Getting started in Logos 6

Kenneth Allan Blume
Kenneth Allan Blume Member Posts: 1 ✭✭
edited November 2024 in English Forum

Is there actually a simply tool to learn how to use Logos 6? I purchased the software about 10 months ago, then purchased the upgrade to 6. I checked out a few videos online and they don't seem to give me the perspective I need. I have 3 Bible software programs. Logos is the least used but the most expensive, by far. When I have time to look at it, it wants to download and index more material which eliminates my learning time. Seriously, where is the best way to get started so that I understand the concepts behind how it operates? I'm certainly not going to pay for training material.

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  • MJ. Smith
    MJ. Smith MVP Posts: 55,539

    https://topics.logos.com/Logos__System_References_and_Blog_Training has links to free training. However, if we know what you expect to use Logos for, forum users can probably help you target your training. And ask lots of questions on the forums.

    Orthodox Bishop Alfeyev: "To be a theologian means to have experience of a personal encounter with God through prayer and worship."; Orthodox proverb: "We know where the Church is, we do not know where it is not."

  • Mike Binks
    Mike Binks MVP Posts: 7,461

    Kenneth

    I think that it would be wise to invest the time that learning Logos takes. The rewards are significant. Regular use will not eradicate the updating but it will reduce the overall effect.

    Even on Windows the programme can be left running so much of this should happen in the background.

    May I suggest that you start by setting up a simple reading plan and use that to kick start a daily session with Logos. After prayer and after reading (which most times can be done while downloading and indexing are taking place) you should have a few minutes to explore other features.

    Little and often is the key.

    tootle pip

    Mike

    Now tagging post-apocalyptic fiction as current affairs. Latest Logos, MacOS, iOS and iPadOS

  • Robert Pupo
    Robert Pupo Member Posts: 12 ✭✭
    https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/721798#Comment_721798

    Hi Kenneth,

    Most of us have lived through your frustration of trying to learn Logos. It is a complex program with a long learning curve and truly 'simple' learning tools are only going to skim the surface. However, it is well worth your time to learn the program.

    To get 'your money's worth' out of your Logos investment you will probably have to invest a little extra and purchase a comprehensive training program. The 'official' training products for Logos are from Morris Proctor. They are great but a little 'pricey'. I purchased one training program from third party vendors Udemy and another from LearnLogos. They helped me greatly.

    You should read a long discussion on this topic at:

    https://community.logos.com/forums/t/100923.aspx?PageIndex=1

    I think it will answer your questions about purchasing training for Logos.

    Welcome to the forums!

    Robert P.

    Verbum 6 Scholar + Verbum Feature Crossgrade

    Lenovo T430s laptop, Intel Core I5 CPU @ 2.60GHz, 8Gb RAM, 256Gb SSD, Win 7 Pro

  • Keep Smiling 4 Jesus :)
    Keep Smiling 4 Jesus :) MVP Posts: 23,165

    Kenneth Allan Blume said:

    Seriously, where is the best way to get started so that I understand the concepts behind how it operates?

    Welcome [:D]

    Wiki page => https://wiki.logos.com/Getting_Started_with_Logos evolved from a forum discussion about getting started.

    Logos is a digital library where words in resources are indexed for fast searching.  Personally Thankful for visual filter highlighting so can "see" range of Greek verbal expression in Greek, English, and Spanish with appropriate tagging; wiki has => https://wiki.logos.com/Extended_Tips_for_Highlighting_and_Visual_Filters#Examples_of_visual_filters

    Kenneth Allan Blume said:

    Logos is the least used but the most expensive, by far. When I have time to look at it, it wants to download and index more material which eliminates my learning time.

    One option is changing Program Setting for Automatic Download to No so you can choose when to download and index: e.g. when you will be away from computer for several hours, start download and indexing.

    Keep Smiling [:)]

  • Dorothy Pollock
    Dorothy Pollock Member Posts: 34 ✭✭
    https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/722558#Comment_722558

    I used quite a few resources on Logos and elsewhere. I liked a Udemy course on Logos. It helped me get up to speed rather quickly as I knew nothing about Logos. It was heavily discounted and I think now they have a deal for 15.00.
    The Proctor course built in to Logos was also good.

    Search a bit and you will find it.

    Good luck,

    Dorothy

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