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capacities BOT 7/26/2022 12:48 AM
Please read our documentation first before you ask a questions. If your question does not get answered don’t hesitate to post it here. ❓ Feel free to request articles for the documentation if you find it does not answer important questions. Just reach out to us. ✉️
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Fred Markle 7/29/2022 5:15 PM
How do you make a telegram group to send messages to a specific group like mentioned here? "This allows you to either create groups with friends to collectively save content. You can even create a group with you and the Capacities bot to save content to different spaces."
Michael_v_H started a thread. 7/29/2022 5:45 PM
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Fred Markle 7/31/2022 1:05 PM
Am I formatting this wrong? Sending this in Telegram but isn't showing up as a to-do "[] Charge GoPro #tasks"
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Fred Markle 7/31/2022 4:26 PM
Seems to be when I add the #tasks to the end of the [] Example is when the To-Do no longer works. So basically you can't add a #tag to a To-Do from Telegram currently.
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Question for everyone - how do you decide when you use a tag and when you start a new Database/content type? I'm having difficulty deciding which to go with. I like the organization of the DB/content type, but using tags has much less friction associated with it, and without mobile, this is mostly what I've been doing for quick capture. Would love to hear everyone's thoughts on this! Thanks in advance! 🙂
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Steffen started a thread. 8/1/2022 2:32 PM
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Sorry if this has already been answered; maybe I am missing something, but is there any possibility of creating templates?
Steffen started a thread. 8/2/2022 5:27 AM
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Fred Markle
Seems to be when I add the #tasks to the end of the [] Example is when the To-Do no longer works. So basically you can't add a #tag to a To-Do from Telegram currently.
Thanks so much 🙏 helped me debugging it. A fix will be live in a few minutes.
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che_troubageek 8/2/2022 9:10 PM
Hello! I am trying to build a workflow between Evernote (used as master capture tool and Library) and Capacities (as the creative/idea factory), and seeing the feature of embedded links, I thought that could be a great solution, to simply link a note from Evernote, and re-organized them in Capacities (no export/imports, and I would imagine changes on evernotes would carry to the embedded frame in Capacities). Sadly, i get this error message .. 😦 Any idea if there would be a way to make this work? (edited)
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Hey guys, do we have some ETAs for the desktop apps?
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Is it possible to allow someone else to add notes (collaborate) to a page I make in my own account?
Michael_v_H started a thread. 8/5/2022 1:14 PM
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I have several hundred people in Roam using the 'namespace' - so they look like [[per/Sam Spade]] - any thoughts on how I'd import them into capacities w/o making a big mess?
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Do you have a sense of how performance will be with a lot of pages/entities? In Roam I have ~3900 pages and ~27000 links. And it's soooooo slow! I have to wait so long for my cursor to actually be where I put it so I can type sometimes that, I feel like I spend half my time waiting (which is terrible!). I do have it open in several browsers at once. But still. Wondering what you guys think Capacities' performance would be like. (edited)
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Another question - I could swear I saw something referencing 'hierarchy' in the app - an implication that there was a function related to 'hierarchy' (as opposed to the discussion about the hierarchy of databases) - but can't find that now & google isn't helping. Did I imagine that, or is there a functional piece of the app labelled something like 'hierarchy'?
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Does capacities have a visual whiteboard/tabletop mode à la heptabase/Scrintal?
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Can I use capacities on my phone?
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陈改莲
Can I use capacities on my phone?
Not yet. But desktop and mobile apps are on the roadmap I believe
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There was an air of expectation and great curiosity
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陈改莲
There was an air of expectation and great curiosity
The above was incorrect of me. You can open capacities.io on Chrome from mobile and then change to View as Desktop from the Chrome settings. You can then login to your account
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陈改莲
Can I use capacities on my phone?
Michael_v_H 8/6/2022 9:06 AM
We don't recommend using Capacities on your phone or mobile devices at the moment. We have mobile on our roadmap though.
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Michael_v_H
We don't recommend using Capacities on your phone or mobile devices at the moment. We have mobile on our roadmap though.
Any hints on when it might be released on Android? 😇
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When you enter a description for your new property, where do you see that once the property is created? I can't seem to see it displayed anywhere (I was using it to prompt me to use the same terms each time) -- alternatively, is there a property (or should there be) that allows you to set a list of allowed variables?
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Is there a way to duplicate an entity? As in, I have a page set up with certain columns and formatting and I want to make a complete copy of it and edit from there?
Michael_v_H started a thread. 8/6/2022 8:50 PM
Michael_v_H started a thread. 8/6/2022 8:54 PM
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Fred Markle 8/7/2022 9:59 AM
Is there a way to link to a specific block of text on page or database entry?
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Not atm but I thinks it's on the roadmap
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phil
Not atm but I thinks it's on the roadmap
Fred Markle 8/7/2022 11:25 AM
sounds good, thanks! was worried I was just missing it.
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Hi All, Question if task management is introduced will this be kind of a Content type or like the checkboxes currently available? I hope checkboxes because of the flexibility. Currently working with Amplenote and it works well but i miss the structure you provide.
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Other question, is there a way besides tagging all checkboxes with #todo. To view all checkboxs?
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Michael_v_H 8/7/2022 11:30 AM
If will be a combination of the checkboxes and a content type. So you can create tasks similar to the checkboxes at the moment but it becomes an entity/content type under the hood and you can create boards of your tasks with filter/sort etc. And like all other content it will be linked to all the places it is used so you can always navigate to the context of where the task has been created.
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Is there an ETA ?
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Other question, is there a way besides tagging all checkboxes with #todo. To view all checkboxs?
Michael_v_H 8/7/2022 11:31 AM
No, that's currently the only way and also the reason why tasks will be introduced as a content type
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We are currently working intensely on the roadmap for the next couple of months. I hope we get it done by the end of this week. We will communicate it then. 👍
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Holy... Ok that would be awsome!!
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Hi, does capacities also support inline math within text blocks?
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Hi, does capacities also support inline math within text blocks?
Yes it does for anyone else wondering. It's with the other formatting options like bold, italic, etc
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In the context of Capacities workflow, what is better to use for organizing info by topics: tags or MOCs? In Obsidian worlds, people mostly use MOCs for topics, and tags for note status/type, but I feel that Capacities has different philosophies behind tags and they are more powerful, so interested in your thoughts.
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And another quick question about how to store literature notes: for example, I saved a Youtube video or article. For now, I have a custom Video and Article database, where store my notes about it. So I actually have this video twice: in the Video/Article Database and Weblinks Database. And I'm wondering - maybe it's more efficient to have notes entirely in Weblinks itself, and then divide different types of media by collections? This way I already had cool automatic image preview for notes (instead of plain text in custom database) and also had one entity instead of two. Maybe I overthink it a bit, but still intrested in different opinions 🙂 (edited)
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Also, since I've already started talking about it - any plans to add more integrations like Twitter or basic content types, for example, Youtube/Instagram/Articles/etc.?
Michael_v_H started a thread. 8/10/2022 4:21 PM
Michael_v_H started a thread. 8/10/2022 4:26 PM
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When trying to access capacities this morning it said it lost connection and now I'm just getting this screen. I cleared the browser cache (chrome) and restarted. Sill no good. At one point I got a login screen but when I entered my details it said they were incorrect. But each try after that has given this error. I became aware of this problem around 1:45am CET (I'm actually in australia). Note: I cannot use the feedback or bug reporting on site because it won't let me log in. (edited)
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When trying to access capacities this morning it said it lost connection and now I'm just getting this screen. I cleared the browser cache (chrome) and restarted. Sill no good. At one point I got a login screen but when I entered my details it said they were incorrect. But each try after that has given this error. I became aware of this problem around 1:45am CET (I'm actually in australia). Note: I cannot use the feedback or bug reporting on site because it won't let me log in. (edited)
Fred Markle 8/10/2022 7:36 PM
same here
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Michael_v_H 8/10/2022 7:36 PM
We are really sorry, we are having a server outage at the moment, we will fix it asap. It could take up to 5 hours at the longest. Each time this happens we investigate what caused it so won't happen again.
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Michael_v_H
We are really sorry, we are having a server outage at the moment, we will fix it asap. It could take up to 5 hours at the longest. Each time this happens we investigate what caused it so won't happen again.
Fred Markle 8/10/2022 7:37 PM
thanks for letting us know. Good luck! (edited)
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Fred Markle
thanks for letting us know. Good luck! (edited)
Michael_v_H 8/10/2022 7:37 PM
Thanks!
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Michael_v_H 8/10/2022 7:55 PM
We are back online!
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Michael_v_H
We are back online!
Fred Markle 8/10/2022 8:11 PM
sure is. Thanks!
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Michael_v_H
If will be a combination of the checkboxes and a content type. So you can create tasks similar to the checkboxes at the moment but it becomes an entity/content type under the hood and you can create boards of your tasks with filter/sort etc. And like all other content it will be linked to all the places it is used so you can always navigate to the context of where the task has been created.
I have read this now a couple of times. This is wat notion lacks, Roam did but was unmanagable, Amplenote has but still not enough structure. Evernote is trying to create but also lacks of structure. It would be awesome! Can't wait.
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I'm wondering how you guys seperate links from tags. I often decide to create a note for something that was a tag before. It's a little cumbersome to then have to replace all the occurrence of the tag with a link to the new note. But keeping both the link and a tag with the same name is confusing in the long run.
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In obsidian I used tags only for the note status and not for topics. Mh
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Data loss — is the feedback board the best place to report a problem? The doc I was working on reverted to earlier version overnight. (Last thing I did was highlight some lines and I left it open when I went to bed. When I got to it this morning there was a message about a new app update so I closed the window and when I reopened I had lost several hours of work.)
Michael_v_H started a thread. 8/15/2022 5:32 PM
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This is a general usage question for everyone... if you wanted to create a journal on a particular project how would you set that up?
  • Would you put it in the daily note (which means it would be alongside other stuff) and tag it? But then when you view the tag you'd need to click into each date?
  • Would you create an entity just for these journal entries (or perhaps a collection would be enough?) so you can easily browse the entries?
  • Would you create a single doc for the journal and just keep adding entries at the top?
  • Some other way?
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This is a general usage question for everyone... if you wanted to create a journal on a particular project how would you set that up?
  • Would you put it in the daily note (which means it would be alongside other stuff) and tag it? But then when you view the tag you'd need to click into each date?
  • Would you create an entity just for these journal entries (or perhaps a collection would be enough?) so you can easily browse the entries?
  • Would you create a single doc for the journal and just keep adding entries at the top?
  • Some other way?
I'm curious about this as well. So far I haven't done a whole lot in this respect, but I added a Food log tag, and I've just been tagging that then listing the food I've eaten that day under it in Daily notes. When I click the tag, I get a daily account of my food sorted chronologically, so for that it's worked out well. Excited to see what others are doing in this respect.
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I think the next update will bring better date handling. Then you can add your journals anywhere, add the date and have it automatically linked to your calendar. I think this is better than having everything in your daily notes.
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Marjan Venema 8/17/2022 5:01 AM
In the settings for custom types, there are two checkboxes: "Hierarchy element" and "Prefer full page". I've checked the documentation but can't find any extra information on these. What do these mean and what changes in the behavior of Capacities when you check or uncheck them?
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Steffen started a thread. 8/17/2022 11:53 AM
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Deleted User 8/18/2022 5:44 AM
I see that auto backups are covered in the upcoming milestones. Meantime does anyone know if I can point my pCloud storage system to a folder somewhere on my Mac where it can back up the various pages, images, diary entries...etc that I'm building up? I don't know where that folder might be located. Thanks 🙂
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Hi folks, has anyone managed to get mathjax, katex or similar working in a document?
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I'm a little confused how collections work. Do i have to manually tick all the notes i want to have in the collection? Is there no way to do something like "add every weblink with the url 'youtube' automatically to the collection"? :/ (edited)
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I'm a little confused how collections work. Do i have to manually tick all the notes i want to have in the collection? Is there no way to do something like "add every weblink with the url 'youtube' automatically to the collection"? :/ (edited)
That's not possible but something we think about. We currently call it "smart collections" or queries. Collecting content based on rules. Ticket: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/smart-queries-to-collect-content-based-on-rules
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Steffen
That's not possible but something we think about. We currently call it "smart collections" or queries. Collecting content based on rules. Ticket: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/smart-queries-to-collect-content-based-on-rules
alright thanks 🙂
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Fred Markle 8/23/2022 1:15 PM
What's going on with all my bullet lists being double spaced all of the sudden?
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Fred Markle
What's going on with all my bullet lists being double spaced all of the sudden?
I noticed this too
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Fred Markle
What's going on with all my bullet lists being double spaced all of the sudden?
Which browser are you using?
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Steffen
Which browser are you using?
I am using chrome
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It's currently not possible to add data to a specific database with the telegram bot, right?
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phil
It's currently not possible to add data to a specific database with the telegram bot, right?
No but more on this coming very soon 🔥
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trexxy
I am using chrome
Could you send a screenshot? For me it's working fine.
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Steffen
Could you send a screenshot? For me it's working fine.
here's what I'm seeing on chrome on a mac
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I was wondering if the app supports markdown format. I try with the header, and it works but I try inline code block using ` and it doesn't work (the keyboard shortcut work fine tho).
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BERKz
I was wondering if the app supports markdown format. I try with the header, and it works but I try inline code block using ` and it doesn't work (the keyboard shortcut work fine tho).
Michael_v_H 8/24/2022 6:20 PM
Hi @BERKz, we currently only have markdown support for headings and certain shortcuts such as lists. There is no markdown support for inline elements (yet). But I think it could make sense for inline code elements. Feel free to add it to the feedback board (https://capacities.io/feedback), so other people can vote on this feature.
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Steffen
Which browser are you using?
Fred Markle 8/25/2022 6:57 AM
Sorry, I missed your message. Using chrome. I have to change the style to "small" for it to look normal again.
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Fred Markle
Sorry, I missed your message. Using chrome. I have to change the style to "small" for it to look normal again.
Michael_v_H 8/25/2022 6:58 AM
Will look into it!
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Michael_v_H
Will look into it!
Fred Markle 8/25/2022 6:59 AM
Awesome, thanks as always. It is constant across all notes. All old lists are now huge and any new list I make is huge as well. (edited)
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Michael_v_H
Will look into it!
Fred Markle 8/25/2022 7:04 AM
Just confirmed it's working fine in Edge just not Chrome. Which is strange because I thought they used the same rendering engine.
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Fred Markle
Just confirmed it's working fine in Edge just not Chrome. Which is strange because I thought they used the same rendering engine.
Michael_v_H 8/25/2022 7:06 AM
Looking into it right now, but kinda hard to fix because it works fine on my machine. 😂 Will just add some safety measure to make sure it does not break into a new line.
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Michael_v_H
Looking into it right now, but kinda hard to fix because it works fine on my machine. 😂 Will just add some safety measure to make sure it does not break into a new line.
Fred Markle 8/25/2022 7:13 AM
No problem. I totally understand that. I deal with that sort of issue all the time at work. It's hard to fix something you can't see. I don't have any weird settings turned on in Chrome but feel free to let me know if you want me to look up anything on my machine. I will say it is consistent between Chrome on my home PC and my work PC. Both are running the latest Chrome.
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Michael_v_H 8/25/2022 7:17 AM
Thanks, good to know! I built in some code to prevent it, will be shipped together with the big release coming in the next couple of days.
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Michael_v_H
Thanks, good to know! I built in some code to prevent it, will be shipped together with the big release coming in the next couple of days.
Fred Markle 8/25/2022 7:30 AM
Thanks for digging. Good news, I found the problem! You should see the issue if you take your zoom to 90%. I was doing that to be able to fit a bit more on screen. I soon as I reset it to 100% its all good again.
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@Fred Markle @Michael_v_H good sleuthing Fred. I checked mine and my zoom was on 110% which was rendering the problem. When I change the zoom up or down the bullet is correct spacing again.
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Michael_v_H 8/25/2022 4:20 PM
Yes, that helps a lot. I will make sure that it renders nicely independent of zoom level. 👍
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Some images disappeared in my notes :/
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phil
Some images disappeared in my notes :/
Michael_v_H 8/26/2022 7:51 AM
Can you try to reload the whole page?
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oh 😄 Nevermind thanks!
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They are back
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Michael_v_H
Can you try to reload the whole page?
Did you turned it off and on again 😉
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GijsEp
Did you turned it off and on again 😉
Michael_v_H 8/26/2022 1:13 PM
No. 😄 Reloading helps because images you upload to Capacities get a signed URL for privacy reasons which expires after a while. If you reload, new signed URLs are generated again.
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Michael_v_H
No. 😄 Reloading helps because images you upload to Capacities get a signed URL for privacy reasons which expires after a while. If you reload, new signed URLs are generated again.
Good to know! Nice feature. 👍
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Hello! I am really excited to have found this tool. A complete yet simple tool for building my second brain. But I have a couple of doubts: Is there a way to connect my google calendar? Is there any plan to make a desktop and mobile app? Is there any way to finance the project?
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Juanes
Hello! I am really excited to have found this tool. A complete yet simple tool for building my second brain. But I have a couple of doubts: Is there a way to connect my google calendar? Is there any plan to make a desktop and mobile app? Is there any way to finance the project?
Michael_v_H 8/28/2022 6:42 AM
Hi @Juanes, welcome to the community! 👋 Have a look at our announcements channel where we recently shared our detailed roadmap for the next couple of months. https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1009120665032470539 Calendar integration might be added in milestone 7 (which's main focus is inbox and task management though). There exists a ticket for this on our feedback board: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/google-calendar-integration Feel free to vote on it to increase its priority. We're currently testing the Desktop app internally and it will be released soon. Mobile is still quite a bit in the future and will not be launched any time soon. Until then you can use our messenger integrations for quick mobile input. In milestone four we will be launching believer/pro plans to support the project. Hope that helps! 🙂
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Juanes
Hello! I am really excited to have found this tool. A complete yet simple tool for building my second brain. But I have a couple of doubts: Is there a way to connect my google calendar? Is there any plan to make a desktop and mobile app? Is there any way to finance the project?
Welcome from my side as well! 👋 About financing: You can sign up for our waiting list, that's the best way to support us for now. We'll then let you know about any updates regarding that. Thanks for asking 🙂 https://capacities.io/pricing/waitinglist
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Hello! I have seen that you can change the titles of the table view of the databases, how can I do it?
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Juanes
Hello! I have seen that you can change the titles of the table view of the databases, how can I do it?
Thanks for asking. You cannot change the naming of that for pages but you can define your own custom types. See more about this here: https://docs.capacities.io/tutorials/custom-content-types.html. That's what most people here are doing. Custom types allow you to customize your "pages". Feel free to share questions along the way here!
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Hello, is it possible to have some tracker like x % of books are read or 20% of "tasks" ( custom type) are completed?
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progress tracker*
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Hello, is it possible to have some tracker like x % of books are read or 20% of "tasks" ( custom type) are completed?
Currently, this is not possible. We'll ship an update on tags soon which will display the number of visible elements so you can filter for example for tasks that are not completed and you'll see the progress. Hope that helps
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Steffen
Currently, this is not possible. We'll ship an update on tags soon which will display the number of visible elements so you can filter for example for tasks that are not completed and you'll see the progress. Hope that helps
okay interesting..I think people get an extra "push" once they see they're inching towards progress and % help visualize that but this should be okay too
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Hello, does capacities have formula property like notion?
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Kanex
Hello, does capacities have formula property like notion?
No currently not, but here is a request, feel free to vote: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/formula-column
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Steffen
No currently not, but here is a request, feel free to vote: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/formula-column
Nice!
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How can I check how much storage do I have left
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Kanex
How can I check how much storage do I have left
Good question. For now, it's not visible to users but we also don't enforce the limit at the moment. This will be added at some point, but for now you don't have to worry about it. Btw. just uploaded media counts to your quota. Media added via links from the web are not added.
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Steffen
Good question. For now, it's not visible to users but we also don't enforce the limit at the moment. This will be added at some point, but for now you don't have to worry about it. Btw. just uploaded media counts to your quota. Media added via links from the web are not added.
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PDFs via email attachment are corrupted / unviewable -- I don't know if this is a bug I should report or if I'm doing something wrong... I'm forwarding to the save@capacities email with PDF attached and as of the last few days the PDFs are not coming into capacities correctly. I can see the PDF entity with the filename but the file is corrupted in some way and cannot be opened. If I download it from capacity it also cannot be opened. But if I look at the sent email, I can open and view the PDF attachment. There is one I sent on 24 August and that has worked correctly and is viewable. (edited)
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PDFs via email attachment are corrupted / unviewable -- I don't know if this is a bug I should report or if I'm doing something wrong... I'm forwarding to the save@capacities email with PDF attached and as of the last few days the PDFs are not coming into capacities correctly. I can see the PDF entity with the filename but the file is corrupted in some way and cannot be opened. If I download it from capacity it also cannot be opened. But if I look at the sent email, I can open and view the PDF attachment. There is one I sent on 24 August and that has worked correctly and is viewable. (edited)
Michael_v_H 9/3/2022 6:51 PM
It sounds like a bug. We'll look into it. Thanks for reporting! 👍
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Michael_v_H
It sounds like a bug. We'll look into it. Thanks for reporting! 👍
Yep, I just did another test and attached a PDF from my desktop and it's also failed so more confident that it is a bug now 🙂
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Hello everyone! I have a question concerning tags and links. Let's take "neuroscience" as example. How do you decide if you create a tag for this topic or a dedicated page you can link to? I think both have their advantages. I like the tag page for "neuroscience" where I can edit the views of the tagged content (as wall, as gallery, as table...) and have a really nice overview of everything connected to "neuroscience", but in the backlinks section of a "neuroscience" page I can see the whole content of linked pages. So, I am curious, how are you dealing with the decision "tag or link"?
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AntoineFou 9/4/2022 2:03 PM
Not sure if the issue is on my side but I've had several syncing and forever-loading issues since the last update. It often happens when I'm loading a database or trying to link a page.
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AntoineFou
Not sure if the issue is on my side but I've had several syncing and forever-loading issues since the last update. It often happens when I'm loading a database or trying to link a page.
gestaltist 9/4/2022 2:26 PM
if it's any consolation capacities is telling me I'm offline (even though I'm not) and refuses to let me in at all
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that's why I prefer local-first tools (edited)
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online tools are great until they aren't 😦
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Sorry for the inconvenience. Could you retry, everything should be working now.
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Steffen
Sorry for the inconvenience. Could you retry, everything should be working now.
gestaltist 9/4/2022 2:37 PM
yes, it's working now... but I'm rather uncomfortable with web-first tools, and every such experience reminds me of why. I don't understand why a PKM tool needs to live on the web TBH
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If there was a tool that was a mix between Capacities and Reflect, that would be perfect for me
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(Reflect's philosophy is that you should never have to ask yourself a question whether it's OK to submit information to your tool for thought. To support that, they have 1) full offline mode so you actually always can access it and 2) end-to-end encryption so you don't have to filter yourself)
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sorry if I come across as whining
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...it's because I am 😉
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Steffen
Sorry for the inconvenience. Could you retry, everything should be working now.
AntoineFou 9/4/2022 5:37 PM
it looks all good now, thanks for the super quick update!
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Hello everyone! I have a question concerning tags and links. Let's take "neuroscience" as example. How do you decide if you create a tag for this topic or a dedicated page you can link to? I think both have their advantages. I like the tag page for "neuroscience" where I can edit the views of the tagged content (as wall, as gallery, as table...) and have a really nice overview of everything connected to "neuroscience", but in the backlinks section of a "neuroscience" page I can see the whole content of linked pages. So, I am curious, how are you dealing with the decision "tag or link"?
Jeah im struggling with that too. Would love to hear some opinions on this. I'm currently doing a mixture of both tags and pages and add the embed tag on the topics page. So I have both backlinks and the tag page on one page. But it feels redundant Maybe we need a feature to quickly convert a tag to a page. So we can start with a tag and later convert it to a page when we feel the need? (edited)
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AntoineFou 9/5/2022 7:31 AM
I personally use a mix of tags and collections with tags being focused on topics where I want to gather several entities (eg: "economics" where I can have all economists, videos, books, etc grouped in one place) and Collections being a subset of each entity (my People entity has a "Politician" collection for instance)
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With a mix of filters between tags and collections that leads to some pretty powerful dashboards where I can see what I've read about and easily add pages for later research
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The new update where you can tag pages from the tagpage makes this extremely convenient, especially for reviewing what's been done already and what remains
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@Michael_v_H @Steffen Guys, what is this Templates column used for? Why is it realted to dates? (table view for collections). (edited)
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Is it yet possible to embed iframe sources like this one? (edited)
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@Michael_v_H @Steffen Guys, what is this Templates column used for? Why is it realted to dates? (table view for collections). (edited)
Ignore it for now, we'll improve the UI here. FYI, these are the first preparations for templating that are not hidden. Please do not add stuff here, for now, could lead to problems later on.
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What is the split screen mentioned in the 'Improved split screen behavior' ?
trexxy started a thread. 9/5/2022 4:45 PM
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Is there a way to ungroup a group of blocks?
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What is the split screen mentioned in the 'Improved split screen behavior' ?
If you use two windows on your computer next to each other Capacities now has a local state for the side panels so you don't have to open and close them anymore.
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Is there a way to ungroup a group of blocks?
The best way is to mark all blocks in a group and just drop them below the group. It should disappear then.
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The best way is to mark all blocks in a group and just drop them below the group. It should disappear then.
thx. could we get an ungroup command/shortcut at some point?
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Sure, would be great if you could create a ticket for that 🙏
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Sure, would be great if you could create a ticket for that 🙏
will do that now.
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Jeah im struggling with that too. Would love to hear some opinions on this. I'm currently doing a mixture of both tags and pages and add the embed tag on the topics page. So I have both backlinks and the tag page on one page. But it feels redundant Maybe we need a feature to quickly convert a tag to a page. So we can start with a tag and later convert it to a page when we feel the need? (edited)
I also thought about the converting feature but on the other hand I am not sure if I want to give up on the nice views of tags ever..
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I personally use a mix of tags and collections with tags being focused on topics where I want to gather several entities (eg: "economics" where I can have all economists, videos, books, etc grouped in one place) and Collections being a subset of each entity (my People entity has a "Politician" collection for instance)
Thank you for those insights! I use collections as subsets too. For example I have a database called "Places" and collections for "cities", "beaches", "islands" etc. or a database for literature and collections for "papers", "books" etc. I think this is really useful. And my use of tags seem similar to yours. But sometimes there are words where I cannot decide easily whether or not to use a tag or a page for it.
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AntoineFou 9/7/2022 2:39 PM
Yes same here. I try to always ask myself what I would look for in the future to find that note again and usually it's pretty clear between tags and collections. At the end of the day, I feel that going with the flow works better than forcing a system that doesn't work 100%!
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If a weblink is no longer active, does that mean our notes under that weblink in capacities also go away?
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Any chance capacities can archive the original url?
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If a weblink is no longer active, does that mean our notes under that weblink in capacities also go away?
Michael_v_H 9/7/2022 6:13 PM
Hi @ro.hitta, no, the notes will stay even if the weblink/url is deprecated or not reachable anymore. When we go deep into media improvements and annotations in milestone 6 (https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1009120665032470539/1009223999571624066) we might add a feature to save the webpage as document/file, but probably as a condensed version similar to read-it-later apps. Is it important to you that the whole page is archived as is, exactly like it's displayed in the browser?
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robertandrews 9/8/2022 8:15 AM
Hi, what can I read/watch about how Capacities is different from / better than Notion? Why should I switch? Thanks.
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Hi, what can I read/watch about how Capacities is different from / better than Notion? Why should I switch? Thanks.
HI @robertandrews , thanks for asking! Capacities look similar to Notion in some sense but the working principle is very different. While content in Notion is locked up in databases at a single place in Capacities is everything distributed and connected by nature. Say you have a database for people in Notion. If you want to create a new person you have to go to that database and create it there. Mentioning that person somewhere is possible but not ideal and not central in the philosophy. In Capacities you can create a person from everywhere. It get's automatically organized into a database and can be reused everywhere. On the page of that person you see all the backlinks in detail, you get a graph view and much more. We wrote a short article about this difference quite a while ago here: https://capacities.io/blog/how-to-create-the-knowledge-base-for-your-life. This could also be interesting: https://capacities.io/blog/not-all-notes-are-created-equal. Feel free to try it out yourself and see if it makes a difference. For us and most people here it's big because it's a different way of thinking about notes. Hope that helps 🙂
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HI @robertandrews , thanks for asking! Capacities look similar to Notion in some sense but the working principle is very different. While content in Notion is locked up in databases at a single place in Capacities is everything distributed and connected by nature. Say you have a database for people in Notion. If you want to create a new person you have to go to that database and create it there. Mentioning that person somewhere is possible but not ideal and not central in the philosophy. In Capacities you can create a person from everywhere. It get's automatically organized into a database and can be reused everywhere. On the page of that person you see all the backlinks in detail, you get a graph view and much more. We wrote a short article about this difference quite a while ago here: https://capacities.io/blog/how-to-create-the-knowledge-base-for-your-life. This could also be interesting: https://capacities.io/blog/not-all-notes-are-created-equal. Feel free to try it out yourself and see if it makes a difference. For us and most people here it's big because it's a different way of thinking about notes. Hope that helps 🙂
robertandrews 9/8/2022 12:59 PM
Thanks, I'll give those a read!
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Hi there, are the short meetings still working? I tried to set one up but it seems to crash every time I get to the time…
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Hi there, are the short meetings still working? I tried to set one up but it seems to crash every time I get to the time…
Just tested it and it's working. Might be your browser, you can also try this link: https://cal.com/capacities/short-meeting
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Bigspud#0101 9/9/2022 5:36 AM
I see so much potential with capacities! I'm just afraind to get started a bit... I'm unsure how to make sure that it'll all make sense down the track... I feel like i need an ideas 'architecture' in place before I dive in!
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Don't be scared to just go with the flow and experiment. There is no "right" way to use it. 😊
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robertandrews 9/9/2022 7:25 AM
What's going on (or, not going on) here?
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What's going on (or, not going on) here?
robertandrews 9/9/2022 7:31 AM
Cannot multi-select plain text blocks. Seems fine when the text is headers/list items, however.
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robertandrews 9/9/2022 7:41 AM
First time using Capacities. The app is changing inline hyperlinks into full link blocks, overwriting my content. This is not what I want... why is it doing it?
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First time using Capacities. The app is changing inline hyperlinks into full link blocks, overwriting my content. This is not what I want... why is it doing it?
Michael_v_H 9/9/2022 7:48 AM
Hi @robertandrews, that's a bug, thanks for sharing. The reason why is that standalone links at the start of a normal textblock are transformed into link blocks (normally when pasting a link into an empty block, that's what you want). We are working on improving that behavior (and show a dropdown asking you how you want to display the link). At the moment, if you add any other characters before or after (or use list formatting), you should be fine.
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robertandrews 9/9/2022 7:49 AM
No strikethrough?
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No strikethrough?
Michael_v_H 9/9/2022 7:51 AM
No, we want to limit formatting to the essentials. If you consider it essential or have any other ideas, feel free to request it on our feedback board: https://capacities.io/feedback/
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robertandrews 9/9/2022 7:54 AM
Here - can't indent the link thing I didn't want, can't indent the following list item, can indent the subsequent list items, can't indent the link thing even as normal link block.
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Here - can't indent the link thing I didn't want, can't indent the following list item, can indent the subsequent list items, can't indent the link thing even as normal link block.
robertandrews 9/9/2022 7:56 AM
Can't multi-select them.
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robertandrews 9/9/2022 8:11 AM
Any PDF I try to add from a URL does not get added in a way that can be viewed. I have to download the PDF and upload it to Capacities for it to show.
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Now it's causing browser memory to run away... iMac fan raging.
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Now it's causing browser memory to run away... iMac fan raging.
robertandrews 9/9/2022 8:16 AM
Maybe an embedded PDF is the culprit
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What's going on (or, not going on) here?
Michael_v_H 9/9/2022 8:20 AM
This is an issue with the preview modal. Atm selection via of multiple blocks does not work reliably in the preview, but it should work if you open it as page. We are working on the issue.
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Here - can't indent the link thing I didn't want, can't indent the following list item, can indent the subsequent list items, can't indent the link thing even as normal link block.
Michael_v_H 9/9/2022 8:21 AM
We don't support indent via drag and drop (yet). Please add it to the feedback board if this feature is essential to you. 🙏 https://capacities.io/feedback
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Here - can't indent the link thing I didn't want, can't indent the following list item, can indent the subsequent list items, can't indent the link thing even as normal link block.
Michael_v_H 9/9/2022 8:23 AM
The block with the PDF is an entity (~it's own thing), that's why you can't indent other blocks below a PDF. The same applies to any other entity that is linked as a block. Do you know what I mean? Not saying that that's perfect yet, but that's the reason it behaves that way.
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Any PDF I try to add from a URL does not get added in a way that can be viewed. I have to download the PDF and upload it to Capacities for it to show.
Michael_v_H 9/9/2022 8:26 AM
This depends on the content-security-settings of the server where the PDF is hosted, which we can't control. We could download the PDF via URL in the backend on our servers to circumvent this. We will add this in the future when we got time for it.
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Hi All. Is there a way to embed a custom database without creating a collection first? It does not seem to be working. My plan is to embed the whole database and then filter by a tag. This is to be used on my dashboard page.
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We don't support indent via drag and drop (yet). Please add it to the feedback board if this feature is essential to you. 🙏 https://capacities.io/feedback
robertandrews 9/9/2022 8:29 AM
Indent wasn't working via keyboard either, for the element following the link block.
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Hi All. Is there a way to embed a custom database without creating a collection first? It does not seem to be working. My plan is to embed the whole database and then filter by a tag. This is to be used on my dashboard page.
Michael_v_H 9/9/2022 8:34 AM
No, this is not working yet, but we have some ideas for this. 👍
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Don't be scared to just go with the flow and experiment. There is no "right" way to use it. 😊
Michael_v_H 9/9/2022 10:56 AM
@Bigspud#0101 @phil We'll also soon introduce the feature to change a thing's type, so it'll be much easier to adjust the content types you use over time.
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Bigspud#0101 9/9/2022 4:31 PM
Adding a current timestamp is cool. how do we format a timestamp that isn't 'current'??
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Adding a current timestamp is cool. how do we format a timestamp that isn't 'current'??
Michael_v_H 9/9/2022 4:33 PM
In one of the next updates we'll make the date links editable: When ctrl- or cmd-clicking them, the date picker will open and you can edit the date and time.
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Bigspud#0101 9/9/2022 4:45 PM
hey @Michael_v_H thanks for that. Once a block is added to a date view, the option to add a template no longer exists.... can we call a template from the "/" menu ?? I tried to set one up, and the title/header didn't carry over....... why?
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Just tested it and it's working. Might be your browser, you can also try this link: https://cal.com/capacities/short-meeting
Thanks! I’ll try again!
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@Bigspud#0101 @phil We'll also soon introduce the feature to change a thing's type, so it'll be much easier to adjust the content types you use over time.
Very nice 🙂 This will improve the workflow a lot. (edited)
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Bigspud#0101 9/10/2022 3:49 PM
is it impossible to start a note/block with a tag? it creates a link block on 'enter' when I'd rather continue writing.. I know I'm getting used the the capacaties UX paradigm, but am I missing something here?
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Hi @ro.hitta, no, the notes will stay even if the weblink/url is deprecated or not reachable anymore. When we go deep into media improvements and annotations in milestone 6 (https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1009120665032470539/1009223999571624066) we might add a feature to save the webpage as document/file, but probably as a condensed version similar to read-it-later apps. Is it important to you that the whole page is archived as is, exactly like it's displayed in the browser?
Just the text!
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Bigspud#0101
is it impossible to start a note/block with a tag? it creates a link block on 'enter' when I'd rather continue writing.. I know I'm getting used the the capacaties UX paradigm, but am I missing something here?
This is expected because you can also embed a tag as a page. We'll soon add a feature to convert that back into an inline link. 👍
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Bigspud#0101
is it impossible to start a note/block with a tag? it creates a link block on 'enter' when I'd rather continue writing.. I know I'm getting used the the capacaties UX paradigm, but am I missing something here?
That is certainly possible with a trick. I use it for the daily pager headers as well. Start the note with a text, add the tag and remove the leading text. (edited)
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tag in the H3 toogle header:
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And please do not fix it if that is something that should work in a different way 🙂 (edited)
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@Steffen and @Michael_v_H : why do the pages get automatically updated even when not touched for days ? That makes sorting by the Last Updated / newest first useless.
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@Steffen and @Michael_v_H : why do the pages get automatically updated even when not touched for days ? That makes sorting by the Last Updated / newest first useless.
Michael_v_H 9/11/2022 4:14 PM
@tatqoo, you are right, Last Updated is not working as intended from a user perspective at the moment (at the moment it's a technical property used for syncing that also tracks all metadata of the content). We'll make the Last Updated work as expected soon.
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@tatqoo, you are right, Last Updated is not working as intended from a user perspective at the moment (at the moment it's a technical property used for syncing that also tracks all metadata of the content). We'll make the Last Updated work as expected soon.
OK, understood. Thanks!
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That is certainly possible with a trick. I use it for the daily pager headers as well. Start the note with a text, add the tag and remove the leading text. (edited)
I do exactly the same, haha! We'll make this more intuitive as well.
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That is certainly possible with a trick. I use it for the daily pager headers as well. Start the note with a text, add the tag and remove the leading text. (edited)
Bigspud#0101 9/11/2022 4:35 PM
yeah, thanks @tatqoo i figured that out, but.. really?
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This is expected because you can also embed a tag as a page. We'll soon add a feature to convert that back into an inline link. 👍
Bigspud#0101 9/11/2022 4:40 PM
that's fine, but you understand the process you're suggesting, just to start typing with a tag..? it's involved... while all the possible manipulations are very cool, dont let them get in the way, by adding friction to a user actually adding content.. as a word of encouragement!
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yeah, thanks @tatqoo i figured that out, but.. really?
We just need to give @Steffen and @Michael_v_H a bit time. Now, as the user base has grown significantly, it takes longer to make more improvements. I have been bothering the team for a long time with different improvements and I am sure the capacities will be only better and better.
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We just need to give @Steffen and @Michael_v_H a bit time. Now, as the user base has grown significantly, it takes longer to make more improvements. I have been bothering the team for a long time with different improvements and I am sure the capacities will be only better and better.
Bigspud#0101 9/11/2022 4:45 PM
Sure! they got a special thing! I'm piping up with this so they dont end up like devonthink, or Infoqube with eleven sidebars, six dropdown modals, and a manual the size of a brick just to make it work.. The Architecture of what they choose to do at this stage is uber-important too! yes?
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Seems like capacities is down at the minute, although it says that all services are up and running. I cannot log into it. I'll check it in the morning.
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Seems like capacities is down at the minute, although it says that all services are up and running. I cannot log into it. I'll check it in the morning.
Michael_v_H 9/11/2022 5:18 PM
We are working on it, should be back any moment.
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We are working on it, should be back any moment.
Michael_v_H 9/11/2022 5:23 PM
All running again. Sorry for any inconvenience!!
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random geek 9/12/2022 9:55 AM
Into my second week trying Capacities, and my first real question: how do folks handle recurring meetings in-app? Title uniqueness and Date become an issue. So far I'm thinking of a new "Recurring Meeting" type, add a given instance "1:1 with <manager>", add a TODO in Daily Note for the next occurrence, then an in-object block for each date of occurrence (2022/09/12, 2022/09/19. etc) to make link contexts clearer.
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random geek
Into my second week trying Capacities, and my first real question: how do folks handle recurring meetings in-app? Title uniqueness and Date become an issue. So far I'm thinking of a new "Recurring Meeting" type, add a given instance "1:1 with <manager>", add a TODO in Daily Note for the next occurrence, then an in-object block for each date of occurrence (2022/09/12, 2022/09/19. etc) to make link contexts clearer.
I think that's a great way of handling it. You can use the toggle go group your meetings.
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Into my second week trying Capacities, and my first real question: how do folks handle recurring meetings in-app? Title uniqueness and Date become an issue. So far I'm thinking of a new "Recurring Meeting" type, add a given instance "1:1 with <manager>", add a TODO in Daily Note for the next occurrence, then an in-object block for each date of occurrence (2022/09/12, 2022/09/19. etc) to make link contexts clearer.
Bigspud#0101 9/13/2022 3:34 AM
I'd love to see how you set this up if you'd car e to share! I'm only a few days in, but eager to learn!
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I'd love to see how you set this up if you'd car e to share! I'm only a few days in, but eager to learn!
random geek 9/13/2022 8:48 AM
Since nearly all of my meetings are recurring, I edited the original Meeting type to keep from overwhelming myself with too many types. Yesterday I was putting notes for a specific occurrence in the meeting note like @Steffen suggested (first screenshot), but that felt like it could overwhelm the note after a year of weekly meetings. So I may try putting the notes for today's meetings under a toggled checkbox in the journal (second screenshot). That would pretty much match how I log meetings in Logseq (outliner-oriented PKM; very cool but lacks types as a fundamental structure).
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Since nearly all of my meetings are recurring, I edited the original Meeting type to keep from overwhelming myself with too many types. Yesterday I was putting notes for a specific occurrence in the meeting note like @Steffen suggested (first screenshot), but that felt like it could overwhelm the note after a year of weekly meetings. So I may try putting the notes for today's meetings under a toggled checkbox in the journal (second screenshot). That would pretty much match how I log meetings in Logseq (outliner-oriented PKM; very cool but lacks types as a fundamental structure).
It would actually be nice if we could tag with existing pages similar to Logseq.
random geek started a thread. 9/13/2022 9:29 AM
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Bigspud#0101 9/14/2022 5:32 PM
forwarding an email doesn't always give a new subject line to use for tagging.. what is the default place an email sent to capacities goes to?
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Capacities not working for me currently. All other sites are working as usual. (edited)
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It works now, but pages loads for 10-15 sec and some records are missing
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It works now, but pages loads for 10-15 sec and some records are missing
Seems to be slow for me too.
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@David @Adelon should be up at normal speed again now. For you as well?
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forwarding an email doesn't always give a new subject line to use for tagging.. what is the default place an email sent to capacities goes to?
It will be added to your daily note at the moment. You can process it there.
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@David @Adelon should be up at normal speed again now. For you as well?
Yes, normal speed again.
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Yes, normal speed again.
@David @Adelon, we are having some random cpu and memory spikes every few atm which we are investigating. We'll keep you updated.
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Hey, I've already created a ticket for this issue but would like to know if anyone else experiences it too? It's quite irritating as all the weblinks that I would like to save with no description keep fetching it from the websites or just don't save my own text there. https://capacities.io/feedback/p/weblink-descriptions-keep-reappearing-after-deletion
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It will be added to your daily note at the moment. You can process it there.
Bigspud#0101 9/15/2022 3:03 AM
ah! thankyou kind sir!
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Hey, I've already created a ticket for this issue but would like to know if anyone else experiences it too? It's quite irritating as all the weblinks that I would like to save with no description keep fetching it from the websites or just don't save my own text there. https://capacities.io/feedback/p/weblink-descriptions-keep-reappearing-after-deletion
Somehow missed this one, we'll look into it. Thanks for reporting
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Fred Markle 9/15/2022 6:39 AM
Anything going on with the server. Things seem really slow and I've tried to make some changes to a page twice and the changes keep not saving.
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Fred Markle
Anything going on with the server. Things seem really slow and I've tried to make some changes to a page twice and the changes keep not saving.
I'm currently looking into it.
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Steffen
I'm currently looking into it.
Fred Markle 9/15/2022 6:57 AM
Awesome. Thanks!
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MalteKiesel 9/15/2022 9:30 AM
still not working for me...
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still not working for me...
Fred Markle 9/15/2022 9:31 AM
Steffen and the team are digging into it
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Fred Markle 9/15/2022 3:58 PM
I added what I am guessing is a bug to the feedback board. Search of titles seems to stop a certain amount of characters. I need to move "Lumber" in front of Calculator for it to be searchable. (edited)
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I added what I am guessing is a bug to the feedback board. Search of titles seems to stop a certain amount of characters. I need to move "Lumber" in front of Calculator for it to be searchable. (edited)
Our search engine is for sure limited at the moment, I'll look into it. Also, we will probably reprioritize full-text search 👍
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Our search engine is for sure limited at the moment, I'll look into it. Also, we will probably reprioritize full-text search 👍
random geek 9/16/2022 12:38 AM
Fingers crossed on that! With my habit of dumping whatever wherever, full-text search is my only real must-have.
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I think this may be a bug, but I would like to ask you guys. If a collection is embedded in the Daily note template, then when you create the daily note a new Collection is created with the Copy word in the name instead of just embedding the contents of the collection. I am 100% sure it was working a week ago when I created the template. Now it is not working.
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I think this may be a bug, but I would like to ask you guys. If a collection is embedded in the Daily note template, then when you create the daily note a new Collection is created with the Copy word in the name instead of just embedding the contents of the collection. I am 100% sure it was working a week ago when I created the template. Now it is not working.
We didn't change anything there but I'll look into it! Thanks for sharing
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Does Capacities support Apple x-callback-url links?
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Fingers crossed on that! With my habit of dumping whatever wherever, full-text search is my only real must-have.
Bigspud#0101 9/16/2022 1:28 PM
imagine all those pdf+text files! it'd be a powerhouse! Parsing docs to auto-apply tags...... hot on it's heels!
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I know automated backups are in the tests but is there currently a way to manually save a whole workspace ?
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Does Capacities support Apple x-callback-url links?
Michael_v_H 9/17/2022 7:54 AM
No, we don't support this yet.
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I know automated backups are in the tests but is there currently a way to manually save a whole workspace ?
Michael_v_H 9/17/2022 7:55 AM
This feature is coming some time next week. 👍
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Hi, Is system down currently?
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Michael_v_H 9/17/2022 12:37 PM
Yes. :/ Will be back very soon.
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Michael_v_H 9/17/2022 1:00 PM
We are up and running again. We are working full steam to resolve the underlying cause, but have not found it so far. So unfortunately we cannot promise that in the next couple of days we'll still have temporal outages. :/ Really sorry for that.
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No probs. Adding files stopped working
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Cannot upload a PDF
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tried a link, uploading a file...even drag and drop
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drag and drop seems do have a default Custom files option when opened, therefore only MS Office files are visible
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you can change to All files of course, but it's weird
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Another thing. If you create a page with a name exactly as one of your dates for which you have not created a daily page, when you go to this date in calendar it seems hanging:
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I deleted that page and still cannot go to this date in calendar.
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OK, stopped hanging - can go to he date, but maybe it's worth checking it.
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Hi, system is down for me.
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Hi, system is down for me.
Bigspud#0101 9/18/2022 6:26 AM
I typed +1 and it gave you a thumbs up....
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Hi, just a question, before (last week I think) when i added, for example, a pdf to a Page (upload or drag and drop), the pdf was tagged with the same tags as the page. The same for other entities as images or weblinks. Now is not working anymore? or I'm doing something wrong? thank you (edited)
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Hi, just a question, before (last week I think) when i added, for example, a pdf to a Page (upload or drag and drop), the pdf was tagged with the same tags as the page. The same for other entities as images or weblinks. Now is not working anymore? or I'm doing something wrong? thank you (edited)
Michael_v_H 9/19/2022 5:08 PM
We disabled it recently because some users found it too opinionated to automatically add tags to media items. We might add this as an option in the settings where each user can enable/disable it to his/her liking.
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Great! Thank you @Michael_v_H
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Unable to select long sections of text: I added to this feedback ticket from July but just checking if perhaps this is a bug for me? When I try to scroll down to drag-select longer text (in full page view) the selection moves with the view so I cannot select more. Also would have expected to be able to Shift click beginning and end of my selection (as seems standard usage) but that does nothing. https://capacities.io/feedback/p/selecting-blocks-with-scrolling
Get an overview of requested features and ideas.
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trexxy
Unable to select long sections of text: I added to this feedback ticket from July but just checking if perhaps this is a bug for me? When I try to scroll down to drag-select longer text (in full page view) the selection moves with the view so I cannot select more. Also would have expected to be able to Shift click beginning and end of my selection (as seems standard usage) but that does nothing. https://capacities.io/feedback/p/selecting-blocks-with-scrolling
@trexxy we are currently working on this. We'll keep you updated on that ticket. Thanks for bringing it up again.
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How do you look for a note on your mobile device when you don't have a laptop/desktop within reach?
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treeWHACKsun 9/22/2022 8:28 PM
so uh, quick question, does anyone know how to make callouts in capacities? (edited)
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How do you look for a note on your mobile device when you don't have a laptop/desktop within reach?
Michael_v_H 9/23/2022 2:56 AM
Hi @Haasie, you can open content on your phone in your mobile browser, but it's far from ideal atm.
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Thank you Micheal, I noticed indeed that it works but not ideal. Have to wait to make it my main app because it is part of my workflow. Thank you for all the energie you put in the app!
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Michael_v_H 9/23/2022 3:02 AM
Hi @treeWHACKsun, you can simply create a group-block, optionally give it a color, and add a text block with an emoji inside.
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Good morning. Regarding Shift+Click to open something on the side panel. I think there is something to be discussed about the weblinks. Shift+click automatically embeds the link which is good in some cases. Say I have a YT weblink saved, with notes in it and I want to see the Weblink not embedded on the side panel. It would be great if you could add an option for it. (edited)
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What is great though, is you can link [[Today]] in your page and then you can open the daily on the top of the sidepanel and we can edit daily log no matter which page we have opened on the main area. Brilliant.
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Could linked blocks be also shift clickable, please? This is a great functionality but it is inconvenient to embed the link again as Inline, especially that the default embedd is link block and you cannot convert it back from inline to link block. Could you please add Shift+Click 'somehow' for the linked blocks? I know Shift+Click opens them as a page and that different user would prefer different behaviour after Shift+click. maybe a setting ?
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Hi @treeWHACKsun, you can simply create a group-block, optionally give it a color, and add a text block with an emoji inside.
treeWHACKsun 9/23/2022 6:31 AM
Thank youu!!
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For the records. There are two default embedding methods. It is Inline if you use [[]] inside a text and it is Linked block if you use [[]] at the beginning of the line. I should be able to handle Shift+click knowing this.
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@Steffen A bug again? Copies of Pages created when you duplicate a text/group, etc.
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Hi @treeWHACKsun, you can simply create a group-block, optionally give it a color, and add a text block with an emoji inside.
treeWHACKsun 9/23/2022 8:46 AM
so something similar to this?:
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sorry i'm still new to the app 😅
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@Steffen A bug again? Copies of Pages created when you duplicate a text/group, etc.
Thanks for asking, @tatqoo. We distinguish between copy and paste which is reuse and hard "Duplicate" because duplicating really means that you can't to create a duplicate. If you just want to use the same blocks somewhere else use copy+paste. Hope that makes sense
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so something similar to this?:
haha, close @treeWHACKsun. I justs posted a short clip into the #💡・tips-and-tricks channel. Hope that helps. 💡
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tatqoo
I think this may be a bug, but I would like to ask you guys. If a collection is embedded in the Daily note template, then when you create the daily note a new Collection is created with the Copy word in the name instead of just embedding the contents of the collection. I am 100% sure it was working a week ago when I created the template. Now it is not working.
This will be fixed with the next update. Thanks for reporting.
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Thanks for asking, @tatqoo. We distinguish between copy and paste which is reuse and hard "Duplicate" because duplicating really means that you can't to create a duplicate. If you just want to use the same blocks somewhere else use copy+paste. Hope that makes sense
It's not a re-use. Say I have a nicely formatted group with colors and a structure. It's more like a template. It's just faster to press Ctrl+D than to Ctrl+C/Ctrl+V.
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BlackCat1176 9/24/2022 6:50 AM
Hi are any of you getting a bug where a database shows its code?
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BlackCat1176
Hi are any of you getting a bug where a database shows its code?
yes. I alerted the team an hour ago to this. thx.
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haha, close @treeWHACKsun. I justs posted a short clip into the #💡・tips-and-tricks channel. Hope that helps. 💡
treeWHACKsun 9/24/2022 6:56 AM
Thank you very much!
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Click to see attachment 🖼️
Michael_v_H 9/24/2022 7:07 AM
Hey, sorry, we just fixed it. Thanks for reporting! 🙏
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yes. I alerted the team an hour ago to this. thx.
Michael_v_H 9/24/2022 7:08 AM
Thanks, @nashi!
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Something's wrong with the list alignment on the small card embed. The bullet points are misaligned to the text.
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BlackCat1176 9/24/2022 11:27 AM
hi I found some typos
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*Change (top left corner) (edited)
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and *Type (bottom right corner) (edited)
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hi I found some typos
Michael_v_H 9/24/2022 3:27 PM
Hi @BlackCat1176, thank you! 🙂 Just fixed it, will be online the next time we update the code.
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Hello, I'm new to the app and I found it fantastic! Just wondering, is there anyway to collaborate with another use on a note or a space?
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Hello, I'm new to the app and I found it fantastic! Just wondering, is there anyway to collaborate with another use on a note or a space?
Michael_v_H 9/24/2022 4:27 PM
Hi @PierLuigi, welcome! No collab is not supported yet. We want to focus on creating a really great tool for individuals first before we try to tackle team and collab. It is on our long term roadmap though.
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tatqoo
It's not a re-use. Say I have a nicely formatted group with colors and a structure. It's more like a template. It's just faster to press Ctrl+D than to Ctrl+C/Ctrl+V.
I understand that. Ctrl+D does not duplicate your blocks, only entities. It's important to leave it like this because otherwise, you wouldn't have an option to for example create a copy of a page. That's why we distinguish here. Hope that makes sense.
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Hello, I'm new to the app and I found it fantastic! Just wondering, is there anyway to collaborate with another use on a note or a space?
Here is a ticket on that topic, feel free to vote and comment: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/collaboration-and-team-spaces
Get an overview of requested features and ideas.
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@Steffen and @Michael_v_H Guys something 's wrong. Capacities reverts what I edit on my daily page. i removed a tag - it's back. I deleted weblinks permanently - they are back. Could you please check it?
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I have just added a weblink - it has disappeared. Not saved at all.
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I have removed these Untitled at least 3 times. I have also removed the duplicates.
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Could the font size be automatically decreased when showing views like this:
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Especially when you have 3 or more
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tatqoo
I have removed these Untitled at least 3 times. I have also removed the duplicates.
Where did you try to delete them?
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Where did you try to delete them?
On the daily page, then from the details of the weblink. Nothing worked. It comes back after couple of seconds. Initially you may think that it is gone, and then bam!
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I discovered it while trying to prepare the screenshot with the two small embeds. Added the third and some text in the third column. Then removed the contents of the third column but it came back.
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I reloaded the page several times in case you would ask 🙂
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By the way, the multi column view on the daily does not scale nicely after adding the third element.
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Here's another odd behavior. Backlinks are empty. I linked to this page using Inline on the Daily Page. (edited)
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tatqoo
Here's another odd behavior. Backlinks are empty. I linked to this page using Inline on the Daily Page. (edited)
@tatqoo I added these issues to our board but it would be great if you could quickly file a ticket for bugs. That allows us to process them way more organized and faster. We'll look into all of them.
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@tatqoo I added these issues to our board but it would be great if you could quickly file a ticket for bugs. That allows us to process them way more organized and faster. We'll look into all of them.
@Steffen Typically I create a ticket when I am convinced that something is a bug. When I am not I prefer to ask here first.
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Like changes reverting after few seconds. It stopped, so that might have been something wrong with my session on the server?
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tatqoo
Like changes reverting after few seconds. It stopped, so that might have been something wrong with my session on the server?
Got ya, that makes sense! Thanks 🙏
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Tag colours : I've had a search around and can't see if there's a way to set a default colour when creating tags, rather than the way it selects a different colour each time? Or a way to batch re-colour tags?
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ElectricDryad 9/27/2022 11:12 AM
Not sure if I am going crazy or somehow using the date picker wrong, but so far I have found it completely impossible to use the date picker or enter a date link with the keyboard. Am I doing something wrong, or is this just not possible at this point?
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My hope would be to be able to link out to (or create) daily notes by typing the date somehow, which you can do with things like "tomorrow" or "next Monday" (which is amazing, by the way) but not for a specific date, other than by using the mouse to click the date picker options. Accessibility-wise I can't even figure out how to use the keyboard to switch the focus to the date picker fields to manipulate them that way. Has anyone managed to figure this out yet?
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Not sure if I am going crazy or somehow using the date picker wrong, but so far I have found it completely impossible to use the date picker or enter a date link with the keyboard. Am I doing something wrong, or is this just not possible at this point?
I don't think keyboard navigation is really implemented yet. They are working on it I think
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ElectricDryad 9/27/2022 12:02 PM
Fair enough. I am glad I am not just fundamentally misunderstanding something. 😅
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My hope would be to be able to link out to (or create) daily notes by typing the date somehow, which you can do with things like "tomorrow" or "next Monday" (which is amazing, by the way) but not for a specific date, other than by using the mouse to click the date picker options. Accessibility-wise I can't even figure out how to use the keyboard to switch the focus to the date picker fields to manipulate them that way. Has anyone managed to figure this out yet?
Yes, there are definitely thinks we can improve here. We created a ticket and will work on it. Thanks for sharing 🙏
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In the date linking announcement it says "Simply type a date and select the option that appears in the dropdown..." what date format do I need to type in to trigger this? (As I can't seem to get it to happen.)
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In the date linking announcement it says "Simply type a date and select the option that appears in the dropdown..." what date format do I need to type in to trigger this? (As I can't seem to get it to happen.)
We should definitely add some documentation on this. The following works for example: 28 Sep
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Steffen
We should definitely add some documentation on this. The following works for example: 28 Sep
Doesn't work for me either. Would you mind recording a simple screencast?
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tatqoo
Doesn't work for me either. Would you mind recording a simple screencast?
Sure 🙂
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Sure 🙂
Thanks. Adding the daily note was not obvious. (edited)
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Hi! Is there a way to see all of my to-dos in one place (ie, via search)? Use case -- add todos to a daily page, but see all of them in one place
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Hi! Is there a way to see all of my to-dos in one place (ie, via search)? Use case -- add todos to a daily page, but see all of them in one place
ElectricDryad 9/28/2022 1:11 PM
I think a dedicated task system is underway, but the way I've worked around this is to create a "todo" tag and then embed that tag on the page where you want to see all of them, and then add filters to display only the ones that are not done, filtering on a checkbox property.
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I think a dedicated task system is underway, but the way I've worked around this is to create a "todo" tag and then embed that tag on the page where you want to see all of them, and then add filters to display only the ones that are not done, filtering on a checkbox property.
I have created a separate database for to do's until the task system is under the development and I sometimes use tags as well. (edited)
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I have created a separate database for to do's until the task system is under the development and I sometimes use tags as well. (edited)
using a separate database (instead of only a tag embed in a page) has the advantage of having a search through all "todo" list.
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In the date linking announcement it says "Simply type a date and select the option that appears in the dropdown..." what date format do I need to type in to trigger this? (As I can't seem to get it to happen.)
Michael_v_H 9/28/2022 3:56 PM
@trexxy, I think we have to go over the pattern detection for writing dates, definitely needs some tweaking from our side. As @Steffen said, we'll also improve the documentation afterwards. 👍
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We should definitely add some documentation on this. The following works for example: 28 Sep
Ah, ok. I thought it would detect dates written in text and offer a link! Didn't realise it was only as part of the /date command. Thanks 🙂
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ElectricDryad 9/28/2022 6:50 PM
Is anyone else running into performance issues at the moment?
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Bigspud#0101 9/28/2022 6:58 PM
yep. the cmd-U tool wont load at the moment...
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Is anyone else running into performance issues at the moment?
Could you describe a bit further?
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Bigspud#0101 9/29/2022 1:35 AM
why have I been getting the wheel of death on the cmd-U tool all day @Steffen ?
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Bigspud#0101
why have I been getting the wheel of death on the cmd-U tool all day @Steffen ?
Interesting, I don't get it! We'll look into it
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Could you describe a bit further?
ElectricDryad 9/29/2022 8:02 AM
Not sure if it is still happening, but I was getting intermittent big lag spikes where everything would lock up for 10 seconds or so, especially if I was trying to search for content to link.
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Not sure if it is still happening, but I was getting intermittent big lag spikes where everything would lock up for 10 seconds or so, especially if I was trying to search for content to link.
Search is quite resources intensive atm, we're working on full-text search which will offload a lot 👍 Please share your observations, that helps us a lot!!
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Search is quite resources intensive atm, we're working on full-text search which will offload a lot 👍 Please share your observations, that helps us a lot!!
ElectricDryad 9/29/2022 8:49 AM
Not sure if it matters from your perspective, but to be clear: this was happening while using the / or [[ notation to find something while typing. I don't know if regular search was affected.
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Perhaps a silly question... if I add an image by providing a URL for the image file path, does capacities then keep a copy of that image in its media? Or is it just relying on the URL? So if the URL disappeared would my image also go?
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Hey, what is the maximum file size I can upload to Capacities?
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Perhaps a silly question... if I add an image by providing a URL for the image file path, does capacities then keep a copy of that image in its media? Or is it just relying on the URL? So if the URL disappeared would my image also go?
The latter is true, it relies on the URL. It's very interesting to have discussions but we are considering an option that allows you to store that image in your assets. What's your opinion on this?
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Hey, what is the maximum file size I can upload to Capacities?
It's limited to 100 MB per file atm.
trexxy started a thread. 10/1/2022 4:51 AM
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treeWHACKsun 10/2/2022 9:56 AM
quick question, I've noticed that everytime I use ctrl + backspace; it always asks me if I want to delete the page, Is that a feature?. Is there a way to disable that shortcut alone?. Thks again!
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Quick Question as well, What is the best practice for creating a new "type"? I try to make a standard format for lets say an inspirational quote.
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Quick Question as well, What is the best practice for creating a new "type"? I try to make a standard format for lets say an inspirational quote.
Bigspud#0101 10/2/2022 5:15 PM
about 30 seconds in their documentation... it's pretty simple... and powerful! (not being cheeky.. but probs is best practice, and thoroughly worth the time!)
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quick question, I've noticed that everytime I use ctrl + backspace; it always asks me if I want to delete the page, Is that a feature?. Is there a way to disable that shortcut alone?. Thks again!
This is intended but should not happen while text is focused. We'll look into improving it 👍
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Quick Question as well, What is the best practice for creating a new "type"? I try to make a standard format for lets say an inspirational quote.
Here is a link to the docs: https://docs.capacities.io/tutorials/custom-content-types. About best practices: It really depends on your flow and style. I see the properties of a type as a template for me to create this type so I'd add properties that you want to have as a "structure" for that type. If you want to filter, sort, etc. this could also influence your property design. Otherwise, a type does not necessarily need to have a lot of properties, the mere differentiation between types (and therefore also databases) is very helpful 👍 hope that helps 🙂
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Search is quite resources intensive atm, we're working on full-text search which will offload a lot 👍 Please share your observations, that helps us a lot!!
Quick feedback on those lag spikes: I'm getting them when using a search per type (ie: when using @ and selecting a specific type). The app then lags for several seconds, but it's fixed by reloading the page. It does not happen when I'm using @ without choosing a type to search in.
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Quick feedback on those lag spikes: I'm getting them when using a search per type (ie: when using @ and selecting a specific type). The app then lags for several seconds, but it's fixed by reloading the page. It does not happen when I'm using @ without choosing a type to search in.
Michael_v_H 10/3/2022 3:15 PM
@AntoineFou , thanks for the hint, that could help A LOT when debugging it. 💪
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I just started using Capacities & was loving its WhatsApp integration in absence of a mobile app. I encountered an issue & need help with it. WhatsApp integration has stopped working. It happened when I deleted the default Space & made a new fresh one. Did anyone else encounter the same issue & how can I resolve it? Btw I already disconnected WhatsApp & integrated it again but the problem persists. Any help or guidance will be highly appreciated.
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I just started using Capacities & was loving its WhatsApp integration in absence of a mobile app. I encountered an issue & need help with it. WhatsApp integration has stopped working. It happened when I deleted the default Space & made a new fresh one. Did anyone else encounter the same issue & how can I resolve it? Btw I already disconnected WhatsApp & integrated it again but the problem persists. Any help or guidance will be highly appreciated.
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I just started using Capacities & was loving its WhatsApp integration in absence of a mobile app. I encountered an issue & need help with it. WhatsApp integration has stopped working. It happened when I deleted the default Space & made a new fresh one. Did anyone else encounter the same issue & how can I resolve it? Btw I already disconnected WhatsApp & integrated it again but the problem persists. Any help or guidance will be highly appreciated.
Michael_v_H 10/4/2022 9:55 AM
Hi @casp3rX, @Steffen will look into it! We'll get back to you soon. 😎
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Hi @casp3rX, @Steffen will look into it! We'll get back to you soon. 😎
Okay! Thanks a lot for your prompt response. Highly appreciated. Thanks in advance, @Steffen .
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Thanks @Steffen , I checked again today & the integration seems to work now. 👍
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Thanks @Steffen , I checked again today & the integration seems to work now. 👍
Just wanted to ask, great to hear 🙂
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@N1mda @David just responding here to not spam the #👋・introduce-yourself. Thanks @David for helping out! Thanks for your ideas, really like them.
  • An inbox is indeed planned very similar to what you have in mind. Currently it's planned to be one per space. You will be able to send content (snippets, weblinks, images, ...) from everywhere (whatsapp, chrome integration, ...) to that inbox
  • Sending content to different spaces is already possible with Telegram. The WhatsApp API is unfortunately very limited. In Telegram you can create different groups with Capacities give them a name and define a space for that in Capacities. Read more here: https://docs.capacities.io/reference/integrations/telegram Hope that helps
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Hi, I was hoping to find a way to create a template for daily note. Is there a way to do that in Capacities?
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Hi, I was hoping to find a way to create a template for daily note. Is there a way to do that in Capacities?
Michael_v_H 10/6/2022 2:02 PM
@casp3rX, you can create a template this way. 👇 At the moment it is only possible for daily notes and has some limitations, but we are planning to implement a comprehensive templating system. (edited)
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Yes, I found it. Lol sorry. Keep finding Capacities impressive as much as I dive deep.
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@N1mda @David just responding here to not spam the #👋・introduce-yourself. Thanks @David for helping out! Thanks for your ideas, really like them.
  • An inbox is indeed planned very similar to what you have in mind. Currently it's planned to be one per space. You will be able to send content (snippets, weblinks, images, ...) from everywhere (whatsapp, chrome integration, ...) to that inbox
  • Sending content to different spaces is already possible with Telegram. The WhatsApp API is unfortunately very limited. In Telegram you can create different groups with Capacities give them a name and define a space for that in Capacities. Read more here: https://docs.capacities.io/reference/integrations/telegram Hope that helps
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Thanks! I'll check the Telegram integration 🙂
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CaptainTime 10/6/2022 9:23 PM
Just started with Capacities and am intrigued so far. I am a time management coach and would like to set up online notebooks and possibly productivity systems for my clients. Is there a way to share a space, not just a note?
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CaptainTime 10/6/2022 9:53 PM
No way to set up a task with due dates, priority level, who it is assigned to, etc?
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Just started with Capacities and am intrigued so far. I am a time management coach and would like to set up online notebooks and possibly productivity systems for my clients. Is there a way to share a space, not just a note?
Great to hear that. Collaborative spaces are not possible yet. Feel free to vote for it if you're interested: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/collaboration-and-team-spaces
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CaptainTime
No way to set up a task with due dates, priority level, who it is assigned to, etc?
Task management as you envision is on our roadmap. Feel free to vote here: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/integrated-task-management
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Fred Markle 10/7/2022 6:45 AM
I have a good bit of images that are no longer showing, it shows the image name and I can click on it's card but the image appears just to be a white blank canvas.
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Fred Markle
I have a good bit of images that are no longer showing, it shows the image name and I can click on it's card but the image appears just to be a white blank canvas.
Michael_v_H 10/7/2022 6:46 AM
Did you try to reload?
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Michael_v_H
Did you try to reload?
Fred Markle 10/7/2022 6:55 AM
Yeah, ended up doing a shift+reload and that did resolve it. Strange.
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I added Capacities bot to a Telegram group, by I don't see clearly in the docs how to define the Space of the group. My goal is to have 2 Telegrams Groups, one for Personal and other for Work and send content to one or another
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N1mda
I added Capacities bot to a Telegram group, by I don't see clearly in the docs how to define the Space of the group. My goal is to have 2 Telegrams Groups, one for Personal and other for Work and send content to one or another
Sorry for my late response. I just updated the documentation to be clearer on that. After you sent the setup code you should find that group in your Telegram settings in the Capacities app. There you can select a default space for that group. Hope that helps 🙂
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It seems that the collections are not global, but they are valid only for a specific database. Is it possible to have a space-level effect? Thanks
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Steffen
Sorry for my late response. I just updated the documentation to be clearer on that. After you sent the setup code you should find that group in your Telegram settings in the Capacities app. There you can select a default space for that group. Hope that helps 🙂
Yes, it helped, the docs are much clearer now
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petros
It seems that the collections are not global, but they are valid only for a specific database. Is it possible to have a space-level effect? Thanks
Michael_v_H 10/9/2022 12:11 PM
Not it the near future. We are thinking about shared collections that you can integrate with several different spaces and can even be used by multiple users, but it's more of a long-term thing at the moment.
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Anyone come up with a web clipper work around for now? =]
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Fred Markle 10/9/2022 3:44 PM
I just use xshare and paste
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For the article you mean?
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Michael_v_H 10/9/2022 3:45 PM
On my phone I use the WhatsApp/Telegram integration and their share-functionality to save articles. On my computer I just copy and paste the URL (using cmd + u -> weblink -> paste).
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Fred Markle 10/9/2022 3:46 PM
I've been using Raindrop.io for highlighting and saving articles.
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Fred Markle
I've been using Raindrop.io for highlighting and saving articles.
I've been using Raindrop too, but sometimes I'd like to save directly into the app when on desktop. There's a 'Sendme' Telegram extension for chrome, but then you have to forward it into the Capacities bot. =]
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Michael_v_H
On my phone I use the WhatsApp/Telegram integration and their share-functionality to save articles. On my computer I just copy and paste the URL (using cmd + u -> weblink -> paste).
There's a bunch of Telegram extensions for Chrome. I was playing around with them trying to find a more direct route into Capacities. =]
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SpinDog
There's a bunch of Telegram extensions for Chrome. I was playing around with them trying to find a more direct route into Capacities. =]
Fred Markle 10/9/2022 4:03 PM
Let me know if you find anything more direct that would be awesome.
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Michael_v_H
On my phone I use the WhatsApp/Telegram integration and their share-functionality to save articles. On my computer I just copy and paste the URL (using cmd + u -> weblink -> paste).
Bigspud#0101 10/9/2022 5:01 PM
Have you ever coveted the idea of a 'sorter' like in the devonthink application? a catch all clipper?
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Bigspud#0101
Have you ever coveted the idea of a 'sorter' like in the devonthink application? a catch all clipper?
Will come at some point, very important for mobile but also great to have in the app. Just paste whatever you have and it will be added accordingly.
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Hi, I wanted to try to do interstitial journaling. The "timestamp - now" function is adding a time which is linked. When I press on the link, it opens a empty page. My expected behavior is to just add the current time. Am I missing something?
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Siavash
Hi, I wanted to try to do interstitial journaling. The "timestamp - now" function is adding a time which is linked. When I press on the link, it opens a empty page. My expected behavior is to just add the current time. Am I missing something?
Hi @Siavash, this is a bug, could replicate it. Will be fixed asap. Using the time stamp creates a link to today's daily note. We'll improve the behavior if you're already on that day's daily note. Thanks for sharing!
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I need some advice on how to design my system for Book Note-taking:
  • I need to take highlights+notes from each chapter with different prompts. This looks like a database dedicated for each chapter.
  • I want to see all certain prompts belonging to one book in the Book's home page and also, my general thoughts about the book. --> How do I link this with the book chapters?
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BlackCat1176 10/11/2022 9:50 AM
I love capacities, but it's blocked on my school computer. Any ideas on how to work around that?
Siavash started a thread. 10/11/2022 10:16 AM
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BlackCat1176
I love capacities, but it's blocked on my school computer. Any ideas on how to work around that?
Sorry to hear that, best option is to ask your school to whitelist capacities.io and app.capacities.io. I think there are good arguments for that since it clearly has an educational purpose.
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@Steffen twitter is not saving to my space
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Haasie
@Steffen twitter is not saving to my space
Good Overview of Azure Bicep by Tom Cutting [Visualization] What on Earth is Azure Bicep? https://t.co/MYrRn67Nw1 #MicrosoftAzure #Bicep #AzureBicep #IaC
Steffen started a thread. 10/12/2022 4:01 AM
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Steffen
Sorry to hear that, best option is to ask your school to whitelist capacities.io and app.capacities.io. I think there are good arguments for that since it clearly has an educational purpose.
BlackCat1176 10/12/2022 8:30 AM
I've asked them, but they're very strict and don't let students whitelist apps
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Can you use Notion? Maybe you can embed capacities in there or in another app.
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David
Can you use Notion? Maybe you can embed capacities in there or in another app.
BlackCat1176 10/12/2022 9:49 AM
nope, embedding still uses the browser to open up the app in notion
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BlackCat1176
nope, embedding still uses the browser to open up the app in notion
True, haven't thought of that properly.
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What kind of image caching do you all use? Seems like the images are reloaded every time I view a page even if I had just previously had it open right before.
Steffen started a thread. 10/12/2022 5:00 PM
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Hi, I'm new to Capacities and found the product great to use I want to know if weblinks will be counted towards the 5GB media storage in the basic plan since I use them a lot? How can I check how much storage is left?
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Ambitendency 10/13/2022 9:26 PM
I can't figure out if I should use databases for my different areas or how to implement that.
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Say for one of my businesses, I am thinking of creating a Database with Collections for Products, Copywriting, Software Stack, etc. but I just can't ever make a decision I'm happy with in TFT apps. I've definitely screwed myself crimping.
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MalteKiesel 10/14/2022 4:24 AM
Images, tweets, web links or files have space for notes. Is there a reason why this is not the case with pdf? You can give them a name, but that's all.
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yoshidc
Hi, I'm new to Capacities and found the product great to use I want to know if weblinks will be counted towards the 5GB media storage in the basic plan since I use them a lot? How can I check how much storage is left?
Michael_v_H 10/14/2022 4:30 AM
Hi @yoshidc, no, weblinks are not counted towards the 5GB, just files that you upload (images, pdfs, files, audio files). We don't display the used storage yet, but we'll add this in the future. Don't worry about it for now as long as you don't use huge amounts of media assets or very large files.
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I can't figure out if I should use databases for my different areas or how to implement that.
Michael_v_H 10/14/2022 4:35 AM
Yes, that's always a difficult question. If somethings is a fixed category for you and needs custom properties, I think it's save to create a database for this (say for example "Products"). For anything that strongly varies in its shape, I would use pages or (a more generic custom type) and use tags to categorize it.
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MalteKiesel
Images, tweets, web links or files have space for notes. Is there a reason why this is not the case with pdf? You can give them a name, but that's all.
Michael_v_H 10/14/2022 4:38 AM
@MalteKiesel We wanted to add this from the start but didn't find a nice layout solution back then as you would need two large scroll containers on the same page. We'll add this soon. 👍 (edited)
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@Steffen @Michael_v_H , there's an issue while creating weblinks from youtube. We have seen this in the past and you fixed it. Could you please look at it?
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It's working again.
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Where have my images gone? I've populated quite a lot of images into Capacities, but I'm not able to access all of them. In lieu of some images, I see black squares, like they're not fully loaded in, but they were before. I have a project deadline that I need to access these for and I'm not sure how to bring them back,
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Where have my images gone? I've populated quite a lot of images into Capacities, but I'm not able to access all of them. In lieu of some images, I see black squares, like they're not fully loaded in, but they were before. I have a project deadline that I need to access these for and I'm not sure how to bring them back,
Michael_v_H 10/16/2022 3:47 PM
Hi @minouchka, can you try a full reload of the page?
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Hi @minouchka, can you try a full reload of the page?
Yes, I just did that and it seemed to help. I've gotten almost all of them back, except for several that are still "blank."
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Michael_v_H 10/16/2022 3:51 PM
Hm, really sorry to hear that. We've had a short server outage around 24h ago, it could have happened that some of the uploads took place during that time window and the upload of some files could not be finished. There's not much we can do about the remaining images if the reload didn't help.
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Michael_v_H
Hm, really sorry to hear that. We've had a short server outage around 24h ago, it could have happened that some of the uploads took place during that time window and the upload of some files could not be finished. There's not much we can do about the remaining images if the reload didn't help.
Okay, luckily there are only a few. Thanks!
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Bigspud#0101 10/16/2022 8:11 PM
is today side panel day?? 😉
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BlackCat1176 10/16/2022 8:11 PM
tomorrow
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Bigspud#0101
is today side panel day?? 😉
Yes 🚀
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What is side panel day 🫣
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Haasie
What is side panel day 🫣
Michael_v_H 10/17/2022 3:04 AM
The update with the side panel. 🤓
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Awesome! Looking forward to it.
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i can't get rid of the "new version available" notification. it just refreshes the page and then comes back.
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pixelmonk
i can't get rid of the "new version available" notification. it just refreshes the page and then comes back.
Thanks for reporting, we'll fix this later today!
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ElectricDryad 10/17/2022 1:27 PM
I'm seeing loading failures all over the place right now. Is there a server issue at the moment?
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ElectricDryad
I'm seeing loading failures all over the place right now. Is there a server issue at the moment?
I'm having issues too...
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Michael_v_H 10/17/2022 1:39 PM
Really sorry! Fixing it right now. Will be back in the next minutes.
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Ok, it should be back now!
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We'll increase our server capacity again tomorrow morning.
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Ok, it should be back now!
Georgia Patrick 10/17/2022 1:43 PM
Are you having issues with Log In? I am. Your application says I have an account, but it won't recognize the username and password. It won't do a password reset. What is the solution to get to my Capacities account/data/workspaces when Log In is broken?
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Georgia Patrick
Are you having issues with Log In? I am. Your application says I have an account, but it won't recognize the username and password. It won't do a password reset. What is the solution to get to my Capacities account/data/workspaces when Log In is broken?
Michael_v_H 10/17/2022 1:50 PM
Since our server was unavailable for a couple of minutes, this could have been the issue. It's now running again. If you try again now it should be working.
Steffen started a thread. 10/17/2022 2:40 PM
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I have tested the side panel and it is fantastic! very good job! Small issue that I don't know if it's just me: when I have a pdf in wide card view (for example) in the main panel: shift + click, open the pdf in the side panel, as expected. Now if I click again in the wide card, open the pdf in preview mode, but, I think because it's open in the side panel, the loading icon keeps running and nothing happens. I know it doesn't make much sense open twice the same pdf in the same tab, when the pdf is open in the side panel, shouldn't it be possible to open the same pdf in preview mode?
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Michael_v_H started a thread. 10/18/2022 2:20 AM
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In the latest version, how do you keep open a Tab? Used to be the Tab title was in Italics until it was doubled clicked. That seems to have gone now unless I'm being dumb and missing something. Update: I found the CMD+Click action to open in a new Tab now. Need to read the new release notes more carefully. (edited)
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Is it possible to search actual content ?
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Is it possible to search actual content ?
Michael_v_H 10/18/2022 1:43 PM
Hi @xav , not yet, the search is currently only title based. But we are working on the first version of full-text search right now. 🔍
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Michael_v_H
Hi @xav , not yet, the search is currently only title based. But we are working on the first version of full-text search right now. 🔍
Great news ! Thanks
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When using Collections feature, is there a way to auto add content into a collection?
Steffen started a thread. 10/18/2022 3:16 PM
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Hey, would it be more logical to place the “Create newtag” option at the top when there is no exact match from the tag database?
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Is there a way for me to capture text into my Daily Note when I am in another app? Through shortcuts or something like that?
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What's the best way to create a todo list in Capacities? Using tags or is there a better way?
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What's your go-to note app on your phone that pairs "well" with capacities?
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Kendaryth
What's your go-to note app on your phone that pairs "well" with capacities?
Bigspud#0101 10/19/2022 6:43 PM
setting an email widget has been surprisingly good. lots of siri support to dictate and send to capacities..
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Is there a way to change the side panel size? Using it in the today view doesn’t leave you with a lot of space to work. (edited)
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@sundar @Kendaryth for both your questions I'd recommend to look at our messenger integrations (or email integration) (https://docs.capacities.io/reference/integrations/). There might be flows that work for you in other apps. For example, if you setup a flow in Telegram you can use the share feature on your phone to send to Telegram>Capacities which works very well (I use it every day). Feel free to explain your workflows in more details so other might be able to share their approaches.
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Is there a way to change the side panel size? Using it in the today view doesn’t leave you with a lot of space to work. (edited)
Currently not, but feel free to create a ticket for that: https://capacities.io/feedback
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Michael_v_H started a thread. 10/20/2022 3:02 AM
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Hey, would it be more logical to place the “Create newtag” option at the top when there is no exact match from the tag database?
Michael_v_H 10/20/2022 3:05 AM
We did this to prevent that too many tags are created without intention and facility reuse instead of creating new tags every time. We will have a look at it again, but for now, I think we will keep it the way it is.
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@sundar @Kendaryth for both your questions I'd recommend to look at our messenger integrations (or email integration) (https://docs.capacities.io/reference/integrations/). There might be flows that work for you in other apps. For example, if you setup a flow in Telegram you can use the share feature on your phone to send to Telegram>Capacities which works very well (I use it every day). Feel free to explain your workflows in more details so other might be able to share their approaches.
I get that an I plan to use that, everything is set up already! but I was more concerned about the "on-the-go" notes that i go back and edit -> not really possible to edit right?
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I get that an I plan to use that, everything is set up already! but I was more concerned about the "on-the-go" notes that i go back and edit -> not really possible to edit right?
No currently not, we have the mobile app as one of our top priorities. Until then we recommend using the messenger integrations. And that actually works quite well, you cannot edit your notes but you can at least create them.
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No currently not, we have the mobile app as one of our top priorities. Until then we recommend using the messenger integrations. And that actually works quite well, you cannot edit your notes but you can at least create them.
Thank you. I'll use the telegram integration for what i'm sure i want to put in capacities, otherwise i'll use simplenote which synchronize with my PC, and transfer from there if I judge that i should save it in capacities 🙂
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Kendaryth
What's your go-to note app on your phone that pairs "well" with capacities?
Whats App. Works really great!
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Hi everyone. Is there a way to insert tables into documents?
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GunnersaurusFlex 10/20/2022 9:22 PM
Will Capacities Pro be free for students?
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muygalan
Hi everyone. Is there a way to insert tables into documents?
There is no native way for now, but you can kind of "simulate" table look using groups and styles, if you need just a simple table, or embed Google Tables/Airtable if more advanced (edited)
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muygalan
Hi everyone. Is there a way to insert tables into documents?
You can use the multi-column layout (see screenshot). But we have a table feature planned: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/simple-table.
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GunnersaurusFlex
Will Capacities Pro be free for students?
It won't be free but there will be a reduced price for students.
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Is there a way to insert a date as a title without manually typing it? I want to do @today for example.
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Is there a way to insert a date as a title without manually typing it? I want to do @today for example.
Michael_v_H 10/21/2022 1:14 PM
Hi @nesl247, no, as a title that's currently not possible. What we are thinking about though is the option to make a content type more linked to a date property to better support custom content types (e.g. "My journal", "Daily log", etc.) that are linked to a date on a daily basis. More on this soon!
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What would be your use-case for using the @today short cut in the title? Might help us to develop better solutions around dates. (edited)
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Michael_v_H
What would be your use-case for using the @today short cut in the title? Might help us to develop better solutions around dates. (edited)
Any sort of page that is date specific. For example, I created a Meal Plan type, so entry is just a new day.
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It's very unfortunate to not have this already, as typing the date out is quite annoying. I don't even care if it's a special type, just adding the value as plain text is really needed.
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Michael_v_H 10/21/2022 1:22 PM
Ok, I see. In that case it wouldn't make sense to come up with a special title for each day. In that case you could also try to model it just using blocks. E.g. create a page for each month and bullets with the meal-plan for each day. The @today shortcut is supported for blocks. You could then create a block for each day with the today shortcut and add a tag like #mealplan. Those blocks will show up as backlinks in the calendar and on the tag page for #mealplan. Sometime in the next two weeks we'll ship an update that will show each block in the backlinks individually and they won't be cropped anymore after a certain length.
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Ok, I see. In that case it wouldn't make sense to come up with a special title for each day. In that case you could also try to model it just using blocks. E.g. create a page for each month and bullets with the meal-plan for each day. The @today shortcut is supported for blocks. You could then create a block for each day with the today shortcut and add a tag like #mealplan. Those blocks will show up as backlinks in the calendar and on the tag page for #mealplan. Sometime in the next two weeks we'll ship an update that will show each block in the backlinks individually and they won't be cropped anymore after a certain length.
Exactly. I would even be fine with title being optional. I'm not sure if blocks make the most sense though because then I'd have to deal with all the stuff you just mentioned, which seems like more work than typing the date.
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Hi 👋 My Whatsapp messages are going to wrong space, how do change that?
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Hi 👋 My Whatsapp messages are going to wrong space, how do change that?
Michael_v_H 10/21/2022 1:45 PM
Simply go to setting (at the top left), then go to WhatsApp and select a default space. Hope that helps!
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Simply go to setting (at the top left), then go to WhatsApp and select a default space. Hope that helps!
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Is there generally a lot of Obsidian to Capacities based friction points? I'm finding that some Obsidian based functions may be native in Capacities such as MOC's in Obsidian are basically embedded pages or collections in Capacities. Is there a forum for that?
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Is there a recommendation for note templates in Capacities? I've imported a markdown note template from my Obsidian vault and plan to duplicate it to be used as a template. Does anyone know how to duplicate a page? Thanks. (edited)
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Exactly. I would even be fine with title being optional. I'm not sure if blocks make the most sense though because then I'd have to deal with all the stuff you just mentioned, which seems like more work than typing the date.
ElectricDryad 10/21/2022 2:12 PM
I came across this too with attempts to create various types of logs with defined parameters, and ultimately just abandoned the concept because having to give them a title bugged me so much. 😛
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I came across this too with attempts to create various types of logs with defined parameters, and ultimately just abandoned the concept because having to give them a title bugged me so much. 😛
Michael_v_H 10/21/2022 2:16 PM
Thanks for sharing, just the more reason to improve it! I think we could add an option to a date property like "Use date as title" with the option to provide a prefix and/or suffix. Kind of like: "Meal plan – <DATE>". What do you think? (edited)
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ElectricDryad 10/21/2022 2:17 PM
Love that idea. Would still allow the entry to be searchable without having to manually enter it every day.
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That's would be awesome! I also have this kind of "problem" with names in my Workout Journal, where date is duplicated twice, ones in title, and another one in date property itself
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Michael_v_H 10/21/2022 2:26 PM
Nice, @nesl247 @ElectricDryad @Adelon , plenty of motivation to add this feature. Still have to think about some edge cases, but seems quite doable. The title should probably still be manually editable, but will be auto-formatted each time the date property is changed. In some cases this could overwrite the existing title though.
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Thanks for sharing, just the more reason to improve it! I think we could add an option to a date property like "Use date as title" with the option to provide a prefix and/or suffix. Kind of like: "Meal plan – <DATE>". What do you think? (edited)
That would be perfect.
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Sorry for the silly question, how do I duplicate a page? Wow. I embedded an imported markdown note from Obsidian into a new page and then duplicated it in the new page and, voila! A templated note! So much for self-discovery. Capacities is going to change the game. (edited)
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Nice, @nesl247 @ElectricDryad @Adelon , plenty of motivation to add this feature. Still have to think about some edge cases, but seems quite doable. The title should probably still be manually editable, but will be auto-formatted each time the date property is changed. In some cases this could overwrite the existing title though.
I think the easier way is to only apply this on creation, or if you erase the title.
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Is there a recommendation for note templates in Capacities? I've imported a markdown note template from my Obsidian vault and plan to duplicate it to be used as a template. Does anyone know how to duplicate a page? Thanks. (edited)
If you use the template a lot you can set it maybe up as an type 😃
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Sorry for the silly question, how do I duplicate a page? Wow. I embedded an imported markdown note from Obsidian into a new page and then duplicated it in the new page and, voila! A templated note! So much for self-discovery. Capacities is going to change the game. (edited)
Great that you discovered it 🚀 We have a ticket for systemized templates here: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/templates-and-smart-blocks
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Georgia Patrick 10/22/2022 3:21 PM
Networked Notetaking--Specifically "Just create a new block in your text and type @. You will see the reuse menu appear that allows you to search for any of your content." Is there a YouTube or tiny video somewhere showing how? What is Reuse Menu? Is that the one that starts with Page? More specifically, I created a page called Writing System and this has my list of articles. HOW do I tell Capacities to Go Find or Show Me that page? Without creating another page by the same name but without all of the content on that page (which is what I really want to see which I call it back up). (edited)
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Hi, I'm unable to import a markdown file to create a new type, the import function is not available. Has anyone experienced this?
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Can blocks be added to a database type? New or existing? When modify the "#1" database type, the changes are not saved. Thanks.
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Uatu1968
Can blocks be added to a database type? New or existing? When modify the "#1" database type, the changes are not saved. Thanks.
You can add one or multiple blocks property for a new type. After you added a blocks property you can also start importing your markdown files (a blocks field is required for that)
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Ok understood, it's been years since I used blocks inside of Notion, I've been using Obsidian , so it takes some getting used to. I was hoping to populate the block with static text that can be used for a template but it doesn't work. I will continue using the duplicate page (block) inside of an existing page to create my templates in Capacities. I'm looking forward to the feature updates. Thanks
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@Georgia Patrick hi. I think I understand your issue. In order to link to your "Writing System" page, while typing standard text on a page, type the "@" symbol or "[[]]" double brackets, a menu will pop up and you will type in "Writing System" to locate the page you want to link to, that is the Reuse Menu. I found that if you don't hit enter, the link or "page" will embed itself as a stand-alone block which kind of defeats the purpose of "linking" inside of your content. In my opinion it doesn't work well and creates confusion in differentiating between a block from a link. I would appreciate if the administrators can weigh in on this topic. I hope this was helpful.
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@Georgia Patrick @Uatu1968 Both ways of linking are possible and they can be transformed. We call them block links (so the content will become part of the current one) and text links (which is a link to that content). See video. Does that resolve your question?
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@Steffen thank you so much, this was an excellent demonstration. I understand that both are links but I didn't understand how to transform them. I prefer inline links as opposed to block links all day long as part of my text. I realized that the same applies to web links as well. Can you provide information on "transclusons"? It's something that I do in Obsidian but I don't know how it applies in Capacities. Thank you.
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@Steffen thank you so much, this was an excellent demonstration. I understand that both are links but I didn't understand how to transform them. I prefer inline links as opposed to block links all day long as part of my text. I realized that the same applies to web links as well. Can you provide information on "transclusons"? It's something that I do in Obsidian but I don't know how it applies in Capacities. Thank you.
Great to hear, so we should add something like this to the documentation. The embed view is a simplified way of doing transclusions in Capacities. But what you're requesting is block-based linking I guess, meaning that you can include a block of content in another document. We have a ticket on this here: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/block-based-linking
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Thanks @Steffen, understood. I agree that it should be added to the documentation. Can you consider an instructional video showing how to highlight an existing piece of text and embed an internal link? Also, when I edited a pasted url into my text and used alt+enter to edit the name, the edit function does not disengage after I finish inputting the desired name. I have to hit enter, create a new block, and then backspace to the edit point to continue my text. I hope that makes sense and that you would consider a video on it too. These two embed link features are powerful and useful to me, it may help novice users to better appreciate networked note taking. Thanks.
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@Georgia Patrick hi. I think I understand your issue. In order to link to your "Writing System" page, while typing standard text on a page, type the "@" symbol or "[[]]" double brackets, a menu will pop up and you will type in "Writing System" to locate the page you want to link to, that is the Reuse Menu. I found that if you don't hit enter, the link or "page" will embed itself as a stand-alone block which kind of defeats the purpose of "linking" inside of your content. In my opinion it doesn't work well and creates confusion in differentiating between a block from a link. I would appreciate if the administrators can weigh in on this topic. I hope this was helpful.
Georgia Patrick 10/23/2022 2:25 PM
Alrighty now!! Someone who understands. Hooray. The little demo video helps further. Your questions help even more. Thank you!! While typing TODAY's notes and then I refer to information already created in pages elsewhere, I just want to type in the name or part of the name of that page and up pops the list of pages with that exact word combo, such as "writing system." The whole imbed and inline and other choices and functions take me back into the nerdy zone of software development. That's where you confuse. I just want to type notes TODAY and link or back link to pages where I have started and added and added specific information on that topic on that page. Such as my writing list.
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Hi @Georgia Patrick, you're already doing it lol. Each link inside of your TODAY'S page connects to a previously created page. (edited)
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Is there a way to open a database in the side panel? Like pages or images. Thanks!
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Is there anything I can do if I'm not getting forwarded emails?
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SpinDog
Is there a way to open a database in the side panel? Like pages or images. Thanks!
Great that you ask, I don't think so, we'll add it 👍
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Steffen started a thread. 10/24/2022 12:30 AM
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When I try to use the "@" and "[[]]" hotkeys, it does not always trigger the Reuse menu, it only works sometimes. Could it be my keyboard?
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Uatu1968
When I try to use the "@" and "[[]]" hotkeys, it does not always trigger the Reuse menu, it only works sometimes. Could it be my keyboard?
Georgia Patrick 10/24/2022 11:15 AM
You ask the BEST questions! That @ and [[]] thingie is really inconsistent. Just a guess here: Capacities depends on a browser, not an app. That leaves everything up to the server for Capacities. Not a thing you can do about it locally. So, no.... it's not your keyboard or you. We simply have to keep telling the founders that we are trying to get work done here and encourage them to put their energy on getting work done and NOT cosmetics. Repeat.... NOT cosmetics. It matters not a wit if your typeface is pink or blue nor if you have pretty pictures if you can't get to the pages/notes you added a week ago or a month ago...or find it. That's it. Connect the dots!! Connect the content. That's the way our brains are trying to work.
Uatu1968 started a thread. 10/24/2022 11:22 AM
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Uatu1968
When I try to use the "@" and "[[]]" hotkeys, it does not always trigger the Reuse menu, it only works sometimes. Could it be my keyboard?
Georgia Patrick 10/24/2022 11:23 AM
One last note and then I must get back to writing for this morning.... Grammerly opens and works in Capacities with one tiny bug. It puts the correction at the end of the sentence. So it's more like a suggestion you can type in or copy/paste, but does not work like Grammerly works in all of your other applications.
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Georgia Patrick
One last note and then I must get back to writing for this morning.... Grammerly opens and works in Capacities with one tiny bug. It puts the correction at the end of the sentence. So it's more like a suggestion you can type in or copy/paste, but does not work like Grammerly works in all of your other applications.
Not sure as stopped using the grammerly app. @Stefan?
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Uatu1968
Not sure as stopped using the grammerly app. @Stefan?
I mentioned this moths ago and I was told that we need to wait for a proper handling of grammarly and other 3rd party browser plugins altering the text.
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tatqoo
I mentioned this moths ago and I was told that we need to wait for a proper handling of grammarly and other 3rd party browser plugins altering the text.
I'm confident these things are being worked on for upcoming releases. (edited)
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I opened a separate thread on this above 🙂
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Fred Markle 10/24/2022 6:11 PM
Is it possible to resize the columns' widths in Table view when inside of a Tag? (edited)
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Bigspud#0101 10/24/2022 7:37 PM
writing inside [[]] is baffling me. I'd like to be able to paste text into the brackets, but that doesn't work... so typing it out, in two consecutive lines, give me two different results... how has this happened? manually typing the [[ and the ]] doesn't render any result... even though the net syntax is the same...
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is there a way to make capacities auto-create an email when you send/forward an email to the system? right now when i send an email it just stays on the daily note
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Fred Markle
Is it possible to resize the columns' widths in Table view when inside of a Tag? (edited)
Hi @Fred Markle, no, it's not possible at the moment. Feel free to create a ticket and we'll add this. 👍
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writing inside [[]] is baffling me. I'd like to be able to paste text into the brackets, but that doesn't work... so typing it out, in two consecutive lines, give me two different results... how has this happened? manually typing the [[ and the ]] doesn't render any result... even though the net syntax is the same...
These operations are based on triggers and not on state, that's why manually typing [[ and ]] around text does not work. I just added a ticket to enable pasting into the brackets. 👍 https://capacities.io/feedback/p/allow-pasting-inside-the-menus As to why the two lines lead to different results: Adding a link in an empty line will make it a link block (the first one). For the second one, there probably was another character (maybe a space or something) somewhere before or after the double brackets.
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ShunKoKin
is there a way to make capacities auto-create an email when you send/forward an email to the system? right now when i send an email it just stays on the daily note
Hi @ShunKoKin, we plan to make email a media type (like tweets for example) so they will get their own database and will be formatted properly. At the moment that's not possible yet. The best option would be to use the turn-into feature to quickly create an entity for the email from the daily note.
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Steffen started a thread. 10/25/2022 12:56 AM
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Michael_v_H
These operations are based on triggers and not on state, that's why manually typing [[ and ]] around text does not work. I just added a ticket to enable pasting into the brackets. 👍 https://capacities.io/feedback/p/allow-pasting-inside-the-menus As to why the two lines lead to different results: Adding a link in an empty line will make it a link block (the first one). For the second one, there probably was another character (maybe a space or something) somewhere before or after the double brackets.
Bigspud#0101 10/25/2022 1:22 AM
Thankyou! I guess I'm just used to typing after all these years. wasn't expecting to lost the option for that choice. but hey, now I know! 🙂
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Hi @Fred Markle, no, it's not possible at the moment. Feel free to create a ticket and we'll add this. 👍
Fred Markle 10/25/2022 8:11 AM
Cool, thanks. Will do.
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Can you filter images, pdf, etc. by if it has any backlinks or not?
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Fred Markle
Can you filter images, pdf, etc. by if it has any backlinks or not?
No, unfortunately not.
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Michael_v_H
Hi @ShunKoKin, we plan to make email a media type (like tweets for example) so they will get their own database and will be formatted properly. At the moment that's not possible yet. The best option would be to use the turn-into feature to quickly create an entity for the email from the daily note.
Nice, thanks
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Fred Markle 10/25/2022 4:17 PM
I'm trying to embed an xTiles page onto a Capacities page. But I'm getting a "refused to connect". Do you know what xTiles would need to enable on there end to allow me to embed their pages into Capacities? Thanks, and sorry for all the questions today.
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Steffen
No, unfortunately not.
Fred Markle 10/25/2022 4:21 PM
No problem, created a ticket
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ElectricDryad 10/25/2022 6:08 PM
Seeing a bunch of lockups while I'm trying to edit in general right now. Server issues?
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ElectricDryad 10/25/2022 7:18 PM
This keeps happening when I am trying to take detailed notes during a live thing. 😖
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Is there any sense of what causes these lockups, or a fix on the horizon? Or is it largely a mystery?
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ElectricDryad
Is there any sense of what causes these lockups, or a fix on the horizon? Or is it largely a mystery?
Servers are and were stable. Sorry for that.. What do you mean with lockup?
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Fred Markle
I'm trying to embed an xTiles page onto a Capacities page. But I'm getting a "refused to connect". Do you know what xTiles would need to enable on there end to allow me to embed their pages into Capacities? Thanks, and sorry for all the questions today.
Michael_v_H 10/26/2022 1:27 AM
Their servers have to allow embeds from our domain (capacities.io) and set (or omit) the correct headers. Has something to do with X-Frame-Options and Access-Control-Allow-Origin.
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ElectricDryad
Seeing a bunch of lockups while I'm trying to edit in general right now. Server issues?
Michael_v_H 10/26/2022 1:29 AM
@ElectricDryad, is the editor freezing down, the site not reacting? We'll definitely look into this! Some more details would be very appreciated. 👍
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Their servers have to allow embeds from our domain (capacities.io) and set (or omit) the correct headers. Has something to do with X-Frame-Options and Access-Control-Allow-Origin.
Fred Markle 10/26/2022 5:56 AM
Thanks. I'll pass the information along to them.
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I am testing the new search and Command panel and I cannot figure out how to access actions mentioned at the end of the docs: Open today Open calendar Open another space Create new content Open the Capacities Docs Open the Capacities Community
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Has anybody found it?
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Michael_v_H 10/26/2022 1:29 PM
The short cut is Ctrl shift p (Windows) and cmd shift p (Mac).
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ah I can see the arrow now 🙂
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Thanks
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Michael_v_H 10/26/2022 1:29 PM
You can also access it via this (admittedly slightly hidden) button next to the button for search. 🙂
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Or by toggling it in the content search (by clicking on the search symbol):
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Thank you @Michael_v_H 🙂
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How to search by property value of type CHeckbox?
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say Done / Not done
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tatqoo
How to search by property value of type CHeckbox?
Michael_v_H 10/26/2022 1:45 PM
Great idea, I think this can be easily added. 👍
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tatqoo
I am testing the new search and Command panel and I cannot figure out how to access actions mentioned at the end of the docs: Open today Open calendar Open another space Create new content Open the Capacities Docs Open the Capacities Community
I hope you guys add further functionalities to this. Like open tomorrow etc. Moving so fast through my notes is very satisfying.
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Hi guys. I was trying to add a pdf file to capacities through drag-and-drop, but when I do it says that the filetype is not supported. however, if I send an email that contains a PDF it works fine. Is it a bug or we are not supposed to have PDFs on capacities?
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ShunKoKin
Hi guys. I was trying to add a pdf file to capacities through drag-and-drop, but when I do it says that the filetype is not supported. however, if I send an email that contains a PDF it works fine. Is it a bug or we are not supposed to have PDFs on capacities?
PDFs should work, did you try another one? Maybe that one was corrupted?
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David
I hope you guys add further functionalities to this. Like open tomorrow etc. Moving so fast through my notes is very satisfying.
Feel free to suggest ideas anytime, we have a list of ideas and we can simply add it. 🙂 (edited)
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Steffen
Feel free to suggest ideas anytime, we have a list of ideas and we can simply add it. 🙂 (edited)
This was the first thing that came to my mind. https://capacities.canny.io/feedback/p/nlp-dates-in-search Additionally, it would be nice to have Ctrl + F for in page search and Ctrl + Shift + F for global search. (edited)
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apologies if this has been asked before but as a new user; is there a way to edit custom content types that have already been created?
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sorry, stupid question. just seen you can open edit any by default. maybe being able to edit the content type should be read only by default once created with a toggle to edit?
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also rather than having individual content types could you not have 1 type that dynamically changed fields depending upon what was selected e.g. media content type. this has a property where you could select one of several options (podcast / book / movie) and depending which one you selected the other properties within the content type would change to match it (book would have author property / movie would have genre property etc)
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Question to the devs or the users here: How do you add tasks? I started adding them just with checkbox and text in the daily note. I also tried to create a content type as task and then started adding it. I could see it work both ways but wasnt sure if anyone found either one of those effective or a totally different way
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also rather than having individual content types could you not have 1 type that dynamically changed fields depending upon what was selected e.g. media content type. this has a property where you could select one of several options (podcast / book / movie) and depending which one you selected the other properties within the content type would change to match it (book would have author property / movie would have genre property etc)
You can already do this with your content types. But yes, with media types it's not possible at the moment. We'll make them more powerful in milestone 6 (see announcements). Hope that helps 🙂
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Question to the devs or the users here: How do you add tasks? I started adding them just with checkbox and text in the daily note. I also tried to create a content type as task and then started adding it. I could see it work both ways but wasnt sure if anyone found either one of those effective or a totally different way
Really depends on how sophisticated your task management should be. A fully-fledged task management system is on the roadmap, but here's what I do: I have tags #todo #toread #inprogress which I just add at the end of a paragraph. And then you get a great visual overview of all open tasks on that tag page (in wall view). Using a content type and define it the way you want works as well of course 👍
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Steffen
PDFs should work, did you try another one? Maybe that one was corrupted?
I tried with many so is not a file issue. in fact, if I take a look at the supported files, PDF is not on the list.
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ShunKoKin
Hi guys. I was trying to add a pdf file to capacities through drag-and-drop, but when I do it says that the filetype is not supported. however, if I send an email that contains a PDF it works fine. Is it a bug or we are not supposed to have PDFs on capacities?
Michael_v_H 10/27/2022 1:09 PM
I think it's rather an issue with drag and drop, our current implementation does not handle all scenarios. You should be able to add the PDF via the file picker or by copy and pasting it into a block.
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Really depends on how sophisticated your task management should be. A fully-fledged task management system is on the roadmap, but here's what I do: I have tags #todo #toread #inprogress which I just add at the end of a paragraph. And then you get a great visual overview of all open tasks on that tag page (in wall view). Using a content type and define it the way you want works as well of course 👍
Using tags seems the easiest, but to link them with, let's say, another type of content, the database route worked. I guess it depends on if the tasks are written in details vs just capture the task and use linked fields to add more context.
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I think it's rather an issue with drag and drop, our current implementation does not handle all scenarios. You should be able to add the PDF via the file picker or by copy and pasting it into a block.
So both drag-and-drop and file picker don't work. copying and pasting the file to a page worked. the file is not on the "files" database though (non of the PDFs are)
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So both drag-and-drop and file picker don't work. copying and pasting the file to a page worked. the file is not on the "files" database though (non of the PDFs are)
Michael_v_H 10/27/2022 1:17 PM
PDFs get their own database, because we treat them in a special way. Do you have a PDFs database?
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oh right. there they are. thanks for the help
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shoud i make a but report about the file picker?
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ShunKoKin
shoud i make a but report about the file picker?
Yes, please. Also add the browser you're using 👍
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Is anyone else missing the ability to add 'basic content types' to their spaces since the update? I don't see any of them, instead just a note saying 'no more basic types available'. Am I missing something?
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Is anyone else missing the ability to add 'basic content types' to their spaces since the update? I don't see any of them, instead just a note saying 'no more basic types available'. Am I missing something?
Can check later, but you should always be able to add one for example image from the + menu and then a database should be created automatically. 👍
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Steffen
Can check later, but you should always be able to add one for example image from the + menu and then a database should be created automatically. 👍
Yeah, you're right, can still add them there, they are just missing them from the '+ type' menu. Thanks!
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GabiVJ
Yeah, you're right, can still add them there, they are just missing them from the '+ type' menu. Thanks!
Awesome, will look into it, thanks!
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how do I add new headers to the table view i want to add metadata like genre? (edited)
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how do I add new headers to the table view i want to add metadata like genre? (edited)
Hi @PulseR, you can only do this with custom content types (so not for the "Pages" content type). To add a property (or column) click the plus on the right side of the table: (edited)
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ah i see i was viewing a tag as a database
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so is there no way of adding properties to notes?
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PulseR
so is there no way of adding properties to notes?
You mean individual notes? No. But you can create a new content type and give it just the properties you want. All entities/entries of that content type will have those properties.
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ok thanks for your help @Michael_v_H
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Guys, has suggesting a new page using [[ just stopped working? All it suggests to create is this:
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That's on the Daily page
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yeah you have to press enter at [[ to pick a note first
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I don't want any existing notes. I need a new note with the text as a name without leaving the page. That's how it has worked. (edited)
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Michael has even posted a screencast how to create and embed a new page recently. I think it may be a bug.
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Michael_v_H 10/28/2022 1:52 PM
It should work like before. But a bug has been reported where the it did not work in the preview modal as expected.
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It's working now
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I think that may be one of these weird moments. Luckily you can see it was not working on the screenshot above.
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Because I was able to create a new page literally a minute before I experienced this issue. (edited)
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yeah its inconsitant for me 2
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Michael_v_H 10/28/2022 1:55 PM
Yes 😄 Thanks for reporting. But those are the worst bugs when it works most of the time, but sometimes it doesn't.
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I can imagine 🙂
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When I use my iPad’s chrome browser, the input seems to have a heavy lag. I tested the input comparing it to apple notes and the lag is pretty evident.
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The lag is the same on iOS as well, using safari.
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Has anyone tried to make a Habits Tracker in Capacities? What setup do you have? I want to finally start doing it, and currently see two ways:
  • inline tag with to-do list in Daily Notes (simple, more flexible, can be automated with templates)
  • entire database with checkbox properties and embed in Daily Notes (more powerful, nice visual table of progress, but additional complexity and created manually)
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My current test setups looks like this (edited)
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I've tried setting up a page with the habit on it and have dated tasks in each page, but the amount of work it took to get it set up was a bit of a pain, so I stopped. I love the look of your embed with checkbox properties, though, very neat and tidy!
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is there some sort of select option? where there are a limited amount of tags to choose from
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is there some sort of select option? where there are a limited amount of tags to choose from
No currently not, but feel free to vote here: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/single-and-multi-select-property
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Thats basically the only thing holding me back from using capacities rn
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New to Capacities and loving the concept but struggling with content type... if i have content type People would i also need seperate content types:
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  • Family
  • Actor
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etc and then add each to the main people content type? i think im missing something here
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New to Capacities and loving the concept but struggling with content type... if i have content type People would i also need seperate content types:
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  • Family
  • Actor
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etc and then add each to the main people content type? i think im missing something here
I believe sub-types are in the plans, but for now, you can use Collection for this purpose. Type - Person, Collections - Writers, Co-workers, Family etc.
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Thanks for that. I guess there is still a lot of functionality missing. For example I can see a list of all my tags in the database but not what is tagged without going into each tag individually?
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Thanks for that. I guess there is still a lot of functionality missing. For example I can see a list of all my tags in the database but not what is tagged without going into each tag individually?
Yeah, it's still public beta, so some functionality can be missing. But Steffen and Michael very responsive and open-minded, so you can easily request it on Feedback Board https://capacities.io/feedback, and they can consider it if they like the idea or see the interest of the community
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gdup213
New to Capacities and loving the concept but struggling with content type... if i have content type People would i also need seperate content types:
  • Author
  • Family
  • Actor
  • Co-worker
etc and then add each to the main people content type? i think im missing something here
I think the idea is, that you only create a new database for types where you need completely different properties. Most apps with databases work like that I think. So I use a "People" database for people of all kind and create collections for the different types (authors, family and friends, work) and additionally I have different icons for those types so I immediately can differentiate them. Same with "Literature" --> here I also have different collections with different icons (📄 for scientific paper, 📓 for scientific books, 📰 for all other kinds of articles, 📕 for non-science).
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My current test setups looks like this (edited)
@Adelon I tried exactly the same setups as you did. First I tried it with tags directly in the daily notes page. But I was not happy that those tags kind of "pollute" the tags database and it just didn't feel accurate. Right now I try the other approach like you did with a dedicated database "daily log", embedded on each daily notes page, where I use properties for my habits and activities. I am quite happy with that, although it would make even more sense to me if we just could add those properties in the daily notes. Oh, and if we could do some maths with numbers in properties in table view (f.e. sum the minutes of yoga in one week).. 😏
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Gonzales Gee 10/31/2022 12:51 PM
Kudos on the speed and quality of improvements over the last couple of weeks. The app keeps getting better with every single release. I'm eagerly awaiting the planned task management, so can you give a rough estimate on a possible ETA?
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Kudos on the speed and quality of improvements over the last couple of weeks. The app keeps getting better with every single release. I'm eagerly awaiting the planned task management, so can you give a rough estimate on a possible ETA?
+1, take my money when you want !
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@Adelon I tried exactly the same setups as you did. First I tried it with tags directly in the daily notes page. But I was not happy that those tags kind of "pollute" the tags database and it just didn't feel accurate. Right now I try the other approach like you did with a dedicated database "daily log", embedded on each daily notes page, where I use properties for my habits and activities. I am quite happy with that, although it would make even more sense to me if we just could add those properties in the daily notes. Oh, and if we could do some maths with numbers in properties in table view (f.e. sum the minutes of yoga in one week).. 😏
Thanks for sharing! Yeah, after some testing, I also decided to go with database, as it's more flexible in filtering, and has a nice table look. But having properties in Daily Page and Daily Page as separate database would be really cool! And it was requested already https://capacities.io/feedback/p/daily-note-as-a-database
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Kudos on the speed and quality of improvements over the last couple of weeks. The app keeps getting better with every single release. I'm eagerly awaiting the planned task management, so can you give a rough estimate on a possible ETA?
We don’t have an eta yet, but we’ll focus on desktop and mobile first. You can already create your own task content type that you create everywhere. Not as handy as a custom system but I think it works quite well already. Depending on how sophisticated it needs to be you can also just use tags with #todo #toread #inprogress
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We don’t have an eta yet, but we’ll focus on desktop and mobile first. You can already create your own task content type that you create everywhere. Not as handy as a custom system but I think it works quite well already. Depending on how sophisticated it needs to be you can also just use tags with #todo #toread #inprogress
Gonzales Gee 11/1/2022 11:51 AM
Totally understandable. I currently use a system that filters my task hashtags. It's kind of basic, and I still need to manually remove the checked to-dos, but it works. If you find the time, maybe you could share some insights on how you and the team are using tasks.
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Thanks for sharing! Yeah, after some testing, I also decided to go with database, as it's more flexible in filtering, and has a nice table look. But having properties in Daily Page and Daily Page as separate database would be really cool! And it was requested already https://capacities.io/feedback/p/daily-note-as-a-database
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Totally understandable. I currently use a system that filters my task hashtags. It's kind of basic, and I still need to manually remove the checked to-dos, but it works. If you find the time, maybe you could share some insights on how you and the team are using tasks.
Yes, would be great for us to hear this as well. @everybody, how do you do task management in Capacities at the moment? I do it like you do: Using different tags and after it's done i just remove that tag. But I have to say that I'm not the person who systemizes tasks a lot.
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Yes, would be great for us to hear this as well. @everybody, how do you do task management in Capacities at the moment? I do it like you do: Using different tags and after it's done i just remove that tag. But I have to say that I'm not the person who systemizes tasks a lot.
Using Todoist 😬
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In sync with fantastical. t's very personnal, I use a lot the timeblocking method so I need a solid structure for that. I also realized that I'm too demanding to use "all in one app" because there is always a feature they do at 80% or even 70% compare to an app dedicated.
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Yes, would be great for us to hear this as well. @everybody, how do you do task management in Capacities at the moment? I do it like you do: Using different tags and after it's done i just remove that tag. But I have to say that I'm not the person who systemizes tasks a lot.
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Yes, would be great for us to hear this as well. @everybody, how do you do task management in Capacities at the moment? I do it like you do: Using different tags and after it's done i just remove that tag. But I have to say that I'm not the person who systemizes tasks a lot.
right now I don't use Capacities for general tasks only for literature or Zettel related tasks (if there's a paper I need to invest more time for reading and taking notes or work on an existing note, work on the argument.. I use a ToDo-Tag). For tasks in general I use Taskito and maybe switch to capacities later on.
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right now I don't use Capacities for general tasks only for literature or Zettel related tasks (if there's a paper I need to invest more time for reading and taking notes or work on an existing note, work on the argument.. I use a ToDo-Tag). For tasks in general I use Taskito and maybe switch to capacities later on.
My workflow currently is the same, mostly #todo for some PKM-related and long-term tasks/ideas, which need further investigation, TickTick for the actual task or chores I need to do, and Notion for personal project management (but hope to move it also to Capacities when it'll have the relevant functions). Sometimes I also use #TickTick while journaling in Daily Notes for tasks that I need to move to my todo app. My main reason for separate to-do list apps like TickTick is fast capture (like two taps on phone), native and fast mobile app (like 0.5 sec to open task list), widget, reminders, and shared list with gf. And also I don't feel comfortable filling my PKM with stuff like "Buy milk", "Walk the dog" or any routine chores. I tried to do task management in Notion at some point when was obsessed with "all-in-one tool" thing, but it's too slow and laggy, with too much friction to add tasks. (edited)
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A #worflow channel could be great, to share how we work, nut just with Capacities but overall
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Anna
A #worflow channel could be great, to share how we work, nut just with Capacities but overall
We have #🌟・showcases-old already 😄
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Oh? Was thinking "showcase" was about Capacities only
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ElectricDryad 11/2/2022 9:14 AM
I tried doing tasks both way in Capacities; with a #todo tag that gets removed when something is done, and with a custom type, but I found both to be kind of ... cumbersome? I'm used to the way Logseq handles tasks, (I'm spoiled by how easy it is to create to-dos inline with all the details without ever having to click anything) so the added steps ended up being a barrier for me and I ended up not really using it.
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Ambitendency 11/2/2022 4:08 PM
How does everyone handle Areas in Capacities? Say I have 2 businesses, I can’t decide whether to just create a collection under pages for each business, or what to do. I feel having a collection for each business makes sense until I remember that I would end up having a multitude of collections in pages and that I couldn’t just click on an “Areas” button to see all areas of my life; business and personal. So would an Area tag be best in this case, or how does everyone else do it?
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Ambitendency 11/2/2022 4:15 PM
Also, can we not embed databases into a page? It keeps trying to make me select an individual item from the database or collection instead of embed the whole thing
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I can't reach Capacities
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Click to see attachment 🖼️
Michael_v_H 11/4/2022 5:22 AM
Will be back in a moment!
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But nothing appear on the server status
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Owh ok !
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Muhammad Habib 11/4/2022 4:00 PM
Hi everyone, is there a way to change the page width to be wider? I've been trying to look for this for around 15 mins but not sure if it exists yet. Thank you!
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Muhammad Habib
Hi everyone, is there a way to change the page width to be wider? I've been trying to look for this for around 15 mins but not sure if it exists yet. Thank you!
Michael_v_H 11/4/2022 4:36 PM
Hi @Muhammad Habib, not yet, but probably with the next update. 👍
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Hi everyone, is there a way to change the page width to be wider? I've been trying to look for this for around 15 mins but not sure if it exists yet. Thank you!
I know, not exactly what you where asking for, but if you need parts of the page to be wide, you can select a block or even several blocks and group them. Now you can change the style of this grouped "meta block" into wide or extra wide.
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Hi @Muhammad Habib, not yet, but probably with the next update. 👍
Finally 😉
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CaninePRO® 11/7/2022 5:45 AM
I can create a page to backlink source information. How can I configure the backlink to preview like a wiki-link when my mouse hovers over the word?
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I can create a page to backlink source information. How can I configure the backlink to preview like a wiki-link when my mouse hovers over the word?
Not possible yet, feel free to vote here: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/show-page-on-hover
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CaninePRO® 11/7/2022 5:50 AM
@Steffen is there an option to move pages to different spaces?
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@Steffen is there an option to move pages to different spaces?
Currently no, spaces should be completely isolated.
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Not possible yet, feel free to vote here: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/show-page-on-hover
CaninePRO® 11/7/2022 5:57 AM
If the feature is added in the future, should I continue to write a library of backlinks or should I leave them blank and reformat the pages when the option is available?
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i have some issues exporting from Capacities to DocX both Web an App.
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CaninePRO® 11/7/2022 7:00 AM
Not able to vote https://roadmap.capacities.io/ when I click to vote it loads Capacities web interface!
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Not able to vote https://roadmap.capacities.io/ when I click to vote it loads Capacities web interface!
That's intended, you need to be verified to vote 👍
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i have some issues exporting from Capacities to DocX both Web an App.
Just double-checked, works for me. I assume it's a specific page. Could you please create a ticket, if you have time describing a bit of what might be special on that page, helps us to debug it. Thanks @Haasie.
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Muhammad Habib 11/7/2022 8:55 AM
How can I allow access for Capacities to show an embedded Google Sheet?
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Muhammad Habib
How can I allow access for Capacities to show an embedded Google Sheet?
You should be able to paste the link and then switch to embed.
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You should be able to paste the link and then switch to embed.
Muhammad Habib 11/7/2022 11:54 AM
Yes, after that and instead of showing the sheet, it tells me that I need to login. Google also doesn’t show the login screen and instead shows a 403 error message.
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Are you log on your gmail account, in your browser ? (edited)
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Are you log on your gmail account, in your browser ? (edited)
I guess that's the problem. Or if you're using the desktop app, I have to research if this is even possible without an integration.
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I didn't have any pb for integration, on a chromium base browser
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Muhammad Habib 11/7/2022 12:15 PM
I’m using the desktop app. I think this is the issue yes. Any way around that?
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You need to make sure you have set your google sheet as something shareable & if you want it to be editable or just viewable. When you have done that google will give you a url then. Then do as Steffen suggests. I think this is how I did my embed.
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Muhammad Habib 11/7/2022 12:16 PM
Thanks a lot! So no way to have it work on the desktop app for now. Right?
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I don't use the desktop app so I don't know.
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desktop app ... uh ?
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is that a thing yet ?
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desktop app ... uh ?
beta 🙂 but we're working full steam on it. Will be released this month
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You guys, rocks !
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That's intended, you need to be verified to vote 👍
CaninePRO® 11/7/2022 12:42 PM
How do you get verified? When I signed in through my Google account there was no verification.
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Hi is there a way create more than one filter on a page?
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Georgia Patrick 11/7/2022 2:23 PM
How do I merge pages? Where is the function that recognizes I already have a page with that exact name? What do I need to do for this software to recognize that I have already created that page by that exact name?
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How do I merge pages? Where is the function that recognizes I already have a page with that exact name? What do I need to do for this software to recognize that I have already created that page by that exact name?
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Since this morning I have some HUGE lag when I write
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I had sometimes before, but not all the time
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I write and it took like 3/4 secondes for the text to appear
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I tried to refresh but nothing work
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Not in split view fyi
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ElectricDryad 11/8/2022 12:11 PM
I'm also seeing some big lag issues today, but it's the same as when I reported the freezing issues the last time, where I'm working with pages that are heavily linked.
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I'm also seeing some big lag issues today, but it's the same as when I reported the freezing issues the last time, where I'm working with pages that are heavily linked.
Thanks for sharing, as always. We are working on it 👍
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Can i somehow delete a daily note? UPD: Sorry, i already find a button for that in menu (edited)
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On my phone (in Opera browser) when i put a space - instead of this all text after previous space (which i made from pc) doubles. So, i cant make a space between words. Should i report this in bugs or this is something with my phone? (edited)
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On my phone (in Opera browser) when i put a space - instead of this all text after previous space (which i made from pc) doubles. So, i cant make a space between words. Should i report this in bugs or this is something with my phone? (edited)
Hi @Dioramos , Our support for mobile devices is not great yet, and we don't recommend using it on a phone at the moment. This will be our next big project though!
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Okay, i see, looking forward for that :)
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Georgia Patrick 11/15/2022 12:07 PM
Diego... how do you create a hyperlink in Capacities? It Roam it is single brackets around the name followed by single parentheses containing the URL. What is that same linking action here in Capacities?
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Diego... how do you create a hyperlink in Capacities? It Roam it is single brackets around the name followed by single parentheses containing the URL. What is that same linking action here in Capacities?
theblackcat 11/15/2022 4:11 PM
You're going to have to create a new Entity, under the Weblinks Database. The fastest way to do that is to type "/" then search for the Weblinks database and Press "/" again and typing the URL. IF you already have a word you'd like to use as a label, select the word, click the ➕ button, click Weblinks and type your URL.
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Diego... how do you create a hyperlink in Capacities? It Roam it is single brackets around the name followed by single parentheses containing the URL. What is that same linking action here in Capacities?
Here are different ways to create web links (simple hyperlinks) and web resources (links that are stored in your web links database).
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Georgia Patrick 11/17/2022 11:06 AM
Thank you, theblackcat and Steffen. Delighted for the video! I ran it 6 times with pauses to figure out the clicks and menus and functions. It's a new path I have to pound into my learning and memory. Just like learning a musical instrument. It takes practice, practice, practice to get to the point where you don't think about the notes and your fingers.
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Thank you, theblackcat and Steffen. Delighted for the video! I ran it 6 times with pauses to figure out the clicks and menus and functions. It's a new path I have to pound into my learning and memory. Just like learning a musical instrument. It takes practice, practice, practice to get to the point where you don't think about the notes and your fingers.
Absolutely!! I'll continue to create these short videos from all your question and they then become repertoire of "Tips & Tricks" in our documentation 👍
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Is there any word on if formulas will be added to tables and if so, approximately when?
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Is there any word on if formulas will be added to tables and if so, approximately when?
Michael_v_H 11/18/2022 3:59 PM
To be honest, not very soon. We feel that these kind of functionalities are better served by other tools that have more of a business or data focus. We primarily want to focus on knowledge work and content and will thus prioritize other features first (we're not against it per se). If you could share your use-cases, that would help us evaluate this feature better. 🙂
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Thank you, theblackcat and Steffen. Delighted for the video! I ran it 6 times with pauses to figure out the clicks and menus and functions. It's a new path I have to pound into my learning and memory. Just like learning a musical instrument. It takes practice, practice, practice to get to the point where you don't think about the notes and your fingers.
Here is a new article in our docs where we will continue to add Tips & Tricks around using Capacities: https://docs.capacities.io/tutorials/tips-and-tricks
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@Steffen this might help with your documentation and videos (I haven’t used it yet but am about to try it…) https://scribehow.com/
By capturing your process while you work, Scribe automatically generates a visual guide, ready to share with the click of a button.
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@Steffen this might help with your documentation and videos (I haven’t used it yet but am about to try it…) https://scribehow.com/
Incredible, thanks @RangerBen. Actually wanted to do research in the next days on this. So if anybody has software for screen recording and videos in general, that's highly appreciated!!
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Interactive video tools might be a handy way too https://mindstamp.io/
Make any video interactive in seconds. Enhance your videos with buttons, questions, hotspots, drawings, and more to drive action and engagement. Try it free.
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Less interactive but really nice tu use : https://www.tella.tv/
Create product demos, tutorials, presentations, and more — all in your web browser. Record your screen, camera, or slides. Combine clips, change layouts, pick custom backgrounds, and more. Sign up for free.
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Interactive video tools might be a handy way too https://mindstamp.io/
@phil thanks for the link on Mindstamp! This is ideal for new project I am starting… have you used it? (edited)
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Guys, something has happened to the Embed icon on the right - basically you cannot click it. Focus is lost 3-4 centimeters from the icon and it is not active. Sometimes I manage to clik it but then the menu entries are not active. Technically it is not possible to change how a link is embedded at the moment.
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Guys, something has happened to the Embed icon on the right - basically you cannot click it. Focus is lost 3-4 centimeters from the icon and it is not active. Sometimes I manage to clik it but then the menu entries are not active. Technically it is not possible to change how a link is embedded at the moment.
Thanks for sharing. Did you try to reload? Does it just happen when you have an embedded web link or also for other views (like cards, etc.). Does it happen only on one specific website or for all web link embeds?
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Automatically create beautiful step-by-step guides with screenshots, in seconds.
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Thanks for sharing. Did you try to reload? Does it just happen when you have an embedded web link or also for other views (like cards, etc.). Does it happen only on one specific website or for all web link embeds?
Yes, I did. It seems working today on the normal layout - still does not work in the ultra-wide.
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I have a feeling, that in the wide layout it thinks that a side bar should begin in this place, thus swtiching off other functionalities.
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Thanks for sharing. Did you try to reload? Does it just happen when you have an embedded web link or also for other views (like cards, etc.). Does it happen only on one specific website or for all web link embeds?
And literally nothing is clickable in the page preview. Nothing. I have tried to delete a weblink. (edited)
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Weird. It's working again. I have checked it twice before posting it here.
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Weird. It's working again. I have checked it twice before posting it here.
We'll look into it
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Love the app so far, beats Notion in every way for me except 1 thing "link to block" I can make text block visible in multiple pages, and be able to see the pages it's mentioned in Do you guys plan adding something like that?
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Love the app so far, beats Notion in every way for me except 1 thing "link to block" I can make text block visible in multiple pages, and be able to see the pages it's mentioned in Do you guys plan adding something like that?
Yes, we're currently working on that and we will release "block references" in mid-December. 👍
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Yes, we're currently working on that and we will release "block references" in mid-December. 👍
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mistcat.
Love the app so far, beats Notion in every way for me except 1 thing "link to block" I can make text block visible in multiple pages, and be able to see the pages it's mentioned in Do you guys plan adding something like that?
Glad you like the app! When you first started with Capacities were there any things that were difficult to understand or confusing coming from Notion?
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Glad you like the app! When you first started with Capacities were there any things that were difficult to understand or confusing coming from Notion?
I'm also rly glad as well, and impressed by attention you give to community hmmm, probably navigation & ui in Databases / Collections In Windows, Notion and most other apps you have - right click for actions, left click for dragging & left click + drag in empty area for selection, even tho i got used to 3 dots on top pretty fast, in first couple hours felt kinda limited Similar limited feel was for UI, looked much bigger & less adjustable compared to Notion, since in Notion you have more control with functions like "small text" & "small" card size But overall Capacities feel much better and adjustable, Wall view, ability to search Tags, Calendar with "Created today" thing, and rly a lot of other stuff. My personal favourite - Bookmarks are automatically converted to pages, could be mentioned, tagged, etc. I have to manage a lot of web stuff so this rly feels good compared to Notion web clippers & other workarounds So big thanks for your work!! ❤️
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I'm also rly glad as well, and impressed by attention you give to community hmmm, probably navigation & ui in Databases / Collections In Windows, Notion and most other apps you have - right click for actions, left click for dragging & left click + drag in empty area for selection, even tho i got used to 3 dots on top pretty fast, in first couple hours felt kinda limited Similar limited feel was for UI, looked much bigger & less adjustable compared to Notion, since in Notion you have more control with functions like "small text" & "small" card size But overall Capacities feel much better and adjustable, Wall view, ability to search Tags, Calendar with "Created today" thing, and rly a lot of other stuff. My personal favourite - Bookmarks are automatically converted to pages, could be mentioned, tagged, etc. I have to manage a lot of web stuff so this rly feels good compared to Notion web clippers & other workarounds So big thanks for your work!! ❤️
@mistcat., thanks for the detailed feedback! We're working on several of the aspects you mentioned, and your descriptions definitely help with that. 🙂
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Hi there. A newbie here. Is there an onboarding resource that I can use? Totally lost with the database configuration
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Hi there. A newbie here. Is there an onboarding resource that I can use? Totally lost with the database configuration
You can check out our docs: https://docs.capacities.io/ And a getting-started video here: https://docs.capacities.io/guide/getting-started I can also answer some of your questions in the open-exchange channel, I've got a couple of minutes. 👍
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Hi there. A newbie here. Is there an onboarding resource that I can use? Totally lost with the database configuration
If you have some question, don't hesitate to ask here !
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How do you save a tweet thread? I'm not seeing how to do that anywhere.
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How do you save a tweet thread? I'm not seeing how to do that anywhere.
lukasvonhohnhorst 11/24/2022 5:46 PM
Threads in Twitter will be automatically saved (just save the first thread)
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Did you remove the wall and gallery view on mobile? 😦
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Sorry if this has been asked elsewhere: is there a way to save a "view" (or a workaround to achieve this), i.e. a certain set of filters to a database? Alternatively, like a "smart folder" might be another approach
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Sorry if this has been asked elsewhere: is there a way to save a "view" (or a workaround to achieve this), i.e. a certain set of filters to a database? Alternatively, like a "smart folder" might be another approach
No direct way for now, but best workaround I find is to embed tag or collection, and then filter them. For example, I have embeded tag "Blender"(a 3D modelling app) with filters tag:Tutorials and type:Video and Weblinks, so I got a list of all tutorials in my databases. (edited)
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No direct way for now, but best workaround I find is to embed tag or collection, and then filter them. For example, I have embeded tag "Blender"(a 3D modelling app) with filters tag:Tutorials and type:Video and Weblinks, so I got a list of all tutorials in my databases. (edited)
Thanks! I'll try it!
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How do you save a tweet thread? I'm not seeing how to do that anywhere.
You need to comment the last tweet in that thread. You can read more here: https://docs.capacities.io/reference/integrations/twitter
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Nie Pytajcie 11/25/2022 12:44 PM
Hey, I was wondering if you are going to introduce any other paid plan? I've checked several note-taking apps like Notion, Anytype, Slite, Craft, Coda and besides the fact they all got more blocks to use (like tables that are available for free), these apps' plans are quite cheaper ($3-7). For me, who lives in Eastern Europe, $12 monthly is quite much. However if I was to use the product, I'd like to support the team and use all of the features of an app. (edited)
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Not sure if this is an issue, or i'm just missing something. Graph view. When i open a weblink page, i can see it being connected to collection, but in collection tab, none of pages are visible
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Hi, when I save a tweet, it is saved in the tweets database. Is there any way to save it in any other database? Thanks
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Deleted User 11/26/2022 1:43 PM
can shortcuts be used when sending data from your phone to capacities? if I were sending something but didn't want it to be in the daily note, is there a way I could automatically move it somewhere else?
Steffen started a thread. 11/27/2022 12:53 AM
Steffen started a thread. 11/27/2022 12:54 AM
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Hi, when I save a tweet, it is saved in the tweets database. Is there any way to save it in any other database? Thanks
No there isn't atm because a tweet has very special properties. Would you expect the tweet to be turned into text when you for example turn it into a page?
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can shortcuts be used when sending data from your phone to capacities? if I were sending something but didn't want it to be in the daily note, is there a way I could automatically move it somewhere else?
Currently, you can only send it to the daily note and it's not planned for the near future. We want to focus more on releasing the mobile app and API for Capacities which should make this possible.
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No there isn't atm because a tweet has very special properties. Would you expect the tweet to be turned into text when you for example turn it into a page?
But also tags are able to have all types of content wyt?
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But also tags are able to have all types of content wyt?
Yes, that's the biggest difference between databases and tags. Databases hold content of one type, tags can be used everywhere and build up pages of all types of content.
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Yes, that's the biggest difference between databases and tags. Databases hold content of one type, tags can be used everywhere and build up pages of all types of content.
Is it impossible to make a database which will hold any type of content?
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Is it impossible to make a database which will hold any type of content?
No, I'd recommend using a tag for that 👍 On top, we'll introduce queries (https://capacities.io/feedback/p/smart-queries-to-collect-content-based-on-rules) which will probably solve what you are looking for. (edited)
Get an overview of requested features and ideas.
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To be honest, not very soon. We feel that these kind of functionalities are better served by other tools that have more of a business or data focus. We primarily want to focus on knowledge work and content and will thus prioritize other features first (we're not against it per se). If you could share your use-cases, that would help us evaluate this feature better. 🙂
🥲 This will keep from being able to use Capacities until implemented unfortunately. I use formulas everywhere in my notes. For keeping track of my trading. For personal finance purposes. For date/time stuff in tasks/birthdays/holidays. Tracking habits. In my journaling for daily stats and metrics (sleep, activity, nutrition). Keeping track of my life areas -> dreams -> goals -> projects to connect them via relations and calculate for example how many goals belong to different life areas. Tracking sheet music using dates and determining how long I've been working on a certain piece. Tracking workouts and figuring out the goal weight for a specific exercise that day based on my 1 rep max and my rpe and number of reps. For periodic reviews using rollups and relations to do a lot of counting, percentages, concatenating of various fields. I mean, if you need use cases I can go all day long. 😄
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I just kinda thought to myself, if you guys don't add/use certain features, maybe i'm using the app wrong, and there's just a better approach I made some examples of tasks i face day to day, how would you approach something like this 1. I tend to watch videos from very different topics, filmmaking, design, business, studying, self improvement
  • How would you separate topics? If i also want to save for example related useful links for filmmaking, or marketing strategy notes for business
  • How would you separate the videos? And how would save something smart you've seen in the video? @Michael_v_H @Steffen Would be very grateful for response : )
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I just kinda thought to myself, if you guys don't add/use certain features, maybe i'm using the app wrong, and there's just a better approach I made some examples of tasks i face day to day, how would you approach something like this 1. I tend to watch videos from very different topics, filmmaking, design, business, studying, self improvement
  • How would you separate topics? If i also want to save for example related useful links for filmmaking, or marketing strategy notes for business
  • How would you separate the videos? And how would save something smart you've seen in the video? @Michael_v_H @Steffen Would be very grateful for response : )
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i recommend using tags 🙂 databases are not the same as folders. In a database you store items of the same type. For example I have a page called health. There I embed the tag #health and #healthcare so I can see all things, all items I have saved, all things I wrote with those tags no matter in what database they live. I hope this helps.
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🥲 This will keep from being able to use Capacities until implemented unfortunately. I use formulas everywhere in my notes. For keeping track of my trading. For personal finance purposes. For date/time stuff in tasks/birthdays/holidays. Tracking habits. In my journaling for daily stats and metrics (sleep, activity, nutrition). Keeping track of my life areas -> dreams -> goals -> projects to connect them via relations and calculate for example how many goals belong to different life areas. Tracking sheet music using dates and determining how long I've been working on a certain piece. Tracking workouts and figuring out the goal weight for a specific exercise that day based on my 1 rep max and my rpe and number of reps. For periodic reviews using rollups and relations to do a lot of counting, percentages, concatenating of various fields. I mean, if you need use cases I can go all day long. 😄
Michael_v_H 11/29/2022 1:18 PM
Thanks for outlining your use-cases for formulas, that helps a lot! @Steffen and I are also a lot into computations like these, but like I said earlier, we don't see it as the main focus/strength of the app at the moment. I hope we'll get there very soon though, but there's a lot of other stuff on our roadmap first.
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🥲 This will keep from being able to use Capacities until implemented unfortunately. I use formulas everywhere in my notes. For keeping track of my trading. For personal finance purposes. For date/time stuff in tasks/birthdays/holidays. Tracking habits. In my journaling for daily stats and metrics (sleep, activity, nutrition). Keeping track of my life areas -> dreams -> goals -> projects to connect them via relations and calculate for example how many goals belong to different life areas. Tracking sheet music using dates and determining how long I've been working on a certain piece. Tracking workouts and figuring out the goal weight for a specific exercise that day based on my 1 rep max and my rpe and number of reps. For periodic reviews using rollups and relations to do a lot of counting, percentages, concatenating of various fields. I mean, if you need use cases I can go all day long. 😄
Michael_v_H 11/29/2022 1:19 PM
We are planning some major improvements around dates in Q1/Q2 next year, so that might make some of your advanced use-cases possible. 😄
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I just kinda thought to myself, if you guys don't add/use certain features, maybe i'm using the app wrong, and there's just a better approach I made some examples of tasks i face day to day, how would you approach something like this 1. I tend to watch videos from very different topics, filmmaking, design, business, studying, self improvement
  • How would you separate topics? If i also want to save for example related useful links for filmmaking, or marketing strategy notes for business
  • How would you separate the videos? And how would save something smart you've seen in the video? @Michael_v_H @Steffen Would be very grateful for response : )
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Michael_v_H 11/29/2022 1:25 PM
  • I mostly use tags for organization/categorization.
  • For things that I'm working on in a longer session, I create a page (or other content types with a blocks property) and use headings+toggles to structure content and make sense of it. Along the way, I also insert weblinks and interesting images, screenshots, and resources, tag them and insert them into my toggle-outline where they best fit (I want to keep the exact context of where they are relevant!)
  • For certain pieces of information I want to remember specifically, I have some databases that I use as long-term storage (e.g. "Ideas", "Zettel" (short, condensed summaries with the essentials of a topic), "Vocab" (whenever I learn the meaning of new words or useful terms). Hope that helps! 🙂
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I'm new to Capacities. Was using Mem previously but am really enjoying how things are getting organized in Capacities. I'm currently wondering if it's possible to display the pages that don't belong to a collection. I feel like I have some orphan pages but can't seem to work the sort/filter to make it happen. Thanks in advance!
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i recommend using tags 🙂 databases are not the same as folders. In a database you store items of the same type. For example I have a page called health. There I embed the tag #health and #healthcare so I can see all things, all items I have saved, all things I wrote with those tags no matter in what database they live. I hope this helps.
Yess, started using tags more, and i really feels like what i was looking for I'm used to Notion's tags, where it's just a property for database item While here it's more like assigning a relation between objects, which is very very cool and thanks for response!!!
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  • I mostly use tags for organization/categorization.
  • For things that I'm working on in a longer session, I create a page (or other content types with a blocks property) and use headings+toggles to structure content and make sense of it. Along the way, I also insert weblinks and interesting images, screenshots, and resources, tag them and insert them into my toggle-outline where they best fit (I want to keep the exact context of where they are relevant!)
  • For certain pieces of information I want to remember specifically, I have some databases that I use as long-term storage (e.g. "Ideas", "Zettel" (short, condensed summaries with the essentials of a topic), "Vocab" (whenever I learn the meaning of new words or useful terms). Hope that helps! 🙂
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Seems very practical, haven't thought of it that way before Will try Thanks for sharing!!! (edited)
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Yess, started using tags more, and i really feels like what i was looking for I'm used to Notion's tags, where it's just a property for database item While here it's more like assigning a relation between objects, which is very very cool and thanks for response!!!
You're very welcome! Before using capacities I only used tags for status purposes (todo, done, wainting) and some other stuff. But tags in capacities are so powerful and useful, so I started using them extensively and love it 😍
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Steffen started a thread. 11/29/2022 3:03 PM
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Yess, started using tags more, and i really feels like what i was looking for I'm used to Notion's tags, where it's just a property for database item While here it's more like assigning a relation between objects, which is very very cool and thanks for response!!!
I use tags for things I want to aggregate. For exemple I have a tag "Idea". I use it mainly when I write something I want to implement in the website or in our marketing strategy. But I can have that kind of thinking at any time and a lot of time when I'm studying something else. So i write it down with the tag knowing that I will be able to find it later.
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I use tags for things I want to aggregate. For exemple I have a tag "Idea". I use it mainly when I write something I want to implement in the website or in our marketing strategy. But I can have that kind of thinking at any time and a lot of time when I'm studying something else. So i write it down with the tag knowing that I will be able to find it later.
Awesome! Haven't thought of organising tags that way Thanks a lot for helping!! Will try : )
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The calendar loses its rounded corners, is it bug or new design? 🙂
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Michael_v_H 11/30/2022 6:07 AM
Just reduced the border-radius. Maybe a little too much...
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Just reduced the border-radius. Maybe a little too much...
Yeah, it looks a bit too much, because all other elements have a larger rounded corner, but that one is pretty sharp 🙂 (edited)
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Tbh, I'm more a fan of round design for some elements like checkbox or calendar, and have some small tweaks in browser version 😄
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Oh nice
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In Obsidian and Craft I used Templates extensively. However as I use Capacities I realize that database properties replace many of my previous Template use cases. I see the “New Template” option in the “Create a Daily Note” prompt but don’t see Templates referenced anywhere else…. I’m curious how others are using Templates in Capacities and how to use other than the Daily Note. Thanks in advance!
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In Obsidian and Craft I used Templates extensively. However as I use Capacities I realize that database properties replace many of my previous Template use cases. I see the “New Template” option in the “Create a Daily Note” prompt but don’t see Templates referenced anywhere else…. I’m curious how others are using Templates in Capacities and how to use other than the Daily Note. Thanks in advance!
You're absolutely right! Types and properties are meant to be a kind of mental help / template -> they enforce a structure. Templates are only available for daily notes atm but we'll add them to other content types as well, estimated in January 👍
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@Steffen Excellent! Thanks
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Will it be possible at some point to change the default layout of the normal pages? I'd like them to be in the wiki style.
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Ambitendency 12/1/2022 11:22 PM
I’m unable to add an image through the desktop app. The modal pops up allowing me to confirm it and add to collections, add description, etc. but the image doesnt show up.
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This is on M1 Max MacBook Pro on Ventura using latest Capacities build
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Also am unable to view “Last Edited” section,
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Hello, I was wondering if the task management feature is already implemented for Pro / Capacities Believers or is that feature still planned? I see on the roadmap it is still planned, but on the features list it is shown with a check already. Thanks
Steffen started a thread. 12/2/2022 12:24 AM
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Gonzales Gee 12/2/2022 2:39 AM
Is it possible to pin a database?
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Is it possible to pin a database?
No, but collections 👍
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Hello, I was wondering if the task management feature is already implemented for Pro / Capacities Believers or is that feature still planned? I see on the roadmap it is still planned, but on the features list it is shown with a check already. Thanks
Michael_v_H 12/2/2022 5:06 AM
Hi @bliew, it's not part of Capacities Believer yet. It's estimated for January/February next year.
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Is it possible to hide an empty area of the page on first picture? get it similar to look like picture 2 (edited)
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Is it possible to hide cover image on the page itself, but display within database? i've tried encyclopedia layout for this, but it has no wide layout feature (edited)
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Is it possible to hide/remove description from weblinks? takes a lot of space and usually not useful
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Sorry for that much questions xd, hope that won't bother much i was trying to find anything related in capacities docs, but no success
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Michael_v_H 12/2/2022 10:53 AM
@mistcat., no problem. The options you are asking for are not implemented yet, but we have them on our radar. 👍 (edited)
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@mistcat., no problem. The options you are asking for are not implemented yet, but we have them on our radar. 👍 (edited)
awesome, thanks! (edited)
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Is it possible to remove youtube logo in the middle? (edited)
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How to sort stuff within collections? Are Title & Description only options?
mistcat. started a thread. 12/2/2022 4:24 PM
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@Michael_v_H I've seen mention that you're planning a global inbox where whatsapp/email etc sent content will be collected (rather than the daily note)... is there a ticket for this, or place in the roadmap, that gives an idea on how far away it is? Many thanks!
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@Michael_v_H I've seen mention that you're planning a global inbox where whatsapp/email etc sent content will be collected (rather than the daily note)... is there a ticket for this, or place in the roadmap, that gives an idea on how far away it is? Many thanks!
No there is no ticket yet, but we are actively thinking about it. Feel free to create one, happy to hear your thoughts!
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How do I know I am using the latest version or update of Capacities? Does it automatically update itself?
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@Steffen @Michael_v_H hello! I just upgraded to Believer - and I'm not seeing the new page layouts in the Custom Content Types area. Not sure if these automatically populate with the upgrade, or if I am supposed to build them myself?
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@Steffen @Michael_v_H hello! I just upgraded to Believer - and I'm not seeing the new page layouts in the Custom Content Types area. Not sure if these automatically populate with the upgrade, or if I am supposed to build them myself?
Michael_v_H 12/3/2022 8:06 AM
Hi @minouchka, thank you so much for becoming a believer! 🙏 The page layouts are a layout setting that can be set for any custom content type. So all you have to do is go to the settings of an existing content type, and scroll all the way down. There you can set the page layout you want to use for that type. Hope that helps!
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Hi @minouchka, thank you so much for becoming a believer! 🙏 The page layouts are a layout setting that can be set for any custom content type. So all you have to do is go to the settings of an existing content type, and scroll all the way down. There you can set the page layout you want to use for that type. Hope that helps!
Ah okay, got it! Thanks very much!
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Hi @minouchka, thank you so much for becoming a believer! 🙏 The page layouts are a layout setting that can be set for any custom content type. So all you have to do is go to the settings of an existing content type, and scroll all the way down. There you can set the page layout you want to use for that type. Hope that helps!
So it's not possible to customize the layout of Pages?
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So it's not possible to customize the layout of Pages?
Michael_v_H 12/3/2022 8:57 AM
No, at the moment not. But it's been requested by another user before, and I think we'll add this option soon. What do you think?
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No, at the moment not. But it's been requested by another user before, and I think we'll add this option soon. What do you think?
I think it would be great! Would love to have that option. 🙂
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Ambitendency 12/3/2022 11:25 PM
Has anyone else been having this issue?
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The unable to add images through desktop app and the “Last Edited” section just showing Loading failed?
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Someone on M1 Mac on Ventura preferably for a fair comparison
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The unable to add images through desktop app and the “Last Edited” section just showing Loading failed?
I was able to add a jpeg and png this morning. tried with both drag and drop and select file
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Ambitendency 12/4/2022 10:16 AM
Drats, and you’re running on Apple Sillicone on MacOS Ventura?
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yes i am.
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Ambitendency 12/4/2022 10:48 AM
Thanks for your response. This has me super frustrated, I just don’t know what is wrong then at this point.
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Is there any functional difference between the desktop app and the web app?
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Ambitendency 12/4/2022 8:48 PM
@kitennis No there isn’t a functional difference, it’s just a boon for me to have a desktop app so I can browse the web and take notes in Capacities at the same time. Of course I could use the Split Window option in Arc Browser but I still prefer having Desktop apps.
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Thanks for your response. This has me super frustrated, I just don’t know what is wrong then at this point.
Michael_v_H 12/5/2022 9:09 AM
We will ship a big update to the desktop app soon (before Christmas). We hope that this will resolve your issue. Until then, we recommend using the browser version.
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Ambitendency 12/5/2022 11:38 AM
Yeah, that’s what I’ve had to do. I’m going to be going to my fathers house for a little bit today, I gave him my Macbook Air M1 when I purchased my Macbook Pro M1 Max 64GB so I’m planning on downloading Capacities on his laptop to test if it happens on his to attempt to rule out my PC.
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I really don’t know what could be wrong with my PC specifically though that would cause it. I’ve tried all the debugging I can think of without completely wiping my Mac and starting over. Everything from uninstalling the app by deleting it to the trash, uninstalling using AppCleaner, downloading the .DMG again, downloading the x64 bit version, downloading it from a different browser, rebooting my Mac, creating a new user account on my Mac, running Disk Utility to check for errors, I tried making a new Capacities account and logging into that one through the app, pretty much anything I could think of to no avail.
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I really don’t know what could be wrong with my PC specifically though that would cause it. I’ve tried all the debugging I can think of without completely wiping my Mac and starting over. Everything from uninstalling the app by deleting it to the trash, uninstalling using AppCleaner, downloading the .DMG again, downloading the x64 bit version, downloading it from a different browser, rebooting my Mac, creating a new user account on my Mac, running Disk Utility to check for errors, I tried making a new Capacities account and logging into that one through the app, pretty much anything I could think of to no avail.
Michael_v_H 12/5/2022 1:07 PM
I'm pretty sure the error is not on your side or your PC's fault. Electron apps (the technology we are using) can behave in weird ways sometimes and we're still working on getting the configuration to work in 100% of cases. That's why it's still in beta. I really understand your frustration though, but, like I said, I'm pretty sure the fault is not on your side, if that helps. Let's see what the next update brings!
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I'm pretty sure the error is not on your side or your PC's fault. Electron apps (the technology we are using) can behave in weird ways sometimes and we're still working on getting the configuration to work in 100% of cases. That's why it's still in beta. I really understand your frustration though, but, like I said, I'm pretty sure the fault is not on your side, if that helps. Let's see what the next update brings!
Just curious, have you considered another framework, like Tauri? I’m not a programmer, but as far as I hear, Electron apps are pretty slow and everyone complaining about them 🙂 And Tauri claims that they are a lot faster and lighter then Electron because of Rust. And also promise mobile versions in future. (edited)
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Just curious, have you considered another framework, like Tauri? I’m not a programmer, but as far as I hear, Electron apps are pretty slow and everyone complaining about them 🙂 And Tauri claims that they are a lot faster and lighter then Electron because of Rust. And also promise mobile versions in future. (edited)
Michael_v_H 12/5/2022 1:23 PM
I agree, Tauri looks very promising. When we started developing the desktop app, a lot of pieces of Tauri were not ready yet. And we also hesitated to introduce another programming language to our stack. So overall, it felt like an too early bet to make. But we'll definitely keep and eye on it!
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It's not a love story with Electron, either. 😄 But we wrote a lot of useful abstractions that should translate quite well to other environments.
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I agree, Tauri looks very promising. When we started developing the desktop app, a lot of pieces of Tauri were not ready yet. And we also hesitated to introduce another programming language to our stack. So overall, it felt like an too early bet to make. But we'll definitely keep and eye on it!
I hope you have plans how to deals with this Electrons problems and optimize it in future? 😄
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Also, if it's not a secret, what technical stack are you using now?
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Also, if it's not a secret, what technical stack are you using now?
Michael_v_H 12/5/2022 1:47 PM
Our core stack consists of TailwindCSS, Vue3, TypeScript(frontend&backend), and a graph database. 😎
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Ambitendency 12/5/2022 2:03 PM
@Michael_v_H that does make me feel better. I just was worried it was my PC due to another user in the Discord saying it worked fine for him on his Apple Silicon Mac on Ventura. Anyways, I just tested it on my fathers M1 MacBook Air on Ventura and it’s the same issue, so I’m a bit relieved to be honest. Now I don’t have to stress about potentially having to reformat.
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I hope you have plans how to deals with this Electrons problems and optimize it in future? 😄
Michael_v_H 12/5/2022 2:17 PM
I'm pretty sure we'll get there. 🤓
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I noticed that, clicking a "share link" while I'm logged in opens the note in my editor. If I share a link with another user, would they also be able to open and edit the note? or is it read-only for now, regardless if a user is logged in?
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I noticed that, clicking a "share link" while I'm logged in opens the note in my editor. If I share a link with another user, would they also be able to open and edit the note? or is it read-only for now, regardless if a user is logged in?
Michael_v_H 12/5/2022 2:57 PM
For other users than the author it's always read-only. 👍
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Only the author can edit.
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[image paste to weblink info] If I add one image to a weblink the image database will add this image , and see it as one not-arrange image (but I just tags this weblink , I don't want to tag the image double action)
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I'm pretty sure we'll get there. 🤓
I'm sure that you already know this guy, but just in case, he has a bunch of stuff in his blog and youtube on creating a note-taking app on Electron and describes his experience in optimizing it and developing new features, so could be pretty useful https://blog.inkdrop.app/ (edited)
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❓ [image about whether save image to "image database" ]
  • I try to save weblink with no image or one blank image named "untitle or image",
  • So I capture or copy one image to upload image insert to weblink metadata
  • But if I do that, the image database will put this upload image in.
  • if the image that capture weblink auto by Capacity, that action is none.
  • So I think the database of image is contaminated by this design, I just want to attach one image to that weblink, I dont want to arrange this image twice in image database.
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@Michael_v_H messages sent from whatsapp arrive in the daily note with a time stamp -- does capacities generate that or whats app? I'm wondering if there's a way to customise that if you'd like it to also include date+time?
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@Michael_v_H messages sent from whatsapp arrive in the daily note with a time stamp -- does capacities generate that or whats app? I'm wondering if there's a way to customise that if you'd like it to also include date+time?
Michael_v_H 12/7/2022 1:45 AM
Hi @trexxy, good idea. We first thought that wasn't necessary because it's added to the daily note which has a date. But of course it's different if you want to move it around and use elsewhere. I've just added this to an existing ticket for more customization around our messenger integration, feel free to vote and comment there: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/more-customizations-for-messenger-integrations-whatsapp-telegram
Get an overview of requested features and ideas.
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[image paste to weblink info] If I add one image to a weblink the image database will add this image , and see it as one not-arrange image (but I just tags this weblink , I don't want to tag the image double action)
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This is currently expected behavior, because your adding an image yourself, so we expect it to be valuable by itself. We'll think about a special case here 👍
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❓ [image about whether save image to "image database" ]
  • I try to save weblink with no image or one blank image named "untitle or image",
  • So I capture or copy one image to upload image insert to weblink metadata
  • But if I do that, the image database will put this upload image in.
  • if the image that capture weblink auto by Capacity, that action is none.
  • So I think the database of image is contaminated by this design, I just want to attach one image to that weblink, I dont want to arrange this image twice in image database.
If you already have an image in your image database which you want to reuse as a cover image for your weblink you can do this under "Database" in the picker:
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This is currently expected behavior, because your adding an image yourself, so we expect it to be valuable by itself. We'll think about a special case here 👍
yes I know it, just for some special case the weblink capture cover image is wrong, so I need to uplaod one image menually, I hope it can not be one object in image db。
  • another case like weblink, sometimes i paste one link into dailynote,capacities will add the link to weblink, somteimes the link will be just a text, I want the choose option for that, which need to create link object and which not need 。
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yes I know it, just for some special case the weblink capture cover image is wrong, so I need to uplaod one image menually, I hope it can not be one object in image db。
  • another case like weblink, sometimes i paste one link into dailynote,capacities will add the link to weblink, somteimes the link will be just a text, I want the choose option for that, which need to create link object and which not need 。
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Here is a small video on the different links: https://docs.capacities.io/tutorials/tips-and-tricks#creating-web-links-in-capacities. You can just create inline links if you don't want a web link object to be created
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greyishfish 12/7/2022 11:31 AM
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Selection (left mouse + hold & drag) Notion - Selection area is just slightly touching item, and it's becoming selected Capacities - Selection area is almost same size as item itself, and item is still not selected Any solutions for this? Or can i somehow increase selection sensitivity?
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mistcat.
Selection (left mouse + hold & drag) Notion - Selection area is just slightly touching item, and it's becoming selected Capacities - Selection area is almost same size as item itself, and item is still not selected Any solutions for this? Or can i somehow increase selection sensitivity?
Michael_v_H 12/7/2022 4:57 PM
Entity blocks are currently selected when the upper or lower bounds are touched. This is simply because in the entity embed view, it should also be possible to select blocks inside. But for cards and images you want it to behave like in Notion. We will improve that, it's not a lot of work. 🙂
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Entity blocks are currently selected when the upper or lower bounds are touched. This is simply because in the entity embed view, it should also be possible to select blocks inside. But for cards and images you want it to behave like in Notion. We will improve that, it's not a lot of work. 🙂
Awesome, thanks! Appreciate the response!!!
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[two page has same name?]
  • when I create new page by menue "+"
  • I select "youtube" to create one page
  • then I create twice in another page
  • I find that there are two "youtueb" page in page database
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[two page has same name?]
  • when I create new page by menue "+"
  • I select "youtube" to create one page
  • then I create twice in another page
  • I find that there are two "youtueb" page in page database
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if you want to reuse, you have to use the @ symbol. This allows you to search all your content. If you use + or / you always create something new
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[search Chinese Character is not fine]
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I mean that Capacities team design rule think that its OK to support two same name pages in one page database? I think that will be confused.
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I mean that Capacities team design rule think that its OK to support two same name pages in one page database? I think that will be confused.
That should not be possible. This will lead to confusion once you link from other pages etc.
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It is possible to have multiple pages with the same name. Tags allow differentiating between the pages. the tags appear next to the page link. The problem i see is that the embed via @ or [[ does not display the tags with the name in the search result so you dont know which page you are picking. Global search also does not display the tags in the results. I am ok with duplicate page names but think it needs to be refined so the differences are apparent in searches.
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Ambitendency 12/8/2022 9:24 AM
@Steffen @Michael_v_H sorry to ask a probably stupid question, but as a Believer Plan subscriber will I be getting early access to new features ahead of non-believer subscribers? Say for example, would I be able to test the Task Management features along with the other Believer subscribers before people who aren’t subscribed to the Believer plan, and before regular paid subs when they are released?
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It is possible to have multiple pages with the same name. Tags allow differentiating between the pages. the tags appear next to the page link. The problem i see is that the embed via @ or [[ does not display the tags with the name in the search result so you dont know which page you are picking. Global search also does not display the tags in the results. I am ok with duplicate page names but think it needs to be refined so the differences are apparent in searches.
I think so " think it needs to be refined so the differences are apparent in searches."
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@Steffen @Michael_v_H sorry to ask a probably stupid question, but as a Believer Plan subscriber will I be getting early access to new features ahead of non-believer subscribers? Say for example, would I be able to test the Task Management features along with the other Believer subscribers before people who aren’t subscribed to the Believer plan, and before regular paid subs when they are released?
Not a stupid question at all. You will get early access to for example task management (alpha estimated in January), same for the mobile app which will be released for testing and as a beta/alpha version earlier for believers 👍
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@Charlie 45872984 (and @Adelon if you're interested :D) we are waiting for logographic support for our full text search engine. they don't have an eta, so we cannot really say. Really sorry for that. You can stay updated in the ticket Adelon shared: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/full-text-search-for-logographic-languages-japanese-chinese. It would be great if you could post questions here #❓・help-and-questions and feature discussions #🚀・features-and-ideas. And you don't need to mention us, we'll read it without that as well 👍 Hope that helps.
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Charlie 45872984 12/9/2022 6:13 AM
There is an empty line, but I can't move the link below to the empty line.
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It is possible to have multiple pages with the same name. Tags allow differentiating between the pages. the tags appear next to the page link. The problem i see is that the embed via @ or [[ does not display the tags with the name in the search result so you dont know which page you are picking. Global search also does not display the tags in the results. I am ok with duplicate page names but think it needs to be refined so the differences are apparent in searches.
MalteKiesel 12/9/2022 7:44 AM
a few months ago I already opened a thread on the topic, maybe this would be a good place to discuss it further. https://capacities.io/feedback/p/double-entries-in-databases
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Can you upload a document (i.e. PDF, etc.) and highlight it in capacities? Then, the highlights will be in a certain page or page that includes the document file (edited)
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@niña__ not currently but the do have it planned. You could add your desired features to the topic https://capacities.io/feedback/p/media-annotations-and-smart-media-features
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Charlie 45872984 12/11/2022 4:02 AM
Can the cursor rapidly jump out of the code box with "shift + enter" ?
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Can the cursor rapidly jump out of the code box with "shift + enter" ?
Currently no, but feel free to create a request here: https://capacities.io/feedback
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Is there something like inline databases to insert inside pages like in Notion? (edited)
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Is there something like inline databases to insert inside pages like in Notion? (edited)
You can do this with collections. Create a collection in a database and then link it using @nameOfCollection. In the menu on the right you can change the view to embed.
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Ambitendency 12/13/2022 1:13 AM
Any eta on a desktop app update?
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Is there anyway to view PDFs on mobile? Whenever I try (iPhone) I just get a blank screen - it works on the iPad, so not quite sure why it will not show up on the iPhone - or is there something else I need to do?
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Import from CSV is confusing to me. I'm trying to import a CSV with 4 rows. Two select list properties, an image url, a type/database relation, a number. When I try to do so the only property being imported is the number. It says empty for the others. But of course they are empty because I haven't imported yet? I would expect everything to be populated and new entities to be created in their appropriate database or at least the select list options to be created. Am I doing something wrong?
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Everyone, how often do you use Text Color / Background options compared to Edit style? Can we move text settings to separate icon, and make current one for Edit Style? (that way fast access to both) Think it's important to have quick access to Hierarchy, Toggle, etc. Like on Notion as example
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MalteKiesel 12/14/2022 1:01 AM
the search unfortunately only works if you start with the first letters of a word. Letter combinations from the middle of a word are not found. Will this change in the near future?
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Can i somehow disable this windows menu buttons?
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Is there a way to search for text in a page? Tried cmd+f but doesnt look like its working (on desktop) (edited)
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Is there a way to search for text in a page? Tried cmd+f but doesnt look like its working (on desktop) (edited)
Michael_v_H 12/14/2022 7:01 AM
This is currently not working on Desktop, but will be added very soon!
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This is currently not working on Desktop, but will be added very soon!
Thanks, I opened in browser as a workaround :p
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Does anyone use capacities for project management? Would like to see how this could be implemented if possible.
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Does anyone use capacities for project management? Would like to see how this could be implemented if possible.
You can definitely use it for that with custom types. We don’t support Kanban yet but you can already use filters and sorts in collections for example. Feel free to vote for the kanban ticket at https://capacities.io/feedback
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You can definitely use it for that with custom types. We don’t support Kanban yet but you can already use filters and sorts in collections for example. Feel free to vote for the kanban ticket at https://capacities.io/feedback
How can i make those tagged with tasks checkable?
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How can i make those tagged with tasks checkable?
You can create a new content type that has a checkbox as property, but it will be a bit cumbersome because you have to open that object to check it. If you want to have convenient and simple task management i'd suggest to wait for the feature (https://capacities.io/feedback/p/integrated-task-management)
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You can create a new content type that has a checkbox as property, but it will be a bit cumbersome because you have to open that object to check it. If you want to have convenient and simple task management i'd suggest to wait for the feature (https://capacities.io/feedback/p/integrated-task-management)
Seems like the awesome features are coming!
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Howell the Night Owl 12/14/2022 2:39 PM
Hi team - just started using Capacities and it seems awesome so far. Combines a lot of my favorite PKM tools + more! I was hoping you could help me with an issue I'm having. I created a collapsible header but every time I hover over the collapse arrow, the "+" to add a new section appears right over (see screenshot). Should I be doing something different for my collapsing sections?
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@Michael_v_H with the desktop app dropping this week are you still hoping to launch block level linking before xmas? Just hanging out for it 😆
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Howell the Night Owl
Hi team - just started using Capacities and it seems awesome so far. Combines a lot of my favorite PKM tools + more! I was hoping you could help me with an issue I'm having. I created a collapsible header but every time I hover over the collapse arrow, the "+" to add a new section appears right over (see screenshot). Should I be doing something different for my collapsing sections?
Michael_v_H 12/15/2022 3:13 AM
Hi @Howell the Night Owl, normally, there should not be such an overlap (slight overlap can happen, but not in a way that it's not clickable). Are you on a different zoom level in your browser? 🤔
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Charlie 45872984 12/15/2022 5:12 AM
@Michael_v_H is it possible to use hotkey to add a line instead of "+" ?
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is there a easy way to "ungroup" blocks?
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Charlie 45872984
@Michael_v_H is it possible to use hotkey to add a line instead of "+" ?
do you mean the markdown line? if yes just type --- (edited)
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Charlie 45872984 12/15/2022 6:09 AM
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actually i mean thoes " +"
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Click to see attachment 🖼️
not sure what you exactly means. if you press the little + from your picture it just add a new "block" (aka new line). which is the same if you just press the enter key
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Charlie 45872984 12/15/2022 6:13 AM
it can't get a new line by just pressing the enter key at some situations (edited)
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Charlie 45872984
it can't get a new line by just pressing the enter key at some situations (edited)
thats wired - normally you should, I think 🧐 . maybe its a keyboard problem?
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Charlie 45872984 12/15/2022 6:14 AM
like code box, math eqauations
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Charlie 45872984
like code box, math eqauations
okay I think I now understand what you mean. you want to exit this type of special blocks without using the mouse, right?
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try escape and then Tab
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Charlie 45872984 12/15/2022 6:16 AM
that is what i mean exactlly
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Botwin
try escape and then Tab
Charlie 45872984 12/15/2022 6:18 AM
that's not work, it need to use the mouse anyway
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Charlie 45872984
that is what i mean exactlly
just tried it out - it works with code - but I get also wired bahver if I press escape if I am in an Latex block
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Charlie 45872984 12/15/2022 6:19 AM
are you using a web or a desk app?
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Charlie 45872984 12/15/2022 6:21 AM
ESC can eacape out of the code block. but tab can't start a new bolck (edited)
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I still need to use mouse to click the "+" anyway
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I just find out - that if you have the "full page view" instead of "preview mode" it should work me. could you try? (edited)
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Charlie 45872984 12/15/2022 6:22 AM
Im in full page view already
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Im in full page view already
indeed that is strange - I can't replicate it every time. after pressing the escape key - the focus is not every time at the same place. but there must be a way - it works works me 2 times now - maybe we should make a ticket
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Im in full page view already
okay - no I think I have found a temporarely solution: if you pay attention, if under the code/math block is already a block (means it is not the las one" it should works. behavior is - tha if you pres the escape key - and then go for example withe the arrow key up and down you will see that you navigate throug the blocks. if there is already a block you could enter the last one with tab. -------- with code block at least 🙂 (edited)
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Charlie 45872984 12/15/2022 6:38 AM
It doesn't matter, after all, it still a good note-taking app
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what you said is only work in this situation.
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Charlie 45872984
what you said is only work in this situation.
for me the last one must not be empty - but otherwise yes
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Charlie 45872984 12/15/2022 6:44 AM
doesn't work in this kind of situation
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as I say - more a temporarly solution -the overhaul "only keyboard" "vim-user-friendly" solution is maybe work in progress 😆
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Charlie 45872984 12/15/2022 6:46 AM
Capaties is good just a little bit expensive for me
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$10 a month for normal people in my country to use note-taking is beyond capable
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yes - I struggel also a little bit with the price. I do have payed this month the believer price - to check the capabilities. and yes - I think they are the core of the concepts - but I can't really afford it at the moment. maybe they will implement a "refer friends" modus to get free month. (edited)
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yes - I struggel also a little bit with the price. I do have payed this month the believer price - to check the capabilities. and yes - I think they are the core of the concepts - but I can't really afford it at the moment. maybe they will implement a "refer friends" modus to get free month. (edited)
Charlie 45872984 12/15/2022 6:50 AM
could you tell me where r u from?
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Charlie 45872984
could you tell me where r u from?
from Berlin - Germany
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and you?
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Charlie 45872984 12/15/2022 6:52 AM
that is kind surprise me. cause i thought $10 could pretty cheap for people in EU
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China
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that is kind surprise me. cause i thought $10 could pretty cheap for people in EU
maybe - for the most. but I have switched career path and done a Data Science bootcamp early this year. Which was payed from the city. and now I have decided for myself to finance the time till I get new employment by myself - and not from goverment side (even If I could claim it). so money is rare this days 😌 (edited)
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maybe - for the most. but I have switched career path and done a Data Science bootcamp early this year. Which was payed from the city. and now I have decided for myself to finance the time till I get new employment by myself - and not from goverment side (even If I could claim it). so money is rare this days 😌 (edited)
Charlie 45872984 12/15/2022 6:59 AM
that's a big change for you. Hope everything could be fine
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Charlie 45872984 12/15/2022 7:09 AM
I really appreciate there is a free version for me. It definitely helped people from the Country which is not wealthy.
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Knowledge is the best way to eradicate poverty besides health. You guys do a very good job. Thumb up
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Thanks @Botwin @Charlie 45872984 for your discussion on the nitty gritty and also on pricing. Both is noted. We'll keep improving shortcuts and will add many small improvements over time in the editor. Pricing is still under discussion, we'll keep your arguments in mind.
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Charlie 45872984
Knowledge is the best way to eradicate poverty besides health. You guys do a very good job. Thumb up
Absolutely agree, that's one of our main drivers 🙂
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Thanks @Botwin @Charlie 45872984 for your discussion on the nitty gritty and also on pricing. Both is noted. We'll keep improving shortcuts and will add many small improvements over time in the editor. Pricing is still under discussion, we'll keep your arguments in mind.
and sorry to spam the channel - it would probably have been better to open a thread. I missed it every time - and I dont know how to move several messages later.😟
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and sorry to spam the channel - it would probably have been better to open a thread. I missed it every time - and I dont know how to move several messages later.😟
Michael_v_H 12/15/2022 7:27 AM
I know exactly what you mean. 😄 No problem, maybe next time.
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Hi @Howell the Night Owl, normally, there should not be such an overlap (slight overlap can happen, but not in a way that it's not clickable). Are you on a different zoom level in your browser? 🤔
Howell the Night Owl 12/15/2022 10:26 AM
I'm not zoomed in but I did notice that later after I had disconnected from my second monitor, I was not having that same problem when I created other collapsable sections
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@mistcat. @xang, I'm just moving the discussion. You can already do this now with Capacities. The following could be helpful: 1. You can turn a page into "Wide mode" on top 2. You can add any type of content there with the "@" symbol 3. You can then "embed" these objects on the "..." menu on the right. This works for tags (so you have the tag gallery on that page), for collections (same), and also for web links (at least some, so you have the website embedded 4. You can now arrange them in multiple columns like you had in notion @mistcat. And @xang, I think you're doing it right. Rely on linking, it's very powerful. You'll get all information aggregated in the backlink section. Tags could also be helpful. You could for example tag everything with the pattern "Games/Game1", "Games/Game2", ...
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@mistcat. @xang, I'm just moving the discussion. You can already do this now with Capacities. The following could be helpful: 1. You can turn a page into "Wide mode" on top 2. You can add any type of content there with the "@" symbol 3. You can then "embed" these objects on the "..." menu on the right. This works for tags (so you have the tag gallery on that page), for collections (same), and also for web links (at least some, so you have the website embedded 4. You can now arrange them in multiple columns like you had in notion @mistcat. And @xang, I think you're doing it right. Rely on linking, it's very powerful. You'll get all information aggregated in the backlink section. Tags could also be helpful. You could for example tag everything with the pattern "Games/Game1", "Games/Game2", ...
That’s exactly what I needed! Thanks!
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@Steffen Hello , I want to ask about which entity I should at for inputing block?
  • Facing many types info, If I want to give every one( link , or image or a block text ) to one category
  • 1 if I want to add a book entity , I can add one book image to dailynote and tag it with #book (this way #book is my book database, because the tag has card view like gallery or walling in database)
  • 2 if I create info with link to [[book]] (book is a page, I only can view the info in backlink of book-page)
  • 3 I create a new content type ((book)) , then I type #create info into ((book)), then the info like one page rather than a block.
---- When I try these ways , I find 1 tags is most quick and more view-flexible, 2 like Roamresearch-like, 3 is most database but more heavy. SO I need some help for these, What does the official team think about this? Thanks a lot!
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@mistcat. @xang, I'm just moving the discussion. You can already do this now with Capacities. The following could be helpful: 1. You can turn a page into "Wide mode" on top 2. You can add any type of content there with the "@" symbol 3. You can then "embed" these objects on the "..." menu on the right. This works for tags (so you have the tag gallery on that page), for collections (same), and also for web links (at least some, so you have the website embedded 4. You can now arrange them in multiple columns like you had in notion @mistcat. And @xang, I think you're doing it right. Rely on linking, it's very powerful. You'll get all information aggregated in the backlink section. Tags could also be helpful. You could for example tag everything with the pattern "Games/Game1", "Games/Game2", ...
Ohhh yea, makes sense now Just use pages I was trying to use databases and collections, therefore it was feeling weird Feels much easier to work now! Tysmmm! Only thing, sometimes feel lack of sorting functionality inside pages Like for example if i have topic "cooking" would be cool to have my fav recipes & people i watch in one place, but also with ability to sort them by rank or category Or that's overcomplicating, wyt edit: i started using "small card" instead of "embed", and damnnn that thing is just dominating notion "cover" function, good job for sure, love the app (edited)
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Is there any "open pages by default" selection options in Capacities?
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Ohhh yea, makes sense now Just use pages I was trying to use databases and collections, therefore it was feeling weird Feels much easier to work now! Tysmmm! Only thing, sometimes feel lack of sorting functionality inside pages Like for example if i have topic "cooking" would be cool to have my fav recipes & people i watch in one place, but also with ability to sort them by rank or category Or that's overcomplicating, wyt edit: i started using "small card" instead of "embed", and damnnn that thing is just dominating notion "cover" function, good job for sure, love the app (edited)
About sort: If you need that, you need to use collections. But you can embed a collection in a page as well 💡 So you can create a dashboard containing object, collections, and tag on one page. Hope that makes sense. So depending on your use case you need to decide if you want to create a content type or organize something on a page.
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@Steffen Hello , I want to ask about which entity I should at for inputing block?
  • Facing many types info, If I want to give every one( link , or image or a block text ) to one category
  • 1 if I want to add a book entity , I can add one book image to dailynote and tag it with #book (this way #book is my book database, because the tag has card view like gallery or walling in database)
  • 2 if I create info with link to [[book]] (book is a page, I only can view the info in backlink of book-page)
  • 3 I create a new content type ((book)) , then I type #create info into ((book)), then the info like one page rather than a block.
---- When I try these ways , I find 1 tags is most quick and more view-flexible, 2 like Roamresearch-like, 3 is most database but more heavy. SO I need some help for these, What does the official team think about this? Thanks a lot!
Great question. Short answer: It's a question of style and taste. Here's my answer: I have content types for everything that are "objects", so books, meetings, people, and questions. So these are entities that actually exist. This allows me to "template" them with the structure of that content type (which helps me to better organize). But often, I start just using pages and might later realize that I have a new category of objects (lately, "Essays" for example). I then start systemizing later by creating a content type and turning some pages into essays. Tags are more like "content connectors" to me. For example, I want to collect some content under a term/topic, then I tag objects and blocks with that term. They are better suited to create a network of content or to categorize an object (e.g., a book (object) is a novel (tag)). Hope that helps.
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About sort: If you need that, you need to use collections. But you can embed a collection in a page as well 💡 So you can create a dashboard containing object, collections, and tag on one page. Hope that makes sense. So depending on your use case you need to decide if you want to create a content type or organize something on a page.
yooo no way, never knew, that will help a lot for sure, thank you so much once again!! (edited)
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Is it possible to do this kind of image adjustment in Capacities? rn i'm just adding empty block near images i want to adjust but yk, if that would be possible by default would be rly cool (edited)
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Cover image in "Pages" database, look much better compared to any other custom database Is it possible to use that type of layout for other custom databases as well?
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Great question. Short answer: It's a question of style and taste. Here's my answer: I have content types for everything that are "objects", so books, meetings, people, and questions. So these are entities that actually exist. This allows me to "template" them with the structure of that content type (which helps me to better organize). But often, I start just using pages and might later realize that I have a new category of objects (lately, "Essays" for example). I then start systemizing later by creating a content type and turning some pages into essays. Tags are more like "content connectors" to me. For example, I want to collect some content under a term/topic, then I tag objects and blocks with that term. They are better suited to create a network of content or to categorize an object (e.g., a book (object) is a novel (tag)). Hope that helps.
🫡 Thanks, your experience has been very helpful to me. Also, I'd like to know more about the expectations of your development team when designing these features, basically is it similar to your own understanding [about everything => tag/content type(real object)/page]
  • Or, based on your future direction of the Capacities, there will be a more efficient use of the mix of best practices guidelines or a simple definition or something
  • Or I hope to see more demos (like the digital garden by team or users) in the future, to see a lot of good use of the design concept
  • to learn
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Hi, is there a set keyboard shortcut for inserting the current time or is it only accessible through /time?
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Hi, is there a set keyboard shortcut for inserting the current time or is it only accessible through /time?
only the latter. What's your suggestion?
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only the latter. What's your suggestion?
I used to have Ctrl + Shift + P as my time command for apps like Obsidian and Tana, although they're only accessible because of custom commands. I'm sure that feature is underway, though!
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Is there anyway to view PDFs on mobile? Whenever I try (iPhone) I just get a blank screen - it works on the iPad, so not quite sure why it will not show up on the iPhone - or is there something else I need to do?
@Steffen or someone else from Capacities - can you please answer this? Is this something coming or or just not in the cards, or a bug?
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@Steffen or someone else from Capacities - can you please answer this? Is this something coming or or just not in the cards, or a bug?
Michael_v_H 12/20/2022 4:59 PM
We'll work on this with the mobile app early next year. Unfortunately, we can't look into it at the moment because we are working on several other things and can't prioritize fixing issues for mobile devices shortly before we launch the mobile app. Hope that makes sense! 🙂
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Michael_v_H
We'll work on this with the mobile app early next year. Unfortunately, we can't look into it at the moment because we are working on several other things and can't prioritize fixing issues for mobile devices shortly before we launch the mobile app. Hope that makes sense! 🙂
Definitely makes sense. Thank you
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Hi, does the date and time property only support a date and not a year?
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I was planning on using it as a "published" property for books.
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Also, are the properties of the daily note content type editable?
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is there a way to make tables or am i blind? 😅
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Kendaryth
is there a way to make tables or am i blind? 😅
No, there is no table feature yet. 😆
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Sacredial
Hi, does the date and time property only support a date and not a year?
Hm, interesting. This is not possible yet but we are soon reworking the whole system around dates..
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Sacredial
Also, are the properties of the daily note content type editable?
No, you can only create templates for the blocks area at the moment. We are planning to introduce custom content types that behave like the daily note (one content for each day), but are fully customizable.
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Interesting! Thanks, you guys!
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I’m back with another question about organizing my video games. I’d like to use collections within it to see which games I own and which I do not. Is there a way to automate this by using tags or something else? It seems like I have to manually add them all.
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Calhistorian 12/21/2022 11:12 AM
@Michael_v_H , has the block-based linking for the believers been delivered. I don't have access in the webapp and after downloading the desktop app it is still not available. Is it just an issue of update propagation through the system?
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@Michael_v_H and @Steffen I cannot see the Copy block reference option either:
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And yes....I have pressed this New version available button hiding on the top right on my screen and updated
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I also cannot see the copy block reference. Have tried web and mac app.
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@Calhistorian, @tatqoo, @scott sorry, this is a bug! 😬 Will be fixed soon and will be live in 1-2 hours at the latest.
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Michael_v_H
@Calhistorian, @tatqoo, @scott sorry, this is a bug! 😬 Will be fixed soon and will be live in 1-2 hours at the latest.
Ok, the update should be live now! Let me know if it works now after updating to the newest version. 🙂 (edited)
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I have updated the desktop app, but cannot update via Chrome browser. It says something went wrong. Retry.
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A question .... do you think it is a good idea to go to the block, copy the refrence and then use it? I am sure you could enable just searching the block by the text used in it. What was the reason you decided to do it this way?
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A question .... do you think it is a good idea to go to the block, copy the refrence and then use it? I am sure you could enable just searching the block by the text used in it. What was the reason you decided to do it this way?
It's simpler and faster to implement. We wanted to get the first version out soon. What you mention is one of the major improvements we will add in the future. 👍
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Michael_v_H
It's simpler and faster to implement. We wanted to get the first version out soon. What you mention is one of the major improvements we will add in the future. 👍
Thanks for clarification.
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Kendaryth
is there a way to make tables or am i blind? 😅
Gonzales Gee 12/21/2022 12:23 PM
You can use the table view for databases (which I guess is now called Object). I use this all the time, and it works great.
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Gonzales Gee
You can use the table view for databases (which I guess is now called Object). I use this all the time, and it works great.
That could do the trick thanks. Is there a way to embed a collection in a page?
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Kendaryth
That could do the trick thanks. Is there a way to embed a collection in a page?
Collections yes (use the @-dropdown and search for the name of the collection), but not whole databases yet. Next year we will be launching smart queries which will enable more powerful workflows around groups of objects.
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Kendaryth
That could do the trick thanks. Is there a way to embed a collection in a page?
Gonzales Gee 12/21/2022 12:28 PM
Yes, super easy. Just use "@" and embed the collection of choice.
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Oh thanks I was pressing "+" and couldnt find my way around lol
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Michael_v_H
Ok, the update should be live now! Let me know if it works now after updating to the newest version. 🙂 (edited)
Menu is there for mac app. Seems to only be available for certain block types
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Michael_v_H
It's simpler and faster to implement. We wanted to get the first version out soon. What you mention is one of the major improvements we will add in the future. 👍
Seems like you only block-link blocks from pages and not from the other objects (databases). Why cannot you link a note-block from an object?
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Seems like you only block-link blocks from pages and not from the other objects (databases). Why cannot you link a note-block from an object?
Maybe I don't understand, but that should be possible. Block references can be done from all blocks in all entities.
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Charlie 45872984 12/22/2022 5:05 AM
@Steffen need outline mode, because it is really inconvenient and lost when there are multiple levels. (edited)
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Charlie 45872984
@Steffen need outline mode, because it is really inconvenient and lost when there are multiple levels. (edited)
Michael_v_H 12/22/2022 5:50 AM
How about using the toggle block? That's what I do for outlining all the time.
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Charlie 45872984 12/22/2022 5:52 AM
when using the toggle block, I need to fold the block above to make the layout clear. It is still kinda inconvenient.
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I think the outline mode is basic and integral for personal note-taking. It should have a higher priority (edited)
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Steffen
Maybe I don't understand, but that should be possible. Block references can be done from all blocks in all entities.
I confirm. It's working fine. I'll double check again.
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I confirm. It's working fine. I'll double check again.
Michael_v_H 12/22/2022 5:58 AM
Another note that could be related: The option to copy a block reference is not shown when multiple blocks are selected. It only shows for a single block.
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Quick question - What's the difference between making an "Ideas" Collection vs an "Ideas" Object? i.e. Ideas (type)
  • Ideas (collection) OR Pages (type)
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One is top level and one is within pages
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If every idea has a similar number of properties e.g. executed, under consideration etc. - should it be a type
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Trying to get a sense for best practice
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I guess along a similar line, what's the difference between putting Meeting notes in the Meeting type or in the "New Collection" within meetings
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I guess it would be cool if there were a big demo PKM I can look at to see how people have set it up? 👀 (edited)
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I'm experience slow down. Anyone? I can't write anything. The system waits for a response but nothing happens
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@Michael_v_H Does the desktop app update the small fixes etc. automatically? I reinstalled for the recent big release but just wondering if we need to do that regularly?
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I'm experience slow down. Anyone? I can't write anything. The system waits for a response but nothing happens
Georgia Patrick 12/27/2022 9:42 AM
I keep getting synchronization Code 4 or Code 1 and have to restart. What does Code 4 mean and where is the fix for it? Slow down? Oh for sure. I have to restart....quit...reopen..... a lot. What is a lot? Every two or three minutes. So, what is Code 4, what is Code 1, and what is the remedy?
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Georgia Patrick 12/27/2022 11:04 AM
Now I am getting Synchronization Code 1, Code 4, and Code 5 and need to restart. What is Code 1 and how to fix it? What is Code 4 and how to fix it? What is Code 5 and how to address it? Please provide instructions other than restart so we might help you with each of these codes, levels, etc. There is probably a good reason for numbering them individually. What do we do differently for each of these codes?
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MalteKiesel 12/28/2022 6:09 AM
I had already opened a corresponding ticket a few days ago ( https://capacities.io/feedback/p/synchronization-failed ). Of course, it is quite unfortunate that this happens exactly during the Christmas season, otherwise the developers would certainly have taken care of it much faster. For me, the app is barely usable at the moment because I get an error message after almost every input. But that doesn't seem to be the case for every user, otherwise we would have gotten a lot more news about the issue here.
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CaninePRO® 12/28/2022 7:48 AM
In the 'blocks or objects' menu, is it possible to change the order they appear? I use bullets quite often. If I regularly use an object, it should appear at the top of the menu list as 'last used.' Maybe a keyboard shortcut can be assigned to certain features.
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I had already opened a corresponding ticket a few days ago ( https://capacities.io/feedback/p/synchronization-failed ). Of course, it is quite unfortunate that this happens exactly during the Christmas season, otherwise the developers would certainly have taken care of it much faster. For me, the app is barely usable at the moment because I get an error message after almost every input. But that doesn't seem to be the case for every user, otherwise we would have gotten a lot more news about the issue here.
Georgia Patrick 12/28/2022 10:04 AM
Malte..... I reported the same issue .... synchronization after every input and what you type into Capacities just disappears. That means you have to do the same keystrokes over and over and over until it "takes" or stays. I guess the cofounders and their programming people are well aware of this fatal flaw and spending all of their time fixing it instead of responding to our emails or requests to resolve bugs and issues.
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@Georgia Patrick, @MalteKiesel, we are working on this. We'll keep you updated in the ticket. Code 1 is definitely critical. Code 4 is less if it disappears after a while again. If you're not on 1.17.2 please download the latest version, might fix some issues.
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@Michael_v_H Does the desktop app update the small fixes etc. automatically? I reinstalled for the recent big release but just wondering if we need to do that regularly?
You should get an update badge in the app as soon there is something new
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chrisindublin 12/28/2022 4:19 PM
once I add a weblink I am not able to edit the URL itself. This would be useful. I tried on both mac app and web. maybe it's hidden and I can't see it?
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when I type Chinese, and I want to delete some typing words, the system also delete the block😭
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Fred Markle 12/29/2022 8:20 AM
I am also getting a sync code error on the website as well. Code 5 in my case.
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Ambitendency 12/29/2022 2:39 PM
I’m confused why I can’t get images to not come out pixelated in Capacities. I’ve tried desktop and webapp for this, I’m trying to paste a 150x150px image of a swatch (solid color) with the hex code on it and it just gets resized every time to a big image with pixelated text
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When I select some blocks and turn them into a page, is there any way to turn them back to blocks? Making it ‘in-line’ just turns it into a link
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I’m confused why I can’t get images to not come out pixelated in Capacities. I’ve tried desktop and webapp for this, I’m trying to paste a 150x150px image of a swatch (solid color) with the hex code on it and it just gets resized every time to a big image with pixelated text
MalteKiesel 12/29/2022 5:45 PM
yes, small images are unfortunately automatically enlarged when you preview or view them full page. Of course, this should not happen unless the user wants it to. But I'm sure this will be changed after more important features are improved or added.
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CaninePRO® 12/29/2022 7:24 PM
How can I move a page to a different space?
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Search question: not sure if capacities already does this and I'm missing it... I want to search all the instances of a particular word within the current object I'm working on (Cmd+F does this pretty universally in other apps — whether for text, PDFs, or web pages). Can't seem to limit/filter Cmd+P to a specific object? And the results only show the first instance of the word in an object, not all instances? Is this right?
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After I enter a math equation with Ctrl + Shift + M, I usually press the Esc key to escape from the math interface. However, that exits the page itself. Besides clicking away, is there another option that uses only the keyboard?
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Sacredial
After I enter a math equation with Ctrl + Shift + M, I usually press the Esc key to escape from the math interface. However, that exits the page itself. Besides clicking away, is there another option that uses only the keyboard?
I suppose you're talking about opening the page in preview mode? I don't think there is - you just need to click out of it which is annoying. If you open the thing as a page itself and then press Esc then you can continue typing...
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I suppose you're talking about opening the page in preview mode? I don't think there is - you just need to click out of it which is annoying. If you open the thing as a page itself and then press Esc then you can continue typing...
That's right - I don't usually open a page as a page, since I'm comfortable enough with the preview, so that makes sense.
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Yeah it's faster
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Wondering if someone can answer a simple question, can I have automated linking between object types? What's the best way to achieve this -> I have meetings, with people, from companies. Ideally, I create the people, and company, then when I have the meeting I link to the attendees (people) and the company they are from. How can I have all of my meetings show up on the people and company pages respectively without having to manually select them in a different field? (Is it possible for these to auto-populate properties or is it just going to be backlinks - essentially wondering if I can create relational fields like Notion) (edited)
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Wondering if someone can answer a simple question, can I have automated linking between object types? What's the best way to achieve this -> I have meetings, with people, from companies. Ideally, I create the people, and company, then when I have the meeting I link to the attendees (people) and the company they are from. How can I have all of my meetings show up on the people and company pages respectively without having to manually select them in a different field? (Is it possible for these to auto-populate properties or is it just going to be backlinks - essentially wondering if I can create relational fields like Notion) (edited)
Fred Markle 12/30/2022 9:34 PM
If you use a tag for meetings. You can embed the meetings tag on each person's page and filter that tag view to only show meetings that that person attended. Let me know if that doesn't make sense or if you need me to give better instructions. (edited)
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Fred Markle
If you use a tag for meetings. You can embed the meetings tag on each person's page and filter that tag view to only show meetings that that person attended. Let me know if that doesn't make sense or if you need me to give better instructions. (edited)
Thanks for the response! Makes sense, but that doesn't sound particularly scalable if I have to do that for every person. Unless I am misunderstanding something? Relational fields would automate it. (edited)
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chrisindublin
once I add a weblink I am not able to edit the URL itself. This would be useful. I tried on both mac app and web. maybe it's hidden and I can't see it?
That's currently not possible. We'll consider adding it 👍
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Ruby Huang
when I type Chinese, and I want to delete some typing words, the system also delete the block😭
We'll look into it
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Fred Markle
I am also getting a sync code error on the website as well. Code 5 in my case.
https://capacities.io/feedback/p/synchronization-failed. Here is the ticket for it, we're working full steam on it. Please vote to stay updated
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I’m confused why I can’t get images to not come out pixelated in Capacities. I’ve tried desktop and webapp for this, I’m trying to paste a 150x150px image of a swatch (solid color) with the hex code on it and it just gets resized every time to a big image with pixelated text
@Ambitendency, @MalteKiesel great point. We'll look into it 👍
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When I select some blocks and turn them into a page, is there any way to turn them back to blocks? Making it ‘in-line’ just turns it into a link
Currently no. But we'll consider it. The problem is that you might lose information from your properties. I'll think about a solution. Atm you need to copy paste and delete.
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CaninePRO®
How can I move a page to a different space?
Not possible atm. If you have interconnected content we recommend to just use one space.
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Search question: not sure if capacities already does this and I'm missing it... I want to search all the instances of a particular word within the current object I'm working on (Cmd+F does this pretty universally in other apps — whether for text, PDFs, or web pages). Can't seem to limit/filter Cmd+P to a specific object? And the results only show the first instance of the word in an object, not all instances? Is this right?
This is right. Cmd+F search is in the making 👍
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After I enter a math equation with Ctrl + Shift + M, I usually press the Esc key to escape from the math interface. However, that exits the page itself. Besides clicking away, is there another option that uses only the keyboard?
@Sacredial @Sid, just created a ticket. We'll fix this.
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Wondering if someone can answer a simple question, can I have automated linking between object types? What's the best way to achieve this -> I have meetings, with people, from companies. Ideally, I create the people, and company, then when I have the meeting I link to the attendees (people) and the company they are from. How can I have all of my meetings show up on the people and company pages respectively without having to manually select them in a different field? (Is it possible for these to auto-populate properties or is it just going to be backlinks - essentially wondering if I can create relational fields like Notion) (edited)
I know exactly what you mean. We discussed this already, just didn't put this on high priority. It would be great if you could create a ticket for this here: https://capacities.io/feedback.
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Currently no. But we'll consider it. The problem is that you might lose information from your properties. I'll think about a solution. Atm you need to copy paste and delete.
That’s ok, it’s not a big deal. It’s probably just because I’m new and still trying to work out the best structure so making some mistakes
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Steffen
@Sacredial @Sid, just created a ticket. We'll fix this.
Thanks so much!
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Hi, the Twitter integration doesn't seem to work. It directs me to an empty page with the message notLoggedIn.
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Sacredial
Hi, the Twitter integration doesn't seem to work. It directs me to an empty page with the message notLoggedIn.
This is happening with me as well
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Sacredial
Hi, the Twitter integration doesn't seem to work. It directs me to an empty page with the message notLoggedIn.
Michael_v_H 1/2/2023 6:39 AM
Hm, that should not happen. Thanks for letting us know, we'll look into it! 👍
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Thanks, you guys!
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I don't use Twitter much but the integration is nice to have.
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touch grass 1/3/2023 7:15 AM
odd thing i've noticed: code blocks don't show on page previews in gallery view
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not a dealbreaker, just a quality of life thing
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Sacredial
Hi, the Twitter integration doesn't seem to work. It directs me to an empty page with the message notLoggedIn.
@Sacredial @DON, I could identify the issue. Will be fixed. A work around at the moment: Log in to Capacities in your web browser and connect the integration from there 👍 It should then also be connected in the desktop app 👍
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Good thinking! Thanks for letting us know!
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Hey there! Is it just me or does anybody else encounter two separate entries for the app/window on the taskbar on Windows? I pinned the app and when I open it up, this is what I get:
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Fred Markle 1/3/2023 11:17 AM
I have not. Have you tried unpinning the one that doesn't have the white line under it and pinning the one that does. Then try closing and reopening everything.
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Fred Markle
I have not. Have you tried unpinning the one that doesn't have the white line under it and pinning the one that does. Then try closing and reopening everything.
Lmao that worked I don't know why I didn't try that already... Thank you!
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Sid
Lmao that worked I don't know why I didn't try that already... Thank you!
Fred Markle 1/3/2023 11:34 AM
No worries at all. Can't say I have had this issue with Capacities but I have had to do this with other apps. Guessing something gets changed in the app and Windows thinks they are no longer the same application but I really have no idea why it happens.
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Fred Markle
No worries at all. Can't say I have had this issue with Capacities but I have had to do this with other apps. Guessing something gets changed in the app and Windows thinks they are no longer the same application but I really have no idea why it happens.
I see... Yeah then it's probably a Windows issue
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Thomas Wolf 1/4/2023 3:07 AM
Hi, i have issues to login since last week, and the password sent by the "Forgot password" is not working neither, can someone from support help ?
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Hello, I created a template for my yearly review. In the template I add a "link" with "@" to a page. But when I use the template, a copy of this page is made. What I want is just a link to that page. I'm. sure I did something wrong but I don't know what.
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Thomas Wolf
Hi, i have issues to login since last week, and the password sent by the "Forgot password" is not working neither, can someone from support help ?
Hi Thomas, you're issue should be resolved now. You should be able to log in again.
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Anna
Hello, I created a template for my yearly review. In the template I add a "link" with "@" to a page. But when I use the template, a copy of this page is made. What I want is just a link to that page. I'm. sure I did something wrong but I don't know what.
Hi Anna, this is intended behavior. Everything except tags, collections, and media will be duplicated in templates. Would you expect everything to just be linked?
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Owh ok
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Maybe not everything, but create a link to a simple page within a template can be really helpfull for me
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I use some page as reference, exemple : big goals I want to achieve within multiples years. So to have it linked to my monthly / yearly review help me to stay focus on it.
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Anna
Owh ok
I see, I'll think about it. Both cases are reasonable for some applications.
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Steffen
I see, I'll think about it. Both cases are reasonable for some applications.
Duplicating pages with the same name does not make sense in my opinion. If you add something to the name like the date i.e. 2022-01-04-Journal is more reasonable in my option. There could be two options when adding templates. The first one gives you a framework which does not add any duplicates and just links to the pages. This could be good for some notes which you create frequently. Like meetings for a project where you link to the project requirements. The second one duplicates the pages in the template (here I think altering the name would make sense like in my Journal example to not have 50 pages with the same name).
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For some reason I see a lot of space between the title and where I can start writing. Can you check?
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Duplicating pages with the same name does not make sense in my opinion. If you add something to the name like the date i.e. 2022-01-04-Journal is more reasonable in my option. There could be two options when adding templates. The first one gives you a framework which does not add any duplicates and just links to the pages. This could be good for some notes which you create frequently. Like meetings for a project where you link to the project requirements. The second one duplicates the pages in the template (here I think altering the name would make sense like in my Journal example to not have 50 pages with the same name).
Agree, we just had a discussion on this. We'll switch it to reuse for now and then later you'd expect rule-based templating with template literals, etc. 👍
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For some reason I see a lot of space between the title and where I can start writing. Can you check?
Michael_v_H 1/4/2023 7:27 AM
Yes, we will look into it! 🙂
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Hi! I was wondering if it is possible to use templates within object types automatically. Thanks!
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I often use cmd + delete to delete one line and it worked for any service but Capacities doesn't work
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Please fix Korean typing issue.. https://capacities.io/feedback/p/seamless-korean-support I can't use Capacities
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Liquefy7822 1/4/2023 10:39 PM
Hi. for the past few days everytime i try to open app.capacities.io i will get this screen and this also happens with the app
Steffen started a thread. 1/5/2023 12:34 AM
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@Steffen good morning! I am having a weird issue with the capacities desktop app which always looses the set zoom whenever the window becomes unfocused. Is that a known problem to the team?
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MalteKiesel
yes, small images are unfortunately automatically enlarged when you preview or view them full page. Of course, this should not happen unless the user wants it to. But I'm sure this will be changed after more important features are improved or added.
Michael_v_H 1/5/2023 10:25 AM
This should be fixed with the newest update from today. 👍
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@Steffen good morning! I am having a weird issue with the capacities desktop app which always looses the set zoom whenever the window becomes unfocused. Is that a known problem to the team?
Never had that, but I'll look into it. Windows or Mac?
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Never had that, but I'll look into it. Windows or Mac?
Mac
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Hi, is there a shortcut to select all the text on a page? I use the Mac desktop app. Cmd+A is just selecting the current block, not all the text.
