Yes, it's that simple. I know what I have on mine but haven't a clue as to what are the common entries. So what do you have on your shortcut bar?
So what do you have on your shortcut bar?
I have a very small set
and the one of the left - "close all" - is the one I probably use 90% of the time
The rest are most of the items available from the Tools menu.
I am sure I could be using this bar much more effectively but it is what I have at the moment.
First shortcut is "Close All" command. Most used Layout is "v:Collections + Library" that opens two tabs, which is highlighted in screen shot:
"FSD in Bible Background" is a shortcut.
Dreaming of shortcut folders since have more shortcuts than available bar space.
Keep Smiling [:)]
I too am dreaming of shortcut folders, becasue like Keep Smiling 4 Jesus I have too little space for the amount of items pinned to my shortcut bar. I will post a screenshot later today for illustration.
Here is my shortcut bar -
The icons from left to right are for updating, saving a saved layout, search NIV 84, a link to maps, show Bible facts, specific resources and a numbered layout system.
Close all is the most important to me. I can't imagine why Logos haven't included that as default. I then have my favorite Bibles, my favourite custom passage guide, a couple of favourite dictionaries (Anchor and NBD), my favourite study Bible (ESV), plus the following frequently used reference books:
Here's what's on my shortcut bar:
Commands: Serendipitous Discovery | Update Now | Sync Now | Show Copy Bible Verses | Show Favorites | Show Highlighting | Show Notes Document | Show Collections | Show Text Comparison
Execute: Xmind 2013 | PowerPoint | OneNote
Bibles and a few reference books.
This is what I have on my shortcut bar:
I always type "close all" in the command box, but I agree that this is a very useful shortcut.
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Here is a pic of mine with explanation below:
1. The "X" is a "close all" shortcut
2. The "[star] Fave" opens a list of favorites (which serves as an embedded shortcut to MANY resources/documents, and my current list of bookmarks)
3. The ESV translation for when I just want to open my preferred Bible quickly.
4. Opens the "Show Highlighting" palette.
5. The double arrows are my "Show Text Comparison"
6. Opens my Bible study layout
7. Opens my daily devotional layout
8. Opens my Revelation study layout (I'm teaching/preaching through the Revelation and have been since January 2014... about half way through it so far)
Looks like most people have a Clear shortcut. 'lrg' is my single layout, plus I have a Save layout update. Then, I like quick access to the Settings panel.
Finally, I have 3 Map/Facts icons (1 the regular Bible Facts, 1 for the maps in the PB list, and then a search for maps, images, etc).
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Here's mine.
From left to right:
A much quicker option to "close all" on Mac (sorry I dont know the PC equivalent) is the keyboard shortcut: Option + Command + W.
PC equivelent
Ctrl+Shift+W
I guess it would be quicker if you had no mouse or your hand is not already on the mouse. Three operations opposed to click of the mouse. [:)]
My three most commonly used ones are:
I guess it would be quicker if you had no mouse or your hand is not already on the mouse. Three operations opposed to click of the mouse.
I have "close all" in my shortcut bar, but tend to use the keyboard short cut more often. Good news is there are options if you are needing space on the shortcut bar and would still like to close everthing quickly.
Thanks for providing the PC equivelent.
I'm getting some very good ideas. I'm even going to change my own toolbar.
Ah, I like a person who still thinks in DOS command-line language. [:)]
I'm even going to change my own toolbar.
If only it was larger to incorporate all of them.
Civilization went downhill fast with 'Win-dows' and 'Mac-in-tosh' (except for the Amiga of course). DOS eternally! (or more accurately translated, 'a long time').
Need we point out Egyptian and Sumerian writing? Mayan? Icons are a cancer to civilization.
Icons are a cancer to civilization.
The Orthodox would disagree with you there.
I tend to use my shortcut bar for almost everything that I would need/want quickly, anything else I will use the drop down menus. Im not sure if this is the best use of space but it works for me.
1-5 are various guides that I use/need often.
6-11 are various tools that I use/need often.
12-14 are three bibles that I tend to use rather frequently.
15-16 are original language bibles that I reference often [NA27 (w/ apparatus) and BHS (w/ apparatus)]
17-18 BDAG & TDNT for quick access
19-22 are various dictionaries/encyclopedias that I use often.
23-25 are various theology text that I have been working through and thus enjoy easy access.
26 LDGNT is a resource that I use fairly often and found it easier to access from the shortcut bar than search my library.
27-28 are two study bibles are that I reference often for quick comments on a text.
29 FSD is used sparingly, but I do use it when I want to read at random.
30 Update Now command.
I have two icons on mine: Aleph for opening my base layout (original language texts on left and English on the right—linked) and Omega for "close all." I'm not too thrilled with using icons—you won't find a single one on my desktop.
I agree with George. I had my "close all" as an Omega, as well.
I have:
For sermon preparation, I use 5 basic steps, for each step I have create a layout that I have in my shortcut bar, labeled 0 to 4.
0 - Introduction to Bible book1 - Translation and word study2 - Cross Reference searching3 - Commentaries4 - Illustrations
Besides links to those layouts, I have:
FWIW, I have many of these already and not much to add. But I do remember the L3 days when you could do so much more customization with your tool bars. Having a whole other row was so helpful. I wish Logos would bring at least that back, but while adding the drop down features as well.
A second bar, or, even better, a possibility to group items in a dropdown menu in the shortcut bar, would be nice!
