence of the same key just not under HKEY_CURRENT_USER. Change all you find and hopefully that will divert the hyperlink to L4 instead of L3.

Second key found and changed. Still no joy. Surely there isn't a 3rd ??

Kevin Becker

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/138977#Comment_138977

Second key found and changed. Still no joy. Surely there isn't a 3rd ??

It's possible... the registry is a mysterious place that I don't fully understand....

Rosie Perera

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/138977#Comment_138977

Second key found and changed. Still no joy. Surely there isn't a 3rd ??

Keep searching for libronixdls until you find no more instances. I've found up to six copies of it in different nodes. I never know which one is the culprit. Also make sure you get the spacing and punctuation exactly right. That's been the cause of other people being unable to get the instructions from the wiki article to work. Just one misplaced quotation mark or missing space or something.

George Somsel

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/139021#Comment_139021

Second key found and changed. Still no joy. Surely there isn't a 3rd ??

Keep searching for libronixdls until you find no more instances. I've found up to six copies of it in different nodes. I never know which one is the culprit. Also make sure you get the spacing and punctuation exactly right. That's been the cause of other people being unable to get the instructions from the wiki article to work. Just one misplaced quotation mark or missing space or something.

Yes, I'm aware of how precise one must be (I have done some programming though not for many years). I didn't enter it; I copied and pasted it then put my name in as user.

Rosie Perera

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/139030#Comment_139030

Yes, I'm aware of how precise one must be (I have done some programming though not for many years). I didn't enter it; I copied and pasted it then put my name in as user.

Sorry, didn't mean to treat you like a naive user. I know you're not. I'm in the same boat as you (having done programming before but not for years) and still, a typo in the value for that key was my problem and why I wasn't able to get this to work for months. I'd copied and pasted it too, but that was back when there was a typo in the wiki page which I hadn't noticed. So that's why I'm particularly tuned in to this and it is still my first guess as to what might be going wrong, even with really brilliant people like you and me. [:)]

However, since we've now ruled out the obvious, can you give us more info and screen shots? How did you create the hyperlink and where is it in the note and what else is in the note with it? Martha has noticed that having a URL at the beginning of a note can cause Logos not to recognize hyperlinks later on in the note. Any other details that you think might be unusual for your case?

Kevin Becker

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/138977#Comment_138977

Second key found and changed. Still no joy. Surely there isn't a 3rd ??

Georgle,

I just found out that 4.0d has developed an automated way fix the registry when the hyperlink protocol isn't working.

From Start>Run copy this in to the box and hit Enter
%LOCALAPPDATA%\Logos4\Logos4.exe /register

(On Windows XP, run "%USERPROFILE%\Local Settings\Application Data\Logos4\Logos4.exe" /register

Then check out a hyperlink in Logos and let us know of it's working!