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manfrombar 1/5/2023 4:53 PM
Everything I am adding to Capacities, like images or any document, is added as an object. Therefore in the database, if it is not tagged appears in the inbox. My question is 1) In this way, I find you are forced to classify everything, when sometimes it is not needed, becoming everything more complex 2) Why does not allow to insert images into a page without going to the "images" database? Also, if you enter an identical file on two pages, the files section will contain two times the same file. Does it make sense? (edited)
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tobitobsen8608 1/5/2023 10:34 PM
The Tweet Type is fixed, right? 🤔 So I can't change its attributes? It contains a "description" attribute and a "tweet" attribute, which is empty. Why? Also I can't add an attribute for linking it to a Person? (edited)
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Thomas Wolf 1/6/2023 2:59 AM
is there an issue with the whatsapp integration ? doesn't work anymore for me since yesterday afternoon
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Is there a way to use a DEVONthink link in Capacities? I tried using the basic hyperlink function and it does not work.
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Thomas Wolf
is there an issue with the whatsapp integration ? doesn't work anymore for me since yesterday afternoon
i am having the same issue. i just started trying capacities yesterday, but the things that drew me to it seem to be broken. can’t connect twitter, and what’s app integration not working. then it’s like, i understand that they are not optimized for iOS, and was willing to grapple with that, but so far the main manifestation of that is that i literally cannot type at a normal speed in safari on my iPad without capacities failing to capture letters at random. i’m sad, because i love capacities in theory(time matters!)
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even on my laptop, it’s like literally nothing works. forget connecting twitter, this is just week view:
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hi not sure where else to post this, but I'm currently unable to login or reset my password, I didn't see any kind of email for support on the main page
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greengiovanni 1/7/2023 4:36 AM
Hi! On the latest version, the integration with telegram stopped working for me today:/
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Same with Whatsapp for me
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AntoineFou 1/7/2023 4:49 AM
Search is also not working for me on the Windows desktop app (until it goes to Local, then it works and quite faster than normal!)
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The Capacities service is down from now and then today. Not good. Not good at all ...
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For some reason Capacities is also down for me
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Lost a ton of work today because the Capabilities service was down .... it sucks! One more time and i'm out, ditching this service.
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Riccardo
For some reason Capacities is also down for me
Michael_v_H 1/7/2023 2:51 PM
@mtam@AntoineFou @Riccardo Really sorry for the outage today!! I totally understand your disappointment and we apologize for that. So far we were always able to identify the root cause of such outages to make sure they don't happen again. We'll work hard to make sure such outages don't occur again!
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Michael_v_H
@mtam@AntoineFou @Riccardo Really sorry for the outage today!! I totally understand your disappointment and we apologize for that. So far we were always able to identify the root cause of such outages to make sure they don't happen again. We'll work hard to make sure such outages don't occur again!
That’s no problem! It happens! May I ask what was the problem? Just out of curiosity
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SeaPriest
hi not sure where else to post this, but I'm currently unable to login or reset my password, I didn't see any kind of email for support on the main page
Michael_v_H 1/7/2023 2:59 PM
Posting here in the community is fine! Or you can always send an email to team@capacities.io The issue was probably due to a server outage – sorry about that! You should be able to log in again now. If the issue persists, please let us know and we'll look into it!
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@greengiovanni, @Anna The integrations by themselves seem to be working. But we've recently identified an issue with different timezones and date mapping in our implementation which prevents some messages from showing up – we are currently working on a fix, sorry for the inconvenience!
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Georgia Patrick 1/7/2023 4:07 PM
THIS IS BIG and I would love to have Capacities co-founders weigh in on how they have been tracking and investing in the FUTURE of our relationship with information. Dan Shipper writes in Superorganizers for Every, The End of Organizing. https://every.to/superorganizers/the-end-of-organizing and he gave us first look at the future in his February 2022 article The Fall of Roam and June 2022 article The Notetaking Cold War. * "I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but all of the time we’ve spent organizing our notes was probably wasted. Instead, in the immediate future, our notes will be organized for us by large language models (LLMs) like GPT-3."* Dan is clear about the future and that nobody has built the software for it yet--but many are getting close. What we'd love to know is .... is this Capacities? Did our co-founders see this "entity" future Dan explains and is that what is going on throughout the roadmaps they offer up for view?
How GPT-3 will turn your notes into an actual second brain
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Michael_v_H
@greengiovanni, @Anna The integrations by themselves seem to be working. But we've recently identified an issue with different timezones and date mapping in our implementation which prevents some messages from showing up – we are currently working on a fix, sorry for the inconvenience!
felixf4583 1/7/2023 6:05 PM
For me WhatsApp is not working at all. I thought when I deactivate it and activate it again it may work again, but now I can't activate it at all anymore ...
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Is there a trash in capacities?
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Justin Shaffner 1/8/2023 10:22 AM
Are there keyboard shortcuts for:
  • selecting multiple blocks (rather than using mouse only)
  • moving blocks up and down (rather than drag and drop only)
? Thank you!
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Also, is Linux Desktop App in the plan? Thanks again!
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Is it possible to tag specific blocks?
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Riccardo
Is there a trash in capacities?
Michael_v_H 1/8/2023 10:59 AM
No, we don't have a trash yet. But there already is a ticket for this, feel free to vote: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/a-place-for-recently-deleted-content
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Justin Shaffner
Are there keyboard shortcuts for:
  • selecting multiple blocks (rather than using mouse only)
  • moving blocks up and down (rather than drag and drop only)
? Thank you!
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Michael_v_H 1/8/2023 11:00 AM
Not yet, but these functionalities are planned! 👍
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Justin Shaffner
Is it possible to tag specific blocks?
Michael_v_H 1/8/2023 11:01 AM
You can tag any text block (math and code cannot be tagged at the moment, but you can indent them inside a text block and tag the parent block). Just press # and enter the name of the tag.
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Michael_v_H
@greengiovanni, @Anna The integrations by themselves seem to be working. But we've recently identified an issue with different timezones and date mapping in our implementation which prevents some messages from showing up – we are currently working on a fix, sorry for the inconvenience!
Thomas Wolf 1/9/2023 2:43 AM
not sure this is the cause for me as i'm in europe timezone
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Whatsapp working again. But some links I've send somes days ago are marked as created today. Not a big deal, just a bit odd.
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On mobile, when I write via my phone in the webapp, I experience a noticeable lag to the point where I am not able to write. Is that a known issue?
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Anna
Whatsapp working again. But some links I've send somes days ago are marked as created today. Not a big deal, just a bit odd.
@Anna @greengiovanni. There was a problem with Meta's service. We are monitoring the issue, but for now, everything seems to work again. Sorry for the inconvenience.
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Steffen
@Anna @greengiovanni. There was a problem with Meta's service. We are monitoring the issue, but for now, everything seems to work again. Sorry for the inconvenience.
No prob
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CaninePRO® 1/9/2023 7:23 AM
How do you change the colour of a backlink?
7:26 AM
Can I try a free trial of 'Pro' version? I would like to test drive task management and annotations, thanks.
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Gonzales Gee 1/9/2023 8:46 AM
Is it possible to add a PDF or any other file as a property for a custom content type?
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Michael_v_H 1/9/2023 8:48 AM
Yes: Add a Single or multiselect property -> choose PDF as object type. But it current limitation is that it can only be one specific type...
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CaninePRO®
How do you change the colour of a backlink?
Michael_v_H 1/9/2023 8:48 AM
There is no color option for backlinks.
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CaninePRO®
Can I try a free trial of 'Pro' version? I would like to test drive task management and annotations, thanks.
Michael_v_H 1/9/2023 8:52 AM
The full feature set of the Pro version is not available yet, but you can become a Believer to support the development and get early access to the Pro features as they are being developed. Since the vast majority of our features are already free, there won't be a free trial. But you can cancel the monthly subscription at any time (this applies to Believer and the Pro version once it is available).
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Riccardo
On mobile, when I write via my phone in the webapp, I experience a noticeable lag to the point where I am not able to write. Is that a known issue?
Michael_v_H 1/9/2023 8:53 AM
Yes, this is a known issue. The mobile browser experience is not optimized at all. We'll fix this with the dedicated mobile app! 👍
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Michael_v_H
Yes: Add a Single or multiselect property -> choose PDF as object type. But it current limitation is that it can only be one specific type...
Gonzales Gee 1/9/2023 9:13 AM
Awesome. It’s all I need and it works perfectly fine 👍
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Is there any reason why we can't use CMD + W to close the capacities window?
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Is there any way to have my properties displayed on this view? I'd love to see Author and Rating here, but I'm not sure if there's a way to do it that I'm missing.
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Riccardo
Is there any reason why we can't use CMD + W to close the capacities window?
Will be added 👍
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Joseph
Is there any way to have my properties displayed on this view? I'd love to see Author and Rating here, but I'm not sure if there's a way to do it that I'm missing.
This is not possible yet, but we have this planned 👍
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Charlie 45872984 1/10/2023 3:27 AM
@Steffen I wanna add several same basic types, but it can be allowed just one database for each basic type.
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I'm having trouble stating online/synced. I will be OK for maybe 15 minutes, then go out of sync. I can reload or restart the app from settings & I am good for 15 minutes & the same thing happens again. Of course I cannot add anything when I'm out of sync because I would loose it by restarting. Any fix for this. I'm on windows 10 & chrome.
Steffen started a thread. 1/10/2023 7:52 AM
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I just want to ask, why my search result can't show the detailed content? 😢 (my result is picture 1, and picture 2 is what I want, it is captured from Introduction page.)
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I have SE3 within this note but it is not shown in the content. Are you planning on fixing some issues of the full text search?
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If I use the table view for my object (database), can I export the data as an Excel file or csv? Or can I copy the data and paste into Excel while retaining the format? Thank you! (edited)
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Ruby Huang
I just want to ask, why my search result can't show the detailed content? 😢 (my result is picture 1, and picture 2 is what I want, it is captured from Introduction page.)
Charlie 45872984 1/13/2023 4:50 AM
the full-text is not available in Chinese right now
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@Steffen did you manage to look into the zooming bug? It is driving me crazy. The UI is zooming in and out at random (edited)
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Hi, is it possible somehow to see the sum of a specific column in a list o objects ?
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Riccardo
I have SE3 within this note but it is not shown in the content. Are you planning on fixing some issues of the full text search?
@Riccardo this looks like a bug, I'll look into it. Does SE3 appear in a property or in the content section? @Ruby Huang, our search engine has some issues with logographic languages. You can vote for it here: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/full-text-search-for-logographic-languages-japanese-chinese
Get an overview of requested features and ideas.
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0cacc0cb
If I use the table view for my object (database), can I export the data as an Excel file or csv? Or can I copy the data and paste into Excel while retaining the format? Thank you! (edited)
You can export collections to CSV but not databases. Hope that helps 🙂 Just open the right sidebar in your collection and click export
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Pedro
Hi, is it possible somehow to see the sum of a specific column in a list o objects ?
Not yet, probably best to add a comment here: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/formula-column
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Riccardo
@Steffen did you manage to look into the zooming bug? It is driving me crazy. The UI is zooming in and out at random (edited)
hm sorry for that. I'll look into it. Haven't found the cause yet. Could you describe it a bit? So it does not only reset to 1.0 when you open the app but changes between 1.0 and your last setting all the time?
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Keyboard input of Korean words has some problems in MAC(M1chip) app!!! (edited)
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Hey guys, how do I open a new tab? I know there's 'Open content in new tab' but if I just want to open a new tab and then navigate to the content? That do-able? (edited)
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hm sorry for that. I'll look into it. Haven't found the cause yet. Could you describe it a bit? So it does not only reset to 1.0 when you open the app but changes between 1.0 and your last setting all the time?
I will try to describe it but it is so random that it is difficult. Basically I have the all at zoom level 125%, sometimes I can’t even zoom with CMD + and CMD -. In addition, if un-focus the window and come back sometimes it resets to 100% and if it has been reset to 100% and I un-focus it goes to 125%
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Steffen
@Riccardo this looks like a bug, I'll look into it. Does SE3 appear in a property or in the content section? @Ruby Huang, our search engine has some issues with logographic languages. You can vote for it here: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/full-text-search-for-logographic-languages-japanese-chinese
It appears in the content
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Hey guys, how do I open a new tab? I know there's 'Open content in new tab' but if I just want to open a new tab and then navigate to the content? That do-able? (edited)
No that's not possible. But you can do "cmd/ctrl+click" basically everywhere, even in search for example 🙂
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Riccardo
I will try to describe it but it is so random that it is difficult. Basically I have the all at zoom level 125%, sometimes I can’t even zoom with CMD + and CMD -. In addition, if un-focus the window and come back sometimes it resets to 100% and if it has been reset to 100% and I un-focus it goes to 125%
Yes I can vouch for this; it happens with me as well occasionally
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And I usually set the zoom level to 125% or something
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@Steffen Any updates on the inline math navigation (especially navigating out of the pop-up)?
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Charlie 45872984 1/15/2023 3:58 AM
@Steffen why my weblinks turn into these foreigen charactors?
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Sid
@Steffen Any updates on the inline math navigation (especially navigating out of the pop-up)?
It's already live. Cmd+enter to exit.
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Steffen
It's already live. Cmd+enter to exit.
That only works for the math blocks (at least for me), not with the inline math stuff invoked using Ctrl+Shift+M
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Sid
That only works for the math blocks (at least for me), not with the inline math stuff invoked using Ctrl+Shift+M
Sorry! Ticket created
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Steffen
Sorry! Ticket created
Great thanks 🙌
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Steffen
You can export collections to CSV but not databases. Hope that helps 🙂 Just open the right sidebar in your collection and click export
This works! Thank you!
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Charlie 45872984 1/16/2023 4:29 AM
The hotkey" ctrl +H" conflict with the browser history hotkey. And want a hot key (alt + click)for "Open in preview". @Steffen (edited)
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boonikad9300 1/17/2023 2:19 AM
I don't know if it's a bug or a feature but in the single/multi-select component I only see a subset (9 out of 12 total) of all my area's (an object). Is this default behaviour or a bug? I would like to always see all options because as the number increases you can't remember them all 🙂 I know you can see all of them via the content picker but that is another click
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(the content type setting is 'no fixed set' for the select content type)
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boonikad9300
I don't know if it's a bug or a feature but in the single/multi-select component I only see a subset (9 out of 12 total) of all my area's (an object). Is this default behaviour or a bug? I would like to always see all options because as the number increases you can't remember them all 🙂 I know you can see all of them via the content picker but that is another click
Do you mind if I ask you about your AREAS custom type? This looks very similar to how I manage my information in Obsidian. I use area index notes with high-level content and links out to sub-topics, projects, etc. Is there anything special about how you are using Capacities for this?
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Do you mind if I ask you about your AREAS custom type? This looks very similar to how I manage my information in Obsidian. I use area index notes with high-level content and links out to sub-topics, projects, etc. Is there anything special about how you are using Capacities for this?
boonikad9300 1/17/2023 1:05 PM
I'm using a version of the PARA system, but then PARTI => Projects, Areas, Resources, Tasks, Inbox
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boonikad9300
I'm using a version of the PARA system, but then PARTI => Projects, Areas, Resources, Tasks, Inbox
Interesting - and you structure this so any piece of content falls into one of these areas?
3:47 PM
Is a Project, Area, Resource, Task, Archive or Inbox always a tag?
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Corkonian2022 1/17/2023 4:13 PM
Started using CHQ today and my mind is slightly blown. Long time user of Roam, obsidian, mem, Amplenote and recently Tana. Capacities offers something different and very unique too. Like notion on steroids I suppose. I am wondering if you can import data ?
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CaninePRO® 1/18/2023 5:33 AM
Is it possible to backlink to a sentence or paragraph in a body of text, either on the same page or a different page?
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CaninePRO®
Is it possible to backlink to a sentence or paragraph in a body of text, either on the same page or a different page?
Like Roam, if it's a separate block, then yes. But if it's part of a larger block, then no.
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Corkonian2022
Started using CHQ today and my mind is slightly blown. Long time user of Roam, obsidian, mem, Amplenote and recently Tana. Capacities offers something different and very unique too. Like notion on steroids I suppose. I am wondering if you can import data ?
I can definitely see the similarities with Roam, but I think the structure here looks even more organized and the user interface is really nice! I do think the flow could be a bit more seamless, but I'm sure that'll come with more time and familiarity. Overall, it's a fantastic tool!
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Corkonian2022
Started using CHQ today and my mind is slightly blown. Long time user of Roam, obsidian, mem, Amplenote and recently Tana. Capacities offers something different and very unique too. Like notion on steroids I suppose. I am wondering if you can import data ?
Michael_v_H 1/18/2023 6:55 AM
You can import single files (txt, Markdown, HTML, word, Tex), but there is no bulk import yet. Another thing you can do is import a CSV and have each row converted to individual objects of a content type.
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ashish
Like Roam, if it's a separate block, then yes. But if it's part of a larger block, then no.
Michael_v_H 1/18/2023 6:57 AM
Yes, that's true. Just want to add that block-based linking is currently a Believer feature.
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How far along in the process is the mobile app btw? 👀
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Michael_v_H
Yes, that's true. Just want to add that block-based linking is currently a Believer feature.
Thanks, is there a shortcut similar to @ or [[ for block links?
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ashish
Thanks, is there a shortcut similar to @ or [[ for block links?
Michael_v_H 1/18/2023 7:08 AM
No, not yet. You have to copy the block reference via the menu. But this is just he first iteration, we'll add some UX improvements to this feature soon.
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nicolost
How far along in the process is the mobile app btw? 👀
Michael_v_H 1/18/2023 7:26 AM
We're done with the setup and infrastructure and a lot of the conceptualization. There's still a lot of work left, bust mostly UI stuff.
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Michael_v_H
We're done with the setup and infrastructure and a lot of the conceptualization. There's still a lot of work left, bust mostly UI stuff.
Can't wait for this! This will be huge for me. I do a lot of work on mobile and having an app will be awesome. Capacities will be able to replace a few apps for me mainly all my bookmarking apps (raindrop, mymind).
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Michael_v_H
Yes, that's true. Just want to add that block-based linking is currently a Believer feature.
CaninePRO® 1/18/2023 4:43 PM
Now a Believer! 💪
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tensecucumb3r 1/18/2023 6:29 PM
Hi There, I'm now a Believer but still can't create a table, is that still being developed?
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tensecucumb3r
Hi There, I'm now a Believer but still can't create a table, is that still being developed?
As I understand, the only pro features available early to the believers are block referencing and layout options. Others are on the roadmap.
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Joseph
Can't wait for this! This will be huge for me. I do a lot of work on mobile and having an app will be awesome. Capacities will be able to replace a few apps for me mainly all my bookmarking apps (raindrop, mymind).
The web app works reasonably well (better than Roam or Obsidian apps). I don’t miss a mobile app 🤷‍♂️
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Thanks soo much for your support, @CaninePRO® @tensecucumb3r. We really appreciate it 🙏 Table is still under development 👍
12:51 AM
Here you have a good overview of the next bigger topics: https://capacities.io/roadmap
We ship new features and improvements nearly every day. Heres an overview on what will come next.
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ashish
The web app works reasonably well (better than Roam or Obsidian apps). I don’t miss a mobile app 🤷‍♂️
The webapp doesn't work like a true PWA though. Roam did. So with Capacities, I can add it to my homescreen, but when I tap on it to open it it just opens Safari and opens a new tab. So it's not a true PWA. And webapps can't beat a mobile app at all. Doesn't come close. That being said, I know they are working on it and I'm confident it will be great when it gets released.
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ashish
The web app works reasonably well (better than Roam or Obsidian apps). I don’t miss a mobile app 🤷‍♂️
... at least on iOS, while generally very nice, some things are not really working out, like 1) the result lists flickr (constant reload) in the modal window in portrait view (iPad Mini) 2) the graph view works but is not navigable 3) there seems no '+' for blocks at lefthand-side handle (I had posted these bugs on the board, but still wait whether this can be confirmed generally... so, slight chance this is idiosyncratic)
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... at least on iOS, while generally very nice, some things are not really working out, like 1) the result lists flickr (constant reload) in the modal window in portrait view (iPad Mini) 2) the graph view works but is not navigable 3) there seems no '+' for blocks at lefthand-side handle (I had posted these bugs on the board, but still wait whether this can be confirmed generally... so, slight chance this is idiosyncratic)
Hi @lerone, we'll be looking into this when we're working on the mobile app. This will improve the support for touch devices. Currently, we don't recommend to use iOS devices with Capacities because it can lead to such bugs. Hope that helps 🙂
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thx @Steffen! – just for orientation and efficient communication: is Canny still a thing for these kind of reports / observations / problems; or should all these things rather be raised here in Discord in the future?
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Hi @lerone, we'll be looking into this when we're working on the mobile app. This will improve the support for touch devices. Currently, we don't recommend to use iOS devices with Capacities because it can lead to such bugs. Hope that helps 🙂
Is it possible for the iOS web app to pickup where I leave on the desktop? E.g I’m in between an audio when I have to change devices. It would be nice to have Capacities remember where I paused and open that as the landing page when I open the web app.
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hey all, given that my architecture produces a lot of types/object collections, I find myself in want of having the option to select a particular set of them for the multi-select property – i.e. some of them, not one. as it currently works, it seems, I would need to create several properties for the same target set, cluttering the interface... any experiences, thoughts, hints? maybe it´s already there an I overlooked the option etc. 🙂 thx!
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ashish
Is it possible for the iOS web app to pickup where I leave on the desktop? E.g I’m in between an audio when I have to change devices. It would be nice to have Capacities remember where I paused and open that as the landing page when I open the web app.
This should already work, but only when you load it again, I guess. But something we'll keep in mind for the mobile app. Thanks for sharing.
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thx @Steffen! – just for orientation and efficient communication: is Canny still a thing for these kind of reports / observations / problems; or should all these things rather be raised here in Discord in the future?
Explicit feature requests or bug reports should go through canny, which helps us to process them faster and you'll get notified once they are done. For discussion or ideas, it's probably better to first use discord 👍
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mangekyou sharingan 1/22/2023 3:36 AM
Hi all 🙏 How do you reference another date in a daily note ? Lets say that i have booked a table on a restaurant next month. So i might write: " - Have booked a table at [[this lovely restaurant]] on the "insert future date" with # this lovely person" - I can only see date for today, tomorrow, yesterday and day after tomorrow. Also, do it have any effect on the calendar that i do this ? will it show on the day one month ahead ? Thx all 🙏🙏🙏
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mangekyou sharingan
Hi all 🙏 How do you reference another date in a daily note ? Lets say that i have booked a table on a restaurant next month. So i might write: " - Have booked a table at [[this lovely restaurant]] on the "insert future date" with # this lovely person" - I can only see date for today, tomorrow, yesterday and day after tomorrow. Also, do it have any effect on the calendar that i do this ? will it show on the day one month ahead ? Thx all 🙏🙏🙏
Gonzales Gee 1/22/2023 4:06 AM
Just use @date and the date picker will show up. Any future date will appear as a backlink in your daily notes.
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Gonzales Gee
Just use @date and the date picker will show up. Any future date will appear as a backlink in your daily notes.
mangekyou sharingan 1/22/2023 4:09 AM
ahhhhhhhhh 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 THX !
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Steffen
Here you have a good overview of the next bigger topics: https://capacities.io/roadmap
mangekyou sharingan 1/23/2023 3:11 AM
The quote and bookmark page looks good. Is this a teaser for the webclipper 👀
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CaninePRO® 1/23/2023 3:33 PM
Is there a 'paste as plain text' option? When I paste the text into Capacities it always pastes as a header and I can't see any editing options to change the format.
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CaninePRO® 1/23/2023 3:40 PM
Is there a page layout similar to Capacities Docs? I like the collapsible headings
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CaninePRO®
Is there a 'paste as plain text' option? When I paste the text into Capacities it always pastes as a header and I can't see any editing options to change the format.
That seems to be OS specific, on mac it's option+cmd+shift+v. You can always change the formatting though by using cmd/ctrl+e when you're in that block or use the small handle on the left of a block and change the hierarchy.
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CaninePRO®
Is there a page layout similar to Capacities Docs? I like the collapsible headings
You can combine toggles and headings. Just type >## and space for example to create a toggle heading 2. Hope that makes sense.
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Steffen
You can combine toggles and headings. Just type >## and space for example to create a toggle heading 2. Hope that makes sense.
CaninePRO® 1/24/2023 7:07 AM
Can you change the toggle from a triangle to +/-? I like the page layout in (https://docs.capacities.io/). Is it possible to create a page template like this in the future?
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mangekyou sharingan 1/24/2023 7:48 AM
PDF questions: 1. Will it be possible to annotate and highlight in the future to connect that to a page or person? 2. Is it possible to add a person or page to a PDF. For example if i have a PDF about Rick Rubin...then to tag # rickrubin (i know i can that), but also to /people ric rubin page?
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So I am curious about the code bloc "<>", when used and code is copied out, ticks are added "' ' " tothe beginning and end, why?
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Is anyone else still facing the "zoom-in/out thing getting reset" issue? I thought one of the updates fixed it, but I still face it every now and then
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Letho
So I am curious about the code bloc "<>", when used and code is copied out, ticks are added "' ' " tothe beginning and end, why?
What do you mean when you say <>? Are you talking about the inline code thingies or the actual code blocks? Either way I don't seem get backticks when I copy code...
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Sid
What do you mean when you say <>? Are you talking about the inline code thingies or the actual code blocks? Either way I don't seem get backticks when I copy code...
Add random text, highlight text and turn into code ("</>" option), pasting it results in ' before and after.
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It may be I am not using something correctly
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Letho
Add random text, highlight text and turn into code ("</>" option), pasting it results in ' before and after.
Ah right
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If you just want the text inside then you should just select the text inside. What you're doing is selecting the whole thing (with the inline code thingy included) and backticks serve as a way to include inline code in markdown
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I did select the code @Sid
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not double click
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Letho
not double click
I didn't say you double clicked
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or whatever
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There are two ways:
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This is when you select the text within
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This is when you select the whole thing
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Thats what I did, the first one
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And I believe you're doing the latter because I don't get backticks when I do the first one (which should be the expected behavior)
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Letho
Thats what I did, the first one
Huh
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Weird
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I don't get the backticks (edited)
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I dunno I just work here man
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Maybe a feature request when you hover over there is a popup to copy that does it without a leading or trailing '
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What browser are you using @Sid ? That could be part of the issue too
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I am using the app
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let me try that
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standby
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ah in the app that doesnt happen
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What browser are you using?
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Firefox
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I see yeah the app should be built on top of Chromium if it's Electron based
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If you try on Chrome and get a different result then it's a browser issue
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Probably is. I talked with Steffen about other browser issues before
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Right I'll ping him for this one then
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@Steffen ^^
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Nah we dont have to ping him, Ill go through the proper channels
Steffen started a thread. 1/25/2023 1:07 AM
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Sid
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Just hopping in, @Letho @Sid. Seems like a browser issue. Capacities works best as App or in Chrome, so we recommend to use them. Backticks are added because it follows the markdown syntax, hope that makes sense. @Sid, I'll be looking at the zoom issue again. Seems like a very weird thing, it happens to me as well but just once when I open the app.
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Ah weird for me it happens like 50% of the time when I switch windows
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Sid
Ah weird for me it happens like 50% of the time when I switch windows
I might have found it 🙏 Let's see with the next update
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Steffen
Just hopping in, @Letho @Sid. Seems like a browser issue. Capacities works best as App or in Chrome, so we recommend to use them. Backticks are added because it follows the markdown syntax, hope that makes sense. @Sid, I'll be looking at the zoom issue again. Seems like a very weird thing, it happens to me as well but just once when I open the app.
Would this still get looked into or fixed? I hate chrome and don't have the app on all devices
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... umm... I have been here before: I just try to change icon (name) of a space. and I find it very difficult to find the way there. help appreciated. but also a note: ... this should be easy and more intuitive, I think.
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mangekyou sharingan 1/25/2023 8:43 AM
I have noticed that there is a "+" at the top right page that can create "new content". Intuitively, I thought it was to create "a new tab". I can see that making new tabs are possible, but i dont know how? Like the idea that you can switch between tabs for for workflow or split the screen in two
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Steffen
I might have found it 🙏 Let's see with the next update
Wonderful! Hoping it fixes the issue 🤞Also if you don't mind me knowing, what did you find?
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mangekyou sharingan
I have noticed that there is a "+" at the top right page that can create "new content". Intuitively, I thought it was to create "a new tab". I can see that making new tabs are possible, but i dont know how? Like the idea that you can switch between tabs for for workflow or split the screen in two
+1 that "+" icon looks more like it helps with tab management. There's also a button to create content right beside the search bar, so I don't think it's necessary to have it. Also to answer your question you can create new tabs or create a split view by opening something in those views. You should see this under the actions pop-up for things:
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Is there a reason some of the numbers aren't showing up? I definitely have a couple anime created and tons of images
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Salamehbread 1/25/2023 1:46 PM
Hey team, are you supporting Chrome (v109.0.5414) on Android 13? I tried using the web app but for me it's absolutely broken
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As an example, it's impossible to access my own account
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Hey team, are you supporting Chrome (v109.0.5414) on Android 13? I tried using the web app but for me it's absolutely broken
Michael_v_H 1/25/2023 1:51 PM
Hi @Salamehbread, we are aware of that. We are currently working full steam on a dedicated app for Android and iOS. Together with the app, we'll also improve the browser version on mobile devices.
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Salamehbread 1/25/2023 1:51 PM
Ohhh nice! Looking forward to it - viel Erfolg😎👍
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Salamehbread
Ohhh nice! Looking forward to it - viel Erfolg😎👍
Michael_v_H 1/25/2023 1:54 PM
Danke! We're super excited! 🤩
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xang
Is there a reason some of the numbers aren't showing up? I definitely have a couple anime created and tons of images
Got it fixed. Clicking on the category and switching from Dashboard to All updated the numbers. They still show correctly when going back to Dashboard view
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... umm... I have been here before: I just try to change icon (name) of a space. and I find it very difficult to find the way there. help appreciated. but also a note: ... this should be easy and more intuitive, I think.
ok, some self help here, but also an attempt to document this for others who might run into this, and my own 'future self' 😅 ; ... plus some 'conclusions' / remarks: changing project name / icon works via menu preferences – and it seems this is the only way. plus: for thes changes it seems that it only works if you are actually in one space and then go to the global 'external' / system menu.... which I think is not really intuitive or standard (it means the ´preferences' there work strictly contextually to the open space, ... which to me is unknown for any other application... 👀 ) actually, I already found this once before but couldn´t replicate / remember it (– and should have made a note...) – which actually leads me to three observations / remarks ( @Steffen & @Michael_v_H ): 1 – I think renaming / modifying 'header' attributes of spaces should be more intuitive 🙂 2 – there should be a section on 'spaces' in the documentation (or, at least I couldn´t find it... which leads me to ...) 3 – a search function for the documentation would be helpful 😉 best to all! (edited)
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Does anyone else has issues with capacities today? Constantly getting "Capacities is getting an update" message and already lost data mutliple times
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Malte
Does anyone else has issues with capacities today? Constantly getting "Capacities is getting an update" message and already lost data mutliple times
mangekyou sharingan 1/26/2023 7:20 AM
Hey Marek. I believe this is the reason: https://capacities.io/whats-new/release-18
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The dates are one day off from what I click. I selected the 26th, but it shows the 27th
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xang
The dates are one day off from what I click. I selected the 26th, but it shows the 27th
+1 happens to me as well
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The dates are one day off from what I click. I selected the 26th, but it shows the 27th
Howell the Night Owl 1/26/2023 9:49 PM
Same - actually just logged on here to post that same issue.
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Happening to me as well ^ tried to upvote the bug as well but whenever I login it just takes me right to the calendar page now as well so I could not upvote the issue on the feedback page
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@Steffen Sorry to bug you, but the zoom issue is still present (albeit very rarely now).
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Also I believe it'd be better to not create an entry for a daily note unless there's some actual content in it, right? As of right now, it creates daily notes as soon as you click and add some empty block.
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Is there some setting to display the description of content types? I can't find anything to see the descriptions beside/under the name
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We'll look into it 👍
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ok, some self help here, but also an attempt to document this for others who might run into this, and my own 'future self' 😅 ; ... plus some 'conclusions' / remarks: changing project name / icon works via menu preferences – and it seems this is the only way. plus: for thes changes it seems that it only works if you are actually in one space and then go to the global 'external' / system menu.... which I think is not really intuitive or standard (it means the ´preferences' there work strictly contextually to the open space, ... which to me is unknown for any other application... 👀 ) actually, I already found this once before but couldn´t replicate / remember it (– and should have made a note...) – which actually leads me to three observations / remarks ( @Steffen & @Michael_v_H ): 1 – I think renaming / modifying 'header' attributes of spaces should be more intuitive 🙂 2 – there should be a section on 'spaces' in the documentation (or, at least I couldn´t find it... which leads me to ...) 3 – a search function for the documentation would be helpful 😉 best to all! (edited)
We'll discuss it. Thanks for sharing!
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The dates are one day off from what I click. I selected the 26th, but it shows the 27th
I assume the date in the header is correct and not the calendar? It causing me all sorts of chaos.
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I assume the date in the header is correct and not the calendar? It causing me all sorts of chaos.
Yes, only the mini calendar should be off. Everything else should be in sync and the correct date. Fix will be shipped soon.
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I assume the date in the header is correct and not the calendar? It causing me all sorts of chaos.
Michael_v_H 1/30/2023 10:53 AM
Hey @ThreeG, @xang, @Tadashi, @Howell the Night Owl, We just shipped an update. Could you check again with the calendar issue? Should be fixed now. 🤞
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Hey @ThreeG, @xang, @Tadashi, @Howell the Night Owl, We just shipped an update. Could you check again with the calendar issue? Should be fixed now. 🤞
Looks good on my end!
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@Michael_v_H Hi Michael, just tried this on both the app and capacities.io. Having two issues: (edited)
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1: When I click on Update to the new version, it restarts my page but the pop-up to update shows up again.
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2. When I updated the app on my mac, the pop-up to update has disappeared but the date is still incongruent with the tab. So the calendar appears to be fixed but the tab date is still incorrect.
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2. When I updated the app on my mac, the pop-up to update has disappeared but the date is still incongruent with the tab. So the calendar appears to be fixed but the tab date is still incorrect.
Michael_v_H 1/30/2023 11:26 AM
Ok, I see. Could be just that single tab. Could you try to close it and open another one? If not, I'll look into it. 👍
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I could also replicate the issue with the web app. The web-app deployment action was not 100% completed. Will be fixed soon.
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The left arrow next to the TODAY button takes you back two days, instead of one. The right arrow seems to do nothing.
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Hello. I'm currently doing something like a tierlist while working on a windows app. On one page I have about 200 lines of text in separate blocks. I plan to swap some of them and then add more different images, maybe blocks with text. The problem is that it's all very slow, when I try to move the blocks, everything starts to slow down. Is there any way to fix this?
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While moving, it lags a little, and when the block exits the edges of the page, it slows down completely.
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Three-digit numbers in the lists merge with the text (lol).
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Dioramos
While moving, it lags a little, and when the block exits the edges of the page, it slows down completely.
I do also have strange lagging and some strange text deleting behavior here. … plus more persisting issues to log-in
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lerone
I do also have strange lagging and some strange text deleting behavior here. … plus more persisting issues to log-in
I see, my biggest problem is that my images in collections loading very slow, but maybe it's all in my internet speed.
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Dioramos
I see, my biggest problem is that my images in collections loading very slow, but maybe it's all in my internet speed.
Fred Markle 2/1/2023 7:29 AM
No, not just you. The loading is slow. I'm hopeful some caching improvements can be made over time.
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It is cool that you can pin a Tag, adding it to Pinned section of the sidebar. Can you pin a search with multiple tags? Example: blocks tagged with #work and #todo ? I can't seem to do that.
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Howdy all. I installed the MacOS desktop version. After a while the app has been asking for admin credentials to install a helper tool. I have typed in that user and password about 20 time. I have hit cancel 20 times. I made sure I type in correct credentials 5 time in a row. It keeps showing up. How do I make this install process succeed, or just stop?
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Good morning. I don't think that new timeline, references, and the sections below calendar work properly. (edited)
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Three items created today, all with an extra date field Next review set as today:
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And this is how it looks like
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I like the concept very much, but it does not seem to be working on my end
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Wait, these weren't even saved. After reloading the capacities they are gone. @Steffen @Michael_v_H Are there any performance issuses at the moment?
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Disk space?
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OK, seems to be working now. Can these be grouped by the database and property, please? Or a switch to group them: (edited)
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hello, just for situational awareness @Steffen @Michael_v_H : I also seem to have lost a new space I just created. ... materially not too dramatical, as there was not much in it yet. ... but a little discomforting... 😕
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hello, just for situational awareness @Steffen @Michael_v_H : I also seem to have lost a new space I just created. ... materially not too dramatical, as there was not much in it yet. ... but a little discomforting... 😕
Did you try restarting the app? It helped me once with the same problem.
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thx a lot @Dioramos – no, ... should have appeared to me... I just did. ... now it´s difficult to ascertain, as I re-created the space w/ same name. – at least, all I can see is the new space / content now. Don´t know how to judge that. guess @Steffen / @Michael_v_H would know if there should be a duplicate space, even if I created a synonymous one... it´s still a little uncomforting. but next time I surely go the obvious 'troubleshoot' route... and restart first... and report second. 😆 thx again!
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I had this issue multiple times in the past when the system stability was a bit worse.
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And this is how it looks like
These new sections are not displayed if you open the Daily note in the Side Panel
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Salamehbread 2/3/2023 4:57 AM
Hey team, I can sort my custom object in the list view by any of my custom fields, however none of my custom fields actually show up there. If I switch to table view for the custom object, all the custom fields are shown as well. Is there a way to achieve this for the list view?
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@tatqoo @lerone, sorry for coming back so late. We did a lot of background work and had our server unavailable for 3 min twice. It could have been related to that. We shipped a lot of performance updates, so everything should be much faster now, and these issues should not occur anymore. Sorry again, please keep us posted if this happens again.
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Hey team, I can sort my custom object in the list view by any of my custom fields, however none of my custom fields actually show up there. If I switch to table view for the custom object, all the custom fields are shown as well. Is there a way to achieve this for the list view?
Interesting! I'll look into it. Just to make sure, you are having the same collection and you change to list view and it does not show any options anymore for sorting?
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Steffen
Interesting! I'll look into it. Just to make sure, you are having the same collection and you change to list view and it does not show any options anymore for sorting?
Salamehbread 2/3/2023 8:58 AM
I can send some screenshots later on, should I post them here or should I DM you directly?😎
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Btw it does show options for Sorting in list view and those work as intended, but the field I am using for sorting the collection is not displayed in the list items
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Maybe that makes it a little clearer😅 Thank you!
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Btw it does show options for Sorting in list view and those work as intended, but the field I am using for sorting the collection is not displayed in the list items
Oh, I see, that's expected. The list view currently only shows the title and tags, no properties.
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Salamehbread 2/3/2023 9:26 AM
Got it👍 I was thinking if they're there in the table view maybe they're also in the list view🧙
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Fred Markle 2/3/2023 9:41 AM
Is the ability to create named filters in the works? I am using work around currently but would love to just go into a type a be able to click on a Named Filter group button at the top right next to the "All" button. Or have collections be automatically added to by a tag selection. My example use case is car maintenance. I would like to create two named filters to only show entries of 1 of my vehicles. Or have a collection automatically get added to if I select a certain vehicle tag. Right now I have to create a page for each vehicle to show it's content.
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Fred Markle
Is the ability to create named filters in the works? I am using work around currently but would love to just go into a type a be able to click on a Named Filter group button at the top right next to the "All" button. Or have collections be automatically added to by a tag selection. My example use case is car maintenance. I would like to create two named filters to only show entries of 1 of my vehicles. Or have a collection automatically get added to if I select a certain vehicle tag. Right now I have to create a page for each vehicle to show it's content.
Will be possible with queries 👍
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Will be possible with queries 👍
Fred Markle 2/3/2023 10:44 AM
Sweet. No rush, but any estimated timeframe on them?
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Fred Markle
Sweet. No rush, but any estimated timeframe on them?
Hard to estimate, there can be many hurdles on the way, but we plan to get the alpha out this month 🙂
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Steffen
Hard to estimate, there can be many hurdles on the way, but we plan to get the alpha out this month 🙂
Fred Markle 2/3/2023 11:01 AM
Very cool, just wondering.
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I'm experiencing some kind of input lag on my mobile devices (iphone 12, ipad pro). Is it just me?
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I'm experiencing some kind of input lag on my mobile devices (iphone 12, ipad pro). Is it just me?
Michael_v_H 2/3/2023 1:59 PM
Yes, it's a known issue. We're currently working full steam on the mobile app and are adjusting the editor for mobile devices.
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akaman42 started a thread. 2/3/2023 2:07 PM
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Michael_v_H
Yes, it's a known issue. We're currently working full steam on the mobile app and are adjusting the editor for mobile devices.
Excellent; together with some caching layer or offline mode, I will entirely switch to capacities. Have a lot of additional suggestions, but the base package of capacities is already astonishingly strong. (edited)
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Fred Markle 2/4/2023 6:58 AM
Looks like the right arrow next to "Today" above the little calendar widget doesn't work on my end. I can go back in time just not forward.
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I'm also having to hit refresh multiple times before images will load. It's been like this for the past few days.
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Fred Markle 2/4/2023 7:15 AM
Also load times are 3-8 seconds to load a set. and I'm getting sync errors again.
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MalteKiesel 2/4/2023 12:23 PM
for me since some hours capacities lags so that it is unusable
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MalteKiesel
for me since some hours capacities lags so that it is unusable
@MalteKiesel @Fred Markle, there were no changes from our side, sorry for these issues. Could you both try "Settings>Restart app (bottom left)".
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MalteKiesel 2/5/2023 3:18 AM
restarting through the settings menu definitely helped. But eg. left-clicking on the block icon still takes 2-3 seconds for the menu to appear. However, the text input works again without delay.
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Tryingdutchman 2/5/2023 2:43 PM
Compared to Evernote, how do you feel about Privacy with Capacities? Beter or worse or about the same?
lerone started a thread. 2/5/2023 3:26 PM
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Not sure if this has been raised before, but search doesn't work for non-English characters. Is it planned to enhance the search feature? Thank you.
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Fred Markle 2/6/2023 5:17 PM
Is there some maintenance being done? Things are running painfully slow.
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Desktop app and web
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About 10sec to load a database type
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Fred Markle 2/6/2023 5:42 PM
I've tried going to settings and restarting the app.
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Fred Markle
I've tried going to settings and restarting the app.
Hm, interesting, there were no changes from our side and no maintenance. Also, the server load was low. I'll look into it. Sorry for these issues. Was it a big database?
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Not sure if this has been raised before, but search doesn't work for non-English characters. Is it planned to enhance the search feature? Thank you.
Hi there, there is a ticket for this here: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/full-text-search-for-logographic-languages-japanese-chinese-korean. Currently our search engine does not support logographic languages but we'll work on a search rewrite at some point.
Get an overview of requested features and ideas.
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restarting through the settings menu definitely helped. But eg. left-clicking on the block icon still takes 2-3 seconds for the menu to appear. However, the text input works again without delay.
@MalteKiesel, are you still having issues? Is this happening in just some content or in all?
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Hm, interesting, there were no changes from our side and no maintenance. Also, the server load was low. I'll look into it. Sorry for these issues. Was it a big database?
Fred Markle 2/7/2023 6:27 AM
Yeah, somewhat large. About 60 items take 10 seconds. Another one that has 10 items takes about 3-4 seconds. I have a duplicate of some of the databases in another application. And the same data takes about 1 second to load. Not mentioned as a jerk comment, I mean it more as my connection/computer isn't the issue as far as I can tell.
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Fred Markle 2/7/2023 7:08 AM
I deleted a couple collections I had made a while back. Then I got the Synchronization Failed error and to restart the app. I had just gone into settings about 5 minutes earlier and restarted the app just to make sure I had a fresh start today.
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boonikad9300 2/7/2023 8:32 AM
@Steffen @Michael_v_H FYI -> Working with quite large documents (imported 120 annotations from a book) for the first time and I noticed that it makes the markdown editing experience noticeably slower, to the point it becomes a bit annoying. You can work with it but selecting, typing and backspaces all experience that input lag hehe. (edited)
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Is it a known issue?
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How can I get an alert when a task is due? Or is that even available?
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XZone
How can I get an alert when a task is due? Or is that even available?
Michael_v_H 2/7/2023 9:05 AM
No, alerts/notifications are not available yet.
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Michael_v_H
No, alerts/notifications are not available yet.
Thanks!
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Steffen
@MalteKiesel, are you still having issues? Is this happening in just some content or in all?
MalteKiesel 2/7/2023 10:32 AM
issues are solved, it works as quick as before, thanks
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grace charles 2/7/2023 11:19 AM
Is there a way to filter for tags that are attached to blocks (not at the page level)? For instance, say I have Tag A associated with a few dozen blocks in various pages. And Tag B associated with some, but not all, of those blocks as well. If I click on Tag A, I get a list of all those blocks in question. But there seems to be no way to filter that “Tag A list” to now show me the blocks that also have Tag B. Neither Tag A nor Tab B show up in the Tag column since they are not page-level blocks. Can anyone can share how to do this sort of filter reducing for tagged blocks? Thank you very much.
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Fred Markle 2/7/2023 4:09 PM
I'm also still having to hit refresh on a page multiple times to get images to load.
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Fred Markle 2/7/2023 4:16 PM
Am I the only one seeing these issues?
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Also lots of this until things load, even after just being in the database seconds earlier.
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Fred Markle
Am I the only one seeing these issues?
I've had the same issue a lot lately
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Is there a way to directly copy tagged content from a gallery or wall view? Say I put a "ToProcess" tag on bunch of paragraphs in daily notes, and then I display that tag as a gallery. I would like to directly copy these pieces of text without having to open each daily note seperately.
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xang
I've had the same issue a lot lately
grace charles 2/7/2023 6:52 PM
I also was having the same issue today - thought it was just me.
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Fred Markle 2/7/2023 7:26 PM
The back arrow next to today is going two days at a time now as well as the forward arrow not working.
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I've had the same issue a lot lately
Fred Markle 2/7/2023 7:32 PM
I submitted this to the feedback board as well.
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If anyone else is experiencing the speed issue go upvote the issue here https://capacities.io/feedback/p/database-loads-are-very-slow-images-wont-load
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Fred Markle
If anyone else is experiencing the speed issue go upvote the issue here https://capacities.io/feedback/p/database-loads-are-very-slow-images-wont-load
Thanks for creating a ticket. I did not have these issues, we'll look into it 👍
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Fred Markle
If anyone else is experiencing the speed issue go upvote the issue here https://capacities.io/feedback/p/database-loads-are-very-slow-images-wont-load
boonikad9300 2/8/2023 2:10 AM
Whut! I had the images with speed and images yesterday. Seems to be solved today 🤔
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@Steffen Is there a difference in load on Capacities? Like amount of users using the app concurrently? Yesterday evening my editing experience was quite slow and lagging in a document with a lot of text, right now it seems to be noticeably quicker (edited)
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Steffen
Thanks for creating a ticket. I did not have these issues, we'll look into it 👍
Fred Markle 2/8/2023 9:15 AM
Maybe part of the same issue. But today I freshly opened the capacities site and my automotive Database said like 20 items. I had to refresh the page to get the full 60 to show up. Then I went to another database and no pictures were loaded. I had to refresh the page again.
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Fred Markle 2/8/2023 9:26 AM
Basically every database that I got to I might have to refresh the page again to load all the images.
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Database or pages too
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I'm running Chrome on Windows. Ad blockers are off just to make sure it wasn't the issue.
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Sometimes a page refresh is not enough and the settings/restart app is required to get the images to appear.
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grace charles 2/8/2023 10:21 AM
Hi @Steffen - when you have a moment, can you please answer this question: https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001364765051994132/1072567210901508177. Thank you!
Discord is the easiest way to communicate over voice, video, and text. Chat, hang out, and stay close with your friends and communities.
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@Steffen Is there a difference in load on Capacities? Like amount of users using the app concurrently? Yesterday evening my editing experience was quite slow and lagging in a document with a lot of text, right now it seems to be noticeably quicker (edited)
Loading can be impacted by that but not editing, etc. But our servers are very stable at the moment, so this shouldn't be an issue.
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Basically every database that I got to I might have to refresh the page again to load all the images.
Thanks for sharing these details, looks like a very weird problem. I put it on high priority, it would be great if you could share any upcoming incidents/insights in the ticket 👍 thanks so much, and thanks for the patience!
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Is there a way to filter for tags that are attached to blocks (not at the page level)? For instance, say I have Tag A associated with a few dozen blocks in various pages. And Tag B associated with some, but not all, of those blocks as well. If I click on Tag A, I get a list of all those blocks in question. But there seems to be no way to filter that “Tag A list” to now show me the blocks that also have Tag B. Neither Tag A nor Tab B show up in the Tag column since they are not page-level blocks. Can anyone can share how to do this sort of filter reducing for tagged blocks? Thank you very much.
Sorry, missed that one. You're right, this is currently not possible. But I'll think about it, could become part of the query feature. Thanks for sharing!!
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Thanks for sharing these details, looks like a very weird problem. I put it on high priority, it would be great if you could share any upcoming incidents/insights in the ticket 👍 thanks so much, and thanks for the patience!
Fred Markle 2/8/2023 12:48 PM
No worries. Good point, the ticket is a much better place for it than here. Sorry about that.
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Hello, new to Capacities and confused about bulleting. I primarily use the outline method, and see that it's not quite supported. But even when I use a break, the next text block is still indented, if I unindent, it moves all that text to the bottom of the page... Expected:
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a questions I bumped into related to URLS + 'weblink' objects Capacities seems very receptible and quick to turn any pasted URL into a weblink instantaneously... which is a nice gesture... but I still have to find a way to a) modify the URL after initial pasting (some URLs need that), or b) later down the line (i.e. when a link is already in the weblink DB (edited)
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Hello, new to Capacities and confused about bulleting. I primarily use the outline method, and see that it's not quite supported. But even when I use a break, the next text block is still indented, if I unindent, it moves all that text to the bottom of the page... Expected:
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I've seen this too. Very confusing and I don't know what causes it and how to undo it.
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I've seen this too. Very confusing and I don't know what causes it and how to undo it.
I actually think I figured it out. The unindent does work, but if anything below the indent line is also indented, the unindent will cause the above line to move below the next indented line (if in same 'block'). If there is no indented line below the first line, then it separates from the initial bulleted block into a new block and unindents as expected. Hope that makes sense.
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I actually think I figured it out. The unindent does work, but if anything below the indent line is also indented, the unindent will cause the above line to move below the next indented line (if in same 'block'). If there is no indented line below the first line, then it separates from the initial bulleted block into a new block and unindents as expected. Hope that makes sense.
Yes, that's correct. If I understand correctly, you'd expect everything below to be unindented as well or would you expect everything below to be a child of your newly unindented block? 🙂
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Hello, I used the manual backup feature and I included medias. When I extract the ZIP file, I get a folder called 'Images'. This folder includes .md files but doesn't store the images I uploaded in Capacities. Is there a way to export images in .jpeg when doing a backup of Capacities?
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The same behavior applies to PDF files.
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Michael_v_H 2/9/2023 2:52 AM
You should see a folder called Media as well. This is where all the actual files are exported. The Images folder holds .md files for additional notes and metadata you might have created for that image.
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You should see a folder called Media as well. This is where all the actual files are exported. The Images folder holds .md files for additional notes and metadata you might have created for that image.
I found it, thank you!
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Yes, that's correct. If I understand correctly, you'd expect everything below to be unindented as well or would you expect everything below to be a child of your newly unindented block? 🙂
I don't get it still. Here is a snippet of a note. I don't know why the first bullet in the new section, underneath the heading, is as far to the left as the last bullet in the section before the heading.
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Also, when I shift-tab on the first bullet below the heading, the bullet just disappears. Gone - poof! Like a delete and all the bullet below it shift up.
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Roxy | Queen of Profit 2/9/2023 9:58 AM
Hi 👋🏻 . I see that IOS app is in progress. Do you have estimates when you’re planning to launch it? I like Capacities, but mobile app is crucial for me. And it is impossible to work through the browser version from a mobile device. I want to understand if it make sense to switch from Notion to Capacities now, or I better wait for mobile version ☺ (edited)
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Michael_v_H 2/9/2023 11:08 AM
@Sid @Sacredial @Botwin Hope you will like the new math inline editing! 🙂
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Looks very intuitive! Thank you so much for this update! May I ask how you can center the equations?
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Looks very intuitive! Thank you so much for this update! May I ask how you can center the equations?
Michael_v_H 2/9/2023 11:17 AM
That's a math block below. Those are centered automatically.
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@Sid @Sacredial @Botwin Hope you will like the new math inline editing! 🙂
That's awesome! Thank you so much I can't express how badly I wanted this 😄
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You guys added that too!! Amazing HAHAHA thank you so much!
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Roxy | Queen of Profit
Hi 👋🏻 . I see that IOS app is in progress. Do you have estimates when you’re planning to launch it? I like Capacities, but mobile app is crucial for me. And it is impossible to work through the browser version from a mobile device. I want to understand if it make sense to switch from Notion to Capacities now, or I better wait for mobile version ☺ (edited)
Michael_v_H 2/9/2023 11:32 AM
Hi @Roxy | Queen of Profit, mobile development is going well! This is what the timeline will look like: An Alpha version for iPhone on iOS will likely be available at the end of February but only through Apple's Testflight program and for Capacities Believers first. We'll test it intensely with a small group of users and will then launch a Beta version where we add more and more users to the testing pool. If everything goes well, we plan to officially launch it in the iOS app store around May (maybe April if everything goes super smoothly, maybe June if problems occur). Android will have a similar timeline but probably with a month of delay. Of course, there can be things that we did not expect that could delay the whole process! But we're working hard to make it as fast as possible! If mobile is such an important requirement for you, a couple of months seem like a long time. So if you want to do a lot of things on your phone, switching might be too early. But for quick input, you can use our Messenger and e-mail integrations. I use them every day on my phone to save articles, tweets, and small notes. Hope that helps!
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Has spellcheck been removed (or moved to some setting) in the new release? It doesn't seem to be working for me
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Michael_v_H 2/9/2023 11:37 AM
Yes, the system spellcheck has been disabled as users requested it. But now that you mention it, it seems like it was a premature move as some people might rely on it... We'll probably enable it again and make it a setting in the future. What do you think?
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Yes, the system spellcheck has been disabled as users requested it. But now that you mention it, it seems like it was a premature move as some people might rely on it... We'll probably enable it again and make it a setting in the future. What do you think?
I don't think I'll ever have a need to turn it off, but maybe other people might. I guess it would be nice to have it enabled by default but have some option to disable it (edited)
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Regarding templates: why cannot you use templates multiple times like you can do on Daily pages? Is it what is planned to be as "reusable blocks" ?
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Regarding templates: why cannot you use templates multiple times like you can do on Daily pages? Is it what is planned to be as "reusable blocks" ?
Michael_v_H 2/9/2023 11:43 AM
Yes. Templates for objects can also have all properties, that's what makes reusing them several times difficult.
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Thanks Michael, that makes sense for objects.
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grace charles 2/9/2023 12:00 PM
Hi @Michael_v_H - am i correct in that when searching using cmd+p and clicking on a result, while the correct page is opened, the page is not scrolled to the search item. so the user is required to do a second search on-page for the exact same term. is there something I'm missing?
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Michael_v_H 2/9/2023 1:11 PM
If you search for a block within a page in the command palette, it should scroll to the position of that block. Does it not do that on your system?
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If you search for a block within a page in the command palette, it should scroll to the position of that block. Does it not do that on your system?
grace charles 2/9/2023 1:38 PM
Nope. It only scrolls if the search is performed on the page I'm currently on.
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Nope. It only scrolls if the search is performed on the page I'm currently on.
Michael_v_H 2/9/2023 1:40 PM
Hm, you're right. It worked before the update. I'll fix that ASAP. Thanks!
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Yes, the system spellcheck has been disabled as users requested it. But now that you mention it, it seems like it was a premature move as some people might rely on it... We'll probably enable it again and make it a setting in the future. What do you think?
boonikad9300 2/9/2023 3:50 PM
I’m also missing the spellcheck feature hehe 😉
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Yay for Templates. Currently I see no way of changing the current Template of a Meeting though. If it was created without a template, a template cannot be applied after the fact - is that right? There appears to only be the option to add a new Meeting object within the original Meeting document type which is embedded by default. Or am I missing something?
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I don't get it still. Here is a snippet of a note. I don't know why the first bullet in the new section, underneath the heading, is as far to the left as the last bullet in the section before the heading.
I believe here is where you can use 'Shift+Tab' to unindent the second portion of bullets.
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I believe here is where you can use 'Shift+Tab' to unindent the second portion of bullets.
Where should my cursor be when I use shift-tab? As I mentioned, if the cursor is in the first bullet afetr the heading and I press shift-tab the whole bullet disappears.
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Can you have sub-types? Collections seem to do this but I can only go to one level, whereas I need multiple, or am I missing something? For example I have to keep track of various organisations, and often I will need subsets of them. I currently have Org/gov/uk/ministerial dept as an example of a government organisation, companies may be Org/Co/Manufacturer or Org/Co/ Installer, Org/Industry Media, Org/Charity etc. and I have hundreds of them. They are all organisations that I need together and yet at times I need to drill down and only have subsets at one level or another. (edited)
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IT seem that will the new update you can't use arrow key to move between block anymore (up and down)
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is this an intended design or a bug?
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boonikad9300 2/10/2023 12:50 AM
Is there a way to search INSIDE a page instead of using the global search function (CMD+K)
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Yay for Templates. Currently I see no way of changing the current Template of a Meeting though. If it was created without a template, a template cannot be applied after the fact - is that right? There appears to only be the option to add a new Meeting object within the original Meeting document type which is embedded by default. Or am I missing something?
You can apply templates also to older content but it needs to be empty (otherwise it might overwrite some of your content) so the option only shows up on empty content
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Can you have sub-types? Collections seem to do this but I can only go to one level, whereas I need multiple, or am I missing something? For example I have to keep track of various organisations, and often I will need subsets of them. I currently have Org/gov/uk/ministerial dept as an example of a government organisation, companies may be Org/Co/Manufacturer or Org/Co/ Installer, Org/Industry Media, Org/Charity etc. and I have hundreds of them. They are all organisations that I need together and yet at times I need to drill down and only have subsets at one level or another. (edited)
Interesting thought! There is currently no direct implementation of that, here is a ticket for sub-types (sharing properties and extending the original type): https://capacities.io/feedback/p/sub-databases-inheritance But you are basically looking for a more hierarchical structure within your database. What I'd do is to add a naming convention to your collections. So you have type "Org" and then you name your collections "Gov/uk/ministerial" or "Co/Installer", etc. Does that make sense?
Get an overview of requested features and ideas.
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IT seem that will the new update you can't use arrow key to move between block anymore (up and down)
That's clearly a bug 😄 it works better in all content but we unintentionally broke it in the daily note. So it's only there. Will be fixed soon.
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Is there a way to search INSIDE a page instead of using the global search function (CMD+K)
On the roadmap!
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On the roadmap!
boonikad9300 2/10/2023 1:10 AM
Nice! 🦾 Finding myself ramming cmd+f as a habit haha 🙂
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Interesting thought! There is currently no direct implementation of that, here is a ticket for sub-types (sharing properties and extending the original type): https://capacities.io/feedback/p/sub-databases-inheritance But you are basically looking for a more hierarchical structure within your database. What I'd do is to add a naming convention to your collections. So you have type "Org" and then you name your collections "Gov/uk/ministerial" or "Co/Installer", etc. Does that make sense?
Thank you it does but as to doing it through collections that way then I wouldn’t be able to progressively narrow down the group. Or are you saying I would have one for each level? That would create a lot of collections. So they would appear in Co and in Co/manufacturing and in co/manufacturing/insulation and this one may go two more levels. (edited)
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Hello, I work with Capacities on 2 different computers with the Mac App. When I switch from one computer to the other it seems that I need to open each database to get the work I did on the first computer. Can you confirm that behavior? Is there a way to force syncing all the work I did when I switch to another computer?
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That's clearly a bug 😄 it works better in all content but we unintentionally broke it in the daily note. So it's only there. Will be fixed soon.
awesome thanks for the heads up!
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I love Capacities and have enjoyed its use. As of the update I now longer can input time stamps nor use any options using the / command on my iPhone. Is this something that is being addressed? Until then I can not use the app🥹
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Hello, is it correct that the default pop-up that appears now when you type @ then something is creating a page? I got really used to searching for the note I want to connect before, but now there's an extra bit of friction I find a bit annoying. Is there something I can change for now to revert back to the precious behavior?
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Is it possible to share pages to people without obliging them to have an account on Capacities?
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Jorge Gamito 2/10/2023 11:18 AM
Hi. Is it possible to add custom properties to daily notes? Something like Tana does ... I would like to have some custom properties displayed by default in each daily note. Right now I'm using a template that I have to "activate" each day. Also, is there a way to search (query) and display all to-dos scattered across my workspace? Thank you all.
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GunnersaurusFlex 2/10/2023 11:53 AM
Microsoft editor and Grammarly chrome extensions no longer are working at all on the web app. Is this a bug or by design?
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Microsoft editor and Grammarly chrome extensions no longer are working at all on the web app. Is this a bug or by design?
Michael_v_H 2/10/2023 12:22 PM
Definitely not by design, but she reworked parts of the text editor. Are they not showing any corrections or does the text replacement not work correctly?
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Is it possible to share pages to people without obliging them to have an account on Capacities?
Michael_v_H 2/10/2023 12:25 PM
Yes. On a page, open the right sidebar, go to "Actions" and click "Share". Then "Add permission". In the next step you can fine-tune which linked content (if any) you want to include. Hope that helps! 🙂 We also plan to improve the sharing flow and functionality in the future.
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Definitely not by design, but she reworked parts of the text editor. Are they not showing any corrections or does the text replacement not work correctly?
GunnersaurusFlex 2/10/2023 12:26 PM
They don’t show as misspelled. No red underline anymore
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They don’t show as misspelled. No red underline anymore
Michael_v_H 2/10/2023 12:26 PM
Ok, thanks. I'll look into it! Grammarly Desktop seems to work fine.
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Ok, thanks. I'll look into it! Grammarly Desktop seems to work fine.
GunnersaurusFlex 2/10/2023 12:27 PM
Agree. I prefer Microsoft Editor so am using the web app of Capacities
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I love Capacities and have enjoyed its use. As of the update I now longer can input time stamps nor use any options using the / command on my iPhone. Is this something that is being addressed? Until then I can not use the app🥹
Michael_v_H 2/10/2023 12:29 PM
We are working full-steam on the mobile app. Until then, we don't recommend using Capacities on mobile devices, the whole experience is not optimized at all.
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Hello, is it correct that the default pop-up that appears now when you type @ then something is creating a page? I got really used to searching for the note I want to connect before, but now there's an extra bit of friction I find a bit annoying. Is there something I can change for now to revert back to the precious behavior?
Michael_v_H 2/10/2023 12:32 PM
I think we'll have to make this an option. Other users requested just the opposite. 😆 Or maybe we can do it this way: Only direct matches will show at the top, if no direct matches are present, we'll put the "Create new page..." option at the top.
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GunnersaurusFlex 2/10/2023 12:32 PM
If I sign up to be a believer this month, will I be included in the Alpha test for mobile?
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I think we'll have to make this an option. Other users requested just the opposite. 😆 Or maybe we can do it this way: Only direct matches will show at the top, if no direct matches are present, we'll put the "Create new page..." option at the top.
Sounds like a plan. I suppose if you have a diverse enough set of users, different workflows are bound to come through!
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If I sign up to be a believer this month, will I be included in the Alpha test for mobile?
Michael_v_H 2/10/2023 12:34 PM
For sure. 👍
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Hi. Is it possible to add custom properties to daily notes? Something like Tana does ... I would like to have some custom properties displayed by default in each daily note. Right now I'm using a template that I have to "activate" each day. Also, is there a way to search (query) and display all to-dos scattered across my workspace? Thank you all.
Michael_v_H 2/10/2023 12:39 PM
Hi @Jorge Gamito, No, that's not possible yet. But you could set up a type, e.g. "Custom daily note", give it the properties you want and include a date property. A button will then show up at the top of the "Day" view to create it for that day. But it's not as streamlined as the daily note...
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Hi. Is it possible to add custom properties to daily notes? Something like Tana does ... I would like to have some custom properties displayed by default in each daily note. Right now I'm using a template that I have to "activate" each day. Also, is there a way to search (query) and display all to-dos scattered across my workspace? Thank you all.
Michael_v_H 2/10/2023 12:42 PM
Wrt to-dos: We will soon introduce integrated task management which will add exactly what you're asking for. It will be a Believer feature and we plan to launch it around March.
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Hi. Is it possible to add custom properties to daily notes? Something like Tana does ... I would like to have some custom properties displayed by default in each daily note. Right now I'm using a template that I have to "activate" each day. Also, is there a way to search (query) and display all to-dos scattered across my workspace? Thank you all.
Michael_v_H 2/10/2023 12:43 PM
Queries to collect content based on rules will also be launched soon.
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You can apply templates also to older content but it needs to be empty (otherwise it might overwrite some of your content) so the option only shows up on empty content
Really? Every time I tried to use a template for an empty page, it would create a new page/meeting and insert it into the empty one.
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Anyone else having an issue with the Date selector? For Meetings, I have a Date property, if I click it, today's date is preselected, but hitting Enter shifts the date to previous day? Seems superfluous to have an Enter function if you still need to manually select the date first. Also, there doesn't appear to be a capacity (pun?) to just enter the date manually and hit enter, I have to physically use the arrows/drop down to navigate to a specific date.
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Queries to collect content based on rules will also be launched soon.
Jorge Gamito 2/10/2023 1:16 PM
Well, March is right around the corner 🙂 Thank you.
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We are working full-steam on the mobile app. Until then, we don't recommend using Capacities on mobile devices, the whole experience is not optimized at all.
I understand, thank you
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I think Capacities looks great, and I've even become a Believer. I'm still confused about a few things, though. Let's start simple... I've created a new type that I've called Encyclopedia, based on (surprise) the Encyclopedia layout. I can't figure out how to add content to the page. If I reference the page from somewhere else I do get backlinks. How do "Contents inside" and "Table of Contents" get populated? I'm happy to read the right doc for this, but I couldn't figure that bit out, either. I'm sure it is something simple. (edited)
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Surprised there's no option to keep the app running in the background despite all windows being closed?
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I think Capacities looks great, and I've even become a Believer. I'm still confused about a few things, though. Let's start simple... I've created a new type that I've called Encyclopedia, based on (surprise) the Encyclopedia layout. I can't figure out how to add content to the page. If I reference the page from somewhere else I do get backlinks. How do "Contents inside" and "Table of Contents" get populated? I'm happy to read the right doc for this, but I couldn't figure that bit out, either. I'm sure it is something simple. (edited)
Use headings. If you enter / you can then type heading or you can click on the box to the left of the block to be your heading
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I think Capacities looks great, and I've even become a Believer. I'm still confused about a few things, though. Let's start simple... I've created a new type that I've called Encyclopedia, based on (surprise) the Encyclopedia layout. I can't figure out how to add content to the page. If I reference the page from somewhere else I do get backlinks. How do "Contents inside" and "Table of Contents" get populated? I'm happy to read the right doc for this, but I couldn't figure that bit out, either. I'm sure it is something simple. (edited)
Michael_v_H 2/10/2023 2:14 PM
Initially, new types don't have any properties (besides the title), so not even "blocks". In the encyclopedia layout the button to add properties is admittedly somewhat difficult to find:
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Initially, new types don't have any properties (besides the title), so not even "blocks". In the encyclopedia layout the button to add properties is admittedly somewhat difficult to find:
Michael_v_H 2/10/2023 2:15 PM
There you can add any kind of property. To start simple, blocks and probably tags are a good idea. 🙂
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Got it, thanks
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Wrt to-dos: We will soon introduce integrated task management which will add exactly what you're asking for. It will be a Believer feature and we plan to launch it around March.
Nice!!!
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hello, question- how do i select non-adjacent blocks to do batch operations like cut and paste? i can click drag to highlight a contiguous group of blocks but ctrl-clicking blocks does not work as expected from e.g. logseq or dynalist (edited)
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SpinDog
Is there a way to open a database in the side panel? Like pages or images. Thanks!
Michael_v_H 2/12/2023 1:29 PM
This should now be possible! 🙂
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Can we do aliases?
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Can we do aliases?
Michael_v_H 2/12/2023 2:28 PM
No, we don't support aliases for objects. We might add it at some point, but currently not a priority.
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Michael_v_H
No, we don't support aliases for objects. We might add it at some point, but currently not a priority.
Ok thanks, would make a huge difference to me but can understand why it’s not a priority
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hello, question- how do i select non-adjacent blocks to do batch operations like cut and paste? i can click drag to highlight a contiguous group of blocks but ctrl-clicking blocks does not work as expected from e.g. logseq or dynalist (edited)
Not possible yet but on the roadmap 🙂
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Hello, I work with Capacities on 2 different computers with the Mac App. When I switch from one computer to the other it seems that I need to open each database to get the work I did on the first computer. Can you confirm that behavior? Is there a way to force syncing all the work I did when I switch to another computer?
Sorry for the late response. This behavior is expected, yes. You currently cannot force sync all changes. You can still search for all content and it will appear, when you open content it will get updated. Same for databases, tags, and collections 👍
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Is it possible to copy, move an object and/or a document to an other Space?
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bogant
Is it possible to copy, move an object and/or a document to an other Space?
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Thanks!
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Hi, I have created a ticket about templates not being available when you use object shortcut buttons on a Daily Page.
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Steffen
Sorry for the late response. This behavior is expected, yes. You currently cannot force sync all changes. You can still search for all content and it will appear, when you open content it will get updated. Same for databases, tags, and collections 👍
Thank you for your reply. No worries for the delay!
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What is the best way to clip something from a webpage into Capacities? I feel like many apps have a "Send to xAPPx" browser extension or something. What do people do to make this workflow smooth? (macOS, if that matters)
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akaman42
What is the best way to clip something from a webpage into Capacities? I feel like many apps have a "Send to xAPPx" browser extension or something. What do people do to make this workflow smooth? (macOS, if that matters)
boonikad9300 2/13/2023 10:19 AM
I'm using WhatsApp integration, which works pretty well. If you want to share a weblink, you just select share to WhatsApp and select the Capacities contact (the first time, you have to set up the connection through your settings)
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An then the link will show up into your daily note as a block / weblink object
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or copy/paste into web.whatsapp.com if you are on macOS
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I am just starting off Capacities, trying to get know with termilology, etc. One thing that I encountered: Additionally to the default space Notes, I created a new Space on Macbook, started to fill up some content, all went well. Then I went to IPad: the New Space appears on the upper left corner, I can select it, but the content of the New Space does not show up, instead “ an error occurred” displays. Is it a bug? Or I am doing something wrong? I was also reading somewhere that the mobile version is still not fully functional: Is it maybe because of this? Thanks,
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I am just starting off Capacities, trying to get know with termilology, etc. One thing that I encountered: Additionally to the default space Notes, I created a new Space on Macbook, started to fill up some content, all went well. Then I went to IPad: the New Space appears on the upper left corner, I can select it, but the content of the New Space does not show up, instead “ an error occurred” displays. Is it a bug? Or I am doing something wrong? I was also reading somewhere that the mobile version is still not fully functional: Is it maybe because of this? Thanks,
No I also had this problem before a few times. I think it may be to do with browser caching, all you need to do is reload the instance. Just can’t quite remember how I did that. I think you do it by closing down the browser instance and then restarting. But others will definitely be able to confirm.
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Thank you DBGrant, I tried, I closed then re-opened Safari, problem still persists.
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bogant
Thank you DBGrant, I tried, I closed then re-opened Safari, problem still persists.
Fred Markle 2/13/2023 12:19 PM
Did you try going to the settings icon and once the setting dialog box opens up it should be a restart app in the bottom left corner.
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@Fred Markle That’s is, thanks, it works now. Thank you!!
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bogant
@Fred Markle That’s is, thanks, it works now. Thank you!!
Fred Markle 2/13/2023 12:22 PM
No worries, happy to help.
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Fred Markle
No worries, happy to help.
🤦‍♂️Thanks for pointing that out. Knew I had managed it through a setting before but had absolutely no idea where it was. I was always looking at the pages not the bottom corner.
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Is anyone else having trouble with the link option for pdfs? I have to review quite a lot of them and don’t want to go through the process of downloading them to then upload them to capacities. I assume that this is exactly what the link function is meant to cover, but each time I try it I get an error. E..g this link fails although you follow the link and can see the pdf. https://www.cencenelec.eu/media/CEN-CENELEC/CWAs/RI/cwa17382_2020.pdf
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Is anyone else having trouble with the link option for pdfs? I have to review quite a lot of them and don’t want to go through the process of downloading them to then upload them to capacities. I assume that this is exactly what the link function is meant to cover, but each time I try it I get an error. E..g this link fails although you follow the link and can see the pdf. https://www.cencenelec.eu/media/CEN-CENELEC/CWAs/RI/cwa17382_2020.pdf
MalteKiesel 2/14/2023 1:59 AM
works for me with this link, no problem at all
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MalteKiesel
works for me with this link, no problem at all
Thanks for the feedback. Are you adding it through the web interface or the app, and win or max?
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DBGrant
Thanks for the feedback. Are you adding it through the web interface or the app, and win or max?
MalteKiesel 2/14/2023 2:09 AM
I use the desktop app on Win 11
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I use the desktop app on Win 11
Brilliant thanks. Ok I’m the complete opposite. Mac and iPad user. Will test those to see if any work app/web. Thanks again (edited)
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I am experiencing the same problem on Mac, Pdf does not download automatically, first I need to download it the a local folder, then I can upload it to Capacities.
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bogant
I am experiencing the same problem on Mac, Pdf does not download automatically, first I need to download it the a local folder, then I can upload it to Capacities.
boonikad9300 2/14/2023 3:39 AM
Can you describe the steps you follow / how I can reproduce the issue? I'm also on a Mac
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I am progressing in the learning path of Capacities, and encountering some difficulties.The Book layout (Content type) includes a Note (Block) property, but when create the Book type, it show “Text” field in the note section of the page, not the “Block” field. Two questions, (1) How to add the Block field to any new Content Type? (2) What i exactly the difference between the Text and Block type? Thanks
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I am progressing in the learning path of Capacities, and encountering some difficulties.The Book layout (Content type) includes a Note (Block) property, but when create the Book type, it show “Text” field in the note section of the page, not the “Block” field. Two questions, (1) How to add the Block field to any new Content Type? (2) What i exactly the difference between the Text and Block type? Thanks
boonikad9300 2/14/2023 3:43 AM
The content type "Text" is just ONE input field where you can put in text with links, and the content type "Blocks" is needed to add multiple Blocks (img, text, files, etc) to your Object 🙂
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like my "Blog" object type has a Text Content type "Live Link" and a content type "Blocks" which makes it possible to add multiple blocks to your Blog Object (in this case I added a title, text and a pdf embed)
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that's basically the difference between the two @bogant (edited)
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Hi @boonikad9300 , thanks a lot for your time. What I am not getting to is the following: this is my content type settings and the resulting view. Probably I am missing something trivial
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@boonikad9300 , as for Pdf, I just copy the url link to the Url filed of the PDF’s object type, for instance: https://www.photopills.com/articles/milky-way-photography-guide
What if I told you that you're more than capable of imagining, planning and shooting Milky Way pictures that will put people into what I call a sharing trance? Would you believe it? Discover how to do it, step by step.
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Hi @boonikad9300 , thanks a lot for your time. What I am not getting to is the following: this is my content type settings and the resulting view. Probably I am missing something trivial
boonikad9300 2/14/2023 4:19 AM
Why do you need two 'Blocks' properties?
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I think you can just delete one for a cleaner interface / better experience
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I do not need Block property, I just want a Block field instead of
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bogant
I do not need Block property, I just want a Block field instead of
boonikad9300 2/14/2023 4:22 AM
Yeah you can just delete that property
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Delete 'Text' content type and one of the 'Blocks' content types
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@Steffen @Michael_v_H FYI, I can understand the confusion with the terminology in the above example if you are starting with Capacities Text vs Blocks content type;)
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@boonikad9300 , as for Pdf, I just copy the url link to the Url filed of the PDF’s object type, for instance: https://www.photopills.com/articles/milky-way-photography-guide
boonikad9300 2/14/2023 4:27 AM
Checked it and i get an error back, which is a bug! You can create a ticket in Canny -> https://capacities.io/feedback
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@boonikad9300 I deleted one of the Blocks and the text property, but I still do not get the Block field, only text.
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And @boonikad9300 , thank you so much for your help.
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@boonikad9300 I deleted one of the Blocks and the text property, but I still do not get the Block field, only text.
boonikad9300 2/14/2023 4:33 AM
Okay, in general, before creating a new object type, it is important to think about your use case for that specific object you are creating: In this case, it's about 'Photography Projects' -> So the question you should ask yourself: each time I create a new Photography Project, which information do I need to add to this object? (edited)
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If its only a Title + a Link to a PDF or website, what I would do is two properties types: "Title" and "Text" with a custom title="Link or Download"
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@boonikad9300 I deleted one of the Blocks and the text property, but I still do not get the Block field, only text.
Michael_v_H 2/14/2023 4:35 AM
The place where it says "Text" is indeed the blocks property you're looking for (to be precise: an empty text block in the blocks propeprty) 🙂
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The place where it says "Text" is indeed the blocks property you're looking for (to be precise: an empty text block in the blocks propeprty) 🙂
boonikad9300 2/14/2023 4:36 AM
"block-ception" 😄
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and btw, @bogant did you find the Capacities Academy? Its in the bottom left corner of the app
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great resource to find tips and tricks and good explanations of the different possibilities
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especially if you are just starting
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@Michael_v_H Thank you for the clarification. However, its a bit confusing for a new comer as there is a clear distinction made in the property selection page between “Text” and “Blocks”. But thanks again, it is clear know that the empty text block behaves like a Block.
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@boonikad9300 Yes, I have been reading trough those guides too, but these two points were confusing to me. Thank again a lot.
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@boonikad9300 Yes, I have been reading trough those guides too, but these two points were confusing to me. Thank again a lot.
boonikad9300 2/14/2023 4:46 AM
No problem! 👍
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@Michael_v_H Thank you for the clarification. However, its a bit confusing for a new comer as there is a clear distinction made in the property selection page between “Text” and “Blocks”. But thanks again, it is clear know that the empty text block behaves like a Block.
To me I think of the text field as a property field that can be freeform entry of something I will later want to sort or filter by. So a status field possibly, or maybe a camera settings field for you? Whereas I think of the block item as where I will put any normal content: general writing, links, images, PDFs, other thoughts.
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Checked it and i get an error back, which is a bug! You can create a ticket in Canny -> https://capacities.io/feedback
How do you upload PDFs without getting this error? Do you always use a file to upload, and not any links?
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How do you upload PDFs without getting this error? Do you always use a file to upload, and not any links?
boonikad9300 2/14/2023 4:54 AM
Yeah till now that's my basic workflow hehe, never used the link option 🙂
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but you can submit a ticket as bug, because it should work 😉
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but you can submit a ticket as bug, because it should work 😉
Can’t even see how to do it on iPhone. Do you think that’s a bug, a ui issue or intended. Maybe I just report them all together.
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To me I think of the text field as a property field that can be freeform entry of something I will later want to sort or filter by. So a status field possibly, or maybe a camera settings field for you? Whereas I think of the block item as where I will put any normal content: general writing, links, images, PDFs, other thoughts.
boonikad9300 2/14/2023 5:04 AM
This is also my mental model how i use it 👍
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Can’t even see how to do it on iPhone. Do you think that’s a bug, a ui issue or intended. Maybe I just report them all together.
boonikad9300 2/14/2023 5:04 AM
Def. a bug because you get an error message back
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Can’t even see how to do it on iPhone. Do you think that’s a bug, a ui issue or intended. Maybe I just report them all together.
boonikad9300 2/14/2023 5:05 AM
On iPhone i use the whatsapp integration, works great
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send each link to the whatsapp capacities contact
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then it shows up in your daily note as item
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Yeah, that’s it, good thoughts. What I still do not understand is that I do not get Block type writing field in an own made new object in spite I select Blocks in the property setting. It always retrieves Text and not Block, (see above images). But now I know this text field functions like a Block.
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mangekyou sharingan 2/14/2023 8:04 AM
Is it possible to "sub" categorise a # ? Like #test/sub category with #test being the main ?
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Is it possible to "sub" categorise a # ? Like #test/sub category with #test being the main ?
boonikad9300 2/14/2023 8:47 AM
its on the roadmap if i'm correct
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you can provide further feedback in this thread!
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Fred Markle 2/14/2023 12:17 PM
I love capacities and have for a long time. I'm so excited for the mobile apps. But right now I am struggling to want to use it due to so many performance and sync issues. I love you guys and I am sorry to be complaining on here. I had some items (Tasks) on yesterday that I dragged into today using the 3 day view. Everything worked great and as expected. I looked in my Tasks database just to see what task I had. I saw that some of the task I just made under Today weren't showing up in the tasks database. I went back to Today and confirmed they should be showing in the Tasks database. I went back into my Tasks database and they were still not there. So I restarted the app and they did finally show up but now I see broken links to the Tasks in my Today daily note. See screenshot. I will add a ticket for the issue in a few.
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Also had this problem today, and yesterday-today rare micro-sync issues again, like re-opened closed panel, or cursor jumps on previous place (edited)
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Fred Markle
I love capacities and have for a long time. I'm so excited for the mobile apps. But right now I am struggling to want to use it due to so many performance and sync issues. I love you guys and I am sorry to be complaining on here. I had some items (Tasks) on yesterday that I dragged into today using the 3 day view. Everything worked great and as expected. I looked in my Tasks database just to see what task I had. I saw that some of the task I just made under Today weren't showing up in the tasks database. I went back to Today and confirmed they should be showing in the Tasks database. I went back into my Tasks database and they were still not there. So I restarted the app and they did finally show up but now I see broken links to the Tasks in my Today daily note. See screenshot. I will add a ticket for the issue in a few.
@Fred Markle @Adelon, please report always, it's the best way to improve Capacities 🙂 I'll look into it, this should of course not happen. We have some really interesting performance improvements in the pipeline 👍
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I'm struggling trying to figure out the right way to move things around. I know we can have links to everything, and I use that sometimes. But sometime I just want a bunch of stuff in the same place. For example, I have a set of web links that I'd like to reorganize onto different Encyclopedia pages - maybe I just sent them to myself via Whatsapp, and they're sitting in my inbox. Is there a clever way to just drag them to the right place? Right now I have to /weblink ... <enter> ... flip to the database view on the weblinks page ... find the new link in the list ... back out again. Not hard to do just once, but after the fourth or fifth time it starts to get a bit old.
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I'm struggling trying to figure out the right way to move things around. I know we can have links to everything, and I use that sometimes. But sometime I just want a bunch of stuff in the same place. For example, I have a set of web links that I'd like to reorganize onto different Encyclopedia pages - maybe I just sent them to myself via Whatsapp, and they're sitting in my inbox. Is there a clever way to just drag them to the right place? Right now I have to /weblink ... <enter> ... flip to the database view on the weblinks page ... find the new link in the list ... back out again. Not hard to do just once, but after the fourth or fifth time it starts to get a bit old.
boonikad9300 2/16/2023 12:43 AM
I think when the smart query function is available you can do this much faster 😉 E.g “give me al Weblinks with tag A between date x and y (edited)
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CaninePRO® 2/16/2023 1:13 PM
Is there an editing option when you share a link?
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backlinks is there a way to only show the line where link is used?
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backlinks is there a way to only show the line where link is used?
boonikad9300 2/17/2023 1:05 AM
Not that I know off. Also, Context vs Readability trade-off 🤔 haha
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I think when the smart query function is available you can do this much faster 😉 E.g “give me al Weblinks with tag A between date x and y (edited)
Yeah that might help, but really sometimes I just have a bunch of blocks that I want to move around to different pages.
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I accidentally deleted a property, which was removed from all notes of that category. Any way to recover it? It was a lot of work that got lost 😦
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I accidentally deleted a property, which was removed from all notes of that category. Any way to recover it? It was a lot of work that got lost 😦
boonikad9300 2/17/2023 9:26 AM
I'm afraid it got lost forever .. 🥹
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Yeah that might help, but really sometimes I just have a bunch of blocks that I want to move around to different pages.
Michael_v_H 2/17/2023 9:42 AM
You can select several blocks (by dragging over them) and then simply copy (or cut via cmd-x or ctrl-x) them and paste them inside the content where you want them.
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Michael_v_H
You can select several blocks (by dragging over them) and then simply copy (or cut via cmd-x or ctrl-x) them and paste them inside the content where you want them.
Huh. That hasn't been working for me. I'll take another look at the shortcuts. Thanks.
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I'm afraid it got lost forever .. 🥹
This is a concern. As it deleted everything across a number of notes. I’m now scared to use this as my main system ☹
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CaninePRO® 2/17/2023 7:34 PM
If I share a link with another user, can they edit the content?
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CaninePRO®
If I share a link with another user, can they edit the content?
Not yet 🙂 there is a ticket on team and collaboration, feel free to vote 🙂
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ashish
I accidentally deleted a property, which was removed from all notes of that category. Any way to recover it? It was a lot of work that got lost 😦
Unfortunately yes. Did you get promoted before you deleted it?
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Steffen
Unfortunately yes. Did you get promoted before you deleted it?
Nope, my boss doesn’t believe I deserve one yet. 😬 Yes, I got a prompt but didn’t realize that it will be deleted across all my meetings. I trashed all meeting notes in those two clicks. 😔
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I want to add an email address from Zapier using Zapier’s incoming email address. However, when I add the email address to my Capacities approved list in settings, it wants to verify. But I don’t actually have access to that email address inbox to verify.
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I want to add an email address from Zapier using Zapier’s incoming email address. However, when I add the email address to my Capacities approved list in settings, it wants to verify. But I don’t actually have access to that email address inbox to verify.
Nevermind, I can use the gmail outbound email action which is already a verified From email address in Capacities
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is there a way to filter what objects are seen when we select a tag? for example, in this view, i would like too see notes and weblinks, but not the book
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is there a way to filter what objects are seen when we select a tag? for example, in this view, i would like too see notes and weblinks, but not the book
Fred Markle 2/18/2023 10:22 AM
Click filter in the upper right (middle) and select the types you want to show.
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oh nice. I completely missed the "content type" filter when i looked at it 😅
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Fred Markle 2/18/2023 10:25 AM
No worries. Have fun!
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In page view I cannot move the page to side view in Win10 Chrome or in the desktop by either dragging the 6 dots or using shift click. Solution? Bug?
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Is it possible to save a weblink with a note via the Telegram integration? Today I sent a web link to Capacities via Telegram using the iOS share sheet and added a little message inline hoping that it would go into the notes section of the weblink object. The note instead just appeared as a separate block in my daily note. Is there another method I could attach a note to a weblink object I'm sending via the Telegram integration?
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Is it possible to get a deeplink of a document lets say of a page, that could be copied to an other application so that the copied deeplink would lead back to that particular document within the space the document persists?
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CaninePRO® 2/19/2023 8:17 AM
I can highlight a line of text to copy but if I block highlight multiple lines of text the copy feature is greyed out. Hope you can fix in the next update.
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I can highlight a line of text to copy but if I block highlight multiple lines of text the copy feature is greyed out. Hope you can fix in the next update.
Fred Markle 2/19/2023 12:03 PM
Does Ctrl+C work to copy multiple blocks? Pretty sure that is what I do.
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I can highlight a line of text to copy but if I block highlight multiple lines of text the copy feature is greyed out. Hope you can fix in the next update.
boonikad9300 2/19/2023 12:15 PM
It's working for me? And you can also use CMD+C / CTRL+C
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Does Ctrl+C work to copy multiple blocks? Pretty sure that is what I do.
CaninePRO® 2/19/2023 7:19 PM
Ctrl+C is a bit hit and miss. It doesn't always copy the full selection, I will try again.
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Hi everyone, Since a few hours, I can't use Capacities anymore... On the desktop App I have an error message (Synchronization failed Please restart the app.) On the web App, all the work I do is not saved. Is anyone experiencing the same problem right now? Thank you.
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Hi everyone, Since a few hours, I can't use Capacities anymore... On the desktop App I have an error message (Synchronization failed Please restart the app.) On the web App, all the work I do is not saved. Is anyone experiencing the same problem right now? Thank you.
Fred Markle 2/20/2023 8:12 AM
It has happened in the past for sure but currently seems to be working for me so far today. (edited)
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Fab
Hi everyone, Since a few hours, I can't use Capacities anymore... On the desktop App I have an error message (Synchronization failed Please restart the app.) On the web App, all the work I do is not saved. Is anyone experiencing the same problem right now? Thank you.
Fred Markle 2/20/2023 8:13 AM
Have you tried restarting the web app from the settings menu?
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Fred Markle
Have you tried restarting the web app from the settings menu?
Thank you for your reply @Fred Markle . Yes, I've tried to restart the web app several times with different browsers. When I restart the web app, I lose all the work I've done 😦
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Thank you for your reply @Fred Markle . Yes, I've tried to restart the web app several times with different browsers. When I restart the web app, I lose all the work I've done 😦
Fred Markle 2/20/2023 8:23 AM
Poop. Yeah, this has definitely happened before but I'm not sure why it's working for me but not you. I thought when this usually happened it was a back end server issue.
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That being said, things are slow and I had to restart the app again this morning to get images to show. But my content is syncing and saving even after the app restart.
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Nope, my boss doesn’t believe I deserve one yet. 😬 Yes, I got a prompt but didn’t realize that it will be deleted across all my meetings. I trashed all meeting notes in those two clicks. 😔
Autocomplete... We'll adjust some parts of the app/docs to make it clear what deleting properties means.
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Is it possible to save a weblink with a note via the Telegram integration? Today I sent a web link to Capacities via Telegram using the iOS share sheet and added a little message inline hoping that it would go into the notes section of the weblink object. The note instead just appeared as a separate block in my daily note. Is there another method I could attach a note to a weblink object I'm sending via the Telegram integration?
Not possible yet, but will be with the mobile app. For now you have to post process it in the daily note. If you didn't know you can just drag and drop your notes into the weblink 🙂
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Is it possible to get a deeplink of a document lets say of a page, that could be copied to an other application so that the copied deeplink would lead back to that particular document within the space the document persists?
Get an overview of requested features and ideas.
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Hi everyone, Since a few hours, I can't use Capacities anymore... On the desktop App I have an error message (Synchronization failed Please restart the app.) On the web App, all the work I do is not saved. Is anyone experiencing the same problem right now? Thank you.
We'll look into it asap!
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Thank you for your reply @Fred Markle . Yes, I've tried to restart the web app several times with different browsers. When I restart the web app, I lose all the work I've done 😦
The app is also buggy for me at the moment.
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@Steffen My file created on the daily page is not shown under files.
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We'll look into it asap!
Hi @Steffen . The app is working again on my side. I didn't do anything special... I just clicked on the "Restart App" button in the settings. But I had done this several times before and it didn't solve the problem. I'm glad it's working again, but I'd like to understand what happened in case this situation happens again 🤔 Thanks. (edited)
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Steffen
Autocomplete... We'll adjust some parts of the app/docs to make it clear what deleting properties means.
Thanks. Is there a plan to have a restore function?
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Experiencing a bug with selecting a whole page and copying it, tried CMD A but doesn't seem to work as expected
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Experiencing a bug with selecting a whole page and copying it, tried CMD A but doesn't seem to work as expected
Known issue, thanks for reporting!
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Thanks. Is there a plan to have a restore function?
Will think about it. Quite complex, but will probably combined with a bin, maybe even versioning. But we don't have concrete plans yet here.
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Will think about it. Quite complex, but will probably combined with a bin, maybe even versioning. But we don't have concrete plans yet here.
boonikad9300 2/21/2023 3:13 AM
@Steffen I personally feel like an automatic backup feature (e.g. backup my space every night at 12:00 pm + maybe cloud storage integration) and a simple trash folder which holds deleted files X amount of days before they are permanently deleted would cover almost 99% of use-cases related to 'lost files'. Even in the case of current date > X, you could always look up an automatic backup of that time and manually copy-paste the file back. Personally, my priority would be: 1. Offer automatic back-ups + cloud integration 2. Offer a place where deleted files stay X amount of time (e.g. 30 days) 3. Only if there are still use cases left that are don't covered by option 1 and 2, put further effort into researching a possible versioning system
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Personally think a versioning system is a bit overkill at the current state of Capacity, especially because it is still a space where only one user (you) adds content. It may be a different story when and if there are multiple users adding content 😀
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@Steffen I personally feel like an automatic backup feature (e.g. backup my space every night at 12:00 pm + maybe cloud storage integration) and a simple trash folder which holds deleted files X amount of days before they are permanently deleted would cover almost 99% of use-cases related to 'lost files'. Even in the case of current date > X, you could always look up an automatic backup of that time and manually copy-paste the file back. Personally, my priority would be: 1. Offer automatic back-ups + cloud integration 2. Offer a place where deleted files stay X amount of time (e.g. 30 days) 3. Only if there are still use cases left that are don't covered by option 1 and 2, put further effort into researching a possible versioning system
... to that point: there is this feature project re. auto-backups - marked as complete on Canny. but I am still wondering about / interested in a finegrain version of autobackup; some of it for 'security' reasons, but even more as to integration with other workflows / systems outside of Capacities... 🙂 – see: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/automated-backups-of-all-content ... where I added this: "• an additional proposal / wish related to this (though I am probably 'late to the party' here 🙂 ): ... I think it would be a good and elegant addition to allow automated md-export specific to dbs, tags, collections... and to specific folders of the filesystem. at least this would be helpful on the level of notebooks. this way one can do a targeted integration with one´s other file/folder/PKM-structure. – this would also elegantly make up for the condition that in terms of Capacities not being local first and having no deeplinks per se (...)" (edited)
Get an overview of requested features and ideas.
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... to that point: there is this feature project re. auto-backups - marked as complete on Canny. but I am still wondering about / interested in a finegrain version of autobackup; some of it for 'security' reasons, but even more as to integration with other workflows / systems outside of Capacities... 🙂 – see: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/automated-backups-of-all-content ... where I added this: "• an additional proposal / wish related to this (though I am probably 'late to the party' here 🙂 ): ... I think it would be a good and elegant addition to allow automated md-export specific to dbs, tags, collections... and to specific folders of the filesystem. at least this would be helpful on the level of notebooks. this way one can do a targeted integration with one´s other file/folder/PKM-structure. – this would also elegantly make up for the condition that in terms of Capacities not being local first and having no deeplinks per se (...)" (edited)
boonikad9300 2/21/2023 3:51 AM
👍 Great additions!
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👍 Great additions!
Thanks both of you! Great thoughts
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manueljenni 2/22/2023 1:04 PM
Hey, is it possible to create a timestamp (like "19.00") for a past / custom time? Danke 😄
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Hey, is it possible to create a timestamp (like "19.00") for a past / custom time? Danke 😄
Michael_v_H 2/22/2023 1:07 PM
You can Option-click or Alt-click on any datetime link to change time and or date.
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You can Option-click or Alt-click on any datetime link to change time and or date.
manueljenni 2/22/2023 1:09 PM
Ha!!! Amazing, thank you!!!
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Fred Markle 2/22/2023 4:21 PM
Right after restarting the web app I'm still getting the Sync Error and saying to restart the app.
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Right after restarting the web app I'm still getting the Sync Error and saying to restart the app.
... here, Capacities now regularly stalls after inserting block references into an object... just sayin'... 🙃
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Right after restarting the web app I'm still getting the Sync Error and saying to restart the app.
So it doesn't go away anymore? same on desktop? Restarted in settings?
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Hi, is it possible to select multiple items in a list or table view ? For example to add a tag in bulk.
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So it doesn't go away anymore? same on desktop? Restarted in settings?
Fred Markle 2/23/2023 6:15 AM
I had just opened the web version to search for a note and noticed that the preview images weren't loading so I went into settings and clicked the restart button. It restarted the app and the images loaded but then about 5 seconds later I got the sync error. I didn't try restarting it again, I closed the Capacities tab and found the information elsewhere.
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Hi, is it possible to select multiple items in a list or table view ? For example to add a tag in bulk.
Not yet but planned
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I had just opened the web version to search for a note and noticed that the preview images weren't loading so I went into settings and clicked the restart button. It restarted the app and the images loaded but then about 5 seconds later I got the sync error. I didn't try restarting it again, I closed the Capacities tab and found the information elsewhere.
... had something similar as to problem w/ preview images...
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I wonder if it is possible to copy or clone a room? I mixed up content and decided that it would be better to separate my stuff into two different rooms, therefore it would be easier to clone and delete instead of starting over from scratch once and deleting the same content elsewhere.... ❓
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Hi_I'm_Jonas 2/23/2023 12:22 PM
How does one create another workspace? I can't seem to find it :/
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How does one create another workspace? I can't seem to find it :/
Michael_v_H 2/23/2023 12:26 PM
That's only possible from the home screen. You get there via the menu to change spaces.
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I wonder if it is possible to copy or clone a room? I mixed up content and decided that it would be better to separate my stuff into two different rooms, therefore it would be easier to clone and delete instead of starting over from scratch once and deleting the same content elsewhere.... ❓
Michael_v_H 2/23/2023 12:26 PM
No, that's unfortunately not possible yet. :/
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No, that's unfortunately not possible yet. :/
thank your for your quick response! hm...should I wait for it (because of "not yet") or might it be better to bite the bullet now?
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thank your for your quick response! hm...should I wait for it (because of "not yet") or might it be better to bite the bullet now?
Michael_v_H 2/23/2023 12:31 PM
We have tons of projects to work on at the moment. So we won't be able to add this anytime soon if that helps!
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That's only possible from the home screen. You get there via the menu to change spaces.
Hi_I'm_Jonas 2/23/2023 12:41 PM
Found it! thank you
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We have tons of projects to work on at the moment. So we won't be able to add this anytime soon if that helps!
that helps a lot!
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In believer plan, are the inline object mentions in color, like tags ? Objects are key elements in Capacities, it would be nice if they were more prominent in the body of a text (and if the tooltip on hover gave info on them). (edited)
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By the way, the distinction between tags and objects is sometimes a problem for me. There are some objects that I would sometimes to use as tags as well, for example to classify other objects or identify them visually. Is there a trick to this? Currently, I need to give the same name both to some tags and objects.
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How to add a new object type with Notes property?
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How to add a new object type with Notes property?
I imagine it’s the blocks property whose name is “Notes”. That will allow you to write under the properties section.
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I imagine it’s the blocks property whose name is “Notes”. That will allow you to write under the properties section.
Could you please kindly elaborate on how to add blocks property whose name is “Notes”? Thanks.
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Could you please kindly elaborate on how to add blocks property whose name is “Notes”? Thanks.
Sure! Go into the settings of a custom content type. Scroll to where it says edit properties. Click add properties. Choose blocks. This takes you to a new page where you can define the same and description of the property. Change the name to “notes” and it will be added 🙂
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QuesadaGrande 2/25/2023 5:15 AM
Is there a possibility to move blocks (for example "to do's") to different pages? I can't find anything about it
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Is there a possibility to move blocks (for example "to do's") to different pages? I can't find anything about it
Michael_v_H 2/25/2023 5:17 AM
Copy-and-pasting whole blocks is the best way (does not work in Firefox, unfortunately).
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Copy-and-pasting whole blocks is the best way (does not work in Firefox, unfortunately).
QuesadaGrande 2/25/2023 5:29 AM
Okay, thanks for the quick response. I thought maybe there was some kind of move to function implemented. Or drag and drop. This would be a lot easier. Just discovered Capacities and exploring everything, loving it so far !!
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Hi, is anyone else's client wigging out? I can't access my space since it keeps saying that synchronization has failed.
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Sure! Go into the settings of a custom content type. Scroll to where it says edit properties. Click add properties. Choose blocks. This takes you to a new page where you can define the same and description of the property. Change the name to “notes” and it will be added 🙂
Thanks a lot. It takes me ages to find the solution. Before finding the solution, I regard this as a limitation to free users.
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Maverik_Chasing_Goose 2/26/2023 10:19 AM
Has anyone had any luck lately getting Grammarly working?
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Has anyone had any luck lately getting Grammarly working?
Desktop or chrome extension? Desktop is working for me without problems. Which OS? Which browser? or app?
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Desktop or chrome extension? Desktop is working for me without problems. Which OS? Which browser? or app?
StefanCosmin 2/26/2023 1:47 PM
My problem is not with Grammarly, but I think it might be related. I am on MacOS Ventura and the Mac spell checker doesn't replace the word when I tap on the suggestions. I tried in the Mac app, in Safari and in Chrome.
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My problem is not with Grammarly, but I think it might be related. I am on MacOS Ventura and the Mac spell checker doesn't replace the word when I tap on the suggestions. I tried in the Mac app, in Safari and in Chrome.
I’ve been having this problem too. Don’t use Grammarly, but also on MacOS Ventura.
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Desktop or chrome extension? Desktop is working for me without problems. Which OS? Which browser? or app?
Maverik_Chasing_Goose 2/26/2023 5:11 PM
I have not tried the desktop version. I wouldn't have thought about downloading the desktop version if the web interface is not working. I will have to download it this week and give it a shot. I will reply to this thread when I do.
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CaninePRO® 2/26/2023 9:05 PM
I can read md files with my text editor but is there an option to export pages as a .txt file?
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I can read md files with my text editor but is there an option to export pages as a .txt file?
Not yet, but that's a good idea. You can just rename your md from 'x.md' to 'x.txt' and your text editor should be able to read it.
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@GabiVJ @StefanCosmin, we'll look into it. Could reproduce it, happening to me as well.
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My problem is not with Grammarly, but I think it might be related. I am on MacOS Ventura and the Mac spell checker doesn't replace the word when I tap on the suggestions. I tried in the Mac app, in Safari and in Chrome.
I had the same issue and clicking the suggestion would actually delete some of the text above it.
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I had the same issue and clicking the suggestion would actually delete some of the text above it.
boonikad9300 2/27/2023 3:54 AM
+1, can confirm, I have also run into this bug a few times now
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Hi_I'm_Jonas 2/27/2023 4:57 PM
How do you guys handle links in an example similar to this one? John (person object)
  • company: company 1 (company object) Would you also make a link in “company 1” to John?
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For example: Company 1 (company object) -employees -John (person object) -Pete (person object)
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How do you guys handle links in an example similar to this one? John (person object)
  • company: company 1 (company object) Would you also make a link in “company 1” to John?
Good question. Currently, you'd automatically have all employees of the company in the backlink section. But we also want to add a feature where you can "hot link" properties. So if you add a company to John you'd automatically see John as an employee of that company.
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Good question. Currently, you'd automatically have all employees of the company in the backlink section. But we also want to add a feature where you can "hot link" properties. So if you add a company to John you'd automatically see John as an employee of that company.
Hi_I'm_Jonas 2/28/2023 1:49 PM
The hot-linking sounds awesome! I would love that.
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I have not tried the desktop version. I wouldn't have thought about downloading the desktop version if the web interface is not working. I will have to download it this week and give it a shot. I will reply to this thread when I do.
Maverik_Chasing_Goose 2/28/2023 7:28 PM
I installed the desktop version of capacities but only the default OS spell checker is available there and that is not working either. I am running Windows 11 - Edge Browser, with the browser extension. This is where I would prefer to use capacities as I do not see how Grammarly would work in a desktop app unless there has been an extension specifically developed for the desktop app or integration from Grammarly to the Desktop app
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zhongnanhai 3/1/2023 1:00 AM
Hi @Steffen and team, loving Capacities so far (and been vocal about it on Twitter!) Quick question, though... I really like the page layout for the database Pages. However, "Pages" is kind of a generic name for a database, so I would like to either 1) Rename Pages to something else (in my case, "Topics"), or 2) Create a new database with the same layout as Pages (which I don't see available... I can only select standard, Profile, Index Card and Encyclopedia). Is there any way I can use the Pages layout on non-Pages databases?
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I installed the desktop version of capacities but only the default OS spell checker is available there and that is not working either. I am running Windows 11 - Edge Browser, with the browser extension. This is where I would prefer to use capacities as I do not see how Grammarly would work in a desktop app unless there has been an extension specifically developed for the desktop app or integration from Grammarly to the Desktop app
boonikad9300 3/1/2023 1:19 AM
You can download Grammarly Dektop! https://www.grammarly.com/desktop
Download Grammarly for your desktop to improve your writing in your apps, your browser, and your word processor.
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Hi @Steffen and team, loving Capacities so far (and been vocal about it on Twitter!) Quick question, though... I really like the page layout for the database Pages. However, "Pages" is kind of a generic name for a database, so I would like to either 1) Rename Pages to something else (in my case, "Topics"), or 2) Create a new database with the same layout as Pages (which I don't see available... I can only select standard, Profile, Index Card and Encyclopedia). Is there any way I can use the Pages layout on non-Pages databases?
Great to have you onboard 🙂 If you select standard, this is very close to the page view. With the most recent update you can also toggle your cover image to wide mode, then it should be very similar 👍 Feel free to reach out if you have questions
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zhongnanhai 3/1/2023 1:34 AM
Is there a way to have the cover image above the title of the page though? In the Pages database it looks very sharp, but in the other formats the image is more like a thumbnail, off to the left or right.
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Is there a way to have the cover image above the title of the page though? In the Pages database it looks very sharp, but in the other formats the image is more like a thumbnail, off to the left or right.
There should be a button when you hover over the image and then you can toggle it to wide mode
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There should be a button when you hover over the image and then you can toggle it to wide mode
zhongnanhai 3/1/2023 2:48 AM
Interesting, this wide mode button doesn't appear when I hover over the image. It does appear for one database that uses standard view, but not for another one that also uses standard view. I'll keep tinkering with it.
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Hello! I am just experimenting further with Capacities. In the Gallery view (or other views), is there a way to customize what is shown on the cards and what is not? I have added a "source" to my feelings tracker (edited)
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Good morning. Should drag and drop between different pages opened in the side panel work? I cannot drag and drop between two pages in the side panel or from sidepanel from/to the main page. Browser: same on Edge and Chrome (edited)
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Good morning. Should drag and drop between different pages opened in the side panel work? I cannot drag and drop between two pages in the side panel or from sidepanel from/to the main page. Browser: same on Edge and Chrome (edited)
Fabrice G. 3/1/2023 4:23 AM
I don't think it's implemented currently, but I think it's an important feature, and drag&drop in general for any stuff (like objects in table or gallery view)
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You can download Grammarly Dektop! https://www.grammarly.com/desktop
Maverik_Chasing_Goose 3/1/2023 5:30 AM
So type it in Grammarly Desktop, then Copy and paste it to Capacities? Doesn't that kind of defeat the purpose of being able to take quick notes?
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So type it in Grammarly Desktop, then Copy and paste it to Capacities? Doesn't that kind of defeat the purpose of being able to take quick notes?
boonikad9300 3/1/2023 5:31 AM
No with the desktop version you can type in every app and you get a little helper icon from Grammarly: (edited)
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see this example ^^
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Click to see attachment 🖼️
Maverik_Chasing_Goose 3/1/2023 5:33 AM
That's the desktop app on Grammarly? When did they add the function to read everything on a desktop?
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That's the desktop app on Grammarly? When did they add the function to read everything on a desktop?
boonikad9300 3/1/2023 5:34 AM
Dunno! I just iinstalled it
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Dunno! I just iinstalled it
Maverik_Chasing_Goose 3/1/2023 5:44 AM
HAHA - That's nuts. They never used to have this in the past. I have had Grammarly for several years. The desktop app was always just an interface on its own without interfacing with other applications. I have the Word and Outlook extensions added to the Microsoft Products and have yet to use the desktop app after installing the extension to word because of the copy and paste. It always felt like double the work.
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HAHA - That's nuts. They never used to have this in the past. I have had Grammarly for several years. The desktop app was always just an interface on its own without interfacing with other applications. I have the Word and Outlook extensions added to the Microsoft Products and have yet to use the desktop app after installing the extension to word because of the copy and paste. It always felt like double the work.
Maverik_Chasing_Goose 3/1/2023 5:46 AM
I'll add this screenshot for good measure: A note to everyone Who comes behind me and is looking for Grammarly to work on Capacities, Install both the Capacities Desktop app AND the Grammarly Desktop app! Thanks again for the help everyonee
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I'll add this screenshot for good measure: A note to everyone Who comes behind me and is looking for Grammarly to work on Capacities, Install both the Capacities Desktop app AND the Grammarly Desktop app! Thanks again for the help everyonee
boonikad9300 3/1/2023 5:58 AM
Noice!
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CaninePRO® 3/1/2023 7:03 AM
@Steffen Copying and pasting text from one application to Capacities doesn't retain any formatting. I have to paste to a text editor first. Re-copy and paste into Capacities. Do you have a solution? Thanks
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@Steffen Copying and pasting text from one application to Capacities doesn't retain any formatting. I have to paste to a text editor first. Re-copy and paste into Capacities. Do you have a solution? Thanks
Depends on the app, I guess. For the apps I use, it's working. Could you share the app so we can look into it? If these apps don't add HTML to the clipboard, the formatting is lost.
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CaninePRO® 3/1/2023 8:49 AM
Gmail. I copied the text from a message and it clumped all the text together, no formatting.
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Gmail. I copied the text from a message and it clumped all the text together, no formatting.
Gmail Web in Chrome?
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Gmail Web in Chrome?
CaninePRO® 3/1/2023 9:14 AM
Gmail web in Brave
Blast FTP started a thread. 3/1/2023 9:31 AM
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GunnersaurusFlex 3/1/2023 11:40 AM
2 questions
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First is any eta on a fix for using Microsoft Editor or Grammarly in Chrome when using the web app? Microsoft Editor underlines the word but when you click to fix, it duplicates the word. Grammarly doesn't show up at all
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And is it possible to have the following work without using a collection? I have people and I have meetings with those people. I created a meetings collection and add all meetings to that collection. I have embedded this meetings collection within each person's page and then filter to only show meetings linked to that person. Is it possible to not have to add each meeting to the meetings collection and just have all meetings objects available to embed and filter within the person's page?
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GunnersaurusFlex 3/1/2023 12:28 PM
Also anyway to not have the word underlined red while still typing?
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GunnersaurusFlex 3/1/2023 1:01 PM
Is Capacities down right now?
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Is Capacities down right now?
boonikad9300 3/1/2023 1:03 PM
Yes @Steffen @Michael_v_H capacities web app seems down!
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Yes @Steffen @Michael_v_H capacities web app seems down!
Michael_v_H 3/1/2023 1:14 PM
Thanks! Just looked into it! It's up again now.
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Is there a video course on Capacities yet?
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Gmail web in Brave
Will look into it 👍 Could you maybe try gmail in Chrome or another browser to make sure it's not Brave? (edited)
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Great questions! 1. We'll look into this. We also plan to have an option to disable spell checkers 👍 It's hard to maintain all spell checking systems across many browsers, for now we'd recommend to use Grammarly Desktop which should also work in the browser 👍 2. What you're describing are "inline queries" (see query proposal). We definitely plan to implement this. Probably not part of Queries v1 but we are aware of the potential 👍
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Is there a video course on Capacities yet?
Not yet. There is one planned at the moment but unfortunately, not. Feel free to make one 😄
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Marcellinus 3/2/2023 1:33 AM
My antivirus software blocked the updater yesterday, is 1.20.0.0 the latest version? Can't find a "check for updates" button, but I'm guessing the "release 20" from the title on the blog means 1.20 is correct
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Fabrice G. 3/2/2023 5:09 AM
Hi, is there a way to create an object as embed (and not Inline link or Link block) ? For example, I would create a new idee: '/idee/my new idee' and edit this new idee without loosing the current context (I don't want to open the corresponding new page). Is there a keyboard shortcut for that ? Shift + Enter open it in the sidebar Ctrl + Enter open a new page It could be Alt + Enter ?
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Hi, is there a way to create an object as embed (and not Inline link or Link block) ? For example, I would create a new idee: '/idee/my new idee' and edit this new idee without loosing the current context (I don't want to open the corresponding new page). Is there a keyboard shortcut for that ? Shift + Enter open it in the sidebar Ctrl + Enter open a new page It could be Alt + Enter ?
Hi_I'm_Jonas 3/2/2023 5:32 AM
If I understand correctly, wouldn’t changing the link preview suffice? That way you can open and collapse the content as needed
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If I understand correctly, wouldn’t changing the link preview suffice? That way you can open and collapse the content as needed
Fabrice G. 3/2/2023 5:37 AM
Yes, I would like to save two clicks
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To have a frictionless experience, when I create an object in the daily note (or somewhere else), and define my new object naturally, as if I were continuing to write my thoughts. Stop and target '...' and click and click disrupts the flow of thought.
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To have a frictionless experience, when I create an object in the daily note (or somewhere else), and define my new object naturally, as if I were continuing to write my thoughts. Stop and target '...' and click and click disrupts the flow of thought.
Michael_v_H 3/2/2023 7:06 AM
We have been thinking about this too, but so far have not found a satisfying solution. Alt+enter seems like I good idea, we'll check it out!
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To have a frictionless experience, when I create an object in the daily note (or somewhere else), and define my new object naturally, as if I were continuing to write my thoughts. Stop and target '...' and click and click disrupts the flow of thought.
Hi_I'm_Jonas 3/2/2023 7:22 AM
Well in that case I understand. It is a few extra clicks that would be nice to avoid if one could use a keyboard shortcut
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boonikad9300 3/2/2023 9:09 AM
@Michael_v_H @Steffen FYI, I'm having weird sync issues between my capacities web app and desktop app -> on the web app the daily note is empty but it picks up the timeline (time references) -> see screenshot! What could that be? Did hard reset of desktop app + hard refresh in browser + connected to internet (edited)
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My antivirus software blocked the updater yesterday, is 1.20.0.0 the latest version? Can't find a "check for updates" button, but I'm guessing the "release 20" from the title on the blog means 1.20 is correct
yes that's correct 👍
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@Michael_v_H @Steffen FYI, I'm having weird sync issues between my capacities web app and desktop app -> on the web app the daily note is empty but it picks up the timeline (time references) -> see screenshot! What could that be? Did hard reset of desktop app + hard refresh in browser + connected to internet (edited)
Hm, could you try "Settings>Restart app" in your web app?
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Hm, could you try "Settings>Restart app" in your web app?
boonikad9300 3/2/2023 9:12 AM
Aah will try that
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Steffen
Hm, could you try "Settings>Restart app" in your web app?
boonikad9300 3/2/2023 9:14 AM
👍 that was it, only did that sequence on the Desktop app and not on the WebApp. Is it some sort of caching / fetch thing when doing restart app versus cmd+R, because that didn't work haha
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Thanks!!
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Thanks!!
Nevertheless, it should update. Navigating away and back to the calendar should also fix it (in theory).
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Nevertheless, it should update. Navigating away and back to the calendar should also fix it (in theory).
boonikad9300 3/2/2023 9:20 AM
Yeah tried everything, but only the settings>restart app worked 😉
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Deleted User 3/2/2023 11:48 AM
when using [[ how do i make that every new page i make is inline?
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Michael_v_H 3/2/2023 11:49 AM
It's created as inline when it's not at the start of an empty block. Or when a list option/toggle is active it will also stay inline.
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Deleted User 3/2/2023 12:00 PM
i see thank you
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is it possible to make a toggle thats automatically a page?
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like these?
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Michael_v_H 3/2/2023 12:01 PM
You could do #page and select the page. This will turn it into a page embed, which has a toggle.
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It's created as inline when it's not at the start of an empty block. Or when a list option/toggle is active it will also stay inline.
Is it possible to change this behaviour or add an exception like /[[Pagename]]. It bothers me as I usually add all the todos and notes under the name of a project. Currently I always have to something before the project name.
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Is it possible to change this behaviour or add an exception like /[[Pagename]]. It bothers me as I usually add all the todos and notes under the name of a project. Currently I always have to something before the project name.
Hi_I'm_Jonas 3/2/2023 3:50 PM
I Think they just implemented this
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Will the upcoming mobile app include ipad as well?
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Will the upcoming mobile app include ipad as well?
In a later step
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A couple of observations after using CSV upload for (what I consider to be) relatively small datasets between 500 - 1,300 records: 1. Anything I'm trying to map to a single-select Tag property just won't upload. the CSV mapping guide just acts like the data isn't there, so I end up with the "fun" task of manually assigning 500+ drop down selections 2. The most recent import of 1,300 records looked like it was eventually successful after breaking it up into 3 or 4 separate uploads (splitting the CSV into subsets in order to not bog down the import), but logging in today I see that the last import didn't stick around after the session ended. This is what I would consider FLAKY behavior, and does not bode well for larger import ventures that I will undertake once .md import allows me to import my much larger Obsidian vault. (I know CSV <> .md, but CSV is arguably easier since it's structured).
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evanAndiez 3/4/2023 8:01 AM
The docs pages of capacities look great. Which template/ app did you use to create the docs? https://docs.capacities.io/
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Michael_v_H 3/4/2023 8:02 AM
VitePress 😎 And default template with some small customization. (edited)
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Hey Guys, is there a an easy way to import my notes from Apple Notes, Bear and Evernote? Thanks for your help 🙂
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A couple of observations after using CSV upload for (what I consider to be) relatively small datasets between 500 - 1,300 records: 1. Anything I'm trying to map to a single-select Tag property just won't upload. the CSV mapping guide just acts like the data isn't there, so I end up with the "fun" task of manually assigning 500+ drop down selections 2. The most recent import of 1,300 records looked like it was eventually successful after breaking it up into 3 or 4 separate uploads (splitting the CSV into subsets in order to not bog down the import), but logging in today I see that the last import didn't stick around after the session ended. This is what I would consider FLAKY behavior, and does not bode well for larger import ventures that I will undertake once .md import allows me to import my much larger Obsidian vault. (I know CSV <> .md, but CSV is arguably easier since it's structured).
Hi there, the CSV support is not good. We had to deactivate it for now. We'll outsource it into a background process, so there won't be size and resource issues anymore. We'll keep you updated with the releases. Will then also include better support for multi-select, etc. (edited)
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Hey Guys, is there a an easy way to import my notes from Apple Notes, Bear and Evernote? Thanks for your help 🙂
Get an overview of requested features and ideas.
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Got it, thanks!!
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DerekReinhard 3/4/2023 9:57 AM
save@capacities.io stopped working? -- I started the day forwarding a couple of emails which worked. But I have tried to do that a few more times and nothing is arriving now. Using the same email address I used when I signed up (I'm a Believer now, btw 😇 )
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save@capacities.io stopped working? -- I started the day forwarding a couple of emails which worked. But I have tried to do that a few more times and nothing is arriving now. Using the same email address I used when I signed up (I'm a Believer now, btw 😇 )
Thanks so much 🙏 Will look into it.
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is anyone having issues with the keyword shortcut for code? (cmd +E) - i've tried several times but can't make it work, is anyone having the same issue?
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is anyone having issues with the keyword shortcut for code? (cmd +E) - i've tried several times but can't make it work, is anyone having the same issue?
DerekReinhard 3/4/2023 10:56 AM
ctrl + E for Windows doesn't bring up the code block either. It seems to work fine selecting it from the / menu though (edited)
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ctrl + E for Windows doesn't bring up the code block either. It seems to work fine selecting it from the / menu though (edited)
i hope this is fixed soon, i am so used to using the shortcut. Thanks 😊
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Any rough timeline for mobile app beta?
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Thanks so much 🙏 Will look into it.
DerekReinhard 3/4/2023 3:54 PM
Please do. It's very important that this works. Any troubleshooting I can do on my end?
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Any rough timeline for mobile app beta?
boonikad9300 3/5/2023 1:18 AM
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jejaramilloa 3/5/2023 3:03 AM
Please, where can I find documentation on how to recover a database or content that I have deleted by mistake?
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@bxrodrigo, @DerekReinhard: Which OS are you using (both Windows?). Are you using the app or a browser (if yes which?). Also, is it working if you select a word and then hit cmd+e? So does it only not work if you have the cursor placed somewhere? (edited)
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Please do. It's very important that this works. Any troubleshooting I can do on my end?
Should be working again. For you too?
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Should be working again. For you too?
DerekReinhard 3/5/2023 6:11 AM
It looks like the log jam was cleared last night (I am East Coast USA). However, what about synchronization? I forwarded an email this morning from my phone and it showed up in Capacities in my phone's Firefox browser in today's date (5 March). But when I go to the app on my Windows laptop an hour later, nothing yet. I even restarted the app as well as View->Reload And vice-versa: I created a People entry and a Company entry on the app this morning and it does not show up in the app on my laptop yet. (edited)
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@bxrodrigo, @DerekReinhard: Which OS are you using (both Windows?). Are you using the app or a browser (if yes which?). Also, is it working if you select a word and then hit cmd+e? So does it only not work if you have the cursor placed somewhere? (edited)
DerekReinhard 3/5/2023 6:12 AM
I am using the app on Windows. If I select a word and hit ctrl+e it converts the word and registers as code.
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I am using the app on Windows. If I select a word and hit ctrl+e it converts the word and registers as code.
Ok great, that really help!
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It looks like the log jam was cleared last night (I am East Coast USA). However, what about synchronization? I forwarded an email this morning from my phone and it showed up in Capacities in my phone's Firefox browser in today's date (5 March). But when I go to the app on my Windows laptop an hour later, nothing yet. I even restarted the app as well as View->Reload And vice-versa: I created a People entry and a Company entry on the app this morning and it does not show up in the app on my laptop yet. (edited)
Could you try: 1. navigating back from calendar and then back to the daily note and wait a bit 2. If that doesn't work "Settings >Restart app" Would be great to now what solved it 🙏
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Could you try: 1. navigating back from calendar and then back to the daily note and wait a bit 2. If that doesn't work "Settings >Restart app" Would be great to now what solved it 🙏
DerekReinhard 3/5/2023 6:45 AM
#1 didn't do anything Note that I created a company and a couple people in the app (and forwarded another email) and they all synch up immediately on my phone Firefox browser. I did the Settings>Restart app and it is hung up with a "Retry" button below the pulsing "Capacities" logo and word. Hitting "Retry" does nothing From there I hit "View>Reload" and the forwarded emails are now showing (either the Reload helped or you were also working on something) (edited)
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#1 didn't do anything Note that I created a company and a couple people in the app (and forwarded another email) and they all synch up immediately on my phone Firefox browser. I did the Settings>Restart app and it is hung up with a "Retry" button below the pulsing "Capacities" logo and word. Hitting "Retry" does nothing From there I hit "View>Reload" and the forwarded emails are now showing (either the Reload helped or you were also working on something) (edited)
Ok that sounds a bit strange. Let's keep an eye on it. Feel free to share. I just made some improvements on syncing, will be shipped in the next few days, will definitely help here as well. Thanks for your help, appreciated! 🙏
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DerekReinhard 3/5/2023 10:48 AM
@Steffen - It looks like I am back to not receiving any forwarded emails. Does your server put a limit on them to any given account? 1 hour later: Seems to be working now. Is it just uneven lag? Trying to manage my expectations. (edited)
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THIS IS BIG and I would love to have Capacities co-founders weigh in on how they have been tracking and investing in the FUTURE of our relationship with information. Dan Shipper writes in Superorganizers for Every, The End of Organizing. https://every.to/superorganizers/the-end-of-organizing and he gave us first look at the future in his February 2022 article The Fall of Roam and June 2022 article The Notetaking Cold War. * "I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but all of the time we’ve spent organizing our notes was probably wasted. Instead, in the immediate future, our notes will be organized for us by large language models (LLMs) like GPT-3."* Dan is clear about the future and that nobody has built the software for it yet--but many are getting close. What we'd love to know is .... is this Capacities? Did our co-founders see this "entity" future Dan explains and is that what is going on throughout the roadmaps they offer up for view?
CharteBlanche 3/5/2023 1:07 PM
probably the most important question on here.
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THIS IS BIG and I would love to have Capacities co-founders weigh in on how they have been tracking and investing in the FUTURE of our relationship with information. Dan Shipper writes in Superorganizers for Every, The End of Organizing. https://every.to/superorganizers/the-end-of-organizing and he gave us first look at the future in his February 2022 article The Fall of Roam and June 2022 article The Notetaking Cold War. * "I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but all of the time we’ve spent organizing our notes was probably wasted. Instead, in the immediate future, our notes will be organized for us by large language models (LLMs) like GPT-3."* Dan is clear about the future and that nobody has built the software for it yet--but many are getting close. What we'd love to know is .... is this Capacities? Did our co-founders see this "entity" future Dan explains and is that what is going on throughout the roadmaps they offer up for view?
DerekReinhard 3/5/2023 1:26 PM
I've caught glimpses of this, if only tangential, in examples like Napkin's use of AI for tagging imported quotes, thus connecting notes from disparate sources. I don't know if LLMs are up to the job--context is so important to truly make sense of, let alone make associations between, our notes.
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Is it just me or does anyone face issues with zoom levels even now? I tried reinstalling the app, but they still persist. The fixes seem to have just delayed the onset of the glitch...
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QuesadaGrande 3/6/2023 1:38 AM
After clicking the duplicate option I get the following choice "You can either reuse the original content or create a copy of your content." what does this mean? seems to me it's both the same?
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Deleted User 3/6/2023 10:15 AM
Hi all. I'm a Believer & I want to set up a page using the Encyclopedia layout format. But I've tried to do that on a new empty page & on an existing daily note full of info, images...etc. But the Encyclopedia layout style never gets adopted. I just go back to the page I'm trying to change. I'm clearly using the wrong sequence of steps. Can anyone tell me simply the steps I need to go through to get a page which populates as en encyclopedia. Thanks for your help.
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Hi all. I'm a Believer & I want to set up a page using the Encyclopedia layout format. But I've tried to do that on a new empty page & on an existing daily note full of info, images...etc. But the Encyclopedia layout style never gets adopted. I just go back to the page I'm trying to change. I'm clearly using the wrong sequence of steps. Can anyone tell me simply the steps I need to go through to get a page which populates as en encyclopedia. Thanks for your help.
boonikad9300 3/6/2023 10:29 AM
You need to set the layout in the object settings, for example, in your object settings you click -> (edited)
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under content type settings you select encyclopedia and then all object with that content type will get the Encyclopedia layout!
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Deleted User 3/6/2023 3:08 PM
@boonikad9300 thx for advice. This is what I'm trying to do but getting off track. I with a blank Mar 7th page, clicking settings/content type settings. Then I get this screen not the page layout screen. Any help would be appreciated but I quite understand if you are too busy. Thanks.
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This refers to above msg to @boonikad9300 - thanks.
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@boonikad9300 thx for advice. This is what I'm trying to do but getting off track. I with a blank Mar 7th page, clicking settings/content type settings. Then I get this screen not the page layout screen. Any help would be appreciated but I quite understand if you are too busy. Thanks.
Michael_v_H 3/6/2023 3:09 PM
The layout options are only available for your own content type that you created (so not for daily notes or say pages).
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You can do so in the left sidebar:
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Deleted User 3/6/2023 3:10 PM
OK thanks Michael. I create something tomorrow and test it out.
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Michael_v_H 3/6/2023 3:12 PM
For this newly created type you can now choose a layout. Just want to add as a general note that layouts are a believer feature.
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Deleted User 3/6/2023 3:19 PM
Hi Michael.I am a Believer. I missed out the need to add an object type from the sidebar. Now it's clear. Thanks.
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😯 inconsistent search results I just found some strange pattern: whenever I add something before or after an title for a collection (like adding some string in brackets), Capacities search will not find the title via a search for the initial string... – think title: 'xyzxyz' // search: xyzxy / xyzxyz etc = success! – BUT title: 'xyzxyz (abc)' // search: xyzxy = success! – and search 'xyzxyz' = failure! – meaning search xyzxyz wouldn´t find 'xyzxyz (abc)' or 'abc xyzxyz' as titles... 🤔 😕 😯 (I also put this up on the Canny-board as it feels 'buggish' 🙃 ) (edited)
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CaptainBackfire 3/6/2023 7:58 PM
What’s the current preferred way to add content to Capacites from mobile? I currently use the WhatsApp integration but it sometimes takes hours for the content to come through if it ever does. I definitely need to quick add notes on the go and would like a speedy way to do this. Any suggestions?
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@Steffen - It looks like I am back to not receiving any forwarded emails. Does your server put a limit on them to any given account? 1 hour later: Seems to be working now. Is it just uneven lag? Trying to manage my expectations. (edited)
Normally it should go through within a few minutes. But sometimes, due to a lot of traffic it could take longer. But we'll work on the infrastructure here.
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Is it just me or does anyone face issues with zoom levels even now? I tried reinstalling the app, but they still persist. The fixes seem to have just delayed the onset of the glitch...
Still an issue I guess -.-
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What’s the current preferred way to add content to Capacites from mobile? I currently use the WhatsApp integration but it sometimes takes hours for the content to come through if it ever does. I definitely need to quick add notes on the go and would like a speedy way to do this. Any suggestions?
It's WhatsApp etc. until the mobile app is out. We have these delays on the radar, will work on it.
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Still an issue I guess -.-
😆 Just a minor inconvenience at this point - not as annoying as before, so I don't mind waiting for a fix :)
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😯 inconsistent search results I just found some strange pattern: whenever I add something before or after an title for a collection (like adding some string in brackets), Capacities search will not find the title via a search for the initial string... – think title: 'xyzxyz' // search: xyzxy / xyzxyz etc = success! – BUT title: 'xyzxyz (abc)' // search: xyzxy = success! – and search 'xyzxyz' = failure! – meaning search xyzxyz wouldn´t find 'xyzxyz (abc)' or 'abc xyzxyz' as titles... 🤔 😕 😯 (I also put this up on the Canny-board as it feels 'buggish' 🙃 ) (edited)
... just to underline, why this question of reliable search seems so important to me – and why I am seeing this as a basic issue: – there is a decision for a more structured display of collections (via dashboards), i.e. cutting out a global 'flat' list-display of all content in favor of structured (selective) views (which in any way is missing in terms of cross-collection / property view). This is ok and a decision that can claim conceptual weight on its side ( though I have some thoughts about this – see https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1074297264991911967/1074453581119373434). ... BUT, in consequence, this means that it is even more important that as user I can rely 120% on steady, predictable and encompassing search results. not finding a string in a title, just because of some (unclear) way the algorithm throws out certain patterns containing that string. which, especially in this context, gives a very unsettling feeling. plus, it makes the visibility of ones global content not only harder, but even in some ways erratic. so, I´d think a clear, robust and predictable search(-result)-behavior is somehow critical for a tool like Capacities, being the vault of all relevant infos / knowledge items one has. Case closed. 😉 (edited)
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I see that in the search/command bar that we can now paste items from our clipboard. What is the purpose of this? How might this be used?
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I see that in the search/command bar that we can now paste items from our clipboard. What is the purpose of this? How might this be used?
It's great for quick capture. Imagine you want to save an image to Capacities. Now you just need to do. Cmd/Ctrl+P, paste and hit enter. Same for weblinks or any kind of text snippets. You can, for example, save text to your daily note without leaving your current context. Does that make sense?
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It's great for quick capture. Imagine you want to save an image to Capacities. Now you just need to do. Cmd/Ctrl+P, paste and hit enter. Same for weblinks or any kind of text snippets. You can, for example, save text to your daily note without leaving your current context. Does that make sense?
If it is possible to make a global hotkey to call it from anywhere in the operating system (like Mem Spotlight - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDllEUJ6MKQ), it would be a game changer 😀
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It's great for quick capture. Imagine you want to save an image to Capacities. Now you just need to do. Cmd/Ctrl+P, paste and hit enter. Same for weblinks or any kind of text snippets. You can, for example, save text to your daily note without leaving your current context. Does that make sense?
makes total sense, and I use it a lot! – would be great if in a next step there is some way to deal with bulk import (handling) of images (and some other entities). single entities are now very processable, thx to command palette & some other niceties; but whenever one has to deal with batches and piles Capacities proves to be very tedious and way below its own karma...
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makes total sense, and I use it a lot! – would be great if in a next step there is some way to deal with bulk import (handling) of images (and some other entities). single entities are now very processable, thx to command palette & some other niceties; but whenever one has to deal with batches and piles Capacities proves to be very tedious and way below its own karma...
That's an important step. I would like to move some of my Obsidian notes to Capacities but without Bulk Import that's too cumbersome.
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That's an important step. I would like to move some of my Obsidian notes to Capacities but without Bulk Import that's too cumbersome.
DerekReinhard 3/8/2023 4:45 AM
Same for Evernote
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I may not be understanding this entirely. If I have copied an image (or whatever) to my Windows clipboard why can't I just paste that directly into Capacities? Why would I have to paste it into the Command space and then into Capacities?
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I may not be understanding this entirely. If I have copied an image (or whatever) to my Windows clipboard why can't I just paste that directly into Capacities? Why would I have to paste it into the Command space and then into Capacities?
Michael_v_H 3/8/2023 7:26 AM
Yes, you can also simply paste it into a focused text block in the current document. But sometimes you just want to save it in your images database or append it to your daily note without switching to another page.
lerone started a thread. 3/8/2023 7:36 AM
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It's great for quick capture. Imagine you want to save an image to Capacities. Now you just need to do. Cmd/Ctrl+P, paste and hit enter. Same for weblinks or any kind of text snippets. You can, for example, save text to your daily note without leaving your current context. Does that make sense?
Thanks for highlighting this. It didn't click for me when you released/updated the feature but this seems really cool and useful.
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OMG -- love this cmd-P feature. I just tried migrating some Todos from yesterday's daily note to todays... highlighted (with mouse) the todo block from yesterday, cmd-C, cmd-P, cmd-V, enter. Worked so smoothly!
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As a keyboard person, can I highlight multiple blocks via keyboard commands?
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As a keyboard person, can I highlight multiple blocks via keyboard commands?
Michael_v_H 3/8/2023 8:33 AM
No, not yet. But a big overhaul of block operations is coming soon, where this will be included. 🙂
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No, not yet. But a big overhaul of block operations is coming soon, where this will be included. 🙂
boonikad9300 3/8/2023 9:10 AM
So ready for this one ! 🙂
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No, not yet. But a big overhaul of block operations is coming soon, where this will be included. 🙂
QuesadaGrande 3/8/2023 9:15 AM
This is great!!! Will this also include easier movement of blocks from one object to another? (edited)
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DerekReinhard 3/8/2023 12:24 PM
I noticed on the "Today" view, there is "+ Project" just below the date with an info dot next to it that says, "Create objects for this day". Can I add other objects up there next to/below the "+ Project"? (edited)
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I noticed on the "Today" view, there is "+ Project" just below the date with an info dot next to it that says, "Create objects for this day". Can I add other objects up there next to/below the "+ Project"? (edited)
boonikad9300 3/8/2023 12:49 PM
It shows all object with a date property !
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So when you add a date prop to a new / existing object it should show up there as option !
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It shows all object with a date property !
DerekReinhard 3/8/2023 1:03 PM
WOOT! Thank you for that! 🚀
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It shows all object with a date property !
DerekReinhard 3/8/2023 1:13 PM
I was reading an article which described the author's taxonomy for capturing inputs (fancy word for note taking). I created an "Input" object with the same fields (though I used my object, "Project" instead of "Product"). This will enable a lot of cross-linking with content in other objects as well as adding a few relevant tags: The Macro-Structure First of all, I defined what I call a macro structure to organize my thoughts and information. It’s important to keep this structure very flat, otherwise you will very soon start loosing yourself in folder-like structures. For me, I defined the following macro structure to which I link every piece of information:
  • Input — whenever I am having a meeting or reading an article that is relevant to me, I am filing the relevant information for eventual further use.
  • Subject — what topic is the piece of information about?
  • Source — where does the piece of information come from?
  • People — who gave me that piece of information, with whom did I discuss it, and whom did I recommend it to?
  • Product — what product will I use the information for?
  • Action — do I need to investigate the topic further, discuss it with somebody, or read it in a quiet minute?
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I was reading an article which described the author's taxonomy for capturing inputs (fancy word for note taking). I created an "Input" object with the same fields (though I used my object, "Project" instead of "Product"). This will enable a lot of cross-linking with content in other objects as well as adding a few relevant tags: The Macro-Structure First of all, I defined what I call a macro structure to organize my thoughts and information. It’s important to keep this structure very flat, otherwise you will very soon start loosing yourself in folder-like structures. For me, I defined the following macro structure to which I link every piece of information:
  • Input — whenever I am having a meeting or reading an article that is relevant to me, I am filing the relevant information for eventual further use.
  • Subject — what topic is the piece of information about?
  • Source — where does the piece of information come from?
  • People — who gave me that piece of information, with whom did I discuss it, and whom did I recommend it to?
  • Product — what product will I use the information for?
  • Action — do I need to investigate the topic further, discuss it with somebody, or read it in a quiet minute?
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boonikad9300 3/8/2023 1:14 PM
Nice, seems like a easy and flexible structure 👍
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can you pass the link from that article maybe? 🙂
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Nice, seems like a easy and flexible structure 👍
DerekReinhard 3/8/2023 1:20 PM
The guy is discussing this in terms of his Obsidian knowledge web so it struck a chord with me: https://tealfeed.com/organize-digital-information-brain-apqo5
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Is there a way to bring back the gallery view on the "Created" section of Daily Notes? I loved the way it showed that and it doesn't look like I can view it like that any more unless I'm missing something.
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boonikad9300 3/9/2023 1:40 AM
@Steffen @Michael_v_H Every where I type, I get this behaviour right now (in web app, but not in desktop app) Will investigate further.. very weird bug it seems (maybe something browser related or etc..) will keep you posted
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boonikad9300 3/9/2023 1:54 AM
Alright, seemed to be a weird browser related (arc) bug combo with split screen view luckily! Solved for now 👍
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seanoliver 3/9/2023 2:01 AM
my daily note is no longer updating when i send posts through telegram and/or whatsapp — it is picking up on weblinks and tweets I send through telegram / whatsapp because I see those created in their respective DBs in the timeline, but for some reason I'm not seeing text-only entries appear (or any update, for that matter) appear in my daily note anymore. I also noticed that my daily note when I visit it on the web (vs. using the desktop app) is empty, but again, my timeline is still up to date and includes timestamped entries I'd made to my daily note from the desktop app. They're just not showing up in the note itself on web. Has anyone else experienced weird behavior like this?
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makes total sense, and I use it a lot! – would be great if in a next step there is some way to deal with bulk import (handling) of images (and some other entities). single entities are now very processable, thx to command palette & some other niceties; but whenever one has to deal with batches and piles Capacities proves to be very tedious and way below its own karma...
@lerone @David Absolutely agree, we first need to get some infrastructure right (e.g. queries) to allow bigger loads of content. Databases the way they are laid out right now are not scalable enough. But once we have these changes made we'll work on bulk imports for media and from other note-taking systems.
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Is there a way to bring back the gallery view on the "Created" section of Daily Notes? I loved the way it showed that and it doesn't look like I can view it like that any more unless I'm missing something.
Will probably come back with queries (maybe one release later)
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my daily note is no longer updating when i send posts through telegram and/or whatsapp — it is picking up on weblinks and tweets I send through telegram / whatsapp because I see those created in their respective DBs in the timeline, but for some reason I'm not seeing text-only entries appear (or any update, for that matter) appear in my daily note anymore. I also noticed that my daily note when I visit it on the web (vs. using the desktop app) is empty, but again, my timeline is still up to date and includes timestamped entries I'd made to my daily note from the desktop app. They're just not showing up in the note itself on web. Has anyone else experienced weird behavior like this?
We are currently working on it. Could you try "Settings > Restart app" and see if this resolves it. Also could you check your daily notes database and see if you got multiple entries for that day?
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We are currently working on it. Could you try "Settings > Restart app" and see if this resolves it. Also could you check your daily notes database and see if you got multiple entries for that day?
seanoliver 3/9/2023 2:17 AM
woah! Settings > restart app did the trick! i checked and only have 1 daily note entry for today, so i am all set — thanks for your quick reply @Steffen !
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woah! Settings > restart app did the trick! i checked and only have 1 daily note entry for today, so i am all set — thanks for your quick reply @Steffen !
Great!! Now worries, will ship some improvements in the next days that should resolve these issues automatically 👍
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I currently have major problems with duplicate items. I have twice the tag todo but linked to different content. What's the best way to handle this? I think allowing the same type with the same name should not be possible.
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I currently have major problems with duplicate items. I have twice the tag todo but linked to different content. What's the best way to handle this? I think allowing the same type with the same name should not be possible.
If I understand correctly you have two todo tags and want to move everything to just one? Are they called the exact same thing?
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I currently have major problems with duplicate items. I have twice the tag todo but linked to different content. What's the best way to handle this? I think allowing the same type with the same name should not be possible.
boonikad9300 3/9/2023 7:34 AM
1. choose one tag name 2. click on tag you want to delete 3. add chosen tag to all content tagged with the old tag 4. delete old tag
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1. choose one tag name 2. click on tag you want to delete 3. add chosen tag to all content tagged with the old tag 4. delete old tag
So I have to go through them manually one by one to re-tag them or can I do this in bulk?
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So I have to go through them manually one by one to re-tag them or can I do this in bulk?
boonikad9300 3/9/2023 7:52 AM
I dont know a way to do this in bulk 🤔
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but i reckon, in table view you could do this pretty fast
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depending on how many things you need to re-tag? 😂
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So I have to go through them manually one by one to re-tag them or can I do this in bulk?
... Capacities is fantastical at a lot! ... but it still has to reach the bulk dimension 😉 ... meanwhile @boonikad9300 is on point! and tables are also my little remedy whenever I feel like falling into desperation in view of such tasks... 😆 (edited)
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... Capacities is fantastical at a lot! ... but it still has to reach the bulk dimension 😉 ... meanwhile @boonikad9300 is on point! and tables are also my little remedy whenever I feel like falling into desperation in view of such tasks... 😆 (edited)
I would suggest having at least a pop-up whenever you try to create an object with an already existing name in the same DB if not denying it completely. This will get messy very soon, especially when you cannot see all the entries at the same time.
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I would suggest having at least a pop-up whenever you try to create an object with an already existing name in the same DB if not denying it completely. This will get messy very soon, especially when you cannot see all the entries at the same time.
I am with you on that second question, as well. Just saying: once there is easy rename / merge tag-management, even this 'flagging-detour' is not really neccessary / critical. – but you are right: there needs to be a way to avoid unintentional duplication clutter 🙂 (edited)
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I’ve not been able to log in to Capacities for the last hour or so. Is anyone else experiencing this? I did notice that my daily page hadn’t updated with a meeting note earlier today (I was getting an error message within the daily page). But I am getting bounced out when I’m trying to open the app or login to the website. Thanks in advance!
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Is there a way to pin Objects? I seem to be able to only pin pages and tags. I want to pin an Object, but I'm not seeing a way to do it.
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Is there a way to pin Objects? I seem to be able to only pin pages and tags. I want to pin an Object, but I'm not seeing a way to do it.
Michael_v_H 3/9/2023 2:26 PM
No, whole Objects sections cannot be pinned as they are already in the top level of the side bar. But individual objects of any type and collections can be pinned.
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No, whole Objects sections cannot be pinned as they are already in the top level of the side bar. But individual objects of any type and collections can be pinned.
Gotcha. That stinks. I would love for my pinned section to have just a couple tags or pages and maybe 1-3 objects. I have about 21 objects so being able to grab just a few and pin them above the Objects section would be nice. It would be like the "Favorites" section of Notion.
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cannibalox 3/9/2023 4:03 PM
hi, how is the performance for bigger grahs (say more than 4000 pages with on average 20 blocks/page) ? how is perf for pages with more than 300 blocks ? interested in users feedback about overall speed, input lag, search speed, loading times, etc...
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Hey there, loving capacities so far. One question I got was if its possible to make "open as page" the default option, instead of always opening as a preview.
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Hey there, loving capacities so far. One question I got was if its possible to make "open as page" the default option, instead of always opening as a preview.
DerekReinhard 3/10/2023 4:12 AM
I'd say, perhaps make it an option in Settings where you can select your default view for opening an object (I much prefer open as a preview).
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Hey there, loving capacities so far. One question I got was if its possible to make "open as page" the default option, instead of always opening as a preview.
boonikad9300 3/10/2023 4:43 AM
I don't think its an option right now, however you can CMD+Click to open as page or shift-click in side window 🙂
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I'd say, perhaps make it an option in Settings where you can select your default view for opening an object (I much prefer open as a preview).
boonikad9300 3/10/2023 4:43 AM
This, people prefer different views 👍
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I see yea an option would be great! Cmd click opens as a new tab though, I'd love a shortcut to open as a page but in the current window. So new tab and side window both have shortcuts, going into the page sadly does not 😅
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Hey there, loving capacities so far. One question I got was if its possible to make "open as page" the default option, instead of always opening as a preview.
I'm fairly certain this used to be an option, I remember having a different setting depending on object types. Can't see it in Settings anymore though!
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DogSaysRollTide 3/10/2023 1:50 PM
Hey, found a question on a helpdoc: https://docs.capacities.io/reference/integrations/email. This bit: Spaces will automatically be transformed. So if you have a tag called Cognitive Bias simply add #cognitivebias to your text, it will automatically be matched. Shouldn't it read: Tags will automatically be transformed. So if you have a tag called Cognitive Bias simply add #cognitivebias to your text, it will automatically be matched. Don't mean to be nitpicky at all, but that's an important word. Regardless, didn't realize how advanced the email integration was. Again, this is awesome!
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Hey, found a question on a helpdoc: https://docs.capacities.io/reference/integrations/email. This bit: Spaces will automatically be transformed. So if you have a tag called Cognitive Bias simply add #cognitivebias to your text, it will automatically be matched. Shouldn't it read: Tags will automatically be transformed. So if you have a tag called Cognitive Bias simply add #cognitivebias to your text, it will automatically be matched. Don't mean to be nitpicky at all, but that's an important word. Regardless, didn't realize how advanced the email integration was. Again, this is awesome!
Thanks so much! Will be fixed of course 🙂
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Thanks so much! Will be fixed of course 🙂
DogSaysRollTide 3/11/2023 11:09 AM
Thanks Steffen!
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Thanks Steffen!
Stop being nitpicky!! 😛 (Please note, this IS sarcasm)
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Stop being nitpicky!! 😛 (Please note, this IS sarcasm)
DogSaysRollTide 3/12/2023 7:31 AM
I laughed!
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I laughed!
Ok good! I don't need to upset the Bama fan. They get mean
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Hello, I am having some issues seeing the in-line tags pop up at the top of my page. I saw in the tutorial that when a tag is create within the page itself, there appeared to be an indication at the top of the page of which tags were used in-text, but this isn't occurring for me. I am curious if there is anything additional I need to be doing in order to see this. I provided an example of a page that has a page tag, but also has tags within it that aren't popping up at the top.Thanks!
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@Steffen @Michael_v_H Every where I type, I get this behaviour right now (in web app, but not in desktop app) Will investigate further.. very weird bug it seems (maybe something browser related or etc..) will keep you posted
trevorh5704 3/13/2023 2:01 PM
I am having this issue as well when using Arc...
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why does it say databases here? this is from a youtuber who was showing how she uses capacities. is databases different from objects?
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Also whenever I try to change this multi-select property link type to "person" it keeps automatically turning it back to "tags"
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Also whenever I try to change this multi-select property link type to "person" it keeps automatically turning it back to "tags"
Are you pressing the ‘Apply Changes’ button at the bottom of this screen after changing it? I made that mistake a couple times yesterday before realising why my changes weren’t saving.
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Are you pressing the ‘Apply Changes’ button at the bottom of this screen after changing it? I made that mistake a couple times yesterday before realising why my changes weren’t saving.
Oh yeah that fixed it lol thank you
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CaninePRO® 3/14/2023 8:53 AM
How do you change the text colour of a backlink or a heading? The colour palette doesn't pop-up.
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How do you change the text colour of a backlink or a heading? The colour palette doesn't pop-up.
Michael_v_H 3/14/2023 9:15 AM
Links/backlinks cannot be styled further. For headings, select the whole block, edit style, and choose text or background color to style the whole block. Alternatively, you can select a text range in the heading (if it's normal text, you currently cannot style any inline links, code, or math) and change the color.
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Hello, before I open a feature request: Is it possible to have a property that has a fixed set of possibilities that are not objects? Like defining a property which has a set of "in progress" "planned" "finished" etc? Right now I just create text fields but then I have to remember what options I wanted to have there.
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Hello, before I open a feature request: Is it possible to have a property that has a fixed set of possibilities that are not objects? Like defining a property which has a set of "in progress" "planned" "finished" etc? Right now I just create text fields but then I have to remember what options I wanted to have there.
Hi, everything is an object so I’d recommend using tags for in progress, planned etc. Then you can use them across your whole space and filters/sort etc.
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I'm a high school student, and just recently got Capacities. Would you all recommend that I use different spaces for my subjects or different collections. My current system is a general "Grade 10" space, then all my subjects as collections, and the units in every subject as tags. Do you have any recommendations on how to improve or change this system?
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I'm a high school student, and just recently got Capacities. Would you all recommend that I use different spaces for my subjects or different collections. My current system is a general "Grade 10" space, then all my subjects as collections, and the units in every subject as tags. Do you have any recommendations on how to improve or change this system?
DerekReinhard 3/14/2023 2:52 PM
First, kudos to you @Aslan for being so deliberate with your studies. As for organizing, notice the default objects--each of these can be relevant to any give grade, subject/class, even assignment. That's the beauty of Capacities--you can link between different objects. If you are focused on schoolwork in Capacities, then you may want each grade to use a space--HOWEVER, that may NOT be the best idea since you cannot link content between spaces. So what you record in Grade 10 couldn't be linked to support anything in Grade 11. Now, you could have the same collections in each object [e.g., Grade 10 collection as well as each subject as a collection--that way, you can put each Class object into both the specific Subject collection and the Grade collection, then once you finish the grade, you remove all the classes from the subject collection [I'm just shooting from the hip here] You may want to create an Assignments or Homework object as a central place to manage your assignments, linking to the appropriate Subject and/or Class. You mention "unit", is that a section of a class's curriculum? How do you envision tags helping that--you will always be adding tags for each new unit (if you mean what I think). Tags are a slippery slope and can get chaotic quickly. I think one set of tags could mark the progress of assignments--changing them as they move through each phase (e.g. "Assigned", "In Progress", "Submitted", "Complete") That's just a few thoughts. Hope they were clear and possibly helpful.
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I'm a high school student, and just recently got Capacities. Would you all recommend that I use different spaces for my subjects or different collections. My current system is a general "Grade 10" space, then all my subjects as collections, and the units in every subject as tags. Do you have any recommendations on how to improve or change this system?
Hi_I'm_Jonas 3/14/2023 3:18 PM
I'm a student as well and I handle it this way: Meetings includes every class lecture I have on my schedule. Every lecture I tag with the name of the course. Concepts is basically my own personal wiki of different areas important to my studies. could be anything from "GDPR" to "existentialism".
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I'm a high school student, and just recently got Capacities. Would you all recommend that I use different spaces for my subjects or different collections. My current system is a general "Grade 10" space, then all my subjects as collections, and the units in every subject as tags. Do you have any recommendations on how to improve or change this system?
Hi_I'm_Jonas 3/14/2023 3:19 PM
But to answer the question - different collections, definetely
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Links/backlinks cannot be styled further. For headings, select the whole block, edit style, and choose text or background color to style the whole block. Alternatively, you can select a text range in the heading (if it's normal text, you currently cannot style any inline links, code, or math) and change the color.
CaninePRO® 3/14/2023 3:22 PM
Thanks Michael. I can see why you chose grey as the best universal option for light and dark mode. Is this something you can change in the future? I use Capacities in dark mode, my preferred colour option would be burnt orange. (edited)
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Aslan
I'm a high school student, and just recently got Capacities. Would you all recommend that I use different spaces for my subjects or different collections. My current system is a general "Grade 10" space, then all my subjects as collections, and the units in every subject as tags. Do you have any recommendations on how to improve or change this system?
I’d personally use different tags per classes! This will be mainly dependant on how many content types you have but if tagging allows you to collect all content types under that heading, whereas collections are limited to the content type you’re in. I do this for my masters and it’s working well 🙂
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First, kudos to you @Aslan for being so deliberate with your studies. As for organizing, notice the default objects--each of these can be relevant to any give grade, subject/class, even assignment. That's the beauty of Capacities--you can link between different objects. If you are focused on schoolwork in Capacities, then you may want each grade to use a space--HOWEVER, that may NOT be the best idea since you cannot link content between spaces. So what you record in Grade 10 couldn't be linked to support anything in Grade 11. Now, you could have the same collections in each object [e.g., Grade 10 collection as well as each subject as a collection--that way, you can put each Class object into both the specific Subject collection and the Grade collection, then once you finish the grade, you remove all the classes from the subject collection [I'm just shooting from the hip here] You may want to create an Assignments or Homework object as a central place to manage your assignments, linking to the appropriate Subject and/or Class. You mention "unit", is that a section of a class's curriculum? How do you envision tags helping that--you will always be adding tags for each new unit (if you mean what I think). Tags are a slippery slope and can get chaotic quickly. I think one set of tags could mark the progress of assignments--changing them as they move through each phase (e.g. "Assigned", "In Progress", "Submitted", "Complete") That's just a few thoughts. Hope they were clear and possibly helpful.
Thank you first of all. Second, what I meant by tags, for example in Biology. A topic like Lipids would go in the collection "Biology" and under the tag "Biochemistry". That's what I meant by unit, it would basically group together the different pages from units, so I could know that I for example in history, encountered a certain Historical Figure during this unit and that unit as another example.
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I'm a student as well and I handle it this way: Meetings includes every class lecture I have on my schedule. Every lecture I tag with the name of the course. Concepts is basically my own personal wiki of different areas important to my studies. could be anything from "GDPR" to "existentialism".
Thank you, I don't really have meetings/lectures as I am still in high school so I have a lot of interactive suff going on in class even in the middle of note taking. I will keep in mind the concepts you talked about though.
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I’d personally use different tags per classes! This will be mainly dependant on how many content types you have but if tagging allows you to collect all content types under that heading, whereas collections are limited to the content type you’re in. I do this for my masters and it’s working well 🙂
Like I replied to @DerekReinhard, I feel like Biology as whole could be better under a collection, as it's pretty vague. And something more specific like Biochemistry as a tag, because i'm only going got study it for about a Month. That's the reasoning that I had going into this. (edited)
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Hello, I am having some issues seeing the in-line tags pop up at the top of my page. I saw in the tutorial that when a tag is create within the page itself, there appeared to be an indication at the top of the page of which tags were used in-text, but this isn't occurring for me. I am curious if there is anything additional I need to be doing in order to see this. I provided an example of a page that has a page tag, but also has tags within it that aren't popping up at the top.Thanks!
This is currently deactivated. Thanks for sharing, we'll make this more consistent again. We'll probably add tags to the sidebar section for linked content 👍
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This is currently deactivated. Thanks for sharing, we'll make this more consistent again. We'll probably add tags to the sidebar section for linked content 👍
All good, I was just making sure I wasn't doing something wrong. I appreciate the response. Loving the app so far!!
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Hi, is there a current fix for this? I'm formatting a large amount of math blocks, and I usually duplicate them through Ctrl + D to save time on typing /math. When I try to press Backspace to delete something in a duplicated math block, it deletes the block itself no matter what kind of clicking on the text box I do.
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Hi, is there a current fix for this? I'm formatting a large amount of math blocks, and I usually duplicate them through Ctrl + D to save time on typing /math. When I try to press Backspace to delete something in a duplicated math block, it deletes the block itself no matter what kind of clicking on the text box I do.
We'll look into it 👍 Sounds weird 🙈
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Hi, is there a current fix for this? I'm formatting a large amount of math blocks, and I usually duplicate them through Ctrl + D to save time on typing /math. When I try to press Backspace to delete something in a duplicated math block, it deletes the block itself no matter what kind of clicking on the text box I do.
The math block is still selected after duplicate. if you click next to it first and then click on the math block it should work. I added a fix to prevent it, will be shipped with the next update.
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QuesadaGrande 3/16/2023 12:35 PM
Just a quick question: is there a possibility to duplicate a complete page? Can't find it.
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Viewing search results: just checking if I'm missing obvious... when I do a search I'd like to be able to have those results in a window so I can go through and check each item. At the moment it's just the pop-up and once you click on one item, if you find that's actually not the one you were looking for you have to hit search and type the search term again and remember which ones you already looked at... is that right?
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Viewing search results: just checking if I'm missing obvious... when I do a search I'd like to be able to have those results in a window so I can go through and check each item. At the moment it's just the pop-up and once you click on one item, if you find that's actually not the one you were looking for you have to hit search and type the search term again and remember which ones you already looked at... is that right?
Michael_v_H 3/17/2023 4:25 AM
Yes, that's right. The current functionality is not perfect yet for extended search-based workflows. There are two things we have planned to enable what you want to do: queries and batch operations. Queries will allow you to perform search on your content (including full-text search, but also other criteria). The results will be visualized similar to a tag page in a data view. With batch operations you can now select items in the query results and perform actions in bulk (e.g. create new page with selected content, etc.). After the launch of mobile we'll be working full-steam on this. But it will still be a couple of months until we finish all this.
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Just a quick question: is there a possibility to duplicate a complete page? Can't find it.
Michael_v_H 3/17/2023 4:29 AM
You can currently only do this from outside a page (e.g. if you link to it from somewhere). If you select the block and select duplicate (or use Cmd-D) it asks you if you also want to duplicate the whole object. Hope that helps! 🙂
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You can currently only do this from outside a page (e.g. if you link to it from somewhere). If you select the block and select duplicate (or use Cmd-D) it asks you if you also want to duplicate the whole object. Hope that helps! 🙂
QuesadaGrande 3/17/2023 5:31 AM
Oh yes, great solution. Thanks a lot!!
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monsterfurby 3/17/2023 6:06 AM
Is there a way to embed a sorted/filtered table/view of an object type in a page? I know that the tag view has this kind of display, but what if I wanted to embed particular filtered views of an object type's overview in a kind of "hub"?
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Is there a way to embed a sorted/filtered table/view of an object type in a page? I know that the tag view has this kind of display, but what if I wanted to embed particular filtered views of an object type's overview in a kind of "hub"?
Michael_v_H 3/17/2023 6:07 AM
Get an overview of requested features and ideas.
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monsterfurby 3/17/2023 6:08 AM
Nice, looking forward to it - thanks for the quick reply!
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hey @Steffen / @Michael_v_H – is there any way to customize the icons of the core / on-board DBs? the ones for weblinks (globe) interfere with my general signal (to self) system... 😕 😉 👀 (edited)
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hey @Steffen / @Michael_v_H – I run into a problem, with searching for relevant collections corresponding to search keywords. this problem has some different aspects: 1) even though the Keyword is in the title of the collection they are sorted below any other result item (some of them 'only' holding the keyword somewhere in the body (not in title or any property field) 2) I can´t seem to find a way to filter out collections in search (unlike any – other? – object type) Can you give some guidance / wisdom as to how to float keyword related collections somewhere closer to the visible horizon on Capacities? (side note / musing : I think this issue is also related to some systematic question relating to the status of collections. in some respects seem to be treated like object types. but then, again, not. (I found this to be the source of some muddiness when collections in the search result are purely labeled 'collection' w/o giving their object type context... which kind of blurs 'readability' / usefulness of their labels in search results...) (edited)
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Hi there, I've been lucky enough to be able to test Capacities iOS app for a few days 🙌 Even if the app is still in alpha version, congratulations for the great work you've already done! I have a question about the speed of the app. Everything is really fast, pages and other collections load almost instantly. On the Mac desktop app or on the web app, Capacities is often much slower. Is there a reason for this? I would love the Mac desktop app to be as fast as the iOS app 😀 (edited)
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Hi there, I've been lucky enough to be able to test Capacities iOS app for a few days 🙌 Even if the app is still in alpha version, congratulations for the great work you've already done! I have a question about the speed of the app. Everything is really fast, pages and other collections load almost instantly. On the Mac desktop app or on the web app, Capacities is often much slower. Is there a reason for this? I would love the Mac desktop app to be as fast as the iOS app 😀 (edited)
QuesadaGrande 3/17/2023 1:00 PM
Are you trying to make us all jealous?? 🤪
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Yes, that's right. The current functionality is not perfect yet for extended search-based workflows. There are two things we have planned to enable what you want to do: queries and batch operations. Queries will allow you to perform search on your content (including full-text search, but also other criteria). The results will be visualized similar to a tag page in a data view. With batch operations you can now select items in the query results and perform actions in bulk (e.g. create new page with selected content, etc.). After the launch of mobile we'll be working full-steam on this. But it will still be a couple of months until we finish all this.
Thanks for that info! I look forward to it 🙂
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Deleted User 3/19/2023 8:52 AM
I posted a question but I've worked out the answer. (edited)
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Is there a way to disable the spellchecker?
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I think the latest update broke block references? It was working well and now they appear as app.capacities.io links when you try to copy them
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I think the latest update broke block references? It was working well and now they appear as app.capacities.io links when you try to copy them
Michael_v_H 3/20/2023 9:07 AM
Thanks, that seems to be the case. Will be fixed asap. (edited)
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It also seemed to stop pasted links from grabbing a preview. Now when I drop a twitter link into a page it just shows the hyperlink.
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Joseph
It also seemed to stop pasted links from grabbing a preview. Now when I drop a twitter link into a page it just shows the hyperlink.
Also noticed that👍
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Joseph
It also seemed to stop pasted links from grabbing a preview. Now when I drop a twitter link into a page it just shows the hyperlink.
Michael_v_H 3/20/2023 12:01 PM
A fix is going out in about an hour. 👍
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Hi_I'm_Jonas 3/20/2023 4:46 PM
Does anyone know if it is possible to change the email assigned to your account? I wanna change my Email used for capacities
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Is there a way to disable the spellchecker?
Michael_v_H 3/20/2023 4:48 PM
Currently not. It has been requested by other users as well and we will add this as an option. 👍
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Does anyone know if it is possible to change the email assigned to your account? I wanna change my Email used for capacities
Michael_v_H 3/20/2023 4:49 PM
Hm, that's currently not possible. You'd have to create a new account with the other email...
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Michael_v_H
Hm, that's currently not possible. You'd have to create a new account with the other email...
Hi_I'm_Jonas 3/20/2023 4:51 PM
But with the new account, would I be able to upload from a backup? I think I heard something on this forum concerning that the import feature had been turned off at this time
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Hm, that's currently not possible. You'd have to create a new account with the other email...
Hi_I'm_Jonas 3/20/2023 4:51 PM
and thanks for the answer
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But with the new account, would I be able to upload from a backup? I think I heard something on this forum concerning that the import feature had been turned off at this time
Michael_v_H 3/20/2023 4:54 PM
Short answer: I wouldn't recommend doing it if you have a lot of content. You can do a bulk export of the whole space to markdown, but importing is only available for single files.
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Short answer: I wouldn't recommend doing it if you have a lot of content. You can do a bulk export of the whole space to markdown, but importing is only available for single files.
Hi_I'm_Jonas 3/20/2023 4:56 PM
Oh ok. I'll just use keep using the email with which i signed up
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How to export a document in Pdf format?
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How to export a document in Pdf format?
Currently under development 👍
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Than you for the quick answer, I tried to export a document to Word format, but an error message came up: download failed. Any tip?
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Nigel Badminton 3/21/2023 11:32 AM
Hi everyone. Does anyone know how to add notes to PDFs or Files? When I click on the edit icon, Capacities just opens the file in a reading view, with no space to actually add notes.
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hello! I'm wondering if anyone could help me figure out why I can't seem to add any text/ notes beneath the properties section in my media object type? I have a books object type with the same settings where I can add my book notes, but I can't seem to figure out why i can't add notes here. Thank you!
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hello! I'm wondering if anyone could help me figure out why I can't seem to add any text/ notes beneath the properties section in my media object type? I have a books object type with the same settings where I can add my book notes, but I can't seem to figure out why i can't add notes here. Thank you!
writingredink1791 3/21/2023 12:16 PM
I think you need to add a blocks property to your media object. That should add editable text for you.
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I think you need to add a blocks property to your media object. That should add editable text for you.
that worked! thank you so much 🙂
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Hi everyone. Does anyone know how to add notes to PDFs or Files? When I click on the edit icon, Capacities just opens the file in a reading view, with no space to actually add notes.
Work in progress, currently not possible
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Work in progress, currently not possible
Nigel Badminton 3/21/2023 12:40 PM
got it. thanks for the quick response.
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I would like to get your thoughts on a best practice (this is a question I already asked myself when I was using Notion for some time): Let's assume you have some logically connected text which - however - includes some line breaks. When pasting such text into Capacities (or Notion, as said above), this becomes not one block but many. How do you deal with that? 1. It is fine, if every paragraph is a block, although it is a connected text/thought. or 2. Mark all blocks and use the Capacities "Group" function (which leaves the text to be multiple blocks). or 3. Edit the text, remove the hard paragraph breaks and replace them by single oder double newlines (Shift-Enter). I understand that either 2. or 3. is needed to link to a connected text via the "Block Link" feature. (As a sidenote: currently you cannot copy the block reference for a group.)
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Hi, I deleted a tag, and by mistake, the action also deleted some notes/page I had connected to that tag. I was just testing the app, so I am not concerned about that particular document. However, I am wondering, in the case that it happens again, how could I recover that document or anything I delete by mistake? Thank you in advance.
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I would like to get your thoughts on a best practice (this is a question I already asked myself when I was using Notion for some time): Let's assume you have some logically connected text which - however - includes some line breaks. When pasting such text into Capacities (or Notion, as said above), this becomes not one block but many. How do you deal with that? 1. It is fine, if every paragraph is a block, although it is a connected text/thought. or 2. Mark all blocks and use the Capacities "Group" function (which leaves the text to be multiple blocks). or 3. Edit the text, remove the hard paragraph breaks and replace them by single oder double newlines (Shift-Enter). I understand that either 2. or 3. is needed to link to a connected text via the "Block Link" feature. (As a sidenote: currently you cannot copy the block reference for a group.)
I use the block reference feature a lot. To deal with what you describe, I usually indent paragraphs about the same topic under a h4 title. This allows the flexibility to 1. Reference the H4 title block (which will include all the indented paragraphs) or 2. Reference paragraphs themselves if not all of the group is relevant. So it's quite flexible.
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Liquefy7822 3/21/2023 8:10 PM
hi! My Capacities could not load anything so i deleted and tried to reinstall it. But i got this error message: This XML file does not appear to have any style information associated with it. The document tree is shown below. <Error> <script/> <link type="text/css" id="dark-mode" rel="stylesheet" href=""/> <Code>AccessDenied</Code> <Message>Access Denied</Message> <RequestId>XJ382TADYXW9HB4E</RequestId> <HostId>TXnkd4a3xYcx9tjPI5ydvqqkvcKV91PQOurK66KousjpctmhJ6F9j09ke73BeTx5RRhY0rOpOxw=</HostId> </Error> What can i do? (edited)
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Liquefy7822 3/21/2023 8:16 PM
But teh app died too today
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CaptainBackfire 3/21/2023 8:26 PM
Heya! I deleted a property from my "Meetings" object (the Date property) and now it seems to have maybe broken my meetings view. I get an error when clicking on that object in the app
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CaptainBackfire 3/21/2023 9:02 PM
oops, never mind. just saw the above lol
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Liquefy7822 3/21/2023 11:21 PM
hello capacities has been down for like 4 hours so what can we do?
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Gonzales Gee 3/22/2023 3:25 AM
Pasting links directly in to a block is currently not possible, both on web and desktop. Already restarted both the app and my Mac, the issue still persists.
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Ashwath Singh 3/22/2023 3:30 AM
Is there any way to hide table columns, because I don't require cover image and icon showing in the table
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@Steffen I am encountering a small issue that prevents me from pasting links into bullet points. If I paste nothing happens and only the cursor is advanced by 1. In this screenshot you can see the problem
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@Steffen I am encountering a small issue that prevents me from pasting links into bullet points. If I paste nothing happens and only the cursor is advanced by 1. In this screenshot you can see the problem
Gonzales Gee 3/22/2023 4:55 AM
Same issue here. Already submitted a ticket in the feedback board.
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Hmmm 🤔 anybody else have sync issues between the desktop (also mobile) app and the browser app? https://status.capacities.io/ shows red at the moment - but operational ? (edited)
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50_khryzens 3/22/2023 6:36 AM
Is there possibility for nested collection and nested tag views ?
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Hmmm 🤔 anybody else have sync issues between the desktop (also mobile) app and the browser app? https://status.capacities.io/ shows red at the moment - but operational ? (edited)
update: the sync between desktop app and mobile apps is okay. The webapp is the only one not being updated and not updating the desktop and mobile app. At least, until I tried switching (Arc to Safari) browsers and logging off everything seems back to normal, sync is in a few seconds on all devices again
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DogSaysRollTide 3/22/2023 12:35 PM
Is anyone having trouble pasting into the app today? I'm on MacOS.
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I copy something from anywhere and go to paste it into where my cursor is and it...just doens't paste. (edited)
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Oh no, it's already noted here. Sorry. I should've read.
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I removed "https://" and it workd.
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Hi and I am sorry if this issue has been raised before. I use Capacities on Mac and I cannot add a pdf document. Namely,
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I use the block reference feature a lot. To deal with what you describe, I usually indent paragraphs about the same topic under a h4 title. This allows the flexibility to 1. Reference the H4 title block (which will include all the indented paragraphs) or 2. Reference paragraphs themselves if not all of the group is relevant. So it's quite flexible.
Ok, that works. However, that does not seem to be natural to me. If something is under a h4 title, I would normally not indent it, since the h4 title already is the organizational structure. My wish would be that this will be changed in the future. If I link to blocks beginning with a heading/a toggle, everything below that shall be included in the internal link.
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Is anyone having trouble pasting into the app today? I'm on MacOS.
Michael_v_H 3/23/2023 6:06 AM
The link pasting is fixed now. 👍
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The link pasting is fixed now. 👍
DogSaysRollTide 3/23/2023 7:15 AM
Awesome! Thank you for that quick turn. 🙂
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To manage tasks, I add a tag #todo and a checkbox at the start of the line. When I click on the tag, it shows all tasks which is great. How do I filter the view to show only tasks that is not completed?
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Is there a keyboard shortcut to switch between tabs? In the shortcut help, there is none. Maybe a hidden one?
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i'm having issues when i try to select the spellcheck suggestions, it doesn't work which is super challenging because i never spell things correctly when i'm typing fast (chrome/windows)
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i'm having issues when i try to select the spellcheck suggestions, it doesn't work which is super challenging because i never spell things correctly when i'm typing fast (chrome/windows)
DerekReinhard 3/23/2023 3:24 PM
Glad someone else noticed this
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To manage tasks, I add a tag #todo and a checkbox at the start of the line. When I click on the tag, it shows all tasks which is great. How do I filter the view to show only tasks that is not completed?
I have the same question. It makes tasks unusable if you can filter away checked off tasks.
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Quick question. When I sent a PDF from Nebo for example with handwritten meeting notes, how can move this from the PDF object and have it as a meeting object along with the rest of the properties that I have in my meetings template?
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Quick question. When I sent a PDF from Nebo for example with handwritten meeting notes, how can move this from the PDF object and have it as a meeting object along with the rest of the properties that I have in my meetings template?
I don’t think you can remove it from the pdf object. I’d send the pdf, create a new meeting and then embed the pdf. I think pdfs are added as wide cards by default, but you can change the view to be a full embed so you can scroll through the pdf. That way it looks like PDF and meeting object are combined, the pdf still lives in the pdf object by default, it’s just showing up in the meeting template where you want it.
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I am seeing a need to force sync when I go between my Mac, iPhone and Windows work computer almost every time new content is added. Is anyone else seeing this?
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Ashwath Singh 3/24/2023 12:43 PM
Can we write equations in the same line, i am not able to find a way to do that
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Hello all. I'm new to Capacities and struggling to see the best way to work with putting tables into the app. They don't seem to copy and past over well from Excel or Word, and they can't be imported. Any tips are appreciated, I haven't been able to figure it out from the documentation
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Hello all. I'm new to Capacities and struggling to see the best way to work with putting tables into the app. They don't seem to copy and past over well from Excel or Word, and they can't be imported. Any tips are appreciated, I haven't been able to figure it out from the documentation
boonikad9300 3/24/2023 1:21 PM
Tables aren't supported yet! It's on the roadmap though (planned)
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Get an overview of requested features and ideas.
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swifty0122
Hello all. I'm new to Capacities and struggling to see the best way to work with putting tables into the app. They don't seem to copy and past over well from Excel or Word, and they can't be imported. Any tips are appreciated, I haven't been able to figure it out from the documentation
boonikad9300 3/24/2023 1:23 PM
found this on the forum though as 'workaround/hack' -> A simple table would be great & I think it will happen, but there is a work around. I just embed a google sheet table which I can then fully edit within Capacities (and of course the edits show up within google sheets itself.
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found this on the forum though as 'workaround/hack' -> A simple table would be great & I think it will happen, but there is a work around. I just embed a google sheet table which I can then fully edit within Capacities (and of course the edits show up within google sheets itself.
nice that's like the one thing I didn't try thanks for the tip that should work well!
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swifty0122
Hello all. I'm new to Capacities and struggling to see the best way to work with putting tables into the app. They don't seem to copy and past over well from Excel or Word, and they can't be imported. Any tips are appreciated, I haven't been able to figure it out from the documentation
You can embed Google sheets into Capacities & also edit them there.
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You can embed Google sheets into Capacities & also edit them there.
yes boonikad showed me that as well, thanks for your help!
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Ashwath Singh
Can we write equations in the same line, i am not able to find a way to do that
You can try this: Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + M
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You can try this: Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + M
Ashwath Singh 3/24/2023 11:16 PM
That works thank you so much!
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hey @Steffen / @Michael_v_H – I run into a problem, with searching for relevant collections corresponding to search keywords. this problem has some different aspects: 1) even though the Keyword is in the title of the collection they are sorted below any other result item (some of them 'only' holding the keyword somewhere in the body (not in title or any property field) 2) I can´t seem to find a way to filter out collections in search (unlike any – other? – object type) Can you give some guidance / wisdom as to how to float keyword related collections somewhere closer to the visible horizon on Capacities? (side note / musing : I think this issue is also related to some systematic question relating to the status of collections. in some respects seem to be treated like object types. but then, again, not. (I found this to be the source of some muddiness when collections in the search result are purely labeled 'collection' w/o giving their object type context... which kind of blurs 'readability' / usefulness of their labels in search results...) (edited)
hey @Steffen / @Michael_v_H – I know you guys are super-busy... and in need of another pair of eyes and brains for keeping up with the social parallel universe 😀 ... but maybe you forgive me if I 'bump' this one. 😇 – it´s kind of important to me – and belongs to the keep-an-eye-on-the-basics section ... because if search is erratic / unreliable / not streamlined ... it kind of messes up everything... in my world :-). – thx for any thoughts / remarks / feedback on this one! (maybe also relating it with dropping knowledge on the to-be-devloped smart query etc.?!)
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hey @Steffen / @Michael_v_H – I know you guys are super-busy... and in need of another pair of eyes and brains for keeping up with the social parallel universe 😀 ... but maybe you forgive me if I 'bump' this one. 😇 – it´s kind of important to me – and belongs to the keep-an-eye-on-the-basics section ... because if search is erratic / unreliable / not streamlined ... it kind of messes up everything... in my world :-). – thx for any thoughts / remarks / feedback on this one! (maybe also relating it with dropping knowledge on the to-be-devloped smart query etc.?!)
boonikad9300 3/25/2023 6:35 AM
The search function is hallucinating? 🤣
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The search function is hallucinating? 🤣
... that would be kind of next level of AI?! (though, some say it's the current 🫢) ... prefer explicit hallucination to erratic / occlusive behavior; that much I can say 🫣 (edited)
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... that would be kind of next level of AI?! (though, some say it's the current 🫢) ... prefer explicit hallucination to erratic / occlusive behavior; that much I can say 🫣 (edited)
boonikad9300 3/25/2023 6:45 AM
But I agree, a search function should be really consistent and, ideally, not much susceptible to change when a good balance is found after some iterations. I get they are still in alpha/beta right now, so there will be (small) changes, and that's fine, but as your knowledge collections grow, you will be even more dependent on the search function. Then it will become your main interface for interacting with knowledge, and every inconsistency will come up every time you use the search function turning into frustration(s)! (edited)
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But I agree, a search function should be really consistent and, ideally, not much susceptible to change when a good balance is found after some iterations. I get they are still in alpha/beta right now, so there will be (small) changes, and that's fine, but as your knowledge collections grow, you will be even more dependent on the search function. Then it will become your main interface for interacting with knowledge, and every inconsistency will come up every time you use the search function turning into frustration(s)! (edited)
yeah, same sentiment here. nicely put into words. – but I also don't want to overshoot here with alarmism. for my personal experience and the way I have grown accustomed, the Capacities search (and its ranking patterns) currently induces some question marks to me. maybe it's just me; maybe it's wrong / badly aligned expectations; maybe I have to tweak the way I use titles etc. – so, really, this is as much to flag something 'basic' (to me), as to invite genuine feedback / comment from the duo – ... as from anyone concerned (or unconcerned 🙃) about search... 🙂 (edited)
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Anyone using Capacities for tasks? I have added a tag to tasks but when I go to view all tasks, there is no way to filter out the completed ones (strike through). Any ideas?
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Anyone using Capacities for tasks? I have added a tag to tasks but when I go to view all tasks, there is no way to filter out the completed ones (strike through). Any ideas?
Ashwath Singh 3/25/2023 12:16 PM
I use a different version where I use the tags done and to-do, and when I complete a task I just change the task to done as a work around
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I use a different version where I use the tags done and to-do, and when I complete a task I just change the task to done as a work around
boonikad9300 3/25/2023 12:35 PM
yeah this is the most easy way to do it right now, i have the same workflow
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Anyone using Capacities for tasks? I have added a tag to tasks but when I go to view all tasks, there is no way to filter out the completed ones (strike through). Any ideas?
Yes. I created an Object and named it "Tasks". I create all my tasks there so that I get all the power that checkboxes don't allow. Then, I have properties set in the Tasks object to allow further sorting/filtering, like any other object.
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Yes. I created an Object and named it "Tasks". I create all my tasks there so that I get all the power that checkboxes don't allow. Then, I have properties set in the Tasks object to allow further sorting/filtering, like any other object.
I use checkboxes less frequently, but typically in cases where I need all the content to reside on one page-such as a Groceries list.
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yeah this is the most easy way to do it right now, i have the same workflow
Another vote for this workflow
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Yes. I created an Object and named it "Tasks". I create all my tasks there so that I get all the power that checkboxes don't allow. Then, I have properties set in the Tasks object to allow further sorting/filtering, like any other object.
DerekReinhard 3/25/2023 2:31 PM
I created an Object and named it "Context" (where/the situation where the task needs to be done, e.g., Home, Work, Computer, Errands, etc.) and made that Object a property of my "Project" Object. That way, when I have a next action task in the project, I create a to-do tickbox in the Project object and then select the Context of that task. I can then go to the Context object, select whichever context I'm in, and see a backlink to every project that has a task with that context selected. That way I have the project information as well as that task available from the Context object. Helps with the GTD Natural Planning Model (which my Project object is modeled after)
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I have links in Obsidian, such as [[ChatGPT]]. I have the same link in Capacities using the '@' or '[['. I want to preserve the links in Capacities when copying/importing from an external markdown file (Obsidian). But, when I copy over the markdown text or import the .md file, the links are broken. I am left simply with [[ChatGPT]] text and then have to remove the brackets and manually create the link to the file using '@' or '[['. Is there a way to have Capacities recognize linked files during the paste/import? Otherwise, I have been painstakingly manually recreating the links in Capacities, one at a time. (This is going to take several months to complete manually, sigh.)
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I have links in Obsidian, such as [[ChatGPT]]. I have the same link in Capacities using the '@' or '[['. I want to preserve the links in Capacities when copying/importing from an external markdown file (Obsidian). But, when I copy over the markdown text or import the .md file, the links are broken. I am left simply with [[ChatGPT]] text and then have to remove the brackets and manually create the link to the file using '@' or '[['. Is there a way to have Capacities recognize linked files during the paste/import? Otherwise, I have been painstakingly manually recreating the links in Capacities, one at a time. (This is going to take several months to complete manually, sigh.)
I don’t think there’s a solution because the links don’t belong to content types. Even if you add the content type into the metadata of the md file, the links don’t work when imported (from my tests anyway)
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Hi all, I have an issue and I do not know what I am doing wrong here. I have created an new object, call RFP. When I create a new item and have the properties that I need, it is not possible to start writing thanks a lot!! (edited)
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Hi all, I have an issue and I do not know what I am doing wrong here. I have created an new object, call RFP. When I create a new item and have the properties that I need, it is not possible to start writing thanks a lot!! (edited)
You need to add a blocks property 🙂
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You need to add a blocks property 🙂
🙂 perfect
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One more thing. When I changed the type of an object from a Meeting to another one that I made, I lost all the content. Is there a way to find it? thanks a lot
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One more thing. When I changed the type of an object from a Meeting to another one that I made, I lost all the content. Is there a way to find it? thanks a lot
I don’t think so 😦
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Hello, I'm new here and subscribed as a believer. Is it possible to join the alpha test for the iOS mobile version?
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Hello, I'm new here and subscribed as a believer. Is it possible to join the alpha test for the iOS mobile version?
boonikad9300 3/27/2023 4:44 AM
Yes all believers can test the iphone app, you need to install the testflight app and sent your capacities e-mail to @Steffen or @Michael_v_H , they can invite you for testing (or maybe the process is already automated when you become a believer 🤔 ) (edited)
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Yes all believers can test the iphone app, you need to install the testflight app and sent your capacities e-mail to @Steffen or @Michael_v_H , they can invite you for testing (or maybe the process is already automated when you become a believer 🤔 ) (edited)
Thanks 🙂 I wrote to Steffen.
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Justin Shaffner 3/27/2023 9:45 AM
Are there any plans to create a linux desktop app? Thank you in advance!
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Justin Shaffner 3/27/2023 10:06 AM
Is it possible to share a space, instead of just a note? Thank you in advance!
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Justin Shaffner
Is it possible to share a space, instead of just a note? Thank you in advance!
boonikad9300 3/27/2023 10:53 AM
Nope!
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Justin Shaffner
Is it possible to share a space, instead of just a note? Thank you in advance!
Michael_v_H 3/27/2023 10:54 AM
No, that's not possible. We are considering adding this in the future though. Could you elaborate a little more on what you want to do with it so we understand the use case?
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No, that's not possible. We are considering adding this in the future though. Could you elaborate a little more on what you want to do with it so we understand the use case?
Justin Shaffner 3/27/2023 11:20 AM
Create shareable databases, documentation, curriculum for different groups, communities
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Are there any plans to create a linux desktop app? Thank you in advance!
Justin Shaffner 3/27/2023 11:22 AM
This is the only thing holding me back from committing to Capacities and also becoming a Believer. Linux is my daily driver.
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Is it possible that this is going to have a feature like obsidians canvas or any sort of mindmapping or anything like that?
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Justin Shaffner
This is the only thing holding me back from committing to Capacities and also becoming a Believer. Linux is my daily driver.
Here's a ticket, feel free to vote to stay updated 👍
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How close to having some task management functionality?
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Hi there :) If I input a date & time on the Daily Note, will I be notified once it's that time already? I can't find a doc or mention of a notification.
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hello! is there a command to quickly add a new line of text beneath an image/ block? I keep having to create a new line of text underneath existing text (by pressing return/enter) and then drag the empty line below the image to keep writing - is there another faster way to do this that I am just missing? thank you :))
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Hi! Is there an option to make a property for pdf? I want to make an author property (as a people object; as with books) for my pdfs
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Hi there :) If I input a date & time on the Daily Note, will I be notified once it's that time already? I can't find a doc or mention of a notification.
Michael_v_H 3/28/2023 12:56 PM
Hi. 🙂 No, there are no notifications/reminders yet.
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Hi! Is there an option to make a property for pdf? I want to make an author property (as a people object; as with books) for my pdfs
Michael_v_H 3/28/2023 12:56 PM
No, basic content types cannot be customized.
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hello! is there a command to quickly add a new line of text beneath an image/ block? I keep having to create a new line of text underneath existing text (by pressing return/enter) and then drag the empty line below the image to keep writing - is there another faster way to do this that I am just missing? thank you :))
Michael_v_H 3/28/2023 12:58 PM
Not sure if that helps, but you can use the "Plus" button next to each block to insert a block below:
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Michael_v_H
Not sure if that helps, but you can use the "Plus" button next to each block to insert a block below:
Yes that helps a lot, thank you 😊
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Hi. 🙂 No, there are no notifications/reminders yet.
Thanks for the answer!
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Does Navigate back have a shortcut? Like command+[
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PAN PAN
Does Navigate back have a shortcut? Like command+[
Not yet, but planned 👍
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I have to say you've been very transparent about your intentions for the app with respect to security and privacy - and I am super impressed with the app and the direction - but I admit I really wish there was a private "local" workspace capability - even if these workspaces sacrificed some of the capabilities that demand web based. In lieu of this...I could really use an option to have a link to a local folder or some kind of local repo for sensitive files / asset storage! (edited)
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I have to say you've been very transparent about your intentions for the app with respect to security and privacy - and I am super impressed with the app and the direction - but I admit I really wish there was a private "local" workspace capability - even if these workspaces sacrificed some of the capabilities that demand web based. In lieu of this...I could really use an option to have a link to a local folder or some kind of local repo for sensitive files / asset storage! (edited)
... should you be on Mac. ... why not 'in the meantime' work with deeplinks to other apps that can hold sensitive (parts of) content? – e.g. Bear, Craft or Devonthink who all have very good deeplink implementation?
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... should you be on Mac. ... why not 'in the meantime' work with deeplinks to other apps that can hold sensitive (parts of) content? – e.g. Bear, Craft or Devonthink who all have very good deeplink implementation?
In fact I am on Mac. I'm well familiar with all 3 .. all great in their own right.
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In fact I am on Mac. I'm well familiar with all 3 .. all great in their own right.
We have a ticket for this here, feel free to vote: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/encryped-databaseentityblock
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How close to having some task management functionality?
I have done this by creating Task object. That gives full power to filter. I also have a “doing” tag pinned so I can quickly access all my Tasks which have that status. And I only use checkboxes as sub-tasks of an existing task. (edited)
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Has there be consideration for ability to add properties in one line. I often find myself creating the same type of objects and already know which fields should be entered, but then I have to bounce back and for the to the keyboard and mouse to enter property detail. Instead a image being able to do something like: /Task <title> <property value> / <property value> /
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Has there be consideration for ability to add properties in one line. I often find myself creating the same type of objects and already know which fields should be entered, but then I have to bounce back and for the to the keyboard and mouse to enter property detail. Instead a image being able to do something like: /Task <title> <property value> / <property value> /
Each <property> prompt would have placeholder text to indicate the property name, such as “Due”. Pressing tab/enter would jump to the next property.
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This would allow around rapid note creation especially during meetings.
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Hi. I can't seem to figure out or find answers on how to set "Person" as a property for the 'Author' input. Can someone please help? Thank you! (edited)
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Hi. I can't seem to figure out or find answers on how to set "Person" as a property for the 'Author' input. Can someone please help? Thank you! (edited)
firstdivision 3/30/2023 10:45 PM
You should create an object type called People, then in the text field of any property, type @person/name
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Hi. I can't seem to figure out or find answers on how to set "Person" as a property for the 'Author' input. Can someone please help? Thank you! (edited)
boonikad9300 3/30/2023 11:48 PM
First create a new object for persons / people if you hadn’t done so, then add a new property to your object and choose single select or multi select if you want the option to select multiple authors and then set it to the people object so you can only choose people objects !
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❓ [duplicate object issue]
  • when I duplicate one object like page
  • this pageA has one image a
  • then the duplicate pageB has one image b like image a
  • when I delete image b, then the image a in page A also missing.
  • Is there a way that I can clone a object with new image and new blocks?
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❓[copy deep link and open issue]
  • windows 11 PC Capacities app
  • use ctrl + win + L to copy the page link "capacities//xxxx"
  • then use the deep link with other app (like edge browser or thebrain , click the deep link)
  • then the capacities app will activate without jumping to the page.
  • I try to close capacities app and try again. click link, then the app open but without the page .
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Thank you @firstdivision and @boonikad9300! Really appreciate the quick replies 🔥
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If I upgrade to Believer do I get instant access to the mobile app?
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is there a way to make separators thicker? (example is from Craft app)
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If I upgrade to Believer do I get instant access to the mobile app?
boonikad9300 4/1/2023 1:31 AM
Yes, you can e-mail the team to add your e-mail to the testflight
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Hi! Do you know how to create a table?
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Hi! Do you know how to create a table?
Not possible yet but on the roadmap!
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Is email the only way to request access to mobile beta?
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Has anyone figured out - or is there any way to create links to other local assets (ie. Devonthink, Omnifocus, Things, Finder.... etc. etc.)?
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Has anyone figured out - or is there any way to create links to other local assets (ie. Devonthink, Omnifocus, Things, Finder.... etc. etc.)?
I second this
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Possible dumb question here... The "Pages" object disappeared from the sidebar. How do I get it back? The notes in "Pages" still exist because the ones pinned under favorites are still there...
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is it possible to enlarge a text in this preview? (edited)
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❓[copy deep link and open issue]
  • windows 11 PC Capacities app
  • use ctrl + win + L to copy the page link "capacities//xxxx"
  • then use the deep link with other app (like edge browser or thebrain , click the deep link)
  • then the capacities app will activate without jumping to the page.
  • I try to close capacities app and try again. click link, then the app open but without the page .
Could you create a ticket here: https://capacities.io/feedback. We'll look into it.
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is it possible to enlarge a text in this preview? (edited)
Currently no, but we're reworking this at the moment 👍
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thymes&thistles 4/2/2023 3:34 AM
Sorry if this has been asked before, but are features like tables and block references tentatively not available for free or will they never be free?
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Are there plans to expand new basic content types over time?
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Are there plans to expand new basic content types over time?
Michael_v_H 4/2/2023 5:38 PM
Yes. 🙂
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thymes&thistles
Sorry if this has been asked before, but are features like tables and block references tentatively not available for free or will they never be free?
Michael_v_H 4/2/2023 5:40 PM
Block references are already available for believers. Tables still have to be implemented. Long-term, those are more in the free features category but will probably start out as paid features first.
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QuesadaGrande 4/3/2023 2:55 AM
I read that it is possible to embed Google docs. How do you do? It doesn't seem to work for me.
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Is it possible to add comments to a piece of text? I mean so that they are displayed on the side, similar to what you can do in other apps as notion
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Could you create a ticket here: https://capacities.io/feedback. We'll look into it.
Summer2022 4/3/2023 4:06 AM
ok. I vote it . 💡 Thanks. Requests, ideas, bugs - https://capacities.io/feedback/p/copy-deep-link-and-open-issue
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Is it possible to add comments to a piece of text? I mean so that they are displayed on the side, similar to what you can do in other apps as notion
boonikad9300 4/3/2023 4:24 AM
No not yet!
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It seems that all my info is gone when I opened Capacities in Brave browser mobile
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It seems that images on some old pages don't load until I click on them and then reload the app. Is anyone able to reproduce this?
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Sid
It seems that images on some old pages don't load until I click on them and then reload the app. Is anyone able to reproduce this?
had it a few times
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It seems that images on some old pages don't load until I click on them and then reload the app. Is anyone able to reproduce this?
boonikad9300 4/3/2023 4:17 PM
Yes also have that problem, is there a ticket already?
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swifty0122 4/3/2023 6:16 PM
Hello all. I’m struggling to integrate my OneNote stuff into Capacities, and wondering if anyone has any advice. If I’ve been working in OneNote on something like a journal entry for a hike (which in turn would have links to other content such as GPS) is there a good way to embed a page/section/notebook into Capacities?
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is there a way to turn off this user prompt? I know its useful for when you're first learning, but its quite bothersome when you are an intermediate user!
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Yes also have that problem, is there a ticket already?
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Summer2022 4/3/2023 8:58 PM
how to open action panel? when I use shortcuts to activate this action, nothing popup
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is there a way to turn off this user prompt? I know its useful for when you're first learning, but its quite bothersome when you are an intermediate user!
Not exactly, but imo it doesn't really bother me
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how to open action panel? when I use shortcuts to activate this action, nothing popup
They combined the command palette and search in Release 20 so that shortcut isn't supposed to do anything. I guess they forgot to remove it...
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They combined the command palette and search in Release 20 so that shortcut isn't supposed to do anything. I guess they forgot to remove it...
Summer2022 4/3/2023 9:17 PM
Thanks for your help. I thought that "turn into other type" will be one action, so I try to search but without this action. So I know that not every action has command line.
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It seems that images on some old pages don't load until I click on them and then reload the app. Is anyone able to reproduce this?
boonikad9300 4/4/2023 12:13 AM
Reproduced it in my own database
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Steps to reproduce: 1. Close capacities 2. Open capacities 3. Open database with image as a prop (which is not the database of the images) 4. All images are shown as 'placeholder' 5. Open the Images object database and navigate between 'views', this triggers a 'fetch' call it seems?? and reloads all the images 6. Navigate back to the database selected in step 3, it now shows all images loaded. 7. when you close and open capacities again, your back at step 4 😦
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Is it possible to add comments to a piece of text? I mean so that they are displayed on the side, similar to what you can do in other apps as notion
I was there as well, @lauralvrz, and I think some people brought it up by now. So, I was on the brink of making it a feature request, but stopped. Thinking about it the 'Capacities way', actually notetaking is kind of already 'there', with the formatting and layout options of Capacities blocks, IMO / for my purposes. What is missing, for me / in that line of thinking, is a way to make blocks invisible / exclude them on export. This way would be, IMO the most streamlined, i.e. in line with the Capacities architecture and keeping simplicity... – see here for discussion: https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001365576314261555/1082255534171885598 – see here for my resulting FR: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/setting-for-blocks-exclude-on-export ... but of course I wouldn´t cry if there is a dedicated notes field (local / global). so if this is really-really important, you should create a feature request on Canny. I think some people would be with you 😉
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Thanks for your help. I thought that "turn into other type" will be one action, so I try to search but without this action. So I know that not every action has command line.
Ah I see what you mean. It would be very convenient to have page/object specific actions in the command palette!
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Steps to reproduce: 1. Close capacities 2. Open capacities 3. Open database with image as a prop (which is not the database of the images) 4. All images are shown as 'placeholder' 5. Open the Images object database and navigate between 'views', this triggers a 'fetch' call it seems?? and reloads all the images 6. Navigate back to the database selected in step 3, it now shows all images loaded. 7. when you close and open capacities again, your back at step 4 😦
Yep those loaded images don't remain in some sort of cache and it gets annoying once you have many images you need to look through. I thought the mentioned ticket was looking into it, but I am not sure. @Steffen Could you shed some light on this?
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Yep those loaded images don't remain in some sort of cache and it gets annoying once you have many images you need to look through. I thought the mentioned ticket was looking into it, but I am not sure. @Steffen Could you shed some light on this?
boonikad9300 4/4/2023 5:59 AM
I saw the ticket moved to in progress! So I think they are looking into it shortly 👍
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Ah sweet
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Does anyone know how to access the Object Studio, as a I am unable to find it in-app/on the website. Thanks in advance!
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GunnersaurusFlex 4/4/2023 10:17 AM
Any updates/ETA for AI GPT integration? Thanks!
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boonikad9300 4/4/2023 10:31 AM
date picker is one day off
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GunnersaurusFlex 4/4/2023 11:51 AM
I am not seeing the new Project or Organization object types. I do see Zettel. Should I be seeing the other two?
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I am not seeing the new Project or Organization object types. I do see Zettel. Should I be seeing the other two?
I think I saw a post stating these are going to be in the next update.
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GunnersaurusFlex 4/4/2023 10:22 PM
Do you think your implementation of AI will be able to automatically relate notes/tag/select objects or would it be mostly generative? Thanks!
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@Steffen first of all… love the app!! Second… how can I join the iOS beta? I just upgraded to believer and would love to test the mobile app.
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Any updates/ETA for AI GPT integration? Thanks!
Not yet, but millions of ideas 🙂 Need to build them down to really make it useful. For now, I'd recommend using one of the hundred direct GPT integrations and just copy what you need into Capacities. Works quite well.
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Do you think your implementation of AI will be able to automatically relate notes/tag/select objects or would it be mostly generative? Thanks!
Both, we would like to integrate it as much as possible because we see the biggest value there. Simple generative systems are already available as standalone apps. (edited)
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Great questions! 1. We'll look into this. We also plan to have an option to disable spell checkers 👍 It's hard to maintain all spell checking systems across many browsers, for now we'd recommend to use Grammarly Desktop which should also work in the browser 👍 2. What you're describing are "inline queries" (see query proposal). We definitely plan to implement this. Probably not part of Queries v1 but we are aware of the potential 👍
Grammarly or just the built-in spellchecker is working neither in the browser nor the the desktop app.
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Grammarly or just the built-in spellchecker is working neither in the browser nor the the desktop app.
boonikad9300 4/5/2023 7:20 AM
Think this ticket is still in progress right now, I have the same issue with built-in spellechecker. Grammerly is working fine though 🙂
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Think this ticket is still in progress right now, I have the same issue with built-in spellechecker. Grammerly is working fine though 🙂
Thanks for the feedback. Grammarly is not working for me, that's strange
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Thanks for the feedback. Grammarly is not working for me, that's strange
boonikad9300 4/5/2023 7:22 AM
hmm thats weird!
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hfsandovalm 4/5/2023 8:44 AM
Hi @Steffen and @Michael_v_H . When will be back the CSV import functionality? Can you enable this adding for example some file size restrictions? I have some people, courses and books to import. Thanks for your wonderful work on Capacities. (edited)
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Steps to reproduce: 1. Close capacities 2. Open capacities 3. Open database with image as a prop (which is not the database of the images) 4. All images are shown as 'placeholder' 5. Open the Images object database and navigate between 'views', this triggers a 'fetch' call it seems?? and reloads all the images 6. Navigate back to the database selected in step 3, it now shows all images loaded. 7. when you close and open capacities again, your back at step 4 😦
Michael_v_H 4/5/2023 11:16 AM
Thanks for the detailed reproduction @boonikad9300! We'll look into it!
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Thanks for the detailed reproduction @boonikad9300! We'll look into it!
boonikad9300 4/5/2023 11:17 AM
Super! Np, Yeah it had some weird edge cases this one !
Michael_v_H started a thread. 4/5/2023 11:22 AM
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Thanks for the feedback. Grammarly is not working for me, that's strange
Michael_v_H 4/5/2023 11:23 AM
Thanks for the feedback. These text interfaces are unfortunately quite complicated, but we'll look into it! 🙂
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Hi @Steffen and @Michael_v_H would you need some help to add french language to Capacities? I have some free time at the moment so if you have a localization file I can have a look at it.
