Link from Keynote to Logos Layout

After perusing the "Hyperlinks" article in the Logos wiki I cannot seem to find an answer to my question. So I'll ask it here: Is there anyway to create a hyperlink that will open a specific layout or that would at least launch Logos to a blank layout? I am trying to add some links in a keynote presentation so that I can open Logos during a lecture. Is this possible?

I know that I can open a verse reference, a specific resource, a reference, a map, etc. But I don't see a link for opening a layout or to open Logos to a blank layout.

(Perhaps, if there is an answer, this would be something worthwhile adding to the wiki.)

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JT (alabama24)

Is there anyway to create a hyperlink that will open a specific layout or that would at least launch Logos to a blank layout?

I am fairly certain that the answer is "no" to the first question. The ability to open up Logos is a bit more intriguing. Ten years ago or so, I was able to launch a program by inserting a link into PPT. I don't know if Keynote can do that.

The real question, however, is why would you want to do this in the first place? Just have Logos open to begin with. In Lion, you can scroll through your screens. I would think that preferable.

Jonathan

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/347483#Comment_347483

The real question, however, is why would you want to do this in the first place? Just have Logos open to begin with. In Lion, you can scroll through your screens. I would think that preferable.

I was hoping to be able to have a couple of different layouts set up that I could link directly into during the presentation. That way I would be able to move from one area to the next with a simple click, rather than having to switch into Logos then load a different layout. If I move through five different layouts throughout the presentation that would mean that I would be performing several extra clicks and keystrokes that would not be needed if I could simply click a link. (Does that make sense?)

Room4more

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/347504#Comment_347504

It may be done but not the way you want.

Use something like screencast.com to upload a “”pic”” of the layout, or snagit or something similar, even a jpeg inserted into the presentation will do.

If all you want to do is show the layout, then a pic will work. BUT, if you are wanting to perform a logos function w/in the layout during the presentation and have it as part of the presentation, then you could do screencast.com[or other] and run a 5minute video. The video section allows for pausing within the video and then returning it to motion…..check it out. I could be wrong but i think that you can even pause the video and take a snapshot of that frame for something else....

JT (alabama24)

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/347504#Comment_347504

I was hoping to be able to have a couple of different layouts set up that I could link directly into during the presentation.

(Does that make sense?)

I understand now. I can see the advantage of what you are asking. As far as I know, its not supported by Logos. I have an idea of how it would be done, but it is beyond my capabilities. If any techies read this, what would be the possibility of running a script to open the layout? Would automator work?

steve clark

I know that I can open a verse reference, a specific resource, a reference, a map, etc. But I don't see a link for opening a layout or to open Logos to a blank layout.

You can probably do this using Logos 4 COM API (see LoadLayout(LayoutName : String) : Boolean). If you know how to program in VBA, then you could probably add form Buttons to Word or PowerPoint which would call this function, passing the Layout name that you want opened.

JT (alabama24)

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/347591#Comment_347591

Steve - I assume that Logos 4 COM API is a windows only solution. Is that right? Sounds interesting!

steve clark

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/347593#Comment_347593

Steve - I assume that Logos 4 COM API is a windows only solution. Is that right? Sounds interesting!

oops...[:$]

JT (alabama24)

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/347594#Comment_347594

No reason to be embarrassed. It's good to know what one's options are. Even if it IS on a PC. [:P]

Keep Smiling 4 Jesus :)

I am trying to add some links in a keynote presentation so that I can open Logos during a lecture. Is this possible?

Keynote 5.1.1 allows hyperlinks to web pages using URL's that begin with http (same as Microsoft PowerPoint 2011 on Mac). Logos URL's begin with logosres: so unable to directly link from Keynote to Logos on a Mac.

Possibility: enable web sharing on your Mac then modify page(s) with links to Logos using logosres: URL's. Mac Rumors has system level and user page locations => http://guides.macrumors.com/Personal_Web_Sharing Also can use http://localhost for your local computer (or loopback IP address 127.0.0.1)

Found an O'Reilly web page with Apache and Web server development links for Mac => http://macdevcenter.com/pub/a/mac/collections/webserving.html that includes a 6 part series.

Also found a Feb 2012 blog about editing web server configuration => http://www.petersena.com/blog/technology/websharing-macosx-localhost/

Apologies: customizing my iMac web server to open Logos URL's is a work in progress since I have a bit more to learn.

Keep Smiling [:)]