How can I find an list of all the Logos maps in Bible Facts??
Wyn, there isn't one. In L4 we were given a note file of the maps exclusive to Bible Places. That file no longer works as the linking data has changed. I think eventually we'll get a new one. Others would like it.
You do know that many of the maps are from your other resources, so an index would not include those.
Even though there isn't an index of all the maps, you can do a search for all maps in your Library using this syntax (which is shown in the helpful new Search hints feature):
#image ANDEQUALS tag:map
Note that this will only include maps that are in resources in your library, thus it will not include the maps that are in the Biblical Places dataset. The only way to access those is through Biblical Facts, though Biblical Facts will also access maps that are in library resources.
Related to your question, it would be awesome if Logos would provide basic browsing access to all the data in Biblical Facts (i.e., an index to all People, Places, Things, and Events in the datasets), so we can discover all that is in there without having to know a particular term to search for.
Also, I'd like to see a key somewhere that explains what each of the possible icons in Biblical Facts means (most of them one can figure out from context):
Even though there isn't an index of all the maps, you can do a search for all maps in your Library using this syntax (which is shown in the helpful new Search hints feature): #image ANDEQUALS tag:map Note that this will only include maps that are in resources in your library, thus it will not include the maps that are in the Biblical Places dataset. The only way to access those is through Biblical Facts, though Biblical Facts will also access maps that are in library resources. Related to your question, it would be awesome if Logos would provide basic browsing access to all the data in Biblical Facts (i.e., an index to all People, Places, Things, and Events in the datasets), so we can discover all that is in there without having to know a particular term to search for. Also, I'd like to see a key somewhere that explains what each of the possible icons in Biblical Facts means (most of them one can figure out from context):
Rosie, I'm amazed that there is something about Logos that I knew that you didn't.
I just found today in a video (I think it was by Mark Barnes), that your ??? are Groups of people.
Thre is a separate icon for named Females (red or pink in color).
Sorry that those links no longer work: I've filed a bug report. For the record, the previous links were based on <a target="_blank" href="logos4:Places;">logos4:Places;</a>, but in Logos 5, people, places, and things are all in the Bible Facts tool. So the new base is <a target="_blank" href="logos4:Facts;">logos4:Facts;</a>. (but i'm hoping we can make the old links work again in a future release)
<a target="_blank" href="logos4:Places;">logos4:Places;</a>
<a target="_blank" href="logos4:Facts;">logos4:Facts;</a>
I haven't yet been able to create an updated set of links: there may be some other issues going on. I'll try to post back here with a revised list when i have one that works with Logos 5.
Sorry that those links no longer work: I've filed a bug report. For the record, the previous links were based on <a target="_blank" href="logos4:Places;">logos4:Places;</a>, but in Logos 5, people, places, and things are all in the Bible Facts tool. So the new base is <a target="_blank" href="logos4:Facts;">logos4:Facts;</a>. (but i'm hoping we can make the old links work again in a future release) I haven't yet been able to create an updated set of links: there may be some other issues going on. I'll try to post back here with a revised list when i have one that works with Logos 5.
Excellent!
That's right. There are also several different icons used for places, depending on what type of place it is.
I just found today in a video (I think it was by Mark Barnes), that your ??? are Groups of people. That's right. There are also several different icons used for places, depending on what type of place it is. Cities have a castle Regions have a pin Natural features (mountains, rivers, lakes, etc.) have a mountain
Thanks for the explanation. It would still be nice if Logos had a key to all of these icons somewhere within the software. Sean?
I can give you the non-pictorial, probably mostly complete version (but i don't have easy access to the graphic files). These descriptions probably don't represent exactly what the graphic designer actually had in mind [:)]
I agree that would be useful to have a legend: i'll pass that suggestion along to our design group. Just don't ask me to explain the origin of the icons for Guides and Tools [:^)]
So the new base is <a target="_blank" href="logos4:Facts;">logos4:Facts;</a>.
I am not how to find this note file, or where to type this "logos4:facts" line. Will this help me find a list of maps? If so, can someone more versed in this give me some more direction? Thanks!
I am not how to find this note file
Wyn, the file we've referred to does not work in L5. It was created for and works in L4. Since you are running L5 you will need to wait until someone at Logos can update the file. I wouldn't expect that before the first of the year and probably a bit after that as they have a of more more important things to do.
You cannot find a list of the maps in the Bible Facts tool right now.
where to type this "logos4:facts" line.
This is not something you and I can use to find maps. It is part of what will have to be corrected in the old note file for it to work with the New Bible Facts tool.
I agree that would be useful to have a legend: i'll pass that suggestion along to our design group.