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Hello. Just getting started. I sent an email to save@capacities, How long will it take to show up? Thanks
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Hi @Steffen and @Michael_v_H would you need some help to add french language to Capacities? I have some free time at the moment so if you have a localization file I can have a look at it.
hfsandovalm 4/5/2023 2:04 PM
Great idea! I can help translating Capacities to Spanish.
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GunnersaurusFlex 4/5/2023 3:49 PM
Is it possible to have the first word of a ne bullet point always automatically be capitalized?
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Deleted User 4/6/2023 3:59 AM
Heyy 🙂 Is there a way to write something down on WhatsApp into a specific collection?? For example: [[Tasks\Inbox\task_name]]
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Or can I specify the name of the collection on mail integration maybe?
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Didn't find any documentation on that 🙂
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Didn't find any documentation on that 🙂
Ooo, I would be happy to know that too 🙃
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Is there any way to easily move some blocks from daily notes for ex. to another place? I use Telegram to put my thoughts and ideas there, they show up in Daily notes and in the evening I would like to reorganise them, some of them put as a tasks, some of them move to the different places... I am quite new in Capacities and can't find the way to do that...
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Is there any way to easily move some blocks from daily notes for ex. to another place? I use Telegram to put my thoughts and ideas there, they show up in Daily notes and in the evening I would like to reorganise them, some of them put as a tasks, some of them move to the different places... I am quite new in Capacities and can't find the way to do that...
boonikad9300 4/6/2023 5:47 AM
It depends on what you want, really!
  • You can use the # behind a piece of text to directly transform it into one of your defined objects
  • You can use tags to tag different content blocks/paragraphs. Then you don't need to move content, but it will surface again if you click/search on the tag
  • Dragging blocks to other places/pages is not possible yet (is a request on the roadmap/feedback board)
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It depends on what you want, really!
  • You can use the # behind a piece of text to directly transform it into one of your defined objects
  • You can use tags to tag different content blocks/paragraphs. Then you don't need to move content, but it will surface again if you click/search on the tag
  • Dragging blocks to other places/pages is not possible yet (is a request on the roadmap/feedback board)
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Thanks, that's what I needed to know. I know I can transform objects but need to move them sometimes... good to know it might be possible in the future. BTW, how often does Capacities get updated? Is it growing quite fast?
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Thanks, that's what I needed to know. I know I can transform objects but need to move them sometimes... good to know it might be possible in the future. BTW, how often does Capacities get updated? Is it growing quite fast?
boonikad9300 4/6/2023 5:53 AM
Yeah, it's getting new features/improvements at a really consistent pace, imho! Generally, once in two weeks (or some small improvements in between)
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Yeah, it's getting new features/improvements at a really consistent pace, imho! Generally, once in two weeks (or some small improvements in between)
Great !!! I am impressed how good it is. I am just moving from Notion and I miss some features but basically I am happy with Capacities.
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QuesadaGrande 4/6/2023 11:46 AM
Does somebody know what the best image width for a cover image is? Not all page covers are full width and it doesn't look very aesthetic. Also the page cover images for the mobile iOS app aren't full width. I think this is a bug.
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Does somebody know what the best image width for a cover image is? Not all page covers are full width and it doesn't look very aesthetic. Also the page cover images for the mobile iOS app aren't full width. I think this is a bug.
boonikad9300 4/6/2023 11:51 AM
think aspect ratio's of 16/9 and 16:10 are best?
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my desktop app and web app are out of sync somehow. is there a way to force a resync or anything like that?
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my desktop app and web app are out of sync somehow. is there a way to force a resync or anything like that?
boonikad9300 4/6/2023 1:17 PM
settings icon in the left bottom of your screen > restart app
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ack duh! thank you so much. everything is syncing again 🙂
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think aspect ratio's of 16/9 and 16:10 are best?
QuesadaGrande 4/6/2023 1:52 PM
With this aspect ratio you get full width cover pages? Also on mobile? I don't
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With this aspect ratio you get full width cover pages? Also on mobile? I don't
boonikad9300 4/6/2023 1:53 PM
hmm i never use it to be fair, was an assumption hehe (edited)
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hmm i never use it to be fair, was an assumption hehe (edited)
QuesadaGrande 4/6/2023 2:48 PM
Okay, thanks for letting me know
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Is there any way to easily move some blocks from daily notes for ex. to another place? I use Telegram to put my thoughts and ideas there, they show up in Daily notes and in the evening I would like to reorganise them, some of them put as a tasks, some of them move to the different places... I am quite new in Capacities and can't find the way to do that...
Michael_v_H 4/6/2023 4:39 PM
Hi @AnulaI Copy and paste is the best way to move blocks and objects around. 🙂
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With this aspect ratio you get full width cover pages? Also on mobile? I don't
Michael_v_H 4/6/2023 4:43 PM
On mobile, cover images are displayed in a more standardized way across all content types. We'll align this over time with the desktop version. Low-resolution cover images are currently sized down. We could set it to stretch across the whole width, but then low-res images could get pixelated.
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Thanks, that's what I needed to know. I know I can transform objects but need to move them sometimes... good to know it might be possible in the future. BTW, how often does Capacities get updated? Is it growing quite fast?
Michael_v_H 4/6/2023 4:51 PM
We are constantly working on it. I would say @boonikad9300's description of a bigger update every two weeks is accurate (you can look at all our past releases here: https://capacities.io/whats-new). And this is our high-level roadmap: https://capacities.io/roadmap. Another update is probably coming next week and although it's not a major update, it will be a bit of a surprise. Super excited to share it soon. 🙂
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Summer2022 4/7/2023 1:38 AM
Is there a discount of Pro or Beilever plan for student or other areas? I try to fill the survey in capacities website.
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I want to pay the pro for the feature of "smart query" realse. but 12$/m is a lot for me.
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Is there a discount of Pro or Beilever plan for student or other areas? I try to fill the survey in capacities website.
Michael_v_H 4/7/2023 1:39 AM
Did you find the survey yet? Here's the link: https://capacities.io/pricing/survey
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I want to pay the pro for the feature of "smart query" realse. but 12$/m is a lot for me.
Michael_v_H 4/7/2023 1:43 AM
I totally understand. We're currently collecting data points to get a broad picture and will then come up with a solution. Our current focus is on regions with a lower income, but we have the student situation in mind too.
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Michael_v_H
Did you find the survey yet? Here's the link: https://capacities.io/pricing/survey
Summer2022 4/7/2023 1:46 AM
I fill out this survey, Thanks. Looking forward to your future programs.
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[copy image(url) and paste into Capacities.] How to store the image file into Capacities, not only for link. Only right-click the image and copy image? The scenario is that I need to frame multiple lines of text and images in the browser.
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[copy image(url) and paste into Capacities.] How to store the image file into Capacities, not only for link. Only right-click the image and copy image? The scenario is that I need to frame multiple lines of text and images in the browser.
Michael_v_H 4/7/2023 1:49 AM
Yes, that's correct. You need to copy the actual image file and paste it into a page/object in Capacities. You can also copy and paste multiple images from your file system.
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Michael_v_H
Yes, that's correct. You need to copy the actual image file and paste it into a page/object in Capacities. You can also copy and paste multiple images from your file system.
Summer2022 4/7/2023 1:55 AM
Unfortunately, if you select multiple lines of text and multiple images on a web page and copy and paste them into the Capacities, you need to copy the images one by one manually.🥲 Perhaps each image in the image Object entry could be tagged with the status of the image, localized(in Capacities libary) or just linked from website, and provide a local download button⬇️
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Summer2022 4/7/2023 2:04 AM
Also, I didn't find in the Capacities document a format for markdown input, such as which symbols can be used to activate the format for quotes
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Unfortunately, if you select multiple lines of text and multiple images on a web page and copy and paste them into the Capacities, you need to copy the images one by one manually.🥲 Perhaps each image in the image Object entry could be tagged with the status of the image, localized(in Capacities libary) or just linked from website, and provide a local download button⬇️
Michael_v_H 4/7/2023 2:10 AM
Hm, you're right. But should technically be possible to extract the images there too. We'll look into it. 🙂
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Unfortunately, if you select multiple lines of text and multiple images on a web page and copy and paste them into the Capacities, you need to copy the images one by one manually.🥲 Perhaps each image in the image Object entry could be tagged with the status of the image, localized(in Capacities libary) or just linked from website, and provide a local download button⬇️
Michael_v_H 4/7/2023 2:12 AM
Showing this info as a label is also a good idea. We can't download images via URL in the app itself (due to browser restrictions), at least in the web app. We'd have to download them on our severs in the backend which makes it a little bit more complicated. But we've been thinking about adding that for a while now. (edited)
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Also, I didn't find in the Capacities document a format for markdown input, such as which symbols can be used to activate the format for quotes
boonikad9300 4/7/2023 2:25 AM
The syntax for markdown quotes is in capacities used to quickly create a toggle '>' You can quickly create a quote by selecting a block and then clicking on the dots > quote:
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Also, I didn't find in the Capacities document a format for markdown input, such as which symbols can be used to activate the format for quotes
Michael_v_H 4/7/2023 2:35 AM
| -> Quote
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[] -> To-do () -> Icon/Emoji

-> H1

-> H2 (and so forth)

--- -> Horizontal line and > -> Toggle You can also combine them, for example >## -> Heading 2 toggle You can also hover over the option in the style menu:
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The syntax for markdown quotes is in capacities used to quickly create a toggle '>' You can quickly create a quote by selecting a block and then clicking on the dots > quote:
Summer2022 4/7/2023 2:47 AM
I try " and > , In Capacities , > equals toggle
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| -> Quote
  • -> Bullet
  • -> Bullet
[] -> To-do () -> Icon/Emoji

-> H1

-> H2 (and so forth)

--- -> Horizontal line and > -> Toggle You can also combine them, for example >## -> Heading 2 toggle You can also hover over the option in the style menu:
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Summer2022 4/7/2023 2:47 AM
oh , it's "|" , learn it. Thanks❤️
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I try " and > , In Capacities , > equals toggle
Michael_v_H 4/7/2023 2:48 AM
The "and" is not part of the shortcut, sorry for the confusion. 😄
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It's just > followed by a space.
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| -> Quote
  • -> Bullet
  • -> Bullet
[] -> To-do () -> Icon/Emoji

-> H1

-> H2 (and so forth)

--- -> Horizontal line and > -> Toggle You can also combine them, for example >## -> Heading 2 toggle You can also hover over the option in the style menu:
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boonikad9300 4/7/2023 2:55 AM
💡 Maybe add this list to a section under the "shortcuts" panel? 🙂
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With header Markdown Syntax or something like that
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Michael_v_H
On mobile, cover images are displayed in a more standardized way across all content types. We'll align this over time with the desktop version. Low-resolution cover images are currently sized down. We could set it to stretch across the whole width, but then low-res images could get pixelated.
QuesadaGrande 4/7/2023 4:55 AM
Thank you for clarifying everything. I know it's just an aesthetic issue but I just would like to have beautiful looking pages 😊
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Steffen
On the roadmap!
.... please, if you can put it somewhere on the upper part of that map, in the regions of basic improvements...! 🙃
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.... please, if you can put it somewhere on the upper part of that map, in the regions of basic improvements...! 🙃
boonikad9300 4/7/2023 9:43 AM
its busy at the top 😂
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its busy at the top 😂
yeah, as always & everywhere 😅 – that's why the downtrodden, and 'basic' folks need to raise their voices, too... or they get left behind by Lamborghinis & new shiny extra-features 😉😂🏳️‍🌈 – so, I thought I support your flagging this... 🚩 (edited)
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On the issue of shortcuts: note that some of the Capacities shortcuts are the same as those used by Chrome & Windows, so are not available to those who use those....who will have to use the menu choices.
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Michael_v_H
Hi @AnulaI Copy and paste is the best way to move blocks and objects around. 🙂
Yeah, that's what I do, thank you 🙂
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We are constantly working on it. I would say @boonikad9300's description of a bigger update every two weeks is accurate (you can look at all our past releases here: https://capacities.io/whats-new). And this is our high-level roadmap: https://capacities.io/roadmap. Another update is probably coming next week and although it's not a major update, it will be a bit of a surprise. Super excited to share it soon. 🙂
I am waiting impatiently for the first update since I've started using Capacities. I am looking forward to the first update since I started using Capacities. BTW, where can I find out what are the benefits of becoming a believer ?
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I am waiting impatiently for the first update since I've started using Capacities. I am looking forward to the first update since I started using Capacities. BTW, where can I find out what are the benefits of becoming a believer ?
As a believer you get direct access to all Pro features as soon as they are developed.
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CaninePRO® 4/8/2023 2:31 PM
@Michael_v_H Have you experienced any issues with the search feature? My results are hit and miss, especially when I search numbers.
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Is there any way to delete many things at once? For ex. audios, I added tag "bin" and "cleaned" my space. Then went to TAG "bin" and wanted to delete all of stuff tagged "bin" but didn't find a way to do that...
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hfsandovalm 4/8/2023 3:06 PM
Hello guys. Is there a way to embed some object type using a wide card style? The first image shows the result when I embed every link manually using wide card style. The next ones show the result when I embed the weblinks type using list, gallery, wall and table. None of them shows the results in the same way that the first one. The embedded visualizations don't let me see the full name nor the description. Thanks in advance for your feedback!
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Additionally, the last one doesn't let me to change the column width. 😀
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I thought the first one could be some kind of list visualization but using wide card style.
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Is there any way to delete many things at once? For ex. audios, I added tag "bin" and "cleaned" my space. Then went to TAG "bin" and wanted to delete all of stuff tagged "bin" but didn't find a way to do that...
Michael_v_H 4/8/2023 3:12 PM
No, that's currently not possible. Batch operations are one of our next big projects. We will add a system to select and operate on a selection of various items throughout the app. It will be a lot of work, so can't give you an exact ETA but implementation will start soon.
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Hello guys. Is there a way to embed some object type using a wide card style? The first image shows the result when I embed every link manually using wide card style. The next ones show the result when I embed the weblinks type using list, gallery, wall and table. None of them shows the results in the same way that the first one. The embedded visualizations don't let me see the full name nor the description. Thanks in advance for your feedback!
Michael_v_H 4/8/2023 3:15 PM
Wide card is not possible in the data views (list, table, gallery, wall). There's always a trade-off with regard to what info should be shown. We will probably add customization for these views where you can toggle what properties you want to be shown. 🙂
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@Michael_v_H Have you experienced any issues with the search feature? My results are hit and miss, especially when I search numbers.
Michael_v_H 4/8/2023 3:17 PM
Yes, the search engine we're using is not made for numbers, so there can be cases where the result is not ideal. There are certain things we can't change easily because it's part of the search engine itself, but there are parameters that we can tweak. We'll look into and I will talk with @Steffen to sea what we can improve.
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Wide card is not possible in the data views (list, table, gallery, wall). There's always a trade-off with regard to what info should be shown. We will probably add customization for these views where you can toggle what properties you want to be shown. 🙂
hfsandovalm 4/8/2023 3:59 PM
Thank you Michael for your soon answer. And other question: is it possible that the weblinks wall view shows the full title? I can see that the personal object types show the full title in the wall view (view image). Thanks in advance for your feedback again!
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No, that's currently not possible. Batch operations are one of our next big projects. We will add a system to select and operate on a selection of various items throughout the app. It will be a lot of work, so can't give you an exact ETA but implementation will start soon.
Thank you for the answer 🙂
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@Michael_v_H Have you experienced any issues with the search feature? My results are hit and miss, especially when I search numbers.
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Michael_v_H
Wide card is not possible in the data views (list, table, gallery, wall). There's always a trade-off with regard to what info should be shown. We will probably add customization for these views where you can toggle what properties you want to be shown. 🙂
hey, sounds good! – can that customization of view attributes be extended to 'description'?! 😀
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Just starting out with capacities and am very impressed. Couldn’t figure the following out, though: let’s say I have two objects that are connected. For example an illness and a medication. I set up an object type called „medication“ it has a property therapeutic indication which lists illnesses that medication is recommended for. I set it up as a multi select for pages (each illness is it’s own page). Is there a way to automatically populate the property „therapy“ of the illnesses with the corresponding medications? Or is this the wrong way to go about achieving this?
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@MrJack: you can tag all the medications (e.g. 'medication/illness X), put that tag in the body of the illness, and display it as 'embed'. – would that solve the issue four you?
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Is a feature like this available in capacities?
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@MrJack: you can tag all the medications (e.g. 'medication/illness X), put that tag in the body of the illness, and display it as 'embed'. – would that solve the issue four you?
That’s a good idea, thanks. But I also would like to automatically fill the properties to have it all in a nice searchable and filterable database
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Pathocye
Is a feature like this available in capacities?
boonikad9300 4/9/2023 3:58 AM
option+click on a 'link' and then convert to link block
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That’s a good idea, thanks. But I also would like to automatically fill the properties to have it all in a nice searchable and filterable database
I am not sure it's doable like that. But then, this is not exactly my terrain. I am sure if it's possible there are some others here helping out regularly. – only additional idea I would have in terms of further 'automating' the process is setting up templates including those tags... ... but I gatjer you are looking for something even more clever ... 🙂
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Michael_v_H
I totally understand. We're currently collecting data points to get a broad picture and will then come up with a solution. Our current focus is on regions with a lower income, but we have the student situation in mind too.
@Michael_v_H - in addition to students, would appreciate consideration of a discount for folks that work for NGOs as well.
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option+click on a 'link' and then convert to link block
Amazing, thank you!
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Hi, I finally have the time with this Easter break to explore Capacities and I'm genuinely impressed. That said I'm bugging on a simple action, how to put a page inside a page ? Coming from Notion I tried to drag and drop and to find a right ckick command but no luck. Thanks !
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I accidently deleted a collection of contents. Undo does not help…how can I get back these contents?
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Hi, I finally have the time with this Easter break to explore Capacities and I'm genuinely impressed. That said I'm bugging on a simple action, how to put a page inside a page ? Coming from Notion I tried to drag and drop and to find a right ckick command but no luck. Thanks !
boonikad9300 4/10/2023 4:02 AM
That's because, 'technically', Capacities works a bit differently than Notion: There is no hierarchal structure (like the folder system on your computer), but a flatter 'graph' like structure where you create objects (with corresponding metadata) and every 'object' has relations to other 'objects' in your space: be it persons, pages, meeting notes, quotes, recipes, etc.. Instead of thinking about putting everything in folders you shift your mindset towards the question: "In which context will I want to stumble upon it again?" -> There are different ways (organisational systems) to do that in Capacities:
  • Creating Objects: think about which objects you want to save in a structured and standardised manner (persons, questions, meeting notes, literature notes, books, etc..).
  • Creating collections inside each object database
  • Tagging content with main topics or a status
  • Creating 'Links' between different objects by using the backlinks [[ ]] or @ mention
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So to give one simple example, on my 'Checklist and Review' page you don't drag all the different pages inside a folder like structure but use the backlinks (and tags) to create connections between them:
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as you can see in the graph view, you maintain a graph like structure with relations between the different objects:
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I accidently deleted a collection of contents. Undo does not help…how can I get back these contents?
boonikad9300 4/10/2023 4:12 AM
Hmm unfortunately there is no trash feature yet, so you probably lost the content forever 😦
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That's because, 'technically', Capacities works a bit differently than Notion: There is no hierarchal structure (like the folder system on your computer), but a flatter 'graph' like structure where you create objects (with corresponding metadata) and every 'object' has relations to other 'objects' in your space: be it persons, pages, meeting notes, quotes, recipes, etc.. Instead of thinking about putting everything in folders you shift your mindset towards the question: "In which context will I want to stumble upon it again?" -> There are different ways (organisational systems) to do that in Capacities:
  • Creating Objects: think about which objects you want to save in a structured and standardised manner (persons, questions, meeting notes, literature notes, books, etc..).
  • Creating collections inside each object database
  • Tagging content with main topics or a status
  • Creating 'Links' between different objects by using the backlinks [[ ]] or @ mention
Ok, that makes sense Thank you very much for taking time writing this elaborate answer, appreciated 🙂
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Ok, that makes sense Thank you very much for taking time writing this elaborate answer, appreciated 🙂
boonikad9300 4/10/2023 4:19 AM
No problem, if you didn't find it already, i would also recommend the Capacities Academy for tutorials and further documentation! You cant find it the the left bottom of your screen 👍 (edited)
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the little hat icon
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No problem, if you didn't find it already, i would also recommend the Capacities Academy for tutorials and further documentation! You cant find it the the left bottom of your screen 👍 (edited)
Missed it as well, will check thanks again (edited)
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Hmm unfortunately there is no trash feature yet, so you probably lost the content forever 😦
Thanks, hope this function is on the roadmap. I was lucky, each of the “lost” content had tags, and under the tags view each content was still available, so I was able to save them. Thank anyway.
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Thanks, hope this function is on the roadmap. I was lucky, each of the “lost” content had tags, and under the tags view each content was still available, so I was able to save them. Thank anyway.
boonikad9300 4/10/2023 5:08 AM
Yes its there, but let your voice know for this feature by voting on it! https://capacities.canny.io/feedback/p/a-place-for-recently-deleted-content
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It's a feature you might not need often, BUT if you need it, you really need it hehe😅
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Thanks, hope this function is on the roadmap. I was lucky, each of the “lost” content had tags, and under the tags view each content was still available, so I was able to save them. Thank anyway.
boonikad9300 4/10/2023 5:09 AM
good to hear its not lost ! 🫰
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So I have two zettels (zettel content type) and when I try to look at the graph view (just to see how it looks), I'm only seeing a single icon with Zettel, but instead of all the zettels. Is this a known bug or anything that I'm missing? (edited)
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Is graph view supported only for content type pages? (Haven't tried if graph view looks right for pages)
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So I have two zettels (zettel content type) and when I try to look at the graph view (just to see how it looks), I'm only seeing a single icon with Zettel, but instead of all the zettels. Is this a known bug or anything that I'm missing? (edited)
boonikad9300 4/10/2023 7:06 AM
You look at one objects graph in relation to other objects
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so in order to show up they have to have a relation to each other (backlinks), but difficult to say what is going on in your case without knowing your exact setup 🙂
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What you are probably doing is looking at the graph of an object database.. 🙂 (edited)
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So I have two zettels (zettel content type) and when I try to look at the graph view (just to see how it looks), I'm only seeing a single icon with Zettel, but instead of all the zettels. Is this a known bug or anything that I'm missing? (edited)
Michael_v_H 4/10/2023 7:09 AM
For collections and whole object types, the graph view is not supported as it would potentially show hundreds of items. But we should disable it in these cases, it's noted. 👍
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For collections and whole object types, the graph view is not supported as it would potentially show hundreds of items. But we should disable it in these cases, it's noted. 👍
boonikad9300 4/10/2023 7:11 AM
Yeah, good to take the graph view under consideration again (especially the current added value of the show more option haha). In my case my own person object is related to 100s of other objects haha. Resulting in: A very slow view performance wise (A), and (B), can't really extract valuable information from this graph 😂 (edited)
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💡 Just brainstorming here @Michael_v_H , but instead of show more button, I would reckon that a 'graph traverse' function would be more value additive, where you start at one object and traverse the graph towards related 'content clusters' or something like that, limiting information overload
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I’m just starting to use capacities and stumbled upon Anytype. Could someone explain in which areas capacities is better than Anytype? I like the privacy aspect of Anytype, but am sure there are things that capacities does better.
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I am wondering..., can we add an 'object' as a property of another one? I saw something like that on the picture (above) but I can do it on my own... and I wish I could ... HELP 😄
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What is the time or trigger for files to sync (save) to the server, is it every time a change is detected as in when I'm done typing it saves, on a timer, other?
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I am wondering..., can we add an 'object' as a property of another one? I saw something like that on the picture (above) but I can do it on my own... and I wish I could ... HELP 😄
Or here... "Places" is an object itself AND a property of the COUNTRY object. How can I do something like that?
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Michael_v_H started a thread. 4/10/2023 12:45 PM
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What is the time or trigger for files to sync (save) to the server, is it every time a change is detected as in when I'm done typing it saves, on a timer, other?
Michael_v_H 4/10/2023 12:52 PM
Every 5-10 seconds, if changes have been made. 🙂
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I'm creating a book object using the provided template for the type of books, however when I'm addding content to the object, it doesn't show all the properties that it should have. What am I doing wrong?
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Michael_v_H
Every 5-10 seconds, if changes have been made. 🙂
cool thanks
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Pathocye
I'm creating a book object using the provided template for the type of books, however when I'm addding content to the object, it doesn't show all the properties that it should have. What am I doing wrong?
Michael_v_H 4/10/2023 1:05 PM
Title, tags, and cover image are present above the list of properties. The Notes property is where you add the blocks-content below the list of properties.
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Title, tags, and cover image are present above the list of properties. The Notes property is where you add the blocks-content below the list of properties.
oh, so the cover image is the small square at the top right corner? lol thanks!
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Is there a way to have a collection as a property?
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Are there any plans to have the downloadable desktop app to be protected? I’m hoping eventually I can use the desktop app at work instead of the browser, but I cannot install it unless it’s protected. Not a big deal, just curious as I haven’t found anything about it yet
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I’m just starting to use capacities and stumbled upon Anytype. Could someone explain in which areas capacities is better than Anytype? I like the privacy aspect of Anytype, but am sure there are things that capacities does better.
Hi_I'm_Jonas 4/10/2023 5:45 PM
1. It’s more stable 2. In my experience things don’t get lost as often 3. Less buggy 4. I like the idea of anytype but as long as it is as unstable as it is I would never consider using it 😦 such a shame as it really has potential to be as great as capacities
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is there a way that I can insert a database in one page not only design a new object?
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is there a way that I can insert a database in one page not only design a new object?
hfsandovalm 4/10/2023 9:52 PM
I don't think so, but you can insert a collection using the @ symbol.
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I don't think so, but you can insert a collection using the @ symbol.
Thanks for you. 🙂 I just want to use the database format to arrange some block in one page. So I dont't want create new object type for these blocks. ================================= Will you encounter this scenario? Or is the database format separate from the object type , and you just want to use the database format as a new block type like notion (edited)
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GunnersaurusFlex 4/12/2023 3:11 PM
Any ETA on a spell check fix? I have issues on web and on the desktop app using Grammarly, Microsoft Editor, and the OS spell check. Thanks!
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How to change Object properties type?
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How to change Object properties type?
Michael_v_H 4/13/2023 3:31 AM
So far, property types cannot be changed retroactively.
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QuesadaGrande 4/13/2023 8:17 AM
Hi, will there in future be a more easy way to move (for example) todo's from one daily note to another?
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Hi, will there in future be a more easy way to move (for example) todo's from one daily note to another?
hfsandovalm 4/13/2023 8:55 AM
Have you tried the three days view? It lets you move todos from one daily note to another in an easy way. (edited)
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The weekly view lets you do that too but in a not so easy way.
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Have you tried the three days view? It lets you move todos from one daily note to another in an easy way. (edited)
QuesadaGrande 4/13/2023 9:05 AM
Yeah I know. Three days view works, but it's still very limited. Would be much nicer to move in a different way. Also on mobile it isn't possible at all (for the moment) maybe this is an idea for future updates. I'm also excited for the planned integrated tasks. Maybe this solves all these problems 😊
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Hi, will there in future be a more easy way to move (for example) todo's from one daily note to another?
I managed to embed in my daily note a page of todo's so they appear every time I go to Today.
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Is there a way to reposition cover images?
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Is there a way to reposition cover images?
reposition and crop would be nice
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itsamemarkus 4/14/2023 9:12 AM
Hi, I'm relatively new to Capacities. Is it the intended way to use the global tags for single or multi select items? For example the (suggested) template Books has a property Medium that then shows all tags I have ever made if I click on it. But maybe I just want to have three choices
  • paperback
  • hardcover
  • ebook
and all other tags aren't relevant ever. How do you approach this? Edit: Do I use fixed sets for this but still "default property" tags?
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Hi, I'm relatively new to Capacities. Is it the intended way to use the global tags for single or multi select items? For example the (suggested) template Books has a property Medium that then shows all tags I have ever made if I click on it. But maybe I just want to have three choices
  • paperback
  • hardcover
  • ebook
and all other tags aren't relevant ever. How do you approach this? Edit: Do I use fixed sets for this but still "default property" tags?
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It's a taste question. I often just use the normal tag property, but for books, I, for example, use a select-property property with tags "Medium/Book", "Medium/AudioBook", etc. 🙂
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itsamemarkus 4/14/2023 2:39 PM
I already got another question 😬 I'm thinking about migrating, is the Capacities web app a "first class citizen"? I got burned by another PKM software where almost all features are now Desktop/Mobile exclusive and I want to use a PKM tool that is long term accessible via browser.
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How can I make a hyperlinks to a location within the same page? The block based linking can’t work in the same page.
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How can I make a hyperlinks to a location within the same page? The block based linking can’t work in the same page.
I am pretty new in Capacities but... is that not what the 'Table of Content' on the right side is for?
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New user, sorry for the dumb question. I have a multi-select property that I added to my "Person" object, and I assigned a tag that I want to now remove. I can't see how to remove a tag from that person's Person card
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And how do I reorder the Object list in the left sidebar?
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And how to reorder the properties in the Person object?
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CaninePRO® 4/16/2023 7:23 AM
How can I add a symbol (+ - /) to my notes without invoking the automatic features. '- space' is main problem.
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hi there, subscribed as a believer but did not get an email with instructions/information for the mobile alpha. also sent a email message but no response. what can I do?
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@Michael_v_H / @Steffen : just checked for the landing page and its principal infos to re-affirm there are indefinite spaces and no limit to media storage (in principal). so, 1) weaving my flows into Capacities, I hope I can assume this will remain for (pro) community members in the longer term! 🤔 2) ... and looking at this I also saw for the first time some function mentioned 'Reader view for saved bookmarks'... ? 👀 can you tell me (us) what this is about, or where to find more on this? ... potentially very intriguing in light of some other ongoing discussions here, hehe...😺 (edited)
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Is is possible to change the order of the collections under an object in the side bar view? Either manually or by automatic sorting alpabetically? Thank you
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Is is possible to change the order of the collections under an object in the side bar view? Either manually or by automatic sorting alpabetically? Thank you
boonikad9300 4/16/2023 11:33 AM
not yet if im correct
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Thanks @boonikad9300 , I think you are right, hope it will be possible some time. Would be nice anyway.
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And how do I reorder the Object list in the left sidebar?
The tags should be just under the title and if you hover over it a cross appears in top right and that will untag. To reorder the objects you can just click and drag. To reorder properties, open the settings > edit properties > click and drag using the 6 dots on the left of the property name 🙂
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The tags should be just under the title and if you hover over it a cross appears in top right and that will untag. To reorder the objects you can just click and drag. To reorder properties, open the settings > edit properties > click and drag using the 6 dots on the left of the property name 🙂
Thanks so much! Don’t think everything works on iPad Pro but I could fix all this on desktop.
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τετελεσται 4/16/2023 4:38 PM
Actually related question, but will the mobile app gain complete functionality before it gets released? It works like a dream but I’m also noticing that I can’t quite do everything I can on desktop, like editing tags or objects.
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I am pretty new in Capacities but... is that not what the 'Table of Content' on the right side is for?
There is some difference, you can use the Hyperlink for footnote or referring to some location not a header, esp. when the page is long.
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There is some difference, you can use the Hyperlink for footnote or referring to some location not a header, esp. when the page is long.
Yeah, you are right
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I already got another question 😬 I'm thinking about migrating, is the Capacities web app a "first class citizen"? I got burned by another PKM software where almost all features are now Desktop/Mobile exclusive and I want to use a PKM tool that is long term accessible via browser.
We'll for sure continue the web app, but some features require a native implementation. There are not a lot atm but will become more and more. Very likely, the desktop app will be more performant as well in the future. But web support will always be there, also because pages can be shared.
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hi there, subscribed as a believer but did not get an email with instructions/information for the mobile alpha. also sent a email message but no response. what can I do?
Hi, just send us a quick email with your platform and email address to team@capacities.io
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Actually related question, but will the mobile app gain complete functionality before it gets released? It works like a dream but I’m also noticing that I can’t quite do everything I can on desktop, like editing tags or objects.
We'll add more and more features 👍 will probably never be everything (some things just don't make sense on mobile) though
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Hi, just send us a quick email with your platform and email address to team@capacities.io
Done
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@Michael_v_H / @Steffen : just checked for the landing page and its principal infos to re-affirm there are indefinite spaces and no limit to media storage (in principal). so, 1) weaving my flows into Capacities, I hope I can assume this will remain for (pro) community members in the longer term! 🤔 2) ... and looking at this I also saw for the first time some function mentioned 'Reader view for saved bookmarks'... ? 👀 can you tell me (us) what this is about, or where to find more on this? ... potentially very intriguing in light of some other ongoing discussions here, hehe...😺 (edited)
Indefinite spaces for sure, media storage for believers also. We also don't currently see why we should limit media storage for anybody. It's not a big cost driver. Reader view means you remove all buttons, edit functions, etc. so you can read without distractions.
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Done
Thanks for the ultra fast response! Already installed and in use.
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I'm watching the progress of capacities for some month now, and think the time could be ready to move from Logseq to capacities. A big obstacle for me is the migration of the existing content. I know that a feature request for migration is on the roadmap, but is there currently a way to import/migrate this sort of content? Perhaps with programming/apis (would be able to do that on myself) or partly manual reworking?
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Indefinite spaces for sure, media storage for believers also. We also don't currently see why we should limit media storage for anybody. It's not a big cost driver. Reader view means you remove all buttons, edit functions, etc. so you can read without distractions.
thx @Steffen! 1) is good to hear (even if currently brings a little '?!') at 2) I'd understand this as a general mode, ... I think 🙂I do not yet understand how that works as specific mode "for bookmarks" 🤔🙃... but it's not 100% neccessary to understand... just caught my eye, and I can be patient to see it as it is rolled out...
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Does anyone else experience issues when uploading photos to the feedback (requests, ideas, bugs) form? I am getting a plain "server error" on three different devices/browsers/networks
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Does anyone else experience issues when uploading photos to the feedback (requests, ideas, bugs) form? I am getting a plain "server error" on three different devices/browsers/networks
Even after submitting the post, I cannot add a PNG file with the same obscure error message
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💡 Maybe add this list to a section under the "shortcuts" panel? 🙂
Michael_v_H 4/17/2023 4:37 AM
With the upcoming update. 🙂
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We'll for sure continue the web app, but some features require a native implementation. There are not a lot atm but will become more and more. Very likely, the desktop app will be more performant as well in the future. But web support will always be there, also because pages can be shared.
Love the possibility of native implementation!
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τετελεσται 4/17/2023 8:00 AM
One other question, are there any plans to add 2FA for login?
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Indefinite spaces for sure, media storage for believers also. We also don't currently see why we should limit media storage for anybody. It's not a big cost driver. Reader view means you remove all buttons, edit functions, etc. so you can read without distractions.
itsamemarkus 4/17/2023 11:47 AM
This is interesting to me too, I want to share my 2 cents. I saw with Notion that some people started uploading really huge files and basically used it as a file storage service. Such behaviour is always a "this is why we can't have nice things" moment for me, because service degrades for normal users and pricing might have to be adjusted. I'm thinking if you're really going unlimited, maybe a fair use policy would be good in the long run. Another thing is Backup: I used notion moderately with mostly images and PDFs and I already had a 2.5GB backup generated. If Capacities becomes a service where people have 100+GB stored after a few years it would be nice if the backup function remains as useful as today.
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Yea me too. Specially the task management part. The native functionality has been planned for a year without anything new. I think Capacities is awesome. But the task management is crucial for my use case.
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Hi all. I’m new how to manage task and project ? I need task as todo but with some properties like due date responsible and l related project
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I'm watching the progress of capacities for some month now, and think the time could be ready to move from Logseq to capacities. A big obstacle for me is the migration of the existing content. I know that a feature request for migration is on the roadmap, but is there currently a way to import/migrate this sort of content? Perhaps with programming/apis (would be able to do that on myself) or partly manual reworking?
any hint? perhaps @Steffen
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Is it possible to mention/tag a Person in a PDF upload? So it appears under their Person record? I can only see the option for Tags
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Hi all. I’m new how to manage task and project ? I need task as todo but with some properties like due date responsible and l related project
Sounds like you’d need a task object if you’d like to give each task properties. Once you’ve set it up, you can write a task out in a block, then type #task and it’ll ask if you want to convert that block into an entry to the task object, and then you can add the properties in line.
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Also, is there a way to quickly move open to-dos (or any blocks) to Tomorrow's daily note?
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itsamemarkus 4/18/2023 11:58 AM
Are there some network issues atm? Status page seems okay. index{somenumbers}.js and css load for over 30 seconds
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Click to see attachment 🖼️
This happened to me a few days ago. I have 2 spaces "home" and "work". But my "home" had the error in your screenshot. I can't exactly remember the order of events, but later it started showing up again in the Desktop app, then eventually the web browser.
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What would people think of a "Lock" feature on blocks or properties? Ones you create as part of an object but never or rarely ever want them to be changed? Example, I have a Session Notes object for a TTRPG game. In the bottom is a block that is "post session checklist". I never want this block modified or deleted by accident so locking it would be nice requiring a confirmation to edit it or something. Anyone else maybe see that as useful?
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Sounds like you’d need a task object if you’d like to give each task properties. Once you’ve set it up, you can write a task out in a block, then type #task and it’ll ask if you want to convert that block into an entry to the task object, and then you can add the properties in line.
Can you share an example on how to do that? I’m completely new 🙏🙏
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#❓・help-and-questions one more questions since I’m completely new and coming from logseq. How to query? Can we have object that are query or search for other objects? Thanks in advance
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Can you share an example on how to do that? I’m completely new 🙏🙏
Sure! Will record something on loom and put the link in here.
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Sure! Will record something on loom and put the link in here.
Thanks waiting for it
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this is so so helpful, thank you for making this!!! I've been trying to do the same thing but I couldn't figure out how to link to my goals & set everything up so seamlessly - this solves all my problems 🫶🏼
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this is so so helpful, thank you for making this!!! I've been trying to do the same thing but I couldn't figure out how to link to my goals & set everything up so seamlessly - this solves all my problems 🫶🏼
Ah yay I’m glad it helps!! Let me know if any other videos would be useful. Planning on YouTube this month, just need to be brave enough to post the videos haha.
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Ah yay I’m glad it helps!! Let me know if any other videos would be useful. Planning on YouTube this month, just need to be brave enough to post the videos haha.
I saw you mentioned starting a channel on your latest medium article and have subscribed already lol - to be honest I think creating videos on capacities would be so beneficial to me and lots of other people because there isn't a huge resource pool unlike for other apps (like the internet is saturated with notion tutorials haha). Your articles are super clear and well written so I think your videos would be a useful addition to them! I do get that posting videos is scary, but I think you'll do really well ☺
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I saw you mentioned starting a channel on your latest medium article and have subscribed already lol - to be honest I think creating videos on capacities would be so beneficial to me and lots of other people because there isn't a huge resource pool unlike for other apps (like the internet is saturated with notion tutorials haha). Your articles are super clear and well written so I think your videos would be a useful addition to them! I do get that posting videos is scary, but I think you'll do really well ☺
Oh wow thank you!! Promise it’s coming 🙂
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Great video @pkmbeth ! Can you provide a link to your Medium articles and your upcoming Youtube channel?
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Thanks a lot for taking the time. Two questions: 1- there is a way of adding the checkbox in from t for he task text (like a todo in Logseq)? 2- there is the possibility to have query/search to find the project or the task overdue/not done?
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Great video @pkmbeth ! Can you provide a link to your Medium articles and your upcoming Youtube channel?
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you can create check boxes through typing “[]” but you can’t then search for things. For quick(er) entry I’d just braindump tasks as plain text and then turn them all into entries in task object https://www.loom.com/share/359b85d0b24245e3a0bc668088c8215f Closest I think you could come easily to a query is the saved filter on the task database being “status does not equal done/complete”, and then sorted by due date. Smart queries are coming though 🙂 (edited)
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murratore
I'm watching the progress of capacities for some month now, and think the time could be ready to move from Logseq to capacities. A big obstacle for me is the migration of the existing content. I know that a feature request for migration is on the roadmap, but is there currently a way to import/migrate this sort of content? Perhaps with programming/apis (would be able to do that on myself) or partly manual reworking?
We just had a discussion yesterday on this. We have some ideas, but creating valuable imports takes a lot of effort and time. There is a ticket here: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/bulk-import-from-md-and-other-apps. Please vote there to stay updated, we don't have a timeline yet.
Get an overview of requested features and ideas.
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Are there some network issues atm? Status page seems okay. index{somenumbers}.js and css load for over 30 seconds
Didn't have any issues. Bad internet connection? Still an issue?
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What would people think of a "Lock" feature on blocks or properties? Ones you create as part of an object but never or rarely ever want them to be changed? Example, I have a Session Notes object for a TTRPG game. In the bottom is a block that is "post session checklist". I never want this block modified or deleted by accident so locking it would be nice requiring a confirmation to edit it or something. Anyone else maybe see that as useful?
Get an overview of requested features and ideas.
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Ah yay I’m glad it helps!! Let me know if any other videos would be useful. Planning on YouTube this month, just need to be brave enough to post the videos haha.
Great news!! We'll support you 🙂
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Great news!! We'll support you 🙂
Thank you!!
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Hi all, a quick question When I add the "Last Updated" property, then I cannot change the date to another one if I do an actual update to a note/task Am I doing anything wrong or this is a bug? thank you
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We just had a discussion yesterday on this. We have some ideas, but creating valuable imports takes a lot of effort and time. There is a ticket here: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/bulk-import-from-md-and-other-apps. Please vote there to stay updated, we don't have a timeline yet.
Yeah, I'm aware of this ticket. My question if there is any possibility today to put batch of content into capacities - also not with a fancy import as described in the ticket. But if I correctly understand you, then there is no possibility today?
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thank you @pkmbeth for your video. Your articles are great too. Question... When you set a due date, will it show up under the calendar?
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This is interesting to me too, I want to share my 2 cents. I saw with Notion that some people started uploading really huge files and basically used it as a file storage service. Such behaviour is always a "this is why we can't have nice things" moment for me, because service degrades for normal users and pricing might have to be adjusted. I'm thinking if you're really going unlimited, maybe a fair use policy would be good in the long run. Another thing is Backup: I used notion moderately with mostly images and PDFs and I already had a 2.5GB backup generated. If Capacities becomes a service where people have 100+GB stored after a few years it would be nice if the backup function remains as useful as today.
It is fascinating just to think about generating so much storage space. 🚀 I still can't figure out if the cost is sustainable in the long run, for all price plans...
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τετελεσται 4/19/2023 8:16 PM
that's something I'm thinking about myself
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like obviously storage space will never truly be infinite, but other services charge more for their sync and only give you so much space
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"some other services" as in the ones we all left to try out capacities as a replacement for
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there's at least 3 that come to mind
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Yes, it is true. But in some cases, like Obsidian, they just give you the tool, you take care of the storage. Notion gives you storage, but limited to 5mb per block. I mean, it's not that it's bad, but it's surprising that capacities gives you both and without limits.
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τετελεσται 4/19/2023 8:22 PM
I mean with obsidian's sync thing they limit you to 5 vaults at 10 gb
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which is more than reasonable if you're only storing text files
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What!? Really?
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τετελεσται 4/19/2023 8:23 PM
yeah
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it's not made super clear
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This page lists some of the common questions related to quotas and limitations for [[Introduction to Obsidian Sync|Obsidian Sync]]. ## How many remote vaults can I have? Each account with Obsidian Sy…
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it's not made super clear
τετελεσται 4/19/2023 8:24 PM
or, at least, it's not made super clear when you sign up for it
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Wow, It's very expensive and also limit?! Well, it's encrypted but, c'mon...
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τετελεσται 4/19/2023 8:24 PM
true it does have the encryption going for it (edited)
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I wish capacities had some form of encryption but I understand that's not possible with the current model
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Yeah
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This came to mind because I was writing a review, well, starting to write. And I usually like to put a cover, and I realized that the image weighed 7mb. In Notion that would have been a problem, but not here. That gives me a slight pang of conscience. 😅
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τετελεσται 4/19/2023 8:26 PM
It is really nice to not be burdened that much by file size
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I'm a cybersecurity student so I'm having to move big files in and out all the time
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τετελεσται 4/19/2023 8:27 PM
That's a clean setup!
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Thanks!
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τετελεσται 4/19/2023 8:28 PM
I will say that capacities' developers actually listen to their users, which is not something one usually sees when it comes to these kinds of apps
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very happy with this. I know they were considering adding in some form of encryption but I assume they have a lot more that's higher up on their list of priorities
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I will say that capacities' developers actually listen to their users, which is not something one usually sees when it comes to these kinds of apps
Well, their philosophy is user-centered, and their relationship is very healthy and gentle. I am also surprised.
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for now I'm excited about how they improve the android app. I use it a lot, I just use the laptop to configure a few things. And on the phone I get a lot of ideas.
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τετελεσται 4/19/2023 8:38 PM
I’m using their iPhone app. I know they’re both in beta right now, they function great but they’re just missing a few functions here and there, as well as some bugs that are also super occasional but they pretty much have it set, at least for iPhone. I don’t have an android phone
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Where can I download the mobile app? I have subscribed to the Believer Plan already.
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Where is the picker to fix the elements for select type property?
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Where can I download the mobile app? I have subscribed to the Believer Plan already.
You have to write them an email requesting access. Can’t remember the exact email address but it is easily found on the website☺
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How to adjust the generl text size from desktop app?
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the basic text size is too small to see.
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I only can resize the key text by H1,H2,H3
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Yes! This is what yesterdays example looks like
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Anyone know if i can make maths inline? maths block seems to always do display
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hello! I am wondering if there is a way to quickly input things to my daily note from elsewhere? is there a command for quick capture? for example I can input a new task to todoist even when the app is not open with shift + command + a
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Anyone know if i can make maths inline? maths block seems to always do display
I get inline math like this with highlighting the text and cmd+shift+m (I imagine ctrl+shift+m on windows), or just simple press the buttons and you get a TeX-code pop-up 🙂
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When I switch between tabs, it sometimes takes 2 seconds for the content to be completely "visible". and I barely have any objects created. Is this a feature or why does it take so long? 😅
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I get inline math like this with highlighting the text and cmd+shift+m (I imagine ctrl+shift+m on windows), or just simple press the buttons and you get a TeX-code pop-up 🙂
Tyvm
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How do I delete a template I created by mistake that I am no longer using?
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Is there a way to have a block have a background colour but nested blocks below not have a background colour? I just want to use the background colour to highlight headers or section titles but have the rest of the content below be plain.
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How do I delete a template I created by mistake that I am no longer using?
hfsandovalm 4/20/2023 9:13 AM
Hi. You can follow the path shown in the image.
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Is there a way to have a block have a background colour but nested blocks below not have a background colour? I just want to use the background colour to highlight headers or section titles but have the rest of the content below be plain.
hfsandovalm 4/20/2023 9:15 AM
I don't think so. I think you can select the text of the header and Ctrl/Cmd+Shift+H to highlight that text.
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Hey All! Would love to know if there's a way to format emails that are sent to capacities via save@capacities.io as tasks with the checkbox automatically? The goals would be for the email to appear as checkbox item when it arrives in capacities. Thanks!
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Hey All! Would love to know if there's a way to format emails that are sent to capacities via save@capacities.io as tasks with the checkbox automatically? The goals would be for the email to appear as checkbox item when it arrives in capacities. Thanks!
Have you tried typing [] in the email body? That works with WhatsApp
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Have you tried typing [] in the email body? That works with WhatsApp
Thanks for the suggestion! I tried doing that in the subject heading but I'll try in the body to see if that works - UPDATE: it put a checkbox in the body of the toggle but not the heading... still not sure how to achieve this. (edited)
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Hi. You can follow the path shown in the image.
Ah ok it’s in the hidden three dots menu that only appears on hover!
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I don't think so. I think you can select the text of the header and Ctrl/Cmd+Shift+H to highlight that text.
Thanks!
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hello! do I have to do anything to see the 'index card' layout under content type settings? I already signed up to be a believer and have restarted the app a few times. The only layout showing up is 'page'. I really want to use the 'index' layout. (edited)
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I just found it -- gotta click on the specific content type and then you will see all the details! 🙂
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Are there any known issues with sync? It shows “An error occurred” when opened in another laptop. A couple of spaces got synced but not the recent space.
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Are there any known issues with sync? It shows “An error occurred” when opened in another laptop. A couple of spaces got synced but not the recent space.
Log out and logged in and now it works. Probably a bug.
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Where can I download the mobile app? I have subscribed to the Believer Plan already.
Just shoot us a quick email with your platform and email (capacities email and Apple/Google email) to team@capacities.io (edited)
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How to adjust the generl text size from desktop app?
There's no option yet. You can zoom in/out the whole app at the moment.
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Log out and logged in and now it works. Probably a bug.
Thanks for letting us know. We'll look into it, did you work on both devices at the same time?
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Thanks for the suggestion! I tried doing that in the subject heading but I'll try in the body to see if that works - UPDATE: it put a checkbox in the body of the toggle but not the heading... still not sure how to achieve this. (edited)
In the body of your email you can use any markdown styling and it will be translated to Capacities. e.g. you can write:

Shopping list

[] Buy milk and it would be formated in a h3 and todo. Hope that helps.
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Thanks for letting us know. We'll look into it, did you work on both devices at the same time?
Nope. The other device was on sleep. But logged in both at the same time.
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Wanted to make sure I wasn't missing anything: of the 'basic' database types, some objects (weblinks, tweets, files) have notes and some don't (pdf, images). So if I want to add some of my own notes to a PDF I need to create another database and link to the PDF object? Similarly with backlinks: I can see what other objects link to a weblink object, but not what links to a PDF object Did I see something on here that suggested built-in object types may become more customisable soon so we can add our own properties to them? Or maybe these inconsistencies could be addressed? (edited)
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Hello, whats the capacity per plan?
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I just found it -- gotta click on the specific content type and then you will see all the details! 🙂
Hmmm... I still don't see how to see the type of object "index". Could you help?
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AnulaI
Hmmm... I still don't see how to see the type of object "index". Could you help?
Michael_v_H 4/21/2023 4:00 PM
"Index card" is just a layout, not the content type itself. For example, for my custom content type "Quote" I am using the layout "Index card" which I enabled in the setting for this content type (scroll to the bottom). Does that make sense?
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"Index card" is just a layout, not the content type itself. For example, for my custom content type "Quote" I am using the layout "Index card" which I enabled in the setting for this content type (scroll to the bottom). Does that make sense?
Yes, got it, thank you 🙂
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Michael_v_H
"Index card" is just a layout, not the content type itself. For example, for my custom content type "Quote" I am using the layout "Index card" which I enabled in the setting for this content type (scroll to the bottom). Does that make sense?
Ooooh. Custom layouts. I think I’m sold on getting believers (but parity pricing in future please 🙂)
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réka
hello! I am wondering if there is a way to quickly input things to my daily note from elsewhere? is there a command for quick capture? for example I can input a new task to todoist even when the app is not open with shift + command + a
Hostile Spoon 4/21/2023 11:42 PM
Yes, i believe this is already planned and currently "in progress". See more here; https://capacities.canny.io/feedback/p/quick-capture-to-today-note
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KP
Ooooh. Custom layouts. I think I’m sold on getting believers (but parity pricing in future please 🙂)
boonikad9300 4/22/2023 1:44 AM
Its really worth it, i think it's the most used feature for me from the believer plan 🙂
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Hostile Spoon
Yes, i believe this is already planned and currently "in progress". See more here; https://capacities.canny.io/feedback/p/quick-capture-to-today-note
Oh amazing thank you for letting me know!
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itsamemarkus 4/22/2023 4:25 AM
Can someone explain the tech behind why sometimes characters you type disappear directly? (Web GUI) Isn't it possible to buffer some of the text until the server / internet connection catches up?
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Thanks for the suggestion! I tried doing that in the subject heading but I'll try in the body to see if that works - UPDATE: it put a checkbox in the body of the toggle but not the heading... still not sure how to achieve this. (edited)
Michael_v_H 4/22/2023 4:30 AM
Hi @tnice, it's unfortunately not possible to format the heading/toggle of an incoming e-mail.
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boonikad9300
Its really worth it, i think it's the most used feature for me from the believer plan 🙂
Me too!!
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One of the tags I've created does not show up in the Tags page. I'm not sure what I did wrong. I can bring up the tag's page to see all the content I have tagged with it, etc., but it doesn't show up in the tag list.
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Locatino
One of the tags I've created does not show up in the Tags page. I'm not sure what I did wrong. I can bring up the tag's page to see all the content I have tagged with it, etc., but it doesn't show up in the tag list.
itsamemarkus 4/22/2023 11:01 AM
have you tried restarting the app via settings? (even if you're in the browser) I sometimes do this when images just show the placeholder image and after the restart it works again
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I really like how the backlinks, TOC, and Content Inside show up on the left side of the main portion of the page between it and the list of objects like it does in the Meetings and Book Templates.. The templates for Person and Zettels, however, don't have that same area. Is there a setting somewhere I can change somewhere? I noticed in @pkmbeth video today(great video by the way) she seems to have the section I'm referring to in one of Person pages she shows so thinking it must be changeable. If so, can someone tell me how? Thank you!
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I really like how the backlinks, TOC, and Content Inside show up on the left side of the main portion of the page between it and the list of objects like it does in the Meetings and Book Templates.. The templates for Person and Zettels, however, don't have that same area. Is there a setting somewhere I can change somewhere? I noticed in @pkmbeth video today(great video by the way) she seems to have the section I'm referring to in one of Person pages she shows so thinking it must be changeable. If so, can someone tell me how? Thank you!
boonikad9300 4/22/2023 12:18 PM
If you are a believer you can change the layout of the page
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I really like how the backlinks, TOC, and Content Inside show up on the left side of the main portion of the page between it and the list of objects like it does in the Meetings and Book Templates.. The templates for Person and Zettels, however, don't have that same area. Is there a setting somewhere I can change somewhere? I noticed in @pkmbeth video today(great video by the way) she seems to have the section I'm referring to in one of Person pages she shows so thinking it must be changeable. If so, can someone tell me how? Thank you!
Thanks!! I have the encyclopaedia layout for most objects. Obsessed 😂 if you’re a believer you can open the object properties and scroll down to the bottom of the screen and the page layouts are there
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Is there a user flow i'm missing for uploading receipts and invoices into pages? (edited)
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Thanks!! I have the encyclopaedia layout for most objects. Obsessed 😂 if you’re a believer you can open the object properties and scroll down to the bottom of the screen and the page layouts are there
Thanks. I noticed the same thing. (Another Believer here. I really need to actually review layouts feature more so this is a great reason to do just that.) (edited)
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If you are a believer you can change the layout of the page
Thank you!
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Thanks!! I have the encyclopaedia layout for most objects. Obsessed 😂 if you’re a believer you can open the object properties and scroll down to the bottom of the screen and the page layouts are there
Thank you! And I hope you put out some more videos! Yours was very helpful!
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have you tried restarting the app via settings? (even if you're in the browser) I sometimes do this when images just show the placeholder image and after the restart it works again
Yes I have tried and still don't see that tag in the tag list, but it is definitely there and working like a tag! Any suggestions @Steffen ?
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Thank you! And I hope you put out some more videos! Yours was very helpful!
Thanks!!
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Michael_v_H
Block references are already available for believers. Tables still have to be implemented. Long-term, those are more in the free features category but will probably start out as paid features first.
thymes&thistles 4/23/2023 1:45 AM
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Hi everyone, new to capacities - is it possible to create a "table" within a page?
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Hi everyone, new to capacities - is it possible to create a "table" within a page?
itsamemarkus 4/23/2023 6:37 AM
I think not yet, it's planned https://capacities.io/feedback/p/simple-table
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Hi everyone, new to capacities - is it possible to create a "table" within a page?
boonikad9300 4/23/2023 6:55 AM
^^ However, there is currently a hack where you can embed a google sheet page 😉
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as temp solution until native tables come
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itsamemarkus 4/23/2023 10:00 AM
I don't know what it is but sometimes loading the page takes super long, then fails, and if it works later it's fast without any issues. This is on different operating systems and different PCs. (always Chrome). I see that index$$$$.js and index$$$$.cs load very, very slowly although my connection seems to be fine. Maybe this screenshot helps, in case it's not just me.
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I think not yet, it's planned https://capacities.io/feedback/p/simple-table
Thanks! 🙂
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I don't understand the collections screen... Any tips? Some in the lower area don't have tags either
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I don't understand the collections screen... Any tips? Some in the lower area don't have tags either
Thanks for pointing out. This will be reworked soon. Sometimes inconsistent.
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Yes I have tried and still don't see that tag in the tag list, but it is definitely there and working like a tag! Any suggestions @Steffen ?
Hm, this is weird. Does it just happen for one specific tag or multiple? Do you by chance have a filter applied in your tag list?
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What's the difference between a Zettle and a Page? Is it better for me to use one over the other?
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Hm, this is weird. Does it just happen for one specific tag or multiple? Do you by chance have a filter applied in your tag list?
Hi @Steffen no filters. So far it is just happening to my "Morning Pages" tag. I can add another new tag and it gets added to the tag list. I can always delete the tag and re-add, I don't have too many items tagged with this tag yet, just starting out. I am wondering what happened. Here are two screenshots to show you the tag in place and the tag list.
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Thanks for pointing out. This will be reworked soon. Sometimes inconsistent.
This might have been an iOS issue. I was testing the alpha app and I think but am not sure that I may have added those two in the lower panel that don’t have tags from the iOS app. Sorry can’t remember for sure but maybe a clue. Thx (edited)
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What's the difference between a Zettle and a Page? Is it better for me to use one over the other?
Zettels are for atomic ideas. One zettel talks about one particular idea. Nothing more. Like composable pieces of knowledge. Pages are more like collection of related things.
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This might have been an iOS issue. I was testing the alpha app and I think but am not sure that I may have added those two in the lower panel that don’t have tags from the iOS app. Sorry can’t remember for sure but maybe a clue. Thx (edited)
Great hint, thanks.
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Hi @Steffen no filters. So far it is just happening to my "Morning Pages" tag. I can add another new tag and it gets added to the tag list. I can always delete the tag and re-add, I don't have too many items tagged with this tag yet, just starting out. I am wondering what happened. Here are two screenshots to show you the tag in place and the tag list.
Hm ok. Maybe just try to recreate "Morning Pages" for now and let's see if this happens again. Thanks for sharing!
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Zettels are for atomic ideas. One zettel talks about one particular idea. Nothing more. Like composable pieces of knowledge. Pages are more like collection of related things.
Thanks, good to know!
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Hm ok. Maybe just try to recreate "Morning Pages" for now and let's see if this happens again. Thanks for sharing!
I did this, created a new MP tag and deleted the Morning Pages tag but that tag did not get removed from the notes it is attached to and I don't seem to be able to delete them individually. When I click on the old tag, it goes to a page that says "Deleted Content" but no way to completely remove it. So a weird bug that will just impact a few of my initial Journal Notes. I have changed my Journal Note template to remove the old tag and reinsert the new one and that worked ok, so going forward I should be fine. If you need me to do a screen share session with you, I am happy to do so! Keep up the great work on this app!
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What's the difference between a Zettle and a Page? Is it better for me to use one over the other?
from Google Bard (AI)
A zettel note is a short, self-contained note that is linked to other notes. It is a key concept in the Zettelkasten system of note-taking, which was developed by Niklas Luhmann. Zettel notes are typically short, just a few sentences or paragraphs long, and they are written in a way that makes them easy to link to other notes. They are also typically very specific, focusing on a single idea or concept. A page in Capacities.io is a more traditional type of note. It can be longer and more complex than a zettel note, and it can contain multiple ideas or concepts. Pages are also not typically linked to each other in the same way that zettel notes are. In general, zettel notes are better for capturing fleeting thoughts and ideas, while pages are better for more complex and developed ideas. However, there is no hard and fast rule, and you can use both zettel notes and pages in Capacities.io to suit your needs. Here is a table that summarizes the key differences between zettel notes and pages in Capacities.io:
10:11 AM
Is there a particular reason shortcuts aren't customizable? I'm fine learning new ones but figured I'll ask the question why they're hard-coded 🙂
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also, another question, what is the use-case where I define the plural of a new type I create? when would I use this?
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also, another question, what is the use-case where I define the plural of a new type I create? when would I use this?
hfsandovalm 4/25/2023 12:45 PM
Hi. In the left bar the data types names are shown in plural.
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Hi. In the left bar the data types names are shown in plural.
oh is that it? I thought there was a deeper application of this feature having to define the plural form 😄
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oh is that it? I thought there was a deeper application of this feature having to define the plural form 😄
hfsandovalm 4/25/2023 12:47 PM
So far I haven’t seen other use for the plural.
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But I guess that makes sense when defining a type such as, "Geese" because it doesn't have a unique plural form
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But I guess that makes sense when defining a type such as, "Geese" because it doesn't have a unique plural form
hfsandovalm 4/25/2023 12:48 PM
Yes. The most common example is Person (plural: people).
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Hey Everyone, a Quick Question / Feedback. - Is it possible, when I am using the daily note and I make a backlink to have only the backlinked section or block show as a back link on the page, as opposed to the whole daily note. For example. Lets say I have an idea, and I want that idea to be a backlink on my ideas page, its showing the whole daily note. If this is already set up and its a lack of knowlege please let me know. If you have a work around, please let me know. Thank you.
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Hey Everyone, a Quick Question / Feedback. - Is it possible, when I am using the daily note and I make a backlink to have only the backlinked section or block show as a back link on the page, as opposed to the whole daily note. For example. Lets say I have an idea, and I want that idea to be a backlink on my ideas page, its showing the whole daily note. If this is already set up and its a lack of knowlege please let me know. If you have a work around, please let me know. Thank you.
itsamemarkus 4/25/2023 3:30 PM
I think you can do this on a per block level when you inline mention the page. You will still be able to unfold the whole page but it will show the block preview where you mentioned the idea page. Like this example. (Green block background to show which section you can see.)
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Hey Everyone, a Quick Question / Feedback. - Is it possible, when I am using the daily note and I make a backlink to have only the backlinked section or block show as a back link on the page, as opposed to the whole daily note. For example. Lets say I have an idea, and I want that idea to be a backlink on my ideas page, its showing the whole daily note. If this is already set up and its a lack of knowlege please let me know. If you have a work around, please let me know. Thank you.
itsamemarkus 4/25/2023 3:31 PM
and if you put everything in one block it will preview the whole thing
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and if you put everything in one block it will preview the whole thing
Thank you so much. I didnt realize you could create a new space in the same block. I always hit enter and that creates a new block. Shift-Enter gives you a new line within the block. This solves my problem. Appreciate the help.
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Hello guys , Does it supprt RTL ? Or we can customize the app with css like Obsidian?
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hey @SenC no, currently not. this belongs to the list of open ends for the beta-app. (I guess RTL is more fundamental, while css is a 'want'-thing) but you can vote (& voice) for both here: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/css-themes & here: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/right-to-left-support (you'll also find some pockets of discussion on css – and styling issues – here in the forum searching for 'css') generally – always good to check both channels (this & the Canny-feature-channel) for any of these kind of feature-this-and-that-questions. this will a) give faster answers to the people asking (you) b) lower the noise (work) for the hard-working developers c) is just the way these active forums work best (and you'll find them as active as supportive on the way 😀) (edited)
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how do i make a block appear on the opposite side of another block? like for example an image on the left side and then text on the right
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how do i make a block appear on the opposite side of another block? like for example an image on the left side and then text on the right
drag the block to the edge of another block ... until a vertical (blue?) line apppears... then... let go! 🦋 (edited)
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itsamemarkus 4/26/2023 11:16 AM
Is it by design that I don't find the tag Course/Pluralsight when I search Pluralsight?
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Is it by design that I don't find the tag Course/Pluralsight when I search Pluralsight?
might be related to this: https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001364765051994132/1082417400751857774 in any case, good to add this as info for @Steffen whi wanted to work on tweaking / cleaning up the search...
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Chris Coté 4/26/2023 12:36 PM
Could anyone point me to documentation on Spaces? Thank you!
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Chris Coté
Could anyone point me to documentation on Spaces? Thank you!
boonikad9300 4/26/2023 12:39 PM
i dont think there is dedicated docs for that!
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i dont think there is dedicated docs for that!
Chris Coté 4/26/2023 12:41 PM
I didn't see it. Guess I'll suggest the suggestion for the addition in the user guide. Thanks for the confirmation I wasn't just missing it!
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Could anyone point me to documentation on Spaces? Thank you!
boonikad9300 4/26/2023 12:42 PM
What questions do you have around it? 🙂
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Spaces are seperated a.t.m and you can't easily share any content between the two! You can think of it as 'two seperate entities of capacities' under one account
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Spaces are seperated a.t.m and you can't easily share any content between the two! You can think of it as 'two seperate entities of capacities' under one account
you can sort of, but requires export to something like markdown then import in the new space. Manual steps but it's mostly just time as opposed to difficulty
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definitely no direct link between spaces though
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Integrations (existing via email, whatsapp): I would find it super useful if I could specify a database to send the content straight to (at the moment can only specify space and tags with #) because then I can automate collecting more and cut down processing from daily notes -- there is a ticket for this but I'm not seeing much interest from other users? Are you all doing something else that I'm missing in getting content straight into the right database? https://capacities.io/feedback/p/more-customizations-for-messenger-integrations-whatsapp-telegram
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Integrations (existing via email, whatsapp): I would find it super useful if I could specify a database to send the content straight to (at the moment can only specify space and tags with #) because then I can automate collecting more and cut down processing from daily notes -- there is a ticket for this but I'm not seeing much interest from other users? Are you all doing something else that I'm missing in getting content straight into the right database? https://capacities.io/feedback/p/more-customizations-for-messenger-integrations-whatsapp-telegram
hfsandovalm 4/26/2023 10:02 PM
Hi. I think it's already possible. The image shows what the documentation mentions about this topic. https://docs.capacities.io/reference/integrations/telegram, https://docs.capacities.io/reference/integrations/whatsapp, https://docs.capacities.io/reference/integrations/email. I hope this be helpful.
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Hi. I think it's already possible. The image shows what the documentation mentions about this topic. https://docs.capacities.io/reference/integrations/telegram, https://docs.capacities.io/reference/integrations/whatsapp, https://docs.capacities.io/reference/integrations/email. I hope this be helpful.
The way this linking feature works is that when sending a message via email/whatsapp I can include a LINK TO an existing entity within a database [aka content type] and if that entity I'm linking to doesn't already exist it will be created as a blank entity... But the actual content/text I'm sending via email/whatsapp etc will always go straight to daily notes (and include the link to the existing or newly created blank entity). There's no syntax where I can type 'page' or 'person' (as the content type examples in the doc) and the text I'm sending via email/whatsapp will automatically become a new entity in the 'page' or 'person' content type. Have I got that right @Steffen @Michael_v_H ? So sending something via the integrations always requires processing it a second time via the daily notes to get it to the right place. That's what I'm trying to avoid. (edited)
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Help: Looks like code blocks stopped working after the update. Can any reproduce?
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Help: Looks like code blocks stopped working after the update. Can any reproduce?
Michael_v_H 4/27/2023 4:45 AM
Yes, we're working on a fix right now.
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Help: Looks like code blocks stopped working after the update. Can any reproduce?
Michael_v_H 4/27/2023 8:09 AM
Fix for the code block is being deployed right now, should be only soon. 🙂
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I did this, created a new MP tag and deleted the Morning Pages tag but that tag did not get removed from the notes it is attached to and I don't seem to be able to delete them individually. When I click on the old tag, it goes to a page that says "Deleted Content" but no way to completely remove it. So a weird bug that will just impact a few of my initial Journal Notes. I have changed my Journal Note template to remove the old tag and reinsert the new one and that worked ok, so going forward I should be fine. If you need me to do a screen share session with you, I am happy to do so! Keep up the great work on this app!
Thanks so much for sharing this. It's indeed a bit weird, I'll look into it and will reach out if necessary. Thanks for the kind words 😊
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might be related to this: https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001364765051994132/1082417400751857774 in any case, good to add this as info for @Steffen whi wanted to work on tweaking / cleaning up the search...
Noted, thank you!
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The way this linking feature works is that when sending a message via email/whatsapp I can include a LINK TO an existing entity within a database [aka content type] and if that entity I'm linking to doesn't already exist it will be created as a blank entity... But the actual content/text I'm sending via email/whatsapp etc will always go straight to daily notes (and include the link to the existing or newly created blank entity). There's no syntax where I can type 'page' or 'person' (as the content type examples in the doc) and the text I'm sending via email/whatsapp will automatically become a new entity in the 'page' or 'person' content type. Have I got that right @Steffen @Michael_v_H ? So sending something via the integrations always requires processing it a second time via the daily notes to get it to the right place. That's what I'm trying to avoid. (edited)
That's correct. We probably won't add many fancy features to the integrations anymore since the mobile app will make this all possible without any hassle. Does that make sense?
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Fix for the code block is being deployed right now, should be only soon. 🙂
Awesome. Thank you. Working now.
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Is there somebody who was migrated/transfered content from logseq to capacities? Import of the (markdown) files one-by-one does not work at all for me. No intendation is respected - pictures also. Also copy-paste (directly, and also with the export as page function) leads to a chaos in capacities. And the pictures are not working. Any hint?
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I'm a bit confused about the time zones - I'm in the UK (and Capacities is set to my local time zone) but it's always an hour behind whenever I try to use time stamps. Is this a bug or am I doing something wrong?
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Love the new update btw!! the app feels really slick 🔥
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firstdivision 4/27/2023 11:12 AM
Hello, How do I remove this menu bar on windows?
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zhongnanhai 4/27/2023 11:13 AM
Hi everyone... I like how, on desktop, you can get the link to a specific record. For instance, in my "People" database, I can select a name which creates a link directly to that name. I can then drop it anywhere on my computer and it links directly back to Capacities and that person's record. However... this doesn't appear to be possible on the mobile app. Is there any way I can get an object link on the app?
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I guess it would be "copy object reference". That's the exact wording for the option on desktop.
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I guess it would be "copy object reference". That's the exact wording for the option on desktop.
We don't have this option on mobile yet, but will be added 👍
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zhongnanhai 4/27/2023 11:19 AM
Excellent! Looking forward to it.
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Hello, How do I remove this menu bar on windows?
Not possible yet, could you add a ticket? https://capacities.io/feedback
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Not possible yet, could you add a ticket? https://capacities.io/feedback
firstdivision 4/27/2023 11:22 AM
sure thing
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Is it possible to choose a date and no year? Wanting to put in birthdays as the date property in my people object
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Has anyone with a “believers” account published a preview of the mobile apps? I’d really like to see how they work and especially how they function with touch navigation/on-screen keyboard editing
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Is there somebody who was migrated/transfered content from logseq to capacities? Import of the (markdown) files one-by-one does not work at all for me. No intendation is respected - pictures also. Also copy-paste (directly, and also with the export as page function) leads to a chaos in capacities. And the pictures are not working. Any hint?
I think @pkmbeth is doing this. Saw a tweet/YouTube video mentioning about it. Might have some tips for you.
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Is it possible to choose a date and no year? Wanting to put in birthdays as the date property in my people object
No but planned 🙂
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Has anyone with a “believers” account published a preview of the mobile apps? I’d really like to see how they work and especially how they function with touch navigation/on-screen keyboard editing
Here's a small glimpse: https://youtu.be/LWqiwOWi3PE?t=146
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Is there somebody who was migrated/transfered content from logseq to capacities? Import of the (markdown) files one-by-one does not work at all for me. No intendation is respected - pictures also. Also copy-paste (directly, and also with the export as page function) leads to a chaos in capacities. And the pictures are not working. Any hint?
I struggled with this last time I tried to import a page too. Ended up going block by block and reordering manually. Ok for me as only summaries come into Capacities from Logseq but if you’re trying to pull a lot over it must be very annoying. The pictures might not copy over though cus they’re stored in a different folder to the notes right? Not really sure on the technicalities there though. Sorry I can’t be of more help!
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To believers, is this a mobile app screenshot ? 🤔
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Yep!
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yet it is only a capture in the right sidebar in Edge, so only a matter of css media query
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How should the search within a tag behave? I get zero results when im searching only for content with the tag #todo - even if there are blocks that are tagged as #todo
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yet it is only a capture in the right sidebar in Edge, so only a matter of css media query
Michael_v_H 4/28/2023 5:34 AM
With the new release, we've merged parts of the mobile app with the responsive design of the web app. It's not the full mobile experience with several features not available, but the design will look similar to the mobile app.
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With the new release, we've merged parts of the mobile app with the responsive design of the web app. It's not the full mobile experience with several features not available, but the design will look similar to the mobile app.
Michael_v_H 4/28/2023 5:34 AM
The scrollbars are not visible in the mobile app (and we'll fix it for the web version too).
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Quick question. I can't adjust the width of the columns, can't move the right line (column border on the right). Is there a hack (keys) or is that a feature? 🧐
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Hello!! What's happened with the App on IPad? After the update (which is awsome!!) the app cannot open at all!! There is a message that the device configuration is not supported Didn't change anything on ipad iPadOS 16.4.1 thanks BTW: is there going to be an iPad app?
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I liked having backlinks in the left-hand sidebar (Encyclopedia layout?) - has that now gone in the redesign? Don't see it explicitly mentioned in the release notes. Shame if so, that made it easier to see links in long notes without having to scroll to the bottom.
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^^ However, there is currently a hack where you can embed a google sheet page 😉
thymes&thistles 4/28/2023 11:50 AM
Doesn't seem to work - i tried copy pasting a link to the google sheet and turn it into an embed, but it doesn't work
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Doesn't seem to work - i tried copy pasting a link to the google sheet and turn it into an embed, but it doesn't work
It works fine for me. Just make sure you have set your sheet to share.
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Hello!! What's happened with the App on IPad? After the update (which is awsome!!) the app cannot open at all!! There is a message that the device configuration is not supported Didn't change anything on ipad iPadOS 16.4.1 thanks BTW: is there going to be an iPad app?
We don't have proper support for iPad yet. The app is currently only available on phones. But there will be an iPad app. You can vote for it here: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/mobile-app-for-tablets-ipad-etc. A follow-up question: Would you expect an iPad app more like the mobile app, with simple sharing, etc. or more like a fully fledged app more like a desktop environment?
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Here's a small glimpse: https://youtu.be/LWqiwOWi3PE?t=146
Thanks this is really cool to see! Am I correct that the mobile app is based on the mobile website and is currently online-only?
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QuesadaGrande 4/29/2023 1:03 AM
Could somebody please explain me how to link to files on my computer using the file:// protocol ?
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Thanks this is really cool to see! Am I correct that the mobile app is based on the mobile website and is currently online-only?
boonikad9300 4/29/2023 1:34 AM
No, it’s a native app 😎👌
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hi all! I just updated to the latest capacities this AM, and it seems like since I did i can no longer type into a database property field. It lets me click in, but can't enter any text. this is in the latest mac build and web app. anyone else experiencing this? I'm going to try a few more things, but something seems to have changed since yesterday...
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hi all! I just updated to the latest capacities this AM, and it seems like since I did i can no longer type into a database property field. It lets me click in, but can't enter any text. this is in the latest mac build and web app. anyone else experiencing this? I'm going to try a few more things, but something seems to have changed since yesterday...
to be more speciifc seems to be just the text property type that isn't working, other property types seem to be
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to be more speciifc seems to be just the text property type that isn't working, other property types seem to be
Same here, its not possible to insert text in text property since update.
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hi all! I just updated to the latest capacities this AM, and it seems like since I did i can no longer type into a database property field. It lets me click in, but can't enter any text. this is in the latest mac build and web app. anyone else experiencing this? I'm going to try a few more things, but something seems to have changed since yesterday...
Michael_v_H 4/29/2023 4:49 AM
Hi @thewizard @Larotu! Thanks for letting us know. We just fixed it and an update is going out later today.
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Hi @thewizard @Larotu! Thanks for letting us know. We just fixed it and an update is going out later today.
Michael_v_H 4/29/2023 5:26 AM
Fix is now live, it should be working again.
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Is there a way to cross-reference information from different Spaces?
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Linking to other apps an files is a great addition. As per linking files, acc to upade page : “will be formatted as a link and will open the file in your default app for that file type.” I am trying to link a pdf, but it opens within Capacities, and not by the dafault app, which is my case PdfExpert, which I am using for annotation.
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Thank you both, @Steffen and @Michael_v_H, for such great work and beautiful and valuable product. I have one question though: when I type a long-form text and when my text comes at the end of the screen, my canvas stays at the place, and does not scroll, so I can't see what I am typing anymore. I must move the scrollbar manually. Is it as it should be, or there is something I am missing?
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As I import past communications (emails, texts, conversations) the backlink sorting seems to be according to the import date and not the actual date I am assigning it to. This results in the backlink list appearing in non chronological manner. Is there a way to sort according to my assigned date and not import date? This is important for accurate and easy and accurate history recall. (Or am I missing something that is obvious?)
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We don't have proper support for iPad yet. The app is currently only available on phones. But there will be an iPad app. You can vote for it here: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/mobile-app-for-tablets-ipad-etc. A follow-up question: Would you expect an iPad app more like the mobile app, with simple sharing, etc. or more like a fully fledged app more like a desktop environment?
Personally, I’d expect the iPad app to include the same features as are available via desktop.
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It works fine for me. Just make sure you have set your sheet to share.
thymes&thistles 4/29/2023 9:50 AM
Yes, shareablity solved it...thanks a ton!😄
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As I import past communications (emails, texts, conversations) the backlink sorting seems to be according to the import date and not the actual date I am assigning it to. This results in the backlink list appearing in non chronological manner. Is there a way to sort according to my assigned date and not import date? This is important for accurate and easy and accurate history recall. (Or am I missing something that is obvious?)
No, but your request is planned. 👍
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Is there a way to cross-reference information from different Spaces?
Get an overview of requested features and ideas.
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It works fine for me. Just make sure you have set your sheet to share.
thymes&thistles 4/29/2023 10:13 AM
Any idea whether we can embed a local excel sheet and edit it through capacities?
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I don't use Excel but I would think so, as long as you set it to share. Capacities is very good at allowing embedding.
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No, but your request is planned. 👍
thank you for the quick response
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We don't have proper support for iPad yet. The app is currently only available on phones. But there will be an iPad app. You can vote for it here: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/mobile-app-for-tablets-ipad-etc. A follow-up question: Would you expect an iPad app more like the mobile app, with simple sharing, etc. or more like a fully fledged app more like a desktop environment?
Definitely would expect iPad app to be as close to full fledged desktop as possible.
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Hello all, excited to become a Believer today!! In the Pro tier, it mentioned "Integrated task management" but I didn't happen to see it mentioned in the docs, but I certainly could have missed it. How does Task management manifest in the UI?
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Hello all, excited to become a Believer today!! In the Pro tier, it mentioned "Integrated task management" but I didn't happen to see it mentioned in the docs, but I certainly could have missed it. How does Task management manifest in the UI?
boonikad9300 4/29/2023 1:26 PM
The Pro features aren't fully live yet!
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a believer account will get all the new features first, and will probably transition into a pro account when it's feature complete
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a believer account will get all the new features first, and will probably transition into a pro account when it's feature complete
excellent, thanks for the clarification. I see what to follow now also. https://capacities.io/feedback/p/integrated-task-management 👍
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Thank you both, @Steffen and @Michael_v_H, for such great work and beautiful and valuable product. I have one question though: when I type a long-form text and when my text comes at the end of the screen, my canvas stays at the place, and does not scroll, so I can't see what I am typing anymore. I must move the scrollbar manually. Is it as it should be, or there is something I am missing?
hfsandovalm 4/29/2023 2:18 PM
Yes, it’s very annoying.
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itsamemarkus 4/29/2023 3:52 PM
Is there another workflow (with less clicks) I'm not aware of or am I doing Capacities wrong? 😄 Am I not supposed to use the "Weblink" type for URL properties of an item?
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Is there another workflow (with less clicks) I'm not aware of or am I doing Capacities wrong? 😄 Am I not supposed to use the "Weblink" type for URL properties of an item?
boonikad9300 4/29/2023 3:55 PM
you could also use a text property and then use the @weblink/{your_url}
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you could also use a text property and then use the @weblink/{your_url}
itsamemarkus 4/29/2023 3:55 PM
that's smart. Thank you
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Hello and thank you for the chance to try out this new application. I'm excited about the possibilities. Is object inheritance possible? Looking to define a field 'publication' on a written work (for instance a poem) and select the publication, which can be a book, journal, magazine, website, etc. I'd like to have all of those remain different content types.
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Personally, I’d expect the iPad app to include the same features as are available via desktop.
Same here. There are millions of people who use their iPad as their only device and that number continues to grow-this would be an easy way for Capacities to stand out since so many other companies automatically/foolishly ignore ipad.
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I agree as well. My iPad Pro is not my only device, but when I use it, it is as a full-fledged computer.
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hfsandovalm 4/29/2023 11:43 PM
Hi all! I continue enjoying the last update, that's great! A pair of questions:
  • Can I use a personalized image in the weblink type? When I copy some links (for instance, onedrive links) the weblink doesn't have an image what shows the content I embedded (a book, a song and so on). I remember (or did I dream it?) I could do that previously but now, after the last update, I can't find how to do that.
  • After the last update when I paste an image it is being pasted with a lot of white space on the right and bottom. I have to change the image view from Embed to Small card to get the right space. Is it intended in that way?
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Hi @Steffen and @Michael_v_H thanks for your wonderful work. I just use Capacities a few days now and it feels like coming home. There is a small bug in the new iOS version. When I try to add a icon to a new tag the icon button disappears and nothing else happens.
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Hi @Steffen and @Michael_v_H thanks for your wonderful work. I just use Capacities a few days now and it feels like coming home. There is a small bug in the new iOS version. When I try to add a icon to a new tag the icon button disappears and nothing else happens.
Thanks, icon picker will soon be added 👍
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Hi all! I continue enjoying the last update, that's great! A pair of questions:
  • Can I use a personalized image in the weblink type? When I copy some links (for instance, onedrive links) the weblink doesn't have an image what shows the content I embedded (a book, a song and so on). I remember (or did I dream it?) I could do that previously but now, after the last update, I can't find how to do that.
  • After the last update when I paste an image it is being pasted with a lot of white space on the right and bottom. I have to change the image view from Embed to Small card to get the right space. Is it intended in that way?
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Thanks so much for sharing. Both issues are noted and will be fixed 👍
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Thanks so much for sharing. Both issues are noted and will be fixed 👍
hfsandovalm 4/30/2023 8:50 AM
Excellent news @Steffen! . Thank you for your soon answer.
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More like a full app since with iPad you can replace a PC in many cases. Need also to use Apple Pencil , annotate pdf and be offline, just on top of my head. Than you !!
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Thanks everybody for sharing your thoughts on the iPad app 👍
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Is there a way to set a default view when opening a database? My preference is "List" view but the app always defaults to "Gallery" view and I have to manually change it every time I click away from the database and then click back.
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Is there a search for the documentation? I'm having difficulty finding a few things.
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Is there a visual overview of the hierarchy or structure used by Capacities? I am a brand new user. I've been using a less-structured application (Workflowy) for about 10 years but I'm interested in switching. So far, I get the impression that Capacities is basically a collection of tables in a relational database. Is that a reasonable way to look at it or am I misunderstanding? In Capacity "lingo", a table is an object? "Notes "are records? "Templates" are field definitions in each table? Types are analagous to data types assigned to each field such as text, integers, etc. The Reuse feature in Capacities creates a relational link to another record in the same table or a different table? I think I would learn Capacities faster if I saw a diagram illustrating the structure / hierarchy of the structure. Thanks in advance for any help in this. It would make my "on-boarding" experience a lot faster. (edited)
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This app has some promise to replace both Notion and Obsidian for me, and I'm a techie type, so I don't mind some issue/bugs, but I'm having trouble getting answers to my questions, either in Discord or in the documentation/website. Can you please clarify the best path to get questions answered in the 'learning to use the app' phase?
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This app has some promise to replace both Notion and Obsidian for me, and I'm a techie type, so I don't mind some issue/bugs, but I'm having trouble getting answers to my questions, either in Discord or in the documentation/website. Can you please clarify the best path to get questions answered in the 'learning to use the app' phase?
boonikad9300 5/1/2023 1:20 PM
If you have some concrete questions, we can try to answer them as best we can! The community here is quite helpful 😉
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Is there a visual overview of the hierarchy or structure used by Capacities? I am a brand new user. I've been using a less-structured application (Workflowy) for about 10 years but I'm interested in switching. So far, I get the impression that Capacities is basically a collection of tables in a relational database. Is that a reasonable way to look at it or am I misunderstanding? In Capacity "lingo", a table is an object? "Notes "are records? "Templates" are field definitions in each table? Types are analagous to data types assigned to each field such as text, integers, etc. The Reuse feature in Capacities creates a relational link to another record in the same table or a different table? I think I would learn Capacities faster if I saw a diagram illustrating the structure / hierarchy of the structure. Thanks in advance for any help in this. It would make my "on-boarding" experience a lot faster. (edited)
boonikad9300 5/1/2023 1:27 PM
It’s is more like a knowledge graph database and you can structure / organise through objects and tags and collections-> You could think of objects as " the shipping containers" of your PKM -> Everything inside the object is standardised in the same format, through the same workflow, with predefined data properties. So, in general, you create an 'object' when you need to collect things in a standardised format, for example, books, people, meeting notes, lesson notes, recipes, and so on... Creating an object type significantly reduces your cognitive load, as the predefined structure already tells you exactly how your object should look and which data properties it has, and it gets organised like every other object of the same type in a database which you can filter and sort. By tagging - like putting a label on your shipping container - you organically organise knowledge according to the tags you put on, building clusters of objects around certain topics as you grow your knowledge base. Tagging also improves the search ability, discoverability and retrievability of information. The amount and which object types and tags you need are an output of your workflow and intended use cases.
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How do I delete a template?
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Or edit one, for that matter?
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If you have some concrete questions, we can try to answer them as best we can! The community here is quite helpful 😉
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How do I delete a template?
boonikad9300 5/1/2023 1:38 PM
click on the three dots if you hover over your object (for which you want to create a template) and then you find the options for templates there:
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delete / edit / new actions
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click on the three dots if you hover over your object (for which you want to create a template) and then you find the options for templates there:
I don't have the edit option:
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It’s is more like a knowledge graph database and you can structure / organise through objects and tags and collections-> You could think of objects as " the shipping containers" of your PKM -> Everything inside the object is standardised in the same format, through the same workflow, with predefined data properties. So, in general, you create an 'object' when you need to collect things in a standardised format, for example, books, people, meeting notes, lesson notes, recipes, and so on... Creating an object type significantly reduces your cognitive load, as the predefined structure already tells you exactly how your object should look and which data properties it has, and it gets organised like every other object of the same type in a database which you can filter and sort. By tagging - like putting a label on your shipping container - you organically organise knowledge according to the tags you put on, building clusters of objects around certain topics as you grow your knowledge base. Tagging also improves the search ability, discoverability and retrievability of information. The amount and which object types and tags you need are an output of your workflow and intended use cases.
Thanks Boon. This is a helpful explanation. I am a little confused on the whole collection thing. I see how the objects can be useful. But lets say I want a collection of books. Is there actually a physical button / designation that makes something a collection. Or is it the use of tags that makes collections? I.e If I tag my books based on genre, when I select the business book tags, that view shows the object type book, with the tag business book, therefore displaying an on demand collection. Am I understanding this correctly?
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How do I close a tab? I think they were opened when I selected "open as a page." Cannot figure out how to close them, though.
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I don't have the edit option:
boonikad9300 5/1/2023 1:44 PM
You have to hover over the New Whine Tasting, and then the options will show!
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You have to hover over the New Whine Tasting, and then the options will show!
Unfortunately, that's not true for me. Perhaps it's because I'm on the free version?
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Unfortunately, that's not true for me. Perhaps it's because I'm on the free version?
boonikad9300 5/1/2023 1:45 PM
Aah that might be it, templates might indeed be a feature only available for believers! (edited)
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Aah that might be it, templates might indeed be a feature only available for believers! (edited)
Aha! Just FYI for all. The feature appears to be there, under the hover. The ICONS don't appear for me.
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How do I close a tab? I think they were opened when I selected "open as a page." Cannot figure out how to close them, though.
boonikad9300 5/1/2023 1:46 PM
You can close them by double clicking on the tab or hovering over the tab and hitting the close X sign that appears
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You can close them by double clicking on the tab or hovering over the tab and hitting the close X sign that appears
Thanks, double-clicking works. No appear on hover, though. I wonder if it's about the Edge browser. I'll try on Chrome.
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Thanks Boon. This is a helpful explanation. I am a little confused on the whole collection thing. I see how the objects can be useful. But lets say I want a collection of books. Is there actually a physical button / designation that makes something a collection. Or is it the use of tags that makes collections? I.e If I tag my books based on genre, when I select the business book tags, that view shows the object type book, with the tag business book, therefore displaying an on demand collection. Am I understanding this correctly?
boonikad9300 5/1/2023 1:48 PM
Euhm not quite, you can create different collections inside you object database: for example I have an Object Literature Notes and inside I created different collections to create some more structure / organisation for myself:
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under the dashboard tab 🙂
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Ahhhh. I see it. I had never seen the dashboard tab before. Thank you.
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boonikad9300 5/1/2023 1:50 PM
But you're right, you could technically also create a collection by tagging but that tag is on a more 'higher level' so to speak as you can use that tag on all your objects and the collection function only lives inside ONE object 🙂 (edited)
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But you're right, you could technically also create a collection by tagging but that tag is on a more 'higher level' so to speak as you can use that tag on all your objects and the collection function only lives inside ONE object 🙂 (edited)
Got it. Tagging would be better suited as a way of bringing up ALL objects that pertain to something
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Appreciate it!
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boonikad9300 5/1/2023 1:52 PM
Yes correct!
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Thanks, double-clicking works. No appear on hover, though. I wonder if it's about the Edge browser. I'll try on Chrome.
boonikad9300 5/1/2023 1:54 PM
Yes, did you know you could also download the native app for your desktop? https://capacities.io/download-app
Capacities is available as a desktop app for Mac and Windows and as a web app for all other devices. A mobile app is under development and available for Capacities Believer as early access.
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Yes, did you know you could also download the native app for your desktop? https://capacities.io/download-app
I knew, but hadn't tried it yet. Just installed, and it looks like the missing hover icons for tabs and templates are there on all platforms: Chrome, Edge, and the desktop app.
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I knew, but hadn't tried it yet. Just installed, and it looks like the missing hover icons for tabs and templates are there on all platforms: Chrome, Edge, and the desktop app.
boonikad9300 5/1/2023 2:00 PM
Hmm very weird for me it works everywhere 😭
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Hmm very weird for me it works everywhere 😭
How about deleting collections? Is that also a hover that I may be missing?
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How about deleting collections? Is that also a hover that I may be missing?
boonikad9300 5/1/2023 2:02 PM
Might be related.. hard to say!
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Might be related.. hard to say!
Nevermind, I found the delete for that one.
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Thanks for all your help, @boonikad9300 !
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Thanks for all your help, @boonikad9300 !
boonikad9300 5/1/2023 2:05 PM
Np!
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Is there a way to list all shared objects?
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in the event I want to scrub and unshare things no longer relevant to be shared
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Anyone know how to perform basic math operation on a database table column?
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in the event I want to scrub and unshare things no longer relevant to be shared
boonikad9300 5/2/2023 12:05 AM
Not that I know of, the sharing function is still very rudimentary at the moment!
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Anyone know how to perform basic math operation on a database table column?
boonikad9300 5/2/2023 12:06 AM
Not possible yet! However, simple tables (with math operations) are a planned feature
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Is there a way to set a default view when opening a database? My preference is "List" view but the app always defaults to "Gallery" view and I have to manually change it every time I click away from the database and then click back.
This should actually be persistent. Does this happen for every database? We'll look into it 👍
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Is there a visual overview of the hierarchy or structure used by Capacities? I am a brand new user. I've been using a less-structured application (Workflowy) for about 10 years but I'm interested in switching. So far, I get the impression that Capacities is basically a collection of tables in a relational database. Is that a reasonable way to look at it or am I misunderstanding? In Capacity "lingo", a table is an object? "Notes "are records? "Templates" are field definitions in each table? Types are analagous to data types assigned to each field such as text, integers, etc. The Reuse feature in Capacities creates a relational link to another record in the same table or a different table? I think I would learn Capacities faster if I saw a diagram illustrating the structure / hierarchy of the structure. Thanks in advance for any help in this. It would make my "on-boarding" experience a lot faster. (edited)
This is a great idea! I'll think about it and create one 👍
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Does anyone know if it is possible to set wide layout as default for basic object types? Thanks in advance!
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This should actually be persistent. Does this happen for every database? We'll look into it 👍
Took another look at the situation and confirmed that you are right - the "View" state is actually persistent. The issue I was having was that I had expected Collections within a database to inherit the same "View" state as the database to which they belong. Now I see each Collection has its own persistent "View" state independent of its database.
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Took another look at the situation and confirmed that you are right - the "View" state is actually persistent. The issue I was having was that I had expected Collections within a database to inherit the same "View" state as the database to which they belong. Now I see each Collection has its own persistent "View" state independent of its database.
Ok great! Same for embedded collections. So if you reuse a collection on a page it will get it's own state, with it's own filters, etc.
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Greetings. Apologies if a similar question has been asked previously....I want to create another space to separate my notes relating to work from my original space. I already have a bunch of work-related notes in my original space, I can't seem to find the option to select all of them and move to the new space I just created for work. Is there an option I am missing or there is no such way to do it at this moment. Appreciate any advise. Cheers!
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I've just discovered the Project object, previously I've been using a tag for everything related to a project. Is it worth going back through and removing the tag and linking to the Project, instead (not a huge amount to do). Is that the best way of using Projects? (edited)
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when i create a space on another device it wont load on any others it just says an error occured
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Greetings. Apologies if a similar question has been asked previously....I want to create another space to separate my notes relating to work from my original space. I already have a bunch of work-related notes in my original space, I can't seem to find the option to select all of them and move to the new space I just created for work. Is there an option I am missing or there is no such way to do it at this moment. Appreciate any advise. Cheers!
Currently not possible 👍
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I've just discovered the Project object, previously I've been using a tag for everything related to a project. Is it worth going back through and removing the tag and linking to the Project, instead (not a huge amount to do). Is that the best way of using Projects? (edited)
Depends. If you're objects don't have a lot of content themselves, but you just want to group content under a project I'd say tags are fine. If you want to systemize your projects and assign tasks, people, etc. to projects then it would make sense. But often it's better to start simple 👍
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when i create a space on another device it wont load on any others it just says an error occured
Working on a fix 👍 thanks.
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Hi, when I try to link a page, my instinct is to always just type the first few letters, let Capacities get to the top result, and hit Enter. I don't know if things changed, but now the default position is to create a new page with the current name I've typed out. As a result, I always create pages that I have to delete, creating friction. Is there a setting for changing this behavior? Thank you!
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Steffen
Currently not possible 👍
Are there any workarounds, to avoid retyping every note that I had written in my new "work" space? 😅
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DN_Matrix
Are there any workarounds, to avoid retyping every note that I had written in my new "work" space? 😅
boonikad9300 5/3/2023 12:04 AM
Copy pasting whit two screens or browser tabs open, or exporting to markdown / importing manually!
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boonikad9300
Copy pasting whit two screens or browser tabs open, or exporting to markdown / importing manually!
Guess it's great that I don't have too many notes to transfer then 😅 thanks!
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DN_Matrix
Guess it's great that I don't have too many notes to transfer then 😅 thanks!
boonikad9300 5/3/2023 1:26 AM
Yes not the most convenient but gets the job done 👍
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Is the button for "Wide layout" not available while creating a template?
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hfsandovalm 5/3/2023 8:13 PM
Hi @Steffen and @Michael_v_H. Thank you for the great improvements you did in so few time!! You're a great team. I want to share with you some shortcuts that are not working on MacOS: Cmd + E: to export a page Shift + Cmd + S: Share Shift + Cmd + *: Pin/Unpin from space Import and Copy object reference are working fine. (edited)
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hfsandovalm
Hi @Steffen and @Michael_v_H. Thank you for the great improvements you did in so few time!! You're a great team. I want to share with you some shortcuts that are not working on MacOS: Cmd + E: to export a page Shift + Cmd + S: Share Shift + Cmd + *: Pin/Unpin from space Import and Copy object reference are working fine. (edited)
Awesome, thank you!!
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Hello! I’m wondering if this is an issue on my end or a bug, but the every time I try to do the /time stamp command the time is always an hour behind. I do have the correct time zone selected in my capacities settings, as well as the settings on my laptop but for some reason the time stamp is always an hour off… thanks in advance!! 😊
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réka
Hello! I’m wondering if this is an issue on my end or a bug, but the every time I try to do the /time stamp command the time is always an hour behind. I do have the correct time zone selected in my capacities settings, as well as the settings on my laptop but for some reason the time stamp is always an hour off… thanks in advance!! 😊
boonikad9300 5/4/2023 7:17 AM
What may be the problem is that it might not be accounting for summer time? 🤷‍♂️ However, for me it works / shows the correct time (edited)
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Does anyone know how to prepopulate something with a template everytime? I.e my daily note - If I want to use the template everyday, is there a way to have it already selected, or do I need to click add template every single day?
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GetLit
Does anyone know how to prepopulate something with a template everytime? I.e my daily note - If I want to use the template everyday, is there a way to have it already selected, or do I need to click add template every single day?
Yep! Open the daily note template list, hover over the template you want and you should see edit, bin, and star buttons. Click the star to mark as default 🙂
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pkmbeth
Yep! Open the daily note template list, hover over the template you want and you should see edit, bin, and star buttons. Click the star to mark as default 🙂
Thats what I thought! But alas it is not working 😦
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Atleast for me
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Oh no! Does it work when you click into the daily note to start it?
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Nope, I seem to get a blank daily note, then the add template option, so I have to go select it. Which is okay - I just wondered if there was an automatic way to save me those few steps!
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Nope, I seem to get a blank daily note, then the add template option, so I have to go select it. Which is okay - I just wondered if there was an automatic way to save me those few steps!
I just tried this myself, I didnt know about this and was thinking the same thing, how do I start the day with an automatic template. You do have to click as if you were to start typing something, then the template pops up, it does not automatically pop up until you click where you would type. I hope that helps. Thanks @pkmbeth for pointing that out.
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I just tried this myself, I didnt know about this and was thinking the same thing, how do I start the day with an automatic template. You do have to click as if you were to start typing something, then the template pops up, it does not automatically pop up until you click where you would type. I hope that helps. Thanks @pkmbeth for pointing that out.
Ahhhh Very good. I misunderstood @pkmbeth . Thanks for the help both of you!
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thymes&thistles 5/4/2023 11:23 AM
While adding an icon to any page, is it possible to add custom image as icon?
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Is there a way to just write a URL without embed, card, or anything? I literally just want the raw URL as a hyperlink in my page and i'm stupidly not figuring out if that's possible 😆 my energy drink is not that strong to save my brain cells today (edited)
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Json Blob
Is there a way to just write a URL without embed, card, or anything? I literally just want the raw URL as a hyperlink in my page and i'm stupidly not figuring out if that's possible 😆 my energy drink is not that strong to save my brain cells today (edited)
boonikad9300 5/4/2023 2:28 PM
just copy / paste a link?
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that should work
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or cmd+k on some selected text and then pasting the link
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option+click on the link you can then turn it into weblink
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when i paste my URL it defaults to a wide card format. Best workaround seems to type something then convert that text to a hyperlink which is functional but clunky flow
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Json Blob
when i paste my URL it defaults to a wide card format. Best workaround seems to type something then convert that text to a hyperlink which is functional but clunky flow
if you insert a space before pasting the hyperlink it doesn’t add to database.
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if you insert a space before pasting the hyperlink it doesn’t add to database.
huh! Comically simple workaround for now. Thank you, that'll cover me in the short term
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PaperCloud 5/5/2023 1:28 AM
I'm trying out Capacities as a mainly Notion user. If, for example I have a Projects (object) that is linked to a few different Tasks (objects), how do I display all the tasks that are linked to that project within that project page? In Notion I would go /linked database, but I'm not sure how to replicate this in Capacities. In the reference image I attached the user has managed to include a database view of lectures in their book page. Any help would be appreciated
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I'm trying out Capacities as a mainly Notion user. If, for example I have a Projects (object) that is linked to a few different Tasks (objects), how do I display all the tasks that are linked to that project within that project page? In Notion I would go /linked database, but I'm not sure how to replicate this in Capacities. In the reference image I attached the user has managed to include a database view of lectures in their book page. Any help would be appreciated
If I understand correctly you want a data view where the filter is dependent on the current page, so all tasks where Project is Parent. That's something we have planned as advanced feature for queries 🙂
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PaperCloud 5/5/2023 1:33 AM
I see, yes that is indeed what I'm looking for. However I'm curious how this user could add the lectures database to this particular page?
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PaperCloud
I see, yes that is indeed what I'm looking for. However I'm curious how this user could add the lectures database to this particular page?
boonikad9300 5/5/2023 1:34 AM
Probably by making a 'collection' in the lecture database and then typing on the page '@collections/{collection_name}'!
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PaperCloud 5/5/2023 1:46 AM
I see, thank you! Is there a way yet to automatically add objects to collections based on properties?
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PaperCloud
I see, thank you! Is there a way yet to automatically add objects to collections based on properties?
boonikad9300 5/5/2023 1:46 AM
No not yet!
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PaperCloud
I see, thank you! Is there a way yet to automatically add objects to collections based on properties?
That would also be possible with queries 👍
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Steffen
That would also be possible with queries 👍
boonikad9300 5/5/2023 1:54 AM
G.O.A.T feature 🙂 (edited)
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Steffen
That would also be possible with queries 👍
how about an automatic preparation of my morning coffee, then?! ☺
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lerone
how about an automatic preparation of my morning coffee, then?! ☺
boonikad9300 5/5/2023 2:17 AM
Then we first need an API!! 😂 (edited)
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Then we first need an API!! 😂 (edited)
point taken! – so, no pressure!! 😸 ☕ (edited)
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Victor.TCH 5/5/2023 3:33 AM
Hi, how can change the email in Capacities?
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Victor.TCH
Hi, how can change the email in Capacities?
... not yet possible. certainly makes sense. maybe make it a request for future horizons?
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Okay guys, I created audio object type just to see what I can do with it, but I dont really need it. How to delete it?)))
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hfsandovalm 5/5/2023 11:32 AM
Hi Dioramos. You can hover over the type in the left menu and click on the three dots that appear. It will open a menu in which you have the "Delete content type" option.
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Are there any RIL or clipping extensions that can be rigged to send to Capacities? Through IFTTT and the Telegram or Email integration perhaps? I know such a feature will eventually exist.. just thought there might be a current work around
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Are there any RIL or clipping extensions that can be rigged to send to Capacities? Through IFTTT and the Telegram or Email integration perhaps? I know such a feature will eventually exist.. just thought there might be a current work around
hfsandovalm 5/5/2023 1:42 PM
Hi!. At the moment you can send data to the daily note using email, telegram and WhatsApp. https://docs.capacities.io/tutorials/input-integrations
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hfsandovalm
Hi!. At the moment you can send data to the daily note using email, telegram and WhatsApp. https://docs.capacities.io/tutorials/input-integrations
Right, but is there something people are using that is easy to route captures and highlights to those input methods?
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Will queries be able to search for todos?
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Where can I find a list of keyboard shortcuts?
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bogant
Where can I find a list of keyboard shortcuts?
bottom right of the left sidebar, the third icon from the left.
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Thanks a lot!!
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1nvictus_
Will queries be able to search for todos?
No, but task management will solve this 👍
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hfsandovalm
Hi Dioramos. You can hover over the type in the left menu and click on the three dots that appear. It will open a menu in which you have the "Delete content type" option.
Thank you for answer, but i think this type is different, because it doesn't have this option.
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For status management, I have been using a “status” property. But, I now realize that limits me to just that object for that property. And I cannot filter properties in the mobile app. So now I am thinking maybe I should use tags to manage status-that way I have complete flexibility. Is using tags to manage status the suggested method? (edited)
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For status management, I have been using a “status” property. But, I now realize that limits me to just that object for that property. And I cannot filter properties in the mobile app. So now I am thinking maybe I should use tags to manage status-that way I have complete flexibility. Is using tags to manage status the suggested method? (edited)
I use tags for status and it works well! If that’s your standard across your space too it’ll unify everything todo/done/in progress under that tag which is helpful.
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Do Daily notes not have properties like other objects?
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I use tags for status and it works well! If that’s your standard across your space too it’ll unify everything todo/done/in progress under that tag which is helpful.
Thank you. I’ve been changing everything to use tags for the last 5 minutes and I immediately see the benefit. Specifically, the filtered tag "List" view separates the objects in sections, making it very easy to see what I need. (edited)
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Do Daily notes not have properties like other objects?
denadoolin 5/6/2023 1:07 PM
Daily notes do not contain properties, but a workaround would be to create a daily page object, so you can add properties and keep the daily notes as a capture inbox.
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denadoolin
Daily notes do not contain properties, but a workaround would be to create a daily page object, so you can add properties and keep the daily notes as a capture inbox.
@Steffen - Might be interesting to have Daily Notes become a unique object once Calendar integration is added 🥸
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thymes&thistles
While adding an icon to any page, is it possible to add custom image as icon?
thymes&thistles 5/7/2023 11:32 AM
Hey, any update on this? In anytype, you can add a custom image or images from unsplash as icons for a page/object. Is this currently possible in capacities? Or is it an existing feature request? Or does a request need to be raised?
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Hey folks. Is there any way to update the bookmark's page/card cover, favicon, or preview thumbnail? Right now I only have the option to delete the preview but not to add a new custom one. And it would be nice if there was a way to update the icon separately from the preview thumbnail since they could render differently in different view modes (list vs. gallery).
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When creating a person "type" why does the Contact property and Cover Image property exist? The object type already has an image and name field that are the fields that work for viewing the objects in the various Views available for that object type. If they don't display anywhere other than the table, what is their purpose?
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Hey, any update on this? In anytype, you can add a custom image or images from unsplash as icons for a page/object. Is this currently possible in capacities? Or is it an existing feature request? Or does a request need to be raised?
There's a ticket here: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/upload-custom-iconsemojis. Don't have this on high priority. But if more people request is, this might change 👍
Get an overview of requested features and ideas.
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Steffen
There's a ticket here: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/upload-custom-iconsemojis. Don't have this on high priority. But if more people request is, this might change 👍
thymes&thistles 5/8/2023 4:57 AM
Okay noted 👍
mindsparks started a thread. 5/8/2023 9:10 AM
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QuesadaGrande 5/8/2023 11:10 AM
On mobile I can't see all entries of a Object. Like, for example, the "pages" object has much more "pages inside" than I can see on mobile. Is this meant to be like this or some kind of limitation?
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QuesadaGrande
On mobile I can't see all entries of a Object. Like, for example, the "pages" object has much more "pages inside" than I can see on mobile. Is this meant to be like this or some kind of limitation?
It's intended at the moment but will be improved 👍
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Steffen
It's intended at the moment but will be improved 👍
QuesadaGrande 5/8/2023 12:05 PM
Thank you for clarifying, hopefully there'll be a possibility to see all entries in the future. Thanks again for all your work and effort 👍🏼
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Steffen
It's intended at the moment but will be improved 👍
Thank you for the update! Looking forward to the future improvement 👀
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DerekReinhard 5/9/2023 8:54 AM
I am getting frustrated with the email integration (or lack thereof). It worked for me well, but in the last week it has gone from spotty to non-existent. Is anyone else having this issue? Looks like the email flow got unstuck. All the back emails for the past couple days came flooding in at the same time. (edited)
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Also, the "Share" function from my Android apps to the Capacities app isn't working either. Share from a website to Capacities launches Capacities but then nothing happens.
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Hi, Is there no way to see the sum of numeric values ​​in a table view?
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Summer2022 5/9/2023 8:35 PM
Request for help Can I convert tag to other object? Now I try to convert weblink to other object type with success, But I can't see any access button for tag converting. ==== The scenario is that I once try tag everthing to something , but Now I try to link to object to replace the tag more. because the smart query and bi-link filter will be nice when I want to filer sth from multi-object-link infos.
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Also, the "Share" function from my Android apps to the Capacities app isn't working either. Share from a website to Capacities launches Capacities but then nothing happens.
I have the same issue with the Android app. Sharing doesn't work and neither does syncing
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mindsparks 5/9/2023 9:05 PM
Is there any concept of lookup field properties for objects? In other words if I select an object from Single Select is there a way to show the properties that exist within that selected object?
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mindsparks
Is there any concept of lookup field properties for objects? In other words if I select an object from Single Select is there a way to show the properties that exist within that selected object?
Found a related Idea and will put a note and vote there. https://capacities.io/feedback/p/relational-properties-for-objects
Get an overview of requested features and ideas.
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Is it possible somehow to add two (or more icons / emojis) to one block? 🤔 🔢 (edited)
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I think there is still no documentation on 'spaces' per se; but I wondered: is there a way to reorder the order of spaces in the spaces list? 🤔
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is there a way to add block which shows a table of all objects of a specific tag, like it is possible to do it with "@collectionname"
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murratore
is there a way to add block which shows a table of all objects of a specific tag, like it is possible to do it with "@collectionname"
add the tag; and choose view style 'embed' rom right block handle...?!
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lerone
Is it possible somehow to add two (or more icons / emojis) to one block? 🤔 🔢 (edited)
boonikad9300 5/10/2023 6:38 AM
what do you mean with this one?
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boonikad9300
what do you mean with this one?
this is a rather simple / profane one: from another comment here, I recently picked up the nice option to add icons to a block (e.g. via '+'). I´d like to add more than one occassionally. and it seems restricted to one by Capacities itself... 😀
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this is a rather simple / profane one: from another comment here, I recently picked up the nice option to add icons to a block (e.g. via '+'). I´d like to add more than one occassionally. and it seems restricted to one by Capacities itself... 😀
boonikad9300 5/10/2023 8:41 AM
No way, you can add more icons hehe. I always use the :i shortcut option to search for icons and add them to a block (edited)
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Flow Creators 5/10/2023 6:58 PM
Are there any videos showcasing the functionality for the mobile app?
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Flow Creators
Are there any videos showcasing the functionality for the mobile app?
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Hostile Spoon 5/11/2023 8:21 AM
I'm trying to use the search to find the answer to this but coming up short, but is there a way to insert links on a page so it always come up inline links instead of block by default? Additionally, if i want to add a list of links and be able to pretty much copy the entire page to elsewhere, to not have the inline links redirect to a Capacities page but just the actual link urls?
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Justin Shaffner 5/11/2023 10:01 AM
What is recommended way to create a task management workflow that will be forward compatible to the planned task management?
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Also, I just become a believer! The only thing missing is a Linux desktop app!!!
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Justin Shaffner 5/11/2023 10:42 AM
Are there any keyboard shortcut to move blocks up and down a list?
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Hostile Spoon
I'm trying to use the search to find the answer to this but coming up short, but is there a way to insert links on a page so it always come up inline links instead of block by default? Additionally, if i want to add a list of links and be able to pretty much copy the entire page to elsewhere, to not have the inline links redirect to a Capacities page but just the actual link urls?
... same question 🙋‍♂️ for tags 🏷️ – 😏
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Hostile Spoon
I'm trying to use the search to find the answer to this but coming up short, but is there a way to insert links on a page so it always come up inline links instead of block by default? Additionally, if i want to add a list of links and be able to pretty much copy the entire page to elsewhere, to not have the inline links redirect to a Capacities page but just the actual link urls?
boonikad9300 5/11/2023 12:52 PM
bit of a hack, but if you first type a space and then past it will be a link
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or another one i'm using often is type out {textlink} -> select -> cmd+k -> paste link (edited)
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... same question 🙋‍♂️ for tags 🏷️ – 😏
boonikad9300 5/11/2023 12:54 PM
#{tagName} is always inline right?
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... didn't work like that when Iast inserted tags like that in Daily Notes... don't know why, or what is causing this 🤔 (edited)
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... didn't work like that when Iast inserted tags like that in Daily Notes... don't know why, or what is causing this 🤔 (edited)
boonikad9300 5/11/2023 1:28 PM
always worked for me that way 🤔 hmm weird
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Justin Shaffner 5/11/2023 4:04 PM
Is it possible to select multiple blocks without the use of the mouse, such as shift+up/down arrow keys in Roam and Logseq?
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Can I link my Google Calendar & Apple Calendars to Calendars in Capacities. It would nice to have events automatically appear in our Daily page.
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Is it possible to select multiple blocks without the use of the mouse, such as shift+up/down arrow keys in Roam and Logseq?
boonikad9300 5/12/2023 12:00 AM
think they are currently working on that!
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Can I link my Google Calendar & Apple Calendars to Calendars in Capacities. It would nice to have events automatically appear in our Daily page.
boonikad9300 5/12/2023 12:01 AM
calendar integration is on the roadmap / planned
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Justin Shaffner
What is recommended way to create a task management workflow that will be forward compatible to the planned task management?
Hard to say, probably not. I'd use tags for now and remove them again but this is not forward compatible.
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Justin Shaffner
Are there any keyboard shortcut to move blocks up and down a list?
More keyboard shortcuts are coming soon!
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How can I convert a selection of text blocks in to a single one, is that possible? I know I can Group them, but that's not quite the same.
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manueljenni 5/12/2023 6:43 AM
I have a timezone problem - currently in London (British Summer Time, UTC +1). What timezone should I select? Even if I select UTC+01:00, Capacity is one hour behind local time (so its still on UTC?)
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I have a timezone problem - currently in London (British Summer Time, UTC +1). What timezone should I select? Even if I select UTC+01:00, Capacity is one hour behind local time (so its still on UTC?)
I have the same issue - I’ve selected Atlantic/Canary and it works 👍🏼 just a bit annoying bc it keeps asking me to swap back to London every time I open the app..
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How can I convert a selection of text blocks in to a single one, is that possible? I know I can Group them, but that's not quite the same.
boonikad9300 5/12/2023 8:04 AM
Think technically the only way to do that is not to use enter but shift+enter while typing text
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Think technically the only way to do that is not to use enter but shift+enter while typing text
Thanks. Wasn’t sure if there was a way to do it after entering the text at all
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Hello. I am waiting for a Believer registration email. How long does this usually take? Or is it selected based on certain qualifications? Thank you.
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이현우
Hello. I am waiting for a Believer registration email. How long does this usually take? Or is it selected based on certain qualifications? Thank you.
boonikad9300 5/13/2023 1:48 AM
What do you mean exactly?
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boonikad9300
What do you mean exactly?
I apologize for the confusion btw Pro license and Believer subscription. What I wanted was access to the Pro features, and I have found the Believer subscription. Thank you.
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이현우
I apologize for the confusion btw Pro license and Believer subscription. What I wanted was access to the Pro features, and I have found the Believer subscription. Thank you.
boonikad9300 5/13/2023 3:56 AM
Yes believer will have first access to pro features !
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I have a timezone problem - currently in London (British Summer Time, UTC +1). What timezone should I select? Even if I select UTC+01:00, Capacity is one hour behind local time (so its still on UTC?)
@manueljenni @réka, thanks for sharing. I'll look into this 👍
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I am using the Twitter template, can I use infinite scrolling?
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Can I move a note from one object to another object? For example, I would like to move a note for scrap in the Weblinks object to the Resource object once it has been organized to some extent.
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Flow Creators 5/13/2023 8:40 AM
Haha I watched this one yesterday before seeing this, anyways I'm on board, officially a capacities believer. I'll get around to doing my intro
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boonikad9300
It’s is more like a knowledge graph database and you can structure / organise through objects and tags and collections-> You could think of objects as " the shipping containers" of your PKM -> Everything inside the object is standardised in the same format, through the same workflow, with predefined data properties. So, in general, you create an 'object' when you need to collect things in a standardised format, for example, books, people, meeting notes, lesson notes, recipes, and so on... Creating an object type significantly reduces your cognitive load, as the predefined structure already tells you exactly how your object should look and which data properties it has, and it gets organised like every other object of the same type in a database which you can filter and sort. By tagging - like putting a label on your shipping container - you organically organise knowledge according to the tags you put on, building clusters of objects around certain topics as you grow your knowledge base. Tagging also improves the search ability, discoverability and retrievability of information. The amount and which object types and tags you need are an output of your workflow and intended use cases.
Thank you for the reply.
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@manueljenni @réka, bug found. Will be shipped with the next update.
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이현우
Can I move a note from one object to another object? For example, I would like to move a note for scrap in the Weblinks object to the Resource object once it has been organized to some extent.
Next to the "Weblink" label there is a small caret which allows you to change the content type 🙂
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Flow Creators
Haha I watched this one yesterday before seeing this, anyways I'm on board, officially a capacities believer. I'll get around to doing my intro
Thanks so much, great to have you onboard 🙂
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Deleted User 5/13/2023 12:36 PM
im trying to create a database for movies right now, and i added all my properties that i want. i have it in gallery view, but it wont let me add a picture
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Flow Creators 5/13/2023 12:47 PM
In the Believers features it mentioned that there was PDF annotation built into this plan but I haven't figure out how to do or access that feature. Is there something I'm missing or are there any guides on how to use this feature?
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Deleted User
im trying to create a database for movies right now, and i added all my properties that i want. i have it in gallery view, but it wont let me add a picture
Have you got a cover image property added?
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Flow Creators
In the Believers features it mentioned that there was PDF annotation built into this plan but I haven't figure out how to do or access that feature. Is there something I'm missing or are there any guides on how to use this feature?
This doesn’t exist yet as far as I’m aware.
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pkmbeth
Have you got a cover image property added?
Deleted User 5/13/2023 1:14 PM
ahaha i just found it!! thank you for helping !!
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No problem!
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Hello everyone, Just had a quick question can someone please help provide me with a CSS code to change capacities font, thanks.
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zahed
Hello everyone, Just had a quick question can someone please help provide me with a CSS code to change capacities font, thanks.
boonikad9300 5/14/2023 6:29 AM
Not possible (yet), there is a roadmap ticket to provide more customisation options in colors (theming, fonts etc)
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zahed
Hello everyone, Just had a quick question can someone please help provide me with a CSS code to change capacities font, thanks.
also good to post every question one time here, only. ... otherwise you get two people dropping pencils to be helpful. ... and things start sounding like in an echo chamber 😉 https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/969304624848855050/1107239903688929381 (edited)
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@Steffen Can I display 100 posts at a time in the Twitter template?
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Can I link My Apple Contacts to "Persons" ? It would be great to have my Contact information imported into Persons as they are created. Thanks!
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Takeru
@Steffen Can I display 100 posts at a time in the Twitter template?
Could you expand what you mean? I don't really get it..
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BPSooner
Can I link My Apple Contacts to "Persons" ? It would be great to have my Contact information imported into Persons as they are created. Thanks!
Get an overview of requested features and ideas.
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boonikad9300 5/15/2023 5:50 AM
@Steffen FYI: pasting actions are still freezing the desktop app (at random ...) 😦
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Rather simple question: How do I select multiple blocks? 🫣 I’m stuck at writing my first note in the app and I can’t seem to figure it out. I can select via swiping on the mobile app.
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frau.rauni
Rather simple question: How do I select multiple blocks? 🫣 I’m stuck at writing my first note in the app and I can’t seem to figure it out. I can select via swiping on the mobile app.
boonikad9300 5/15/2023 11:15 AM
Mouse click + drag over blocks
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Never before have I felt so stupid. 🫠💀
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boonikad9300
Mouse click + drag over blocks
Thank you, tried again and actually „Clicked“ (I’m a trackpad girly)
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Steffen
Could you expand what you mean? I don't really get it..
I would like to increase the number of posts that are displayed per page.
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boonikad9300
@Steffen FYI: pasting actions are still freezing the desktop app (at random ...) 😦
Haven't found it yet 😦 But it's on the top of my list.
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Steffen
Haven't found it yet 😦 But it's on the top of my list.
boonikad9300 5/16/2023 2:33 AM
Yeah those are the most frustrating bugs.. I will also try to narrow it down, but seems to happen very randomly pasting from other apps / or files: slack, notepad, txt files. Isn't it related to the the clipboard function from macOS and/or a combination of formatting styles? Noticed that a formatted text in slack for example is different in capacities when pasted, maybe it breaks on this scenario?
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Is there a way to see my Deleted Items?
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Tom
Is there a way to see my Deleted Items?
boonikad9300 5/16/2023 5:41 AM
Not yet, there is a feature request for that on the feedback board
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Is there already a ticket for wonky text inputs? When I enter text inputs I sometimes need 5-4 attempts because it’s just generating random letters instead of what I was typing. 😂
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I love the idea of the app, but everything I touch seems to fall apart or behave crazy on me so far💀
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frau.rauni
Is there already a ticket for wonky text inputs? When I enter text inputs I sometimes need 5-4 attempts because it’s just generating random letters instead of what I was typing. 😂
boonikad9300 5/16/2023 6:27 AM
https://capacities.io/feedback you can search here for specific bugs / features
Get an overview of requested features and ideas.
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frau.rauni
I love the idea of the app, but everything I touch seems to fall apart or behave crazy on me so far💀
boonikad9300 5/16/2023 6:29 AM
Hmm weird, do you mean the web interface, desktop app or the mobile app (still in alpha / beta)? I'm working in capacities daily (2 to 3 hours a day) and don't notice that behaviour at all!
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I was trying to take meeting notes in the browser a few minutes ago. I’ll double check if I can reproduce on the apps. I’m so confused 😂
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frau.rauni
I was trying to take meeting notes in the browser a few minutes ago. I’ll double check if I can reproduce on the apps. I’m so confused 😂
boonikad9300 5/16/2023 6:32 AM
Would help the devs immensly if you can reproduce the steps that cause the weird behaviour + in which app it happens (web, desktop, mobile) 😉
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Whoop whoop 🥳 I was able to create pages in the desktop app.
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frau.rauni
Whoop whoop 🥳 I was able to create pages in the desktop app.
Awesome! Which browser did you use? 🙂 thanks for helping @boonikad9300
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Steffen
Awesome! Which browser did you use? 🙂 thanks for helping @boonikad9300
Tested in Safari, Arc and the web app on a Mac, and I opened a ticket on the feedback page. 🤓
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I was able to get a screen recording one time, but couldn’t upload that 😉
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frau.rauni
I was able to get a screen recording one time, but couldn’t upload that 😉
Ok great, you can also share it here if that works
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Hey! Is there any kind of page history or revision history akin to a google doc? I can't see myself writing much in Capacities without it. Thanks
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zahed
Hello everyone, Just had a quick question can someone please help provide me with a CSS code to change capacities font, thanks.
𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗 5/16/2023 10:37 PM
Depends on what you want to change. They seem to be mostly applying classes to augment the styles, so it's hard to target specific sections. But if it's the whole app you can use the .font-sans class selector and change the font-family property to whatever font you want. .font-sans { font-family: [Custom Font] } I usually use Stylish extension to customize the styles of any websites I might want to make minor tweaks on -- at least until there's native support. That said, I quite like Inter their current font. (edited)
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Hey! Is there any kind of page history or revision history akin to a google doc? I can't see myself writing much in Capacities without it. Thanks
boonikad9300 5/16/2023 11:43 PM
What's your particular use case for that? I think for google docs it's a much more important feature as you can collaborate on documents, however, in capacities, it's just you!
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Ok great, you can also share it here if that works
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Christian Pezzin 5/17/2023 4:08 AM
Hi all, it's a pleasure to be here. Where can we report bugs and errors in the UI?
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Christian Pezzin
Hi all, it's a pleasure to be here. Where can we report bugs and errors in the UI?
boonikad9300 5/17/2023 4:10 AM
4:11 AM
and bugs can be posted on the feedback board -> https://capacities.io/feedback
Get an overview of requested features and ideas.
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It's me. Again with the questions. I can't set object type settings for all object types. Bug or feature? 😄
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frau.rauni
It's me. Again with the questions. I can't set object type settings for all object types. Bug or feature? 😄
which ones are you trying to change?
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Json Blob
which ones are you trying to change?
Weblinks and pdf, they were created automatically but don’t show up in settings
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oh and they're two types i do not use at all 😆
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frau.rauni
Weblinks and pdf, they were created automatically but don’t show up in settings
Unfortunately, we are unable to edit Basic Content Types.
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Does anyone know how to restore accidentally deleted content when Undo isn’t working?
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vcbrewers
Does anyone know how to restore accidentally deleted content when Undo isn’t working?
boonikad9300 5/17/2023 12:42 PM
You can't yet, feature request is on the roadmap
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however, you can make back-ups manually, i have a reminder set in my calendar to make a back-up every week or so
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It seems you can't convert the type of a daily note?
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Json Blob
It seems you can't convert the type of a daily note?
boonikad9300 5/17/2023 2:02 PM
daily note has some custom functionality -`> calendar view + timeline etc
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thats why you cant convert the default object types
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same is true for pdf's, tweets, etc
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oh I see, I can copy/paste to a page no problem just didn't realize it couldn't be converted and have the property converter dialog thing handle any changes or additional properties of the target type (edited)
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vcbrewers
Unfortunately, we are unable to edit Basic Content Types.
Ah okay
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Any workaround for tagging pdf uploads?
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frau.rauni
Any workaround for tagging pdf uploads?
boonikad9300 5/17/2023 2:06 PM
you can in the side panel menu of a pdf 🙂
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Whaaaat
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It’s all obviously still a little confusing to me 😅
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𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗 5/17/2023 2:10 PM
ok, I've been seeing some people with tables in their pages and I can't for the love of me figure out how to do it... :T
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tables aren't supported yet that I know of, maybe you're seeing Table view? Or embedded Google Sheet or something?
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𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗
ok, I've been seeing some people with tables in their pages and I can't for the love of me figure out how to do it... :T
boonikad9300 5/17/2023 2:12 PM
most def it's a collection 🙂
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@collections/{your collection} (edited)
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𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗 5/17/2023 2:13 PM
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any object type go to "All" and then "Table"
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𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗 5/17/2023 2:14 PM
I didn't realize that referencing collections allows you to use the view
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game changer
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I thought it was just a link like other references
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boonikad9300 5/17/2023 2:15 PM
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@collections/{your collection} (edited)
oh yaaa referencing collections, forgot you could do that. I haven't needed that myself (yet) (edited)
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𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗 5/17/2023 2:15 PM
I've been trying to figure out how to create "Dashboard/Workspaces"
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so this was the missing piece
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how do I bless you @boonikad9300
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boonikad9300 5/17/2023 2:16 PM
later on, with the smart queries feature (in development) we might even create more flexible dashboards / tables / views
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𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗
I didn't realize that referencing collections allows you to use the view
You can also convert any tag to "Embed" and use "Filter" to simulate the query, while it's still in development.
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𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗 5/17/2023 2:19 PM
idk if I have any mind left to be blown
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Something like this
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𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗
how do I bless you @boonikad9300
boonikad9300 5/17/2023 2:25 PM
share the newfound knowledge with others when in need 😜
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Karen Tucker 5/17/2023 3:17 PM
I'm new and trying to figure things out (w/o YT tutorials, eep!) . I read this in the "Use Case" guide on reading books and don't see how to do it. It appears that she's embedding a search into another page (putting search of tags with filters) into another page. How do I do this?
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𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗
idk if I have any mind left to be blown
Same!
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Karen Tucker
I'm new and trying to figure things out (w/o YT tutorials, eep!) . I read this in the "Use Case" guide on reading books and don't see how to do it. It appears that she's embedding a search into another page (putting search of tags with filters) into another page. How do I do this?
𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗 5/17/2023 3:35 PM
I think that was similar to my question earlier. In this case it's what @Adelon said about changing a tag to an embed.
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So you can link a tag in the page or other object by typing #[tag] or /[search for tag]
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then click the 3 dots* it and turn it into an embed (edited)
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𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗
Click to see attachment 🖼️
Karen Tucker 5/17/2023 3:53 PM
Thank you! It took a little figuring out for me... it only worked with "@" or "#" to pull the tag up. Any time I did the / or Cmd+P, it would want to create a Page with the term instead. 🤦🏻‍♀️ OMG, I need YT tutorials so badly.
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𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗 5/17/2023 3:54 PM
np I was trying to make tables so I didn't figure it out until I went here either
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𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗
np I was trying to make tables so I didn't figure it out until I went here either
Karen Tucker 5/17/2023 3:55 PM
Tables are definitely on my list. I'll have to search and find your thread. Lol.
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𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗 5/17/2023 3:56 PM
haha, it was a collections embed, which was what I was looking for but maybe not the simple table you might be thinking about
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𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗
haha, it was a collections embed, which was what I was looking for but maybe not the simple table you might be thinking about
Karen Tucker 5/17/2023 4:01 PM
I see. Well, the list of things to learn is long. I just started started yesterday. I'm still trying to decide how much of my Obsidian vault to move over, or if I should wait until there's a bulk importer. We'll see.
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𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗 5/17/2023 4:03 PM
I'm basically in the same boat, but with Notion as my primary productivity tool
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gurn blantzten 5/17/2023 4:08 PM
How do I modify and adjust the column widths in the table view of pdf object?
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gurn blantzten
How do I modify and adjust the column widths in the table view of pdf object?
boonikad9300 5/17/2023 4:12 PM
Just entered a ticket about that yesterday actually -> upvote here: https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/991334034032570438/1108042395892858970 (edited)
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... is there a way to keep the 'edit styles' pane open, while working with different blocks (moving between them)?
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Weird behaviour on Capacities or just a noob blunder? Hi 👋 I joined Capacities last night - I created a new "Quote" object in my account - but today it's gone. The Object no longer exists. And - PDFs are not supported? I uploaded a PDF last night but unable to upload a new one today - I get an error that the format is unsupported.
Steffen started a thread. 5/18/2023 12:43 AM
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Hello, How do I create a board with contact information like name of a company, address. youtube, LinkedIn etc. I would like it to look like nice table that I can export but do not find the way to do it. Please hellp
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❓ 4 So the question is that For this kind of scenario ( resource link to the topic, later through the topic and some property information(or tags) to quickly filter to find a resource entered a long time ago ) , how should I do more suitable for recording in Capacities
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Is it possible to exclude links from the weblinks object? Likely not... But I wonder how others are dealing with this? So I'd like to separate articles/videos to read later or to save for interest from links I've added to projects, etc that are more "contained". I could create a new object type I guess? Just checking here first.
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𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗 5/18/2023 9:12 AM
I have my articles and videos under a global "Media" object and then subcategorize them into collections
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it's really up to you how generic or specific your objects are though
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Hello, is it just me or has Capacities been really buggy over the last two days? Both on desktop and on iOS - the app keeps freezing. I’ve restarted multiple times through both the settings and by quitting the app, but it doesn’t help :/. It usually happens when I try to add a new line in my daily note, or when typing - - to create a separation line. It’s making it hard to use the app 😦
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Hello, is it just me or has Capacities been really buggy over the last two days? Both on desktop and on iOS - the app keeps freezing. I’ve restarted multiple times through both the settings and by quitting the app, but it doesn’t help :/. It usually happens when I try to add a new line in my daily note, or when typing - - to create a separation line. It’s making it hard to use the app 😦
QuesadaGrande 5/18/2023 10:51 AM
I can confirm that the iOS app freezes sometimes. It especially occurs wile opening pages with images. I'm quite sure that the developers already know this and working on a solution 😉
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Is it possible to exclude links from the weblinks object? Likely not... But I wonder how others are dealing with this? So I'd like to separate articles/videos to read later or to save for interest from links I've added to projects, etc that are more "contained". I could create a new object type I guess? Just checking here first.
if you enter space then paste the url it won’t be added as a web link object.
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Hi 😊 I’m new to capacities but I subscribed as a Believer yesterday. Has anyone been able to successfully tag a person to an image using the Whatsapp integration? I love this integration because it makes adding to my daily notes super easy on the go, but i’ve tried all of these formats and cannot get it to tag the person https://docs.capacities.io/reference/integrations/whatsapp
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𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗 5/18/2023 1:31 PM
I think you can only do tags right now using #[tag]
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𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗
I think you can only do tags right now using #[tag]
Ah okay, that makes sense. Tags works great! The doc says you can tag people and whatnot too so I thought I’d ask 😊 Thank you!
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𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗 5/18/2023 2:32 PM
yeah for regular notes you can reference and create new objects but images seem to work differently?
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could probably pop that into a feature request
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Is it possible to connect a weblink (like a Spotify link, for example) to another object via daily notes? For example, I had an idea to add a Spotify or YouTube link to my daily note, and then link them back to a "Place" object I have called "SFO Airport". Ideally the backlink in the SFO Airport place would refer to the date of the daily note (like it usually does) and show the Spotify song signifying a connection between the time, place, and song. However, I can't find a place to connect the daily log weblink and my Place, so I try to reference the place within the weblink itself, but it ends up looking like this with no date. Has anyone tried this successfully?
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Is it possible to connect a weblink (like a Spotify link, for example) to another object via daily notes? For example, I had an idea to add a Spotify or YouTube link to my daily note, and then link them back to a "Place" object I have called "SFO Airport". Ideally the backlink in the SFO Airport place would refer to the date of the daily note (like it usually does) and show the Spotify song signifying a connection between the time, place, and song. However, I can't find a place to connect the daily log weblink and my Place, so I try to reference the place within the weblink itself, but it ends up looking like this with no date. Has anyone tried this successfully?
boonikad9300 5/19/2023 1:00 AM
Maybe you can try /timestamp function + {your_weblink} + {your other object} on the daily note? Wrapped into one block, possibly with indentation beneath the timestamp for you weblink and your object (edited)
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Maybe you can try /timestamp function + {your_weblink} + {your other object} on the daily note? Wrapped into one block, possibly with indentation beneath the timestamp for you weblink and your object (edited)
That's what I thought too, but then the weblink isn't recognized, so it ends up looking like this 😅
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But it's close! That's the idea, at least haha (edited)
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boonikad9300 5/19/2023 1:04 AM
and if you option click the link, create / generate weblink?
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in your daily note
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maybe you have to use an indedented block after the timstamp? so:
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boonikad9300
maybe you have to use an indedented block after the timstamp? so:
  • /timestamp
    • weblink
We're getting closer! 😄
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maybe you have to use an indedented block after the timstamp? so:
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Okay, this is awesome - we did it! In case anyone wants to know, you have to add you weblink in one line, add your tags or other objects in another line and group them together with CMD + G in your daily notes. Thank you so much @boonikad9300 🥹
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Okay, this is awesome - we did it! In case anyone wants to know, you have to add you weblink in one line, add your tags or other objects in another line and group them together with CMD + G in your daily notes. Thank you so much @boonikad9300 🥹
boonikad9300 5/19/2023 1:30 AM
Nice!! Np 👍
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Hello, Do you know where is the interface to change your email. I found in "Setting" how to change my name and password, but not my login email address. Thanks in advance !
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Hello, Do you know where is the interface to change your email. I found in "Setting" how to change my name and password, but not my login email address. Thanks in advance !
You can’t change the email I’m afraid
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You can’t change the email I’m afraid
Thank you, I actually found the answer in the requests : "The option to change your email has not super high priority because it has a lot of implications. But if this is very important to you please create a new ticket for that." Steffen Bleher - July 28, 2022
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A question regarding the Encyclopedia page layout. Is there a way to specify where the object parameters sit (left bar, main windows)?
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A question regarding the Encyclopedia page layout. Is there a way to specify where the object parameters sit (left bar, main windows)?
boonikad9300 5/19/2023 7:06 AM
It's dynamic based on your screen width if i'm correct
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HiroMike 🗾 5/19/2023 9:12 AM
In a meeting note what are people using the Type field for? It seems to be a duplicate of the Tag property.
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In a meeting note what are people using the Type field for? It seems to be a duplicate of the Tag property.
boonikad9300 5/19/2023 10:45 AM
Primarily, to make use of a fixed set op types and quick selection: design review, alignment, sprint review, brainstorm, etc.. If you don't need that, you can indeed just use the tag property 🙂 (edited)
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Flow Creators 5/19/2023 3:58 PM
I would love to be able to make a public digital garden page like this out of a capacity workspace, is this type of functionality from the https://capacities.io/tutorials page going to assessable to capacities users in the future? It appears like this page is hosted in a capacities workspace please correct me if I'm wrong.
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I would love to be able to make a public digital garden page like this out of a capacity workspace, is this type of functionality from the https://capacities.io/tutorials page going to assessable to capacities users in the future? It appears like this page is hosted in a capacities workspace please correct me if I'm wrong.
Michael_v_H 5/19/2023 4:04 PM
No, it's just a setup for our landing page. We have some ideas for making sharing and also publishing really cool in the future. 🙂
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hi, there. what are the file/storage limits there? I just started to use capacities and adore it so far, but can't find anywhere info on the uploaded media limits?
  • single file size limit
  • maximum storage capacity for media per account
I'm not going to upload movies there just wondering
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𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗 5/19/2023 4:10 PM
for now it appears to be unlimited, but I imagine with more users some limits may be placed?
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Some time ago I used to be able to create split screen views ie have 1 page on half my screen & something else on the other half. I've forgotten how I did that & now can't find the menu choice or shortcut for it. If it's still possible to do that, please remind me how. Thanks
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𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗 5/19/2023 4:59 PM
have you tried SHIFT+CLICK
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Hello folks ! I have enrolled as believer now 😄 after testing it for 1-2 months. Would like to know how do I request for mobile app for initial testing ?
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𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗
Click to see attachment 🖼️
Shift click does nothing for me, at least in a page...I'm on Chrome.
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Hello folks ! I have enrolled as believer now 😄 after testing it for 1-2 months. Would like to know how do I request for mobile app for initial testing ?
𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗 5/19/2023 5:08 PM
You'd need to be a believer to have mobile access.
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Shift click does nothing for me, at least in a page...I'm on Chrome.
𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗 5/19/2023 5:09 PM
That's strange, works for me in edge
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𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗
You'd need to be a believer to have mobile access.
I am a believer ; how do I sign up for mobile access ?
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pavanbachu
I am a believer ; how do I sign up for mobile access ?
𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗 5/19/2023 5:10 PM
Oh sorry, I missed that! didnt click enroll with purchase... you can just download it and log in, I think?
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from the respective app stores
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I am a believer ; how do I sign up for mobile access ?
Michael_v_H 5/19/2023 5:14 PM
Hi @pavanbachu, if you haven't received an email of that kind yet, send us a quick email to team@capacities.io and we'll send you the invites. 👍
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𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗
from the respective app stores
Michael_v_H 5/19/2023 5:14 PM
No, they're not in the app stores yet.
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𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗 5/19/2023 5:15 PM
I downloaded Capacities from the GPlay store though...
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was that a fluke that I could do that?
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𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗
was that a fluke that I could do that?
Michael_v_H 5/19/2023 5:16 PM
For some reason, Google shows it in the app store even though it's still in the test program. You can only use it though if you are subscribes as a believer atm. 🙂
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𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗 5/19/2023 5:17 PM
Yeah, it does prompt you to get a believer subscription but it is 'available' to download in the Play store
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Hi @pavanbachu, if you haven't received an email of that kind yet, send us a quick email to team@capacities.io and we'll send you the invites. 👍
Thanks a lot
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Primarily, to make use of a fixed set op types and quick selection: design review, alignment, sprint review, brainstorm, etc.. If you don't need that, you can indeed just use the tag property 🙂 (edited)
HiroMike 🗾 5/19/2023 8:56 PM
Thanks! That gives me some ideas of how to make use of this field.
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Hi how do I access all of my weblinks on the phone? All I see is the last edited (edited)
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HiroMike 🗾 5/20/2023 12:02 AM
Following a few threads I have figured out how to edit/delete templates. BUT - the delete and edit icons are invisible for me - I can move my cursor around randomly to locate the functions but there are no icons or text in Light or Dark modes.
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Click to see attachment 🖼️
Will be added soon 🙂
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Following a few threads I have figured out how to edit/delete templates. BUT - the delete and edit icons are invisible for me - I can move my cursor around randomly to locate the functions but there are no icons or text in Light or Dark modes.
Great suggestion, should make this more intuitive
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Great suggestion, should make this more intuitive
HiroMike 🗾 5/20/2023 12:17 AM
Yes, please. As you can see, there is no icon.
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Hi there, I seem to be unable to access any of my daily notes. Is there a current issue?
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Hi there, I seem to be unable to access any of my daily notes. Is there a current issue?
Everything is operational. Could you try "Settings" > "Restart app"
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New user here -- is there a way to open a person object and see a list of all the meetings that person was involved in? Or similar is there a way to go to a Project and see the related meetings?
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New user here -- is there a way to open a person object and see a list of all the meetings that person was involved in? Or similar is there a way to go to a Project and see the related meetings?
𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗 5/20/2023 1:13 PM
Should be visible in the backlinks. If you need another view, there are two ways: 1 - go into meetings and filter for the person (assuming you have a property that you put the person in) 2 - use a tag that is associated with the person or project and use the tag to then filter for meeting types that include that tag.
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𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗
Should be visible in the backlinks. If you need another view, there are two ways: 1 - go into meetings and filter for the person (assuming you have a property that you put the person in) 2 - use a tag that is associated with the person or project and use the tag to then filter for meeting types that include that tag.
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Some time ago I used to be able to create split screen views ie have 1 page on half my screen & something else on the other half. I've forgotten how I did that & now can't find the menu choice or shortcut for it. If it's still possible to do that, please remind me how. Shift click does nothing on Windows desktop although that is listed as a shortcut. I don't think that shortcut ever worked for me in the past & I used a menu option, but I no longer see that. Has this feature been deleted?
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𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗 5/20/2023 3:05 PM
I'm using Windows Desktop and the shortcut still works
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Maybe one of the other sticky keys are stuck and preventing the key combination to process? E.g. CTRL or ALT? (edited)
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Would suggest first restarting the PC and app
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If that doesn't fix it, troubleshoot keyboard and potentially reinstall keyboard drivers (edited)
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If that doesn't fix it, troubleshoot keyboard and potentially reinstall keyboard drivers (edited)
From a simple page, I cannot open side view, nor can I open side view from the list of all pages, nor can I do it from a Collection. But if I go to that same page in the Tags view I get a menu selection that allows me to put it in side view. I can live with that, but it seems strange that I can do it in one situation & not the others.
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𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗 5/20/2023 3:31 PM
I feel like it's hard to tell without watching what you're trying to do, for me I just hold SHIFT->CLICK whatever object or collection I want to open in side view. No menu shows up it just opens as soon as I click. (edited)
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So if you can't do it straight from the SHIFT-CLICK, then it could be your keyboard. Since it's working for me on all browsers and desktop apps between two different devices.
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I feel like it's hard to tell without watching what you're trying to do, for me I just hold SHIFT->CLICK whatever object or collection I want to open in side view. No menu shows up it just opens as soon as I click. (edited)
I opened my chromebook (HP Chromebase), went to Capacities web app and found the same situation: shift click does nothing but going to Tag collection & going to page, hitting the dots to the left gives me a menu that includes open in side panel. So, different keyboards, same result. My guess is that this shortcut works for Win 11 but not Win 10. See the following : there is no Win 10 equivalent for Windows 11's Shift+Left Click to open a new instance of app. In Windows 10, the Shift+Left Click shortcut is used to select multiple items in a list or on the desktop. In Windows 11, the Shift+Left Click shortcut is used to open a new instance of the app that is pinned to the taskbar. (edited)
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From a simple page, I cannot open side view, nor can I open side view from the list of all pages, nor can I do it from a Collection. But if I go to that same page in the Tags view I get a menu selection that allows me to put it in side view. I can live with that, but it seems strange that I can do it in one situation & not the others.
hey @kitennis , I can comfirm same / similar problems on Mac. the last UI overhaul has brought a lot of glory & spark... but it also has 'depracated' (IME) the behavior of the right side-/stackbar, where it actually needs some love / development. so it's harder to access. but I also previously reported the problem (IMO) of it not being consistently / easily accessible from non-list views. – see e.g. https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1074297264991911967/1101443774879629344 I think in a lot of ways while this is potentially a gem of Capacities, it is too a) hidden b) inconsistent in UI availability c) would merit further development. one reason beimg as you mention, that it is the nearest to a split view in C. another that it is a promising route to temporarily collect sets of objects, and yet another that it has the potential to provide contextual info views for write-up and other thought iteration... thing is, it is a little a 'dark territory'. it is a) undocumented b) unfeatured c) probably not present im the collective mind of the C-community (I take that from an attempt to collect feedback on how it's used with nil reactions here in forums) all this also a reason I started a(nother) thread just recently on just the right sidebar trying to collect what feels wrong / friction-ladden, or what could be improved (your point was on my planned list for a 2nd entry there; so I will take this as a reason to add that just now – feel free to enter: https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1074297264991911967/1108687537188376586) so overall a) I can confirm your experience b) think it puts its finger on a neglected topic / aspect of C (edited)
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Thanks for all that. I agree and am glad to learn I haven't gone mad by imagining something that doesn't exist.
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𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗 5/20/2023 5:36 PM
That was going to be my next suggestion that could be account specific but that's just weird. Glad @lerone was able to verify it isn't just you experiencing as things seem to be working as expected on my end.
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𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗 5/20/2023 5:44 PM
I'm not having any problems in Mac btw... although I did recently have to restart the app because of a separate issue. (edited)
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That was going to be my next suggestion that could be account specific but that's just weird. Glad @lerone was able to verify it isn't just you experiencing as things seem to be working as expected on my end.
actually it is a kind of qualified confirmation, as for me the issue with the cmd / shift shortcut works in principal (e.g. for opening collections). but I can confirm that it doesn't work on single pages, which IMO is rather an omission than a bug... also, as someone using it rather full heartwdly, I also feel there have been some right-click options to interact w/ it gone missing in aforementioned UI-oberhaul... abyways, I just added @kitennis point, where I can concur to the started thread on 'lose ends' of the right stackbar (see https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1108687537188376586/1109611218051809330) (edited)
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𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗 5/20/2023 5:46 PM
But it works for me in single pages?
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So it has to be some sort of bug
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Nvm, I see it -- can be unreliable when you have it open on multiple browsers (edited)
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But it works for me in single pages?
holy mo! 😳 you are right, @𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗. I worked from memory here, not double -checking. it seems now like that's one of these (many) 'silent' improvements that @Steffen & @Michael_v_H happen to 'weave' / 'sneak' in 😅 it happens a lot to me that I mention stuff, just to update ... and find the improvement there w/o having seen a trace / mention in the release notes or the resp. places where I left a note. I think it the wizards duos style of being constructive & laborious: just do good things, and do not talk over those. maybe they – like me – have a history with the boy-/girls outs 😂😇😍 (edited)
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𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗 5/20/2023 5:56 PM
Yeah, I think if you restart the app it should work
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like maybe the cache needs to update
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like in the app settings
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maybe there should be a notification for people to restart their apps every time there's a release? Like a banner which has the link to restart their app (as long as they're connected to the internet and changes have been saved)
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holy mo! 😳 you are right, @𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗. I worked from memory here, not double -checking. it seems now like that's one of these (many) 'silent' improvements that @Steffen & @Michael_v_H happen to 'weave' / 'sneak' in 😅 it happens a lot to me that I mention stuff, just to update ... and find the improvement there w/o having seen a trace / mention in the release notes or the resp. places where I left a note. I think it the wizards duos style of being constructive & laborious: just do good things, and do not talk over those. maybe they – like me – have a history with the boy-/girls outs 😂😇😍 (edited)
actually, there is now a persistency of the right-sidebar staying open, while changing main view. this was part of the release notes list ('minor improvements'), and this is also great! ... so I have to retract / edit what I said about that part earlier. in this particular case (introducing persistency of right sidebar), 'silent introduction' means only, there is no trace here in the forums or on Canny, where these points were raised. but, then, there was in this case an explicit mention in the release notes (though, in my defense, I have to say it feels sometimes like they are also in parts post edited, at least re. concurrent improvements ... 😇 🐰 😅 ). be all that as it may: it now looks like a lot of good things and corrections happened to that right sidebar (– with the question remaining, what the real source of @kitennis experience is...?! restarting, as @𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗 also suggested?) (edited)
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𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗 5/20/2023 6:07 PM
I rarely read release notes thoroughly... so XD
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Restarting is usually my first instinct when anything doesn't work properly coming from tech support... 🐑
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Restarting is usually my first instinct when anything doesn't work properly coming from tech support... 🐑
yeah, on of the perennial, self-proclaiming truths... right alongside 'RTFM!' 🙃 ... or ... 'release notes' FTM 😂 (edited)
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𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗 5/20/2023 6:12 PM
wait is that 'release notes' f*ck the manual?
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RTRNFTM
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𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗
wait is that 'release notes' f*ck the manual?
UHM... was an ad-hoc (supposed) abbreviation for 'for that matter'... ... but I take yours in a second! (ITYIAS!)
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𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗 5/20/2023 6:15 PM
When the team is releasing faster than they can update the documentation.. then
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When the team is releasing faster than they can update the documentation.. then
a) one shouldn´t complain; ... basically b) it´s time for that third hand in the doc / com department c) interesting communications ensue
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Everything is operational. Could you try "Settings" > "Restart app"
Thanks!
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martepurnelle 5/21/2023 5:59 AM
Hi, what should I do if I’ve subscribed as a Believer, but haven’t received an e-mail with instructions about the mobile app? Am I too late for the beta/alpha? Thanks! Nice Sunday everyone ☀
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Hi, what should I do if I’ve subscribed as a Believer, but haven’t received an e-mail with instructions about the mobile app? Am I too late for the beta/alpha? Thanks! Nice Sunday everyone ☀
Michael_v_H 5/21/2023 6:53 AM
We'll send you the info. 👍 (cc @Steffen)
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Hi All, played around with Capacities for a few days and wanted to provide some feedback. I'm currently using Tana which I love, but was intrigued by Capacities so decided to become a believer to support the team and at the same time check its capabilities. Currently for me, it cannot be a replacement for Tana. It's missing e.g. a calendar view to show all e.g. tasks/meetings or whatever object with a date. I'm also missing timestamps in backlinks. If I now look at a project object, which has backlinks to meetings, there's only the title. I can have meetings for the same project with the same title (cadence calls) and I can't see / know which meeting is shown without peeking into it (even though the list seems to be sorted by date desc, why not show the date?). What I also miss is that a single select field can only be of one type. This is killing. I can have a note/meeting related to a project, customer, person, opportunity. I would need single select fields for all of these options cluttering the note, since most likely only one field is populated per note, the other remain empty. The same applies to multi-selects. These are currently by biggest issues. I might have missed something, so let me know if I did. I also see some of my gripes on the roadmap, which looks promising. Capacities does outshine Tana in UX, markdown support, and publishing/exporting options. Anyway, great work team! Will keep myself informed and check back regularly.
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When clicking on objects with link properties in say gallery view, if you mistakenly click on top of the link itself, you get redirected to that link in addition to the view opening up. Is this a wanted behavior?
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When clicking on objects with link properties in say gallery view, if you mistakenly click on top of the link itself, you get redirected to that link in addition to the view opening up. Is this a wanted behavior?
Michael_v_H 5/21/2023 7:43 AM
No, thanks for letting us know. Will be fixed! 🙂
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Awesome :)
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Paule 👩🏻🎨 5/21/2023 9:40 AM
Hi i need help. So I was structuring my notes. And I thought I want to remove all tags for now. So i removed the tags database. But the tags still exists on my content. How do i erase all tags? Start from scratch? I tried making a mew database for tags but the old one still exists. I dont understand.
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Paule 👩🏻🎨
Hi i need help. So I was structuring my notes. And I thought I want to remove all tags for now. So i removed the tags database. But the tags still exists on my content. How do i erase all tags? Start from scratch? I tried making a mew database for tags but the old one still exists. I dont understand.
𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗 5/21/2023 11:00 AM
Tags is kind of a foundational aspect of using capacities. You could certainly choose not to use tags, but it will continue to be included as a function of all objects. I do think that there's a bit of a bug when deleting the tags database because it gets disconnected from the default tags fields.
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hey, how is everyone utilizing AI in their notetaking on Capacities? Love how capacities looks and how I can customize. It sucks not to have access to AI. There's just a little bit more friction to cracking open the ChatGPT site. But it'd be nice!
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Deleted User 5/21/2023 5:08 PM
is the task management feature going to stay a believer feature? as a teenager, i can’t really afford it, even with my part time job
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is there a way to change the color of text formatted as code (Ctrl+E)?
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Karen Tucker 5/21/2023 8:17 PM
Ok, are deeplinks working? I just decided to try it today. I'm trying file paths from my Mac and the link is showing up in red and not working. Help?
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CaninePRO® 5/21/2023 8:35 PM
@Michael_v_H @Steffen How can I insert an arrow as a font or from a list of icons?
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@Michael_v_H @Steffen How can I insert an arrow as a font or from a list of icons?
𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗 5/21/2023 8:58 PM
Not sure if that warranted an @, if you're setting the icon as an arrow you can just search from the emojis or if you're a Believer, the custom icon set. Otherwise, to insert as a font you can search online for a site like https://www.i2symbol.com/symbols/arrows (edited)
Copy and paste arrow symbols ← ↑ → ↓ ↚ ↛ ↜ ↝ ↞ ↟ ↠ ↣ ↤ ↥ ↦ ↧ ↨ ↫ ↬ ↭ to any text editor or chat app
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I think there are also combination shortcuts like -> --> =>
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(also works in the other direction)
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𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗 5/21/2023 9:09 PM
emoji/icon selector
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𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗
Tags is kind of a foundational aspect of using capacities. You could certainly choose not to use tags, but it will continue to be included as a function of all objects. I do think that there's a bit of a bug when deleting the tags database because it gets disconnected from the default tags fields.
Paule 👩🏻🎨 5/21/2023 10:59 PM
THANKS. 🤓
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One more thing, I wanted to ask you guys, how does task management work in capacities
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Paule 👩🏻🎨
One more thing, I wanted to ask you guys, how does task management work in capacities
𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗 5/21/2023 11:01 PM
there isn't any built in yet, so it's more manual checklists with maybe a task tag or you can create a task object and try that
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pkmbeth has a course too that goes over potential PARA setups and there's a link in releases for a discount (not sure if still active)
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Paule 👩🏻🎨
One more thing, I wanted to ask you guys, how does task management work in capacities
We had a discussion about the task object here if you’re interested: https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001364765051994132/1098177229499945030
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is there a way to change the color of text formatted as code (Ctrl+E)?
Michael_v_H 5/22/2023 1:59 AM
No, there is just this one option.
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CaninePRO®
@Michael_v_H @Steffen How can I insert an arrow as a font or from a list of icons?
Michael_v_H 5/22/2023 2:01 AM
If it's a Unicode symbol, you should be able to simply paste it into the text anywhere. SVG icons cannot be used in the text this way.
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Michael_v_H
If it's a Unicode symbol, you should be able to simply paste it into the text anywhere. SVG icons cannot be used in the text this way.
Michael_v_H 5/22/2023 2:05 AM
E.g. long arow: 🡒
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pkmbeth
We had a discussion about the task object here if you’re interested: https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001364765051994132/1098177229499945030
Paule 👩🏻🎨 5/22/2023 2:18 AM
@𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗 thank you so much guys! I appreciate it!
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Michael_v_H
No, there is just this one option.
May i suggest this as a feature request or are there no plans to implement this? It's personally not a deal breaker but it would help with my note taking (edited)
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You can always post the issue and it'll get upvoted if others want it and see it 🙂
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I wouldn't hate the idea of color options for code blocks though I don't use them right now but also syntax formatting and stuff tends to be standardized in the language being formatted sometimes
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most IDEs all kind of share the same color themes for particular languages iirc
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the stronger argument is whether the colors help with accessibilty issues (color blindness) more than preferential "I like red more than blue." for example
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𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗 5/22/2023 2:54 PM
somehow I'm no longer able to access capacities.canny.io as my user anymore.. just capacities.io/feedback u.u
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hey guys do you know why I can create new account and use it until i log out, then I can't login again and it keeps like this
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Michael_v_H
No, there is just this one option.
I did – in my innermost – hope this will change w/ 'custom / basic theming' in Capacities, lime any other app w/ pre-formatted blocks, I use 'code' as a 'soft-hack' to mimmic annotations and / or certain kind of meta-data (2nd best option as long as there is no originary annotation 😇)... ... but my 'aesthetic me' also struggles with the signal red as only option... ... making me only play this card if I really need it...!! 😅
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... same question 🙋‍♂️ for tags 🏷️ – 😏
bump – anyone? 🪃 😇 still, being able to set a custom default to insert tags (links etc) in inline-mode (or any other) would make my life so much easier & merrier 🎧 🌶🕺 🙏 (edited)
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HiroMike 🗾 5/22/2023 6:37 PM
I organize my Daily Page in Obsidian with a section for meetings - as in the image. As I make my journey to Capacities, how should I be thinking about organizing my daily meetings?
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HiroMike 🗾 5/22/2023 6:48 PM
And another question - can I create a property that is "time" - I just want HH:MM not the date.
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HiroMike 🗾
I organize my Daily Page in Obsidian with a section for meetings - as in the image. As I make my journey to Capacities, how should I be thinking about organizing my daily meetings?
HiroMike 🗾 5/22/2023 6:59 PM
Hmm - this looks pretty good. Instead of using unique Zettle like names I can use descriptive names and organize with properties.
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anyone knows how "Increase / decrease text hierarchy" shortcut works on macbook? ❓ ... cmd-+ / cmd-– won´t do here (they increase / decrease font size)
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𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗 5/22/2023 7:41 PM
I believe you need to use the numpad + and -
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@lerone
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but... if you have a kb without one I'm not sure how to work around that
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𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗
but... if you have a kb without one I'm not sure how to work around that
thx, @𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗 ! ... unfortunately I am in the club of those lacking the numinous numpad... 😔
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hey guys do you know why I can create new account and use it until i log out, then I can't login again and it keeps like this
Doesn’t seem right. You can log it in the feedback board: https://capacities.io/feedback/ (edited)
Get an overview of requested features and ideas.
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Doesn’t seem right. You can log it in the feedback board: https://capacities.io/feedback/ (edited)
Can't login here either 😦
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This error showing in console
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Even when I try to login on another account created while ago
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whats weird I can reset password but still with new passsword cant login
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𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗 5/23/2023 6:40 AM
@Duras also having issues logging back into the .canny feedback board... I don't have issues logging into the app though -- I suspect the Auth0 redirect setup needs to be reviewed or something
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HiroMike 🗾 5/23/2023 6:44 AM
I’d like to add properties to the Daily Page. After some searching it doesn’t seem as though the Daily Page object is extendable. I’ve seen people with Daily properties like “read the news” and a checkmark or “weight” and a value. I’d like to capture info like this every day and then later collect this info and interrogate it. How would I have properties added to my Daily Page?
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𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗
@Duras also having issues logging back into the .canny feedback board... I don't have issues logging into the app though -- I suspect the Auth0 redirect setup needs to be reviewed or something
Thank's for imormation that I am not alone 😄 Hope somebody help me coz really wanna test app 😄
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Thank's for imormation that I am not alone 😄 Hope somebody help me coz really wanna test app 😄
𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗 5/23/2023 8:13 AM
I could suggest clearing the caches at least when you're on the app.capacities.io site since I am still able to get to the login page, but I just can't log into the canny feedback directly
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I suddenly tried to clear all cookies, localstorage everything related, tried 3 different browsers and a phone with 2 different browsers. It happens for 2 accounts I created. So strange, maybe I created account in bad time 😄
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𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗 5/23/2023 8:16 AM
welp, I guess you'd have to contact them by email directly to get a ticket in
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team@capacities.io (edited)
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To make sure tried to clean on every subsite like landing page, app page and feeback page
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𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗 5/23/2023 8:17 AM
super unfortunate though :c
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No success, very strange that happens on 2 accounts, I already made that email yestaerday
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Hi there, I have a question: many people seems to have libraries of their books insinde capacities. I am busy with putting a lot of books in and am wondering, if there could be something like in library apps on the phone, which searches an cover image of the book automatically?
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Hi there, I have a question: many people seems to have libraries of their books insinde capacities. I am busy with putting a lot of books in and am wondering, if there could be something like in library apps on the phone, which searches an cover image of the book automatically?
𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗 5/23/2023 9:41 AM
I don't think it currently exists, just searching Unsplash for images rn. Great suggestion to embed some image search function at least so you don't have to have a separate tab/window open to link it. Or going a step further, like you said, to have suggested cover images.. maybe as a prompt?
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I don't think it currently exists, just searching Unsplash for images rn. Great suggestion to embed some image search function at least so you don't have to have a separate tab/window open to link it. Or going a step further, like you said, to have suggested cover images.. maybe as a prompt?
For media like books and films some easy kind of suggested cover images were a dream for me 🤩 , otherwise, once you have the mass of your things inside the system, it`s not a big deal to search and do it manually. But hey, in times of AI, API and so on... 😉 I guess there is a Google Books API, maybe this could be integrated one day? @Steffen From my export out of the phone app, there are image url to amazon. maybe I get that to work (edited)
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For media like books and films some easy kind of suggested cover images were a dream for me 🤩 , otherwise, once you have the mass of your things inside the system, it`s not a big deal to search and do it manually. But hey, in times of AI, API and so on... 😉 I guess there is a Google Books API, maybe this could be integrated one day? @Steffen From my export out of the phone app, there are image url to amazon. maybe I get that to work (edited)
You can save Amazon link of the book (it provides a better cover than Goodreads), and then convert it to your book type - this way you will get the Title and Cover automatically. Also, it could be done with any link, I use this method to get title, description, url and cover from articles, youtube, books, and IMDB, and this helps to keep nice and clean gallery. I described this method in more details some times ago - https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001362840092946562/1039628757851447326 (edited)
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Maybe someone from content creators could make a proper article or video guide on this trick 😄 (edited)
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HiroMike 🗾
I organize my Daily Page in Obsidian with a section for meetings - as in the image. As I make my journey to Capacities, how should I be thinking about organizing my daily meetings?
You could give the meeting a date somewhere in text / attribute. It would then be backlinked to daily page. Or/and give it a tag "meeting* and embed the tag in the daily page (template?) with the filter on the date
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Has anyone had an issue with syncing or items not showing up? For example, I've created 4 upcoming meetings and they just won't show up on the app no matter how many times I refresh or open and close the app. They show up on the web app but the web app won't let me add a time to the date without bugging out so I thought the desktop would work, but now there, the meetings just don't show up.
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Has anyone had an issue with syncing or items not showing up? For example, I've created 4 upcoming meetings and they just won't show up on the app no matter how many times I refresh or open and close the app. They show up on the web app but the web app won't let me add a time to the date without bugging out so I thought the desktop would work, but now there, the meetings just don't show up.
𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗 5/23/2023 4:23 PM
can confirm there's some syncing issues. I don't think it plays well with having multiple instances active at a time but I heard they're working on database optimizations rn
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𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗
can confirm there's some syncing issues. I don't think it plays well with having multiple instances active at a time but I heard they're working on database optimizations rn
Okay thank you for confirming I'm not going crazy haha. I look forward to when they fix it because it's hard to count on it for work if the notes don't show up sometimes 😅
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@boonikad9300 Sorry for the delayed reply. (R:E: page history akin to a google doc) I guess I'm using Capacities to build my personal wikipedia of sorts. It seems logical to me I'll be updating and rewriting these pages frequently and may wish to go back and see what was there previously
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Have any noticed while working on multiple tabs When we switch between multiple tabs the whole page get refreshed again, it doesn't keep track on which line/block user was This is frustrating while working on multiple tabs
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Trying to understand the UX behind a tag being first in the block. If I have a new block, start with #inbox for example, and hit enter it drops to a new block and that tag seems to be associated to the entire object. If I write text then type #inbox and hit enter, it just places it in-line in that existing block. What if I want inline tag but at the start of a block, is that not possible currently?
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HiroMike 🗾
I’d like to add properties to the Daily Page. After some searching it doesn’t seem as though the Daily Page object is extendable. I’ve seen people with Daily properties like “read the news” and a checkmark or “weight” and a value. I’d like to capture info like this every day and then later collect this info and interrogate it. How would I have properties added to my Daily Page?
HiroMike 🗾 5/23/2023 11:27 PM
Sorry to bump my own question, but I am curious how people are doing this. The main reason for me to switch to Capacities, I thought, was the ability to quickly capture data and then query/display it. I want to capture, every day, things like "Blood pressure" and "Weight" and so on - on my daily page - how would this be achieved? I appreciate any direction you can provide.
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Perhaps an object type of "vitals" and then properties for each metric you need to track? I believe your problem is daily notes as you're doing can't be modified to add properties as it's a default type so is locked. You will have to make a custom object type
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Perhaps an object type of "vitals" and then properties for each metric you need to track? I believe your problem is daily notes as you're doing can't be modified to add properties as it's a default type so is locked. You will have to make a custom object type
HiroMike 🗾 5/24/2023 12:22 AM
Thanks. OK - can I embed or reference the custom object type so that I am entering new values every day?
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Yeah basically you would create an object of that type every day. Maybe one of the properties is a date field too so it's tied back to the calendar view with that reference
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Yeah basically you would create an object of that type every day. Maybe one of the properties is a date field too so it's tied back to the calendar view with that reference
HiroMike 🗾 5/24/2023 12:48 AM
I appreciate the help. Is this what you are trying to help me with? I have created a new object type, then I am embedding it after filling it out. I would fill one of these out, every day, and then later try to gather the information provided into a report. Are there any examples of this I can try to copy?
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HiroMike 🗾 5/24/2023 12:57 AM
Is there a way to insert this and make force the "view" to always be "Embed"?
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I think so, let me tinker with it tomorrow on my computer, the report part is my worry depending what you need to do
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I think so, let me tinker with it tomorrow on my computer, the report part is my worry depending what you need to do
HiroMike 🗾 5/24/2023 1:06 AM
Very kind of you - thanks.
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Even if the reporting is based on future capabilities - I'm OK with that - I'd just like to eventually query all of this object based data.
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Question for ya'll regarding block references...Currently, it seems that you have to copy a block reference from the block itself and then paste it in the location where you want it to appear. Is there a way to search for a block and reference it via searching from the location you are working in? For example, in Obsidian, I can be working on an article and recall I have information "somewhere" and type [[^^]] to then search for any block within the vault without having to go hunt it down. Does anything like that exist now, or is that something in the works if it does not currently exist? It's not a huge issue, but it does break the flow of work for me. Does anyone have thoughts regarding this? 🤔 Thanks!
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Question for ya'll regarding block references...Currently, it seems that you have to copy a block reference from the block itself and then paste it in the location where you want it to appear. Is there a way to search for a block and reference it via searching from the location you are working in? For example, in Obsidian, I can be working on an article and recall I have information "somewhere" and type [[^^]] to then search for any block within the vault without having to go hunt it down. Does anything like that exist now, or is that something in the works if it does not currently exist? It's not a huge issue, but it does break the flow of work for me. Does anyone have thoughts regarding this? 🤔 Thanks!
It’s on the radar but not implemented yet 🙂
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It’s on the radar but not implemented yet 🙂
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Question re: android app. If I want to use a template in a daily note, where do I load it from? I can't find anything that lets me 🤔
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is the task management feature going to stay a believer feature? as a teenager, i can’t really afford it, even with my part time job
Michael_v_H 5/24/2023 6:51 AM
Probably not forever, but in the beginning, it will definitely be a believer feature.
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Nohbdy
May i suggest this as a feature request or are there no plans to implement this? It's personally not a deal breaker but it would help with my note taking (edited)
Michael_v_H 5/24/2023 6:55 AM
There are several possibilities:
  • We could change the default color from red to a more neutral color.
  • Make the inline code color a setting that users can adjust in the app settings.
  • With the introduction of themes, other themes can offer a (single) different color for inline code. Not a high priority ATM, but I definitely see your point and can imagine that we implement this at some point. 🙂
cc: @lerone @Json Blob
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anyone knows how "Increase / decrease text hierarchy" shortcut works on macbook? ❓ ... cmd-+ / cmd-– won´t do here (they increase / decrease font size)
Michael_v_H 5/24/2023 7:00 AM
The Cmd-+/- shortcut works only when you have an active cursor in a text block, not with a block selection or multiple blocks.
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There are several possibilities:
  • We could change the default color from red to a more neutral color.
  • Make the inline code color a setting that users can adjust in the app settings.
  • With the introduction of themes, other themes can offer a (single) different color for inline code. Not a high priority ATM, but I definitely see your point and can imagine that we implement this at some point. 🙂
cc: @lerone @Json Blob
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boonikad9300 5/24/2023 7:13 AM
Nice! My advice would be to quick fix it to a more neutral color and, as long-term solution, group it with the theming feature wish -> to keep all things related to color in one unified interface! Speaking from experience, I think you should be really careful with implementing all kind of settings (option 2) 🙂 (edited)
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Nice! My advice would be to quick fix it to a more neutral color and, as long-term solution, group it with the theming feature wish -> to keep all things related to color in one unified interface! Speaking from experience, I think you should be really careful with implementing all kind of settings (option 2) 🙂 (edited)
Michael_v_H 5/24/2023 7:25 AM
That sounds reasonable! 👌
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There are several possibilities:
  • We could change the default color from red to a more neutral color.
  • Make the inline code color a setting that users can adjust in the app settings.
  • With the introduction of themes, other themes can offer a (single) different color for inline code. Not a high priority ATM, but I definitely see your point and can imagine that we implement this at some point. 🙂
cc: @lerone @Json Blob
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Thank you for responding. I'll just have to wait then because I want to be able to tell if something is for HTML or CSS or JavaScript so a single color won't work. I am using code blocks but that's not the same as formatting a word or words as code. (edited)
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How can I change the grammar checker or turn it off? I have serious problems with focus and these red lines are really making the app unusable to me, I don't have any problem using the online version, but I think using the app would be better.
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HiroMike 🗾
I appreciate the help. Is this what you are trying to help me with? I have created a new object type, then I am embedding it after filling it out. I would fill one of these out, every day, and then later try to gather the information provided into a report. Are there any examples of this I can try to copy?
Here's some ideas to ponder on to record data but then get them surfaced in a dashboard like thing. It MIGHT do some of the things you're looking for. There are future features coming that might enable more for your use-case of health journaling as well. First, Health Log #1 is your daily record of health information you want, add/subtract whatever properties you see fit and one example of recording a health "event" on that day using tags Note I use collection to gather journals per month of the year, tags in the body for common health "events" like a BS crash
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Then, because it won't fit in one screenshot... here's a "Health Dashboard" in a Page object type
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So at the top I created a nest of toggles to break down by month using the collection. Then next another nest of toggles to create sorting by Health Event (albeit mislabelled on accident, should say "Health Event" not Stat so we can see every instance you had a blood sugar crash for instance. At the bottom another nest of toggles to show events, so we can see how often something occurs while you're #walking or #running, or whatever other activities you want to flag using tags. I just threw these into a 2-column format so you can add additional rows or whatever you want. I'm far from good at dashboard making, this is my first try at it. But what to take away here is how to use the collections, tags, etc. to gather the information into a "report" (edited)
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and if we go to our Vitals object type then change to "Table" view, you can start to see every thing side-by-side which you can then add sorting and filtering in the upper right corner as well
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Is there a problem with the WhatsApp integration? My messages from yesterday were not added.
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Is there a problem with the WhatsApp integration? My messages from yesterday were not added.
Yes, Meta deactivated our access. Messages from yesterday afternoon need to be resend 😦 Sorry about this.
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Hi there, maybe a stupid question, but I just don`t find it. How do I use emojis (more than one?) as a tag like stars for rating, clocks or fire for priority etc. ? (edited)
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Hi there, maybe a stupid question, but I just don`t find it. How do I use emojis (more than one?) as a tag like stars for rating, clocks or fire for priority etc. ? (edited)
I think I just googled star characters to copy/paste when I did it
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Michael_v_H
The Cmd-+/- shortcut works only when you have an active cursor in a text block, not with a block selection or multiple blocks.
thx Michael! this was somehow related to my other question, of selecting hierarchical blocks... I always ended up selecting the whole block-group, when I just wanted to select the first / topmost one. – but this resolves the question, I think 🙏 😀 (edited)
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HiroMike 🗾
I appreciate the help. Is this what you are trying to help me with? I have created a new object type, then I am embedding it after filling it out. I would fill one of these out, every day, and then later try to gather the information provided into a report. Are there any examples of this I can try to copy?
boonikad9300 5/24/2023 11:51 AM
General note on tracking/logging: I also started, way back in Notions' early days, with health tracking/logs but what always bothered me was the 'barrier / mental capacity' the record action took on a daily basis: I often forgot to record, which lead to inconsistencies and it was a lot of work to record all the different health areas manually. I'm now using an Apple Watch and cannot recommend it more if you are into health tracking: it collects all the data for you automatically and has a lot of different views/filters on that data! The health app also has a lot of integrations with other apps through HealthKit so you still have one single repository of health data. Personally, I long gave up on the idea of the 'one app to rule them all mindset' but separated them into different logical areas/use cases: one app for health, one app for personal knowledge management, one app for habits, one app for ... etc. This is just some advice btw! Everyone should find their own systems: Your system can look chaotic to others, but it is right for you if it brings you value and delight. (edited)
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I think I just googled star characters to copy/paste when I did it
thx!
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Michael_v_H
The Cmd-+/- shortcut works only when you have an active cursor in a text block, not with a block selection or multiple blocks.
Honestly, it's never worked for me on Windows, either Numpad or not 😄 And it conflicts with zoom in/out hotkeys (zoom in hotkey also doesn't work)
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hello, how can I edit a property type I created? In the book object for example I made a "Themes" property but I want to change it from text to tag and I don't see any option for that
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or do I just delete it and create a new one with the correct type?
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Katti
Hi there, I have a question: many people seems to have libraries of their books insinde capacities. I am busy with putting a lot of books in and am wondering, if there could be something like in library apps on the phone, which searches an cover image of the book automatically?
Karen Tucker 5/24/2023 1:09 PM
I'm wondering this too. I would actually prefer an integration, like Book Search from Obsidian that will create a book page, but pull a bunch of data like publication date, page #, etc. (Obsidian pulls from Google books). Then I don't have to start from scratch and can then put in my own notes, etc.
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hello, how can I edit a property type I created? In the book object for example I made a "Themes" property but I want to change it from text to tag and I don't see any option for that
Karen Tucker 5/24/2023 1:09 PM
You have to delete it and make a new one. Unfortunately, you can't change the type of property it is once it's created.
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General note on tracking/logging: I also started, way back in Notions' early days, with health tracking/logs but what always bothered me was the 'barrier / mental capacity' the record action took on a daily basis: I often forgot to record, which lead to inconsistencies and it was a lot of work to record all the different health areas manually. I'm now using an Apple Watch and cannot recommend it more if you are into health tracking: it collects all the data for you automatically and has a lot of different views/filters on that data! The health app also has a lot of integrations with other apps through HealthKit so you still have one single repository of health data. Personally, I long gave up on the idea of the 'one app to rule them all mindset' but separated them into different logical areas/use cases: one app for health, one app for personal knowledge management, one app for habits, one app for ... etc. This is just some advice btw! Everyone should find their own systems: Your system can look chaotic to others, but it is right for you if it brings you value and delight. (edited)
𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗 5/24/2023 1:11 PM
After discovering capacities, it's definitely made me rethink my systems and being okay with using other apps to track things more efficiently even if it's not "all in one place" I've severely reduced the cognitive load of feeling like I NEED to log all my health stuff in capacities, now it's mostly a reminder of things I can't record anywhere else. (edited)
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You have to delete it and make a new one. Unfortunately, you can't change the type of property it is once it's created.
𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗 5/24/2023 1:13 PM
for now... hoping this will be addressed down the line
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After discovering capacities, it's definitely made me rethink my systems and being okay with using other apps to track things more efficiently even if it's not "all in one place" I've severely reduced the cognitive load of feeling like I NEED to log all my health stuff in capacities, now it's mostly a reminder of things I can't record anywhere else. (edited)
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I'm wondering this too. I would actually prefer an integration, like Book Search from Obsidian that will create a book page, but pull a bunch of data like publication date, page #, etc. (Obsidian pulls from Google books). Then I don't have to start from scratch and can then put in my own notes, etc.
Yes, or an import option for big html or csv again, then I could use the data from my phone app exports... Also pondering how to make a table of content work. I have so many cooking magazines and books, would love to put the recipe register to the book information and when tried a recipe and like it, add this and link it to the book. I spent so much time searching recipes because I couldn`t remember in which magazine or book it was. I hope, capacities will help me with that in the future.
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Yes, or an import option for big html or csv again, then I could use the data from my phone app exports... Also pondering how to make a table of content work. I have so many cooking magazines and books, would love to put the recipe register to the book information and when tried a recipe and like it, add this and link it to the book. I spent so much time searching recipes because I couldn`t remember in which magazine or book it was. I hope, capacities will help me with that in the future.
Karen Tucker 5/24/2023 1:33 PM
For recipes, I have a Recipe object, with Index Cards as the format. Then each card is a recipe with the links to source, etc. I don't really need a "table of contents" because the Table view is perfect. I can filter, sort, etc. and basically have all info I need to find an item I'm looking for. I'm still migrating recipes from my old PKM systems (and analog) and that's a bit of a slog.
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For recipes, I have a Recipe object, with Index Cards as the format. Then each card is a recipe with the links to source, etc. I don't really need a "table of contents" because the Table view is perfect. I can filter, sort, etc. and basically have all info I need to find an item I'm looking for. I'm still migrating recipes from my old PKM systems (and analog) and that's a bit of a slog.
sounds good with the index card! will try this. maybe I will start with notion for the table of content thing. I really hope for a table integration soon and when it could be used like in notion for opening the recipe from there
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sounds good with the index card! will try this. maybe I will start with notion for the table of content thing. I really hope for a table integration soon and when it could be used like in notion for opening the recipe from there
Karen Tucker 5/24/2023 1:55 PM
I actually don't use Notion, but have you seen the Table view? It's a table of all the items in that Object and you can open the file from there (just click the corner). It seems like this is what you're looking for, right? As an index for the database.
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𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗 5/24/2023 2:13 PM
That's what I was thinking. Just make a Recipes content type and then link it to the source either as a text (if you want to be able to link any object type) or a dedicated Media content type
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I actually don't use Notion, but have you seen the Table view? It's a table of all the items in that Object and you can open the file from there (just click the corner). It seems like this is what you're looking for, right? As an index for the database.
I made a few screenshots to show better, what I mean. You see my table of content of that special magazine Nr. 5-2022 with the recipes in it (in the database recipe and page) and then notion creates a page of every recipe, where I can add ingredients and how to do it
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The idea is, just to allow searching the other way round. I could search for recipes with asparagus for example and then get shown, in which of my magazines are suitable recipes. Just because they are so many and I cant digitize all at once. So a database with all recipes in my printed universe can grow over the time... thats my idea so far
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RisingSoulLove 5/24/2023 6:32 PM
Hello all. Im a fresh noob and have a question. Is it possible to create a link to specific text within a page? Or can we only link to Objects (pages etc.) or Blocks within a page?
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General note on tracking/logging: I also started, way back in Notions' early days, with health tracking/logs but what always bothered me was the 'barrier / mental capacity' the record action took on a daily basis: I often forgot to record, which lead to inconsistencies and it was a lot of work to record all the different health areas manually. I'm now using an Apple Watch and cannot recommend it more if you are into health tracking: it collects all the data for you automatically and has a lot of different views/filters on that data! The health app also has a lot of integrations with other apps through HealthKit so you still have one single repository of health data. Personally, I long gave up on the idea of the 'one app to rule them all mindset' but separated them into different logical areas/use cases: one app for health, one app for personal knowledge management, one app for habits, one app for ... etc. This is just some advice btw! Everyone should find their own systems: Your system can look chaotic to others, but it is right for you if it brings you value and delight. (edited)
HiroMike 🗾 5/24/2023 7:01 PM
Hmm - I guess I am wired differently. This is my Daily Note page (part of it anyway). I start my day with this and then setup my meetings for the day. I’m able to do some nice complex queries to provide a calendar for my vacation days and holidays, calculate how many vacation days I have left based on which days are marked. I can get graphs for bloodpressure and weight and even do some math like average. With the data “object” approach I thought this would be easier in Capacities - but - it seems Obsidian and plugins still outpaces Capacities at this time. I’d like to move away from the reliance on community plugins which is why I am here.
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The idea is, just to allow searching the other way round. I could search for recipes with asparagus for example and then get shown, in which of my magazines are suitable recipes. Just because they are so many and I cant digitize all at once. So a database with all recipes in my printed universe can grow over the time... thats my idea so far
Karen Tucker 5/24/2023 8:51 PM
I'm not sure if perhaps we're misunderstanding each other. Because you can definitely build a database like this in Capacities. The difference being that you build through the Object first. Meaning that you would build the individual "Recipe Card" first. You would give it the properties you want to track, like the source (Magazine, Cookbook, etc.) and whatever other things you want to track (i.e. main ingredients: asparagus, duck, tomatoes, rating, etc.). You would just add to the Objects as your collection grows. Then to sort, you can opt to just use the Object Properties, or you can have Collections inside the Recipes Object, etc. Your table of contents is the Table View , so you can filter/sort. In any case, I'm not seeing something that Notion is doing in this case that Capacities can't do. But maybe I'm not understanding correctly?
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I'm not sure if perhaps we're misunderstanding each other. Because you can definitely build a database like this in Capacities. The difference being that you build through the Object first. Meaning that you would build the individual "Recipe Card" first. You would give it the properties you want to track, like the source (Magazine, Cookbook, etc.) and whatever other things you want to track (i.e. main ingredients: asparagus, duck, tomatoes, rating, etc.). You would just add to the Objects as your collection grows. Then to sort, you can opt to just use the Object Properties, or you can have Collections inside the Recipes Object, etc. Your table of contents is the Table View , so you can filter/sort. In any case, I'm not seeing something that Notion is doing in this case that Capacities can't do. But maybe I'm not understanding correctly?
No, I guess it was me, who needed some time to think through. I totally agree with your idea of recipe cards linked to the source! So that`s solved 😉 The second thing is the table of the content of the source. My first idea for that was a simple table with page numbers inside. So I can search through this before going to my bookshelf and grabbing for the special book. Do you have a good idea how to do this at the moment? Otherwise I can do this later when there is the table integration I guess. (edited)
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No, I guess it was me, who needed some time to think through. I totally agree with your idea of recipe cards linked to the source! So that`s solved 😉 The second thing is the table of the content of the source. My first idea for that was a simple table with page numbers inside. So I can search through this before going to my bookshelf and grabbing for the special book. Do you have a good idea how to do this at the moment? Otherwise I can do this later when there is the table integration I guess. (edited)
𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗 5/25/2023 7:41 AM
If you really need to make one right now, you could use 2 columns. (see attached) But I would wait for smart queries and possibly bidirectional linking
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Hi everyone, when I paste a link, the default view is a “wide card”. Is there a way to change it to “link block”?
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Hi everyone, when I paste a link, the default view is a “wide card”. Is there a way to change it to “link block”?
Karen Tucker 5/25/2023 11:37 AM
Click on the three dots on the right of the block, it will give you all the options for the block (line block, small card, large card, embed, etc.) (edited)
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Click on the three dots on the right of the block, it will give you all the options for the block (line block, small card, large card, embed, etc.) (edited)
Thanks @Karen Tucker apologies, I should have mentioned that I would like the link block to be the default. Currently I have to change it each time
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There are are no content type settings for weblinks
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Thanks @Karen Tucker apologies, I should have mentioned that I would like the link block to be the default. Currently I have to change it each time
hi @miguelb, I asked about something sinilar (having tags created as inline by default in daily notes; instead of each time turning them into inline anew). From the fact that nobody could answer this, I am taking this is not possible. I was on the verge of cresting a FR to customize this behavior, but personally thought I first try a sideway solution via templates (might also work for you?). in any way, if you make a FR in Canny let me (the community) know. I'll happily second this!
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Ah that's too bad. Happy to make a FR (I think that means feature request?) but what's Canny and could describe how you would do this with templates?
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New user here, trying to figure out wide mode. This paragraph in the docs https://docs.capacities.io/reference/page-layouts#standard makes it sound like I should be able to adjust the width both for entire pages and for individual blocks, but I can't figure out how to do it. Following some earlier posts on on here, I did find a setting in the "edit format" menu for grouped blocks, but nowhere else. Am I missing something? (edited)
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New user here, trying to figure out wide mode. This paragraph in the docs https://docs.capacities.io/reference/page-layouts#standard makes it sound like I should be able to adjust the width both for entire pages and for individual blocks, but I can't figure out how to do it. Following some earlier posts on on here, I did find a setting in the "edit format" menu for grouped blocks, but nowhere else. Am I missing something? (edited)
𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗 5/25/2023 12:44 PM
wide mode for the page can be toggled at the top of the window just above the title. This is also where you can add the icon, cover image, or description if the content type permits it which the default page type does.
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hi @miguelb, I asked about something sinilar (having tags created as inline by default in daily notes; instead of each time turning them into inline anew). From the fact that nobody could answer this, I am taking this is not possible. I was on the verge of cresting a FR to customize this behavior, but personally thought I first try a sideway solution via templates (might also work for you?). in any way, if you make a FR in Canny let me (the community) know. I'll happily second this!
𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗 5/25/2023 12:47 PM
if you do a space before triggering the tag insert action it makes it inline, so basically if there's also text content in the block it won't turn it into a block.. but yes a default "embed" for each type would be nice
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if you do a space before triggering the tag insert action it makes it inline, so basically if there's also text content in the block it won't turn it into a block.. but yes a default "embed" for each type would be nice
... these are the ways of knowing... by people into Capacities... thx, @𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗 ... this is a solution I could also have come up with myself... so good, to have such an attentive hive-mind here... including you!
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Ah that's too bad. Happy to make a FR (I think that means feature request?) but what's Canny and could describe how you would do this with templates?
yeah! FR = feature request 😀 2nd 'yeah', there is a dedicated platform for this: Canny. https://capacities.io/feedback/ you´ll also find it via the Capacities.io page under 'More' > 'Requests, ideas, bugs' basically Capacities has 3 legs of collective meta-intelligence and reflective communication now: 1) here – basically all the chitter - chatter, small things, distractions, self-hel, conceptual and philosophical discussions, takes on the PKM field, strategic foresight discussions, tactics + strategies of use, psychological inclinations and affections related to Capacities or personal knowledge management ... all that and more 2) Canny – 'hard core' feature requesting, and trying to marshal support and/or troops for your personal wishes, some forms of rhetorical coercion to convonce Michael & Steffen to prioritize your very personal desires... but also some deliberations on features, relevancies, technical resources related to specific requests etc. oh, and you can vote here! one person one vote (= multiple accounts gives you multiple votes 🙃 ) 3) a reddit-channel instituted by some of the many convinced & goodhearted Capacities 'Believers'. this will be more of satellite discussions (I suppose), comparisons with the field / other apps, exchanges with the general webpublic etc. – https://www.reddit.com/r/capacitiesapp/ (already has a whooping 350+ members, too!) ... oh, and there is 4) direct communication with Steffen & Michael, who are extraordinarily available given they iterate and develop like hell 🔥 . so, we all hope, they get some support soon, to deal with all the social noise and resonance in the Capacities-community-universe... 🍀 (edited)
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Ah that's too bad. Happy to make a FR (I think that means feature request?) but what's Canny and could describe how you would do this with templates?
as to 'how to do it with templates?' you should definitely check how to use templates first (documentation, YT etc.). they are – as many modules in Capacities – what you could know from other PKM / note apps... but they work a twist more intelligent and geared to the incredibly 'integrated' Capacities ways / system. – so, of relevance here, and to illustrate the general point: you can apply several templates to the same note, and Capacities will 'layer' them on top of each other! so, this leads to a situation where you could pre-produce a template just for tags, and insert a 'placeholder' / ghost tag, turn that into an inline-block within the template, and then easily apply that in the future (adding on the really needed tags). [note: I take my scenario of need here; but it possibly also applies to your case... ? hm...?!) now, while this is really only relegating the problem of 'extra-steps' (instead of custom defaults) a) it works very easy given the template system; and b) it can especially be used in cases where your object entry needs any kind of preset structure / content anyways. here, in such a scenario, adding an inline tag block to further structure, removes the need to change the blocks view ... now, this would be my deliberations on it. as you see, based on my scenario (need of inline tags). but, luckily the 'community thinks'. so my problem actually is much easier solved / served by @𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗 tip to insert a blank space, turning the block into a text block automatically. https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001364765051994132/1111349813498347550 – unfortunately, I expect, this will not be of help in your case (which is about different ways of embedding)...😳
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wide mode for the page can be toggled at the top of the window just above the title. This is also where you can add the icon, cover image, or description if the content type permits it which the default page type does.
Thanks so much! I can't believe I missed those buttons. I do like that they only appear when needed, however. Is there a way to toggle Standard—Wide—Full for individual blocks, or only groups at this point? I have figured out that I can turn a single block into a group and then adjust its width from there, but that is fairly clunky.
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Thanks so much! I can't believe I missed those buttons. I do like that they only appear when needed, however. Is there a way to toggle Standard—Wide—Full for individual blocks, or only groups at this point? I have figured out that I can turn a single block into a group and then adjust its width from there, but that is fairly clunky.
(also @𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗 ) – for the whole picture on width settings, also take note that via block width settings there is also a 'mid width' view now – which I personally very much(!) appreciate!. – but then, this is not yet all aligned with the page settings and presets (– so I put that up here: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/mid-width-layout)
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Thanks so much! I can't believe I missed those buttons. I do like that they only appear when needed, however. Is there a way to toggle Standard—Wide—Full for individual blocks, or only groups at this point? I have figured out that I can turn a single block into a group and then adjust its width from there, but that is fairly clunky.
𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗 5/25/2023 1:48 PM
you shouldn't need to turn it into a group so long as there are 2+ columns but I agree regardless that the manual width adjustment is super clunky
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Objects do have embed settings for small card or wide cards though
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oh I see the width settings in the styling menu
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😆 I don't usually do block level width management
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Standard and Full look the same...
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Hi How I can duplicate an entry ?
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Hi How I can duplicate an entry ?
are you referring to forking from the original or just reference the data again in another object?
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are you referring to forking from the original or just reference the data again in another object?
Yeah, I am trying to create a copy from the orginal
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I would probably just export it and import it again to anew object
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I would probably just export it and import it again to anew object
I would love to have a "Duplicate" button that will create a new entry based on the current one
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I wouldn't disagree with you, unfortunately i don't think that feature exists yet that i know of
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𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗 5/25/2023 6:13 PM
Yeah, the closest functionality would be creating a template but I would definitely find a "Duplicate" function to be useful without having to create a template especially if I don't find myself using it that often or regularly
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Yeah, the closest functionality would be creating a template but I would definitely find a "Duplicate" function to be useful without having to create a template especially if I don't find myself using it that often or regularly
In my case, I just need to create a few instance from the original one, and that not justified to create a template and use it for that
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In my case, I just need to create a few instance from the original one, and that not justified to create a template and use it for that
hfsandovalm 5/25/2023 8:15 PM
Hi, what are you referring to when you mention “an entry”? Is it an object (data type), a paragraph, or something else?
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Martin Bazzoni 5/26/2023 3:56 AM
Hello, how do i use the ai in capacities? Where can i find it?
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Martin Bazzoni
Hello, how do i use the ai in capacities? Where can i find it?
you can´t yet. best is always to check status of discussion on such questions. either search for 'ai' here; or better / more representative in terms of feature requests is the Cann board (you find the link via the Capacities homepage; or, again, via search here in the extensive forums)
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you can´t yet. best is always to check status of discussion on such questions. either search for 'ai' here; or better / more representative in terms of feature requests is the Cann board (you find the link via the Capacities homepage; or, again, via search here in the extensive forums)
Martin Bazzoni 5/26/2023 4:49 AM
ok thank you for your answer, i asked because on their website they say with the pro plan ai comes with
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ok thank you for your answer, i asked because on their website they say with the pro plan ai comes with
oh, I see / understand! ... that seems to be marketing a promise / plan (I mean, AI is somehow 'expected' these days, we all know... – the good thing about Capacities culture is there is deliberation on most of these 'critical' extensions, new feature modules etc. – see 'features forum' here!) – ... but I guess your (motivated) pre-assumption is something that @Steffen + @Michael_v_H should take note of, in terms of considering mark-up of some things on the landing page... 😀
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Hi, what are you referring to when you mention “an entry”? Is it an object (data type), a paragraph, or something else?
Michael_v_H 5/26/2023 8:35 AM
@yrestom is referring to an object (such as page, weblink, and custom object types).
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I would love to have a "Duplicate" button that will create a new entry based on the current one
Michael_v_H 5/26/2023 8:37 AM
I think we should add a duplicate option. 👍 A hack to achieve this in the cleanest way is to use another page and create a block-link to the object/entry you want to duplicate. Select that block-link and use Cmd-D or Ctr-D to duplicate it:
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I think we should add a duplicate option. 👍 A hack to achieve this in the cleanest way is to use another page and create a block-link to the object/entry you want to duplicate. Select that block-link and use Cmd-D or Ctr-D to duplicate it:
boonikad9300 5/27/2023 5:31 AM
Whoa haha, life hacks 👀
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ok thank you for your answer, i asked because on their website they say with the pro plan ai comes with
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Oh you're right! Yeah, no ai capabilities currently. I've looked. Here's this ticket about ai stuff. https://capacities.canny.io/feedback/p/generative-ai-gpt3-integration
Integration with OpenAI's GPT3 model (for paying users) to allow users to highlight a sentence or paragraph and leverage OpenAI to e.g. rephrase, summarise etc.
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When I follow that link to upvote it i'm not logged in, when I log in I get the web portal to my own space and can't get back to the item to upvote it.
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When I follow that link to upvote it i'm not logged in, when I log in I get the web portal to my own space and can't get back to the item to upvote it.
Click it again after you're logged in?
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Click it again after you're logged in?
tried that and it's still not logged in
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𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗 5/27/2023 4:00 PM
@Json Blob I've had that problem for a while, you need to go to https://www.capacities.io/feedback (edited)
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Any keyboard shortcuts for templates?
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You can save Amazon link of the book (it provides a better cover than Goodreads), and then convert it to your book type - this way you will get the Title and Cover automatically. Also, it could be done with any link, I use this method to get title, description, url and cover from articles, youtube, books, and IMDB, and this helps to keep nice and clean gallery. I described this method in more details some times ago - https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001362840092946562/1039628757851447326 (edited)
I tried this idea for cooking recipes and wonder, if you convert the type of the object from weblink to book, do you have an automation or do you have to choose every time again which property should be turned into which new? It would be great, if you could define types automatically e.g. for weblink into book, weblink into recipe and so on...
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I tried this idea for cooking recipes and wonder, if you convert the type of the object from weblink to book, do you have an automation or do you have to choose every time again which property should be turned into which new? It would be great, if you could define types automatically e.g. for weblink into book, weblink into recipe and so on...
I would suggest adding this to Canny as a Feature Request 🙂
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Hi! Anyone knows how can I add tags to PDF files?
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Also, is it possible to open two (or more) notes at the same time?
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Also, is it possible to open two (or more) notes at the same time?
Open the right sidebar for keywords of PDFs
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Also, is it possible to open two (or more) notes at the same time?
Shift-click
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Hey all, I want to tag some objects with a release date of "2024", but as far as I can tell I can only select a *specific *date under the "Date time" property. Anybody know of a way to select just the year?
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Hey all, I want to tag some objects with a release date of "2024", but as far as I can tell I can only select a *specific *date under the "Date time" property. Anybody know of a way to select just the year?
1/1/2024? (edited)
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@Stekeblind and maybe submit a feature request?
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Hello everyone. After trying out Capacities for a week I decided to become a believer and right now I am just wondering about and trying to make the change from Obsidian. I must say right now I am missing 2 things: the LYT layout (with different colours for italics etc.) and the ability to create footnotes. Is there any possibility these 2 things will be implemented? Also any workaround? Thanks!
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Hello everyone. After trying out Capacities for a week I decided to become a believer and right now I am just wondering about and trying to make the change from Obsidian. I must say right now I am missing 2 things: the LYT layout (with different colours for italics etc.) and the ability to create footnotes. Is there any possibility these 2 things will be implemented? Also any workaround? Thanks!
boonikad9300 5/28/2023 3:32 PM
what do you mean by footnotes and LYT layout? Do you have some visual examples to give us an idea how it might look?
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Hi, I mean normal footnotes, like those you would have in a scientific paper/humanities/academic article at the bottom of the page. Regarding the LYT layout is an Obsidian thing, but it basically uses different colours for italiced words (the same with emphasized words)
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this is an example of the layout
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Hi, I mean normal footnotes, like those you would have in a scientific paper/humanities/academic article at the bottom of the page. Regarding the LYT layout is an Obsidian thing, but it basically uses different colours for italiced words (the same with emphasized words)
boonikad9300 5/28/2023 4:25 PM
you can color words manually with the highlight option
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Hi, I mean normal footnotes, like those you would have in a scientific paper/humanities/academic article at the bottom of the page. Regarding the LYT layout is an Obsidian thing, but it basically uses different colours for italiced words (the same with emphasized words)
I would say it depends on the framing / expectational context. for one, Capacities is – not yet? – geared to real writing composition scenarios per se. you can also see that from things like 'lack' of annotation functions, versioning etc. but then, everything can be somehow 'mocked up' or be emulated, IMO. that is, if you are prepared it is an emulation within Capacities – and e.g. do not expect that these 'footnotes' are interoperable (which might be the point you are after). if I´d need to emulate it, I´d do it either via toggle (and if you want coloring; small text size etc.); or one could certainly explore how to create FN-objects, and use the block embed function to emulate a 'jump to' footnote section ... the latter of which can also be combined with toggle ... ... there might even be a way to use properties for that... but taking a step back: I think what your question is pointing to is the question how far Capacities sees itself currently / prospectively as an hybrid interface between PKM and text composition... which IMO even comes after the step of knowledge curation / collation, ideation / conceptualization ... and even these, I would think, are not yet fully anchored into Capacties. so, food for thought into all directions, maybe. practical, conceptual, expectation-wise...
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Hi, I mean normal footnotes, like those you would have in a scientific paper/humanities/academic article at the bottom of the page. Regarding the LYT layout is an Obsidian thing, but it basically uses different colours for italiced words (the same with emphasized words)
ps: depending on how all these reactions (and maybe other ones) fare with you, you might continue inquiring here (if it´s about leveraging Capabilities into emulating footnotes; conceptual horizons); or, if you want to 'throw a stone into the water' you might just go ahead to the Canny-feature-request forum... ... where you will find by the way, this: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/footnotes-memo-of-a-text (also illustrating the deeper link btw. presence of footnotes and sidenotes / annotations)
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Thank you so much @lerone and @boonikad9300 ! I am aware i can color words, but doing it manually would be, I believe, time consuming and not very efficient. I think you got the point, Lerone: I am still uncertain whether I need a database or a "word processor". I used to (kind of) combine the 2 things in Obsidian, but then when I actually started writing my essays/book I generally turned to a dedicated word processor (Mellel, in my case) so I could also add bibliographical references etc. It might be smart to use 2 different tools for collecting/storing material and ideas and actual essay-writing. In general I think I am tempted to use Capacities for everything while I should use it only for what is great at.
