Dynamic Colletions

Is there a location online that gives a full user's guide to creating dynamic collections? I'm looking for something that gives all the features and syntax for creating rules as well as any other features that can be used in dynamic collections. (I'm a computer programmer so getting the syntax to the rules would be very helpful.) In my searching, I've probably just missed it so if something like that is available, please point me the way.

Thanks, Rob

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Dave Hooton

Try this wiki article.

Mark Barnes

Is there a location online that gives a full user's guide to creating dynamic collections? I'm looking for something that gives all the features and syntax for creating rules as well as any other features that can be used in dynamic collections. (I'm a computer programmer so getting the syntax to the rules would be very helpful.)

The syntax is also in the help file. My PC is broken at the moment, so I can't send you a link. However, if you open your help file and search for library filter fields (or something like that) you should find it. The syntax for Collections is identical to the syntax when filtering your library.

Rob Davis

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/876505#Comment_876505

Thanks to both of you. That's helpful. One other thing I haven't found yet with dynamic collections is the ability to specify the order of the items in the collection. Is there a way to specify how to sort the items?

Keep Smiling 4 Jesus :)

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/876505#Comment_876505

Is there a location online that gives a full user's guide to creating dynamic collections?

Welcome [:D]

However, if you open your help file and search for library filter fields

One other thing I haven't found yet with dynamic collections is the ability to specify the order of the items in the collection. Is there a way to specify how to sort the items?

Collections are an unordered set.

For Bibles, personally added year prefix so sorting by Title is chronological.

Keep Smiling [:)]

Doc B

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/876512#Comment_876512

Is there a way to specify how to sort the items?

Not while in the collection window (to my knowledge), but you can save as a bibliography and sort there.

Mark Barnes

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/876512#Comment_876512

Thanks to both of you. That's helpful. One other thing I haven't found yet with dynamic collections is the ability to specify the order of the items in the collection. Is there a way to specify how to sort the items?

No, you can't. The items will usually be in alphabetical order, or (if you're performing a look up) in prioritisation order.

Rob Davis

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/876524#Comment_876524

Thanks everyone for the quick and helpful responses.