Thanks! That will help others explore and learn the product in the future...
Just don't ask me to explain the origin of the icons for Guides and Tools
Um, yeah. Some of them are quite...interesting.
Everyone, quick, out of context, would you be able to guess what these refer to? Some kind of games for kids?
= bubbles?
= a loopy roller coaster?
= an upside-down sippy cup?
= backwards musical notes, or a pitch-n-put golf course?
I'm just joshing. I'd find it pretty hard to make up icons for all the tools in Logos. So kudos to the graphic design group.
I agree that would be useful to have a legend: i'll pass that suggestion along to our design group. Thanks! That will help others explore and learn the product in the future... Just don't ask me to explain the origin of the icons for Guides and Tools Um, yeah. Some of them are quite...interesting. Everyone, quick, out of context, would you be able to guess what these refer to? Some kind of games for kids? = bubbles? = a loopy roller coaster? = an upside-down sippy cup? = backwards musical notes, or a pitch-n-put golf course? I'm just joshing. I'd find it pretty hard to make up icons for all the tools in Logos. So kudos to the graphic design group.
I'll bite....
Bubbles? No, I'd guess a block of swiss cheese [:D]
A loopy roller coaster? No, I'd guess an early Christian writing the fish symbol but nervous that someone antagonistic to "The Way" was watching so they put a hook on the end to look like they were just doodling [:D]
An upside-down sippy cup? No, I'd guess a canon [:D]
Backwards musical notes or a pitch-n-put golf course? No, I'd guess a section of a zipper [:D]
Seriously, it must be hard work to come up with these. I'd love to be a bug on a wall listening to the design team brainstorm ideas. [I]
Bubbles? No, I'd guess a block of swiss cheese A loopy roller coaster? No, I'd guess an early Christian writing the fish symbol but nervous that someone antagonistic to "The Way" was watching so they put a hook on the end to look like they were just doodling An upside-down sippy cup? No, I'd guess a canon Backwards musical notes or a pitch-n-put golf course? No, I'd guess a section of a zipper
Bubbles? No, I'd guess a block of swiss cheese
A loopy roller coaster? No, I'd guess an early Christian writing the fish symbol but nervous that someone antagonistic to "The Way" was watching so they put a hook on the end to look like they were just doodling
An upside-down sippy cup? No, I'd guess a canon
Backwards musical notes or a pitch-n-put golf course? No, I'd guess a section of a zipper
Hee hee! Great guesses.
The answers are:
Execrable Guide
Bible Nonsense Lexicon
Lowlighting Tool
Timeout
In L4 we were given a note file of the maps exclusive to Bible Places. That file no longer works as the linking data has changed.
The issue of some L4 links not working in Logos 5 will be fixed in 5.0b RC 1 for beta users, and in general when 5.0b RC 1 ships to the stable channel.
Great.
Sean Boisen's Logos Maps Links Note File now works perfectly for me! Thank you, Sean! Thank you, Logos!
How do you open the note file?
As per above:
Wyn, the file we've referred to does not work in L5.
Brisa Davis said the links were fixed in 5.0b RC1, and Milford said he was able to open the file. I'm assuming this means that the file has been fixed, I'm just unsure on how to open it?
Someone has turned it into a Logos personal book. Here's the Word .docx file you need:
5504.Boisen, Sean - Index of L5 maps.docx
You can either open it in Word (if you have that) and click on the links directly there, or copy/paste the contents into a Logos Note file, or best of all compile it into a Personal Book so it will be part of your Logos library. Follow the instructions here to make it into a PB: http://wiki.logos.com/Personal_Books#Building_Personal_Books
Thanks Rosie!
Brisa Davis said the links were fixed in 5.0b RC1, and Milford said he was able to open the file. I'm assuming this means that the file has been fixed, I'm just unsure on how to open it? Someone has turned it into a Logos personal book. Here's the Word .docx file you need: 5504.Boisen, Sean - Index of L5 maps.docx You can either open it in Word (if you have that) and click on the links directly there, or copy/paste the contents into a Logos Note file, or best of all compile it into a Personal Book so it will be part of your Logos library. Follow the instructions here to make it into a PB: http://wiki.logos.com/Personal_Books#Building_Personal_Books
Gives me lots and lots of options ....
Also, a testimony! Just so it doesn't get lost in the next antiquity ............ Halo Hound did some preliminary basic work on that file way, way back when and deserves at least "a pat on the back," eh??? *smile*
Edit: If one wanted the "notes version," one of the simplest ways is to download it from the FaithLife Group by Steve Clark, called ... clark-Examples
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