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Thank you so much @lerone and @boonikad9300 ! I am aware i can color words, but doing it manually would be, I believe, time consuming and not very efficient. I think you got the point, Lerone: I am still uncertain whether I need a database or a "word processor". I used to (kind of) combine the 2 things in Obsidian, but then when I actually started writing my essays/book I generally turned to a dedicated word processor (Mellel, in my case) so I could also add bibliographical references etc. It might be smart to use 2 different tools for collecting/storing material and ideas and actual essay-writing. In general I think I am tempted to use Capacities for everything while I should use it only for what is great at.
yeah, we have all been there; and I think as PKM, the whole write-up part is also this field of constant longing and questioning. in a special way if you write scientific / footnoted etc text. I have been there w/ Mellel, too. and wanted to like their outlining and semantic mark-up features. I am currently back to Scrivener, which is a semi-solution, and rather inserts a very advanced form of text composition w/ some basically working decent output. but I am also constantly fooling w/ others hoping to get everything into 'one clear flow', esp around Capacities these days. there is Liquid Author, which does an amazingly fresh job at 'fluid cognitive writing', also serving some advanced text formatting & referencing needs on the way; there is Lattics which is a good shot at combining whiteboard, mind map, write up and decent out put. Of course some would also take Ulysses here. but I guess you know most of these and more.... yeah, in the end, I'd still hope Capacities goes a little more into that direction, as I became a firm believer of the school tying knowledge management / gardening to real outputting, as for health & productivity. IMO the next steps here would be to have some better curation & collation functions; ... and then – possibly write-up... or at least some good handover / integration (MD might be best track here). but your question also made me thinking: would be nice to have dedicated thread here within workflows channel particularly on text production around / after Capacities. would be worthwhile!! (edited)
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Hello together 👋 I'm new to Capacities and very impressed. So i try to figure out possible Workflows. I comming from tools like Logseq and Obsidian. My acutal workflow was inspired by the Zettelkasten method comined with MOCs (mostly software development stuff to sort the atomic zettels according to their topic). Now i'm struggling a litte bit in Capacities with the diffrent purposes of objects, collections and tags. E.g. when i'm currently Learning Python, is it usefull to create an Object "Programming Language" and Collection "Python" and then store the notes under it? Could no find a good entry point for technical | engineering related organisation without overfill the objects (Principles of Software Testing, Principles of Softwareenginnering, Techniques of Softwaretesting, Drivers of Softwareengineering, Refactoring Pattern, OOP Design Patterns, ...) Perhaps someone has a good entry point for my problem. Tank you and have a nice day 🙂
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snacksssreal 5/29/2023 11:09 AM
Hello Everyone,🫂 I'm new to Capacities and learning one step after the other I would like to create a "Ratings" Tags collection so it will finally appear in the following manner. I did not figure out how can I add to a specific record several icons of the same - so for example If i want to have a 4 start ratings somewhere i would like to add to the description "(4)" 4 icons of Star. Is that possible? any other ways? (edited)
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Hello Everyone,🫂 I'm new to Capacities and learning one step after the other I would like to create a "Ratings" Tags collection so it will finally appear in the following manner. I did not figure out how can I add to a specific record several icons of the same - so for example If i want to have a 4 start ratings somewhere i would like to add to the description "(4)" 4 icons of Star. Is that possible? any other ways? (edited)
Hi! I just use the emoji keyboard on Mac, search for star, then copy it to the clipboard and paste 4 times for 4 stars etc
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snacksssreal 5/29/2023 11:59 AM
Thanks I will try it on my windows PC
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yeah, we have all been there; and I think as PKM, the whole write-up part is also this field of constant longing and questioning. in a special way if you write scientific / footnoted etc text. I have been there w/ Mellel, too. and wanted to like their outlining and semantic mark-up features. I am currently back to Scrivener, which is a semi-solution, and rather inserts a very advanced form of text composition w/ some basically working decent output. but I am also constantly fooling w/ others hoping to get everything into 'one clear flow', esp around Capacities these days. there is Liquid Author, which does an amazingly fresh job at 'fluid cognitive writing', also serving some advanced text formatting & referencing needs on the way; there is Lattics which is a good shot at combining whiteboard, mind map, write up and decent out put. Of course some would also take Ulysses here. but I guess you know most of these and more.... yeah, in the end, I'd still hope Capacities goes a little more into that direction, as I became a firm believer of the school tying knowledge management / gardening to real outputting, as for health & productivity. IMO the next steps here would be to have some better curation & collation functions; ... and then – possibly write-up... or at least some good handover / integration (MD might be best track here). but your question also made me thinking: would be nice to have dedicated thread here within workflows channel particularly on text production around / after Capacities. would be worthwhile!! (edited)
Hi there again! I used to use Scrivener - to which I go back from time to time -, then I switched to Ulysses and right now I am (kind of) with Mellel... It seems a never ending search and it's tiring. I'll have a look at Liquid Author. May I ask what is your field? I am in literature, teaching in an Italian University. The idea of a dedicated channel sounds great, count me in if it ever happens... (i'm rather knew with discord and I'm not sure how it works exactly). Just out of curiosity, did you use a different PKM before Capacities?
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snacksssreal 5/30/2023 4:51 AM
Does capacities support my local machine language?
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according to the FAQ section is says the following: "The app has localization for English and German. You can switch the locale in the user settings by clicking the button in the lower-left corner of the sidebar." I was not able to see this functionality in the lower -left corner of the side bar nor in the settings. Appreciate help about it Thanks
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according to the FAQ section is says the following: "The app has localization for English and German. You can switch the locale in the user settings by clicking the button in the lower-left corner of the sidebar." I was not able to see this functionality in the lower -left corner of the side bar nor in the settings. Appreciate help about it Thanks
Michael_v_H 5/30/2023 4:54 AM
Only English and German are possible at the moment. (edited)
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Only English and German are possible at the moment. (edited)
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snacksssreal 5/30/2023 5:07 AM
Thanks Michael . So if I need to write with a language <> from these two I should think about other options ? I started learning Capacities and it seems pretty powerful 🥺😓
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Thanks Michael . So if I need to write with a language <> from these two I should think about other options ? I started learning Capacities and it seems pretty powerful 🥺😓
Michael_v_H 5/30/2023 6:26 AM
Well, you can write in any language you want! 🙂 But the User Interface (buttons, options, labels, etc.) of the app is only available in English and German.
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snacksssreal 5/30/2023 6:27 AM
Thanks for replying back. This is more minor as long as i can search and create new content. Since I am using RTL language i will have to adapt if needed to the direction of the sentences
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Thanks for replying back. This is more minor as long as i can search and create new content. Since I am using RTL language i will have to adapt if needed to the direction of the sentences
Michael_v_H 5/30/2023 6:29 AM
Unfortunately, we don't have RTL support yet. I don't have any personal experience with it, so I'm not sure whether it will be usable for you...
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snacksssreal 5/30/2023 10:34 AM
I will need to play with it in order to fully get insights about it
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I'm finding I continually want to use Control + F to search for text on an object. There's Control + P which brings up the search & open dialog but I really just want it to highlight text in the object I'm looking at not restrict me to excerpts from the object where that text appears. I can open a feedback item but also the one I thought sounded related was already complete https://capacities.io/feedback/p/full-text-search
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CaninePRO® 5/30/2023 4:56 PM
I can drag a video file stored on a NAS to create a link. When I click the link, a page opens. Ideally, I would like to play the file and know where it is stored. Is there a way to do this?
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I can drag a video file stored on a NAS to create a link. When I click the link, a page opens. Ideally, I would like to play the file and know where it is stored. Is there a way to do this?
Unfortunately not due to the way in which Capacities treats files.
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Unfortunately not due to the way in which Capacities treats files.
CaninePRO® 5/30/2023 5:26 PM
Is this something that will be fixed in the future? What if I store the file on YouTube?
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snacksssreal 5/30/2023 11:59 PM
I'd like to write notes for an online course which has topics and for each topic contains several chapters. I write notes for each and every chapter so that I will remember the main highlights and points. What is the best way to handle it in capacities as an atomic unit for this use case? (edited)
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The full-text search for Chinese is really not very good, which is a big obstacle for me to consider a subscription plan
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Is this something that will be fixed in the future? What if I store the file on YouTube?
𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗 5/31/2023 9:03 AM
YouTube web links seem to work very well actually
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I'd like to write notes for an online course which has topics and for each topic contains several chapters. I write notes for each and every chapter so that I will remember the main highlights and points. What is the best way to handle it in capacities as an atomic unit for this use case? (edited)
snacksssreal 5/31/2023 9:59 AM
Appreciate someone's help
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I'd like to write notes for an online course which has topics and for each topic contains several chapters. I write notes for each and every chapter so that I will remember the main highlights and points. What is the best way to handle it in capacities as an atomic unit for this use case? (edited)
Maybe ask again in #🧰・methods–workflows–tools and / search the channel for similar workflows?
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The full-text search for Chinese is really not very good, which is a big obstacle for me to consider a subscription plan
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Maybe ask again in #🧰・methods–workflows–tools and / search the channel for similar workflows?
snacksssreal 5/31/2023 12:05 PM
Sure thanks . Will do
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I can drag a video file stored on a NAS to create a link. When I click the link, a page opens. Ideally, I would like to play the file and know where it is stored. Is there a way to do this?
If on mac os hookmark might be the way to go? Not entirely sure as I'm yet to find a use case for it in my work flow (mostly use Web links and images) but pretty sure you could link to the video file path. Again not 100% sure but you might be able to host on cloud storage and embed the Web page? Just ideas as I'm no expert 🤣
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Hello, what is intelligent media analysis in the pro plan? I can't find it in doc or discord. Is it like pdf/image OCR in OneNote?
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Hello, what is intelligent media analysis in the pro plan? I can't find it in doc or discord. Is it like pdf/image OCR in OneNote?
hey, can't speak for team; and sometimes the landimg page also soeaks on broad strokes, or of firmly planned stuff (esp relating to 'pro', which doesn't yet really exist... there are only 'Believers', yet 😉 ) but you might take some good hints from this discussion (and also take this ad hint that you after yourself invited to chissel outthe final answer alongside:-) ) https://capacities.io/feedback/p/media-annotations-and-smart-media-features
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I'm not sure what's happening here, can anyone make sense of this? Or is this a bug in the UI? (edited)
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I'm not sure what's happening here, can anyone make sense of this? Or is this a bug in the UI? (edited)
boonikad9300 6/1/2023 11:00 AM
Seems like a bug! You have one entry in your object database? Maybe it's related to 1 entry? What if you create another entry (or multiple) and try to filter again? Same issue? (edited)
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Seems like a bug! You have one entry in your object database? Maybe it's related to 1 entry? What if you create another entry (or multiple) and try to filter again? Same issue? (edited)
same issue, my thinking is a bug then
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Hey guys, how can I type LaTeX equations in capacities?
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Hey guys, how can I type LaTeX equations in capacities?
boonikad9300 6/1/2023 12:35 PM
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thanks!
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Stekeblind 6/1/2023 1:23 PM
This backspace bug makes taking notes nigh impossible 😩
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wearingred 6/1/2023 1:42 PM
I feel like it should be possible to add additional properties to standard objects like images and pdfs (other than tags), but I can't find a way to do it 🤔
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I feel like it should be possible to add additional properties to standard objects like images and pdfs (other than tags), but I can't find a way to do it 🤔
boonikad9300 6/1/2023 1:52 PM
for now you can't modify the default (standard) objects
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Hi there, just a short question: Is there any possibility to define the look of "to dos" when klicking the checkbox? I would like to have the box ticked but without the text strikethrough...
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Hey all. Is there any way to search all documents for ToDos? And preferable for open and closed ones. Further, is there any chance to connect search conditions with a logical AND or OR?
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Hi there, just a short question: Is there any possibility to define the look of "to dos" when klicking the checkbox? I would like to have the box ticked but without the text strikethrough...
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not right now, you can do it with browser css extensions or going into developer tools
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for now you can't modify the default (standard) objects
wearingred 6/1/2023 5:16 PM
Too bad. I guess I'll have to embed them somewhere else
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Hey all. Is there any way to search all documents for ToDos? And preferable for open and closed ones. Further, is there any chance to connect search conditions with a logical AND or OR?
boonikad9300 6/1/2023 10:58 PM
I think you can’t search for todos yet. However if you tagged them with Todo it is. Those operations will probably come available with the smart query functionality (now under development)
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Hallaxy 💫 6/2/2023 12:55 AM
Hi, it there a reason for some pdf's suddenly loose their preview image like this?
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Hi. I may be doing something wrong but I have a Quote object with a Favorite checkbox property. I made a Favorite Quotes collection and set the filter to show the quotes with checked Favorite property but they won't appear. Am I doing something wrong?
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Hi, I am trying to replicate the "Weblinks" object to create a new one with the same fields and some more. I could not figure out a way to "duplicate" the object which would be nice. Additionally, when trying to replicate the same fields in new object, I am missing the "image preview" or even the "link" itself. Any ideas how to achieve this? Is this possible? Thx
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Hi. I may be doing something wrong but I have a Quote object with a Favorite checkbox property. I made a Favorite Quotes collection and set the filter to show the quotes with checked Favorite property but they won't appear. Am I doing something wrong?
There’s nothing in that collection for the filter to work on. You’d need to add all your quotes to that collection and then filter it I think.
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Hi. I may be doing something wrong but I have a Quote object with a Favorite checkbox property. I made a Favorite Quotes collection and set the filter to show the quotes with checked Favorite property but they won't appear. Am I doing something wrong?
boonikad9300 6/2/2023 5:54 AM
There are 0 entries in this database! (edited)
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Hi, I am trying to replicate the "Weblinks" object to create a new one with the same fields and some more. I could not figure out a way to "duplicate" the object which would be nice. Additionally, when trying to replicate the same fields in new object, I am missing the "image preview" or even the "link" itself. Any ideas how to achieve this? Is this possible? Thx
boonikad9300 6/2/2023 5:57 AM
You can't duplicate objects right now!
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Hi, I am trying to replicate the "Weblinks" object to create a new one with the same fields and some more. I could not figure out a way to "duplicate" the object which would be nice. Additionally, when trying to replicate the same fields in new object, I am missing the "image preview" or even the "link" itself. Any ideas how to achieve this? Is this possible? Thx
boonikad9300 6/2/2023 5:58 AM
Regarding the weblink, it's a special type of object with a customised view / functionality. I think, thats the reason you can't 100% get the same view with a custom object, if that makes sense?
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Regarding the weblink, it's a special type of object with a customised view / functionality. I think, thats the reason you can't 100% get the same view with a custom object, if that makes sense?
I understand but in my head it's like some features are there already but I cannot use them. 😭
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I understand but in my head it's like some features are there already but I cannot use them. 😭
boonikad9300 6/2/2023 6:20 AM
you also know that there are several view options for each object? 🙂
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get's pretty close to the weblink view imho 👍
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you also know that there are several view options for each object? 🙂
nice, let me give it a shot, I am new at this so thanks for your help !
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nice, let me give it a shot, I am new at this so thanks for your help !
boonikad9300 6/2/2023 6:23 AM
Np! There is a lot to learn about all the different functionalities!
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jamie.williams 6/2/2023 10:10 AM
Once I change a block to in-line I cannot then change it? The three dots at the side disappear. Is this expected or a known bug? On web client btw
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you also know that there are several view options for each object? 🙂
jamie.williams 6/2/2023 10:10 AM
These options disappear
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Once I change a block to in-line I cannot then change it? The three dots at the side disappear. Is this expected or a known bug? On web client btw
I was having this same issue, one of the devs said you have to use the "Edit link" menu to get it back I think it was
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jamie.williams 6/2/2023 10:35 AM
Ahh perfect. Can get there with an Alt + Left Click. Thanks @Json Blob
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not right now, you can do it with browser css extensions or going into developer tools
oh ok, maybe to techie 😅 hope there will be an option like checkbox for lists somewhere in the future... by the way, when i marked my list with approx. 50 entries to convert them into a to-do, it was only implemented for a part, not for all at the same time and I had to repeat it several times. it would be nice if this would continue to work in the future or has nobody else observed this?
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Is there a known bug or any work already happening on the sync? I’m using the app on both laptop and mobile. I find that the sync usually doesn’t happen very well unless I restart the app. Ex: created a template. Modified on the laptop. Updates aren’t being reflected in the mobile unless I restart the mobile app. (edited)
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I am using the person content type and I don’t see the image or the notes property fields. They appear to be not visible, any ideas as to why? (edited)
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Are you planning to release the desktop version in the App Store?
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Hi. I may be doing something wrong but I have a Quote object with a Favorite checkbox property. I made a Favorite Quotes collection and set the filter to show the quotes with checked Favorite property but they won't appear. Am I doing something wrong?
Looks weird. Will double check.
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Is there a known bug or any work already happening on the sync? I’m using the app on both laptop and mobile. I find that the sync usually doesn’t happen very well unless I restart the app. Ex: created a template. Modified on the laptop. Updates aren’t being reflected in the mobile unless I restart the mobile app. (edited)
Thanks for sharing. Templates are not watched at the moment. We'll solve this. Any other issues?
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Are you planning to release the desktop version in the App Store?
Not planned atm, takes quite some work and since you can simply download it we don't see a big pain point.
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Thanks for sharing. Templates are not watched at the moment. We'll solve this. Any other issues?
No issues apart from that. Templates aren’t editable on mobile. But I guess that’s a missing feature rather than a bug.
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No issues apart from that. Templates aren’t editable on mobile. But I guess that’s a missing feature rather than a bug.
Yes 👍 Thanks for sharing 🙂 (edited)
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Are we able to change/add to the Shortcut for H2 H3 H4? Now ##, ### are suited for new writing. However, using CTRL+2 and CTRL+3 is made easier and more convenient with apps like Google Docs and Logseq.
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Are we able to change/add to the Shortcut for H2 H3 H4? Now ##, ### are suited for new writing. However, using CTRL+2 and CTRL+3 is made easier and more convenient with apps like Google Docs and Logseq.
boonikad9300 6/3/2023 5:39 AM
You can't change or add shortcuts yourself right now! Just curious, what is the benefit of CNTRL+2 etc versus ##?
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You can't change or add shortcuts yourself right now! Just curious, what is the benefit of CNTRL+2 etc versus ##?
It's really quick and simple to imagine that if you copy an article from somewhere with 10 H2s. It takes more time to position the cursor at the beginning of the H2 line and then append '##' to each line, instead of using Ctrl+2 for any word in the same line.
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It's really quick and simple to imagine that if you copy an article from somewhere with 10 H2s. It takes more time to position the cursor at the beginning of the H2 line and then append '##' to each line, instead of using Ctrl+2 for any word in the same line.
boonikad9300 6/3/2023 5:44 AM
Ah got it! That seems indeed faster if you have the text already / or pasted it
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It's really quick and simple to imagine that if you copy an article from somewhere with 10 H2s. It takes more time to position the cursor at the beginning of the H2 line and then append '##' to each line, instead of using Ctrl+2 for any word in the same line.
boonikad9300 6/3/2023 5:46 AM
one option that I know off right now is selecting all the blocks you want to turn into heading element and hit cmd+shift+e:
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one option that I know off right now is selecting all the blocks you want to turn into heading element and hit cmd+shift+e:
Is it possible to select heading 1 and 3 in the picture, but exclude heading 2? I tried to select them by holding the Ctrl key, but it didn't work.
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Is it possible to select heading 1 and 3 in the picture, but exclude heading 2? I tried to select them by holding the Ctrl key, but it didn't work.
boonikad9300 6/3/2023 5:54 AM
Hehe also tried that, but doesn't seem to be working 🤔 Would be handy indeed
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Hehe also tried that, but doesn't seem to be working 🤔 Would be handy indeed
Ah ha! I figured it out, ctrl+shift+select allows me to select many blocks.
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Ah ha! I figured it out, ctrl+shift+select allows me to select many blocks.
boonikad9300 6/3/2023 6:01 AM
Nice one!!
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I am trying to build a content creation funnel in Capacities. I gather content ideas in different ways (tweets, ebooks, yt videos, audio messages I send to myself, drafts app on mac where I scribble ideas, etc) I want to collect them all in Capacities as "content ideas" or "content seeds" I would like to develop further (by reading, highlighting and wirting my own toughts) What would be the best way to handle all this? I started creating an object called "content seeds" but I also like having the content in the tweets, videos, images, audio, etc objects. Furthermore, once the ideas are in the content ideas object itself, what would be the best way to move them through the creation funnel?
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I am thinking collections would be the way to go, but tags are also something that got my attention. Any ideas are welcome!
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Roberto
I am trying to build a content creation funnel in Capacities. I gather content ideas in different ways (tweets, ebooks, yt videos, audio messages I send to myself, drafts app on mac where I scribble ideas, etc) I want to collect them all in Capacities as "content ideas" or "content seeds" I would like to develop further (by reading, highlighting and wirting my own toughts) What would be the best way to handle all this? I started creating an object called "content seeds" but I also like having the content in the tweets, videos, images, audio, etc objects. Furthermore, once the ideas are in the content ideas object itself, what would be the best way to move them through the creation funnel?
I am doing something very similar, kind of on top of a knowledge garden. I think such an endeavor/ system in its architecture needs to be very individual depending on a lot of factors (knowledge field; media types; personal style; formats of content - input / output... etc) sure one could go into it / comment, knowing your scenario a bit better. BUT I sure can say one thing: referencing selected blocks (and even collections / tags) across object types should be your best friend!! (edited)
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Roberto
I am trying to build a content creation funnel in Capacities. I gather content ideas in different ways (tweets, ebooks, yt videos, audio messages I send to myself, drafts app on mac where I scribble ideas, etc) I want to collect them all in Capacities as "content ideas" or "content seeds" I would like to develop further (by reading, highlighting and wirting my own toughts) What would be the best way to handle all this? I started creating an object called "content seeds" but I also like having the content in the tweets, videos, images, audio, etc objects. Furthermore, once the ideas are in the content ideas object itself, what would be the best way to move them through the creation funnel?
... another thing that comes into play, and that I am musing / wondering about A LOT w/ regards to capacities (but also a discussion that has not yet really resonated here) is the question of collating content from within the capacities structure for exactly such a kind of scenario! that is something that can be achieved to some extent by clever architecturing... but basically, as far as I can see, there is the initial idea to offer / use the right sidebar ('pin to right sidebar') for this. this works for some mileage, but finally (IMO) would need some more development and cultivation to really allow for affording workflows in Capacities... ... but I do not want to repeat myself ad nauseam, as I tried to spur that discussion too often here already 🐉 but if you are interested in any of those two aspects (going beyond working with block / metadata structure logic for all of this), just search for "collating" and / or "stackbar" / "right sidebar" here, and you will find a lot of hinds / thoughts on that (generally the forums are a trove of ideas, and search (here) is definitely your friend, too!) (edited)
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I am doing something very similar, kind of on top of a knowledge garden. I think such an endeavor/ system in its architecture needs to be very individual depending on a lot of factors (knowledge field; media types; personal style; formats of content - input / output... etc) sure one could go into it / comment, knowing your scenario a bit better. BUT I sure can say one thing: referencing selected blocks (and even collections / tags) across object types should be your best friend!! (edited)
Mi first realisation is that I really do not benefit from having multiple capture points defines as object classes. If is a tweet, a yt video or a link, they all go through my readwise first, where I filter the ones I want tog row, read/watch the whole thing, highlight the takeaways and then move the highlights into capacity as a "seed". In capacities I will grow it (write, think, connect). Therefore my first decision is to gather all types of content under the same object class and move from there. No I have to define what "growing" looks like and then how to do that in Capacities. So far collections look better for this than tags, but I am just starting to understand the difference.
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Roberto
Mi first realisation is that I really do not benefit from having multiple capture points defines as object classes. If is a tweet, a yt video or a link, they all go through my readwise first, where I filter the ones I want tog row, read/watch the whole thing, highlight the takeaways and then move the highlights into capacity as a "seed". In capacities I will grow it (write, think, connect). Therefore my first decision is to gather all types of content under the same object class and move from there. No I have to define what "growing" looks like and then how to do that in Capacities. So far collections look better for this than tags, but I am just starting to understand the difference.
... so, you are on your way... 🙂
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Katti
oh ok, maybe to techie 😅 hope there will be an option like checkbox for lists somewhere in the future... by the way, when i marked my list with approx. 50 entries to convert them into a to-do, it was only implemented for a part, not for all at the same time and I had to repeat it several times. it would be nice if this would continue to work in the future or has nobody else observed this?
I would add this to Canny.io as a bug report, as I have similar experience when trying to select/select all for a large number of lines. There seems to be a limit.
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Steffen
Thanks for sharing. Templates are not watched at the moment. We'll solve this. Any other issues?
When adding an image on mobile it uploads fine, but reflects as a “broken link” on desktop. Thanks!
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snacksssreal 6/3/2023 10:39 AM
How do I know that capcacities got an update? For example the windows app does not have some kind of Help>> check for updates
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top right corner there is a button that appears when a new version is ready
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Json Blob
top right corner there is a button that appears when a new version is ready
snacksssreal 6/3/2023 3:34 PM
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Thanks @Json Blob
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snacksssreal 6/4/2023 10:08 AM
Appreciate understanding here what are the best practices and approach for dividing workspaces into personal life and professional life. Is the better approach to separate my 2nd brain personal "workspace" from my Business/Professional role Workspace (projects, customers, etc') or just keep all in a unified workspace? AFAIK, separating means a lot of manual work where some objects will require manual duplication from one workspace to the other
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Appreciate understanding here what are the best practices and approach for dividing workspaces into personal life and professional life. Is the better approach to separate my 2nd brain personal "workspace" from my Business/Professional role Workspace (projects, customers, etc') or just keep all in a unified workspace? AFAIK, separating means a lot of manual work where some objects will require manual duplication from one workspace to the other
boonikad9300 6/4/2023 10:38 AM
I was also thinking about it at the start, but I now have one unified space where I collect personal things as well as professional / work-related projects! Glad I did, because there is a lot of overlap (for me personally). Besides, when using filters and tags, you can hide content you don't want to see but still reference them to each other. Especially if you want to use capacities as a second brain I would recommend using one space 🙂 I would say take some time to make a well thought out choice as merging them later on might be a lot of work if you have a lot of content!
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I was also thinking about it at the start, but I now have one unified space where I collect personal things as well as professional / work-related projects! Glad I did, because there is a lot of overlap (for me personally). Besides, when using filters and tags, you can hide content you don't want to see but still reference them to each other. Especially if you want to use capacities as a second brain I would recommend using one space 🙂 I would say take some time to make a well thought out choice as merging them later on might be a lot of work if you have a lot of content!
snacksssreal 6/4/2023 10:40 AM
Yes this is a pretty "big" decision. Reverting might be overwhelming. I also think have a unified space
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snacksssreal
Yes this is a pretty "big" decision. Reverting might be overwhelming. I also think have a unified space
boonikad9300 6/4/2023 10:42 AM
I thought about "why do I want a separate space and what its benefits would be over a unified one" but couldn't find any. However, for you the answer might be different 😉
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I thought about "why do I want a separate space and what its benefits would be over a unified one" but couldn't find any. However, for you the answer might be different 😉
snacksssreal 6/4/2023 10:57 AM
ofcourse. Sometime you need to do some hand on for a while in order to understand if you made the correct decision or not that's life
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snacksssreal 6/4/2023 11:05 AM
I would like to know if I can customize the weblinks object as i did not see an option to add properties to it. This is my case scenario So like in pocket i would like having for each web article additonal properties: 1. Title /Name 2. Web URL (weblink??) 3. Subject category (AI, Courses, Supertools, Photography, Fintech, Productivity Etc') 4. Each subject category can have multiple "Tags" /Subject Tags so for example AI has 'chatgpt', 'ai tools directory', 'Prompts', 'Generative AI', Etc' 5. Link to Project 6. Summary/Notes [Block??] what is the best way to realize it ? via new content type and collections?
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I would like to know if I can customize the weblinks object as i did not see an option to add properties to it. This is my case scenario So like in pocket i would like having for each web article additonal properties: 1. Title /Name 2. Web URL (weblink??) 3. Subject category (AI, Courses, Supertools, Photography, Fintech, Productivity Etc') 4. Each subject category can have multiple "Tags" /Subject Tags so for example AI has 'chatgpt', 'ai tools directory', 'Prompts', 'Generative AI', Etc' 5. Link to Project 6. Summary/Notes [Block??] what is the best way to realize it ? via new content type and collections?
boonikad9300 6/4/2023 11:09 AM
Yes, think best way is to create your custom "Weblink" object type for this
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Is there a way to group 'untoggle' all the backlinks on a page -- rather than having to click each drop down?
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GunnersaurusFlex 6/4/2023 9:36 PM
2 questions. 1) I am still having issues with spell check. When using the web app, neither Grammarly or Microsoft Editor works. It duplicates the word. In the Desktop app, I use Grammarly. The issue I have is that unless I click in the actual line of text, Grammarly doesn’t pick up the typos. So I have to click on each line just to see where the typos are. Can that be fixed? 2) When will the IOS app be released to non believers? Really want to test but can’t fit it into the budget. Thank you!
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There’s nothing in that collection for the filter to work on. You’d need to add all your quotes to that collection and then filter it I think.
Thank you @pkmbeth and @boonikad9300! I thought the Favorite Quotes collection will get the entries from the main Quote object then I will just filter them 😅
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Steffen
Looks weird. Will double check.
Thank you, Steffen!
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davestrokes 6/5/2023 1:45 AM
Hi everyone, don't know if am supposed to post this here on in the general section, has anyone else experienced an issue like this where the content in the custom object I created got wiped or is it just me?, already sent this in as a bug but if there's a quick fix, i'd highly appreciate the input, thank you.
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Hi everyone, don't know if am supposed to post this here on in the general section, has anyone else experienced an issue like this where the content in the custom object I created got wiped or is it just me?, already sent this in as a bug but if there's a quick fix, i'd highly appreciate the input, thank you.
boonikad9300 6/5/2023 1:55 AM
What do you mean by wiped? As in all the content inside all objects of that type or parts of it?
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Appreciate understanding here what are the best practices and approach for dividing workspaces into personal life and professional life. Is the better approach to separate my 2nd brain personal "workspace" from my Business/Professional role Workspace (projects, customers, etc') or just keep all in a unified workspace? AFAIK, separating means a lot of manual work where some objects will require manual duplication from one workspace to the other
I now have two spaces, even though I was adamant about only having one. I have a main one that serves as a PKM and captures pretty much everything (daily notes, media, quotes, links etc) and another one that is specific to a project. I realised there was a little overlap between the two spaces but not much, and I needed specific objects dedicated to the project that were cluttering up my main space. The project specific objects were also quite granular and didn’t relate to anything in my PKM space. I decided to separate them to keep things tidy, but also because when I go in to my project space I know that it’s time to focus. I usually play around in my PKM space and fiddle, so the mindset shift between the two is helpful for me. I think it’s a matter of using your best judgement and seeing what works for you. I don’t think there’s a right or wrong way to approach this, as PKMs and personal workflows in general are super specific to each user ☺
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Hi everyone, don't know if am supposed to post this here on in the general section, has anyone else experienced an issue like this where the content in the custom object I created got wiped or is it just me?, already sent this in as a bug but if there's a quick fix, i'd highly appreciate the input, thank you.
not sure this is it; but I have a sense sometimes that the darkmode has a non-conclusive behavior sometimes,'; ... and renders text in black-on-black... 🤔
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What do you mean by wiped? As in all the content inside all objects of that type or parts of it?
davestrokes 6/5/2023 2:01 AM
Everything inside except the main heading(as in the image). I created pages and embedded images in them... It's just gone. I switched to light mode to check @lerone suspicion but still nothing.
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davestrokes
Hi everyone, don't know if am supposed to post this here on in the general section, has anyone else experienced an issue like this where the content in the custom object I created got wiped or is it just me?, already sent this in as a bug but if there's a quick fix, i'd highly appreciate the input, thank you.
... looking at the image: is it for all / more objects; or just the bottom right one? ... could it be it's 'just' a missing / unrendered image there (for an image that otherwose would be taking up allthe display space)? because losing image previews is something that I also experienced intermittently... (edited)
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... looking at the image: is it for all / more objects; or just the bottom right one? ... could it be it's 'just' a missing / unrendered image there (for an image that otherwose would be taking up allthe display space)? because losing image previews is something that I also experienced intermittently... (edited)
davestrokes 6/5/2023 2:09 AM
This is the actual page of one of them all properties intact except the actual content
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Everything inside except the main heading(as in the image). I created pages and embedded images in them... It's just gone. I switched to light mode to check @lerone suspicion but still nothing.
boonikad9300 6/5/2023 2:09 AM
My best guess is that you might have accidentally deleted the content block property of that object ? Can't think of anything other than that or a bug !
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aah the content block property seems there 🤔
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HI, I have problem after I updated my Capacities today. It reports all the time that I am offline while I am NOT. I am using my internet connection at the same time. How can I go online in Capacities. I tried everything I knew already... HELP!
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HI, I have problem after I updated my Capacities today. It reports all the time that I am offline while I am NOT. I am using my internet connection at the same time. How can I go online in Capacities. I tried everything I knew already... HELP!
Likewise. Reported bug in another Channel as well.
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Hi_I'm_Jonas 6/5/2023 5:09 AM
For me it sems that Capacities is down
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I have the same but...
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Capacities is down for me too ..
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Same issue right after I updated to the newest version. I tried to download the app again but the link is broken on the website too. I'm a M1 chip Macbook user.
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Yeah... let's wait, I believe they will react quickly
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Same issue right after I updated to the newest version. I tried to download the app again but the link is broken on the website too. I'm a M1 chip Macbook user.
Hi_I'm_Jonas 6/5/2023 5:14 AM
for reference I too am an m1 Chip macbook user
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𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗 6/5/2023 5:40 AM
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Victor.TCH 6/5/2023 6:27 AM
Hello, how can I make backup copies of the information that I upload to Capacities?
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Anyone getting "Loading Failed" on some objects? Particularly ins "All View"
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hi! so after the last update inline links work correctly great! but seems like there is no way to convert inline links to blocks or embedded?
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Anyone getting "Loading Failed" on some objects? Particularly ins "All View"
snacksssreal 6/5/2023 7:11 AM
Help, after Upgrading to the new version things do not work. Can someone please advise me? Me too
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Note: Once there is a new update there is no option to close the propmt . One needs to press the "update" button. If this is in the middle of a work in capacities I couldn't do anything else
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All my meeting notes won't view and I need them 😰 I've tried restarting the app... any ideas?
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ki
All my meeting notes won't view and I need them 😰 I've tried restarting the app... any ideas?
only waiting until server-side issues are fixed
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Victor.TCH
Hello, how can I make backup copies of the information that I upload to Capacities?
Michael_v_H 6/5/2023 8:00 AM
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ki
All my meeting notes won't view and I need them 😰 I've tried restarting the app... any ideas?
Michael_v_H 6/5/2023 8:00 AM
Hi, sorry for the inconvenience! We just reverted the app to the prior version, everything should be working again!
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Click to see attachment 🖼️
Victor.TCH 6/5/2023 8:00 AM
👍 thanks
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thaks 🙂
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Michael_v_H
Hi, sorry for the inconvenience! We just reverted the app to the prior version, everything should be working again!
Thank you! Awesome, the updates looked exciting btw 😊
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hi! so after the last update inline links work correctly great! but seems like there is no way to convert inline links to blocks or embedded?
Michael_v_H 6/5/2023 8:04 AM
Hi, you can do Option-Click or Alt-Click on a link to open the options. In order to create a block from a simple link, you need to generate a weblink first. Then you can click "Convert to link block". Finally, you can change the view of that link block to wide card or embed etc.
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monsterfurby 6/5/2023 8:48 AM
Just wondering how everyone else does this: I've been trying to minimize the number of tags, but I have quite a few taxonomically different lists (for example: day of the week, ratings of various types, types of meetings, etc.) which I would have to put into Tags in order to have multi-select or proper dropdown capabilities and more visually distinct appearance. Are there any workarounds for this that don't clutter my tag list, or should I simply create tags and put them into collections (which in turn would then clutter up my list of collections in tags 😅 ) ? What are your solutions for this? (edited)
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Just wondering how everyone else does this: I've been trying to minimize the number of tags, but I have quite a few taxonomically different lists (for example: day of the week, ratings of various types, types of meetings, etc.) which I would have to put into Tags in order to have multi-select or proper dropdown capabilities and more visually distinct appearance. Are there any workarounds for this that don't clutter my tag list, or should I simply create tags and put them into collections (which in turn would then clutter up my list of collections in tags 😅 ) ? What are your solutions for this? (edited)
𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗 6/5/2023 8:50 AM
From what I've seen other people, and myself, do is to put them into collections. There have been discussions about getting nested tags or some more ways of organizing them. (at some point) (edited)
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Just wondering how everyone else does this: I've been trying to minimize the number of tags, but I have quite a few taxonomically different lists (for example: day of the week, ratings of various types, types of meetings, etc.) which I would have to put into Tags in order to have multi-select or proper dropdown capabilities and more visually distinct appearance. Are there any workarounds for this that don't clutter my tag list, or should I simply create tags and put them into collections (which in turn would then clutter up my list of collections in tags 😅 ) ? What are your solutions for this? (edited)
boonikad9300 6/5/2023 8:51 AM
For now I'm using collections in combination with a fixed set on the select / multi select property so you don't have to think each time you want to add a tag, also waiting on nested tags hehe 👀 (edited)
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so for each object i define the relevant tags, for example, for my project object I have a status property with a fixed set of 'status' tags (edited)
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𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗 6/5/2023 8:54 AM
Related, but unrelated I'm also hoping to have "folders/categories" for objects as I am slowly having various groups. Like Education (Courses, lessons, programs?), PMO (Projects, Milestones, Tasks)...
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my list of tag collections
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I'm not that heavy of a user because I'm kind of waiting for some features.. xD
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Anything else that is 'topical' I don't put into a collection, but I'll probably have to do a review at some point and maybe have to use the description field for tags
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Hi, you can do Option-Click or Alt-Click on a link to open the options. In order to create a block from a simple link, you need to generate a weblink first. Then you can click "Convert to link block". Finally, you can change the view of that link block to wide card or embed etc.
gotcha, thanks! though now just need to wait for the last update to be re-deployed 😄
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jamie.williams 6/5/2023 10:29 AM
The “data views” link on here https://docs.capacities.io/reference/views, links to “#object-views”
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Also, how do we remove columns from “table” view? Eg, I don’t want to see “tags” in my table view of my custom object “daily pages”. Just a list of my “gratitude”, etc properties that are text
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Also, how do we remove columns from “table” view? Eg, I don’t want to see “tags” in my table view of my custom object “daily pages”. Just a list of my “gratitude”, etc properties that are text
Michael_v_H 6/5/2023 10:42 AM
Currently not possible to customize this. But will be added soon. 👍
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The “data views” link on here https://docs.capacities.io/reference/views, links to “#object-views”
Michael_v_H 6/5/2023 10:45 AM
Thanks, just fixed it. 👍
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Hi all. Is there a good workflow to quickly turn parts of a note (Page object) into a separate (page) Object and automatically embed it where it was?
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... w/ 'good workflow' you mean 2 clicks ir less? that would be interesting! – otherwise: group > cut > new (new tab) > paste > go back (tab; otherwise history) > reference page I am aware this is 'fiddly'. even more so as creating a new object in another type section is not too straightforward itself... ... this is why I myself would also be interested to learn about possible ways to streamline/hack this process towards a 1-/2-click affair... 🫰
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Hi all. Is there a good workflow to quickly turn parts of a note (Page object) into a separate (page) Object and automatically embed it where it was?
Do you already have the object set up? and do you want the parts of the note to be the name of the new piece of content
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Do you already have the object set up? and do you want the parts of the note to be the name of the new piece of content
Not quite. I‘m aware you could highlight text and create a new object out of it. What I mean is this. Imagine you have a long note about several lessons of a course or topic. Now I want to turn the parts of each lesson into separate notes which should be embedded in the original one (the course note). I hope you can understand what I mean…😅 (edited)
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Not quite. I‘m aware you could highlight text and create a new object out of it. What I mean is this. Imagine you have a long note about several lessons of a course or topic. Now I want to turn the parts of each lesson into separate notes which should be embedded in the original one (the course note). I hope you can understand what I mean…😅 (edited)
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pkmbeth
This is it! Excellent 👍🙂 thank you very much 👋
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DanTman
This is it! Excellent 👍🙂 thank you very much 👋
No problem!
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... w/ 'good workflow' you mean 2 clicks ir less? that would be interesting! – otherwise: group > cut > new (new tab) > paste > go back (tab; otherwise history) > reference page I am aware this is 'fiddly'. even more so as creating a new object in another type section is not too straightforward itself... ... this is why I myself would also be interested to learn about possible ways to streamline/hack this process towards a 1-/2-click affair... 🫰
boonikad9300 6/6/2023 4:15 AM
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GingerDad0508 6/6/2023 8:10 AM
Love capacities but I have been having issues opening the web version on my computer at work. I suspect that my IT company is blocking access and I have a ticket in with them but has anyone else had trouble with this? I keep getting the error that capacities is not reachable. I have cleared my browser cache too.
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GingerDad0508
Love capacities but I have been having issues opening the web version on my computer at work. I suspect that my IT company is blocking access and I have a ticket in with them but has anyone else had trouble with this? I keep getting the error that capacities is not reachable. I have cleared my browser cache too.
boonikad9300 6/6/2023 8:34 AM
Might be related, do you have a laptop? Otherwise you could quickly test it through hotspot connection?
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SecurityDog | David 6/6/2023 9:17 AM
i´m building a movie database. I need to get 570 movies in that database. Here is how it looks actually.
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Might be related, do you have a laptop? Otherwise you could quickly test it through hotspot connection?
GingerDad0508 6/6/2023 10:51 AM
I’ve successfully connected via my phones hotspot on my laptop. My IT company can’t figure out what’s going on though. They’ve removed my web filtering software and even downloaded the app on their end and moved it into my computer but the app times out on my work computer as well.
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I’ve successfully connected via my phones hotspot on my laptop. My IT company can’t figure out what’s going on though. They’ve removed my web filtering software and even downloaded the app on their end and moved it into my computer but the app times out on my work computer as well.
boonikad9300 6/6/2023 10:52 AM
hmm weird! (edited)
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snacksssreal 6/6/2023 11:12 AM
for now assuming I am taking notes about a meeting or an article (whatever) and want to carry out some follow-ups/have question requiring to add some task? is there any workaround in capacity or do I need to write the task down in an external task mgmt app? looked for the word "tasks" here and the results are overwhelming (411). Appreciate your thoughts (edited)
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for now assuming I am taking notes about a meeting or an article (whatever) and want to carry out some follow-ups/have question requiring to add some task? is there any workaround in capacity or do I need to write the task down in an external task mgmt app? looked for the word "tasks" here and the results are overwhelming (411). Appreciate your thoughts (edited)
I saw some others here mention appending any tasks with a tag, to keep track until the task management aspects are added to the app. So any time I put a to-do that I want to track globally, I put #todo at the end and then I can see them all when I click the tag. (edited)
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I saw some others here mention appending any tasks with a tag, to keep track until the task management aspects are added to the app. So any time I put a to-do that I want to track globally, I put #todo at the end and then I can see them all when I click the tag. (edited)
boonikad9300 6/6/2023 11:15 AM
I have the same workflow 🙂 It's the most flexible. Tip: You can pin the todo tag so you can quickly navigate to it!
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snacksssreal 6/6/2023 12:34 PM
@xang @boonikad9300 great idea guys thanks so much!
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I have the same workflow 🙂 It's the most flexible. Tip: You can pin the todo tag so you can quickly navigate to it!
snacksssreal 6/6/2023 12:53 PM
I created a new object having records in it. I can pin the record with the #todo tag
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jamie.williams 6/6/2023 4:15 PM
Hey guys. I haven’t quite got to grips with this powerful app yet. I’m wondering if any of you would have any ideas on how I could create this in capacities?
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Hey guys. I haven’t quite got to grips with this powerful app yet. I’m wondering if any of you would have any ideas on how I could create this in capacities?
jamie.williams 6/6/2023 4:19 PM
Each heading is a link to its own page. And on that page I have a scrollable list of back links, which shows all bullet points (including ones indented underneath) with the days as the heading.
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Hello, i'm new to Capacities, and i would know why it is not possible to search/query objects by multiple tags ? (ex: all objects having tagA && tabB), is it by choice ? (edited)
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Pappagiorgio 6/6/2023 6:27 PM
I believe queries are on the roadmap
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Pappagiorgio 6/6/2023 6:40 PM
I had a question. Are relation properties a thing? Like, I know that I can link a property to another object type. But is there a way for this link to be bi-directional? As a simple example, consider a Person object and an Organization object. When I create a new Person, I have a property that is linked to Organization, which specifies which company that person works for. I have a similar setup on my Organization page, with a linked property to People so that I can track everyone who works for a particular company. But I’m discovering that these links are in fact not related. So in other words, if I create an Organization and start adding people in the People property, the organization only shows up as a backlink, and I have to go through each person and manually add the Organization. This has been quite tedious to building my databases! Basically what I’m looking for is the Relations feature of Notion, where a property that connects two databases is connected both ways. Am I missing a feature in Capacities? Or is this something on the roadmap?
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Hey guys. I haven’t quite got to grips with this powerful app yet. I’m wondering if any of you would have any ideas on how I could create this in capacities?
randAlThor 6/6/2023 9:39 PM
I do it this way. I use toggles for each of your journal prompt and use a tag for the prompt (#learned, #mit, etc). I use tags because when I press on a tag, it's easier to review at the end of the week.
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I had a question. Are relation properties a thing? Like, I know that I can link a property to another object type. But is there a way for this link to be bi-directional? As a simple example, consider a Person object and an Organization object. When I create a new Person, I have a property that is linked to Organization, which specifies which company that person works for. I have a similar setup on my Organization page, with a linked property to People so that I can track everyone who works for a particular company. But I’m discovering that these links are in fact not related. So in other words, if I create an Organization and start adding people in the People property, the organization only shows up as a backlink, and I have to go through each person and manually add the Organization. This has been quite tedious to building my databases! Basically what I’m looking for is the Relations feature of Notion, where a property that connects two databases is connected both ways. Am I missing a feature in Capacities? Or is this something on the roadmap?
boonikad9300 6/6/2023 10:50 PM
This would be very handy indeed! I believe this feature is on the roadmap 🙂 you can look in canny and upvote this the ticket to make your wish known
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Hello, i'm new to Capacities, and i would know why it is not possible to search/query objects by multiple tags ? (ex: all objects having tagA && tabB), is it by choice ? (edited)
boonikad9300 6/6/2023 10:51 PM
Smart queries functionality is currently in development 🚀🙌
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I had a question. Are relation properties a thing? Like, I know that I can link a property to another object type. But is there a way for this link to be bi-directional? As a simple example, consider a Person object and an Organization object. When I create a new Person, I have a property that is linked to Organization, which specifies which company that person works for. I have a similar setup on my Organization page, with a linked property to People so that I can track everyone who works for a particular company. But I’m discovering that these links are in fact not related. So in other words, if I create an Organization and start adding people in the People property, the organization only shows up as a backlink, and I have to go through each person and manually add the Organization. This has been quite tedious to building my databases! Basically what I’m looking for is the Relations feature of Notion, where a property that connects two databases is connected both ways. Am I missing a feature in Capacities? Or is this something on the roadmap?
@pkmbeth , @boonikad9300 , @denadoolin - Have any of y’all been able to figure-out a workaround for relational properties, as this is a pain point for me as well. Thanks!
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This would be very handy indeed! I believe this feature is on the roadmap 🙂 you can look in canny and upvote this the ticket to make your wish known
Which ticket is this linked to in Canny? Thanks!
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Which ticket is this linked to in Canny? Thanks!
boonikad9300 6/7/2023 4:52 AM
Currently objects can be linked; however, duplicate work is required to have related properties show in each object.
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Think you want this as feature? 🙂
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Morning everyone. I cannot see new functionality available for the object dashboards. What’s wrong?
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@pkmbeth , @boonikad9300 , @denadoolin - Have any of y’all been able to figure-out a workaround for relational properties, as this is a pain point for me as well. Thanks!
Not yet 😦
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@pkmbeth , @boonikad9300 , @denadoolin - Have any of y’all been able to figure-out a workaround for relational properties, as this is a pain point for me as well. Thanks!
The last release which they tried rolling out might address the object relationships to certain extent. It allows different views and filter/sort of the backlinks: see https://capacities.io/whats-new/release-25. And with queries coming soon after there might be even more options. I got a glimpse of the last release in action, and it changed my opinion on this subject a bit (these backlinks capabilities seem very new, I'm still on the fence): for family relations, it still make sense to me to have notion-type bi-directional links (hopefully they will add that). However, for other use-case, say "meeting attendees" (probably "works at" too?), I think i might like it better that it gets tucked away in the soon-to-be-souped-up backlinks views, because (1) logically, attending the meeting isn't really a "property" of that person and I don't want it contaminating the person's properties, (2) probably one of the main reasons for bi-directional link (I could be totally wrong on this, speaking for myself only) is to make a sub-table/list with sorting/filtering (vs a long list of objects in the properties), and the new backlinks view automatically does that to large extent, and (3) as for linking the other way around (in this case, add meeting in the person view vs add person to meeting attendees), hopefully they will allow adding directly in the backlinks/queries view.
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Cannot see the new release functionality in mobile app either
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Cannot see the new release functionality in mobile app either
Michael_v_H 6/7/2023 8:35 AM
We had to roll back the newest release due to server performance issues. We're working on making it stable right now and will deploy it again soon. For now, you won't be able to see any of the new updates.
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Ahh I have just noticed that’s on hold
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Fingers crossed @Michael_v_H . Greetings to the team as always. You’re doing great job.
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Hey guys. I haven’t quite got to grips with this powerful app yet. I’m wondering if any of you would have any ideas on how I could create this in capacities?
Are you using Reflect? great app that saves every tag like an object, I love it. It is different from Capacities in many ways. But if you seek to turn a block (bullet) into a page you can do so manually by clicking and block menu (left side of every line) and clicking on > turn into and then selecting> page.
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Fingers crossed @Michael_v_H . Greetings to the team as always. You’re doing great job.
Michael_v_H 6/7/2023 8:37 AM
Thanks @tatqoo! 🙂
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The last release which they tried rolling out might address the object relationships to certain extent. It allows different views and filter/sort of the backlinks: see https://capacities.io/whats-new/release-25. And with queries coming soon after there might be even more options. I got a glimpse of the last release in action, and it changed my opinion on this subject a bit (these backlinks capabilities seem very new, I'm still on the fence): for family relations, it still make sense to me to have notion-type bi-directional links (hopefully they will add that). However, for other use-case, say "meeting attendees" (probably "works at" too?), I think i might like it better that it gets tucked away in the soon-to-be-souped-up backlinks views, because (1) logically, attending the meeting isn't really a "property" of that person and I don't want it contaminating the person's properties, (2) probably one of the main reasons for bi-directional link (I could be totally wrong on this, speaking for myself only) is to make a sub-table/list with sorting/filtering (vs a long list of objects in the properties), and the new backlinks view automatically does that to large extent, and (3) as for linking the other way around (in this case, add meeting in the person view vs add person to meeting attendees), hopefully they will allow adding directly in the backlinks/queries view.
Pappagiorgio 6/7/2023 8:53 AM
This is a great point that I didn’t consider. Your example of meeting attendees is a good one where in fact having a meeting show up in a person’s list of back links is a much more intuitive workflow. Perhaps the solution here is to create an entirely new property type called “relational”, that allows you to add a bi-directional property in cases where you might want to connect a person to a company. And then we still have the single-select, multi-select property types if we only want to connect objects in one direction. (edited)
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Are you using Reflect? great app that saves every tag like an object, I love it. It is different from Capacities in many ways. But if you seek to turn a block (bullet) into a page you can do so manually by clicking and block menu (left side of every line) and clicking on > turn into and then selecting> page.
jamie.williams 6/7/2023 8:56 AM
Yeah it’s great. Just very expensive! Lol. Let me try your suggestion now
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Yeah it’s great. Just very expensive! Lol. Let me try your suggestion now
Very expensive indeed 😂
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Pappagiorgio 6/7/2023 9:03 AM
This is an interesting idea but I think slightly different than what we were discussing. My interpretation of that post is that other properties on a particular object page would auto populate as related properties were selected (a useful feature for sure). But our idea was to auto populate a property on the separate page of the object you are connecting to. So slightly different.
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This is an interesting idea but I think slightly different than what we were discussing. My interpretation of that post is that other properties on a particular object page would auto populate as related properties were selected (a useful feature for sure). But our idea was to auto populate a property on the separate page of the object you are connecting to. So slightly different.
boonikad9300 6/7/2023 9:42 AM
Ah got it!
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boonikad9300 6/7/2023 9:59 AM
You mean the image property? It should show if you add an image to the property
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is it the same object? Seems different 😉
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maybe some properties are hidden by default?
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what is below the add property dropdown?
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beneath
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hmm weird
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and if you go to the table view?
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in the people database
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quick way to see the property
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Think it's also on the page view but maybe hidden somewhere
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𝚖𝚘𝚌𝚑𝚊-𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗 6/7/2023 10:08 AM
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Michael_v_H 6/7/2023 10:08 AM
It's in between the title and the type label
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boonikad9300 6/7/2023 10:09 AM
maybe i'm used to the believer layouts haha 😂
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I don't quite know how to describe this issue to make a bug report, but I've found this happening on desktop quite a bit when I try to edit text around a link. Here's a gif of what I mean. It happens if it's mid-sentence too. (edited)
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frenchroll5 6/7/2023 5:23 PM
Any idea why I get this 'Import' section on some of my Objects? I can't work out what triggers it - on my other 'People' notes it isn't there, for example. It seems to randomly show up on some notes.
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Does anyone know if the app would work on a boox note air 2? The web version doesn't want to run on either chrome or safari on that tablet. It's running android 11. Thanks!
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Jaxil Tikish 6/7/2023 8:17 PM
Is it in the plans for the mobile app to work offline? That would be a very attractive feature. (edited)
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Any idea why I get this 'Import' section on some of my Objects? I can't work out what triggers it - on my other 'People' notes it isn't there, for example. It seems to randomly show up on some notes.
hfsandovalm 6/7/2023 9:30 PM
Hi. This option is shown only when the object has no content in the text Box field. Something similar happens with templates. (edited)
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CaptainBackfire 6/7/2023 9:31 PM
Is it possible to rearrange blocks on mobile or is that not possible just yet?
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Hi. This option is shown only when the object has no content in the text Box field. Something similar happens with templates. (edited)
frenchroll5 6/7/2023 9:56 PM
Thank you!
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Pappagiorgio
This is a great point that I didn’t consider. Your example of meeting attendees is a good one where in fact having a meeting show up in a person’s list of back links is a much more intuitive workflow. Perhaps the solution here is to create an entirely new property type called “relational”, that allows you to add a bi-directional property in cases where you might want to connect a person to a company. And then we still have the single-select, multi-select property types if we only want to connect objects in one direction. (edited)
Would suggest adding this as a feature request within Canny 🙂
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Martin Bazzoni 6/8/2023 6:45 AM
Hello, not all content types are shown in the content type settings so i cannot customize them, how can i customize them? Greets
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Martin Bazzoni
Hello, not all content types are shown in the content type settings so i cannot customize them, how can i customize them? Greets
Only the ones you create are customisable from that screen- what content type were you trying to edit?
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Only the ones you create are customisable from that screen- what content type were you trying to edit?
Martin Bazzoni 6/8/2023 8:21 AM
Hi Beth, thank you for your answer. I love your videos!!! Actually i wanted to see if i can edit all, i use books, images, actually all but i can only customize person, book and page even i`m using all the others too...
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Hi Beth, thank you for your answer. I love your videos!!! Actually i wanted to see if i can edit all, i use books, images, actually all but i can only customize person, book and page even i`m using all the others too...
Hi Martin, thanks for your kind words!! You won’t be able to edit image - any of the basic content types (tag, weblink, image, pdf, file etc) are not editable! Anything you have created or any you’ve used a template for can be edited 🙂
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Hi Martin, thanks for your kind words!! You won’t be able to edit image - any of the basic content types (tag, weblink, image, pdf, file etc) are not editable! Anything you have created or any you’ve used a template for can be edited 🙂
Martin Bazzoni 6/8/2023 8:33 AM
Thank you so much Beth, i got it now. You're great, love to see more of your videos.
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Karen Tucker 6/8/2023 6:06 PM
Anyone know if the Backup is having issues? I requested a back up a few hours ago and haven't gotten an email yet. Prior to this, it always showed up withi a few minutes.
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Is it possible to change the color of the days? I prefer them to be in one color only. It makes me feel like overloaded.
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Is it possible to change the color of the days? I prefer them to be in one color only. It makes me feel like overloaded.
boonikad9300 6/9/2023 12:45 AM
Think this request can fall under the 'theming' request! https://capacities.io/feedback/p/choose-from-various-handcrafted-color-themes-for-the-ui-1 Maybe add it to that ticket? (edited)
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Think this request can fall under the 'theming' request! https://capacities.io/feedback/p/choose-from-various-handcrafted-color-themes-for-the-ui-1 Maybe add it to that ticket? (edited)
Thank you for this! I'll comment it there.
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Anyone know if the Backup is having issues? I requested a back up a few hours ago and haven't gotten an email yet. Prior to this, it always showed up withi a few minutes.
Did you try it a second time?
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Hello all- is there a way to have the graph view and the right side contents visible at the same time? (edited)
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Hello all- is there a way to have the graph view and the right side contents visible at the same time? (edited)
... nice question... talking about structural development and further leveraging of Capacities UI-architecture... very good example of spaces to grow, based on what's already there, in grain...! -> https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1113763695516991509/1115172102295793705 (edited)
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A question regarding the Encyclopedia page layout. Is there a way to specify where the object parameters sit (left bar, main windows)?
Ok, newbie question... I just became a "Believer", and am trying to find page layout options for index card, profile, and encyclopedia. I don't have the same options as they appear here: https://docs.capacities.io/reference/page-layouts#encyclopedia Suggestions? (edited)
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Ok, newbie question... I just became a "Believer", and am trying to find page layout options for index card, profile, and encyclopedia. I don't have the same options as they appear here: https://docs.capacities.io/reference/page-layouts#encyclopedia Suggestions? (edited)
go to the bottom of the Object Type Settings menu
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Ok, newbie question... I just became a "Believer", and am trying to find page layout options for index card, profile, and encyclopedia. I don't have the same options as they appear here: https://docs.capacities.io/reference/page-layouts#encyclopedia Suggestions? (edited)
Ok... figuring this out (I think). The Capacities Docs mentions changing a "page layout", but a page (and daily note) in Capacities is considered a basic content type. The four page layout options (i.e., standard, index card, profile, and encyclopedia) only apply to custom content types: Zettel and Project types. I read over the sentence, "You can change the page layout in the object settings for each custom type". My brain immediately looked for a page layout option... in a page. 🙂
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oooh yes, those default types can't be modified 🙂
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I am seeing a lag on startup of seeing all my notes. I feel like the app is redownloading everything before all my notes are available. For example I have 9 todo notes but only two appear initially. It takes a while for all of them to appear. I only have a small set of notes no more than 50. Is this a known issue or condition? This is on both the Windows and Mac desktop version. (edited)
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I’ve written a note and I want to link a phrase in the new note to an existing note title. Currently, I paste the note in my new note and edit the link title manually. But it feels too cumbersome. Is there a way to select the text and link it to one of the existing notes? (edited)
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I’ve written a note and I want to link a phrase in the new note to an existing note title. Currently, I paste the note in my new note and edit the link title manually. But it feels too cumbersome. Is there a way to select the text and link it to one of the existing notes? (edited)
Young Curmudgeon 6/9/2023 10:00 PM
Have you tried using the double square brackets to link to the existing note? If you type "[[" there should be a pop-up window that allows you to search all of your already created Objects. Type in the note title of the existing note you want to link inside the new note and you should be able to create the link that way. (edited)
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Have you tried using the double square brackets to link to the existing note? If you type "[[" there should be a pop-up window that allows you to search all of your already created Objects. Type in the note title of the existing note you want to link inside the new note and you should be able to create the link that way. (edited)
Yeah I can do that but I have to manually edit the link text as I don’t want it to be same as the note title always.
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Yeah I can do that but I have to manually edit the link text as I don’t want it to be same as the note title always.
Young Curmudgeon 6/9/2023 10:20 PM
Ah.. I see. Try selecting the phrase you want to be a link and when the small pop-up window appears click the "@" symbol and then select the existing note you want to link to. I believe that should do what you are wanting.
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Ah.. I see. Try selecting the phrase you want to be a link and when the small pop-up window appears click the "@" symbol and then select the existing note you want to link to. I believe that should do what you are wanting.
Awesome. Thank you. Exactly what am I looking for.
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oh, gods of recursivity... or, when recursivity is a curse: I have the following problem – and wonder whether there is a known solution, or trick: I include a tag, set it to embed full view, to build reference collections in dedicated object types. now, when I include the tag this way, the object itself is listed there (producing a recursive loop), as it also includes 'in text'-tags... – is there any way to prevent that? (edited)
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Where should i see the new dashboard options?
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oh, gods of recursivity... or, when recursivity is a curse: I have the following problem – and wonder whether there is a known solution, or trick: I include a tag, set it to embed full view, to build reference collections in dedicated object types. now, when I include the tag this way, the object itself is listed there (producing a recursive loop), as it also includes 'in text'-tags... – is there any way to prevent that? (edited)
boonikad9300 6/10/2023 5:34 AM
Do you have a visual of the problem? 🙂
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Where should i see the new dashboard options?
boonikad9300 6/10/2023 5:35 AM
Not live yet! They had to roll back the update due to performance issues, which they are currently working on
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I can make this a ticket request but wanted to check what others thought / if I'm missing something. TLDR: an object's collection should display as a label in search results etc (ie. gallery/wall view) the same way the type and tags are displayed. Watching @pkmbeth youtube tips for structuring and the idea of minimising object types, using collections as next level and then tags as more special case for connecting across object types (again minimising tag number). But I find myself creating separate object types JUST so that I can clearly see what sort of thing the object is in searches etc. Hard to explain so here's example. The default PAGE object type can broadly contain any document-like thing. Makes sense to use collections to separate different sorts of documents of eg. blogs, newsletters, articles, webpages. But when I search across my space or display a tag that includes docs from multiple areas... all I can see as a label on the object's card is PAGE and any tags. So I can't see if it's blog or newsletter. This means if I want to see that info easily I need to create a bunch of different object types for each thing, or use a lot more tags just for that purpose. It would be so much better if I could just see the collection on that card (the same way that it shows as a label at the top of the object's individual view). Does that make sense? UPDATE: I have started a ticket for this: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/display-collection-label-on-item-card-in-gallerysearch-view (edited)
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I can make this a ticket request but wanted to check what others thought / if I'm missing something. TLDR: an object's collection should display as a label in search results etc (ie. gallery/wall view) the same way the type and tags are displayed. Watching @pkmbeth youtube tips for structuring and the idea of minimising object types, using collections as next level and then tags as more special case for connecting across object types (again minimising tag number). But I find myself creating separate object types JUST so that I can clearly see what sort of thing the object is in searches etc. Hard to explain so here's example. The default PAGE object type can broadly contain any document-like thing. Makes sense to use collections to separate different sorts of documents of eg. blogs, newsletters, articles, webpages. But when I search across my space or display a tag that includes docs from multiple areas... all I can see as a label on the object's card is PAGE and any tags. So I can't see if it's blog or newsletter. This means if I want to see that info easily I need to create a bunch of different object types for each thing, or use a lot more tags just for that purpose. It would be so much better if I could just see the collection on that card (the same way that it shows as a label at the top of the object's individual view). Does that make sense? UPDATE: I have started a ticket for this: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/display-collection-label-on-item-card-in-gallerysearch-view (edited)
frenchroll5 6/10/2023 9:57 PM
I think that's a fair observation. I find that I only use Collections for very precise, discrete content within objects i.e. they have a single use case. For example, within 'Projects' I have a collection for 'Writing Competitions', so if I'm searching for something it will only be within the collection itself. But I can see your use case for Pages in particular and the different types of content you produce.
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I think that's a fair observation. I find that I only use Collections for very precise, discrete content within objects i.e. they have a single use case. For example, within 'Projects' I have a collection for 'Writing Competitions', so if I'm searching for something it will only be within the collection itself. But I can see your use case for Pages in particular and the different types of content you produce.
Thanks for your reply!
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Does anyone have any tips or tricks for integrated Capacities with apple watch (quick capture notes/voice recordings?)
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I can make this a ticket request but wanted to check what others thought / if I'm missing something. TLDR: an object's collection should display as a label in search results etc (ie. gallery/wall view) the same way the type and tags are displayed. Watching @pkmbeth youtube tips for structuring and the idea of minimising object types, using collections as next level and then tags as more special case for connecting across object types (again minimising tag number). But I find myself creating separate object types JUST so that I can clearly see what sort of thing the object is in searches etc. Hard to explain so here's example. The default PAGE object type can broadly contain any document-like thing. Makes sense to use collections to separate different sorts of documents of eg. blogs, newsletters, articles, webpages. But when I search across my space or display a tag that includes docs from multiple areas... all I can see as a label on the object's card is PAGE and any tags. So I can't see if it's blog or newsletter. This means if I want to see that info easily I need to create a bunch of different object types for each thing, or use a lot more tags just for that purpose. It would be so much better if I could just see the collection on that card (the same way that it shows as a label at the top of the object's individual view). Does that make sense? UPDATE: I have started a ticket for this: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/display-collection-label-on-item-card-in-gallerysearch-view (edited)
hey, I 'second' this – and already asked for the same a while ago. I also think a label 'collection' is not helpful, in overviews (lists), as in the graph. basically the display of labels suddenly switches from semantics/content to generics... bec of this I switched my own nomenclatura and always add the object type myself 'by hand' into each & every collection name – ... which of course is unelegant, extrawork, and a hack. https://capacities.io/feedback/p/list-type-alongside-collection-label-in-search-results-graph-views I also added a note in Canny as both requests seem identical & should be fused, I guess
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Is anyone else having difficult getting embeds to work on the macOS app?
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teachmindset 6/11/2023 3:42 PM
Hi everyone. Is there a way when creating an export PDF of a meeting - that I can easily add my logo to the PDF that is produced so that every meeting note has it? Presumably the template is the way forward?
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hey, I 'second' this – and already asked for the same a while ago. I also think a label 'collection' is not helpful, in overviews (lists), as in the graph. basically the display of labels suddenly switches from semantics/content to generics... bec of this I switched my own nomenclatura and always add the object type myself 'by hand' into each & every collection name – ... which of course is unelegant, extrawork, and a hack. https://capacities.io/feedback/p/list-type-alongside-collection-label-in-search-results-graph-views I also added a note in Canny as both requests seem identical & should be fused, I guess
Ah yes, I did see that ticket which I think is also about displaying the 'location' of the item more clearly in different contexts (you in graph, me on cards)—you're wanting to see the type in graph and I'm wanting to see the collection on cards!
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Ah yes, I did see that ticket which I think is also about displaying the 'location' of the item more clearly in different contexts (you in graph, me on cards)—you're wanting to see the type in graph and I'm wanting to see the collection on cards!
ok - both is about better visual display / cues for collection labels in UI. but I see the difference. I think, my impulse is most of times to generalize from specific function to UX principle. so, let's hope both can be adressed 🙂
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QuesadaGrande 6/12/2023 2:39 AM
On the daily note I see only 2 "quick add buttons" for custom content types. Is this limited? And how to change them in another type?
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On the daily note I see only 2 "quick add buttons" for custom content types. Is this limited? And how to change them in another type?
You’ll need date properties in the custom content types in order to get a button 🙂
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You’ll need date properties in the custom content types in order to get a button 🙂
QuesadaGrande 6/12/2023 2:53 AM
Oh yes, of course that makes sense. Thanks a lot. 😊👍🏼
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Do you have a visual of the problem? 🙂
hey @boonikad9300 (cc @Steffen / @Michael_v_H ) – good you asked! I now came around making a snapshot. you´ll see how including an embedded tag ('recursivity rules!') on a page called 'recursivity as curse!' leads to ... the curse of recursivity... 🙃 🪢 ... maybe worthwhile noting / underlining the obvious here: I have not tagged the page itself at all! 🤔 (edited)
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hey @boonikad9300 (cc @Steffen / @Michael_v_H ) – good you asked! I now came around making a snapshot. you´ll see how including an embedded tag ('recursivity rules!') on a page called 'recursivity as curse!' leads to ... the curse of recursivity... 🙃 🪢 ... maybe worthwhile noting / underlining the obvious here: I have not tagged the page itself at all! 🤔 (edited)
boonikad9300 6/12/2023 8:33 AM
So if I understand correctly, you don't want to see the entry "recursivity as a curse?" in the embeded collection because you are already looking at that page 🙂
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Some object-ception this!
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or is it about the tag
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So if I understand correctly, you don't want to see the entry "recursivity as a curse?" in the embeded collection because you are already looking at that page 🙂
righty-right! but not only because I am 'already looking at that page' – but also bec it was never meant to be included in the tag 'recursivity rules' in the first place. for one, it´s just wrong. also, it´s irritating. deeply. then, I also fear for things that can happen down the road, e.g. when I export with embedded objects included. the universe might implode 🧨 ... I know it somehow happens bec of this extension loop of tags 'in text'. I generally welcome such extended intelligencing and augmentation by the app. but here it shoots itself in the foot, or: bites itself in the tail. (edited)
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boonikad9300 6/12/2023 8:39 AM
Gotcha, but from a user perspective the embed is a view of a collection of your object database which should not hide entries right as its a part of that collection, right? Interesting design challenge 🤔
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because its a 'view' i would not expect the in text tag 'recursivity rules' but would want to see the entry
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but thats just my mental model tbf
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Gotcha, but from a user perspective the embed is a view of a collection of your object database which should not hide entries right as its a part of that collection, right? Interesting design challenge 🤔
'as its a part of that collection, right?' – that´s the tricky one. nope. it isn´t. at least not by choice / intention. it gets mingled in there via the extended inclusion of tags 'in text'. so because the tag is part of the auto-collection of all tags containing 'recursivity rules', the page that collects all this gets also listed itself. ... we are slowly getting into the realms of John Malkovich, 7th Floor, Inception and all such things... (edited)
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'as its a part of that collection, right?' – that´s the tricky one. nope. it isn´t. at least not by choice / intention. it gets mingled in there via the extended inclusion of tags 'in text'. so because the tag is part of the auto-collection of all tags containing 'recursivity rules', the page that collects all this gets also listed itself. ... we are slowly getting into the realms of John Malkovich, 7th Floor, Inception and all such things... (edited)
boonikad9300 6/12/2023 8:45 AM
👀 haha yeah i can see the complexity forming 😂
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Am I alone in finding Capacities nigh unusable right now for taking notes? Every time I hit backspace, it duplicates the line I'm currently writing. Any workarounds for this?
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Markdown question. How do I strikethrough text that is inside a nested list? ~~ does not work
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Hi! Is this possible to insert a table?
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Is it still not possible to move objects to new objects?
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Kilravockk
Markdown question. How do I strikethrough text that is inside a nested list? ~~ does not work
Capacities does not support strikethrough. There's a ticket here: https://capacities.io/feedback
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Is it still not possible to move objects to new objects?
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hey @boonikad9300 (cc @Steffen / @Michael_v_H ) – good you asked! I now came around making a snapshot. you´ll see how including an embedded tag ('recursivity rules!') on a page called 'recursivity as curse!' leads to ... the curse of recursivity... 🙃 🪢 ... maybe worthwhile noting / underlining the obvious here: I have not tagged the page itself at all! 🤔 (edited)
hey @Steffen @Michael_v_H , I still wonder about this from the design / intention perspective of you?! I am a little unsure where to put / categorize the problem (for me it's a kind of 'bug' / unintended effect; but might be otherwise...). Meaning, it would be helpful to get a feedback, before I post this at Canny ... and fork attention streams unnecessarily ... THX 🙏 (edited)
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hey @Steffen @Michael_v_H , I still wonder about this from the design / intention perspective of you?! I am a little unsure where to put / categorize the problem (for me it's a kind of 'bug' / unintended effect; but might be otherwise...). Meaning, it would be helpful to get a feedback, before I post this at Canny ... and fork attention streams unnecessarily ... THX 🙏 (edited)
Quick workaround: Add a filter with the title not contains <title-of-object>. We'll think about this but in another view of that tag you might want to see this reference as well.
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Quick workaround: Add a filter with the title not contains <title-of-object>. We'll think about this but in another view of that tag you might want to see this reference as well.
thx Steffen! ok, I see. maybe an idea to think about / explicate what usecase / scenario would actually need this. – my experience / setting / guess: it is more helpful to not have this, and I wouldn't know a scenario from the top of my head. – also: would you have a guess what happens when I export such a document including embeddings? ... I am a little bit afrai d to try that out ... 👀
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thx Steffen! ok, I see. maybe an idea to think about / explicate what usecase / scenario would actually need this. – my experience / setting / guess: it is more helpful to not have this, and I wouldn't know a scenario from the top of my head. – also: would you have a guess what happens when I export such a document including embeddings? ... I am a little bit afrai d to try that out ... 👀
Export will just be a reference to that tag. Not all content embedded 👍
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thx for that confirmation, Steffen! 🙂
  • I'll of course hope, as always, we can collect some more insight here, w/ help of other community members, about the use-cases (or issues) of this...
overall, I am still always intrigued about the power of block embedding in principal. even though this still feels like a little glitch to me...
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Is anyone familiar with Fibery?
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i'm getting a small bit of lag with text input, is there anything i can do to alleviate this? maybe some way to reduce how often the document is updated a bit (assuming this is possible)? i'm really only working with text and code blocks, and just a few small images (edited)
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thymes&thistles 6/14/2023 1:24 AM
Has anyone tried embedding airtable bases? I have many bases in airtable that I wish to embed in capacities and it seems the embedded table is not editable even though I've enabled all sharing options
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i'm getting a small bit of lag with text input, is there anything i can do to alleviate this? maybe some way to reduce how often the document is updated a bit (assuming this is possible)? i'm really only working with text and code blocks, and just a few small images (edited)
You could try "Settings" > "Restart app"
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Do tags have properties? if I add a tag to a page, does it import the properties of the tag?
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Lumanish
Do tags have properties? if I add a tag to a page, does it import the properties of the tag?
boonikad9300 6/14/2023 10:55 AM
What do you mean with import properties? The default tag object doesn't have properties!
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I have not been able to access my Capacities.io database for several days now. My desktop app opens, but only three cycling fading lines appear under the daily note. Cycling back through previous days does not bring up any content either. Suggestions?
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boonikad9300
What do you mean with import properties? The default tag object doesn't have properties!
I think that answers the question. Thank you.
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i'm not sure if this is a known issue but there are a few quirks in mac desktop client
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specifically when i click and drag across many blocks/images it doesn't always hold the selection. also sometimes i try to scroll with my mouse and it doesn't work so i have to click and select down in order to move down the page. happens a lot when i have images in the page.
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Deleted User 6/15/2023 1:01 AM
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Hi. Anyone else having a problem with the 'Edit Style' option? For me it just puts a box around the text entry which disappears when I click elsewhere. The other formatting options in the dialog box work but the ability to color the font or the background have gone. It makes the page dull & prevents color coding anything. Thoughts? Thank you.
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frenchroll5 6/15/2023 3:58 AM
I had the same issue. A restart fixed it!
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specifically when i click and drag across many blocks/images it doesn't always hold the selection. also sometimes i try to scroll with my mouse and it doesn't work so i have to click and select down in order to move down the page. happens a lot when i have images in the page.
I suggest posting this in the feedback forum as a bug.
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I had the same issue. A restart fixed it!
Deleted User 6/15/2023 5:53 AM
Thanks so much! That fixed it 🙂
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I'm not sure what happened, but a page I was working on seems to have done away with my notes, and replaced them with blank toggles. Is there any sort of "history" or back button in Capacities that allows you to access a previous version of a file, or are those notes just gone?
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ildar291120 6/15/2023 12:36 PM
I accidentally deleted the Property, in the "Content type settings" setting, I deleted all the contents of the notes, how can they be returned?
Michael_v_H started a thread. 6/15/2023 4:15 PM
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Zachary (he/him) 6/15/2023 4:23 PM
Does anyone else have their text get deleted when using on mobile?
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Is it just me or does typing into 'blocks' in Capacities never feel right? It doesn't feel smooth to me, not like Obsidian feels.
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Hi is there a way to edit the daily note properties - example, add a cover image property , like you can with other objects?
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JarrydDA
Hi is there a way to edit the daily note properties - example, add a cover image property , like you can with other objects?
Only custom content types (i.e. the ones you create yourself) can be edited. Basic content types (i.e. the content types that are "built into" the program) such as Daily Notes cannot be edited though you can create your own templates for them. (edited)
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Hello everyone, I’m new here, I’m very interest starting creating content but I really don’t know how to start. I have read a few tutorials and watch videos, but I’m not clear
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Can you recommend one good article or something how to start
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lhkeeper
Hello everyone, I’m new here, I’m very interest starting creating content but I really don’t know how to start. I have read a few tutorials and watch videos, but I’m not clear
What platform are you wanting to create content on? 🙂
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pkmbeth
What platform are you wanting to create content on? 🙂
im using the web app on windows.
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Jason Szesze 6/16/2023 1:46 PM
Has anyone setup a Bible object? I’m curious to see the structure and properties
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I stil struggle to use and maintain task inside of capacities, how do you manage these?
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How can I adjust the font size?
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Filtering/querying objects by tags doesn't account for in-text tags within objects. Is this expected behavior?
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Haasie
I stil struggle to use and maintain task inside of capacities, how do you manage these?
Jan O. Dvořák 6/17/2023 1:34 AM
I don't think at this time tasks are more then a checklist items. The simplest way would probably be tagging a note with the task with "to do". More advanced system is planned, I like my other tool for tasks better. (edited)
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How do I get the ios app?
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Lumanish
How do I get the ios app?
QuesadaGrande 6/17/2023 12:24 PM
You get an email, once you become a believer
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You get an email, once you become a believer
found it, thanks
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Lumanish
How can I adjust the font size?
Cmd+Shift+= (for increasing) and Cmd+Shift+- for decreasing seems to work for me on a Mac
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I'm currently experiencing an error during the registration payment process for the Trusted User. The error message is: "window.TxEncrypt is not a function. (In 'window.TxEncrypt(r,n)', 'window.TxEncrypt' is undefined)". Can anyone help me with this? 🥲
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I need to restart the app for my daily page to update and include new objects (mainly from integrations or additions made on mobile app). Does anyone else have this issue?
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Jan O. Dvořák
I don't think at this time tasks are more then a checklist items. The simplest way would probably be tagging a note with the task with "to do". More advanced system is planned, I like my other tool for tasks better. (edited)
I get frustrated often when I need to switch between apps. Sometimes a task becomes a project and projects have tasks. For now i will also stick to things 🙂
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Bea2020
I need to restart the app for my daily page to update and include new objects (mainly from integrations or additions made on mobile app). Does anyone else have this issue?
I use Capacities across multiple operating systems abs devices. I see this occasionally. It can take a couple of restarts before it syncs.
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Jan O. Dvořák started a thread. 6/18/2023 9:30 PM
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Why do daily notes not have object settings?
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I would like to add a cover image for each day 😐
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anmol
Filtering/querying objects by tags doesn't account for in-text tags within objects. Is this expected behavior?
This is expected at the moment, but we'll add more options with the upcoming query feature
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There seems to be a bug with the scroll length of an object, as it exceeds far past the last block. Thanks!
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What does access denied mean?
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Hey all - is there a way to easily find all my todos in Capacities? I will often capture them in meetings, but would be good to be able to see all of them somehow
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tom
Hey all - is there a way to easily find all my todos in Capacities? I will often capture them in meetings, but would be good to be able to see all of them somehow
boonikad9300 6/19/2023 2:29 PM
You can if you tag them with #todo for example!
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You can if you tag them with #todo for example!
ah yeh that would work, dunno why i hadnt thought of that! thanks
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Did block transclusions stop indicating that they were transcluded elsewhere?
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hello, how can i batch delete objects in capacities? 😶
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cadente
hello, how can i batch delete objects in capacities? 😶
boonikad9300 6/19/2023 11:51 PM
batch operations are coming in the coming months
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everytime i try to close capacities (in browser), it asks me i'm sure because some information might get lost. Happens even if i haven't changed anything for a long time. This is pretty annoying, does anyone else experience this?
Jan O. Dvořák started a thread. 6/20/2023 4:22 AM
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Is there a way to get a dynamic table view as in Notion or ClickUp? i.e. you can set up a column to have immediate calculations ..
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Hi! Is there a place where I can see the objects that I'm currently sharing? I mean like a Shared Hub or sth like that?
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fedetolosa
Hi! Is there a place where I can see the objects that I'm currently sharing? I mean like a Shared Hub or sth like that?
This is an awesome idea.
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Hi! It’s possible to change an object type?
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Has anyone found the best way to bring documents from Craft into Capacities? I have tried a Markdown export and import but I lose things like toggles and some of my headings for some reason. Which Markdown flavour works best when importing into Capacities? The options Craft give are:
  • Craft
  • GitHub/Notable/iA Writer
  • Commonmark
  • Bear
  • Notion
  • Ulysses
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Locatino
Has anyone found the best way to bring documents from Craft into Capacities? I have tried a Markdown export and import but I lose things like toggles and some of my headings for some reason. Which Markdown flavour works best when importing into Capacities? The options Craft give are:
  • Craft
  • GitHub/Notable/iA Writer
  • Commonmark
  • Bear
  • Notion
  • Ulysses
I've never exported from Craft to Capacities. But in general, Bear formatted exports tend to work well as markdown as would Commonnark. Just keep in mind there may always be some amount of "clean up" that has to be done. As to "toggles", that is a Capacities specific formatting convention and is not part of the markdown standard. So it may be more difficult to have that export as expected. But I'd expect that "toggles" would simply export as bullet (or hyphen) lists with any "children" block indented underneath. (edited)
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Primajudy
Hi! It’s possible to change an object type?
You can click on the caret next to the object name 🙂
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Okay, maybe I’m losing my mind, but can someone tell me: if I have a date & time property on an object, and I add a new object from the iPhone app, how do I add a time to the date in that field? I can edit the time if it has already been added to an object via desktop, but I can’t add a time directly from the mobile app. Am I missing something?
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GabiVJ
Okay, maybe I’m losing my mind, but can someone tell me: if I have a date & time property on an object, and I add a new object from the iPhone app, how do I add a time to the date in that field? I can edit the time if it has already been added to an object via desktop, but I can’t add a time directly from the mobile app. Am I missing something?
Jan O. Dvořák 6/22/2023 5:05 AM
You cannot, it seems. Feature to be developed, I guess.
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GabiVJ
Okay, maybe I’m losing my mind, but can someone tell me: if I have a date & time property on an object, and I add a new object from the iPhone app, how do I add a time to the date in that field? I can edit the time if it has already been added to an object via desktop, but I can’t add a time directly from the mobile app. Am I missing something?
Yes, needs to be developed. But we have it on the list!! 🙂
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All my meeting templates are gone? Anyone else?
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Hi, this is my first question here ... I'm still going deep in the Capacities resources. Is there a way to create a date reference only using copy/paste? For example: I have a list of 46 dates in my Notepad (pure txt) like this one: June 22, 2023 - Action 1 June 23, 2023 - Action 2 June 24, 2023 - Action 3 I would like to copy from Notepad and paste it in Capacities, but creating automatically the reference to these dates. Is there a way to include some formatting or markdown command to trigger the creation of the date reference? Thank you.
Steffen started a thread. 6/22/2023 11:45 AM
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Hi, this is my first question here ... I'm still going deep in the Capacities resources. Is there a way to create a date reference only using copy/paste? For example: I have a list of 46 dates in my Notepad (pure txt) like this one: June 22, 2023 - Action 1 June 23, 2023 - Action 2 June 24, 2023 - Action 3 I would like to copy from Notepad and paste it in Capacities, but creating automatically the reference to these dates. Is there a way to include some formatting or markdown command to trigger the creation of the date reference? Thank you.
As I believe that Capacities doesn't have this functionality yet, I created a scrip in AutoHotkey to perform what I needed. If anyone is interested on it, let me know and I'll share the code. (see attached the result)
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Is it possible to add pdfs to a collection? I only see tags when I open the object settings
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As I believe that Capacities doesn't have this functionality yet, I created a scrip in AutoHotkey to perform what I needed. If anyone is interested on it, let me know and I'll share the code. (see attached the result)
Interesting! Which functionality are you looking for?
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PantsKb
Is it possible to add pdfs to a collection? I only see tags when I open the object settings
Yes, if you open the collection you can add PDFs to it in the top right. The other way round is not possible at the moment but will be added 👍
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Steffen
Yes, if you open the collection you can add PDFs to it in the top right. The other way round is not possible at the moment but will be added 👍
Thanks!!
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I did about 12 hours ago, haven’t checked this morning!
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Hello I have a problem while copy-pasting my notes from capacities into discord. AFAIK discord supports markdown in text input, but for some reason there are extra new lines and linkes are saved in (text)[link] format, like markdown does it internally Is there a way to copy-paste without these issues, like ctrl-shift-v pastes text without decorations in word? Example below: 1. How it pastes into the discord - example - example 2 - [https://www.google.com/](https://www.google.com/) (edited)
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momo
Hi. I may be doing something wrong but I have a Quote object with a Favorite checkbox property. I made a Favorite Quotes collection and set the filter to show the quotes with checked Favorite property but they won't appear. Am I doing something wrong?
Hi. I've stopped using Capacities for a few weeks now because I got frustrated on this Collections things. I've just updated the app and I love the new little updates. Anyway, my questions is...what is the use of the filter inside the collections if I have to manually "Add content"? Why can't Capacities filter my selected Favorite Quotes from "All (Quotes)"? I think it should be able to automatically select which entries will be included in the collections based on the filter I set. (edited)
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I did about 12 hours ago, haven’t checked this morning!
... 'it' just re-appeared for me 😦 context 1: Safari / Webapp – left sidebar search icon – clicking result item – ... nothing... context 1: Safari / Webapp – cmd-p – clicking result item – ... nothing... different in Mac app...!
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momo
Hi. I've stopped using Capacities for a few weeks now because I got frustrated on this Collections things. I've just updated the app and I love the new little updates. Anyway, my questions is...what is the use of the filter inside the collections if I have to manually "Add content"? Why can't Capacities filter my selected Favorite Quotes from "All (Quotes)"? I think it should be able to automatically select which entries will be included in the collections based on the filter I set. (edited)
Michael_v_H 6/23/2023 7:05 AM
Hi @momo, yes, collections are a manual construct. But the workflow you are describing will be possible with smart queries. They will allow you to select the content type "Quote" and then only include quotes with the favorite property checked. 🙂
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... 'it' just re-appeared for me 😦 context 1: Safari / Webapp – left sidebar search icon – clicking result item – ... nothing... context 1: Safari / Webapp – cmd-p – clicking result item – ... nothing... different in Mac app...!
Michael_v_H 6/23/2023 7:06 AM
We're currently trying to track this bug down. 👍
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momo
Hi. I've stopped using Capacities for a few weeks now because I got frustrated on this Collections things. I've just updated the app and I love the new little updates. Anyway, my questions is...what is the use of the filter inside the collections if I have to manually "Add content"? Why can't Capacities filter my selected Favorite Quotes from "All (Quotes)"? I think it should be able to automatically select which entries will be included in the collections based on the filter I set. (edited)
As far as I know this is not yet supported in Capacities. But I do seem to remember a thread here on Discord where it was brought up and @Steffen indicated it may be addressed through queries after the "queries" feature is released. It also addressed in the Canny features requests here : https://capacities.io/feedback/p/smart-queries-to-collect-content-based-on-rules
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lerone
... 'it' just re-appeared for me 😦 context 1: Safari / Webapp – left sidebar search icon – clicking result item – ... nothing... context 1: Safari / Webapp – cmd-p – clicking result item – ... nothing... different in Mac app...!
Michael_v_H 6/23/2023 7:20 AM
Found it, the fix will go live with the next update! (edited)
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Lus Constantin 6/23/2023 12:02 PM
Have a bug which renders the mobile app usless to me for input.... this is just one Senario but it happens all the time with text input....
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Steffen
Interesting! Which functionality are you looking for?
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I felt let down by Capacities today. I was copying information out of a page and because of the blocks, or something... I was not able to select the entire selection. I scroll up and I could capture anything above my selection, I scroll down I could capture anything below the selection but the entire selection. I like the blocks, but sometimes, I wish plain text was default and I could "turn text into a block" which then allows other features.
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Is there a way to populate other properties like tags using the x-callback-url createNewObject action? (edited)
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I'm currently reading "The Daily Stoic" everyday. I have created a book and tracking notes as usual. One block of text for each day. I would like a couple of things here. 1. Is there any way I can write a specific text block and ask me to remind that quote every year? (Context: Daily stoic has around 366 lessons, one for each day). 2. Is there any way to use spaced repetition for each of these text blocks, too easy to forget those lessons unless I manually review them from time to time.
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The line space is too narrow, how can I change it?
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Is there a way to save custom filters and reuse across? I want to track what I'm working on daily by linking to a specific note. But I don't want any of notes to show "Daily Notes" in the backlink by default. I don't really care when I worked on it and it is just polluting my backlinks. I have added a filter to customise the view which solved the problem. But I don't want to do the same for every page. I would like to reuse the filter across these backlinks view. (I think I'm looking at something like backlinks template).
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Is there a way to save custom filters and reuse across? I want to track what I'm working on daily by linking to a specific note. But I don't want any of notes to show "Daily Notes" in the backlink by default. I don't really care when I worked on it and it is just polluting my backlinks. I have added a filter to customise the view which solved the problem. But I don't want to do the same for every page. I would like to reuse the filter across these backlinks view. (I think I'm looking at something like backlinks template).
boonikad9300 6/24/2023 2:43 AM
Think right now that is not possible, but i hope / expect with smart queries they might become persistent / reusable as views?!
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Lumanish
I felt let down by Capacities today. I was copying information out of a page and because of the blocks, or something... I was not able to select the entire selection. I scroll up and I could capture anything above my selection, I scroll down I could capture anything below the selection but the entire selection. I like the blocks, but sometimes, I wish plain text was default and I could "turn text into a block" which then allows other features.
Michael_v_H 6/24/2023 3:09 AM
Yes, I agree that the block selection rectangle has room for improvement. For now, you could use the keyboard shortcuts (e.g. Ctrl-A) to select all blocks at once or Shift-Click to add a whole range of blocks to the selection.
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Thank you so much for explaining it to me, @Michael_v_H and @sagitman! I didn't know about smart queries and TIL they are different than the filtering method. Anyway, I really appreciate your replies so thanks again!
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lerone started a thread. 6/24/2023 7:10 AM
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Think right now that is not possible, but i hope / expect with smart queries they might become persistent / reusable as views?!
Ha okay. Yep, waiting for smart queries to make that happen.
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When I'm viewing the list of objects, and I click one, it seems to open in some kind of "temporary" modal box. I don't actually seem to navigate to that object unless I additionally press the "open as page" icon in the corner. I'm not sure the logic of this, but wondering if there is a way to always just directly navigate to an object by default?
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When I'm viewing the list of objects, and I click one, it seems to open in some kind of "temporary" modal box. I don't actually seem to navigate to that object unless I additionally press the "open as page" icon in the corner. I'm not sure the logic of this, but wondering if there is a way to always just directly navigate to an object by default?
lol, that was timely
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mikero
lol, that was timely
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After the recent update, the layout of collection or specific type (e.g. audio) is non-wide layout, is it a bug or something? It's weird... I hope I can choose wide-layout in everywhere...
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I mean : I want to avoid this. (edited)
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davestrokes 6/25/2023 12:11 PM
Did anyone notice that the telegram and WhatsApp connections seems to be offline since the update? Sent in a few notes and links via telegram and WhatsApp and it never updated to the app
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I mean : I want to avoid this. (edited)
Michael_v_H 6/25/2023 1:54 PM
Thanks for pointing this out, fix is going out soon. 🙂
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Did anyone notice that the telegram and WhatsApp connections seems to be offline since the update? Sent in a few notes and links via telegram and WhatsApp and it never updated to the app
Telegram integration is one of my favorite features. I don't like trying to do a whole note on my phone, but a quick idea via Telegram is awesome. I prefer Telegram to WhatsApp because I can use it on multiple devices..
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@Michael_v_H @Steffen Could you perhaps look into the random zooming in/out issue? The zoom level never stays consistent and it's becoming a little inconvenient now 😅
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i've noticed that when i tag text within an object's blocks, the tag doesn't show up in my tags list. it seems to be limited to that object. is that by design? is there a way for me to make that tag global?
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mikero
lol, that was timely
is this live or a feature request? mind linking to where that text is?
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ah never mind just saw the update!
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i've noticed that when i tag text within an object's blocks, the tag doesn't show up in my tags list. it seems to be limited to that object. is that by design? is there a way for me to make that tag global?
boonikad9300 6/26/2023 1:38 AM
What do you mean with 'tag list'? There is a difference between top level tags (right under de title of a object) and block-level tags (tagged blocks) 🙂 Is that what you are looking for? (edited)
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Did anyone notice that the telegram and WhatsApp connections seems to be offline since the update? Sent in a few notes and links via telegram and WhatsApp and it never updated to the app
It's working for me. Could you try again?
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When using templates, is there any way of having the date variable pick up the date property rather than the current date? It would make it much more useful when preparing for the next day or week.
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What do you mean with 'tag list'? There is a difference between top level tags (right under de title of a object) and block-level tags (tagged blocks) 🙂 Is that what you are looking for? (edited)
yes... i assumed block level tags would still add to the global tag list and be synched with them
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that's how it works with other programs
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yes... i assumed block level tags would still add to the global tag list and be synched with them
boonikad9300 6/26/2023 7:50 AM
What do you mean when you say 'add to the global tag list'? 🙂
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both tags will become available in your tags object in this scenario ^^
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jabba7238
i've noticed that when i tag text within an object's blocks, the tag doesn't show up in my tags list. it seems to be limited to that object. is that by design? is there a way for me to make that tag global?
The behavior you expect is in fact how Capacities works, i.e. it makes no difference whether the tag is a property or an inline tag. Is it possible you don't see the inline tag you're looking for in the tag list because of the "pagination" issue, i.e. the tag you're looking for is in the tag list but just on a different page than the page you're looking at? (Note, you can see the "pagination" at the bottom of the tag list. It appears as ' < 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 > ') (edited)
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Is there a way to move from one property data entry field to the next? I was expecting TAB would work, but I need to use the mouse to move from data entry field to field. Really annoying.
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Is there a way to move from one property data entry field to the next? I was expecting TAB would work, but I need to use the mouse to move from data entry field to field. Really annoying.
Michael_v_H 6/26/2023 1:01 PM
Noted. We'll work on this. 🙂
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Noted. We'll work on this. 🙂
Thanks!
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The behavior you expect is in fact how Capacities works, i.e. it makes no difference whether the tag is a property or an inline tag. Is it possible you don't see the inline tag you're looking for in the tag list because of the "pagination" issue, i.e. the tag you're looking for is in the tag list but just on a different page than the page you're looking at? (Note, you can see the "pagination" at the bottom of the tag list. It appears as ' < 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 > ') (edited)
its possible... there may have also been an issue with those tags not updating into the global tags object. i see them now but I also added them as properties so I need to confirm where they are getting pulled from.
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followfranco 6/26/2023 10:32 PM
Feature Request: Comprehensive Web Page Capture for Web Links #🚀・features-and-ideas I would like to propose the implementation of an enhanced web page capture functionality for web links, similar to the web clippers provided by Evernote and Notion. The reasoning behind this request stems from the common occurrence of web page deletions by site owners within an average of 100 days. Consequently, relying on web page references in personal databases becomes impractical due to the likelihood of inaccessible information. In essence, outbound web links tend to transform into 404 errors over time, necessitating the inclusion of a web link feature that saves a complete copy of the page. While copy-and-paste can be used, it often fails to accurately preserve all the data from a web page, particularly when it comes to images and embedded content. To illustrate this issue, I have included two examples: one showcasing a page saved with Notion's Web Clipper, and the other displaying the same page copied and pasted into Capacities. The disparity between the two highlights the limitations of copy-and-paste in accurately capturing the content. Page Saved with Notion's Web Clipper: https://www.notion.so/followfranco/Unconscious-R-D-by-Gordon-Brander-Subconscious-9a1116133fde4b44a51345b9a015e7f0?pvs=4 The same page copied and pasted into Capacities: https://app.capacities.io/home/f3c7a914-ecae-413e-b931-e3fc13b85164 By implementing a robust web page capture feature for web links, users can ensure the comprehensive preservation of vital information even if the original page is deleted. This enhancement would greatly enhance the reliability and functionality of the web link feature. Thank you for considering this feature request, as it would greatly benefit users seeking to maintain accessible and complete web page references within their personal databases. (edited)
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Steffen
It's working for me. Could you try again?
davestrokes 6/26/2023 10:41 PM
Ha yes, forgot to give a feedback, tried it later that night and it worked fine, apparently had something to do with my ISP 😅
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I try Capacities, I have very few notes (only tests) and content types, but backlinks and graph view are very slow, is it only me or "normal"? (edited)
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Is there an ability to comment on texts? If not, it would be very useful. Notion's system is quite good (many systems are poor, especially in plaintext apps).
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Dor
Is there an ability to comment on texts? If not, it would be very useful. Notion's system is quite good (many systems are poor, especially in plaintext apps).
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I had a look, but that's no guarantee of it not being there. I think they're a completely different thing to footnotes. I'll add them to the other thread.
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I had a look, but that's no guarantee of it not being there. I think they're a completely different thing to footnotes. I'll add them to the other thread.
certainly are. but, then, for actual use cases, it all depends how one conceives / levarages 'notes' / 'annotations', or the affordances / inner logics of Capacities – esp its block-referencing system; but also its layout/formatting/design affordances. – which, for my usecase / take led to this: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/setting-for-blocks-exclude-on-export so, it seeems a very open, multi-dimensional discussion. esp. because while @Steffen & @Michael_v_H haven't directly commented back on these particulars on 'annotation'-fields, there is if course the general feedback thread on how to integrate Read-It-Later-annotations... and what it means for setting up ab 'internal' annotation logic. https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1095982049355112468 so, you might also want to check that, too.
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Feature Request: Comprehensive Web Page Capture for Web Links #🚀・features-and-ideas I would like to propose the implementation of an enhanced web page capture functionality for web links, similar to the web clippers provided by Evernote and Notion. The reasoning behind this request stems from the common occurrence of web page deletions by site owners within an average of 100 days. Consequently, relying on web page references in personal databases becomes impractical due to the likelihood of inaccessible information. In essence, outbound web links tend to transform into 404 errors over time, necessitating the inclusion of a web link feature that saves a complete copy of the page. While copy-and-paste can be used, it often fails to accurately preserve all the data from a web page, particularly when it comes to images and embedded content. To illustrate this issue, I have included two examples: one showcasing a page saved with Notion's Web Clipper, and the other displaying the same page copied and pasted into Capacities. The disparity between the two highlights the limitations of copy-and-paste in accurately capturing the content. Page Saved with Notion's Web Clipper: https://www.notion.so/followfranco/Unconscious-R-D-by-Gordon-Brander-Subconscious-9a1116133fde4b44a51345b9a015e7f0?pvs=4 The same page copied and pasted into Capacities: https://app.capacities.io/home/f3c7a914-ecae-413e-b931-e3fc13b85164 By implementing a robust web page capture feature for web links, users can ensure the comprehensive preservation of vital information even if the original page is deleted. This enhancement would greatly enhance the reliability and functionality of the web link feature. Thank you for considering this feature request, as it would greatly benefit users seeking to maintain accessible and complete web page references within their personal databases. (edited)
You can post this on the canny feedback board and discuss your ideas in #🚀・features-and-ideas
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I try Capacities, I have very few notes (only tests) and content types, but backlinks and graph view are very slow, is it only me or "normal"? (edited)
Have you tried reloading the app? Usually solves 90% of issues for me 👌🏻
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snacksssreal 6/27/2023 8:57 AM
Hello All part of my mission to improve my skillset is to take notes, summaries and remember key takeaways from various content types such as eBooks, Web articles, etc. of course that capacities has the support for doing it via its strong capabilities. I will appreciate anyone who is interested in answering the following If i have access to https://readwise.io/read what benefits could I gain from digital note taking apps such as capacities?
Save everything to one place to overcome content overload, search instantly, and highlight like a pro.
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snacksssreal
Hello All part of my mission to improve my skillset is to take notes, summaries and remember key takeaways from various content types such as eBooks, Web articles, etc. of course that capacities has the support for doing it via its strong capabilities. I will appreciate anyone who is interested in answering the following If i have access to https://readwise.io/read what benefits could I gain from digital note taking apps such as capacities?
boonikad9300 6/27/2023 9:42 AM
I also use readwise and the biggest benefits for me personally is that I can make connections between ideas, takeaways and certain quotes, topics, arguments, facts etc.. i encounter in the books and pdf's I read. My workflow is like this: 1. read book in reader on iPad 2. annotate text, add notes, and tag certain sections 3. export to .md 4. import to capacities and create new connections with existing content
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for example, decision-making is an important proces for me in my professional work. With the help of capacities, I can collect all relevant quotes and content around "decision-making" into one place and make valuable connections to it:
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snacksssreal 6/27/2023 10:05 AM
@boonikad9300 Thanks for your detailed answer
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Hello All part of my mission to improve my skillset is to take notes, summaries and remember key takeaways from various content types such as eBooks, Web articles, etc. of course that capacities has the support for doing it via its strong capabilities. I will appreciate anyone who is interested in answering the following If i have access to https://readwise.io/read what benefits could I gain from digital note taking apps such as capacities?
I LOVE Reader and I'm looking forward to the integration. Its still in the concept phase, have a look here:#deleted-channel. I have a lot of highlights in my Reader, so I only uploaded three highlights to test a manual import. I second @boonikad9300 when it comes to connections between ideas, arguments and so on. For my job, i often write POVs and opinion pieces. When i research a topic for that its great to see all my highlights and arguments to discuss and form an opinion. (edited)
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What's your main use for Reader so far, @snacksssreal ?
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snacksssreal 6/27/2023 11:38 AM
@frau.rauni thanks for your prompt answer. It's a mixture between my personal things and my work things. The wishful thinking is to gain more knowledge in the area where I'm mastering hence product management which involves a lot of content of various types, books including hobbies and professional books, social networks, articles etc. They are various categories in which it needs to be tagged and mixed all together to obtain the main ideas and extract them. Payments for example is another set of skill which I need to extract information for various sources in various categories. Hope that answers your question. Now read wise has the capabilities of tagging, highlighting and AI summarizing any content so I was just thinking how integration of reader with capacities will aid in my objectives. (edited)
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If I embed a Youtube weblink object, I am able to see the video, which is awesome, but I am not able to access the properties of the object on the page it is embedded on, it is just an embed video. Any way to toggle this so I can view the properties?
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snacksssreal
Hello All part of my mission to improve my skillset is to take notes, summaries and remember key takeaways from various content types such as eBooks, Web articles, etc. of course that capacities has the support for doing it via its strong capabilities. I will appreciate anyone who is interested in answering the following If i have access to https://readwise.io/read what benefits could I gain from digital note taking apps such as capacities?
hey there, I have tried Readwise Reader several times – and always end up not buying into it. for me personally the cost of not having this kind of annotation / highlighting and increasingly knowledge system not on my desktop and in my deeper workflow seems just too high... agree w/ everything said so far. – but for me the main benefit with keeping my system of quotes / highlights in Capacities, is it´s basic strengths, so something that also applies in other contexts: for me the hybrid / versatile setting, where everything (from object to blog level, and including tag-sets) can a) appear in multiple contexts and b) is then easily / automatically tied back to different knowledge 'types' (even on the level of visual clues), is the most fertile and rewarding environment for my quotes / highlights to live in. So Capacities, is where they actually "live" – and are wandering through and tying together different contexts and formats of "bookkeeping".... here they come to restless rest in my ultimate knowledge library (or, studio, as the gods of Capacities would have it 🙂 ) (edited)
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frau.rauni
You can post this on the canny feedback board and discuss your ideas in #🚀・features-and-ideas
followfranco 6/27/2023 3:52 PM
Understood. Thank you 🙂
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frau.rauni
You can post this on the canny feedback board and discuss your ideas in #🚀・features-and-ideas
followfranco 6/27/2023 3:59 PM
Do I need to repost, share a link, or something else?
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followfranco
Do I need to repost, share a link, or something else?
Idk I think you’ll get more responses if you post it again in the channel? Problems channel is sometimes very fast 😅
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Lumanish
If I embed a Youtube weblink object, I am able to see the video, which is awesome, but I am not able to access the properties of the object on the page it is embedded on, it is just an embed video. Any way to toggle this so I can view the properties?
What kind of properties are you looking for? I didn’t understand fully.
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PDFs : When you adds an image or link you can see underneath the title area to edit (along with some text as well). With the PDFs however, there is a title there that has been generated from something but I can't seem to edit it. Am I missing something?
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frau.rauni
What kind of properties are you looking for? I didn’t understand fully.
I would like to add a due date or a more content. Or tags.
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PDFs : When you adds an image or link you can see underneath the title area to edit (along with some text as well). With the PDFs however, there is a title there that has been generated from something but I can't seem to edit it. Am I missing something?
If you open the right hand side bar you can click on the title there and edit it !
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This is something we have planned 👍
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hey there, I have tried Readwise Reader several times – and always end up not buying into it. for me personally the cost of not having this kind of annotation / highlighting and increasingly knowledge system not on my desktop and in my deeper workflow seems just too high... agree w/ everything said so far. – but for me the main benefit with keeping my system of quotes / highlights in Capacities, is it´s basic strengths, so something that also applies in other contexts: for me the hybrid / versatile setting, where everything (from object to blog level, and including tag-sets) can a) appear in multiple contexts and b) is then easily / automatically tied back to different knowledge 'types' (even on the level of visual clues), is the most fertile and rewarding environment for my quotes / highlights to live in. So Capacities, is where they actually "live" – and are wandering through and tying together different contexts and formats of "bookkeeping".... here they come to restless rest in my ultimate knowledge library (or, studio, as the gods of Capacities would have it 🙂 ) (edited)
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Lumanish
I would like to add a due date or a more content. Or tags.
Ah okay. You would have to navigate to the embeded weblink. It's a standard object, so I think tags are possible, but not adding your own properties. (edited)
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My Templates keep disappearing (I am subscriber)
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Ah okay. You would have to navigate to the embeded weblink. It's a standard object, so I think tags are possible, but not adding your own properties. (edited)
I don't see why weblinks shouldn't have properties. Tagging them, creation time, last edited time etc would be valuable.
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I don't see why weblinks shouldn't have properties. Tagging them, creation time, last edited time etc would be valuable.
I see / understand the point. (And it seems to relate to the already raised generalized question about the (non-)customizability of basic object types). But, in practice I feel embedding links (or any other needed basic type for that matter) into a custom object made for this (holding the embedded links) is – given Capacities ways – almost effortless and frictionless. ... so, this could be a very viable 'workaround'. for me this is enough to not actively hope / ask for anything around basic object types; focussing my energies to other aspects of need in C... – still, basically I do understand your rstionale here, of course, @Lumanish (edited)
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I don't see why weblinks shouldn't have properties. Tagging them, creation time, last edited time etc would be valuable.
I understand, but it’s not possible yet. Wasn’t that your question?
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Jan O. Dvořák 6/28/2023 8:06 AM
Also, just for the record, weblinks do have tags. Besides that, this is a more complex question of basic object types being default and limited - you cannot resize columns in table view for them, for example.
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I don't see why weblinks shouldn't have properties. Tagging them, creation time, last edited time etc would be valuable.
But weblinks already have tags and created/updated, or is it not what are you looking for?
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But weblinks already have tags and created/updated, or is it not what are you looking for?
Yes, that works, I was wrong. What I mean is I cannot access those properties when embedded. Like in this image, a youtube link is a weblink, but I cannot see the properties without leaving this page , going to the weblink section and finding the url to access the properties.
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Lumanish
Yes, that works, I was wrong. What I mean is I cannot access those properties when embedded. Like in this image, a youtube link is a weblink, but I cannot see the properties without leaving this page , going to the weblink section and finding the url to access the properties.
Oh, I get it, then yeah, no way for now. As far as I remember, guys said that customizing built-in types and cards preview would be possible at some stage, but not in the nearest future. Still a lot of other stuff to do.
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Yes, that works, I was wrong. What I mean is I cannot access those properties when embedded. Like in this image, a youtube link is a weblink, but I cannot see the properties without leaving this page , going to the weblink section and finding the url to access the properties.
... depending on how much you need / want this: "in practice I feel embedding links (or any other needed basic type for that matter) into a custom object made for this (holding the embedded links) is – given Capacities ways – almost effortless and frictionless..."
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amvillamorjr 6/28/2023 1:21 PM
how do you embed video files in capacities?
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You can ad the link to a YouTube video, select „add as Weblink“, hit the three little dots in the right corner and choose „embed“
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You can choose how to add Weblinks of all sorts, embed them or show as cards
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ios app is not syncing today, is there a way to force sync?
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Is it possible via calendar or some other method to set notifications?
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I just can't figure it out: Why do I see a + Person button just beneath the date on my Today note? I want to also see other buttons, or remove the +Person button
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Tasks# Does believer level access address overdue tasks?
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I just can't figure it out: Why do I see a + Person button just beneath the date on my Today note? I want to also see other buttons, or remove the +Person button
I think there is a button for every object with a date property?
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Tasks# Does believer level access address overdue tasks?
Task management is still in progress. Check the #deleted-channel
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There also is a feature forum on task management, @Eshy : #💻・features-forum
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I see / understand the point. (And it seems to relate to the already raised generalized question about the (non-)customizability of basic object types). But, in practice I feel embedding links (or any other needed basic type for that matter) into a custom object made for this (holding the embedded links) is – given Capacities ways – almost effortless and frictionless. ... so, this could be a very viable 'workaround'. for me this is enough to not actively hope / ask for anything around basic object types; focussing my energies to other aspects of need in C... – still, basically I do understand your rstionale here, of course, @Lumanish (edited)
@Steffen - Is customization of basic object types something that is technically possible for future implementation, or are those of us seeking this better-off creating new object types? Thanks!
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Thanks for pointing this out, fix is going out soon. 🙂
This has been fixed, thanks !
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BTW, it's June right ? 😂
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PDF analysis seems to be unable to extract the title like it does for Weblinks. Is this a known issue?
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This is how my PDF files are looking. Unable to rename them too
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GunnersaurusFlex 6/28/2023 11:28 PM
Would it be possible to fix the spell check issues with the web app when using Grammarly or Microsoft Editor? When you click to correct a word, it puts the entire word in the middle of the mispelled word.
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This is how my PDF files are looking. Unable to rename them too
Jan O. Dvořák 6/29/2023 12:13 AM
Open the PDF in full, then open the right panel - you can rename it there (Title field).
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Open the PDF in full, then open the right panel - you can rename it there (Title field).
Thanks. That worked. So we have to manually do this for every PDF file we upload?
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BTW, it's June right ? 😂
boonikad9300 6/29/2023 1:32 AM
Welcome to the future (of note taking) ! 😂 (edited)
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BTW, it's June right ? 😂
Michael_v_H 6/29/2023 5:10 AM
True, haha
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Would it be possible to fix the spell check issues with the web app when using Grammarly or Microsoft Editor? When you click to correct a word, it puts the entire word in the middle of the mispelled word.
Michael_v_H 6/29/2023 5:11 AM
Will look into it! 👍
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Yes, that works, I was wrong. What I mean is I cannot access those properties when embedded. Like in this image, a youtube link is a weblink, but I cannot see the properties without leaving this page , going to the weblink section and finding the url to access the properties.
Michael_v_H 6/29/2023 5:19 AM
@Adelon @frau.rauni @Lumanish @Jan O. Dvořák @lerone After the summer we are going to make a huge effort to bring all media types to the next level in terms of design (better embed views for media types with access to more properties, split panel to take notes on PDFs) and features (annotation system, automation using AI, and more). Looking forward to this! 🧑💻 To question of customizability of basic content types is also something we're actively thinking about. To give you a direction of what to expect: There will be some customization, such as column width, label color etc., but no structural customization (meaning adding new properties). So if you need additional properties, it's better to create your own custom type.
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@Adelon @frau.rauni @Lumanish @Jan O. Dvořák @lerone After the summer we are going to make a huge effort to bring all media types to the next level in terms of design (better embed views for media types with access to more properties, split panel to take notes on PDFs) and features (annotation system, automation using AI, and more). Looking forward to this! 🧑💻 To question of customizability of basic content types is also something we're actively thinking about. To give you a direction of what to expect: There will be some customization, such as column width, label color etc., but no structural customization (meaning adding new properties). So if you need additional properties, it's better to create your own custom type.
boonikad9300 6/29/2023 6:06 AM
Verrrry nice! 🥳
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@Adelon @frau.rauni @Lumanish @Jan O. Dvořák @lerone After the summer we are going to make a huge effort to bring all media types to the next level in terms of design (better embed views for media types with access to more properties, split panel to take notes on PDFs) and features (annotation system, automation using AI, and more). Looking forward to this! 🧑💻 To question of customizability of basic content types is also something we're actively thinking about. To give you a direction of what to expect: There will be some customization, such as column width, label color etc., but no structural customization (meaning adding new properties). So if you need additional properties, it's better to create your own custom type.
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Is it possible for a content type template to be used as default?
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I'm not sure if backink view filters are working. Is this a known bug? (edited)
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aaaaaidette 6/30/2023 12:51 AM
I was wondering, what types of things do you guys use the pre-made "Pages" content type for? I pretty much only make pages within the content types that I created but, I was curious and also wanted some ideas.. (edited)
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I was wondering, what types of things do you guys use the pre-made "Pages" content type for? I pretty much only make pages within the content types that I created but, I was curious and also wanted some ideas.. (edited)
boonikad9300 6/30/2023 1:03 AM
I found the pages content type to generic for my use cases so I don't really use it, most of the time I want a set of specific properties and a more semantic name, for example,. not "Pages' but "Project Notes" 🙂
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But for new / starting users its great that it's there though, while you get familiar with capacities and objects you can always convert content you collect in the pages object into other types 👍
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BTW, it's June right ? 😂
HAHA 🤣
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Is it possible for a content type template to be used as default?
Not yet, but we have it on the radar
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I'm not sure if backink view filters are working. Is this a known bug? (edited)
Will look into it. Thanks!
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On shared pages, do embedded pages not show up as embeds? For me the toggles here don't work: https://app.capacities.io/home/050a28ee-d6c8-4149-8e10-c0548a0b01d0 But clicking on the links to open them as new pages do. Curious about whether this is by design.
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On shared pages, do embedded pages not show up as embeds? For me the toggles here don't work: https://app.capacities.io/home/050a28ee-d6c8-4149-8e10-c0548a0b01d0 But clicking on the links to open them as new pages do. Curious about whether this is by design.
We'll look into it 👍
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I'm not sure if backink view filters are working. Is this a known bug? (edited)
Fix will go out with the next update
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I was wondering, what types of things do you guys use the pre-made "Pages" content type for? I pretty much only make pages within the content types that I created but, I was curious and also wanted some ideas.. (edited)
Jan O. Dvořák 6/30/2023 3:03 AM
I use pages for archiving we pages, emails etc., because for them tags and collections are enough.
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But for new / starting users its great that it's there though, while you get familiar with capacities and objects you can always convert content you collect in the pages object into other types 👍
amvillamorjr 6/30/2023 4:09 AM
I always end up reconverting a Page to some other object type. I don't use pages to hold but more of a generic use for later reuse
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I always end up reconverting a Page to some other object type. I don't use pages to hold but more of a generic use for later reuse
boonikad9300 6/30/2023 4:09 AM
Nice, seems like a good approach!
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I was wondering, what types of things do you guys use the pre-made "Pages" content type for? I pretty much only make pages within the content types that I created but, I was curious and also wanted some ideas.. (edited)
I use pages as my default place to take notes on my objects and embedd them. Eg: Object type Tool, the tool #1 has several pages with notes regarding this topic. 🙂 Everything dynamic and growing is a page, everything static has an object.
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I was wondering, what types of things do you guys use the pre-made "Pages" content type for? I pretty much only make pages within the content types that I created but, I was curious and also wanted some ideas.. (edited)
I'm wondering a little about this too. I'm trying to decide what to make an Object vs just a Page. For instance, it's obvious to make Objects for things like Books, People, Places, Quotes, etc. But what about a Journal? What about a meal log? I'm not sure when to use Object vs a Page or maybe even a Tag.
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I'm wondering a little about this too. I'm trying to decide what to make an Object vs just a Page. For instance, it's obvious to make Objects for things like Books, People, Places, Quotes, etc. But what about a Journal? What about a meal log? I'm not sure when to use Object vs a Page or maybe even a Tag.
amvillamorjr 6/30/2023 12:19 PM
I don't think you should worry much about a page vs object because after all a page is an object. As Capacities said: say goodbye to folders and tables. Think naturally and create a network of your thoughts.
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I'm wondering a little about this too. I'm trying to decide what to make an Object vs just a Page. For instance, it's obvious to make Objects for things like Books, People, Places, Quotes, etc. But what about a Journal? What about a meal log? I'm not sure when to use Object vs a Page or maybe even a Tag.
boonikad9300 6/30/2023 12:25 PM
Another way to think about it / rule of thumb, is if you want to capture multiple entries in the same format (set of properties) you create an object. If you want to capture multiple objects around a topic, you use a tag! And as @amvillamorjr says, a page is an object type! 🙂 (edited)
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Another way to think about it / rule of thumb, is if you want to capture multiple entries in the same format (set of properties) you create an object. If you want to capture multiple objects around a topic, you use a tag! And as @amvillamorjr says, a page is an object type! 🙂 (edited)
amvillamorjr 6/30/2023 12:28 PM
very well said. I am also relatively new to Capacities, and I have to remind myself of what you have noted: multiple entries in the same format = Object ... if you want to capture "multiple objects around a topic" use Tags.
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Another way to think about it / rule of thumb, is if you want to capture multiple entries in the same format (set of properties) you create an object. If you want to capture multiple objects around a topic, you use a tag! And as @amvillamorjr says, a page is an object type! 🙂 (edited)
aaaaaidette 6/30/2023 12:31 PM
Oo this is great advice (edited)
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I'm wondering a little about this too. I'm trying to decide what to make an Object vs just a Page. For instance, it's obvious to make Objects for things like Books, People, Places, Quotes, etc. But what about a Journal? What about a meal log? I'm not sure when to use Object vs a Page or maybe even a Tag.
aaaaaidette 6/30/2023 12:36 PM
For stuff like meal logs and journals (I assume you want them to be associated with a day) I have a template for these within my daily notes. I also use in-text tags (or you can use high level tags .. whatever floats your boat) so that I will be able to see only that information in the tags section.
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I don't think you should worry much about a page vs object because after all a page is an object. As Capacities said: say goodbye to folders and tables. Think naturally and create a network of your thoughts.
The problem is I absolutely love my folders in Obsidian, lol. I've had a folder system for years that I love.
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The problem is I absolutely love my folders in Obsidian, lol. I've had a folder system for years that I love.
boonikad9300 6/30/2023 12:38 PM
We can also easily have something like that in capacities, but then they wouldn't be folders technically, but more like 'categories' where you group certain objects around a certain topic or something like that! 🙂
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The problem is I absolutely love my folders in Obsidian, lol. I've had a folder system for years that I love.
amvillamorjr 6/30/2023 12:38 PM
Likewise, I am also coming from Obsidian/Notion. However, I find Capacities' flexibility better than the two.
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Another way to think about it / rule of thumb, is if you want to capture multiple entries in the same format (set of properties) you create an object. If you want to capture multiple objects around a topic, you use a tag! And as @amvillamorjr says, a page is an object type! 🙂 (edited)
I started doing it this way, but ended up with 25+ objects which started to become too cluttered on the sidebar. I think it was easy to have a system with folders and now it's a lot harder to have a more specific organization system with objects like this. I love both. But I think I just need to be more specific with Capacities at first and see what system develops.
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Likewise, I am also coming from Obsidian/Notion. However, I find Capacities' flexibility better than the two.
Oh for sure. That's why I've been on it since the beginning. I love it. I love that blocks are so easy to move around and tag. With Obsidian it's a pain.
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amvillamorjr 6/30/2023 12:40 PM
it is where collection comes handy
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I started doing it this way, but ended up with 25+ objects which started to become too cluttered on the sidebar. I think it was easy to have a system with folders and now it's a lot harder to have a more specific organization system with objects like this. I love both. But I think I just need to be more specific with Capacities at first and see what system develops.
... or like me, hope there will be a evolutionary post-development-fix for the (too-)many objects challenge. for me it wasn't the equating with folder that produces ('too') many object types, but the fact that – not minding the technological / format-based definition of objects her – I am really buying into the cognitive logic of the 'type'-based approach. but then, my taxonomy of types is a rather broad / differentiated one. this absolutely works for me... except the unruliness of the left sidebar (thus I support all the ideas to get a handle on this... categories, hierarchical object types, (virtual) folders etc.) (edited)
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... or like me, hope there will be a evolutionary post-development-fix for the (too-)many objects challenge. for me it wasn't the equating with folder that produces ('too') many object types, but the fact that – not minding the technological / format-based definition of objects her – I am really buying into the cognitive logic of the 'type'-based approach. but then, my taxonomy of types is a rather broad / differentiated one. this absolutely works for me... except the unruliness of the left sidebar (thus I support all the ideas to get a handle on this... categories, hierarchical object types, (virtual) folders etc.) (edited)
I think this is really what makes the most sense. If there was a way to categorize the sidebar or just make it easier to minimize the visual clutter it can have when you have too many objects.
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boonikad9300 6/30/2023 12:51 PM
What if... we could have best of both worlds? Made a quick concept design for a possible solution. This would be a very simple solution, where an object lives inside a "category" but you could also expand on this concept where each object type can live in mulitple 'categories' allowing you to build certain 'workflows' around objects so to speak .. 🤔 (edited)
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What if... we could have best of both worlds? Made a quick concept design for a possible solution. This would be a very simple solution, where an object lives inside a "category" but you could also expand on this concept where each object type can live in mulitple 'categories' allowing you to build certain 'workflows' around objects so to speak .. 🤔 (edited)
folders!
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boonikad9300 6/30/2023 12:53 PM
just have to be careful and mindful with semantics and terminology haha when introducing such things
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folders!
boonikad9300 6/30/2023 12:54 PM
naming things is ... difficult 😂 (edited)
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just have to be careful and mindful with semantics and terminology haha when introducing such things
yeah... I see what you mean... I guess I used the strange label 'virtual folders' thinking of folders that can hold multiple aliases ... wait ... replicants... wait virtual copies.... wait sprites... .... of the same object (wait... type? ... or maybe database?...) ... I am having a drink now 🍹 (edited)
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yeah... I see what you mean... I guess I used the strange label 'virtual folders' thinking of folders that can hold multiple aliases ... wait ... replicants... wait virtual copies.... wait sprites... .... of the same object (wait... type? ... or maybe database?...) ... I am having a drink now 🍹 (edited)
boonikad9300 6/30/2023 12:57 PM
😂 But.... What if smart queries could be like smart folders .. (edited)
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😂 But.... What if smart queries could be like smart folders .. (edited)
... I don't want to start thinking about that...! 🤯🫣😶
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I have noticed several times recently on the last version and the newest that pinned items (page specifically for me) keeps disappearing until I open the Pages object type dashboard then it reappears
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anyone else seen this?
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If I have an issue and the issue is closed and I comment on it, will it be seen? Here is the link to the thread: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/non-consistent-export-in-markdown ETA 7/1/23 @1229 AM NYC USA Time: I have updated my comment (edited)
Get an overview of requested features and ideas.
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If I have an issue and the issue is closed and I comment on it, will it be seen? Here is the link to the thread: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/non-consistent-export-in-markdown ETA 7/1/23 @1229 AM NYC USA Time: I have updated my comment (edited)
... will be seen. 👀 – had this more than once – and often issues are re-opened (edited)
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folders!
Don’t call it folder!😂 it’s a… group?
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Don’t call it folder!😂 it’s a… group?
... for me it would have to be called a tribe! 👯👯‍♀️👯‍♂️🦹‍♀️🧙‍♂️🧌🧞
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I'm trying to think of types as "classes of objects that have (nearly) the same properties" to curb the proliferation of types. So, books, blogs, articles, etc., are all of type "Source". I then use collections and tags to differentiate between books and blogs, for example. I'm not sure that I will stick with this approach.
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I'm trying to think of types as "classes of objects that have (nearly) the same properties" to curb the proliferation of types. So, books, blogs, articles, etc., are all of type "Source". I then use collections and tags to differentiate between books and blogs, for example. I'm not sure that I will stick with this approach.
I personally understand. but I think in the end it's just offsetting / moving the problem. 1) you are muddying the types, making things less intuitive 2) noise starts amassing within types 3) you still have to do the organizing within the types ... so, it's all just really circumventing the rather (easy) technological lack of ways to sort in the left sidebar; at some price. the best fix would be at the source (left sidebar) ... doesn't help you now, practically. but it's my firm conviction. one that keeps me, personally, from starting walking sideways here...
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I personally understand. but I think in the end it's just offsetting / moving the problem. 1) you are muddying the types, making things less intuitive 2) noise starts amassing within types 3) you still have to do the organizing within the types ... so, it's all just really circumventing the rather (easy) technological lack of ways to sort in the left sidebar; at some price. the best fix would be at the source (left sidebar) ... doesn't help you now, practically. but it's my firm conviction. one that keeps me, personally, from starting walking sideways here...
I agree with all your points. I may switch to using more granular types; thankfully, type conversion is reasonably easy. On points 2 and 3, however, organizing the types can be facilitated by templates, so that it is easy to create an object with the right tags in the right collection from the jump.
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Jan O. Dvořák 6/30/2023 2:33 PM
Well, folders or groups - I could really be with Notion or else when I needed that. Just a single question that would make me mad: Where should basic object types go?
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Well, folders or groups - I could really be with Notion or else when I needed that. Just a single question that would make me mad: Where should basic object types go?
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hi all, two things that I can't get to do it myself, but I've seen others mentioned that this is doable. 1. Drag and drop image from local computer to a block, but I can't seem to do it. Right now, I have to /image, upload it, 2. Can't add # tag to those images myself
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If you open the right hand side bar you can click on the title there and edit it !
Thanks so much!
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hi all, two things that I can't get to do it myself, but I've seen others mentioned that this is doable. 1. Drag and drop image from local computer to a block, but I can't seem to do it. Right now, I have to /image, upload it, 2. Can't add # tag to those images myself
1. nope. is on the horizon, but DnD only works after you '+'-ed image type so far, which will open a pane to drop image to (maybe that is what you are looking for?) 2. strange. this works like with any other object / type.... you´d have to explain more if you need further help from others, I guess... (edited)
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ok. I just encountered the 2nd dreading appearance of the recursivity / repetition curse in Capacities, this time related to (potentially) duplicate backlinks granted, that this is a plight of highly self-referencing, versatile, 'intelligent' systems. I get that 😀 ... still, this should be adressed, IMO @Steffen / @Michael_v_H here is my 2nd case: I have an object where I link an item 2 times, once as property, once it appears as card embed. result: it appears two times in backlinks. which, IMO, is confusing. I know it can be argued, it belongs there bec it factually links every instance. but to me it stays confusing. a sentiment that is strenghtened by the fact that I can´t easily discern, by way of display / cues, why those different instances end-up there, and what´s the differentiator. [edit: there is some (decent) hint; but I´d say the fact that C creates two entries to the same item in backlinks, instead of one containing a hint to the two different backlinks is still simply confusing / cognitive friction.../end edit] – I think given Capacities architecture (the way properties work; the encouragement to interlink; the easy affordability of embeds; etc.) it is kind of natural / automatic an item could / will contain any given link two times, possibly, eventually... ... so, I think this should be dealt with / adressed in terms of the way this is represented (or not) in the backlinks... Please. 🥹 (edited)
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Any word on the iphone app syncing? It seems to take hours for my app to sync. (edited)
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Is there no way to automatically add entries to collections based on filters?
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If yes, is this planned to be implemented?
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Can I add properties to a pdf?
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Deleted User 7/1/2023 8:49 PM
the iphone app is out?
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yea for sponcors or whatever the tier is called
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the iphone app is out?
Michael_v_H 7/2/2023 4:48 AM
The mobile app is still in early access for all believers. But we plan the open it up soon for everyone.
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Any word on the iphone app syncing? It seems to take hours for my app to sync. (edited)
Michael_v_H 7/2/2023 4:48 AM
Hm, that shouldn't be. Have you tried restarting it?
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Is there no way to automatically add entries to collections based on filters?
Michael_v_H 7/2/2023 4:48 AM
No, and no, unfortunately. At least not anytime soon.
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Hm, that shouldn't be. Have you tried restarting it?
ive not reported it, but ive had a similar issue that it takes a while to sync with desktop and vice versa. Maybe 15-20 mins. Not sure why.
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If yes, is this planned to be implemented?
With the upcoming query feature you'll be able to create something like a "smart collection" which can group objects based on filters 👍
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With the upcoming query feature you'll be able to create something like a "smart collection" which can group objects based on filters 👍
Thanks for adding this feature, manually adding entries from a database to a collection is terribly unintuitive and defeats the purpose of a collection.
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Thanks for adding this feature, manually adding entries from a database to a collection is terribly unintuitive and defeats the purpose of a collection.
Jan O. Dvořák 7/2/2023 11:28 AM
That I disagree with - as I am using collections to thematically organize my pages, I definitely want just a manual process. Smart queries will be useful for completely different purpose in my workflow (TBD how exactly).
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That I disagree with - as I am using collections to thematically organize my pages, I definitely want just a manual process. Smart queries will be useful for completely different purpose in my workflow (TBD how exactly).
Some users might expect adding an entry to a database should in turn add it to a particular collection if it meets certain criteria (tags, title etc.). Of course I am thinking in terms of views (Notion, Airtable) here. In this case, you will always have the option of adding entries manually if required while enabling a broader workflow.
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Is there a use-case for blocks having different formatting than the text itself? It's kind of interesting in concept but I'm finding changing them to be a big friction point in my writing. See image The top block is formatted with white text. But the text itself I formatted to be yellow. So now I have a white Quote block with yellow text. The bottom one has a green text for the block itself but the font again is modified to yellow. I guess it offers a "default" color but in practice I'm finding I don't like that and really just managing colors in general between text feels a little clunky. Am I the only one?
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further, if I then select the block and change to yellow it changes everything, even weblinks (urls) which I really don't like, want those staying as blue
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I guess my point here is that color management feels really weird and does not flow well in practice but maybe i'm a weirdo
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Hm, that shouldn't be. Have you tried restarting it?
it happens often, but I did discover the restart button and that syncs it all.
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Capacities is not smooth for me today, pages are sticking, I cannot highlight without signifigant delays. Anyone else experiencing this? EDIT: I had some embeded PDF's that slowed the page to a crawl. (edited)
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Is there a use-case for blocks having different formatting than the text itself? It's kind of interesting in concept but I'm finding changing them to be a big friction point in my writing. See image The top block is formatted with white text. But the text itself I formatted to be yellow. So now I have a white Quote block with yellow text. The bottom one has a green text for the block itself but the font again is modified to yellow. I guess it offers a "default" color but in practice I'm finding I don't like that and really just managing colors in general between text feels a little clunky. Am I the only one?
Managing colors does feel clunky.
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it happens often, but I did discover the restart button and that syncs it all.
Desiderata 7/2/2023 6:48 PM
I have seen the button, but will it really discard our changes?
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No matter how many times I press the “update” button, even logout and login again and again, it's still display the orange light ... How to solve it? (edited)
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Being a cloud-based product it would be interesting/helpful to see a connection status visualizer someplace that showed the latency to the server and whatever other network stats make sense. Not sure it could be measured how slammed the processor banks are but if performance data could come back like that, would be pretty cool and help diagnose issues perhaps?
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Does directionality of marque selection matter in how it selects things??? Am I just stumbling on a feature I never knew existed and was frustrated this whole time why it never made sense 😆
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How would I build a habit tracker in Capacities? I need to track my caloric intake as values.
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I have seen the button, but will it really discard our changes?
I do not know.
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jimstone7943 7/3/2023 5:54 PM
I upgraded to the newest version today (7/3/23) but the new Customize button for rearranging object types is not there. When I first restarted the app after the upgrade, it showed up for a second and then disappeared. Is there a way to activate it, get to it or what?
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I upgraded to the newest version today (7/3/23) but the new Customize button for rearranging object types is not there. When I first restarted the app after the upgrade, it showed up for a second and then disappeared. Is there a way to activate it, get to it or what?
Jan O. Dvořák 7/4/2023 12:27 AM
The only Customize button that I see is when clicking the object type in left sidebar, then going to Dasboard and it is in upper right corner and allows you to toggle parts of the dashboard - is that what you are referring to? Are you sure you are on Dasboard, not All tab?
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I upgraded to the newest version today (7/3/23) but the new Customize button for rearranging object types is not there. When I first restarted the app after the upgrade, it showed up for a second and then disappeared. Is there a way to activate it, get to it or what?
boonikad9300 7/4/2023 1:21 AM
It should be there!
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Will "block-level linking" always be a believer/pro feature or will it be made accessible to the free plan in the future?
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Why are these different, both point to the same object type
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specifically, the color I mean
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Why are these different, both point to the same object type
boonikad9300 7/4/2023 2:21 PM
maybe something to do with visited state versus not visited ❓
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that was my first thought but so far it hasn't changed. I can only think of one, Abadar was already created and Gozreh I created inline via highlighting the word and doing @ button on the menu which converted to an object but i'm confused why that would matter (edited)
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that was my first thought but so far it hasn't changed. I can only think of one, Abadar was already created and Gozreh I created inline via highlighting the word and doing @ button on the menu which converted to an object but i'm confused why that would matter (edited)
I observed the same thing. Also, alt-clicking and changing the title on a black link turns it blue.
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The only Customize button that I see is when clicking the object type in left sidebar, then going to Dasboard and it is in upper right corner and allows you to toggle parts of the dashboard - is that what you are referring to? Are you sure you are on Dasboard, not All tab?
jimstone7943 7/5/2023 2:20 AM
Jan - yes, that's what I was referring to. I was on "All". I see it now on the Dashboard. Duh me. Thank you!
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Not sure if this is a bug or if I'm doing something wrong but the Weblinks I can "collapse" and "uncollapse" but all other things I'm not able to actually open them to retrieve my tree like list. Both in the desktop app + webapp. So pressing the light grey arrow pointing to the right does nothing for images and tags, but does work as intended for weblinks (edited)
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Not sure if this is a bug or if I'm doing something wrong but the Weblinks I can "collapse" and "uncollapse" but all other things I'm not able to actually open them to retrieve my tree like list. Both in the desktop app + webapp. So pressing the light grey arrow pointing to the right does nothing for images and tags, but does work as intended for weblinks (edited)
Jan O. Dvořák 7/5/2023 3:14 AM
You can only uncollapse, when you have at least one collection created for that object type. The arrow is greyed, because you don't have any collection for images or tags.
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You can only uncollapse, when you have at least one collection created for that object type. The arrow is greyed, because you don't have any collection for images or tags.
Aha I see! Found it! Thank you (edited)
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Another small question, the backup feature. What is the ETA for receiving the mail with the files?
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Another small question, the backup feature. What is the ETA for receiving the mail with the files?
boonikad9300 7/5/2023 3:42 AM
Mostly within minutes for me!
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hmm that's weird, it's been +/- 10 hours
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hmm that's weird, it's been +/- 10 hours
boonikad9300 7/5/2023 4:05 AM
Maybe spam folder? And it will be sent to the email you signed up with!
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hmm that's weird, it's been +/- 10 hours
boonikad9300 7/5/2023 4:09 AM
I just tested the feature and received the mail within minutes! Maybe try again? 🙂
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Yeah did it now in the wep app and I can confirm it came in fast!
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I observed the same thing. Also, alt-clicking and changing the title on a black link turns it blue.
@pkmbeth - Do you happen to know what the distinction is? Thank you and congrats on the new role ❤️
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that was my first thought but so far it hasn't changed. I can only think of one, Abadar was already created and Gozreh I created inline via highlighting the word and doing @ button on the menu which converted to an object but i'm confused why that would matter (edited)
Probably because you created an alias (link with user-defined visible text) for the second one.
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the plot thickens, i opened it on another computer and now both links are blue
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@Steffen would you mind explaining what I was seeing? I'm rather stumped and want to understand it. See https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001364765051994132/1125867125710532660
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Can content be transferred across objects?
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D.Bank
Can content be transferred across objects?
... either per copy & paste ... or via copy block / group block reference ... or via @- object embed those are the ways I'd know of.
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Thank you . It's essential to move the content to the proper collection in other objects.
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Thank you . It's essential to move the content to the proper collection in other objects.
can you explain? 'to move content to the proper collection in other objects' does not really seem to make sense (to me); as collections are made up of objects themselves...!
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Thank you . It's essential to move the content to the proper collection in other objects.
amvillamorjr 7/5/2023 4:18 PM
What is the objective of moving a collection to other objectives?
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in my case, I just moved a webpage (part of my Weblink object) to a collection in my Reference Materials object. My reason is that my Weblink object is just a holding bay. I need to collect some metadata so I have to move it to its "real object" destination (edited)
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In the Weblink, I cannot add properties
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for my PDF's I just leave it as my holding object for all my PDFs. In my Reference Materials object, I just created another property to link it there
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Torak One Eye 7/5/2023 6:19 PM
With the update [saw notice on 7/5, my data is now the gone. Created the new space ... but lost the old space and its data.What have I done? (edited)
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Calhistorian 7/5/2023 11:29 PM
Has anybody run into a limit, practically speaking, of the number of objects within Capacities before you start to see slowdowns? I say this only because all web-apps run into this at some point regardless and just trying to understand the scope of what I can fit in the system before taking a serious dive. And yes, my workflows do involve 10,000s of likely objects that can and have had performance implications.
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I need some help. I am a Capacities believer and have set my Person Content Type to use the Profile Layout. I see the Picture content type added as a property on the template, but when I attempt to create or edit an existing Person, there is no place to add or display a profile picture. All other properties are visible and can be edited.
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I need some help. I am a Capacities believer and have set my Person Content Type to use the Profile Layout. I see the Picture content type added as a property on the template, but when I attempt to create or edit an existing Person, there is no place to add or display a profile picture. All other properties are visible and can be edited.
boonikad9300 7/6/2023 12:46 AM
Do you have a screenshot of what you (not) see? (edited)
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Do you have a screenshot of what you (not) see? (edited)
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boonikad9300 7/6/2023 12:50 AM
if you hover above the title field there should appear an option to add a cover image!
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if you hover above the title field there should appear an option to add a cover image!
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boonikad9300 7/6/2023 12:54 AM
Hahah, have seen this question multiple times already, maybe its something to make more obvious / clear @Steffen @Michael_v_H ?
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Ok, so I'll make a small suggestion. When I see that option on other page layouts, it is displayed as an actual cover image across the top of the page. Maybe using slightly different wording depending on what layout is being used might help stem the confusion? I saw that option and didn't use it because I automatically assumed it would span across the top like in other objects. (edited)
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Ok, so I'll make a small suggestion. When I see that option on other page layouts, it is displayed as an actual cover image across the top of the page. Maybe using slightly different wording depending on what layout is being used might help stem the confusion? I saw that option and didn't use it because I automatically assumed it would span across the top like in other objects. (edited)
boonikad9300 7/6/2023 1:04 AM
great addition / nuance! 💯
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... either per copy & paste ... or via copy block / group block reference ... or via @- object embed those are the ways I'd know of.
Jan O. Dvořák 7/6/2023 1:11 AM
@D.Bank One way to do it: Open the weblink in preview. Click the dropdown arrow in Weblinks left to the collections button - there is a menu for Convert to other object type.
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@D.Bank One way to do it: Open the weblink in preview. Click the dropdown arrow in Weblinks left to the collections button - there is a menu for Convert to other object type.
... right! so maybe you (@D.Bank) want to convert whole objects to other object-types?! .. and then add it to other existing collections of those other object-types?! – then @Jan O. Dvořák way is the one... 🙂 so, to be clear and explicit here, the answers relate to two different scenarios. (which is why I asked for clarification...) mine was for transferring partial / selected content from one object to another (either within or between object types) – so, @D.Bank , you just have to pick according to your scenario. 🫰 ... or, let us know if you had in mind something still different! 😀 (edited)
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is there a way to view all of my collections in one place ? id like the same collection to link to multiple objects how do i do that ? Thanks
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Can content be transferred across objects?
re-reading and -thinking your question, I realize there is lots of pitfalls here – also things to be aware of in terms of the different, not allways 100% clear logics / terminology also of Capacities: • so 'across objects' can mean between objects, or 'across object-types'; I think the distinction between objects (really like items, individual files), and 'object-types' (classes of objects, which in Capacities are also simultaneously a little like 'folders', and sets of all 'objects'/items of a certain type) • the concept of 'moving' doesn´t really exist in Capacities yet; also because there is no drag and drop (outside of an individual object / item) • 'transferred' falls a little between 'moving' and 'converting' in this. so, everything really depends on what kind / scope of 'transfer' you want in your case 😀 ... but maybe also good examlpe to be made aware of this special logics and terms of Capacities. (not too easy, as the differ from a lot of other systems; ... and they even change as Capacities evolves...) 🙃
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is there a way to view all of my collections in one place ? id like the same collection to link to multiple objects how do i do that ? Thanks
afaik you can link to collections, and of course embed them. so, depending on circumstances something can be 'curated' by hand. ... otherwise I would expect this is possible in some more automated way once bulk and smart queries arive on the scene, which both is imminent. – but there is no inbuilt view / dashboard in Capacities for any of those two versions (i.e.: all collections; collections of mixed object type items) (edited)
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@lerone Yes, I need to move the content to Raw Object displayed in the image, like changing the Folder.
Jan O. Dvořák started a thread. 7/6/2023 2:28 AM
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@lerone Yes, I need to move the content to Raw Object displayed in the image, like changing the Folder.
got it now! – for 'answer' / comment see here https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1126397542532403240 – Jan made a dedicated thread for this issue /question / discussion 🙂 ps: it is, actually, a little complicated, at this one point... 🤔🙃 (edited)
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Why are these different, both point to the same object type
Michael_v_H 7/6/2023 4:50 AM
I fear that's a small bug. It should be all blue, except for inline block references. Will be fixed. (edited)
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Hahah, have seen this question multiple times already, maybe its something to make more obvious / clear @Steffen @Michael_v_H ?
Michael_v_H 7/6/2023 4:54 AM
Yes, you're right. Thanks for the additional input @Kilravockk. 🙂
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Can anyone share an example of how task management works on the paid plan, im curious to check it out but i dont find much documentation on it or any youtube videos on it. Kinda hesitant to pay $10 to just check out a feature.
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Can anyone share an example of how task management works on the paid plan, im curious to check it out but i dont find much documentation on it or any youtube videos on it. Kinda hesitant to pay $10 to just check out a feature.
boonikad9300 7/6/2023 10:39 AM
Not live yet!
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Not even for the Believe members? Also I take it theres no easy way to migrate notes in bulk from notion yet?
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Not even for the Believe members? Also I take it theres no easy way to migrate notes in bulk from notion yet?
boonikad9300 7/6/2023 11:01 AM
No not yet! Believers will have early access once it released though
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Is it intentional that Image names (Title) aren't displayed in the graph view? (edited)
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I'm having issues with text just duplicating itself while trying to type on in any area or edit via mobile and PC
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I'm testing out capacities and have ran into this issue. I want to migrate from click up
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I'm testing out capacities and have ran into this issue. I want to migrate from click up
Desiderata 7/6/2023 8:13 PM
Was that from an Android phone or computer too?
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Yes from both Different Android phones and Brave browser. (edited)
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Can anyone share an example of how task management works on the paid plan, im curious to check it out but i dont find much documentation on it or any youtube videos on it. Kinda hesitant to pay $10 to just check out a feature.
Jan O. Dvořák 7/7/2023 12:11 AM
It is a Planned feature, not In progress. https://capacities.io/roadmap
We ship new features and improvements nearly every day. Heres an overview on what will come next.
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Hello! When I create a new object with [[]] I only get 2 choices: tag or page. Is this normal? Why can't I chose between the objects (author, people, topics etc.) I already have? This forces me to open the link I just created and "style" it accordingly.
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Hello! When I create a new object with [[]] I only get 2 choices: tag or page. Is this normal? Why can't I chose between the objects (author, people, topics etc.) I already have? This forces me to open the link I just created and "style" it accordingly.
Jan O. Dvořák 7/7/2023 1:12 AM
Creating is + or /, @ and [[ is for linking to existing, I believe.
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Creating is + or /, @ and [[ is for linking to existing, I believe.
Thanks! That makes sense...
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I have a lot of tasks in Capacities, but I cannot seem to view them by due date. Is there not a system wide calendar view?
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I have a lot of tasks in Capacities, but I cannot seem to view them by due date. Is there not a system wide calendar view?
Jan O. Dvořák 7/7/2023 1:31 PM
I am not sure - you have tasks in notes that have a date property? At least that's the only solution at this point, I can think of - as task management is not a thing.🤨
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Hi all! Is it possible to open a workspace in a new window? I have separated workspaces, because throwing all my notes in one big workspace doesn't make sense (unrelated topics and themes). But every now and then it would be so helpful if I could see information from one workspace while heavily working in another one. For now I'm using different browser windows as a workaround, but I prefer the desktop app.
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for example, decision-making is an important proces for me in my professional work. With the help of capacities, I can collect all relevant quotes and content around "decision-making" into one place and make valuable connections to it:
What resource(s) do you use to port content from Readwise over to Capacities? Manual? Or is there some interface that does it automatically?
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What resource(s) do you use to port content from Readwise over to Capacities? Manual? Or is there some interface that does it automatically?
boonikad9300 7/7/2023 3:25 PM
Manually for now, export to markdown from read wise and import function to capacities
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It works pretty fast and easy I must say
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There is a feature request for read wise integration
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I have a lot of tasks in Capacities, but I cannot seem to view them by due date. Is there not a system wide calendar view?
If the due date is a date property they should show up in the References section on the daily note. I think ours usually collapsed by default so you may need to open it. And if you set a time as well it will show up in the timeline under References. (edited)
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If the due date is a date property they should show up in the References section on the daily note. I think ours usually collapsed by default so you may need to open it. And if you set a time as well it will show up in the timeline under References. (edited)
References?
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It works pretty fast and easy I must say
It is pretty quick and easy to export/import. I tried it out today with a lot of success!
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Hi all! Is it possible to open a workspace in a new window? I have separated workspaces, because throwing all my notes in one big workspace doesn't make sense (unrelated topics and themes). But every now and then it would be so helpful if I could see information from one workspace while heavily working in another one. For now I'm using different browser windows as a workaround, but I prefer the desktop app.
Michael_v_H 7/8/2023 5:02 AM
No, unfortunately not. We recommend using only one window due to synchronization.
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nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵 7/8/2023 6:42 AM
When typing into any area, text input gets messed up. It adds letters, deletes parts of works or the curser jumps to start of a block.
I am unable to consistently type in a normal capacities page. In certain circumstances. Not all the time. Here are some experiences While typing, the text will
Hello, I am using Mozilla Firefox 110.0.1 on Linux It is currently impossible (or very hard) for me to write text in a page, as the cursor moves back to first
When I use Capacities on my iPad or iPhone text gets deleted after i write it and i have to keep retyping or selecting undo.
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Quick question about something visual: I created a new object "command" for some linux commands or oneliners and referenced it in another page (see image). I would love to remove the "add property" as it takes unneeded space, in my embeded view. Any ideas?
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Quick question about something visual: I created a new object "command" for some linux commands or oneliners and referenced it in another page (see image). I would love to remove the "add property" as it takes unneeded space, in my embeded view. Any ideas?
boonikad9300 7/8/2023 2:22 PM
Think this is not possible right now! Although you can hide individual properties, this button is always there to add properties right now
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Think this is not possible right now! Although you can hide individual properties, this button is always there to add properties right now
Got it, thanks for confirming that! I like the option in the "main" page, but would be nice to have a simple & clean layout when embeded but good to know I couldn't find it 😄
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Got it, thanks for confirming that! I like the option in the "main" page, but would be nice to have a simple & clean layout when embeded but good to know I couldn't find it 😄
boonikad9300 7/8/2023 2:24 PM
you can always add a feature request though at the feedback board, if it gets enough votes it might get implemented
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Torak One Eye 7/8/2023 6:44 PM
Believer - trying to show only a small image as a screenshot to save space, but the display size from the type template is way too big. The file size is 200X300, so looks huge and blurry. The only way I see of adding the image is through a text field using /image, which does not put an image in but is a reference from the image database. Any way to control the size or a better way to input from the type template design? (edited)
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Does editing feel really laggy today? I'm trying to type in my doc and it's SLUGGISH to type. It's entering fine, but it's going in chunks and not letter for letter. It feels awful (edited)
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servers having a bad day?
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Yes, I mostly notice it when trying to paste in a paragraph here and there
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Desiderata 7/8/2023 7:49 PM
Also posted on the forum: Can we have a way to import epubs and pdfs as specified as "book" object types? Right now we can import books as MS Word, TXT, Markdown, HTML and LaTeX files. Unless I am not understanding what book files are supposed to be? Are they supposed to be books or references to books? Also, is there a way to restore the default settings of the pre-existing object "books" ? (edited)
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chrismatallana 7/8/2023 9:16 PM
For the mobile app - am I missing the option to add templates for objects? I can select an Object, it’ll have all the specifics, but I can’t find the templates to put in. Maybe it hasn’t been impemented in the app yet, but I figured it can’t hurt to ask.
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For the mobile app - am I missing the option to add templates for objects? I can select an Object, it’ll have all the specifics, but I can’t find the templates to put in. Maybe it hasn’t been impemented in the app yet, but I figured it can’t hurt to ask.
Desiderata 7/8/2023 9:44 PM
I was looking for it last night on iOS and Android, but I coudn't find it. But I also don't know tbh.
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Is it possible to customize the number on the picture to represent the number of words or characters?
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Quick question about something visual: I created a new object "command" for some linux commands or oneliners and referenced it in another page (see image). I would love to remove the "add property" as it takes unneeded space, in my embeded view. Any ideas?
Michael_v_H 7/9/2023 5:59 AM
See your point. Will look into it. 🙂
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Is it possible to customize the number on the picture to represent the number of words or characters?
Michael_v_H 7/9/2023 6:01 AM
No, that's not possible.
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No, that's not possible.
Thank you Request: Option to change to number of word and character.
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Torak One Eye 7/9/2023 10:00 AM
What's the best way to add an image to an object custom design? (edited)
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I am posting here because I think I posted in the wrong channel earlier: Is there any update on fixing the Markdown export? I have added to the topic on the forum, but it is still marked closed. My exports have been missing the most current day's page and the day's pages are dated wrong. I have created a new topic since I have not gotten any response here or on the Canny board. (edited)
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hey, I wonder this for some time – but thought I´d now ask the knowers: when I allow a YT embed, what does it actually mean in terms of information drain (cookies and such)? thx for any eludications! 🤔 🙏 🦉
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Hey, is there a way i can change the properties that show up here where the arrow is pointing?
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I would like it to show the date property instead
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Hey, is there a way i can change the properties that show up here where the arrow is pointing?
boonikad9300 7/10/2023 6:19 AM
Not yet, if i'm right its already a feature request on the feedback board (you can search for it there and upvote!!)
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hey, I wonder this for some time – but thought I´d now ask the knowers: when I allow a YT embed, what does it actually mean in terms of information drain (cookies and such)? thx for any eludications! 🤔 🙏 🦉
boonikad9300 7/10/2023 6:23 AM
I am not really an expert in this area, but I think the moment you interact with an embedded video, YT collects information such as IP address, browser information, device details and cookies used for tracking purposes. However, specific data might be depended on various factors (such as privacy setting of the video, etc..) (edited)
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I am not really an expert in this area, but I think the moment you interact with an embedded video, YT collects information such as IP address, browser information, device details and cookies used for tracking purposes. However, specific data might be depended on various factors (such as privacy setting of the video, etc..) (edited)
thx for that take @boonikad9300 ! I guess what I am wondering is, how / in what ways does the embedding into Capacities change what 'normally' happens? ... like, is there additional information sent? is some 'filtered out' bec things run via the Capacities server? ... things like that?! 🙃 (edited)
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thx for that take @boonikad9300 ! I guess what I am wondering is, how / in what ways does the embedding into Capacities change what 'normally' happens? ... like, is there additional information sent? is some 'filtered out' bec things run via the Capacities server? ... things like that?! 🙃 (edited)
boonikad9300 7/10/2023 6:40 AM
Don't now if its technically an iFrame HTML element in Capacities, but in the docs you can see which attributes you can set (permission policies etc..) -> https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/HTML/Element/iframe
The HTML element represents a nested browsing context, embedding another HTML page into the current one.
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I think the answer on your question is: "It depends" 😂
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another one: is there (already) a way to copy over parts of objects (blocks) with all their Capacities-specific formatting between spaces? – or, would any way lead via export - import - root-out... and the like? 🤔 (edited)
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Is it possible to export all lists in our object as an excel or CSV file? (edited)
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Is there any way to embed a photo in a page so it shows as a photo and not as a link to the photo?
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Is there any way to embed a photo in a page so it shows as a photo and not as a link to the photo?
hfsandovalm 7/10/2023 9:27 PM
Yes, copy and paste the image embeds it.
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hfsandovalm
Yes, copy and paste the image embeds it.
Thank you so much.
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lerone
another one: is there (already) a way to copy over parts of objects (blocks) with all their Capacities-specific formatting between spaces? – or, would any way lead via export - import - root-out... and the like? 🤔 (edited)
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Is it possible to export all lists in our object as an excel or CSV file? (edited)
Not yet, feel free to create a ticket (https://capacities.io/feedback). In the backup you already get CSVs for your colletions.
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thanks, Steffen. I was somehow assuming that's the case. So, I wondered about tricks and ways, and how others maybe go about it (everything 'below' the full export / import thing. ... thinking about it, I might try this one: isolate the copied blocks in a new object-entry, then export and (re-)import to another space. (maybe setting up a special 'park'b'ride folder on the desktop) ... still open for other, better solutions 🙂 ... still even better if Capacities could provide some imtea-operability for this at some point 🙂
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Quick question about viewing modes: I love the "embedded" view for tags, which shows me all relevant content in an expanded list format - is this also possible for object libraries? I would love a chronological view of all my daily notes, for example, but all I see is the list view where I would have to click on each entry to see what's inside 🤔
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How can I ensure images show up in backlinks? For example, I have an image saved and its source as a weblink. I would like it to show up in the backlinks for the source, so I can easily see all images I've saved from there. Currently, because there's no property to add the source to, it shows as an inline backlink, resulting in the image not getting previewed. Is there a better way to go about this?
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When I "Take photo" using the iOS app, the picture is displayed properly in my daily note, but when I go to the web, it does not display.....instead, it displays a "Broken file" / "An error occurred" dual message (see screen print here). I searched for "broken file", but do not see any discussion on this topic. Does anyone have any suggestion re: the cause of my error and what I might do or if this is a known issue?
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nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵 7/11/2023 3:33 PM
Can’t log in to Canny: when I click on « login » I get thrown back to capacities, and when I go back to Canny I’m not logged in. Anyone have this too? (I tried on several devices with the same result) (edited)
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Can I open the same page side by side?
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Quick question about viewing modes: I love the "embedded" view for tags, which shows me all relevant content in an expanded list format - is this also possible for object libraries? I would love a chronological view of all my daily notes, for example, but all I see is the list view where I would have to click on each entry to see what's inside 🤔
This will be possible with queries
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When I "Take photo" using the iOS app, the picture is displayed properly in my daily note, but when I go to the web, it does not display.....instead, it displays a "Broken file" / "An error occurred" dual message (see screen print here). I searched for "broken file", but do not see any discussion on this topic. Does anyone have any suggestion re: the cause of my error and what I might do or if this is a known issue?
It seems like the upload failed on your iPhone. Did you have bad internet connection? Will look into it.
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Can’t log in to Canny: when I click on « login » I get thrown back to capacities, and when I go back to Canny I’m not logged in. Anyone have this too? (I tried on several devices with the same result) (edited)
Hm, are you logging in from https://capacities.io/feedback ? It should work from there. Do you see an "Open app" or "Login" and "Register" in the top right of capacities.io ?
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Hm, are you logging in from https://capacities.io/feedback ? It should work from there. Do you see an "Open app" or "Login" and "Register" in the top right of capacities.io ?
nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵 7/12/2023 7:01 AM
thanks, it works now (on PC), maybe I had issues yesterday (from mac)
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Hey everyone - new here and really liking this app so far! QQ though - and I could probably find this on my own BUT ... I'm being lazy 🙂 Is there a planned update to the Windows app that will make it Smartscreen compliant? I can't use Capacities on my work laptop b/c of that and stuck with the web app for the moment.
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I'd also be curious if the windows app will require elevated user permissions on install which is a no-no for my corp it team (they are the WORST)
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It seems like the upload failed on your iPhone. Did you have bad internet connection? Will look into it.
Maybe related? I'm dragging/dropping images into the mac os app today, and they appear temporarily, but then seem to break later. I did pull the thing up in the web later and looked at the network console, and the problematic images are giving 403 errors. Edit: might just be coincidence that they work in some places and not others: seems to be related possibly to the "physical" size of the image. So in the mac app, if I adjust the window size, some of the images that did work, suddenly break. And some of them are broken regardless of what window size I try. (edited)
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It seems like the upload failed on your iPhone. Did you have bad internet connection? Will look into it.
I thought perhaps I was only getting this error for pictures that I took when I was away from home and using my iPhone's cellular data (with a good connection), but I just took a picture while sitting in my home office and my cellphone is connected to my wifi and I received the same error. The picture displays on my phone, but on the web it just has a "Broken file" message.
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ecomemetrix 7/12/2023 2:16 PM
Sorry for not googling this more extensively...but...any way to import my roam graph in?
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Know based on your type structure it would never be a perfect 1v1
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It seems like the upload failed on your iPhone. Did you have bad internet connection? Will look into it.
Just out of curiosity, I tried a different browser, and the picture that I recently took displays properly in that browser. But even when I go back to my primary browser, and refresh the browser, the error is still there. So perhaps the error is related to that. FYI, my primary browser is Firefox (114.0). The picture displays an error in this browser. My secondary browser is Vivaldi (6.1.3035.84), a chromium-based browser. The picture displays properly in this browser.
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Is there a fancy shortcut to create a quote block? You can use > to make it a toggle
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Is there a fancy shortcut to create a quote block? You can use > to make it a toggle
I use /q
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Not as quick but still works
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I use /q
sadly I have an object type called "Quest" and that is the first result with /q so I have to do "/quo" before it lands on quote 😆
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sadly I have an object type called "Quest" and that is the first result with /q so I have to do "/quo" before it lands on quote 😆
haha ah damn
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Is there a fancy shortcut to create a quote block? You can use > to make it a toggle
hfsandovalm 7/12/2023 8:21 PM
Yes, use | (pipe) and space at the beginning of the paragraph.
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Yes, use | (pipe) and space at the beginning of the paragraph.
Didn't think of that
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Do we have one of those bookmark bots on this server? I see so many good things that I would like to revisit.
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ScottF-Misc 7/13/2023 7:09 AM
Hi, can anyone tell me how to open a quick note? I’m sure I’ve done this before but am stumped today. Thanks in advance. Scott
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Hi, can anyone tell me how to open a quick note? I’m sure I’ve done this before but am stumped today. Thanks in advance. Scott
ScottF-Misc 7/13/2023 7:27 AM
OK I’m stupid. Ignore request as I worked it out.
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OK I’m stupid. Ignore request as I worked it out.
What do you mean by “quick note”, and can you share your resolution? Thanks!
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So many good features... 🥺 I want to make note of them all. 🫠
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So many good features... 🥺 I want to make note of them all. 🫠
I think what’s great about this app is I tend to learn what I need as I go. Ive had very little need to decide my system from the ground up. It’s grown organically as I learn how to implement new things. So don’t feel too rushed. Lots to look forward to :)
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For the mobile app - am I missing the option to add templates for objects? I can select an Object, it’ll have all the specifics, but I can’t find the templates to put in. Maybe it hasn’t been impemented in the app yet, but I figured it can’t hurt to ask.
chrismatallana 7/13/2023 9:52 PM
Bump on this! @Steffen - are tenplates currently available on the mobile apps or is that coming?
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Hey, there are collections of collections... and so on? Example:
  • Vehicles
  • Land vehicles
    • 2 wheel vehicles
      • engine powered
      • human powered
    • 4 wheel vehicles
  • Air vehicles
    • Planes
    • Helicopters
https://slab.com has something like that
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I think currently you'll want tags for that. I think Nested Tags will be coming in the future
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I think currently you'll want tags for that. I think Nested Tags will be coming in the future
Yeah, I don't want a "tags" object that contains all mixed tags, because every tag has a "level", and I don't want a to build something like... level_1_tag, level_2_tag, level_3_tag Nested tags would solve this issue!
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I guess I'm not sure the use-case that wouldn't be solved by an object type = vehicle, collection being Land or Air, and then tags to drill down into wheel count, engine, etc.
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the tags would go into properties of the object
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the tags would go into properties of the object
That’s exactly how I would do it
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Hi all! Is it possible to open a workspace in a new window? I have separated workspaces, because throwing all my notes in one big workspace doesn't make sense (unrelated topics and themes). But every now and then it would be so helpful if I could see information from one workspace while heavily working in another one. For now I'm using different browser windows as a workaround, but I prefer the desktop app.
as a workaround you could use Sandboxie (another software) to open another instance of the app. not exactly a 1st party solution but it would solve your use case
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Can we please get the Readwise Bookmark Bot? http://readwise.gg/ I am not affiliated with Readwise or the bot, I just think it might be helpful/
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rocklobster 7/15/2023 1:38 AM
can you create a daily note for a day in the past?
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can you create a daily note for a day in the past?
boonikad9300 7/15/2023 1:41 AM
Sure!
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Navigate to calendar -> open side panel -> select a day in the past -> Start your daily note
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rocklobster 7/15/2023 1:54 AM
awesome, thanks!
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about telegram integration. If i send a message on telegram, it posted twice. Is there any solution?
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about telegram integration. If i send a message on telegram, it posted twice. Is there any solution?
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Can we please get the Readwise Bookmark Bot? http://readwise.gg/ I am not affiliated with Readwise or the bot, I just think it might be helpful/
nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵 7/16/2023 8:23 AM
This is already under consideration, you can find more info on the feedback board https://capacities.io/feedback
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This is already under consideration, you can find more info on the feedback board https://capacities.io/feedback
I’m sorry I wasn’t clear. I meant adding the Readwise Discord bot to this Discord server. https://help.readwise.io/article/140-how-to-install-the-readwise-discord-bot It lets us save a comment or post from the Discord. Of course nothing proprietary, just a useful set of instructions. People share a lot of useful information in this server.
The Readwise Discord bot enables server members to easily save messages –including links, images, and even threaded conversations– for later.  Additionally, thi
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Like just in the help channel?
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chrismatallana 7/16/2023 5:14 PM
I never received an answer from the admins, so @Steffen or @Michael_v_H - can one of you confirm if object templates are missing from the iOS app right now or is this a user error?
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Hey again, team! I have another question. When I use the date format options in my daily note template (screenshot 1), instead of applying the date, it leaves the template (screenshot 2.) I'm unsure if this has anything to do with it, but I am currently using IS0 8601 for my date/time settings. Is this user error or is this potentially a bug? Thank yall!
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Sorry for not googling this more extensively...but...any way to import my roam graph in?
ecomemetrix 7/16/2023 6:47 PM
ping on this please : ) 🙏
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chrismatallana
Hey again, team! I have another question. When I use the date format options in my daily note template (screenshot 1), instead of applying the date, it leaves the template (screenshot 2.) I'm unsure if this has anything to do with it, but I am currently using IS0 8601 for my date/time settings. Is this user error or is this potentially a bug? Thank yall!
hfsandovalm 7/16/2023 7:04 PM
Hi. You can only use date variables in object titles, but the daily note has an automatic title so you can’t change it, then your template variable won’t work. (edited)
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Hi. You can only use date variables in object titles, but the daily note has an automatic title so you can’t change it, then your template variable won’t work. (edited)
chrismatallana 7/16/2023 7:53 PM
Ah, well that’s a bummer! Thanks for confirming that for me.
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ping on this please : ) 🙏
Upload a zip folder of markdown files to capacities. Considerations upload as a specific type and use front matter content to determine type and set properties
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I am having trouble customizing an object type. I add properties, but they do not appear when I try the new object type
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I am having trouble customizing an object type. I add properties, but they do not appear when I try the new object type
Jan O. Dvořák 7/17/2023 12:40 PM
Adding new object type or a new note to the object type? New object type means new database, not a new record using the properties for the object type.
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I have a lot of tasks in Capacities, but I cannot seem to view them by due date. Is there not a system wide calendar view?
I've been experimenting with "tasks" as a Zettel object type with some added fields. This allows you to tag something as a task from anywhere and they all end up in the Tasks database. Then it's just a question of setting up a sort and filter (edited)
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Hi does markdown supported during editing?
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Hi does markdown supported during editing?
... headings are supported for sure...
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... headings are supported for sure...
What about formatting? Like ** for bold and *for italics?
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... don't think so. ... but can only test on mobile currently. but you could simply test on desktop, I guess. generally: MD is conceptually integrated but not reall 'baked-in', so you will find that only core MD-formattings are present...
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I would like to include an overview of all project objects in my dashboard. Is there a solution for this? I have currently solved it by embedding a web link, but that is not a nice solution.
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I would like to include an overview of all project objects in my dashboard. Is there a solution for this? I have currently solved it by embedding a web link, but that is not a nice solution.
hfsandovalm 7/18/2023 9:50 AM
Hi, you can embed a collection. The only weird thing is that you’ll have to add manually every project to the collection. I think it will be solved with the new Queries functionality when delivered.
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What about formatting? Like ** for bold and *for italics?
are you just asking if format options are visible in real-time while writing? If so, yes, Capacities shows formatting in real-time without showing the MD codes
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Hi, you can embed a collection. The only weird thing is that you’ll have to add manually every project to the collection. I think it will be solved with the new Queries functionality when delivered.
Thank you! Are there similar possibilities to show all checkmarks (tasks) in a collection? That would help a lot with task managing...
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Can I invite someone by email to one of my spaces? (edited)
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Or maybe give edit access via link?
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What should I do about this, any path to recovering it? I know what it is so it's not a big deal just curious what this error means and if there's a graceful recovery path
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Is it possible to wrap cells in table view? If not, is within scope? It would be very useful to organize information in tables
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Is it possible to wrap cells in table view? If not, is within scope? It would be very useful to organize information in tables
... as to 'tables', which seem to be a spreading concern / interst recently – and which are btw already marked as 'planned': I'd propose to rather make a collected 'discussion' out of this. best, IMO, is simply document / comment on the (further / additional / continuous) need / request in Canny – as it seems really a seconding / emphasizing of the already standing request: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/simple-table ... or otherwise put it in a dedicated thread here, somewhere... just a proposal to keep the forum a little focussed. ☺
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my list of tag collections
how to do this? I can create collections of other objects, but can't find the button to create collection of tags
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how to do this? I can create collections of other objects, but can't find the button to create collection of tags
hfsandovalm 7/19/2023 8:50 PM
As you can see in the image, you can use the three buttons menu to the right of the Tags Object type (left menu) and later select the "New collection" option. Note: the three buttons menu is hidden until you hover over it.
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As you can see in the image, you can use the three buttons menu to the right of the Tags Object type (left menu) and later select the "New collection" option. Note: the three buttons menu is hidden until you hover over it.
ah I see, thank you!!
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Can we toggle the checkbox directly in a list view or do we have to click into the actual page?
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felit
What about formatting? Like ** for bold and *for italics?
headings, code, and math work in text but not bold, italic, etc.
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What should I do about this, any path to recovering it? I know what it is so it's not a big deal just curious what this error means and if there's a graceful recovery path
Not yet, but we plan to rework our media pipeline which should handle all cases 🙂
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Is it possible to relate tags to each other manually? I wish to make a tag hierarchy such that the tagged document could show up in the related (parent) tag.
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Can I invite someone by email to one of my spaces? (edited)
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is there any way to write long text conveniently? use case is writing stories. I'm hooked to use capacities because it's the most perfect app for planning novel stories. the calendar feature meets my expectation for organizing stories timeline. (this won't do for writers who want to use fictional calendars tho) that's about the planning. now I'm just not sure whether I will do the writing itself in Capacities or a separate app (ie Google Docs). because it's not convenient to see my lines being separated as blocks. if I want them to be in one block, I need to give extra effort of using Shift+Enter. also, if I copy my writing of separate blocks to notepad (or other thing as output of my writing), it will result in "Double Enter" in between blocks. currently I try to cope with using the Code block with "Text" language. but that way, I can't get advantage of the "Text stats" feature.
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is there any way to write long text conveniently? use case is writing stories. I'm hooked to use capacities because it's the most perfect app for planning novel stories. the calendar feature meets my expectation for organizing stories timeline. (this won't do for writers who want to use fictional calendars tho) that's about the planning. now I'm just not sure whether I will do the writing itself in Capacities or a separate app (ie Google Docs). because it's not convenient to see my lines being separated as blocks. if I want them to be in one block, I need to give extra effort of using Shift+Enter. also, if I copy my writing of separate blocks to notepad (or other thing as output of my writing), it will result in "Double Enter" in between blocks. currently I try to cope with using the Code block with "Text" language. but that way, I can't get advantage of the "Text stats" feature.
hey @cp9, writing as 'deep function' is one of the topics that pops up regularly by now, widely distributed across the forum; but definitely more and more with an expanding user-base. so, you are certainly not alone in trying to build Capacities into such a use-scenario, and different people feel Capacities is well set-up for that... in principle (including me). ... then questions, like yours, about specifics start floating in...and comparisons, cross-examinations with existing writing- & authoring solutions (collating / composing /text-editing / styling)... 🙂 my first proposal is checking the existing discussions, by utilizing 'search' here. I think you will find a lot. my next proposal for you – and everyone else interested – is to build a focussed discussion node; and collect ideas, needs, hacks, infos, wishes. I think focussing on 'writing' as a complex of functions is the best way to start building the case, for the community, for Steffen & Michael as to development perspectives; and also to collectively asses whether (and which way) this might make sense (for what kind of use scenarios etc...). – one point to start could be a thread here in the forums (such as this: https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001365576314261555/1126640168993050735). another way is to coalesce around one feature request at Canny (which handles feature requests, basically). there is this one 'at hand' (even though maybe a little 'too specific' at this point): https://capacities.io/feedback/p/focus-minimal-mode-for-writing (edited)
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is there any way to write long text conveniently? use case is writing stories. I'm hooked to use capacities because it's the most perfect app for planning novel stories. the calendar feature meets my expectation for organizing stories timeline. (this won't do for writers who want to use fictional calendars tho) that's about the planning. now I'm just not sure whether I will do the writing itself in Capacities or a separate app (ie Google Docs). because it's not convenient to see my lines being separated as blocks. if I want them to be in one block, I need to give extra effort of using Shift+Enter. also, if I copy my writing of separate blocks to notepad (or other thing as output of my writing), it will result in "Double Enter" in between blocks. currently I try to cope with using the Code block with "Text" language. but that way, I can't get advantage of the "Text stats" feature.
Did you try grouping yet? Not sure it'll solve it but it might
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Did you try grouping yet? Not sure it'll solve it but it might
if I copy a grouped blocks, it results the same. there is Double Enter between block A and block B ☹
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if I copy a grouped blocks, it results the same. there is Double Enter between block A and block B ☹
bummer! Not sure there's a way around it, maybe one of the devs or @pkmbeth has an idea?
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yeah the link to the board is in #⚡・bugs-and-issues , follow that and just put "Feature Request: " in the title is what I do
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Or maybe give edit access via link?
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hi stupid question is there a way to embed a data view within a page?
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felit
hi stupid question is there a way to embed a data view within a page?
... you can control view mode for embeds; if that is the question. – do you equate 'data view' and 'list view'? ... then, that's possible....
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... you can control view mode for embeds; if that is the question. – do you equate 'data view' and 'list view'? ... then, that's possible....
I think my question is how to embed a database in a page haha
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I think my question is how to embed a database in a page haha
you mean another object type (in Capacities terms)? or, like another external sql-db, or such...? ... just wondering, what's behind that 😀
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Oh like I want to embed a list of books (object) in a page (another object’s block)
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Oh like I want to embed a list of books (object) in a page (another object’s block)
I see. but - if you set it up in right way – this is just what an embed of a tag / collection / etc in 'list view' could achieve... IMU
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I mean so there’s no embed data view? Like the result of a query?
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Sometimes it’s for presentation not for my own use case
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I mean so there’s no embed data view? Like the result of a query?
basically that embedded list view is technically a 'result of a query'... you just take the 'detour' of 'presetting' the query (via tag assignment, or sorting things into collection) ... but possibly what you are really waiting for is the smart query feature that surely will be sageable, embedable etc. hotly awaited by part of the community, and reassuringly announced for some time now... (it was just overtaken by the AI assistant, I guess... and it is also bein mg chased and teasured by the 'task management' another oart of the community is craving for...) 🐉 (edited)
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basically that embedded list view is technically a 'result of a query'... you just take the 'detour' of 'presetting' the query (via tag assignment, or sorting things into collection) ... but possibly what you are really waiting for is the smart query feature that surely will be sageable, embedable etc. hotly awaited by part of the community, and reassuringly announced for some time now... (it was just overtaken by the AI assistant, I guess... and it is also bein mg chased and teasured by the 'task management' another oart of the community is craving for...) 🐉 (edited)
Tysm! It’s alright for now, I love the app so far
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Question: is there a way align the embeds content with the text?
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Hey, this might be a very simple or stupid question, but I could not find the answer in the shortcuts overview or by searching here in Discord: Is there a way to Focus in a block? Like in Roam, I can click on the little dot belonging to each block and then the UI "zooms in", showing only the block in question. Is this possible in Capacities? Thanks in advance!
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Hey, this might be a very simple or stupid question, but I could not find the answer in the shortcuts overview or by searching here in Discord: Is there a way to Focus in a block? Like in Roam, I can click on the little dot belonging to each block and then the UI "zooms in", showing only the block in question. Is this possible in Capacities? Thanks in advance!
no; not possible now. ... maybe a good feature request. ... but its also very much a meta-feature of apps that project themselves as 'outliner'-based; (and it would be a good question, btw, what CAP finally projects itself to be in terms if these broader app-logics/-typologies...)
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Thank you! I might formulate this as a feature reuqest later. In my experience the ability to focus in on a block is a big help regarding to any writing tasks (being able to first sketch out a text in bulletpoints, after that focussing on each parapgraph).
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t_r_w
Thank you! I might formulate this as a feature reuqest later. In my experience the ability to focus in on a block is a big help regarding to any writing tasks (being able to first sketch out a text in bulletpoints, after that focussing on each parapgraph).
There is already a ticket for improving the outline experience of the editor, but it's not a priority right now. https://capacities.io/feedback/p/outliner-mode (edited)
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t_r_w
Hey, this might be a very simple or stupid question, but I could not find the answer in the shortcuts overview or by searching here in Discord: Is there a way to Focus in a block? Like in Roam, I can click on the little dot belonging to each block and then the UI "zooms in", showing only the block in question. Is this possible in Capacities? Thanks in advance!
I use headings and toggles to hide the blocks I’m not interested in at the moment as an alternative to zooming. I imagine you could also convert the block you want to zoom into a page or other object, and then shift focus to that object, and convert back to blocks, but I haven’t tried that yet.
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What should I do about this, any path to recovering it? I know what it is so it's not a big deal just curious what this error means and if there's a graceful recovery path
I am having the same issues at times.....e.g., see this error today (shown here on mobile, it appears the same as yours on the web app using a Chrome-based browser). You may recall that I'd noted this error previously as well. @Steffen noted that the upload failed on my iPhone and asked if I had a bad internet connection. As I replied subsequently (7/12), I've also received the same error after taking a picture in my home office while connected to my wifi. In this example, the picture in my daily note underneath this error was taken just a few minutes after the one that resulted in an error, while out for a walk this morning.
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davepatrick 7/21/2023 11:25 AM
Is there a way to change the email address for my account? I registered under 1 email account, but would like to have my account associated with a different email account.
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Hello, I made some change and I just lost my MOC contents. Is there a way to restore to yesterday? I don’t have a local backup. Not sure what happened.😫
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I am having the same issues at times.....e.g., see this error today (shown here on mobile, it appears the same as yours on the web app using a Chrome-based browser). You may recall that I'd noted this error previously as well. @Steffen noted that the upload failed on my iPhone and asked if I had a bad internet connection. As I replied subsequently (7/12), I've also received the same error after taking a picture in my home office while connected to my wifi. In this example, the picture in my daily note underneath this error was taken just a few minutes after the one that resulted in an error, while out for a walk this morning.
Thanks for sharing, we'll rework the upload pipeline 👍
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davepatrick
Is there a way to change the email address for my account? I registered under 1 email account, but would like to have my account associated with a different email account.
Not yet, but we have this on the roadmap!
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Hello, I made some change and I just lost my MOC contents. Is there a way to restore to yesterday? I don’t have a local backup. Not sure what happened.😫
Unfortunately no.. Did you remove a blocks property?
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Steffen
Unfortunately no.. Did you remove a blocks property?
If I did, it was unintentional. 😦
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Anyone else has this issue?
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desktop app only
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Kamil
Anyone else has this issue?
Did you retry?
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Steffen
Did you retry?
yes many times
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@Steffen The web version is working, but I got this weird bug when I am on free plan for a few minutes and then back on believer plan
Steffen started a thread. 7/22/2023 6:42 AM
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Hi! Where on the site can I report a bug? I went to the "Requests, ideas and bugs" page but I only see requests and ideas.
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I noticed that tweet previews don't load in Capacities at the moment. Is this an Elon-era issue or am I possibly doing something wrong?
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Hi! Where on the site can I report a bug? I went to the "Requests, ideas and bugs" page but I only see requests and ideas.
nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵 7/22/2023 1:49 PM
Here, first search to see if someone reported the same issue, and if not then create a post - I guess writing « bug » in the title will help classify it https://capacities.io/feedback/
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nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵
Here, first search to see if someone reported the same issue, and if not then create a post - I guess writing « bug » in the title will help classify it https://capacities.io/feedback/
Got it! Thanks
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StevenMichels 7/22/2023 5:56 PM
I added my ChatGPT key to Capacities, but every time I try to run it, it says "something went wrong" in the block. Any idea what I might be missing? (And I'm using the 3.5 version with a personal account.) (edited)
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Is there a way to make an apple shortcuts to get today's weather, calendar events and tasks and puts them into the daily note?
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Noelle_CD
I noticed that tweet previews don't load in Capacities at the moment. Is this an Elon-era issue or am I possibly doing something wrong?
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StevenMichels
I added my ChatGPT key to Capacities, but every time I try to run it, it says "something went wrong" in the block. Any idea what I might be missing? (And I'm using the 3.5 version with a personal account.) (edited)
It should be working. Do you get the error after your budget is exceeded? Maybe generate a new key and try that one?
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It should be working. Do you get the error after your budget is exceeded? Maybe generate a new key and try that one?
StevenMichels 7/23/2023 5:20 AM
No, the budget is not exceeded. I generated a new key, and that didn't work, either.
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Quick question: I've created an object type "Literature", in which I've created the field "year" fpr the year of publication. It's formatted as a number. When I enter a year, the year is formatted with a decimal separator after the first digit – how can I fix that?
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No, the budget is not exceeded. I generated a new key, and that didn't work, either.
Did it work without a key?
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Quick question: I've created an object type "Literature", in which I've created the field "year" fpr the year of publication. It's formatted as a number. When I enter a year, the year is formatted with a decimal separator after the first digit – how can I fix that?
There are no settings for this yet. Feel free to create a ticket: https://capacities.io/feedback
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There are no settings for this yet. Feel free to create a ticket: https://capacities.io/feedback
Thank you, will do later!
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Did it work without a key?
StevenMichels 7/23/2023 7:21 AM
No, without a key, it does the same thing.
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No, without a key, it does the same thing.
Ok, I'll process the ticket. Thanks for creating one 👍
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I just updated the desktop app and it won't let me log in. Re-installed it and having same problem - says my password is incorrect. Can log-in through browser though. Tried to update password there and it won't let me. Is anyone else having these issues?
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Jesus Alberto 7/23/2023 10:10 AM
Hello! I have a quick question. Is there a shortcut to open multiple toggles at once? I have a long list of toggles that I currently have to open and close one by one. I was wondering if there is a faster way to open and close them all simultaneously? Thank you for your help!
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nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵 7/23/2023 10:23 AM
question on the mobile app: is there a way to reorder lines & blocks (ie: move them up & down?) - I searched the faq, canny, and discord, but couldn't find anything. I tried press & hold on a line, it opens the editor options but I didn't find a way to reorder (I'm on iOS)
xbotgrl started a thread. 7/23/2023 11:29 AM
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Hi everyone, I'm new to capacities and am loving it so far. I think I might be overlooking something obvious, but how can I add a table to a note?
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Hi everyone, I'm new to capacities and am loving it so far. I think I might be overlooking something obvious, but how can I add a table to a note?
nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵 7/23/2023 11:59 AM
Hello! for now you can't but it's a planned development, you can upvote it here if you want: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/simple-table In the meantime, I sometimes use columns as a workaround (it can't replace tables completely but sometimes it's handy)
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Hello! for now you can't but it's a planned development, you can upvote it here if you want: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/simple-table In the meantime, I sometimes use columns as a workaround (it can't replace tables completely but sometimes it's handy)
Hi Nicolas, thanks for your answer. I've definitely upvoted the ticket :). I went through the documentation and some trial and error but was not able to add columns. The documentation speaks of "layout blocks" and "two-column blocks", but not how to actually configure it 😅. Could you give me a hand?
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Hallo! Real quick I was filling up the "Pricing Survey" but for some reason, it didn't accepted my answears. I send and resent them a couple times but... It doesn't seem to be working.
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Jesus Alberto 7/23/2023 8:02 PM
Hello! I have a question. Is it possible to copy a reference with multiple objects? I cannot find the option, and I am unsure if it is a feature that will be added in the future. Can anyone help me with this? 🙏
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Hello! I have a question. Is it possible to copy a reference with multiple objects? I cannot find the option, and I am unsure if it is a feature that will be added in the future. Can anyone help me with this? 🙏
there are different ways... depending on what kind of 'objects' you mean; and what kind of 'reference'... 🤖 ... do 'objects' mean single contemt blocks for 'reference' in other object; if it is proper 'objects' are they from the same object-type ('database'), or different ones? with 'reference' do you mean internal link, embedding, or link / reference to outside application / context? – maybe you can illustrate your concrete scenario a little?! then people can help you for sure 😀
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Hiya - could someone explain to me what this is all about?
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Hi Nicolas, thanks for your answer. I've definitely upvoted the ticket :). I went through the documentation and some trial and error but was not able to add columns. The documentation speaks of "layout blocks" and "two-column blocks", but not how to actually configure it 😅. Could you give me a hand?
nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵 7/24/2023 2:16 AM
There are several ways to create columns:
  • if you type "+" you have an option to create 2 columns (see screenshot
  • grab a block and slide it to the right or left of another block and it will position them as columns. This second option allows you to create more than 2 columns if you want
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MalteKiesel 7/24/2023 3:38 AM
i changed a little bit the structure of my databases (new types and collections) and suddenly i can't insert a cover (layout encyclopedia) for their objects. Does anyone have an idea what I could have done wrong?
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hey, I wonder this for some time – but thought I´d now ask the knowers: when I allow a YT embed, what does it actually mean in terms of information drain (cookies and such)? thx for any eludications! 🤔 🙏 🦉
hey @Steffen / @Michael_v_H / @pkmbeth – I am still wondering about the way embedding external media exposes personal information, and what the fact that it is embedded through Capacities effectively means / changes? with a view to different discussions on privacy but also with a view of the exquisite 'policy' of Capacities to document / layout these kind of constellations and approaches in questions of digital / software 'politics' (privacy, security, ownershipt etc.), I also wonder whether such a thing might deserve an entry in the 'vision' kind-of documents / statements that CAP successfully explored so far... (edited)
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i changed a little bit the structure of my databases (new types and collections) and suddenly i can't insert a cover (layout encyclopedia) for their objects. Does anyone have an idea what I could have done wrong?
MalteKiesel 7/24/2023 5:05 AM
i found my mistake: i had to add the cover image manually in the type settings. Wasn't it previously added automatically when selecting the encyclopedia layout? (edited)
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how am I supposed to link a local file with "file://"?
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I tried "file://E:/MULTIMEDIA/test.mkv" but it says the file doesn't exist
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also, how can I edit a link without deleting it? I'm pressing alt+click but I can't edit the link only remove it so I have to select text & Ctrl+K again which is not handy at all
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is there any way to filter objects with a text property where it contains mention of some other object? let's say I have 3 object types: Person, Team, Meeting Meeting has a text property "People Involved" I let that property as text instead of specific object reference because I sometimes want to mention a Person, sometimes a Team. I tried to filter like "where people involved contains Chris". but it resulted in 0 output even tho there are some Meetings where People involved contain "Chris" as a linked object of Person
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is there any way to filter objects with a text property where it contains mention of some other object? let's say I have 3 object types: Person, Team, Meeting Meeting has a text property "People Involved" I let that property as text instead of specific object reference because I sometimes want to mention a Person, sometimes a Team. I tried to filter like "where people involved contains Chris". but it resulted in 0 output even tho there are some Meetings where People involved contain "Chris" as a linked object of Person
This sounds like a but, will look into it 👍
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I tried "file://E:/MULTIMEDIA/test.mkv" but it says the file doesn't exist
If the file acutally exists, it should work. Never tested on Windows though. Will look into it 👍
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I know this isn't something to prioritize in order to perform a good and functional tagging practice but I was wondering if maybe tags can be drag and reorder inside a content type. Let's say I tag a Page type with 2 different tags and later want to add a third one but I like this new tag to appear first in order instead of being the last one. Is there another way of reorder the tags other than deleting and re-tag the content type all over again? Is the order of the tags important to you or is it just me wanting to keep control over the way things look instead of the way they work? (edited)
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I know this isn't something to prioritize in order to perform a good and functional tagging practice but I was wondering if maybe tags can be drag and reorder inside a content type. Let's say I tag a Page type with 2 different tags and later want to add a third one but I like this new tag to appear first in order instead of being the last one. Is there another way of reorder the tags other than deleting and re-tag the content type all over again? Is the order of the tags important to you or is it just me wanting to keep control over the way things look instead of the way they work? (edited)
I didn't know I wanted this until you said it.
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I know this isn't something to prioritize in order to perform a good and functional tagging practice but I was wondering if maybe tags can be drag and reorder inside a content type. Let's say I tag a Page type with 2 different tags and later want to add a third one but I like this new tag to appear first in order instead of being the last one. Is there another way of reorder the tags other than deleting and re-tag the content type all over again? Is the order of the tags important to you or is it just me wanting to keep control over the way things look instead of the way they work? (edited)
I remember a software (whose name I forgot 🙄) that used to let 2 or 3 tags be prioritized as kind of 'category tags', 'primary' tags. this was leveraged for use as kind of primary 'categories', 'character tags' of an item, and would e.g. be prioritized / selected in all kinds of display contexts and situations (think walll and gallery view here, etc). – I liked that system. to some extent this can be mimimicked / achieved with the unique properties set-up options in CAP... ... just not im terms of thos kind of priritizing in order of display, it seems.... 🤔
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Whats the best way to bulk import images? I am hesistant to send more than 10 or so via telegram at one but drag and drop onto my images object screen doesnt seem to work. Thanks
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Whats the best way to bulk import images? I am hesistant to send more than 10 or so via telegram at one but drag and drop onto my images object screen doesnt seem to work. Thanks
I copy 5 at a time from my downloads folder and paste into the command bar which works nicely
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I remember a software (whose name I forgot 🙄) that used to let 2 or 3 tags be prioritized as kind of 'category tags', 'primary' tags. this was leveraged for use as kind of primary 'categories', 'character tags' of an item, and would e.g. be prioritized / selected in all kinds of display contexts and situations (think walll and gallery view here, etc). – I liked that system. to some extent this can be mimimicked / achieved with the unique properties set-up options in CAP... ... just not im terms of thos kind of priritizing in order of display, it seems.... 🤔
Hi lerone, thanks for your thoughts! I'm interest and always up to keep digging the way of using tags. What you said make me think in tags not just in terms of hierarchy or importance but to consider some of them as an item you want to always stay afloat everywhere when associated within an object type (e.g. maybe they can show when linking inline content or atleast having the option). Just brainwritting here 😄
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I copy 5 at a time from my downloads folder and paste into the command bar which works nicely
Ok cool, what is the command bar 😅 I tried the cmd + p thing but dragging in there didnt seem to do anything scrap that, i realised you save copy and paste. That works thanks! (edited)
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Another qq, is it possible for Capacities to open the dashboard view when clicking on the objects on left sidebar by default? Rather than going to All?
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Hi lerone, thanks for your thoughts! I'm interest and always up to keep digging the way of using tags. What you said make me think in tags not just in terms of hierarchy or importance but to consider some of them as an item you want to always stay afloat everywhere when associated within an object type (e.g. maybe they can show when linking inline content or atleast having the option). Just brainwritting here 😄
hey @fedetolosa, yeah, I see we think in same direction. and like you hint, there are numerous options, once you set of some primary tags (either as 'sub-category' of all tags, or via order). ... once you have such a conceptual device thimgs start showing up. e.g. I could see them being privileged in graph view (it would certainly help sometimes to filter out 'noise' / secondary tags, as they tend to sprawl...) i am also aware that the CAP-team is trying to keep the 'concept'-stack as minimal as possible. so maybe another reason for considering all this, as it would basically leverage / refine an already existing (and very centrepiece) concept of the software...
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I am currently unable to log into my Capacities account on Mac or web, and the same is true for my husband on Windows (we get a message that login failed). Other weird things I've noticed are that the Mac app download link gives me an error message, password update request doesn't do anything, and the Capacities status web page won't load. Opera gives me a privacy error and Safari says it can't establish a connection to the server. Anyone else having similar issues? (edited)
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chicagomom (Oliva-290) 7/25/2023 10:08 AM
BUG: using password manager, and password reset I was unable to log in to my Capacities account on Mac or iPhone. I use Lastpass password manager, and noticed that when I used it, Capacities pre-filled "localhost" as the domain name it was looking for in Lastpass. When it auto-filled that, I got an error message, and the password update request didn't do anything either. Turning off auto-fill for Lastpass and manually copypasting the email and password into Capacities app's fields allowed me to log in successfully. Of course, this is not ideal, and I assume it is connected to the reason I couldn't use the password reset successfully. Question: I came here to change my account's email address. I noticed there is no place to do this on either the Mac or iPhone app. Where can I go to change the email address associated w my account?
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hey @fedetolosa, yeah, I see we think in same direction. and like you hint, there are numerous options, once you set of some primary tags (either as 'sub-category' of all tags, or via order). ... once you have such a conceptual device thimgs start showing up. e.g. I could see them being privileged in graph view (it would certainly help sometimes to filter out 'noise' / secondary tags, as they tend to sprawl...) i am also aware that the CAP-team is trying to keep the 'concept'-stack as minimal as possible. so maybe another reason for considering all this, as it would basically leverage / refine an already existing (and very centrepiece) concept of the software...
Thats great, maybe something worth looking forward!
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I am currently unable to log into my Capacities account on Mac or web, and the same is true for my husband on Windows (we get a message that login failed). Other weird things I've noticed are that the Mac app download link gives me an error message, password update request doesn't do anything, and the Capacities status web page won't load. Opera gives me a privacy error and Safari says it can't establish a connection to the server. Anyone else having similar issues? (edited)
I'm able to login on mac, but not on iphone. Both are coming from the same password manager password so it's unlikely I'm mistyping it.
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Same here. If I look in on my iPhone using Enpass Capacities throw me out after a few seconds 💁🏼
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Same here. If I look in on my iPhone using Enpass Capacities throw me out after a few seconds 💁🏼
The latest version has been approved by apple. Could you try to update and try again? @chicagomom (Oliva-290) @hayley (edited)
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Hey, I'm having problems login in.
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Is there any problem with capacities?
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[EDIT: It was just REALLY slow] -> Has anyone had any issues with Telegram lately? I just set it up, put my /start <CODE> message in the chat, got told it was verified...but nothing I type in that chat (or audio messages) are appearing in my daily notes. (edited)
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hey @fedetolosa, yeah, I see we think in same direction. and like you hint, there are numerous options, once you set of some primary tags (either as 'sub-category' of all tags, or via order). ... once you have such a conceptual device thimgs start showing up. e.g. I could see them being privileged in graph view (it would certainly help sometimes to filter out 'noise' / secondary tags, as they tend to sprawl...) i am also aware that the CAP-team is trying to keep the 'concept'-stack as minimal as possible. so maybe another reason for considering all this, as it would basically leverage / refine an already existing (and very centrepiece) concept of the software...
In Evernote (which has hierarchical tags/stackable tags (?), I would do this. But I now use Objects in Capacities.io ("Finances", "Meetings", "Concepts", "Atoms", etc) in Lieu of my main tags (what you'd call category tags). I also used to have a Month tag ("July" or "May" for example) as well as a year tag ("2022") but the date object of capacities.io has totally replaced that. I guess my point is that I have stopped using tags the way I used before in other apps and started using capacities for what it offers. My tags now seem to take the form of topic tags, as well as process tags (in progress, delayed, done, cancelled, etc). Would love to hear what else you have in terms of use case so I can include in my system. 🤔 Continue brain writing pls!! @fedetolosa @lerone (edited)
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In Evernote (which has hierarchical tags/stackable tags (?), I would do this. But I now use Objects in Capacities.io ("Finances", "Meetings", "Concepts", "Atoms", etc) in Lieu of my main tags (what you'd call category tags). I also used to have a Month tag ("July" or "May" for example) as well as a year tag ("2022") but the date object of capacities.io has totally replaced that. I guess my point is that I have stopped using tags the way I used before in other apps and started using capacities for what it offers. My tags now seem to take the form of topic tags, as well as process tags (in progress, delayed, done, cancelled, etc). Would love to hear what else you have in terms of use case so I can include in my system. 🤔 Continue brain writing pls!! @fedetolosa @lerone (edited)
... maybe some 'brain recalling' (cued search) first...? 😀 hope that is also contributive... 🐿https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1065709047073996880
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In Evernote (which has hierarchical tags/stackable tags (?), I would do this. But I now use Objects in Capacities.io ("Finances", "Meetings", "Concepts", "Atoms", etc) in Lieu of my main tags (what you'd call category tags). I also used to have a Month tag ("July" or "May" for example) as well as a year tag ("2022") but the date object of capacities.io has totally replaced that. I guess my point is that I have stopped using tags the way I used before in other apps and started using capacities for what it offers. My tags now seem to take the form of topic tags, as well as process tags (in progress, delayed, done, cancelled, etc). Would love to hear what else you have in terms of use case so I can include in my system. 🤔 Continue brain writing pls!! @fedetolosa @lerone (edited)
... but I also say, I agree with the more general point and the implied drift. I recall some discussion(s) (somewhere) stating that saying 'tagging', and inducing this is one system that simply works the same across different acts / ecosystems is / can be misleading. – certainly my experience across apps, that I always a) use tags (slightly?) differently; b) rework my general 'tag system' in light of new use; c) tend to 'invent' new sub-types / typologies of tagging according to the new context / info architecture / flows (– after all, on a higher level, 'tag' really stands in for / is a placeholder of: 'easy to use, globally displayed and systemwide metadata field, open for any folksonomy system expressible in a string) ... for sure, one thing that just changes – as we speak – is that I am starting to appreciate the special advantages of 'local tags' in CAP more and more – ... something related to the unique way, CAP would present them like a free-floating TOC above any 'hyper-document' (object), and also supported by the way search displays its results. (... it also changes the whole structural way I approach (some) document creation now, btw...!) ... the one thing, I am still trying to get out of @Steffen and @Michael_v_H is how to best prepare / gear up for the hierarchical tagging that is already in the cards (>> https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/969304624848855050/1131939808491618415). I am quite sure a) it will be super helpful / powerful; and b) it will – again – reshape the way I / one will be using tags in CAP... ... if only I knew, how I can best prep up for it ... 😉 🙃 😉 🐰
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... but I also say, I agree with the more general point and the implied drift. I recall some discussion(s) (somewhere) stating that saying 'tagging', and inducing this is one system that simply works the same across different acts / ecosystems is / can be misleading. – certainly my experience across apps, that I always a) use tags (slightly?) differently; b) rework my general 'tag system' in light of new use; c) tend to 'invent' new sub-types / typologies of tagging according to the new context / info architecture / flows (– after all, on a higher level, 'tag' really stands in for / is a placeholder of: 'easy to use, globally displayed and systemwide metadata field, open for any folksonomy system expressible in a string) ... for sure, one thing that just changes – as we speak – is that I am starting to appreciate the special advantages of 'local tags' in CAP more and more – ... something related to the unique way, CAP would present them like a free-floating TOC above any 'hyper-document' (object), and also supported by the way search displays its results. (... it also changes the whole structural way I approach (some) document creation now, btw...!) ... the one thing, I am still trying to get out of @Steffen and @Michael_v_H is how to best prepare / gear up for the hierarchical tagging that is already in the cards (>> https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/969304624848855050/1131939808491618415). I am quite sure a) it will be super helpful / powerful; and b) it will – again – reshape the way I / one will be using tags in CAP... ... if only I knew, how I can best prep up for it ... 😉 🙃 😉 🐰
Just a quick comment on how to best prepare for it. We'll be using a "level1/level2" hierarchy. So if you use / in your tags it will work with that feature. It basically already works just that you don't get the logic support from the app yet, which includes:
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The latest version has been approved by apple. Could you try to update and try again? @chicagomom (Oliva-290) @hayley (edited)
Thanks for your quick reply – now it works again!
