Trying to figure out how to set a series in Logos 6. Namely, I'd like to set things up so that when I'm switching from OT to NT, BHS will automatically switch over to NA28 so that I won't need to switch between windows. How would I do this?
Create a collection and set parallel resources
https://wiki.logos.com/Parallel_Resources
I would use the "Set Series" option in the Library
Select both resources and create a series in the Information Pane
More details at https://community.logos.com/forums/t/72233.aspx?PageIndex=1
Just illustrating Graham's post. OL Bible means Original Language Bible
This won't work.
Parallel resources are designed for multiple resources that contain the same references, e.g., multiple commentaries on the book of Matthew.
A custom series is intended to solve the OP's problem, and should be used for resources that (as a group) cover a reference range; e.g., make a series out of a commentary on Matthew, a commentary on Mark, a commentary on Luke, etc.
This has been helpful. Solved my problem perfectly and learned a few things in the process. Thanks everyone!
Parallel resources are designed for multiple resources that contain the same references, e.g., multiple commentaries on the book of Matthew. A custom series is intended to solve the OP's problem, and should be used for resources that (as a group) cover a reference range; e.g., make a series out of a commentary on Matthew, a commentary on Mark, a commentary on Luke, etc.
So you are saying that the series field in the library metadata by design has two meanings which may or may not cooincide:
BTW, another great "series" you may want to set is to put your favorite Greek and Hebrew Lexicon in the same series. I have BDAG and BDB in the same series, for example.
Then, if you use the option to "Send hyperlinks here" on your Bible and Lexicon, links from other resources, or double clicking a word to look it up, will switch between them seamlessly.
So you are saying that the series field in the library metadata by design has two meanings which may or may not cooincide: serial association book series
The only thing the application uses the "Series" metadata field for is serial association.
I consider the use of this field for "book series" to be a metadata error, but I have not been successful in convincing everyone (anyone?) else. [:)]
The only thing the application uses the "Series" metadata field for is serial association. I consider the use of this field for "book series" to be a metadata error, but I have not been successful in convincing everyone (anyone?) else.
I consider the use of this field for "book series" to be a metadata error, but I have not been successful in convincing everyone (anyone?) else.
Perhaps all people need to know in order to be convinced is that there are performance implications when using "series".
In order to power the feature that provides the reference box the ability to jump to the right resource in your series when you enter a passage not in the current book, we must open every resource in your series anytime you open a single one! This is likely not a big deal with small series and fast hard drives but one could quickly create a serious problem if you were opening a layout with several resources each a part of a separate, large series.
TL;DR - Overuse/misuse of "series" can lead to poor application performance.
IMO, an arbitrary collection of books (that don't form a serial association), e.g., "101 Questions and Answers Series" (https://www.logos.com/product/42395/101-questions-and-answers-series) is better managed with a collection, rather than "Series" metadata.
As Alan said, overusing "Series" may slow down your system.