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Just a quick comment on how to best prepare for it. We'll be using a "level1/level2" hierarchy. So if you use / in your tags it will work with that feature. It basically already works just that you don't get the logic support from the app yet, which includes:
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  • adjusted object dashboard
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hey Steffen – thx, good to know! sounds good! what I was specifically wondering, originally: what happens to subtags with same labels – but in different hierarchies? that would be a 'natural' effect in the way I'd use my deeper tag system; or the other way round: depending on how CAP treats this, I'd adapt my systems implementation in the first place 😀
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hey Steffen – thx, good to know! sounds good! what I was specifically wondering, originally: what happens to subtags with same labels – but in different hierarchies? that would be a 'natural' effect in the way I'd use my deeper tag system; or the other way round: depending on how CAP treats this, I'd adapt my systems implementation in the first place 😀
What would be your suggestion? Also, could you provide an example? If we're strictly talking about a hierarchy they would not be related. (edited)
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What would be your suggestion? Also, could you provide an example? If we're strictly talking about a hierarchy they would not be related. (edited)
hey Steffen, my original example was this – just out-of-the-head to illustrate (as I can see different ways this plays out): "let´s just take 'current' as an example. so when I put up a tag '#XX/current', and another one 'YY/current' will there be one or two (many) '#current' tags in the end? I guess it´s obvious that there are implications on how to handle / manage / use tags, depending on which scenario to expect. " ... my suggestion? hm. – most of the times I am in for adaption. as said in another part of this conversation, I am by now used to the fact that each app kind of neccessarily 'enforces' a different kind of tag-systematics anyways... https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001364765051994132/1133532419102879934 but a system I like / appreciate was the DevonThink one (also used in other tag management contexts), that easily allows to easily fuse (duplicate) tags where needed. but really, all this was / is about is to understand what will happen – and what 'preparation for tag hierarchy' means, practically. 🙂 – overall, I think a hierarchical tag system will bring new challenges to any system anyways. one of the reasons is this redundancy of 'sub-tags'. ... if I think about that systematically, I think I´d myself end up in a scenario where I use a mix of hierarchical tags and 'flat' / global tags, to avoid confusion in a system where (sub-)tags can repeat but are not really identical. ... it all might also be a case for a system, in which some tags of the hierarchy can be 'linked' to a 'global tag'...?! ( see the discussion about 'privileged' tags – https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001364765051994132/1133278851414364191) so, as you see, it´s not a suggestion, really; but rather an isssue and a path of thinking. in the end, as usual, I think this is something to be resolved by the real 'architects'. and I will follow... 🦦 😀 (edited)
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Sorry, I know this is a stupid question, but how do you create an inline database in a page in capacities?
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Sorry, I know this is a stupid question, but how do you create an inline database in a page in capacities?
boonikad9300 7/26/2023 7:41 AM
You can 'embed' collections in pages 🙂 So you have to create a collection in the database you want to embed 🙂 Then type @collection /
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You can 'embed' collections in pages 🙂 So you have to create a collection in the database you want to embed 🙂 Then type @collection /
Aaaah! That's the key! Thank you!!!
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Is the bug known when creating a specific formating using the ` and using a link? I was unable to create the first line using any method I could see/think. Only solution was to copy paste without https:// so capacities does not treat it as an url and later add it. Most of the time I have to add a space as well before the closing backtick, is there a better way to do this? (edited)
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Is it possible to assign a collection to be the fixed set in a multi-select? Secondly, is it possible to have Capacities arrange fixed sets in alphabetical order by default? (edited)
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hey Steffen, my original example was this – just out-of-the-head to illustrate (as I can see different ways this plays out): "let´s just take 'current' as an example. so when I put up a tag '#XX/current', and another one 'YY/current' will there be one or two (many) '#current' tags in the end? I guess it´s obvious that there are implications on how to handle / manage / use tags, depending on which scenario to expect. " ... my suggestion? hm. – most of the times I am in for adaption. as said in another part of this conversation, I am by now used to the fact that each app kind of neccessarily 'enforces' a different kind of tag-systematics anyways... https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001364765051994132/1133532419102879934 but a system I like / appreciate was the DevonThink one (also used in other tag management contexts), that easily allows to easily fuse (duplicate) tags where needed. but really, all this was / is about is to understand what will happen – and what 'preparation for tag hierarchy' means, practically. 🙂 – overall, I think a hierarchical tag system will bring new challenges to any system anyways. one of the reasons is this redundancy of 'sub-tags'. ... if I think about that systematically, I think I´d myself end up in a scenario where I use a mix of hierarchical tags and 'flat' / global tags, to avoid confusion in a system where (sub-)tags can repeat but are not really identical. ... it all might also be a case for a system, in which some tags of the hierarchy can be 'linked' to a 'global tag'...?! ( see the discussion about 'privileged' tags – https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001364765051994132/1133278851414364191) so, as you see, it´s not a suggestion, really; but rather an isssue and a path of thinking. in the end, as usual, I think this is something to be resolved by the real 'architects'. and I will follow... 🦦 😀 (edited)
Thanks for sharing. Agree that this is not simply. I personally also struggle with tag hierarchies because they enforce a structure. Prefer the tag cloud metaphor for most things. Nevertheless, hierarchies can definitely make sense. We'll think about a concept and will keep the idea of similarity on lower levels in mind 👍
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hello, I am wondering why some links in Capacities are grey and some are blue? In the screenshot I have attached both links go to my "people" object, and these pages are identical save for the name of the person. The blue link doesn't go to the web. Is this a bug or have I done something wrong? Thank you!
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hello, I am wondering why some links in Capacities are grey and some are blue? In the screenshot I have attached both links go to my "people" object, and these pages are identical save for the name of the person. The blue link doesn't go to the web. Is this a bug or have I done something wrong? Thank you!
Will be fixed 👍
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Hey! I can't find the 'Inbox' or 'Last edited' sections in my objects. What I am looking for shows on the screenshot attached. I did check the customize options in all objects, all sections that I can toggle there are Recently opened, collections, not in any collection, not tagged and no backlinks
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Hey! I can't find the 'Inbox' or 'Last edited' sections in my objects. What I am looking for shows on the screenshot attached. I did check the customize options in all objects, all sections that I can toggle there are Recently opened, collections, not in any collection, not tagged and no backlinks
Hi! I thought this looked familiar and then I realised it’s from my course 😂 this is the old UI, now it’s the customisable dashboard (that inbox has been replaced by the not yet tagged view)
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Simon Theakston 7/26/2023 3:35 PM
Hiya - noobie here who may have spent too long in Tana. I’ve been through the documentation but still have a couple if questions:
  • Is it possible to have child objects? So having “Person” as a parent and then having things like “Author” and “Colleague” as types of Person. Or do “Author” and “Colleague” need to be set up as separate objects?
  • How do I go about automatically tagging a field as a particular object? By that I mean, if I’m doing a book review, the value of the “Author” field would be mapped as a “Person” if they’ didn’t already exist Thanks a lot for the help in advance
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Hiya - noobie here who may have spent too long in Tana. I’ve been through the documentation but still have a couple if questions:
  • Is it possible to have child objects? So having “Person” as a parent and then having things like “Author” and “Colleague” as types of Person. Or do “Author” and “Colleague” need to be set up as separate objects?
  • How do I go about automatically tagging a field as a particular object? By that I mean, if I’m doing a book review, the value of the “Author” field would be mapped as a “Person” if they’ didn’t already exist Thanks a lot for the help in advance
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For the 1st question, you can add 2 collections within Person type. Author and Colleague. And if you have a colleague who is an author, you can add them in both collections.
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hi Capacities works with objects that have properties. I have two questions regarding this: 1. is it possible to display a specific property in another note? I'm not talking about linking the object where you have to click on the object and open it, to see the information 2. if that's possible, is it also possible to conduct (simple) operations? for example getting the number of year by substracting 2 dates or getting an integer by multiplying different integer properties? Right now i'm copy pasting the info multiple times and doing calculations by in multiple notes. if it were possible, it would save me so much time. Seen also as some properties need to be updated from time to time; and right now i have to manually change them in each note
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For the 1st question, you can add 2 collections within Person type. Author and Colleague. And if you have a colleague who is an author, you can add them in both collections.
Simon Theakston 7/26/2023 4:51 PM
Thanks very much!
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MorpheusBrainCramp668 7/26/2023 5:45 PM
The Mac app is prompting me to re-download the app. But when I go to https://capacities.io/download-app and click on Download for Mac, I get the following error: "This site can't be reached, the connection was reset". (edited)
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@Steffen : I am not able to login to capacities app , any idea whats wrong here ?
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What determines the types of objects you can create from the daily note?
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What determines the types of objects you can create from the daily note?
if it has Date property (AFAIK)
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if it has Date property (AFAIK)
That makes sense. Both of those objects have a date property
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Hiya - noobie here who may have spent too long in Tana. I’ve been through the documentation but still have a couple if questions:
  • Is it possible to have child objects? So having “Person” as a parent and then having things like “Author” and “Colleague” as types of Person. Or do “Author” and “Colleague” need to be set up as separate objects?
  • How do I go about automatically tagging a field as a particular object? By that I mean, if I’m doing a book review, the value of the “Author” field would be mapped as a “Person” if they’ didn’t already exist Thanks a lot for the help in advance
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for the 2nd question, I'm not really sure what you mean, but maybe this is the solution: set an Author property in Book type. the property is Single-select of Person object. when you want to fill an Author for a book, you can choose an existing Person from dropdown. you can also type a new Person, then a button will appear "+Create <name of Person>" click it, that new Person will appear in Person object type
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Is Telegram always slow? I sent a message 15 minutes ago and it's still not appeared in my daily notes. They do appear...but it's always awfully slow.
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The Mac app is prompting me to re-download the app. But when I go to https://capacities.io/download-app and click on Download for Mac, I get the following error: "This site can't be reached, the connection was reset". (edited)
Did you try clearing your browser cache/cookies? A few people lately (myself included) hit a bump with website not working right
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The Mac app is prompting me to re-download the app. But when I go to https://capacities.io/download-app and click on Download for Mac, I get the following error: "This site can't be reached, the connection was reset". (edited)
Also, just being honest here... be respectful when something doesn't work right. The entire dev team is quite literally <5 people. Coming in here saying "Not happy, thing is broke, fix it!" is a great way to get ignored entirely. Products as a service are kept operating as best as humanly possible and sometimes bugs happen that interrupt service. Politely report your issue and someone will get to it but coming in here saying "Everything is broke, fix it." and throwing a tantrum doesn't really give any actionable starting point for them to investigate. I work in software QA and I wouldn't have a single clue where to investigate the bug you're reporting and would likely just ignore it without further info on what you've tried, where you're seeing this behavior, etc. But as a starter like I suggested, start with your browser cache and see if that resolves your issue. Hope it does! (edited)
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Shibuya-Otoko 7/27/2023 12:19 AM
Hello, may I ask how do I create a link to another page in Capacities?
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Can you tag pictures and/or PDFs? I’m sure I’ve seen it but now can’t find it so am really doubting myself!!
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Hi! I thought this looked familiar and then I realised it’s from my course 😂 this is the old UI, now it’s the customisable dashboard (that inbox has been replaced by the not yet tagged view)
Thanks Beth! I assume there's no way to rename the sections? I quite liked the 'inbox' label 🙂 (Ps great course, really awesome for getting me up to speed with Capacities :D)
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Shibuya-Otoko 7/27/2023 12:51 AM
Is there a way I can search for a tag that does not include other tags?
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Shibuya-Otoko 7/27/2023 1:01 AM
How do I combine text from 2 different blocks into 1?
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Hello, may I ask how do I create a link to another page in Capacities?
You can use @ or [[]] to search for the page you’re linking to!
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Can you tag pictures and/or PDFs? I’m sure I’ve seen it but now can’t find it so am really doubting myself!!
Yes! You can open the sidebar for both images and PDFs and tag there but you can also tag images just underneath the title.
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Thanks Beth! I assume there's no way to rename the sections? I quite liked the 'inbox' label 🙂 (Ps great course, really awesome for getting me up to speed with Capacities :D)
Can’t rename I’m afraid! Glad the course was useful 🙂
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Yes! You can open the sidebar for both images and PDFs and tag there but you can also tag images just underneath the title.
Hero. Thank you.
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Hi all I lost the ability to text here, I don't know why. note text
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Hi all I lost the ability to text here, I don't know why. note text
Have you removed the blocks property? If you click add property then blocks it’ll fix it.
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On MacOS in the Capacities app, I have some confusion on keyboard shortcuts: cmd + and cmd - They have the effect of an overall zoom in and zoom out. This is perfect, I like that. However, how then do I 'increase text hierarchy' and 'decrease text hierarchy'? I am looking for a keyboard shortcut to quickly change a title block up and down in size? Thanks for your help! @Steffen (edited)
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When you pick today's date in the date picker in a template, is that date relative (as in, it will pick the date the object was created with that template), or is it static (and therefore must be left empty in the template)?
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When you pick today's date in the date picker in a template, is that date relative (as in, it will pick the date the object was created with that template), or is it static (and therefore must be left empty in the template)?
hfsandovalm 7/27/2023 10:36 AM
It’s static. You can use date variables in the template title (only).
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It’s static. You can use date variables in the template title (only).
how to do that?
hfsandovalm started a thread. 7/27/2023 11:54 AM
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*Is there an easy way to see all pages that have been shared in a space in Capacities? * I can see that a page is shared when I open it from a green “Shared” button, @Steffen I’d like the equivalent of a Shared content folder similar to what Craft.docs offers: https://support.craft.do/hc/en-us/articles/7293402250769-Share-Content-Analytics (edited)
Table of Contents    Share Analytics Advanced Share Analytics FAQ     With Share Analytics, you can get a quick & easy overview of how your shared documents perform in your whole Space or pe...
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@Steffen Perhaps automagically creating a “Shared” tag when you share any page that enables an easy way to filter and see all shared pages… (edited)
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It’s static. You can use date variables in the template title (only).
A got it. Thank you for your insight!
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MorpheusBrainCramp668 7/27/2023 3:04 PM
Hello folks, looking for any tips to resolve the following error. This is occurring on multiple PCs (2 mac, 1 windows) and clearing browser cache has no effect. The safari errors seems to indicate a problem with establishing a secure session with the Amazon server.
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I've been experiencing the issue for 24+ hours and can successfully download installs from other site.s
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Is it just me or do Retry buttons in Capacities never seem to actually function? I can't tell if it's retrying anything at all but it feels like a no-op
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I can't log in on my desktop app. Anyone else having issues?
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meg
I can't log in on my desktop app. Anyone else having issues?
Yeah, mine just went down too
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Yeah, mine just went down too
Okay, glad im not the only one.
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web view seems to be working (maybe not), my desktop client is down though (edited)
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web view seems to be working (maybe not), my desktop client is down though (edited)
I can't log in on web either :((
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actually no, it loads the space but no objects load
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@meg @Kilravockk @Json Blob, everything should be up and running again.
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Looking good here, thank you @Steffen as always!
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Looking good here, thank you @Steffen as always!
Thanks for reporting and all your helpful comments in the last days. Really appreciate it 🙏
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I'm trying to download the updated app, but it says it's damaged. tried multiple times.
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This may be the dumbest question ever but I'm not seeing any definitive answer when I search: Is there a way to adjust column sizes in table view?
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This may be the dumbest question ever but I'm not seeing any definitive answer when I search: Is there a way to adjust column sizes in table view?
I can do that by dragging the right-most side of the column name (just like in Excel). but somehow I can't do it to Text type property (edited)
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I can do that by dragging the right-most side of the column name (just like in Excel). but somehow I can't do it to Text type property (edited)
Oddly, I'm not able to drag the right-most side of any column, not just text. IDK. Maybe it's a Mac vs. Windows thing (I'm on Windows)
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Oddly, I'm not able to drag the right-most side of any column, not just text. IDK. Maybe it's a Mac vs. Windows thing (I'm on Windows)
I do it in web version
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I do it in web version
Yeah, I'm on web too. Very odd.
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@Noelle_CD @cp9, should work. We'll look into it. Where do you have this? In collections or the object view?
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@Noelle_CD @cp9, should work. We'll look into it. Where do you have this? In collections or the object view?
for me, it works in both object & collection view. only text property doesn't work.
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Simon Theakston 7/28/2023 1:53 AM
Am I right in thinking that the screenshots in the Organising People use case (https://capacities.io/use-cases/organizing-people) is the profile layout which is part of the Believers tier? In specifically referring to the pic that uses Naval Ravikant s an example. Thanks!
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Shibuya-Otoko 7/28/2023 1:54 AM
Hello, is there a way I can add a bullet listing to a group of blocks? Or do I have top do it one by one?
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Am I right in thinking that the screenshots in the Organising People use case (https://capacities.io/use-cases/organizing-people) is the profile layout which is part of the Believers tier? In specifically referring to the pic that uses Naval Ravikant s an example. Thanks!
Yes it is indeed
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Hi does anybody know why my page doesn't show up in the calendar "tomorrow" page when i set it for tomorrow ? And only showed up when i create the page within calendar and say set it for tomorrow, then it will show up ?
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Thies Stahl 7/28/2023 3:25 AM
Little question: Where is Capacities storing all the content? Like obsidian in a local directory? Thanks in advance for an answer.
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Hello, is there a way I can add a bullet listing to a group of blocks? Or do I have top do it one by one?
Like this 🙂
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Little question: Where is Capacities storing all the content? Like obsidian in a local directory? Thanks in advance for an answer.
Capacities is cloud-based 👍
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Like this 🙂
Shibuya-Otoko 7/28/2023 3:30 AM
Thanks a lot, it will save me time
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Capacities is cloud-based 👍
Thies Stahl 7/28/2023 3:33 AM
Thanks for the answer. That means I can export all my content to my computer but then I can not work on it in terms of editing or rearrange text, right?
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@Noelle_CD @cp9, should work. We'll look into it. Where do you have this? In collections or the object view?
I will make a screen recording in the AM EST.
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Shibuya-Otoko 7/28/2023 4:10 AM
Hello, is there a way I can search TAGS and have only documents with ONE Tag show up? (Inclusive) Meaning if a document has more than one tag BUT it is included in the search tag, it should NOT show up?
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Kind of like INCLUDE these tags but NOT INCLUDE these other tags?
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Hello, is there a way I can search TAGS and have only documents with ONE Tag show up? (Inclusive) Meaning if a document has more than one tag BUT it is included in the search tag, it should NOT show up?
... guess you will have to wait (not too long, though) for smart queries. ...excluding all other tags in the current filter system one-byone / by hand – which would be the 'alternative' route here – is really unruly to impossible (depending on your personal tagging system)
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Hi does anybody know why my page doesn't show up in the calendar "tomorrow" page when i set it for tomorrow ? And only showed up when i create the page within calendar and say set it for tomorrow, then it will show up ?
that page should show up as backlink in tomorrow date. but it won't create a Daily Note object for that date
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StevenMichels 7/28/2023 7:18 AM
Is there any reason why the "Section" property is still being published to the web, even though it has been deleted from the object? There were also new properties that I added that were not published, even after creating a new link (edited)
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@Noelle_CD @cp9, should work. We'll look into it. Where do you have this? In collections or the object view?
Here's video of me trying and failing to drag the columns in my table. Am I doing it wrong? https://clipchamp.com/watch/pW7k9UES8MH
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Here's video of me trying and failing to drag the columns in my table. Am I doing it wrong? https://clipchamp.com/watch/pW7k9UES8MH
oh I can't do it either in Weblinks and all basic object type. have you tried it in custom object type?
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Is there any reason why the "Section" property is still being published to the web, even though it has been deleted from the object? There were also new properties that I added that were not published, even after creating a new link (edited)
not sure this relates,but it might be because of the visibility settings
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When I signed up for Believer, I didn't get any instructions for how to access the iOS app. The only email I saw was the receipt from Paddle. I probably missed something obvious and just need more coffee. Any suggestions?
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not sure this relates,but it might be because of the visibility settings
StevenMichels 7/28/2023 10:51 AM
I did think of that, but it's not the issue.
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StevenMichels 7/28/2023 11:41 AM
I tried a few more things--the issue seems to be that the properties become fixed once you share a page. You cannot delete or add anything, even if you unshare it and create a new link.
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Is there a way to make a kanban board in Capacities?
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Is there a way to make a kanban board in Capacities?
I think that's either being considered or on the raodmap
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Is there a way to make a kanban board in Capacities?
> search > "kanban" > 🐿
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Where can I read more about video file sizes in Capacities? I have some stuff I record on my phone and I want to put it in Capacities. I don't care if it gets compressed but I would like to know if it gets auto-compressed
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Hi community! Is it expected that I cannot make a multi-select property linked to Daily Notes? Is it not a regular object type like any other?
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Where can I read more about video file sizes in Capacities? I have some stuff I record on my phone and I want to put it in Capacities. I don't care if it gets compressed but I would like to know if it gets auto-compressed
nvm 😦 just realized you can only upload videos as File
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If my Pages is color red, and I add a backlink to a Page, can the backlink turn red automatically?
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jkitsmiller 7/28/2023 6:28 PM
Just started using Capacities and have run into a problem. I don't see anywhere else to get support, so I apologize if this is the wrong place. I tried adding the email integration and when I click the verification link I receive, I get an error that it failed. No reason why, nothing.
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Are italics with * or _ on the roadmap?
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Are italics with * or _ on the roadmap?
cmd+i works
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cmd+i works
i know but it’s so blah to toggle
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was it a conscious design decision to exclude it? or is it in the works? I need to know if I should just resign myself to using cmd+i
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Simon Theakston 7/29/2023 7:50 AM
Some noobie questions that I don't think I've seen elsewhere:
  • Is it possible to reference "Collections" from Properties? ie. rather than having a single selection from a specific Object (People), have the selection made from a particular Collection instead (e.g. authors)
  • Am I right in thinking that there's no inheritance between the properties of an object and its collections?
  • Also, there are no queries at the moment, right? I think I've seen they're being worked on
  • Is there a way to tag a line with a particular object? I'm specifically thinking of highlights made in Kindle. It woud be great to be able to tag a list as a Quote object or a Theme object Thanks a lot in advance!
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Some noobie questions that I don't think I've seen elsewhere:
  • Is it possible to reference "Collections" from Properties? ie. rather than having a single selection from a specific Object (People), have the selection made from a particular Collection instead (e.g. authors)
  • Am I right in thinking that there's no inheritance between the properties of an object and its collections?
  • Also, there are no queries at the moment, right? I think I've seen they're being worked on
  • Is there a way to tag a line with a particular object? I'm specifically thinking of highlights made in Kindle. It woud be great to be able to tag a list as a Quote object or a Theme object Thanks a lot in advance!
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  • I don't believe so, only option to do something similar would be to use a tag, I think.
  • correct, they're just folders, basically. But I'm hoping this is added in the future. For example, I'd love if any tag added to a collection was added automatically to fixed sets with that collection selected as its options.
  • Correct, no advanced querying yet. But yes, it's in the works.
  • I'll have to get home and look into this, but I believe there's the ability to convert a block into an object, which yoy can then embed in place. (Not sure about this one since I'm on my phone.)
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Simon Theakston 7/29/2023 9:50 AM
Thanks very much @Noelle_CD
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zhongnanhai 7/29/2023 11:09 AM
Hi there, quick question... part of my job is to track news articles, so I'm trying to find the best way to do this in Capacities. It seems all links are automatically added to the Weblinks database. Is it possible to create a new Object type for specific kinds of links? When I'm using different tag views (I love the new embed view), I'd like to easily see the various objects (Meetings, Media Issues, Articles).
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Thanks in advance for any help!
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Love the product.
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Actually... now that I think of this a bit more, I would love to be able to do this with several kinds of Objects. For instance, if can't create a new Object of type PDF either. It would be great if I could create a new Object called News Releases, and accrue PDFs (or Word docs) there. Sorry I'm rambling a bit here, but this ability would really be transformational for me. Thanks again.
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Actually... now that I think of this a bit more, I would love to be able to do this with several kinds of Objects. For instance, if can't create a new Object of type PDF either. It would be great if I could create a new Object called News Releases, and accrue PDFs (or Word docs) there. Sorry I'm rambling a bit here, but this ability would really be transformational for me. Thanks again.
What I would suggest is creating a tag for News. The tag page will collect all the objects tagged News, and converting it to gallery view will group them into sections for each object.
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Alternatively, you could embed the News tag into a page and filter it down to weblinks if you just want a page for your weblinks tagged News.
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zhongnanhai 7/29/2023 11:54 AM
Oh, both of those ideas are interesting... I still think it would be great to create other objects based on weblinks / PDFs / files / etc, but this might mostly solve the problem. I'm using tags already to sort between media issues (I'm in PR), so trying to set it up so if I click, for example, the tag for ChatGPT, I can see all Media Enquiries (Object), Journalists (Object), Media Issue files (Object), Media Outlet (Object), and News (wanted Object). It just makes it very clean to see these relations. But I'll use your first option, as that should mostly deal with it.
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I think I'll use your second option too, just as a nice way to organize all news-related weblinks. So thanks!
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zhongnanhai 7/29/2023 12:07 PM
Thanks @Desiderata , I love Hookmark but haven't used it too much with Capacities yet. I was just looking through classifying links, as I would send several into my space each day. So trying to make it as easy as possible while still being classified correctly. I will look deeper into Hook for capacities too. Thanks!
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Last (potentially dumb) question, as I haven't seen it anywhere... if I delete a Collection, are all the items inside the collection deleted as well? Or just revert to having no collection but still in the database? Thanks!
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Not unless you toggle the slider
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January is the collection, Health Log #1 is the object nested in the collection
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zhongnanhai 7/29/2023 12:22 PM
Ahh, got it. Yeah that makes sense. Thanks @Json Blob
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Is there a way to replicate and share a Capacities Space that has been preconfigured with databases, objects, tags, etc? I don't mean sharing in the sense of publishing pages to a weblink that can be viewed by others via a browser.... I am referring to something similar to Notion's Templates (allow's you to make a template public and copied into another Notion users account) or an Obsidian Vault (a zip file that contains folders, pages, tags, plugins, etc that can be downloaded and opened by another user of Obsidian). (edited)
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@Steffen @Michael_v_H This capability would be a a great way for the Capacities community to share content and ramp up new users but might also create a big increase in cloud resources as new spaces are replicated across the user base. Perhaps offer this to Believers only.... 🤔
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I believe it's on the roadmap to import objects but currently it's not fully working. It basically imports the object as a raw .md file but doesn't convert properties into actual properties it just kind of lists it at the top in a text block
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so it requires a little copy/pasting to convert the properties for now
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99% sure it's on their ToDo list someplace
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not sure about a template library which is part of what you're referring to
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@Json Blob Thanks! That was my expereince as well. I have been playing with import and export function and seems to be limited to md files uploaded to pages. Tana's Template function and online library is a better analogy to Capacities object notes and databases: https://help.tana.inc/tana-templates.html https://help.tana.inc/tana-templates-library.html
Check out these ready-to-go Tana Templates created and made available by community members to all Tana users.
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Tana is also cloud-only and allows properties to be created for objects like Capacities...
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you can slap in a feature request on the feedback board, i do it regularly
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I think that's either being considered or on the raodmap
krabby patty 7/29/2023 1:27 PM
do you know if it's going to be only for believers or for all tiers when it releases?
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Is it just me or everyone notices a high memory usage with Mac app over using Webapp? Just restarted the app with over 3Gb in consumed memory.
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Is there a way to append to the daily note or an existing note using an x-callback-url ?
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When you sign up to be a believer, does the iOS app work on the iPad as well? (edited)
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When you sign up to be a believer, does the iOS app work on the iPad as well? (edited)
No, at the moment it’s just works on the phone.
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iraedotson@gmail.com 7/29/2023 8:17 PM
I am having problems importing emails from Outlook into Capacities. They appear as a link with html. In addition, I am unable to copy the specific email and create it as a page. What am I doing wrong?
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I am having problems importing emails from Outlook into Capacities. They appear as a link with html. In addition, I am unable to copy the specific email and create it as a page. What am I doing wrong?
hfsandovalm 7/29/2023 10:58 PM
Are you forwarding the email to the capacities email or are you copying and pasting?
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I'm curious what we should do about issues with number formatting currently. Obviously, Capacities is in development so I don;t expect it to be perfect, but I do want to set myself up for success/not having to go back and change a bunch of properties when dif functionalities are ultimately added. For example, I would like to be able to track simple years, but currently -- in the absence of the ability to customize number formatting -- Capacities adds a comma to years (1999 becomes 1,999). I could fix this by changing the property to a text field, but then, down the line if the ability to do simple calculations or format numbers is introduced, I may end up having to re-enter all that data because there's no ability to change the property type yet. How is everyone else handling numbers at the moment?
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teachmindset 7/30/2023 8:44 AM
Hello everyone! Is there a clever way at the moment to email a meeting object note to the person linked in meeting? This is looking invaluable for keeping coaching notes for clients and tracking todos and keeping a clean system for tracking delivery! Loving how simple it is . The only thing that gives me the fear is not having files locally incase of a lack of wifi in some of the schools I work in here in Scotland. The other thing I have learned is to stop prevaricating - trust a system build it and stick with it !
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justaddwater57 7/30/2023 10:52 AM
hi! New Capacities user here, generally loving it so far! My first question is, is it possible to migrate a piece of content from one Object Type to another? I initially started by creating a bunch of pages but have started to notice a pattern and want to migrate those into its own type. I see that I can turn a set of blocks into another Object Type, but can I move the whole page over, so that I don't lose any existing backlinks? Thanks!
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I'm curious what we should do about issues with number formatting currently. Obviously, Capacities is in development so I don;t expect it to be perfect, but I do want to set myself up for success/not having to go back and change a bunch of properties when dif functionalities are ultimately added. For example, I would like to be able to track simple years, but currently -- in the absence of the ability to customize number formatting -- Capacities adds a comma to years (1999 becomes 1,999). I could fix this by changing the property to a text field, but then, down the line if the ability to do simple calculations or format numbers is introduced, I may end up having to re-enter all that data because there's no ability to change the property type yet. How is everyone else handling numbers at the moment?
Maybe use a tag that is the year instead of a property? Date property is probably too specific it sounds like. Or use a collection that is of each year
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hi! New Capacities user here, generally loving it so far! My first question is, is it possible to migrate a piece of content from one Object Type to another? I initially started by creating a bunch of pages but have started to notice a pattern and want to migrate those into its own type. I see that I can turn a set of blocks into another Object Type, but can I move the whole page over, so that I don't lose any existing backlinks? Thanks!
I think you want this button at the top of an object, the button is a downdrop and lists your other object types and it'll ask you to convert any unknown properties to the new object type
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I think you want this button at the top of an object, the button is a downdrop and lists your other object types and it'll ask you to convert any unknown properties to the new object type
He might need to make the new object type first as well.
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He might need to make the new object type first as well.
oh, yeah assuming the new type exists already 🙂
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I think you want this button at the top of an object, the button is a downdrop and lists your other object types and it'll ask you to convert any unknown properties to the new object type
justaddwater57 7/30/2023 11:56 AM
oh amazing! thank you
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Can i make a simple table inside a page?? Thanks
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Can i make a simple table inside a page?? Thanks
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Maybe use a tag that is the year instead of a property? Date property is probably too specific it sounds like. Or use a collection that is of each year
I'm loath to make a tag for each year (I have over 70 tags in my vault so far, so adding years would be a whole new low, haha) but yes, an entire date is too specific. I'll probably just stick with text and hope/pray that the ability to change the property type without data loss will come sooner than later. 🤞
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Changing property type sounds like a great feature request if you haven't filed it on the board yet
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@zhongnanhai@Json Blob actually gave answer 'on point' + concisely. but: it seems actually a very good question; one that should have come up before – as it touches a very basic thing – one actually undocumented. I myself had to test it. But turning to it, I noticed, I am myself unsure what will happen / what to expect exactly. 🤔 So it´s not per se obvious, IMO. My expectation would have been: collections are somehow very virtual in nature, as a) there name somehow suggests; b) all objects are basically 'registered' with the object type, and only in addition 'show up' in collections (so they would seem weaker than something like 'subfolders'); c) every object can be included in several of them simultaneously. But, what actually happens / can happen (see @Json Blob answer) is interesting – as it seem a very special application of one Capacities 'special moves': which is a differentiation between 'deletion in place' / 'deletion of instance' – and 'global deletion' / 'total deletion'. Plus, this conceptual speciality seems to take on different forms in different contexts – as it normally allows you to also delete objects from an altogether different object type (like an image included (embedded) in another object type...) – here it plays out in a slightly different way / sublogic, making deletion of a collection a) kind of a two-tier process; and b) very finegrained (as you can select indiviually which contained object(s) should be 'globally deleted' from the overall object type in the course, and which are kept. In that it´s very 'Capacties' as it plays out very intelligently as well as practical, once you get your head around it. But, as I said: I think this question actually points to something that is a) not trivial, IMO; and b) undocumented – while it should be explicit, being so basic! – So, makes me think @Steffen & @Michael_v_H should take up some section(s) on 'deleting' in the doc ☄
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I'm loath to make a tag for each year (I have over 70 tags in my vault so far, so adding years would be a whole new low, haha) but yes, an entire date is too specific. I'll probably just stick with text and hope/pray that the ability to change the property type without data loss will come sooner than later. 🤞
I did this 😅 I use year tags for historical things and movie, game, book releases.
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I did this 😅 I use year tags for historical things and movie, game, book releases.
I suppose there's nothing wrong with it, really! Haha. I think if/when the ability to dynamically create a tag and have it automatically be added to a collection in the process is introduced, I'd be more open to using tag years, but right now, I'm trying to avoid manual sifting of tags into collections as much as possible.
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Fair. I resisted for awhile, but it's such a nice way to organize things
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Yeah there are definitely spaces where Capacities can grow in multi-edit and more intelligent collections, etc. Queries for one is a big upcoming feature. I think we're seeing in your use case where the current tools just haven't had enough time to bake yet to fully cover you but they're coming "soon" ™️
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It definitely gets tedius to move into the right collection though. I await that being easier
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Changing property type sounds like a great feature request if you haven't filed it on the board yet
I upvoted someone else's post who had the same idea!
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I upvoted someone else's post who had the same idea!
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Hi Guys, love what you guys are doing, I am an intense user of various Tools like personalbrain, evernote, milanote and more.... When I discovered Capacities I immediately cancelled my subscription of Evernote, yes I am a believer too..... but still a critical one... I still come across some things that might be better or that I miss...and these things don't always come across in the roadmap, I would like to share them with you, can I? Where? To make it nicer and better....keep up the good work!
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Hi Guys, love what you guys are doing, I am an intense user of various Tools like personalbrain, evernote, milanote and more.... When I discovered Capacities I immediately cancelled my subscription of Evernote, yes I am a believer too..... but still a critical one... I still come across some things that might be better or that I miss...and these things don't always come across in the roadmap, I would like to share them with you, can I? Where? To make it nicer and better....keep up the good work!
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justaddwater57 7/31/2023 10:12 AM
it seems like while I can link to a Collection and embed it into another page to show a wall or table view of the collection, I can't do this for an entire Content Type, is that correct? I have to first put Objects into a Collection?
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it seems like while I can link to a Collection and embed it into another page to show a wall or table view of the collection, I can't do this for an entire Content Type, is that correct? I have to first put Objects into a Collection?
I have the same question.. I have some content here that I would like to show as a table on my overview page (like a dropdown that says "demonstratives" or something) but I don't know how to do it. I could make a collection but then I have to select them 1 by 1 and it feels counter productive. I also think I could simply tag everything with a tag like "overview" and then simply embed that tag on overview page. But that also feels stupid to tag literally every single thing. Am I missing something?
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I believe the queries feature would help solve this. It's currently in progress.
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I have the same question.. I have some content here that I would like to show as a table on my overview page (like a dropdown that says "demonstratives" or something) but I don't know how to do it. I could make a collection but then I have to select them 1 by 1 and it feels counter productive. I also think I could simply tag everything with a tag like "overview" and then simply embed that tag on overview page. But that also feels stupid to tag literally every single thing. Am I missing something?
justaddwater57 7/31/2023 11:33 AM
Yes, exactly. @Brandon i think the smart queries should help this for sure--I'm just making sure I'm not missing an existing capability. on any page today i can type @[some-collection] or #[some-tag] and then change the view to Embed and get a really nice embedded view that i can make a table or wall or gallery that I can further filter and sort. but i can't seem to do it for an entire Content Type. just wanted to confirm that that's an actual limitation today (edited)
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Is there any way to get a graph view of all your items?
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Or at the very least all items of a specific object type?
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Just realized you said GRAPH not TABLE 🤦‍♂️ I do not know of any graph view features but I am not sure if devs have plans there
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hi! is there any website blocking for ChatGPT access? i use to share pages (setup public access) so i can talk to ChatGPT about that. it works in Notion but not with ChatGPT (Link reader plugin).
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hey @Lars – graph is an interesting topic 🙂 🕸️ Lots of loose ends around it. Some general discussions – and as @Desiderata pointed out, me along with some others are trying to make the case for further strategical development, w/ some bigger priority. On that general front there are some mixed messages: at some point a "graph view 2.0" was presented as official prospect, as was the general idea to develop the graph into some whiteboardy direction ... then, on the other end of the signal spectrum, Michael and Stephen answered some proposals similar to yours as 'yeah, but rather long term'. plus, it´s a fact that the graph is not on the roadmap, nor really featured in any sense recently on the official side / site. Having said that about general discussion, there is a feature request for your first prop: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/graph-view-for-whole-space. So you can vote for it (plus, you can take this as hint that there is always some sense in doing a deep search, here as well as on that Canny board, in case of feeling any demands here 🐎 ). – Then again, the image you can get on the prospects here is mixed: while on the Canny board, Steffen kind of reacted (cautiously) positive to the idea of a global graph, the specific requests for object and collection graphs have been ruled out by Michael on reasons of size and unwieldliness. So you get the idea: this whole thing is currently 'semi-sorted' 🚧 Then, there were more in this broader direction, like filtering the graph, making it more interactive, create custom views on it, showing only 'primary tags', using it for / with AI etc. etc. I could give your more details and links, as there are some threads – but they are distributed, and it would take some space. – If you are interested – beyond the Canny link on your first specific idea – I recommend a search here in Discord w/ patterns: "from: steffenble graph" // "from: michael_v_h graph" // "from: lerone_b graph" 🐿
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Does this mean that Task management is available?
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Does this mean that Task management is available?
nope. @Steffen & @Michael_v_H cultivate some forward signalling on the website... 🚒 😅 it is more about what is confidently to be expected; soon. probably that is meant to be covered wirh "... and much more planned". ... came up before here, as it mixes up some people a little... 🙃 ... and this really seems a little bit confusing (unnecessarily) ... 👾 (edited)
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nope. @Steffen & @Michael_v_H cultivate some forward signalling on the website... 🚒 😅 it is more about what is confidently to be expected; soon. probably that is meant to be covered wirh "... and much more planned". ... came up before here, as it mixes up some people a little... 🙃 ... and this really seems a little bit confusing (unnecessarily) ... 👾 (edited)
Ah darn.. This is the most important functionality for me :/ Would love to use capacities otherwise.
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Ah darn.. This is the most important functionality for me :/ Would love to use capacities otherwise.
fear not! – 1) Steffen and Michael develop at lightning speed ☄⚡ 💥 (really, I know only one other app in this universe that can compare); 2) you are lucky if you are after TM (which is not my personal priority within CAP) – it is the most highly pressured FR, and once something is labeled 'planned' in here (https://capacities.io/roadmap), it means it really is 'around the corner' ... 🛬 (edited)
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fear not! – 1) Steffen and Michael develop at lightning speed ☄⚡ 💥 (really, I know only one other app in this universe that can compare); 2) you are lucky if you are after TM (which is not my personal priority within CAP) – it is the most highly pressured FR, and once something is labeled 'planned' in here (https://capacities.io/roadmap), it means it really is 'around the corner' ... 🛬 (edited)
I've been waiting for quite long time :/
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I've been waiting for quite long time :/
... hear you. Though, I think this all still goes in lightning speed. By any given means and comparison. (Wonder what your references are in this app-development field, in terms of 'long', 'short' and 'forever' 🤔 😅 ) ... but regardless, ... maybe this just falls into the (known) category of 'strategic decision / wait'. – Then, it´s on oneself to weigh advantages / expectations... and waiting times. 🚏 🚍 (don´t know if it soothes you: but I think there are some more fundamental and productive elements for CAP than TM; and I am still waiting... but with a smile and big confidence 🦦 🦄 )
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... hear you. Though, I think this all still goes in lightning speed. By any given means and comparison. (Wonder what your references are in this app-development field, in terms of 'long', 'short' and 'forever' 🤔 😅 ) ... but regardless, ... maybe this just falls into the (known) category of 'strategic decision / wait'. – Then, it´s on oneself to weigh advantages / expectations... and waiting times. 🚏 🚍 (don´t know if it soothes you: but I think there are some more fundamental and productive elements for CAP than TM; and I am still waiting... but with a smile and big confidence 🦦 🦄 )
Do you know any way to create a temporary TM in capacities?
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That might do it until the real deal comes alive.
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hey @HoXsan – I will hand over to the TM community, here. as it is really HUGE, there should be some people sharing their current 'makeshift' system...! – I would do it with tags – plus some special syntax (for fast calling-up, searching, ordering purposes etc.; I use prefix '!'. – and here you can leverage the unique way CAP allows for controlled sets of tags in dedicated properties; so picking, managing, and overview galore for any special set of tags 🐲 I guess, if you put them in the daily notes (and / or use date stamps) you also have the timeline / calendar aspect 📆 – given that you can cross-reference ('alias') blocks (like task descriptors), you can even, I guess, mimick something like (soft) reminders, deadlines etc... then one can use secondary tags for domains, projects etc. (and ise same techniques) – and as tags can also be embedded as dashboards and views can be filtered along any combination of tags, there you get quite nice boards for quick browsing / overview etc. – this might work really well, as tags can be pinned that might also come in handy for real GTD needs etc... you can even take this to the next level, create objects with embedded tag views, plus implemented filters – and pin those to the left sidebar... properties can even have their own icons, so it is / looks / feels like an embedded system and a dedicated sub-system at the same time 😄 ... and on and on... 🌈 (edited)
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hey @HoXsan – I will hand over to the TM community, here. as it is really HUGE, there should be some people sharing their current 'makeshift' system...! – I would do it with tags – plus some special syntax (for fast calling-up, searching, ordering purposes etc.; I use prefix '!'. – and here you can leverage the unique way CAP allows for controlled sets of tags in dedicated properties; so picking, managing, and overview galore for any special set of tags 🐲 I guess, if you put them in the daily notes (and / or use date stamps) you also have the timeline / calendar aspect 📆 – given that you can cross-reference ('alias') blocks (like task descriptors), you can even, I guess, mimick something like (soft) reminders, deadlines etc... then one can use secondary tags for domains, projects etc. (and ise same techniques) – and as tags can also be embedded as dashboards and views can be filtered along any combination of tags, there you get quite nice boards for quick browsing / overview etc. – this might work really well, as tags can be pinned that might also come in handy for real GTD needs etc... you can even take this to the next level, create objects with embedded tag views, plus implemented filters – and pin those to the left sidebar... properties can even have their own icons, so it is / looks / feels like an embedded system and a dedicated sub-system at the same time 😄 ... and on and on... 🌈 (edited)
... reading myself here (though, not a 'taskboy' myself), I increasingly feel tags are already implemented in CAP... 😂 ... maybe it's an iceberg phenomenon, and nobody really looked beneath the waterline, yet... 🤔 🏂 (edited)
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sorry but I cant register - it says 'password has been reset - open link in the email, etc...' but it never is sent!
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Need some assistance. I am a Believer and have been using for some time. i tried to log in today and it does not recognize me as a user. Please help
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I think there's server issues this morning, see #✨・general where others are mentioning it as well. Waiting on word from devs
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I wager nothing is wrong with your account, just a server hiccup
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Do you know any way to create a temporary TM in capacities?
nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵 8/1/2023 12:54 PM
Until task management arrives, for what it’s worth: the way I currently manage tasks in CAP is:
  • using inline tags on items I need to track (#todo, #inprogress, etc)
  • pinned the 2 tag pages in the sidebar and displayed them in “embed” view so I can quickly scroll through everything in my space that carries a todo tag. Embed view is handy because once I’ve done a task, I just click on it, which expands the page containing tha tag, and I simply remove the tag so that it dissapears from my todo’s
I acknowledge it’s not perfect nor very clean but it’s still useful. And I like to keep things simple by using native features instead of building complicated pages of references. The context in which I use todos is during work meetings and 1:1 conversations : I inline tag anything that needs to be done (a bullet point, a whole paragraph of todo’s, etc), or anything that I need to track (I have a #waiting tag) and the tag pages provide me with the summary view I need. For now. Clearly the more tasks I will have the messier it will get, so I am also looking forward to task management as a full feature of Capacities 🙂 The upside of doing it this way, is that I can easily link the person or meeting the task relates to, which instantly reminds me the context of the task. Plus, I can easily see anything I have pending with a colleague simply by opening that person’s page (I have a “people” object). This is where the full potential of networked notes kicks in, and that is just pure Capacities magic 🪄
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Is there any follow-up step for Pro-Feature access? I made the Believer purchase several hours ago but it still hasn't been applied to my account.
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Odd. @Steffen is probably best to check on that for you @Bleff
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I have the same question.. I have some content here that I would like to show as a table on my overview page (like a dropdown that says "demonstratives" or something) but I don't know how to do it. I could make a collection but then I have to select them 1 by 1 and it feels counter productive. I also think I could simply tag everything with a tag like "overview" and then simply embed that tag on overview page. But that also feels stupid to tag literally every single thing. Am I missing something?
Shibuya-Otoko 8/2/2023 1:13 AM
How did you get that table in Capacities?
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How did you get that table in Capacities?
click Table in objects view
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Is Cap down for anyone else? I was using the windows desktop app, and got a notice that it needed to be refreshed. After doing so, it logged me out, and I wasn't able to log back in. My password seemed to be wrong, though I know what it is. I tried resetting, and it said that reset attempt failed. I then accessed Cap from the website, and was autologged back in. I can see previous things, but not access my Today note. (edited typo) (edited)
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Is Cap down for anyone else? I was using the windows desktop app, and got a notice that it needed to be refreshed. After doing so, it logged me out, and I wasn't able to log back in. My password seemed to be wrong, though I know what it is. I tried resetting, and it said that reset attempt failed. I then accessed Cap from the website, and was autologged back in. I can see previous things, but not access my Today note. (edited typo) (edited)
Yes, several others mentioned in general chat
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Yes, several others mentioned in general chat
thank you, and to @Desiderata too.
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I can not access to Capacities.io
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message like my computer is offline
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See above.
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So capacities is down?
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OMG ... but it seems that this is taking several days
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It came back up yesterday. It's currently been down maybe two hours.
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I am going to pass from Believer to Disbeliever
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thx for the info
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this is the message in the mobile app
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I got this message too on my desktop app 😦
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I am going to pass from Believer to Disbeliever
frau.rauni 8/2/2023 2:58 PM
It may be best for you to wait for a finished and polished product instead of a early in development app 👌🏻
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It may be best for you to wait for a finished and polished product instead of a early in development app 👌🏻
... a nice way of saying, 'please reconsider the semantics of 'believe'' 🫰🥀
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It's been down for me today now around 3 hours... middle of a work day no less. I know full offline support is not on the roadmap but I think a better offline solution would be ideal, as I cannot access anything at this time.
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It's been down for me today now around 3 hours... middle of a work day no less. I know full offline support is not on the roadmap but I think a better offline solution would be ideal, as I cannot access anything at this time.
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Hello everyone! Is there a clever way at the moment to email a meeting object note to the person linked in meeting? This is looking invaluable for keeping coaching notes for clients and tracking todos and keeping a clean system for tracking delivery! Loving how simple it is . The only thing that gives me the fear is not having files locally incase of a lack of wifi in some of the schools I work in here in Scotland. The other thing I have learned is to stop prevaricating - trust a system build it and stick with it !
Brittany Alleyne ⭐ 8/2/2023 5:10 PM
my concern is not having access to my data when I need it. Right now I am locked out because Capacities is getting an update. I wonder how long? and is this a recurring thing? ironically making it an unreliable app. I was trying to build a second brain with it. (edited)
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I really hope they offer a self hosted version of this. Then I can only blame myself for outages 🙂
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How long has Capacities been a thing? Just because most people wouldn’t self host doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be an option. I would be more than willing to pay a flat fee and then continue to pay for upgrades with new features.
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And self hosting is a great option if one is worried about owning their data and security.
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well if you're paying for hosting with another service you're still just as susceptible to outages as that service you pick who probably care a lot less about you. I think self-hosting, as in running your own hardware, sounds great on paper until something goes wrong. I personally would never want to self-host a product like this. Closest I got was hooking up automatic sync of files from Obsidian using Google Drive auto backup stuff. We're getting free cloud storage/services with Capacities so i'm not sure what the upsell is to pay for someone else to do the same thing probably less good
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I feel like less than 1% of current CAP community would really be in position to self-host sustainably...
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unless you're shoving enterprise levels of data through Capacities, i'm not sure I see a reason to self-host outside of security/access-control reasons (edited)
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unless you're shoving enterprise levels of data through Capacities, i'm not sure I see a reason to self-host outside of security/access-control reasons (edited)
Those are the reasons I want to self host. I self host my movies, audiobooks, data backups, etc. Why wouldn’t I self host my notes as well?
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A plex server was pretty straightforward. Is it more complicated than that?
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Plex is an example of someone doing a very good job of making it easy to set up the server
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Those are the reasons I want to self host. I self host my movies, audiobooks, data backups, etc. Why wouldn’t I self host my notes as well?
if you're already well versed in self-hosting that's great but I think most people are here for ease-of-entry and effectiveness and not seeking self-hosting solutions but i could be wrong. I think some proper offline support, methods for backup manually, and stable cloud servers will cover 99.5% of the user base but that's just my hot take
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if you're already well versed in self-hosting that's great but I think most people are here for ease-of-entry and effectiveness and not seeking self-hosting solutions but i could be wrong. I think some proper offline support, methods for backup manually, and stable cloud servers will cover 99.5% of the user base but that's just my hot take
I’m also wishing that I could use Capacities for work but we have restrictions on where we can store data
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but I too would like to use Capacities on a plane without buying in-flight WiFi 😄
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@Brandon yeah same, I'm kind of just "not telling them" and being mindful of what I store in it
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they also have openly given us no standardized solution for PKM which I find bullshit
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I just started using Logseq at work and it’s been really good
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When i start the macOS app, it says if i want to download the app is that a bug? i'm using the Apple Silicon version
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When i start the macOS app, it says if i want to download the app is that a bug? i'm using the Apple Silicon version
If you mean this, then I don't think it's a bug:
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I think it's because the desktop app is basically just a web app that doesn't "know" it's a desktop app, hence the prompt.
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I'm using the M1 version as well
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When i start the macOS app, it says if i want to download the app is that a bug? i'm using the Apple Silicon version
Will be fixed with the next update 👍
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on a non-peripheral sidenote: thx, btw, @Desiderata , for actively trying to instigate / moderate / liaise some polylogue where this otherwise wouldn't happen, ... neccessarily (on this & other occassions). I feel this kind of active moderation and community aware communication is what is really lacking in larger parts of the forum-worlds. ... and it is really bootstrapping collective intelligence (underestimated in large parts), plugging into the collective side of things, and on the way instilling a breeze of non-egocentric, heartwarm atmospherics... it's the bees and butterflies effect of real community / communication you are cultivating, here. ... so even when there are technical blackouts, some keep the community lights and beats flickering. I, for my part, really appreciate all your socially very aware efforts here, connecting, channeling, signalling, liaising etc....! it's a rare art & cultus. 🌿🧍🏿‍♀️🧍🏽🧍‍♂️🕺💃 🤹‍♀️ 🪷 (edited)
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GayNooblet 8/2/2023 9:03 PM
Can I understand a bit more about what the database issue was? Do you manage your own database instance or do you using cloud services which would protect you in the event of disk failures?
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I want to write and save something in tabular format within a note. Is it possible to do that? (edited)
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Not sure what you mean tabular
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I definitely think we need to know why and how. As much as I love you guys and Capacities itself I can not be relying on a notes taking app that may well lose data again…
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Ermmmm how do I get my app to sync? My desktop app is still showing my work… but the web one is not.
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Ermmmm how do I get my app to sync? My desktop app is still showing my work… but the web one is not.
Yes, I have this too. Is there some way to make my desktop app upload my work from yesterday before I lose about 4 hours work? The desktop still shows it - the web doesn't @Steffen
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Ermmmm how do I get my app to sync? My desktop app is still showing my work… but the web one is not.
While waiting on better technique, I have panicked and managed to export every page that I was working on in the desktop app to Microsoft Word format. That's about 50 pages of work - it's tedious as you have to do it with every page but at least the actual text is saved in the Word doc. When I tried exporting it to markdown, it didn't work (like it was getting it from the server?) - but when I did it with Word export, it saved it (like it's working locally off a cache?) - this is guesswork on my part. Would appreciate a better solution if there is one from anyone who could comment. I found it didn't work to to an overall backup as that's from the server for sure - nor some bundle within my project, I had to do each page individually @mikecufc @Steffen
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Ermmmm how do I get my app to sync? My desktop app is still showing my work… but the web one is not.
Ideally I'd like to be able to sync the desktop work back up to the server before I shut the app on the desktop? Is that possible? @mikecufc @Steffen @pkmbeth @Desiderata
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Ideally I'd like to be able to sync the desktop work back up to the server before I shut the app on the desktop? Is that possible? @mikecufc @Steffen @pkmbeth @Desiderata
I think it’s another concern that they have been so quiet on here today!
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Morning! Is anyone noticing issues today? I am typing and my words are disappearing, my cursor is jumping back, etc. I checked my desktop to make sure the cats aren't on the keyboard. 😉 Should I submit a bug?
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Here's a Loom: https://www.loom.com/share/4002dd6b16314cffafe5c9982b6f76bf I'm preparing for a mtg...so this is not ideal lol
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I think it’s another concern that they have been so quiet on here today!
frau.rauni 8/3/2023 5:01 AM
Strong guess: they are working their asses of trying to restore functionality, trying to minimize losses. They don't have a comms team yet, that has the time to chat with people, while the tech team is working in the background 😉
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Strong guess: they are working their asses of trying to restore functionality, trying to minimize losses. They don't have a comms team yet, that has the time to chat with people, while the tech team is working in the background 😉
... plus w/ Michael having been announced on vacation, it might be only @Steffen 'in the thick' currently... ... but I agree; not for me really, but for the diverse community atmosphere some more communications here might be helpful. ... but I guess @frau.rauni hit the nail... (edited)
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The good news is that I've managed to sync my desktop work back to the server, by visiting each page that I visited yesterday and making a small change. That seems to sync back up, then I can see it come through on my phone app, so it's on the server. I have kept my desktop app open throughout and now I'm scared to close it! The not-so-good news is that I've found random other things have changed like missing tags and title changes that I'm sure I'd changed before the stated backup that was used to restore (6:00 UTC on 2nd Aug?). So I've lost a bit of confidence in my work now as I'm sure I'm missing some alterations that were made before that time - I mean like changes I made a few days ago. So that's a bit scary
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Morning! Is anyone noticing issues today? I am typing and my words are disappearing, my cursor is jumping back, etc. I checked my desktop to make sure the cats aren't on the keyboard. 😉 Should I submit a bug?
nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵 8/3/2023 6:13 AM
It could be related to this issue which some of us have noticed in the past, if so you can upvote it: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/bug-cannot-type-and-edit-text
Get an overview of requested features and ideas.
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Morning! Is anyone noticing issues today? I am typing and my words are disappearing, my cursor is jumping back, etc. I checked my desktop to make sure the cats aren't on the keyboard. 😉 Should I submit a bug?
I’ve had this occur from time-to-time and resetting the app sometimes does the trick.
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click Table in objects view
Shibuya-Otoko 8/3/2023 7:55 AM
Where is Objects View?
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Where is Objects View?
can you screenshot what you see now on screen? I'll try to point it out
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It could be related to this issue which some of us have noticed in the past, if so you can upvote it: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/bug-cannot-type-and-edit-text
TY! Just upvoted and added a comment.
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It could be related to this issue which some of us have noticed in the past, if so you can upvote it: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/bug-cannot-type-and-edit-text
Looks like it's because I had 2 Capacities windows open. Appreciate you taking a minute to share that with me!
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Looks like it's because I had 2 Capacities windows open. Appreciate you taking a minute to share that with me!
nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵 8/3/2023 9:11 AM
Ah yes, having 2 capacities windows open is definitely not recommended at all (I remember one of the devs said it earlier on discord) - instead you have tabs within capacities which allow to quickly switch between pages 🙂 But feel free to add that context to the canny ticket, it could help the devs investigate (edited)
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I will say it doesn't seem to be the only cause though, as I've had the issue awhile without running more than one instance
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can you screenshot what you see now on screen? I'll try to point it out
Shibuya-Otoko 8/3/2023 10:22 AM
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click "Pages" (on the left side) you will enter Objects view there will be a Table button around the top right click it (edited)
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click "Pages" (on the left side) you will enter Objects view there will be a Table button around the top right click it (edited)
Shibuya-Otoko 8/3/2023 11:33 AM
ok thx, but how do I make a new empty table so I can put in my own study values?
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Click "+new type" Beside Objects. You will need to set 2 names (1 for singular form, 1 for plural form)
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We know running multiple instances of Cap. in the same space is ill-advised but what about running browser Cap. and the client Cap. at the same time in two different spaces. Is that also a trouble use-case?
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I do this regularly over the last week or so and not sure if I'm getting away with sin or if that actually works on the network/server-side 😆
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davepatrick 8/3/2023 12:17 PM
I've also done this (app on personal laptop and web on work laptop) and haven't seen any problems so far, but maybe I have just been lucky too!
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I've also done this (app on personal laptop and web on work laptop) and haven't seen any problems so far, but maybe I have just been lucky too!
I do like writing in browser so I can utilize Grammarly in my writing because I'm a half-baked potato with grammar
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I do like writing in browser so I can utilize Grammarly in my writing because I'm a half-baked potato with grammar
davepatrick 8/3/2023 12:30 PM
Work won't let me install the app and they block all extensions except MS Editor...grrrr...
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Is it possible to name a tweet? I've embedded a tweet in a page and it shows up in the Graph View as 'Untitled'. I'd like to add a name, but not sure how to do it.
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I feel there's some sort of cover up going on. I've suffered a severe outage, worried about the integrity of my data. Am I the only one? Am I working on an app that others are 'experimenting' with, or are there serious users out there with data invested, life invested in this? Why is there no others asking about whether things are fine again? I've lost data - I don't know what data, that's the scary part. Could I get some kind of reassurance this won't happen again?
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Let's say I create an object called Places, which could hold information and notes regarding restaurants, hotels, sights, etc. What would be the appropriate way to distinguish a restaurant from a sight within the Places object type? Tags, collections or something else?
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I feel there's some sort of cover up going on. I've suffered a severe outage, worried about the integrity of my data. Am I the only one? Am I working on an app that others are 'experimenting' with, or are there serious users out there with data invested, life invested in this? Why is there no others asking about whether things are fine again? I've lost data - I don't know what data, that's the scary part. Could I get some kind of reassurance this won't happen again?
What part is confusing? They said a HDD broke, so they had to recover from a backup.
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The confusing part is there's no help in me recovering myself back to where I was. I lost a few hours work, which I can cope with but now I've lost confidence. If this is a big beta experiment then fine, please be straight up about that, and I won't invest myself so much into it. If this is meant to be 'production', reliable, then I'm scared. I've paid up for an app that I can't rely on? I love the experiment - is that what we're all doing? if so, fine, please all tell me that. I'll happily but test data in and experiment.
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It's a public beta. It says so on their website.
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The believer subscription is for supporting the app, not for a stable, finished product. That is what the Pro plan is supposed to be (when the app is out of beta, I imagine).
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I feel there's some sort of cover up going on. I've suffered a severe outage, worried about the integrity of my data. Am I the only one? Am I working on an app that others are 'experimenting' with, or are there serious users out there with data invested, life invested in this? Why is there no others asking about whether things are fine again? I've lost data - I don't know what data, that's the scary part. Could I get some kind of reassurance this won't happen again?
frau.rauni 8/3/2023 4:31 PM
Cover up sounds a bit funny, sorry. There is loads of conversation about the outage in this discord
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The believer subscription is for supporting the app, not for a stable, finished product. That is what the Pro plan is supposed to be (when the app is out of beta, I imagine).
frau.rauni 8/3/2023 4:32 PM
It is indeed called believer, not a paid pro version with the expectation one could have with such
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Okay thanks. I probably never understood that. I won't put any more data in that's critical. I've invested for a year. But I honestly didn't realise it was beta. Thanks for helping me. I'll be very wary from now on.
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I feel there's some sort of cover up going on. I've suffered a severe outage, worried about the integrity of my data. Am I the only one? Am I working on an app that others are 'experimenting' with, or are there serious users out there with data invested, life invested in this? Why is there no others asking about whether things are fine again? I've lost data - I don't know what data, that's the scary part. Could I get some kind of reassurance this won't happen again?
frau.rauni 8/3/2023 4:33 PM
Even if they were more than only two people, it will take some time to get through all the messages, mails and other requests that flooded the devs during and after this outage.
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So have a little understanding if they can’t hold your personal hand right now. I bet they are working hard on some kind of solution.
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Okay thanks. I probably never understood that. I won't put any more data in that's critical. I've invested for a year. But I honestly didn't realise it was beta. Thanks for helping me. I'll be very wary from now on.
The community as a whole is experiencing a higher traffic load due to the success of the Product Hunt campaign, so it's going around right now to encourage everyone to do manual backups by download link daily if you are working sensitive data. It's not ideal for sure, but it's what we have to work with right now to ensure our data stays intact and is our way of doing what we, as customers, can do to alleviate the risk the devs are trying to avoid in the first place. We have our own tools to ensure data integrity so we should do our part in using them in the meantime (edited)
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Thanks - I never saw that message about daily backups. I will do that from now on. Sorry I missed that message when I signed up
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no worries GraB, glad we could add the missing context for you
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frau.rauni 8/3/2023 4:36 PM
On another note you should never put your critical data into any kind of tool without reading and understanding completely what this system is offering and what not!
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Could someone point me to how best to do daily backups? To where and how?
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frau.rauni 8/3/2023 4:37 PM
I know this sucks, but give them a little time, okay?
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well true but that borders into data security and this conversatin is more about data integrity imo. But I get your point @frau.rauni (edited)
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Could someone point me to how best to do daily backups? To where and how?
Under the settings button, there is a backup menu
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Select the space you wish to backup and it'll mail you a 24 hour button to download that space at that time. Again, it expires in 24 hours so the link is not persistent!
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Thanks - so if there's some kind of problem, can I restore my own backup to where I was?
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Sort of... the workflow there is on the roadmap but basically you have to import the md files one-by-one because the mass-import feature is still being built
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it's part of the user story where users are transferring in from other PKMs like Obsidian and need to move their entire vault
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!!!. I have over 200 pages? Am I in the wrong place?
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well, not necessarily... just maybe a smidge early and in theory you wouldn't ever have to do this for all 200 files
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unless you have a really heckin productive day! 😆
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frau.rauni 8/3/2023 4:41 PM
You can also put into any other markdown compatible app like obsidian and co
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Okay, thanks. I'll take a look there. I am realising I'm a bit early
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You should not need to import 200 files for any reason in the future even if this type of server blip happens again
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only the files you've touched in the last 24 hours, maybe, and that's a big maybe
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Okay thanks. I think as I work, I'll make a note of which pages I've touched during the day. It's tedious but worth it
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it all depends how and in what order the servers saves your space in particular. If it goes down mid-save on your space then it's a toss which files are affected or not for that period between server backups so definitely not all 200 would be affected
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Okay thanks. I think as I work, I'll make a note of which pages I've touched during the day. It's tedious but worth it
In Calendar view it shows you all the files you've created on that day. Each object view will show you which objects you modified in that type in the dashboard view (Recently opened)
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Yes, I've seen that. Good idea. I suppose I'm just a bit paranoid now. Like...is that a reliable way of capturing what I've touched between my own backups. But listen, sorry to rant, I love the product...I just need to understand the limits. You've already been really helpful. I think from now on, I'll probably keep note somehow of what I've done - I need to think, but there may be a good way of automating that which doesn't rely on Calendar and Capacities. Sorry everyone about the rant, I'm a bit raw about the hours I've lost! 😫
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it's okay, it's good to be a little paranoid as long as everyone is open to understanding and patience as well as the product grows and matures. This Discord wouldn't be 270 and growing if the product was junk. Totally understandable to be burned by the loss of work - I was fortunate to not have been working on my docs at the time but if I had lost stuff you bet I'd be annoyed too. We definitely understand the frustration
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I've tried that but it doesn't seem to work. There's no place for a title when I open it as a page.
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Yes, it shows Tags, Table of contents, Objects inside & Text stats.
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No problem. I think it's not possible for tweets. I can change the name of images for example, but that page looks slightly different than Tweets.
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Shibuya-Otoko 8/3/2023 11:51 PM
If I write an appointment on the calendar, does it become a regular note like everything else? Does it become a page, etc?
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Daily Notes are their own type
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Shibuya-Otoko 8/4/2023 12:09 AM
Great thx, so for the time of my appointment, should I just enter the time in the note?
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I think if you want that I may suggest making your own object type that stores a date/time property at the top, then whatever other info you record for appointments. By doing that the calendar view will collate all the appointments because their contain a date type property in the "references (all day)" section of the calendar view for a day
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You may also have a "Provider" property which stores another object type that is your doctor or provider of whatever appointment it is so you can use that to pivot on all appointments with that person
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Is there a way to add items to a collection based on a filter?
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Is there a way to add items to a collection based on a filter?
I think this would be smart queries plus some (mild form of) automations / actions. I am all for that, and asked myself about the automated actions part already (– knowing them from DevonThink, Tinderbox etc). but I guess best place to discuss and propose this would be here under Smart Query channel: https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1066406350961262624 – or directly as proposal / request here: https://capacities.io/feedback
Get an overview of requested features and ideas.
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Hi, I have a noob question - how do I create a database-connected table like you can in notion? It appears that tables are not supported by capacities, however, there are certain views where it basically does exist in the same way, functionally speaking (like going in object views or collections I guess, there's a selection to view by table), but also I see examples where it works on pages, for example this tour provided by CapactiesHQ on their youtube:
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I've been watching all the available tutorials I can find but it doesn't seem so simple and clear how to add that kind of database-connected table... like in notion you just go add a table > connect to a database
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"Cuisine", "Cooked", and "Goes Well With" are actually properties, not a table though visually it is presented a little like one. Those are a variation of what looks like multi-select properties and maybe a text field
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Properties apply to all objects of that type, but each object can have individual values for the properties if that makes sense
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"Cuisine", "Cooked", and "Goes Well With" are actually properties, not a table though visually it is presented a little like one. Those are a variation of what looks like multi-select properties and maybe a text field
ah ok, well, I guess to me as an end-user it basically functions as the same idea haha. Is it not connected to a database, like for the tags and whatnot?
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And also, I literally don't even understand how to create this in the first place I guess is my primary question... if I start a new page, how do I create this type of view with properties?
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I unfortunately am not super well versed on Notion or how it works so hard for me to confirm/deny on that aspect but as for creating an object type like that, on the left sidebar is a "New Type" button. You click that, then start configuring the properties you want for that type by selecting a preset one or "blank"
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from there, select the "..." button on the type you made and select the settings
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that let's you configure all the properties and what "data type" they store and their selection sets, that should get you started 🙂
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Do you get an invoice for your subscription with a vat number?
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I unfortunately am not super well versed on Notion or how it works so hard for me to confirm/deny on that aspect but as for creating an object type like that, on the left sidebar is a "New Type" button. You click that, then start configuring the properties you want for that type by selecting a preset one or "blank"
Ohhhh, ok, thanks that's super helpful actually. Funny thing is I'm not really well-versed in Notion either (coming more from Apple Notes & Craft), though I've dabbled in Notion. I suppose the difference of methods here, to me, are that you can kind of build it right within a page view - so you don't have to leave and can stay in the zone. I tried typing something like /object or /[preferred name of object] hoping it would offer the option to create a new object right within the page view (it appears the only choice it will give me is to create a page with that name). If that makes sense, basically so you can keep working within that page. And after poking around it seems like in order to get it appear like a "table" within the page, I basically have to select the [...] and choose embed for it to show the data within that page. Unless there's a better way to do this?
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to create an in-line object of any type (or new type) do +
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that way you don't have to leave the object you're on while you work and can go back to fill it in later on that new object
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[[ and @ both link to existing items where + creates a new object or type in-line of your current one
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link filtering works too like [[characters/]] will list only character typed objects
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to create an in-line object of any type (or new type) do +
I guess this is where I get confused... it seems I can create a new object on a page which has already been created within the database? So if I type a new word, like in this example just "test", I don't see an option to create an object beyond just another page?
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And I guess page is also an object, but not one which can have a table in it?
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it defaults to "Page" type if there's no other types available to pick from
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(by "table" I just mean the properties view mentioned above)
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Correct, Page is a default Capacities object type which can't be edited
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so you'd have to create a custom "Page" type to add your own properties
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ok, so does one have to create the object first on the left hand pane like you screengrabbed originally, "add new object type" menu? then it will appear when I type + ?
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hm I appear to have misspoke on the "Create a whole type in-line"
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so ya I guess you need to create the type but the objects can be created in-line, sorry
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Which is totally fine, but it would be nice if that menu could be access inline as my example above, there could be an option like "Create new object with the title "test"" and then open up the menu which lets me add properties - I think that's what I was getting hung up on haha. I'll send in a feature request 😉
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But for now this has been extremely useful, that little bit wasn't clear to me. Thank you!
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I think I like where you're going with that. #⚡・bugs-and-issues and feel free to add it with "Feature Request" in the title. I do this a lot 😉
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Deleted User 8/4/2023 4:26 PM
does anyone know how to change the color of emojis? I want to put POC for example as an emoji in the People, or meetings aspect, but I can't find how to change the skintone of emojis.
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hey there I connected cap with my whats app and the first time I sent something it worked but now everytime comes the message "Hello, connect WhatsApp to your capacities account to get started. You can get started here:" but in my cap settings whatsapp connections is displayed as active. I already tried to remove the connection and reconnected it but it doesnt worked, any ideas?
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Do you get an invoice for your subscription with a vat number?
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Do you get an invoice for your subscription with a vat number?
MalteKiesel 8/5/2023 3:44 AM
yes
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I noticed that the telegram integration does work but unfortunately the whatsapp integration still does not work
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Delacruso
I noticed that the telegram integration does work but unfortunately the whatsapp integration still does not work
Mine is working
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Ok I checked it again (removed it and reconnected it) and now its working. Hopefully it stays like this 😄
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Hi! How do I tag a PDF? Thank you!
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Hi! How do I tag a PDF? Thank you!
You need to have the sidebar open, and you can do it from there.
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Opening in side panel just shows the pdf
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So there's the side panel that's part of each object, but you can also display an object in the sidepanel, which is what you did above (that's really useful for viewing things side-by-side). 😅 For this, you'll want to open the pdf in the main view, then click that button to see the menu from the first screenshot (edited)
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So there's the side panel that's part of each object, but you can also display an object in the sidepanel, which is what you did above (that's really useful for viewing things side-by-side). 😅 For this, you'll want to open the pdf in the main view, then click that button to see the menu from the first screenshot (edited)
Thank you!!!
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Ok I checked it again (removed it and reconnected it) and now its working. Hopefully it stays like this 😄
Unfortunately now both stopped working Whatsapp and Telegram
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Unfortunately now both stopped working Whatsapp and Telegram
Hinako Shirai 8/6/2023 2:31 AM
Is WhatsApp still not working on you? Integration with WhatsApp is one of the features I love that makes me use Capacities, since I take notes mostly in WhatsApp first....
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It is possible to add/change the title of a saved tweet?
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hi is there a way to type inline latex?
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hi is there a way to type inline latex?
boonikad9300 8/6/2023 4:45 AM
I think you only have math blocks right now! So always a whole block and no inline possibilities. EDIT: It's possible by selecting a piece of the text and then hitting the 'formula' button in the popup (edited)
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Is WhatsApp still not working on you? Integration with WhatsApp is one of the features I love that makes me use Capacities, since I take notes mostly in WhatsApp first....
Yeah unfortunately both are still not working Telegram and Whatsapp
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I removed the connection again and now its working again lets see how long
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but its really annoying that I have reconnect it everyday
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Yeah unfortunately both are still not working Telegram and Whatsapp
My WhatsApp is working still???
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Just be patient. It doesn’t come through immediately!
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Yeah unfortunately both are still not working Telegram and Whatsapp
frau.rauni 8/6/2023 7:13 AM
It takes 10 minutes for me but then everything appears to be working with the telegram connection
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hi is there a way to type inline latex?
Michael_v_H 8/6/2023 8:01 AM
Yes:
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Simon Theakston 8/6/2023 9:40 AM
I'm sure this must have been answered somewhere, but when I use search I'm just getting info on "views." Am I able to maually insert a table into a page and populate it with my content? Just a bog standard 3x6 for example
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I'm sure this must have been answered somewhere, but when I use search I'm just getting info on "views." Am I able to maually insert a table into a page and populate it with my content? Just a bog standard 3x6 for example
Currently no. You can check #🛣・roadmap That feature is planned
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Currently no. You can check #🛣・roadmap That feature is planned
Simon Theakston 8/6/2023 10:06 AM
Great -thanks @cp9
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Is the AI integration used gpt-3.5 turbo or something else?
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And is there a way to set context or temperature of the model?
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And is there a way to set context or temperature of the model?
you can add contexts of object title/properties only or the entire object but you can't modify the temperature (creative, normal, short, etc.)
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the AI Chat feature right now is kind of on a per-object lens, so you open a new chat window for each object you initiate chat with
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Is there a way to embed html into a page? For example I'd like to show a youtube video inline or have an inline mp3 player.
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Johnny ⚡ 8/6/2023 2:23 PM
Is there already a way to change font size?
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Is there already a way to change font size?
boonikad9300 8/6/2023 2:24 PM
Yes, you have zoom in / out options which scales the font size of the app:
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Yes, you have zoom in / out options which scales the font size of the app:
Johnny ⚡ 8/6/2023 2:26 PM
oh ok, i can do this:) thanks, just thought this could generally be changed, as it seems a very common feature, but thats a good workaround for now. (edited)
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Is there a way to embed html into a page? For example I'd like to show a youtube video inline or have an inline mp3 player.
This was already handled. I am able to embed audio files with an inline player and embed youtube videos as weblinks. And to keep the youtube videos from taking the entire width of the page I put it in a column and adjusted the size accordingly.
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DogSaysRollTide 8/7/2023 8:12 AM
Hey folks, for a number of reasons, I've not been on Capacities for a couple months. Doing a bit of a life reset now and have two questions:
  • Is there a way to do quick capture from my browser? Even if not built in, something like a Raycast extension would be fine.
  • Any additional hierarchical options added? Like can I give tags a hierarchy? Thanks! Edit to add: One more question. How do I get to the mobile app? I'm a believer. 🙂
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Anyone knows if it's possible now (or planned for the future) to play small audio and video files directly from the Capacities app? From what I see embed only allows to download the file.
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Anyone knows if it's possible now (or planned for the future) to play small audio and video files directly from the Capacities app? From what I see embed only allows to download the file.
I’ve done it on the desktop.
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I’ve done it on the desktop.
Thanks Brandon. I see it now. Previously I embedded an m4a file, which didn't work. But mp3 works.
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Thanks Brandon. I see it now. Previously I embedded an m4a file, which didn't work. But mp3 works.
That’s good to know. I happened to do mp3s for a tabletop game I’m running.
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That’s good to know. I happened to do mp3s for a tabletop game I’m running.
I also embedded a YouTube video on the same page for background music 🙂
DogSaysRollTide started a thread. 8/7/2023 11:57 AM
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Should I be able to tab this bullet over so it's under the above bullet? It's not letting me
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Should I be able to tab this bullet over so it's under the above bullet? It's not letting me
hfsandovalm 8/7/2023 1:01 PM
In the image you shared the bullet in the 3rd line is tabbed. The issue is that you used the toggle and the bullet in the same line (2nd line) so the toggle move the bullet to the right. You could remove the bullet from the 2nd line and you'll see the correct hierarchy.
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hmm yeah I guess that's it, visual confusion with the bullet + toggle mixing up the visual of indent level
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DogSaysRollTide 8/7/2023 2:58 PM
Objects seem to have the capability of displaying this really nice, clean list of everything in it, with the tags displayed too. Is there a way I can pull this view of everything in an object into a note?
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hfsandovalm 8/7/2023 3:15 PM
You can embed collections into an object (note). Use @collections. You have to create the collection first and assign the objects manually. When the smart queries functionality be released, you won't have to do it manually.
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You can embed collections into an object (note). Use @collections. You have to create the collection first and assign the objects manually. When the smart queries functionality be released, you won't have to do it manually.
DogSaysRollTide 8/7/2023 3:41 PM
Thank you. I don't think there is a way to automatically items to collections? Not a big deal, given your note about the smart queries. Sounds like once that's released, we'll be able create searches similar to how it's done in Tana.
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DogSaysRollTide 8/8/2023 5:30 AM
Can someone remind me where I can manage the buttons that appear here?
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Can someone remind me where I can manage the buttons that appear here?
it's any object that has a date property as far as i'm aware
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so add a date property and it should appear
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so add a date property and it should appear
DogSaysRollTide 8/8/2023 5:38 AM
Thank you, and, yeah, that did it. Interesting UX there, but that's the answer I was looking for!
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SecurityDog | David 8/8/2023 3:44 PM
Hi, I would like to know, if Capacities can be used offline in the meantime or is it still online only? If its online only, are there any plans for local files?
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There are plans for an offline mode of some kind but we haven't heard the full extent or plans yet
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I was wondering if there has been any news recently on when csv import might come back online?
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is there any way to embed "Today" Daily note in another page? and it changes everyday
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I'm a web developer. I'd like a way to organize code snippets etc. I have an object called "plugins" I'm currently using. When I add a plugin, I'd really like a way to attach a "web link" without having to first add the weblink in the weblinks object. Can I just create a web link directly from my "plugin" as I create it? Perhaps using a shortcut?
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I'm a web developer. I'd like a way to organize code snippets etc. I have an object called "plugins" I'm currently using. When I add a plugin, I'd really like a way to attach a "web link" without having to first add the weblink in the weblinks object. Can I just create a web link directly from my "plugin" as I create it? Perhaps using a shortcut?
you can not. if you want, you can set property "Source" as Text. then just paste the link as inline in the property value.
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I'm a web developer. I'd like a way to organize code snippets etc. I have an object called "plugins" I'm currently using. When I add a plugin, I'd really like a way to attach a "web link" without having to first add the weblink in the weblinks object. Can I just create a web link directly from my "plugin" as I create it? Perhaps using a shortcut?
You can click the little folder there to open the content picker and paste the link there to create a new weblink object
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Thank you for your help! Both of you
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Noticed 2 things when clicking a image: 1. When I single-click an image to open that image in a page, I am not able to press Esc to exit the view and return to the previous page and location. 2. After I click an image from my daily note, if I click <- button or press Cmd + [ , I always return to the top of my daily note, instead of the previous location where I were. Are these expected behaviors?
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Thank you for your help! Both of you
oh sorry I misunderstood, I thought you were avoiding to create the weblink object
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how to create to-do/task reminder?
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how to create to-do/task reminder?
QuesadaGrande 8/10/2023 10:01 AM
Not possible at the moment
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Maybe this will come with the announced task implementation 🤷🏻‍♂️
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How is the pricing be with pro and believer? Will it be added on each other?
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How is the pricing be with pro and believer? Will it be added on each other?
Jan O. Dvořák 8/10/2023 11:08 AM
IIRC, there was a survey for the regional pricing but general idea is to move the price to Pro and that would mean increase for the Believer plan, IMO, at least for new subscription. Just my guess, anyway
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So will I be able to join Pro if I am a believer?
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Is it possible to share my content (object or collection of objects) or an entire notebook publicly via a web share link?
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in other words, does Capacities have Publishing feature?
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Just click that button on either a collection or object and you'll be given the option
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Great. Is there an Alfred (macOS app) workflow to search and see the results right within Alfred?
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I'm mostly on PC, so that I can't say. Hopefully someone else can chime in.
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Great. Is there an Alfred (macOS app) workflow to search and see the results right within Alfred?
no, I don't think so. the whole question of tying the CAP content into the lical index / search is an interesting one; ... largely unadressed yet. one way to go about it is use the global backup, unzip and have this as reference within Spotlight, and thus Alfred. I'd be in favor of have a more finegrain auto-save on the level of spaces, or even types (or even better still: collections :-)) ... but in the end some more direct access for Spotlight etc in the wake of realizing any kind of extension of the – yet unspecified – offline mode would be preferable, of course. and maybe the announced API would allow for such a kind of more direct integration re. Alfred / Raycast (or even Spotlight). Some of the more API-literate people – like @boonikad9300 , @Adelon, or even @Michael_v_H & @Steffen directly, would have to chime in here...)
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Deleted User 8/10/2023 5:59 PM
How do you delete or edit the "starting with capacities" page?
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no, I don't think so. the whole question of tying the CAP content into the lical index / search is an interesting one; ... largely unadressed yet. one way to go about it is use the global backup, unzip and have this as reference within Spotlight, and thus Alfred. I'd be in favor of have a more finegrain auto-save on the level of spaces, or even types (or even better still: collections :-)) ... but in the end some more direct access for Spotlight etc in the wake of realizing any kind of extension of the – yet unspecified – offline mode would be preferable, of course. and maybe the announced API would allow for such a kind of more direct integration re. Alfred / Raycast (or even Spotlight). Some of the more API-literate people – like @boonikad9300 , @Adelon, or even @Michael_v_H & @Steffen directly, would have to chime in here...)
Michael_v_H 8/10/2023 6:20 PM
Nothing new to share yet from our side. An extensive auto-save feature is indeed something we'll look into. Yes, the API would allow this, but the current timeline is hard to tell.
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Is it possible to set up a dropdown with preset values for a property? I am adding Price property to a Courses object type and want to be able to select from USD, AUD, free when filling these for individual courses.
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Is it possible to set up a dropdown with preset values for a property? I am adding Price property to a Courses object type and want to be able to select from USD, AUD, free when filling these for individual courses.
hfsandovalm 8/10/2023 9:16 PM
Yes, it's possible. You can see the full documentation about it here: https://docs.capacities.io/reference/properties#fixed-set
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Is there a limit on the number of properties that will appear for items in the free version? I added a Single select field to an object type but when I create a new item of that type, that property is not showing up. I am expecting to select an image.
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Not sure if it is a bug or not, but I am finding that the number of items in a tag or collection is not shown correctly. Sometimes it updates after I click on the tag/collection name to open it.
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Not sure if it is a bug or not, but I am finding that the number of items in a tag or collection is not shown correctly. Sometimes it updates after I click on the tag/collection name to open it.
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rocklobster 8/11/2023 5:56 PM
hi I am getting a synchronization error in the android app and I am getting an email not verified error on the web app
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Hinako Shirai 8/11/2023 8:00 PM
Hi, is it a known bug that the number doesn’t tally between objects and collections? E.g. I have 50 Object “Games” 10 Played 40 Unplayed It shows 3 Object of “Games” (should be 50) And show 10 played 40 Unplayed (collections)
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Hi, is it a known bug that the number doesn’t tally between objects and collections? E.g. I have 50 Object “Games” 10 Played 40 Unplayed It shows 3 Object of “Games” (should be 50) And show 10 played 40 Unplayed (collections)
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rocklobster 8/12/2023 2:20 AM
I'm literally locked out of the app for two days due to the app stating that my email is not verified (it is) have tried uninstalling and reinstalling the apps, this is happening on windows and Android and the web browser
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I'm literally locked out of the app for two days due to the app stating that my email is not verified (it is) have tried uninstalling and reinstalling the apps, this is happening on windows and Android and the web browser
Michael_v_H 8/12/2023 9:35 AM
Sorry for that, we'll look into it. cc @Steffen
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Deleted User 8/12/2023 10:42 AM
Does anyone use capacities for content creation ideas/flow?
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Does anyone use capacities for content creation ideas/flow?
... btw: another way to keep energies focussed here, keep infos together, and sensefully streamline everybodies efforts & time / attemtion (to really help in cases of need; and make the best of every question), is not posting the same contribution / question simultaneously in two channels. also, afaik, part of any forums 'netiquette' 😉 so, better to save that energy to dig a little into the forum via search 👀 (– or familiarizing you with the search function, ftm) ... so, otherwise, see here for references: https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/969304624848855050/1139952643628871680 (edited)
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So will I be able to join Pro if I am a believer?
Jan O. Dvořák 8/12/2023 11:42 AM
AFAIK, the Pro will be the plan between the Free and Believer, so why not? Of course, it would probably be a downgrade, at least in some aspects - and I believe the Believer plan (ehm) will stay. (edited)
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will most of the believer feature going to be put in pro or does the free plan get some (edited)
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cause i'd really love the page layouts to be available in free in the future 🙏
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will most of the believer feature going to be put in pro or does the free plan get some (edited)
Jan O. Dvořák 8/13/2023 3:53 AM
It is difficult to expect that - because the developers must put at least something to lure people to actually pay for the tool. And given that the layout options are already a part of the Believer plan, I don't think you can expect the move to the Free plan - definitely not until there is the task management feature in Pro plan live, which could be the reason for going Pro. (edited)
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It is difficult to expect that - because the developers must put at least something to lure people to actually pay for the tool. And given that the layout options are already a part of the Believer plan, I don't think you can expect the move to the Free plan - definitely not until there is the task management feature in Pro plan live, which could be the reason for going Pro. (edited)
... as addition: you might put some hope in the very dynamic development @Steffen & @Michael_v_H – the regular addition of new super-features means that the 'baseline' probably shifts, and some of the initial extra features get included in the base/free package. ... that, btw, is a benefit (win-win) of Capacities growing...! ... which, also btw, underlines @Jan O. Dvořák fundamental point: everyone should be interested in the economic viability of Capacities model; ... and while a lot of requests for more accessability are totally legit (and also I think im line w/ @Steffen & @Michael_v_H documented thinking here), there needs to be some co-responsibility of us as user base to not undercut the viability part out of sheer self-interest... (which we all have, of course 🐿😌)
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Hallaxy 💫 8/14/2023 4:04 AM
Can anyone explain why this keeps going back to orange as it is out of sync, just jumping to a different object type and back resets it regardless of pressing Update? It happens for my PDFs and Images object, both on web and desktop 😦
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bringing text and images into Capacities?! – HOW? I guess this should be easy... ... but currently, just starting to test ways to import & transport entries from my other containers to CAP, I do not find any way to import – or: copy and paste – full entries with text and images. 😳 ... I only find ways to import either the text of files (md, docx...) or 'quarantained' / 'boxed' file formats like PDF – ... which doesn´t serve my purpose – bec PDFs are not really part of CAPs index and reference system, nor do they factorize text and image in any helpful way... ... also I do not find any source file format (or app-in-use) which would allow copy and paste of both streams / modes – text and images... (I only used to achieve this in earlier versions via copy-and-paste from websites; but neither do I want to transfer web-based documents here; ... nor does this work so seamlessly any longer anyways, it seems to me... 😳 ) this seems so basic... 🙃 ... anything I overlook? any experiences with this? any ideas, hacks etc from the dear community? 🤔 thx for any hint! 🙏 (edited)
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Can anyone explain why this keeps going back to orange as it is out of sync, just jumping to a different object type and back resets it regardless of pressing Update? It happens for my PDFs and Images object, both on web and desktop 😦
Michael_v_H 8/14/2023 8:46 AM
Orange does not necessarily mean out of sync, it just means it's not automatically showing any updates after the page is loaded because there are too many items to keep track of.
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bringing text and images into Capacities?! – HOW? I guess this should be easy... ... but currently, just starting to test ways to import & transport entries from my other containers to CAP, I do not find any way to import – or: copy and paste – full entries with text and images. 😳 ... I only find ways to import either the text of files (md, docx...) or 'quarantained' / 'boxed' file formats like PDF – ... which doesn´t serve my purpose – bec PDFs are not really part of CAPs index and reference system, nor do they factorize text and image in any helpful way... ... also I do not find any source file format (or app-in-use) which would allow copy and paste of both streams / modes – text and images... (I only used to achieve this in earlier versions via copy-and-paste from websites; but neither do I want to transfer web-based documents here; ... nor does this work so seamlessly any longer anyways, it seems to me... 😳 ) this seems so basic... 🙃 ... anything I overlook? any experiences with this? any ideas, hacks etc from the dear community? 🤔 thx for any hint! 🙏 (edited)
nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵 8/14/2023 9:45 AM
I’ve had a similar challenge when trying to copy from an outlook email into capacities: only text was pasted, not images, plus most of the text formatting was lost. I searched canny, but didn’t find anything on this (other than browser-specific bugs) Are we are talking about the same issue? If so, could be worth creating an entry on canny (edited)
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Deleted User 8/14/2023 11:35 AM
In the capacities app, the view keeps resetting to something smaller. Is there a way to permenently see text bigger as default in settings?
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I’ve had a similar challenge when trying to copy from an outlook email into capacities: only text was pasted, not images, plus most of the text formatting was lost. I searched canny, but didn’t find anything on this (other than browser-specific bugs) Are we are talking about the same issue? If so, could be worth creating an entry on canny (edited)
davepatrick 8/14/2023 11:43 AM
Getting content from Outlook (Exchange, not .com) emails to Cap is huge part of my workflow, and to be honest, it can be challenging. Tables don't work, Images can be an issue. Bullet hierarchy gets reset. Formatting challenges.
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Sorry for that, we'll look into it. cc @Steffen
rocklobster 8/14/2023 11:49 AM
should I re-register my email? I'm afraid it will erase everything. but still locked out for 5 days now
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I’ve had a similar challenge when trying to copy from an outlook email into capacities: only text was pasted, not images, plus most of the text formatting was lost. I searched canny, but didn’t find anything on this (other than browser-specific bugs) Are we are talking about the same issue? If so, could be worth creating an entry on canny (edited)
hey @nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵 – thx for chiming in! ... yes! I definitely think it´s the same basic question! – I am up for finding any route to be able to transfer articles / notes / documents with images into Capacities – w/o going through the hazzle of re-constructing every text-image composition once again 'by hand'. 🚏 <-> 🙅‍♂️ 🧑🏭 as, in principle, my tools (most advanced tools) give different routes to save / export / convert such text-image assemblages, I could start from very different routes (even emails 🙃 ). so, my concern / problem / quest is 'just' to find the one route that for certain allows import or c´n´p with the images as part of the transfer *at all! this is why I turned to the community! lookng for the knowledge / experience of the crowd 🐭 🐻‍❄️ 🤖 ... but maybe this is also a basic question to @Michael_v_H and @Steffen ; like: 'as we already have one of the best in class AI´s assistants, what is the simple way to copy / import / transfer 'just' text alongside with some positional images?' 😀 🤔 ... and depending on the answer: yes, definitely! ... if there is no way, that would be BIG reason to start proposing, and campaigning for this very basic function (I wouldn´t even call it 'feature'; ... as it seems as basic as search, or file away, etc. 🐲 🐉
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hey @nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵 – thx for chiming in! ... yes! I definitely think it´s the same basic question! – I am up for finding any route to be able to transfer articles / notes / documents with images into Capacities – w/o going through the hazzle of re-constructing every text-image composition once again 'by hand'. 🚏 <-> 🙅‍♂️ 🧑🏭 as, in principle, my tools (most advanced tools) give different routes to save / export / convert such text-image assemblages, I could start from very different routes (even emails 🙃 ). so, my concern / problem / quest is 'just' to find the one route that for certain allows import or c´n´p with the images as part of the transfer *at all! this is why I turned to the community! lookng for the knowledge / experience of the crowd 🐭 🐻‍❄️ 🤖 ... but maybe this is also a basic question to @Michael_v_H and @Steffen ; like: 'as we already have one of the best in class AI´s assistants, what is the simple way to copy / import / transfer 'just' text alongside with some positional images?' 😀 🤔 ... and depending on the answer: yes, definitely! ... if there is no way, that would be BIG reason to start proposing, and campaigning for this very basic function (I wouldn´t even call it 'feature'; ... as it seems as basic as search, or file away, etc. 🐲 🐉
nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵 8/14/2023 12:33 PM
Ok, 💯 % agreed. Then let’s maybe wait for M&S to respond since they’re ping’d above and then if needed we create a request on canny
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sun-n-clouds 8/14/2023 1:26 PM
Hi. How can I add into one collection different types of objects? E.g. Tags and Pages
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Hi. How can I add into one collection different types of objects? E.g. Tags and Pages
you can't 🛑 – that is currently the – intended – architecture of Capacities. what you can do, is use tags for that purpose. you could use a special tag group for that, e.g. using the prefix 'group-...', or 'collection-...' ... or the like. with a view to the pre-announced realization of hierarchical tags, you can also take a route like 'group/yyy', 'group/zzz' etc. there will be new options to generate hybrid (mixed object-types) quasi-collections once the smart-query filter system is in place, as it will also allow for saved filters (which you can 'pin' in the left sidebar etc). this is also imminent (so maybe something lime next quarter or so)
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you can't 🛑 – that is currently the – intended – architecture of Capacities. what you can do, is use tags for that purpose. you could use a special tag group for that, e.g. using the prefix 'group-...', or 'collection-...' ... or the like. with a view to the pre-announced realization of hierarchical tags, you can also take a route like 'group/yyy', 'group/zzz' etc. there will be new options to generate hybrid (mixed object-types) quasi-collections once the smart-query filter system is in place, as it will also allow for saved filters (which you can 'pin' in the left sidebar etc). this is also imminent (so maybe something lime next quarter or so)
sun-n-clouds 8/14/2023 3:25 PM
Thank you very much.
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Ok, 💯 % agreed. Then let’s maybe wait for M&S to respond since they’re ping’d above and then if needed we create a request on canny
DogSaysRollTide 8/14/2023 6:27 PM
Hey folks, might have something that's helpful here: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/markdownload-markdown-web/pcmpcfapbekmbjjkdalcgopdkipoggdi?hl=en-GB. I just tried it, that plugin works great to grab a webpage, text and images alike, and copy it into Capacities. Yes, it's a couple steps (and I could probably automate it but what's working is working, sooo...[shrug].) It is one specific use case, and it does somewhat replicate functions already present, but the underlying lesson is the Markdown support. So if you've got Markdown export options in your source app, might be useful solution. (This, btw, is one place where Capacities really outshines Tana.) Cheers!
This extension works like a web clipper, but it downloads articles in markdown format.
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Hey folks, might have something that's helpful here: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/markdownload-markdown-web/pcmpcfapbekmbjjkdalcgopdkipoggdi?hl=en-GB. I just tried it, that plugin works great to grab a webpage, text and images alike, and copy it into Capacities. Yes, it's a couple steps (and I could probably automate it but what's working is working, sooo...[shrug].) It is one specific use case, and it does somewhat replicate functions already present, but the underlying lesson is the Markdown support. So if you've got Markdown export options in your source app, might be useful solution. (This, btw, is one place where Capacities really outshines Tana.) Cheers!
Do you think it's at all like Hookmark? I tried to use this but it doesn't work with my Vivaldi settings.
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Do you think it's at all like Hookmark? I tried to use this but it doesn't work with my Vivaldi settings.
DogSaysRollTide 8/14/2023 7:06 PM
Oh, no, it'll be different than Hookmark. Hookmark is all about connecting files; MardDownload is about getting webpages into Markdown.
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... something similar@can be achieved with • DevonThink • Bear • Omnivore (via Obsidian) • Obsidian (extension) • http://heckyesmarkdown.com • ...
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Shibuya-Otoko 8/14/2023 9:34 PM
How can I change the caLENDAR TO be a normal calendar starting on SUNDAY, NOT MONDAY, thx
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Has anyone been able to create a Siri Shortcut or Raycast extension that makes use of Capacities xcallback support? If so, would you be willing to share?
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How can I change the caLENDAR TO be a normal calendar starting on SUNDAY, NOT MONDAY, thx
Tried this?
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Has anyone been able to create a Siri Shortcut or Raycast extension that makes use of Capacities xcallback support? If so, would you be willing to share?
I use the one for adding to daily note in Alfred.
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How can I change the caLENDAR TO be a normal calendar starting on SUNDAY, NOT MONDAY, thx
'here' in central europe, the 'normal week' 'normally' starts on monday ... we learn once again: 'normal' is a dynamic property of local place & context ...🙃 / 🌍🌏🪩 – good you found a way to get to your 'normal', with the relentless help of this 'transnormal' & fabulous community! 🐲🤖👹👩🏾🎤 (edited)
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QuesadaGrande 8/15/2023 5:36 AM
Is it possible to use templates in the mobile app? Can't find the possibility, only on the daily note but not with other objects.
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DogSaysRollTide 8/15/2023 7:28 AM
Hey, question re: AI implementation. How are different instances handled? For example, if I start a chat convo in one note, add that note's contents as context, and then move on to another note with very different subject matter, is that still going into the same conversation? Or are there two different threads of conversation in that case? I have my own GPT4 API key FWIW.
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'here' in central europe, the 'normal week' 'normally' starts on monday ... we learn once again: 'normal' is a dynamic property of local place & context ...🙃 / 🌍🌏🪩 – good you found a way to get to your 'normal', with the relentless help of this 'transnormal' & fabulous community! 🐲🤖👹👩🏾🎤 (edited)
davepatrick 8/15/2023 11:23 AM
In the US we are weird (as usual). The week officially starts on Sunday, but Sunday is considered part of the weekend. Monday is when most people really consider the week to start....except on our calendars! lol
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Hey, question re: AI implementation. How are different instances handled? For example, if I start a chat convo in one note, add that note's contents as context, and then move on to another note with very different subject matter, is that still going into the same conversation? Or are there two different threads of conversation in that case? I have my own GPT4 API key FWIW.
I am pretty sure each object has its own chat so a chat cannot share 2+ objects as context
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In the US we are weird (as usual). The week officially starts on Sunday, but Sunday is considered part of the weekend. Monday is when most people really consider the week to start....except on our calendars! lol
The American Way - do it in any way that isn't how everyone else does it
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Deleted User 8/15/2023 6:02 PM
Can you collaborate in capacities?
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Can you collaborate in capacities?
Nope
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rocklobster 8/15/2023 10:23 PM
how best to contact the team? I've been locked out of the app now for a week, no response on here and now I'm just looking for a refund on the believer plan to cut my losses
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how best to contact the team? I've been locked out of the app now for a week, no response on here and now I'm just looking for a refund on the believer plan to cut my losses
Have you sent them an email? team@capacities.io
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Devs might not be reading all the messages here. Perhaps you could try @ pinging them. But I'd guess email should be the primary means of communication for such account/billing related issues.
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Devs might not be reading all the messages here. Perhaps you could try @ pinging them. But I'd guess email should be the primary means of communication for such account/billing related issues.
rocklobster 8/15/2023 11:11 PM
thanks I'll try the email!
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thanks I'll try the email!
There’s also this: https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001363911087509518 You can also open a topic, but I’m guessing email is faster for your situation. The devs have no way of knowing what’s going with anyone if it’s not posted on the board, Discord moves way too fast for them to read all the posts
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thanks I'll try the email!
Sorry! I send you a dm here in discord. You probably did not see it. But I think you now also send an email 🙂 Problem should be resolved
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Have a basic Q on the ideal way of adding sub-information. Let's say I have an Inventory object type under which one item is Mazda car. In this item, I have an Insurance heading. Is it better to put data under this heading as is or inside a toggle? Or, better to create a Page named Insurance and embed/link it? If I go this route, the Page is its own object type and when I go to see the list of all Pages I just see Insurance and it is not clear to which inventory item it belongs unless/until I open it. Should I therefore instead name it Mazda Insurance?
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Have a basic Q on the ideal way of adding sub-information. Let's say I have an Inventory object type under which one item is Mazda car. In this item, I have an Insurance heading. Is it better to put data under this heading as is or inside a toggle? Or, better to create a Page named Insurance and embed/link it? If I go this route, the Page is its own object type and when I go to see the list of all Pages I just see Insurance and it is not clear to which inventory item it belongs unless/until I open it. Should I therefore instead name it Mazda Insurance?
is it possible someday that Mazda Insurance is referenced by other car? let's say Mazda car 2 (I think not) is it possible for you to add another insurance for that Mazda car? if not, which means it's a 1-to-1 relation, I would prefer keep it as heading or toggle
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Let's say I go the toggle route. In the daily note if I want to add a line "Renewed premium for @Mazda..", it is possible to get a reference to that toggle in the Believer plan. Correct?
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if so, will a reference to a particular block appear in the @ menu when I type the parent item followed by something like a / or is it a manual process of first copying the block reference and then pasting? (edited)
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That's one way to find out.
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Sorry! I send you a dm here in discord. You probably did not see it. But I think you now also send an email 🙂 Problem should be resolved
Sorry to bother you, but I’m suddenly having this issue: https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/991334034032570438/1134425197613678663 I thought I searched before I made a post on Canny, but I did not search enough. Is there any way to have this particular file added to my workspace?
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wissensagentur 8/16/2023 7:55 AM
I would love to use Capacities for creating content. For this case I need the option character count for a text. Is there any way to do this? Maybe @pkmbeth could help here? 😊
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I would love to use Capacities for creating content. For this case I need the option character count for a text. Is there any way to do this? Maybe @pkmbeth could help here? 😊
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wissensagentur 8/16/2023 8:33 AM
Thank you so much!
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wissensagentur 8/16/2023 8:52 AM
I hope that's not a dump question and I've tried to find anything in the documentation, but here we are: Is there a shortcut to highlight the whole text and not only a block? ctrl+a is not working. Thanks!
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I hope that's not a dump question and I've tried to find anything in the documentation, but here we are: Is there a shortcut to highlight the whole text and not only a block? ctrl+a is not working. Thanks!
... press more often 😉 Capacities took over the intelligent system used by Craft & others where one click is word, 2nd is paragraph, 3rd (I think) is whole text...!
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... press more often 😉 Capacities took over the intelligent system used by Craft & others where one click is word, 2nd is paragraph, 3rd (I think) is whole text...!
wissensagentur 8/16/2023 8:57 AM
unfortunately it's not working. 😞 (edited)
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are you working w/ desktop?
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are you working w/ desktop?
wissensagentur 8/16/2023 9:06 AM
Yes
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Ok, 💯 % agreed. Then let’s maybe wait for M&S to respond since they’re ping’d above and then if needed we create a request on canny
hey Nicolas, I wonder whether this is connected... or of help...?🤔 https://capacities.canny.io/feedback/p/better-media-upload – especially as we might have to elevate this question / issue to Candy... 👀
I create this note on 14/3/23, and the image I attached to it is broken when I come back today (17/3). By the way, I have gotten this problem for a while.
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... ooh... 😮 ... I am off desk... so can't track it right now... ... but maybe someone else can chime in?! ... should be possible... ... 🌻
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I have no problems selecting all text by pressing ctrl+a more than once
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nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵 8/16/2023 10:18 AM
ctrl+A also works for me As an alternative, you can select the text with your mouse and a counter will appear at the bottom of the screen:
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hey Nicolas, I wonder whether this is connected... or of help...?🤔 https://capacities.canny.io/feedback/p/better-media-upload – especially as we might have to elevate this question / issue to Candy... 👀
nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵 8/16/2023 10:21 AM
seems connected, however we should maybe create a ticket about the more "basic" copy/paste capability - today I tried again pasting text from a word doc (even w/o any images) and even the hierarchy is not entirely carried over: only the L1 bullets are pasted, any bullet nested below (L2, L3 etc) is thrown back to L1. Not to mention the colors are lost. I think only bold is taken into account (edited)
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I would definitely love a plain text copy as well. I don’t always want the formatting pasted in
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So perhaps something like paste plain and paste rich (which should keep the hierarchy and formatting)
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unfortunately it's not working. 😞 (edited)
hey @wissensagentur – I am back home and just tested. – there is actually quite some 'resolution' in this 'stacked' selection function. so, I noticed it needs 3 clicks to get beyond a block, and in my case – using an object / note with quite some depth / structure up to 7 times clicking that cmd-a... BUT, then, finally what is achieved is the selection of the full note text. so, you might want to double check. ❔ – my testing-ground was Capacities 1.26.41, desktop, Mac...
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I am pretty sure each object has its own chat so a chat cannot share 2+ objects as context
DogSaysRollTide 8/16/2023 11:26 AM
That's great for my use case. Thanks!
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nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵 8/16/2023 12:43 PM
does anyone have experience in embedding external content? I know we can embed an external webpage into a CAP object, that works fine with a public web page, but then I was trying to embed a task list from clickup (private page, requiring login) and I am getting an error message: "app.clickup.com refused to connect." (of course I am connected to clickup in the same browser) Also tested with a work sharepoint link, with the same result. Based on Steffen's comment here I believe this should work, but maybe it's just temporarily down? https://capacities.canny.io/feedback/p/todoist ... or mabye the authorizations are app-based, in which case it's dependent the integrations M&S have coded?
Dear Capacities team, Since a few days, I have a problem with my Todoist link integration. I created a new page with an embedded Todoist link and everything
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I would love to use Capacities for creating content. For this case I need the option character count for a text. Is there any way to do this? Maybe @pkmbeth could help here? 😊
Hi! I don’t really have a content creation system rn (I just have 40 drafts in medium that I pick up/put down over time), but I’ve just become a full time freelancer so I really need to make one 😂 I promise I will share anything I learn!
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This may be obvious but if you are on a Mac, you'd press ⌘A instead of ⌃A.
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Will the Timeline section appear only when there is at least one Time stamp in the daily note?
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I see the Timeline section at the bottom of daily notes in @pkmbeth's video but it's not appearing in my daily notes.
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works fine here, both online and desktop app.
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i tried on my phone too with data, doesn't working
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it works on data
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on my phone
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just not on uni internet
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just tried on friends computer too
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just doesn't work on the university internet
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I see the Timeline section at the bottom of daily notes in @pkmbeth's video but it's not appearing in my daily notes.
It’s been replaced with the created on this day section and the reference section (for anything with a date reference)
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It’s been replaced with the created on this day section and the reference section (for anything with a date reference)
I see the "Created on this day" section but it does not show the timestamps. It has the usual List/Wall/Gallery/Embed views.
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The only way I see the times is when I actually use / command and insert a Timestamp.
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SOLVED: I changed my DNS server
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tarkovsky88 8/17/2023 2:17 AM
Is there a roadmap specifically for integrations?
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Is there a roadmap specifically for integrations?
We ship new features and improvements nearly every day. Heres an overview on what will come next.
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This may be obvious but if you are on a Mac, you'd press ⌘A instead of ⌃A.
wissensagentur 8/17/2023 2:58 AM
I'm on a Windows PC and ctrg + a is the pendant to the mac thing. But it's not working.
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hey @wissensagentur – I am back home and just tested. – there is actually quite some 'resolution' in this 'stacked' selection function. so, I noticed it needs 3 clicks to get beyond a block, and in my case – using an object / note with quite some depth / structure up to 7 times clicking that cmd-a... BUT, then, finally what is achieved is the selection of the full note text. so, you might want to double check. ❔ – my testing-ground was Capacities 1.26.41, desktop, Mac...
wissensagentur 8/17/2023 3:01 AM
Thank you so much. Unfortunately it didn't worked out with more clicks (I've tested up to 10) 😞
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I have no problems selecting all text by pressing ctrl+a more than once
wissensagentur 8/17/2023 3:03 AM
Oh my goodness, this was the solution! I've not tried the ctrl + A more than once, I've only tried more clicks 🫣 Thank you! @lerone I'm so sorry, that I didn't understand well enough what you've tried to explain. (edited)
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QuesadaGrande
Is it possible to use templates in the mobile app? Can't find the possibility, only on the daily note but not with other objects.
QuesadaGrande 8/18/2023 5:56 AM
Nobody??
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QuesadaGrande
Nobody??
nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵 8/18/2023 10:25 AM
I tried on the iOS app and couldn't use templates either. This will probably come later on mobile (I assume) (edited)
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About importing: Has anyone had success importing notes from Evernote? (whether using .html exports, copy/paste, or any other method)? I'm trying with Evernote's html exports but it ends up displaying just code in super-heavy pages that don't load. Copy-paste is a bit better but I'm losing some formatting (see here by the way: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/improvement-copy-paste-preserve-formatting-images) (edited)
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nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵
I tried on the iOS app and couldn't use templates either. This will probably come later on mobile (I assume) (edited)
QuesadaGrande 8/18/2023 10:32 AM
Thanks for your confirmation. Hopefully the iOS app will get some more love in the near future 😊
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hi. what is the status of source code availability?
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hi. what is the status of source code availability?
... it's not open source, ... if that is what you mean...
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HI, newbie here. I have created 6 Tags and 2 collections, one collection for PRIORITY and one collection for STATUS. I have linked the tags to the appropriate collection. My question is when I go to TAG in a document I want to be able to 'navigate' to a collection then select the Tag I want from it. Is the possible? In other words I do not want to see a jumbled set of 6 tags I just want to choose the collection then on;y see the 3 tags that is associated. Hope this makes sense. (edited)
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hi, considering downloading capacities. i like graphical linking (and i do use Obsidian) and tags, but i also need databases and lists. does capacities do basic filter/sortable databases, and can i link stuff within that? also, would i be able to do a gantt chart in capacities?
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hi, considering downloading capacities. i like graphical linking (and i do use Obsidian) and tags, but i also need databases and lists. does capacities do basic filter/sortable databases, and can i link stuff within that? also, would i be able to do a gantt chart in capacities?
welcome! 1) yes 2) depends what you mean with 'linking within that' 🙂 (also depends on take / perspective / mood, as CAP will soon roll out 'smart queries' pretty much changin' the jiu-jutsu around what DBs / types can do, resp. what can be done with them...) 3) no; there is an ongoing debate about all things graphical schemata / whiteboards etc. in 'the first wave' of extending the beta all such things (maps; concept boards; whiteboards; canvases etc) have been lined-up 'behind' (e.g. task-managing; AI assistant etc) – nevertheless such things were not ruled, and there is a larger section of the community interested overall: best for your own 'expectations management' / personal approach is to look into things like the roadmap and vision statements on landing page, which all are a fairly sensitive markers, reflecting community debates & dev takes on that quite well.. 👉 https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1135449045515640843 🦩 (edited)
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thanks for the detailed response! yeah, i had a look at the roadmap earlier, but wasn't able to get a sense on what the timeline was like for those features so i figured i'd ask the community and see if anyone has a workaround. it sounds like, for the moment, i may legit just run things off an excel sheet and keep an eye on Capacities because I really like the concept
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... yeah... and maybe also post specific use cases / questions here: https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001363266414592122 for one the CAP-community is very resonant and helpful, w/ different people trying to be helpful on different levels; ... then there is definitely a GTD / project management out there as one subset of users ... and I think you definitely should check back once the smart queries are in (even if they do not do GANTT charts... oh; and btw: lots of people by now usong CAP for what it does... and then embed grom other special services for particulars; works (mostly) quite well in CAP... (edited)
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... yeah... and maybe also post specific use cases / questions here: https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001363266414592122 for one the CAP-community is very resonant and helpful, w/ different people trying to be helpful on different levels; ... then there is definitely a GTD / project management out there as one subset of users ... and I think you definitely should check back once the smart queries are in (even if they do not do GANTT charts... oh; and btw: lots of people by now usong CAP for what it does... and then embed grom other special services for particulars; works (mostly) quite well in CAP... (edited)
nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵 8/21/2023 7:40 AM
on your last point: have you been able to embed external content successfully? I mean from apps that are not public web pages, for example your task manager or notion or other? I had asked this before https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001364765051994132/1141427003237617684 but didn't get responses, so unsure if I'm the only one having issues, or if people generally don't embed that type of content at all
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on your last point: have you been able to embed external content successfully? I mean from apps that are not public web pages, for example your task manager or notion or other? I had asked this before https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001364765051994132/1141427003237617684 but didn't get responses, so unsure if I'm the only one having issues, or if people generally don't embed that type of content at all
@nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵 – you are totally right to check in on that! ... I actually went by soundbites I picked up here on the forum; trusting it works for most (some) external apps & services ... like it does for video etc. but, I also had my own case where things didn´t work as expected (Readymag). and I inquired on that in personal support, as I thought this is an exception... ... now, after your comment, quickly testing myself, I also found none of the services I try works as embed (Prezi, Craft, Miro – with the latter at least showing a spinning load graphic... :-}) 🐉 so, I guess I will have to partially redact on that – ... and wait for others to list positive cases, maybe. 👀 I will look deeper into your question – and certainly share interest in that! ... and, given I did hear some others speculate on embedding special services, I´d think there are also others interested (... IME, it doesn´t always add up to manifest and channeled feedback here; so, again, it might be the best route to turn to Canny, which has the advantage of focus on such issues...) 🤔 PS: so, this might also be an aspect, making things more cautionary for @camille , too... sry, if I was passing on something not really reliable at this point...! 🙏 (edited)
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nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵 8/21/2023 8:22 AM
@Steffen has there been a server change in the latest update? I just got a Capacities app update this afternoon, and when restarting the app, my work firewall is now fully blocking access to capacities (URL: app.capacities.io/). I'm in touch with my service desk to see if they can do something (maybe it's an update on our IT policy side) (edited)
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nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵
on your last point: have you been able to embed external content successfully? I mean from apps that are not public web pages, for example your task manager or notion or other? I had asked this before https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001364765051994132/1141427003237617684 but didn't get responses, so unsure if I'm the only one having issues, or if people generally don't embed that type of content at all
I have mentioned embedding before as at least a stopgap until Cap creates what you need. I have found Cap quite good at embedding. I have embedded quite a few things but currently only using Google docs and sheets. What is especially good about these is that you can enter your data/text directly from within the Cap embed. So if you need a table for some reason, embed a Sheet document. If you need a long document without blocs, you can enter directly in Docs. Cap's ability to do this I think is one of its best features.
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I have mentioned embedding before as at least a stopgap until Cap creates what you need. I have found Cap quite good at embedding. I have embedded quite a few things but currently only using Google docs and sheets. What is especially good about these is that you can enter your data/text directly from within the Cap embed. So if you need a table for some reason, embed a Sheet document. If you need a long document without blocs, you can enter directly in Docs. Cap's ability to do this I think is one of its best features.
nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵 8/21/2023 9:30 AM
Nice use cases 🙂 and have you had any trouble embedding such sheets or docs? I am currently getting an error message that the « app refused to connect » most of the time
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No & I use them all the time. In the google program you do have to set up sharing & you do have quite a few choices to make there; then it gives you the url to use. In Cap you use that url to create a weblink & from the weblink you click the 3 dots & convert it to an embed.
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No & I use them all the time. In the google program you do have to set up sharing & you do have quite a few choices to make there; then it gives you the url to use. In Cap you use that url to create a weblink & from the weblink you click the 3 dots & convert it to an embed.
do we need to share it publicly? if no, how can we specify that our Cap account can access it?
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I don't remember what the choices are that Google gives you. But even if you ask for a public url for your data, I don't think anyone could get to it unless they could first get into your CAP program & locate that url. In any case that is not an issue with me since the data I am working with is not private or confidential. If someone want to access my tennis schedules in Sheets, that's OK with me or if they want to read what I wrote about stoicism in a DOC, that's OK with me. Your situation may be different.
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I don't remember what the choices are that Google gives you. But even if you ask for a public url for your data, I don't think anyone could get to it unless they could first get into your CAP program & locate that url. In any case that is not an issue with me since the data I am working with is not private or confidential. If someone want to access my tennis schedules in Sheets, that's OK with me or if they want to read what I wrote about stoicism in a DOC, that's OK with me. Your situation may be different.
nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵 8/21/2023 11:08 AM
Thanks! I got a google sheet embed to work - @cp9 fyi: in the google sheet, I created a shareable link for "all users who have the link" and set it to "can edit", then pasted it into CAP page, as a weblink, and turned it into embed. If you change the access rights from the link in Google, it will alter what you can do in CAP (eg: you want it to be read-only, or editable) No luck with ClickUp however, the embed does start to load with the colorful clickup cog, but nothing more happens. No big deal though
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Great. It works with some progs and not others.
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Good evening; it will have been mentioned before, sorry: In FILTERING (for example, a DB of Zettels), I can only see the DEFAULT PROPERTIES as possible filter criteria. In my case: I have a bunch of Zettels, and I added a new property (Checkbox: "Talked through"). I would now need to filter out all the Zettels which have been talked through to see only the ones which do NOT have the check. However, the new property does not show up in the FILTER options. Anyone any idea? Thank you!
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Hi Folks - today is day #1 with Capacities. Anyone know if there is a way to automatically toggle bulleted items and not have to manually turn it on? This would be awesome if there was a way.
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Dale
Hi Folks - today is day #1 with Capacities. Anyone know if there is a way to automatically toggle bulleted items and not have to manually turn it on? This would be awesome if there was a way.
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it's the very first iteration of it so I would probably advise a little more patience with it as they have more time to iterate in the future
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I'm not sure what you mean by you can't interact with it once it's on the page. If you take text from the chat window and place it into the object then if that object's content is added as context then you can interact with it because it's now context. I guess I'm not following your situation (edited)
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I've personally had fair success with it so I'm curious where or how it's failing your expectations. Not that I'm a dev, I'm just curious
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everyone is entitled to cancel his / her support given, of course. but I have to admit, I can't really follow the kind of 'wrap' you pin to you expressing disappointment w/ what seems very individual expectations to me. 🤔 1. there are many apps out there that let you interact with text out there, leveraging chatGPT in different ways. every dedicated PKM(!)-tool implements ChatGPT as it sees fit / of benefit for their more specialized scenario. Capacities has done the same, adding some extras (esp. around defining local contexts, auto-fill of CAP-specific fields)...! – and said this is only the start... 2. CAP dev has the very unique trait to deliberate new features w/ its users. before complaining, it might be a more constructive move (esp in light of very high & specific expectations) to share-in that discussion?! – https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1120340681102204948 3. like @Json Blob I am also wondering what you'd expect 'to do' w/ any text after first interaction? (esp w/ view on other dedicated text manipulation AI-apps out there; see above) 4. I think the idea that you (or anyone) simply 'paid for a feature' (then especially AI?) w/ accompanying entitlements is something I can't follow, esp in the context of a bootstrapped open beta. there is a 'Believer' plan to support general dev of a very fine beta app; there is lots of collective discussion where to take this. and a dev culture unique in handling that quite openly. what I don't see are things like 'paying for', strict individual customer entitlements, or a service offer to market gimmicks like 'you as customer are king in every respect'... ... sorry if that last point is steep 🙏 🐲 . but I just saw you jumping on board yesterday, with this 'rant' being your 1st, very peculiar 'substantial' post. so, I (frankly) think, all this might rather be related to your personal expectation management, stance to possible(!) existing discussion, and decision processes re. apps... ❔ (edited)
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@nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵 – you are totally right to check in on that! ... I actually went by soundbites I picked up here on the forum; trusting it works for most (some) external apps & services ... like it does for video etc. but, I also had my own case where things didn´t work as expected (Readymag). and I inquired on that in personal support, as I thought this is an exception... ... now, after your comment, quickly testing myself, I also found none of the services I try works as embed (Prezi, Craft, Miro – with the latter at least showing a spinning load graphic... :-}) 🐉 so, I guess I will have to partially redact on that – ... and wait for others to list positive cases, maybe. 👀 I will look deeper into your question – and certainly share interest in that! ... and, given I did hear some others speculate on embedding special services, I´d think there are also others interested (... IME, it doesn´t always add up to manifest and channeled feedback here; so, again, it might be the best route to turn to Canny, which has the advantage of focus on such issues...) 🤔 PS: so, this might also be an aspect, making things more cautionary for @camille , too... sry, if I was passing on something not really reliable at this point...! 🙏 (edited)
quick Q, did you have any success embedding a google doc in Capacities? because my solution for gantt charting right now is to run everything in a google sheet and embed it into my notion page (which is vaguely suspect and hacky, but i need to be doing my law readings and not trying to create a whole new toolkit) (edited)
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hey Dale, first off, I think I didn´t call anyone names, nor use terms like 'asshole'. I think that is a 1st here. so, I do not really have anything to say to that style. then, if this is about community engagement (honestly, hard to discern in your behavior), I can say this: points 1-3 are on subject. Sorry, in case those offend you. #3 was a question (like you 'demand'); indeed, I was +1-ing a prior question (from @Json Blob ) (– certainly, I didn´t see you in the asking / inquiring mode in that post. ...just as observation) point #4 is – admittedly – one about style. and I admit that is a terrain to be carefully stepped on. I am sorry if that one – personal – opinionating of mine have come across as personally offending. I regard it as a cultural statement reflecting my take on the nature of the Capacities projects, and the culture of engagement that is in alignment with that, or productive in a community context. – granted that is my take. but then, I do not think this is personally offensive, but a statement to be read in the context of a flood of comments here, arrogating this or that feature very much in the approach of entitled 'paying' customer (which is the language you chose) – ... and which I regard as besides the point given status, nature and communications of the Capacities project. and I feel one (I) can express such things openly. as to 'arrogance': sorry you have that impression. – I just read the way you entered collective discussion here + reacted with 1) points 2) a question + 3) my take as to what is helpful / constructive engagement given nature of Capacities as bootstrapped beta. – you can of course disagree – as I did with some of the thrift of your 1st comment. there will always be different takes. as to 'flaming' + 'shaming' (which I deeply despise): you can tell me what the intention of the post was, if u feel 'complaint' / 'rant' is misidentifying. – but I won´t call you names. I hope you can live with that. (edited)
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quick Q, did you have any success embedding a google doc in Capacities? because my solution for gantt charting right now is to run everything in a google sheet and embed it into my notion page (which is vaguely suspect and hacky, but i need to be doing my law readings and not trying to create a whole new toolkit) (edited)
hey @camille – I do not do that mysself. I just can say I read some extensive exchange btw. @nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵 & @cp9 above, basically confirming all the embeds around Google work well 👉 https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001364765051994132/1143215092419285003 ... also, from another conversation I know, some embeds do not work (anymore) because security levels were raised a bit around CAP. – so, if there is any particular tool / service that can´t be embedded, and that is critical to you, it might be advisable to directly ask Michael and Steffen about it... and maybe that can be solved. but: everything Google should work. those two folks are the best to ask about details, I guess ... 🦦 😀
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ok, thanks! in that case i might just download capacities and muck around for a bit
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if anything it'll help test a use case ig
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camille
ok, thanks! in that case i might just download capacities and muck around for a bit
... I am sure you can ask @nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵 + @cp9 about anything on the way... – both are very helpful, IME...! 🐿
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Good evening; it will have been mentioned before, sorry: In FILTERING (for example, a DB of Zettels), I can only see the DEFAULT PROPERTIES as possible filter criteria. In my case: I have a bunch of Zettels, and I added a new property (Checkbox: "Talked through"). I would now need to filter out all the Zettels which have been talked through to see only the ones which do NOT have the check. However, the new property does not show up in the FILTER options. Anyone any idea? Thank you!
I must be missing something: In one space, the checkbox shows up in the filter options; in another, it does not. I cannot understand why this could be. Any ideas? Thank you!
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Thanks! I got a google sheet embed to work - @cp9 fyi: in the google sheet, I created a shareable link for "all users who have the link" and set it to "can edit", then pasted it into CAP page, as a weblink, and turned it into embed. If you change the access rights from the link in Google, it will alter what you can do in CAP (eg: you want it to be read-only, or editable) No luck with ClickUp however, the embed does start to load with the colorful clickup cog, but nothing more happens. No big deal though
I could do it like you explained in Firefox. and I tried to do it in Google Chrome, then guess what? in Chrome, I can embed the Sheets without "sharing for anyone with the link"! as long as the google account who has the file is logged in the Chrome! I'm amazed 🤩
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I must be missing something: In one space, the checkbox shows up in the filter options; in another, it does not. I cannot understand why this could be. Any ideas? Thank you!
hey @markus – not sure either... 😄 ... but maybe you can post a screenshot... ?! 🖼️ at least that could clarify what checkbox you refer to – particularly whether it´s metadata, some custom properties, or any other category of 'checkbox' that you are missing / expecting there.... 🧐
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hehe it works it took some time for the zoom function to sync when i dropped it into the toggle, and it doesn't stay zoomed in at 50%, but it's fully editable 😌 it does require a public link, but that link only becomes a liability if someone gets ahold of it. and theoretically you can cut off the link's access at any time. plus, if you're storing super sensitive data in a google sheet i think you have a much bigger problem
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i think that's a decent workaround that can be suggested for spreadsheeting and calculation needs
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nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵 8/22/2023 5:49 AM
nice to hear it worked for you @camille and @cp9, and your feedbacks make me think I could use more goodgle spreadsheets for advanced table displays
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DarylAdair:-) 8/22/2023 6:03 AM
I am in LOVE with Capacities. A quick question: I have adopted the Weblinks template but I would like to change some of the properties. I don't seem to be able to do that. I would like to see saved Weblinks in different 'ways' - I especially like the encyclopedia view in pages. Would it be feasible to modify the Weblinks template to enable that? Or am I completely misunderstanding Weblinks and how they can 'appear' in Capacities?
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DarylAdair:-)
I am in LOVE with Capacities. A quick question: I have adopted the Weblinks template but I would like to change some of the properties. I don't seem to be able to do that. I would like to see saved Weblinks in different 'ways' - I especially like the encyclopedia view in pages. Would it be feasible to modify the Weblinks template to enable that? Or am I completely misunderstanding Weblinks and how they can 'appear' in Capacities?
... unfortunately (but also: by design) properties of 'standard objects' aren´t editable (besides tags). see https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001364765051994132/1113900322037956679, or https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001364765051994132/1123565034581282907 the way around is to re-wrap them (embed them) in a custom object for that purpose ... for the time being... (then, on the plus side: whenever you embed a link into an existing custom object, there will be an automatic entry in the 'native' weblinks DB / object category 😉 ) ... but I vaguely remember there is (should be) a Canny request to change that; as there are some requests to extend the editable properties of all objects (ratings etc.) – for that, I´d say go check the Canny-board, and put your vote in (and in case there isn´t a standing request, just pull one off yourself) 😀 (edited)
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... unfortunately (but also: by design) properties of 'standard objects' aren´t editable (besides tags). see https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001364765051994132/1113900322037956679, or https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001364765051994132/1123565034581282907 the way around is to re-wrap them (embed them) in a custom object for that purpose ... for the time being... (then, on the plus side: whenever you embed a link into an existing custom object, there will be an automatic entry in the 'native' weblinks DB / object category 😉 ) ... but I vaguely remember there is (should be) a Canny request to change that; as there are some requests to extend the editable properties of all objects (ratings etc.) – for that, I´d say go check the Canny-board, and put your vote in (and in case there isn´t a standing request, just pull one off yourself) 😀 (edited)
DarylAdair:-) 8/22/2023 6:13 AM
Ths very much, lerone 🙂 I will look at the Canny board. I appreciate your advice. 🙂
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camille
hehe it works it took some time for the zoom function to sync when i dropped it into the toggle, and it doesn't stay zoomed in at 50%, but it's fully editable 😌 it does require a public link, but that link only becomes a liability if someone gets ahold of it. and theoretically you can cut off the link's access at any time. plus, if you're storing super sensitive data in a google sheet i think you have a much bigger problem
If you access Capacities from Chrome, you don't require a public link 😁
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hey @markus – not sure either... 😄 ... but maybe you can post a screenshot... ?! 🖼️ at least that could clarify what checkbox you refer to – particularly whether it´s metadata, some custom properties, or any other category of 'checkbox' that you are missing / expecting there.... 🧐
Very kind, @lerone thank you! Here come the screenshots: The new property on the Zettels "Talked_Through", a checkmark. There is also a seccond 'new' property "Date", our title: "For encounter"
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hey @markus – not sure either... 😄 ... but maybe you can post a screenshot... ?! 🖼️ at least that could clarify what checkbox you refer to – particularly whether it´s metadata, some custom properties, or any other category of 'checkbox' that you are missing / expecting there.... 🧐
Yet, when I want to use these properties for filtering a list or a wall, the don't show up:
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markus
Yet, when I want to use these properties for filtering a list or a wall, the don't show up:
is this screenshot from backlink?
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is this screenshot from backlink?
I embedded the tag (for creating a MOC) and now need to filter out the properties I don’t want to see. Does this answer your question?
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I embedded the tag (for creating a MOC) and now need to filter out the properties I don’t want to see. Does this answer your question?
Oh. If you embed a tag, it will show all kinds of object types. Therefore you can't filter using a property which is for a specific object type. Because other objects types don't have that property
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Oh. If you embed a tag, it will show all kinds of object types. Therefore you can't filter using a property which is for a specific object type. Because other objects types don't have that property
@markus : ... maybe good to mention / remind that the situation will change. – i.e. become more flexible & versatile – once the smart queries are in! https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1066406350961262624 ... even if those checkboxes will sit somewhere else, then ... 🙃
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Hello there! I was wondering if it's possible to make automatic collections of different web-links like YouTube, Medium, etc.? Or similarly for different file types like GIF, MP4, etc.? Since, this is not automatically added into a different object like how Tweets or JPGs or PDFs are.
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Darshan
Hello there! I was wondering if it's possible to make automatic collections of different web-links like YouTube, Medium, etc.? Or similarly for different file types like GIF, MP4, etc.? Since, this is not automatically added into a different object like how Tweets or JPGs or PDFs are.
hey @Darshan – this would probably (only?) be possible if there ever is a combination of smart queries w/ some kind of automation (at least on the level of tagging); .... while SQs will certainly come, we haven't yet heard any words on automation, afaik. (– while automatic tagging already was requested & has its feature request in Canny, for some reason there never – afaik – was any serious / broader discussion on automation (that is pre-AI stuff) ) 🤷 ... slight chance that SQs could get some kind of automTion as part of it (allowing auto-actions according to search criteria); ... it is an idea to raise that in the pre-deliberation channel on SQs, for any one interested... 👉 https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1066406350961262624
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hey @Darshan – this would probably (only?) be possible if there ever is a combination of smart queries w/ some kind of automation (at least on the level of tagging); .... while SQs will certainly come, we haven't yet heard any words on automation, afaik. (– while automatic tagging already was requested & has its feature request in Canny, for some reason there never – afaik – was any serious / broader discussion on automation (that is pre-AI stuff) ) 🤷 ... slight chance that SQs could get some kind of automTion as part of it (allowing auto-actions according to search criteria); ... it is an idea to raise that in the pre-deliberation channel on SQs, for any one interested... 👉 https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1066406350961262624
Thanks a lot! Would it also partly be possible if Capacities were to add basic object types for GIFs, and Videos?
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Darshan
Thanks a lot! Would it also partly be possible if Capacities were to add basic object types for GIFs, and Videos?
Not sure about GIF, but iirc they do plan about video
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Darshan
Thanks a lot! Would it also partly be possible if Capacities were to add basic object types for GIFs, and Videos?
Gifs seem to show up in images
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AAAAhhh thank you @cp9 , NOW I understand. Now it's also clear why I see them in the other space - there the list is ONLY of (non-filtered) Zettels. And yes, @lerone thanks for mentioning. I'll think about a workaround now.
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Hi all, one question. How can I move an object or a type to another Space? I created a couple of types and a bunch ob objects without paying attention, and I would like to move them to the right Space
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N1mda
Hi all, one question. How can I move an object or a type to another Space? I created a couple of types and a bunch ob objects without paying attention, and I would like to move them to the right Space
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Thanks, that's unfortunate. I can see an option to import a CSV to a new collection, but I guess I cannot export a collection to a CSV, right?
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N1mda
Thanks, that's unfortunate. I can see an option to import a CSV to a new collection, but I guess I cannot export a collection to a CSV, right?
hey @N1mda – I hope someone else can jump in as to that, as I do not work w/ that route.... sry
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hey – has anyone succeeded in changing account email w/ new version? ... I do only see fields for name & password change there... 🤷 👀 (edited)
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hey – has anyone succeeded in changing account email w/ new version? ... I do only see fields for name & password change there... 🤷 👀 (edited)
I've been wondering the same thing. Could not register using my preferred email address (had to use Gmail) ~ and now it seems there's no way to change my email address.
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Also, is there any way to prevent readers from exporting the contents of a shared page? (edited)
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Also, is there any way to prevent readers from exporting the contents of a shared page? (edited)
boonikad9300 8/23/2023 8:30 AM
Not sharing haha!? 🙂 If it's public, you can always copy the content (by screenshot, copy-paste, etc)
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Justin Shaffner
This is the only thing holding me back from committing to Capacities and also becoming a Believer. Linux is my daily driver.
I'm in exactly the same situation. I want to be able to share an entire space, and if this is not going to be possible, I won't be able to commit to using Capacities.
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boonikad9300
Not sharing haha!? 🙂 If it's public, you can always copy the content (by screenshot, copy-paste, etc)
Understood. I'm not expecting absolute copy protection. Just want to prevent the wholesale export in PDF format, etc.
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Understood. I'm not expecting absolute copy protection. Just want to prevent the wholesale export in PDF format, etc.
boonikad9300 8/23/2023 8:50 AM
Aah check! Are you sure you can export to .pdf at shared pages (or is it because you're maybe still logged in while viewing your shared page?)
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Gambit
Is there a way to disable the spellchecker?
Disable spell checker under Settings > Editor
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DieserOJ
I would like to get your thoughts on a best practice (this is a question I already asked myself when I was using Notion for some time): Let's assume you have some logically connected text which - however - includes some line breaks. When pasting such text into Capacities (or Notion, as said above), this becomes not one block but many. How do you deal with that? 1. It is fine, if every paragraph is a block, although it is a connected text/thought. or 2. Mark all blocks and use the Capacities "Group" function (which leaves the text to be multiple blocks). or 3. Edit the text, remove the hard paragraph breaks and replace them by single oder double newlines (Shift-Enter). I understand that either 2. or 3. is needed to link to a connected text via the "Block Link" feature. (As a sidenote: currently you cannot copy the block reference for a group.)
@DieserOJ ~ What did you decide is the best way to manage this copy/paste issue?
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Aah check! Are you sure you can export to .pdf at shared pages (or is it because you're maybe still logged in while viewing your shared page?)
Multiple export options are available when logged out: PDF, Markdown, Word & Latex. Doublechecked in another different browser where I was not logged in.
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Is there any getting started guide to writing math in Capacities? I've seen this mentioned and I can't remember the keyword to search for conversations on it
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it is i believe a language type like Markdown, but not
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Is there any getting started guide to writing math in Capacities? I've seen this mentioned and I can't remember the keyword to search for conversations on it
Ctrl-Shift-M is the command to start typing it. When you do, there's also a learn more link that goes to this site: https://katex.org/docs/supported.html
This is a list of TeX functions supported by KaTeX. It is sorted into logical groups.
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KaTeX! Thank you, could not remember the name for my life
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So in short this writes equations but doesn't actually operate on the math, is that the gist of it? (edited)
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I believe so. Haven’t used it myself.
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I've been learning about taxonomy for my own enjoyment and have objects created for the Animalia, Plantae, and Fungi Kingdoms. I have properties that use tags to put the classification. And collections for things like species, genus, order, etc. I'm finding this doesn't quite feel right. This is a situation where object inheritance would be ideal: being able to have an Animalia object then Order below it, etc would separate them out while showing they belong together. Is there a better way I could currently handle this?
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I've been learning about taxonomy for my own enjoyment and have objects created for the Animalia, Plantae, and Fungi Kingdoms. I have properties that use tags to put the classification. And collections for things like species, genus, order, etc. I'm finding this doesn't quite feel right. This is a situation where object inheritance would be ideal: being able to have an Animalia object then Order below it, etc would separate them out while showing they belong together. Is there a better way I could currently handle this?
... we have all been there, I guess. sometimes hierarchy is needed. especially when it´s about representing 'real' (taxonomic) hierarchies in the knowledge base. so... yeah! (and I remember there is one or two Canny requests here, for that reason...) that being said: why not keep going the way... of properties... in this case? like using ' Animalia/species' (tag -> property '2nd level taxonomy', or such)...?! 🦗 🦇 🦄 (edited)
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... we have all been there, I guess. sometimes hierarchy is needed. especially when it´s about representing 'real' (taxonomic) hierarchies in the knowledge base. so... yeah! (and I remember there is one or two Canny requests here, for that reason...) that being said: why not keep going the way... of properties... in this case? like using ' Animalia/species' (tag -> property '2nd level taxonomy', or such)...?! 🦗 🦇 🦄 (edited)
That’s what I’ve been doing currently :) It’s having them all as the same object type that throws me, I think. It’s not easy at a glance to tell what level I’m looking at.
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Collections do help with that though
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Collections do help with that though
yeah, again... I feel you. sometimes one has to duplicate / fork means, and use different ordering systems in tandem... I think this is a space where it is worth thinking about 'cognitive workflows / use cases'... and so you bringing up such a concrete case, I think, can propel some larger scale (re-)thinking and hopefully iterative improving of the base structure(s). I think this is critical. as it goes beyond just looking at the base set per se... then, as you say, collections, IMO have become much more useful since in search and structural listings, every collection says with a cue / label which object type it belongs to. this has been missing initially. and for me, amending that little detail has made a huge (positive) difference in exactly such cases as you hint at.... .... also, I would hope, depending on the finegrain of the hierarchical tag implementation, this could also open some doors here.... 🌱 (edited)
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Hi there, do somebody know if there is a shortcut for opening and closing all toggles on a given page?
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Hi there, do somebody know if there is a shortcut for opening and closing all toggles on a given page?
you can do this for any set of selected blocks (not per se for all; but of course some cmd-a´s will give you that... 🙂 ) ... you find all shortcuts in the UI, @ left sidebar (curved arrow ith sparkles; bottom left of window)
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Oh. If you embed a tag, it will show all kinds of object types. Therefore you can't filter using a property which is for a specific object type. Because other objects types don't have that property
I understand the problem very well now, but I am still stuck in figuring out a(n elegant) workaround: In a MOC I need to see a list of ZETTELS which have the CHECKBOX "corrected" unchecked. How would you create this list? Embedding tags is not an option because I don't get the custom properties. Embedding a collection means that ALL Zettels would need to sit in a collection (the collection to be embedded). Do you have any idea how this could be approached in a more elegant way? Thank you so much! (I try to keep the collection thing at the minimum because even if technically completely different it is very close to the folder system I am trying to escape from).
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I understand the problem very well now, but I am still stuck in figuring out a(n elegant) workaround: In a MOC I need to see a list of ZETTELS which have the CHECKBOX "corrected" unchecked. How would you create this list? Embedding tags is not an option because I don't get the custom properties. Embedding a collection means that ALL Zettels would need to sit in a collection (the collection to be embedded). Do you have any idea how this could be approached in a more elegant way? Thank you so much! (I try to keep the collection thing at the minimum because even if technically completely different it is very close to the folder system I am trying to escape from).
Embedding a collection means that ALL Zettels would need to sit in a collection
yes this is what I've been doing. let's just hope today we will have the smart queries released, I guess it will solve this problem
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Embedding a collection means that ALL Zettels would need to sit in a collection
yes this is what I've been doing. let's just hope today we will have the smart queries released, I guess it will solve this problem
Thank you, all clear!
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Deleted User 8/23/2023 6:51 PM
anyone else notice a bug where sometimes a word will repeat in capacities automatically when you're typing?
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Spicy Sotong 8/24/2023 12:07 AM
I get this warning almost every time I try and close my Cap tab in a browser. Is this a bug?
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anyone else notice a bug where sometimes a word will repeat in capacities automatically when you're typing?
nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵 8/24/2023 1:28 AM
Nope, but in Canny there are several reports of similar glitches that happen occasionally (cursor jumps, text deleted…), take a look and either upvote or create a new ticket if yours is different
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I understand the problem very well now, but I am still stuck in figuring out a(n elegant) workaround: In a MOC I need to see a list of ZETTELS which have the CHECKBOX "corrected" unchecked. How would you create this list? Embedding tags is not an option because I don't get the custom properties. Embedding a collection means that ALL Zettels would need to sit in a collection (the collection to be embedded). Do you have any idea how this could be approached in a more elegant way? Thank you so much! (I try to keep the collection thing at the minimum because even if technically completely different it is very close to the folder system I am trying to escape from).
nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵 8/24/2023 1:43 AM
Related to this, does anyone get infinite loops in their MOCs? I’m playing around with my first MOCs and maybe I’m doing it wrong but here’s the case: when I embed a tag in a page (ex: “#music”), that page now belongs to the objects related to #music (this is logical) and so this page now references itself in the embedded view it contains… and the embedded page references itself again, and so on infinitely… …but this doesn’t seem to happen with every tag I use and I haven’t found the pattern yet. Feels like seeing yourself in two parallel mirrors 🙃🙂 (edited)
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Related to this, does anyone get infinite loops in their MOCs? I’m playing around with my first MOCs and maybe I’m doing it wrong but here’s the case: when I embed a tag in a page (ex: “#music”), that page now belongs to the objects related to #music (this is logical) and so this page now references itself in the embedded view it contains… and the embedded page references itself again, and so on infinitely… …but this doesn’t seem to happen with every tag I use and I haven’t found the pattern yet. Feels like seeing yourself in two parallel mirrors 🙃🙂 (edited)
yes it happens. so I need to filter the embedded tag view to exclude the MOC
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yes it happens. so I need to filter the embedded tag view to exclude the MOC
nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵 8/24/2023 4:22 AM
Thanks for the response! It’s a game of speed, because I have to open the filter and set the exclusion before the loop eats up the device’s memory 😜 I’m on tablet right now ant can’t do that, I’ll have to try later from a desktop. I am surprised though that this didn’t happen in the MOCs illustrated by @pkmbeth ‘s video about MOCs. Maybe I’m doing something wrong… Will retry later (edited)
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Thanks for the response! It’s a game of speed, because I have to open the filter and set the exclusion before the loop eats up the device’s memory 😜 I’m on tablet right now ant can’t do that, I’ll have to try later from a desktop. I am surprised though that this didn’t happen in the MOCs illustrated by @pkmbeth ‘s video about MOCs. Maybe I’m doing something wrong… Will retry later (edited)
Could you send a screenshot? I think I know what you mean but want to check first!
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Could you send a screenshot? I think I know what you mean but want to check first!
nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵 8/24/2023 4:42 AM
Thanks for checking in 🙂 here it is, look at the page called “Music MOC test 2”: its embedded several times (and we can see it is indented each time it is referenced again) Sorry it looks messy but I’m testing this out 🙂
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Thanks for checking in 🙂 here it is, look at the page called “Music MOC test 2”: its embedded several times (and we can see it is indented each time it is referenced again) Sorry it looks messy but I’m testing this out 🙂
Thank you! That’s really interesting, mine does the same (see 7.32 in the video) if I just embed the tag but I instantly add filters when making MOCs (cus if I just want to see the tag results I’ll just click on the tag). However in doing this my laptop hasn’t got stuck in any loops or said I’m using too much memory (I’m on apple m2 MacBook Pro with 16GB ram if that helps). Sorry I can’t be of more help!
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nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵 8/24/2023 4:55 AM
Ok thanks, I’ll retry on laptop when I can - the example above was just the start of a what is supposed to be a wider MOC with more tags inside
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Thanks for checking in 🙂 here it is, look at the page called “Music MOC test 2”: its embedded several times (and we can see it is indented each time it is referenced again) Sorry it looks messy but I’m testing this out 🙂
boonikad9300 8/24/2023 4:56 AM
It seems like a bit of recursion going on here 👀 I know @lerone had a similar question a while back about this topic, don't now if it's already a ticket on canny (don't know what the expected / desired behaviour would be though as i expect a solution is rather 'technical'!!) (edited)
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Ok thanks, I’ll retry on laptop when I can - the example above was just the start of a what is supposed to be a wider MOC with more tags inside
Love the idea of bringing more tags in!
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I'm not sure if this is a user error (quite possibly) or a bug. But I am hoping someone can help me out. I have a "Believe" account and have 2 spaces. One called "My Space" and one called "Playground" that I use to just learn Capacities in. In my "Playground", I have various content types. However, in my "My Space" space, I don't have the content types. I had a paid account, then stopped my subscription, but then realized that the issues I was having were user error, and then I re-subscribed a day later. I don't know if the toggling did something or not, and I don't recall if the "Believer" content types were available in both spaces before I canceled.
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I'm not sure if this is a user error (quite possibly) or a bug. But I am hoping someone can help me out. I have a "Believe" account and have 2 spaces. One called "My Space" and one called "Playground" that I use to just learn Capacities in. In my "Playground", I have various content types. However, in my "My Space" space, I don't have the content types. I had a paid account, then stopped my subscription, but then realized that the issues I was having were user error, and then I re-subscribed a day later. I don't know if the toggling did something or not, and I don't recall if the "Believer" content types were available in both spaces before I canceled.
What do you mean by Believer content type?
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I'm not sure if this is a user error (quite possibly) or a bug. But I am hoping someone can help me out. I have a "Believe" account and have 2 spaces. One called "My Space" and one called "Playground" that I use to just learn Capacities in. In my "Playground", I have various content types. However, in my "My Space" space, I don't have the content types. I had a paid account, then stopped my subscription, but then realized that the issues I was having were user error, and then I re-subscribed a day later. I don't know if the toggling did something or not, and I don't recall if the "Believer" content types were available in both spaces before I canceled.
they're custom content types so they are Space-specific and won't carry over between spaces automatically if I understand what I'm looking at (edited)
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@cp9 when you pay you become a "Believer" customer. And get access to additional content types. @Json Blob I didn't create the addtional content types. It was just there once I paid.
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hmmm not sure, could be a weird bug. If you haven't maybe log out of the client and log back in perhaps that'll bump it into showing the unlocked content. I'm not sure
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@cp9 when you pay you become a "Believer" customer. And get access to additional content types. @Json Blob I didn't create the addtional content types. It was just there once I paid.
can you try this now? open your "My Space" click +New Type on left sidebar beside "Objects"
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User error
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Thanks @cp9 I am sure once I create a new object it will show up in the settings area.
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And it did.
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Thanks guys!
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no prob!
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anyone else notice a bug where sometimes a word will repeat in capacities automatically when you're typing?
davepatrick 8/24/2023 10:46 AM
sometimes i pops up in the middle of the word i am typing
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Deleted User 8/24/2023 12:41 PM
how do you keep zoom setting in the capacities app? I feel like I have to zoom in everytime I have to re-open it.
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sometimes i pops up in the middle of the word i am typing
yes, experience the same. The editor needs improvement. Feels a bit sensitive.
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how do you keep zoom setting in the capacities app? I feel like I have to zoom in everytime I have to re-open it.
boonikad9300 8/25/2023 12:14 AM
Seems like the zoom is not persistent, maybe create a ticket on canny as feature request?
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Can you set any sort of reminders or notifications in CAP? I don't see anything about them in their docs.
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Can you set any sort of reminders or notifications in CAP? I don't see anything about them in their docs.
boonikad9300 8/25/2023 2:01 PM
No you can't! You can check canny if it's already a feature request and vote on it or create your own ticket 🙂
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did anyone tried to upload gifs/webp to capacities? they seem to be converted to jpgs after you open them individually
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Spicy Sotong 8/26/2023 10:56 PM
I've started sending emails into Cap. Great feature... but it ends up as a Daily Note. Is there a way to turn the individual notes into Pages?
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I've started sending emails into Cap. Great feature... but it ends up as a Daily Note. Is there a way to turn the individual notes into Pages?
Jan O. Dvořák 8/27/2023 1:22 AM
Not via email. I just convert the block to another type as needed, so that it stays linked to the daily note for future reference. Click the six dots next to the toggle block with e-mail icon, choose Turn into.
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Hi_I'm_Jonas 8/27/2023 7:20 AM
In the "What's New" Section it says that we can now change our email in the account-section of settings. But I can't seem to find it. What seems to be the officer, problem?
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In the "What's New" Section it says that we can now change our email in the account-section of settings. But I can't seem to find it. What seems to be the officer, problem?
it turned out to be a 'pre-announcement' for something to come w/ next / coming update... https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001364765051994132/1143917285287931985
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it turned out to be a 'pre-announcement' for something to come w/ next / coming update... https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001364765051994132/1143917285287931985
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as I understand it, it's a matter counted in days not months or weeks, so my sentiment was rather relaxed about it... 🪴🪺
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iraedotson@gmail.com 8/27/2023 3:45 PM
How do I contact support with usage questions regarding Capacities?
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How do I contact support with usage questions regarding Capacities?
The dev team is 2 people so you're more-or-less in the support Discord. What's your question?
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Hey all! Curious if there's a simple setting I'm missing here. I've added object types for Meetings, Projects, and Activities, but the first two are the only ones that show up as + options on my calendar / today page. Is there a way to replace the project button with an activity button? I'm going to be creating multiple Activities per day and less than 1 project per week.
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Those populate any object type that has a date property
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So add a date property to your activities and it will appear
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Yo I’ve got a few questions that probably have a simple fix to them but I haven’t figured it out yet; 1. How do you bold text? 2. Can you and how to add images to notes as if it was like Google Docs? Thank you for your time.
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Yo I’ve got a few questions that probably have a simple fix to them but I haven’t figured it out yet; 1. How do you bold text? 2. Can you and how to add images to notes as if it was like Google Docs? Thank you for your time.
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So add a date property to your activities and it will appear
Thanks!
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nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵
Thanks for checking in 🙂 here it is, look at the page called “Music MOC test 2”: its embedded several times (and we can see it is indented each time it is referenced again) Sorry it looks messy but I’m testing this out 🙂
nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵 8/28/2023 5:56 AM
Hi - back on this 'recursion' topic, I did another test this morning from a laptop: I was able to add a filter, however that filter does not change anything, nothing is filtered out. And I think I know why: the items that surface (see screenshot above) are inline-tags located in a single page (ie: I have one single page containing many music suggestions, each of them is one block with an inline tag for the music genre). This means I can't filter out the MOC page because if I filter out "page type", I filter out everything 🙃 ... so... I either change my data structure to have each music suggestion in one object (which would be more work), or there is something to look at in terms of how the tag embeds behave? The ideal situation would be: you embed a tag, it shows all inline tags but the container does not re-reference itself endlessly @cp9, @boonikad9300 or @pkmbeth fyi - any additional thoughts are welcome 🙂 (edited)
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Hi - back on this 'recursion' topic, I did another test this morning from a laptop: I was able to add a filter, however that filter does not change anything, nothing is filtered out. And I think I know why: the items that surface (see screenshot above) are inline-tags located in a single page (ie: I have one single page containing many music suggestions, each of them is one block with an inline tag for the music genre). This means I can't filter out the MOC page because if I filter out "page type", I filter out everything 🙃 ... so... I either change my data structure to have each music suggestion in one object (which would be more work), or there is something to look at in terms of how the tag embeds behave? The ideal situation would be: you embed a tag, it shows all inline tags but the container does not re-reference itself endlessly @cp9, @boonikad9300 or @pkmbeth fyi - any additional thoughts are welcome 🙂 (edited)
I don't filter using content type. I filter out mine using Title property 😆
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I don't filter using content type. I filter out mine using Title property 😆
nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵 8/28/2023 5:59 AM
tried that too but didn't work... do you have an example you could show?
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Hi - back on this 'recursion' topic, I did another test this morning from a laptop: I was able to add a filter, however that filter does not change anything, nothing is filtered out. And I think I know why: the items that surface (see screenshot above) are inline-tags located in a single page (ie: I have one single page containing many music suggestions, each of them is one block with an inline tag for the music genre). This means I can't filter out the MOC page because if I filter out "page type", I filter out everything 🙃 ... so... I either change my data structure to have each music suggestion in one object (which would be more work), or there is something to look at in terms of how the tag embeds behave? The ideal situation would be: you embed a tag, it shows all inline tags but the container does not re-reference itself endlessly @cp9, @boonikad9300 or @pkmbeth fyi - any additional thoughts are welcome 🙂 (edited)
boonikad9300 8/28/2023 6:00 AM
I suggest holding off changing your whole data structure while waiting on the smart queries functionality for now. Although I'm not familiar with the specific requirements and features, I believe it has the potential to offer a more detailed filter. It might help address the issues mentioned earlier. 🤔🤞
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tried that too but didn't work... do you have an example you could show?
nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵 8/28/2023 6:00 AM
edit: I tried again filtering on the title and this time it works: if I filter "Title does not contain MOC" then there is no recursion 🌠 (edited)
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nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵
tried that too but didn't work... do you have an example you could show?
I embed tag "Later" in "My Space" page
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I embed tag "Later" in "My Space" page
nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵 8/28/2023 6:04 AM
ok, got it, we're on the same page, thanks for showing 👍 👍 and sorry for the back & forth
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ok, got it, we're on the same page, thanks for showing 👍 👍 and sorry for the back & forth
no problem 👌
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nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵
Hi - back on this 'recursion' topic, I did another test this morning from a laptop: I was able to add a filter, however that filter does not change anything, nothing is filtered out. And I think I know why: the items that surface (see screenshot above) are inline-tags located in a single page (ie: I have one single page containing many music suggestions, each of them is one block with an inline tag for the music genre). This means I can't filter out the MOC page because if I filter out "page type", I filter out everything 🙃 ... so... I either change my data structure to have each music suggestion in one object (which would be more work), or there is something to look at in terms of how the tag embeds behave? The ideal situation would be: you embed a tag, it shows all inline tags but the container does not re-reference itself endlessly @cp9, @boonikad9300 or @pkmbeth fyi - any additional thoughts are welcome 🙂 (edited)
... call me old school... but I still think this kind of largely unwarranted recursivity should be reexamined / reconsidered by @Michael_v_H & @Steffen 🧐, and – IMO – best taken out at the root 🌱 https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001364765051994132/1124628550100725760 ... I do see only problems – and rather theoretical / marginal benefits from this standard behavior (meaning: nobody really made a good case for it being there in this way) I am happy the workaround(s) work. ... but it would be even better if they weren't needed, IMO 🙃 (edited)
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... call me old school... but I still think this kind of largely unwarranted recursivity should be reexamined / reconsidered by @Michael_v_H & @Steffen 🧐, and – IMO – best taken out at the root 🌱 https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001364765051994132/1124628550100725760 ... I do see only problems – and rather theoretical / marginal benefits from this standard behavior (meaning: nobody really made a good case for it being there in this way) I am happy the workaround(s) work. ... but it would be even better if they weren't needed, IMO 🙃 (edited)
I mostly agree, but there may still be use cases for having the page it is embedded on show up. Perhaps there should be an easy filter option to filter out current object. That would solve the issue easily. (edited)
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... call me old school... but I still think this kind of largely unwarranted recursivity should be reexamined / reconsidered by @Michael_v_H & @Steffen 🧐, and – IMO – best taken out at the root 🌱 https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001364765051994132/1124628550100725760 ... I do see only problems – and rather theoretical / marginal benefits from this standard behavior (meaning: nobody really made a good case for it being there in this way) I am happy the workaround(s) work. ... but it would be even better if they weren't needed, IMO 🙃 (edited)
nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵 8/28/2023 8:10 AM
interesting build, thanks! It looks like Michael had mentioned a change (here: https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1124628550100725760/1124695076518494269) but I don't know if/how it would change the recursion in our 2 cases. Should we create a canny ticket on this and discuss with M&S from there? Also, if some cases do require re-referencing like you say @xang then we should describe the use cases in the same ticket IMO, so that we build a complete view of what is wanted and unwanted (edited)
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nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵 8/28/2023 8:35 AM
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Hello, I just installed Capacities, and I love it. However, I have a few problems and concerns that I would like to clarify before placing my trust in it. I have already seen the roadmap and the upcoming features. Why is it necessary for me to be signed into an account? I read that I need to be connected to the internet. Is this true? If so, why is it necessary? Since I might be entering private information, I would appreciate the ability to use everything locally. This way, even if you were to discontinue development, I could still continue using the app. Additionally, using a local system would facilitate switching between apps. Lastly, why is the app closed source?
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Hello, I just installed Capacities, and I love it. However, I have a few problems and concerns that I would like to clarify before placing my trust in it. I have already seen the roadmap and the upcoming features. Why is it necessary for me to be signed into an account? I read that I need to be connected to the internet. Is this true? If so, why is it necessary? Since I might be entering private information, I would appreciate the ability to use everything locally. This way, even if you were to discontinue development, I could still continue using the app. Additionally, using a local system would facilitate switching between apps. Lastly, why is the app closed source?
boonikad9300 8/28/2023 1:20 PM
that are a lot of questions: you can read a lot about the answers in here: https://docs.capacities.io/more/data-protection-memo and in here: https://docs.capacities.io/more/end-to-end-encryption
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Hello, I just installed Capacities, and I love it. However, I have a few problems and concerns that I would like to clarify before placing my trust in it. I have already seen the roadmap and the upcoming features. Why is it necessary for me to be signed into an account? I read that I need to be connected to the internet. Is this true? If so, why is it necessary? Since I might be entering private information, I would appreciate the ability to use everything locally. This way, even if you were to discontinue development, I could still continue using the app. Additionally, using a local system would facilitate switching between apps. Lastly, why is the app closed source?
first off, the service is cloud-first. There is talk of some offline support for things like working while on a flight but we haven't gotten specifics yet. So this is why it requires an account to drive that cloud integration. The data is all markdown, so if the service goes under (which i doubt), the data is all markdown and exportable so you won't lose anything and can migrate to any other markdown supporting tool
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Hello, I just installed Capacities, and I love it. However, I have a few problems and concerns that I would like to clarify before placing my trust in it. I have already seen the roadmap and the upcoming features. Why is it necessary for me to be signed into an account? I read that I need to be connected to the internet. Is this true? If so, why is it necessary? Since I might be entering private information, I would appreciate the ability to use everything locally. This way, even if you were to discontinue development, I could still continue using the app. Additionally, using a local system would facilitate switching between apps. Lastly, why is the app closed source?
May have some additional insights on the FAQ page https://capacities.io/faq which might cover some broad-stroke things you're curious about too
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is there a way to move text to the right without using columns? I added a quote and it would be lovely to see the author to the right
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When importing from markdown (or copy-pasting in), Capacities does not seem to be automatically detecting tags (hashtags).
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Is there a way to get it to identify all of my existing tags? Definitely don't want to retype them haha
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When importing from markdown (or copy-pasting in), Capacities does not seem to be automatically detecting tags (hashtags).
boonikad9300 8/28/2023 11:35 PM
You're right, just tested it and indeed, doesn't work. Maybe there is a specific reason why it doesn't detect tags, otherwise you could create a Bug ticket on canny 👍
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You're right, just tested it and indeed, doesn't work. Maybe there is a specific reason why it doesn't detect tags, otherwise you could create a Bug ticket on canny 👍
Thanks - I was hoping I was just doing something wrong 😅
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I’ll create a ticket
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May just be missing something obvious, but when I add a cover image, how do I change the cover image?
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It glitched for some reason when I tried to add a cover image, so now it isn't showing the cover image I added or the option to add a new one.
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May just be missing something obvious, but when I add a cover image, how do I change the cover image?
boonikad9300 8/29/2023 10:13 AM
on hover:
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or if there isn't one selected yet: on hover between title field
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on hover:
Thank you!!! This is what I was struggling with, because I tried to import an invalid image and it just seemed like I was stuck haha
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How do fixed sets work?
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How do fixed sets work?
boonikad9300 8/29/2023 10:26 AM
If you go to your object settings and then selecting a property: for example, a status property on my project object has a fixed set with 4 tags:
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How do I add/remove options from the fixed set? I only see the "Calculate" button
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boonikad9300 8/29/2023 10:27 AM
opening the property on a object instance:
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Ahhh, so I need to pick all the options in one object then turn it into a fixed set?
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boonikad9300 8/29/2023 10:27 AM
Yes, that's basically the gist 🙂
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You can search outside the set and then hit "select and add to set" option
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Very cool, ty
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I have an object with a property pulling from "People" objects (the object is "Classes," and the property is "Teacher(s)". Can I make the fixed set in a way that anyone with the "professor" tag will be available, or no?
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Not a big deal either way, just learning the limits of the system (edited)
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I have an object with a property pulling from "People" objects (the object is "Classes," and the property is "Teacher(s)". Can I make the fixed set in a way that anyone with the "professor" tag will be available, or no?
boonikad9300 8/29/2023 10:29 AM
I don't think that is possible right now
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or you have to manually add all the persons that are professors to the selection set haha
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Gotcha gotcha
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Thanks! Appreciate it
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One more, super basic question: is there a way to multi-select cards and edit them that I am missing?
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One more, super basic question: is there a way to multi-select cards and edit them that I am missing?
boonikad9300 8/29/2023 10:53 AM
Bulk edit feature is on the roadmap I believe
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🫠cheeese 8/29/2023 10:18 PM
Is there any way for membership payment with dollars? Local Currency(not dollar) payment get additional charge.
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Can I use the block reference feature like a sentence mention in remnote? This is a big factor in my decision to be a believer.
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Michael Aye 8/30/2023 2:44 AM
Is it possible to configure the table view? I often don't add extra tags to my objects so that's a column wasted in the view...
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Hello, I just installed Capacities, and I love it. However, I have a few problems and concerns that I would like to clarify before placing my trust in it. I have already seen the roadmap and the upcoming features. Why is it necessary for me to be signed into an account? I read that I need to be connected to the internet. Is this true? If so, why is it necessary? Since I might be entering private information, I would appreciate the ability to use everything locally. This way, even if you were to discontinue development, I could still continue using the app. Additionally, using a local system would facilitate switching between apps. Lastly, why is the app closed source?
Michael Aye 8/30/2023 2:50 AM
"Working offline" is "under review" currently in the feature requests list: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/working-offline
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great Update! Again!! – question: how do I 'unselect' properties for the card view? has anyone found out? – it seems not to work in the quick at-hand modal... 🤔
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great Update! Again!! – question: how do I 'unselect' properties for the card view? has anyone found out? – it seems not to work in the quick at-hand modal... 🤔
I can use the X button beside the 6 dots (edited)
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oh, but I need to switch it to List first, then it will impact all views
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I can use the X button beside the 6 dots (edited)
... ah... 💡 and: 'oh!' 🥸 it is an empty icon placeholder here for me (it seems); it´s there (when you know it), but only discernible as empty light gray place holder, in my case... @Michael_v_H & @Steffen -> ❗
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oh, but I need to switch it to List first, then it will impact all views
... here the problem is the same in all views... for what it´s worth...😅
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First I am super excited to be able to FINALLY have a quick and easy way to keep my favorite restaurants and recipes. Other systems kind of made it a pain. Can anyone tell me if I can display tags on the Wall or Gallery views?
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Hi, I have an embedded screenshot in a Page. Is there a way to resize the image to take less of the screen but then click on to make it full size if required? Thanks 🙂
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hi @Dob , I don't know if this is the best way as I am new to Capacities. But this a way. Click on the three dots in the top right corner of the image. You can then change the view. I thought there was a way to drag it to the correct size, but I may be thinking of a different system.
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is the recent update not applied to the Mac app yet? I tried to redownload-install but still no changes 🤔
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is the recent update not applied to the Mac app yet? I tried to redownload-install but still no changes 🤔
When I opened on my Mac last night it did tell me there was a change and there was an update option.
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hi @Dob , I don't know if this is the best way as I am new to Capacities. But this a way. Click on the three dots in the top right corner of the image. You can then change the view. I thought there was a way to drag it to the correct size, but I may be thinking of a different system.
Thanyou that is just what I needed 🙂
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Awesome!
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When I opened on my Mac last night it did tell me there was a change and there was an update option.
does that update require download? or just refreshed just like in web?
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does that update require download? or just refreshed just like in web?
It was just a refresh.
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It was just a refresh.
This is the current version: Version 1.27.12 (1.27.12)
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It was just a refresh.
sad, mine doesn't offer it
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This is the current version: Version 1.27.12 (1.27.12)
oh makes sense. I redownloaded and it was 1.26.4
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What throws me off is that release number 27 is under July not August and we are almost to Sept. I do remember scratching my head over that last night.
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I would re-download it again if you can't get it to refresh. The current version of the DMG is 1.27.12. Are you also saying the web app didn't refresh? https://capacities-desktop-app.fra1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/Capacities-1.27.12.dmg
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What throws me off is that release number 27 is under July not August and we are almost to Sept. I do remember scratching my head over that last night.
boonikad9300 8/30/2023 7:15 AM
CC: @Steffen think something went wrong with changing the date for the new release ? 🙂
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CC: @Steffen think something went wrong with changing the date for the new release ? 🙂
Michael Aye 8/30/2023 7:29 AM
yes there are 2 entries for july, the last one should have been August, I think?
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ah, that's what above screenshots show, DOH 🙄
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got it. clicking Download for Apple Silicon (M1/M2) gives me 1.27.12 clicking Download for Mac (Apple Silicon) gives me 1.26.4
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ah, that's what above screenshots show, DOH 🙄
Funny though until you pointed out 2 entries for July, I didn't notice. I just noticed the new one said July, and I posted the screenshot. #needmorecoffee. (edited)
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Hi, I have an embedded screenshot in a Page. Is there a way to resize the image to take less of the screen but then click on to make it full size if required? Thanks 🙂
Landogarner 8/30/2023 9:19 AM
Sorry, can only give a raw text explanation right now, but you should be able to drag a new empty line to the very right of your image. Release when a blue vertical line has appeared. What you've got now is two columns, and you can change their width ratio by dragging the (invisible) separator between the columns left or right.
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DogSaysRollTide 8/30/2023 9:36 AM
Have there been discussions on here of how people are implementing GTD with Capacities? I'm mostly interested in a more traditional inbox. If anyone knows of a couple substantial discussions that have happened on here in that regard, I'd love to be pointed towards them.
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Sorry, can only give a raw text explanation right now, but you should be able to drag a new empty line to the very right of your image. Release when a blue vertical line has appeared. What you've got now is two columns, and you can change their width ratio by dragging the (invisible) separator between the columns left or right.
Thankyou, this solution is great too, super duper!
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@Steffen Looking for some help. When I get an email from you or Michael that a Canny item has been updated or commented on, when I open it I'm not signed in. When I sign in it takes me to my Capacities space and not back to Canny. When I follow the Canny link a second time hoping it saves my login credentials, I'm still not logged in repeating the aforementioned loop. Is this a bug or something on my end? It basically locks me out of stuff when this happens as i'm basically in "View only" permission
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@Steffen Looking for some help. When I get an email from you or Michael that a Canny item has been updated or commented on, when I open it I'm not signed in. When I sign in it takes me to my Capacities space and not back to Canny. When I follow the Canny link a second time hoping it saves my login credentials, I'm still not logged in repeating the aforementioned loop. Is this a bug or something on my end? It basically locks me out of stuff when this happens as i'm basically in "View only" permission
I have this problem too.
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tried searching for an answer to this but have not found anything -- what determines which Objects are displayed at the top of the Daily Note? i have additional custom objects already created in my system but only 2 are displayed (circled in yellow)
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I have this problem too.
me too ... seems always connected to difference in forwarding btw capacities.canny.io/feedback (where I am not logged in) & capacities.io/feedback (where I am logged in)... 🦦
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tried searching for an answer to this but have not found anything -- what determines which Objects are displayed at the top of the Daily Note? i have additional custom objects already created in my system but only 2 are displayed (circled in yellow)
Any object that has a property which contains a date type property in it will appear there as a shortcut
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@Steffen Looking for some help. When I get an email from you or Michael that a Canny item has been updated or commented on, when I open it I'm not signed in. When I sign in it takes me to my Capacities space and not back to Canny. When I follow the Canny link a second time hoping it saves my login credentials, I'm still not logged in repeating the aforementioned loop. Is this a bug or something on my end? It basically locks me out of stuff when this happens as i'm basically in "View only" permission
nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵 8/30/2023 12:19 PM
same here. I work around that by opening https://capacities.io/feedback/ and typing the ticket name 😆 not direct, but it's not too long either
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Any object that has a property which contains a date type property in it will appear there as a shortcut
ahh! ok added a date to one of my missing objects and it appears now. thanks!
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Have there been discussions on here of how people are implementing GTD with Capacities? I'm mostly interested in a more traditional inbox. If anyone knows of a couple substantial discussions that have happened on here in that regard, I'd love to be pointed towards them.
nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵 8/30/2023 12:23 PM
there have been discussions about task management (not sure about broader GTD methods in Cap), but I think many of us have stalled the reflection until the upcoming task management feature is released and will think about a system at that moment. You can still look at the forum #deleted-channel in which there are thoughts about current task workflows in Cap, and wishes for the future task capability, or search discord for "task" or "GTD", I'm sure there are some previous convos to read (edited)
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there have been discussions about task management (not sure about broader GTD methods in Cap), but I think many of us have stalled the reflection until the upcoming task management feature is released and will think about a system at that moment. You can still look at the forum #deleted-channel in which there are thoughts about current task workflows in Cap, and wishes for the future task capability, or search discord for "task" or "GTD", I'm sure there are some previous convos to read (edited)
DogSaysRollTide 8/30/2023 1:18 PM
I'll take a look there, thank you. I sort of am entertaining this idea of having two spaces (I have just one now), with one of them being the inbox. Makes it easy to drop stuff in, clear lines of delination and not time-based. But I haven't gotten around to testing how easy/difficult that is.
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I'll take a look there, thank you. I sort of am entertaining this idea of having two spaces (I have just one now), with one of them being the inbox. Makes it easy to drop stuff in, clear lines of delination and not time-based. But I haven't gotten around to testing how easy/difficult that is.
nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵 8/30/2023 1:26 PM
Got it - in that case I would just be careful about one thing: transferring content from one space to another will be tedious. As it is written in the settings when you create a new space, spaces are completely separate by design and a new space should be created if it requires no link with content frmo another space. If you're thinking of a flow with an inbox from which you take items you've previously dropped to make something of them, I would recomment staying in your primary space and either creating a custom object ("inbox") ... or... use the daily note for that! I currently use the daily note as an inbox, it has pros & cons because some people use daily notes as a journal or daily task/habit tracker they want to keep. In my case I don't and so I can use daily notes as my inbox and aim inbox zero. Long story short, my best advice would be to test a GTD setup with just a bit of data, change/adjust it until you like it and then move more data once you're satisfied
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Got it - in that case I would just be careful about one thing: transferring content from one space to another will be tedious. As it is written in the settings when you create a new space, spaces are completely separate by design and a new space should be created if it requires no link with content frmo another space. If you're thinking of a flow with an inbox from which you take items you've previously dropped to make something of them, I would recomment staying in your primary space and either creating a custom object ("inbox") ... or... use the daily note for that! I currently use the daily note as an inbox, it has pros & cons because some people use daily notes as a journal or daily task/habit tracker they want to keep. In my case I don't and so I can use daily notes as my inbox and aim inbox zero. Long story short, my best advice would be to test a GTD setup with just a bit of data, change/adjust it until you like it and then move more data once you're satisfied
DogSaysRollTide 8/30/2023 1:37 PM
Ok, this is great to know, thank you. You have saved me the time to test this out--the biggest question was how difficult would it be, and it sounds like "tedious" is incompatible with how I work. I'll probably go with trying to create a custom object. The thing is that it's sometimes 2-3 days between when I can clear the inbox, so I'd like those things to be in a central place, and I assume the object creation approach is the easiest way to do that. So, big thank you for that feedback!
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Got it - in that case I would just be careful about one thing: transferring content from one space to another will be tedious. As it is written in the settings when you create a new space, spaces are completely separate by design and a new space should be created if it requires no link with content frmo another space. If you're thinking of a flow with an inbox from which you take items you've previously dropped to make something of them, I would recomment staying in your primary space and either creating a custom object ("inbox") ... or... use the daily note for that! I currently use the daily note as an inbox, it has pros & cons because some people use daily notes as a journal or daily task/habit tracker they want to keep. In my case I don't and so I can use daily notes as my inbox and aim inbox zero. Long story short, my best advice would be to test a GTD setup with just a bit of data, change/adjust it until you like it and then move more data once you're satisfied
Hey Nicolas, how do you PRACTICALLY do this (using the daily note as an inbox)? You write there, and then tag it and move it around later? Or...?
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Hey Nicolas, how do you PRACTICALLY do this (using the daily note as an inbox)? You write there, and then tag it and move it around later? Or...?
nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵 8/30/2023 3:25 PM
I use the daily notes as an inbox because it's a place where things can naturally fall into: in the webapp, or using the whatsapp integration, or the "+" in the mobile app, and I wanted a place to quickly drop stuff I want to put in Cap, but classify later. The way I use it is: I drop items in the daily note for later, and then when I want to organize that incoming stuff, I go to the "Daily Notes" view on "All" to see everything, and then I open each daily note and either:
  • immediately do the task I wrote in the daily note, and then delete the note (eg: a quick task, or an article I wanted to read but don't want to keep)
  • add an inline tag "#todo" and move that block (cut/paste) where it belongs, usually a meeting or a person object. That way it appears in the view of the "#todo" tag
  • transform the note into an object I want to keep (eg: a page) or move the block (cut/paste) into an existing page (if it's something I wanted to add to an existing content) If there are notes remaining in the "Daily Notes" view, it means I have stuff to take care of. I acknowledge this is kind of hacking the Daily Note feature... but it works in this particular case. Limitations are:
  • if you use daily notes for things you want to keep (eg: journaling, habits...) then this is not a good system as they will all get mixed up and get messy
  • by design, there's only one daily note per day, so if you create several items on the same day, you'll need to divide them into seperate objects manually
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I use the daily notes as an inbox because it's a place where things can naturally fall into: in the webapp, or using the whatsapp integration, or the "+" in the mobile app, and I wanted a place to quickly drop stuff I want to put in Cap, but classify later. The way I use it is: I drop items in the daily note for later, and then when I want to organize that incoming stuff, I go to the "Daily Notes" view on "All" to see everything, and then I open each daily note and either:
  • immediately do the task I wrote in the daily note, and then delete the note (eg: a quick task, or an article I wanted to read but don't want to keep)
  • add an inline tag "#todo" and move that block (cut/paste) where it belongs, usually a meeting or a person object. That way it appears in the view of the "#todo" tag
  • transform the note into an object I want to keep (eg: a page) or move the block (cut/paste) into an existing page (if it's something I wanted to add to an existing content) If there are notes remaining in the "Daily Notes" view, it means I have stuff to take care of. I acknowledge this is kind of hacking the Daily Note feature... but it works in this particular case. Limitations are:
  • if you use daily notes for things you want to keep (eg: journaling, habits...) then this is not a good system as they will all get mixed up and get messy
  • by design, there's only one daily note per day, so if you create several items on the same day, you'll need to divide them into seperate objects manually
Thank you so much! I can see very well that this can work! I am still lost in a triangle between Capacities/Tana/Obsidian and am trying to find a way out for efficiant workflows. My two main points of struggle in CAP are 1) Spaces - if to separate at all, and if yes: criteria? And 2) workflow/inbox. I think your idea is a very efficient way of getting through things.
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Anyone else have trouble with italicizing/bolding on iPad with Apple keyboard? Command+I and command+B are listed as options in the context menu but don’t seem to do anything
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Has anyone here been able to succesfully change their payment method for capacities? I only see the option to change my plan or cancel.
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Thank you so much! I can see very well that this can work! I am still lost in a triangle between Capacities/Tana/Obsidian and am trying to find a way out for efficiant workflows. My two main points of struggle in CAP are 1) Spaces - if to separate at all, and if yes: criteria? And 2) workflow/inbox. I think your idea is a very efficient way of getting through things.
nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵 8/31/2023 2:19 AM
Sure, happy to help 🙂 To further answer your question, here's an interesting article I came across about using daily notes as a 'knowledge inbox', it's close to what I described above https://pkmjournal.com/how-i-use-daily-notes-3270fc04ef41 (It's in the context of Obsidian but it can totally be appolied in Capacities) On your point 2 (how many spaces?) : anything that needs to be linked should live in the same space. As an example, my setup is currently 2 spaces: professional and personal, because there is (almost) no ovelap or links between them. PKMBeth's intro videos also provide some thoughts on that, and there was an interesting conversation a while ago in discord about this: https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001363266414592122/1144014545422127176
A while ago, I shared my daily note template with you. In this article, I want to explain how I use my daily notes in practice. I’ve already published two articles about journaling, so I won’t dive…
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Sure, happy to help 🙂 To further answer your question, here's an interesting article I came across about using daily notes as a 'knowledge inbox', it's close to what I described above https://pkmjournal.com/how-i-use-daily-notes-3270fc04ef41 (It's in the context of Obsidian but it can totally be appolied in Capacities) On your point 2 (how many spaces?) : anything that needs to be linked should live in the same space. As an example, my setup is currently 2 spaces: professional and personal, because there is (almost) no ovelap or links between them. PKMBeth's intro videos also provide some thoughts on that, and there was an interesting conversation a while ago in discord about this: https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001363266414592122/1144014545422127176
Thanks, Nicolas! Very interesting article - I had not seen it yet. And yes, thanks for the link to the discussion - I took part in it. I am now coming to the point where I must decide between Noise (all in one or two spaces) and Concentration (separating more but getting less interconnection through links).
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Thanks, Nicolas! Very interesting article - I had not seen it yet. And yes, thanks for the link to the discussion - I took part in it. I am now coming to the point where I must decide between Noise (all in one or two spaces) and Concentration (separating more but getting less interconnection through links).
boonikad9300 8/31/2023 4:21 AM
I wouldn't call it noise and concentration, to be honest! When choosing between one or two spaces, consider the anticipated overlap among objects, topics, or interests. The more overlap you expect, the more likely you'll need one space. You can generate significant "focus" by utilizing appropriate objects, properties, collections, and filters to your advantage 🙂 My suggestion is to begin with one space if you're unsure, and then observe the level of overlap. After some time, you can assess the extent of overlap (and then migrate some content to another space, if necessary) 🙂 (edited)
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Anyone know if it's by design that images don't appear when forwarding an email that contains images to Capacities? (edited)
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Anyone know if it's by design that images don't appear when forwarding an email that contains images to Capacities? (edited)
nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵 8/31/2023 5:40 AM
don't know if it's by design but I've experienced the same it's similar to this issue: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/improvement-copy-paste-preserve-formatting-images Then, feel free to search Canny and create a ticket about this, if there is not already one
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don't know if it's by design but I've experienced the same it's similar to this issue: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/improvement-copy-paste-preserve-formatting-images Then, feel free to search Canny and create a ticket about this, if there is not already one
Yeah, I did search and didn't immediately see anything. So I thought I would ask. I will file a bug.
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Yeah, I did search and didn't immediately see anything. So I thought I would ask. I will file a bug.
Get an overview of requested features and ideas.
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Jonesberg95 8/31/2023 10:14 AM
I was trying to be a believer but I could not get to the page that allows me to subscribe. I want to try the iOS app as I have craft but am looking around to see if there is any other app that might better suit my needs.
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I was trying to be a believer but I could not get to the page that allows me to subscribe. I want to try the iOS app as I have craft but am looking around to see if there is any other app that might better suit my needs.
nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵 8/31/2023 10:16 AM
it's in the settings -> 'Subscription & Billing'
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it's in the settings -> 'Subscription & Billing'
Jonesberg95 8/31/2023 1:26 PM
Oh okay, thank you. Only accessible via desktop I presume? Not a mobile browser?
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Oh okay, thank you. Only accessible via desktop I presume? Not a mobile browser?
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Correct
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I wouldn't call it noise and concentration, to be honest! When choosing between one or two spaces, consider the anticipated overlap among objects, topics, or interests. The more overlap you expect, the more likely you'll need one space. You can generate significant "focus" by utilizing appropriate objects, properties, collections, and filters to your advantage 🙂 My suggestion is to begin with one space if you're unsure, and then observe the level of overlap. After some time, you can assess the extent of overlap (and then migrate some content to another space, if necessary) 🙂 (edited)
Thank you! Yes, of course, in a sense, you are right. It depends on the kind of 'focusing' needed, I guess. Sometimes, just tagging might distract (me) when my job is to just write. In these cases, all the linking etc. risks lowering the concentration. But you are right; in the end, it is all a question of the right setup, in one way or the other. Thanks again!
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Hi, when I send an email with a weblink, it doesn't get saved to Weblinks database. Pl suggest a fix. Thanks.
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Hi, when I send an email with a weblink, it doesn't get saved to Weblinks database. Pl suggest a fix. Thanks.
boonikad9300 9/1/2023 8:06 AM
You can make a ticket on canny if you want this feature! Personally, I prefer to choose which links I want to save as web-links and not 'contaminate' my database by automatically turning every link into a weblink - but as I said, that's just my personal preference
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nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵 9/1/2023 8:23 AM
same here, not sure I want weblinks to be generated automatically for example: emails typically have URLs in the signature (ur 'unsubscribe' buttons, etc) -> would you want a weblink generated for a corporate website every time you fwd an email to Cap? (edited)
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You can make a ticket on canny if you want this feature! Personally, I prefer to choose which links I want to save as web-links and not 'contaminate' my database by automatically turning every link into a weblink - but as I said, that's just my personal preference
Thanks for your response. I am a new user and I was referring to 'saving weblinks' as mentioned here. https://docs.capacities.io/reference/integrations/email#using-the-email-integration. It gets saved in the note, but doesn't reflect in weblinks as provided in the docs.
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I'm trying out the AI Assistant with my own OpenAI API key. I have a paid organization account with OpenAI. However, in Capacities when I set my preferred model to GPT-4 I'm getting this message. Any ideas?
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I'm trying out the AI Assistant with my own OpenAI API key. I have a paid organization account with OpenAI. However, in Capacities when I set my preferred model to GPT-4 I'm getting this message. Any ideas?
boonikad9300 9/2/2023 4:36 AM
I think you have to have billed $10 dollars or more (not on a personal plan), but through API key usage / access if i'm correct, don't know the specific details 🙂
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I think you have to have billed $10 dollars or more (not on a personal plan), but through API key usage / access if i'm correct, don't know the specific details 🙂
Ah. That could be it. Thank you
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@Steffen I hate to bump a bug I've written for visibility but this is becoming a rather painful friction point to using Capacities in this particular use-case of DM'ing a TTRPG campaign using Cap. as the main note tool but the performance has any editing functions extremely painful 😦 https://capacities.io/feedback/p/performance-on-large-document-is-really-bade (edited)
rich started a thread. 9/2/2023 5:21 PM
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BingoBangoBongo 9/2/2023 10:57 PM
Hey all, new user and really excited about diving into Capacities more as PKM. Have there been discussions around making PDFs a more flexible type. I love that weblinks have notes built in automatically, but I wish PDFs had something similar. Ideally I would have a consistent way of taking notes on things I read, but having them inline for most types (e.g. books, links) and having PDFs just be blobs makes me need a PDF-note page specifically for each PDF, which feels cumbersome. How have others dealt with this?
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I'm a brand new user, and this is a tiny issue, but driving me a bit crazy, nonetheless. I am trying to use the toggle feature on the text editor for text blocks. I am able to insert the toggle alongside the text, but the toggled text does not disappear when operating the toggle.
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I'm a brand new user, and this is a tiny issue, but driving me a bit crazy, nonetheless. I am trying to use the toggle feature on the text editor for text blocks. I am able to insert the toggle alongside the text, but the toggled text does not disappear when operating the toggle.
Jan O. Dvořák 9/4/2023 5:31 AM
Have you moved the blocks that you want to be hidden into the toggle block? You have to do that manually. That is - if I am detecting the issue correctly:-)
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Have you moved the blocks that you want to be hidden into the toggle block? You have to do that manually. That is - if I am detecting the issue correctly:-)
That did it. Thank you SO much!
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dirtrockground 9/4/2023 1:29 PM
Hello, I've been trying capacities for the past couple days. I am considering fully migrating from Tana but would like to ask if anyone has experience with the performance of Capacities upon reaching a large workspace size (over 10k objects)?
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tarkovsky88 9/4/2023 3:26 PM
Which GPT version does Capacities use?
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Does anyone took the official course, Capacities Made Simple? I'm just considering if it worth and useful for me. Please share your review I'd appreciate that!😚
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Which GPT version does Capacities use?
3, except if you have access to gpt 4
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tarkovsky88 9/4/2023 3:53 PM
How does it access my own gpt account?
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How does it access my own gpt account?
you need to add your api key
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tarkovsky88 9/4/2023 4:06 PM
And then it’s unlimited gpt4 access?
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You have to pay. But it’s few cent per token
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Hello, I've been trying capacities for the past couple days. I am considering fully migrating from Tana but would like to ask if anyone has experience with the performance of Capacities upon reaching a large workspace size (over 10k objects)?
matthew.johnson 9/4/2023 6:15 PM
I am curious about performance as well, although I probably have close to 20-30k pages in my Notion right now and that’s still growing so I’m curious at the 50-100k object scale.
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AntoineFou 9/5/2023 1:41 AM
I have several thousand pages now (a bit less than 10K though) and I'm not noticing any big slowdown so far. Search is still lightning fast, especially while using the CTRL+P then /object search
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Does anybody know if it is possible to see all the to-do items across say a Space or a Project?
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DogSaysRollTide 9/5/2023 11:10 AM
I'm, like, 95% sure the answer here is no, but since I missed a lot of the AI updates earlier in the year, is there any way to use AI to auto suggest tags for things I put into Capacities?
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Does anybody know if it is possible to see all the to-do items across say a Space or a Project?
Lots of folks have been using inline tags with todos as a work around, otherwise no.
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Lots of folks have been using inline tags with todos as a work around, otherwise no.
thanks - that makes sense and I will do that!
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I'm, like, 95% sure the answer here is no, but since I missed a lot of the AI updates earlier in the year, is there any way to use AI to auto suggest tags for things I put into Capacities?
I’m fairly sure AI can only populate certain properties or be used as a chat that can append to a note at the current time.
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I’m fairly sure AI can only populate certain properties or be used as a chat that can append to a note at the current time.
DogSaysRollTide 9/5/2023 11:25 AM
That's what I figured. Thank you!
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InsaneOnion 9/5/2023 11:40 AM
is android app gonna be available for free users? or only for believers and pro users?
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is android app gonna be available for free users? or only for believers and pro users?
boonikad9300 9/6/2023 1:42 AM
For now it's only for believers as it is in beta, but i think it will come with the free plan once its fully launched !
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InsaneOnion 9/6/2023 1:45 AM
Cool thanks
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GrinandSwearIt 9/6/2023 5:52 AM
I submitted a bug already, but is anyone else experiencing the app moving extremely slowly this morning? I can't do anything in it all.
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Camila Cataldi 9/6/2023 6:09 AM
Is it possible to send a message from WhatsApp integration directly to a specific day (as a reminder, for example) or it will always appear on the date when it was sent?
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Hello! Really new to Capacities, I selected the person object type when creating my account but when I look at the first person I created, I don't have all the options like putting a photo of them like on the website and tutorials, it seems like a generic page instead which I can add a cover art.
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Hello! Really new to Capacities, I selected the person object type when creating my account but when I look at the first person I created, I don't have all the options like putting a photo of them like on the website and tutorials, it seems like a generic page instead which I can add a cover art.
GrinandSwearIt 9/6/2023 6:43 AM
You can add the fields you want to track to the person object.
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Even the picture? because currently, the website shows: (edited)
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And mine looks like this: (edited)
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GrinandSwearIt 9/6/2023 6:44 AM
Yes, click on Add Property and you can add an object field to select from images.
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Alright thanks!
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Does not work at all sadly
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Found it, had to switch to Profile layout
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Is it possible to send a message from WhatsApp integration directly to a specific day (as a reminder, for example) or it will always appear on the date when it was sent?
Jan O. Dvořák 9/6/2023 7:13 AM
It will always end in today's Daily note, just like an email (in general). I consider the daily note as an inbox and convert parts of the daily note to other objects during my processing - if needed (clicking the 6dots menu at the block, Turn into...) This way the note will always be connected to the day I have created it/get it.
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It will always end in today's Daily note, just like an email (in general). I consider the daily note as an inbox and convert parts of the daily note to other objects during my processing - if needed (clicking the 6dots menu at the block, Turn into...) This way the note will always be connected to the day I have created it/get it.
Camila Cataldi 9/6/2023 7:36 AM
I see. Thanks for the answer. 😀
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honey_is_bee_crap 9/6/2023 11:55 AM
Is there a way to undo? I have lost a few large blocks of text by fat-fingering my keyboard. The "undo" option on the app's "Edit" menu did not recover it.
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UncleFreddysDead 9/6/2023 1:23 PM
hello! Anybody know if I can sign up as Believer for a month -- so I don't need to spend $120....and then convert to annual if I like it -- and commit to the full $120?
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hello! Anybody know if I can sign up as Believer for a month -- so I don't need to spend $120....and then convert to annual if I like it -- and commit to the full $120?
Jan O. Dvořák 9/6/2023 1:36 PM
Have you checked the Settings/Subscription and Billing? As I have a toggle now for monthly/annual, I guess it is also in Free plan somehow.
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Have you checked the Settings/Subscription and Billing? As I have a toggle now for monthly/annual, I guess it is also in Free plan somehow.
UncleFreddysDead 9/6/2023 1:37 PM
Yeah -- I can totally choose monthly...but wondering if I can convert to Annual after that. I'm just gonna give it a shot. I guess worst case, I cancel and re-subscribe. Thanks so much for the response.
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iraedotson@gmail.com 9/6/2023 4:21 PM
The spell checker on Capacities is malfunctioning. Whenever there is a typographical error, the spell checker inserts the correct spelling into the middle of the misspelling. At that point, I must delete each letter that should not be there, and write the word again. Can this flaw be addressed? Thanks!
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The spell checker on Capacities is malfunctioning. Whenever there is a typographical error, the spell checker inserts the correct spelling into the middle of the misspelling. At that point, I must delete each letter that should not be there, and write the word again. Can this flaw be addressed? Thanks!
Deleted User 9/6/2023 5:14 PM
happened to me too, I thought it was because I had Grammarly running in the background
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happened to me too, I thought it was because I had Grammarly running in the background
iraedotson@gmail.com 9/6/2023 5:16 PM
I think I have Grammarly, but I disabled it due to these types of problems. I will check my apps to determine if that is the source of this problem.
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Yeah -- I can totally choose monthly...but wondering if I can convert to Annual after that. I'm just gonna give it a shot. I guess worst case, I cancel and re-subscribe. Thanks so much for the response.
Jan O. Dvořák 9/6/2023 9:29 PM
I am an annual Believer and have that toggle to turn to monthly. So the other way around will definitely be possible.
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snacksssreal 9/7/2023 1:51 AM
Hello I have carried out the steps for WhatsApp integration and received a confirmation message in capacities WhatsApp channel . Also the setting in capacities WhatsApp integration has "active" flag Nevertheless I now sent a message to capacities in WhatsApp which didn't trigger a new note in the app. is there supposed to be somekind of acknowledgement about it ? some confirmation ? can someone help me?
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Hello I have carried out the steps for WhatsApp integration and received a confirmation message in capacities WhatsApp channel . Also the setting in capacities WhatsApp integration has "active" flag Nevertheless I now sent a message to capacities in WhatsApp which didn't trigger a new note in the app. is there supposed to be somekind of acknowledgement about it ? some confirmation ? can someone help me?
It's not supposed to trick a new note. This will add what you've sent to your daily note. Is this the case?
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It's not supposed to trick a new note. This will add what you've sent to your daily note. Is this the case?
snacksssreal 9/7/2023 2:29 AM
Unfortunately this message does not appear in my daily notes
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In this case I disconnect the integration and reconnect it, have you tried?
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snacksssreal 9/7/2023 2:30 AM
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Yes I also did reconnecting without any luck
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Okay, do you have multiple spaces ?
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snacksssreal 9/7/2023 2:38 AM
on top of my own the default space of capcaities (the example DB "A Studio for your Mind")
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I do have a WA business account (not in use) and a WA private account. I linked the integration to my WA private account. Does that bring any insights?
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Wait I just noticed something a bit strange (edited)
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snacksssreal 9/7/2023 2:42 AM
it seems like a sync error?
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when i went into the daily notes section it showed me that i have only 1 note (from Yesterday), Than i navigated to the Calendar and chose "Today". suddenly the 2nd note from WA appeared in Today. So after going back to daily notes section it appeared there as well
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it this the proper behaviour?
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Maybe a little bug, restart the app help me sometimes (directly from the settings)
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try again with a new file and see
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snacksssreal 9/7/2023 2:46 AM
Now i FW another WA message and again here is what i received "Hello 👋 Connect WhatsApp to your Capacities account to get started. You can get started here: https://docs.capacities.io/reference/integrations/whatsapp "
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Chose "Restart app" and received the following https://app.screencast.com/vU7NiWnQvWeK4
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anyway the WA message I FW to capcacities is currently not appearing in my daily notes
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I've just tried it, no problem with the images but the text doesn't seem to synchronize for me either! (edited)
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ok so it's not just you ^^
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I disconnected then reconnected the integration and now it works. I don't know what to say to help you 😦
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snacksssreal 9/7/2023 2:59 AM
😦 thanks what do you suggest me to do? open a defect on the feedback channel?
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snacksssreal 9/7/2023 3:03 AM
Thanks Anna! Much Appreciated
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snacksssreal 9/7/2023 3:14 AM
OK did another attempt and now it seems to be working. Thanks for your support @Anna Last question sorry for that in the daily notes each incoming wa msg appears in the same note: ON the other hand, on the calendar view it presents each message separately Bug? do you also see this behaviour on your side?
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I don't see the difference between the two. :S
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snacksssreal 9/7/2023 3:22 AM
Daily notes shows the notes in a bulk manner all in one big note while in the calendar view, it appears one after the other
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freethinkeratlarge 9/7/2023 7:41 AM
How well does the AI function learn from the content we enter? Let me explain. If I open a session with Claude, for instance, and I give it a lot of information - say, blog posts that I've written - it will take all of that information and learn from it. If I give it enough of these blog posts, or enough of my articles, or enough of my book chapters or stories, it will eventually learn to speak in my voice and learn how I express myself. Is this something that Capacities can do?
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Is this something that's worth doing? Should I create a tag, "#writingsamples" for instance, which includes a list of writing samples that I want the Capacities AI to learn from?
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Landogarner 9/7/2023 7:59 AM
I wonder if there are others that experience the same odd behaviour. Whenever I click on an object, most times its backlinks aren't visible initially, only when I select another object and switch back. This happens with practically every custom object type. The video displays the issue with a type "Music Artist" where Artists connect to "Music Albums". There's a bug entry I've found that might be related to the issue, but despite the small number of votes, i can't imagine that i'm the only one affected. (Link to entry: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/bug-backlinks-not-displayed). I have this issue in the web version as well as in the Mac app.
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CaninePRO® 9/7/2023 8:42 AM
Are you limited to 5 spaces in Capacities?
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Are you limited to 5 spaces in Capacities?
Deleted User 9/7/2023 9:35 AM
There are no limits on spaces - https://capacities.io/pricing
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freethinkeratlarge 9/7/2023 9:40 AM
Update on my question. There's an Obsidian plugin called "Smart Connections Chat" which is able to read through past notes and, using GPT3.5 or GPT4 (you need an API key), and answer, in a conversational format, questions based on my content.
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This is why I'm asking about adding my past writing, so that I can chat with this AI and get answers based on what I've said or written in the past.
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Update on my question. There's an Obsidian plugin called "Smart Connections Chat" which is able to read through past notes and, using GPT3.5 or GPT4 (you need an API key), and answer, in a conversational format, questions based on my content.
Jan O. Dvořák 9/7/2023 11:51 AM
That could probably come in future but I think you can give context to GPT just by selecting blocks etc., so probably just current note - however, I don't experiment with AI, just wild guessing based on just the first iteration of AI support.
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I wonder if there are others that experience the same odd behaviour. Whenever I click on an object, most times its backlinks aren't visible initially, only when I select another object and switch back. This happens with practically every custom object type. The video displays the issue with a type "Music Artist" where Artists connect to "Music Albums". There's a bug entry I've found that might be related to the issue, but despite the small number of votes, i can't imagine that i'm the only one affected. (Link to entry: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/bug-backlinks-not-displayed). I have this issue in the web version as well as in the Mac app.
nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵 9/7/2023 12:54 PM
Yes I have that too sometimes, thanks for sharing the ticket, I upvoted too
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How well does the AI function learn from the content we enter? Let me explain. If I open a session with Claude, for instance, and I give it a lot of information - say, blog posts that I've written - it will take all of that information and learn from it. If I give it enough of these blog posts, or enough of my articles, or enough of my book chapters or stories, it will eventually learn to speak in my voice and learn how I express myself. Is this something that Capacities can do?
nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵 9/7/2023 12:58 PM
you will find more thoughts on future AI-related developments in https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1120340681102204948 👉 if you scroll up in the conversation you should find a post from Steffen stating that in the future the AI will work beyond the block selected, and on the total space level (if I recall)
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Update on my question. There's an Obsidian plugin called "Smart Connections Chat" which is able to read through past notes and, using GPT3.5 or GPT4 (you need an API key), and answer, in a conversational format, questions based on my content.
Dawnhunter 9/7/2023 3:04 PM
This seems to be a feature the team is interested in the future, as Nicolas said. https://capacities.canny.io/feedback/p/ai-interaction-with-notes
One of the best features of Mem.ai is the ability to ask the AI questions and have it answer using your library of notes.
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iraedotson@gmail.com 9/7/2023 4:10 PM
Are repeating tasks with alarms on the roadmap?
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iraedotson@gmail.com 9/7/2023 5:12 PM
Does Capacities include a 2FA feature?
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Does Capacities include a 2FA feature?
search is the best friend of anyone seeking knowledge 😉 🦉 https://capacities.io/feedback/p/2-factor-authentication
Get an overview of requested features and ideas.
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iraedotson@gmail.com 9/7/2023 6:18 PM
Thanks!
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Are repeating tasks with alarms on the roadmap?
Get an overview of requested features and ideas.
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I know of forums where everytime 'planned', or 'roadmap' is uttered as part of a question, comment, or demand there is a friendly bot, spitting out this: https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1135449045515640843 I am happy to be that robot, for now 🤖 (edited)
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DarylAdair:-) 9/7/2023 9:11 PM
I am online with my computer but Capacities is not saving. I get the message from the cloud icon that "As soon as your connection is back your content will be saved. You currently have 18 unsaved objects." I have opened and closed both the web and desktop versions several times, but nothing changes. Should I sign out? Might that risk losing data? Thx for any help. Do you have any advice @Steffen? (edited)
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The email integration doc mentions sending a to-do in an email in brackets [] . I have not been able to make this work. Can others do this ? What does it look like in your daily note? Is there an example of how to do it ? Tnx!
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When linking People object (@People/"First Name, Last Name"), is there a way to shorten their name to just first name? So instead of displaying inline "First Name, Last Name", just display "First Name".
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When linking People object (@People/"First Name, Last Name"), is there a way to shorten their name to just first name? So instead of displaying inline "First Name, Last Name", just display "First Name".
could be a good suggestion 🙂 in Obsidian, I had aliases for people, it was quite handy
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There are no limits on spaces - https://capacities.io/pricing
CaninePRO® 9/8/2023 6:43 AM
I have 5 spaces and would like to add more. There is no option to add more spaces in the settings menu. How do I add more spaces? Thanks, Lee
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I have 5 spaces and would like to add more. There is no option to add more spaces in the settings menu. How do I add more spaces? Thanks, Lee
can you go to Home?
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can you go to Home?
CaninePRO® 9/8/2023 7:15 AM
The one icon I didn't press! Thanks @cp9
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Hi, I’m capacities supporter and would like to dl the beta version of the iOS app. How can I get the link for that?
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The email integration doc mentions sending a to-do in an email in brackets [] . I have not been able to make this work. Can others do this ? What does it look like in your daily note? Is there an example of how to do it ? Tnx!
davepatrick 9/8/2023 12:29 PM
it worked for me when I tested it
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it worked for me when I tested it
Could you mock up an example of a send? Or maybe I don’t know what it should look like in a note. Maybe a problem between the keyboard and the chair 🙂 (edited)
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Hi everyone! I find the Weblinks objects very useful, because once I add the link, it autopopulates the title and gives a preview. I'd like to add Organizations and People too, but there isn't a similar way to just paste in the link to a company's homepage or a person's LinkedIn profile. So far I've been adding them as Weblinks and just adding the tags "Organization" or "People". Will I regret making everything a Weblink?
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Hi everyone! I find the Weblinks objects very useful, because once I add the link, it autopopulates the title and gives a preview. I'd like to add Organizations and People too, but there isn't a similar way to just paste in the link to a company's homepage or a person's LinkedIn profile. So far I've been adding them as Weblinks and just adding the tags "Organization" or "People". Will I regret making everything a Weblink?
@Karin You could convert the Weblink into a People or Organization Object and manipulate there, be sure make sure the properties align.
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@Karin You could convert the Weblink into a People or Organization Object and manipulate there, be sure make sure the properties align.
Thanks @Sumit , that's a pretty good workaround!
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Just a few days into Capacities. I wonder if anyone has a best practice recommendation for logging exercises. Is each type a tag? Or should I have a collection of different exercises?
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Deleted User 9/8/2023 3:37 PM
@cmart7236 I have a collection of exercise videos. I use an object for exercise and collections for the type, I might add tags later. You could try using a collection for the exercise logs and create a template for the log. If that doesn't work, it's easy to change it in Capacities. (edited)
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When linking People object (@People/"First Name, Last Name"), is there a way to shorten their name to just first name? So instead of displaying inline "First Name, Last Name", just display "First Name".
Why not create a new property - Alias and change the card view so it only shows that rather than first and last name
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DarylAdair:-) 9/8/2023 10:54 PM
Apologies for posting this again. Can anyone help? I am online with my computer but Capacities is not saving. I get the message from the cloud icon that "As soon as your connection is back your content will be saved. You currently have 18 unsaved objects." I have opened and closed both the web and desktop versions several times, but nothing changes. Should I sign out? Might that risk losing data? Thx for any help. Do you have any advice @Steffen? (edited)
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DarylAdair:-)
Apologies for posting this again. Can anyone help? I am online with my computer but Capacities is not saving. I get the message from the cloud icon that "As soon as your connection is back your content will be saved. You currently have 18 unsaved objects." I have opened and closed both the web and desktop versions several times, but nothing changes. Should I sign out? Might that risk losing data? Thx for any help. Do you have any advice @Steffen? (edited)
... maybe check if this is similar / connected to this reported problem: https://capacities.canny.io/feedback/p/synchronisation-error – here @Michael_v_H said the devs are currently checking on it 🚨
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Hello. I just stuck my first toe in the Capacities pond. May I ask how much total storage each user is afforded for all of their content within Capacities?
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Hello. I just stuck my first toe in the Capacities pond. May I ask how much total storage each user is afforded for all of their content within Capacities?
free unlimited storage. tho you can't upload a really big file (not sure about the limit, but 100MB for 1 file is already impossible)
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free unlimited storage. tho you can't upload a really big file (not sure about the limit, but 100MB for 1 file is already impossible)
Thanks! That makes sense. I'm working with mainly PDFs and images, no raw photos or binaries. This might really work for me.
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Hi :). I just started using Capacities and I love the UX and overall concept. I’m coming from Notion so I’m still getting used to the mental model. I’m struggling a bit with the utility of tags vs collections, especially when it comes to web links. I’ve landed on using web links as my go-to unit for anything that has a link associated with it (most things I’m saving) such as posts, articles, podcasts. So right now, I’ve created the collections Post, Resource, Show & Movie inside web link. My thought was to keep everything as simple as possible as a web link until I wanted to decorate the link with additional properties such as author or director. I moved over to this from a Media object type because it felt too cumbersome to create both a web link and custom media type for each link I want to save. I suppose I’m mostly wondering what other people are doing with tags, collections & weblinks for organizing. Do you create objects with a “URL” property that links to a web link or just stick with tags& collections within web link?
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Hi :). I just started using Capacities and I love the UX and overall concept. I’m coming from Notion so I’m still getting used to the mental model. I’m struggling a bit with the utility of tags vs collections, especially when it comes to web links. I’ve landed on using web links as my go-to unit for anything that has a link associated with it (most things I’m saving) such as posts, articles, podcasts. So right now, I’ve created the collections Post, Resource, Show & Movie inside web link. My thought was to keep everything as simple as possible as a web link until I wanted to decorate the link with additional properties such as author or director. I moved over to this from a Media object type because it felt too cumbersome to create both a web link and custom media type for each link I want to save. I suppose I’m mostly wondering what other people are doing with tags, collections & weblinks for organizing. Do you create objects with a “URL” property that links to a web link or just stick with tags& collections within web link?
I don't create collections for Weblinks. I use Tags such as Informative, Inspiring, Funny, or App, Writing, Dancing, Workout. I use those tags for Images too.
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I don't create collections for Weblinks. I use Tags such as Informative, Inspiring, Funny, or App, Writing, Dancing, Workout. I use those tags for Images too.
Interesting, so you don't categories / tag by content type (book, podcast, article, etc)?
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Interesting, so you don't categories / tag by content type (book, podcast, article, etc)?
I create object types for Books, Shows, Musics
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if I save a youtube link about book review, I put the weblink in daily note, then mention the related Book object within the note (content blocks) of that weblink (edited)
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How do I use a template in a note on mobile? Can't find the option
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if I save a youtube link about book review, I put the weblink in daily note, then mention the related Book object within the note (content blocks) of that weblink (edited)
That makes a lot of sense. Thanks for the explanation!
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How do I use a template in a note on mobile? Can't find the option
QuesadaGrande 9/9/2023 8:25 AM
I'm afraid templates are not integrated into the mobile app at the moment. I'm also hoping the mobile app will be updated soon
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I'm trying to figure out how to create Contacts in Capacities. One item per person/company with the usual fields of content, linkable to multiple objects. Am I missing something? Please be a little gentle and slow. My eagerness to use or do something does not substitute for my developing a clear understanding of how to do it. Thanks. 🙂
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I'm trying to figure out how to create Contacts in Capacities. One item per person/company with the usual fields of content, linkable to multiple objects. Am I missing something? Please be a little gentle and slow. My eagerness to use or do something does not substitute for my developing a clear understanding of how to do it. Thanks. 🙂
Let's say you have 3 object types. Person, Company, and Contact. You have property Owner in Contacts. That property is Text for mentioning either a Person or Company object. If Person X has 2 phone numbers, you create 2 Contact objects with Owner property mentioning Person X. That way, one Person can have multiple Contacts. One Company can also have multiple Contacts. For bonus, you can have property Active (checkbox) in Contact.
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Is it possible to define a property that is multiselect but simple text instead of a tag or other object?
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are we not sure yet if capacities will have an offline mode? if i was certain that it would happen, i would already jump in with all my stuff and sign up for the believer. i mean, i can wait for the offline option for some time... but if it's not gonna happen the app will not be a good fit for me in the long run.
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iraedotson@gmail.com 9/9/2023 2:36 PM
I opened Capacities on my Android, and there was a message requesting that I update my app. When I went to the Play Store, there was not an updated version available. How can I download the updated Android version of Capacities?
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Quick question. If I create a todo in a daily note, is there an easy way to find it at a later date? Is there some kind of aggregated todo view I can create? If not I, curious what people’s strategies for todos are.
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are we not sure yet if capacities will have an offline mode? if i was certain that it would happen, i would already jump in with all my stuff and sign up for the believer. i mean, i can wait for the offline option for some time... but if it's not gonna happen the app will not be a good fit for me in the long run.
It's supposedly coming but no idea when. They recognize the importance of "offline" but they have said it won't be a fully offline-forever experience. My take has been "It will support working offline in short periods like during a flight when airplane mode is required." but it is not meant to operate in that manner all the time and they've sort of voiced a stance that purely offline is not interesting to them but they recognize the need for short offline periods like during flights or working in remote spots where internet is not available. So we're kind of waiting to see as far as my understanding is
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Quick question. If I create a todo in a daily note, is there an easy way to find it at a later date? Is there some kind of aggregated todo view I can create? If not I, curious what people’s strategies for todos are.
Darkshrimp 9/9/2023 6:44 PM
The todo feature is being added later, but I personally don’t like to keep tasks inside my note taking app. Use a seperate fit for purpose app for that would be much neater I think as once a task is ticked off, I’m rarely searching for it again.
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It's supposedly coming but no idea when. They recognize the importance of "offline" but they have said it won't be a fully offline-forever experience. My take has been "It will support working offline in short periods like during a flight when airplane mode is required." but it is not meant to operate in that manner all the time and they've sort of voiced a stance that purely offline is not interesting to them but they recognize the need for short offline periods like during flights or working in remote spots where internet is not available. So we're kind of waiting to see as far as my understanding is
Darkshrimp 9/9/2023 6:48 PM
It’ll be a shame if they don’t add in proper offline functionality, the offline first apps (Anytype, obsidian) just loads so much faster
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I wouldn't take my word as final but what I do know the devs are quite receptive to feedback so if you feel strongly on it, make it heard. I can't disagree offline loads faster (usually) but obsidian also gets bogged down with plugins loading which defeats any offline gains
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When I try to delete my account I can log in and see all the tests notes I've made. This leads me to believe that deleting my account doesn't work.
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Hi, how do i resize an embed image? Small card image works for me, but its shown as an icon from my android phone's browser instead of showing the image via embed. (edited)
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Not sure there's many options right now. The mobile apps are pretty experimental phase right now so I think "your mileage may vary" is the current state of affairs to my knowledge
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Quick question. If I create a todo in a daily note, is there an easy way to find it at a later date? Is there some kind of aggregated todo view I can create? If not I, curious what people’s strategies for todos are.
nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵 9/10/2023 3:20 AM
I have some todos in Cap - it’s not my primary todo app but some of my notes contain action items. For those, I use a tag ‘#todo’ to be able to see them all together, by opening the view for that tag. I nest (indent) the check boxes under the tag so that they all appear in the tag view. I also sometimes just use add #todo inline when there’s something in the body of my note that requires an action. That being said, and as Darkshrimp mentioned, task management is on the Capacities roadmap, see here #🛣・roadmap - not sure exactly what it’ll look like, but you can go to the #deleted-channel forum and also the feedback board to see what is being discussed and share any ideas: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/integrated-task-management
Get an overview of requested features and ideas.
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Quick question. If I create a todo in a daily note, is there an easy way to find it at a later date? Is there some kind of aggregated todo view I can create? If not I, curious what people’s strategies for todos are.
I created a tag and named it To do. Whenever I add a task within my note, I add the tag at the end of the task. I have also pinned the To do tag. Now, if I click the To do tag, it shows all tasks at one location. (edited)
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Something like this
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I created a tag and named it To do. Whenever I add a task within my note, I add the tag at the end of the task. I have also pinned the To do tag. Now, if I click the To do tag, it shows all tasks at one location. (edited)
Going to do this
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The todo feature is being added later, but I personally don’t like to keep tasks inside my note taking app. Use a seperate fit for purpose app for that would be much neater I think as once a task is ticked off, I’m rarely searching for it again.
I’m looking for a way to find all current todo’s (ones that are not completed). Didn’t seem to find them in search.
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It's supposedly coming but no idea when. They recognize the importance of "offline" but they have said it won't be a fully offline-forever experience. My take has been "It will support working offline in short periods like during a flight when airplane mode is required." but it is not meant to operate in that manner all the time and they've sort of voiced a stance that purely offline is not interesting to them but they recognize the need for short offline periods like during flights or working in remote spots where internet is not available. So we're kind of waiting to see as far as my understanding is
thanks for the info
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Is there an easy way to turn an inline link into another link view? (E.g. small card or embedded) I just started using the app so I might be missing it, but sometimes when I add a link it only shows as inline text and I have to go to a new line/block and add it again to get the card view
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Alt click on an inline to convert to a link block then use the ... Menu to select which format
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Alt click on an inline to convert to a link block then use the ... Menu to select which format
Thanks!
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motheroftwo 9/11/2023 12:48 AM
I want to open particular capacities Object (like a page for my soccer team) from StreamDeck. Does anyone know how I can do that?
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Hello, sorry if it's a relatively dumb question but i just stumbled across capacities like 10 minutes ago. It looks really good and I want to learn how to use it since I have been reading a lot and I want to take short notes of it. But i want to know if Capacities is suitable for students for note taking lectures notes?
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I want to open particular capacities Object (like a page for my soccer team) from StreamDeck. Does anyone know how I can do that?
boonikad9300 9/11/2023 1:43 AM
You can share particular object pages through the share function:
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Hello, sorry if it's a relatively dumb question but i just stumbled across capacities like 10 minutes ago. It looks really good and I want to learn how to use it since I have been reading a lot and I want to take short notes of it. But i want to know if Capacities is suitable for students for note taking lectures notes?
boonikad9300 9/11/2023 1:44 AM
I teach you how to make your life easier with digital tools, particularly Capacities.
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Thanks a lot, I have gone over and read through the link. Problem is that I am still unsure on how to get started. Say I have multiple subjects that I take in 1 semester, is it best to list all the subjects in 1 object and name it "Subjects"? Or is it better for me to use tags as subjects and put my notes in another Object called "lecture Notes" for example. (edited)
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Thanks a lot, I have gone over and read through the link. Problem is that I am still unsure on how to get started. Say I have multiple subjects that I take in 1 semester, is it best to list all the subjects in 1 object and name it "Subjects"? Or is it better for me to use tags as subjects and put my notes in another Object called "lecture Notes" for example. (edited)
I would personally prefer your second option (subjects as tags) but you can also create two objects with one for Subjects (where you can make content maps, for instance) and another called Lecture Notes. It gives you a bit more control on how to collect and organise your notes if you want to order them!
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you're entering the "what's best for you" discussion more than the "best practice" one 😁
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My apologies im just very new to notetaking haha
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I have used Notion but it was really complex for me and I didnt stick to it in the end. Either ways im slowly but surely learning about how capacities work. As for the above question, I think I will just make an object named Lecture notes and just use tags for different subjects.
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Quick question, how do I underline my words? Or is there no such option
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Is there any way to password-protect a space ?
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how do i create a new story?
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Is there any way to password-protect a space ?
not currently, might be a roadmap item you could upvote on canny as this isn't the first time i've heard this mentioned
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how do i create a new story?
not sure I understand your question
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i accidentally hit some keyboard combination and Capacities is no longer automatically making empty new lines right after anything i make, how do i remedy this?
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i accidentally hit some keyboard combination and Capacities is no longer automatically making empty new lines right after anything i make, how do i remedy this?
restart the app?
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restart the app?
doesn't work, been like this for about a week
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UncleFreddysDead 9/11/2023 9:21 PM
Can't find this anywhere -- so I'm assuming the answer is NO. Is there any way to set the default value for a property on an Object? For example, set the DATE to today's date. Or set the Description to some value rather than typing it in? Coming from Tana where this functionality was part of the power. Thanks!
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@UncleFreddysDead You can add date created and date last updated in object settings (edited)
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doesn't work, been like this for about a week
send an email to support, they'll help you
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Can't find this anywhere -- so I'm assuming the answer is NO. Is there any way to set the default value for a property on an Object? For example, set the DATE to today's date. Or set the Description to some value rather than typing it in? Coming from Tana where this functionality was part of the power. Thanks!
you can set "default" values in an object by using templates but I'm not sure about a dynamic "today" date
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Can't find this anywhere -- so I'm assuming the answer is NO. Is there any way to set the default value for a property on an Object? For example, set the DATE to today's date. Or set the Description to some value rather than typing it in? Coming from Tana where this functionality was part of the power. Thanks!
DogSaysRollTide 9/12/2023 8:17 AM
Does this get you where you're trying to go? https://docs.capacities.io/reference/templates#date-variables-in-titles I'm also coming (back) from Tana. I use the above to get today's date into a lot of my notes, but it does require a quick extra click or two.
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On another subject, is there a way to cut and paste multiple tags at once into the tag field? Whenever I do so, the tag field seems to want to take all the tags as one tag.
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Hello, I have read the docs but I still do not understand what is "block-based linking"
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I know google sheets can be embedded, but can airtable? When I try, I'm just getting a blank block.
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Hello, I have read the docs but I still do not understand what is "block-based linking"
I think it means you can deep link to a specific block and aren't required to link to the entire object the block is in
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Hello, I have read the docs but I still do not understand what is "block-based linking"
Think of it as linking to a paragraph within a note rather than to the whole note itself.
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Ahh okay that makes more sense thanks!
zaneywolf started a thread. 9/12/2023 11:04 AM
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Hello guys! I set up my API Key for the use of GPT 4 with AI but I get this error Does somebody know what could I do here?
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Hello guys! I set up my API Key for the use of GPT 4 with AI but I get this error Does somebody know what could I do here?
DogSaysRollTide 9/12/2023 12:22 PM
I get that sometimes, too, but it still works for me.
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Hi. What has happened to embedding tags into a page? When I embed the tag I do not even have a chance to create a filter to exclude the page I am embedding it into as it creates continuous string of embeds and my browser stops responding. It was definitely posisble in the past, as my old dashboards works fine.
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I get that sometimes, too, but it still works for me.
I'm getting this error too, it's preventing any response when chatgpt4 is selected. On the openai website it says For API accounts created after August 18, 2023, you can get instant access to GPT-4 after purchasing $0.50 worth or more of pre-paid credits." I've paid the 20 but not prepaid credits, I wonder if that's the difference?
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TonyWinyard 9/12/2023 5:13 PM
I just posted some text into a daily note and then highlighted a block, clicked the six little white dots to the left of the block and clicked on the 'quote' option. So visually it is now displayed as a quote, but how would I find quotes in a search? or should I make a tag called quotes?
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TonyWinyard 9/12/2023 5:29 PM
I'm still a little unsure on when to use tags, pages, collections and objects. For example, over the next few months I'll be copying many notes over from Evernote into Capacities. Some of them will be quotations and other information around the philosophy of Stoicism. So would it be best to create an object called Philosophy, and then Stoicism is under that, or would philosophy be a tag, with Stoicism as a child tag of it? Or would Stoicism just be a collection?
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TonyWinyard
I just posted some text into a daily note and then highlighted a block, clicked the six little white dots to the left of the block and clicked on the 'quote' option. So visually it is now displayed as a quote, but how would I find quotes in a search? or should I make a tag called quotes?
Deleted User 9/12/2023 5:49 PM
You might consider creating an object for quotes - then if you put a quote in your daily notes, you can use "Turn into" - and create an object with that block - or if you want to find quotes later then tag the end of the block #quote It sounds like you changed the format but did not create a tag or an object.
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You might consider creating an object for quotes - then if you put a quote in your daily notes, you can use "Turn into" - and create an object with that block - or if you want to find quotes later then tag the end of the block #quote It sounds like you changed the format but did not create a tag or an object.
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TonyWinyard
I'm still a little unsure on when to use tags, pages, collections and objects. For example, over the next few months I'll be copying many notes over from Evernote into Capacities. Some of them will be quotations and other information around the philosophy of Stoicism. So would it be best to create an object called Philosophy, and then Stoicism is under that, or would philosophy be a tag, with Stoicism as a child tag of it? Or would Stoicism just be a collection?
Deleted User 9/12/2023 5:51 PM
I would create an object Philosophy and then collections for each school of thought you could add tags or not
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TonyWinyard
I'm still a little unsure on when to use tags, pages, collections and objects. For example, over the next few months I'll be copying many notes over from Evernote into Capacities. Some of them will be quotations and other information around the philosophy of Stoicism. So would it be best to create an object called Philosophy, and then Stoicism is under that, or would philosophy be a tag, with Stoicism as a child tag of it? Or would Stoicism just be a collection?
Deleted User 9/12/2023 5:54 PM
I think it's better to have quote objects for quotations you want to save because you may want to change the card view - I set it up with the title as the person quoted and then set the card view so the title is at the bottom of the card.
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I'm getting this error too, it's preventing any response when chatgpt4 is selected. On the openai website it says For API accounts created after August 18, 2023, you can get instant access to GPT-4 after purchasing $0.50 worth or more of pre-paid credits." I've paid the 20 but not prepaid credits, I wonder if that's the difference?
sylva_psyche 9/12/2023 7:44 PM
yeah I have the same error, not sure what to do
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Hi, is it possible to move contents from an object to another object?
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Hi. What has happened to embedding tags into a page? When I embed the tag I do not even have a chance to create a filter to exclude the page I am embedding it into as it creates continuous string of embeds and my browser stops responding. It was definitely posisble in the past, as my old dashboards works fine.
In some cases, referencing an object in a page creates an unwanted recursion (or infinite re-referencing of a page in itself).
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I think it's better to have quote objects for quotations you want to save because you may want to change the card view - I set it up with the title as the person quoted and then set the card view so the title is at the bottom of the card.
TonyWinyard 9/13/2023 4:59 AM
thank you Rannie, very helpful
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I'm getting this error too, it's preventing any response when chatgpt4 is selected. On the openai website it says For API accounts created after August 18, 2023, you can get instant access to GPT-4 after purchasing $0.50 worth or more of pre-paid credits." I've paid the 20 but not prepaid credits, I wonder if that's the difference?
DogSaysRollTide 9/13/2023 7:53 AM
Oh, interesting, ok. And I suspect that is the difference; I've had my paid account for several months. 🤷‍♂️
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TonyWinyard 9/13/2023 3:05 PM
I listen to a lot of podcasts and often take notes from some of the episodes, but wondering how to best keep track of these. I initially created an object called Podcast, and created a template with fields for the name of the show, episode title, host, guest etc, but have realised that won't work, because there would be many different shows, and within those shows many different episodes, each with different guests. Would a better setup be something like an object called Podcast, which contains objects which are names of shows, and then for individual episodes they'd be pages, connected to the show object? Or has someoe figured out a better way of doing this?
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How do you create a database view like in Notion. Like how would I create an object card view showing multiple filterable cards?
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How do you create a database view like in Notion. Like how would I create an object card view showing multiple filterable cards?
Do you mean like this? If so you need to look at the object level. In this case, the People object. Then click on the Table link.
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I am seeing a few things when I forward to save@capacities. Not sure if this is known and is a bug. Forwarding creates duplicate entries. I only noticed AFTER I applied my daily template. The single entry was before I applied my template and I don't recall if it created a duplicate. (I moved the single entry from the Daily Note to the Other Thoughts or Ideas block.) Also when it parsed the email there was a #27 in the email which created a tag. I thought it would only create tags in the subject line? Are these bugs? I couldn't find anything in the bug DB but thought I would check here first.
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Does anyone know how / if I can create an Organization property in Contacts that automatically creates an Organization and not a page?
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Hi! I'm new to capacities. I want to upgrade to the believer plan to experiment with those added features. If I upgade to a monthly plan now, will it be easy for me to switch to an annual plan when I'm ready to make the commitment? Thanks!
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Does anyone know how / if I can create an Organization property in Contacts that automatically creates an Organization and not a page?
I believe I did this - On my People page, I clicked "add property" and selected "Single select." I then changed the Name to "Organization" and configured the object below via link type to be "Organization" so on the People page you'll select from a drop-down of the Organizations in your space.
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I believe I did this - On my People page, I clicked "add property" and selected "Single select." I then changed the Name to "Organization" and configured the object below via link type to be "Organization" so on the People page you'll select from a drop-down of the Organizations in your space.
I will give that a shot !
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Do you mean like this? If so you need to look at the object level. In this case, the People object. Then click on the Table link.
More transcluding this view in another page
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Hi! I'm new to capacities. I want to upgrade to the believer plan to experiment with those added features. If I upgade to a monthly plan now, will it be easy for me to switch to an annual plan when I'm ready to make the commitment? Thanks!
boonikad9300 9/14/2023 9:18 AM
yes very easy, with a toggle and confirmation you can switch to annual plan 👍
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I will give that a shot !
Shout out to @jessa for helping me solve my question! That worked perfectly!
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Hi all, I'm having issues resizing colums in a table view. It will let me resize Title and Tags but no other text columns. Is this a bug or intended?
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Hi everyone. Just started using capacities last week and I really love it. @pkmbeth's videos have been so helpful! As an academic, I often find myself engaging with a lot lot lot of ideas at once. I understand the focus on the local graph, but do folks know if there are plans to do a larger graph view? Sometimes it's really helpful for me to see connections of things 2 and 3 times removed. Maybe it's already possible and I just can't figure it out?
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hey @Jeremy! there have been some requests raised in discussion here, and there is even a 'formal' feature request (these more formal / emphasized requests go on the Canny-board, where the structure also allows for more focussed discussion around specific / singular issues & ideas). https://capacities.io/feedback/p/graph-view-for-whole-space overall there also have been some conceptual debates around the graph, to make it more useful (like: hiding tags; making it more interactive and take feedback; make it searchable; save views; plug it up with AI etc. these are too numerous and scattered (due to the nature of this Discord forum) to list them here. but a search for 'graph' here in the Discord search (top right), and within the Canny-feedback&feature-board will bring you up to speed. as someone myself interested in the graph (and an academic...), I think it is fair to say, the graph is one of two unique structural UI segments of Capacities that could not really be developed recently, where focus was on other things (tuning basics; AI; dashboards; ... ), and I am afraid this will stay so for a while (esp. w/ the CAP team not chasing startup money and the resources that come along with that)... so, in the pipeline of priorities currently ahead are things like 'smart queries', 'task manager' (some people seem to need that), and other things you will find here: https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1135449045515640843 personally, I think these segments (graph, right sidebar) would certainly warrant some extra attention, for a PKM app that goes beyond the database, and more / deeper into processual / relational / knowledge-session-oriented realms. especially as CAP has such a good start on both... and I would say they are parts of the 'basics' that deserve some love, ... ahead of opening up too many new 'swim lanes' 🏊‍♂️ 🏊 🏊‍♀️ ... but then, Michael & Steffen are 2 people. and that is that. 😅
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Hi everyone. Just started using capacities last week and I really love it. @pkmbeth's videos have been so helpful! As an academic, I often find myself engaging with a lot lot lot of ideas at once. I understand the focus on the local graph, but do folks know if there are plans to do a larger graph view? Sometimes it's really helpful for me to see connections of things 2 and 3 times removed. Maybe it's already possible and I just can't figure it out?
– plus: just to be sure: you are aware you can extend the graphs reach by two steps? ... according to the laws of 'degrees of seperation' meeting up w/ 'interconnected notetaking' here, this brings you to a state quite close to a quasi-global view... 🔎 🌏 🌍 🌎🦉
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Couple of questions: In an object* (not a template), is it possible to set a default tag for a property? How is the 'last updated' timestamp calculated? Is it really just 'last time opened' or 'last time something actually changed in the content (including/excluding backlinks?)'? Ideally I'm angling towards a pinned tab or similar where I can see a list of notes that were last updated >6 months ago, etc. I suspect that'll have to wait until queries are rolled out, but I'd like to lay the groundwork now. And every time I send a note to capacities via WhatsApp, I have to reconnect my whatsapp account - it won't stay linked. Is this a bug or did I overlook something?
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Hi all, is there an option to see a chronological view of all notes across object types? I'm aware of the calendar view of daily notes, but wasn't sure if there's another option to quickly see all objects. Sometimes this bird's eye view helps me gain clarity or remember an idea. If this feature doesn't exist, is it on the roadmap? Thanks!
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Hi all, is there an option to see a chronological view of all notes across object types? I'm aware of the calendar view of daily notes, but wasn't sure if there's another option to quickly see all objects. Sometimes this bird's eye view helps me gain clarity or remember an idea. If this feature doesn't exist, is it on the roadmap? Thanks!
hey Jessa, nope, as CAP doesn't have a global view on all notes (– something I argued for in terms of making it more intuitive, and less 'databasy' – w/o losing all those benefits of DBs). but this should be possible w/ upcoming smart query 👉 roadmap https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1135449045515640843 (edited)
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hey Jessa, nope, as CAP doesn't have a global view on all notes (– something I argued for in terms of making it more intuitive, and less 'databasy' – w/o losing all those benefits of DBs). but this should be possible w/ upcoming smart query 👉 roadmap https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1135449045515640843 (edited)
thank you!
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TonyWinyard 9/15/2023 10:55 AM
I've uploaded some PDFs from a few audiobooks. Is there a way of adding tags or other data to PDFs? Or would I just add the book data to the book object and then copy the object reference of the PDF into the entry for the book?
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I've uploaded some PDFs from a few audiobooks. Is there a way of adding tags or other data to PDFs? Or would I just add the book data to the book object and then copy the object reference of the PDF into the entry for the book?
Yes. You'll need to open the pdf as a page by clicking this. If the sidebar isn't open, choose the rightmost button in the second picture. You'll then see a section to add tags like in the last photo. (edited)
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my what's app integration keeps failing - shows active on the settings in the app, but when I send a what's app I get the "hello 👋 connect what's app..." message
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my what's app integration keeps failing - shows active on the settings in the app, but when I send a what's app I get the "hello 👋 connect what's app..." message
snacksssreal 9/16/2023 1:54 PM
same goes for me. I need to remove the integration and than reactivate it Here are some screenshots
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I have been struggling trying to understand how to have an object type, and then special cases of that object. For example, can I have People as a category, and then within that have two subtypes, Athletes and Co-workers, each with some shared core 'People' fields, but with the athlete objects having certain appropriate fields while co-workers having others. I described the question on reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/capacitiesapp/comments/16a6xre/subtypes_of_objects/, and it seemed this might be possible using templates, however I was unable to do this. Is this possible?
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Piddle Patter 9/16/2023 4:47 PM
Am I dense, but I cannot see the content sidebar, is there an icon or something I'm missing, I've been scouring all over the app for a while. This is my content (person) & the properties that should be showing, but see people clicking a button in the top right to show the content sidebar, but alas, mine seems to be missing? Any help would be appreciated.
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I have been struggling trying to understand how to have an object type, and then special cases of that object. For example, can I have People as a category, and then within that have two subtypes, Athletes and Co-workers, each with some shared core 'People' fields, but with the athlete objects having certain appropriate fields while co-workers having others. I described the question on reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/capacitiesapp/comments/16a6xre/subtypes_of_objects/, and it seemed this might be possible using templates, however I was unable to do this. Is this possible?
the ideal solution you are looking for may be Inheritance (https://capacities.io/feedback/p/sub-databases-inheritance-object-inheritance) but the comment on your reddit post can be a workaround for now
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Howell the Night Owl 9/16/2023 8:44 PM
Hi all - I have "To-Dos" scattered throughout my Capacities notes. Is there a way to create a Page or Object that aggregates them?
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I hope this is possible down the line. This is the key feature of Amplenote which is really powerful to integrate task management and notes
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Hello, i heard there a mobile app version of capacities?
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Hello, i heard there a mobile app version of capacities?
yes, only for believer (subscriber)
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Oooo, well I have been thinking about getting believer now since I really love capacities
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Are the extra features from believer worth?
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Are the extra features from believer worth?
Deleted User 9/17/2023 9:58 AM
Yes, being a believer is worth it and if you look at the roadmap, we'll also get some new features first. It's also worth the price to support the developers who have created a great program.
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Hi all - I have "To-Dos" scattered throughout my Capacities notes. Is there a way to create a Page or Object that aggregates them?
nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵 9/17/2023 12:16 PM
see here: https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001362840092946562/1151780036404334593 and also the #🛣・roadmap on which you'll see that task management is coming (see the canny ticket about that for more details)
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snacksssreal 9/17/2023 12:33 PM
any recommendations on what should be considered if splitting into several spaces or leaving a single space for all your professions, hobbies etc?
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Michael.Offworld 9/17/2023 1:15 PM
I want to make a headache journal. Should I use kettels or make a page?
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I want to make a headache journal. Should I use kettels or make a page?
Deleted User 9/17/2023 3:11 PM
Why not make a content type for either journal or health and then make a collection for headaches? (also, sorry about the headaches, that's no fun) Then use tags for type of headache or trigger, or whatever it is you want to track
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any recommendations on what should be considered if splitting into several spaces or leaving a single space for all your professions, hobbies etc?
is there any object which is part of both hobby and profession? for example: Book X which you read as a hobby but also useful for your professional research. if yes, then single space. else, split
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Howell the Night Owl
Hi all - I have "To-Dos" scattered throughout my Capacities notes. Is there a way to create a Page or Object that aggregates them?
If you tag your todo's then you can display them by tag and pin the tag. Task managment is on the roadmap for paid accounts - right now just for "Believers"
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Why not make a content type for either journal or health and then make a collection for headaches? (also, sorry about the headaches, that's no fun) Then use tags for type of headache or trigger, or whatever it is you want to track
Michael.Offworld 9/17/2023 8:44 PM
Awesome. I see how this can change the way I think. Nice challenge. Thank you.
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Hey! Is it possible to use local storage for my space?
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Hey! Is it possible to use local storage for my space?
Currently no, they've mentioned a long term goal to be functional offline but with the vibe they mean "you can go offline for short periods like while on a flight." But afaik they have no intent of going full offline (yet)
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Is there any widget on the android app? I really depend on widgets that make capturing text image and files easier
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When I create a weblink object within a page is there a way the weblink can inherit the tags of the page by default?
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When I create a weblink object within a page is there a way the weblink can inherit the tags of the page by default?
No. Because that weblink is not a "child" of the page. They are just "related"
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Hi, I plan on moving from obsidian to capacities later this year. Since I just started cleaning up my vault, I would like to know how I can prepare my notes for capacities. I already started splitting longer notes into separate notes. Anything else I can do? I guess YAML metadata works the same in cap. (edited)
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Any help on this would be appreciated. I booked an AirBnB for a day in October. I forwarded the email to Capacities, so it showed up in today's note. Then I manually tagged the day in October so it would show up on the check-in day. But the reference on the October day has ALL of today's information, not just the linked email. What am I doing wrong?
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Hi, I plan on moving from obsidian to capacities later this year. Since I just started cleaning up my vault, I would like to know how I can prepare my notes for capacities. I already started splitting longer notes into separate notes. Anything else I can do? I guess YAML metadata works the same in cap. (edited)
I would pre-plan what properties might be useful to you as those will go a long way in organizing and accessing your info. Also start planning your tag structure to group like-notes together as tags is also a heavily used feature in Cap. Also your object types since object types CAN function as "folders" it's also not really their intent so the way obsidian uses literal folders and the way Cap. uses types may not align the same way (edited)
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Any help on this would be appreciated. I booked an AirBnB for a day in October. I forwarded the email to Capacities, so it showed up in today's note. Then I manually tagged the day in October so it would show up on the check-in day. But the reference on the October day has ALL of today's information, not just the linked email. What am I doing wrong?
maybe a block reference instead of referencing the entire date?
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maybe a block reference instead of referencing the entire date?
I thought about that, and it might be the best option. It's an extra step, though, because I think I'd have to manually go to that future date and paste the block reference rather than just @ mentioning the future date in the original entry. (edited)
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I would pre-plan what properties might be useful to you as those will go a long way in organizing and accessing your info. Also start planning your tag structure to group like-notes together as tags is also a heavily used feature in Cap. Also your object types since object types CAN function as "folders" it's also not really their intent so the way obsidian uses literal folders and the way Cap. uses types may not align the same way (edited)
Thanks. That's good to know.
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I thought about that, and it might be the best option. It's an extra step, though, because I think I'd have to manually go to that future date and paste the block reference rather than just @ mentioning the future date in the original entry. (edited)
I haven't used email integration so I guess I can't speak to that part of the workflow if there's a way to modify something in the pipeline itself (edited)
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I guess you could convert the thing from the daily note into something else then link to that on the future date but it's still manual steps to convert, not sure there's a better way
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something like a "Travel Plans" object type or something and a tag property "Destination:" could cluster all things relevant to a trip in mind but on that future date you could link to whatever object you need but afaik you're stuck with a processing step between email and consuming the information from that email where you want it
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I haven't used email integration so I guess I can't speak to that part of the workflow if there's a way to modify something in the pipeline itself (edited)
Makes sense. I appreciate you giving it a think.
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I see on the site it says ios app, is that also for ipad or just iphone?
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just iphone (edited)
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Hello to everybody, I'd like to have some info about beta ios app for believers, thank you!
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Maharishi Pacheco 9/19/2023 8:37 PM
Is there a way to combine two tags? For example I'd like for the tag "cancel" and "cancellation" to show the same results without having to use two tags
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Maharishi Pacheco 9/19/2023 11:43 PM
The AI property pre-fill feature is super inconsistent with me. Wondering if anyone has any tips to improve its results. It is evident I want the url and IATA code for this airline and the AI's result is literally repeating what I want. What is confusing, is that this work perfectly for several other "lesser known" airlines I have. Any idea why this is and what to do about it?
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Hello to everybody, I'd like to have some info about beta ios app for believers, thank you!
What is your concrete question?
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Is there a way to combine two tags? For example I'd like for the tag "cancel" and "cancellation" to show the same results without having to use two tags
good question! ... you´ll find it as planned on the 'all knowing' Canny board: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/merge-items-and-tags ... where you can also vote / comment on it. also, my background assumption was / is: this would probably come along with bulk edit and hierarchical tags (as this will incur some reorganization / management needs on the tag system) – both of which are planned or on the horizon.
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Hello my concrete question is how to have access to ios capacities app, I sent a request via email but I did not receive any answer
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Hello my concrete question is how to have access to ios capacities app, I sent a request via email but I did not receive any answer
Subscribe to BELIEVER and download the App.
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I am already a BELIEVER
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but can't see the link from where dl the app
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I am already a BELIEVER
Hi! Can you send me a pm with your email and I’ll send you the instructions?
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Hi! Can you send me a pm with your email and I’ll send you the instructions?
Thanks a lot
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Hello! I'm trying to set Hookmark up and I can't seem to figure out how to set Capacities as the default note tool when using (command) N .. It doesn't come up under the list of apps available in the settings menu, and I haven't been able to figure it out by reading the Hookmark documentation - any help would be much appreciated!
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Hello! I'm trying to set Hookmark up and I can't seem to figure out how to set Capacities as the default note tool when using (command) N .. It doesn't come up under the list of apps available in the settings menu, and I haven't been able to figure it out by reading the Hookmark documentation - any help would be much appreciated!
Are you in the notes -> templates section?
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pkmbeth
Are you in the notes -> templates section?
yes! this is what I can see
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yes! this is what I can see
Interesting!! Is capacities definitely in your applications folder? That’s the only thing I can think of but can reach out to Hookmark support for help if needed if it is in your applications.
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Interesting!! Is capacities definitely in your applications folder? That’s the only thing I can think of but can reach out to Hookmark support for help if needed if it is in your applications.
Yes it's in my applications folder. Weird! I've contacted their support. Thanks anyways!!
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réka
Yes it's in my applications folder. Weird! I've contacted their support. Thanks anyways!!
I’ve been caught out by random apps in downloads before haha! Hope they get back to you soon 🙂
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Maharishi Pacheco 9/20/2023 4:50 PM
Sorry to insist. Has anyone figure out a reliable way to get the AI feature to work on a more consistent manner? https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001364765051994132/1153914417113747507
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I’ve been caught out by random apps in downloads before haha! Hope they get back to you soon 🙂
Maharishi Pacheco 9/20/2023 4:51 PM
Thanks for your youtube videos!
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traditionalad 9/20/2023 5:55 PM
hi guys, new user here so apologies if this is a ridiculous question - my up arrow key does not work for any of the shortcuts. For reference, I have a macbook pro. any tips?
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hi guys, new user here so apologies if this is a ridiculous question - my up arrow key does not work for any of the shortcuts. For reference, I have a macbook pro. any tips?
Jan O. Dvořák 9/21/2023 2:14 AM
Just checking, no offense - is that an up-arrow or shift? SHortcuts for up arrow are limited to moving blocks, it seems. Again, just checking.
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cookernetes 9/21/2023 8:30 AM
Hiya, I'm a bit confused to be perfectly honest on how I'm supposed to use Capacities in general for what I need to use it for (edu notes @ further education/6th form). Coming from Obsidian (and being completely pissed off and lost in it) - how in the hell am I supposed to make my notes in Capacities? I know the basics FYI, but I still just in general don't know how I'm gonna be able to make my class notes, and categorise & sort them by topic/sub-topic etc etc. As of course, I am mainly used to just making folders, and hundreds of nested folders inside of those folders, then getting lost and hating the almost forced complexity on the user which Obsidian provides 😂 Any help would be vastly appreciated as I like the idea mostly of Capacities, I am just lost in what seems (right now) to be an absolute mindfield. (edited)
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Hiya, I'm a bit confused to be perfectly honest on how I'm supposed to use Capacities in general for what I need to use it for (edu notes @ further education/6th form). Coming from Obsidian (and being completely pissed off and lost in it) - how in the hell am I supposed to make my notes in Capacities? I know the basics FYI, but I still just in general don't know how I'm gonna be able to make my class notes, and categorise & sort them by topic/sub-topic etc etc. As of course, I am mainly used to just making folders, and hundreds of nested folders inside of those folders, then getting lost and hating the almost forced complexity on the user which Obsidian provides 😂 Any help would be vastly appreciated as I like the idea mostly of Capacities, I am just lost in what seems (right now) to be an absolute mindfield. (edited)
It’s best to build structure organically. If you start by adding a page object (there’s a + button in the left sidebar, scroll down to the bottom to see the page object, click to add), take all your notes in there. If you realise you’re taking lots of notes about the same type of thing, then that “thing” can be the name of a new object. If you are putting the same types of information within each of these pages, you could add properties to help you track this in a more structured way. Eg if you have notes on lots of historical figures, make a person object. If you add their date of birth and nationality to each page, make them properties. There are no folders in Capacities which means you can say a piece of content can fit in multiple places. If you share what you’re studying and what your obsidian vault is organised like rn I might be able to give some personalised examples to get you started.
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Two questions: 1) How do I keep from making duplicates? I don't recall if I have a person, so when I'm typing notes rapidly, I just throw in the name, then come back and highlight and +person on it... This is because when I type @name if the name doesn't exist, it only gives me the option to create a PAGE... so... 2) how can I create a person from @name?
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Two questions: 1) How do I keep from making duplicates? I don't recall if I have a person, so when I'm typing notes rapidly, I just throw in the name, then come back and highlight and +person on it... This is because when I type @name if the name doesn't exist, it only gives me the option to create a PAGE... so... 2) how can I create a person from @name?
Deleted User 9/21/2023 11:54 AM
yes, the default is a page object when you use @ [[]] + or / but if you highlight the name and select @ you get a choice of object types I wish there was a setting you could use to make that option available whenever you use @ The other option is, after you create the page, to go to the object and change the object type to person from the dropdown menu. (edited)
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yes, the default is a page object when you use @ [[]] + or / but if you highlight the name and select @ you get a choice of object types I wish there was a setting you could use to make that option available whenever you use @ The other option is, after you create the page, to go to the object and change the object type to person from the dropdown menu. (edited)
"The other option is, after you create the page, to go to the object and change the object type to person from the dropdown menu." --- That's kinda what I started doing, just hitting +whatever and if it doesn't exist it makes a page... but then I have to go back and convert it... not the worst, just not super-efficient.
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Two questions: 1) How do I keep from making duplicates? I don't recall if I have a person, so when I'm typing notes rapidly, I just throw in the name, then come back and highlight and +person on it... This is because when I type @name if the name doesn't exist, it only gives me the option to create a PAGE... so... 2) how can I create a person from @name?
You can do this with the / command.
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You can do this with the / command.
Ooooh didn't know about the double / slick!
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You can do this with the / command.
Deleted User 9/21/2023 12:25 PM
Thanks so much!!!
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Maharishi Pacheco 9/21/2023 2:23 PM
How can I see ALL my entries in a single page? I have 29 but only 16 being shown despite half my screen being empty
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It’s best to build structure organically. If you start by adding a page object (there’s a + button in the left sidebar, scroll down to the bottom to see the page object, click to add), take all your notes in there. If you realise you’re taking lots of notes about the same type of thing, then that “thing” can be the name of a new object. If you are putting the same types of information within each of these pages, you could add properties to help you track this in a more structured way. Eg if you have notes on lots of historical figures, make a person object. If you add their date of birth and nationality to each page, make them properties. There are no folders in Capacities which means you can say a piece of content can fit in multiple places. If you share what you’re studying and what your obsidian vault is organised like rn I might be able to give some personalised examples to get you started.
cookernetes 9/21/2023 2:25 PM
Thanks. Sorry for the delayed reply - just had to do 3 hours of homework + some EPQ stuff haha. Let me get a photo of that for you now. I really appreciate the help as if all goes well - I might even pay for Capacities just to support it. But yeah, for now I cannot for the LIFE of me get my head around it.
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This is a crude example of a minified version of what my vault may look like.
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(crude as it's an older version as to not reveal a lot of personal data, and the folders aren't organised for CS in obsidian but are externally for coursework etc (which still need notes in the same folder structure))
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The folder structure for e.g. CS would be something like this
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(and of course it can be less formal in Capacities/the "folders" can have shorter names, but yeah - quite lost! 😂)
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It’s best to build structure organically. If you start by adding a page object (there’s a + button in the left sidebar, scroll down to the bottom to see the page object, click to add), take all your notes in there. If you realise you’re taking lots of notes about the same type of thing, then that “thing” can be the name of a new object. If you are putting the same types of information within each of these pages, you could add properties to help you track this in a more structured way. Eg if you have notes on lots of historical figures, make a person object. If you add their date of birth and nationality to each page, make them properties. There are no folders in Capacities which means you can say a piece of content can fit in multiple places. If you share what you’re studying and what your obsidian vault is organised like rn I might be able to give some personalised examples to get you started.
cookernetes 9/21/2023 3:38 PM
Oh and yeah I forgot to mention actually what I was studying - sorry!
  • Edexcel A-Level Mathematics (I mainly use paper for these notes but it would be so useful to utilise my LaTeX knowledge in a good way/being able to save and sort my notes digitally so I don't just make them and forget them haha)
  • AQA A-Level Computer Science
  • BTEC Level 3 Creative Digital Media Production
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How can I see ALL my entries in a single page? I have 29 but only 16 being shown despite half my screen being empty
Jan O. Dvořák 9/22/2023 1:26 AM
AFAIK, so far it's for performance reasons that you have to switch between pages and number of items on page is not customizable.
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djhitmachine 9/22/2023 7:53 AM
I pasted in a weblink for a page. A number of visuals from the weblink (which are embedded weblinks themselves) do not appear when I pull up the page in capacities... only the long url for each. Does anyone know if I can do anything to show the visuals in the page itself? It really lessens the attractiveness of capacities for me if I can't quickly see the visuals (w/o clicking on each link to view). Thanks!
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I pasted in a weblink for a page. A number of visuals from the weblink (which are embedded weblinks themselves) do not appear when I pull up the page in capacities... only the long url for each. Does anyone know if I can do anything to show the visuals in the page itself? It really lessens the attractiveness of capacities for me if I can't quickly see the visuals (w/o clicking on each link to view). Thanks!
Deleted User 9/22/2023 1:49 PM
When you first paste the link you are given a choice of options - select generate a weblink - after that you can leave it like or click three dots on the right edge - then you'll have more options - small card, etc, if you select embed you'll then be able to embed the entire document, but some sites block this.
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cookernetes 9/22/2023 1:50 PM
When taking notes for class & school (my situation is explained slightly above in this channel) - how would I be able to sort stuff by syllabus content topics? E.g. for CS like in the SS I might have section 4, with sub-section 4.1 which is Data Structure fundamentals or something (edited)
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When taking notes for class & school (my situation is explained slightly above in this channel) - how would I be able to sort stuff by syllabus content topics? E.g. for CS like in the SS I might have section 4, with sub-section 4.1 which is Data Structure fundamentals or something (edited)
You can create pages for each course and then add pages for subtopics You can do nested tags #CourseName/CourseAssignment1 (like Homework 1) or you can create projects for each course and add pages (I am not sure how this would work) Here is the official documentation: https://docs.capacities.io Here are some tutorials: https://capacities.io/tutorials Here are some videos: https://capacities.io/videos Here are some more references: https://capacities.io/content-types https://capacities.io/blog @pkmbeth has amazing content plus a Capacities course. You can email her to get more info. Her content is linked at https://www.pkmbeth.com
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Very new Capacities user, and the graph feature has been a game changer for me on the desktop app. Is the graph view not available on mobile? I don’t see it on the app and haven’t seen specific posts about it here. Any insight would be greatly appreciated!
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Very new Capacities user, and the graph feature has been a game changer for me on the desktop app. Is the graph view not available on mobile? I don’t see it on the app and haven’t seen specific posts about it here. Any insight would be greatly appreciated!
I don't believe it's availabl. The apps are fairly young in comparison but i'm sure it'll get there someday
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QuesadaGrande 9/23/2023 7:30 AM
On my daily note page under references there's a link called "jump to position" what does is do? There's no difference with clicking on the toggle above?
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Is the destination object fairly short? I think it's meant to jump to the position of the reference in a long form object but I've only seen the button, never used
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DarylAdair:-) 9/23/2023 8:32 PM
When importing pdfs to Capacities, the embedded hyperlinks do not function. This is a real pain, as I have to download the pdf to my computer to activate the hyperlinks. Is there something I'm doing wrong, or is this a limitation in Capacities (as it currently stands)?
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Having issues with web app always being offline when trying to download the windows client get the following error
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Same thing, if i try to open and the tags below, nothing loads
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and then if i log out and try to log back in, i just get a login failed...
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qq on capacities and collections - is there a way to automatically add objects or tags to collections. Ideally I would create objects with priority fields , for instance, and all of those would populate my collections of the same priority objects.. if I've missed an online guide feel free to link me to RTFM 🙂
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qq on capacities and collections - is there a way to automatically add objects or tags to collections. Ideally I would create objects with priority fields , for instance, and all of those would populate my collections of the same priority objects.. if I've missed an online guide feel free to link me to RTFM 🙂
hey @TMo , (almost)everything to know it's to be found here: https://docs.capacities.io what you are after is app-internal automation, which is not really a dimension of Capacities. AI can do sone by now (auto-populate etc); and the planned smart queries allow some semi-automation of search... (see https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1066406350961262624) everything beyond would need to be made a case in the feature request forum. https://capacities.io/feedback worth noting in this context, that there is a request for auto-tagging when adding objects to object type and / or collection (which I support also): https://capacities.io/feedback/p/automatic-custom-tagging-for-types-collections having some experience w/ DevonThink, Tinderbox, Hazel etc on Mac, I think automation would come in handy for this superb personal PKM tool. so, leave a link for voting if you make that request! 😉
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Before I report it, can anyone else confirm that they are having the same issue? When I try to delete a tag in-text using backspace, it deletes the entire text block.
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Before I report it, can anyone else confirm that they are having the same issue? When I try to delete a tag in-text using backspace, it deletes the entire text block.
I can NOT confirm. I can delete a tag in-text through backspace, and only the tag is deleted (on a page, did not check on other objects).
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I can NOT confirm. I can delete a tag in-text through backspace, and only the tag is deleted (on a page, did not check on other objects).
Huh, how odd! With some further testing, it appears to be only certain text blocks, but in both the browser and on the desktop app. Here's a video illustrating:
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Huh, how odd! With some further testing, it appears to be only certain text blocks, but in both the browser and on the desktop app. Here's a video illustrating:
Very strange, indeed. Maybe it's worth filing a bug.
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Yes, definitely. I have that problem intermittently too
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Thanks! I’ll file a report on canny
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Hi, is there any plan for linux app? also can we use app in offline mode?
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if it's an electron app I think you could probably already use it in linux
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hey @Steffen , hey @Michael_v_H : since recently, I can´t login on the web-app, while it works on the native / Electron. (– maybe because of 2FA?) tried on different browsers; so it´s not a chaching issue. – this way, I can´t even drop a bug report / ticket, because I do not get access to the Canny-board, likewise. any help? 🙃
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cookernetes 9/26/2023 4:18 AM
How would I add a link (like what I would usually do with [[linktootherthing]]), but with a page preview like a small "block" instead of just the text that is the link?
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cookernetes 9/26/2023 4:44 AM
And also, is there a way to add inline LaTeX/KaTeX?
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Or even make it "text-align: left;" ?
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And then one last question, how can I make my own object type based off of a basic type like e.g. a page?
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is there any way to filter out TICKED todo boxes? i am tagging all my todo's with tag:todo and can then get them displayed in list view across all notes (which is great !!) - only problem is the ticked off todo's sit alongside the open todo's... thanks tons !!
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How would I add a link (like what I would usually do with [[linktootherthing]]), but with a page preview like a small "block" instead of just the text that is the link?
There are the three dots at the right giving you the option for small or wide card, embed etc.
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And then one last question, how can I make my own object type based off of a basic type like e.g. a page?
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Hi all, a quick question, since I’m new to Capacities. What object should I create to handle phone numbers? I use a text block since the number objects is for ‘numbers’. Maybe I’m missing something, thanks for the help
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cookernetes 9/26/2023 11:23 AM
"You can either start with one of the templates provided by the community or create one from scratch." - but that doesn't explain how to base a new object type off of a basic type like e.g. a page? (edited)
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OK! If you look for inheritance, there is this: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/sub-databases-inheritance-object-inheritance Or there is, as you mentioned, the possibility of creating a template. Templates are available for daily notes, pages, and custom types. https://docs.capacities.io/reference/templates Do you think you can proceed with this information? Maybe someone else has a better idea, but I think these are the current options.
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"You can either start with one of the templates provided by the community or create one from scratch." - but that doesn't explain how to base a new object type off of a basic type like e.g. a page? (edited)
OK! If you look for inheritance, there is this: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/sub-databases-inheritance-object-inheritance Or there is, as you mentioned, the possibility of creating a template. Templates are available for daily notes, pages, and custom types. https://docs.capacities.io/reference/templates Do you think you can proceed with this information? Maybe someone else has a better idea, but I think these are the current options. (edited)
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snacksssreal 9/26/2023 2:37 PM
Whatsapp integration does not really work
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Anyone reported that?
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Although I am connected to this integration each time I send msg to capacities WhatsApp I receive Hello 👋 Connect WhatsApp to your Capacities account to get started. You can get started here: https://docs.capacities.io/reference/integrations/whatsapp
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Anyone reported that?
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OK! If you look for inheritance, there is this: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/sub-databases-inheritance-object-inheritance Or there is, as you mentioned, the possibility of creating a template. Templates are available for daily notes, pages, and custom types. https://docs.capacities.io/reference/templates Do you think you can proceed with this information? Maybe someone else has a better idea, but I think these are the current options. (edited)
cookernetes 9/26/2023 4:05 PM
Doesn't really help tbf, no - as I want to make an object based off a page primitive type - not a template.
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closing the capacities window on mac actually closes the app instead of the default behaviour on the mac where it just closes the window. I've bene using cmd+H to hide it, but is there a way to change the setting so when i click close, it just close the window?
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snacksssreal 9/26/2023 11:28 PM
thank you so much 🙏🏻
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Woodruff Coates 9/27/2023 8:35 AM
Hi everyone, Is there a way to match YAML metadata in text files to Object Properties when importing? Currently, I use The Archive as my Zettlekasten and would like to try Capacities. Each zettle has the ID in brackets and tags in the YAML format. Linked zettles are in brackets as well. I would love help to import and linking zettles that don't require much manual re-typing.
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And also, is there a way to add inline LaTeX/KaTeX?
Shift + CMD + M
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Shift + CMD + M
cookernetes 9/27/2023 11:45 AM
Ahhhh, thank you!
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When trying to link one note as the property of another (multiselect fixed set), I think I'm experiencing a bug. I used to be able to create a new note within the fixed set, but that option disappears and I can only choose from those that already exist. I try it twice and the creation option pops up and then disappears before I can click on it. I HAVE tried both reloading the app and restarting the app (I'm on the desktop version). Any ideas?
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Does anybody know how to change the “name” of a tweet object? Preferably on the mobile web interface?
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🤷🏻♀🧔🏻♀🤷🏻♀ 9/27/2023 5:02 PM
Hi there. Love this passionate community! First time caller and first time listener. I would like to leverage email and/or WhatsApp integration to record notes on meetings, tasks but put start and end times as datetime properties. But if I create a new meeting object or a task object or any object with custom properties there doesn’t seem to be a way to target those properties. Am I being a bonehead? Or anyone have thoughts on this?
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Hi there. Love this passionate community! First time caller and first time listener. I would like to leverage email and/or WhatsApp integration to record notes on meetings, tasks but put start and end times as datetime properties. But if I create a new meeting object or a task object or any object with custom properties there doesn’t seem to be a way to target those properties. Am I being a bonehead? Or anyone have thoughts on this?
Deleted User 9/27/2023 5:22 PM
Hi, did you look here? https://docs.capacities.io/reference/properties There are properties created at and last updated - maybe that would do it?
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Hi, did you look here? https://docs.capacities.io/reference/properties There are properties created at and last updated - maybe that would do it?
🤷🏻♀🧔🏻♀🤷🏻♀ 9/27/2023 6:34 PM
Thanks but don’t think so as I’m looking to target editing the values of properties themselves (which also are datetime types) within a specific object
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Hi there. Love this passionate community! First time caller and first time listener. I would like to leverage email and/or WhatsApp integration to record notes on meetings, tasks but put start and end times as datetime properties. But if I create a new meeting object or a task object or any object with custom properties there doesn’t seem to be a way to target those properties. Am I being a bonehead? Or anyone have thoughts on this?
there is no way to target them from integrations
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Does anybody know how to change the “name” of a tweet object? Preferably on the mobile web interface?
Jan O. Dvořák 9/28/2023 12:20 AM
You cannot edit the base objects. And probably won't be able to in future, IIRC.
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You cannot edit the base objects. And probably won't be able to in future, IIRC.
No I mean give a tweet a title. Right now it shows untitled.
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JoshDaFishy 9/28/2023 6:31 AM
Is there a way to add tables onto a page
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Is there a way to add tables onto a page
no. it's still on #🛣・roadmap
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Persistent Search Results: I feel like I'm missing something with the search function... if I search on a term I need to scroll down the results and choose an item which will then open it as a page. If it turns out that was not the one I wanted I have to open search again and retype the term and then remember which items I've already checked and check others one-by-one? This seems so ineffecient? Wouldn't it be better to be able to have the results as a window (or sidebar would be great) and then move through them with them opening up in the main content window as I go? Or at least let me return to the same search results in some way?
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Hi, is it possible to link to an heading or a paragraph within the same Dokument, to jump to that location? I tried Block based linking but it only seems to work then linking to another Dokument but not within the same Dokument…
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Persistent Search Results: I feel like I'm missing something with the search function... if I search on a term I need to scroll down the results and choose an item which will then open it as a page. If it turns out that was not the one I wanted I have to open search again and retype the term and then remember which items I've already checked and check others one-by-one? This seems so ineffecient? Wouldn't it be better to be able to have the results as a window (or sidebar would be great) and then move through them with them opening up in the main content window as I go? Or at least let me return to the same search results in some way?
nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵 9/29/2023 4:47 AM
interesting case - did you search canny for any suggestions already submitted on this? If not, you should create a ticket as you're probably not the only one interested in such an evolution. (Btw, another solution could be to have an option to "recall last search" when opening the command bar)
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I subscribed to believer, but I have not received any information about accessing the iOS app. Where can I find it?
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I subscribed to believer, but I have not received any information about accessing the iOS app. Where can I find it?
Jan O. Dvořák 9/29/2023 7:08 AM
You should have been sent a link invitation to Testflight. It was in the email that thanks you for becoming Believer (edited)
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Hi, is it possible to link to an heading or a paragraph within the same Dokument, to jump to that location? I tried Block based linking but it only seems to work then linking to another Dokument but not within the same Dokument…
just to be sure: you are aware there is an auto-toc based on the header system?! (– depending on view, you find it at one of the sideboards) ... not the same as a function to link to object internal blocks... but mostly since the TOC requirement 🙂 )
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🤷🏻♀🧔🏻♀🤷🏻♀ 9/29/2023 10:55 AM
Does anyone know if there is a way to create and interact with an objects properties through in-line typing? For example, I am trying to tag an organization which exists as a property on my tasks my merely typing in /Task and then being able to add the organization to that task by selecting @ or some other keyboard combination
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BuggyBumpers 9/29/2023 8:41 PM
Is it possible to use a collection as the Link Type for a single or multi select property? I can only reference the type itself (not a collection of that type). Thanks!
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Anyone have any tips on how I'd get daily notes written in a single large document in my Notes app imported correctly, with correct structure? I could parse these out into a CSV and create date/body fields, but looks like CSV imports are disabled?
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Does anybody know how to change the “name” of a tweet object? Preferably on the mobile web interface?
Not the name, but when you switch to the table view, you can give it a title. This title will be used in CAP for showing a linked tweet!
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Not the name, but when you switch to the table view, you can give it a title. This title will be used in CAP for showing a linked tweet!
Thanks. Is there the only way?
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Thanks. Is there the only way?
I found no other. Since twitter closed the API the functionality in CAP is very limited.
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hey @Steffen , hey @Michael_v_H : since recently, I can´t login on the web-app, while it works on the native / Electron. (– maybe because of 2FA?) tried on different browsers; so it´s not a chaching issue. – this way, I can´t even drop a bug report / ticket, because I do not get access to the Canny-board, likewise. any help? 🙃
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interesting case - did you search canny for any suggestions already submitted on this? If not, you should create a ticket as you're probably not the only one interested in such an evolution. (Btw, another solution could be to have an option to "recall last search" when opening the command bar)
Thanks, I did find this ticket for improved presentation of search results: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/search-and-show-results-on-a-pge vote up everyone!
Get an overview of requested features and ideas.
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Anyone know if Capacities offers E2EE (End to End Encryption) and or any information on the Security Setup?
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Anyone know if Capacities offers E2EE (End to End Encryption) and or any information on the Security Setup?
hfsandovalm 10/1/2023 3:07 PM
Hi. You can find information about it in the following link: https://docs.capacities.io/more/data-protection
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How can I import templates?
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Digs
How can I import templates?
Hello @Digs maybe better avoid posting the same question in different channels?
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Hinako Shirai 10/2/2023 8:43 AM
Hi, does anybody have any news when Capacities will be launched for public? Like the official release?
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I'm trying to use the "Person" object as part of a "Book" Template. But when I add any author with more than one book, a new person card shows up under "person," I must be doing something wrong. How can I use a pre-existing person object in a book object?
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OK, figured it out. I was using "Turn into" which doesn't create a clickable link for the name. I'm now inserting person object using /.
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Nope, didn't figure it out; author name ("Person") is now clickable on Book card, but a different person object is still created every time i add the author's name to a different book. Help?
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Nope, didn't figure it out; author name ("Person") is now clickable on Book card, but a different person object is still created every time i add the author's name to a different book. Help?
One way to do this is to highlight the name - select @ and then type the person's name and you'll connect to the person-object you already created, or when you fill out the author field type /person/name and that will also connect you to the pre-existing object.
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Hi, maybe I'm missing something but how can I configure these quick add shortcuts on the daily note? How can I add other object types or remove them (it makes sense to quickly create meeting notes but I won't create new projects regularly). Where do you determine what appears here? Thank you 🙂
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Hi, maybe I'm missing something but how can I configure these quick add shortcuts on the daily note? How can I add other object types or remove them (it makes sense to quickly create meeting notes but I won't create new projects regularly). Where do you determine what appears here? Thank you 🙂
I couldn't find anything about this in the docs on the daily note.
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Hi, maybe I'm missing something but how can I configure these quick add shortcuts on the daily note? How can I add other object types or remove them (it makes sense to quickly create meeting notes but I won't create new projects regularly). Where do you determine what appears here? Thank you 🙂
Add date property
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Add date property
Can you elaborate what you mean by that please?
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Can you elaborate what you mean by that please?
If you add a date property in a custom object, that object will appear as a button there
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oooh ok, add the date property on the objects that I want to appear there, I get it now. Thank you!
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I cannot log in to Capacities I have tried several times, reset my password several times and it will not let me log in...there seems to be very poor direct support capacity
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I cannot log in to Capacities I have tried several times, reset my password several times and it will not let me log in...there seems to be very poor direct support capacity
hey @wright1000 – curious: is that via web-app? because I have the same problem. but native desktop app works... 🤔 🙃
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desktop[ first then web after won't let me sign in
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desktop[ first then web after won't let me sign in
Deleted User 10/4/2023 8:22 AM
That's got to be very frustrating, Have you tried clearing cookies and then logging in? I am not having that problem.
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That's got to be very frustrating, Have you tried clearing cookies and then logging in? I am not having that problem.
... yeah! bummer, @wright1000 ! sounds worse than mine... I still have desktop-access at least... sigh 😕 (edited)
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Shibuya-Otoko 10/4/2023 11:15 AM
I have a & symbol in one of my tage but it is not showing up in the tags list. Are symbols allowed to be part of a tag name, specifically &?
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I have a & symbol in one of my tage but it is not showing up in the tags list. Are symbols allowed to be part of a tag name, specifically &?
Deleted User 10/4/2023 11:27 AM
I was curious about your question and tried using #&tag and had no problem with it. Sometimes, you need to reload the program for new items to show up. I hope the solution is that simple. If not someone less simple than me can probably tell you.
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I have a & symbol in one of my tage but it is not showing up in the tags list. Are symbols allowed to be part of a tag name, specifically &?
yes – great thing about Capacities is: it allows all kinds of complex tags + tag systems. so symbols work, punctuation works, empty spaces work etc.! that is: all this should work! try following @Deleted User s tip – otherwise probably best to file a bug report (either via email, or on Canny; in case of such idiosyncratic problems probably email is most economic... 🚉 ) – good luck!
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Robin Dieker 10/4/2023 4:04 PM
Hey when I create a page how can I make it appear in the "calendar" / "Kalender" and "Zeitstrahl" view?
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Hey when I create a page how can I make it appear in the "calendar" / "Kalender" and "Zeitstrahl" view?
If somewhere (anywhere) on your page a date is mentioned, it will be linked to that day in the Calendar and appear there. Another possibility is to create a page FROM the calendar view, for example, creating a block and "TURN it INTO..." a page. This page will then reside on the Zeitstrahl, as a link, embedded or in whatever format you choose.
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Robin Dieker 10/4/2023 4:15 PM
Thank you for your quick reply Markus! 🙂 will check this out tomorrow- after mems decline I currently switch to Capacities and really like it. its like notion which I always hated but in better. hope for import feature soon
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thanks again
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Thank you for your quick reply Markus! 🙂 will check this out tomorrow- after mems decline I currently switch to Capacities and really like it. its like notion which I always hated but in better. hope for import feature soon
My pleasure. Just to be precise: If you mention a date (and/or time) anywhere on your page, it will appear in your TIMELINE. If you create it from a block you write in your daily note, it will appear in your "Daily note", AND in your timeline of this day. It is very flexible, in a wonderful way. Mention 3 different dates on a page and it will show up in these 3 Timelines of the days, and so on...
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hi. is there a way to calculate the number of days from a date (property) to another date/current date?
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Good morning! I wondered if there is a technical difference between tagging an object in the PROPERTIES section and the DOCUMENT section. I don't mean tagging of blocks; this is clear, but tagging on top, under the title where it says "tags". Would the object behave differently, in any context, if I tag in the properties section/in the document section? Thank you!
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What is it (Capacities Mac app after updating and a restart) trying to say? (edited)
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What is it (Capacities Mac app after updating and a restart) trying to say? (edited)
Hahaha! Maybe better you keep Australia/Melbourne!
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Good morning! I wondered if there is a technical difference between tagging an object in the PROPERTIES section and the DOCUMENT section. I don't mean tagging of blocks; this is clear, but tagging on top, under the title where it says "tags". Would the object behave differently, in any context, if I tag in the properties section/in the document section? Thank you!
I am using this 'intuitively' currently. so no real 'answer' from my side... ... but your remark gave me the idea that –. esp. in light of 'nested tags' coming an overall intro & also 'deep dive' into using tags in CAP would be cool. there are so many nice nuances – like block-tags listed as kind of TOC at top, auto 'related tag' display, possibility to sort tags in collection (and retrieve them via collections), tags linking day journal & general system etc pp... ... it just deserves an appreciation & some communicative intro / guide! 🐿🚏🗺
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yea i'm getting this a lot too, looks like it's a bug?
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Good morning! I wondered if there is a technical difference between tagging an object in the PROPERTIES section and the DOCUMENT section. I don't mean tagging of blocks; this is clear, but tagging on top, under the title where it says "tags". Would the object behave differently, in any context, if I tag in the properties section/in the document section? Thank you!
Yes I have this question also. Is there a difference?
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Good morning! I wondered if there is a technical difference between tagging an object in the PROPERTIES section and the DOCUMENT section. I don't mean tagging of blocks; this is clear, but tagging on top, under the title where it says "tags". Would the object behave differently, in any context, if I tag in the properties section/in the document section? Thank you!
afaik no difference
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One way to do this is to highlight the name - select @ and then type the person's name and you'll connect to the person-object you already created, or when you fill out the author field type /person/name and that will also connect you to the pre-existing object.
thanks! Just what I needed to know!
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afaik no difference
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I am using this 'intuitively' currently. so no real 'answer' from my side... ... but your remark gave me the idea that –. esp. in light of 'nested tags' coming an overall intro & also 'deep dive' into using tags in CAP would be cool. there are so many nice nuances – like block-tags listed as kind of TOC at top, auto 'related tag' display, possibility to sort tags in collection (and retrieve them via collections), tags linking day journal & general system etc pp... ... it just deserves an appreciation & some communicative intro / guide! 🐿🚏🗺
Yes, yes and yes!
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LadyAnarchyJ 10/5/2023 12:56 PM
Hi! Is there a way to turn an inline object into the card version? Like in the image, I want to turn the underlined links (Zettels) into small card without creating a new line.
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monsterfurby 10/6/2023 4:06 AM
Just returned to Capacities to check in while I am still on Obsidian waiting for a few features that are absolutely necessary for me to be implemented in Capacities. Maybe I am just misremembering things, but wasn't there an option to save filtered views of objects? I seem to remember that, but I cannot find it. I know that the Smart Queries feature is supposed to allow creating dynamic collections and such, but I thought that saving filters (similar to the "All without tags" "All without categories" tabs) was a thing. Am I wrong? I'd appreciate any advice to help me restore my sanity 😅
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Hi! Is there a way to turn an inline object into the card version? Like in the image, I want to turn the underlined links (Zettels) into small card without creating a new line.
I would say: not possible.
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Just returned to Capacities to check in while I am still on Obsidian waiting for a few features that are absolutely necessary for me to be implemented in Capacities. Maybe I am just misremembering things, but wasn't there an option to save filtered views of objects? I seem to remember that, but I cannot find it. I know that the Smart Queries feature is supposed to allow creating dynamic collections and such, but I thought that saving filters (similar to the "All without tags" "All without categories" tabs) was a thing. Am I wrong? I'd appreciate any advice to help me restore my sanity 😅
that feature doesn't exist yet in Capacities. not sure how to restore it, it just happens sometimes. I have experienced something like that too when my mind was full of different apps
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Hi, just started exploring capacities, is there a way to outline or mind-map with it?
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Hi, just started exploring capacities, is there a way to outline or mind-map with it?
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DogSaysRollTide 10/6/2023 9:21 AM
I apologize for being "that guy," but since that's exactly what I'm doing, I'm going to own it. Any updates on timing for smart query functionality? I'm super excited about it. That's not to disparage the latest update. I am using a lot of the features introduced in that and recognize such an extensive change takes multiple cycles to implement! I have just been traveling (to conferences) and so have not been keeping a close eye on the latest. On that note, really enjoying using Capacities on the road. Yes, sometimes I find myself without internet, but it's usually only for a couple minutes and in some weird corner of a conference hall. Otherwise it's been a joy!
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Hi I'm wondering why the view doesn't extend to the bottom of the window? is there way that I can have it scrollable instead of being split into pages?
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technologit 10/6/2023 10:29 AM
Hey, i signed up for the believer subscription and am looking to download the ios app for my phone. I read that I should get an email with instructions, but I haven't gotten that. Can someone send me in the right direction?
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Hi. So I'm a few hours into Capacities, coming from evernote. I'm going through the “your first steps with Capacities' ' tutorials, but I'm having some troubles that I don't seem to be able to find the answer to in the documentation.. I started with the Book and Persons templates. Using the New Content button to create a book and a person (the Auther), with name/title and adding an image for each. But for some reason, it looks very different from the example shown. I also tried to link to an online image instead of uploading it, but pasting a link into the add url field, in the Add image dialog box, don't seem to work? I assume I´m missing something super basic, I just don't know what it is. If someone can help me by pointing me in the direction, would be very appreciated. //Adam
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I think those templates are for "Believers" (Paid)
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Hey, i signed up for the believer subscription and am looking to download the ios app for my phone. I read that I should get an email with instructions, but I haven't gotten that. Can someone send me in the right direction?
Send me a dm with your email and I’ll send the instructions !
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Hi @Jaerasgon Hmm… He didn't explicitly mention it in the video, but I think you're right. Upon closer examination of the differences between the free and paid versions, it does state that the “Custom block layout” is exclusive to the paid version. Wanting to transition from Evernote, I wasn't familiar with the term “custom block layout.” When I clicked the “much more” link under the free version column, it seemed to display images, presumably from the paid version. This was misleading and added to my confusion. I have to say, this combination of ambiguous communication and the time I spent trying to replicate the results shown in the 'Get started' guide was discouraging. It's possible that part of my confusion stemmed from not understanding the term “Custom block layout.” However, there's no clear explanation provided. Anyways, for now I'll stick with Evernote, maybe i´ll check back in the future. Thank you for shedding some light on it.
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Hi @Jaerasgon Hmm… He didn't explicitly mention it in the video, but I think you're right. Upon closer examination of the differences between the free and paid versions, it does state that the “Custom block layout” is exclusive to the paid version. Wanting to transition from Evernote, I wasn't familiar with the term “custom block layout.” When I clicked the “much more” link under the free version column, it seemed to display images, presumably from the paid version. This was misleading and added to my confusion. I have to say, this combination of ambiguous communication and the time I spent trying to replicate the results shown in the 'Get started' guide was discouraging. It's possible that part of my confusion stemmed from not understanding the term “Custom block layout.” However, there's no clear explanation provided. Anyways, for now I'll stick with Evernote, maybe i´ll check back in the future. Thank you for shedding some light on it.
DogSaysRollTide 10/6/2023 7:15 PM
Hey, so it's worth noting (see what I did there?) that Evernote is fundementally different from Capacities, down to the philosophies behind the codebases. It will take you a bit to learn Capacities--that's expected. You'll also have to change/tweak/modify the way you strucuture your notes, no matter what system you move to. Which is not to say the documentation can't be cleaned up! Small team developing Capacities though, so it can be hard to get those details taken care of. I left EN around six years ago. I've still got around 10k notes in it, so I've checked in reguarly, which has given me the opportunitity to watch the drama. Capacities might not be for you, but I'd strongly encourage you to go ahead and move on...and it'll take a good bit of experimenting before you land on the right thing, and then time to set it up the way you want. Anyway, those are thoughts from someone whose morbid curiosity has led them to try literally every notes app out of alpha (as of a few months ago) and who spends a lot fo time thinking about information strucutre. I hope it comes across as friendly feedback, which is how it's meant!
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Hi @Jaerasgon Hmm… He didn't explicitly mention it in the video, but I think you're right. Upon closer examination of the differences between the free and paid versions, it does state that the “Custom block layout” is exclusive to the paid version. Wanting to transition from Evernote, I wasn't familiar with the term “custom block layout.” When I clicked the “much more” link under the free version column, it seemed to display images, presumably from the paid version. This was misleading and added to my confusion. I have to say, this combination of ambiguous communication and the time I spent trying to replicate the results shown in the 'Get started' guide was discouraging. It's possible that part of my confusion stemmed from not understanding the term “Custom block layout.” However, there's no clear explanation provided. Anyways, for now I'll stick with Evernote, maybe i´ll check back in the future. Thank you for shedding some light on it.
I used Evernote for over a decade, and when I started exploring all the new networked note-taking apps, I landed on Capacities - and I tried them all! It took a while to get used to the object-based notes and the block-based structure before it clicked. I recommend trying them all (or a lot)- it gave me a lot of insights. (edited)
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DogSaysRollTide 10/6/2023 8:03 PM
Just added a bug report, if anyone wants to review and confirm they can recreate (or tell me what I'm missing): https://capacities.io/feedback/p/tag-filtering-bug.
Get an overview of requested features and ideas.
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Robin Dieker 10/7/2023 8:24 AM
Hey I am not sure if its a problem of me or with Capacities - am I not able to search ALL notes in chat? only specific one? Thanks 🙂
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Hey, i signed up for the believer subscription and am looking to download the ios app for my phone. I read that I should get an email with instructions, but I haven't gotten that. Can someone send me in the right direction?
You need this email because they will add you to their testers in Testflight. You can start with downloading the Testflight app. Via Testflight you will get the Capacities App as soon as they have added you.
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Hey, so it's worth noting (see what I did there?) that Evernote is fundementally different from Capacities, down to the philosophies behind the codebases. It will take you a bit to learn Capacities--that's expected. You'll also have to change/tweak/modify the way you strucuture your notes, no matter what system you move to. Which is not to say the documentation can't be cleaned up! Small team developing Capacities though, so it can be hard to get those details taken care of. I left EN around six years ago. I've still got around 10k notes in it, so I've checked in reguarly, which has given me the opportunitity to watch the drama. Capacities might not be for you, but I'd strongly encourage you to go ahead and move on...and it'll take a good bit of experimenting before you land on the right thing, and then time to set it up the way you want. Anyway, those are thoughts from someone whose morbid curiosity has led them to try literally every notes app out of alpha (as of a few months ago) and who spends a lot fo time thinking about information strucutre. I hope it comes across as friendly feedback, which is how it's meant!
Hey @DogSaysRollTide and @AMB1305 First off, thanks for taking the time to comment. By pure coincidence, Evernote became my daily driver. I was unfamiliar with note-taking software, but Evernote addressed my immediate needs. However, after about a year of use, I realized how challenging it was to export my notes from Evernote for various reasons. This made me feel like I was slowly being trapped within its ecosystem. In searching for alternatives, I discovered Obsidian. Through Obsidian, I came to see just how antiquated and rigid Evernote's approach felt. There was a learning curve with Obsidian, but I appreciate its flexibility. I can jot down a note first and then decide on its organization later. A drawback with Obsidian, as you might be aware, is that its base version lacks some essential features, making even basic text formatting tedious. So Obsidian leans heavily on community plugins, which can sometimes feel like navigating through a jungle. Then, during my search for plugins to handle images, I came across Capacitie. It seemed to strike the right balance for my needs. I found the "get started" tutorial for Capacitie helpful, especially in understanding what an object is. However, distinguishing a custom object from a standard one isn't very clear just by browsing the site. The difference became evident only once I began using it, and I was surprised by how different the standard was compared to the images shown on the feature list. A case in point is the “block-based linking” feature in the Believer version. The FAQ mentions that transitioning from a paid plan to a free one eliminates this feature - presumably unlinking all linked blocks. But it’s unclear what happens if you revert to a paid plan; are links automatically reestablished, or is that something you have to do manually? It's these types of uncertainties that have made me a bit cautious about what they write.
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I recognize that it’s a small team behind Capacitie, and I don’t believe there’s any intent to confuse users at all! And I genuinely hope my feedback is perceived as friendly and constructive, which is the spirit they’re offered in ♥️. I'll be maintaining my account and am looking forward to checking back in the future.
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Hey @DogSaysRollTide and @AMB1305 First off, thanks for taking the time to comment. By pure coincidence, Evernote became my daily driver. I was unfamiliar with note-taking software, but Evernote addressed my immediate needs. However, after about a year of use, I realized how challenging it was to export my notes from Evernote for various reasons. This made me feel like I was slowly being trapped within its ecosystem. In searching for alternatives, I discovered Obsidian. Through Obsidian, I came to see just how antiquated and rigid Evernote's approach felt. There was a learning curve with Obsidian, but I appreciate its flexibility. I can jot down a note first and then decide on its organization later. A drawback with Obsidian, as you might be aware, is that its base version lacks some essential features, making even basic text formatting tedious. So Obsidian leans heavily on community plugins, which can sometimes feel like navigating through a jungle. Then, during my search for plugins to handle images, I came across Capacitie. It seemed to strike the right balance for my needs. I found the "get started" tutorial for Capacitie helpful, especially in understanding what an object is. However, distinguishing a custom object from a standard one isn't very clear just by browsing the site. The difference became evident only once I began using it, and I was surprised by how different the standard was compared to the images shown on the feature list. A case in point is the “block-based linking” feature in the Believer version. The FAQ mentions that transitioning from a paid plan to a free one eliminates this feature - presumably unlinking all linked blocks. But it’s unclear what happens if you revert to a paid plan; are links automatically reestablished, or is that something you have to do manually? It's these types of uncertainties that have made me a bit cautious about what they write.
Hey Adam. Block-based linking isn't such a big deal - you can copy blocks, too. Lol. Obsidian is like building your own program with a lot of little pieces, and the backlinks are really ugly - I tried everything to make them better. Try LogSeq. It's an easier program than Obsidian. There aren't a lot of plug-ins or themes, but you don't need them. It's an easy way to get used to using links and tags - they're the same in that program, but links are generally better to use there. I was going back and forth, but Capacities allows me to do a lot more. Good luck! (edited)
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Hi all, sorry if I am asking an already asked question, but as a believer how can I have access to iPadOS capacities version? Thank you!
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Hi all, sorry if I am asking an already asked question, but as a believer how can I have access to iPadOS capacities version? Thank you!
there is non. yet. – for all further info 👉 https://capacities.io/feedback/p/mobile-app-for-tablets-ipad-etc
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there is non. yet. – for all further info 👉 https://capacities.io/feedback/p/mobile-app-for-tablets-ipad-etc
Oh I see! Thanks!
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Olu (oluOnline) 10/8/2023 7:07 AM
Is it possible to see a "created this week/this month/during these three days" or is it only on daily?
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Is it possible to see a "created this week/this month/during these three days" or is it only on daily?
Deleted User 10/8/2023 8:18 AM
It seems that you can only see what was created on a particular day in the day view. However, if you go to the dashboard view of a particular object, you can use the sort and filter options. The filter option will give you items created between x and y
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Lord of Candy 10/8/2023 10:43 AM
Can embedded tags have exclusions or inclusions? Project+IncluA or Project!IncluB ?
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Can embedded tags have exclusions or inclusions? Project+IncluA or Project!IncluB ?
you can have filters on embedded tags...
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Lord of Candy 10/8/2023 12:29 PM
ah, ok, for some reason I didn't think that would stick. I was dumb.
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ah, ok, for some reason I didn't think that would stick. I was dumb.
... no... not dumb at all ... 'filter' evokes temporary setting in a lot of contexts... ... took me some time to realize myself... ... so, if it's dumb, it's both of us 🦦
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Shibuya-Otoko 10/8/2023 9:27 PM
Hello, can I use a pen as input and take notes? If so , what should I buy, a Windows pen input tablet or a IPad?
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Hello, can I use a pen as input and take notes? If so , what should I buy, a Windows pen input tablet or a IPad?
For the moment there is no ipad version so you would need to use the browser. As far as I know you are always better off with an iPad but be aware that CAP is not running in native mode, so pen input will also depend from that.
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Hi there, Capacities says my Macbook's timezone is out of sync with my Capacities settings, but I can assure that my clock is set correctly. What is happening here?
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Hi there, Capacities says my Macbook's timezone is out of sync with my Capacities settings, but I can assure that my clock is set correctly. What is happening here?
Bug. Will be ok.
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Will be fixed!
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On mobile - if I want to write: „tonight at 20:30 I will…“ how do I create the inline time link without going trough the endless ‚edit date and time“ procedure? Is there an elegant way? Thank you!
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Hi. Is everything working today ? I’m having some trouble when I try to type text in, it systematically deletes part of it… it’s quite annoying (edited)
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Also the text cursor automatically goes back to the beginning of the paragraph
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Deleted User 10/9/2023 1:22 PM
I'm not having any problems, try emailing Capacities. Tell them what platform you're on as that might be the issue?
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Lord of Candy 10/9/2023 4:02 PM
Any way to change a bulleted list into a todo list?
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Lord of Candy 10/9/2023 4:29 PM
I feel like I'm thick in the head regarding the use of collections. Any good videos out there of people putting them in play in different instances?
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Blaine Black 10/10/2023 12:15 AM
Hey all, I'm having trouble using the Audios database created by Capacities. Whenever I try to upload a .wav file as an audio, it just becomes a file. Any ideas why it isn't working?
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Also, is there a way to be able to playback an audio file without putting it in a page?
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Blaine Black
Hey all, I'm having trouble using the Audios database created by Capacities. Whenever I try to upload a .wav file as an audio, it just becomes a file. Any ideas why it isn't working?
I am interested in the same question: has it ever worked for you to playback a .wav file? Or might the file type be the problem?
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Lord of Candy
I feel like I'm thick in the head regarding the use of collections. Any good videos out there of people putting them in play in different instances?
I look at collections as if they were folders- with the differennce that an object can be in more than one collection. Here, for me lies the ‘problem’. I prefer to use tags, as they are more ‘dynamic’, whereas collections seem to be a more ‘linear’ approach. It’s easier to forget to file an object in a collection- which means it will be ‘lost in the search’. But this is just my personal approach to creating/retrieving information. For sure others work in a much more structured way (and are able to keep up their structure on the long run).
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Also the text cursor automatically goes back to the beginning of the paragraph
TheSunshineHome 10/10/2023 2:59 AM
I have this problem when I have more than one browser window open with capacities - defo annoying lol
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Lord of Candy
Any way to change a bulleted list into a todo list?
As in just with checkboxes?
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TheSunshineHome
I have this problem when I have more than one browser window open with capacities - defo annoying lol
Oooh that might be the problem !!!
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hey folks 👋 is it possible to use capacities without having an account? I was hoping to use it local first but i'm not entirely sure if it's possible or not from what i've read
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Hey all, Is there any possibility to exclude some objects while searching for linking(by @ or [[) For example, I have lot of meeting notes, I dont want to link anywhere(even if I need, I can manually copy the object ref) and it is shown in the suggestions while searching other items (edited)
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Also the text cursor automatically goes back to the beginning of the paragraph
Mabe make sure there is no other CAP open on mobile/browser/desktop?
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hey folks 👋 is it possible to use capacities without having an account? I was hoping to use it local first but i'm not entirely sure if it's possible or not from what i've read
No, you need an account and it is not local first.
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Mabe make sure there is no other CAP open on mobile/browser/desktop?
Ah! I saw now you resolved already, sorry!
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I look at collections as if they were folders- with the differennce that an object can be in more than one collection. Here, for me lies the ‘problem’. I prefer to use tags, as they are more ‘dynamic’, whereas collections seem to be a more ‘linear’ approach. It’s easier to forget to file an object in a collection- which means it will be ‘lost in the search’. But this is just my personal approach to creating/retrieving information. For sure others work in a much more structured way (and are able to keep up their structure on the long run).
Jan O. Dvořák 10/10/2023 8:38 AM
I always check my Dashboard /Not in collection view and make sure that each page is in at least one collection.
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Deleted User 10/10/2023 8:39 AM
On the issue of having more than one connection to Capacities - multiple browser windows and/or the Windows/Mac app in addition - sometimes this works, and sometimes it doesn't. (unable to add text, cursor jumping) It would be so much easier if it worked all the time because I switch back and forth between spaces and sections a lot. I would like to know what the exact limitations are, if possible. (edited)
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I am interested in the same question: has it ever worked for you to playback a .wav file? Or might the file type be the problem?
Blaine Black 10/10/2023 9:01 AM
Unfortunately .wav files never play back for me
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does the "audios" database only include mp3s?
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That would be pretty unfortunate considering that as a musician, I prefer lossless formats like .wav and .flac (edited)
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Jan O. Dvořák
I always check my Dashboard /Not in collection view and make sure that each page is in at least one collection.
Interesting solution! Obligating yourself to filing everything. Myabe I’d fear to ‘double’ the system, insisting on both tags and collections. How do you handle this?
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Blaine Black
Unfortunately .wav files never play back for me
… it seems not. Maybe we should ask directly, I could not find this information. For me, too, it would be important to playback other than mp3.
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As in just with checkboxes?
Lord of Candy 10/10/2023 9:43 AM
Yep.
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Lord of Candy 10/10/2023 10:12 AM
damnit it.. I hate it when I should have seen it. I always thought those dots were just handles for moving, not for changing.
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Thank you Beth.
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Lord of Candy
damnit it.. I hate it when I should have seen it. I always thought those dots were just handles for moving, not for changing.
No problem!
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… it seems not. Maybe we should ask directly, I could not find this information. For me, too, it would be important to playback other than mp3.
Blaine Black 10/10/2023 11:31 AM
How would we ask directly?
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I also haven’t tried an mp3 yet so I don’t know if that works
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I’ll try that out later today
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Michael_v_H
The mobile app is still in early access for all believers. But we plan the open it up soon for everyone.
Hey Michael, do you know how I can access the iphone app as a Believer?
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Hey Michael, do you know how I can access the iphone app as a Believer?
Send a message to @pkmbeth I am sure she can help.
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Good evening @Michael_v_H , Some users including myself are wondering which file formats are supported as AUDIO objects (supporting playback). We were trying to upload .wav files but they fail to playback. Is there a place we can find this information (nothing found in the Documents)? @Blaine Black
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Good evening @Michael_v_H , Some users including myself are wondering which file formats are supported as AUDIO objects (supporting playback). We were trying to upload .wav files but they fail to playback. Is there a place we can find this information (nothing found in the Documents)? @Blaine Black
Michael_v_H 10/10/2023 1:29 PM
Currently, mp3 and ogg (MIME types 'audio/mpeg' and 'audio/ogg') are supported.
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Interesting solution! Obligating yourself to filing everything. Myabe I’d fear to ‘double’ the system, insisting on both tags and collections. How do you handle this?
Jan O. Dvořák 10/10/2023 1:34 PM
Collections are my primary way. I use tags just for the rare cases that I need to "link" different objects types - for example a tag "foreigner education" to assign to pages (where 90 % of my notes are) and some meeting notes (another object type). But tags are mostly reserved for single and multiselect properties, so for system, not the content itself. So quite a lot of notes do not have any tag at all.
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Michael_v_H
Currently, mp3 and ogg (MIME types 'audio/mpeg' and 'audio/ogg') are supported.
Thank you very much!
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Collections are my primary way. I use tags just for the rare cases that I need to "link" different objects types - for example a tag "foreigner education" to assign to pages (where 90 % of my notes are) and some meeting notes (another object type). But tags are mostly reserved for single and multiselect properties, so for system, not the content itself. So quite a lot of notes do not have any tag at all.
Very interesting approach, thank you! As I am trying to break free from the ‚folder concept‘ I am trying to classify things heavily with tags. I don‘t want to know any more WHERE a file is. Thanks again, very precious!
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Oooh that might be the problem !!!
thesunshinehome 10/10/2023 2:16 PM
It does the same if you have the app open at the same time. I'm sure it's on their to-do list to fix it though
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It does the same if you have the app open at the same time. I'm sure it's on their to-do list to fix it though
Yeah that’s definitely the problem on my end at least ! It’s a shame but I managed to find a solution. I exported my doc and opened it in a new tab to avoid having 2 Cap windows
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Very interesting approach, thank you! As I am trying to break free from the ‚folder concept‘ I am trying to classify things heavily with tags. I don‘t want to know any more WHERE a file is. Thanks again, very precious!
Jan O. Dvořák 10/10/2023 2:40 PM
You're welcome. I consider collections tags for single object type anyway, as most of my notes are in multiple collections, which are based on topics (like Judicatory, Finances, Family).
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Maharishi Pacheco 10/10/2023 3:03 PM
I want to add "save@capacities.io" to my gmail as a forward email so I can create rules to auto-forward certain emails to it. Gmail is asking me to verify the code sent, yet I am not getting anything in my capacities app. If I manually forward any email to capacities, those do appear, but the automated email sent by gmail to add the email as a forwarding option is not showing up. Any ideas?
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Fred Markle 10/10/2023 7:07 PM
If I embed a tag on a page, does the Table view go away as an option? I'm not seeing it on my end, I only see Embed as another option.
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Maharishi Pacheco
I want to add "save@capacities.io" to my gmail as a forward email so I can create rules to auto-forward certain emails to it. Gmail is asking me to verify the code sent, yet I am not getting anything in my capacities app. If I manually forward any email to capacities, those do appear, but the automated email sent by gmail to add the email as a forwarding option is not showing up. Any ideas?
What is gmail sending you a code for? Are you sure the code is sent from YOUR gmail address? If it is sent from a ‘technical’ address it will not be accepted in CAP, as you will not have registrred this address in the system (settings).
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Lord of Candy 10/11/2023 12:38 PM
Am I broken in the way I expect filter booleans to be stated? "is not empty, is empty, includes, not contains" -- is not empty, is empty seems fine. includes and not contains, includes, does not include? contains, does not contain? starts with, ends with, includes, exact.. not sure, something feels weird about its current taxonomy... but it may be me. 😄
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What is gmail sending you a code for? Are you sure the code is sent from YOUR gmail address? If it is sent from a ‘technical’ address it will not be accepted in CAP, as you will not have registrred this address in the system (settings).
Maharishi Pacheco 10/11/2023 12:38 PM
Gmail sends an email containing a code to the forwarding address to verify something. This is the only way it will allow you to add that address to your list of "approved" forwarding emails. I can definitly forward any email manually but I cannot create a filter (rule) without having my CAP email approved
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Lord of Candy 10/11/2023 12:43 PM
on filters.. I'm a little confused on when there is a tag within the object. So you have a tag on the object, then you have for instance an object of Project, and it has a Status, and the Status is a Tag. If I am trying to filter out all the 'Done' tags from the embed using a filter of 'not contains' on Tags 'Done', does nothing. Or maybe you can't filter that deep yet?
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Gmail sends an email containing a code to the forwarding address to verify something. This is the only way it will allow you to add that address to your list of "approved" forwarding emails. I can definitly forward any email manually but I cannot create a filter (rule) without having my CAP email approved
I saw you filed a feature request in Canny – best move!
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Fred Markle
If I embed a tag on a page, does the Table view go away as an option? I'm not seeing it on my end, I only see Embed as another option.
I have never noticed a Table View in tags – where did you see it going away from?
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Deleted User 10/11/2023 2:03 PM
I have decided I need to move some material to its own space. It's either that or I am procrastinating, productively. Has anyone done a backup and moved files to another space, if so, what do you learn about doing that smoothly? Thanks!
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I have decided I need to move some material to its own space. It's either that or I am procrastinating, productively. Has anyone done a backup and moved files to another space, if so, what do you learn about doing that smoothly? Thanks!
sorry to be of no real help here... 🦦 – but I'd express my interest in also finding out about such ways; respectively, underlining this is a real weakness, and aspect that needs improvement. for one, my experience here is that 'backup' and (re-)import doesn't work as for this, really – at least not in case of media-rich content... and not even in terms of preserving most structure (i.e. lifetime / investedwork), I am afraid then, what makes this more of a painand a real darth IMO is that while copy-and-paste (in some cases) works very good from web content into CAP(!), there seems literally no way to c&p content from locally available contemt into Capacities in some sensemaking way (– again, especially talking about media-rich content) 👉 see here for ref: https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001364765051994132/1140611510553550869) all in all, the fact that CAP is not transparent / transducive / interoperable with itself /relating to its own content across spaces _really seems like one of the biggest underattended weak points... ... and has been that for a long time: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/networked-notetaking-and-the-transparency-of-my-brains-capacities-sections https://capacities.io/feedback/p/ability-to-copy-transfer-entities-to-other-spaces 👴👵 (I am afraid we will have an integrated task management system even before this kind of fundamental self-coherence 🙃) sorry. I don't want to be / sound discouraging. rather underlining a real weakness. and hoping that you can turn up some ways to hack into / around this... ... my eyes & ears are following here 👀🦻🗞️– as my knowledge & sensemaking certainly doesn't adhere to such kind of effectively enclosed content (ps: it is kind of funny how easy it is to convert object types into each other in relation to transfering content between spaces... 😅🙃)
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sorry to be of no real help here... 🦦 – but I'd express my interest in also finding out about such ways; respectively, underlining this is a real weakness, and aspect that needs improvement. for one, my experience here is that 'backup' and (re-)import doesn't work as for this, really – at least not in case of media-rich content... and not even in terms of preserving most structure (i.e. lifetime / investedwork), I am afraid then, what makes this more of a painand a real darth IMO is that while copy-and-paste (in some cases) works very good from web content into CAP(!), there seems literally no way to c&p content from locally available contemt into Capacities in some sensemaking way (– again, especially talking about media-rich content) 👉 see here for ref: https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001364765051994132/1140611510553550869) all in all, the fact that CAP is not transparent / transducive / interoperable with itself /relating to its own content across spaces _really seems like one of the biggest underattended weak points... ... and has been that for a long time: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/networked-notetaking-and-the-transparency-of-my-brains-capacities-sections https://capacities.io/feedback/p/ability-to-copy-transfer-entities-to-other-spaces 👴👵 (I am afraid we will have an integrated task management system even before this kind of fundamental self-coherence 🙃) sorry. I don't want to be / sound discouraging. rather underlining a real weakness. and hoping that you can turn up some ways to hack into / around this... ... my eyes & ears are following here 👀🦻🗞️– as my knowledge & sensemaking certainly doesn't adhere to such kind of effectively enclosed content (ps: it is kind of funny how easy it is to convert object types into each other in relation to transfering content between spaces... 😅🙃)
Deleted User 10/11/2023 2:43 PM
I am having no trouble importing, and all the tags etc are listed, it's not as hard as I thought, I need to get back into the material I'm moving anyway. I am looking forward to there being a better way to do this. I will be patient, the program is, after all, still in beta. Sigh, , ,
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I am having no trouble importing, and all the tags etc are listed, it's not as hard as I thought, I need to get back into the material I'm moving anyway. I am looking forward to there being a better way to do this. I will be patient, the program is, after all, still in beta. Sigh, , ,
@Deleted User : ... is that including images, e.g., also? 👀
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@Deleted User : ... is that including images, e.g., also? 👀
Deleted User 10/11/2023 4:08 PM
It includes audio files, PDFs, links to Google Docs, and books in Kindle. I was overwhelmed when I was thinking about it, but it's only 40 pages, and I kept all my links within the same object type - instead of letting them go to the default pages, which I now think was a very good idea on my part, lol. I wish it were instantaneous, but I'll get there. It was my mistake not to set it up this way initially. Thanks - I feel your support in this endeavor!!
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Someone know when we will have batch import? I'm using capacities like my official note taking app, but, I still need to have the obsidian open to get references of my notes.
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does embeding spotify playlist work in Capacities?
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is there any way i can type inline bold text with only keyboards? Like in MarkDown i only need to type but it does render in capacities... or am i missing anything?
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is there any way i can type inline bold text with only keyboards? Like in MarkDown i only need to type but it does render in capacities... or am i missing anything?
In the lower-left angle of the window (desktop, browser), you see a symbol "shortcuts". There you'll find all the possibilities to work through the keyboard.
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does embeding spotify playlist work in Capacities?
Yes.
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Антидетект 10/12/2023 3:32 AM
I have several businesses that I would like to add to the capacities. Please advise on the best way to do this. For example, I would add core values: crm, marketing, content plan. I also want to use this for a personal knowledge base. What is the best way to tie all these aspects together? Thanks
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@Alberto hi all, a quick question regarding the graph view. I’m using capacities mostly as a personal Crm. Since I work with creative studios, lot of times I have a person name es. Luca Rossi. Then the studio, that normally has the same name (Luca Rossi - Studio) and the website (that many times as the exact same name. That is kind of turning the graph view into a mess, many clicks to understand what I’m looking at, if the website, the studio or the person. I’ve tried to use a cover image to make a different icon, but many times on the graph it doesn’t look right, and I get a default thumbnail. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance!
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I have several businesses that I would like to add to the capacities. Please advise on the best way to do this. For example, I would add core values: crm, marketing, content plan. I also want to use this for a personal knowledge base. What is the best way to tie all these aspects together? Thanks
It is difficult to answer this question without knowing the details - you will always only receive superficial answers, as nobody besides you has an idea of the construct of your businesses. Having said this, maybe giving them separate SPACES might be the easiest and cleanest approach. In this way, you separate the businesses clearly from each other - a good strategy if you do not need linking between information. The same thought might be valid for your personal knowledge base: maybe giving it its own SPACE might be the best approach. But of course, all these ideas might not connect with your reality; you'll need to find out.
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It is difficult to answer this question without knowing the details - you will always only receive superficial answers, as nobody besides you has an idea of the construct of your businesses. Having said this, maybe giving them separate SPACES might be the easiest and cleanest approach. In this way, you separate the businesses clearly from each other - a good strategy if you do not need linking between information. The same thought might be valid for your personal knowledge base: maybe giving it its own SPACE might be the best approach. But of course, all these ideas might not connect with your reality; you'll need to find out.
Антидетект 10/12/2023 5:21 AM
Thank you
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@Alberto hi all, a quick question regarding the graph view. I’m using capacities mostly as a personal Crm. Since I work with creative studios, lot of times I have a person name es. Luca Rossi. Then the studio, that normally has the same name (Luca Rossi - Studio) and the website (that many times as the exact same name. That is kind of turning the graph view into a mess, many clicks to understand what I’m looking at, if the website, the studio or the person. I’ve tried to use a cover image to make a different icon, but many times on the graph it doesn’t look right, and I get a default thumbnail. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance!
@markus maybe you can help me on this topic? Thanks in advance (check my previous post)
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@markus maybe you can help me on this topic? Thanks in advance (check my previous post)
Non so se posso veramente aiutare - I resolved this problem for myself, turning things around: The title of the web object became "WEB Luca Rossi", the title of the studio object became "STUDIO Luca Rossi" etc. In this way, even if you type chiocciolaLuca, they will all turn up in the context menu, and you immediately see what kind of object it is.
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@markus grazie mille Markus! Clever solution, that I will use for sure. Have a nice day 👍
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@markus grazie mille Markus! Clever solution, that I will use for sure. Have a nice day 👍
Piacere mio! Fammi sapere se ti funziona!
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Антидетект 10/12/2023 9:05 AM
Is it possible to specify different properties for the same type of object? For example, I added both contact information and philosopher details to the "People" object. In the photo, you can see that there is a contact window under "Plato," which seems out of place. However, I wouldn't want to create different types for people I know and those I don't know. I'd like to have a single category for "People."
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Is it possible to specify different properties for the same type of object? For example, I added both contact information and philosopher details to the "People" object. In the photo, you can see that there is a contact window under "Plato," which seems out of place. However, I wouldn't want to create different types for people I know and those I don't know. I'd like to have a single category for "People."
Deleted User 10/12/2023 9:52 AM
Make a change to the object settings so this field is set to "hide when empty"
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Sandip Shinde 10/12/2023 10:52 AM
Can anyone help me? I want to import all my data from notion to capacities. there any way to import all at once?
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Can anyone help me? I want to import all my data from notion to capacities. there any way to import all at once?
Deleted User 10/12/2023 11:20 AM
At present there isn't a bulk import. They have that on the roadmap.
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do we already have tabs in capacities?
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do we already have tabs in capacities?
Deleted User 10/12/2023 1:40 PM
yes. in an individual object menu - top right corner - can open the object in a new tab or side panel
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do we already have tabs in capacities?
Yes. Cmd-click (mac) opens object in tab.
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GREAT! Thank you both.
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I know that import is a pretty common topic. There are so many notes it is hard to tell the state of things. My qq.... Is there a way to use markdown to import into existing properties? If I follow the format of an export a reimport just gives me text content as bullets. Is that really the status quo?
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GREAT! Thank you both.
Deleted User 10/12/2023 3:26 PM
There's always like 2-3 ways of doing the same thing, lol
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Hey there! Do we have a timeline for Notion import? Would love to get into Capacities in a more full way but am trying to decide whether it's worth waiting for the Notion Import feature or doing it all manually. Thanks!
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Hey there! Do we have a timeline for Notion import? Would love to get into Capacities in a more full way but am trying to decide whether it's worth waiting for the Notion Import feature or doing it all manually. Thanks!
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Thanks! Any sense of a timeline? Would love to get my stuff imported soon so may just do it manually
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Thanks! Any sense of a timeline? Would love to get my stuff imported soon so may just do it manually
Unfortunately I don’t know. I’m very anxious to have this for Obsidian. 👊
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when a page is in a normal layout, seems that whatever i embed (like a collection) will be set to a wide layout which seems weird. Is there a way to fix it?
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like this (edited)
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Is there a way to make the soft line break (Shift+Enter) the default line break and use Shift+Enter for a new content block? Searching here on Disc and in Docs & Feedback board didn't come up with anything useful.
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Is there a way to make the soft line break (Shift+Enter) the default line break and use Shift+Enter for a new content block? Searching here on Disc and in Docs & Feedback board didn't come up with anything useful.
Deleted User 10/13/2023 8:13 AM
If there's a feature you'd like, that doesn't presently exist, post it to the feedback board at the Capacities website.
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If there's a feature you'd like, that doesn't presently exist, post it to the feedback board at the Capacities website.
I know 🙂 I was planning to submit, but didn't want to create a duplicate if I just overlooked a checkbox somewhere
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Ambitendency 10/14/2023 6:17 PM
Don't know if it's been pointed out but, Daily Notes on Mobile kind of bugs me showing Untitled for my Daily Notes.
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Don't know if it's been pointed out but, Daily Notes on Mobile kind of bugs me showing Untitled for my Daily Notes.
Deleted User 10/14/2023 8:47 PM
Same for me on Android, reported the bug
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asking the community for a good procedure / hack: – anyone succeeded in finding a short route to 'convert' image links from web-sources to 'create weblink' -> 'embed (image)'? ... like a one step magic trick, or potion?! 🪄
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asking the community for a good procedure / hack: – anyone succeeded in finding a short route to 'convert' image links from web-sources to 'create weblink' -> 'embed (image)'? ... like a one step magic trick, or potion?! 🪄
Deleted User 10/15/2023 9:42 AM
There are multiple ways of doing many things, have you tried- / Image - add a link ? That puts the image into the object as embeded.
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There are multiple ways of doing many things, have you tried- / Image - add a link ? That puts the image into the object as embeded.
thanks @Deleted User – ... it does... 😄 ... but that doesn't really help in a situation where you copy over a bundle of modes (textual alongside images etc), when copy & posting website contents... ... here one 'automatically' ends up w/ a lot of inline links, where there should be images. and I want to avoid doing everything painstakingly by hand, re-importing all images one-by-one... 😜🤔 ('automatically' is in inverted commas bec in my memory, Capacities was once more adapt / comfy in ' copying over ' image links from web-content) 🌻🦦
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Scenario (see attached): 1. Create Project from w/in Meeting Page. 2. Meeting Table populates New Project. 3. Project Table populates New Project but not Meeting association. Am I not doing something correctly, or is this not possible? More than happy to submit a Canny request but thought I’d check here first. 😀
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When I create a weblink object within a page is there a way the weblink can inherit the tags of the page by default?
Suggest adding this to the Feedback board so that it can be upvoted 🙂
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when a page is in a normal layout, seems that whatever i embed (like a collection) will be set to a wide layout which seems weird. Is there a way to fix it?
Seems like a bug?
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Jaerasgon
Hi I'm wondering why the view doesn't extend to the bottom of the window? is there way that I can have it scrollable instead of being split into pages?
Recommend submitting a formal Feedback Request that can be upvoted 🙂
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LadyAnarchyJ
Hi! Is there a way to turn an inline object into the card version? Like in the image, I want to turn the underlined links (Zettels) into small card without creating a new line.
Currently not possible, but suggest adding to the feedback board so other users can weigh in 🙂
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vcbrewers
Scenario (see attached): 1. Create Project from w/in Meeting Page. 2. Meeting Table populates New Project. 3. Project Table populates New Project but not Meeting association. Am I not doing something correctly, or is this not possible? More than happy to submit a Canny request but thought I’d check here first. 😀
hfsandovalm 10/15/2023 9:35 PM
Hi. At this moment there’s no bidirectional linking. I saw a request for it on canny previously. But you can see the meetings related to the project in the Backlinks section of every project.
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is there a way to unwrap my code block on ios?
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hey i really love the possibility to send notes via whats app. But i have a problem: I have to verify my account every day. Have to Scan the QR in the settings every day. Why is that? Is this normal? Can this be solved? Thanks for suggestions. (After some hours it tells me how to get started again and again) (edited)
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hey i really love the possibility to send notes via whats app. But i have a problem: I have to verify my account every day. Have to Scan the QR in the settings every day. Why is that? Is this normal? Can this be solved? Thanks for suggestions. (After some hours it tells me how to get started again and again) (edited)
This is a known issue. Will be resolved.(Telegram has the same problem, nearly non-usable for me, asking to verify the account too often)
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ah ok, what a pitty, because using one of these apps is really a great feature, fits perfect to my workflow. but i guess i have to switch to email for now...thanks for letting me know! (edited)
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NicolaDeFilippo 10/16/2023 5:18 AM
Is it possible attach a file to a page? Attach, not import
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Is it possible attach a file to a page? Attach, not import
The concept of "attachment" does not really exist in CAP. You LINK a file, which is saved as a "File" Object (or "Image" etc) So, to attach a file, you would only need to review your concept of "attachment". (edited)
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The concept of "attachment" does not really exist in CAP. You LINK a file, which is saved as a "File" Object (or "Image" etc) So, to attach a file, you would only need to review your concept of "attachment". (edited)
... maybe w/ singular exception that documents that are not pdfs or images (other 'files') are kind of 'attached' to 'file' object type; 'attached' as in: not displayed as integrl part of UI, but downloadable 'link'... (edited)
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The concept of "attachment" does not really exist in CAP. You LINK a file, which is saved as a "File" Object (or "Image" etc) So, to attach a file, you would only need to review your concept of "attachment". (edited)
NicolaDeFilippo 10/16/2023 7:54 AM
So do you mean that i have to import the file in the pdf content-type, copy the object reference and copy it in my page or other thing?
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So do you mean that i have to import the file in the pdf content-type, copy the object reference and copy it in my page or other thing?
Another possibility would be to type /pdf and choose the file to upload. (edited)
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Is there a way to duplicate an object type? I want to create an object type called "Articles," and it is going to be almost the same as I have "Books" set up. Rather than duplicating the work I put into the Books object type, can I just copy books and rename the new type Articles?
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Is there a way to duplicate an object type? I want to create an object type called "Articles," and it is going to be almost the same as I have "Books" set up. Rather than duplicating the work I put into the Books object type, can I just copy books and rename the new type Articles?
You can duplicate an object type using the "Duplicate" feature. Go to the "Objects" menu Find the object type you want to duplicate (in this case, "Books"). Click on the "..." menu in the top right corner of the object type. Select "Duplicate" from the dropdown menu. A new object type will be created with the same fields and settings as the original object type. Rename the new object type to "Articles" or any other name you prefer. (edited)
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hi all! i want to share a note with a collaborator, but i'm using tags both in the description and in the text of the page i'm working in. when i share, the tags disappear. is there a way to share the tags? maybe a visibility/privacy setting somewhere? thanks in advance :)
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Can I create alias for my objects?
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hi all! i want to share a note with a collaborator, but i'm using tags both in the description and in the text of the page i'm working in. when i share, the tags disappear. is there a way to share the tags? maybe a visibility/privacy setting somewhere? thanks in advance :)
There seems to be no way to share tags when sharing a note with a collaborator. When sharing content in CAP, you need to decide which objects and which connections you want to share, and the privacy settings apply to the entire content of the page, including the tags. (edited)
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CaninePRO® 10/17/2023 8:54 AM
@Steffen Can you configure default properties? When I add a weblink, the default property is a large card. How can I change the default to a small card? (edited)
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Does anyone know if there a linux desktop app in the making?
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Would help a lot, especially for developers who use linux as main OS like me
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You can duplicate an object type using the "Duplicate" feature. Go to the "Objects" menu Find the object type you want to duplicate (in this case, "Books"). Click on the "..." menu in the top right corner of the object type. Select "Duplicate" from the dropdown menu. A new object type will be created with the same fields and settings as the original object type. Rename the new object type to "Articles" or any other name you prefer. (edited)
Thank you! Except I don't seem to have a "Duplicate" option? Let me know if I'm looking in the wrong place
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Thank you! Except I don't seem to have a "Duplicate" option? Let me know if I'm looking in the wrong place
Sorry, mine was a glimpse into the future. Reality is here: https://capacities.canny.io/feedback/p/sub-databases-inheritance-object-inheritance
Have the option to create subdatabases which inherit the attributes of the parent database but extends the properties.
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snacksssreal 10/18/2023 4:39 AM
Can anyone from capacities Let me know for the expected ETA for resolving WA integration? https://capacities.canny.io/feedback/p/whatsapptelegram-only-works-for-one-day
Both work for one day, then WhatsApp and Telegram ask if I want to start the service, even though it says Active in the Settings.
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Blaine Black 10/18/2023 7:13 AM
Is there a method of uploading a batch of images to capcities?
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Blaine Black
Is there a method of uploading a batch of images to capcities?
You can upload 5 at a time from your clipboard using the command bar. I tend to have images in my download folder, select 5, copy them, open capacities and open the command bar (command P) then paste. It’ll recognise the images and upload them. Then I go tag or add notes 🙂
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I not able to login
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I not able to login
Had the same problem resetting password resolved for me.
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I tried several times and did not work
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Hello all, I'm currently using obsidian. I'm trying to figure out if capacities is something for me. I especially love the more object oriented design, one demand I have though is that I want to store my data locally and take care of replication myself.. Is that how this works, or is all data stored in a capacities cloud?
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How can I get support? Email?
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Hello all, I'm currently using obsidian. I'm trying to figure out if capacities is something for me. I especially love the more object oriented design, one demand I have though is that I want to store my data locally and take care of replication myself.. Is that how this works, or is all data stored in a capacities cloud?
Stored and running in cloud with possibility to download data (backup).
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Stored and running in cloud with possibility to download data (backup).
Okay, thank you markus. I'm using this for work, I sometimes have to debug production systems and the notes I take should be considered confidential. So that means I can't use capacities unfortunately.....
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Okay, thank you markus. I'm using this for work, I sometimes have to debug production systems and the notes I take should be considered confidential. So that means I can't use capacities unfortunately.....
Of course. Here is their data protection statement: https://docs.capacities.io/more/data-protection
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Oh I would trust capacities with my private data. EU law is very protective. But the rules in my company say I can't. Nothing I can do about that... Thank you so much for answering my questions...
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Is there a way to search for to-dos across my whole system?
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Is there a way to search for to-dos across my whole system?
Deleted User 10/18/2023 9:39 AM
If you tag your to dos with the same tag, you'll be able to find them by clicking on the tag - perhaps there are other ways, as well, but this is a simple and quick way.
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If you tag your to dos with the same tag, you'll be able to find them by clicking on the tag - perhaps there are other ways, as well, but this is a simple and quick way.
I did consider that. I guess I was just hoping there was a syntax I could use in the Search bar.
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I did consider that. I guess I was just hoping there was a syntax I could use in the Search bar.
Deleted User 10/18/2023 9:41 AM
They're working on Smart Queries
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Blaine Black 10/18/2023 10:47 AM
Does Capacities have a way of sharing an entire space with someone else to view?
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@Blaine Black - i was JUST going to ask this
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i use it heavily to manage my projects, and keep notes.... and for some reason when i share, i can't share more than 1 level, which is useless to me.. i cant do anything with just 1 level, i need to have all the connected pages share themselves Anyone @here have any recommendations?
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i use it heavily to manage my projects, and keep notes.... and for some reason when i share, i can't share more than 1 level, which is useless to me.. i cant do anything with just 1 level, i need to have all the connected pages share themselves Anyone @here have any recommendations?
Craft...? 🦦
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Craft...? 🦦
What do you mean? craft?
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... as sharing more than one level is not possible w/ CAP (afaik), the only recommendation one can give is pointing to apps who would allow for that. and Craft seems like a better, somehow 'CAP-like' option, here. the only other 'recommendation' I'd see, is pointing you to feature requests (which doesn't seem like a 'recommendation' to me 🙃) ... but maybe someone else has a clever hack ⚒️, or a magic wand at his / her disposal, as to this...?! 🪄🤔 (edited)
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... as sharing more than one level is not possible w/ CAP (afaik), the only recommendation one can give is pointing to apps who would allow for that. and Craft seems like a better, somehow 'CAP-like' option, here. the only other 'recommendation' I'd see, is pointing you to feature requests (which doesn't seem like a 'recommendation' to me 🙃) ... but maybe someone else has a clever hack ⚒️, or a magic wand at his / her disposal, as to this...?! 🪄🤔 (edited)
Thanks for the lead will check it out, appreciate it. and yes, Capacities would fill my void if it had better robust sharing, for the entire space, sharing seems to be nerfed a bit, IMO
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Thanks for the lead will check it out, appreciate it. and yes, Capacities would fill my void if it had better robust sharing, for the entire space, sharing seems to be nerfed a bit, IMO
nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵 10/18/2023 2:10 PM
There might be a way, through embeds, depending on how you structure your content: the logic of Sharing in Capacities (if I'm not mistaken) is that when you share a page for example, and that page has other objects embedded in it (eg other pages), then you can choose if those embedded pages are shared as well. What happens when you embed an object in another object that is shared, is that you get this prompt, which lets you control what is and what is not shared. Does that help?
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Question - is it possible to toggle open and close all blocks on a page using shortcuts (so not just the one block, but all that are on a single page?)
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There might be a way, through embeds, depending on how you structure your content: the logic of Sharing in Capacities (if I'm not mistaken) is that when you share a page for example, and that page has other objects embedded in it (eg other pages), then you can choose if those embedded pages are shared as well. What happens when you embed an object in another object that is shared, is that you get this prompt, which lets you control what is and what is not shared. Does that help?
I just re-checked, @IcEe – here in a limited test, what I achieve is that that 'approve' of 'Unconstrained' permissions actually allows for secondary 'follows' of embeds of embeds in shared pages. (I didn´t expect that; so in some way my initial answer was too sceptical on that). – I can´t say for certain how far that goes. but it seems to work for all main embeds that 'follow' in embedded pages. it doesn´t work e.g. for embedded tags... ... so, you should run a test, whether this really allows for (theoretically) endless 'embeds of embeds' ad infinitum (–which is what I currently suppose). 🦦 – if you do, it would of course nice to report / hear back on this, and have this knowledge shared here to everyone. 🐿
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🤷🏻♀🧔🏻♀🤷🏻♀ 10/18/2023 10:25 PM
Hello. I am trying to embed a google spreadsheet from the capacities mac desktop app but continually receive the window to sign into your google account and then after clicking sign in I receive the following message "Access your Google Account by allowing cookies Turn on third-party cookies and try again" and when I click "learn more" it goes nowhere. I was able to successfully go this in chrome and firefox but not on the capacities app. When I try this in safari I don't even get this far. If i share a public link of the sheet in google then it embeds but not with a private sheet that isn't shared.
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Hello. I am trying to embed a google spreadsheet from the capacities mac desktop app but continually receive the window to sign into your google account and then after clicking sign in I receive the following message "Access your Google Account by allowing cookies Turn on third-party cookies and try again" and when I click "learn more" it goes nowhere. I was able to successfully go this in chrome and firefox but not on the capacities app. When I try this in safari I don't even get this far. If i share a public link of the sheet in google then it embeds but not with a private sheet that isn't shared.
I had a similar problem trying to embed Todoist.
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is this an old interface for the profile layout card?
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I saw it in the docs
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Hi, I am having the same issue related to login. It's not working for me. What could I do? I can't do the login in any computer. I ask the temporary password and the app crash.
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i can't wrap my head around sharing... it makes no sense. why even come up with special toggles for the collections if they simply don't work?
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how come that if you share every single page and tag database manually you still can't see everything at once, and have to manually copy and past the individual secret links?
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oh and not to mention the graph view... why even include it in the shared pages if they are totally nerfed?
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If you have a better idea, share it with the team
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I'm pretty sure they will hear the feedback
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i can't wrap my head around sharing... it makes no sense. why even come up with special toggles for the collections if they simply don't work?
Maybe not posting the same rants in different channels'
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Didn't copy paste. Was agreeing with @IcEe when he mentions that sharing is nerfed. If you're the moderator please tell me which post you'd like me to delete and I will gladly do so. Again, I'm not trying to offend or go after anyone here...😐 (edited)
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is this an old interface for the profile layout card?
yes, we slightly reworked the design 👍
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Didn't copy paste. Was agreeing with @IcEe when he mentions that sharing is nerfed. If you're the moderator please tell me which post you'd like me to delete and I will gladly do so. Again, I'm not trying to offend or go after anyone here...😐 (edited)
Hi there, it would be great if you could create a ticket here: https://capacities.io/feedback explaining for different scenarios (collections, pages, tags) what you see (so maybe it's a bug) and what you'd expect to get. Happy to dicuss improving the share feature. FYI, here's a great overview on how sharing works in Capacities: https://docs.capacities.io/tutorials/sharing
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Hi there, it would be great if you could create a ticket here: https://capacities.io/feedback explaining for different scenarios (collections, pages, tags) what you see (so maybe it's a bug) and what you'd expect to get. Happy to dicuss improving the share feature. FYI, here's a great overview on how sharing works in Capacities: https://docs.capacities.io/tutorials/sharing
Thank you! 🙌
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snacksssreal 10/20/2023 11:23 AM
Hello all What's the advantages of using capacities for writing book summaries or book notes versus having highlights from the book and writing notes within readwise reader? Any clear distinction between them ?
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Антидетект 10/20/2023 11:47 AM
Hi there, why are tags limited to 34 characters?
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monsterfurby 10/20/2023 12:07 PM
Brief question: is it possible to duplicate existing spaces? I realised that the amount of completely different types of information I have all dumped into a single space would work better for me in separate spaces, but I would like to create template spaces for things I might need multiple of (e.g. writing projects). Am I just missing an option or is that not possible right now?
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Brief question: is it possible to duplicate existing spaces? I realised that the amount of completely different types of information I have all dumped into a single space would work better for me in separate spaces, but I would like to create template spaces for things I might need multiple of (e.g. writing projects). Am I just missing an option or is that not possible right now?
Deleted User 10/20/2023 1:28 PM
No I don't think spaces can be duplicated. Is it not possible to use collections for multiple projects? If not, I would backup the space and then import the markdown files, or wait for bulk import to be implemented. I had to move some things into a new space recently, it wasn't that time consuming for me - hope it's not for you if you go that way. (edited)
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Lord of Candy 10/20/2023 3:18 PM
So every day I make todos and hopefully some of them get done, and then I start it over.. and over.. and over.. with daily notes.. I'm wondering if I should just make a Daily todo page and embed it in the dailies as a way to keep it running. At some point I'm worried I'll start losing some I didn't do, and they'll just dissapear until they start a fire. 😄
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Hi there, why are tags limited to 34 characters?
in which scenario you need tags longer than that?
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in which scenario you need tags longer than that?
@Антидетект, plus: you can fill in more info in tag description. it will be searchable / show up in finds. (I sometimes bump i to same problem, mainly. bec using combos of descriptors and (longer) project titles 🦦)
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So every day I make todos and hopefully some of them get done, and then I start it over.. and over.. and over.. with daily notes.. I'm wondering if I should just make a Daily todo page and embed it in the dailies as a way to keep it running. At some point I'm worried I'll start losing some I didn't do, and they'll just dissapear until they start a fire. 😄
nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵 10/21/2023 6:04 AM
If you tag you todo block with #todo it will allow you to find them all quickly (edited)
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UncleFreddysDead 10/21/2023 11:19 AM
I searched and can't find an answer to this - Is it necessary to create Collections manually? For example, I have and Object Type of Meeting Notes and want to put all my notes with no date (i.e. are recurring to me) into a Collection. I can do it manually, but there appears to be no way to do it based on a field in the objects. If this is the case, is it really true that Collections can only be created by manually adding objects?
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I searched and can't find an answer to this - Is it necessary to create Collections manually? For example, I have and Object Type of Meeting Notes and want to put all my notes with no date (i.e. are recurring to me) into a Collection. I can do it manually, but there appears to be no way to do it based on a field in the objects. If this is the case, is it really true that Collections can only be created by manually adding objects?
nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵 10/21/2023 11:55 AM
I believe what you say is correct. However, there is a short-term and a long-term solution to your question:
  • short-term: you can go to the "Meetings" page, display in table view and filter all meeting objects on "date is not empty", see screenshot below. From there, you can change the collection for each of those meetings (I acknowledge it's still manual and 1 by 1)
  • long-term: what you're trying to do will surely be possible once Smart Queries is released
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UncleFreddysDead 10/21/2023 12:04 PM
Thanks so much for the response @nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵 . Knowing that Smart Queries is a thing and is coming is helpful, so I think I can survive until then. I'm coming from Tana -- which, to me, is overly complex -- and this is the one feature I truly miss. P.S. Nothing better than a good pretzel.
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Hi there, it would be great if you could create a ticket here: https://capacities.io/feedback explaining for different scenarios (collections, pages, tags) what you see (so maybe it's a bug) and what you'd expect to get. Happy to dicuss improving the share feature. FYI, here's a great overview on how sharing works in Capacities: https://docs.capacities.io/tutorials/sharing
submitted on the website and through email (with a little more detail).
Get an overview of requested features and ideas.
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Hi, I noticed that if I add YouTube links, the thumbnails are ingested as separate images lately. Pretty sure this was not the case a few days ago. Is it a new feature and can I turn this off? Not quite sure if I want all these thumbnails in my images library. Thanks in advance for your help, I really love capacities since I started using it this week 🙌
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Hi, How can I get support from the Capacities team? I just noticed that one of my daily pages is missing and I am sure I didn't delete it. Is there a way to get this resolved quickly (from a backup maybe) without having to put a public post in the feedback board and wait for it to being attended? @Steffen
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Hi, How can I get support from the Capacities team? I just noticed that one of my daily pages is missing and I am sure I didn't delete it. Is there a way to get this resolved quickly (from a backup maybe) without having to put a public post in the feedback board and wait for it to being attended? @Steffen
Sometimes the note is there, but you don't see it. One option is to restart the app
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Sometimes the note is there, but you don't see it. One option is to restart the app
I have tried that, the notes are also not showing up on the mobile app and web app :_(
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Антидетект 10/23/2023 4:05 AM
Are the links generated when I share content hidden and not accessible to search engines? I'm asking in case I accidentally share content that I don't want to share but don't provide the link to anyone (this content won't contain internal links and won't lead anywhere). In this case, will no one see this content?
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Hi, How can I get support from the Capacities team? I just noticed that one of my daily pages is missing and I am sure I didn't delete it. Is there a way to get this resolved quickly (from a backup maybe) without having to put a public post in the feedback board and wait for it to being attended? @Steffen
Support at team@capacities.io
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Is it just me or is it not possible to add an icon to tag on mobile?
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Is it just me or is it not possible to add an icon to tag on mobile?
Not possible (yet)
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inversionstudio 10/24/2023 1:03 PM
Hi guys, im new to capacities, I was just wondering if there was a way to do the following: 1. I need nested folders within folders to create strcuture, capacities seems to work with objects, but Im not sure if I can achieve what I need through sets & collections? 2. Dashboard creation - where I can mirror link from certain sections of other pages back to the dashboard. For example, I could have ToDo tasks on several different sections, but they all get displayed on the main dashboard. Any help would be appreciated.
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Hi guys, im new to capacities, I was just wondering if there was a way to do the following: 1. I need nested folders within folders to create strcuture, capacities seems to work with objects, but Im not sure if I can achieve what I need through sets & collections? 2. Dashboard creation - where I can mirror link from certain sections of other pages back to the dashboard. For example, I could have ToDo tasks on several different sections, but they all get displayed on the main dashboard. Any help would be appreciated.
1. In CAP you have collections and tags. No nesting. Every object can reside in multiple collections. The navigation resulting from this approach differs from the navigation coming from "folders" and their nesting. You would need to shift your vision of 'placing' files. If you insist, however, that you "need nested folders", maybe Obsidian is a better choice. 2. If I understand you correctly, a solution might be creating a kind of MOC (see the precious videos and explanation by @pkmbeth ). There you embed the tag "todo" several times, and by filtering you choose what should be shown in the different lists you get. If you have more specific questions, maybe someone else could help, I am on the run. Cheers!
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1. In CAP you have collections and tags. No nesting. Every object can reside in multiple collections. The navigation resulting from this approach differs from the navigation coming from "folders" and their nesting. You would need to shift your vision of 'placing' files. If you insist, however, that you "need nested folders", maybe Obsidian is a better choice. 2. If I understand you correctly, a solution might be creating a kind of MOC (see the precious videos and explanation by @pkmbeth ). There you embed the tag "todo" several times, and by filtering you choose what should be shown in the different lists you get. If you have more specific questions, maybe someone else could help, I am on the run. Cheers!
inversionstudio 10/24/2023 2:18 PM
Many thanks Markus for the speedy reply. Yes I feared I may have to find something else other than CAP, but I wanted to remain hopeful. I guess there is no way to have collections + subcollections like Nuclino? I cant seem to find an app that does it all 😂
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Well, I personally would recommend changing your point of view concerning the nested folders. Once you give up this concept of a hundred years or more ago and you start sorting and filing by tagging and collecting, you start to fly. Good luck, wherever you decide to go!
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Well, I personally would recommend changing your point of view concerning the nested folders. Once you give up this concept of a hundred years or more ago and you start sorting and filing by tagging and collecting, you start to fly. Good luck, wherever you decide to go!
... plus, maybe worth having in view: nested tags are (95% chance) 'around the corner'. as we know since Bear: nested tags equals nested folders; only better (virtual; multiple; inline; etc) 🪺🦦 (edited)
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I don’t see the option of opening an object in the side panel. Is there a new way to do this? Thanks!
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Well, I personally would recommend changing your point of view concerning the nested folders. Once you give up this concept of a hundred years or more ago and you start sorting and filing by tagging and collecting, you start to fly. Good luck, wherever you decide to go!
inversionstudio 10/24/2023 8:21 PM
I totally understand, seems great for general mind dumping, but when tryig to organize company/project structure, then its a different beast.
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I totally understand, seems great for general mind dumping, but when tryig to organize company/project structure, then its a different beast.
hfsandovalm 10/24/2023 9:26 PM
Hi. You can pin pages to the left sidebar and if you embed other pages inside those pages you'll get a subpage and you can do it at many levels creating a hierarchy. So, you can think as a fake nested folders structure.
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Hello, every time I log in, there is a prompt that the time zone is incorrect, but in fact my time zone setting has no problem. How to solve the situation in the picture? Thank you.
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Not possible (yet)
Okay, thanks for your reply.
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Click to see attachment 🖼️
It's a known problem, will be repaired.
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I don’t see the option of opening an object in the side panel. Is there a new way to do this? Thanks!
Jan O. Dvořák 10/25/2023 2:08 AM
For me the tip shows on hovering e. g. in List view. It's shift+click.
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I totally understand, seems great for general mind dumping, but when tryig to organize company/project structure, then its a different beast.
I understand. I can only say that I am trying to do this (CAP: PKM, Tana: company/collaboration), and so far the results are mindblowing. But of course, every person/company is different and has different needs.
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Hi all! What I'm trying to do is probably easier than putting on a shoe, but I can not figure out how to do it. I have made a page, where I embedded several collections from one of my object-thingies. These collections are shown as tables, so far so good. But I would like to hide some of the columns/properties in this view. 'Hide when empty' in the property settings doesn't work and I can't find any other place to hide or show them. What am I missing?
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I've been hunting around for what I thought would be an easy solution but.. if I want to see all of my to-do items on one page (consolidated from multiple objects) do I need to wait for smart queries or a new feature? Or is there already a way to achieve that?
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I've been hunting around for what I thought would be an easy solution but.. if I want to see all of my to-do items on one page (consolidated from multiple objects) do I need to wait for smart queries or a new feature? Or is there already a way to achieve that?
Just give them all the tag "todo" (or whatever you want) and embed it on your page. Then, filter the lists according to your criteria.
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Hi all! What I'm trying to do is probably easier than putting on a shoe, but I can not figure out how to do it. I have made a page, where I embedded several collections from one of my object-thingies. These collections are shown as tables, so far so good. But I would like to hide some of the columns/properties in this view. 'Hide when empty' in the property settings doesn't work and I can't find any other place to hide or show them. What am I missing?
https://capacities.io/whats-new/release-27 jump to Customizable small card view I think it's not possible in Table view
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Hi every, someone to know if is poesible to repeat one task everyday ?
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Hi every, someone to know if is poesible to repeat one task everyday ?
If you put it as part of your daily template and tag it, it'll show up every day
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Kenrick - Synchronicist 10/25/2023 7:46 AM
I'm coming in part from Obsidian. There I would use maps of content (MOC's). I'm trying to understand how collections in Capacities is maybe similar or not. From what I can tell, I think they would both be useful here. Let me give a specific scenario… studying the Runes, there are 24. Each of the 24 need separate notes with it's definition. Being able to instantly get back to the main list of 24 or to one of the definitions seems to be the case for a MOC. On the other hand, I also have numerous additional notes that would be helpful to see in a collection. So putting relevant MOC's and standalone notes on similar subjects might be useful to go into a collection. Am I thinking of this correctly or is there a more efficient way to organize using Capacities? (edited)
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https://capacities.io/whats-new/release-27 jump to Customizable small card view I think it's not possible in Table view
Thanks! The card view is less convenient though, even without the possibility of hiding columns in table view.
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Kenrick - Synchronicist
I'm coming in part from Obsidian. There I would use maps of content (MOC's). I'm trying to understand how collections in Capacities is maybe similar or not. From what I can tell, I think they would both be useful here. Let me give a specific scenario… studying the Runes, there are 24. Each of the 24 need separate notes with it's definition. Being able to instantly get back to the main list of 24 or to one of the definitions seems to be the case for a MOC. On the other hand, I also have numerous additional notes that would be helpful to see in a collection. So putting relevant MOC's and standalone notes on similar subjects might be useful to go into a collection. Am I thinking of this correctly or is there a more efficient way to organize using Capacities? (edited)
For sure, there are many different ways to approach this. Maybe I would try to resolve this by tagging. In your MOC about Runes, you might wish to have a list with the alphabets of the world (tagged "alphabet"). To get this, in the Runes MOC you would embed the tag "alphabet" and get a corresponding list. Now, you could filter and sort this list according to your needs. @pkmbeth illustrates the various steps and possible usecases: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0AG9TWaQ8o&t=5s Did I understand you correctly?
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I understand. I can only say that I am trying to do this (CAP: PKM, Tana: company/collaboration), and so far the results are mindblowing. But of course, every person/company is different and has different needs.
inversionstudio 10/25/2023 1:51 PM
Literally looking into Tana right now
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manifestonine 10/25/2023 2:25 PM
Is there a way to search for all todos that are unfinished?
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For sure, there are many different ways to approach this. Maybe I would try to resolve this by tagging. In your MOC about Runes, you might wish to have a list with the alphabets of the world (tagged "alphabet"). To get this, in the Runes MOC you would embed the tag "alphabet" and get a corresponding list. Now, you could filter and sort this list according to your needs. @pkmbeth illustrates the various steps and possible usecases: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0AG9TWaQ8o&t=5s Did I understand you correctly?
Kenrick - Synchronicist 10/25/2023 2:58 PM
Thanks @markus. That is really helpful. It's almost a bit beyond my capability right now but I will get there fast. I'm studying @pkmbeth course right now and it is fantastic. I just added an Object called MOC as a first step. And I will play with figuring out the tags as well. Thank you for your help.
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Is there a way to search for all todos that are unfinished?
Not as of yet but better task management support is on the roadmap.
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Kenrick - Synchronicist 10/25/2023 6:05 PM
Here is a screenshot of what shows up for me after putting in my API key. It is a personal account but it is our company name to get the API key. I don't even think you can get a key without a company name. It does seem to let me choose Chat 4.0 and it has accepted the key it appears. So is this saying that my key is not valid? (I use it in numerous other places just fine) Chat 3.5 is of no interest to me. (edited)
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manifestonine 10/25/2023 11:25 PM
Is there a way to select multiple blocks and then tag them all at once with a particular tag?
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Olu (oluOnline) 10/26/2023 8:03 AM
is it possible to do footnotes?
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Olu (oluOnline)
is it possible to do footnotes?
hfsandovalm 10/26/2023 8:12 AM
Hi Olu. Not, it's not possible right now but it's in the roadmap. You can see it in #🛣・roadmap.
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Hi Olu. Not, it's not possible right now but it's in the roadmap. You can see it in #🛣・roadmap.
Olu (oluOnline) 10/26/2023 8:12 AM
thanks for the reply!
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Kenrick - Synchronicist
Here is a screenshot of what shows up for me after putting in my API key. It is a personal account but it is our company name to get the API key. I don't even think you can get a key without a company name. It does seem to let me choose Chat 4.0 and it has accepted the key it appears. So is this saying that my key is not valid? (I use it in numerous other places just fine) Chat 3.5 is of no interest to me. (edited)
Kenrick - Synchronicist 10/26/2023 8:31 AM
Anyone? Or maybe @pkmbeth
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manifestonine 10/26/2023 10:44 AM
Also, is there any way to print pages, especially including all their backlink text? And/or to copy/paste the whole thing, again including backlinks?
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Can't create a table?
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Vartiste2030 10/26/2023 4:58 PM
@Steffen If I sign up for Capacities believer, will I get the tasks integrated into my Daily Note page?
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Kenrick - Synchronicist 10/26/2023 8:31 PM
I got a .PNG file on one of my pages. But I can't seem to figure out how I did it or how to do it again. I can't seem to drag it in. I'm not sure what to do. It is just a little image that goes onto the page period.
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When I import a .md file it is not keeping the formatting at all. It is from Obsidian but still not coming in right. It loses pretty much all formatting. Is there a way to do it where it keeps the formatting? I've tried copying and pasting and I've tried importing it.
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Hello, I am a believer but I don't have access to page layouts.
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The Magvellian 10/26/2023 10:37 PM
Sorry, dumb question but I just can't figure it out. I am filling out a new object with several text attributes. When I press Tab to go to the next attribute, nothing happens. Is there a shortcut that I'm missing?
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Kenrick - Synchronicist
I got a .PNG file on one of my pages. But I can't seem to figure out how I did it or how to do it again. I can't seem to drag it in. I'm not sure what to do. It is just a little image that goes onto the page period.
Maybe send a screenshot - it‘s not easy to exactly understand what is going on.
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penguiva
Hello, I am a believer but I don't have access to page layouts.
Are you sure? 1) Does your account show „Believer“ (in the lower left corner of the window), and do you not see the Encyclopedia layout etc? They SHOULD be there if you read ‚believer‘ on the lower left corner of the window.
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@Steffen If I sign up for Capacities believer, will I get the tasks integrated into my Daily Note page?
As a believer you get direct access to all Pro features as soon as they are developed.
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manifestonine
Also, is there any way to print pages, especially including all their backlink text? And/or to copy/paste the whole thing, again including backlinks?
You can export in a few different formats and print from there!
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Can't create a table?
Not yet, it’s planned!
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penguiva
Hello, I am a believer but I don't have access to page layouts.
Do you see a believer label in the bottom left?
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Maybe send a screenshot - it‘s not easy to exactly understand what is going on.
Kenrick - Synchronicist 10/27/2023 12:45 PM
I would love to send a screenshot but unfortunately there's nothing to show. I tried to drag a .PNG file and it just doesn't show up. It's like nothing happens. I have figured out that I can send it in from Telegram. So if I drag the file into Telegram and then send it it shows right up. Seems like a strange workaround.
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Kenrick - Synchronicist
Here is a screenshot of what shows up for me after putting in my API key. It is a personal account but it is our company name to get the API key. I don't even think you can get a key without a company name. It does seem to let me choose Chat 4.0 and it has accepted the key it appears. So is this saying that my key is not valid? (I use it in numerous other places just fine) Chat 3.5 is of no interest to me. (edited)
Kenrick - Synchronicist 10/27/2023 12:48 PM
A couple of days ago I posted this question and image and still haven't gotten a response. Would it be possible to check this out, @pkmbeth or maybe even one of the owners? I gather that maybe not many people understand this as it seems to be relatively new in development. But if somebody that knows could give me an answer it would sure be helpful. I just want to know basically is the GPT 4 model functioning now for me. We use this API key for tools we have built for our own students and numerous other places. It works perfectly. (edited)
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Do you see a believer label in the bottom left?
yes
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Do you see a believer label in the bottom left?
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Kenrick - Synchronicist
I would love to send a screenshot but unfortunately there's nothing to show. I tried to drag a .PNG file and it just doesn't show up. It's like nothing happens. I have figured out that I can send it in from Telegram. So if I drag the file into Telegram and then send it it shows right up. Seems like a strange workaround.
Ah OK- you are trying to drag the .PNG file directly onto a page or similar object, right? It's true that this does not work (yet). It DOES work if you create a new IMAGE object and drag it THERE. For genuine d&d there is an feature request under review: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/import-via-drag-drop The nicest workaround I found is to copy/paste the image file (Finder > CAP). This even works with multiple files. (edited)
Get an overview of requested features and ideas.
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Kenrick - Synchronicist
Here is a screenshot of what shows up for me after putting in my API key. It is a personal account but it is our company name to get the API key. I don't even think you can get a key without a company name. It does seem to let me choose Chat 4.0 and it has accepted the key it appears. So is this saying that my key is not valid? (I use it in numerous other places just fine) Chat 3.5 is of no interest to me. (edited)
Are you sure it is NOT working? I see identical information (including the brown warning phrase), but the AI is working well (GPT-4). It seems you could choose to use GPT-4. It might be the warning is ALWAYS there. Did you try to invoke AI (cmd-J)? What do you see there? Did you check the settings home page? Is "AI Assistant" marked as "active"?
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is there any way to get the creation date of an object?
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You can add this as a property. Once you added it, it will show the creation date of all objects in the past (and in future, of course). Is this what you are looking for? (edited)
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it's for a weblink, though
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would it still apply?
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What's the general backend stack for backend and infra? I'd love to learn more about any implementation patterns/choices in the space of CICD, container orchestration, service meshing, etc. Any chance you're hybridizing the Capacities "cloud"? Maybe k3s is used for rapid local~ development, Argo for vibrant code-shipping workflows, Anthos or some other mesh platform, etc. -- I'd love to hear more!
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Are you sure it is NOT working? I see identical information (including the brown warning phrase), but the AI is working well (GPT-4). It seems you could choose to use GPT-4. It might be the warning is ALWAYS there. Did you try to invoke AI (cmd-J)? What do you see there? Did you check the settings home page? Is "AI Assistant" marked as "active"?
Kenrick - Synchronicist 10/27/2023 7:08 PM
This is very helpful @markus thanks. It isn't that I was concerned if it was working, but I had never seen this up until now, it was the message that was being displayed and I wanted to see if that was indicating that it wouldn't work. But with my key in it seems to work in both 3.5 and 4.0.
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Does anyone know if it's possible to change the hot key to engage AI? Cmd +J. This conflicts with the program ClickUp. When I use that hot key combination, it is actually opening ClickUp.
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I was just searching for something in Cap and i noticed that there were options in the results that weren’t there before but now that I’ve gone back I can’t recreate it. For example, it seemed like I could search for text that was a specific color. Was that just something that was being tested or can I get it back.
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Is there other way to get support?
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Kenrick - Synchronicist
Does anyone know if it's possible to change the hot key to engage AI? Cmd +J. This conflicts with the program ClickUp. When I use that hot key combination, it is actually opening ClickUp.
You can’t change the shortcut but a workaround would be opening the command palette with command P and typing AI then enter, or do “/ai” then enter in line.
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penguiva
Is there other way to get support?
Feel free to send an email to team@capacities.io !
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You can’t change the shortcut but a workaround would be opening the command palette with command P and typing AI then enter, or do “/ai” then enter in line.
Kenrick - Synchronicist 10/28/2023 6:05 PM
That works perfectly. Thank you so much.
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I was just searching for something in Cap and i noticed that there were options in the results that weren’t there before but now that I’ve gone back I can’t recreate it. For example, it seemed like I could search for text that was a specific color. Was that just something that was being tested or can I get it back.
Perhaps it was including / in the search?
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Feel free to send an email to team@capacities.io !
Thank you.
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How do you install the app on a new iphone? Capacities worked great on my old phone, but now I receive a message saying "Unable to install Capacities". Help! (edited)
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Franverdi
How do you install the app on a new iphone? Capacities worked great on my old phone, but now I receive a message saying "Unable to install Capacities". Help! (edited)
Oh, figured it out: I needed to reinstall Testflight...
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CincyTriGuy 10/29/2023 2:31 PM
I'm new to Capacities, on day 2 so far. Really loving what I'm seeing, and I think it's going to fit very well into my workflow. I'm trying to build my overall structure and one thing I'm wondering about is whether it's possible to tag individual items in a daily note, instead of having the tag apply to the entire note? I can see a use case where individual items in my daily note don't necessarily need a permanent home in one of the other databases, but I'd still like to apply a tag to it so it appears in a filter. And I'd want the tag applied just to that specific item and not the entire note. Hope that makes sense.
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I'm new to Capacities, on day 2 so far. Really loving what I'm seeing, and I think it's going to fit very well into my workflow. I'm trying to build my overall structure and one thing I'm wondering about is whether it's possible to tag individual items in a daily note, instead of having the tag apply to the entire note? I can see a use case where individual items in my daily note don't necessarily need a permanent home in one of the other databases, but I'd still like to apply a tag to it so it appears in a filter. And I'd want the tag applied just to that specific item and not the entire note. Hope that makes sense.
CincyTriGuy 10/29/2023 2:34 PM
Nevermind. I answered my own and figured out it's easier than I thought to apply a tag to an item. 🙂
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Hi, can i "inline" a page only over the context menu ? (not over the slash commands or a keyboard shortcut) Update: I have found it 🙈 there is a switch in the settings, "Always create inline links" 😉 (edited)
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markus
Are you sure? 1) Does your account show „Believer“ (in the lower left corner of the window), and do you not see the Encyclopedia layout etc? They SHOULD be there if you read ‚believer‘ on the lower left corner of the window.
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Click to see attachment 🖼️
Thank you! Have you not been in contact with @Steffen about this? I think you might miss a step- If from the point you are you click on PAGE (for example) for building a new custom object type, and then go to Content Type Settings > layouts (for this new object based on PAGES), you should find the extra layouts for believers.
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You create a new object type here:
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If you follow the next steps you should find them.
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ramenguykung 10/29/2023 10:38 PM
Hi! I would ask if anyone can collaborate on my page if I shared it?
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Hi! I would ask if anyone can collaborate on my page if I shared it?
TheSunshineHome 10/29/2023 10:51 PM
unfortunately not - hopefully in the future though. Total bummer, I would love to use this with my team for my business
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Thank you! Have you not been in contact with @Steffen about this? I think you might miss a step- If from the point you are you click on PAGE (for example) for building a new custom object type, and then go to Content Type Settings > layouts (for this new object based on PAGES), you should find the extra layouts for believers.
Thanks, Is there a way to change the layout of an existing object type?
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Hello. I was trying to add a weblink to Capacities and the link uses '.ai' at the end. Somehow capacities could not recognize it as a link and I could not find a way to add it. Any ideas as to why this happened and how can I resolve it? The link is correct and opens up perfectly in the browser.
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Hello. I was trying to add a weblink to Capacities and the link uses '.ai' at the end. Somehow capacities could not recognize it as a link and I could not find a way to add it. Any ideas as to why this happened and how can I resolve it? The link is correct and opens up perfectly in the browser.
Kenrick - Synchronicist 10/30/2023 7:04 AM
just curious, did you try a / at the end of the URL?
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penguiva
Thanks, Is there a way to change the layout of an existing object type?
Three dots in the upper right corner of the object window: Open Object Settings
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markus
Three dots in the upper right corner of the object window: Open Object Settings
I have no options to change the layout, once I open object settings.
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penguiva
I have no options to change the layout, once I open object settings.
The default content types don't have too many options, only the ones that you create.
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penguiva
I have no options to change the layout, once I open object settings.
If it is a Basic Object Type, you are unable to edit the layout, although this could change in the future. Sorry!
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vcbrewers
Perhaps it was including / in the search?
I'll try that - i just want to curb my curiosity
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Is there any way to create tags as a hierarchy instead of a flat list?
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Is there any way to create tags as a hierarchy instead of a flat list?
Not as of yet, but this is on the development roadmap. 👀
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The default content types don't have too many options, only the ones that you create.
Ahhh.. I see. When creating a new object should you make a template?
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If it is a Basic Object Type, you are unable to edit the layout, although this could change in the future. Sorry!
No worries. I am still trying to learn the ends and outs of Capacities.
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Hi, sorry im new to the platform. While creating pages, what is the difference between Dashboard and All? Currently, i have more pages in Dashboard that are not showing up under "All".
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Also, how do i remove "Deleted content" from my "All" view?
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BellePixel
I'll try that - i just want to curb my curiosity
it wasn't that but I guess I'll have to suspend my curiousity for now.
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is there any way to simply paste something like a Reddit comment (a comment that includes line breaks) into Capacities without Capacities splitting each sentence/line break into a new line item on within an object?
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Kenrick - Synchronicist
just curious, did you try a / at the end of the URL?
I haddn't. This worked. Thanks!
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penguiva
Ahhh.. I see. When creating a new object should you make a template?
It is encouraged but not necessary. It will help you to get things clear, keep them organized, and save you time writing things down. https://docs.capacities.io/reference/templates (edited)
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It is encouraged but not necessary. It will help you to get things clear, keep them organized, and save you time writing things down. https://docs.capacities.io/reference/templates (edited)
I read that but I get stuck trying to create blocks and whatnot. I have been trying to create a recipe template, but no good luck thus far.
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snacksssreal 10/31/2023 11:47 AM
Hi guys has anyone noticed the time lag it takes to reflect notes written in the android app till it is reflected in the desktop version? I have an issue with it....
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Hello, I'm new here and in capacities too. I want to know when will be capacities mobile application fully released?
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Hello, I'm new here and in capacities too. I want to know when will be capacities mobile application fully released?
Kenrick - Synchronicist 10/31/2023 7:46 PM
It's available now for iOS and android if you are a paid "believer". there is no native iPad version yet. But it is on the roadmap. There are lots of improvements planned for the iOS version. But it works real well for me right this minute. I have not heard of any plans to release the mobile versions free. But I could sure be wrong.
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I read that but I get stuck trying to create blocks and whatnot. I have been trying to create a recipe template, but no good luck thus far.
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It's available now for iOS and android if you are a paid "believer". there is no native iPad version yet. But it is on the roadmap. There are lots of improvements planned for the iOS version. But it works real well for me right this minute. I have not heard of any plans to release the mobile versions free. But I could sure be wrong.
Do you know where can I ask this question to the authorities?
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Hello there, When will be an official open version android app? In few months, years?
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Hi there, does the "text stats" only work for english lang ?
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Do you know where can I ask this question to the authorities?
I believe that they have said it will be fully released once they are ready to release a Pro version, I think this is planned sometime in the next 6 months. I’m not sure if the iOS app will remain in the paid tier or move to the free level.
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On the bottom of this page there is some information: https://capacities.io/believer And here are the details: https://capacities.io/roadmap/whats-next @Nik (edited)
Support us in building the best software for knowledge work – powerful, accessible, and beautiful.
A preview of what to expect in the next months.
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Hi, how can i tag a group (block) ? or is that no possible ? (edited)
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Okay, I appreciate it. That sparked some ideas for me. I recently enrolled in PKMBeth's course, which should help me understand Capacities. So, hopefully, I'll be able to master the app. Well, maybe not master it....LOL
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elmischa
Hi, how can i tag a group (block) ? or is that no possible ? (edited)
Select them and group them Ctrl + G.
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Select them and group them Ctrl + G.
Thanks. But what i mean, is tagging a group. A block with that tag. So when i let me all show the object to this tag, i want to see this group/block. (edited)
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elmischa
Thanks. But what i mean, is tagging a group. A block with that tag. So when i let me all show the object to this tag, i want to see this group/block. (edited)
I only know a workaround for this. Make the inline tag as a toggle. Then put the grouped blocks in that toggle
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cp9
I only know a workaround for this. Make the inline tag as a toggle. Then put the grouped blocks in that toggle
yeah nice, that is a good idea 😎
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singhstar7587 11/2/2023 4:15 AM
Hi - new to capacities and wanted to check if there was a way to embed a search? ie. I want my daily note to bring up all the to-do's from a particular project
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singhstar7587
Hi - new to capacities and wanted to check if there was a way to embed a search? ie. I want my daily note to bring up all the to-do's from a particular project
I think you can. Every to-do should be a tag '#To-Do' Then go in the tag object, open the ''#To-Do' tag as page Then copy the object-reference from that page, make a template for the daily note, and past the reference in that template, and marked the reference as embed. i hope hhis could work 😉 (edited)
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singhstar7587
Hi - new to capacities and wanted to check if there was a way to embed a search? ie. I want my daily note to bring up all the to-do's from a particular project
Why don‘t you try the MOC approach? On the template for the daily note you could embed the to-do tag, and then you filter the criteria.
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singhstar7587
Hi - new to capacities and wanted to check if there was a way to embed a search? ie. I want my daily note to bring up all the to-do's from a particular project
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Kenrick - Synchronicist 11/2/2023 8:21 AM
I can't seem to figure out how to do a find and replace for specific words in a Capacities note. Can anyone tell me how to do that?
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Hi there, anyone else problems with loading web links right now?
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my whole cap seems to be disconnected
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in web browser and desktop app
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Yeah, seems their down
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there has been a major outage for workday today and cloudflare has some issues, that might be connected https://www.cloudflarestatus.com/
Welcome to Cloudflare's home for real-time and historical data on system performance.
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I was in the middle of some work, calling it quits early I guess
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@Steffen @Michael_v_H can you see anything on your end?
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Queenie
@Steffen @Michael_v_H can you see anything on your end?
Michael_v_H 11/2/2023 3:04 PM
We're looking into it at the moment. 🤞
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seems to be working again here
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Michael_v_H 11/2/2023 3:05 PM
It's back now, but we're still keeping an eye on it and investigating.
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Michael_v_H
We're looking into it at the moment. 🤞
it's back, but still a little sluggish with loading backlinks etc
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Hi there! I submitted this in feedback but it feels like an important thing to highlight: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/underlining-text
Get an overview of requested features and ideas.
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I understand that in 2022 underlining was marked as not planning on being supported, but i wanted to revisit this. Currently, pasting in underlined text simply does not work. When using capacities for notes / as a text editor, this forces me to manually go through text and find another way of marking it (bold? italic? bold and italic?). Feels like a significant limitation, especially since the given reason (underlined text looks "too similar" to links) feels pretty reductive and over-simplistic. Thank you!!
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in web browser and desktop app
Kenrick - Synchronicist 11/2/2023 5:26 PM
Well, this explains it. I was working on a very long document in Capacities. I had both the Mac app open and I had it open in a browser. I had the browser open to one page and I was using it to help create another one in the Mac app. It was like 20 pages maybe. I went to print it and fortunately I copied the entire note 1st. Thank God. When I tried to print, I got a message that says that it could not sync and I need to restart the app. I tried to restart it but it kept freezing and wouldn't do it. When it finally did restart it lost all of the latest stuff that I had been working on. It could've been an absolute disaster. Thankfully, once it restarted, I was able to paste into an email message and take the part that was missing and put that back. I believe this to be quite a serious problem. This means that at any moment I can lose all that I have been working on. That is hardly acceptable. This provides a great argument for local saving of things until at least things come back online. I am only extremely lucky that I didn't lose something. And this was for a giant work product that would've cost me hugely to say the least. I love Capacities. I really do. But this gives me caused to stop and think. I absolutely cannot be at risk to lose my work. Really ever. I hope capacity team gives some serious thought to this. It is a very significant issue all of a sudden. it's only that saved me. (edited)
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Kenrick - Synchronicist
I can't seem to figure out how to do a find and replace for specific words in a Capacities note. Can anyone tell me how to do that?
Kenrick - Synchronicist 11/2/2023 5:31 PM
Anyone? How can I do a find and replace on a note. I have looked and looked and looked. Surely something like this must be possible.
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Kenrick - Synchronicist
Anyone? How can I do a find and replace on a note. I have looked and looked and looked. Surely something like this must be possible.
don't think it is possible. at least I never ran across it in my whole time with CAP (app or foums). this most probably belongs to those basics that have still to be post-engineered and picked up upon...
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DarylAdair:-) 11/3/2023 12:41 AM
4.40pm in Sydney, Australia. Looks like Cap is not online. Presumably it will be fixed soon. But I would love some way of continuing to work locally without the need for Internet. Then, once Cap is online again everything synchs. Okay, since I wrote this it's now back online. Only about 15 mins of disappointment 🙂 (edited)
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Offline again... 😓 I'm a fan of Cap so far, but the recent issues make me anxious, I have a meeting in a minute and can't access my notes or take new ones...
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It's in moments like these that I am happy I was so paranoid before and made my notes in more than one app. I'm still fairly new to Capacities and the integration system with WhatsApp was the first thing to make me doubt I could trust it 100%. It refused to work no matter what, and I still can't solve the issue. Rlly hope they can solve it, it's a great app (edited)
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Anybody using capacities for capturing their office project day to day activities? Can you share me your template?
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Hello, I am making a page that consolidates my information (MOC), how can I embed all the items of a type of object? I have discovered that you can do it using a tag or collection, are those the only ways to do it? because I have used url of the object and it does not work.
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Hello, I am making a page that consolidates my information (MOC), how can I embed all the items of a type of object? I have discovered that you can do it using a tag or collection, are those the only ways to do it? because I have used url of the object and it does not work.
Not yet we are all waiting for smart queries.
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Hello, new user here (both to Capacities and DIscord, so please let me know if I'm failing to do something the right way). Does Capacities have some kind of self-referential "This" value/functionality that I can in creating templates? Let's pretend I want to list all contacts for a specific company in that company's object. I can accomplish this by adding all Person objects who represent company contacts into a "Company Contacts" collection. I can then embed that collection into the Company object and then filter that embed to only show People objects whose Organization property is set to this Company object. organization object. That solves my problem in this one instance, but is there a way for me to create a template so that EVERY Company object has an embedded "Company Contacts" filtered to only show People objects whose Organization property is set to "This" so that the "This" would be auto-filled with the Company object itself? (edited)
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Hello, new user here (both to Capacities and DIscord, so please let me know if I'm failing to do something the right way). Does Capacities have some kind of self-referential "This" value/functionality that I can in creating templates? Let's pretend I want to list all contacts for a specific company in that company's object. I can accomplish this by adding all Person objects who represent company contacts into a "Company Contacts" collection. I can then embed that collection into the Company object and then filter that embed to only show People objects whose Organization property is set to this Company object. organization object. That solves my problem in this one instance, but is there a way for me to create a template so that EVERY Company object has an embedded "Company Contacts" filtered to only show People objects whose Organization property is set to "This" so that the "This" would be auto-filled with the Company object itself? (edited)
Not yet. Maybe smart query (upcoming feature) will allow that
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Leron
Hello, new user here (both to Capacities and DIscord, so please let me know if I'm failing to do something the right way). Does Capacities have some kind of self-referential "This" value/functionality that I can in creating templates? Let's pretend I want to list all contacts for a specific company in that company's object. I can accomplish this by adding all Person objects who represent company contacts into a "Company Contacts" collection. I can then embed that collection into the Company object and then filter that embed to only show People objects whose Organization property is set to this Company object. organization object. That solves my problem in this one instance, but is there a way for me to create a template so that EVERY Company object has an embedded "Company Contacts" filtered to only show People objects whose Organization property is set to "This" so that the "This" would be auto-filled with the Company object itself? (edited)
This will be part of smart queries. In a first step, you will be able to do it manually. So you need to hardcode the name of the company but in a later step we also want to allow parent references. Hope that helps 🙂 See more here: https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1066406350961262624/1079690890626482199
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txzero
Also, how do i remove "Deleted content" from my "All" view?
i'm looking for the answer to this one as well. Can someone help?
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I need help! 😣 As I had misplaced my password, I have had my password reset. But now I've been waiting two hours for the automated email with the new password or the link to reset the password. But there is no new mail from capacities in the spam folder either 😦 In the meantime I have found my password again, but of course it no longer works. Please give me some support on how to get my data back, thanks 🙌
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I need help! 😣 As I had misplaced my password, I have had my password reset. But now I've been waiting two hours for the automated email with the new password or the link to reset the password. But there is no new mail from capacities in the spam folder either 😦 In the meantime I have found my password again, but of course it no longer works. Please give me some support on how to get my data back, thanks 🙌
nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵 11/5/2023 7:41 AM
Best you email the team in this case: team@capacities.io
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nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵
Best you email the team in this case: team@capacities.io
I´ll try 😉 Thank you!
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pixelissa🍣 11/5/2023 9:42 AM
How do i delete a deleted item? It shows up as a deleted block in the object
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Is there any way to change the order of columns in table view of weblinks? I want to be able to add tags while also seeing the collections I have added them to. I find that adding weblinks is most efficient when I select the collections or collections from the 3 dot in the modal view. When I go to add tags, the listing the collections is the furthers right and off screen. In what I'm doing, I really only need to see title, descr., tags, and collelctions. I am being too dense, I suspect, to properly filter and sort to just give me those columns, and I'm spoiled by Smartsheet and others' flexibility of just dragging columns to where the need to be for a purpose. (edited)
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simulationist 11/5/2023 10:27 AM
If we use the AI features without bringing our own key is the data we submit trained on by openAI?
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pixelissa🍣
How do i delete a deleted item? It shows up as a deleted block in the object
Activate the block and backspace (edited)
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Is anyone else experiencing the following bug: when trying to copy & paste an image that is already within capacities, it pastes the image title instead of the actual image. figured i’d ask others before formally submitting 😀
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vcbrewers
Is anyone else experiencing the following bug: when trying to copy & paste an image that is already within capacities, it pastes the image title instead of the actual image. figured i’d ask others before formally submitting 😀
instead of copy&pasting, try to use the "existing content" function. Add content type "image" and choose the existing content tab to then choose the image
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(not entirely sure if it's called exactly that, as i am using capacities in another language)
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Probably an easy one but cannot seem how to do it but how can I manage my todos in a central place? If I mark something using the TODO option and give it a date (i.e. tomorrow) then when I go into the daily page for tomorrow I would expect to see it as needing action (and anything else not done in the past) How can I do this? Likewise is there one place to go to see all TODOs? I tried the tag of todo and could see all these but then you need to remove the tag to remove from the list even if you tick it as done Any pointers would be good
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Probably an easy one but cannot seem how to do it but how can I manage my todos in a central place? If I mark something using the TODO option and give it a date (i.e. tomorrow) then when I go into the daily page for tomorrow I would expect to see it as needing action (and anything else not done in the past) How can I do this? Likewise is there one place to go to see all TODOs? I tried the tag of todo and could see all these but then you need to remove the tag to remove from the list even if you tick it as done Any pointers would be good
Yes. I created an Object and named it "Tasks". I create all my tasks there so that I get all the power that checkboxes don't allow. Then, I have properties set in the Tasks object to allow further sorting/filtering, like any other object.
I found this one somewhere up above. Not ideal because it won't gather tasks from everywhere within capacities
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Is anyone else experiencing the following bug: when trying to copy & paste an image that is already within capacities, it pastes the image title instead of the actual image. figured i’d ask others before formally submitting 😀
Michael_v_H 11/6/2023 7:49 AM
Could just reproduce it, will be fixed! 👍 Thanks for reporting. 🙂
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Vortal
Probably an easy one but cannot seem how to do it but how can I manage my todos in a central place? If I mark something using the TODO option and give it a date (i.e. tomorrow) then when I go into the daily page for tomorrow I would expect to see it as needing action (and anything else not done in the past) How can I do this? Likewise is there one place to go to see all TODOs? I tried the tag of todo and could see all these but then you need to remove the tag to remove from the list even if you tick it as done Any pointers would be good
Michael_v_H 11/6/2023 7:51 AM
The easiest way is to use a #todo tag in each to-do block. There is no automated solution yet. It will be possible once we launch task management for Capacities. 📋
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Is there any way to change the order of columns in table view of weblinks? I want to be able to add tags while also seeing the collections I have added them to. I find that adding weblinks is most efficient when I select the collections or collections from the 3 dot in the modal view. When I go to add tags, the listing the collections is the furthers right and off screen. In what I'm doing, I really only need to see title, descr., tags, and collelctions. I am being too dense, I suspect, to properly filter and sort to just give me those columns, and I'm spoiled by Smartsheet and others' flexibility of just dragging columns to where the need to be for a purpose. (edited)
Michael_v_H 11/6/2023 7:52 AM
That's not possible yet, be I agree that a solution for this is overdue. We'll be looking into it!
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FrauEff
I´ll try 😉 Thank you!
Michael_v_H 11/6/2023 7:53 AM
Hi @FrauEff, can you try clicking the reset password link again?
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Gabe Reiss
Hi there! I submitted this in feedback but it feels like an important thing to highlight: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/underlining-text
Michael_v_H 11/6/2023 7:55 AM
The underline and strikethrough formatting options will go live with the next update! Thanks for your patience. 🙏
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Kenrick - Synchronicist
Anyone? How can I do a find and replace on a note. I have looked and looked and looked. Surely something like this must be possible.
Michael_v_H 11/6/2023 7:57 AM
Find and replace is not possible yet, you can vote on the ticket here: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/missing-search-and-replace
Get an overview of requested features and ideas.
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pixelissa🍣 11/6/2023 8:53 AM
Are there any screen recordings and images of the functions supported on the mobile app. I saw this from Apr 2023 - https://capacities.io/whats-new/release-22 but was not sure what exactly the mobile provides. (edited)
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Are there any screen recordings and images of the functions supported on the mobile app. I saw this from Apr 2023 - https://capacities.io/whats-new/release-22 but was not sure what exactly the mobile provides. (edited)
Michael_v_H 11/6/2023 10:14 AM
Unfortunately, we don't have any comprehensive content on mobile yet.
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The easiest way is to use a #todo tag in each to-do block. There is no automated solution yet. It will be possible once we launch task management for Capacities. 📋
When it's there I will become a believer! Thanks!
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davestrokes 11/6/2023 11:30 AM
Hi everyone 👋, How do I download an audio sent to capacities? I clicked on the download button multiple times and it seems like it's not working...
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davestrokes
Hi everyone 👋, How do I download an audio sent to capacities? I clicked on the download button multiple times and it seems like it's not working...
davestrokes 11/6/2023 11:33 AM
Seems like the file was larger than I thought and it just finished downloading, any way to see download status for downloads? Or should I send in a feature request?
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If I have an embedded tag view, is there any way to change the tag it's based on but keep all the filters and views? This view/filter is in one of my templates and it's a bit tedious to have to create this filter every time. I have it all set up in the template for a dummy tag but I have to delete those and start from scratch with the real tag. If there was a way to just replace the tag it was based on then it'd save me a lot of time
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BostonBlack 11/6/2023 2:05 PM
Dear friends, is there a way to batch-change object types?
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If I have an embedded tag view, is there any way to change the tag it's based on but keep all the filters and views? This view/filter is in one of my templates and it's a bit tedious to have to create this filter every time. I have it all set up in the template for a dummy tag but I have to delete those and start from scratch with the real tag. If there was a way to just replace the tag it was based on then it'd save me a lot of time
Same for Collections, please!
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If I have an embedded tag view, is there any way to change the tag it's based on but keep all the filters and views? This view/filter is in one of my templates and it's a bit tedious to have to create this filter every time. I have it all set up in the template for a dummy tag but I have to delete those and start from scratch with the real tag. If there was a way to just replace the tag it was based on then it'd save me a lot of time
Suggest submitting this as a formal feature request so that it can be upvoted by others 👍🏼
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vcbrewers
Suggest submitting this as a formal feature request so that it can be upvoted by others 👍🏼
I suspect (hope) the new Queries feature will accomplish it but I will do all the same. Just wanted to check I wasn't missing anything (edited)
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BostonBlack
Dear friends, is there a way to batch-change object types?
👉 https://capacities.io/roadmap/whats-next – see 'bulk operations' 🦦
A preview of what to expect in the next months.
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vcbrewers
Suggest submitting this as a formal feature request so that it can be upvoted by others 👍🏼
I'm using embedded views of a tag (could equally be a collection) in a template, with appropriate filters and options selected.
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After the last update v1.29.9. I have an other behavior with my MOC-Pages. I have now two scrolling selctions. "one in the embeded selection" and "the other after the embeded selection" ist that normal ?
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After the last update v1.29.9. I have an other behavior with my MOC-Pages. I have now two scrolling selctions. "one in the embeded selection" and "the other after the embeded selection" ist that normal ?
Michael_v_H 11/7/2023 5:54 AM
No, that's a bug. Thanks for the quick feedback, will be fixed. 👍
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snacksssreal 11/7/2023 7:10 AM
Guys I keep getting Synchronization failed this morning. It has happened about 5 times and I keep restarting per the instructions. It does not help. Is it a known issue? @Michael_v_H are you aware of this? (edited)
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Guys I keep getting Synchronization failed this morning. It has happened about 5 times and I keep restarting per the instructions. It does not help. Is it a known issue? @Michael_v_H are you aware of this? (edited)
Do you have make a restart ? Try to close the app and than start again, this could help 🙏 (edited)
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Guys I keep getting Synchronization failed this morning. It has happened about 5 times and I keep restarting per the instructions. It does not help. Is it a known issue? @Michael_v_H are you aware of this? (edited)
here too, this happens in the last two days 2-4 times 😢 Nothing lost 😮💨 (edited)
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elmischa
Do you have make a restart ? Try to close the app and than start again, this could help 🙏 (edited)
snacksssreal 11/7/2023 7:35 AM
It did not assist
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I'll try again in the coming hour
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Hi, I'm wondering is there somewhere to download previous versions of the app as I just updated to 1.29.9 but it seems it's not compatible with ios 10.14.6. Thank you!
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I'm not an expert with PKM, but have been trying to manage my life in digital. I want to track my habits daily. What is the good way you suggest for that? Create an object of habit and put different properties for different habits? The problem is sometimes the habits gets archived and no longer i want to track it. But if i delete those properties, it gets deleted from the object entirely. Does anyone have a good habit tracker solution in capacities?
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Anyone else's Gallery and Wall views appearing as just one long column
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Anyone else's Gallery and Wall views appearing as just one long column
Both wall and gallery views show objects like a 1 colum pile, one under the other, instead of showing several columns, when re-sizing the window to a more
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Anyone else's Gallery and Wall views appearing as just one long column
Michael_v_H 11/7/2023 11:51 AM
A fix is going out tomorrow. 🙂
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I usually enter my notes in the daily journal. Notes may and often relate to different subjects or projects. When I create a note in the Daily Journal I usually backlink to another object/note or perhaps a tag. I usually like to enter my notes in outline fomat with the child paragraph indented from the parent paragraph, (I am probably using the wrong terminology for Capacities), However, the backlinks end up relating my entire Daily Journal for the day to the object that it is linking to. I would like , only those parent and child paragraphs to link to and/or relate to, only the page/object that is pertinent to the subject matter. How to I accomplish this? Is there a way to "block" my notes to prevent this cross-polinating?
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TonyWinyard 11/7/2023 1:06 PM
I'm initiating a podcast called "360 Degrees of Healthspan" and seek guidance on optimizing the use of Capacities for managing my content. Each 10-minute episode offers listeners three key insights on healthspan and longevity, complemented by a unique ebook and a corresponding blog post with additional details. The content is shared on YouTube and podcast platforms. The 250 planned topics are categorized under six main themes: Nutrition and Diet, Physical Activity and Exercise, Mental Wellness and Mindfulness, Longevity and Aging, Sleep and Relaxation, and Medical Insights and Biohacking, each with its own sub-categories. I regularly upload content to Capacities and require assistance on effectively utilizing its organizational features, such as tags, collections, and pages, to streamline the process of curating content for each episode and blog post. Any advice on optimizing Capacities for this purpose would be greatly appreciated. (edited)
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Michael_v_H
The underline and strikethrough formatting options will go live with the next update! Thanks for your patience. 🙏
Amazing, thanks!
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Hi everyone 👋 How can I see an overview of not only what I created on this day but also on this week, month, and year? I’ve tried tagging it with the tag name 2023, 2023-11, 2023-10, etc. but find it too bothersome to do it daily and on every objects I made, not to mentioned those tags would become inactive once the time past, and I’m trying to make my workflow as frictionlessly as possible. How do you use Capacities in the journal aspect and reflect on mental health? For references, in Tag I have my Journal collections include Reflect, Highlight, Lesson (as in life lesson), and Dream. Then another Status collections with some general tags like Todo, In progress, Finished, Pending, and Priority 1 to 3. I love the daily notes features in any PKM apps and Capacities do it the best with the timeline for me, so I want to keep using more and have more overview of it. Thanks for reading this ☺
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Hi, Is it possible to add additional properties for Daily Notes object? I want a structure for my Daily Notes and current creating another object called Daily Tracker to have all my properties. Is that something already planned ?
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Hi everyone 👋 How can I see an overview of not only what I created on this day but also on this week, month, and year? I’ve tried tagging it with the tag name 2023, 2023-11, 2023-10, etc. but find it too bothersome to do it daily and on every objects I made, not to mentioned those tags would become inactive once the time past, and I’m trying to make my workflow as frictionlessly as possible. How do you use Capacities in the journal aspect and reflect on mental health? For references, in Tag I have my Journal collections include Reflect, Highlight, Lesson (as in life lesson), and Dream. Then another Status collections with some general tags like Todo, In progress, Finished, Pending, and Priority 1 to 3. I love the daily notes features in any PKM apps and Capacities do it the best with the timeline for me, so I want to keep using more and have more overview of it. Thanks for reading this ☺
I think that kind of overview will be possible when the Smart Query releases (soon)
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I think that kind of overview will be possible when the Smart Query releases (soon)
I see. Thank you
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Not sure if this is a bug. I have been trying to link to an object from my daily note and trying to change it to embedded. But the menu which usually comes in the right side of the link is not appearing today (edited)
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Not sure if this is a bug. I have been trying to link to an object from my daily note and trying to change it to embedded. But the menu which usually comes in the right side of the link is not appearing today (edited)
iirc that menu only appears when the internal link is not currently "inline" type
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can you show me where to change the internal link type. Damn sure, i was doing the embedded view a while back, and suddenly i feel like something is missing.
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The menu to change from inline to embedded. That's what is missing for me now
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Yup. Sure it is a bug. Whatever i was able to do a few days ago is unavailable now. Can someone fix this pls?
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Are you experiencing this, too? Non-standard characters are not displayed in the description field of weblinks (objects). https://capacities.io/feedback/p/special-characters-not-displayed-in-description-of-weblink (edited)
Get an overview of requested features and ideas.
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Michael_v_H
No, that's a bug. Thanks for the quick feedback, will be fixed. 👍
It works again 🤩 thanks for the fix 😉
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The menu to change from inline to embedded. That's what is missing for me now
Michael_v_H 11/8/2023 4:27 AM
Alt-Click on the link and then click the button "Convert to link block". Then you should find the three dots menu to change to embed. 🙈
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snacksssreal 11/8/2023 6:49 AM
Can some one help me out here? I am attempting to login to https://capacities.canny.io/ in order to leave feedback but upon clicking the login button i am navigated to my account in the web app, How can i leave a comment or submit new things to the feedback section?
Give feedback to the capacities team so we can make more informed product decisions. Powered by Canny.
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Steve Heller [Hashi Media] 11/8/2023 7:36 AM
Hey! I just got the app today and I am really enjoying it. I was wondering, is there any support for adding GIFs to content? I write a weekly newsletter and sometimes I embed GIFs. I usually include those in my drafts so I can visualize it, which works fine in Obsidian, but in Capacities it only shows me the first frame of the GIF with no animation. Not a deal breaker, but would be nice.
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Steve Heller [Hashi Media]
Hey! I just got the app today and I am really enjoying it. I was wondering, is there any support for adding GIFs to content? I write a weekly newsletter and sometimes I embed GIFs. I usually include those in my drafts so I can visualize it, which works fine in Obsidian, but in Capacities it only shows me the first frame of the GIF with no animation. Not a deal breaker, but would be nice.
I've noticed this happens with .webp but .gif seems to stay animated.
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Steve Heller [Hashi Media] 11/8/2023 7:50 AM
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So for instance I put this into my doc
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Oh weird
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I just did +image and uploaded it that way, rather than just dragging it in, and that worked
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now I feel like an idiot lol
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thank you @xang
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snacksssreal
Can some one help me out here? I am attempting to login to https://capacities.canny.io/ in order to leave feedback but upon clicking the login button i am navigated to my account in the web app, How can i leave a comment or submit new things to the feedback section?
snacksssreal 11/8/2023 9:33 AM
Can Someone please assist?
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snacksssreal
Can some one help me out here? I am attempting to login to https://capacities.canny.io/ in order to leave feedback but upon clicking the login button i am navigated to my account in the web app, How can i leave a comment or submit new things to the feedback section?
On the bottom left corner there is an icon taking you to the Canny page.
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Can Someone please assist?
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snacksssreal 11/8/2023 10:40 AM
Thank you so much. your answer solved my questio- highly appreciated!!
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What's the probable causes of markdown formats in email capture not showing up correctly? (edited)
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Hi, Is it possible to add additional properties for Daily Notes object? I want a structure for my Daily Notes and current creating another object called Daily Tracker to have all my properties. Is that something already planned ?
At this time, Basic Object Types cannot be edited, but this could change in the future.
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pixelissa🍣 11/8/2023 8:46 PM
Is it possible to add a LinkedIn Post as an object similar to Tweet? When i try and do that it is parsed as a weblink instead (edited)
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pixelissa🍣 11/8/2023 9:54 PM
Can we also link to an object? E.g. i am trying to create a dashboard, and i need to link to an object type i.e. Books, and not a specific item within the object "Book Name" or collection
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Can we also link to an object? E.g. i am trying to create a dashboard, and i need to link to an object type i.e. Books, and not a specific item within the object "Book Name" or collection
I would very much like this as well. What i currently do is, go to the object type, get the URL and paste that as an inline like where i need them. (edited)
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Is it possible to add a LinkedIn Post as an object similar to Tweet? When i try and do that it is parsed as a weblink instead (edited)
Michael_v_H 11/9/2023 2:50 AM
No, this is not possible yet, but will become possible with queries soon. 🙂
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Hello there 👋 I'm new to Capacities and trying to set up my Person object like the doc, but how can I handle the image on the left ? I have already selected the Profile layout page
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Hello there 👋 I'm new to Capacities and trying to set up my Person object like the doc, but how can I handle the image on the left ? I have already selected the Profile layout page
First question: Did you subscribe as a Believer?
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First question: Did you subscribe as a Believer?
yes
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elmischa
After the last update v1.29.9. I have an other behavior with my MOC-Pages. I have now two scrolling selctions. "one in the embeded selection" and "the other after the embeded selection" ist that normal ?
Michael_v_H 11/9/2023 4:05 AM
Should be fixed with the recent update. 🙂
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Should be fixed with the recent update. 🙂
yes, it is, thanks 🤗
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@Steffen - If I want to use the X-Callback-URL scheme to create a new object using the “Fleeting Note” content type, where do I input the content type into the example provided on your website (see below): capacities://x-callback-url/createNewObject?x-source=SourceApp&x-success=sourceapp://x-callback-url/response&x-error=sourceapp://x-callback-url/error&title=My%20new%20object I tried your suggestion of using the AI Assistant but none of the prompts I entered worked 🤷🏻‍♂️ Thank you!
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is there a way to ungroup? I made a few lines into a group and don't know how to ungroup them now 😂
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TonyWinyard 11/9/2023 10:14 AM
I asked ChatGPT to suggest a way of managing a project I will be starting and how to use Capacities for it; here was what it suggested - would you agree? 1.Selective Tagging: Assign tags only to overarching themes or formats rather than individual episodes. For instance, use tags like #EbookAvailable for episodes with accompanying ebooks or #MemberExclusive for content that is part of the membership program. 2.Strategic Collections: Maintain collections for each main category and use sub-collections sparingly for significant sub-categories that warrant deeper exploration or have a larger number of associated topics. 3.Focused Pages: Continue to create individual pages for episodes within the collections but use internal links to connect related episodes instead of tags. This will maintain organization without cluttering the tag space. 4.Content Hierarchy: Utilize the hierarchical structure of Capacities to create a clean top-down organization, from main categories to individual episodes, ensuring easy navigation. 5.Centralized Content Hub: Consider creating a master page for each series that links to all relevant episode pages, providing a centralized content hub for listeners to explore. 6.Metadata Management: For each episode page, use properties to store metadata such as episode length, key takeaways, and related categories. This structured data can be more efficiently managed than an overabundance of tags...
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is there a way to ungroup? I made a few lines into a group and don't know how to ungroup them now 😂
hfsandovalm 11/9/2023 10:15 AM
Select the group and press Ctrl+G or the same command you used to group (edited)
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I want a property which holds the year only. I do not want to use a tag. If I set up a number field and put in 2023 I get 2,023. Is there a way to format numbers? (edited)
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I want a property which holds the year only. I do not want to use a tag. If I set up a number field and put in 2023 I get 2,023. Is there a way to format numbers? (edited)
I don’t think there is a way to format numbers yet. I had a similar problem and decided to go for a DATE property, betting on future formatting/displaying of dates (here: year only). I just write 01/01/2023 so the date is recognized and could be displayed as such in a future update.
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I'm wondering which is the best format for backups - and why - links as Wikilinks or not. I'd appreciate your thoughts. Thanks
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I'm wondering which is the best format for backups - and why - links as Wikilinks or not. I'd appreciate your thoughts. Thanks
I choose "Not as wikilink" because I tend to have objects of different type with the same title. I'm afraid it will be ambiguous for [[title]] . I have not found a way to read my backups tho
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Pappagiorgio 11/9/2023 5:54 PM
Does anyone use Capacities as a weblink / article collector? Sort of like an Instapaper? The only issue I've run into is that the "weblinks" object contains every link ever mentioned in my space, so I'm finding that articles I want to go back and read later and/or write notes on are getting lost in a sea of other links that I've typed into my notes on other pages. Any thoughts?
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Does anyone use Capacities as a weblink / article collector? Sort of like an Instapaper? The only issue I've run into is that the "weblinks" object contains every link ever mentioned in my space, so I'm finding that articles I want to go back and read later and/or write notes on are getting lost in a sea of other links that I've typed into my notes on other pages. Any thoughts?
I use a tag called "Status: Read Later" to find them easily
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I use a tag called "Status: Read Later" to find them easily
Pappagiorgio 11/9/2023 6:17 PM
Good idea!
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I choose "Not as wikilink" because I tend to have objects of different type with the same title. I'm afraid it will be ambiguous for [[title]] . I have not found a way to read my backups tho
I experimented with my backups by opening them in Logseq and Obsidian - Logseq had better formatting, and wikilinks created links within Logseq. Links went back to Capacities with no wikilinks, so I guess I answered my own question - wikilinks will allow me to use Capacities files elsewhere if there's ever a need for that.
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I experimented with my backups by opening them in Logseq and Obsidian - Logseq had better formatting, and wikilinks created links within Logseq. Links went back to Capacities with no wikilinks, so I guess I answered my own question - wikilinks will allow me to use Capacities files elsewhere if there's ever a need for that.
sadly it can't handle my case where 2 objects of different type have the same title 😢
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my whatsapp integration is not working. any help? it is not showing as active
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my whatsapp integration is not working. any help? it is not showing as active
snacksssreal 11/10/2023 7:41 AM
Both work for one day, then WhatsApp and Telegram ask if I want to start the service, even though it says Active in the Settings.
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Is it possible to add a LinkedIn Post as an object similar to Tweet? When i try and do that it is parsed as a weblink instead (edited)
We were just talking about this as well, we thought about extending the Tweet type to a Social Media Post type 🙂 Curious about any thoughts 🙂
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@Steffen - If I want to use the X-Callback-URL scheme to create a new object using the “Fleeting Note” content type, where do I input the content type into the example provided on your website (see below): capacities://x-callback-url/createNewObject?x-source=SourceApp&x-success=sourceapp://x-callback-url/response&x-error=sourceapp://x-callback-url/error&title=My%20new%20object I tried your suggestion of using the AI Assistant but none of the prompts I entered worked 🤷🏻‍♂️ Thank you!
You should be able to use something like: capacities://x-callback-url/createNewObject?x-source=SourceApp&x-success=sourceapp://x-callback-url/response&x-error=sourceapp://x-callback-url/error&title=My%20new%20object&type=Fleeting%20Note&spaceId=XXXX Make sure to replace XXXX with your spaceId 🙂
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sadly it can't handle my case where 2 objects of different type have the same title 😢
Could add an option to prefix every filename with the object name?
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I am a relative CAP newbie, and i am a little bit playing around with tags, collections and with my own object types, for set up my workspace. I have made some Objects types, for example a 'Daily log', 'Daily Journal', 'Calendar', all these types have an Date propertie. Now i want to see what all happens, for example in october. Solutions No. 1: Make an 'October' tag and give all the Object for the date october, that tag. Now you can see all the entries for the october under this tag, for example in the 'tag - view'. Solutions No. 2: Make an Month Objects type with an entrie 'october', and connect all the Object for the date october with them, for example as propertie. Now you can see all the entries for the october under the backlink section, for that october object. Solutions No. 3: Make for all object types an collection 'octobre' and put all object with the date october inside. To see now all the 'octobre' objects, make an map of contents with these collection. How do you hadle this ? or what would your favorite solution been ? In the moment i am tending to work with tags, for the visualization, i like it more than the backlink view. Or there are other fancy Cap solutions ? for example: the coming 'Smart queries' ?
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Can some one help me out here? I am attempting to login to https://capacities.canny.io/ in order to leave feedback but upon clicking the login button i am navigated to my account in the web app, How can i leave a comment or submit new things to the feedback section?
I'm having the same problem.
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I'm having the same problem.
Login over the app
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I have a question about the AI/GPT budget. I have entered my own OpenAI key, but I understand that the built-in budget is used first. In any case, I looked this morning after the recent update and saw that my AI usage was at 25%, which seemed high to me since I've only experimented a little, never submitting any extra context (as far as I know). So I ran a single GPT-4 query and checked again, and the usage showed 61%. The question was about average US healthcare costs, and the reply was reasonably detailed but not long: 247 words, 1484 characters. I switched back to GPT-3.5 and tried a couple more queries, which understandably generated more simplistic answers, and found the budget usage only went up 1-2% each time. Then I did another simple query with GPT-4 and it jumped up another 8% or so. I'm not complaining, since with AI, you get what you get. But is this type of rapid consumption expected, especially that one jump from 25% to 61% with a single question? (edited)
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motheroftwo 11/10/2023 1:07 PM
How do I download the Capacities app for iPhone? (I had it on my old phone)
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How do I download the Capacities app for iPhone? (I had it on my old phone)
via the testflight app in the app store. In your email you should have a link from when you signed up for believer with a test flight invite link.
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Could add an option to prefix every filename with the object name?
I see, it will make sense! which means if the option is checked, the wikilinks will also be modified to [[ObjectType title]] I won't raise this request now tho, since it's not urgent for me. And ideally I will just wait for "import from backup" feature in Capacities itself, which can construct everything from empty space 😌
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I have a question about the AI/GPT budget. I have entered my own OpenAI key, but I understand that the built-in budget is used first. In any case, I looked this morning after the recent update and saw that my AI usage was at 25%, which seemed high to me since I've only experimented a little, never submitting any extra context (as far as I know). So I ran a single GPT-4 query and checked again, and the usage showed 61%. The question was about average US healthcare costs, and the reply was reasonably detailed but not long: 247 words, 1484 characters. I switched back to GPT-3.5 and tried a couple more queries, which understandably generated more simplistic answers, and found the budget usage only went up 1-2% each time. Then I did another simple query with GPT-4 and it jumped up another 8% or so. I'm not complaining, since with AI, you get what you get. But is this type of rapid consumption expected, especially that one jump from 25% to 61% with a single question? (edited)
Yeah I put a single note as context and asked it one question. Note wasn't too long, but it went from 0% to 46%. It's probably expected but a little jarring.
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The new GPT-4 integation uses GPT-4 Turbo right? Just want to double check since i'm using my own API key and the UI doesn't mention anything about GPT-4 Turbo
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ForceTrainer 11/10/2023 10:30 PM
So I've been struggling with something. I want to be able to embed some elements from a tag in a page, and I'm trying to following these directions. However, I can't seem to find "embed" anywhere.
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And... NVM... just found it. You need to convert the tag to a link block first, then you can embed.
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We were just talking about this as well, we thought about extending the Tweet type to a Social Media Post type 🙂 Curious about any thoughts 🙂
pixelissa🍣 11/11/2023 2:15 AM
That will be really nice. For example, I might collect more "posts" on LinkedIn based on career, industry knowledge than Tweets. Using a given link, if it could parse into a social media post, and there could be meta around author, platform, original link, and the content shared.
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is there a way to set cover image on mobile?
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Steve Heller [Hashi Media] 11/11/2023 8:11 AM
So what is the plan for offline support? Sometimes I go to rural areas with no wifi and would want access to my notes
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as there is no bulk import right now which in my opinion is an absolute no go for a new app: what is the best solution for importing a lot of MDs? i have got around 800 MD files in my obsidian.
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How can I embed a Capacities Page (or any other object) in a website?
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Is there already a way to order object types? For example alphabetically, by number of objects it contains, etc.?
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Also, how do i remove "Deleted content" from my "All" view?
I have the same question - how does one get rid of deleted content?
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TonyWinyard 11/12/2023 4:29 PM
In object settings for a book, is it possible to add PDFs as a property? Many audiobooks have a PDF attachment, but I can't figure out a way of adding the attachment to the book?
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In object settings for a book, is it possible to add PDFs as a property? Many audiobooks have a PDF attachment, but I can't figure out a way of adding the attachment to the book?
Go in Book > Object Setting > add property > multi select (you might wish to append more than one pdf) and then click on Link Type > Pdf. Voilà! If you strictly just want one pdf appended, select single select. Procedure is the same.
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Is it possible to share space and use collaboratively?
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Is it possible to share space and use collaboratively?
Nope
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Nope
Ok...Thank you
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Ok...Thank you
Sorry for the short answer. There is a whole discussion about this question going on in general now: https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/969304624848855050/1173196114913132654
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Go in Book > Object Setting > add property > multi select (you might wish to append more than one pdf) and then click on Link Type > Pdf. Voilà! If you strictly just want one pdf appended, select single select. Procedure is the same.
TonyWinyard 11/13/2023 2:46 AM
Thank you Markus
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lerone
is there a way to set cover image on mobile?
Michael_v_H 11/13/2023 4:38 AM
No, not yet.
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How can I embed a Capacities Page (or any other object) in a website?
Michael_v_H 11/13/2023 4:39 AM
Not supported yet.
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Is there already a way to order object types? For example alphabetically, by number of objects it contains, etc.?
Michael_v_H 11/13/2023 4:40 AM
No, only manual ordering is supported (drag to reorder).
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The new GPT-4 integation uses GPT-4 Turbo right? Just want to double check since i'm using my own API key and the UI doesn't mention anything about GPT-4 Turbo
Yes, it's using GPT-4 Turbo 👍 We'll update the UI 👍
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I have a question about the AI/GPT budget. I have entered my own OpenAI key, but I understand that the built-in budget is used first. In any case, I looked this morning after the recent update and saw that my AI usage was at 25%, which seemed high to me since I've only experimented a little, never submitting any extra context (as far as I know). So I ran a single GPT-4 query and checked again, and the usage showed 61%. The question was about average US healthcare costs, and the reply was reasonably detailed but not long: 247 words, 1484 characters. I switched back to GPT-3.5 and tried a couple more queries, which understandably generated more simplistic answers, and found the budget usage only went up 1-2% each time. Then I did another simple query with GPT-4 and it jumped up another 8% or so. I'm not complaining, since with AI, you get what you get. But is this type of rapid consumption expected, especially that one jump from 25% to 61% with a single question? (edited)
We're forwarding the exact cost from OpenAI and GPT-4 is currently 10x as expensive as GPT-3.5 ... We expect this to go down over time. Hope that helps
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Yeah I put a single note as context and asked it one question. Note wasn't too long, but it went from 0% to 46%. It's probably expected but a little jarring.
@Phoenix see message above (edited)
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Yes, it's using GPT-4 Turbo 👍 We'll update the UI 👍
Thanks!
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BreatheSweatPlunge 11/13/2023 3:46 PM
Hello new to capacities today, is the server down? Not getting in at all via the app or the webinterface on chrome or firefox
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Installed app a minute ago and restarted, then opened and it is just stuck on opening. no internet speed or computer issues besides in this program
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Installed app a minute ago and restarted, then opened and it is just stuck on opening. no internet speed or computer issues besides in this program
Have you checked if there could be an issue with a VPN or something on your end? You can check the server status here- https://status.capacities.io/
Welcome to capacities status page for real-time and historical data on system performance.
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Futur Panda 11/14/2023 4:13 AM
Hey guys, i have a page right now with 4650 words and i am starting to experience some latency and bugginess. Does anyone expercienced that also ? Is working on big page an issue ?
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Hey guys, i have a page right now with 4650 words and i am starting to experience some latency and bugginess. Does anyone expercienced that also ? Is working on big page an issue ?
Michael_v_H 11/14/2023 6:33 AM
Yes, large pages are generally slower.
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Yes, large pages are generally slower.
Thank you for the transparency! Imagine this will improve over time 🤞🏼
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is there a way to import? I have lists that I want to export from notion in CSV, but the import feature is currently disabled for ANY size CSV.
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while playing around I created this kind of inline view of another object. I can't remember how I did it 🤣 how can I do this again? Is this supposed to be a 'believer' plan feature that I somehow tapped into?
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while playing around I created this kind of inline view of another object. I can't remember how I did it 🤣 how can I do this again? Is this supposed to be a 'believer' plan feature that I somehow tapped into?
click the "..." beside the Book try to change it to card then change it back to Embed
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click the "..." beside the Book try to change it to card then change it back to Embed
thank you! 🙂
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while playing around I created this kind of inline view of another object. I can't remember how I did it 🤣 how can I do this again? Is this supposed to be a 'believer' plan feature that I somehow tapped into?
You just embedded another object.
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Hey guys, i have a page right now with 4650 words and i am starting to experience some latency and bugginess. Does anyone expercienced that also ? Is working on big page an issue ?
Gonzales Gee 11/14/2023 10:41 AM
I have lots of pages with 5-10K words. Never had any performance issues.
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I have lots of pages with 5-10K words. Never had any performance issues.
Weird… I’m on the Mac desktop app. I have to make pages to cut the hole document because after 5k words i just can’t keep writing without 0,5sec latency
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What is max file size I can upload to Capacities?
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Harry P
What is max file size I can upload to Capacities?
not sure. but 100MB is already impossible. so, the limit should be lower than 100MB
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Michael_v_H 11/15/2023 3:18 AM
Max file size is 100MB.
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I ve tested embedded function: only images can be embedded while video links like Youtube cannot. Can you guide me how to embedded video link
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Harry P
I ve tested embedded function: only images can be embedded while video links like Youtube cannot. Can you guide me how to embedded video link
can you send SS of the result when you try to embed a youtube link? (edited)
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can you send SS of the result when you try to embed a youtube link? (edited)
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I am a Notion user. I can watch Youtube video in Notion app instead of click link like that
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oh I can't find any way to do it on mobile either. but it's possible on PC. not sure if they will make it possible on mobile
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oh I can't find any way to do it on mobile either. but it's possible on PC. not sure if they will make it possible on mobile
It is the same result in PC desktop app. I am not at home right now so I use mobile instead
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Harry P
It is the same result in PC desktop app. I am not at home right now so I use mobile instead
we can do this in PC (choose Embed)
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cp9
we can do this in PC (choose Embed)
Ok, I will try soon.
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Flag icons are not working in Capacities. Or I have to configure something? Can you help me
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Template synchronization seem not to work, just in time: I have modified my exsiting "Dialy Note" Template in the evening at home. Next day at work (other location) i have use this template, but i get the old version. Over the settings i was look at this template, and i have seen the old version, after one second the new version was coming (rendering). Has anybody made the same experience? (edited)
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Template synchronization seem not to work, just in time: I have modified my exsiting "Dialy Note" Template in the evening at home. Next day at work (other location) i have use this template, but i get the old version. Over the settings i was look at this template, and i have seen the old version, after one second the new version was coming (rendering). Has anybody made the same experience? (edited)
Michael_v_H 11/15/2023 7:05 AM
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Can you guys come up with any ideas to figure out how I could do this? I have a "Workouts" object where I log my Crossfit workouts on a daily basis. I would like to integrate GPT4 there somehow so I can do an analysis of this and help me plan the next sessions. The point is that I can't figure out how to do it. I don't feel it makes sense to add an IA attribute inside the object, but I'm not being able to make queries to the Assistant asking it to check the information contained in all the entries inside Workouts.
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Can you guys come up with any ideas to figure out how I could do this? I have a "Workouts" object where I log my Crossfit workouts on a daily basis. I would like to integrate GPT4 there somehow so I can do an analysis of this and help me plan the next sessions. The point is that I can't figure out how to do it. I don't feel it makes sense to add an IA attribute inside the object, but I'm not being able to make queries to the Assistant asking it to check the information contained in all the entries inside Workouts.
Michael_v_H 11/16/2023 2:37 AM
It is not possible yet to include multiple objects/entries in the context of an AI query in Capacities. You could however open the AI assistant (Cmd-J (Mac), Ctrl-J (Windows)) when you are on the page of your last workout and then select "Add full content of ... as context".
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I2rys (安全) 11/16/2023 2:51 AM
How do you make a link to a header? So you can jump on that header
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On the same page, the 'links' are automatically made. Open the right side bar, and you'll find an 'index' with all the headers. Is this what you are looking for?
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On the same page, the 'links' are automatically made. Open the right side bar, and you'll find an 'index' with all the headers. Is this what you are looking for?
I2rys (安全) 11/16/2023 2:58 AM
No but like to jump to specific header like ## Test Test It will be [[#Test]] Something like that
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And your avatar is Ukraine flag
that's why I'm especially interested in that
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that's why I'm especially interested in that
... maybe those two remarks are an self-invitation to some making transparent of one 's real request/ interest... ... those versions of a question/ inquiry are always easier & better to answer ... and result in exchanges more garching to everyone involved ... 🦦🕊 (edited)
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... maybe those two remarks are an self-invitation to some making transparent of one 's real request/ interest... ... those versions of a question/ inquiry are always easier & better to answer ... and result in exchanges more garching to everyone involved ... 🦦🕊 (edited)
PS: .yes; I guess this would best be placed in General; or Off-Topic... depending on the exact background, as it would turn out... just a guess... (edited)
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... maybe those two remarks are an self-invitation to some making transparent of one 's real request/ interest... ... those versions of a question/ inquiry are always easier & better to answer ... and result in exchanges more garching to everyone involved ... 🦦🕊 (edited)
sorry, didn't get what you meant clearly...
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sorry, didn't get what you meant clearly...
ok; there seems to be a very specific intention and background constellation in your first question; that is not 'easy to read'; even less (or: more ambiguous / guess work) after your 2nd comment– at least that is how it comes across to @Harry P, I would suppose (see his follow-up), and me... an easy way to clear up things, and help people (devs?) give a clear, helpful answer / reaction (they are on tight time resources, plus this seems a very 'special' question... ), would be to write 2 or 3 more sentences about the motivation (concern / interest) of your inquiry, so that it becomes 'readable' in a deeper sense... jm2c / imho... 🦦 (edited)
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ok; there seems to be a very specific intention and background constellation in your first question; that is not 'easy to read'; even less (or: more ambiguous / guess work) after your 2nd comment– at least that is how it comes across to @Harry P, I would suppose (see his follow-up), and me... an easy way to clear up things, and help people (devs?) give a clear, helpful answer / reaction (they are on tight time resources, plus this seems a very 'special' question... ), would be to write 2 or 3 more sentences about the motivation (concern / interest) of your inquiry, so that it becomes 'readable' in a deeper sense... jm2c / imho... 🦦 (edited)
well, sorry for the misunderstanding, I thought the context was already clear enough. will update the message in general, thank you for the advice
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with the latest task management update capacities gets more and more usefull to be my nr. 1 app. but still theres a big obstacle that prevents me: whats the best way to import all my MD-files. I ve got around 800 in Obsidian and many MDs with Images. I cannot manualy move all 800 MDs. what can i do?
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For some reason, I don't have the option for task actions in settings. Is it being rolled out gradually?
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For some reason, I don't have the option for task actions in settings. Is it being rolled out gradually?
Got it to work. I logged in on the web and saw the option is available there. It wasn't on mac desktop.
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with the latest task management update capacities gets more and more usefull to be my nr. 1 app. but still theres a big obstacle that prevents me: whats the best way to import all my MD-files. I ve got around 800 in Obsidian and many MDs with Images. I cannot manualy move all 800 MDs. what can i do?
mass import is on the roadmap but we haven't heard an ETA exactly. I am 99% sure there's a canny card to upvote though which is how we get those things prioritized. I know a lot of people are waiting for this feature
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they're very aware this is a road block to some people adopting Capacities
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mass import is on the roadmap but we haven't heard an ETA exactly. I am 99% sure there's a canny card to upvote though which is how we get those things prioritized. I know a lot of people are waiting for this feature
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completely left-field question here but does anybody know if Capacities caches your entire workspace locally?
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completely left-field question here but does anybody know if Capacities caches your entire workspace locally?
afaik there is no local storage of any kind. It either syncs to the cloud or it doesn't
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I upvoted adding/customizing properties for basic content types on canny. When I view PDF and image objects in the table view, it appears there are already a lot of properties associated with the object (e.g. description, URL) but not all fields can be edited. This info does not seem to be viewable within gallery view or even when opening the item in a popup or side panel. Is it possible to edit/view more of those underlying properties? Additionally, could the right side panel be viewable when selecting an object in table or gallery view? It is a bit cumbersome to have to open the object entirely to be able to view the right side panel. (edited)
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I upvoted adding/customizing properties for basic content types on canny. When I view PDF and image objects in the table view, it appears there are already a lot of properties associated with the object (e.g. description, URL) but not all fields can be edited. This info does not seem to be viewable within gallery view or even when opening the item in a popup or side panel. Is it possible to edit/view more of those underlying properties? Additionally, could the right side panel be viewable when selecting an object in table or gallery view? It is a bit cumbersome to have to open the object entirely to be able to view the right side panel. (edited)
hfsandovalm 11/16/2023 1:55 PM
Wow! I didn’t think about doing the right panel viewable in table and gallery views but it would be great.
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Could you create a feature request in canny so we can upvote it, please?
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With the new task action why does it only sync to TickTick when the task is marked as done? On top of that it shows up as not done on TickTick. It's confusing having to mark a task as done when it isn't.
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Could you create a feature request in canny so we can upvote it, please?
I made that comment to this related request. Please upvote! https://capacities.io/feedback/p/side-panel-improvements
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I made that comment to this related request. Please upvote! https://capacities.io/feedback/p/side-panel-improvements
hfsandovalm 11/16/2023 2:16 PM
Perfect! Thank you so much.
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With the new task action why does it only sync to TickTick when the task is marked as done? On top of that it shows up as not done on TickTick. It's confusing having to mark a task as done when it isn't.
Yeah I’d like to know as well. It seems to be a one way sync atm? Would be great if it were two way
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what is the impact of this fix? I still can't find the "paste as plain text" button. I only know rightclick+pasteandmatchstyle
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How do I see all items referenced for a specific month? I tried to use calendars month view, but it is only showing me "daily notes" created within the month, but not items date referenced for the month?
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How do I see all items referenced for a specific month? I tried to use calendars month view, but it is only showing me "daily notes" created within the month, but not items date referenced for the month?
afaik it's not supported. I will vote if there is a feature request for this in canny
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@arneyboi In response to your windows app download question, have you cleared the browser cache and cookies? Otherwise, it's best to submit a ticket on the Canny board as the Discord server is impossible for the devs to monitor for every single inquiry, however they do see every single inquiry on the Canny board and are better able to respond. It's 6 AM local time (UTC +1) in Germany, so they might not see it right away. https://capacities.io/feedback/ (edited)
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afaik it's not supported. I will vote if there is a feature request for this in canny
@txzero If you make a request on the Canny board, please post it here, so we can vote for it. (if you'd like) (edited)
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@arneyboi In response to your windows app download question, have you cleared the browser cache and cookies? Otherwise, it's best to submit a ticket on the Canny board as the Discord server is impossible for the devs to monitor for every single inquiry, however they do see every single inquiry on the Canny board and are better able to respond. It's 6 AM local time (UTC +1) in Germany, so they might not see it right away. https://capacities.io/feedback/ (edited)
Thank you so much!
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I really want to love Capacities as it has so many great features, but I am afraid the implementation of Tasks has left me confused at best, and at worst makes me think that I completed a task in Capacities, only to have to check elsewhere (like TickTick) to see what's actually awaiting action. Also, the fact that a basic thing like a table is still not possible makes it really difficult to fully commit to using it.
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CaninePRO® 11/17/2023 4:51 AM
@Michael_v_H Do you offer a subscription plan that includes GPT-4 with unlimited queries? If not, will you offer this option in the near future? Or, should I buy a licence?
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I would like to add 5 columns to a document I am writing. Does anyone have a simple way of doing this? Thanks
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I really want to love Capacities as it has so many great features, but I am afraid the implementation of Tasks has left me confused at best, and at worst makes me think that I completed a task in Capacities, only to have to check elsewhere (like TickTick) to see what's actually awaiting action. Also, the fact that a basic thing like a table is still not possible makes it really difficult to fully commit to using it.
For your use case you need to wait for task management in Capacities.
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@Michael_v_H Do you offer a subscription plan that includes GPT-4 with unlimited queries? If not, will you offer this option in the near future? Or, should I buy a licence?
We're thinking about this. Not sure yet.
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what is the impact of this fix? I still can't find the "paste as plain text" button. I only know rightclick+pasteandmatchstyle
Michael_v_H 11/17/2023 5:10 AM
The shortcut for this is Shift-CMD-V (Mac) and Shift-Ctrl-V (Windows). It will always perform the "Paste and match style" operation, which I think is almost always what the user wants (meaning pure plain text plus the extra nicety of respecting the active style).
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The shortcut for this is Shift-CMD-V (Mac) and Shift-Ctrl-V (Windows). It will always perform the "Paste and match style" operation, which I think is almost always what the user wants (meaning pure plain text plus the extra nicety of respecting the active style).
I tried with this text aaa sss ddd fff eee if I use Paste and match style, it becomes 5 blocks without empty block. if I use ShiftCmdV, it becomes 7 blocks with 2 empty blocks(after sss and fff) so I can conclude that those 2 actions are not equivalent. this is not a problem actually, I really like the behavior of the new ShiftCmdV. I'm just curious if there is another alternative action to do that ShiftCmdV behavior. At first I thought I would find some Paste buttons in the 6dots menu (on the left of each block)
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I was reading the documentation on templates to understand how I can fully use them, and then I realized mine aren't working as expected. I have 2 templates for daily notes and one of them is "starred" however, it never is automatically put into my daily note each day as this documentation says is expected. Can anyone help?
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Oh also I can’t insert a template by typing /(template name) either
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@txzero If you make a request on the Canny board, please post it here, so we can vote for it. (if you'd like) (edited)
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TonyWinyard 11/17/2023 6:11 AM
Occasionally I discover I've somehow created a double entry for a person. Is it possible to merge records?
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Occasionally I discover I've somehow created a double entry for a person. Is it possible to merge records?
If the contents are different, just copy and paste to merge. If they are the same, delete one of them. I don't think merge function work properly in this case
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Voted, thanks!
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nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵 11/17/2023 1:35 PM
the AI seems to not work for me since yesterday, I get this error whatever prompt I type and whether I select a block or the whole object, am I the only one? (I went to settings > restart app, still the same)
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nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵 11/17/2023 2:45 PM
👆 it works on my ipad, so this might be related to my PC's security settings set by my work admin 🫤 (edited)
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I2rys (安全) 11/17/2023 4:05 PM
How do you make table of contents in Capacities? '-'
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How do you make table of contents in Capacities? '-'
or do you mean Maps Of Content ? Have a look here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0AG9TWaQ8o (edited)
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or do you mean Maps Of Content ? Have a look here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0AG9TWaQ8o (edited)
I2rys (安全) 11/17/2023 4:19 PM
Table of contents so you can jump headers fast, something like this. # Table of Contents - [Introduction](#Introduction)
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oh yes an TOC 🤦‍♂️ 🙈 Open the sidebar from the page/object, and you get this (when you use h1 and so on) (edited)
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I was reading the documentation on templates to understand how I can fully use them, and then I realized mine aren't working as expected. I have 2 templates for daily notes and one of them is "starred" however, it never is automatically put into my daily note each day as this documentation says is expected. Can anyone help?
I noticed something similar with mine - however, if I click onto the Daily Note page the default template "loads in". Whereas if I just clicked on today's date in the calendar or from the side bar, I would only see a blank page with no template until I try to interact with the note itself. So, maybe this is deliberate to prevent unnecessarily generating templates on days when you may not want to use the Daily Note at all. (edited)
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For your use case you need to wait for task management in Capacities.
So how is the sync with TickTick suppose to work?
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TheAndoriRyn 11/17/2023 6:32 PM
Is there a way to make the Date & Time field in objects insert the date and time? Currently, it's just generating date, and in this particular use case (time log entries), having the Date & Time field default to the date and time created would be super helpful. ETA: If not, is this something that I should submit as a feature request? (edited)
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I'm a pretty heavy user of any tools I use, meaning my workload and amount of content is almost always on the extreme side(2000+ tabs in browser etc) compared to the average user, so what I'm noticing now is severe typing lag(4-5 seconds) after pasting one of my Notion pages as a test. This one is only about 20000 words. I have ones with 10x that. It also takes 10 seconds to load that page from Home each time. I also experience freezing on interactions like trying to click on buttons like the three dot menu. I am aware that I'm an edge case but this performs a lot slower than Notion with heavy content. Curious to know the thoughts of the team regarding this. I thought this would be better with heavy loads so I can move performance-critical content from Notion. Also, just in case, my PC is flagship specs(4090, 7950X3D, 96GB DDR5 RAM, 4 NVMEs @ RAID 0 for OS etc) so that is without a doubt not the issue.
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A possibility might be that Capacities doesn't like something that I pasted and doesn't know how to handle it, causing the lag. There's all sorts of stuff coming from the page I pasted, images, backlinks, shortcuts, URLs
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hello
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Is there a way to create tables ?
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like in Joplin or Notion ? (edited)
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uhhh shoot
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Is there a way to create tables ?
it's still planned #🛣・roadmap
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how much time will it approximately take ? (edited)
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how much time will it approximately take ? (edited)
no clue. looking at the queue on the roadmap, it seems will take very long🤷‍♂️
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So what exactly are task actions? Can i already use tasks in Capacities? The release announcement was a bit unclear to me
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snacksssreal 11/18/2023 2:28 PM
Appreciate this wonderful community assistance
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Cameron Lewis 11/18/2023 3:21 PM
Hello all. A few minutes ago, I purchased a Believer subscription. I enabled AI features in the settings. Then I selected the GPT-4 Turbo model. I went to try it out in a new page. I asked a question, and this is the response I got. Huh????? Given that the reason I purchased Believer was to get access to GPT-4 (Plus is unavailable now from OpenAI), I gotta say I'm...a little frustrated. Maybe angry. (edited)
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Hello all. A few minutes ago, I purchased a Believer subscription. I enabled AI features in the settings. Then I selected the GPT-4 Turbo model. I went to try it out in a new page. I asked a question, and this is the response I got. Huh????? Given that the reason I purchased Believer was to get access to GPT-4 (Plus is unavailable now from OpenAI), I gotta say I'm...a little frustrated. Maybe angry. (edited)
Cameron Lewis 11/18/2023 3:51 PM
Can I get a refund, please?
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Does team have a plan for export function?
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Does team have a plan for export function?
afaik the export function is there
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Did you mean something else?
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Hello all. A few minutes ago, I purchased a Believer subscription. I enabled AI features in the settings. Then I selected the GPT-4 Turbo model. I went to try it out in a new page. I asked a question, and this is the response I got. Huh????? Given that the reason I purchased Believer was to get access to GPT-4 (Plus is unavailable now from OpenAI), I gotta say I'm...a little frustrated. Maybe angry. (edited)
In order to get a response or troubleshooting more quickly from the team you might want to email them or submit a ticket on the Canny board. There might be a fix/or explanation. Either way, it's nearly impossible for them to monitor all of the comments on the Discord server.
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https://capacities.io/feedback or team@capacities.io
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Does team have a plan for export function?
adding on to @markus : besides individual export (very finegrain) there is the option to work w/ the global backup, which gives you the overall space content, and which also works quite well. from there you can pick whatever u want (– workaround 🐿🦉). otherwise there seems no e plicit plan nor even request for 'bulk export'if that is what you are after?! 🤔 in that case there are different strategies to possibly adress / facillitate that: • see how far working via tags can bring you near such a selective export (I haven't tried yet; just see it as theoretical possibility). others might chime in here, as to individual strategies / hacks 🪓 • add on to the standing bulk-editing request (which has the statis 'planned'), end explicitly include export (I think a lot of ppl assume it would ideally part of that; ... me included 🙃) 👉 https://capacities.io/feedback/p/bulk-database-operations-bulk-edit-delete-move • formulate your own, explicit 'bulk export' request 📜 • insert this as part of another standing request that asks for finegrained & automtic backups integrated w/ the filesystem (which functionally is very similar / related) 👉 https://capacities.io/feedback/p/auto-backup-of-selected-content-to-selected-folders
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Hello. Is it possible to delete multiple objects at once (by selecting multiple items)?
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Hello. Is it possible to delete multiple objects at once (by selecting multiple items)?
👉 see also: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/bulk-database-operations-bulk-edit-delete-move it's on the list, and you can vote for it there (– always good to check Canny for quicker / more reliable answers) (edited)
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Hello. Is it possible to delete multiple objects at once (by selecting multiple items)?
Michael_v_H 11/19/2023 4:47 AM
Will be added soon! 🚀
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how much time will it approximately take ? (edited)
Michael_v_H 11/19/2023 4:47 AM
Probably early next year! 🤞
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Probably early next year! 🤞
ok thanks !
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Thanks for getting back on this. I voted for the item (160 votes). Feels like its really important right now because I want to start again with a whole new set of files...
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oh yes an TOC 🤦‍♂️ 🙈 Open the sidebar from the page/object, and you get this (when you use h1 and so on) (edited)
I2rys (安全) 11/19/2023 7:17 AM
Yeah exactly! Thank you so much, I didn't saw that 😭 (edited)
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afaik the export function is there
Thanks for your help. I finally found export function for tables (to CSV) or items (to PDF, docx). However, I cannot realize and find where the export function is as you told (edited)
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adding on to @markus : besides individual export (very finegrain) there is the option to work w/ the global backup, which gives you the overall space content, and which also works quite well. from there you can pick whatever u want (– workaround 🐿🦉). otherwise there seems no e plicit plan nor even request for 'bulk export'if that is what you are after?! 🤔 in that case there are different strategies to possibly adress / facillitate that: • see how far working via tags can bring you near such a selective export (I haven't tried yet; just see it as theoretical possibility). others might chime in here, as to individual strategies / hacks 🪓 • add on to the standing bulk-editing request (which has the statis 'planned'), end explicitly include export (I think a lot of ppl assume it would ideally part of that; ... me included 🙃) 👉 https://capacities.io/feedback/p/bulk-database-operations-bulk-edit-delete-move • formulate your own, explicit 'bulk export' request 📜 • insert this as part of another standing request that asks for finegrained & automtic backups integrated w/ the filesystem (which functionally is very similar / related) 👉 https://capacities.io/feedback/p/auto-backup-of-selected-content-to-selected-folders
Thanks so much for your long guide. I hope Capacities has History and Lock/Unlock function like Notion beside Backup like you said.
  • History helps us to undo/redo or view our activities in the past in each item.
  • Lock/unlock helps us to avoid/ reduce mistakes.
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In order to get a response or troubleshooting more quickly from the team you might want to email them or submit a ticket on the Canny board. There might be a fix/or explanation. Either way, it's nearly impossible for them to monitor all of the comments on the Discord server.
Cameron Lewis 11/19/2023 11:35 AM
Thanks a lot. Totally forgot about the Canny board. I'll do that. 👍🏼
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any idea how much capacities pro will cost?
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Has anyone been able to create something like a (simple) timeline in capacities?
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I don't see a way to move (sub)pages to different parent pages; nor do I see a request for such a feature. Does this feature exist? Do others see any value with such a feature?
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Hey peeps, I'm currently trying to use my iPhone/iPad more with Capacities when journaling in bed. Does anyone know to move blocks when using a touchscreen since there is no hover to show the drag & drop handles? And is there any way to enter soft returns on iOS/iPad OS? The usual keyboard shortcuts don't seem to work here.
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And a general question: Is there a way to bulk upload images? I want to see if Capacities might at some point replace MyMind for all my visual references, but uploading images already takes quite a few clicks and doing so one image at a time is quite tedious. Thanks! ❤️
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And a general question: Is there a way to bulk upload images? I want to see if Capacities might at some point replace MyMind for all my visual references, but uploading images already takes quite a few clicks and doing so one image at a time is quite tedious. Thanks! ❤️
not yet, but it's planned 🚀
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And a general question: Is there a way to bulk upload images? I want to see if Capacities might at some point replace MyMind for all my visual references, but uploading images already takes quite a few clicks and doing so one image at a time is quite tedious. Thanks! ❤️
... meanwhile, the best workaround is using copy & paste, which allows for pasting up to 5 images in one go. 👉 see also: https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001364765051994132/1167572418223689749
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Thanks a lot @cp9 and @lerone !!
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I have created a task in the iOS app. How can I add a due date? Best regards Michael
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I have created a task in the iOS app. How can I add a due date? Best regards Michael
In the command bar selecting the add button will bring up the list of types to select.
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I have created a task in the iOS app. How can I add a due date? Best regards Michael
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Hi everyone, When I was using the "List View" for tags, the objects used to be sorted in different sections: pages, weblinks, images... (cf screenshot) It looks like objects are no longer in sections for the "List View". All the files that have a specific tag are just listed one after the other. Is this a recent update? Is it possible to revert to the old display? Thank you! (edited)
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snacksssreal 11/21/2023 7:59 AM
Hey All Following the related discussion above https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001363266414592122/1175495873275375767 I need further advice. Can i chain / link a multi select field to appear only based on a specific collection Thin Example: I create a new object type named "Product management" In this object type i want to catpture web articles, books, literature anything related to the field of Product management The object has properties: TITLE Desc (Text Block) Knowledge Area Collections Here is a link to a screenshot illustrating my explanation: https://app.screencast.com/oA6zxeTWeSBS8 ----- Now suppose i have created the following collections Collection A : Product Discovery Collection B: Product Strategy Each of the listed above collections have various Knowledge Areas (Hence KA). for example Product discovery collection has "User research" KA, and "Customer interviews" KA Product Strategy collection has "Market Research" KA and "Competitive Analysis" KA Now i would like to seperate so that once i choose Collection A the values from a multi select will be selected only as KAs of Product discovery and if i choose Collection B multi select values will be selected as KAs only of Product Strategy. (edited)
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Hey All Following the related discussion above https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001363266414592122/1175495873275375767 I need further advice. Can i chain / link a multi select field to appear only based on a specific collection Thin Example: I create a new object type named "Product management" In this object type i want to catpture web articles, books, literature anything related to the field of Product management The object has properties: TITLE Desc (Text Block) Knowledge Area Collections Here is a link to a screenshot illustrating my explanation: https://app.screencast.com/oA6zxeTWeSBS8 ----- Now suppose i have created the following collections Collection A : Product Discovery Collection B: Product Strategy Each of the listed above collections have various Knowledge Areas (Hence KA). for example Product discovery collection has "User research" KA, and "Customer interviews" KA Product Strategy collection has "Market Research" KA and "Competitive Analysis" KA Now i would like to seperate so that once i choose Collection A the values from a multi select will be selected only as KAs of Product discovery and if i choose Collection B multi select values will be selected as KAs only of Product Strategy. (edited)
Get an overview of requested features and ideas.
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snacksssreal 11/21/2023 9:20 AM
Thanks. Will add my input. Seems to me a must. I don't see any current workaround
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Yes, I love this function. Notion does this very well but it will duplicate objects while Capacities helps to reduce trash, improve performance.
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wantonabandonment 11/21/2023 12:39 PM
Hi everyone, a very basic question: Can one add two Author fields in a Book? for when there are co-authors/editors?
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Hi everyone, a very basic question: Can one add two Author fields in a Book? for when there are co-authors/editors?
Just give the property AUTHOR the option MULTI SELECT.
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When will be release a native app for iOS or Mac?
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Just give the property AUTHOR the option MULTI SELECT.
wantonabandonment 11/21/2023 11:23 PM
doy! thank you!
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When will be release a native app for iOS or Mac?
Both are released now. Mobile app is available for iPhone for those on the Believer plan. Desktop app is available for Mac and Windows.
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Oh I see, thanks might subscribe for believer plan.
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I don't see a way to move (sub)pages to different parent pages; nor do I see a request for such a feature. Does this feature exist? Do others see any value with such a feature?
Michael_v_H 11/22/2023 4:04 AM
Copy and paste is the way to go here. But we'll very soon introduce a "Move to" or "Add to" feature which will conveniently let you move individual or several blocks and objects to other places.
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And a general question: Is there a way to bulk upload images? I want to see if Capacities might at some point replace MyMind for all my visual references, but uploading images already takes quite a few clicks and doing so one image at a time is quite tedious. Thanks! ❤️
Michael_v_H 11/22/2023 4:06 AM
  • Drag and drop on mobile is not supported yet, you'll have to use cut and paste. On tables, this is unfortunately currently not possible at all, because there is no way to select several blocks.
  • Bulk media upload is planned, but not very soon.
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Hi everyone, When I was using the "List View" for tags, the objects used to be sorted in different sections: pages, weblinks, images... (cf screenshot) It looks like objects are no longer in sections for the "List View". All the files that have a specific tag are just listed one after the other. Is this a recent update? Is it possible to revert to the old display? Thank you! (edited)
Michael_v_H 11/22/2023 4:07 AM
With the introduction of queries, there will soon be settings for groupings. (edited)
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With the introduction of queries, there will soon be settings for groupings. (edited)
Great, thanks for your reply. I can't wait to be able to use queries!
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Is it just me or is this a bug: i’ve connected Telegram to capacities, but when I send msgs to capacities chat, it doesn’t appear on my daily log. I’m accessing capacities through my phone on Chrome.
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photoschmid 11/23/2023 9:10 AM
Hello. I would like to move from Obsidian to Capacities. In obsidian, I can play videos (instead of using links e.g. to Youtube). Is this also possible in Capacities? How? I prefer to download and watch them in Capacities, in case they get deleted from the internet.
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Hello. I would like to move from Obsidian to Capacities. In obsidian, I can play videos (instead of using links e.g. to Youtube). Is this also possible in Capacities? How? I prefer to download and watch them in Capacities, in case they get deleted from the internet.
When you paste the link to the YouTube video, select the option to embed - if you already have pasted links, use alt+click to change the link to convert to link block, and then in the right-hand menu, change to embed - there you also have the option to embed or wide embed.
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hi i try to share a page with an external user. but iam confused i can set permission cant set an mail adres to invite the user ?
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hi i try to share a page with an external user. but iam confused i can set permission cant set an mail adres to invite the user ?
You don't invite the user. You send a (public but secret) link to the page.
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Hello. I would like to move from Obsidian to Capacities. In obsidian, I can play videos (instead of using links e.g. to Youtube). Is this also possible in Capacities? How? I prefer to download and watch them in Capacities, in case they get deleted from the internet.
Do I understand you correctly: you are trying to embed local video files (like .mov or .mp4)?
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Do I understand you correctly: you are trying to embed local video files (like .mov or .mp4)?
photoschmid 11/23/2023 1:54 PM
Ideally yes. Is this possible?
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Ideally yes. Is this possible?
Not as far as I can see. I am also not sure this would be an elegant solution - it would mean you would be creating a personal Vimeo system or similar, but as all this would be online only, you would need to upload tons of data to their servers (depending from length and quality of your video files). I would propose this is a typical use case for Hookmark (if you are a Mac User): Keeping the video files on your local harddisks, and hooking them into CAP. In this way, you could use the Object-based classifying, with properties and tags and what you need, and have them hooked in (linked to the page you create for each film). For actually WATCHING them, you would simply click on the link. The file would open locally in your preferred player (Quicktime Player, for example). This way, there would be no need to playback previously uploaded files in a limited player environment. (edited)
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Not as far as I can see. I am also not sure this would be an elegant solution - it would mean you would be creating a personal Vimeo system or similar, but as all this would be online only, you would need to upload tons of data to their servers (depending from length and quality of your video files). I would propose this is a typical use case for Hookmark (if you are a Mac User): Keeping the video files on your local harddisks, and hooking them into CAP. In this way, you could use the Object-based classifying, with properties and tags and what you need, and have them hooked in (linked to the page you create for each film). For actually WATCHING them, you would simply click on the link. The file would open locally in your preferred player (Quicktime Player, for example). This way, there would be no need to playback previously uploaded files in a limited player environment. (edited)
photoschmid 11/23/2023 3:36 PM
Cool, it worked. That's exactly what I needed. Thank you so much!
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You don't invite the user. You send a (public but secret) link to the page.
thx and can do user edit de page then ?
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thx and can do user edit de page then ?
Oh, of course not. You only give read access to the object, and be careful: to sub-objects, too, if you don't switch them off. All details here: https://docs.capacities.io/tutorials/sharing
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Futur Panda 11/24/2023 3:52 AM
Hey guys, need some help here. I have a classNote object to take note during my classes . I would like to have the title to be filled with the date of creation. i made a template, with {date : DDMMYY} in the title. But when i create a note and apply the template, the title is litteraly {date : DDMMYY}. I also have a date field, and i would love for the ai to auto-fill the property ,but it doesn't seem to work... Thanks in advance
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Hey guys, need some help here. I have a classNote object to take note during my classes . I would like to have the title to be filled with the date of creation. i made a template, with {date : DDMMYY} in the title. But when i create a note and apply the template, the title is litteraly {date : DDMMYY}. I also have a date field, and i would love for the ai to auto-fill the property ,but it doesn't seem to work... Thanks in advance
have you tried it without space? {date:DDMMYY}
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Futur Panda 11/24/2023 4:20 AM
Yes, doesn't work
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Nevermind, i changed it for {date:DD-MM-YYYY} and it works...
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is it possible to automatically use a template whenever I hit + New ? In my particular case, I want to auto-assign a tag whenever I create a new organization
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is it possible to automatically use a template whenever I hit + New ? In my particular case, I want to auto-assign a tag whenever I create a new organization
I believe it's when you mark a template as favorite
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When calling capacities://x-callback-url/createNewObject?type=weblink, you get a screen that looks like the attached, even if content is specified. Is it possible to pass a URL into this form, or to bypass it entirely?
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Deleted User 11/24/2023 4:50 PM
Are we able to use our custom assistants from OpenAI or are we currently limited to GPT-4? Looking to switch from Obsidian to a note taking program with GPT integration.
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When calling capacities://x-callback-url/createNewObject?type=weblink, you get a screen that looks like the attached, even if content is specified. Is it possible to pass a URL into this form, or to bypass it entirely?
(I’m basically attempting to replicate the iOS share sheet workflow from desktop using Shortcuts.)
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Where can I find keyboard shortcuts?
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Where can I find keyboard shortcuts?
the 3rd icon here
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wissensagentur 11/25/2023 5:51 AM
hello everyone, is there a chance to sort the tags in order of there frequence of use? So that the tags which are attached most often are the first?
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hello everyone, is there a chance to sort the tags in order of there frequence of use? So that the tags which are attached most often are the first?
I don’t believe so, but recommend adding as a feature request that can be upvoted by other users 🙂
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Thanks for your response. The best way I've found to move a subpage to different parent page is to select, "Copy object reference" and paste it to the new parent page. Then, go back and remove the original subpage (object). If there is a more stream-lined way of doing this (e.g., a "Move" option like in Notion), I'm all ears.
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Thanks for your response. The best way I've found to move a subpage to different parent page is to select, "Copy object reference" and paste it to the new parent page. Then, go back and remove the original subpage (object). If there is a more stream-lined way of doing this (e.g., a "Move" option like in Notion), I'm all ears.
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Maybe I'm missing something super obvious but is there a way to set the format of a number property? For example, removing the commas so it's just a long number (like an ISBN) or formatting it to be currency
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the 3rd icon here
Many thanks
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Maybe I'm missing something super obvious but is there a way to set the format of a number property? For example, removing the commas so it's just a long number (like an ISBN) or formatting it to be currency
I don’t believe so, but maybe this could be a feature request?
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Hi, I wanted to know if French is planned as a language for capacities, thank you.
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So can anyone help please. I seriously cannot figure out the object templates. I read the explanation on the website but I still can't figure it out. And also I would like to know how people do the media object with multiple different types for example they have films, tv shows, and books in one object but each of them has different properties so how do they do that? Please help! 🙈
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Is there a way for me and the gf to have a shared capacities space?
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Darn, thanks. I was hoping to move away from Notion as the family's knowledge base. (edited)
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Darn, thanks. I was hoping to move away from Notion as the family's knowledge base. (edited)
why not use the same account? 😆
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So can anyone help please. I seriously cannot figure out the object templates. I read the explanation on the website but I still can't figure it out. And also I would like to know how people do the media object with multiple different types for example they have films, tv shows, and books in one object but each of them has different properties so how do they do that? Please help! 🙈
what exactly is your problem with templates?
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So can anyone help please. I seriously cannot figure out the object templates. I read the explanation on the website but I still can't figure it out. And also I would like to know how people do the media object with multiple different types for example they have films, tv shows, and books in one object but each of them has different properties so how do they do that? Please help! 🙈
As for media objects, there are different approaches. It all depends on your use case and your needs. For example, if you mainly have books, it might be convenient to create a ‚book‘ object. If they are all mixed with no ‚preference, you might want to distinguish them through tags, for example, or collections. (edited)
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So can anyone help please. I seriously cannot figure out the object templates. I read the explanation on the website but I still can't figure it out. And also I would like to know how people do the media object with multiple different types for example they have films, tv shows, and books in one object but each of them has different properties so how do they do that? Please help! 🙈
honey_is_bee_crap 11/27/2023 8:52 AM
I am using @pkmbeth 's "minimum viable objects" philosophy to start. As such, I have all media as one object. For me, as my work is academic, it's an object called "Sources". Within the Sources object is a property called "Type" where I use tags to identify was this source/media a video, a podcast, a book, a chapter in an edited collection, a conference lecture, an academic paper, etc. The Source object has all the properties necessary to capture information for every one of those, but they are all set to "hide if empty". It reduces friction for me if I know that every external source of information gets dumped into the same object type, and I just add the relevant information in the properties. Someday if I find a need to separate them further, I will. But for now, this works.
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I am using @pkmbeth 's "minimum viable objects" philosophy to start. As such, I have all media as one object. For me, as my work is academic, it's an object called "Sources". Within the Sources object is a property called "Type" where I use tags to identify was this source/media a video, a podcast, a book, a chapter in an edited collection, a conference lecture, an academic paper, etc. The Source object has all the properties necessary to capture information for every one of those, but they are all set to "hide if empty". It reduces friction for me if I know that every external source of information gets dumped into the same object type, and I just add the relevant information in the properties. Someday if I find a need to separate them further, I will. But for now, this works.
Thanks so much, this was a huge help 🤗
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Long time listener, first time caller. I have a "Quotes" object type, that I often just dump into my daily note & tag with whatever the quote is about. I always manually change the view to "Embed" instead of the default "Inline" so that the whole quote is readable on my Daily Note. Is there a way to default a certain object type to always show as Embedded (or to just set all content types to always default to Embedded view)? Not a dealbreaker by any means, but just seems like it should be an option to save a few seconds every time. (edited)
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Hi. I'm reaching out to inquire about any potential plans to support private LLM instances and/or Azure OpenAI instances on Capacities.app. I think that support Azure OpenAI should not take a lot of time as basically it's just another base url and that's all. What do you think?
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Long time listener, first time caller. I have a "Quotes" object type, that I often just dump into my daily note & tag with whatever the quote is about. I always manually change the view to "Embed" instead of the default "Inline" so that the whole quote is readable on my Daily Note. Is there a way to default a certain object type to always show as Embedded (or to just set all content types to always default to Embedded view)? Not a dealbreaker by any means, but just seems like it should be an option to save a few seconds every time. (edited)
Don’t believe so, but suggest adding to Canny so others can upvote. I like this idea!
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Long time listener, first time caller. I have a "Quotes" object type, that I often just dump into my daily note & tag with whatever the quote is about. I always manually change the view to "Embed" instead of the default "Inline" so that the whole quote is readable on my Daily Note. Is there a way to default a certain object type to always show as Embedded (or to just set all content types to always default to Embedded view)? Not a dealbreaker by any means, but just seems like it should be an option to save a few seconds every time. (edited)
Love this. I think CAP should have more configurations: number of visible rows in a page of table, displaying method when pasting weblink, number of tags in pop out list...
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Don’t believe so, but suggest adding to Canny so others can upvote. I like this idea!
Thanks, I added to Canny: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/ability-to-set-an-objects-default-view-on-page Also @Harry P - see above if you want to upvote.
Get an overview of requested features and ideas.
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I'm confused about the share collections functionality. I shared a few 7 hours ago, and it prompted me to enabled access to all its nested contents, which I did. But visiting the shared link shows zero entries? (edited)
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Hi, I wanted to know if French is planned as a language for capacities, thank you.
nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵 11/28/2023 2:14 PM
Hi @DEX - there have been talks with the devs about translating the app at some point, Spanish & French probably being the two first candidates, and the users (us) contributing. Not sure about the timeline though
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Hi @DEX - there have been talks with the devs about translating the app at some point, Spanish & French probably being the two first candidates, and the users (us) contributing. Not sure about the timeline though
OK, thanks for the answer
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Okay, I may completely be missing something here or it might not even be possible…..can I import MD files or json files???
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Okay, I may completely be missing something here or it might not even be possible…..can I import MD files or json files???
You can import single files in Markdown, Word, text, HTML, but not json - bulk importing is on the road map and should be coming soon, I think we're all looking forward to that.
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You can import single files in Markdown, Word, text, HTML, but not json - bulk importing is on the road map and should be coming soon, I think we're all looking forward to that.
I haven’t even worked out how b to import one file 😂
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hi all, I am new here. May I know if we are able to import PDF to Capacities?
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hi all, I am new here. May I know if we are able to import PDF to Capacities?
oh nevermind, I found it
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When calling capacities://x-callback-url/createNewObject?type=weblink, you get a screen that looks like the attached, even if content is specified. Is it possible to pass a URL into this form, or to bypass it entirely?
Not yet possible. Will think about it 👍
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Long time listener, first time caller. I have a "Quotes" object type, that I often just dump into my daily note & tag with whatever the quote is about. I always manually change the view to "Embed" instead of the default "Inline" so that the whole quote is readable on my Daily Note. Is there a way to default a certain object type to always show as Embedded (or to just set all content types to always default to Embedded view)? Not a dealbreaker by any means, but just seems like it should be an option to save a few seconds every time. (edited)
Good point. Planned since a long time. Will be added as setting 👍
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I'm confused about the share collections functionality. I shared a few 7 hours ago, and it prompted me to enabled access to all its nested contents, which I did. But visiting the shared link shows zero entries? (edited)
It would be great if you could add a ticket to our feedback board (https://capacities.io/feedback). Thank you 🙂
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Good point. Planned since a long time. Will be added as setting 👍
Should CAP have more configuration in setting?
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It would be great if you could add a ticket to our feedback board (https://capacities.io/feedback). Thank you 🙂
Can it be like Notion? Just use duplicate function to clone / copy content from space to space, account to account?
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anyone else experiencing problems embedding YT-videos? 😯 maybe I overlooked this before; but my impression was embedding in Capacities works?! 🤔 ... I know YT are corporate suckers (thx Google, Alphabet etc!), as they basically killed a lot of ways to interact over the years; and I think they sunk a whole sub-market (and many existences on the way) shunning out all kind of 3rd-party-apps and their 'plugs' into the YT-universe... ... but I really was at peace having YT directly show up in my fav app CAP... so, would be sad and a step back to see this going... 😨
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anyone else experiencing problems embedding YT-videos? 😯 maybe I overlooked this before; but my impression was embedding in Capacities works?! 🤔 ... I know YT are corporate suckers (thx Google, Alphabet etc!), as they basically killed a lot of ways to interact over the years; and I think they sunk a whole sub-market (and many existences on the way) shunning out all kind of 3rd-party-apps and their 'plugs' into the YT-universe... ... but I really was at peace having YT directly show up in my fav app CAP... so, would be sad and a step back to see this going... 😨
Some videos do not allow embeds, it should be working 👍
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Some videos do not allow embeds, it should be working 👍
Can confirm. My videos have all worked.
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Yes, some videos don't allow embeds. I sometimes meet this case
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I haven’t even worked out how b to import one file 😂
It depends on what you want to import, but start with the three-dot menu in the right-hand corner of your note(object) or use the / command. When you open a new object there's also an option to import towards the bottom of your screen. There's a lot of good pointers in the documents and videos. Enjoy
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I can’t seem to find what folder/location are my downloaded images FROM Capacities are. Can someone please help me?
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I click the “Download Image” button and there is a pop up at the bottom right corner that says “Downloading…” but I can’t find it or there is no pop up window to save the image.
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I click the “Download Image” button and there is a pop up at the bottom right corner that says “Downloading…” but I can’t find it or there is no pop up window to save the image.
Maybe in your downloads folder?
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I click the “Download Image” button and there is a pop up at the bottom right corner that says “Downloading…” but I can’t find it or there is no pop up window to save the image.
@Steffen - what is the default download folder for macOS, as i sometimes encounter the same challenge? is this something that can be customized? thanks! 👍🏼
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Maybe in your downloads folder?
They are not it the downloads folder. I also checked the folders for Capacities but they are also not there. I just improvised: copy & paste the image to Messenger then download. “Save Image As” when I right click the inage also does not work.
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They are not it the downloads folder. I also checked the folders for Capacities but they are also not there. I just improvised: copy & paste the image to Messenger then download. “Save Image As” when I right click the inage also does not work.
Thank you! Are you on a Mac? I tried with the desktop app on a mac: when I control- click on the image, the dialogue for downloading opens and once I confirm the file is wherever I want it.
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Thank you! Are you on a Mac? I tried with the desktop app on a mac: when I control- click on the image, the dialogue for downloading opens and once I confirm the file is wherever I want it.
I’m on Windows and just updated the desktop app to the latest version. Maybe it’s a bug?
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They are not it the downloads folder. I also checked the folders for Capacities but they are also not there. I just improvised: copy & paste the image to Messenger then download. “Save Image As” when I right click the inage also does not work.
When I download it through the "Download" Menu in the upper right corner, it downloads and confirms in the RIGHT LOWER corner - and goes directly into my "downloads" folder, with kind of file name: B82BF8C2D1D048C7B6A060D9BE9EB761.png
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When I download it through the "Download" Menu in the upper right corner, it downloads and confirms in the RIGHT LOWER corner - and goes directly into my "downloads" folder, with kind of file name: B82BF8C2D1D048C7B6A060D9BE9EB761.png
I’ll try it again tomorrow. It’s just weird that what you described didn’t happen to me when I tried to download the image. Thanks for the replies btw! I’ll update here if it works or not.
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Does anyone know how to set the wide-layout for Daily Notes? I can find it for other object types, but not for Daily Notes. Thanks!
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Does anyone know how to set the wide-layout for Daily Notes? I can find it for other object types, but not for Daily Notes. Thanks!
I don’t believe that this is available, but I too would love this as an option 🤞🏼
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Gm. Please see screen shot. Does anyone know how to ensure that links to newly created pages appear like the bottom 2 examples?
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Please help. I want to do studies on anatomy and physiology which are branches of biology, do you think it would be better to make one object for biology or should i make multiple for each branch. Following pkmbeth's method. Btw is there a limit of properties you can put in an object? (edited)
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Hi, I use Apple Reminders. Established a connection with CAP. Trying to send a task to Apple Reminders, and an error 5982 occurs. Does anyone know what that means? Thanks in advance
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does anyone know how to add other people to my note
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or is it possible to make something like a teamspace in notion
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cuz its gonna be pretty useless to me if i cant even get my teammembers on the same note
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New to Capacities and still learning the ropes so I have some questions that I have yet either found an answer to figured out on my own. 1. Can Collections and Objects be moved from one space to another? As in if I start of creating one Space and choose to split off can I move Objects and Collection into the new space. 2. I began creating (moving) my sermon notes over to Capactites and I built a collection "Sermons 2023" under Pages (Objects). I want to create an Object named Sermons and move what I have created under Pages be under the new object Sermons. I think this makes sense, but I am not sure it's possible....help? (edited)
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New to Capacities. Just a question for anyone to answer, is this app safe to use in the sense that my notes will be private and won't be accessible to anyone else, and I won't lose any notes/data?
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PaulHulf
New to Capacities and still learning the ropes so I have some questions that I have yet either found an answer to figured out on my own. 1. Can Collections and Objects be moved from one space to another? As in if I start of creating one Space and choose to split off can I move Objects and Collection into the new space. 2. I began creating (moving) my sermon notes over to Capactites and I built a collection "Sermons 2023" under Pages (Objects). I want to create an Object named Sermons and move what I have created under Pages be under the new object Sermons. I think this makes sense, but I am not sure it's possible....help? (edited)
1. No. Not in their roadmap. But a request for this feature exists. 2. You can. Open an object of Page type. They should have something like a blue dropdown on around the top left. Click it to change the object into Sermon type.
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Gm. Please see screen shot. Does anyone know how to ensure that links to newly created pages appear like the bottom 2 examples?
Option click on the link you don’t want and click the “turn into link block” button. Link blocks are the name of the link views you like below 🙂
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Please help. I want to do studies on anatomy and physiology which are branches of biology, do you think it would be better to make one object for biology or should i make multiple for each branch. Following pkmbeth's method. Btw is there a limit of properties you can put in an object? (edited)
I’d say stick with pages for now and just tag bio/physiology etc. Will the notes for each subject look really different?
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Hi, I use Apple Reminders. Established a connection with CAP. Trying to send a task to Apple Reminders, and an error 5982 occurs. Does anyone know what that means? Thanks in advance
Please can tou submit a bug request to the feedback board?
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cuz its gonna be pretty useless to me if i cant even get my teammembers on the same note
There’s no collaboration like in Notion at this point. Feel free to vote on the request here: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/collaboration-and-team-spaces. You can share a link to your pages but it’s read-only access.
Get an overview of requested features and ideas.
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1. No. Not in their roadmap. But a request for this feature exists. 2. You can. Open an object of Page type. They should have something like a blue dropdown on around the top left. Click it to change the object into Sermon type.
Thanks for your reply!!! I was wondering if you knew a way to rename the Objects on the left pane?
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Thanks for your reply!!! I was wondering if you knew a way to rename the Objects on the left pane?
I think you mean the name of the object types. you can click the 3dots menu (beside the number of objects for that type) than choose Open object setting
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I think you mean the name of the object types. you can click the 3dots menu (beside the number of objects for that type) than choose Open object setting
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Option click on the link you don’t want and click the “turn into link block” button. Link blocks are the name of the link views you like below 🙂
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CaninePRO® 12/2/2023 7:10 AM
Is there an option to change the toggle icon from ► to a +?
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Hi guys, new to the app, very excited about it!
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I have a question about auto-setting an image in card-view.
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I create a custom object: Film
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As a property, I have a link to IMDB
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In gallery-view, my film appears like this:
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(no cover-image)
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It contains a link to the IMDB page (you can see the text at the bottom of the card). (edited)
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If I view the link in Capacities (gallery view), it looks like this: (edited)
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i.e. the link is automatically displaying an image from the IMDB page. (edited)
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As my film object contains the link, I want my film object to similarly display the link image in card-view. (edited)
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Is this possible? (edited)
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(I know I can upload an image, but this is too much hassle for me.) (edited)
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i.e. in my film object, I want to just be able to add the IMDB link, and then configure it so card-view displays the image, without me having to download anything. (edited)
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I’d say stick with pages for now and just tag bio/physiology etc. Will the notes for each subject look really different?
Thanks 🤗didn't expect a reply from you 🙈 I imagine the notes would be pretty different yeah. Btw do u know if theres a limit to the amount of properties an object can have?
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*Edit - Am I misunderstanding Capacities AI? Can it not search the information I have added to Capacities? Hi I’m new to Capacities and am comparing it to Mem.ai. I am currently subscribed as a Believer and I am struggling with the AI feature. Can the AI feature reference my notes? I have tried to ask it “in which note do I quote yoda” and I get a “You can quote yoda in a note…..” as my answer. In Mem.ai I ask the same question and it surfaces my note and the context. Am I not understanding the integration of AI in capacities? (edited)
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Is there a way to delete multi selected pages in bulk?
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Is there a way to delete multi selected pages in bulk?
not yet. but truly awaited 🐿️ not formally 'planned ' but promised. the 'what's next?' memo states "Bulk operations: Smart queries and extended search will allow you to access specific subsets of your notes in different views, so working with these subsets effectively will be crucial. Bulk operations will make it fast and easy to select relevant items in a view and delete, tag, copy, or combine them to create new outputs" 👉 https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1135449045515640843 – always good to consult in terms of features sets planned
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*Edit - Am I misunderstanding Capacities AI? Can it not search the information I have added to Capacities? Hi I’m new to Capacities and am comparing it to Mem.ai. I am currently subscribed as a Believer and I am struggling with the AI feature. Can the AI feature reference my notes? I have tried to ask it “in which note do I quote yoda” and I get a “You can quote yoda in a note…..” as my answer. In Mem.ai I ask the same question and it surfaces my note and the context. Am I not understanding the integration of AI in capacities? (edited)
Have you already consulted the documentation regarding the AI feature? https://docs.capacities.io/reference/ai-assistant
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@Padraig Pretty sure that’s not possible because the image is associated with the weblink object not the film one. One option would be to convert the weblink object to be your film object but this probably has the same amount of clicks as just adding the cover image to the film. Did a demo loom here if that helps: https://www.loom.com/share/d7f6453f16fc4a57b9b04e1e177610fc?sid=b37dae9a-3f7d-4198-b404-a9abf64bacb1 (edited)
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PaulHulf
*Edit - Am I misunderstanding Capacities AI? Can it not search the information I have added to Capacities? Hi I’m new to Capacities and am comparing it to Mem.ai. I am currently subscribed as a Believer and I am struggling with the AI feature. Can the AI feature reference my notes? I have tried to ask it “in which note do I quote yoda” and I get a “You can quote yoda in a note…..” as my answer. In Mem.ai I ask the same question and it surfaces my note and the context. Am I not understanding the integration of AI in capacities? (edited)
it would be nice. and has been mentioned / asked for. Heptabase and some others went that route also. and personally I think turning AI back on the existing content for discovery is / would be one of the most productive uses. maybe drop another constructive impulse here: 👉 https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1120340681102204948 🌻 (edited)
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Thanks 🤗didn't expect a reply from you 🙈 I imagine the notes would be pretty different yeah. Btw do u know if theres a limit to the amount of properties an object can have?
Not aware of any limits so far, my media object type has 28 and works nicely. I imagine for your studies having you’d be better having pages for each of the branches because you’ll probably want to link certain branches together? You’d then tag the pages with the subjects so you could resurface all your bio notes by opening the biology tag
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Not aware of any limits so far, my media object type has 28 and works nicely. I imagine for your studies having you’d be better having pages for each of the branches because you’ll probably want to link certain branches together? You’d then tag the pages with the subjects so you could resurface all your bio notes by opening the biology tag
Yeah that makes sense, thank you 🤗 another thing, sorry, but I tried to find out on their website and everything and can't seem go find anything about a limit of storage for example like how many images you can upload to your space because I know other PKM sites have storage limits. Does capacities have a limit?
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Yeah that makes sense, thank you 🤗 another thing, sorry, but I tried to find out on their website and everything and can't seem go find anything about a limit of storage for example like how many images you can upload to your space because I know other PKM sites have storage limits. Does capacities have a limit?
No limits currently!
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@Padraig Pretty sure that’s not possible because the image is associated with the weblink object not the film one. One option would be to convert the weblink object to be your film object but this probably has the same amount of clicks as just adding the cover image to the film. Did a demo loom here if that helps: https://www.loom.com/share/d7f6453f16fc4a57b9b04e1e177610fc?sid=b37dae9a-3f7d-4198-b404-a9abf64bacb1 (edited)
Hi @pkmbeth, thanks for the tip. No, that's actually much better for me! I can create the link, and convert it. (part of the reason downloading an image was awkward was that IMDB blocks you from saving the images)
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Hi @pkmbeth, thanks for the tip. No, that's actually much better for me! I can create the link, and convert it. (part of the reason downloading an image was awkward was that IMDB blocks you from saving the images)
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Hi! I would like to add more buttons to the top of Daily Note to add Objects, where can I do this? I thought I could customise it from Settings, but this is the only item I have on my Daily Note setting. Is this a bug? Or can I change it from somewhere else? Thank you,
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Hi! I would like to add more buttons to the top of Daily Note to add Objects, where can I do this? I thought I could customise it from Settings, but this is the only item I have on my Daily Note setting. Is this a bug? Or can I change it from somewhere else? Thank you,
you have to add a date property to that object. with that, the daily note has the connection to your object
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Hi! I would like to add more buttons to the top of Daily Note to add Objects, where can I do this? I thought I could customise it from Settings, but this is the only item I have on my Daily Note setting. Is this a bug? Or can I change it from somewhere else? Thank you,
for instance, I have it added to my projects and meetings
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Hi! I would like to add more buttons to the top of Daily Note to add Objects, where can I do this? I thought I could customise it from Settings, but this is the only item I have on my Daily Note setting. Is this a bug? Or can I change it from somewhere else? Thank you,
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you have to add a date property to that object. with that, the daily note has the connection to your object
Wow, it worked!!!! I used it for the first time today, trying to switch from Obsidian. Thank you so much ✨
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Wow, it worked!!!! I used it for the first time today, trying to switch from Obsidian. Thank you so much ✨
you are welcome 👍
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Hey everyone! 👋 I'm currently working on a note about Zettelkasten in Capacities, and I want to reference Niklas Luhmann, whom I've already created a card for in the People Object. Is there a faster way to link to a note in a different Object without having to navigate to the specific note, copy the reference link, and then go back to the note I'm working on? Any tips or shortcuts for seamless cross-referencing would be greatly appreciated! Thanks! 🚀 #Capacities #Zettelkasten #NoteLinking
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Hey everyone! 👋 I'm currently working on a note about Zettelkasten in Capacities, and I want to reference Niklas Luhmann, whom I've already created a card for in the People Object. Is there a faster way to link to a note in a different Object without having to navigate to the specific note, copy the reference link, and then go back to the note I'm working on? Any tips or shortcuts for seamless cross-referencing would be greatly appreciated! Thanks! 🚀 #Capacities #Zettelkasten #NoteLinking
Hi! You can type @ Niklasluhmann or use the [[]] instead of the @. Both of those will bring up a search box for you to search all your objects! (edited)
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Hi! You can type @ Niklasluhmann or use the [[]] instead of the @. Both of those will bring up a search box for you to search all your objects! (edited)
Just wanted to express my gratitude for an incredible tip I stumbled upon here. The @people/... feature worked like a charm for me! 🚀 It was exactly what I needed to streamline my organization. Thank you so much for making the experience even better! You guys are awesome! 🙏✨ #Gratitude #CapacitiesMagic #TopOrganization
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I have shared a collection via secret link. And also shared the individual objects within that collection, and all show a green tinted "shared" label on the TRHS of the screen. When I look at the collection in table view all entries are listed as shared within the collection. However when I test the link anonymously in a different browser window it will open the app and go the collection page, but displays only one entry. Obviously I have done something extra on that one entry but I can't for the life of me work out what it is! Any suggestions as to what I might have missed on the others?
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is there any way to have a toggle collapsed by default in the backlinks section? I'm linking off to various parts of a longer note and over time the list of backlinks will grow, so I'd like to be able to have an overview of the pages that linked and only open to see further context if desired for example, in the image below, I'd like to be able to have 'high latency' collapsed by default (this is the 'backlinks' section on my 'High Latency' page)
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Also, I seem to be having some trouble with performance – not sure if this is just on long pages, or just on pages that I've loaded in the sidebar, or just on long pages that I've loaded in the sidebar, but the writing speed has become intolerable on one page of mine (not actually that long a page either, only 1,049 words) is there anything I can do to improve this? (restarting the app does not seem to have improved things) edit: looks like editing is slow in the main window as well (edited)
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hi, i am missing sort by "calendar date" in the tag view, when all the objects that are showing are "Daily notes" ? and i am missing filter by "my propertie" (i will not use a tag only for filtering), and i missing filter by "my collection" ? Has anybody one tip for me ? or i am missing something 🙈
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Greetings, Capacities community! 👋 I find myself in a quandary: How does one gracefully relocate a card from a collection to the main object? I've got plans to bid farewell to the collection, yet I'm determined not to bid adieu to the cards within. Any insights on executing this maneuver with finesse? Your expertise is greatly appreciated! 🚀 #CardShuffling #ObjectMigrations #SeekingWisdom
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Greetings, Capacities community! 👋 I find myself in a quandary: How does one gracefully relocate a card from a collection to the main object? I've got plans to bid farewell to the collection, yet I'm determined not to bid adieu to the cards within. Any insights on executing this maneuver with finesse? Your expertise is greatly appreciated! 🚀 #CardShuffling #ObjectMigrations #SeekingWisdom
can you post some screenshots that an object does not appear in the main object type view? because any object in any collection should appear there
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there might be some filters involved if it's not there
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I want to move the cards from the [Certificação de Competência] collection to the [Projectos] object
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I want to move the cards from the [Certificação de Competência] collection to the [Projectos] object
if you open Projectos, you can see the cards too right?
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if you open Projectos, you can see the cards too right?
But if I delete a collection I'll delete all the cards in it and I'd like to move them out of the collection
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Other question: I'm curious about implementing a Kanban/Scrum workflow within Capacities. Has anyone successfully done this, and do you happen to have a template or tips to share? Excited to explore new ways of project management within Capacities! Thanks a bunch! (edited)
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I want to move the cards from the [Certificação de Competência] collection to the [Projectos] object
click that Collections > Certificação de Competência
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I want to move the cards from the [Certificação de Competência] collection to the [Projectos] object
hfsandovalm 12/4/2023 8:21 PM
If you don’t want to see the object inside the collection you can remove the collection appended to your object using the X at the right of the collection name.
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In this image my collection is named Software. Look at the X button at the right side of the Collection.
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The important thing to know here is, as cp9 told you, that when you assign an object to a collection the object still remains in the type (or database).
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CaninePRO® 12/5/2023 2:22 AM
How can I add a reminder to watch the video later if I save a weblink? I could create an object, 'watch later' and then filter them in date order. Any better ideas?
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If you know WHEN to watch it you could link to a date in future. Maybe this is not your usecase, but it‘s very practical for certain work you need to continue or finish or refer to at a certain point.
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How can I add a reminder to watch the video later if I save a weblink? I could create an object, 'watch later' and then filter them in date order. Any better ideas?
just create the weblink (basic object type) and give tag Later I do it and embed the tag in a page
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Anybody know when speech to text will start working on whatsapp, telegram messages? and if it will chatgpt speech-to-text? (edited)
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I'm a programmer and I can help finish it. Life is kind of hard without that feature.
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I'm curious about implementing a Kanban/Scrum workflow within Capacities. Has anyone successfully done this, and do you happen to have a template or tips to share? Excited to explore new ways of project management within Capacities! Thanks a bunch!
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So I have manually been moving over one note at a time from Obsidian. So far its 189 sermons and I was wondering if it would be possible to not have them all linked to the daily notes for the day they were copy and pasted into Capacities?
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So I have manually been moving over one note at a time from Obsidian. So far its 189 sermons and I was wondering if it would be possible to not have them all linked to the daily notes for the day they were copy and pasted into Capacities?
you need to modify the created_at then
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you need to modify the created_at then
Thanks!!!
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TonyWinyard 12/6/2023 11:01 AM
I'm wondering what would be the best way to add the object type: "Year"? I want to be able to view a timeline of historical figures, so that for example I could see famous figues from history who were around in the same era, and so want to add the property"Year" to the Person object settings, but not sure what would be the best way to do this? Has anyone else done anything like this?
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I'm wondering what would be the best way to add the object type: "Year"? I want to be able to view a timeline of historical figures, so that for example I could see famous figues from history who were around in the same era, and so want to add the property"Year" to the Person object settings, but not sure what would be the best way to do this? Has anyone else done anything like this?
I have a year object type, works great for lots of things. You can open your person object settings and add a multi select property to the year object and connect the years that way. However over a lifetime that’s a lot of links, so I personally chose to have a date of birth date property in my person object and date of death and I’m hoping queries will let me see who was alive during two set dates. I also have a lot of tags for historical eras which is working ok but choosing how to define eras is a whole other thing.
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I have a year object type, works great for lots of things. You can open your person object settings and add a multi select property to the year object and connect the years that way. However over a lifetime that’s a lot of links, so I personally chose to have a date of birth date property in my person object and date of death and I’m hoping queries will let me see who was alive during two set dates. I also have a lot of tags for historical eras which is working ok but choosing how to define eras is a whole other thing.
TonyWinyard 12/6/2023 12:17 PM
Thank you Beth
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I have a year object type, works great for lots of things. You can open your person object settings and add a multi select property to the year object and connect the years that way. However over a lifetime that’s a lot of links, so I personally chose to have a date of birth date property in my person object and date of death and I’m hoping queries will let me see who was alive during two set dates. I also have a lot of tags for historical eras which is working ok but choosing how to define eras is a whole other thing.
If you find a good way to manage eras, I would love an update. I’ve been using tags for years and eras, but am not quite satisfied with that. I think I’ll switch to a year object.
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TonyWinyard 12/6/2023 12:40 PM
In the option to "Import CSV" it states: "Batch import to collection You can upload a CSV that will be transformed into a collection. Every row will create one entitiy: Currently deactivated Bigger CSV uploads can create issues with our service at the moment. We deactivated CSV imports for now and will look for a more robust solution. We'll share changes in our release messages." It has been that way for a few months. Is there any idea when this feature will be reinstated?
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In the option to "Import CSV" it states: "Batch import to collection You can upload a CSV that will be transformed into a collection. Every row will create one entitiy: Currently deactivated Bigger CSV uploads can create issues with our service at the moment. We deactivated CSV imports for now and will look for a more robust solution. We'll share changes in our release messages." It has been that way for a few months. Is there any idea when this feature will be reinstated?
it will come back with bulk import as it needs to be rebuilt, no explicit timeline
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I have a year object type, works great for lots of things. You can open your person object settings and add a multi select property to the year object and connect the years that way. However over a lifetime that’s a lot of links, so I personally chose to have a date of birth date property in my person object and date of death and I’m hoping queries will let me see who was alive during two set dates. I also have a lot of tags for historical eras which is working ok but choosing how to define eras is a whole other thing.
TonyWinyard 12/6/2023 1:32 PM
Beth, you mentioned using date of birth for people, but what do you do for example with someone such as Aristotle who was born in 384bc? the date of birth doesn't give an option for a bc date and requires day and month.
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Beth, you mentioned using date of birth for people, but what do you do for example with someone such as Aristotle who was born in 384bc? the date of birth doesn't give an option for a bc date and requires day and month.
Ah never thought of that one, probably a year object. But I’d be focusing more on the era rather than every single year within his lifetime. I’d guess information about who was alive during an era would be more important than in once specific year, but that’s all based off my version of history notes so appreciate it won’t be the same for all
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Hi, I really need help.. So I am studying Herbalism, but for that you need to also study a couple different sciences, like botany, pharmacology, anatomy, physiology etc, now I'm trying to figure out what would be the best way to go about this. My idea is to have a Sciences object type, and have each science as a collection. However i dont know what the tags would be. In herbalism you do a lot of plant profiles and have al the necessary info about the plant, originally i thought about putting the plant profiles in the botany collection, but now I feel like it would be better to have a seperate object type for plants, where i do the profiles, connecting all the info from each science about that specific plant on this page. and then in each science i would study just the science not specific to the plant. if that makes any sense. If anyone can help me because i still feel pretty confused?
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Hi, I really need help.. So I am studying Herbalism, but for that you need to also study a couple different sciences, like botany, pharmacology, anatomy, physiology etc, now I'm trying to figure out what would be the best way to go about this. My idea is to have a Sciences object type, and have each science as a collection. However i dont know what the tags would be. In herbalism you do a lot of plant profiles and have al the necessary info about the plant, originally i thought about putting the plant profiles in the botany collection, but now I feel like it would be better to have a seperate object type for plants, where i do the profiles, connecting all the info from each science about that specific plant on this page. and then in each science i would study just the science not specific to the plant. if that makes any sense. If anyone can help me because i still feel pretty confused?
I'm sorry I won't be much of help here, since I have zero knowledge regarding herbalism. hopefully some others can help more after me. from your description, I can imagine I would create 2 object types: Plant(s) and Note(s) these become tags: botany, pharmacology, anatomy, physiology those tags are under "Science" collection (of tag) example I have 2 objects of type Plant: PlantA and PlantB they may have some properties related to plants, which I can't come up with, you know better for this. then, let's say I have a note. this note mentions the related plant. -Note Title- Disease X can be cured by potion ABC. this potion is created from the leaf of @PlantA, added with component xxx of @PlantB. ^that note may be tagged with pharmacology and physiology, unless I misunderstand their definitions.
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Can anyone tell me where I go to send bug reports? I've created a little video here of an issue with bolding text but not sure where to send it: https://www.loom.com/share/cb927ad2c15642e288dd0c5de8754311
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Can anyone tell me where I go to send bug reports? I've created a little video here of an issue with bolding text but not sure where to send it: https://www.loom.com/share/cb927ad2c15642e288dd0c5de8754311
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So I'm expected to just post a public video with my bug report?
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So I'm expected to just post a public video with my bug report?
Is the video you just posted here the same video? You can also email it. But this server is public, FYI.
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The email, etc is here: https://capacities.io/faq
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Is the video you just posted here the same video? You can also email it. But this server is public, FYI.
Thanks, yeah, I know it's a public server, but I doubt it's indexed by Google 😂 I'm also thinking of future bug reports. Thanks for your help!
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The email, etc is here: https://capacities.io/faq
I don't see an email on the FAQ page, but yeah, I can write up a report and share it with the Canny board
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I don't see an email on the FAQ page, but yeah, I can write up a report and share it with the Canny board
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Hi! is it possible to have the sum of a column in an object table. no fancy notion-stlye formulas, just add every row and then show the sum? thx
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Hi - I'm having two issues with grouped content on pages: 1. No way to insert text between two existing groups 2. No way to "exit" the group to add additional content below it.
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Hi - I'm having two issues with grouped content on pages: 1. No way to insert text between two existing groups 2. No way to "exit" the group to add additional content below it.
If you hover at the top of the group there will be a + to add blocks beneath the group, and if you press shift tab you can exit the group. Loom demo here if that helps : https://www.loom.com/share/f5e4a561ce5a48399dcd9a53a9f8a73d?sid=d9994326-52a5-474f-bf2e-a96c282ff958
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Are there any future improvements planned for enhancing the text editing experience? Currently, selecting text and blocks can be quite challenging, specifically in the following ways: 1. When selecting content across multiple blocks, the selection area created by mouse movement still appears, which causes overlapping shadows in the selected areas. The Craft App, on the other hand, is much more streamlined in this aspect. 2. The threshold between selecting multiple lines of text within a single block and selecting multiple blocks is too low. I simply want to select multiple lines of text within one block, but it often mistakenly leads to selecting multiple blocks.
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Thank you. However, for frequent operations like selecting text, I still hope to solve it using a touchpad or mouse. Moreover, I just tried using keyboard shortcuts and I think the effect is also very unsatisfactory.
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Alain de Bretagne 12/9/2023 8:27 AM
Hi, We're a new group of Capacities users. We would like to collaborate as a team on the same space. At the moment this is not possible, unless we share our login and access code. Is there a possibility of collaborative sharing in the medium term? Unless I'm mistaken, only English and German are available on Capacities. Is French planned in the language menu? thanks Alain
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Hi, We're a new group of Capacities users. We would like to collaborate as a team on the same space. At the moment this is not possible, unless we share our login and access code. Is there a possibility of collaborative sharing in the medium term? Unless I'm mistaken, only English and German are available on Capacities. Is French planned in the language menu? thanks Alain
good question and, as it seems, use / test case! there has been a renewed discussion around this, just recently: 👉 https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/969304624848855050/1172936784297087036 with my (main) contribution / insertion here: https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/969304624848855050/1172993201813074002 – looking forward how this develops, with your contribution adding to the discussion 🌱 🌻🦄🦦
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Alain de Bretagne 12/9/2023 8:56 AM
@lerone > Merci pour ta réponse flash 👍
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Alain de Bretagne 12/9/2023 12:13 PM
Hi, Is it possible to create 2 different objects (with different properties) in the same collection ? Thanks
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Hi, Is it possible to create 2 different objects (with different properties) in the same collection ? Thanks
No, afaik. but what you can do is not fill out any property on any given object, and simultaneously set property to 'hide when empty'... you should end up with same effect, effectively 🤔🪺 (edited)
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Alain de Bretagne 12/9/2023 1:33 PM
Thanks again @lerone, This solution is interesting, but the column is not invisible in the object when it is hidden if empty. What I mean is : the header is not hidden ! (edited)
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Alain de Bretagne 12/9/2023 1:44 PM
@lerone, Is it possible to write with a formula that the content of a property is equal to the title. Alain
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Thanks again @lerone, This solution is interesting, but the column is not invisible in the object when it is hidden if empty. What I mean is : the header is not hidden ! (edited)
hey Alain, not 100% sure I know what you mean with ' column ' here; but if you mean that the set of property names are still listed (visible), even if empty, then I think these are your best bet: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/option-to-hide-and-collapse-all-properties https://capacities.io/feedback/p/templates-showhide-properties I am also alway@slightly 'annoyed' empty@properties list is cluttering view (but then, there needs to be some indication / access somewhere... 🐇) but as you talk oh columns ' maybe you talk of somethimg else (table view etc?) – if so, a screen shot might clarify, so ppl here can help me specifically ...?
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I was wondering if there was a way to post information from one object into another and not only have it listed as a backlink below an object. Example.: I have an object for each of my soccer players and would like to poplulate that object when I link a match stat from my match object. If player #10 scores a goal and I list that in my match object note that player #10 object has that stat populate in the object and not simply as a backlink.
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Alain de Bretagne 12/10/2023 2:06 AM
Hi everyone, Is it possible to have different templates in a collection?
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Hi everyone, Is it possible to have different templates in a collection?
you chose the templates from within the object – or can even call them up with cmd-u (see PKMbeths tip: https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001362840092946562/1179073747823644777) ... in which collection(s) you file the object is up to you, as they are just virtual containers for objects within an object-type. so, you can surely mix them
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hey Alain, not 100% sure I know what you mean with ' column ' here; but if you mean that the set of property names are still listed (visible), even if empty, then I think these are your best bet: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/option-to-hide-and-collapse-all-properties https://capacities.io/feedback/p/templates-showhide-properties I am also alway@slightly 'annoyed' empty@properties list is cluttering view (but then, there needs to be some indication / access somewhere... 🐇) but as you talk oh columns ' maybe you talk of somethimg else (table view etc?) – if so, a screen shot might clarify, so ppl here can help me specifically ...?
@Alain de Bretagne : was this solved for you? (edited)
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@Alain de Bretagne & @Alain de Bretagne : can it be you are dwelling the forum w/ two avatars of same public name? just asking / mentioning because at some point ppl wiil probably start confusing you / being confused, when either answering or esp. mentioning you 🌪🐇🙃 / 😅
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Marcin Kusiński 12/10/2023 6:06 AM
Hi, I really liked Capacities features but before I get in fully I would like to know if the mobile app will be available in free plan? (edited)
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Hi, I really liked Capacities features but before I get in fully I would like to know if the mobile app will be available in free plan? (edited)
yes it will
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yes it will
Marcin Kusiński 12/10/2023 6:08 AM
Thank you:)
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When trying to create a weblink via Whatsapp intgration, I'm getting an empty message. Am I doing something wrong?
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Is it possible to show relative date in Capacities? When I create a date property it shows relative date like Today. But when I add inline date it doesn't. Is there a way to do that? So that I can filter the title contains TODAY.
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whitedragon551 12/10/2023 1:56 PM
Looking for info on how best to tag/ create to dos and have them roll up into a single object for completing.
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whitedragon551 12/10/2023 2:31 PM
Also looking for the easiest way to migrate from OneNote and Notion over to Capacities?
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When trying to create a weblink via Whatsapp intgration, I'm getting an empty message. Am I doing something wrong?
Doesn't seem to be limited to Whatsapp—an email with the integration with the same response body results in
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Diego Klabjan 12/10/2023 9:16 PM
I'm a believer. How do I get access to the iOS app? It appears not to be in the apple store.
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Diego Klabjan
I'm a believer. How do I get access to the iOS app? It appears not to be in the apple store.
You need a download - link, check the Believer-plan-confirmation-mail!
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When trying to create a weblink via Whatsapp intgration, I'm getting an empty message. Am I doing something wrong?
please could you create a ticket on Canny for these issues and give us as much detail as you can?
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angry noldo 12/11/2023 4:26 AM
hello, i think i encountered a bug on mobile (web) that as far as i can see has not been adressed before - whenever i hit space or any other non-letter key the word i've typed prior doubles. i tried using capacities on different browsers (firefox, chrome, etc) and have encountered the same issue everywhere. it looks like this:
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Hm when i try to send a message with a tag inside to save@capacities.io it doesnt get transformed to a tag. Is there a special synthax i need to follow?
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Can I trust CAP to store sensitive personal information?
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Can I trust CAP to store sensitive personal information?
depends on your trust criteria; this is roughly the situation: https://docs.capacities.io/more/data-protection one@meeds some personal trust in this. ... as always. for me, this would be one of the sager bets, personally... 🦦 ... but there is some people, including me, who would take that road w/ more comfort, if there would be encrypted blocks, on top... 🐉 (edited)
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depends on your trust criteria; this is roughly the situation: https://docs.capacities.io/more/data-protection one@meeds some personal trust in this. ... as always. for me, this would be one of the sager bets, personally... 🦦 ... but there is some people, including me, who would take that road w/ more comfort, if there would be encrypted blocks, on top... 🐉 (edited)
Notion lacks end-to-end encryption but I don't know whether CAP has or not
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You need a download - link, check the Believer-plan-confirmation-mail!
Diego Klabjan 12/11/2023 3:37 PM
I only have the email with the receipt. This email doesn't have a download link.
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I know that someone probably does not know the answer to this, but I thought I would try either way. I was hoping the iOS app would work on the iPad and it does not allow me to log in on the iPad with the iOS app. I know there are plans for an iPad OS app, but I was hoping that in the mean time the iOS app would be functional on the iPad. The iPad is an integral part of my workflow. I am currently using Capacities as a webapp, but using Safari it keeps the Safari menu and tool bar on the top and it does not seem to function as a webapp very well. Any eta on the possible iPad OS app?
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Hi I'm just starting with Capacities (coming from Logseq). Is it possible, to copy formatted(!) content from one space to another? You can copy, but all formatting ist broken on insert.
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Hi I'm just starting with Capacities (coming from Logseq). Is it possible, to copy formatted(!) content from one space to another? You can copy, but all formatting ist broken on insert.
besides the unfortunate fundamental intransparency of spaces and their contents to each other, the question of importing and copying existing structured information from one place (space) to another within Capacities is unfortunately another basic area, where Capacities still is in need of some basic catch-up. there is, though, some hope here as @Steffen & @Michael Aye disclosed they are working on better import of MD – as this would allow some indirecter ways to transfer structured / formatted content. but overall, this issue is one of the prome examples that Capacities is a wondrous box of uneven development. There are so many unexpected, refined, magical things one can do, and Capacities often plays leader of the pack when it comes to new capabilities; but then to ones surprise you will recularly stumble into some cases where expected basics (transferring; bulk operation; drag and drop; ... ) are not yet fully operationable (measured agst what one expects from standards in the overall app field). it is part of the beta-thing. but it is also a testimony, IMO, of the brute forces working in the field, where users expect catch-up w/ the newest generation of features of 'the others', making it hard for a small - though, magically hard-working - dev team to mend some of these basics... --- 👉 some references from forum: 👉 https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001364765051994132/1140611510553550869 https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001364765051994132/1161748600720719905 https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1140788744690089986/1142012883790737439 (edited)
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Hi folks, sorry if this is a dumb question but I'm new to Capacities and I can't figure out how to add/edit the properties of an object. I want to create Pages with custom properties but when I go to Content Type Settings, the option to edit properties is not there. The option isn’t visible for other types of objects either. I'm so frustrated. Can anyone help? Thanks in advance 🙂
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Hi folks, sorry if this is a dumb question but I'm new to Capacities and I can't figure out how to add/edit the properties of an object. I want to create Pages with custom properties but when I go to Content Type Settings, the option to edit properties is not there. The option isn’t visible for other types of objects either. I'm so frustrated. Can anyone help? Thanks in advance 🙂
the ones with no edit option are the basic content types. https://docs.capacities.io/tutorials/custom-content-types (edited)
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I only have the email with the receipt. This email doesn't have a download link.
The best would be to contact team@capacities.io
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Hi folks, sorry if this is a dumb question but I'm new to Capacities and I can't figure out how to add/edit the properties of an object. I want to create Pages with custom properties but when I go to Content Type Settings, the option to edit properties is not there. The option isn’t visible for other types of objects either. I'm so frustrated. Can anyone help? Thanks in advance 🙂
You need to create a new object type first.
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Are there any future improvements planned for enhancing the text editing experience? Currently, selecting text and blocks can be quite challenging, specifically in the following ways: 1. When selecting content across multiple blocks, the selection area created by mouse movement still appears, which causes overlapping shadows in the selected areas. The Craft App, on the other hand, is much more streamlined in this aspect. 2. The threshold between selecting multiple lines of text within a single block and selecting multiple blocks is too low. I simply want to select multiple lines of text within one block, but it often mistakenly leads to selecting multiple blocks.
Could you please check out this problem? Thanks! @Steffen
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Hi! When emailing to save@capacities.io, is there a way to immediately associate the message with a specific date?
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besides the unfortunate fundamental intransparency of spaces and their contents to each other, the question of importing and copying existing structured information from one place (space) to another within Capacities is unfortunately another basic area, where Capacities still is in need of some basic catch-up. there is, though, some hope here as @Steffen & @Michael Aye disclosed they are working on better import of MD – as this would allow some indirecter ways to transfer structured / formatted content. but overall, this issue is one of the prome examples that Capacities is a wondrous box of uneven development. There are so many unexpected, refined, magical things one can do, and Capacities often plays leader of the pack when it comes to new capabilities; but then to ones surprise you will recularly stumble into some cases where expected basics (transferring; bulk operation; drag and drop; ... ) are not yet fully operationable (measured agst what one expects from standards in the overall app field). it is part of the beta-thing. but it is also a testimony, IMO, of the brute forces working in the field, where users expect catch-up w/ the newest generation of features of 'the others', making it hard for a small - though, magically hard-working - dev team to mend some of these basics... --- 👉 some references from forum: 👉 https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001364765051994132/1140611510553550869 https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001364765051994132/1161748600720719905 https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1140788744690089986/1142012883790737439 (edited)
Thank you. That does not sound very encouraging...
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It hasn't worked for me with a grouped object with several sub columns beyond it.
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Another question: I created a task tashboard and opened it in the sidebar. Opening a new page (or whatever) is closing the sidebar. Can I force the sidebar to stay open?
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Thank you. That does not sound very encouraging...
it depends. it would be my honest take / impression. I am still a convinced 'believer'. for one, it works perfectly, once one doesn't go after / desperately needs scale, or is open for some little extra finger work; the. Capacities jst has so much on offer, that one can see this as a kind of worthy trade-off; finally I am quite convinced these base plumbings will be done eventually, even if I'd wish they would be top priority (for practical as well as 'political' reasons...) 🦦
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the ones with no edit option are the basic content types. https://docs.capacities.io/tutorials/custom-content-types (edited)
owlcalendar 12/12/2023 3:19 PM
Gotcha, thank you!
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You need to create a new object type first.
owlcalendar 12/12/2023 3:20 PM
Problem solved. Many thanks 🙂
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it depends. it would be my honest take / impression. I am still a convinced 'believer'. for one, it works perfectly, once one doesn't go after / desperately needs scale, or is open for some little extra finger work; the. Capacities jst has so much on offer, that one can see this as a kind of worthy trade-off; finally I am quite convinced these base plumbings will be done eventually, even if I'd wish they would be top priority (for practical as well as 'political' reasons...) 🦦
I started with Logseq some months ago. It is a great tool also, but the sync topic drives me crazy (especially when using it on my company notebook; I use github). So if you come from another tool, you have some ideas in mind, how the work can be done. If you start of with a new application completely, everything is totally fine. I upgraded to 'believer' already also and hope the two big topics for me 'task management' and 'query data' will come soon. 👋 developers. 😉
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lookmaonearm 12/12/2023 4:05 PM
Hey all I'm pretty new. I'm making contacts and I've noticed that sometimes when i copy and paste numbers they link so i can call directly from there. Is there a way to do this when typing in the number or is it only when copy and pasted in a certain format?
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Is there a way to invite other Capacities users to share a Space?
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Is there a way to invite other Capacities users to share a Space?
No. Well, yes, by sharing your password. (edited)
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Alain de Bretagne 12/13/2023 2:25 AM
Hello everyone, Yesterday I integrated Capacities-Whatsapp. The messages from the Whatsapp group went up well in Capacities. This morning it doesn't work anymore. When I write a message in Whatsapp, this message appears every time: Hello 👋 Connect WhatsApp to your Capacities account to get started. You can get started here: https... There are no syntax errors in the text. Why this "error" or message. (edited)
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@Alain de Bretagne & @Alain de Bretagne : can it be you are dwelling the forum w/ two avatars of same public name? just asking / mentioning because at some point ppl wiil probably start confusing you / being confused, when either answering or esp. mentioning you 🌪🐇🙃 / 😅
Alain de Bretagne 12/13/2023 2:31 AM
Hello lerone, The problem has been solved. The first avatar Alain de Bretagne alias "alain_98819" was used before the creation of my account. The correct avatar is Alain de Bretagne alias "alain_91604". Thanks (edited)
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Hello everyone, Yesterday I integrated Capacities-Whatsapp. The messages from the Whatsapp group went up well in Capacities. This morning it doesn't work anymore. When I write a message in Whatsapp, this message appears every time: Hello 👋 Connect WhatsApp to your Capacities account to get started. You can get started here: https... There are no syntax errors in the text. Why this "error" or message. (edited)
Alain de Bretagne 12/13/2023 3:13 AM
I notice that in the Whatsapp integrations setting, the Whatsapp is Active warning is not displayed. Is this the reason for the malfunctioning of integration ?
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I notice that in the Whatsapp integrations setting, the Whatsapp is Active warning is not displayed. Is this the reason for the malfunctioning of integration ?
Alain de Bretagne 12/13/2023 5:12 AM
I've recreated a Whatsapp group, the integration now works. Maybe I hadn't clicked on the start link.🧐 My problem is solved 👍 . (edited)
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Alain de Bretagne 12/13/2023 6:22 AM
Hi, Whatsapp integration I have a tag consisting of 2 words separated by a space, for example #FirstSecond. Despite the presence of a capital letter, Capacities doesn't separate the two words!? Maybe I didn't understand the rule. https://docs.capacities.io/reference/integrations/whatsapp#setup Rules for tags You cannot use special characters in your tags. Spaces will automatically be transformed. So if you have a tag called Cognitive Bias simply add #cognitivebias to your text, it will automatically be matched. If the original tag is Cognitive Bias matched > Cognitive Bias OR CognitiveBias (edited)
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Is it correct, that I can't set a standard template on custom object types? And why?
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No. Well, yes, by sharing your password. (edited)
Ah, bummer, thanks for the info!
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Ah, bummer, thanks for the info!
It's a pleasure. As you might guess, there have been long and interesting discussions around this question, and they are ongoing. Here is a link to a kick-off contribution: https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/969304624848855050/1172936784297087036
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Is there a way to create a link to an object without creating a backlink in that object?
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Hey all I'm pretty new. I'm making contacts and I've noticed that sometimes when i copy and paste numbers they link so i can call directly from there. Is there a way to do this when typing in the number or is it only when copy and pasted in a certain format?
Create a link using: tel:INSERTNUMBERHERE
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I can setup a template. But the star is missing to make the template default. This star is in the Daily Note (Calender) only.
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There is this really nice function of getting a "queryable" embeded list, when I embed a tag or a collection. But it seems, that I can't embed the whole parent object type as a list (for example all Pages), is this correct? (edited)
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Create a link using: tel:INSERTNUMBERHERE
lookmaonearm 12/13/2023 12:58 PM
Actually this didn’t end up working :/ it’s as a property if that matters
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Actually this didn’t end up working :/ it’s as a property if that matters
I can confirm this. mailto:MAILADDRESS also does not work.
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Hi I'm just starting with Capacities (coming from Logseq). Is it possible, to copy formatted(!) content from one space to another? You can copy, but all formatting ist broken on insert.
nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵 12/13/2023 2:47 PM
hi @AxelRHD - on top of @lerone's response, there is a ticket here you can upvote so that improvements can be made on preserving formats during copy/paste https://capacities.io/feedback/p/improvement-copy-paste-preserve-formatting-images Btw, I did notice some improvements were made since I originally created that ticket: pasting is better with bullets, hierarchies and bold
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hi @AxelRHD - on top of @lerone's response, there is a ticket here you can upvote so that improvements can be made on preserving formats during copy/paste https://capacities.io/feedback/p/improvement-copy-paste-preserve-formatting-images Btw, I did notice some improvements were made since I originally created that ticket: pasting is better with bullets, hierarchies and bold
Thank you. I made the upvote.
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Alain de Bretagne 12/14/2023 9:27 AM
Hi, How to reuse a template in another collection ? (edited)
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Does anyone use Amie, and you've figured out how to connect Capacities task actions to Amie todos?
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owlcalendar 12/14/2023 7:47 PM
Hi folks, I’m having a problem where I’m unable to paste text from a word document into the Text field of one of my properties. I am able to type in the field but when I try to paste text, two asterisks appear and nothing else. Help? Thanks
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D M Pohlmann 12/14/2023 9:57 PM
Hi @Steffen, my account is saying I am a believer (which I was in the past), so I can't resubscribe! Can you assist please?
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In some tutorials, I can see you can embedd tags as full views. Yet if I add a tag to a page, it does not allow me to embedd it as I don't have the "..." on the right of the block. Or am I missing something?
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hey, is someone having trouble with the time zone when using whatsapp or telegram integration? i am from Brazil, my phone time zone and my capacities time zone are right, but when i send whatsapp messages, it goes to my daily note pages with a different time e.g: its 10:21 AM in my country right now, but if i send something to capacities via whatsapp it shows up with 1:21 PM
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all the capacities believer features will only be available for pro subscribers later on? or will some of those features be available on the free version as well? like adding icons, changing object colors, changing page layout...
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Hi, How to reuse a template in another collection ? (edited)
Hi Alain, not sure what you mean by this, please could you give some more information?
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Does anyone use Amie, and you've figured out how to connect Capacities task actions to Amie todos?
I think you might have to use a workaround for now with Todoist. You can sync todoist to amie and then capacities to todoist. You'd never have to actually open Todoist but it would be doing the work behind the scenes and tasks would end up in Amie having been sent from Capacities. I did this with Akiflow and it works great.
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Hi folks, I’m having a problem where I’m unable to paste text from a word document into the Text field of one of my properties. I am able to type in the field but when I try to paste text, two asterisks appear and nothing else. Help? Thanks
Please can you submit a bug report with as much information as possible on our feedback board: https://capacities.io/feedback
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Hey folks! 👋 Quick question: Has anyone else been experiencing an issue where notes are stacking on top of each other in Wall and Gallery view? I've tested it across various browsers, and the problem seems to persist. Any insights or similar experiences? Thanks for the help! 🚀 #DisplayIssue #WallViewProblem #GalleryViewGlitch
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So I’m an idiot and didn’t recognize the charge from Paddle, started a dispute, tried to cancel it when I realized it was capacities. How do I restart my subscription? I never want to not have this app in my life 😂
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Hey folks! 👋 Quick question: Has anyone else been experiencing an issue where notes are stacking on top of each other in Wall and Gallery view? I've tested it across various browsers, and the problem seems to persist. Any insights or similar experiences? Thanks for the help! 🚀 #DisplayIssue #WallViewProblem #GalleryViewGlitch
If you adjust the width of the window they will go back to a grid. When the window is too wide they stack up.
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If you adjust the width of the window they will go back to a grid. When the window is too wide they stack up.
I've taken the recommended steps, including clearing the cache and trying different browsers, but the notes stacking issue in Wall and Gallery view still persists. 🔄🔍 Has anyone else encountered this stubborn glitch? If you've got any other troubleshooting suggestions or if you're experiencing the same, your insights would be immensely helpful. Let's work together to tackle this challenge! 🤝💻 (edited)
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I think you might have to use a workaround for now with Todoist. You can sync todoist to amie and then capacities to todoist. You'd never have to actually open Todoist but it would be doing the work behind the scenes and tasks would end up in Amie having been sent from Capacities. I did this with Akiflow and it works great.
Oh that’s a good point!!! I honestly forgot that Amie launched the todoist integration. I’m going to do this for sure.
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Hey folks! 👋 Quick question: Has anyone else been experiencing an issue where notes are stacking on top of each other in Wall and Gallery view? I've tested it across various browsers, and the problem seems to persist. Any insights or similar experiences? Thanks for the help! 🚀 #DisplayIssue #WallViewProblem #GalleryViewGlitch
After a bit of detective work, I've unearthed a peculiar aspect of the notes stacking issue in Wall and Gallery view. It seems tied to screen resolution – at 1920x1080 (16:9), the glitch appears, but when I switch to a lower resolution or reduce the browser zoom to 90%, everything snaps back to normal. Has anyone else encountered this resolution-dependent quirk? Any thoughts on why it suddenly surfaced at the same resolution that used to work fine? Let's unravel this mystery together! 🤔🔍
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I should know this, but: I have been using a tag for objects related to a company I am starting to work with. I would like to organize the tag's page into collections, but I guess collections are only for object types, not tags. The stuff I am working on right now is only relevant at this point, so I would like to segregate these notes once this part of the work is done, but still have access and have them connected to the tag. Any thoughts: What am I forgetting/missing?
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I should know this, but: I have been using a tag for objects related to a company I am starting to work with. I would like to organize the tag's page into collections, but I guess collections are only for object types, not tags. The stuff I am working on right now is only relevant at this point, so I would like to segregate these notes once this part of the work is done, but still have access and have them connected to the tag. Any thoughts: What am I forgetting/missing?
Maybe explore using properties in place of collections, you can filter on properties. (edited)
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Yes, I can make that work!
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Thanks @AMB1305
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Actually, it made more sense to create a Map of Content for this, following the instructions from @pkmbeth
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In some tutorials, I can see you can embedd tags as full views. Yet if I add a tag to a page, it does not allow me to embedd it as I don't have the "..." on the right of the block. Or am I missing something?
Option click on the tag and click "convert to link block" and then the three dots will be at the end.
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hey, is someone having trouble with the time zone when using whatsapp or telegram integration? i am from Brazil, my phone time zone and my capacities time zone are right, but when i send whatsapp messages, it goes to my daily note pages with a different time e.g: its 10:21 AM in my country right now, but if i send something to capacities via whatsapp it shows up with 1:21 PM
please can you submit a bug report to https://capacities.io/feedback ?
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all the capacities believer features will only be available for pro subscribers later on? or will some of those features be available on the free version as well? like adding icons, changing object colors, changing page layout...
the current pricing plan is laid out on this page: https://capacities.io/pricing
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So I’m an idiot and didn’t recognize the charge from Paddle, started a dispute, tried to cancel it when I realized it was capacities. How do I restart my subscription? I never want to not have this app in my life 😂
Hi Gillian, you should be able to restart your subscription now!
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Hi @Steffen, my account is saying I am a believer (which I was in the past), so I can't resubscribe! Can you assist please?
Hi @D M Pohlmann, this should be fixed now. You should be able to resubscribe. If not, please send us an email to team@capacities.io. Thanks for your support 🙂
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So I’m an idiot and didn’t recognize the charge from Paddle, started a dispute, tried to cancel it when I realized it was capacities. How do I restart my subscription? I never want to not have this app in my life 😂
Please make sure to restart towards the end of you billing cycle as it will create a new subscription 👍
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Hi! When emailing to save@capacities.io, is there a way to immediately associate the message with a specific date?
I don’t believe so at this time.
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I can confirm this. mailto:MAILADDRESS also does not work.
try this: Email Property: mailto:test@test.org select all control+k Phone Property tel:999.999.9999 select all control +k
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lucas84
Hey folks! 👋 Quick question: Has anyone else been experiencing an issue where notes are stacking on top of each other in Wall and Gallery view? I've tested it across various browsers, and the problem seems to persist. Any insights or similar experiences? Thanks for the help! 🚀 #DisplayIssue #WallViewProblem #GalleryViewGlitch
This seems like a bug? May want to report on the Feedback Board.
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Hi @D M Pohlmann, this should be fixed now. You should be able to resubscribe. If not, please send us an email to team@capacities.io. Thanks for your support 🙂
D M Pohlmann 12/16/2023 7:10 PM
Hi @Steffen, yep that fixed it! Thank you!
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TonyWinyard 12/17/2023 2:08 PM
I'm wondering what might be the best way to put music data in Capacities? For example a band, and the names of some of their albums and singles. I've created an object called Media, and within that have collections for films, TV shows, music, and so am thinking in the music I could put the names of artists, but what would be the best way to input names of albums, singles etc?
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Any PDF I open, the first page is super tiny and completely upside down but the second page and on looks great. Anyone else? Any fix?
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Hello everyone! 👋 Quick question: I'm looking to move a note from one object to another. Is there a straightforward way to do this within Capacities? Any tips or steps you can share? Much appreciated! 🚀 #NoteMovement #ObjectTransition #HelpNeeded
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Paule 👩🏻🎨 12/17/2023 11:21 PM
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José Gonçalves Dias 12/18/2023 9:52 AM
I tried to find some solution, but maybe I am missing something. I am using Linux, so I use the web app. Is there any way to drag and drop multiple images at a time?
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Hello everyone! 👋 Quick question: I'm looking to move a note from one object to another. Is there a straightforward way to do this within Capacities? Any tips or steps you can share? Much appreciated! 🚀 #NoteMovement #ObjectTransition #HelpNeeded
You can either change the object type of the note or cut & paste.
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You can either change the object type of the note or cut & paste.
Quick update on moving notes between objects – it's actually simpler than I thought! Absolutely agree! 🚀 Capacities is nothing short of incredible! The more I dive into it, the more I discover its powerful features. Major shoutout to the team behind this masterpiece!
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Hey there! Wanted to know as if it was possible to use the AI assistant of Capacities with local models running on our computer, with LM studio which has a OpenAI compatible API, and don't know how to manage this myself to make LM studio work, thanks in advance for help! ❤️
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Quick update on moving notes between objects – it's actually simpler than I thought! Absolutely agree! 🚀 Capacities is nothing short of incredible! The more I dive into it, the more I discover its powerful features. Major shoutout to the team behind this masterpiece!
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does someone know which programming languages are beign used to develop capacities? (edited)
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Hey everyone 👋 I was wondering if there any Memex Garden users here. Is there a way to sync web highlights and notes on Memex with Capacities? (edited)
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Hey guys, new here, just started working with Capacities and relatively new to PKM in general. I have a question about "related tags". Hopefully someone can help me... My main use of Capacities is "Daily Notes". When I tag two separate pieces of content with two separate tags, it shows up as "related" even though they aren't - other than having been created on the same day. Why is this and how can I prevent it?
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The section on "tags" in the documentation on the website isn't really helpful in this regard. It just says "Based on the tagged content, Capacities calculates related tags and displays the most relevant ones at the top." https://docs.capacities.io/tutorials/tags This sounds like sth Capacities does on its own without letting the user decide whether or not the tags really are related or not. Surely I can't be the only one encountering this problem?
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Hey guys, new here, just started working with Capacities and relatively new to PKM in general. I have a question about "related tags". Hopefully someone can help me... My main use of Capacities is "Daily Notes". When I tag two separate pieces of content with two separate tags, it shows up as "related" even though they aren't - other than having been created on the same day. Why is this and how can I prevent it?
tag A and tag B are considered related if an object tagged with A is also tagged with B. in your case, that object is the Daily Note you mentioned
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tag A and tag B are considered related if an object tagged with A is also tagged with B. in your case, that object is the Daily Note you mentioned
ok, understand - thanks. I just started working with capacities, but in the long term could this get confusing if you create a lot of very different and unrelated daily notes which however Capacities marks as related? (edited)
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Hey there! Wanted to know as if it was possible to use the AI assistant of Capacities with local models running on our computer, with LM studio which has a OpenAI compatible API, and don't know how to manage this myself to make LM studio work, thanks in advance for help! ❤️
heart_dior. 12/19/2023 2:04 PM
I'm looking forward for help please if someone know how to do so!
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Hey guys, new here, just started working with Capacities and relatively new to PKM in general. I have a question about "related tags". Hopefully someone can help me... My main use of Capacities is "Daily Notes". When I tag two separate pieces of content with two separate tags, it shows up as "related" even though they aren't - other than having been created on the same day. Why is this and how can I prevent it?
as @cp9 says 💯 maybe to consider in terms of your further detailed insertions: 1) "other than having been created on the same day" – given the object logic of CAP and given the nature of the journal as centering on 'same day' = related, the (better: one possible) answer lies in the very formulation of yours: 'created on the same day' can be considered a strong / relevant relational point (– in general I regard the logic of provision of 'related tags', including not only global but also inline tags, one of the genius detail moves of CAP, & it´s worth to be said...) 2) "Why is this and how can I prevent it?" – see @cp9 answer, plus the above. on how to prevent it: you could ask for an option to disable this particular link via presets (via Canny) – ... and see how many people share your sentiment / perspective.... – often, where things are odd for some people that totally work for others, relegating it to 'options' is the way to go; ... while controlling 'options' and keeping them from bloat is also important... nothing is easy in big communities... especially not for the devs 😅 ) 3) "The section on "tags" in the documentation on the website isn't really helpful in this regard. It just says..." yeah; that´s true for some aspects & has come up at different times. documentation can still be improved in some corners and for details.... – but also true: normally wherever things are clearly marked out, the documentation is better the next day, magically... 🙂 🪄 (edited)
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você é brasileiro?
Sim!
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Difundindo o Capacities no Brasil
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Hi All I am new to capacities.io and tried to create my first pages, but I needed some help... The first issue seems to be that this popup in the editor seems to be disabled? Do I need to enable that first?
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ahhhh got it now... in the description, it's not available.
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as @cp9 says 💯 maybe to consider in terms of your further detailed insertions: 1) "other than having been created on the same day" – given the object logic of CAP and given the nature of the journal as centering on 'same day' = related, the (better: one possible) answer lies in the very formulation of yours: 'created on the same day' can be considered a strong / relevant relational point (– in general I regard the logic of provision of 'related tags', including not only global but also inline tags, one of the genius detail moves of CAP, & it´s worth to be said...) 2) "Why is this and how can I prevent it?" – see @cp9 answer, plus the above. on how to prevent it: you could ask for an option to disable this particular link via presets (via Canny) – ... and see how many people share your sentiment / perspective.... – often, where things are odd for some people that totally work for others, relegating it to 'options' is the way to go; ... while controlling 'options' and keeping them from bloat is also important... nothing is easy in big communities... especially not for the devs 😅 ) 3) "The section on "tags" in the documentation on the website isn't really helpful in this regard. It just says..." yeah; that´s true for some aspects & has come up at different times. documentation can still be improved in some corners and for details.... – but also true: normally wherever things are clearly marked out, the documentation is better the next day, magically... 🙂 🪄 (edited)
appreciate the comprehensive reply and fully understand your point(s) re 1) the way I understand is that related tags make a lot of sense when your way of working is "directional" and focused on a handful of topics that are in fact "related". the way I wanted to use Capacities is more like a catchall for anything that comes to my mind (severe case of ADD) so I don't have to keep 25 browser tabs open or bookmark 10 Tweets. These are very likely things that are completely unrelated but find their way into my daily notes on the same day. anyway, not a major dealbreaker. Love the app so far and will stick with it. Cheers!
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also love to see magic happen, sometimes within a day 🙂
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appreciate the comprehensive reply and fully understand your point(s) re 1) the way I understand is that related tags make a lot of sense when your way of working is "directional" and focused on a handful of topics that are in fact "related". the way I wanted to use Capacities is more like a catchall for anything that comes to my mind (severe case of ADD) so I don't have to keep 25 browser tabs open or bookmark 10 Tweets. These are very likely things that are completely unrelated but find their way into my daily notes on the same day. anyway, not a major dealbreaker. Love the app so far and will stick with it. Cheers!
got ya! – yes; there were prior discussions here about CAPs ability to act like a private Pinterest, collection box etc. – definitely worth it. (search for 'pinterest' here to get hints...) I think you have to account for CAPs base domain / scenario being a PKM (personal knowledge management app); even if that is a) not defined in general; b) not even defined w/in CAP itself directly. in that scenario related tags, as you say, make a lot of sense. ... but generally, I think it is good to share your needs, ways + scenarios of use here, if you stay. for one, I think 'options' is (might be) one way to cover these different scenarios, and I am sure the devs are happy to learn about this, ... esp. as by now different scenarios 'live' in CAP for sure then, I think in general CAP discussion will benefit from scenario framings, as by now we have different ones (task management, journaling, bookmarking, wiki, inspiration boards, etc.). so, surely you can contribute to the magic, given your clear cut scenario! 🦉 🌻 (edited)
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got ya! – yes; there were prior discussions here about CAPs ability to act like a private Pinterest, collection box etc. – definitely worth it. (search for 'pinterest' here to get hints...) I think you have to account for CAPs base domain / scenario being a PKM (personal knowledge management app); even if that is a) not defined in general; b) not even defined w/in CAP itself directly. in that scenario related tags, as you say, make a lot of sense. ... but generally, I think it is good to share your needs, ways + scenarios of use here, if you stay. for one, I think 'options' is (might be) one way to cover these different scenarios, and I am sure the devs are happy to learn about this, ... esp. as by now different scenarios 'live' in CAP for sure then, I think in general CAP discussion will benefit from scenario framings, as by now we have different ones (task management, journaling, bookmarking, wiki, inspiration boards, etc.). so, surely you can contribute to the magic, given your clear cut scenario! 🦉 🌻 (edited)
not familiar with pinterest because i don't use it but probably the best reference for what i was hoping to find is raindrop with daily journal, collections and graph view. but like I said, still pretty new to the whole PKM approach and I hope you'll excuse my ignorance as I am only now beginning to understand better what capacities is trying to do. still very much liking the app and i'll see where it takes me. the journey is the destination.
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not familiar with pinterest because i don't use it but probably the best reference for what i was hoping to find is raindrop with daily journal, collections and graph view. but like I said, still pretty new to the whole PKM approach and I hope you'll excuse my ignorance as I am only now beginning to understand better what capacities is trying to do. still very much liking the app and i'll see where it takes me. the journey is the destination.
yeah – Raindrop really is the better personal Pinterest. ... just that Pinterest is the first historically to introduce this kind of visual bookmark & graphics collections.... Eagle.cool, btw is the same but for ones offline needs. really cool too, for other kind of device scenarios...
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On my People pages, I like to make a note of people's children & how old they are -- I'm so embarassed by how hard it is for me to remember. Right now, I just put "Age: 15 (as of Dec 2023). Is there a way to put their age in & have Capacities auto-calculate the current age when I pull the page up in a couple years? Not a big deal, just wondering if anybody had a solution
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On my People pages, I like to make a note of people's children & how old they are -- I'm so embarassed by how hard it is for me to remember. Right now, I just put "Age: 15 (as of Dec 2023). Is there a way to put their age in & have Capacities auto-calculate the current age when I pull the page up in a couple years? Not a big deal, just wondering if anybody had a solution
I'd suggest to add their birthday, we'll later add options for computations to the date property 👍
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When selecting multiple chunks/blocks of text and attempting to style in one go- it only styles the top bullet point (I selected all and selected italics and strikethough). Is this normal behavior? (edited)
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Charlie 45872984 12/21/2023 9:17 PM
@Steffen hi nice to meet you. do you mind to tell me that is the markdown editor of Capacites open source? (edited)
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I'd suggest to add their birthday, we'll later add options for computations to the date property 👍
heart_dior. 12/22/2023 1:29 AM
hello Steffen! I love capacities as i'm a 'believer' and i support the team! but looking to use local llms to use the AI assistant of Capacities forever free with LM studio which has a OpenAI compatible API, and don't know how to set it up, thanks you for responses and much big love for the team! ❤️ (edited)
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heart_dior. 12/22/2023 5:02 AM
or some people who would know how to do this!
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does anyone here use capacities to programming study notes? i want to structure my space, but i didn`t find any showcase to give me ideas
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Tiago Pacheco 12/22/2023 8:17 AM
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its possible to find data on capacities with apple spotlight?
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hello Steffen! I love capacities as i'm a 'believer' and i support the team! but looking to use local llms to use the AI assistant of Capacities forever free with LM studio which has a OpenAI compatible API, and don't know how to set it up, thanks you for responses and much big love for the team! ❤️ (edited)
I really like this idea as an option for people who, for multiple reasons, would rather use a local AI. The performance of these models is only getting better with time. While apparently not possible now, the simplest method would be if the AI settings area allowed you to specify your own endpoint URL for AI API requests. It appears that there's already a related feature request on Canny here: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/expansion-of-ai-features-to-include-private-llm-local-and-azure-open-ai The next best (only other?) option would be to intentionally "hijack" the connection using an external proxy tool that could somehow grab requests from the Capacities app specifically to the OpenAI URL and send them to a local service instead. While technically possible, I imagine this would be quite difficult. Capacities currently also doesn't have in-app proxy settings, which complicates this effort. Something like Pihole and/or Proxifier might work as a starting point here, but that might not be enough.
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I really like this idea as an option for people who, for multiple reasons, would rather use a local AI. The performance of these models is only getting better with time. While apparently not possible now, the simplest method would be if the AI settings area allowed you to specify your own endpoint URL for AI API requests. It appears that there's already a related feature request on Canny here: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/expansion-of-ai-features-to-include-private-llm-local-and-azure-open-ai The next best (only other?) option would be to intentionally "hijack" the connection using an external proxy tool that could somehow grab requests from the Capacities app specifically to the OpenAI URL and send them to a local service instead. While technically possible, I imagine this would be quite difficult. Capacities currently also doesn't have in-app proxy settings, which complicates this effort. Something like Pihole and/or Proxifier might work as a starting point here, but that might not be enough.
heart_dior. 12/22/2023 8:42 AM
thanks you for the response. I think too that it would be difficult to edit the technical part or we would have maybe to completely unpack the app and edit its code probably, the team maybe have this idea too in mind (edited)
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Reposting this query: Hi folks, I’m having a problem where I’m unable to paste text from a word document into the Text field of one of my properties. I am able to type in the field but when I try to paste text, two asterisks appear and nothing else. Help? Thanks
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Reposting this query: Hi folks, I’m having a problem where I’m unable to paste text from a word document into the Text field of one of my properties. I am able to type in the field but when I try to paste text, two asterisks appear and nothing else. Help? Thanks
Try first pasting into a text editor, like TextEdit on a Mac or Notepad on Windows, or VSCode if you are familiar with that. Then copy from the text editor and paste that into your property. You might need to paste as plain text or copy as plain text
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Hey friends. I want to ask a question and receive an honest answer (it is also possible in private - if the question is a bit too direct) I started playing a little with the app - and I have to tell you.. a perfect app. (1000 times more comfortable than obsidian). You did an amazing job. *Only canvas for mind maps is missing. My question is this. I want to build to make the app the main app I work with (instead of notion and Obsidian) But my fear is: Are you going to stay in the market for a long time or are you talking about a small temporary project that will disappear in a year or two. I want to put in the application materials of my business and all the notes.
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Hey friends. I want to ask a question and receive an honest answer (it is also possible in private - if the question is a bit too direct) I started playing a little with the app - and I have to tell you.. a perfect app. (1000 times more comfortable than obsidian). You did an amazing job. *Only canvas for mind maps is missing. My question is this. I want to build to make the app the main app I work with (instead of notion and Obsidian) But my fear is: Are you going to stay in the market for a long time or are you talking about a small temporary project that will disappear in a year or two. I want to put in the application materials of my business and all the notes.
Maybe the makers can give you a more detailed answer, but: for sure CAP is built to last. This does not change that it is 1) a small project and 2) you never know. So, I think the best advice might be: go ahead. Make regular backups. If things blow up, it is always, always your responsibility to have your data safe. No blaming anyone else. Will be OK.
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Hey friends. I want to ask a question and receive an honest answer (it is also possible in private - if the question is a bit too direct) I started playing a little with the app - and I have to tell you.. a perfect app. (1000 times more comfortable than obsidian). You did an amazing job. *Only canvas for mind maps is missing. My question is this. I want to build to make the app the main app I work with (instead of notion and Obsidian) But my fear is: Are you going to stay in the market for a long time or are you talking about a small temporary project that will disappear in a year or two. I want to put in the application materials of my business and all the notes.
I prefer CAP, but if this is a major point of concern you could check out Anytype. It's very similar to capacities but open source and local first. Using CAP feels and flows better for me, but Anytype is great too.
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Hey friends. I want to ask a question and receive an honest answer (it is also possible in private - if the question is a bit too direct) I started playing a little with the app - and I have to tell you.. a perfect app. (1000 times more comfortable than obsidian). You did an amazing job. *Only canvas for mind maps is missing. My question is this. I want to build to make the app the main app I work with (instead of notion and Obsidian) But my fear is: Are you going to stay in the market for a long time or are you talking about a small temporary project that will disappear in a year or two. I want to put in the application materials of my business and all the notes.
IMHO, I have a lot more faith in CAP being sustainable as they are financially supported directly by users and the viability of the app is entirely dependent upon user satisfaction , whereas many other apps are funded by venture capital and beholden to investor returns. (edited)
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Maybe the makers can give you a more detailed answer, but: for sure CAP is built to last. This does not change that it is 1) a small project and 2) you never know. So, I think the best advice might be: go ahead. Make regular backups. If things blow up, it is always, always your responsibility to have your data safe. No blaming anyone else. Will be OK.
how can i do backup with my data ?
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TonyWinyard 12/23/2023 9:01 AM
When we click on the 6 little dots next to a block (I've no idea what the name for that is?), one of the options available is "Quote". I created an object type for Quotes, and when I select "Quote" in the option within those 6 dots, I've no idea where it goes to? Is there a way I can change the setting so that when I choose that option, it is sent to the object type "Quotes" that I created?
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TonyWinyard
When we click on the 6 little dots next to a block (I've no idea what the name for that is?), one of the options available is "Quote". I created an object type for Quotes, and when I select "Quote" in the option within those 6 dots, I've no idea where it goes to? Is there a way I can change the setting so that when I choose that option, it is sent to the object type "Quotes" that I created?
the text you "selected" before clicking the "Quote" stays there right?
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how can i do backup with my data ?
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the text you "selected" before clicking the "Quote" stays there right?
TonyWinyard 12/23/2023 9:27 AM
Yes, it does
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TonyWinyard
Yes, it does
That "quote" Button is not related in any way to any object type. It's simply formatting the text into a quote style
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TonyWinyard
When we click on the 6 little dots next to a block (I've no idea what the name for that is?), one of the options available is "Quote". I created an object type for Quotes, and when I select "Quote" in the option within those 6 dots, I've no idea where it goes to? Is there a way I can change the setting so that when I choose that option, it is sent to the object type "Quotes" that I created?
You can try that "turn into" instead. And choose quote with the purple icon (your custom object type)
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cp9
You can try that "turn into" instead. And choose quote with the purple icon (your custom object type)
TonyWinyard 12/23/2023 9:52 AM
thank you
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markus
can i upload that to obsidian or notion for example ?
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sirotzkiz1
can i upload that to obsidian or notion for example ?
I would like to help - but i am not sure what you are trying to achieve. I think "upload to Obsidian" is a bad idea, as Obsidian is local .md files. Would not know where you'd try to "upload".
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can i upload that to obsidian or notion for example ?
As for Notion, I have the same question: upload the backup? I am not sure if this is a good idea. Maybe try to reformulate your aim?
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for EX i have database on CAP with pictures (website inspiration) and I would like to upload the same database to Notion
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Very good you found what you looked for!
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appreciate the comprehensive reply and fully understand your point(s) re 1) the way I understand is that related tags make a lot of sense when your way of working is "directional" and focused on a handful of topics that are in fact "related". the way I wanted to use Capacities is more like a catchall for anything that comes to my mind (severe case of ADD) so I don't have to keep 25 browser tabs open or bookmark 10 Tweets. These are very likely things that are completely unrelated but find their way into my daily notes on the same day. anyway, not a major dealbreaker. Love the app so far and will stick with it. Cheers!
honey_is_bee_crap 12/26/2023 8:32 AM
Consider looking into Twos app for this sort of "collecting" of unrelated bits of information. Then, as you begin to "work" with any of that information, it comes into Capactities. My very ADHD brain appreciates this setup very much.
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Consider looking into Twos app for this sort of "collecting" of unrelated bits of information. Then, as you begin to "work" with any of that information, it comes into Capactities. My very ADHD brain appreciates this setup very much.
I do this too
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Consider looking into Twos app for this sort of "collecting" of unrelated bits of information. Then, as you begin to "work" with any of that information, it comes into Capactities. My very ADHD brain appreciates this setup very much.
@honey_is_bee_crap & @cp9 - how do you seamlessly export from Two’s to Capacities?
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Is there anything Capacities can do to stop highlighting the space after a word, or is that like a Windows default function to include the space character after a word when double clicking? It drives me crazy and I know it's petty but I hate including the space in the link's text
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Hi - I am new and can't find an answer with a search, but sorry if these have been answered. Collections v Tags - I have created objects for Companies and Projects. I have a field for me to select the relevant company (client) on any project. However on the Company I categorise them (mainly because I have two jobs - so lets call it Law and Lending). I have tried both Collections and tags on the Company item, but I cannot find a way to automatically add that to the Project, when I select the Company field. I want this so I can search all Projects associated with an area of work - ie all my Law Projects. Is there any way to do this? Certainly is in Notion. Also and this may be coming with Smart Searches, but I cannot work out how to save a search? (edited)
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Is there anything Capacities can do to stop highlighting the space after a word, or is that like a Windows default function to include the space character after a word when double clicking? It drives me crazy and I know it's petty but I hate including the space in the link's text
FWIW, I also experience this on macOS. IMHO, selection of words/sentences/blocks could still use some refinement as it’s still a bit buggy.
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Hi - I am new and can't find an answer with a search, but sorry if these have been answered. Collections v Tags - I have created objects for Companies and Projects. I have a field for me to select the relevant company (client) on any project. However on the Company I categorise them (mainly because I have two jobs - so lets call it Law and Lending). I have tried both Collections and tags on the Company item, but I cannot find a way to automatically add that to the Project, when I select the Company field. I want this so I can search all Projects associated with an area of work - ie all my Law Projects. Is there any way to do this? Certainly is in Notion. Also and this may be coming with Smart Searches, but I cannot work out how to save a search? (edited)
Welcome aboard! 1. This is not (yet?) possible, but I agree that this would be very helpful! Suggest adding to Canny so that I and others can upvote. 2. This is coming with Smart Queries 😀
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FWIW, I also experience this on macOS. IMHO, selection of words/sentences/blocks could still use some refinement as it’s still a bit buggy.
I could agree indeed. Selection still sometimes does stuff I don't expect and end up fighting it a little to get what I want or having to slow down a lot to make sure I don't slide my mouse just a smidge too far which goes into block selection mode but not back to word selection mode if I return back to inside the block I started. Definitely would support further refinement
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@honey_is_bee_crap & @cp9 - how do you seamlessly export from Two’s to Capacities?
I don't export. as @honey_is_bee_crap said, I use Twos to store unrelated bits of information. so when I know how to link them to my existing ecosystem in Capacities, I just copy them manually
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I don't export. as @honey_is_bee_crap said, I use Twos to store unrelated bits of information. so when I know how to link them to my existing ecosystem in Capacities, I just copy them manually
honey_is_bee_crap 12/26/2023 4:39 PM
Right, Twos is a manual process for me. But it’s painless as the app is setup to make you review lists on a regular schedule, and it’s also set up as date-based lists. So every couple weeks I just breeze through my day lists and clean them up. Some things stay where they are because they were just funny little thoughts. Others get moved to a different list or tagged so that when I am later working in Cap, I can pull up a Twos tag and see if anything related pops up.
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Has anyone seen this before? I'm trying to track down repro steps so I can update my bug report
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Charlie 45872984
@Steffen hi nice to meet you. do you mind to tell me that is the markdown editor of Capacites open source? (edited)
It's closed-source, we built it our own 🙂 Cannot be easily open-sourced because in its current state it's deeply integrated into everything else.
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hello Steffen! I love capacities as i'm a 'believer' and i support the team! but looking to use local llms to use the AI assistant of Capacities forever free with LM studio which has a OpenAI compatible API, and don't know how to set it up, thanks you for responses and much big love for the team! ❤️ (edited)
Thanks 🙂 This is currently not possible. It would be great if you could add a ticket to our feedback board (https://capacities.io/feedback). Please explain the requirements that are needed. I guess it's passing a url which will the data be sent to?
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I really like this idea as an option for people who, for multiple reasons, would rather use a local AI. The performance of these models is only getting better with time. While apparently not possible now, the simplest method would be if the AI settings area allowed you to specify your own endpoint URL for AI API requests. It appears that there's already a related feature request on Canny here: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/expansion-of-ai-features-to-include-private-llm-local-and-azure-open-ai The next best (only other?) option would be to intentionally "hijack" the connection using an external proxy tool that could somehow grab requests from the Capacities app specifically to the OpenAI URL and send them to a local service instead. While technically possible, I imagine this would be quite difficult. Capacities currently also doesn't have in-app proxy settings, which complicates this effort. Something like Pihole and/or Proxifier might work as a starting point here, but that might not be enough.
It would be great if you could add information about the API specs that we'd need to post to that a user defined route 🙂
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TonyWinyard
When we click on the 6 little dots next to a block (I've no idea what the name for that is?), one of the options available is "Quote". I created an object type for Quotes, and when I select "Quote" in the option within those 6 dots, I've no idea where it goes to? Is there a way I can change the setting so that when I choose that option, it is sent to the object type "Quotes" that I created?
The quote option is just a styling option for your block. If you want to have it as your own quote object the best way is to type #quote at the end of that block and it will be transformed into a quote object
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Great to hear, we try to create "obsidian-compatible" export so you can at any point just use it in a markdown-based note-taking tool without any issues. We'll also look into importing to notion soon, but I assume that this is much more complicated 👍 Will work on this when we start working on bulk imports 🙂
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Stephen Solka 12/30/2023 7:11 AM
Is there a stable URL for today's note? I'd like to have a bookmark that is a fast way to jot something down
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Hi, I'm new to capacities and I'm looking for an option to only show the year when using the date property. Is that possible?
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Hi, I'm new to capacities and I'm looking for an option to only show the year when using the date property. Is that possible?
not possible (yet?)… you can use a text field instead of a date picker or number field (edited)
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not possible (yet?)… you can use a text field instead of a date picker or number field (edited)
ok thanks
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Archive an object/content type? Does anyone have a content type that has data within that you don't want to delete, but you'd like it not to appear in searches etc? Particularly, I have 2 content types that appear as the '+add' shortcut buttons on my daily note and I'd prefer they weren't there as I don't use them and it's visual clutter. Be nice if they could be hidden or archived in some way. I searched the ticket area but couldn't find anything like this so just checking in here if I'm missing something.
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Hi all, I've recently discovered Capacities and have a question about storage. Is there (or will there be when the Pro plan is launched) any limits on storage, whether that is on number of notes or size of media used? Many thanks, Matt
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Hi all, I've recently discovered Capacities and have a question about storage. Is there (or will there be when the Pro plan is launched) any limits on storage, whether that is on number of notes or size of media used? Many thanks, Matt
afaik no. but the larger the size of our space, the bigger the burden of backing up locally
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Ok thank you @cp9 I don't inted to use a lot of media, but I'd prefer to know before hand if there are going to be 'hard limits' imposed.
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Archive an object/content type? Does anyone have a content type that has data within that you don't want to delete, but you'd like it not to appear in searches etc? Particularly, I have 2 content types that appear as the '+add' shortcut buttons on my daily note and I'd prefer they weren't there as I don't use them and it's visual clutter. Be nice if they could be hidden or archived in some way. I searched the ticket area but couldn't find anything like this so just checking in here if I'm missing something.
Suggest adding this to the Feeback Board so it can be upvoted by others. This is a great idea!
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Apologies if this has been asked before - is there a way to restrict the backlinks options for an object type? I'd like to set up a hierarchy for certain object types e.g. object type #1 can only link to object type #2, object type #2 can only link to object type #3, etc.
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Shreyanshk 1/1/2024 9:59 AM
is capacities pro coming out this month?
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ai integration continues to keep crashing - help?
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Wo ren Buff-et 1/1/2024 10:59 PM
Hi there. Would like to ask if there is anyway to merge similar object types
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Hi, I am wondering if I can have a 'next review date' as a property that automatically calculates to another property that is 'Last Updated' + 7 days. Is there an easy way to achieve this?
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One of the standout featuers of this app for me is the date and timeline context. I was wondering if I import or add important journal or event writeup entries from the past - can I manually edit the date they are relevant to? If I add a load of notes this year which have relevance to years past I don't want them logged as 2024. I'm also wondering when the md import feature is complete - will this sense 'creation date'? If anyone can advise I would be grateful. (edited)
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tom284748393 1/3/2024 3:21 AM
Hi. I’m having trouble with WhatsApp. It seems to keep forgetting me after a day or so and I have to re register. Any ideas?
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@yubo how did you manage to get a table like that to show in capacities?
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SeekerofTruth 1/3/2024 7:33 AM
I am having problems logging in? I cannot login on any device nor through wireless or cellular. Says "Login failed." I also cannot reset password, which I know is right, it says "Reset Failed."
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One of the standout featuers of this app for me is the date and timeline context. I was wondering if I import or add important journal or event writeup entries from the past - can I manually edit the date they are relevant to? If I add a load of notes this year which have relevance to years past I don't want them logged as 2024. I'm also wondering when the md import feature is complete - will this sense 'creation date'? If anyone can advise I would be grateful. (edited)
This was something I asked for as well, and it was added late in 2023 as the ability to modify the Created Date value for objects. Sometimes you need to make sure you add the Created Date property as something you can edit in the object’s properties first, but the short answer is yes, you can do this. (edited)
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SeekerofTruth 1/3/2024 9:19 AM
Ok I am ready to leave Capacities. I cannot login. Nobody is replying to HELP and I cannot get any work done because I switched EVERYTHING over to Capacities over break!
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Ok I am ready to leave Capacities. I cannot login. Nobody is replying to HELP and I cannot get any work done because I switched EVERYTHING over to Capacities over break!
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Json Blob
Is there anything Capacities can do to stop highlighting the space after a word, or is that like a Windows default function to include the space character after a word when double clicking? It drives me crazy and I know it's petty but I hate including the space in the link's text
Michael_v_H 1/3/2024 3:03 PM
I looked into it once and it seems to be a Windows default behavior. It's not happening on a Mac. :/
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Michael_v_H
I looked into it once and it seems to be a Windows default behavior. It's not happening on a Mac. :/
Bah, stinking Windows. I 100% expected this to be the case. Thanks for checking
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With omniscient knowledge of the roadmap, how would you recommend structuring tasks in the near term? 1) As an object type with a date property, so it shows up in the calendar alongside daily notes (which is great!) 2) As a to-do block type, which gets task actions but deeper integration with the calendar (which may make it easier for them to get lost in the morass) (edited)
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threecheese 1/3/2024 7:09 PM
Hi everyone, I'm new here (Believer plan), and am wondering about background colors for Objects. Viewing the Tag object in Wall or gallery view, the tags have a background color (which can be adjusted in the tag editor ("Adjust color of tag" button). I have been unable to do the same for other objects (like Pages). Is this a limitation (or feature) of Capacities?
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pixelissa🍣 1/4/2024 1:29 AM
Is there anyway to convert selected blocks into checklist?
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The WhatsApp and Telegram integration are not working for me. I am getting the "Your account is verified" notification when I connect but no messages or atatchements that I send through the chat are appearing in my daily note. Any ideas?
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The WhatsApp and Telegram integration are not working for me. I am getting the "Your account is verified" notification when I connect but no messages or atatchements that I send through the chat are appearing in my daily note. Any ideas?
dustydirt2655 1/4/2024 7:52 AM
I used the Telegram integration just minutes ago... all is fine there.
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pixelissa🍣
Is there anyway to convert selected blocks into checklist?
A To-Do or a task ported to a task manager? If just a to-do, select the blocks and use the little handle to their left and select To-Do from the menu
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After 3 month use with a lot of content, Capacities is now too slower than Notion :)) I d thought and hoped Capacities is game changer by speed but no
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After 3 month use with a lot of content, Capacities is now too slower than Notion :)) I d thought and hoped Capacities is game changer by speed but no
Could you clarify what content you're using that is slow? It might be valuable feedback to the devs. I know my 92 page PDF was unusable in Capacities last I tried it several months ago but I also felt that was a bit unreasonable of me going in. I would have been surprised if it did work (edited)
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Hello! I am trying to use my API key for chatgpt but I barely know what I'm doing so I'm not sure if I'm doing it right. I created a secret key in OpenAI and pasted it into the AI settings, that seemed to work fine, but every time I try to use it it just says "something went wrong". Anyone have any thoughts?
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I used the Telegram integration just minutes ago... all is fine there.
I Just realised that my main workspace was not my default workspace. Found all the suff in there. 🥲
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Hi gang! Any longform fiction / non-fiction writers here? How are you organizing your manuscripts? Would appreciate some ideas. Thank you 🙏
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Hi @Steffen @Michael_v_H , I have been proactively learning about Capacities and it's many uses here, on your website and the YouTube videos - however there are 2 queries I am unsure about if you can help? (feel free to DM if you feel more appropriate). 1)Support - Is this the main platform for support which you engage with - or is their a support email? Do those on the 'believer/pro' subscription have email support? 2)Possible downgrading - if for some unfortunate reasons in the distant future I have to downgrade from believer/pro to free, what effect will it have on existing notes, such as those made in subscription only custom object types? Many thanks, Matt
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capacitiesは、毎日使う欠かせないツールになっています。 ただ、下記リンクにある問題があり日本語では正しく動きません。 修正する予定は、ありますか? https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/991334034032570438/1176027171018514534
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Hi @Steffen @Michael_v_H , I have been proactively learning about Capacities and it's many uses here, on your website and the YouTube videos - however there are 2 queries I am unsure about if you can help? (feel free to DM if you feel more appropriate). 1)Support - Is this the main platform for support which you engage with - or is their a support email? Do those on the 'believer/pro' subscription have email support? 2)Possible downgrading - if for some unfortunate reasons in the distant future I have to downgrade from believer/pro to free, what effect will it have on existing notes, such as those made in subscription only custom object types? Many thanks, Matt
Michael_v_H 1/5/2024 4:54 AM
Hi Matt, 1) team@capacities.io for everyone, priority given to believers. 2) The exclusive features will not be available anymore when you downgrade but at no point will you lose access to any content. Hope that helps!
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Hi Matt, 1) team@capacities.io for everyone, priority given to believers. 2) The exclusive features will not be available anymore when you downgrade but at no point will you lose access to any content. Hope that helps!
Thanks @Michael_v_H appreciated
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Hi @Michael_v_H @Steffen, I've been reading the https://docs.capacities.io/reference/task-actions page for the various intergrations. Do any of the current task management intergrations (Todoist, TickTick, Things, Apple Reminders, Google Tasks, Microsoft To Do) have 2-way sync? i.e if I create/edit a task in one of these apps will it sync back to Capacities task list? Thanks, Matt
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Hi @Michael_v_H @Steffen, I've been reading the https://docs.capacities.io/reference/task-actions page for the various intergrations. Do any of the current task management intergrations (Todoist, TickTick, Things, Apple Reminders, Google Tasks, Microsoft To Do) have 2-way sync? i.e if I create/edit a task in one of these apps will it sync back to Capacities task list? Thanks, Matt
Michael_v_H 1/5/2024 8:04 AM
Hi @matt.s.uk, no there is no 2-way sync. The task actions are meant as a way to quickly delegate tasks to your favorite task manager.
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Michael_v_H
Hi Matt, 1) team@capacities.io for everyone, priority given to believers. 2) The exclusive features will not be available anymore when you downgrade but at no point will you lose access to any content. Hope that helps!
would believer page layouts revert back to default in this case?
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Michael_v_H 1/5/2024 9:47 AM
Yes. 🙂
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tom284748393
Hi. I’m having trouble with WhatsApp. It seems to keep forgetting me after a day or so and I have to re register. Any ideas?
Hi, I'm having this same issue. I have to reset the integration every day or so in order to send messages to the app via WhatsApp. Have you found any solutions?
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Guys, what's wrong with the AI assistant? Both versions give this error message (I have my own key connected for GPT 3)
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Is it possible to have tags appear for specific objects only? Right now I have a Project Object with status tags: To-Do, Waiting, Doing, Done but these tags also appear as options for other objects under the dropdown menu where they are not relevant. So basically I want to create specific tag groups for specific objects. Like how Airtable would work.
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How do you batch upload multiple PDFs at the same time?
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Wo ren Buff-et
Hi there. Would like to ask if there is anyway to merge similar object types
No there isn't. But you can turn existing Objects easiliy into others! hope that helps
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How do you batch upload multiple PDFs at the same time?
Database operations like bulk actions and operation move around in table with keyboard create new button at the end What else?
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How do you batch upload multiple PDFs at the same time?
You can upload 5 via the command bar, just copy them from wherever they're stored, open Capacities, type command P and then paste into the command bar.
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You can upload 5 via the command bar, just copy them from wherever they're stored, open Capacities, type command P and then paste into the command bar.
great! – didn't know this works for PDFs as much as for images 😀
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You can upload 5 via the command bar, just copy them from wherever they're stored, open Capacities, type command P and then paste into the command bar.
... maybe it makes sense to document this for everyone? like, here in documentation where future 'batch import' capability is announced...? https://docs.capacities.io/reference/import#batch-imports
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@janek9474 : actually this other, also related ticket is what is in the documentation; explicitly mentioned as best place to vote for / add ideas relating to questions of media file import / upload 👆: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/bulk-import-from-md-and-other-apps – ref 👉 : https://docs.capacities.io/reference/import#batch-imports
Get an overview of requested features and ideas.
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When I create tags I generally assign them to a collection. What I would find useful is when I come to use the tag, i can select the collection to filter the tag list then select the tag. For example I use tags to assign priorities so have a collection 'priority' and another to estimate 'duration' required with a collection of duration. So when I come to tag another object and I want to give it a priority I would just select the priority collection rather than having to navigate a big list of tags...just a thought and there may be a way to achieve this already I guess that I have not come across yet.
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Simon Theakston 1/6/2024 11:03 AM
Noobie question here: s there a way to do basic mathematical functions in Capacities? I’ve run a search on here but didn’t come up with anything. It doesn’t have to be anything completed. Just dividing the valence of one field by another.
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Simon Theakston
Noobie question here: s there a way to do basic mathematical functions in Capacities? I’ve run a search on here but didn’t come up with anything. It doesn’t have to be anything completed. Just dividing the valence of one field by another.
Don't think that's coming. https://capacities.io/roadmap/whats-next
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Is it possible to have tags appear for specific objects only? Right now I have a Project Object with status tags: To-Do, Waiting, Doing, Done but these tags also appear as options for other objects under the dropdown menu where they are not relevant. So basically I want to create specific tag groups for specific objects. Like how Airtable would work.
Alright finally figured out how to do specific tags tied to objects. "Fixed tag sets" This was driving me crazy! (edited)
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tom284748393
@yubo how did you manage to get a table like that to show in capacities?
It's just the standard table view. Top right hand corner
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jusbeau
Alright finally figured out how to do specific tags tied to objects. "Fixed tag sets" This was driving me crazy! (edited)
Thanks very much for sharing this Jusbeau, this answered a question I posted earlier.
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Dob
When I create tags I generally assign them to a collection. What I would find useful is when I come to use the tag, i can select the collection to filter the tag list then select the tag. For example I use tags to assign priorities so have a collection 'priority' and another to estimate 'duration' required with a collection of duration. So when I come to tag another object and I want to give it a priority I would just select the priority collection rather than having to navigate a big list of tags...just a thought and there may be a way to achieve this already I guess that I have not come across yet.
Justbeau's post 3 items down from this answers how to achieve this in case anyone else was interested in the idea 🙂
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Quick question to the power users. Do you know if it’s possible to determine a hierarchy between tags (i.e. #keywordResearch falls under #seo which falls under #sideBusiness) and have all Blocks/weblinks I tag with #keywordResearch also show up under #seo and #sideBusiness without having to explicitly use all 3 tags?
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I'm new to Capacities, and reading the documentation and following the Capacities Made Simple class. I'm kind of overwhelmed by all the ways you can put pages together from blocks, with headers and toggles and lists and groups and such. I wonder if there might be some videos one could watch that show how these features are typically used together in creating a Page. For now I'm not worrying about multicolumn pages or references just yet; I'm just trying to understand the basics; those other things can come later.
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I'm new to Capacities, and reading the documentation and following the Capacities Made Simple class. I'm kind of overwhelmed by all the ways you can put pages together from blocks, with headers and toggles and lists and groups and such. I wonder if there might be some videos one could watch that show how these features are typically used together in creating a Page. For now I'm not worrying about multicolumn pages or references just yet; I'm just trying to understand the basics; those other things can come later.
@pkmbeth do you have any video content on this yet? I can't recall if you have a tutorial on sort of the core tools of Capacities like "what is a block" and how is that different than a header, which in its own is actually a block too
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Hi! Sorry, if this is a newbie question. I have an object type with a property that's single select so I can relate it to a project. On the project, I'm hoping I can display all the related notes automatically. This similar to how I can display a collection on a page. Possible?
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Quick question to the power users. Do you know if it’s possible to determine a hierarchy between tags (i.e. #keywordResearch falls under #seo which falls under #sideBusiness) and have all Blocks/weblinks I tag with #keywordResearch also show up under #seo and #sideBusiness without having to explicitly use all 3 tags?
hierarchical tags is an upcoming function; imminent according to @Steffen , but no ETA afaik 👉 https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001365576314261555/1108630192257245244 (edited)
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lerone
... maybe it makes sense to document this for everyone? like, here in documentation where future 'batch import' capability is announced...? https://docs.capacities.io/reference/import#batch-imports
Good idea!
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@pkmbeth do you have any video content on this yet? I can't recall if you have a tutorial on sort of the core tools of Capacities like "what is a block" and how is that different than a header, which in its own is actually a block too
@Shira I did a Quick Tip about the editor (https://youtu.be/7LhUOVM53mI), but notes are all so personal and varied that I don't think there is a typical way for notes to look. My recommendation for getting started with the editor would be to paste text in from a note you have somewhere else and just play around with the block operations, treating them like a menu from which you can just take what you want/like, in the context of that note you already have.
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Hi! Sorry, if this is a newbie question. I have an object type with a property that's single select so I can relate it to a project. On the project, I'm hoping I can display all the related notes automatically. This similar to how I can display a collection on a page. Possible?
If you create a tag per project, you can embed the tag (https://youtu.be/_TiJuqVeD30?si=elNiwgNPipA6OhIu&t=114), that's what I do and it works nicely.
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If you create a tag per project, you can embed the tag (https://youtu.be/_TiJuqVeD30?si=elNiwgNPipA6OhIu&t=114), that's what I do and it works nicely.
OK, thanks! Now, is there bulk assignment of tags to objects somewhere?
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Hi - is there a way to have all references fully expanded by default? and related question - for some reason in Capacities the daily note contents show on the reference page, but "meeting notes" are not visible (the contents) unless I fully expand the node. Is there a way to have this fully expanded by default just like the daily note?
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there is an example of what I'm talking about - the meeting bullet point is hidden, but for daily note it by default shows the contents (which is what I want). I am wondering if there is a way to configure meeting notes to show everything by default like the daily note, or at the very least set globally in the app to always expand all bullet points. It's a major productivity killer when I have certain notes with 100+ backlinks of meeting notes and I have to individually expand each one every time.
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also does Capacities offer the ability to collaborate on certain notes? I only see a "read-only" sharing option but i'm not sure if I'm missing something
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OK, thanks! Now, is there bulk assignment of tags to objects somewhere?
Not yet but it's on the roadmap I am pretty sure. Search the feedback board and upvote it if you'd like to
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Hi - I'd like some input on if you'd use a link to an existing page, a tag, or create a new object to support the below use case: I want to be able to quickly capture thoughts I have throughout the day that I can then later reference in my weekly therapy sessions. I originally started handling this by just typing a block in my daily note and tagging it with #therapy - but I want to further be able to categorize these notes by if I've brought them up in therapy or not - I would usually use nested tags for this (ex. #therapy/unprocessed and #therapy/processed) but this is not supported Another idea I had was to write the thought in my daily note as above, but instead of adding a tag, add a link inline to an existing page titled something like "Therapy Topics" - I could then go to that page to see backlinks to each daily note where I had a therapy thought. This seems limiting though because the content of the note would be empty, and all content would really only exist in the backlinks. It also doesn't solve my requirement of being able to further classify whether I've talked about that item yet in therapy. If there was a way to easily drag the block from the daily note to the Therapy Topics page, and then maintain a reference in the daily note, this could work, as I could then break down the page into separate sections and move around the blocks accordingly. I've also considered adding a new object type called "Thought" and adding a date property so I can quick add a new thought from within the daily note. I could then have a collection for Therapy, and maybe use tags for #processed and #unprocessed. However, I don't really want the overhead of having to title my thoughts, which is a requirement of having the thought be an object. Any ideas?
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Is there any way to remove a tag from an object when using the web app on an iPad? On the desktop, hovering over the tag brings up the "x", but I don't know how to get that on an iPad.
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Hi - I'd like some input on if you'd use a link to an existing page, a tag, or create a new object to support the below use case: I want to be able to quickly capture thoughts I have throughout the day that I can then later reference in my weekly therapy sessions. I originally started handling this by just typing a block in my daily note and tagging it with #therapy - but I want to further be able to categorize these notes by if I've brought them up in therapy or not - I would usually use nested tags for this (ex. #therapy/unprocessed and #therapy/processed) but this is not supported Another idea I had was to write the thought in my daily note as above, but instead of adding a tag, add a link inline to an existing page titled something like "Therapy Topics" - I could then go to that page to see backlinks to each daily note where I had a therapy thought. This seems limiting though because the content of the note would be empty, and all content would really only exist in the backlinks. It also doesn't solve my requirement of being able to further classify whether I've talked about that item yet in therapy. If there was a way to easily drag the block from the daily note to the Therapy Topics page, and then maintain a reference in the daily note, this could work, as I could then break down the page into separate sections and move around the blocks accordingly. I've also considered adding a new object type called "Thought" and adding a date property so I can quick add a new thought from within the daily note. I could then have a collection for Therapy, and maybe use tags for #processed and #unprocessed. However, I don't really want the overhead of having to title my thoughts, which is a requirement of having the thought be an object. Any ideas?
I would go for the new object approach. how long is your thought usually? if it's short enough, you can just write it as the title. if it's too long, you can write the first sentence as title
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@Shira I did a Quick Tip about the editor (https://youtu.be/7LhUOVM53mI), but notes are all so personal and varied that I don't think there is a typical way for notes to look. My recommendation for getting started with the editor would be to paste text in from a note you have somewhere else and just play around with the block operations, treating them like a menu from which you can just take what you want/like, in the context of that note you already have.
I did see that video, and the longer one in your Made Simple series, but I'm still confused. What is the significance of headers? If I create a block and make it a header, then I make a block below that, under what conditions will that block beneath the header be subordinate to the header, in the sense of an outline? It seems sometimes it is and sometimes it isn't. If I make the header a toggle, sometimes the toggle will make the block beneath the header disappear, and sometimes not.
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Is there support for linked relations between databases? For example, I have an object type for "Apps" where I save info on all of the different apps I use. I have a relation called "Integrations" that links back to the same database to show which apps integrate with each other. I want the relations to show up on both ends, but once I link two App objects, it doesn't show up on the other one. Is there a way to turn this on, or is this not doable yet?
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One more question: does the image generated from a weblink not get stored as an Image object to use elsewhere?
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One more question: does the image generated from a weblink not get stored as an Image object to use elsewhere?
I'm confused because there is a "15" next to the Images object in the sidebar, but then whenever I click on it, there are only 2 photos
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I'm confused because there is a "15" next to the Images object in the sidebar, but then whenever I click on it, there are only 2 photos
can you share a screenshot of that. Do you have any filtering enabled?
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Jeremy Caplan 1/9/2024 8:08 PM
Simple question that for some I haven't figured out so far: how do I merge tags? Thanks in advance!
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Jeremy Caplan
Simple question that for some I haven't figured out so far: how do I merge tags? Thanks in advance!
... by hand. still. 🙃 no complete tag management yet. (– but some good things you can do with them, like renaming, grouping, ...) this issue has been marked / flagged seceral tomes; along w/ the unhelpful behavior which allows to create duplicate tags 'w/o warning' / internal control. hopefully this will be solved in the upcoming package (roadmap mega-item) 'bulk editing / actions'. ... but maybe this is also worth an extra flagging / entry in the Canny feature-request board. (– I'd immediately vote for it 😉)
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mfreudenberg 1/10/2024 4:30 AM
Hello, just wanted to share my first experience with capacities. I tried using it on my mobile browser, but something went wrong. I tried to write my first note and wanted to delete some characters. After that the app somehow went rogue. Any idea what could be wrong?
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Hello, just wanted to share my first experience with capacities. I tried using it on my mobile browser, but something went wrong. I tried to write my first note and wanted to delete some characters. After that the app somehow went rogue. Any idea what could be wrong?
I'd definitely recommend sticking with desktop version until you're ready to upgrade for beta app access or wait for it to be released. The mobile browser was a frustrating experience for me. (edited)
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I'd definitely recommend sticking with desktop version until you're ready to upgrade for beta app access or wait for it to be released. The mobile browser was a frustrating experience for me. (edited)
mfreudenberg 1/10/2024 6:13 AM
That's my problem. I'm looking for a mobile first solution. So i guess i'll have to wait
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That's my problem. I'm looking for a mobile first solution. So i guess i'll have to wait
I've tried Tana, Reflect and now Capacities. Ended up upgrading to paid plan on Capacities for the beta app access, after a couple weeks of testing. Capacities is definitely in the Goldilocks Zone for me.
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I've tried Tana, Reflect and now Capacities. Ended up upgrading to paid plan on Capacities for the beta app access, after a couple weeks of testing. Capacities is definitely in the Goldilocks Zone for me.
mfreudenberg 1/10/2024 6:24 AM
I was about to purchase the paid plan. But i planned to use it with my wife and 24 bucks is a bit much for me 🫣🙄
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I was about to purchase the paid plan. But i planned to use it with my wife and 24 bucks is a bit much for me 🫣🙄
I don't believe Capacities is meant to have shared/collaborative spaces. Not sure if that would have worked...but I am new-ish here.
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I don't believe Capacities is meant to have shared/collaborative spaces. Not sure if that would have worked...but I am new-ish here.
mfreudenberg 1/10/2024 6:28 AM
Hmm ok, but well i could use it with a single account... 🤔. Maybe i'll give it a try
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Yeah no promises on sharing an account. I wouldn't recommend working on the same file at the same time. It's not built for that afaik and we're not sure the priority of collaboration as a feature. It's been talked about but it's not a small task for the devs.
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So I imported a bunch of images when I first started and thought I deleted them, they do not show up in images but if i search and click on the image it appears. How can I find these images without doing a search? I have no filters setup
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In the recent update demo image, I saw that the quick search model showed what appeared to be tags in the results lists. I don't get the same thing on my end. Do you know if this is something I have to enable? I use tags as a "subject" property in one of my objects. It'd be great if that showed up in the result because multiple notes can share the same title and it's difficult to differentiate (like similarly named concepts used in different programming languages). I tried adding the subject tag to the default "Tag" property in the note, but it still won't show in the search modal. Also, it'd be great if we could show tags (or specific properties) in addition to the object type in the @ content linking search.
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In the recent update demo image, I saw that the quick search model showed what appeared to be tags in the results lists. I don't get the same thing on my end. Do you know if this is something I have to enable? I use tags as a "subject" property in one of my objects. It'd be great if that showed up in the result because multiple notes can share the same title and it's difficult to differentiate (like similarly named concepts used in different programming languages). I tried adding the subject tag to the default "Tag" property in the note, but it still won't show in the search modal. Also, it'd be great if we could show tags (or specific properties) in addition to the object type in the @ content linking search.
I am not sure if I understand you question right. in this demo the tags are shown just if they are the same as the searched word. On the right side you only see the object type
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Oh, I see, that’s unfortunate then. I was hoping to have the tag show at all times even if it’s not the searched word. So take two notes (identical objects) named “Class”, but one is for Python and the other is for C++. I’d like a tag or property to show in the search so I can tell the difference between the two without having to rename one of them. Hopefully that makes more sense.
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I feel like I'm missing something really simple. If I add a new person as a people object, how do I add the photo? Or if I add a PDF as a PDF object, how do I access the description box? The only way I see to access those fields is by going to a table view instead of the gallery or wall view. How do I access those and similar fields when I have the object open for editing?
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just curious, any reason why there is no "inline link" option here? (edited)
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... by hand. still. 🙃 no complete tag management yet. (– but some good things you can do with them, like renaming, grouping, ...) this issue has been marked / flagged seceral tomes; along w/ the unhelpful behavior which allows to create duplicate tags 'w/o warning' / internal control. hopefully this will be solved in the upcoming package (roadmap mega-item) 'bulk editing / actions'. ... but maybe this is also worth an extra flagging / entry in the Canny feature-request board. (– I'd immediately vote for it 😉)
Agree. It is a bug and should be fixed ASAP. If we have a tag named "abc" then we do not need to add more tag named "abc" again. The system should rescan the tag db and suggest user reuse existed tag, no option for creating new same named tag.
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I’ve seen several messages about time zone mismatches when using telegram/whatsapp. Did that ever get sorted out, or is it still being worked on? I just set mine up and I’m having the same issues.
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Hi there, is there any way I can make sub-page in capacities? I'm currently trying to put their educations(college/major) into people object. I made 'Organizations' object and put all the college/majors in there. Then when I make a new 'person' object page, I make single-select property which covers organization object. I want to organize people by their colleges (ex - People who graduated from Harvard) but at the same time view people by their college + major (ex - People graduated Harvards & majored in Law ) So I tried creating organizations like 'Harvard/Literature' & 'Harvard/Business Administration'. But in that order, I cannot view all the people that graduated Harvad at the same time... How can I solve this Problem?
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Hi there, is there any way I can make sub-page in capacities? I'm currently trying to put their educations(college/major) into people object. I made 'Organizations' object and put all the college/majors in there. Then when I make a new 'person' object page, I make single-select property which covers organization object. I want to organize people by their colleges (ex - People who graduated from Harvard) but at the same time view people by their college + major (ex - People graduated Harvards & majored in Law ) So I tried creating organizations like 'Harvard/Literature' & 'Harvard/Business Administration'. But in that order, I cannot view all the people that graduated Harvad at the same time... How can I solve this Problem?
let Harvard be the Organization. you can create object type "Major" for Business Administration and Literature
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let Harvard be the Organization. you can create object type "Major" for Business Administration and Literature
Thanks. Then can I view people by both of their organization/major? ex- sort out people who only graduated from Harvard's Literature
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Thanks. Then can I view people by both of their organization/major? ex- sort out people who only graduated from Harvard's Literature
yes if you make them as properties of Person
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Is anyone else experiencing sync issues between desktop and mobile? I have a collection of 37 notes on my desktop where only 9 are showing up on my phone. Weirdly, if I search for a note on my phone that I know is there (but can’t see), it then gets added to the collection.
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Is anyone else experiencing sync issues between desktop and mobile? I have a collection of 37 notes on my desktop where only 9 are showing up on my phone. Weirdly, if I search for a note on my phone that I know is there (but can’t see), it then gets added to the collection.
perhaps log out of mobile and log back in? I haven't seen a desync but I don't use mobile often
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was it always possible to drag and drop pictures in capacities without using /picture as a command?
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How much will Pro cost?
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is there any way to select Objects elements in bulk? for example, I have 17 PDF inside of PDF object and I would like to delete all of them at once… is that possible without going one by one??
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is there any way to select Objects elements in bulk? for example, I have 17 PDF inside of PDF object and I would like to delete all of them at once… is that possible without going one by one??
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MalwareBytes program warns me not to go to the Capacities web site on Chrome.: Website blocked due to phishing. Is this a real problem?
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MalwareBytes program warns me not to go to the Capacities web site on Chrome.: Website blocked due to phishing. Is this a real problem?
I'm having the same problem. Adding the website as an exclusion didn't help, but adding the IP addresses it blocked did. For now, at least.
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#❓・help-and-questions why filter and sort could not use collections as criteria? it seems the most intuitive way to manage tags in group
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Hi guys! I was wondering if there is any information I looked over regarding the reintroduction of CSV import feature? Do we know maybe an estimation of when it could happen? I'm considering building a CRM system in capacities, and this feature would make it so much easier. 😍
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Consider looking into Twos app for this sort of "collecting" of unrelated bits of information. Then, as you begin to "work" with any of that information, it comes into Capactities. My very ADHD brain appreciates this setup very much.
Toast Lexington 1/15/2024 11:14 AM
Hi there! Apologies for reviving this older thread but I'm curious about this concept. In your example, what would constitute "working" with information in Twos, and therefore trigger your moving it into Capacities? i.e. If you capture something in Twos, and time elapses, do you manually scrub through Twos for things to bring over to Capacities? Or is it the case that, if you didn't remember it was in Twos, it's probably wasn't important enough to bring into Capacities? 😄
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Hi there! Apologies for reviving this older thread but I'm curious about this concept. In your example, what would constitute "working" with information in Twos, and therefore trigger your moving it into Capacities? i.e. If you capture something in Twos, and time elapses, do you manually scrub through Twos for things to bring over to Capacities? Or is it the case that, if you didn't remember it was in Twos, it's probably wasn't important enough to bring into Capacities? 😄
honey_is_bee_crap 1/15/2024 1:34 PM
I occasionally flip through the last few weeks of Twos daily lists to see if anything sparks new thoughts or if I'm reminded that something should be moved from Twos to capacities. I also have a couple broad tags in Twos that, each week before I start work I will search and see if anything needs to be moved. So I have a tag for Leadership (these are things to bring up at upcoming leadership meetings), Clinical (things to bring up at upcoming clinincal meetings), ReadThis, etc. When I review these tags, I move things into Capacities if they will be useful in this week's meetings or in a project that I have since started. OR, I leave them in Twos to simmer for the next week. So simmering thoughts or non-urgent/non-important items aren't bogging down my Capacities or my to do list.
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Hi there! Apologies for reviving this older thread but I'm curious about this concept. In your example, what would constitute "working" with information in Twos, and therefore trigger your moving it into Capacities? i.e. If you capture something in Twos, and time elapses, do you manually scrub through Twos for things to bring over to Capacities? Or is it the case that, if you didn't remember it was in Twos, it's probably wasn't important enough to bring into Capacities? 😄
honey_is_bee_crap 1/15/2024 1:36 PM
For your second question re: if I don't remember it was in Twos, then it wasn't that important....that's exactly what I like so much about Twos! I don't have to be too precious with the organization or thoughtful about remembering things. It will never get bogged down, and anything that I forget about is simply surfaced later in regular reviews and can be left for future me again OR worked into current projects.
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stargazer200529 1/15/2024 4:45 PM
Is there another way to link references without creating an object or tag? I deal with work order numbers, and if I create individual objects for each one, I'd be in the 1000s. What I want is when I have a meeting and I'm taking notes and I reference WO #1234, the graph view will show me that I also referenced that number in a different meeting or some other object. (edited)
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HummingBurp 1/15/2024 5:54 PM
👋🏻 How can I create multiple spaces? I'm using the free version.
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HummingBurp
👋🏻 How can I create multiple spaces? I'm using the free version.
1) Click on the space name you currently have. 2) Click Home. 3) Click New Space.
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1) Click on the space name you currently have. 2) Click Home. 3) Click New Space.
HummingBurp 1/15/2024 6:23 PM
Got it. Thanks @DuRand B !
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I know it sound stupid but I have a "countries" object where I want to put a map picture for each one but I don't necessarily want that picture to appear on my gallery of images as an image object since they are not relevant enough, just decorative
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is there a way to accomplish this?
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I feel like I should have been able to find the answer elsewhere, but haven't been successful. Can someone share (IF there is a away) how to set a default value for an object?
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I know it sound stupid but I have a "countries" object where I want to put a map picture for each one but I don't necessarily want that picture to appear on my gallery of images as an image object since they are not relevant enough, just decorative
This is why my gallery of images is always filtered "where image contains at least 1 tag" If I don't put tag in an image, usually it's because the image has a dedicated purpose and linked to another object. Therefore, I don't want them shown in gallery
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Hi guys! I was wondering if there is any information I looked over regarding the reintroduction of CSV import feature? Do we know maybe an estimation of when it could happen? I'm considering building a CRM system in capacities, and this feature would make it so much easier. 😍
+ @Michael_v_H . Perhaps adding this to the roadmap would be helpful since this was a previously introduced feature?
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This is why my gallery of images is always filtered "where image contains at least 1 tag" If I don't put tag in an image, usually it's because the image has a dedicated purpose and linked to another object. Therefore, I don't want them shown in gallery
clever workaround!
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Should clicking a link to text that is a block refernece scroll to that block in the same object?
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I feel like I should have been able to find the answer elsewhere, but haven't been successful. Can someone share (IF there is a away) how to set a default value for an object?
Anyone?
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droidlev
I feel like I should have been able to find the answer elsewhere, but haven't been successful. Can someone share (IF there is a away) how to set a default value for an object?
what value? you mean default value of a specific property? (edited)
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dudeinthemirror 1/17/2024 1:05 AM
I can't seem to find a way to do a simple search: I have 'To-do' blocks scattered across all the notes. My simple query is "show me a list of all 'To-do's everywhere". I tried the new search, to no avail. Is there a way to do that? (edited)
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hey if I download the app on windows, is my data stored on my pc
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I can't seem to find a way to do a simple search: I have 'To-do' blocks scattered across all the notes. My simple query is "show me a list of all 'To-do's everywhere". I tried the new search, to no avail. Is there a way to do that? (edited)
I don’t believe this is possible until full task management is implemented, but I could be wrong? @pkmbeth should know 👍🏼
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Question - and yes I am brand new, so please be patient with me 😀 . I am just getting acquainted so i created a test project, and have added a few tasks. I just added an image, but now I can't figure out how to delete the image out of the project...? I/m sure it's right in front of me but I haven't spotted it yet.
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mjd9ball
Question - and yes I am brand new, so please be patient with me 😀 . I am just getting acquainted so i created a test project, and have added a few tasks. I just added an image, but now I can't figure out how to delete the image out of the project...? I/m sure it's right in front of me but I haven't spotted it yet.
NEVERMIND!! I found it - sorry but I got ahead of myself there...
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cp9
what value? you mean default value of a specific property? (edited)
Yes, default value for specific property, or if we are referring to date, to have today's date automagically selected when a new item is created.
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True
hey if I download the app on windows, is my data stored on my pc
Nothing is stored locally. Capacities is cloud-only (currently) (edited)
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droidlev
Yes, default value for specific property, or if we are referring to date, to have today's date automagically selected when a new item is created.
Not possible. The closest approach would be using template (but still can't set "today")
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[VFA-106] Lawn Dart - 302 1/17/2024 6:16 PM
Is it possible to move a object from one space to another? (edited)
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DogSaysRollTide 1/17/2024 7:20 PM
Folks, checking back in after a lengthy holiday break. Can someone take a look and let me know what might be incorrect in this URL scheme? Expected behavior is that it pops open a new note of type "Morning", but it's not doing anything other than opening Capacities (yeah, I'm new to this...): capacities://x-callback-url/createNewObject? x-source=SourceApp& x-success=sourceapp://x-callback-url/response& x-error=sourceapp://x-callback-url/error& x-type=Morning& x-title=TODAY Thank you!
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[VFA-106] Lawn Dart - 302
Is it possible to move a object from one space to another? (edited)
for now, you must export it and then import in the new space is the best method at the moment. We may see some features for this coming this year though but not sure when it's on their roadmap
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[VFA-106] Lawn Dart - 302
Is it possible to move a object from one space to another? (edited)
this should be a feature
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this should be a feature
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Hello everyone, In the same space, I want to make a clear difference between personal and professional notes and choose what I want to see. Do you have a suggestion?
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Hello everyone, In the same space, I want to make a clear difference between personal and professional notes and choose what I want to see. Do you have a suggestion?
Jan O. Dvořák 1/18/2024 8:52 AM
I would wait with that differentiation after smart queries are available, that will change a lot.
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Heathcliff
Hello everyone, In the same space, I want to make a clear difference between personal and professional notes and choose what I want to see. Do you have a suggestion?
if the objects don't need to be aware of each other then just spawn 2 different spaces. I have 3 total spaces, work, personal, and Pathfinder 2e
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if the objects don't need to be aware of each other then just spawn 2 different spaces. I have 3 total spaces, work, personal, and Pathfinder 2e
I'm currently trying this approach in parallel with only 1 space with the object types I need for work and an object "personal note".
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I have this fear about 2 spaces unless I could have all the space names always visible on the right of the screen. So you have 2 maps of content or only 1?
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wissensagentur 1/18/2024 1:19 PM
Hello everybody, here comes a question from a total tech-idiot. I've read that it is possible to import HTML Pages. I've tried it, but the result looks like this. The HTML Source is this site https://share.libbyapp.com/data/1246d6e1-507a-4fd0-bf5f-91706bb2f6ae/libbyjourney-9082155-change-your-brain-every-day.html Could anyone explain to me, how I can get the HTML in a correct form in capacities? Thanks a lot in advance!
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wissensagentur
Hello everybody, here comes a question from a total tech-idiot. I've read that it is possible to import HTML Pages. I've tried it, but the result looks like this. The HTML Source is this site https://share.libbyapp.com/data/1246d6e1-507a-4fd0-bf5f-91706bb2f6ae/libbyjourney-9082155-change-your-brain-every-day.html Could anyone explain to me, how I can get the HTML in a correct form in capacities? Thanks a lot in advance!
I do hope CAP will also improve on this front – importing structured (image-rich) content from html and other doc-formats... in the meantime, I found that simple copy and paste from websites is one of the best options for such a rich 'import'. even though the quality varied over last months, it produces good results in general. – plus: in such a scenario reader view from the browser can be your friend as it allows a 'copy all' w/o clutter, or need for multi-step copy-paste. then, there are there indirect ways, as the good one from @Deleted User. also, a roundtrip via read-later-apps (Instapaper, Omnivore) can help here; or, if you are on a Mac, DevonThink has a very good universal clipper, where you can chose your resulting format (md, rtf, pdf etc. – always in clean version) of course, we are all waiting for a good web-clipper for CAP 🥷🏿😎 ... which is 'planned' 😜 https://capacities.io/feedback/p/chrome-extension-web-clipper 🌻🦦 (edited)
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nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵
question on the mobile app: is there a way to reorder lines & blocks (ie: move them up & down?) - I searched the faq, canny, and discord, but couldn't find anything. I tried press & hold on a line, it opens the editor options but I didn't find a way to reorder (I'm on iOS)
Did you find out how to reorder items on ios app, Nicolas?
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Benjen
#❓・help-and-questions why filter and sort could not use collections as criteria? it seems the most intuitive way to manage tags in group
This will be possible with queries 🙂
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mcdjustin
Is there support for linked relations between databases? For example, I have an object type for "Apps" where I save info on all of the different apps I use. I have a relation called "Integrations" that links back to the same database to show which apps integrate with each other. I want the relations to show up on both ends, but once I link two App objects, it doesn't show up on the other one. Is there a way to turn this on, or is this not doable yet?
There's a ticket somewhere here: https://capacities.io/feedback. We have this on the radar 🙂
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Phoenix
In the recent update demo image, I saw that the quick search model showed what appeared to be tags in the results lists. I don't get the same thing on my end. Do you know if this is something I have to enable? I use tags as a "subject" property in one of my objects. It'd be great if that showed up in the result because multiple notes can share the same title and it's difficult to differentiate (like similarly named concepts used in different programming languages). I tried adding the subject tag to the default "Tag" property in the note, but it still won't show in the search modal. Also, it'd be great if we could show tags (or specific properties) in addition to the object type in the @ content linking search.
if you explicitly search for that tag it should show up. If you don't get that, please create a ticket :9
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cp9
just curious, any reason why there is no "inline link" option here? (edited)
Feel free to create a ticket 🙂
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Harry P
Agree. It is a bug and should be fixed ASAP. If we have a tag named "abc" then we do not need to add more tag named "abc" again. The system should rescan the tag db and suggest user reuse existed tag, no option for creating new same named tag.
Planned!
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Paul Wood
I’ve seen several messages about time zone mismatches when using telegram/whatsapp. Did that ever get sorted out, or is it still being worked on? I just set mine up and I’m having the same issues.
This is fixed :9
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Fruzsi
Hi guys! I was wondering if there is any information I looked over regarding the reintroduction of CSV import feature? Do we know maybe an estimation of when it could happen? I'm considering building a CRM system in capacities, and this feature would make it so much easier. 😍
Will come with bulk import 🙂
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droidlev
I feel like I should have been able to find the answer elsewhere, but haven't been successful. Can someone share (IF there is a away) how to set a default value for an object?
This can be achieved with templates (https://capacities.io/quick-tips) then Templates
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Folks, checking back in after a lengthy holiday break. Can someone take a look and let me know what might be incorrect in this URL scheme? Expected behavior is that it pops open a new note of type "Morning", but it's not doing anything other than opening Capacities (yeah, I'm new to this...): capacities://x-callback-url/createNewObject? x-source=SourceApp& x-success=sourceapp://x-callback-url/response& x-error=sourceapp://x-callback-url/error& x-type=Morning& x-title=TODAY Thank you!
If this is not working, could you create a ticket? Is it on windows?
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Will come with bulk import 🙂
Thank you for the info!
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Iseke305
Did you find out how to reorder items on ios app, Nicolas?
nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵 1/19/2024 3:29 AM
Yes you can now: select a block by swiping right, then in the menu that appears you have up & down arrows to move the block
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If this is not working, could you create a ticket? Is it on windows?
DogSaysRollTide 1/19/2024 4:58 AM
On MacOS. And yeah, I can create a ticket today no problem. But I'm not good at scripting, so I assumed it was a problem of mine.
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Feel free to create a ticket 🙂
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wissensagentur 1/19/2024 11:10 AM
Thanks a lot! I will try that. And the book is really a great read. Many, many informations about our brain, brainhealth und what we can do about it.
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wissensagentur 1/19/2024 11:16 AM
update: I've tried it with the extension for chrome. Downloaded as markdown, but the import in capacity failed. it says: something went wrong. So back to start. Next I will try the good old copy & paste 🙂
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update: I've tried it with the extension for chrome. Downloaded as markdown, but the import in capacity failed. it says: something went wrong. So back to start. Next I will try the good old copy & paste 🙂
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QuesadaGrande 1/19/2024 2:19 PM
Will there be an iPad app in the near future?
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QuesadaGrande
Will there be an iPad app in the near future?
It’s on the longterm roadmap, although date is TBD.
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On MacOS. And yeah, I can create a ticket today no problem. But I'm not good at scripting, so I assumed it was a problem of mine.
@parsec.618 i don't have a solution, i'm just here to say roll tide... 🤣
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I feel like Capacities is getting slower and slower. Does Anyone have the same exp
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I cannot type smoothly. I am having to use Sublime text to write everything then copy to Capacities
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The Dev team seems to have forgotten that performance is the most important thing. That's why I plan to switch from Notion to Capacities. But maybe I have to think again
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Hey, I seeking vox populi assistance 🙂 I'm collecting mythical words, concepts and creatures descriptions in Capacities but I'm having a hard time thinking a name for the object type, any ideas? (edited)
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I created an object called Myths for something similar
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I do watch a lot of youtube videos related to productivity, parenting, cooking etc.. I save the videos as a weblink and take notes under each of them. For e.g One video under productivity might talk about setting up goals & time management. I will have notes with headings Goals & Time management and related notes under that. If I have several videos for varied topics, what is the best way to collect contents related to one topic?
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agustinvillena 1/20/2024 1:47 PM
Hi all, I'n new to Capacities. When is beeter to use a Zettel versus using a Tag or viceversa? For example, I'm organizing notes of emotion observations, and I tagged them with the emtoion (e.g. "Fear", "Anger", etc), but after that I found that I need to define those emotions, so I created Zettels for them, and now I have a dupliocation of tags and zxettles, Any help? Thanks
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Hi all, I'n new to Capacities. When is beeter to use a Zettel versus using a Tag or viceversa? For example, I'm organizing notes of emotion observations, and I tagged them with the emtoion (e.g. "Fear", "Anger", etc), but after that I found that I need to define those emotions, so I created Zettels for them, and now I have a dupliocation of tags and zxettles, Any help? Thanks
Jan O. Dvořák 1/21/2024 3:46 AM
Two possible solutions: 1) Tag the Zettel with appropriate emotion tag. Or if the defition is not too long, you could 2) put it into the emotion's tag description field instead.
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agustinvillena 1/21/2024 7:53 AM
HI @Jan O. Dvořák , Thanks! Can you ellaborate a little more? I'm conffesed about if is ok to have a duplication of ZXettles and tags or I'm doing something wrong that is producing this duplication
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Help! I'm stuck. I was in the process of editing a page by drag-and-drop. Somehow, a blue line appeared, and I'm no longer able to make any edits to my page. I can't use the cursor, I can't select anything to drag-and-drop, I cannot type. I tried using the escape key to exit out that mode, but that just exits me out of the page I'm working on.
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Help. I have just logged onto the app on my PC and wanted to add a new document. Before the properties of the document were under the title, now they are at the side. I want to revert back to the old look.
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Solved It. had changed to index card view
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HI @Jan O. Dvořák , Thanks! Can you ellaborate a little more? I'm conffesed about if is ok to have a duplication of ZXettles and tags or I'm doing something wrong that is producing this duplication
Jan O. Dvořák 1/21/2024 9:30 PM
Oh, I am aury. I didn't know that is a bug. I am afraid I don't understand what do you mean by duplication, I thought you have a tag and a note of Zettel type, which describes the name of the tag.
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alexitalics 1/22/2024 1:51 AM
Hi, I'm thinking of moving from Obsidian to Capacities. However, I really value having a local copy of my notes, particually in the case where cloud services sound too good to be true (like capacities offering free unlimited note storage??!) . Is it possible to have a local backup of my Capacities workspace? And if so, what format will it be in? (Markdown would be preferred in case I need to move back to obsidian).
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@parsec.618 i don't have a solution, i'm just here to say roll tide... 🤣
DogSaysRollTide 1/22/2024 6:27 AM
Roll Tide, friend!
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Oh, I am aury. I didn't know that is a bug. I am afraid I don't understand what do you mean by duplication, I thought you have a tag and a note of Zettel type, which describes the name of the tag.
agustinvillena 1/22/2024 9:27 AM
Hi, it is not a bug, I'm looking for guidance about when use Zettels instead of tags
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What's anyone's use case to using multiple block properties? Just curious what people are using that for
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What's anyone's use case to using multiple block properties? Just curious what people are using that for
I use it in my media type objects such as video games, books, movies. One block property is for the multi-paragraph description that doesn’t get changed. Another block property is for notes I take on the object. I like those to be distinctly separate.
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I see. So you're using it for visual organization and not mechanical linkages or anything like that it's just more visually useful to you for seperate block properties. Interesting! (edited)
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SeekerofTruth 1/22/2024 11:23 AM
How do I move a page in one Object (folder in left column) to another Object like 'Books'? Other than select every object in that page, copy and paste. I every Book of the Bible that I, initially put in an Object called O.T. , each as a seperate page (before knowing how to use Capacities), but I now want to organize them under the Object 'Books.'
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How do I move a page in one Object (folder in left column) to another Object like 'Books'? Other than select every object in that page, copy and paste. I every Book of the Bible that I, initially put in an Object called O.T. , each as a seperate page (before knowing how to use Capacities), but I now want to organize them under the Object 'Books.'
Today’s release enables multiple item edits including changing object type. See the releases channel. Here. https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/992030870137479308/1199026814090231949 (edited)
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sylva_psyche 1/22/2024 1:01 PM
Hi, somehow command + X doesn't let you cut text anymore? Does anybody else (with a mac) have the same problem?
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Hi all, I'm a new capacities user and bought the Believer subscription. I'm currently learning the system but still a bit puzzled by how to best setup objects. Could anyone share their structure (setup/properties/..) for a recipe object, for example? All getting started tips are very welcome! (edited)
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Hi all, I'm a new capacities user and bought the Believer subscription. I'm currently learning the system but still a bit puzzled by how to best setup objects. Could anyone share their structure (setup/properties/..) for a recipe object, for example? All getting started tips are very welcome! (edited)
tons of ways to setup your space, it depends on you and your workflow but here's my simple Recipe object type. I haven't spent much time at all on recipes myself so treat this as a basic example
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tons of ways to setup your space, it depends on you and your workflow but here's my simple Recipe object type. I haven't spent much time at all on recipes myself so treat this as a basic example
Thanks - love that view. I'll experiment with it!
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I kept it single column as it's easier to read but double-column opens up ideas for recipe stuff too. Especially if maybe two things could be done in parallel it would really communicate that point
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You'd probably need the wide format though for 2 columns
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@Json Blob this is an index card, right?
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WVMA
@Json Blob this is an index card, right?
Correct, index card layout is what's in my image there
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Can you add a second column to that? Maybe I misunderstand 'double column'
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You can but the default index card layout is already so narrow that your columns would be really tight so I might not recommend it
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so maybe index card may not be the best if you want two columns
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Gotcha, not sure yet how I can add a 2nd column but I will check the docs. How do you do those ratings with stars? Is that a cover image property with the stars as option?
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Oh, two columns is a block I guess!
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WVMA
Gotcha, not sure yet how I can add a 2nd column but I will check the docs. How do you do those ratings with stars? Is that a cover image property with the stars as option?
they're a set of tags with star characters as the tag's name
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Oh, two columns is a block I guess!
Yep I think there's like /column or something too
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Check! Thanks, appreciate it!
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Tags def. look much cleaner in a table view!
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Should clicking a link to text that is a block refernece scroll to that block in the same object?
@Steffen sorry to poke, can I get clarification on this? Should clicking a link that is a block reference scroll the current view to that block if the block referenced is in the same object you're viewing?
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unless it's one of these replies but the OP seems to be in the nether of Discord... never seen this before
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What's anyone's use case to using multiple block properties? Just curious what people are using that for
I use it in my object type named "Modification" In my professional space. If an object is modified (IRL) by someone, I create an object of that type (before modifying the object directly). I have properties "from" and "to" so I know how the documentation changed after the modification (edited)
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Obviously that object will have link to the modified object, also the person object who modified it, plus date property on when the action was done (edited)
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And actually there are 3 block properties there. The last one is the default content/note property to put some reasoning behind the modification
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Capacities just nuked a multi-select property with a fixed set across 1k+ items. I didn't change any properties of the object type. I didn't change the fixed set (didn't even open the settings of that object) nor did I delete them from the set. Did anyone else see this? Is this fixable?
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Capacities just nuked a multi-select property with a fixed set across 1k+ items. I didn't change any properties of the object type. I didn't change the fixed set (didn't even open the settings of that object) nor did I delete them from the set. Did anyone else see this? Is this fixable?
Any subjects that weren't opened today after the update got nuked 🤔
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It was okay (from what I can tell) after the update (I checked screencording/Rewind) when I was working on my Mac. I think it may have happened when I opened the app on Windows and then pressed update. This would be a perfect time to be able to change multiple properties of an object at a time to fix this, but the new object actions feature doesn't support property changing... (edited)
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It was okay (from what I can tell) after the update (I checked screencording/Rewind) when I was working on my Mac. I think it may have happened when I opened the app on Windows and then pressed update. This would be a perfect time to be able to change multiple properties of an object at a time to fix this, but the new object actions feature doesn't support property changing... (edited)
Ok there is definitely something wrong here as it just reset my fixed set again and nuked all the remaining values of this property Didn't open anything on Windows/crossplatform this time. Was just setting an object's property using the dropdown picker to geometry and analytical geometry, every other object's properties got nuked. Added on canny: https://capacities.canny.io/feedback/p/fixed-set-property-is-corrupting (edited)
Recently, after this update, tags selected in an object's fixed set property is getting deleted across the entire object type.
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What happened to the format block as TeX block option? I used that for formulas all the time.
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If I create a new recipe with the label 'oven', and decide to add a photo to a 'image' property, is it best practice to also add the 'oven' tag to that image? Seems like a lot of work to keep everything like that maintained?
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How do i update the capacitites app ?
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How do i update the capacitites app ?
go to settings and look for "restart app" at the bottom of the sidebar
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should update automatically
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I use Capacities on the web, as opposed to an app. Sometimes, as I'm typing, my most recent text disappears. The last few words or sentence. I type it again, and it disappears. This only happens with the Capacities web app, not with any other web app I use. Does anybody know why this happens and how I can solve it? (edited)
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is there a good way to bulk assign a new tag to a selected set of objects? 🧐 – to me it seems that while for collections it is easy to create a new collection and include a selection set on the go, this is impossible for tags. it seems, for tags the only bulk action is remove / assign from the virtual set of existing tags for that given selection...?! 😕 anyone having similar experience, workarounds, hints to existing discussions / tickets on this...? – thx! 🙏
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You can duplicate an object type using the "Duplicate" feature. Go to the "Objects" menu Find the object type you want to duplicate (in this case, "Books"). Click on the "..." menu in the top right corner of the object type. Select "Duplicate" from the dropdown menu. A new object type will be created with the same fields and settings as the original object type. Rename the new object type to "Articles" or any other name you prefer. (edited)
I'm very new to Capacities (just downloaded it today to test) and for the life of me I can't find this duplicate type option. Can anyone tell me if it's still a feature? I've looked in the three dot menu on the type item listing, the one in the sidebar, and the Object Type settings in the main settings. I also can't find any mention of it in the documentation.
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I'm very new to Capacities (just downloaded it today to test) and for the life of me I can't find this duplicate type option. Can anyone tell me if it's still a feature? I've looked in the three dot menu on the type item listing, the one in the sidebar, and the Object Type settings in the main settings. I also can't find any mention of it in the documentation.
Where did you see it mentioned if it's not in the documentation
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Thank you for your reply. When it happens, I probably do have multiple windows open, yes. When you say to "use the open in new tab feature in Capacities" I'm not sure what you mean. I'm using a Chromebook - I can open Capacities as an "app", which of course still using the chrome browser, but just not in a new browser tab..... is that what you mean?
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Oh I see what you mean. OK this makes sense. I'll give it a go. Thanks.
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Hi, I was looking into switching to Capacities from Notion but noticed that there isn't a mobile app available (yet)? Any news on when that will be released? Having a mobile app is essential for me due to me not being around my PC all day.
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Hi, I was looking into switching to Capacities from Notion but noticed that there isn't a mobile app available (yet)? Any news on when that will be released? Having a mobile app is essential for me due to me not being around my PC all day.
There is an app but it's still early access for Believer subscribers. I know there is a plan to move towards opening it to free users but I don't think they've said a date yet but i'd wager around the time of Pro subscription also releasing if I had to guess
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Hm. Ok. Guess I'll stick around for a bit and see.
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Where did you see it mentioned if it's not in the documentation
I searched this server and the message I replied to mentioned it.
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It's not the object I want to duplicate, it's the type itself. I have a type which is 'GPT created article summaries' - I'm using ChatGPT to provide me with rich summaries of research papers to help me decide which ones to read in detail. I want a type which is for my own literature notes but it has a lot of the same properties as the GPT summaries, so it made sense to me that I could duplicate that type and then customise it to my needs for the second type. I have seen the videos you mentioned but didn't see this feature in those. I searched this server and found a post that talked about it (from October), which I replied to above, but I can't find the menu mentioned.
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I searched this server and the message I replied to mentioned it.
oh I missed that you replied to a message. I saw yours on my phone and totally read over it was a reply 😄 ya that's interesting not super familiar with duplicate functions
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oh I missed that you replied to a message. I saw yours on my phone and totally read over it was a reply 😄 ya that's interesting not super familiar with duplicate functions
No problem 😊 hopefully something will come up.
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I use Capacities on the web, as opposed to an app. Sometimes, as I'm typing, my most recent text disappears. The last few words or sentence. I type it again, and it disappears. This only happens with the Capacities web app, not with any other web app I use. Does anybody know why this happens and how I can solve it? (edited)
Something similar happens to me but with object properties. I set one, then it disappears. I have to set it over and over for it to keep the property. Happens to me on the desktop app though.
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Something similar happens to me but with object properties. I set one, then it disappears. I have to set it over and over for it to keep the property. Happens to me on the desktop app though.
that's strange. I can't work out if it's a sync issue or what. it's weird and annoying.
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I’ll see if I get to it later. I’m dealing with another bug (see above) that nuked the properties of over 1k of my objects right now.
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Phoenix
What happened to the format block as TeX block option? I used that for formulas all the time.
sorry for bumping, was removing the formula block type in the style/action menu intended? I really need it for bigger formulas so it's not cluttered.
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I use Capacities on the web, as opposed to an app. Sometimes, as I'm typing, my most recent text disappears. The last few words or sentence. I type it again, and it disappears. This only happens with the Capacities web app, not with any other web app I use. Does anybody know why this happens and how I can solve it? (edited)
Do you have multiple tabs open? If you only use one this should be resolved.
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sorry for bumping, was removing the formula block type in the style/action menu intended? I really need it for bigger formulas so it's not cluttered.
Would you mind creating a ticket. Happy to fix it 👍
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Steffen
Would you mind creating a ticket. Happy to fix it 👍
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Steffen
Do you have multiple tabs open? If you only use one this should be resolved.
If you mean multiple browser tabs, then yes possibly. It hasn't happened recently. I'm making sure to only have one instance of capacities open at a time. Thank you
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SeekerofTruth 1/24/2024 5:40 AM
Anyone having trouble accessing Capacities? I cant load website or app. (edited)
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I'm able to login on desktop and web (edited)
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@Steffen @Michael_v_H The app is not available for me at the momemnt. Is any maintenance in progress? (edited)
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mariopavlov 1/24/2024 2:44 PM
I was looking for the "Block" and "Color" but I cannot see anything in this chat related to my question. So am I the only one that feels irritated from the new location of the "Color" picker for the block element. I guess that changing the color of a block element is quite an repetitive operation to be hidden behind 3 clicks 🥲 😣
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funny you mention it because i think in 6 months or so of using it I have yet to change a single block's color
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I change text all the time, just not the block
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I was looking for the "Block" and "Color" but I cannot see anything in this chat related to my question. So am I the only one that feels irritated from the new location of the "Color" picker for the block element. I guess that changing the color of a block element is quite an repetitive operation to be hidden behind 3 clicks 🥲 😣
Not a fan either. I used it quite often
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Xtremefaith 1/24/2024 3:24 PM
I currently use Obsidian for my PKM but I'm looking to counsel some organizations towards team/organization vaults and I'm wondering if Capacities can be used for this? Like a shared workspace instead of their current SharePoint
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Unfortunately no collaboration is not really a viable use-case right now. It's meant for single-user spaces but I know collaboration stuff is on the canny board for upvoting so who knows what the future has someday it may change
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is it possible to create a filter for objects that are not inside a collection?
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I currently use Obsidian for my PKM but I'm looking to counsel some organizations towards team/organization vaults and I'm wondering if Capacities can be used for this? Like a shared workspace instead of their current SharePoint
besides feature request, maybe this discussion is interesting for you? https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/969304624848855050/1172942033355292753
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Need some help with templates. When I am in the "Person" object and I am creating a template every property I add to the template seems to be added to the "Person" object. I creating "Soccer Player" under "Person" and when I add a checkbox for different paperwork the players need to turn in it adds the checkbox property to all my "Person" objects. Help! TIA
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PaulHulf
Need some help with templates. When I am in the "Person" object and I am creating a template every property I add to the template seems to be added to the "Person" object. I creating "Soccer Player" under "Person" and when I add a checkbox for different paperwork the players need to turn in it adds the checkbox property to all my "Person" objects. Help! TIA
"Soccer Player" under "Person"
what do you mean 'under'? is it a collection of object type "Person"?
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"Soccer Player" under "Person"
what do you mean 'under'? is it a collection of object type "Person"?
When I can change the Person object properties there is a section to create template.
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hi all Still kinda new to Capacities, but i have used a lot of app with the same functions , but i really cant figurer out how the daily note template and object templates work, i have an object called focus point, and it have som proprieties where i can score them from 0-5, but no matter how i create the daily template and apply it on a date, when im scoring the propriets it editing in the same object and dont create a new object. I have tried with applying a template to the object but is the same. What i want is, when i start a new day i use the template called "daily" and it create a new object in "focus point" that i can fill out, next day i do the same, and now i have 2 objects in focus point i hope someone can help me out
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mariopavlov
I was looking for the "Block" and "Color" but I cannot see anything in this chat related to my question. So am I the only one that feels irritated from the new location of the "Color" picker for the block element. I guess that changing the color of a block element is quite an repetitive operation to be hidden behind 3 clicks 🥲 😣
Hi, can please you tell me how to change the block color? Thx
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Is it possible (without copy/paste) to somehow move a block to the Today page?
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SeekerofTruth 1/25/2024 7:38 AM
I am getting a 'Refused to connect error' when loading Capacities website and app of last two days. Any help?
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Thank you.
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Thanks for the reply. 👍
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Crystalliere 1/25/2024 11:45 AM
Fairly new Capacities Believer here. Is it possible to create a "view" to pull all blocks with a to-do onto one page ? Somewhat along the lines of being able to see all instances of a specific tag? Like tags, blocks with to-dos become scattered over numerous objects (daily notes, meetings, projects, people, pages, etc.) It would be useful to be able to see all (especially uncompleted) tasks in one place to prevent things from slipping from view.
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I think currently the best lever for that is putting a tag in the block, but perhaps when smart queries come online we might see something that for that specifically. Not sure though, not super well versed in the roadmap on to do items and task management as it's an evolving concept for Capacities from what we users know about
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wissensagentur 1/25/2024 2:41 PM
Sorry for my delay! The old copy & past worked! So thanks again 🙂
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Does Capacities have offline support yet?
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Does Capacities have offline support yet?
Nope not yet. Online cloud-only right now ☁
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Crystalliere 1/25/2024 7:41 PM
How does one access the iOS app for Capacities?
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is it possible to create a filter for objects that are not inside a collection?
Will be possible with queries 🙂
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@Steffen @Michael_v_H The app is not available for me at the momemnt. Is any maintenance in progress? (edited)
Problem resolved? We did not have any issues on our side.
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How does one access the iOS app for Capacities?
As a believer you can download it via testflight. You can get the link here: https://capacities.io/believer-features
As a believer you get direct access to all Pro features as soon as they are developed.
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The Windows app constantly "destroys" itself. On the one hand, it always takes forever for the app to open. Secondly, I have the problem that the installed folder is deleted without my intervention after closing (I suspect update processes in the background). This also often happens after manual installations, so I have to install the app a second time, which is why I suspect that an update is the problem here. Is this a known problem? Unfortunately, you can't use the app under Windows this way 😦
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Problem resolved? We did not have any issues on our side.
Hi Steffen. It’s working fine now.
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I am beside myself that I cannot functionally work with this page. I cannot select an object. I cannot drag-and-drop. I cannot write or delete text. The only thing I can do is select text. I have no idea why this one page is behaving this way. Does anyone have any thoughts or avenues to explore for fixing this? It is really interfering with my work.
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[VFA-106] Lawn Dart - 302 1/26/2024 1:02 PM
Ive noticed typing too fast really isn't good. The cursor will retreat to a few words before. I've experienced this for several weeks. Additionally, I've noticed notes losing data (like a partial save), it came to a head last night when my client wouldn't even show the same as the web. The keyboard problem seems to not be specific to Capacities (no, its not my keyboard, I've used 4 systems) as MS Loop and ServiceNow I have also seen it. The commonality is the save as you type feature they all 3 share.
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[VFA-106] Lawn Dart - 302
Ive noticed typing too fast really isn't good. The cursor will retreat to a few words before. I've experienced this for several weeks. Additionally, I've noticed notes losing data (like a partial save), it came to a head last night when my client wouldn't even show the same as the web. The keyboard problem seems to not be specific to Capacities (no, its not my keyboard, I've used 4 systems) as MS Loop and ServiceNow I have also seen it. The commonality is the save as you type feature they all 3 share.
I believe it's ill-advised to work in 2 views at the same time (client + web view simultaneously)
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[VFA-106] Lawn Dart - 302 1/26/2024 1:12 PM
Understood, I wasn't working in dual views. It was an instance of "on X day I entered these notes" and then 3 days later went to retrieve them from client and they weren't updating. Closed client, opened web and there they were...reopened client, nope...no updates.
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Oooh interesting then that's more true de-sync sounding issue, not sure on that one
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Maybe it is too late today, but how can I edit the link in a weblink object? I am using the Windows App 🤷‍♂️ (edited)
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Oooh interesting then that's more true de-sync sounding issue, not sure on that one
[VFA-106] Lawn Dart - 302 1/26/2024 1:31 PM
Yeah, like I said its weird. I'm a fairly fast typer and experienced it in 3 areas that sort of save as you type. Its odd AF.
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being a cloud product I do wish we had a status readout of our connection to the servers to provide some confirmation of when things like this happen
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even an obscured Red / Yellow / Green light someplace would help signify issues are happening
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I am beside myself that I cannot functionally work with this page. I cannot select an object. I cannot drag-and-drop. I cannot write or delete text. The only thing I can do is select text. I have no idea why this one page is behaving this way. Does anyone have any thoughts or avenues to explore for fixing this? It is really interfering with my work.
You’ve probably already tried this but have you restarted the app or closed the browser and restarted? Does it work in web or desktop app or on mobile? Is it broken on all of them?
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even an obscured Red / Yellow / Green light someplace would help signify issues are happening
[VFA-106] Lawn Dart - 302 1/26/2024 2:51 PM
Damn good idea.
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I'm a MS user and today was hell with Teams.
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hi, is there a way to resume a canceled subscription? :\ hope it isn't insulting. i get shiny object syndrome 😿
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[VFA-106] Lawn Dart - 302
Ive noticed typing too fast really isn't good. The cursor will retreat to a few words before. I've experienced this for several weeks. Additionally, I've noticed notes losing data (like a partial save), it came to a head last night when my client wouldn't even show the same as the web. The keyboard problem seems to not be specific to Capacities (no, its not my keyboard, I've used 4 systems) as MS Loop and ServiceNow I have also seen it. The commonality is the save as you type feature they all 3 share.
same! having too much text in a note can cause slowdowns sometimes for me (edited)
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Hello everyone, when I am in a code block, I cannot use shift+enter or ctrl+enter to create a new block. How should I do it? Currently, I create a new block above and drag it down.
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i use macos
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Json Blob
even an obscured Red / Yellow / Green light someplace would help signify issues are happening
true, some kind of feedback would be nice!
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I was replying to @minuchka77 as no one picked up their query, but it got mixed in with your conversation.
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Is it possible to use the DATE variable in a Daily Notes template to display links to older daily notes? For example, this is how it looks in Roam, and the result is:
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Hey, I keep getting an error trying to access via the web browser. It's "Error_Connection_Refused" any tips are appreciated
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Help Please. When I go to make my own Object type, when I go to add properties I do not see a Picture or a File option (field). Am I missing something? TY. R.
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Is it possible to use the DATE variable in a Daily Notes template to display links to older daily notes? For example, this is how it looks in Roam, and the result is:
@solow There’s some info here that might help https://docs.capacities.io/reference/templates
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does anyone know how to hide the system menu?
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Help Please. When I go to make my own Object type, when I go to add properties I do not see a Picture or a File option (field). Am I missing something? TY. R.
To put a picture, you can use the cover image property
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Has anyone set up Capacities similar to ClickUp as it relates to task management? As a virtual assistant, I have meetings that always end in tasks.
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Question on task integration, sorry if I missed this in my search. For Todoist, has anyone had luck adding date/time verbiage to a task and had Todoist properly schedule it? I’ve tried several variations of “go to gym tomorrow at 6am” and can’t get Todoist to pick up on the natural language even when I’m very specific (I’ve tried four or five variations now). Thanks for any help or guidance.
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Part of my work flow is writing weekly sermons and Bible studies. I have objects created for "Sermon" and "Bible Study", but my question is should I also create a "Bible" object followed by and object for each book of the Bible to connect the notes or just use tags for the book and topics? Thoughts?
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This happens when I try to export to PDF from the web app
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Part of my work flow is writing weekly sermons and Bible studies. I have objects created for "Sermon" and "Bible Study", but my question is should I also create a "Bible" object followed by and object for each book of the Bible to connect the notes or just use tags for the book and topics? Thoughts?
I use tags for books and topics. I think having each book of the Bible as an object would complicate things. Although saying that, if you're doing extensive study, it would be useful. But if you're just wanting to connect the notes, I think tags suffice.
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Has anyone set up Capacities similar to ClickUp as it relates to task management? As a virtual assistant, I have meetings that always end in tasks.
Jan O. Dvořák 1/28/2024 3:14 AM
Capacities have a very basic task management just now and even if it will evolve, it would not (should not) go too far in that direction. My tasks from meetings are moved to my task management tool (Amazing Marvin) using task actions (via webhook) - it is enough to get the task to my inbox in Marvin with weblink to the task in task notes.
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what is the current progress on those two, compared to the rest in the planned section. how high is the priority of working on them compared to the others in planned? (edited)
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or an even better question is what is the timeframe of them coming out for believers at the very least.
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TookiTheGreat 1/28/2024 6:28 AM
Where do files go when you download them from Capacities? I am using the destkop app on MacOS.
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Some people had issues of performance, hardly typing...it is because of electron, the way they developed this app. Like Chrome. It is very good if you start, fresh database. But it is very slow when you have a big database with a lot of special characters, tags and linking.
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Where do files go when you download them from Capacities? I am using the destkop app on MacOS.
Downloads folder in most case
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Downloads folder in most case
TookiTheGreat 1/28/2024 9:53 AM
That was the first place I looked. I don’t see them there.
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roquito
You’ve probably already tried this but have you restarted the app or closed the browser and restarted? Does it work in web or desktop app or on mobile? Is it broken on all of them?
Thanks so much for suggesting this - I had tried it before and it didn't work, but tried again just for kicks and it seems to have solved the problem. 😊
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Some people had issues of performance, hardly typing...it is because of electron, the way they developed this app. Like Chrome. It is very good if you start, fresh database. But it is very slow when you have a big database with a lot of special characters, tags and linking.
Hmm so it may become a problem after a few months for me. I'll see how bad it is based on which device I use.
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hello! brand new user to capacities here trying to import from Notion. I have my notion setup based on Tiago Forte's PARA setup (project, areas, resources, archive) and am wondering if anyone has managed to work out a similar set up using capacities? I'm not sure how to do it with the connections/tags
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Harry P
Some people had issues of performance, hardly typing...it is because of electron, the way they developed this app. Like Chrome. It is very good if you start, fresh database. But it is very slow when you have a big database with a lot of special characters, tags and linking.
@Steffen Can you confirm this? Because this can be a kinda problem in the end.
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onesura
does anyone know how to hide the system menu?
Not possible yet.It would be great if you could add a ticket to our feedback board (https://capacities.io/feedback). Thank you 🙂 (edited)
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This happens when I try to export to PDF from the web app
It would be great if you could add a ticket to our feedback board (https://capacities.io/feedback). Thank you 🙂
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@Steffen Can you confirm this? Because this can be a kinda problem in the end.
We need a bit more information. Generally, there's always room for improvement. It also depends on your device, of course. Generally: Large databases are decoupled and should not cause performance problems. Pages with a lot of backlinks can be slow. I am working on it at the moment. Pages with a lot of content can be slower; we recommend working with more and smaller notes and splitting them. Nevertheless, we're actively working on improving this as well 👍 Hope that helps
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We need a bit more information. Generally, there's always room for improvement. It also depends on your device, of course. Generally: Large databases are decoupled and should not cause performance problems. Pages with a lot of backlinks can be slow. I am working on it at the moment. Pages with a lot of content can be slower; we recommend working with more and smaller notes and splitting them. Nevertheless, we're actively working on improving this as well 👍 Hope that helps
Thank you for your quick response! I understand that the device you use plays a role. In any case, it is reassuring to hear that there is a continuous effort to improve performance. I think I can conclude from this that the way in which the app has been developed, with electron as a basis, does not have to be a problem, not even in the longer term. 😀
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Thank you for your quick response! I understand that the device you use plays a role. In any case, it is reassuring to hear that there is a continuous effort to improve performance. I think I can conclude from this that the way in which the app has been developed, with electron as a basis, does not have to be a problem, not even in the longer term. 😀
No not at all 🙂 There are great apps built on electron! It's our job to make it faster. Yes, it's a continuous effort, and we really care about it as it's the basis for using Capacities effectively. If you see performance issues, it would be great if you could report them in as much detail as possible on our feedback board. 🙏
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No not at all 🙂 There are great apps built on electron! It's our job to make it faster. Yes, it's a continuous effort, and we really care about it as it's the basis for using Capacities effectively. If you see performance issues, it would be great if you could report them in as much detail as possible on our feedback board. 🙏
I will. Thank you so much! 🙌 💪
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hi @Steffen I'm the one who posted this https://capacities.io/feedback/p/bug-cant-edit-text-properties-from-table-view-also-collection-view I can't explain it in screenshots. so here is a video of my demo of the bug. I keep clicking different cells of property "People Involved" and keep pressing the "W" key rapidly. it seems intermittent. sometimes I can modify it after clicking, sometimes no. this only happens in table view. I can modify the property if I open each object just fine. (edited)
Get an overview of requested features and ideas.
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Sir Pumpaloaf 1/29/2024 11:06 AM
I am having issue whenever Capacities tries to update itself in windows. I am in a corportate environment and I get this error when it attempts to update
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How is everyone dealing with images? When I add images to a page, I can't give them a name. I would have to go to the images object for that. It'll cost me a lot of time I think if I have to label, name, tag,.. every image I add somewhere.
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Make sure to use +image then when the upload prompt appears either drag/drop or file select (edited)
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it lets you name it at the upload step iirc
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unless i'm nuts... i swear I did this but now that I'm trying maybe i'm losing my mind
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OH I remember, using that method it names the image whatever the image filename is so it's not untitled, just grabs the filename
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Okay so I should change the filename before I add to have the easiest workflow, thanks!
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Still getting used to objects vs folders
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Yep! That's been my method is renaming the file and then import/upload to Cap.
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Has anyone already built a query to filter content that includes tasks?
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Do the queries update periodically or should they be immediate? I have a tag query that didn't update for a few minutes after I created a new page with that tag. Not sure if it updated because of time or because of all the clicking and refreshing I did.
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Experience loading photos (.jpg) to Capacities? I am considering creating a scrapbook-type object in Capacities that will include a large number of photos. However, I am concerned about reducing the performance of Capacities due to using too much storage. I would like to create something that has longevity (i.e., can be accessed in future decades) so I don't want to rely on links for the images. I am thinking that I will store high resolution files separately and only insert ~300kb files into Capacities. What experience have you had along these lines? Also, any recommendations on creating something that has longevity (i.e., that can be exported from Capacities in a reasonable format)?
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Experience loading photos (.jpg) to Capacities? I am considering creating a scrapbook-type object in Capacities that will include a large number of photos. However, I am concerned about reducing the performance of Capacities due to using too much storage. I would like to create something that has longevity (i.e., can be accessed in future decades) so I don't want to rely on links for the images. I am thinking that I will store high resolution files separately and only insert ~300kb files into Capacities. What experience have you had along these lines? Also, any recommendations on creating something that has longevity (i.e., that can be exported from Capacities in a reasonable format)?
My images object section loads quite quickly and I have 1000s saved
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Just updated to 1.33.1.0 and it appears it can’t “calculate” the Backlinks on certain pages? Just have three gray bars where normally the links would show. (edited)
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Any suggestions on how to efficiently migrage from Obsidian? I use a LOT of nested bulleted list but when I copy and paste them it puts the sub-bullets in a code block and links come over with the brackets around it. Almost have to copy and paste bullet by bullet to get it formatted correctly.
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i'm trying to start a recipe collection on capacities and would like the recipe object to have a 'main ingredient' property. is the best way to just use a tag and have it show up with the rest of my tags or is there a more intuitive way of doing this in capacities? (edited)
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Any suggestions on how to efficiently migrage from Obsidian? I use a LOT of nested bulleted list but when I copy and paste them it puts the sub-bullets in a code block and links come over with the brackets around it. Almost have to copy and paste bullet by bullet to get it formatted correctly.
Found the Import function. Works pretty well.
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i'm trying to start a recipe collection on capacities and would like the recipe object to have a 'main ingredient' property. is the best way to just use a tag and have it show up with the rest of my tags or is there a more intuitive way of doing this in capacities? (edited)
You have a few options, of course! You could create an ingredient object and then use a select property. Or just use a select property and set a list. You can use tags, but if they are only for the one object I think a property would be a better solution. It will also work well with the new query feature. You could have a prep time property and a main ingredient property. You can build a query when you want to see which recipes would fit the criteria.
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You have a few options, of course! You could create an ingredient object and then use a select property. Or just use a select property and set a list. You can use tags, but if they are only for the one object I think a property would be a better solution. It will also work well with the new query feature. You could have a prep time property and a main ingredient property. You can build a query when you want to see which recipes would fit the criteria.
thanks for your response! do you mind clarifying the difference between 'just use a select property and set a list' and using tags? sorry i'm new to capacities!
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Tags are great when you want to use it across object types. Properties are specific to an object type. It depends what you want to use the rest of your space for. Tag example: you could have a set of genre tags that could apply to books and films (e.g. sci-fi). If the recipes are independent of the other objects you’re looking to create I’d suggest creating a main ingredient property in the recipes object.
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ahh okay got it! thank you!
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How is everyone dealing with images? When I add images to a page, I can't give them a name. I would have to go to the images object for that. It'll cost me a lot of time I think if I have to label, name, tag,.. every image I add somewhere.
I feel you on this one. renaming ahead of upload certainly is one way. I came to conclusion that clicking the image after upload, then a) renaming b) sorting into broad collections c) adding 'metadata (caption; notes etc) in notes gield is quite fast & efficient. true, as you say, technically it takes you imto tje image object category / db. but really, given that a) Capacities teleports you there via click on image; b) the way back is just another prepared click thx to Capacities behavior to list this i@age as a sub-breadcrumb of original post, males it – almost – a breeze. – given the value of other data structure procuration (collections; tags; notes etc) and even i. terms of click-energy it seems to me to be more lightweight/ efficient even than file rename on system level...
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@solow There’s some info here that might help https://docs.capacities.io/reference/templates
Thanks!
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I am using the new "Query" feature, but can't figure out how to just get a listing of all of my Open TODO's. There isn't an object called "TODO" as far as I can see. Thanks for any help!
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on the same note of the query feature, anyway we can change the filtering criteria for an inline query?
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rjsimpleson 1/29/2024 6:57 PM
Hi everyone, I wanted to see if the online browser app is offline for you too. I have been able to to login to it before but I noticed it seems to be down pretty regularly.
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@Steffen hi Steffen, The new update allows filter with collections, but still could not sort with collections, is there any concerns on it or the team just still working on it? currently I sort my tags with colors, I think the most intuitive way is sorted by collections. When users create a new tag and appoint a collections, could it be able to adjust the color automatically? (edited)
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Hey, capacities ui people with peace and love to make it obvious how to rename your collections. (edited)
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cos when you highlight that it does look like and object you can rename it it looks like a random block of text that cant be changed
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and then the block of text above looks like some thing that can be changed but it cant
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please put a border like on the google bar or a blinking line cursor thingy so there is an intuitive visual cure for people to know how to rename their collections. I've spent too look trying to figure it out. Maybe it is obvious from other note apps but it's deeply unintuitive for me and maybe others as this is my first and best. Please and thank you.
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I feel a little lost while navigate within the iOS app. For example I always try to swipe to go to the previous page. Instead sometimes a block is highlighted or other stuff happens. When searching it’s not possible to go back to the previous search via back gesture or the back arrow. Instead I have to start a new search. Navigation is not a good user experience for me in the current app. Am I doing something wrong here?
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please put a border like on the google bar or a blinking line cursor thingy so there is an intuitive visual cure for people to know how to rename their collections. I've spent too look trying to figure it out. Maybe it is obvious from other note apps but it's deeply unintuitive for me and maybe others as this is my first and best. Please and thank you.
I took your additional post on this (the third I found) as inducement to post a FR for this (– which is what one can do after things have been raised here initially & it´s closer to ones heart) you can now comment & vote on this if you like. see 👉 : https://capacities.io/feedback/p/make-renaming-coherent-in-ui-collections-object-types-etc
Get an overview of requested features and ideas.
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@Steffen I just completed believer signup and found a small problem you need to address on the payment page. The payment boxes have text so close to the background colour that you can barely read it. The box background colour is brown and the text colour is barely different. This is on the initial details page and also on the payment details page. On the second page, the placeholder text is readable, but when you type it's the same brown colour and can't be read. (edited)
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vinicius.u.s. 1/30/2024 8:03 AM
Guys, I'm linking tags as small cards from queries... but when I update the objects changing the tags, the small card does not upload automatically? 😦 do I have to do something?
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I feel a little lost while navigate within the iOS app. For example I always try to swipe to go to the previous page. Instead sometimes a block is highlighted or other stuff happens. When searching it’s not possible to go back to the previous search via back gesture or the back arrow. Instead I have to start a new search. Navigation is not a good user experience for me in the current app. Am I doing something wrong here?
Recommend posting this in the Mobile channel.
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Recommend posting this in the Mobile channel.
Thanks, but where is this channel? Can’t find it.
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Thanks, but where is this channel? Can’t find it.
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How can I create a query to filter all todo (items with a checkbox) that has two particular TAGs ? And is it possible to add this query to my dialy-note template?
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How can I create a query to filter all todo (items with a checkbox) that has two particular TAGs ? And is it possible to add this query to my dialy-note template?
Crystalliere 1/30/2024 10:29 AM
Related question: Is it possible to even create a query to select all blocks with a todo checkbox? Perhaps filtering out those still-active ones that have not been marked completed or transferred to Todoist? Todos multiply across different objects and can become orphaned without some mechanism to revisit them (during, for example, a weekly review).
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When I have a link (e.g. a OneDrive link) that I want to open up directly on the web, is there currently a way to click and open that link and immediately be taken to my web browser via mouse or keyboard shortcut ? I think all I get to do right now is open up it up and view this object's details but it would be soooo much nicer to have an option to click the link and automatically open it in the web browser. This is one of the limitations for me to jump all the way to Capacities from Notion/Craft/Taskade. I'm also having a bug with opening up pdf's. Where the first page is almost in dark mode but the subsequent pages aren't.... I can provide a screenshot.
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Quick question, how do you delete tags from capacities?
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Is it possible to allow us to press enter to shift a bulletpoint to the left? To clarify, I mean to shift one that isn't at the end of the list. When I want to bring line 1 to the left, it will just remove the bulletpoint instead of heading to the left. This is the exact same thing as what backspace does, so is there a setting or smth that will make enter work?
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Is it possible to allow us to press enter to shift a bulletpoint to the left? To clarify, I mean to shift one that isn't at the end of the list. When I want to bring line 1 to the left, it will just remove the bulletpoint instead of heading to the left. This is the exact same thing as what backspace does, so is there a setting or smth that will make enter work?
i think shift+tab is what you need
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Shift+tab brings the bulletpoint and its sub bulletpoints to the end of the list
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im kinda looking for one that will just move the group of bulletpoints towards the left without altering its position
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davepatrick 1/30/2024 2:18 PM
Maybe I am being dumb, but I can't seem to figure out how to set sort parameters when creating queries...such as show in descending date order...newest on top
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Is there a way to let AI automatically create a summary of a webpages and store it in the weblink object?
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Maybe I am being dumb, but I can't seem to figure out how to set sort parameters when creating queries...such as show in descending date order...newest on top
digiorniopepperoncini 1/30/2024 6:34 PM
@davepatrick I had the same issue today, just figured it out. In object types query there is a sort function between "limited to" and "group by type"
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Hopefully easy question. is there any way, when filtering queries in a template, to insert some kind of placeholder like {project name} so that on a project object template, a query can be made part of the template that searches for, for example, task objects that have the name of the newly created project in their title (or any similar thing?)
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Hopefully easy question. is there any way, when filtering queries in a template, to insert some kind of placeholder like {project name} so that on a project object template, a query can be made part of the template that searches for, for example, task objects that have the name of the newly created project in their title (or any similar thing?)
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Prince Markie D 1/31/2024 12:44 AM
Plans to sign the exe so that my security team does not block it at work?
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Related question: Is it possible to even create a query to select all blocks with a todo checkbox? Perhaps filtering out those still-active ones that have not been marked completed or transferred to Todoist? Todos multiply across different objects and can become orphaned without some mechanism to revisit them (during, for example, a weekly review).
As there is no additional comment, may I understand this is currently not possible? 😞
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As there is no additional comment, may I understand this is currently not possible? 😞
If you created a task object you could this but I think what you’re after is the fuller task management functionality. This is on the roadmap. I just send my tasks directly to Things and manage them there.
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Ok, but I do not see any option to filter to-dos in the query at all. I can filter on the assigned TAGs only. I want to show only these items if they have a “checkbox” answer preferably that checkbox is unchecked. But as mentioned, I do not find an option to filter on to-do (or any other block types) .
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The queries are designed to pull back objects, not parts of objects. Is there is a checkbox property in a task object you should be able to bring back that task object. But it won’t pull back checkboxes that are just part of blocks in an object.
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Not sure I articulated that very well but hope it helped.
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Hi, this might be a common question over here but I haven't been able to find an answer : is there a way to make authentication work in a weblink embed ? I've trier todoist and ticktick so far and haven't been able to log in on either
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I took your additional post on this (the third I found) as inducement to post a FR for this (– which is what one can do after things have been raised here initially & it´s closer to ones heart) you can now comment & vote on this if you like. see 👉 : https://capacities.io/feedback/p/make-renaming-coherent-in-ui-collections-object-types-etc
Ncie thanks for that, will do now
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I tried in the web app but could not log in unfortunately
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@davepatrick I had the same issue today, just figured it out. In object types query there is a sort function between "limited to" and "group by type"
davepatrick 1/31/2024 10:14 AM
When I do a search query I don't see that option
GwynAark started a thread. 1/31/2024 12:12 PM
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Hey, i Have been using Apple Notes For quite a long time now, but i have decided to swith To Capacities. Can i transfer My notes From Apple notes to Capacities?
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Does anyone have a solution for handling different topics (to a degree) with the same name in the same object type? Such as a notes object: Vector (Math) Vector (Phys/Quantum Phys) Vector (C++) Vector (Graph Theory) Vector (Graphics) I'm having issues with collisions like these when searching for notes to link in a document. That search dropdown does not reveal any information about the subjects (even though I have them in a property). I'm forced to put the subject matter in the title, which defeats the purpose of the subject property. Now, I'm identifying the same "property" in two different places, which is always not great. I don't want to combine them either; each makes for sizable notes already. (edited)
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Anyone know when the reversed pdf bug will be fixed. It makes capacities unusable for me.
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Does anyone have a solution for handling different topics (to a degree) with the same name in the same object type? Such as a notes object: Vector (Math) Vector (Phys/Quantum Phys) Vector (C++) Vector (Graph Theory) Vector (Graphics) I'm having issues with collisions like these when searching for notes to link in a document. That search dropdown does not reveal any information about the subjects (even though I have them in a property). I'm forced to put the subject matter in the title, which defeats the purpose of the subject property. Now, I'm identifying the same "property" in two different places, which is always not great. I don't want to combine them either; each makes for sizable notes already. (edited)
Maybe using tags ? I'm not sure how you would be able to find it afterwards though, sorry...
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please put a border like on the google bar or a blinking line cursor thingy so there is an intuitive visual cure for people to know how to rename their collections. I've spent too look trying to figure it out. Maybe it is obvious from other note apps but it's deeply unintuitive for me and maybe others as this is my first and best. Please and thank you.
Michael_v_H 1/31/2024 3:18 PM
We'll look into it. 🙂
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@Steffen I just completed believer signup and found a small problem you need to address on the payment page. The payment boxes have text so close to the background colour that you can barely read it. The box background colour is brown and the text colour is barely different. This is on the initial details page and also on the payment details page. On the second page, the placeholder text is readable, but when you type it's the same brown colour and can't be read. (edited)
Michael_v_H 1/31/2024 3:24 PM
Thanks, we'll fix that. 🙂
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Is it correct that if you use the share interface on IOS, that you have to select the object type? This is time consuming?
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Is there an easy way to quickly store a thought into capabilities via the iPhone app?
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RemcoVC
Is there an easy way to quickly store a thought into capabilities via the iPhone app?
I find the fastest way is to send a message using the telegram integration.
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Maybe using tags ? I'm not sure how you would be able to find it afterwards though, sorry...
Once they release hierarchical tags, that might solve this. Really looking forward to that.
Paul Wood started a thread. 1/31/2024 5:22 PM
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I took your additional post on this (the third I found) as inducement to post a FR for this (– which is what one can do after things have been raised here initially & it´s closer to ones heart) you can now comment & vote on this if you like. see 👉 : https://capacities.io/feedback/p/make-renaming-coherent-in-ui-collections-object-types-etc
sick will do
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Hi was wondering if someone had an idea. I have two jobs - one as a lawyer and one in lending. At the moment I have the following objects: organisations, people and projects. On organisations I have a key people property that is selected from my people objects (same on the projects). However on projects I want to be able to have a property for who the client is. For law work we have both individual clients and companies. So I really need a property that allows me to select either from People OR organisations. I don’t think I can do this. Unless there is scope to use tags and queries now they are out and I haven’t spotted it. Any help appreciated!
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Hi was wondering if someone had an idea. I have two jobs - one as a lawyer and one in lending. At the moment I have the following objects: organisations, people and projects. On organisations I have a key people property that is selected from my people objects (same on the projects). However on projects I want to be able to have a property for who the client is. For law work we have both individual clients and companies. So I really need a property that allows me to select either from People OR organisations. I don’t think I can do this. Unless there is scope to use tags and queries now they are out and I haven’t spotted it. Any help appreciated!
I have that problem too. I set the property as Text instead of selecting object. in the text value, I can mention (@) people or organization
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I have that problem too. I set the property as Text instead of selecting object. in the text value, I can mention (@) people or organization
Thanks. That makes sense!
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I can't use capacities in dex mode. are u serious.
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Never mind can't use it at all on my tablet. I can free form and make it vertical perspective but it still won't work.
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Liz (menollycg 🎮) 2/1/2024 5:08 AM
So I created a template that within that template it creates a page filled with blocks to fill in. However, I noticed that everytime I apply the template to a new page that the stuff that was previously typed in is filled in and it's not empty like how it's supposed to be. How do I fix this?
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I also just realized that it backlinks to the previous day.
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Essentially I am trying to create a page that has a Journal page within it and a new Journal page gets created every time to go along with that day's page.
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Working a few days with capacities I’m running against a situation where I wonder how others manage it. Throughout the day you working on some content. But suddenly someone interrupts you or something enters you mind. You want this info, whatever it is, having be stored. But I struggle how I can store it somewhere quickly, and ideally be able to get back to it at a later time. Ideally also that the object I was working on still remains accessible. Is this possible and how to manage? Thanks
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Working a few days with capacities I’m running against a situation where I wonder how others manage it. Throughout the day you working on some content. But suddenly someone interrupts you or something enters you mind. You want this info, whatever it is, having be stored. But I struggle how I can store it somewhere quickly, and ideally be able to get back to it at a later time. Ideally also that the object I was working on still remains accessible. Is this possible and how to manage? Thanks
Possible solution: type it in today daily note and tag it with "inbox"
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Maybe using tags ? I'm not sure how you would be able to find it afterwards though, sorry...
Thanks for the suggestion! Unfortunately, I don't think that'll work, as the only identifier in the linking dropdown is the title and object type.
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when I use a new object, in this case Quotes, why does it not appear in the object list
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Why is it not possible to CUT text/object, and only able to COPY, causing more handling time as the objects needs to be removed manually?
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Thanks for the suggestion! Unfortunately, I don't think that'll work, as the only identifier in the linking dropdown is the title and object type.
What if you had the core subject (vector) as a tag and the sub topics as the title@pf the objects. Or you could set up a sub topic object that is tied to the main topic object?
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When will batch imports work again? Ive been looking forward to import a bunch of objects.
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Why is it not possible to CUT text/object, and only able to COPY, causing more handling time as the objects needs to be removed manually?
cut hasn't been working, I upvoted it in th ebug database yesterday. It used to work
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I noticed that when I'm adding new people in my 'Authors' property, when typing one that doesn't exist sometimes a match that's closest is still remaining even when they don't match at all as a whole. This means I have to skip down to 'create new', as if I press enter by accident it accepts the closest non-match:
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When I have a link (e.g. a OneDrive link) that I want to open up directly on the web, is there currently a way to click and open that link and immediately be taken to my web browser via mouse or keyboard shortcut ? I think all I get to do right now is open up it up and view this object's details but it would be soooo much nicer to have an option to click the link and automatically open it in the web browser. This is one of the limitations for me to jump all the way to Capacities from Notion/Craft/Taskade.
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that almost sounds like a bug if I'm following your description. I just tried a URL and it opens my browser in 1 click
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I think all I get to do right now is open up it up and view this object's details
This part loses me. You're clicking a OneDrive link but it only opens an object?
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Yes it opens up this page instead of opening up directly on the web. (edited)
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oh like it's opening the weblink object and not the link's destination. Interesting... I typically only use inline URL links. Is yours in the form of a card or something?
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Sounds like a legit design feature request bug to me. Add a way to bypass opening the weblink object and open the weblink directly. I'd upvote it 😄
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It is an inline url, but I've tried it as a card and all the other options as well and they all behave the same way for me.
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^(Phone List)
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aitoolforthat 2/1/2024 5:05 PM
Hi may I ask, is there a good reason to set up different spaces? Also, is there a possibility to “backlink” across spaces? Thanks
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I noticed that when I'm adding new people in my 'Authors' property, when typing one that doesn't exist sometimes a match that's closest is still remaining even when they don't match at all as a whole. This means I have to skip down to 'create new', as if I press enter by accident it accepts the closest non-match:
Suggest adding to the feedback board as a bug.
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It is an inline url, but I've tried it as a card and all the other options as well and they all behave the same way for me.
Agree w/ @Json Blob about adding to the feedback board, as I too would upvote.
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Hi may I ask, is there a good reason to set up different spaces? Also, is there a possibility to “backlink” across spaces? Thanks
"Good" reason is subjective. I use 3 spaces for my content because each space's content has no reason to be aware of the other space's objects. So it's really up to you and no right or wrong answer here
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Hi may I ask, is there a good reason to set up different spaces? Also, is there a possibility to “backlink” across spaces? Thanks
you cannot backlink across spaces, they're all in silos unaware of each other
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Is it possible to disable the boxing feature when you highlight over 1 line of bulletpoints?
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I feel like it hurts my workflow more than it helps it
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you cannot backlink across spaces, they're all in silos unaware of each other
aitoolforthat 2/1/2024 8:07 PM
Thanks for that answer. Agree “good” is subjective. 😊
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So I have figured out how to add a math (latex) block. And if I cut and paste some text with embedded latex it renders properly and I can even edit the embedded latex. But after searching through the documentation and discord I have not found anyway when I am typing text in the browser itself, to enter inline math (latex) inside a plain text block. Is this something not yet implemented in the editor, or am I missing something obvious? (I've seen other people ask this with no response). (edited)
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anttituomola 2/2/2024 7:21 AM
I'm trying to sort my saved query, but can't find a sort option anywhere. Is there one?
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So I have figured out how to add a math (latex) block. And if I cut and paste some text with embedded latex it renders properly and I can even edit the embedded latex. But after searching through the documentation and discord I have not found anyway when I am typing text in the browser itself, to enter inline math (latex) inside a plain text block. Is this something not yet implemented in the editor, or am I missing something obvious? (I've seen other people ask this with no response). (edited)
For me it works to select the text and click 'formula'. Or press ctrl+shift+M
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Thanks @Florian As you were typing I was typing this respnse to myself because I just figured it out! (edited)
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Thanks @Florian As you were typing I was typing this respnse to myself because I just figured it out! (edited)
On a related note, for those like me who want to copy texts from math texts for notes of one sort or another I highly recommend MathPix which works quite nicely with Capoacities.
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Not sure if there's a way to do so, but it's something I would like too. I created a similar query to have a random fact displayed each day. I would like past days to not be edited when updating it. (edited)
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Jan O. Dvořák 2/2/2024 12:16 PM
The only thing that comes to my mind is duplicating the query, which is not sustainable in long-term. But as the query is just an object, I can't imagine how to freeze it for some instances - unless there will be developed a feature to convert the query result into a page object, for example - but that could be some development nut to crack, I believe.
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What if you used the query to generate the random quote and then just copied the resulting quote into the note? Then you’d be saving the quote and it wouldn’t update.
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If a query output a link to an object rather than the query object itself this could solve the issue. I like the idea of freezing a query result in time for the purpose you’ve outlined.
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@Steffen the videos are set to private
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Also there has been said a roadmap would be announced. Is that up yet?
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Also there has been said a roadmap would be announced. Is that up yet?
We ship new features and improvements nearly every day. Heres a high-level overview of what will come next.
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is this a new one or was this up a long time?
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Michael said that they would release one so I'm confused if it was there all along
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oh I am not sure how often they update it. it's the only one i know of so theoretically it's up to date
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maybe referring to the "what's next" blogs https://capacities.io/roadmap/whats-next
A preview of what to expect in the next months.
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last one being october it would make sense to have a new one soon as that would be roughly a quarterly outlook on priorities for the team
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maybe referring to the "what's next" blogs https://capacities.io/roadmap/whats-next
oh yeah that was the one they would update
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oh yeah that was the one they would update
Cool, yeah they will announce it in #📰・announcements when it's posted like they did before
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is this a new one or was this up a long time?
… it is the 2nd iteration. – around 4-6 months old if I am right. in terms of actuality I´d classify it 50/50 … certainly there´s lots of new / arising development lines not yet represented in there
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@Steffen the videos are set to private
Fixed, thank you!
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Michael said that they would release one so I'm confused if it was there all along
Will be released next week 🙂
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Is this possible to have the access of the TestFlight of Capacities ?
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Is this possible to have the access of the TestFlight of Capacities ?
Jan O. Dvořák 2/3/2024 7:56 AM
When you become a Believer, you should get an email with invite.
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Summer2022 2/4/2024 1:40 AM
When I use the copy object reference link function Capacities, it still doesn't do a good job on the windows desktop. When I try to click capacities://xxx on another software, the software will automatically wake up Capacities, but it cannot be redirected to the corresponding object page. @Michael_v_H
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Am I the only one facing issues with the 'begin' moving the cursor but then moving it back to where I was instantly when I try to type ?
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Am I correct that it's not possible to create a field that can reference an object of multiple type (or any type)?
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currently, all of this conceptually rests on 'tags'. … kind of an architectural baseline-decision, as I understand. – but certainly one up for debate. as there is also an basic 'approach' to try to not 'stir' too much as to existing 'concepts', this case – that certainly merits debate – probably would need some real use scenarios / cases to change… I guess… (see also this related case – 👉 https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001365576314261555/1203657843367223326) (edited)
Discord is the easiest way to communicate over voice, video, and text. Chat, hang out, and stay close with your friends and communities.
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currently, all of this conceptually rests on 'tags'. … kind of an architectural baseline-decision, as I understand. – but certainly one up for debate. as there is also an basic 'approach' to try to not 'stir' too much as to existing 'concepts', this case – that certainly merits debate – probably would need some real use scenarios / cases to change… I guess… (see also this related case – 👉 https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001365576314261555/1203657843367223326) (edited)
That's what I've done so far, but creating tags + queries for each object that I want to relate is quite cumbersome. Workable, but cumbersome. Thanks!
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That's what I've done so far, but creating tags + queries for each object that I want to relate is quite cumbersome. Workable, but cumbersome. Thanks!
yeah. you don´t need to convince me 🤭 (as you can see following the link) … though I also understand the devs banking on some methodological 'conservatism', as a lot rests on the 'phenomenological' / 'pragmatic grounding of the base 'objects'… … this discussion – immediately – goes very deep into the fabric of Cap & its philosophy / architecture – … and attempts to keep / preserve / cultivate this characteristical DNA, I would suppose / assume… 🦄 – but … I, personally, hear / feel you, still… 🦋 (edited)
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That's what I've done so far, but creating tags + queries for each object that I want to relate is quite cumbersome. Workable, but cumbersome. Thanks!
(… in case you find a good 'workaround / dealing with this, don´t forget to drop it here, or – even better – in the other thread I posted… 🙏 🌻 🦉 😅 )
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dudeinthemirror 2/4/2024 5:01 PM
how do I 'Select All' on a page? (in the Mac native app and in the iOS app)?
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how do I 'Select All' on a page? (in the Mac native app and in the iOS app)?
Mac native: just hit cmd-a … multiple times! (quite ingenious; even if copied from Craft 🤭 ) (edited)
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Mac native: just hit cmd-a … multiple times! (quite ingenious; even if copied from Craft 🤭 ) (edited)
dudeinthemirror 2/4/2024 5:03 PM
cool, thanks, how about in the iOS app?
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dudeinthemirror
cool, thanks, how about in the iOS app?
… everything around blocks, selection, manipulation is still quite fiddly... IME… – do let me know in case you find out 🐿️ (or we might be enlightened by some third party here… ❔ ) sorry, I can't help on that… 🙏
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… everything around blocks, selection, manipulation is still quite fiddly... IME… – do let me know in case you find out 🐿️ (or we might be enlightened by some third party here… ❔ ) sorry, I can't help on that… 🙏
dudeinthemirror 2/4/2024 5:05 PM
yeah, I tried the usual way (double tap) but I can't drag the begin/end handles past a block
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dudeinthemirror
cool, thanks, how about in the iOS app?
one – (very) theoretical way (IME) – is the swiping of blocs to the side, … then repeat for all blocs… but very prone to problems, and chaotic behavior, unfortunately 😕 (edited)
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yeah, I tried the usual way (double tap) but I can't drag the begin/end handles past a block
best is probably to carry it here: 👉 https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1046733669613711390 I would suppose a lot of people will emphasize, and churn in. basically block interaction on mobile has been raised quite often as a dark territory / garden… (edited)
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one – (very) theoretical way (IME) – is the swiping of blocs to the side, … then repeat for all blocs… but very prone to problems, and chaotic behavior, unfortunately 😕 (edited)
dudeinthemirror 2/4/2024 5:08 PM
my specific use case: using the Mac app, I typed a long message that I want to send with my iPhone. It spans 3 blocks. Now, on the iPhone I want to select all -> Copy -> paste in Messages
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my specific use case: using the Mac app, I typed a long message that I want to send with my iPhone. It spans 3 blocks. Now, on the iPhone I want to select all -> Copy -> paste in Messages
I am sure, overall the devs ( @Steffen & @Michael_v_H ) are very aware of this all being flaky in mobile app; still – it might be the best way / approach to try to raise the amplitude on this in the channel (https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1046733669613711390)… as in the end it´s probably all a question of prioritization … as – I think by now – Steffen & Michael in principal can do everything … but are still bound to basic laws of space & time (annoyingly) 🦄 🪡 (edited)
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(… in case you find a good 'workaround / dealing with this, don´t forget to drop it here, or – even better – in the other thread I posted… 🙏 🌻 🦉 😅 )
Totally appreciate it, and I'm happy to keep my personal workaround. Rough use case in case it's helpful:
  • I'm approximately using PARA, with ~50 Area and Topic objects that are relatively fixed. I only occasionally add a new one. I also have a large number of Project and Goal objects that are added to frequently.
  • I'd like to be able to associate arbitrary objects (Page, Task, Event, Book, Weblink, etc) with any of the PARA objects, and have them listed on their page.
Ideal: Give all object types a "Related" field to create that arbitrary link, regardless of object type. Instead: I create tags for each Area and Topic, apply them to the related Event or Weblink, and create queries on the Area and Topic pages for anything with those tags. That's about 100 different objects (50 each Tag + Query), plus 2 more any time I add an Area of Topic. Separately, I maintain bulleted lists of related objects on the Project and Goal pages, and rely on those links to go from Goal => Book. I use backlinks to go the opposite direction.
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Totally appreciate it, and I'm happy to keep my personal workaround. Rough use case in case it's helpful:
  • I'm approximately using PARA, with ~50 Area and Topic objects that are relatively fixed. I only occasionally add a new one. I also have a large number of Project and Goal objects that are added to frequently.
  • I'd like to be able to associate arbitrary objects (Page, Task, Event, Book, Weblink, etc) with any of the PARA objects, and have them listed on their page.
Ideal: Give all object types a "Related" field to create that arbitrary link, regardless of object type. Instead: I create tags for each Area and Topic, apply them to the related Event or Weblink, and create queries on the Area and Topic pages for anything with those tags. That's about 100 different objects (50 each Tag + Query), plus 2 more any time I add an Area of Topic. Separately, I maintain bulleted lists of related objects on the Project and Goal pages, and rely on those links to go from Goal => Book. I use backlinks to go the opposite direction.
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contributions like this (yours) really make me crave for a kind of forum / arena in here (or somewhere else) to exchange these real use architectures – in view / light of the methods / systems / architectures woven into them… … I think, in the longer run, and taking not only the myriad of cases present in this community, but also their ideas, collective insights would really help / contribute to steering the further development of Capacities in some direction really worthily being labeled 'knowledge studio for your mind(s)' 🌻 so, thanks for dropping / sharing this here! … and actually, thinking about it, the right place where such things pay-in to a kind of collective archive / rumination and operations / research room of Cap are these, at least as first (starting) bases 🚀 : 👉 https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001154104296493086 👉 https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001363266414592122 🐿🦦 (edited)
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hi I'm trying to figure out how can I make it where the graph view shows images of notes like in this screenshot:
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Graph views in PKM apps are cool. Capacities’ is the coolest.
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Chuck
Am I correct that it's not possible to create a field that can reference an object of multiple type (or any type)?
You could add a text property to your object types and link anything in it (here meeting, recipe and location). Would that help for your use case?
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hi I'm trying to figure out how can I make it where the graph view shows images of notes like in this screenshot:
If you add a cover image to your objects it’ll show up in the graph!
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Is the What’s next page opening for anyone? I get a page not found error
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If you add a cover image to your objects it’ll show up in the graph!
I’ll play around with it—great idea! Hope it exports well, I love Capacities but Obsidian is my break-glass plan.
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Is the What’s next page opening for anyone? I get a page not found error
Same here
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Is the What’s next page opening for anyone? I get a page not found error
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pkmbeth
If you add a cover image to your objects it’ll show up in the graph!
but that’s what I did and it still didn’t show up in the graph
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are there things that interfere like icons or something?
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Is it possible to tag created objects through the email integration? Tried a few obvious permutations:
  • [[task/This is the name of my fantastic new task]] #inbox tags the block containing a reference to the task
  • [[task/This is the name of my fantastic new task#inbox]] adds the string "#inbox" to the end of the new object's title.
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but that’s what I did and it still didn’t show up in the graph
Ah I’ve just checked the same page today and it’s icons now sorry!
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ah alright, so is there no way to have images instead of icons?
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blanketisgood 2/5/2024 8:53 AM
Just became a believer. Is there a way to view the graph view on the mobile app?
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Is it possible to tag created objects through the email integration? Tried a few obvious permutations:
  • [[task/This is the name of my fantastic new task]] #inbox tags the block containing a reference to the task
  • [[task/This is the name of my fantastic new task#inbox]] adds the string "#inbox" to the end of the new object's title.
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No, I'm definitely not piecing together a quick capture API that uses the email integration—why would you ever think that? 😶
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Is there an accessible API?
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Is there an accessible API?
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lately when I copy a paragraph from Wikipedia links are pasted as hyperlinks. Is this a bug? not long ago the behavior was different
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what I copy (and want) vs what I get
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I can change it manually but it gets tedious
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a week ago or so it worked fine, maybe there's a new key combination for pasting as it is?
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Just became a believer. Is there a way to view the graph view on the mobile app?
Thanks 🙏 No graph view on mobile (yet). But I would argue that the interface becomes very cluttered and navigating pages is much cleaner on mobile.
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Is there an accessible API?
Not yet, but I'd appreciate if you could add your use-cases to #deleted-channel 🙂
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αgυѕ
lately when I copy a paragraph from Wikipedia links are pasted as hyperlinks. Is this a bug? not long ago the behavior was different
Will look into it 👍
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Hi all, I want to create lots of new object types and I want them to have a lot of the same properties as my Project type. Is there a way to just duplicate my Project type and rename them. Or create a project type template so I can use that for new ones? I know you can duplicate an object but obviously not the same. Also if you try and change type it will not carry over the properties that are missing in the new type. If done manually this will take a long time. Especially when setting up multi select sets for all of them. I could do with a template that just has all my base properties, like Area, Related Projects, Date, Status, Priority etc. I can't find an answer that works anywhere here or in the help docs.
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Hi all, I want to create lots of new object types and I want them to have a lot of the same properties as my Project type. Is there a way to just duplicate my Project type and rename them. Or create a project type template so I can use that for new ones? I know you can duplicate an object but obviously not the same. Also if you try and change type it will not carry over the properties that are missing in the new type. If done manually this will take a long time. Especially when setting up multi select sets for all of them. I could do with a template that just has all my base properties, like Area, Related Projects, Date, Status, Priority etc. I can't find an answer that works anywhere here or in the help docs.
afaik no way to do that. but why do you want to give them many same properties?
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The ones I have stated above. My standard ones, defo Areas & Projects and usually status etc
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In Tana you can use properties that you have created already so I find it a bit strange that you create them from scratch every time.
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I'm finding myself just doing the same thing over and over creating the same properties.
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Holds you up a bit when you just want to quickly create a new object when in flow.
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Apart from that I've found everything faster than Tana 🙂
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In Tana you can use properties that you have created already so I find it a bit strange that you create them from scratch every time.
is that the inheritance feature? Capacities doesn't have it. tho I hope it will
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The ones I have stated above. My standard ones, defo Areas & Projects and usually status etc
may I know what object types have those same props?
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Summer2022 2/6/2024 4:50 AM
BUG: copy object reference (can't open specifical object page/block with deep link) Requests, ideas, bugs - https://capacities.io/feedback/p/bug-copy-object-reference-cant-open-specifical-object-page-block-with-deep-link (edited)
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Hope this feature can be updated soon
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Steffen
Not yet, but I'd appreciate if you could add your use-cases to #deleted-channel 🙂
you building a wrapper or refactoring? I assume you have a private api for your chatbots
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Totally appreciate it, and I'm happy to keep my personal workaround. Rough use case in case it's helpful:
  • I'm approximately using PARA, with ~50 Area and Topic objects that are relatively fixed. I only occasionally add a new one. I also have a large number of Project and Goal objects that are added to frequently.
  • I'd like to be able to associate arbitrary objects (Page, Task, Event, Book, Weblink, etc) with any of the PARA objects, and have them listed on their page.
Ideal: Give all object types a "Related" field to create that arbitrary link, regardless of object type. Instead: I create tags for each Area and Topic, apply them to the related Event or Weblink, and create queries on the Area and Topic pages for anything with those tags. That's about 100 different objects (50 each Tag + Query), plus 2 more any time I add an Area of Topic. Separately, I maintain bulleted lists of related objects on the Project and Goal pages, and rely on those links to go from Goal => Book. I use backlinks to go the opposite direction.
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I currently use the Related Field concept for a few objects and would love to see this automated in the future (perhaps through AI?).
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I'm struggling to copy and paste an image. Copy and paste just doesn't do anything. If I want to add an image, I have to create an image, then paste it... but then it just says "Image" in my notes with a link to the image. Am I missing some simple way to just copy and paste an image directly into my notes? Thanks!
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is there not a way to have universal templates? it's tedious to give each individual object the same template that I want to apply to all of my notes
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For some reason, I cannot get any results at all for any term I search for in extended search. Content search returns results for multiple terms and is working as expected. But if I open that search in extended search, or use the hot key to open extended search, it ALWAYS returns "no content found" no matter the search term. I have the options set to "objects and blocks" and no filters set, and I cannot come up with a search term that returns results, even though I know the term exists. Is there an option somewhere I'm missing?
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For some reason, I cannot get any results at all for any term I search for in extended search. Content search returns results for multiple terms and is working as expected. But if I open that search in extended search, or use the hot key to open extended search, it ALWAYS returns "no content found" no matter the search term. I have the options set to "objects and blocks" and no filters set, and I cannot come up with a search term that returns results, even though I know the term exists. Is there an option somewhere I'm missing?
I’m having the same problem. More so, queries that were returning results this morning now return “no content found”.
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Taka Torimoto 2/6/2024 9:28 PM
Hello - I'm new to Capacities - trying to understand how to use it. I created Objects that define Clients, and Objects that are Notes related to those Clients - so each Note is linked to a Client. Is there a way to quickly view all the related notes for a Client? I thought there'd be a view for a Client I can click on that lists all the Note objects linked to that Client, maybe sorted by Created Date, that I can then click on to dig in deeper.
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Also - is there a way to disable the "create" part of "Search or create" when setting a Selectable (i.e. Singular or Multiple drop-down) property in an Object? It would keep from accidently creating unnecessary Objects, and instead, always selecting from existing Objects only.
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Also also - is there a way to have Object properties to be dynamically calculated? Some examples include: Filling in a default Date property as "today" on an object on creation (separate property from Created Date - because this may be editable in the future); Maybe even calculated property values based on other properties of the Object, or properties from linked Objects?
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Taka Torimoto 2/6/2024 9:44 PM
Also also also - How can I display a property from Object B (i.e. Client) within Object A (i.e. Note)? In this example, I have a Note open for a Client, and I'd like for it to also display a property from the Client object on the same screen as the Note.
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you building a wrapper or refactoring? I assume you have a private api for your chatbots
Could you expand? 🙂
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Paul Wood
For some reason, I cannot get any results at all for any term I search for in extended search. Content search returns results for multiple terms and is working as expected. But if I open that search in extended search, or use the hot key to open extended search, it ALWAYS returns "no content found" no matter the search term. I have the options set to "objects and blocks" and no filters set, and I cannot come up with a search term that returns results, even though I know the term exists. Is there an option somewhere I'm missing?
It would be great if you could add a ticket to our feedback board (https://capacities.io/feedback). Maybe with some screenshots 🙏
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How can I filter on a checkbox item used in different objects?
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may I know what object types have those same props?
In the GTD methodology you would organise notes or 'objects' into Areas of life, like Health, Work, Home etc so you would have an Areas property in pretty much all object tyypes where you can tag with a Life Area. You also need a projects property if that object is related to a project. Then in most objects I think a status and priority property is helpful. So in Tana properties are stored in a database like objects are in Capacities - and you can just re-use them. I'm not saying Capacities should be Tana but this is a feature that gets over the problem. I'm sure there are many more use cases where people are creating the same properties in object types. Templates would help get over this problem but a properties database seems like the most logical answer.
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Also what would be very helpful. When you convert an object type to another type if it could inherit any chosen properties from the original. That would help solve the problem.
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In the GTD methodology you would organise notes or 'objects' into Areas of life, like Health, Work, Home etc so you would have an Areas property in pretty much all object tyypes where you can tag with a Life Area. You also need a projects property if that object is related to a project. Then in most objects I think a status and priority property is helpful. So in Tana properties are stored in a database like objects are in Capacities - and you can just re-use them. I'm not saying Capacities should be Tana but this is a feature that gets over the problem. I'm sure there are many more use cases where people are creating the same properties in object types. Templates would help get over this problem but a properties database seems like the most logical answer.
sorry for taking the convo far from your question. I think you can implement the Areas as tags instead of object type, won't it make the setup simpler?
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I’m having the same problem. More so, queries that were returning results this morning now return “no content found”.
For whatever reason, my search queries are working again this morning.
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sorry for taking the convo far from your question. I think you can implement the Areas as tags instead of object type, won't it make the setup simpler?
Yes they are tags but within a property, like Area property with multi select tags.
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Is there a way to sort the objects in alphabetic order, as it currently shows in order how they are created
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Mo Youssef 2/7/2024 9:41 AM
Hello, how can I create a table in capacities?
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I want to create a simple table like this one
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Mo Youssef
I want to create a simple table like this one
QuesadaGrande 2/7/2024 9:56 AM
Simple tables are coming soon
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Is it possible to show the output of a query inline with an object instead of a link to it?
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QuesadaGrande
Simple tables are coming soon
Mo Youssef 2/7/2024 9:57 AM
Is there another way to create a table?
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Mo Youssef
Is there another way to create a table?
QuesadaGrande 2/7/2024 9:58 AM
Not at the moment
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Steffen
Could you expand? 🙂
It’s hard to say, mostly input of content
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Hello ! Could someone save me ? I wanted to move pages from one object to another, and their entire contents were deleted (except the properties which were correctly transmitted). Is there a solution to recover their content (knowing that I haven't done any backup and I am not yet a believer). THANKS !
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Prince Markie D 2/7/2024 10:07 AM
Are there plans to code-sign the executable - or whatever is necessary to make it not appear like a malicious file on Windows?
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Prince Markie D
Are there plans to code-sign the executable - or whatever is necessary to make it not appear like a malicious file on Windows?
no but I've seen like 3 people post this question in the last week so here is the thing now to upvote https://capacities.io/feedback/p/sign-exe-so-software-security-suites-do-not-flag-the-executable
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I just realized you can't embed a daily note, is that accurate or am I missing the button someplace? I was going to record meeting notes and just embed some notes on a daily note object but it appears there's no avenue to embed the daily object other than copy markdown and paste that which works for what I need just fine, just realized a potential workflow is missing
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closest solutions seem to be just link the date or copy markdown the entire content
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For some reason, I cannot get any results at all for any term I search for in extended search. Content search returns results for multiple terms and is working as expected. But if I open that search in extended search, or use the hot key to open extended search, it ALWAYS returns "no content found" no matter the search term. I have the options set to "objects and blocks" and no filters set, and I cannot come up with a search term that returns results, even though I know the term exists. Is there an option somewhere I'm missing?
Michael_v_H 2/7/2024 5:08 PM
Sorry for the issue, this has been fixed by now!
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Deleted User 2/7/2024 9:02 PM
Hi --- newbie trying --- but is there an UNDO or UNDELETE or a BIN?? I deleted a page, and ALL pages were deleted. (did a search and couldn't find answers, so appreciate some assistance) - I tried Crtl Z - no effect (edited)
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EXQUISUTDEUS 2/7/2024 10:52 PM
Newb here. Is there a diagram that shows the workflow of capacities? Not so graph but like a hierarchical structure of sort Still kinda confused. And tutorial is kinda too broad. (edited)
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I just realized you can't embed a daily note, is that accurate or am I missing the button someplace? I was going to record meeting notes and just embed some notes on a daily note object but it appears there's no avenue to embed the daily object other than copy markdown and paste that which works for what I need just fine, just realized a potential workflow is missing
Was just about to ask this! I made a page that included the planning for a recent trip I did, and I used my daily notes as a diary. Now I'd like to bring this together but not sure how. Tag is overkill. (edited)
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When I open an image, I have a section below to add title, tags and notes. When I open a pdf, I don't have that. Is that intended? By using the 'current content menu', I can add tags and a description, but it seems to work differently from images and I'm not sure why
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Was just about to ask this! I made a page that included the planning for a recent trip I did, and I used my daily notes as a diary. Now I'd like to bring this together but not sure how. Tag is overkill. (edited)
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Newb here. Is there a diagram that shows the workflow of capacities? Not so graph but like a hierarchical structure of sort Still kinda confused. And tutorial is kinda too broad. (edited)
hierarchy in terms of tags and collections, or like object types? I ask because kind of the whole design of Cap. is that it's not hierarchic (or whatever the adjective is) in design or contained in folders, it's just objects that have a type (edited)
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one could say each type is a folder but that's not entirely accurate but the closest metaphor to a hierarchy which implies things above or below another whereas object oriented design of Cap. is more a web, no thing is above or below anything else - it's just different
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one could say each type is a folder but that's not entirely accurate but the closest metaphor to a hierarchy which implies things above or below another whereas object oriented design of Cap. is more a web, no thing is above or below anything else - it's just different
EXQUISUTDEUS 2/8/2024 10:40 AM
More so how things connect
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Got ya. I mean the basic concept is that objects can connect in many different ways. You can link them with a similar tag, you can backlink using [[link]] which is like how Wikipedia works, you can connect them via referencing each other in properties, like a Project object has Contractors, and that Contractors property is a multi-select of Contact objects which creates a link there. Not sure im answering your question though
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the things really only link in the ways you want them to via properties, tag, backlink, etc.
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Hello Capacities community, my name is Fernando, and I am passionate about this tool. I have been diagnosed with ADHD, and I had given up on organizing my notes, thoughts, ideas, and everything I can digitally document using a Personal Knowledge Management (PKM) tool. Capacities has definitely solved this problem for me. I recently became a believer and am eager to support this tool so that it reaches as many people as possible and helps them just as it’s helping me. As a Brazilian who speaks Brazilian Portuguese, how can I contribute to translating both the website and the tool into my native language? This way, I believe we can reach a vast audience in Brazil! Currently, there are no active tutorials or communities in Brazil. How can I help turn this into a reality? 🌟🇧🇷
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honey_is_bee_crap 2/8/2024 12:00 PM
Queries question: the Tag query says that you can pull up information based on "sets" of tags. I am trying to pull only blocks that have TagA AND TagB,...which is how I understand a "set" of tags should operate. This query is pulling all blocks with either tag. What am I doing wrong? Overall I am finding the queries to be buggy and unintuitive
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Queries question: the Tag query says that you can pull up information based on "sets" of tags. I am trying to pull only blocks that have TagA AND TagB,...which is how I understand a "set" of tags should operate. This query is pulling all blocks with either tag. What am I doing wrong? Overall I am finding the queries to be buggy and unintuitive
Yeah I thought that was odd behaviour to start with. Goto your first tag page and then create a filter to include more. (edited)
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Or you can start with a simple filter and then save as a querie.
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How an I create a note, like meeting minutes, which contains all kind of different content. Like text block as a thought/ content for a topic, a action item, an image, etc. All the content comes along during a@meeting, and I do not see a way to place them all together, not to mention in the time stress of the meeting as well
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You can add all of these into the blocks section of a meeting object.
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Think of it like a note pad that has a template at the top (various object properties) and a blank section below for you to put whatever you want.
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MiniSmitty 2/8/2024 8:48 PM
Hello, im having issues getting logged in. the site keeps telling me "ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED" Im unsure how to get it to let me log in?
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I can pretty much reliably trigger an editing bug in the iOS app while editing a Zettle. How should I report this? (edited)
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I can pretty much reliably trigger an editing bug in the iOS app while editing a Zettle. How should I report this? (edited)
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I have enabled the setting “Always open as full page”, unfortunately still have many situations that an “dialog” is opened
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How to delete a code block?
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Before I post an entry on the bug reporting area, any of you experiencing bugs with saving links accompanied with a tag on the whatsapp integration? It seems to be hit or miss. Sometimes both the link and the tag save, but often than not, only the tag saves but not the link.
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On what's app I'm typing the link, a space and then a hashtag and tag immediately after that.
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Think of it like a note pad that has a template at the top (various object properties) and a blank section below for you to put whatever you want.
But I do not know upfront what content we going to discuss except the agenda. Then, navigate to the correct section during a@meeting to put content in is very distracting. Is there no easier way to assign a type to a text block during text processing?
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But I do not know upfront what content we going to discuss except the agenda. Then, navigate to the correct section during a@meeting to put content in is very distracting. Is there no easier way to assign a type to a text block during text processing?
When you say type do you mean an object type? I paste the agenda into the text section on the page. You can link to existing objects directly and you can paste in images and PDFs. Those can all be put under the relevant agenda headings. You can also change the type of any item/block during or after the meeting. I may be misunderstanding but I don’t have to jump around my space during meetings using this method.
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So I'm trying to highlight text using the shortcut (I'm on Windows) but all it does when I press arrow key 'up' is deselect the text? 🤷‍♂️
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WVMA
So I'm trying to highlight text using the shortcut (I'm on Windows) but all it does when I press arrow key 'up' is deselect the text? 🤷‍♂️
I think that up arrow is Shift
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Woops I'm so stupid, thanks!
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RemcoVC
I have enabled the setting “Always open as full page”, unfortunately still have many situations that an “dialog” is opened
It would be great if you could add a ticket to our feedback board (https://capacities.io/feedback) explaining it in more detail. Thank you 🙂
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elateday
On what's app I'm typing the link, a space and then a hashtag and tag immediately after that.
It would be great if you could add a ticket to our feedback board (https://capacities.io/feedback) including an example. Thank you 🙂
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RemcoVC
Is there a way to sort the objects in alphabetic order, as it currently shows in order how they are created
Yes, you go to "Sort" and chose sort ba title:
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hi, I am using Nubia Red Magic Android phone. How do I bypass this? Is the experience in Web app versus mobile app, the same? (edited)
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Anyone else for whom the /askai command is not working 1 out of 2 times? I'm not out of AI budget
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DogSaysRollTide 2/9/2024 6:26 AM
I have two, very separate questions, with one note: Queries is awesome. It's the fundemental piece I was waiting for since becoming a believe in January of last year. It's extremely well implemented, easy to work with, obviously extensible and has a nice UI. Well done, y'all! Having used Tana and Capacities side by side for awhile, you're on the verge of Capacities being a Tana-killer. (It already is for me, but you know what I mean.) Questions:
  • Hierarchical tags will be super helpful to my workflow. Is there a rough ETA on those? I understand if not.
  • I process a lot of my notes through ChatGPT. Is there a way to get Capacities to recognize the brackets and/or the "@" symbol when pasting/pulling in from the AI assistant? Gonna check back in a few, but congrats to everyone on the Capacities team for such a foundational release.
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in tags, I now regularly have the same object appearing twice – … anyone else?
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DogSaysRollTide 2/9/2024 10:02 AM
Ok, sorry, I have another question. I'm trying to transclude a block, as per the instructions at https://docs.capacities.io/reference/block-based-linking#:~:text=Open%20the%20block%20menu%20by,link%20or%20embed%20the%20block., but it's not working. The result is that the block reference is getting pasted as a link, instead of embedding the content in the original block. Any ideas?
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in tags, I now regularly have the same object appearing twice – … anyone else?
DogSaysRollTide 2/9/2024 10:02 AM
I'm not seeing this myself.
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Ok, sorry, I have another question. I'm trying to transclude a block, as per the instructions at https://docs.capacities.io/reference/block-based-linking#:~:text=Open%20the%20block%20menu%20by,link%20or%20embed%20the%20block., but it's not working. The result is that the block reference is getting pasted as a link, instead of embedding the content in the original block. Any ideas?
one thing I stumbled over more than once: this happens when link / reference is not pasted at very beginning of line / paragraph! … and even a bullet point breaks the logic...! it's a) not very obvious, and b) IMO should be changed (at very least for lists)... I put a (lost) note on that somewhere in the swallowing heap of this forum... 🙃😅 (edited)
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one thing I stumbled over more than once: this happens when link / reference is not pasted at very beginning of line / paragraph! … and even a bullet point breaks the logic...! it's a) not very obvious, and b) IMO should be changed (at very least for lists)... I put a (lost) note on that somewhere in the swallowing heap of this forum... 🙃😅 (edited)
DogSaysRollTide 2/9/2024 10:10 AM
Thanks, @lerone . It's still not working for me on the note in which I'm actually doing he work, but it does work as expected when I go to my daily note. I'll try to put in a bug report today--definitely feels like that's not the intended behavior. 🤷‍♂️
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TonyWinyard 2/9/2024 11:23 AM
I've created a few "to do" tasks in my daily notes, but am unsure how I can add them into one place for easy reference. How would I create a query for those? or is there a better way of doing this?
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DogSaysRollTide
I have two, very separate questions, with one note: Queries is awesome. It's the fundemental piece I was waiting for since becoming a believe in January of last year. It's extremely well implemented, easy to work with, obviously extensible and has a nice UI. Well done, y'all! Having used Tana and Capacities side by side for awhile, you're on the verge of Capacities being a Tana-killer. (It already is for me, but you know what I mean.) Questions:
  • Hierarchical tags will be super helpful to my workflow. Is there a rough ETA on those? I understand if not.
  • I process a lot of my notes through ChatGPT. Is there a way to get Capacities to recognize the brackets and/or the "@" symbol when pasting/pulling in from the AI assistant? Gonna check back in a few, but congrats to everyone on the Capacities team for such a foundational release.
per steffen recently, “Nested tags is planned, although not on high priority. You can already now use topic1/topic2. that's the syntax we'll be using 👍
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RemcoVC
But I do not know upfront what content we going to discuss except the agenda. Then, navigate to the correct section during a@meeting to put content in is very distracting. Is there no easier way to assign a type to a text block during text processing?
you can change the object type of a block inline by pressing “#” at the end of the block. is this what you mean?
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I've created a few "to do" tasks in my daily notes, but am unsure how I can add them into one place for easy reference. How would I create a query for those? or is there a better way of doing this?
Jan O. Dvořák 2/9/2024 2:08 PM
If I am not mistaken, that would be possible when tasks become object type sometime later. At the moment, inline tag #todo or something should work for queries but I have not tested that (I send my tasks to my task management tool rather then dealing with them in Capacities).
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I have created an object type which covers the content of a topic. This topic contains different object types, as task, reference to documents or links, and to pages where the results exist. I also added a heading where I store updates. The latter is needed so I can easily report on updates made to it during recent period, mainly the last 7 days. But how could I make a query that I only see per topic the updates added no older that 7 days. Or is there an other way to easily report on updates?
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If I am not mistaken, that would be possible when tasks become object type sometime later. At the moment, inline tag #todo or something should work for queries but I have not tested that (I send my tasks to my task management tool rather then dealing with them in Capacities).
TonyWinyard 2/9/2024 3:49 PM
Thanks Jan. You said "inline tag #todo" I'm not sure what that means? What do you mean by "inline"?
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i'd like to build a query that will pull meeting and note objects associated with a particular project, then sort them by date (earliest first). i've been unable to pull them both in a single query. i can do them in separate queries with no issue, but i haven't been able to do this with a single query. any ideas? is this even possible right now? thanks!
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Hi, I registered using a skiff email, however skiff is closing down in 6 months. How do I change my email ?
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txzero
Hi, I registered using a skiff email, however skiff is closing down in 6 months. How do I change my email ?
settings > account > change email address
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It works
9:13 PM
Thank you!
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Thanks Jan. You said "inline tag #todo" I'm not sure what that means? What do you mean by "inline"?
Jan O. Dvořák 2/9/2024 11:51 PM
Add the tag within the todo title, like [] Do research on history #todo.
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Yeah I thought that was odd behaviour to start with. Goto your first tag page and then create a filter to include more. (edited)
honey_is_bee_crap 2/10/2024 9:55 AM
Thanks for the tips. Still not working the way I intend. I have a tag for "bubble" which is just how I tag a block that is a non-urgent, non-important thought to share with a specific person. I would like a tag for each person that I could then inline tag #bubble #person and have the query pull all of the bubbles for Person A in one spot, all of the bubbles for Person B in another spot.
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per steffen recently, “Nested tags is planned, although not on high priority. You can already now use topic1/topic2. that's the syntax we'll be using 👍
DogSaysRollTide 2/10/2024 10:22 AM
Exactly what I needed. Thanks for the info!
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Unusual PDF rendering: Hello all, I am working on importing a couple PDFs into some workflow for testing - when I try to view the PDF inline or in preview, there are a few issues (sorry if I missed any of this while searching). The PDF appears to be upside-down and backswards/reversed when viewing it in a block, and when I use the context menu to preview the file the first page appears OK but then the pages that follow are extremely shrunken and unusable/unreadable. Should I do something different or expect a different behavior? The way I improted the PDF files was to simply upload into the daily note using the Add PDF command. I have imported the same files into a couple other apps and they look fine - no problem with the files themselves.
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Unusual PDF rendering: Hello all, I am working on importing a couple PDFs into some workflow for testing - when I try to view the PDF inline or in preview, there are a few issues (sorry if I missed any of this while searching). The PDF appears to be upside-down and backswards/reversed when viewing it in a block, and when I use the context menu to preview the file the first page appears OK but then the pages that follow are extremely shrunken and unusable/unreadable. Should I do something different or expect a different behavior? The way I improted the PDF files was to simply upload into the daily note using the Add PDF command. I have imported the same files into a couple other apps and they look fine - no problem with the files themselves.
Works just fine on mobile; problems mentioned above in Chrome and Safari on desktop. (edited)
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Is there a table feature?
2:25 AM
Like the one in notion
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this type of table where you can have a page with tags
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narwhal
Click to see attachment 🖼️
it's called database. object types in capacities are databases
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how do i create a database table?
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narwhal
how do i create a database table?
by creating new object type
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I type / and there's no option called database
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narwhal
I type / and there's no option called database
sorry. when I said "it's called database", I mean in Notion. in capacities, it's called object type. so you need to create new object type
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no slash command for that
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Is there a guide somewhere on howe to do that?
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Im very new to capacities
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narwhal
Is there a guide somewhere on howe to do that?
this '+ New type' on left sidebar
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Steffen
Will look into it 👍
Updates on this? 🙂
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Is there any guide or best practice on how to setup a meeting notes object? Or would you use pages for that?
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WVMA
Is there any guide or best practice on how to setup a meeting notes object? Or would you use pages for that?
there is a template for Meeting object type
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Ah great, thanks
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wish there were more templates
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WVMA
wish there were more templates
I would wager they're always open to suggestions if you have a great idea for a template type that doesn't exist yet
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Thanks! out of curiosity, on the default 'meeting' object 'people' is a 'text' type. Wouldn't it make more sense to use single select and the 'person' link type?
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*or multiple select
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Thanks! out of curiosity, on the default 'meeting' object 'people' is a 'text' type. Wouldn't it make more sense to use single select and the 'person' link type?
technically yes but I think it's generic that way because some may not use individuals and instead reference organizations or companies of varying types so text was the "solve-all" solution and you can further refine if your use case wants it
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also, all the templates were made before queries so it honestly may be a good time for them to reevaluate the templates given queries now exist
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Gotcha, thanks
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Hello all, question on viewing objects in mobile: when I open an object type, let's just use Weblinks for this example - I want to see all of my links so after opening the object type, I click "All" to see a list. If I then open a weblink, there is no way to go back to the "All" list; if I click the back arrow (top left of app) or click on "Weblinks" next to the arrow, it takes me back to the Dashboard view of my Weblinks. I just want to go back to the "All" list view. Is there a setting for this, or is this a current limitation? I'd either like to be able to select the default view for the object type or have a better breadcrumb list on top of the app to let me go back to the view I had just selected.
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how can I change the view for a daily note? when I alt-click the inline @today it only shows a calendar
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DogSaysRollTide 2/13/2024 8:29 AM
Two related questions:
  • Isn't there limited Zapier integration now? I thought I remembered reading that that was the case.
  • What're people using as an Inbox solution? I gotta get Capacities and Akiflow aligned somehow with that. For whatever reason, two different inboxes is really messing with my head.
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αgυѕ
how can I change the view for a daily note? when I alt-click the inline @today it only shows a calendar
you can't. you may want to upvote if this is your intention: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/request-embed-today-daily-note (edited)
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Voted, thanks
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I also voted https://capacities.io/feedback/p/number-formats-like-phone-number-isbn-price, because rn if you write the year 2024 in a number property it would format as 2,024 which looks just weird
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Two related questions:
  • Isn't there limited Zapier integration now? I thought I remembered reading that that was the case.
  • What're people using as an Inbox solution? I gotta get Capacities and Akiflow aligned somehow with that. For whatever reason, two different inboxes is really messing with my head.
nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵 2/13/2024 9:48 AM
about inboxes, here's my flow:
  • anything that requires action goes to my task manager (TickTick), as long as it's specific enough to be actioned easily (i.e.: not too "vague")
  • anything else, especially knowledge-related that I want to keep, or dig into later but without any deadline on it, goes to my daily note. I use daily notes as my knowledge inbox, which means anything in a daily note should eventually move to other objects once I've reviewed/refined them
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about inboxes, here's my flow:
  • anything that requires action goes to my task manager (TickTick), as long as it's specific enough to be actioned easily (i.e.: not too "vague")
  • anything else, especially knowledge-related that I want to keep, or dig into later but without any deadline on it, goes to my daily note. I use daily notes as my knowledge inbox, which means anything in a daily note should eventually move to other objects once I've reviewed/refined them
How do you keep track of which days still need progressing and which don't? I don't find the daily notes that useful for anything else besides journalling to be honest
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nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵 2/13/2024 12:20 PM
I head to the "Daily Notes" object page: anything that is still in there needs processing. For journaling I created a separate object "Journals" with a date property (edited)
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Gotcha, you would empty the daily note afterwards
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Makes sense
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nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵 2/13/2024 2:44 PM
Yes, or transform it directly into an object
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Hello Capacities community, my name is Fernando, and I am passionate about this tool. I have been diagnosed with ADHD, and I had given up on organizing my notes, thoughts, ideas, and everything I can digitally document using a Personal Knowledge Management (PKM) tool. Capacities has definitely solved this problem for me. I recently became a believer and am eager to support this tool so that it reaches as many people as possible and helps them just as it’s helping me. As a Brazilian who speaks Brazilian Portuguese, how can I contribute to translating both the website and the tool into my native language? This way, I believe we can reach a vast audience in Brazil! Currently, there are no active tutorials or communities in Brazil. How can I help turn this into a reality? 🌟🇧🇷
Thanks for sharing, Luiz. We have community-based translation on our roadmap. We'll let you know. Thanks for the offer 🙂
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I have two, very separate questions, with one note: Queries is awesome. It's the fundemental piece I was waiting for since becoming a believe in January of last year. It's extremely well implemented, easy to work with, obviously extensible and has a nice UI. Well done, y'all! Having used Tana and Capacities side by side for awhile, you're on the verge of Capacities being a Tana-killer. (It already is for me, but you know what I mean.) Questions:
  • Hierarchical tags will be super helpful to my workflow. Is there a rough ETA on those? I understand if not.
  • I process a lot of my notes through ChatGPT. Is there a way to get Capacities to recognize the brackets and/or the "@" symbol when pasting/pulling in from the AI assistant? Gonna check back in a few, but congrats to everyone on the Capacities team for such a foundational release.
Thanks so much, really appreciate it @DogSaysRollTide We don't have an eta on hierarchical tags yet but you can already us the main/sub pattern
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i'd like to build a query that will pull meeting and note objects associated with a particular project, then sort them by date (earliest first). i've been unable to pull them both in a single query. i can do them in separate queries with no issue, but i haven't been able to do this with a single query. any ideas? is this even possible right now? thanks!
What about the backlink section on your project page? That contains everything linked to that project?
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Updates on this? 🙂
Next update
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how can I change the view for a daily note? when I alt-click the inline @today it only shows a calendar
You cannot link to a daily note but only to dates 🙂
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Thanks so much, really appreciate it @DogSaysRollTide We don't have an eta on hierarchical tags yet but you can already us the main/sub pattern
DogSaysRollTide 2/14/2024 5:56 AM
Sounds good, Steffen, I appreciate it!
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about inboxes, here's my flow:
  • anything that requires action goes to my task manager (TickTick), as long as it's specific enough to be actioned easily (i.e.: not too "vague")
  • anything else, especially knowledge-related that I want to keep, or dig into later but without any deadline on it, goes to my daily note. I use daily notes as my knowledge inbox, which means anything in a daily note should eventually move to other objects once I've reviewed/refined them
DogSaysRollTide 2/14/2024 5:58 AM
Thanks much for the feedback! I'm going to try the process, though I'll have to tweak the view, I think. Just a lot of mental friction when trying to build an inbox process like that.
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Thanks much for the feedback! I'm going to try the process, though I'll have to tweak the view, I think. Just a lot of mental friction when trying to build an inbox process like that.
nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵 2/14/2024 7:37 AM
whatever works for you, my motto is to keep things simple, and use native features as much as possible
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What about the backlink section on your project page? That contains everything linked to that project?
it does, yes. however i'd like to display the information in a table format, which i thought i could do with queries. i finally sorted out the query and got it working. unfortunately, the query option i chose doesn't offer a table display option, so i put in a feature request to standardize display options across all queries. thank you for getting back to me and for making such a great product!
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I write jokes. I'm new to capacities and trying to wrap my head around how it works... What I would like to do is have a list of jokes all with their own tags and ideally be able to see like a history of revisions for each joke. But still have them easily viewable so I don't have to put each joke in it's own page. Any tips?
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Kapetan Oktopus 2/15/2024 9:40 AM
Hello everyone, I'm seeking guidance on optimizing my workflow. Here's the scenario: I want to seamlessly add weblinks to Capacities without encountering too many obstacles. Ideally, I'd like to promptly tag these links, but time constraints sometimes hinder this during my workflow. It's evident that upon adding a link, it will be categorized under the weblink object type. Now, my goal is to organize these links into collections like "Music" or "Tools". When I tag them, for instance, with "Music", I envision them automatically populating the designated "Music" Collection without requiring manual intervention. I attempted to achieve this using the Filter ("tags" "include" "music"), but the links aren't showing up in the "music" collection as expected. While I understand they'll appear in the specific tag object, I desire a dedicated collection. Have I misunderstood a fundamental aspect, or is there a method to accomplish this? Thank you in advance for your insights.
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I write jokes. I'm new to capacities and trying to wrap my head around how it works... What I would like to do is have a list of jokes all with their own tags and ideally be able to see like a history of revisions for each joke. But still have them easily viewable so I don't have to put each joke in it's own page. Any tips?
I guess you need to create at least 2 object types, 1 for the idea (short sentences) and 1 for the implementation (longer, historical) the implementation can mention 1 or more ideas. and it has date property
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I guess you need to create at least 2 object types, 1 for the idea (short sentences) and 1 for the implementation (longer, historical) the implementation can mention 1 or more ideas. and it has date property
Nice, sounds interesting. I will try it
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Whats the difference between tags and just linking a word with @word
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Whats the difference between tags and just linking a word with @word
@word means that word is an object. an object can have notes inside it, and can have other properties (date, text, number) a tag is simpler, without notes or advanced properties. example usage for jokes is topics as tags: Family, Friendship, Relationship, Politics
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So... if I want to easily be able to pull up all jokes topic tagging would be best? If I tag a joke as Politics, will it be easy for me to view all the jokes tagged as politics without having to click on other things just to read the tagged jokes? (edited)
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Do the horizontal lines change anything but how it looks?
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I created just a regular text block somehow but can't figure out how to do it again...
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Is there any way to make capacities use the entire width of the screen?
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So... if I want to easily be able to pull up all jokes topic tagging would be best? If I tag a joke as Politics, will it be easy for me to view all the jokes tagged as politics without having to click on other things just to read the tagged jokes? (edited)
You need to try it yourself to make sure how "easy" it is. You can open a tag view for Politics and all objects tagged with it will appear
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Is there any way to make capacities use the entire width of the screen?
Try to find "wide layout button" around the title
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Thanks
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@Steffen , I want to retain my original Early Believer Status. About a month ago, I cancelled my membership, but then changed my mind. I was following the advice to wait until closer to the end of my current subscription (3 March) before re-subscribing. This morning I received news of the "Early Believer" status and didn't want to wait 2 weeks to restart my subscription. I re-subscribed but was only given the chance to subscribe to Pro level. Can I still be kept in the Early Believer status?
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^^ similar question. i cancelled the monthly believer sub a couple of days ago with the intention of paying yearly when month was going to end. any chance to still pay annual with the early status?
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Another similar question. I am a current believer, have been for several months paid yearly, and mine says "Pro" with the higher annual charge. I'm hoping it's just a timing issue with rolling out the grandfathered prices and early believer badges.
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What does the up in the shortcuts mean? Like highlight ctrl (up) H. I tried that and it doesn't work for me
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What does the up in the shortcuts mean? Like highlight ctrl (up) H. I tried that and it doesn't work for me
it's Shift key
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so for that shortcut it's Control + Shift + H
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justine | 4w5 (468) 2/15/2024 5:00 PM
Is there an option to undo / redo / repeat that I just haven't found?
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Does anyone know how we can reference a block inline? I know we are able to link to a block (essentially copy the link to a block) but this is not quite the same as referencing a block the way we can reference an object. Is this possible? If so, how does it work?
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Martin Weiss 2/16/2024 5:05 AM
Hey all, is it possible to copy the Weblinks object? I.e. I want a separate object but with similar properties. I wasn't able to recreate it manually (e.g. with the iframe, data pull from the website, etc.)
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Hey all, Is there any way to clear the formatting on blocks. etc. if it was set to code block or formula. Keyboard shortcut, says it is "not supported". I'm on a windows pc. Same in edge browser.
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Am I imagining things that you used to be able to drag blocks from the main window to the side panel? Trying to drag an image object in the daily note into another object in the side panel but it's not working
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Hey all, I wanted to know how to add semantic to a relation like in this screenshot taken from the docs where we can tell the Location Type of New York is City
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Is there a way to make an apple shortcuts to get today's weather, calendar events and tasks and puts them into the daily note?
Was this answered anywhere? If so, I can't seem to find it. I am wanting the same integrations/widgets/embeds on my daily note.
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Hi all. Do I have to retain the .pdf, weblink, and files object types? I see pdfs as a collection of files and would prefer having as few objects as possible.
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The free plan is limited 5GB storage, where can I see how much I've used?
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Any information on a student discount?
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The free plan is limited 5GB storage, where can I see how much I've used?
oh I didn't realize it before you asked this. it means they removed the "unlimited storage media" from free. I guess I won't be able to switch subscription on and off conveniently 🤔 I will need answer for your question too 🤣 (edited)
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Hi all. Do I have to retain the .pdf, weblink, and files object types? I see pdfs as a collection of files and would prefer having as few objects as possible.
Jan O. Dvořák 2/16/2024 11:24 PM
These are created automatically when needed - if you upload a PDF etc. So, developer's decision.
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Email integration is not working. I send an email grom my registered address to save@capacities.io and it does not appear in the daily note
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Email integration is not working. I send an email grom my registered address to save@capacities.io and it does not appear in the daily note
Jan O. Dvořák 2/17/2024 1:27 AM
In Settings for the integration, do you have a space assigned?
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Hi All, I would like to get some advice on how others do version tracking related to etc. PDF, weblinks, files. My issue is, I store a lot of various PDFs or weblinks with knowledge and legislation, these change so would be great to set a property to "withdrawn" or "draft" and so on. Maybe even version number for tracking. This is currently not possible, but know there is a feature request for this to expand or change Basic objects. A current workaround, is to use tags on PDF/weblinks. Also creating a new custom object, and linking to each file/pdf/weblink. But would like to know if any of you have any other good ideas on this.
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@Jan O. Dvořák I do have a Space ID, if that is your question
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Hey all, is it possible to copy the Weblinks object? I.e. I want a separate object but with similar properties. I wasn't able to recreate it manually (e.g. with the iframe, data pull from the website, etc.)
I don’t believe so, unfortunately.
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Hi All, I would like to get some advice on how others do version tracking related to etc. PDF, weblinks, files. My issue is, I store a lot of various PDFs or weblinks with knowledge and legislation, these change so would be great to set a property to "withdrawn" or "draft" and so on. Maybe even version number for tracking. This is currently not possible, but know there is a feature request for this to expand or change Basic objects. A current workaround, is to use tags on PDF/weblinks. Also creating a new custom object, and linking to each file/pdf/weblink. But would like to know if any of you have any other good ideas on this.
At this time I’m using a 3rd party app for this purpose, as Capacities doesn’t allow you to open a document ( ex .docx), make changes, and have those changes saved to the file version in Capacities.
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QuesadaGrande 2/17/2024 2:33 PM
Could somebody please confirm that there's a problem opening / reading pdf files?
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Hi all! Is there a way to include a draw.io file? I thought i read about this feature but i can't find it anymore 😉
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Is there an option to undo / redo / repeat that I just haven't found?
just the universal strg z (cmd z) and strg y (cmd y) (edited)
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Could somebody please confirm that there's a problem opening / reading pdf files?
sometimes the first page of an pdf is mirrored but normally, if you scroll to the next page and then back it works 😅
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Hi all! Is there a way to include a draw.io file? I thought i read about this feature but i can't find it anymore 😉
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Rui D. Silva 2/19/2024 3:39 AM
Hi! I have an Early Believer account, but I'm unable to use task actions or the AI assistant. Is this happening with anyone else or is it just me? From the email I got, Early Believers should get everything Pro gets and then some. (edited)
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Martin Weiss
Hey all, is it possible to copy the Weblinks object? I.e. I want a separate object but with similar properties. I wasn't able to recreate it manually (e.g. with the iframe, data pull from the website, etc.)
You can change the type of your Weblink to your custom type (using the small caret next to the Weblink label)
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@Ethan, @cp9, @Deleted User: We introduced the 5GB limit on the free plan. We currently do not enforce it (so there's acutally no limit). As soon as we enforce it you'll be able to see your budget in the settings. We will introduce it with the bulk import feature because this allows to upload a lot of data to capacities within a few clicks. I hope that makes sense.
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@Ethan, @cp9, @Deleted User: We introduced the 5GB limit on the free plan. We currently do not enforce it (so there's acutally no limit). As soon as we enforce it you'll be able to see your budget in the settings. We will introduce it with the bulk import feature because this allows to upload a lot of data to capacities within a few clicks. I hope that makes sense.
Wanna try my luck proposing my idea: how about 100mb/month upload limit instead of 5GB total? I'm just thinking a scenario where I'm switching my subscription on and off depending on my financial state. So if I have active subscription for a few months, and most likely reach 5GB, and then I cancel my sub for a while, I will still be able to upload small files with 100mb limit per month
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Wanna try my luck proposing my idea: how about 100mb/month upload limit instead of 5GB total? I'm just thinking a scenario where I'm switching my subscription on and off depending on my financial state. So if I have active subscription for a few months, and most likely reach 5GB, and then I cancel my sub for a while, I will still be able to upload small files with 100mb limit per month
I like the idea! Will think about it 🙂
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#tags - How can I combine together several tags that are similar to one another, or alternatively, delete some tags and replace them with other ones?
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EmperorSmorg 2/19/2024 2:21 PM
I am exploring moving from Notion... and am trying to wrap my head around the Capacities architecture. Interestingly, the object model fits with how I have structure my Notion universe. In Notion, I have I have essentially created objects for Person, Company, Note, Website, Links, Rating, and many more... and am able to link everything together in different contexts. It seems Capacities would be SO MUCH better for this... but I am missing something that is important and I can't figure it out. For two objects: Books and Person(s)... in Notion, I would create a two databases, add fields to link them with a two way view so I can see related books on a Person page, and related Persons on a Book ... then create Database views with filters and groups as desired to veiw the content in different contexts +/- embedding views in pages. In Capacities... for the Book object, if I create an Authors property, a multi-select field that links to the Person object... then create/select Person(s)... when I look at the Person object there is no direct relationship in the Person properties. There IS the "Backlinks" reference on the Author page... but as all the objects start inter-relating... this seems like it would get chaotic without different views. To extend this... For Books, I also have a "Recommended by" property that links to the Person object. I have watched several videos and searched and can't figure it out. I feel like I am missing something incredibly obvious.... can anyone offer any pointers or insight?
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I am exploring moving from Notion... and am trying to wrap my head around the Capacities architecture. Interestingly, the object model fits with how I have structure my Notion universe. In Notion, I have I have essentially created objects for Person, Company, Note, Website, Links, Rating, and many more... and am able to link everything together in different contexts. It seems Capacities would be SO MUCH better for this... but I am missing something that is important and I can't figure it out. For two objects: Books and Person(s)... in Notion, I would create a two databases, add fields to link them with a two way view so I can see related books on a Person page, and related Persons on a Book ... then create Database views with filters and groups as desired to veiw the content in different contexts +/- embedding views in pages. In Capacities... for the Book object, if I create an Authors property, a multi-select field that links to the Person object... then create/select Person(s)... when I look at the Person object there is no direct relationship in the Person properties. There IS the "Backlinks" reference on the Author page... but as all the objects start inter-relating... this seems like it would get chaotic without different views. To extend this... For Books, I also have a "Recommended by" property that links to the Person object. I have watched several videos and searched and can't figure it out. I feel like I am missing something incredibly obvious.... can anyone offer any pointers or insight?
What about graph view?
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Hi folks, is there any way to retrieve pages that were accidentally deleted? I can't find a trash can...
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Hi folks, is there any way to retrieve pages that were accidentally deleted? I can't find a trash can...
… you'd better done that in the near future … 😕 👉 planned: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/trash-bin-a-place-for-recently-deleted-content
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The brilliant minds at Capacities thought including A.I. was more important than a trash bin? (edited)
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You don't need to solicit a community about the desire for something that can save you from hours of work. You need a modicum of common sense.
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Y'all have redefined the meaning of putting the cart before the horse.
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... as a simple user I can only answer your initial question. and I can see / understand you are angry in that kind of situation. as to the trade-offs btw catching up on basics & futuring there have been some discussions here as well. there are different ways to skin that cat… and different people have different ... preferences here – there was even a community vote on that very fundamental question & sentiment 👉 https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1173912698971508756/1187008554020917358 (something you find w/ quite a few apps, btw) ... never mind what I personally voted on w/ regards to that, btw 🦦 as to 'Y'all' you would habe to specify who you mean by that more specifically... (edited)
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for the time being, the least you can do is only on the moment you deleted it. which is doing Undo (Ctrl Z)
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it affects on multiple objects deletion too
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... as a simple user I can only answer your initial question. and I can see / understand you are angry in that kind of situation. as to the trade-offs btw catching up on basics & futuring there have been some discussions here as well. there are different ways to skin that cat… and different people have different ... preferences here – there was even a community vote on that very fundamental question & sentiment 👉 https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1173912698971508756/1187008554020917358 (something you find w/ quite a few apps, btw) ... never mind what I personally voted on w/ regards to that, btw 🦦 as to 'Y'all' you would habe to specify who you mean by that more specifically... (edited)
"Y'all" -- the folks at Capacities, obviously. I'll hedge my (reasonable) bet that the vast majority of people very reasonably assume that a processing app has some concept of a trash bin in place. Certainly not the ones that go out of their way to contribute to an app's forum.
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for the time being, the least you can do is only on the moment you deleted it. which is doing Undo (Ctrl Z)
Thanks, cp9. How do I screw in a light bulb? Asking for a friend.
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Thanks, cp9. How do I screw in a light bulb? Asking for a friend.
you are kind of ... stepping over some reasonable lines... in your anger... – maybe drink a glass of water, my friend.
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you are kind of ... stepping over some reasonable lines... in your anger... – maybe drink a glass of water, my friend.
Hope against hope, I somehow retrieved my file thanks to a data recovery app
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Hope against hope, I somehow retrieved my file thanks to a data recovery app
good for you
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On the desktop app.. I zoom in a bunch and when I tab away it eventually changes back to default. Should I report this as a bug or am I missing something? (edited)
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sorry, it was something new for me when I realized I could do "Ctrl Z" to multiple deleted objects (happened to me accidentally). I thought the Undo could only be used in text blocks before. it got me thinking, maybe the app treats the space as a big file when opened (edited)
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Are there no regional discount for Indonesia?
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hi support team, i have a year subscription and cancelled mid-year. i was wondering if there's any way to resume subscription without creating a new subscription? thank you!
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Hi support team, today I first activate the monthly pro version, and later thought I easily upgrade to believer. Now I paid once for the pro version and once for the believer. Will this be sorted out automatically, or do I need to do something? I thought it will only book the difference in the second step. Sorry for any issues here.
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Hello there! Do You know if is there any possibility in the app - when i am in one object and writing i want to refer to another content in the same object? For example, I mean that I am writing a long text and while writing I want to recall something that is at the top, maybe to heading that are scripted in object?
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Hello there! Do You know if is there any possibility in the app - when i am in one object and writing i want to refer to another content in the same object? For example, I mean that I am writing a long text and while writing I want to recall something that is at the top, maybe to heading that are scripted in object?
… I hope I get your scenario right. it seems that this is not really a case for the often requested 'block reference in same page' – though it could be, in case you are more in dedicated / explicit remembrance (in this case you can see / vote here 👉 https://capacities.io/feedback/p/block-reference-on-same-page) … the 2 other 'tricks' that I can see you playing in that situation: 1) make use of the auto-TOC in the right sidebar – … there is one: all headings are automatically assembled to a navigable TOC in right sidebar of a document 👉 https://docs.capacities.io/reference/object-menu#object-menu – this covers headings, as well as tags and linked / referenced objects in the object; so you might want to build a strategy around these affordances… (– btw @Michael_v_H / @Steffen : this is hard to find in the documentation – neither 'TOC' nor 'Table of Content' nor 'right sidebar' brought useful results here…) 2) a kind of 'hack' or re-accommodation of your system could be to externalize relevant blocks; and 're-embed' them into that document (or 'document-container') via 'full embed'. this way you can a) put reference-links (of any form) anywhere, as you wish; b) open up these embedded 'notable'-blocks in the right sidepanel (where you now can have a – toggable! – list of those; c) find these embedded links in the objects right sidebar (see #1) 👉 https://docs.capacities.io/reference/navigation#side-panel [ as you can see you have to be aware (= 'beware') of this little stumbling block: there is a right sidebar which is auto-populated; and there is a right sidebar, which you can fill as a kind of reference drawer / list (– and I actually voted for clearing the name-confusion) hope any of this helps. 🌻 🦦 – otherwise would be interesting to hear, whether you can make this part of your solution; or maybe can / need to formulate a request based on this very concrete use case?! 🤔
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… I hope I get your scenario right. it seems that this is not really a case for the often requested 'block reference in same page' – though it could be, in case you are more in dedicated / explicit remembrance (in this case you can see / vote here 👉 https://capacities.io/feedback/p/block-reference-on-same-page) … the 2 other 'tricks' that I can see you playing in that situation: 1) make use of the auto-TOC in the right sidebar – … there is one: all headings are automatically assembled to a navigable TOC in right sidebar of a document 👉 https://docs.capacities.io/reference/object-menu#object-menu – this covers headings, as well as tags and linked / referenced objects in the object; so you might want to build a strategy around these affordances… (– btw @Michael_v_H / @Steffen : this is hard to find in the documentation – neither 'TOC' nor 'Table of Content' nor 'right sidebar' brought useful results here…) 2) a kind of 'hack' or re-accommodation of your system could be to externalize relevant blocks; and 're-embed' them into that document (or 'document-container') via 'full embed'. this way you can a) put reference-links (of any form) anywhere, as you wish; b) open up these embedded 'notable'-blocks in the right sidepanel (where you now can have a – toggable! – list of those; c) find these embedded links in the objects right sidebar (see #1) 👉 https://docs.capacities.io/reference/navigation#side-panel [ as you can see you have to be aware (= 'beware') of this little stumbling block: there is a right sidebar which is auto-populated; and there is a right sidebar, which you can fill as a kind of reference drawer / list (– and I actually voted for clearing the name-confusion) hope any of this helps. 🌻 🦦 – otherwise would be interesting to hear, whether you can make this part of your solution; or maybe can / need to formulate a request based on this very concrete use case?! 🤔
Thank You. I see on right panel headings. It works well. But maybe for now i will try tags "in text" if there is no possible to refer blocks. Creating another type of objects special for one or two lines is waste of time and overproductity. But working for big questions/topics and linking by other quite big notes to them works very well for me. Im playing with that.
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Thank You. I see on right panel headings. It works well. But maybe for now i will try tags "in text" if there is no possible to refer blocks. Creating another type of objects special for one or two lines is waste of time and overproductity. But working for big questions/topics and linking by other quite big notes to them works very well for me. Im playing with that.
yeah; … … inline tags, and the multiple ways Capacities uses and leverages them in different parts of UI is one of the little 'fine details' & easy-to-underestimate productivity boosters... 🚀 … with externalizing blocks, is just as you say: it depends on circumstance (length, style of work etc.). for me, it often does make sense… but you will surely find your way playing around with this… – good going! 🌻
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Another thing: It's a pity that there are no icons in the right panel near the headings, as in the text. This would speed up viewing and recognition when there are many headers and they can be visually recognized quickly. Do you work with it? It is possible to make?
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maybe even colors should be the same as in text
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People who are visual like me can easly faster find headings in text by icon and colors
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its just to consider if its not hard to implement
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Another thing: It's a pity that there are no icons in the right panel near the headings, as in the text. This would speed up viewing and recognition when there are many headers and they can be visually recognized quickly. Do you work with it? It is possible to make?
I share your affinity for visual cues and such. – as I am not part of the team, and as this is 'only' the forum, I´d consider making a little sketch / mockup (I am kind of getting your idea; but there can be different ways, and some rather overloading / confusing... so, I think it´s good to also make a 'visual case') – and then make a request on Canny. – surely, if it looks convincing, I´d be among the first to vote for it 😀 (for me there are some visual improvements that CAP can still make, even in the face of it already being very clean, slick & clean in most respects – … personally, I´d start with cleaning up / boosting the legibility of search results… 🙃https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1074297264991911967/1203674427641036810)… )
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ok, i made Request with image what I mean:)
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ok, I upvoted! 👆 – I can actually see this as something I'd personally use – like in combination w/ something like this: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/icons-any-non-number-sequence-1-5-bars-1-5-dots-etc (edited)
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[ btw: I think, you should consider making every request (& follow up) only once in the forums. everything else ends up fracturing the discussion and attention here on Discord even more (Discord already makes it hard to have more systematic discussion and monitoring, in some respects…) jm2c & just sayin for a thought 🌻 ]
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Can I copy object types from one space to another? (edited)
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Can I copy object types from one space to another? (edited)
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I am exploring moving from Notion... and am trying to wrap my head around the Capacities architecture. Interestingly, the object model fits with how I have structure my Notion universe. In Notion, I have I have essentially created objects for Person, Company, Note, Website, Links, Rating, and many more... and am able to link everything together in different contexts. It seems Capacities would be SO MUCH better for this... but I am missing something that is important and I can't figure it out. For two objects: Books and Person(s)... in Notion, I would create a two databases, add fields to link them with a two way view so I can see related books on a Person page, and related Persons on a Book ... then create Database views with filters and groups as desired to veiw the content in different contexts +/- embedding views in pages. In Capacities... for the Book object, if I create an Authors property, a multi-select field that links to the Person object... then create/select Person(s)... when I look at the Person object there is no direct relationship in the Person properties. There IS the "Backlinks" reference on the Author page... but as all the objects start inter-relating... this seems like it would get chaotic without different views. To extend this... For Books, I also have a "Recommended by" property that links to the Person object. I have watched several videos and searched and can't figure it out. I feel like I am missing something incredibly obvious.... can anyone offer any pointers or insight?
EmperorSmorg 2/21/2024 7:29 AM
Thought I would bump this thread... I would appreciate it if anyone has a moment to share thoughts / insights.
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Are there no regional discount for Indonesia?
... not yet, maybe. somewhere in the recent 'communiqués' of the team there was a statement of intent to re-do pricing along lines of spending capacity / socio-economical lines… … no guarantee, esp im terms of where 'Indonesia' will be faring here… but maybe worth mentioning... 🐿️ [ maybe someone has the link at hand, as to this topic...?! 🔗❓]
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are images compressed when they are uploaded to Capacities?
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danilokauann 2/21/2024 5:28 PM
In the pro version, is there an app for iPad or will it be released soon? I'm from Brazil
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In the pro version, is there an app for iPad or will it be released soon? I'm from Brazil
We ship new features and improvements nearly every day. Heres a high-level overview of what will come next.
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danilokauann 2/21/2024 5:30 PM
thankss
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are images compressed when they are uploaded to Capacities?
no. you can check their size in table view to compare it with the size when the image is in your local storage
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hi support team, i have a year subscription and cancelled mid-year. i was wondering if there's any way to resume subscription without creating a new subscription? thank you!
Michael_v_H 2/21/2024 6:00 PM
No, a subscription cannot be re-activated. Make sure to wait until your subscription is over and simply create a new subscription then. 🙂 (edited)
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Hi support team, today I first activate the monthly pro version, and later thought I easily upgrade to believer. Now I paid once for the pro version and once for the believer. Will this be sorted out automatically, or do I need to do something? I thought it will only book the difference in the second step. Sorry for any issues here.
Michael_v_H 2/21/2024 6:11 PM
Hi @nehranis, simply send us your Capacities account email via PM or email at team@capacities.io and we'll refund the first one. 🙂 I seems like it should be handled automatically though, so we'll look into that. cc @Steffen
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are images compressed when they are uploaded to Capacities?
Michael_v_H 2/21/2024 6:13 PM
Additional compressed versions are generated for more efficient display, but when you download via download option, it will always be the original file.
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So, I have my own Project type that has an attribute 'Archived'. Under the type there are two queries for archived or not. All is well on the desktop computer. On the laptop, the queries do not seem to be sync'd (they are not there at all). And content for the archived projects are not there at all. Any suggestions on what to look at? I really do not want to lose this data. (edited)
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So, I have my own Project type that has an attribute 'Archived'. Under the type there are two queries for archived or not. All is well on the desktop computer. On the laptop, the queries do not seem to be sync'd (they are not there at all). And content for the archived projects are not there at all. Any suggestions on what to look at? I really do not want to lose this data. (edited)
Exiting in and out of the application with a fresh start did not help but......a 'Restart App' from within the application seems to have it correct now. Pretty weird.
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Exiting in and out of the application with a fresh start did not help but......a 'Restart App' from within the application seems to have it correct now. Pretty weird.
cache problem I guess
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No, a subscription cannot be re-activated. Make sure to wait until your subscription is over and simply create a new subscription then. 🙂 (edited)
gotcha, thanks! also i was wondering if i lose the previous early bird believer price before?
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gotcha, thanks! also i was wondering if i lose the previous early bird believer price before?
Michael_v_H 2/22/2024 7:57 AM
With the "Early Believer" badge, which you will keep forever, you get all Believer benefits when purchasing the cheaper Pro version.
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With the "Early Believer" badge, which you will keep forever, you get all Believer benefits when purchasing the cheaper Pro version.
I’m an Early Believer on the Believer Plan. Are you saying that I could change to the cheaper Pro version and still maintain all of the Believer benefits forever? This is a bit confusing 🤷🏻‍♂️ Thank you!
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I’m an Early Believer on the Believer Plan. Are you saying that I could change to the cheaper Pro version and still maintain all of the Believer benefits forever? This is a bit confusing 🤷🏻‍♂️ Thank you!
Michael_v_H 2/22/2024 3:18 PM
  • The price for early Believers is locked, there is no increase in price for anyone with an active subscription.
  • The price for new Believers is higher going forward. The price for Pro is the same as the old Believer price.
  • Early Believers who have in the meantime canceled their Believer subscription can resubscribe to Pro and will keep their Believer status/benefits thanks to the Early Believer badge.
  • With the launch of Pro, we launched regional pricing for some regions/currencies with lower purchasing power. If your region is affected by our regional pricing and you are an Early Believer with an active subscription, you can cancel it, wait until it expires, and then resubscribe to Pro or Believer at the regional rate. You will keep all Believer benefits. You can check your local rate by visiting our pricing page. Hope that helps! 🙂 @vcbrewers @Deleted User
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Hi all! I have jumped ship from Notion and loving it so far. It feels like “the next big thing” and really enjoy the community. I have a few questions after having used Capacities for a week or so: 1. Is it possible to rearrange the “New Content” order? I found that the “Pages” object had no options of adding properties, so would like a new object (f.ex. “Notes”) to appear on top. 2. Is it possible to default a template I have created for an object type? Or do I need to apply a template each time? 3. Is there a self-referential possibility when using Smart Queries within templates? Example: I have created a template for the Projects object with a smart querie in the text body (still within the template) which I want to query all “Notes/Tasks/whatever” that has selected that given Project as a property. Or do I need to manually create that query after having made the Project? Hope this made sense, but I assume it will if anyone has used Notion. Thanks!
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How are folks adding something like "Department" to an "Organization"? I've been searching around and can't quite find an answer...apologies if this has been asked before! I'm brand new...
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How are folks adding something like "Department" to an "Organization"? I've been searching around and can't quite find an answer...apologies if this has been asked before! I'm brand new...
I add "Department" collection within Organization object type
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I add "Department" collection within Organization object type
awesome, thank you! I will explore that a little more before I come back with any more questions 😄
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Is there an update on when the ability to import bulk files will be available? Last I heard it was coming in December and I swore that I saw it was launched with Capacities Pro, so I came back and can't find it anywhere. Am I missing something?
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Is there an update on when the ability to import bulk files will be available? Last I heard it was coming in December and I swore that I saw it was launched with Capacities Pro, so I came back and can't find it anywhere. Am I missing something?
I don't know about ETAs (& whether they exist) – but maybe best to follow here as to state 👉 https://capacities.io/feedback/p/bulk-import-from-md-and-other-apps here it's marked as 'in progress'! – but you might wanna follow-up & throw your question there? (– a little surprisingly, maybe, it's not explicitly mentioned in the 'what's next?' document) (edited)
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maybe dumb question: … but how do I automatically open the extended search in a new tab, w/o the current window being taken-over…? (I thought I have been there before … 🤔 )
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Is it possible to rearrange the “New Content” order? I found that the “Pages” object had no options of adding properties, so would like a new object (f.ex. “Notes”) to appear on top.
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Earien
Is it possible to rearrange the “New Content” order? I found that the “Pages” object had no options of adding properties, so would like a new object (f.ex. “Notes”) to appear on top.
Yes, just drag an drop the project in the left sidebar to the position you would like it to have
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📝Anna
Yes, just drag an drop the project in the left sidebar to the position you would like it to have
Yes, sorry, I meant when I press "Ctrl + U". For quickness, I would like to rearrange it so that the objects I most often create appear first. Is that possible? Currently it is in the order of Page -> Image -> Weblink etc.
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I can't find a way to make a query using AND with two tags. I tried doing a Tag Query for one tag let's say "Project" and then I said to filter the results by Tag "Work". But then nothing shows up even though I have 3. Is there a better way to make a query that finds a block that has two tags?
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Earien
Yes, sorry, I meant when I press "Ctrl + U". For quickness, I would like to rearrange it so that the objects I most often create appear first. Is that possible? Currently it is in the order of Page -> Image -> Weblink etc.
I don’t believe so, but recommend adding this as a formal Feature Request 👍🏼
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Is there a limit to how many notes I can make for free, and do these notes count towards the storage limit
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Ethan
Is there a limit to how many notes I can make for free, and do these notes count towards the storage limit
No limit. The storage limit only counts the uploaded media iirc
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Hey all, Is there any place to share or/and check some object type templates ? (from the community, not the capacities itself) It would be nice and I would love to see what other minds are doing in Capacities. (edited)
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Is it possible to publish a capacities space to the internet like notion?
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My question is still hanging, "email integration" please provide a step by step instruction, since it is not working for me
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Hey all, Is there any place to share or/and check some object type templates ? (from the community, not the capacities itself) It would be nice and I would love to see what other minds are doing in Capacities. (edited)
no. but there is an ongoing, lingering discussion around different forms of a facilitated exchange between users here in the forums. you will see once you 'dig' a little here. examples : 👉 https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/969304624848855050/1202675633382105088 👉 https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001364765051994132/1203844120288960542 – maybe, also contemplate making a more concrete proposal over at the request/proposal board at Canny, if you wanna bring that to rhe next level....?! (edited)
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hi guys , in the profile layout, how to add content under the person's name ? all properties are on the left side bar.
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like this
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oh i found it , just add a block property.
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@Jan O. Dvoŕák I do have a space assigned. Any other idea why it doesn't get my mail?
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Can't seem to pin an object. I want a quick access to my Daily Journal object by pinning it. Is this possible?
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Roberto
Can't seem to pin an object. I want a quick access to my Daily Journal object by pinning it. Is this possible?
You mean "object type"? We can pin object, but not object type
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cp9
You mean "object type"? We can pin object, but not object type
Yes, this 🙂
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Tried to linkto a block, and does not link, the URL appears but links nowhere
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Moshe
Tried to linkto a block, and does not link, the URL appears but links nowhere
some kind of links 'only' work in very front / beginning of a line / block; maybe that is the issue…?
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mrkamerer
How are folks adding something like "Department" to an "Organization"? I've been searching around and can't quite find an answer...apologies if this has been asked before! I'm brand new...
I add it is a property with the Organization object.
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I add it is a property with the Organization object.
I think this is the way I might go. Been using collections to handle it now but I’m not terribly fond of the results so far. Everyone is totally right, you have to use Capacities for a little while before you find something that works for you!
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Definitely! I’m continually adapting objects/tags/collections as I see how my usage changes. Fortunately most things are easy to adjust.
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Georgia Patrick 2/24/2024 1:56 PM
Again, anybody... how to see two pages at the same time in Capacities?
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Georgia Patrick
Again, anybody... how to see two pages at the same time in Capacities?
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Can anyone share screenshots of the mobile app? Would like to get a sense of the mobile app before committing to the paid subscription
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Hi I can't register to your app. Attaching a screenshot. FYI I couldn't put this on your feedback page because I can't register.
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What does this mean?
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WVMA
What does this mean?
You can reuse existing content or you make a copy --> in the first case you have object a and use it again, in the second case you create a copy, so afterwards you have two objects: abject a and object b (copy of a)
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Gotcha!
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mazefall
Can anyone share screenshots of the mobile app? Would like to get a sense of the mobile app before committing to the paid subscription
Taken on Pixel 6 Pro
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Json Blob
Taken on Pixel 6 Pro
Thanks!
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How do I add a pdf to a collection?
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Hi I don't see the tweets preview in the wall, gallery view in the Tweets object type. However, when I open one of the page it shows the tweet in embedded form. Is there any way to show it as in the wall view ?
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Are all objects strictly 1 type only? I want to put pages, images, and pdfs all in one object but I can't figure out how to do that.
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gladiator
Hi I don't see the tweets preview in the wall, gallery view in the Tweets object type. However, when I open one of the page it shows the tweet in embedded form. Is there any way to show it as in the wall view ?
I'm pretty sure that is due to Twitter's new API restrictions
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Are all objects strictly 1 type only? I want to put pages, images, and pdfs all in one object but I can't figure out how to do that.
you can easily draw PDFs & images & links into a 'page' object. or any new objecttype you create as long as it contains 'content blocks' then, you can choose the way these objects are displayed. every embedded element automatically is turned into an pdf-/image-/link-object in parallel automatically. these you can later reference in other content blocks or even other ways. what can not be 'mixed' are object types per se. each object types lives in its own database-folder and has a u ique profile via 'properties' and it's main page-display mode, eg. maybe good to once go through the basic docs, 👉 https://docs.capacities.io and/or team & PKMBeths video overviews / intros & tutorials 👉 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=TH2A8wAhzDU 👉 https://capacities.io/tutorials
Read and follow our simple guides on specific features and concepts of Capacities
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@Steffen I was uncertain where to post this, but here is the video related to the issue I raised here: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/short-cut-icon-creation-does-not-work-properly
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hi! I got an email saying i'm an early believer and I could get the pro account and have the same benefits of the believer one. when I go to upgrade, I click on the Pro tier but I'm always sent to a page charging for the believer account. Shouldn't I be able to select and pay for the Pro instead of the Believer? Is there an option I am not selecting?
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Shibuya-Otoko 2/28/2024 3:14 AM
Hello, I am finding entering text on a page that has many code blocks to be very slow, now I cannot even get the cursor to enter a new line, what should I do?
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Shibuya-Otoko
Hello, I am finding entering text on a page that has many code blocks to be very slow, now I cannot even get the cursor to enter a new line, what should I do?
Close and reopen the app. Also You could try to use toggles for your content. This way you can hide content you do not need right now, which improves performance
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Shibuya-Otoko 2/28/2024 3:28 AM
thx, I will try toggles. where is toggles?
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Shibuya-Otoko
thx, I will try toggles. where is toggles?
type ">" and space
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Shibuya-Otoko 2/28/2024 4:27 AM
ah the problem is I cannot type anywhere now because the cursor does not show up. There are many code blocks on this page, I want to add another code block at the bottom but it is not showing the cursor....
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Shibuya-Otoko
ah the problem is I cannot type anywhere now because the cursor does not show up. There are many code blocks on this page, I want to add another code block at the bottom but it is not showing the cursor....
you open it in web or desktop app?
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Shibuya-Otoko 2/28/2024 4:31 AM
currently I am using the web app
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Shibuya-Otoko
currently I am using the web app
do you have the desktop app installed?
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Shibuya-Otoko 2/28/2024 4:35 AM
no, shall I try that instead?
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Shibuya-Otoko
no, shall I try that instead?
Better than nothing I guess
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Shibuya-Otoko 2/28/2024 5:56 AM
but I cannot install programs on my work computer
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Shibuya-Otoko
but I cannot install programs on my work computer
You can install the desktop version to add toggles etc and then reopen the webapp (edited)
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Anyone have any suggestions for a good way to track wins in Capacities? Wins in terms of goals I've completed that I want to be able to easily track and view (edited)
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ZootDoot
Anyone have any suggestions for a good way to track wins in Capacities? Wins in terms of goals I've completed that I want to be able to easily track and view (edited)
I have a tag for this. I can browse all of them in gallery view. Really simple and still quite nice imo
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Do you use anything else like a template? I don't use Capacities for keeping track of tasks in general because I use todoist for that...
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ZootDoot
Do you use anything else like a template? I don't use Capacities for keeping track of tasks in general because I use todoist for that...
I use a template in my daily notes. Templates are handy for any kind of structured content you want to reuse.
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Are .webarchive files supported? I uploaded one but I can't preview it
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Ethan
Are .webarchive files supported? I uploaded one but I can't preview it
... you are aware Apples webarchive is a very opaque / proprietary format, and a format somewhat clouded by threat of 'deprecation'? (– unfortunately, I have to say) 👉 https://developer.apple.com/documentation/webkit/webarchive 👉 https://eclecticlight.co/2022/07/01/how-should-you-save-web-pages-in-safari/ – … so, unfortunately not a lot of reason to add this in the future as a preferred format, I am afraid 🫣
A WebArchive object represents a webpage that can be archived—for example, archived on disk or on the pasteboard. A WebArchive object contains the main resource, as well as the subresources and subframes of the main resource. The main resource can be an entire webpage, a portion of a webpage, or some other kind of data such as an image. Use this...
How should you keep copies of web pages: HTML source, Webarchive, or PDF? Which is the better way to make PDFs in Safari? And what about archive copies?
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What file types could I convert a web archive to
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Ethan
What file types could I convert a web archive to
thst's a tough one... I go for MD w/ media links or Textbundle, because it's the easiest way to get them 'clean'. – But this doesn't work if you are interested in the graphic details of the pages per se – … in which case PDF seems preferable to me.
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lotusmaikel 2/29/2024 3:25 AM
Hi, I have been using Capacities for a few days now. i am very impressed with the software (already). I'm still struggling with how to link everything together in a good way so that everything is easy to find, without too much linking. main question i have now: i created an extra object property called "priority" how can i structurally get this forward in the project overview so i can focus on the highest priority projects?
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Does anyone use the Bear notes app? Any tips on moving records from Bear to Capacities?
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lotusmaikel
Hi, I have been using Capacities for a few days now. i am very impressed with the software (already). I'm still struggling with how to link everything together in a good way so that everything is easy to find, without too much linking. main question i have now: i created an extra object property called "priority" how can i structurally get this forward in the project overview so i can focus on the highest priority projects?
I wouldn't ever worry about over-linking. If you made the link in the first place there's probably a reason for that and I'd roll with it. Nobody is graded on efficiency
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TonyWinyard 2/29/2024 10:40 AM
Do any of you have any historical figures within your Capacities database? If so, do you record their year of birth/death? Would it be best to create a "Year" object and put in -50 for someone who born in 50bc? -225 for a person born in 225bc etc In the date of birth property in Capacities it won't show dates prior to 1800 - is there any way around that?
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TonyWinyard
Do any of you have any historical figures within your Capacities database? If so, do you record their year of birth/death? Would it be best to create a "Year" object and put in -50 for someone who born in 50bc? -225 for a person born in 225bc etc In the date of birth property in Capacities it won't show dates prior to 1800 - is there any way around that?
I use a text property with relevant information (eg: "500 BC - Athens"). With the Query feature, it makes it easy to create dashboards without overstructuring your page too much. For instance, if I want to return everybody born in Athens or in a certain year (or both), I just create a query and filter by text. (edited)
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I tried a much more linked and structured setup before but realised that what I use now is much more intuitive and flexible for the way I work
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Hi. (1) Is it possible to create an object type for right-to-left (RTL) languages such as Arabic? (2) And for an object type, is it possible to customize its default formatting? (Font size, etc.)
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TonyWinyard
Do any of you have any historical figures within your Capacities database? If so, do you record their year of birth/death? Would it be best to create a "Year" object and put in -50 for someone who born in 50bc? -225 for a person born in 225bc etc In the date of birth property in Capacities it won't show dates prior to 1800 - is there any way around that?
You should look into some of the videos of @pkmbeth she's done some interesting stuff with history research in Capacities and handles a lot of historical dates. Maybe you find some inspiration
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How to add annotation on edge from the grawh view ? Something like that screenshot from the documentation: https://docs.capacities.io/tutorials/networked-note-`taking#graph-view
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Georgia Patrick
Again, anybody... how to see two pages at the same time in Capacities?
DogSaysRollTide 3/1/2024 2:59 PM
Shift click, command click and option click. I honestly can't remember which does what; I tend to just try all three until I get what I want.
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I have a query page with several tags being queried. Does anyone how to select and copy all of these? Right now, the app wants to select and copy just the results from a particular note. I 'd like to grab all of the query results.
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Actually, revise that. It's copying the whole content of the referenced note, but I only want the results.
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Shift click, command click and option click. I honestly can't remember which does what; I tend to just try all three until I get what I want.
A way to remember is to think of shift as in “shifting content to the side; open in side panel” And command as in “taking command of the whole viewport; new tab” Option click doesn’t do anything in regards to opening stuff I think. Option click is for accessing the options of some inline link.
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A way to remember is to think of shift as in “shifting content to the side; open in side panel” And command as in “taking command of the whole viewport; new tab” Option click doesn’t do anything in regards to opening stuff I think. Option click is for accessing the options of some inline link.
DogSaysRollTide 3/2/2024 8:25 AM
I'll use this, thanks!
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gladiator
Hi I don't see the tweets preview in the wall, gallery view in the Tweets object type. However, when I open one of the page it shows the tweet in embedded form. Is there any way to show it as in the wall view ?
It also doesn't fetch any content, viewing those links does not make any sense.
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Created a mood board to view all the different moods I've tagged but I can only have 10 tags in the query. Please have the option to add more tags to this
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Also, how do I create a Birthday property and ensure that it shows up on Calendar every year?
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vinitneo
Created a mood board to view all the different moods I've tagged but I can only have 10 tags in the query. Please have the option to add more tags to this
You could create a collection within the tags object type for "moods" and do a query for the collection or even do an embed of the collection instead of a query. This way you should see all of your moods 🙂
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📝Anna
You could create a collection within the tags object type for "moods" and do a query for the collection or even do an embed of the collection instead of a query. This way you should see all of your moods 🙂
I have a collection of tags called mood but querying that brings up only the tags instead of the objects and blocks that's been tagged with it.
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Hey guys, I am using Capacities v1.34.17 on Windows 11 23H2 build 22631.3155 The shortcut to open daily note (Ctrl+Alt+H) does not work for me. I am not sure why, the shortcut does not seem to be mapped to any other action. Please help me fix this. Thank you.
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vinitneo
Created a mood board to view all the different moods I've tagged but I can only have 10 tags in the query. Please have the option to add more tags to this
I would think this would be solved with the pre-announced "hierarchical tags" feature. the. it becomes "mood/Okay" etc. @Steffen already once advised start using that syntax as all this will pay into the future behaviour. sorry, if I can only comment on things still in the future. meanwhile there are two other routes you can take: 1) already use that 'super'-tag ('mood') and use that in a query. the tags should still appear once you chose sort 'group by type' (have 't tried, but my memory says so) 2) you can build a MOC (map of content quite easily if your moods are not in the 100s. setting up a 'mood' collection w/in tags (possible!) makes it quite convenient and a breeze. once you grouped them there, setting up a mention / embed of all those moods under a resp search for the collection brings up all collected tags as well (quite a nice rafinesse of the magic / modular Capacity architecture!). so, it shouldn't be much more work than actually renaming all tags to hierarchical ... so there might be different ways to hug the cat once you look a little further into Capacities ways... 🌻 (edited)
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vinitneo
I have a collection of tags called mood but querying that brings up only the tags instead of the objects and blocks that's been tagged with it.
Oh yes, my fault... 🤔 maybe I find another solution . . (edited)
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Is it possible to set aliases for notes?
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Hi, i need to contact someone about a billing charge.
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Is it possible to set aliases for notes?
its always worthwhile checkin' the docs, and esp Canny 👉 https://capacities.io/feedback/p/page-aliases – … meanwhile maybe an idea to use a hidden text property or description field as replacement...? (that's how I go about it) 🌻
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Rommel Yves 3/3/2024 12:42 PM
Hey everyone, new user here. Quick question: does anyone have the problem that when using the app from Chrome web browser on a Android device and trying to type anything the auto completion behaves weird? For example, when I start typing 'Hel' and then press the suggestion for 'Hello' it ends up typing 'HelHello'. Does anyone know how to fix it, or work around? Thanks
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Rommel Yves
Hey everyone, new user here. Quick question: does anyone have the problem that when using the app from Chrome web browser on a Android device and trying to type anything the auto completion behaves weird? For example, when I start typing 'Hel' and then press the suggestion for 'Hello' it ends up typing 'HelHello'. Does anyone know how to fix it, or work around? Thanks
This sounds like a bug, probably good to report it to the bug board
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Curious about the preview image from Weblinks. Whenever I go to change it, I can replace it with an Image from my Image objects. But if I want to add the preview image from a Weblink to another object, it doesn't show up. So I guess my question is, does the preview image from the Weblink object not get added to my Images? I feel like it should, right?
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Hi all, so far I'm really liking Capacities, I'm an early believer + Pro. There's only one thing so far that I haven't worked out how to do, I want to make my entire space public on the internet, and all of my notes are expected to be public notes so there's no question of exposing privacy. I use another space for the really private notes. I've tried adding a Public tag to all the notes and then sharing that tag, but it only shares the tag itself and not everything under that tag
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Hi all, so far I'm really liking Capacities, I'm an early believer + Pro. There's only one thing so far that I haven't worked out how to do, I want to make my entire space public on the internet, and all of my notes are expected to be public notes so there's no question of exposing privacy. I use another space for the really private notes. I've tried adding a Public tag to all the notes and then sharing that tag, but it only shares the tag itself and not everything under that tag
I am not sure this is actually possible right now. @Steffen is there any way to share a space as read-only? I think you'd have to export to .md and then upload to like github or something
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I am not sure this is actually possible right now. @Steffen is there any way to share a space as read-only? I think you'd have to export to .md and then upload to like github or something
Ideally, I'd like to learn from andy's work note: https://notes.andymatuschak.org/About_these_notes , make my work notes public and use them to motivate myself more to take notes.
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Json Blob
I am not sure this is actually possible right now. @Steffen is there any way to share a space as read-only? I think you'd have to export to .md and then upload to like github or something
I'd rather stay up to date instead of publising the backup files.
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Is there a shortcut to link a date? In Notion, I could just use "@Jan 1 2023" and it would create a date tag. But in Capacities, I find myself typing "+Date" and then entering in the date I want.
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Json Blob
I am not sure this is actually possible right now. @Steffen is there any way to share a space as read-only? I think you'd have to export to .md and then upload to like github or something
No not possible yet, but there should be a ticket on the feedback board 🙂
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When I do @ or select an object from any dropdown, and I start typing to filter, I notice that some filtering happens, then 1 second later or so, the items rearrange. This is frustrating because I'm about to click/tap something and I end up selecting something else because the items re-arrange themselves... any tips here?
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When I do @ or select an object from any dropdown, and I start typing to filter, I notice that some filtering happens, then 1 second later or so, the items rearrange. This is frustrating because I'm about to click/tap something and I end up selecting something else because the items re-arrange themselves... any tips here?
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^ you can see San Mateo and San Francisco jiggle around
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I've noticed this too. It's definitely frustrating, as it slows me down a lot, or I end up clicking the wrong item
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lotusmaikel 3/4/2024 2:45 AM
is there a way to define the type of a page directly when entering via brackets or @ ? most of the time i know already if it is a person, a project and so on, now it are some extra clicks (and to be honest sometimes i just forget to change the page)
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lotusmaikel
is there a way to define the type of a page directly when entering via brackets or @ ? most of the time i know already if it is a person, a project and so on, now it are some extra clicks (and to be honest sometimes i just forget to change the page)
yes, type the objecttype first
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yes, type the objecttype first
lotusmaikel 3/4/2024 2:55 AM
it sounds easy, so porbably i'm doing something stupid, but it won't work on my side
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lotusmaikel
is there a way to define the type of a page directly when entering via brackets or @ ? most of the time i know already if it is a person, a project and so on, now it are some extra clicks (and to be honest sometimes i just forget to change the page)
Type /people/Person's name
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Assuming you have a people object
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Or even /pe/ and it will autocomplete the people bit
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Type /people/Person's name
lotusmaikel 3/4/2024 3:05 AM
Great thanks a lot, i was trying it with @ and [[]] so that is where it went wrong. this will make things far more easier!
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hmm I do it with @ 🤔
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hmm I do it with @ 🤔
lotusmaikel 3/4/2024 3:11 AM
now you make me curious 😉 please tell me what you type exactly and i will try to reproduce for free 😉
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lotusmaikel 3/4/2024 3:43 AM
works!
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thanks a lot
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johannesgroo 3/4/2024 4:23 AM
Hey gang, some of the keyboard shortcuts (e.g. calendar and ctrl+b for bold) just don't seem to work for me. Has anyone had this issue and know how to fix it? (edited)
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Can I add different objects as part of another object (so they are combined in one overview “page”). But when I focus on the object type I see only that particular object, but also it’s relation (so I am able to understand the context)
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Nicavus (Josh) 3/4/2024 9:30 AM
Please point in me in the right direction. I understand the purpose of objects and daily notes - but the basic daily note cannot be adjusted with additional properties (as far as I can tell). To me that means I need to create my own daily note object so I have the ability to add additional properties. Is this line of thinking correct or am I missing something? Thank you!
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is anyone having issues with the android app this morning? i'm getting a message that i need to update the app to the latest version, but according to the google play store i already have it. i've cleared the cache, deleted storage, and uninstalled/reinstalled with no luck. any ideas/suggestions? thanks (edited)
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Nicavus (Josh) 3/4/2024 9:47 AM
Here's an example of what I thought I need to use an object property to accomplish, but maybe I am wrong. I keep daily notes, but would like a "status" property which would leverage a fixed tag list - "active" and "reviewed" - as I review my daily notes at the end of the week to ensure I have captured all action/follow up items from it
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Nicavus (Josh)
Here's an example of what I thought I need to use an object property to accomplish, but maybe I am wrong. I keep daily notes, but would like a "status" property which would leverage a fixed tag list - "active" and "reviewed" - as I review my daily notes at the end of the week to ensure I have captured all action/follow up items from it
You can always add tags to your daily note! This is one of the built in properties 🙂 (edited)
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Nicavus (Josh)
Please point in me in the right direction. I understand the purpose of objects and daily notes - but the basic daily note cannot be adjusted with additional properties (as far as I can tell). To me that means I need to create my own daily note object so I have the ability to add additional properties. Is this line of thinking correct or am I missing something? Thank you!
I think your thinking / understanding is quite spot on! ... so you need to take it from there according to your own system / requirements (as @Deleted User pounted to) – maybe an addition to factor in, with whatever you make of it. daily notes have, afaiu, two main benefits that you can't replicate w/ any custom 'journal object': • the DN automatically collects whatever is created on that day in your studio. not replicable, afaik • the DN can be browsed in tifferent time scale representations (3-day, week, month, etc). not replicable for custom objects, afaik
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Is there a way to open a default template automatically when creating a new object of that type
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If I add another object in a template, is there a way I can generate the title of the object as soon as the title of the main object is created/adjusted?
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Antony
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Suggest reporting as a bug on Canny.
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johannesgroo
Hey gang, some of the keyboard shortcuts (e.g. calendar and ctrl+b for bold) just don't seem to work for me. Has anyone had this issue and know how to fix it? (edited)
Suggest reporting as a bug to Canny Feedback Board.
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Hi guys. I applied for a pro educational discount some time back. Is there an ETA for when I it might be available to me?
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KS84
Hi guys. I applied for a pro educational discount some time back. Is there an ETA for when I it might be available to me?
I would guess the best channel for this is a mail to team@capacities.io – as this is really for community help mostly, and this way you get to the captains cabin...
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This is already on the bug list in canny (https://capacities.canny.io/feedback/p/removing-tag-leaves-text-of-the-tag-in-place) but I'm curious if it's a widespread problem or not. If I remove a tag from an item use alt-click on the tag, it will leave the text of the tag. I use this a lot with an "Action" tag. Is there a better way to remove tags?
With new release, there is no longer an "X" to delete tag (boo!) and when the dialog is followed to remove the tag, the text of the tag name is left in its
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Hi! I just started trying out Capacities today, and I'm trying to figure some things out. I want to make a page for keeping track of my car mods, including what type of mod they are, the price, and a link to the part. In Notion, I did this as a table. But, I don't see a way to make a table in Capacities. How do I do that? Or is there a better way for me to do this more in-line with the Capacities philosophy?
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Hi! I just started trying out Capacities today, and I'm trying to figure some things out. I want to make a page for keeping track of my car mods, including what type of mod they are, the price, and a link to the part. In Notion, I did this as a table. But, I don't see a way to make a table in Capacities. How do I do that? Or is there a better way for me to do this more in-line with the Capacities philosophy?
tables just released literally today for believer subscribers and coming next month or something for everyone. https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/992030870137479308/1214216264852177036
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3:29 PM
but you can do similar outcome with storing the information as properties with an object type "modification" and then properties for price, link, type, etc. Then in the object view, you can view all the objects as a table view
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Oh lol, what timing
3:30 PM
By "property" do you mean tag?
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Penguin
Oh lol, what timing
yeah no kidding, lol
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Penguin
By "property" do you mean tag?
Property meaning all the content at the top of each item
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Oh god the button's invisible until you hover
3:31 PM
I see now
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Yep! You can also configure all your properties inthe object type settings
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Oh okay, and so the way it stores everything as part of an object is by making everything a property
3:33 PM
Like content and tags and such
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Just remember how properties work. All instances of that object type have the same properties but each instance has its own value for each property
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Very OOP
3:33 PM
I think if the "add property" button was visible I might've been able to figure it out lol 😆
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Yeah it's one of those double-sided coins there of whether the button should hide to not clutter the UI or appear so it's discoverable 😄
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I get it. As a new user tho, it caused me some confusion
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I hear ya. I'm not a dev, been here about a year so I'm used to it but doesn't make it right. Hopefully got ya on the right track though
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Absolutely, tysm
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This is how your table view is going to look when you go to the object type view
3:37 PM
top right corner you see I have it on "Table"
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Exactly what I'm looking for
3:38 PM
I assume I can filter and sort the table by property?
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Yep, Sort and Filter are in the top right as well
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Perfect
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Tags are globally accessible by all objects, right?
3:52 PM
So if I wanted to make a tag for a type of mod, other notes (even if not related to car mods), could be tagged the same?
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So if I wanted to make a tag for a type of mod, other notes (even if not related to car mods), could be tagged the same?
correct. Tags are global thus can be used to create a "Map of Content" if you wished to
4:01 PM
tags can go on any object or even inside blocks or properties and its all references to the same tag
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Is there a way to make a "tag" of some sort specific to one object type? Like I've got tags here that are only relevant to car parts and so I don't want them to be visible to unrelated objects. Seems like this is a situation where I would make a new space? (edited)
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Nothing yet, but you may be interested in Nested Tags once that's a feature. It's on the roadmap but unsure when. The syntax will be Tag/NestedTag so if you create tags beforehand it'll roll into the new design once it's released
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Been poking around still, looks like collections might work?
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4:08 PM
Especially if I can assign an object to multiple collections
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oh, yes collections those are specific to the object type
4:08 PM
forgot about that, I barely use them
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Ah and you can assign one object to multiple collections
4:09 PM
Perfeeccctttt
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Kenny Morales 3/4/2024 4:17 PM
Is there anyone who knows how to get the mobile app, I recently bought the believers plan and was wondering how to download it lmao
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I believe Android should have been in the email but iOS i think you have to email the team to have them add you to test flight. (edited)
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Kenny Morales 3/4/2024 4:21 PM
Just checked my email the link is there, I appreciate the help I would have never figured it out lmao
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No worries, glad you got it! I know iOS requires extra hoops so wasn't sure based on your message which app you needed 🙂
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Is there a way to make a checkbox property's label always visible in the wall view?
4:28 PM
I have to hover to see what the checkbox means
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I'm sorry if it's been clarified elsewhere but I'm not finding in the documentation (or roadmap) whether "Task management" will remain a Pro feature in the future or if that is planned for the free tier?
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I think task management was intended to remain in the paid tiers only afaik
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thanks, it does seem that way to me as well but since it doesn't say it outright, I just didn't know for certain. Like with the mobile app, we know that is planned for the free tier
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johannesgroo 3/4/2024 8:37 PM
Hellooo! New to Capacities, just wondering there's any way to get "suggested backlinks" a la logseq or reflect (as in having the programme automatically parse your entire space and suggesting links) when you create an object. For example, I just created the Person Page for Oliver Burkeman (Author), but I know I've been using his name in my entries. Now I can just search the space for the term "burkeman" and link all the times I used it, but this is of course a tedious way to do it. Other tools do this automatically - is there such a thing in capacities too and I just haven't found it? (edited)
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johannesgroo
Hellooo! New to Capacities, just wondering there's any way to get "suggested backlinks" a la logseq or reflect (as in having the programme automatically parse your entire space and suggesting links) when you create an object. For example, I just created the Person Page for Oliver Burkeman (Author), but I know I've been using his name in my entries. Now I can just search the space for the term "burkeman" and link all the times I used it, but this is of course a tedious way to do it. Other tools do this automatically - is there such a thing in capacities too and I just haven't found it? (edited)
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Hi Team, just became a Beliver. Coming from Upnote and Capacities is really smooth so far 🙂 Question. When I create a to-do box, is there a way to see those todos somewhere in a query or other page?
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johannesgroo
Hellooo! New to Capacities, just wondering there's any way to get "suggested backlinks" a la logseq or reflect (as in having the programme automatically parse your entire space and suggesting links) when you create an object. For example, I just created the Person Page for Oliver Burkeman (Author), but I know I've been using his name in my entries. Now I can just search the space for the term "burkeman" and link all the times I used it, but this is of course a tedious way to do it. Other tools do this automatically - is there such a thing in capacities too and I just haven't found it? (edited)
depending on the scenario (how clearly delineated your 'related content' interest is) there are two ways to deal with/ this in Capacities, IMO 1) already there & working for any kind of 'Burkeman-scenario': sace a 'burleman'-search as query-object. then, you can embed it to any place relevant (either by hand, or auto-leveraged via a template for this) 2) for more 'fuzzy' search-/relation scenarios & still to come (but planned), see the 'Whats next' statement (👉 https://capacities.io/roadmap/whats-next), where the devs state: "Eventually, we envision a system that understands all your notes on a semantic level, lets you ask questions about any of your content, and automatically surfaces semantically connected notes while you are writing." (see also some originary discussion in AI-channel here; 👉 https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1120340681102204948/1125366352614531122; or here 👉 https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1120340681102204948/1202300371490586666) (edited)
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depending on the scenario (how clearly delineated your 'related content' interest is) there are two ways to deal with/ this in Capacities, IMO 1) already there & working for any kind of 'Burkeman-scenario': sace a 'burleman'-search as query-object. then, you can embed it to any place relevant (either by hand, or auto-leveraged via a template for this) 2) for more 'fuzzy' search-/relation scenarios & still to come (but planned), see the 'Whats next' statement (👉 https://capacities.io/roadmap/whats-next), where the devs state: "Eventually, we envision a system that understands all your notes on a semantic level, lets you ask questions about any of your content, and automatically surfaces semantically connected notes while you are writing." (see also some originary discussion in AI-channel here; 👉 https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1120340681102204948/1125366352614531122; or here 👉 https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1120340681102204948/1202300371490586666) (edited)
johannesgroo 3/4/2024 9:25 PM
Brilliant, thank you heaps!
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Question - Table columns size - Is it possible to change the width of the columns in any table?
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How can I bring content for the same topic together? Different objects cannot be placed within a new object type. But I - and I’m sure I’m not alone- have for a particular topic different objects types, which together create the context. I’m lost how to manage it in Capacities
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RemcoVC
How can I bring content for the same topic together? Different objects cannot be placed within a new object type. But I - and I’m sure I’m not alone- have for a particular topic different objects types, which together create the context. I’m lost how to manage it in Capacities
Tags are likely your best bet
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RemcoVC
How can I bring content for the same topic together? Different objects cannot be placed within a new object type. But I - and I’m sure I’m not alone- have for a particular topic different objects types, which together create the context. I’m lost how to manage it in Capacities
Yep use tags. Let’s say it’s ‘Project X’. Then tag every object with ‘Project X’. When open tags then click ‘Project X’, all the associated objects should be there
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Yep use tags. Let’s say it’s ‘Project X’. Then tag every object with ‘Project X’. When open tags then click ‘Project X’, all the associated objects should be there
While I agree the power of tags, there are a few aspects which slow down how to access the information 1. Tags are at the same level of all other objects. Select the correct tag - especially if there are a lot of- requires a lot of navigation. Even when using collections to organize tags. Especially as there is only one level possible. 2. As there is no drag’n drop facility all tags needs to be manually assigned. For me it feels as a lot of hassle to organize the information . Should be useful to have an help of AI to auto tag as well another view where the grouped info can be accessed easily
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Is there a way to make a "tag" of some sort specific to one object type? Like I've got tags here that are only relevant to car parts and so I don't want them to be visible to unrelated objects. Seems like this is a situation where I would make a new space? (edited)
try to workaround nested tags as tags with 'dash'. Like personal-people, personal-health, personal-car, and work-car, work-people, etc. so two similar topics will be split using dash
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Hi Team, just became a Beliver. Coming from Upnote and Capacities is really smooth so far 🙂 Question. When I create a to-do box, is there a way to see those todos somewhere in a query or other page?
the query will show only an object which contains 'to-do', but not the block itself. Try to find if this feature is already requested in the Feature Requests to show only a specific block in the query results.
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While I agree the power of tags, there are a few aspects which slow down how to access the information 1. Tags are at the same level of all other objects. Select the correct tag - especially if there are a lot of- requires a lot of navigation. Even when using collections to organize tags. Especially as there is only one level possible. 2. As there is no drag’n drop facility all tags needs to be manually assigned. For me it feels as a lot of hassle to organize the information . Should be useful to have an help of AI to auto tag as well another view where the grouped info can be accessed easily
both valid, but not a principal hindrance / objection to tags as logical answer w/in CAP-architecture, IMO: 1. that is the philosophy of Cap. hard to change. but you can pin (bookmark) tags or even collections of tags on top of sidebar. (even nicer would be to allow save a certain set of tags / tag collections in right side panel, IMO). generally rather a question of UI & intuitive accessibility, in the end. 2. drag'n'drop is principally underdeveloped. there is just no way around that. but this relative deficiency shouldn't be taken as a specific / knock-out argument against the logic & status of tags per se. – here it might be the better way to muster support for prioritization of implementing DnD; 👉 https://capacities.io/feedback/p/drag-and-drop-as-general-ui-principle) … also, a way for intentional auto-tagging would help. and IMO be preferrable to pure AI-tagging. tags, esp imw/ view on efficiency & manageability, should be part of a personal tagging-system (and basically be a 'controlled vocabulary) s.a. 👉 https://capacities.io/feedback/p/automatic-custom-tagging-for-types-collections (edited)
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Did I dream this or where there plans for this to be offline capable? I don't see anything about that in the road map, if so, roughly how far off is this?
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Jaerasgon
Did I dream this or where there plans for this to be offline capable? I don't see anything about that in the road map, if so, roughly how far off is this?
The offline feature is under review. You can find (and vote or create) additional feature requests in Canny: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/working-offline (edited)
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Did I dream this or where there plans for this to be offline capable? I don't see anything about that in the road map, if so, roughly how far off is this?
Roadmap for this year is improved offline capabilities. https://capacities.io/roadmap/whats-next 😁
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Ok - I may have hit my deal breaker (in the present state). Created a template for project management. Part of my project management workflow is to list all tasks that point their "relevant project" field to the project name and other "projects" that have the "project item" checked and "relevant project" as the main project name. I thought if I made a template that included a query for tasks and a query for project items I'd be golden but when I change the filter in one project to point tasks and items, it changes all the queries in all the projects to the same values. I hope I'm just missing something.
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Ok - I may have hit my deal breaker (in the present state). Created a template for project management. Part of my project management workflow is to list all tasks that point their "relevant project" field to the project name and other "projects" that have the "project item" checked and "relevant project" as the main project name. I thought if I made a template that included a query for tasks and a query for project items I'd be golden but when I change the filter in one project to point tasks and items, it changes all the queries in all the projects to the same values. I hope I'm just missing something.
I think the idea is that you want templates to create individual instances of whichever query you want, specified in the template (i.e. duplicating/generating them), right? Capacities does not support generation of additional objects/entities using templates (which is a shame because I would like that functionality as well). Right now, if I understand correctly, what’s happening is that each project object created using that template is pointing to the same query object. The alternative/workaround would be to manually create a query for each project you make so they are separated. (edited)
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That’s a feature I’m really interested in because anything complex cannot be properly represented by a single object type unless clutter and object content/property scope creep is acceptable (which, to be clear, is not 😀).
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That’s a feature I’m really interested in because anything complex cannot be properly represented by a single object type unless clutter and object content/property scope creep is acceptable (which, to be clear, is not 😀).
You nailed your understanding of my textual pantomime. I don't mind a little friction - that's the name of the game in all the next-gen PMK apps. Manually configuring queries for each entity is probably not THAT crazy but...you know...just a step in the wrong direction (or, rather, the lack of a step in the right direction).
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Tony2030
Ok - I may have hit my deal breaker (in the present state). Created a template for project management. Part of my project management workflow is to list all tasks that point their "relevant project" field to the project name and other "projects" that have the "project item" checked and "relevant project" as the main project name. I thought if I made a template that included a query for tasks and a query for project items I'd be golden but when I change the filter in one project to point tasks and items, it changes all the queries in all the projects to the same values. I hope I'm just missing something.
Sounds like you hit the same thing as me: https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1201830647497498624/1203266331529711656 Hopefully it's on the list of enhancements to queries but the thread went quiet so no idea what the timeframe might be. I have 6 queries in my project template, which I've set up and named 'placeholder - XXX' which link to a dummy placeholder project object. I can duplicate and modify the queries in about 3 minutes now I've done it so often, but it is still a barrier which would make life vastly easier if the concept of "reference to self" was implemented (edited)
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grimbuehler 3/6/2024 5:36 AM
Hi, I just deleted a tag I didn't wanted to generate and all the entries of one day are gone... No undo worked. Is there a chance to get it back? I think we need a better undo or a daily backup routine… (edited)
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does somebody know: is there a way to change selection (like in table rows / columns) and keep the formating editor open continuously? thx for hints! 🙏 – would speed up some basic work considerably 🏇 😀
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Is there a way to search for all objects and blocks created during a certain date range?
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Best practices question: I'm using Capacities for a network and process mapping project. As I create entries for devices, software, users, etc, I want to note unanswered questions I have about those objects (ie who owns this process, what is the service expiration for this server, ect). Is there a good way to create those questions as text blocks in each object I'm working on, and then generate a live list of them all on another page? Thanks!
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Hello! Would anyone be able to help me figure out how to set up a word count tracker in capacities using the simple table feature? I'm a bit confused with the formulas 😂 this is as far as I have gotten lol
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Best practices question: I'm using Capacities for a network and process mapping project. As I create entries for devices, software, users, etc, I want to note unanswered questions I have about those objects (ie who owns this process, what is the service expiration for this server, ect). Is there a good way to create those questions as text blocks in each object I'm working on, and then generate a live list of them all on another page? Thanks!
If I'm understanding your question correctly, what I would do is create a 'questions' object, and then add your questions as embedded objects into your various notes. Those questions will all then be compiled in your questions object so you can see them all in one place. Is that sort of what you're looking for?
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Is there a way to search for all objects and blocks created during a certain date range?
I think the best way to do this would be through a query, but I could be wrong?
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Best practices question: I'm using Capacities for a network and process mapping project. As I create entries for devices, software, users, etc, I want to note unanswered questions I have about those objects (ie who owns this process, what is the service expiration for this server, ect). Is there a good way to create those questions as text blocks in each object I'm working on, and then generate a live list of them all on another page? Thanks!
The simplest and easiest way (imo): add a tag '#question' to the block. If you click on the tag and go to the '#question ' page you see all your tagged questions. This way you do not need to generate an extra object type. (Although you want it to be an object type, then ignore the tag advice) (edited)
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If I'm understanding your question correctly, what I would do is create a 'questions' object, and then add your questions as embedded objects into your various notes. Those questions will all then be compiled in your questions object so you can see them all in one place. Is that sort of what you're looking for?
That makes sense, I'll give that a try, thanks!
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The simplest and easiest way (imo): add a tag '#question' to the block. If you click on the tag and go to the '#question ' page you see all your tagged questions. This way you do not need to generate an extra object type. (Although you want it to be an object type, then ignore the tag advice) (edited)
Thanks! I'm gonna give that a try with the data and compare it to @réka 's recommendation on objects. Seems like both would work but now I know where to start. Appreciate the advice!
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wozwas
Thanks! I'm gonna give that a try with the data and compare it to @réka 's recommendation on objects. Seems like both would work but now I know where to start. Appreciate the advice!
I think objects are a good fit if you want to keep the questions for further use and add additional information
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Hello! Would anyone be able to help me figure out how to set up a word count tracker in capacities using the simple table feature? I'm a bit confused with the formulas 😂 this is as far as I have gotten lol
what do you want to know in the tracker? and I wonder why you try to create "total" column. I thought you would want a difference between the goal and the words written?
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what do you want to know in the tracker? and I wonder why you try to create "total" column. I thought you would want a difference between the goal and the words written?
Ah because I’m tracking my word count for a novel I’m writing and I have a goal total word count I’m trying to work towards. So ideally I’d want to track daily word count and then the overall total amount of words written
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Ah because I’m tracking my word count for a novel I’m writing and I have a goal total word count I’m trying to work towards. So ideally I’d want to track daily word count and then the overall total amount of words written
sorry I'm still trying to understand what you need. is this how you imagine the "Total" column? and the daily goal stays the same? *screenshot without formula (edited)
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Observant Owl, Big Ideas 3/7/2024 10:21 AM
Hey there! How can I link to a block within the same note? I thought “copy block reference” did that but it doesn’t work
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Observant Owl, Big Ideas
Hey there! How can I link to a block within the same note? I thought “copy block reference” did that but it doesn’t work
iirc it's a known issue that it's supposed to work but doesn't currently
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Observant Owl, Big Ideas 3/7/2024 10:23 AM
Really? That’s a fairly major issue for knowledge management
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interestingly it's closed... not sure on this though I've noticed the same in my own work i just work around it
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hasn't bothered me personally
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Observant Owl, Big Ideas 3/7/2024 10:25 AM
Ah. So it’s block references within the same page that don’t exist yet?
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that one is still active
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Observant Owl, Big Ideas 3/7/2024 10:26 AM
That’s unfortunate
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yeah i'd like it too. I just write in my documents "See <header title>" so I can remember where to scroll or copy/paste into search so it'll navigate me there
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yeah i'd like it too. I just write in my documents "See <header title>" so I can remember where to scroll or copy/paste into search so it'll navigate me there
Observant Owl, Big Ideas 3/7/2024 10:28 AM
Ah! So that creates a link that will scroll to that portion of the page and highlight it? Cause that’s what I need!
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It's not a link, just plain text in a block
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so in this case I'd just copy "Taking the measurement" into search and have that take me to the header
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not perfect, but functionally gets me the same result
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Observant Owl, Big Ideas 3/7/2024 10:30 AM
That’s unfortunate.
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I'd like to save quick notes with voice, using Google Assistant. I figured it's an easy job with Telegram integration, but the first road block is that the Capacities bot cant be saved as a contact, so there is "no one" to send a message to. Has anyone done this or know an easy workaround? Or does this sound like a bigger problem to solve and I should start a separate topic?
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That’s unfortunate.
they're not saying it won't exist ever, just not supported yet
10:31 AM
so we'll just have to sit tight and upvote that canny card to get it prioritized 🙂 they're moving a lot of big features forward right now
10:31 AM
I'd encourage you to still set up your space using the references so when it does get supported, you're already done implementing it
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Observant Owl, Big Ideas 3/7/2024 10:32 AM
Fair enough. It’s unfortunate because I was excited to finally move from Notion to Capacities permanently with the arrival of tables.
10:33 AM
I really hope block linking comes soon. How can we get it added to the roadmap?
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well every active canny card is technically on the roadmap. The upvotes tell them what's important to us and they slot it according to their priorities as product owners and developers for the strategy they're driving forward. So, no guarantees but the fact that we have the ability to copy the link tells me they fully intend to support this workflow it's just not hooked up yet. Devs are pretty active in here so just discussing it sometimes gets attention to certain things but again, no promises, they are quite good at keeping their backlog groomed
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the block references would certainly help my use case so I'd love to see it myself
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Observant Owl, Big Ideas 3/7/2024 10:56 AM
Here's one example of why it's so important:
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Or if you have a table of definitions, and they link to more information: (edited)
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Fully agree on all of this. My only point to why it's not highest priority is that it doesn't enable/disable any existing workflow just polishes workflows of working in one object
11:05 AM
but it is inconsistent you can link to other objects and not to the same object when the button to copy the reference is exposed but useless (currently)
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well correction, it's useful when the block reference is in another object, so just specifically not the same object
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Observant Owl, Big Ideas 3/7/2024 3:33 PM
Thanks @Json Blob! Although I would propose that not having this feature disables a lot of essential workflows for note-taking, exam studying, and information management! Plus, the core underlying framework is already there, so why not just prioritize the small amount of additional work required to enable this essential feature?
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Thanks @Json Blob! Although I would propose that not having this feature disables a lot of essential workflows for note-taking, exam studying, and information management! Plus, the core underlying framework is already there, so why not just prioritize the small amount of additional work required to enable this essential feature?
I hear ya for sure. Unfortunately with software development what looks like a simple fix or feature is often not at all simple to implement. No way we can know unfortunately
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Is there any way to disable the default and kinda ugly top taskbar in the windows app?
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Filip
Is there any way to disable the default and kinda ugly top taskbar in the windows app?
maybe you should post it on #💅・ui-ux-polishing-ideas, I don't think it is possible rn, but it could be implemented, as far as I can tell it's just one line of code
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mainWindow.setMenuBarVisibility(false)
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Observant Owl, Big Ideas
Here's one example of why it's so important:
Out of curiosity, what app is this?
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vcbrewers
Out of curiosity, what app is this?
Looks like Notion to me
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Looks like Notion to me
Never heard of it
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In the documentation for embedded web links it says, "each new website you embed content from will need your explicit permission first before displaying anything." I've been having trouble getting certain sites to allow embedding whatsover (I don't even get a prompt to "allow" the site). Does anyone have any tips or tricks?
12:21 AM
I suppose it could be that certain sites just don't embed? The one I'm trying now does fine as a small/wide card but that's still a little limited for what I'm trying to do
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I suppose it could be that certain sites just don't embed? The one I'm trying now does fine as a small/wide card but that's still a little limited for what I'm trying to do
yes. some just don't allow at all
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I suppose it could be that certain sites just don't embed? The one I'm trying now does fine as a small/wide card but that's still a little limited for what I'm trying to do
Get an overview of requested features and ideas.
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nice, thank you both!
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How would I go about making multiple views with preset filters? Like a view for all my tasks in progress and all my tasks that are still TODO?
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Filip
How would I go about making multiple views with preset filters? Like a view for all my tasks in progress and all my tasks that are still TODO?
With capacities believer, queries do just that. Without believer, I think you have to manually change the filters each time unfortunately
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With capacities believer, queries do just that. Without believer, I think you have to manually change the filters each time unfortunately
( ... or with 'pro' by now, @Filip )
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Filip
How would I go about making multiple views with preset filters? Like a view for all my tasks in progress and all my tasks that are still TODO?
Probably look into creating "maps of content". You will need to embed either tag or collection into an object which serves as your "view". That would be the way without queries feature
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GoblinMatron 3/8/2024 11:52 AM
Does shift-click to open a link in a sidebar not work in chrome on mac?
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How do I type the power 2 in capacities?
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GoblinMatron 3/9/2024 12:59 PM
I keep running into this issue where I'll be typing and then my last several characters will disappear. It's not universal on my laptop (IE, I haven't seen it happen anywhere but capacities) - is this something that other people hve experienced?
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Howell the Night Owl 3/9/2024 2:25 PM
Hi everyone - I’m working back and forth between LA and wanted to setup a family hub in Capacities. As part of that setup I wanted to have a vlog just for my family so I can share my experiences, finds on neighborhoods, etc. What is the file size limited for videos (assuming I upgrade to pro) ? Has anyone used it in a similar way and could share their setup?
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Deleted User 3/9/2024 3:59 PM
Any fiction writer here? I’m considering paying for Pro to have more advanced features and go full in to do world building and have a unified system to connect all my literary projects. Any examples could help taking a step forward and decide. Thanks in advance!
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Any fiction writer here? I’m considering paying for Pro to have more advanced features and go full in to do world building and have a unified system to connect all my literary projects. Any examples could help taking a step forward and decide. Thanks in advance!
Hey!! I write fiction, and I use Capacities to hold my story notes - I love it 😊 I wrote an article explaining my setup that might be helpful to you! To caveat I’m a discovery writer so don’t have extensive world building notes in Capacities, but it could definitely do that for you if you needed. https://medium.com/pkm-in-the-wild/starting-a-new-novel-setting-up-a-writing-studio-in-capacities-8b1f6e8adbb8?sk=83732bb36f08b1a38331723f58b7b2fd
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I keep running into this issue where I'll be typing and then my last several characters will disappear. It's not universal on my laptop (IE, I haven't seen it happen anywhere but capacities) - is this something that other people hve experienced?
GoblinMatron 3/9/2024 8:38 PM
Bumping this because it's becoming pretty irritating. The cursor will sometimes jump to the beginning of wherever I'm typing, or just delete the last half of the phrase. I'm working in a table right now, but I do think I've seen this happening elsewhere
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Damian Dessler 3/10/2024 4:34 AM
Hey all... so my first Q regarding capacities. So i created a new object called OPL (open point list), I always deal with so many topics that needs to be tackled by diff. people, and it's a bit more than just a task. So i thought of a new object type. I would really love to have a table view with just a few properties, like you can do for the wall or card view, but I can hide properties: Is it possible to hide them in the table view or is it a bug?
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Hey all... so my first Q regarding capacities. So i created a new object called OPL (open point list), I always deal with so many topics that needs to be tackled by diff. people, and it's a bit more than just a task. So i thought of a new object type. I would really love to have a table view with just a few properties, like you can do for the wall or card view, but I can hide properties: Is it possible to hide them in the table view or is it a bug?
it's not possible to hide properties in table view. that setting is for the object view (when we open an object of that type)
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Hey!! I write fiction, and I use Capacities to hold my story notes - I love it 😊 I wrote an article explaining my setup that might be helpful to you! To caveat I’m a discovery writer so don’t have extensive world building notes in Capacities, but it could definitely do that for you if you needed. https://medium.com/pkm-in-the-wild/starting-a-new-novel-setting-up-a-writing-studio-in-capacities-8b1f6e8adbb8?sk=83732bb36f08b1a38331723f58b7b2fd
Deleted User 3/10/2024 4:41 AM
I absolutely loved this, thanks so much for the friendly link!!
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it's not possible to hide properties in table view. that setting is for the object view (when we open an object of that type)
Damian Dessler 3/10/2024 4:44 AM
Mhh... thats not good 😕 But thx
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I absolutely loved this, thanks so much for the friendly link!!
Glad I could help!! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions 😊
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TonyWinyard 3/10/2024 8:09 AM
Can data from a spreadsheet/excel table be pasted into a table in Capacities by pasting all the rows/columns?
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What am I doing wrong with the Draw.io integration? I am following the instructions to embed the iframe and it's appearing ok in Capacities but when I click on it to edit the image, the draw.io web app loads but there is no image displayed. Any help much appreciated.
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Hi, Can I resize the image height and width? the default size is too big..
11:45 AM
soved, I can select the small card
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Damian Dessler 3/10/2024 12:18 PM
Is it correct, that we cannot upload elements via CSV as of now? Is there any idea when its available again?
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Damian Dessler 3/10/2024 1:44 PM
Has anybody some experience with automisation with capacities, like Zapier, IFTTT. Use cases:
  • Send articles / snippets from e.g. instapaper, readwise etc.
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Hey bro, I'm trying to register on the website, but Malwarebytes is blocking it for phishing. Has anyone else encountered this issue?
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Is there a student discount?
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Damian Dessler
Has anybody some experience with automisation with capacities, like Zapier, IFTTT. Use cases:
  • Send articles / snippets from e.g. instapaper, readwise etc.
I have a few integrations set up but the only way to get things into Capacities at the moment is via the save via email function: Gmail tagged with a 'read later' label, article saved in raindrop.io
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I have a few integrations set up but the only way to get things into Capacities at the moment is via the save via email function: Gmail tagged with a 'read later' label, article saved in raindrop.io
Damian Dessler 3/11/2024 7:58 AM
Okay, interesting. That was also my idea or check how to send it via WhatsApp for instance
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Damian Dessler
Okay, interesting. That was also my idea or check how to send it via WhatsApp for instance
I'm 99% sure there's no way to integrate with WhatsApp but haven't explored Telegram
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Can we put a checkbox in a table?
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Hi. I am from Colombia, South America and I live in Bogotá, its capital. Due to the dollar prices in my country, the cost of any exchange service to Colombian pesos is very high. The founders of Capacities took this into account and made an adjustment for this region. Unfortunately, I don't know why, the prices for Colombia do not appear on my computer, everything being configured correctly: ips, time zone, I do not use VPN, different browsers... In support they told me that they can't do anything because your provider determines the location and currency. Would any of you have a solution? Thank you.
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Hi. I am from Colombia, South America and I live in Bogotá, its capital. Due to the dollar prices in my country, the cost of any exchange service to Colombian pesos is very high. The founders of Capacities took this into account and made an adjustment for this region. Unfortunately, I don't know why, the prices for Colombia do not appear on my computer, everything being configured correctly: ips, time zone, I do not use VPN, different browsers... In support they told me that they can't do anything because your provider determines the location and currency. Would any of you have a solution? Thank you.
You may need to ask your internet service provider. Even though you're not using a VPN, if they're bouncing your connection through some odd server that fetches the wrong location data to serve you it would be on them to sort out the routing for you I would imagine
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You may need to ask your internet service provider. Even though you're not using a VPN, if they're bouncing your connection through some odd server that fetches the wrong location data to serve you it would be on them to sort out the routing for you I would imagine
Ok, Thanks Json.
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Am I blind or is it not possible to rename uploaded pdf files yet?
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open the PDF object, then you should be able to change the object's title
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I also rename my PDFs before uploading so it prepopulates with a more appropriate title than what I normally get from websites which is 837 random ass characters
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Am I blind or is it not possible to rename uploaded pdf files yet?
Jan O. Dvořák 3/11/2024 2:08 PM
Open the PDF, make sure you have right sidebar open (CTRL+SHIFT+right arrow). You can rename the PDF in the textbox under PDF icon and above description field.
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Open the PDF, make sure you have right sidebar open (CTRL+SHIFT+right arrow). You can rename the PDF in the textbox under PDF icon and above description field.
Thank you! That was well hidden in plain sight
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karamin.stanislav 3/12/2024 4:31 AM
Hello! ❓How can I contact support? I didn't find any contact information or email on the site. 🪲When paying for "pro", an error appears: "error code: E-403". I sent a request to the section: "Contact support". No one has answered for a couple of weeks, or maybe more.
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When I open my Capacities on Android's Firefox, every time I type in a space, it repeats the word behind it. If I want to type "Tomorrow's schedule", it comes out as "Tomorrow'sTomorrow's Schedule". Anyone else have this or is it on my end? Cant find anything related on the Feedback page
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Is there a student discount?
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Ethan
Is there a student discount?
How can you give a discount for something that is free to use? 🙂 It's explained in the pricing page https://capacities.io/pricing
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karamin.stanislav
Hello! ❓How can I contact support? I didn't find any contact information or email on the site. 🪲When paying for "pro", an error appears: "error code: E-403". I sent a request to the section: "Contact support". No one has answered for a couple of weeks, or maybe more.
@Steffen or @Michael_v_H would be the two to contact about this
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karamin.stanislav
Hello! ❓How can I contact support? I didn't find any contact information or email on the site. 🪲When paying for "pro", an error appears: "error code: E-403". I sent a request to the section: "Contact support". No one has answered for a couple of weeks, or maybe more.
Hi there, sorry to hear that. Could you send us an email to team@capacities.io?
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Can I use a property in the note? For example, if I set 2 properties (idk name and type?), can I then reference it in the note: Like: {name} - {type} ?
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Is there any way to keep Capacities at a default zoom level on Mac? I much prefer to have the app zoomed in so the text is a little bigger
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Can I use a property in the note? For example, if I set 2 properties (idk name and type?), can I then reference it in the note: Like: {name} - {type} ?
no way currently that I'm aware of. Interesting idea though, not sure it would be possible under the hood but maybe
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no way currently that I'm aware of. Interesting idea though, not sure it would be possible under the hood but maybe
I was assuming it might be available since date was an option. 🤷‍♂️ https://docs.capacities.io/reference/templates/date-formatting
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well the idea of object oriented programming is exactly what you're referencing. Which is exactly how Capacities is architected (unofficial assessment). I'm just not sure they've exposed the Entity.Value pipeline for accessing object properties. It would require some design because how would you display Object.Value when the value is a tag? Does it just show the tag in which case how is that different than just linking #tag in-line? It would take a non-zero amount of design on top of architecture to expose the GetValue() functions
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I could certainly see value in adding the functionality if you put up a canny card i'd upvote it
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Especially on a template. You could just fill out the properties and the notes would update and save. I'd assume a tag would then be converted to an actual tag in the document, for example.
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But yeah, would require programming to do it
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How can I download the early access app being Capacities Pro? Can’t find the URL
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@Michael_v_H Is there any student or ambassador discount for Believers plans?
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Hey all, I moved from mem.ai and wanted to know if there was an easy way to import my notes to capacities?
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april_help
Hey all, I moved from mem.ai and wanted to know if there was an easy way to import my notes to capacities?
They're working on bulk import actively
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  • The price for early Believers is locked, there is no increase in price for anyone with an active subscription.
  • The price for new Believers is higher going forward. The price for Pro is the same as the old Believer price.
  • Early Believers who have in the meantime canceled their Believer subscription can resubscribe to Pro and will keep their Believer status/benefits thanks to the Early Believer badge.
  • With the launch of Pro, we launched regional pricing for some regions/currencies with lower purchasing power. If your region is affected by our regional pricing and you are an Early Believer with an active subscription, you can cancel it, wait until it expires, and then resubscribe to Pro or Believer at the regional rate. You will keep all Believer benefits. You can check your local rate by visiting our pricing page. Hope that helps! 🙂 @vcbrewers @Deleted User
Hi Michael, Early Believer here, looking to benefit from the regional pricing (thanks by the way). Even though your instructions in the last bullet point are quite clear, I worry that something will go wrong in the process of "cancel, wait until expiration, resubscribe to pro". I find it stressful enough to simply avoid it. Maybe add a "switch to pro" button instead? Thanks.
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I struggle with advanced search - it gets very crowded for me with all the blocks showing up. E.g. when I look for 'Salesforce' in capacities' and I mentioned 'Salesforce' in one meeting (=object), I will see 11 blocks with all the different mentions. I just want to see the meeting wherein 'Salesforce' was mentioned. However, if I select 'only objects' instead of 'objects and blocks', it is not showing that particular meeting as 'Salesforce' is not in the meeting name..
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Should I be using tags instead?
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april_help
Hey all, I moved from mem.ai and wanted to know if there was an easy way to import my notes to capacities?
I began the process of exporting from Mem, while awaiting bulk importing in Capacities. Mem exports a single Markdown file. I opened it in Obsidian and used the Note Refactor plugin to split things into new files at the level three header I use in Mem for titles. Links will need to be redone, as they reference back to Mem, and many tags were lost in the process as well. But it is a start.
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honey_is_bee_crap 3/13/2024 3:46 PM
Hi all, I am unable to get much use from Queries as most of the ones I make are not behaving as I expect them to. Can someone help me build a query for the following: I would like to return blocks that are tagged with #followup AND #personA, from across multiple object types. So far I am only getting returned any block tagged with EITHER #followup or #personA
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Table question: I am likely losing my mind, been in training all week. But for the life of me I can't get progress bars to work. Trying with the most simple table I can: Columns A,B,C, with one row; 500 in A and 1000 in B. I can't get column C to display a progress bar that shows 50%. Always looks like it is at 1%...any tips for me besides more caffeine would be appreciated 🙂
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SpookySpren 3/13/2024 8:30 PM
Am I doing something wrong/misunderstanding something, or is this a bug? Looks like the Page object "All" view isn't actually showing all of the notes. Note the dashboard view on the right This was definitely a bug. Restart of the app resolved it (edited)
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Also it seems like the feedback page login is broken for me. I tried submitting feedback earlier today but it seems it was never added. Seeing that when I hit login it just opens up capacities in my browser. I try to then hit the feedback button in the bottom left and the feedback page has a prompt to login to submit feedback. And the cycle continues endlessly
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Also it seems like the feedback page login is broken for me. I tried submitting feedback earlier today but it seems it was never added. Seeing that when I hit login it just opens up capacities in my browser. I try to then hit the feedback button in the bottom left and the feedback page has a prompt to login to submit feedback. And the cycle continues endlessly
I hit this pretty often, just navigate to https://capacities.io/feedback manually
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that typically works for me
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I hit this pretty often, just navigate to https://capacities.io/feedback manually
SpookySpren 3/13/2024 8:37 PM
Unfortunately that doesn't seem to be working for me. Possibly an issue specific to Safari (edited)
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Yeah, seems to be working in firefox
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Table question: I am likely losing my mind, been in training all week. But for the life of me I can't get progress bars to work. Trying with the most simple table I can: Columns A,B,C, with one row; 500 in A and 1000 in B. I can't get column C to display a progress bar that shows 50%. Always looks like it is at 1%...any tips for me besides more caffeine would be appreciated 🙂
what is the formula you set on column C?
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Also it seems like the feedback page login is broken for me. I tried submitting feedback earlier today but it seems it was never added. Seeing that when I hit login it just opens up capacities in my browser. I try to then hit the feedback button in the bottom left and the feedback page has a prompt to login to submit feedback. And the cycle continues endlessly
it's always like that. I need to open it from this button (2nd from right)
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it's always like that. I need to open it from this button (2nd from right)
SpookySpren 3/13/2024 8:46 PM
Yeah I was using that. No dice on Safari
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what is the formula you set on column C?
I've tried a few variations of A2/B2, changed the order of columns and formula, etc. Displays as a percentage correctly but I still can't get the Progress format to work.
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I've tried a few variations of A2/B2, changed the order of columns and formula, etc. Displays as a percentage correctly but I still can't get the Progress format to work.
have you tried A2*100/B2?
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have you tried A2*100/B2?
I did, no change at first but then I raised the Progres Steps setting in the progress bar formatting to 100 and it clicked. I need to have the Steps match the multiple case of the formula (so 1 for my first formula, 100 using your suggestion etc.). Thank you for helping me out and keeping the brain active over here.
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where/how can i download and install the for pro users early access mobile app? 😄
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is there a way i can help translate capacities to Norwegian? 😄
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Is there a way to insert a vertical line into your notes (for diving things)? I seem to remember a way to do that, but I could be imagining things
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hmmm only inserting columns. There's no vertical line that I know of
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ForceTrainer 3/14/2024 11:07 AM
Interested to seeing if I'm doing something wrong. When I'm in meetings I add people all the time, and often I'm creating people on the fly. If I use @person/New Person it creates a page. However, if I use @people/New Name, as soon as I hit the slash it changes @people to @person. Seems like an odd little UI thing.
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I think because you're creating a new object it's changing from the plural to the singular usage of the object type
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Maharishi Pacheco 3/14/2024 11:57 AM
Please help. This is driving me crazy. I am on a mac. How can I simply move from one block to the next in either direction? Am I blind and can't find the shortcut? I have read the shortcuts and tried all possible key combinations. I can move a block above or below, but what I want is to simply move the cursor from one block to the next.
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hi! I got an email saying i'm an early believer and I could get the pro account and have the same benefits of the believer one. when I go to upgrade, I click on the Pro tier but I'm always sent to a page charging for the believer account. Shouldn't I be able to select and pay for the Pro instead of the Believer? Is there an option I am not selecting?
Did you ever get a response to this question? I had stepped away from Capacities for a while, but am thinking of coming back, and I saw the same as you describe here when I tried to upgrade to a "Pro" subscription.
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Interested to seeing if I'm doing something wrong. When I'm in meetings I add people all the time, and often I'm creating people on the fly. If I use @person/New Person it creates a page. However, if I use @people/New Name, as soon as I hit the slash it changes @people to @person. Seems like an odd little UI thing.
How do you deal with duplicates? I have the same workflow. Often I can't remember if I have an "Adam Smith" Person object already, but would like to add him if I don't have him, or link him if I do. Currently if I type @Adam Smith, and he doesn't yet exist, I can only create him as a new Page (not Person, which is what I want). I would like the option to create him as a Person (or any object type) (edited)
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How do you deal with duplicates? I have the same workflow. Often I can't remember if I have an "Adam Smith" Person object already, but would like to add him if I don't have him, or link him if I do. Currently if I type @Adam Smith, and he doesn't yet exist, I can only create him as a new Page (not Person, which is what I want). I would like the option to create him as a Person (or any object type) (edited)
@person/Adam Smith
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@person/Adam Smith
Ah got it, need to prefix with @people/ then it appears - thank you! (Just noticed on web app it's @person/ and on mobile it's @people/) (edited)
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DogSaysRollTide 3/15/2024 5:23 AM
New question, about the Telegram integration: Does anyone know if there's a way to just auto-magically add a tag to anything that goes in through the Telegram bot? So, every time I drop something in via Telegram, it could be tagged with "Telegram", for example?
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I am an "Early Believer" but I had stepped away from Capacities for a while (downgraded to "Basics"), but am now thinking of coming back. On my "Subscription & Billing" option under "Settings", there is a note indicating that if I upgrade to "Capacities Pro as an Early Believer", I can have "Believer benefits". However, when I click "Get Capacities Pro now!" to try to upgrade, I am routed to a page that only displays a "Capacities Believer" option and the monthly or yearly price associated with a "Believer" subscription. Can someone advise how I can upgrade to "Capacities Pro as an Early Believer" and pay for a "Pro" subscription instead of the "Believer" subscription? Is there a different action that I should be doing?
ForceTrainer started a thread. 3/15/2024 11:27 AM
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Is there a way to import my Contacts from the Apple app to Capacities? .csv import is still inactive. Is there a workaround? TIA
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Is there a way to import my Contacts from the Apple app to Capacities? .csv import is still inactive. Is there a workaround? TIA
I don’t believe so, but suggest adding to the Feedback Board as a formal feature request so other users can upvote. Would love to see potential integration with the Person Object Type.
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I don’t believe so, but suggest adding to the Feedback Board as a formal feature request so other users can upvote. Would love to see potential integration with the Person Object Type.
Did you mean Feedback, 'features-and-ideas' or 'features-forum'? Sorry to bother but there might be a difference,
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Is anyone keeping office hours? I have so many questions and my brain requires walk-throughs and 'why' statements. Might be best to do with screen sharing and reservations (at least resv, for commitment to active attention to a particular problem). I think just watching and listening to discussions of need and process would be helpful to many. Alternative thought... Anyone in Minneapolis, MN who wants to meet once in a while to talk best practices and solutions?
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this is explicitly not aimed at @Julie56 'personally' – but I take the occassion, after reading so much about contact lists, adress books etc, being used / stored / processed within CAP, plus this being made so much easier w/ the fab new table capabilities, to raise one general point / concern here. this also goes alongside ongoing discussions about technical data protection, E2E etc & where CAP stands on this. I think there should be some space / channel around CAP - regarding itself as a personal knowledge management tool, to make clear the very limited scenarios in which personal data of others can be stored / processed via 3rd party platform. meaning: only in very circumscribed cases of 'domestic information handling' is such a management of private information collection / storage really lawfully (+ IMO: ethically) correct. – to see how circumsribed 'domestic information' (aka 'personal addressbook' etc) is, one can lookup this article: https://www.termsfeed.com/blog/gdpr-exemptions/#Gdpr_Doesn_T_Apply_If_You_Re_Processing_Personal_Data_For_Domestic_Purposes not saying this as a spoiler, + also – again– not seeing this in any way as direct comment on current case. but raising it, bec I think there is a general background discussion going on about a fathoming / soul searching where CAP should be positioned - technically as well as in terms of its practices / policies – as to handling private data. – and this, IMO belongs into the very same complex. maybe wven more as it concern data of people not given directly, but used by others (us). (edited)
In short, the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) doesn't apply if your business doesn't operate within the EU, doesn't process personal data, or if you're only processing data for domestic purposes. In this article, we're going to look at the...
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also, not at all saying / implying anything in particular for the way Capacities technically handles general data protection. but the regular mentions here of using CAP, being a PKM in spirit, for all kinds of project management, PPI-processing (👉 https://www.emich.edu/it/security/software-security/sensitive-data/information-types/ppi.php) w/o any kind of thematization / placement in context of the perimeters of 'personal knowledge management' over a longer time now, it would give me kind of a shallow feeling to not raise this for discussion / consideration at least once. & special 'sorry' to @Julie56 , as this is certainly not practically contributing to your question. 🙏 I ask for your understanding, that this triggered a general concern I have, probably totally untelated to your case. and, also, sorry I can't contribute to your particular technical question here! 🙏 … still do think this should be raised somewhere at least once, as a general aspect / concern in the context of building a – powerful – PKM environment / platform / infrastructure… and open for props what best channel / context to place this is in terms of CAP-universe 🪷 (plus it's linked to my very personal general question of what people out there do w/ my personal information w/o me (or: all of us) normally not 'having a clue'... 🫣🙃) (edited)
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Huh, what an annoying issue.. Capacities never remember the window position and size. So every time I close and reopen it, it opens a little bit off screen and as quite small. But I just noticed this only happens if I left Capacities on my main monitor. If I move it to my 2nd monitor, close it, and reopen, it restores back to how I left it. Anyone have similar issue?
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Hi everyone. I've been using Capacities for almost a week now (and already had to go with the Pro plan 😁 ). I've been loving it so far. There's a project that I've been wanting to do for a couple of years now but never got around to it, mostly because I didn't have the right tools for the job. It's something that I'm positive Capacities will do great at, I'm just not sure how to go about it. As it is, I'm still learning and a bit overwhelmed by the app. I want to create my own MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe) timeline in chronological order, with all the movies and TV shows seperately, but all coming together into one centralized hub (like the encyclopedia page setup). I have a Media database, where I can put all the shows in seperately, just not sure where to put the central page for it (in "Pages"?). I also want them to link up to the fictional characters (in the "People" database - does that count??). So as you can see, I'm a bit unsure how to start or build this up. Any ideas, tips or suggestions?
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Hi everyone. I've been using Capacities for almost a week now (and already had to go with the Pro plan 😁 ). I've been loving it so far. There's a project that I've been wanting to do for a couple of years now but never got around to it, mostly because I didn't have the right tools for the job. It's something that I'm positive Capacities will do great at, I'm just not sure how to go about it. As it is, I'm still learning and a bit overwhelmed by the app. I want to create my own MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe) timeline in chronological order, with all the movies and TV shows seperately, but all coming together into one centralized hub (like the encyclopedia page setup). I have a Media database, where I can put all the shows in seperately, just not sure where to put the central page for it (in "Pages"?). I also want them to link up to the fictional characters (in the "People" database - does that count??). So as you can see, I'm a bit unsure how to start or build this up. Any ideas, tips or suggestions?
I can't speak to the chronological aspect, as I'm still trying to find a good way to approach that myself. I do collect similar things for other series like the Final Fantasy games. What I've done is create a series object. In my characters object (i keep fictional characters seperate from IRL people), video games object, movie, tv and book objects, I create a property called series. Then, choose Final Fantasy as the series for the relevant items. When I go to the specific Final Fantasy series page, I can see all of the characters, games, etc in the backlink section (edited)
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This is what the character page looks like. So when I go to either FFIX (the specific game he's from) or the FF series, Vivi shows up.
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And this is how the game appears
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I use tags for the release years, but I haven't found a good way to organize them chronologically unless I were to do a lot of manual work. Currently, I use the tags to see what all media was released that particular year
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Deleted User 3/16/2024 3:02 PM
Thanks @Rayne and @xang for bringing this up! I’m a fiction writer elaborating a cyberpunk fictional universe with a timeline thru 10 books (only wrote 2 for now 😅). I know Capacities for years but now I’m trying it again. These ideas bring me hope that I’ll find a creative and beautiful way to organize all my stories. 🤩
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Hi everyone. I've been using Capacities for almost a week now (and already had to go with the Pro plan 😁 ). I've been loving it so far. There's a project that I've been wanting to do for a couple of years now but never got around to it, mostly because I didn't have the right tools for the job. It's something that I'm positive Capacities will do great at, I'm just not sure how to go about it. As it is, I'm still learning and a bit overwhelmed by the app. I want to create my own MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe) timeline in chronological order, with all the movies and TV shows seperately, but all coming together into one centralized hub (like the encyclopedia page setup). I have a Media database, where I can put all the shows in seperately, just not sure where to put the central page for it (in "Pages"?). I also want them to link up to the fictional characters (in the "People" database - does that count??). So as you can see, I'm a bit unsure how to start or build this up. Any ideas, tips or suggestions?
If you want to do a whole world building, i suggest using a dedicated space only for that
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If you want to do a whole world building, i suggest using a dedicated space only for that
This is an interesting idea...
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Thanks for your input @xang !
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Hey, i just subscribe to the believer plan. How do i get the mobile app ? Thanks !
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cpdesignery 3/17/2024 2:28 AM
Is there a way to get your daily notes sent to your email? Thanks in advance 🙂
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How can I create a query with 2 tags X and Y. I would like to only search for objects which the two tags ie X AND Y. By default it seems like an OR - either one. Thanks for any help.
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Anthony
Hey, i just subscribe to the believer plan. How do i get the mobile app ? Thanks !
Mobile is in beta. You may get an invite if you subscribe to ‘believer plan’
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Khánh Tân 3/17/2024 3:20 AM
hello, is it possible to write inline math in capacities?
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Hey bro, help us website is unsafe
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Khánh Tân
hello, is it possible to write inline math in capacities?
On mac it's Shift+Command+F. You can also write some LaTeX code, then mark it (as if you wanted to make it bold or something) and one of the options in the popup menu will be to make it a formula. You can keep writing the formula after that too.
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Did you ever get a response to this question? I had stepped away from Capacities for a while, but am thinking of coming back, and I saw the same as you describe here when I tried to upgrade to a "Pro" subscription.
Someone else was answered (here: https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001364765051994132/1210334854043148480) that you have to cancel, wait until your subscription expires, and resubscribe. By your experience it sounds like that won't work, because you already cancelled. Not very reassuring. I'm happy that I didn't go that route, I'd rather pay a little more than risk all my work disappearing because of a subscription bug. Which is a bit disappointing.
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Someone else was answered (here: https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001364765051994132/1210334854043148480) that you have to cancel, wait until your subscription expires, and resubscribe. By your experience it sounds like that won't work, because you already cancelled. Not very reassuring. I'm happy that I didn't go that route, I'd rather pay a little more than risk all my work disappearing because of a subscription bug. Which is a bit disappointing.
@marlon4x : sounds all like a 'good' case for writing directly to the team: team@capacities.io – I saw a lot of similar things solved this way (edited)
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lotusmaikel 3/18/2024 4:05 AM
I am looking for a way to handle PDF files properly. maybe you can help me with a nice method. I periodically get a trade magazine sent to my home, but I usually don't have the time to read it at that time. Now my idea is to scan the articles and save them as PDFs in capacities, with the aim of reading and learning from these articles at a later time. Adding the articles as PDF was of course successful, but over time the files disappear from view, how would you ensure that you know that you need to read and handle these files again?
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I am looking for a way to handle PDF files properly. maybe you can help me with a nice method. I periodically get a trade magazine sent to my home, but I usually don't have the time to read it at that time. Now my idea is to scan the articles and save them as PDFs in capacities, with the aim of reading and learning from these articles at a later time. Adding the articles as PDF was of course successful, but over time the files disappear from view, how would you ensure that you know that you need to read and handle these files again?
I don't have some PDFs to read now, but I tag any object with "Later" for that purpose
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lotusmaikel 3/18/2024 4:11 AM
sometimes it can be so simple
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Is multi-selection of objects working properly for you? Neither Command-A nor dragging the cursor selects objects for me.
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Is multi-selection of objects working properly for you? Neither Command-A nor dragging the cursor selects objects for me.
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Thanks. The Command-Shift-Click is working. I can select object one-by-one just fine. The problem is selecting multiple objects.
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Here is a screen capture to explain. (I'm also pressing Command-A there a few times and nothing happens.) (edited)
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Thanks. The Command-Shift-Click is working. I can select object one-by-one just fine. The problem is selecting multiple objects.
thats a 'good one' … in terms of: I know what you mean, now! 👆 actually that is a 'miss' in basic, expectable UI-logic, I think, on par with/ the yet missing 'drag-and-drop' capabilities of CAP. 👉 see: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/drag-and-drop-as-general-ui-principle these experiences / discussions come up here regularly. this is due to what I'd call the uneven development nature of CAP. so, while in some aspects CAP is a pathbreaking innovator in UI & capabilities, im some respects it is still lagging behind. – this is also acknowledged by the dev-team regularly as they state themselves that catching up on basics is kind of top-priority in development. in this case, as it hassn't been marked yet in the Canny-board ttbomk, I'd recommend making it a 'ticket' there. often this is the critical impetus for obvious improvements; alternatively others can support it with their vote (I certainly would! 🙃)
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thats a 'good one' … in terms of: I know what you mean, now! 👆 actually that is a 'miss' in basic, expectable UI-logic, I think, on par with/ the yet missing 'drag-and-drop' capabilities of CAP. 👉 see: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/drag-and-drop-as-general-ui-principle these experiences / discussions come up here regularly. this is due to what I'd call the uneven development nature of CAP. so, while in some aspects CAP is a pathbreaking innovator in UI & capabilities, im some respects it is still lagging behind. – this is also acknowledged by the dev-team regularly as they state themselves that catching up on basics is kind of top-priority in development. in this case, as it hassn't been marked yet in the Canny-board ttbomk, I'd recommend making it a 'ticket' there. often this is the critical impetus for obvious improvements; alternatively others can support it with their vote (I certainly would! 🙃)
I thought it was a bug at because Command-A is a "select all" shortcut, but looking at it again I see that it only refers to blocks, not objects. Thought it's quite bad UX to show a mouse-drag rectangle without it selecting anything, perhaps it is not a bug per-se. Regardless, thanks for the help. I'll report it as you suggested.
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I thought it was a bug at because Command-A is a "select all" shortcut, but looking at it again I see that it only refers to blocks, not objects. Thought it's quite bad UX to show a mouse-drag rectangle without it selecting anything, perhaps it is not a bug per-se. Regardless, thanks for the help. I'll report it as you suggested.
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Steffen
Hi there, sorry to hear that. Could you send us an email to team@capacities.io?
karamin.stanislav 3/18/2024 9:11 AM
Hello! sent a letter. Please confirm receipt by email Karamin.stanislav@gmail.com
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@Steffen or @Michael_v_H would be the two to contact about this
karamin.stanislav 3/18/2024 9:12 AM
Thank you for your help!
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I have a custom object 'Clients', one for every client. I want to add a dropdown 'Active client' with options 'Yes' and 'No'. For this AFAIK, I need to create a tag titled 'Yes' and a second tag 'No'. However, I won't use these dropdown options anywhere else. If I use tags like this, it will get very messy quickly I think? How should I handle this?
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I have a custom object 'Clients', one for every client. I want to add a dropdown 'Active client' with options 'Yes' and 'No'. For this AFAIK, I need to create a tag titled 'Yes' and a second tag 'No'. However, I won't use these dropdown options anywhere else. If I use tags like this, it will get very messy quickly I think? How should I handle this?
that's when you use Collection instead of Tag
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Gotcha, thanks. Maybe another question, let's say that I want to create documentation for that client. Documentation is a simple how-to guide, so I'd use a page. But pages don't support properties - right? So there is no clean way to link pages to a certain client, unless I manually do it in-line. Is that the best option?
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Gotcha, thanks. Maybe another question, let's say that I want to create documentation for that client. Documentation is a simple how-to guide, so I'd use a page. But pages don't support properties - right? So there is no clean way to link pages to a certain client, unless I manually do it in-line. Is that the best option?
Yes that's the best option if u want to use Page obj type. You can also create ur custom object type for the guide, which has client as property
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Did you mean Feedback, 'features-and-ideas' or 'features-forum'? Sorry to bother but there might be a difference,
Features Forum. Sorry for the confusion!
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bombay fern 3/18/2024 3:15 PM
Hi Is there a way to automatically create a table of contents page in capacities?
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... the object sidebar does that automatically 👉 https://docs.capacities.io/reference/object-menu#object-menu ... actually this was just levelled up for a better structured version (w/ indents, optional coloring etc) because of a very lucid single user request. … that's Capacities, too 🦄 (edited)
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... the object sidebar does that automatically 👉 https://docs.capacities.io/reference/object-menu#object-menu ... actually this was just levelled up for a better structured version (w/ indents, optional coloring etc) because of a very lucid single user request. … that's Capacities, too 🦄 (edited)
bombay fern 3/18/2024 5:33 PM
That is so neat! Thanks
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UncleFreddysDead 3/18/2024 6:23 PM
Hello! Is there some limit on the number of blocks (lines of text) that I can select and then copy and paste? I have pasted, say, the full text of a job description into a page. It's maybe 100 lines. I then want to copy and paste all of it to put under a toggle on the page. But it seems to only let me select a subset of the job description. Is there something fundamental that I'm missing?
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Hello! Is there some limit on the number of blocks (lines of text) that I can select and then copy and paste? I have pasted, say, the full text of a job description into a page. It's maybe 100 lines. I then want to copy and paste all of it to put under a toggle on the page. But it seems to only let me select a subset of the job description. Is there something fundamental that I'm missing?
Jan O. Dvořák 3/18/2024 10:30 PM
Do not select by dragging but click start, then shift click the end - that should select all blocks.
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Is the dev team taking bug reports for the iOS app?
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For meeting notes, do you create one note per meeting or do you work with collapsble sections based on the project or person?
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lotusmaikel 3/19/2024 3:17 AM
is there a way to export csv? i have decided to split my spaces into a private and a business one, so now i would like to easily copy some content from one to another. i thought csv would be the easiest, but can't find an export button. so where can i find this or is there perhaps another (easier) way?
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For meeting notes, do you create one note per meeting or do you work with collapsble sections based on the project or person?
I have a tag for meetings and write my meeting notes into my daily notes. But an object type for meeting notes is a good option too!
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That's interesting too!
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is it not possible to color code the date?
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wissensagentur 3/19/2024 4:48 AM
one question around the length of tags: Is it possible to get more characters per one tag? In Tana there are so called supertags, with which you can organize broader topics and ideas. I really love that idea and for me it's very practical. But in Capaties I run into the issue, that for one tag you can only use 34 characters. Any chance to get more? (edited)
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I'm trying to create a mailto link in my capacities that opens a draft email with pre-filled in recipients and a subject line. A simple "mailto:email@example.com" works, but anything beyond that even when formatted correctly doesn't open a draft. Is this a Capacities limitation? Anyone have ideas as to workarounds?
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I'm trying to create a mailto link in my capacities that opens a draft email with pre-filled in recipients and a subject line. A simple "mailto:email@example.com" works, but anything beyond that even when formatted correctly doesn't open a draft. Is this a Capacities limitation? Anyone have ideas as to workarounds?
I’m not sure that I understand your question?
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Is the dev team taking bug reports for the iOS app?
In the mobile channel.
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Nevermind actually, I think I solved it! I'm encountering another problem though unfortunately. I created a share link for a page in my capacities, but none of the objects are clickable/openable and I'm not sure why (the permissions are set correctly so that everything should be viewable to anyone, unconstrained). I noticed that any pages are able to open, but any custom objects are not even though (I think) they're enabled. (edited)
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In the mobile channel.
Thanks, sorry how do I join that channel please? I can't see it in my channel list. (edited)
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Thanks, sorry how do I join that channel please? I can't see it in my channel list. (edited)
I don't think there is one. Report them to the board that's linked in #⚡・bugs-and-issues
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Hey guys, how do I link a particular Whatsapp message I send to Capacities WA bot to a particular object type? For example, if I want to create a new object content under pages, how do I do that? I tried the method in the documentation, using [[person/SP]] and +person/SP to see if that would create a new object link, but it doesn't, so just wondering.... Is this a bug or am I doing it wrong?
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Thanks, sorry how do I join that channel please? I can't see it in my channel list. (edited)
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one question around the length of tags: Is it possible to get more characters per one tag? In Tana there are so called supertags, with which you can organize broader topics and ideas. I really love that idea and for me it's very practical. But in Capaties I run into the issue, that for one tag you can only use 34 characters. Any chance to get more? (edited)
DogSaysRollTide 3/19/2024 1:07 PM
I think you might want to use hierarchical tags instead of longer ones. I used Tana for a bit, too, and find that, while hierarchical tags aren't fully implemented (yet) in Capacities, using a "[tag1] / [tag2]" structure, combined with recently-released queries, does 98% of what I was using supertags for in Tana.
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Do not select by dragging but click start, then shift click the end - that should select all blocks.
UncleFreddysDead 3/19/2024 7:56 PM
Thanks! I will do this. Why does dragging not work though?
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Thanks! I will do this. Why does dragging not work though?
Jan O. Dvořák 3/20/2024 12:01 AM
When I try it and have to scroll the screen during the dragging, it deselects some blocks that are now out of the screen. At least it used to, I don't drag anymore.
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Is there a way I could use Queries to display any open todos ?
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Hello, I was looking for some best practices and direction for importing markdown files into Capacities and having it get pushed into an instance of a custom object. I'm wondering if I can use YAML font matter in the markdown file to populate fields in the instance of this custom object when I import. The goal is to cut down the amount of manual tweaking for each instance of the custom object created.
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Is there a way I could use Queries to display any open todos ?
The only way I've seen is putting a tag in each block that is a todo and then you can query all blocks with that tag
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Hello, I was looking for some best practices and direction for importing markdown files into Capacities and having it get pushed into an instance of a custom object. I'm wondering if I can use YAML font matter in the markdown file to populate fields in the instance of this custom object when I import. The goal is to cut down the amount of manual tweaking for each instance of the custom object created.
bulk import isn't released yet so I might recommend standing by until that's released, could solve your issue
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I was only interested in a single markdown file at a time.
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oh I see. Some of the features may still translate because they're trying to open up import from many different external tools where things like YAML may get captured since that is a big concept in Obsidian Dataview plugin
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Hello. I want to try Capacities. When I go to capacities.io website and click on "Register" or "Get Started" my connection is refused. I tried turning off firewall - still get refused. I get this message: app.capacities.io refused to connect. ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED I need a suggestion. (edited)
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Hello. I want to try Capacities. When I go to capacities.io website and click on "Register" or "Get Started" my connection is refused. I tried turning off firewall - still get refused. I get this message: app.capacities.io refused to connect. ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED I need a suggestion. (edited)
@Steffen or @Michael_v_H , can you assist (they're the devs)
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@Steffen or @Michael_v_H , can you assist (they're the devs)
Thank you!
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DogSaysRollTide 3/20/2024 6:55 PM
With apologies for this being a question I should know the answer to...the Todoist integration is one-way right now, correct? I can send out, but not get updates, hence the option to "complete" them upon sending out?
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Will Capacities use user-data for AI modelling?
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With apologies for this being a question I should know the answer to...the Todoist integration is one-way right now, correct? I can send out, but not get updates, hence the option to "complete" them upon sending out?
Yep
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Will Capacities use user-data for AI modelling?
... I wouldn´t think so. first of all they are using external AI, with resp. ToS applying then, the whole prevailing ethics and politics approach up to here says, something like this wouldn´t happen with a) prior deliberation here; b) an opt-in model (as with AI in general). … but maybe there is some other thinking / question attached to your question… ? 🌻
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Yep
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Thank you!
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... I wouldn´t think so. first of all they are using external AI, with resp. ToS applying then, the whole prevailing ethics and politics approach up to here says, something like this wouldn´t happen with a) prior deliberation here; b) an opt-in model (as with AI in general). … but maybe there is some other thinking / question attached to your question… ? 🌻
Thanks for your response. No, there is no other thinking behind my question. I was just curious. Still weighing up which note-taking system is best for my usage.
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Thanks for your response. No, there is no other thinking behind my question. I was just curious. Still weighing up which note-taking system is best for my usage.
understood! IMO, Capacities has a very consistent + solid track record on data politics & user souvereignity. – the 2 caveats here (often discussed here & @ Canny): not local (yet), but server based; no E2E… both I think are being explored contemplated, but local would mean a big system-warp, and E2E is contemplated on block-level I think. besides that there is peckless transparency & user recognition in all aspects, and one can trust / build on that. that´s my take. also: always worth to underline ones needs / wishes with systematic commenting / voting at Canny. it´s really monitored & generally acknowledged / taken into account! 🌻
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understood! IMO, Capacities has a very consistent + solid track record on data politics & user souvereignity. – the 2 caveats here (often discussed here & @ Canny): not local (yet), but server based; no E2E… both I think are being explored contemplated, but local would mean a big system-warp, and E2E is contemplated on block-level I think. besides that there is peckless transparency & user recognition in all aspects, and one can trust / build on that. that´s my take. also: always worth to underline ones needs / wishes with systematic commenting / voting at Canny. it´s really monitored & generally acknowledged / taken into account! 🌻
Thank you, that is helpful. When you say "not local (yet)", do you mean there are plans for local-first implementation?
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Thank you, that is helpful. When you say "not local (yet)", do you mean there are plans for local-first implementation?
kind of… not 'plans'-plans… but there is this ticket collecting a lot of support 👉 https://capacities.io/feedback/p/working-offline – and being marked as 'under review'. generally: • there are lots of requests for this, with aspects like a) Anytype offering that model as a 'similar in class', and b) user-data control being in principal very much in line w/ Cap-philosophy + -history (think: bootstrapped-project etc.) … c) … plus all the practical reasons there have been general statements that 'offline' certainly is up for improvement (extension). 👉 'Better offline experience' as part of current roadmap… https://capacities.io/roadmap/whats-next – but there were also some posts of the devs explaining the technical trade-off that is behind this, also in terms of possibly compromising some of the current (very) 'intelligent' functionality… so, train is heading in that direction … for sure… just nobody (I think: really nobody 🙃 ) can say a) how far and b) how fast 🚅 🦄
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How can I create a query with 2 tags X and Y. I would like to only search for objects which the two tags ie X AND Y. By default it seems like an OR - either one. Thanks for any help.
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I posted this same question a few days ago and have not gotten a response. I am having the same difficulty.
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I like to collect a lot of tweets of people I follow on Twitter. However when I add a tweet to capacities it just shows a weblink and no preview of the tweet in a wall or gallery view. I even tried creating a new object which will show the preview of the page but the tweet is autmatically added to Capacities own internal tweet object. Have anyone found a workaround to see the preview of tweets in Capacities ?
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How can I create a query with 2 tags X and Y. I would like to only search for objects which the two tags ie X AND Y. By default it seems like an OR - either one. Thanks for any help.
and @honey_is_bee_crap , unless I'm missing something you just create a query and then make the "type" a tags query and where it has "content tagged with" put both tags you want and the filter is <tags> <includes> <filter> for each filter you want included (edited)
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and @honey_is_bee_crap , unless I'm missing something you just create a query and then make the "type" a tags query and where it has "content tagged with" put both tags you want and the filter is <tags> <includes> <filter> for each filter you want included (edited)
honey_is_bee_crap 3/21/2024 9:08 AM
Thank you. I will try that. I had not used the filters, just added the tags as the search content.
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Yeah I haven't used them before so it's my first time mucking with them to try and help you guys out since it seems nobody replied to your question. Hope it helps
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Hi Capacities team. I am loving this app after my year in Tana. I am having a data model / object issue and need your help designing it. One of my most frequent objects will be Project Brief. Every project brief has a cost of delay which is a function of four other values.
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    • Revenue
      • Range: 1 to 5 (integers)
    • Urgency
      • Range: 1 to 5 (integers)
    • Opportunity/Risk
      • Range: 1 to 5 (integers)
    • Estimate
      • Range: 1 to 31 (integers)
I tried making each nested item above an object but it didn't work out right. When I create a new Project Brief, I want each to have this Cost of Delay module in it for me to set values. Can you help? Thanks.
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Hi Capacities team. I am loving this app after my year in Tana. I am having a data model / object issue and need your help designing it. One of my most frequent objects will be Project Brief. Every project brief has a cost of delay which is a function of four other values.
  • Project Brief
  • Cost of Delay
    • Revenue
      • Range: 1 to 5 (integers)
    • Urgency
      • Range: 1 to 5 (integers)
    • Opportunity/Risk
      • Range: 1 to 5 (integers)
    • Estimate
      • Range: 1 to 31 (integers)
I tried making each nested item above an object but it didn't work out right. When I create a new Project Brief, I want each to have this Cost of Delay module in it for me to set values. Can you help? Thanks.
Are these part of a calculation or just values you record, like your urgency for instance, is it part of an equation or just a value you've set?
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These all look like properties to me unless you need to do simple chart operations but I haven't mucked with those
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Having it be calculated for me would be even better, yes, but setting the values for me to see is the minimum.
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@Json Blob yeah -- i can make them all properties of the PB flattened at the root level, but i was hoping for them to be a nested group, for a calculation (edited)
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Meaning yes I could do this: - Project Brief - Revenue - Range: 1 to 5 (integers) - Urgency - Range: 1 to 5 (integers) - Opportunity/Risk - Range: 1 to 5 (integers) - Estimate - Range: 1 to 31 (integers) (edited)
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are these values of urgency the calculated result, or the calculation inputs? Like, is your calculation for example urgency * Risk + Estimate = some value
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or are you just doing a human evaluation, our risk is a 3, our urgency is a 1, and our estimate is around a 15
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you know it! (rev + urgency + o/r) / estimate = cost of delay
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but i use the individual values to assess certain things externally too. what i am trying to do here is move a system that's working well (in clickup, the Most Janky Platform Ever) into Capacities (edited)
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Gotcha! I think your best bet is to create a template object with a simple table that has the equations pre-entered. Then when you fill in the value matrix, the equation (air quotes) should work
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it'll still require a copy/paste step for you but it's fairly low pain and a workflow I use in my TTRPG space for copying templates of encounters, traps, and world hazards
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ok, i will try to figure out how to do that...i am only on day 2 and still learning!
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when I use search, Control + P, I just type "template" and it calls up all my templates which I just open in a new tab or side panel then copy the contents into the object I'm working in. Super quick
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First, that is an awesome use case! Second, thank you and I will try that
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First, that is an awesome use case! Second, thank you and I will try that
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well it doesn't cover this exactly, but the TTRPG aspect in general
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Looking now. So to clarify, your "template" is a string/user term for objects you create, not a reserved system term
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spoiler, Cap. is working really well for it 🙂
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Correct, Cap doesn't have an official implementation of "templates"
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I'm creating actual objects matching the type that will consume the template and just naming that instance of the object "TEMPLATE - <Object Type>"
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I would love the day we get Obsidian's Templatr functionality in Capacities but here's to hoping 🍻
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upvoted. i can see an argument for calling this an "object" in their philosophy / mental model but not if we have to have a flat list of them down the left rail.
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Yeah the idea of a template and an object becomes very close to the same thing so unsure how it'll end up coming together
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really we just need a way to not have to leave the object we're working in to place a template. That's the workflow that's missing not ways to store the template data itself
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no reason we can't just see templates surface like Queries did as an object type but when we type /template or something it'll ask the name of the saved block we want to place. Problem will be if we want text (not a block) so could a template block merge with an existing block? Yet to be answered
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really we just need a way to not have to leave the object we're working in to place a template. That's the workflow that's missing not ways to store the template data itself
hey, I am not using templates extensively yet. just some cases. (also, I never wandered deeply into Tana-land= – but I am trying to grasp the implications / potentials of this interesting convo. I would have thought up to now, that the 'Template' object menu is good as is for quick template access. so, are you talking about 'templates' across object types here? … or, is there something else that is not really adequately covered by this, in terms of agile workflow etc? trying to learn something, here… 🐿
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tana's not a good example for templates for different reasons but i think logseq is, you can create a hidden library of referenceable templates, which are just essentially objects with placeholders. i think obsidian too. so they aren't referenced as objects, more like reserved objects called templates. but it conflicts with capacities concept of objects imo. (edited)
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tana's not a good example for templates for different reasons but i think logseq is, you can create a hidden library of referenceable templates, which are just essentially objects with placeholders. i think obsidian too. so they aren't referenced as objects, more like reserved objects called templates. but it conflicts with capacities concept of objects imo. (edited)
thx @303 . that's the part, I think, I got. I didn't get the 'whats missing / deficient / improvable about existing object templates UX, that @Json Blob was seemingly talking about. try to understand, whats the upward potential vis-a-vis current object templates (that are accessible from objects top 'object menu') that seemed to be marked at the end of your convo…
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in Obsidian the Templatr plugin lets you save anything, entire documents or just individual words. I often used it for URLs, PC directories, stuff like that. If I needed to point to a specific file server in a document I could just insert the string I had saved into a document while I was typing without memorizing the entire thing. The drawback to saving blocks as a template is that you can't (without engineering) insert a template into a block you're writing in in-line. It would probably break out to a new block leaving your current block unfinished so you'd have to click back into the block you're editing or go through a few button presses to get the blocks to merge The question really is how many clicks/steps should it take to insert a template and how custom should that data structure be. If it's decided that blocks are the only way, then our options may be limited. But if we can store individual words or sentences or code blocks (not capacities "blocks" but code block as a template then it may require a bit of engineering on the back end to support that and merge into a block data structure that exists
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heck you could even save YAML code in Templatr if you wanted to
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understood, I think. thx for making this extra round for me! 🙏 FU-question: in terms of such 'inline'-templates (right?) – to what extent could external text-expanders possibly stand in, here? I guess some important functionality would be lost, as it surely is a 'too obvious' sideway solution...? (edited)
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Yeah I haven't used them before so it's my first time mucking with them to try and help you guys out since it seems nobody replied to your question. Hope it helps
honey_is_bee_crap 3/21/2024 12:15 PM
Appreciate the help. Still not working. I've tried every combo of filters an types of searches and can't get it to pull only blocks that are tagged with A and B. Very frustrating.
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understood, I think. thx for making this extra round for me! 🙏 FU-question: in terms of such 'inline'-templates (right?) – to what extent could external text-expanders possibly stand in, here? I guess some important functionality would be lost, as it surely is a 'too obvious' sideway solution...? (edited)
oh absolutely...textexpander all day every day for me
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no reason we can't just see templates surface like Queries did as an object type but when we type /template or something it'll ask the name of the saved block we want to place. Problem will be if we want text (not a block) so could a template block merge with an existing block? Yet to be answered
Could this be done with a snippets tool or apple shortcuts? If it’s just the markdown going into blocks that might be sufficient.
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Appreciate the help. Still not working. I've tried every combo of filters an types of searches and can't get it to pull only blocks that are tagged with A and B. Very frustrating.
@pkmbeth perhaps you can help us here with sorting out how Queries work? I think we're missing something and perhaps you have some instructions we could look at
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Could this be done with a snippets tool or apple shortcuts? If it’s just the markdown going into blocks that might be sufficient.
Not sure what snippets tool is, is that an Apple thing?
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It’s a tool that converts a short text code into a larger block of text. Can be a word, sentence, paragraph or page. It’s text replacement. If you’re on windows beeftext and autohotkey might work. For example I have a snippet of jl that converts to “Just leaving”. (edited)
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Not sure what snippets tool is, is that an Apple thing?
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Yeah a text expander is also a great feature that if Capacities could do I'd honestly like that almost MORE than templates being a feature. I can fake templates, can't fake text expander 😆 (edited)
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on OS X you can set up a simple system in sysprefs -> keyboard -> text replacements, but for more advanced/templating/variables/context, textexpander (the app) is great
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Yeah a text expander is also a great feature that if Capacities could do I'd honestly like that almost MORE than templates being a feature. I can fake templates, can't fake text expander 😆 (edited)
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MIAR! ('make it a request!' 😀)
Sure https://capacities.io/feedback/p/feature-request-text-expander-built-in-solution Feel free to comment on it to expand on the idea
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Another Q -- i can't seem to get these sections ordered "correctly" -- First image: how it shows up in the object Second image: how i have it in the object settings TLDR i don't want anti-scope first but it won't let me reorder it. Is it because of the content type?
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it'll still require a copy/paste step for you but it's fairly low pain and a workflow I use in my TTRPG space for copying templates of encounters, traps, and world hazards
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Yeah I use those a little in my work space. I use it to pregen my meeting notes objects with Agenda and Work items but that's about it
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they're good if you want to store a pre-laid out object but you can't apply the template if any modification to an object has been done before applying the template
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so you really can only leverage them if you know upfront that you need it
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it's really only an optional modifier to the Create An Object step of any workflow
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Why would one choose to use a "page" instead of creating a more specific object?
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Why would one choose to use a "page" instead of creating a more specific object?
If it doesn’t need any additional properties
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If it doesn’t need any additional properties
Makes sense
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Also note that "Page" is just a default provided object type. It's not meant to be the only solution or even viable in all spaces. If you don't need it, delete it
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or create your own version of it with properties or just rename it, maybe you prefer "stickies" or "notes" instead of "page"
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Rupee Thief 3/21/2024 3:31 PM
Hi everyone, i'm a newbie starting to setup my space and I just saw a video where in the Daily notes appears a +object that looks like buttons (journal, media, person) and would like to know how to do that. She also created and embed a page that appears in daily notes. Anybody can help me? Here's the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rww31js6vbU&t=909s
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Hi everyone, i'm a newbie starting to setup my space and I just saw a video where in the Daily notes appears a +object that looks like buttons (journal, media, person) and would like to know how to do that. She also created and embed a page that appears in daily notes. Anybody can help me? Here's the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rww31js6vbU&t=909s
the + buttons appear on there with any object type that has a date type property on it
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if you have a "Pet" object with their birthdate that is a date type property, it'll show +Pet on the daily note
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Rupee Thief 3/21/2024 3:34 PM
I will try it now. Thank you!
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or create your own version of it with properties or just rename it, maybe you prefer "stickies" or "notes" instead of "page"
I never thought to rename it. Good idea
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they're good if you want to store a pre-laid out object but you can't apply the template if any modification to an object has been done before applying the template
You can apply another template using the three dot menu. It adds the headings to the bottom of the block but doesn’t seem to change the properties if they’ve already been set.
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I never thought to rename it. Good idea
well you can't technically rename it but you can create an equivalent object type that also has no properties
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You can apply another template using the three dot menu. It adds the headings to the bottom of the block but doesn’t seem to change the properties if they’ve already been set.
that's fair, you can but it's a little wonky in you gotta be intentional with how it merges
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I think the templates in its current form doesn't answer for the workflows being discussed unfortunately
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that's fair, you can but it's a little wonky in you gotta be intentional with how it merges
Agree with that.
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but yes valuable callout to probably a lesser known feature and its subfeature of making a template the "default" when creating that object type
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but yes valuable callout to probably a lesser known feature and its subfeature of making a template the "default" when creating that object type
Definitely helpful if you mistakenly choose the wrong template!
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well you can't technically rename it but you can create an equivalent object type that also has no properties
Gotcha
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MIAR! ('make it a request!' 😀)
I love this abbreviation ❤️
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my q from earlier got buried -- anyone know why content might not be reorderable on an object?
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i cannot drag anti-scope below problem
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pretty sure it's because Anti-scope is a property and Problems/Context is a Blocks property which I realize isn't the most clear thing when they're both properties but Blocks will always appear at the bottom of the actual object though you can have multiple blocks properties in a single object
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When I have a long note it's too much context for the AI, how many english characters is the context limit? @Steffen (edited)
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Howell the Night Owl 3/21/2024 8:57 PM
Hi everyone. Is it possible to embed videos I add from local files? In this image you can see the file I added and below it an embed from Youtube. Thanks for the help!
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pretty sure it's because Anti-scope is a property and Problems/Context is a Blocks property which I realize isn't the most clear thing when they're both properties but Blocks will always appear at the bottom of the actual object though you can have multiple blocks properties in a single object
thanks, i will just make anti-scope a blocks then!
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Hi everyone. Is it possible to embed videos I add from local files? In this image you can see the file I added and below it an embed from Youtube. Thanks for the help!
no, as indicated by @cp9 – reason is that video really is the reason that breaks bank accounts easily at scale. just see that e.g. video now constitutes 2/3rds of internet traffic! (followed by bots 🤖). – so, allowing this quickly turns every app/service into becoming a file-hoster w/ huge costs. … but having said that, it might still not be ruled out, as one can see w/ this 'under consideration' ticket: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/large-files-upload … also in that (your) direction might play the ticket on (upcoming) dedicated video objects 👉 https://capacities.io/feedback/p/sort-video-links-youtube-vimeo-etc-as-their-own-video-objects so, you might want to engage w/ these; or even create your own dedicated ticket here...
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Does capacities have a publish online feature integrated? Or is it something that is planed for the near future? Thanks
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Who do we email about billing Enquiries? Thanks
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Who do we email about billing Enquiries? Thanks
team@capacities.io … for all that (edited)
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Does capacities have a publish online feature integrated? Or is it something that is planed for the near future? Thanks
Does no one know this? Thanks
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On mobile app, I can't find the settings menu ?
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On mobile app, I can't find the settings menu ?
Not sure there is one. What are you looking to do? The mobile apps afaik are pretty beta and feature incomplete
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Does no one know this? Thanks
There is a share button on objects but the idea of publishing is not a thing currently
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Not sure there is one. What are you looking to do? The mobile apps afaik are pretty beta and feature incomplete
Hmm how fast are development going, really looking for a mobile only solution. Didn't like obsidian, just want a PKM that is mobile friendly to throw all my daily thoughts and notes into :/
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@Steffen Will Japanese language support be available someday? It is quite inconvenient in daily use. https://capacities.io/feedback/p/full-text-search-for-logographic-languages-japanese-chinese-korean
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Hmm how fast are development going, really looking for a mobile only solution. Didn't like obsidian, just want a PKM that is mobile friendly to throw all my daily thoughts and notes into :/
What are your requirements / expectations in terms of PKM? Not sure I would make CAP my 1st draw if it's 100% mobile experience you are looking for.
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The docs mention that there is a default object type for simple tables but I don't seem to have it. When I click 'turn into object' in the table I get a list of my own objects https://docs.capacities.io/reference/tables#turning-into-objects:~:text=or%20%5B%5B%5D%5D%20shortcuts.-,Turning%20into%20objects,an%20object%2C%20open%20the%20option%20menu%20and%20click%20%27turn%20into%20object%27.,-Table%20objects%20also Edit: hmm you have to hover over the table until you see 'options' and there it works, not by right clicking or clicking on the block as it works usually for other contentµ (edited)
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Is there a way to automatically fill or connect properties? I have an object for authors and an object for books, and I have a collection of weblinks called articles. Books have author properties and authors have book properties - I would love to be able to link them. They are currently showing up in backlinks, but that won't be helpful once I mention one author in my notes on another author's work.
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Is there a way to automatically fill or connect properties? I have an object for authors and an object for books, and I have a collection of weblinks called articles. Books have author properties and authors have book properties - I would love to be able to link them. They are currently showing up in backlinks, but that won't be helpful once I mention one author in my notes on another author's work.
not sure how far you already are into things. but on first sight it sounds (sorry for cross'metaphor here 🙃) lile what you are basically needing is the ' fixed sets' leverage from defining the right 'object properties' for your case: 👉 https://docs.capacities.io/reference/properties#fixed-set ... basically, this – plus defining 'book' & 'author' object as source for the (fixed-set?) property. 'fixed set' comes into play, when you want to set certain collections as exclusive source for your self-architectured dropdown... … but say if your question goes beyond this... (edited)
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I am using properties but not a fixed set because I’m always adding more books. I can do this all manually by adding a book and then choosing an author from the author property, then opening the author page and adding the book from the book property. But I want to be able to automate this if that is possible.
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I am using properties but not a fixed set because I’m always adding more books. I can do this all manually by adding a book and then choosing an author from the author property, then opening the author page and adding the book from the book property. But I want to be able to automate this if that is possible.
if you select object-type 'book' instead of the initial 'tag'-set (w/o fixed set) as 'source' for the property field ä, it achieves exactly that... ... the 'fixed set' comes into play, when you want to source only certain subsets of objects (like your 'article' collection w/in the weblinks (custom-)object). ... I am quite sure this whole 'property setting' options thing has some video somewhere; but couldn't find it on the go (maybe someone else can chip in here; possibly @pkmbeth who's in the lead for these video tuts) ... and if there is none, this might probably be a very wortwhile on the list... 🌻 (edited)
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I am using properties but not a fixed set because I’m always adding more books. I can do this all manually by adding a book and then choosing an author from the author property, then opening the author page and adding the book from the book property. But I want to be able to automate this if that is possible.
this is where you do it as a preset wiring – chosing which object-source feeds your property fillings. – once set like this, you can type in freely, and the search produces 'auto-completes' / '-suggests' based on the onjects of that type. – that is the most easy / comfy way to preset things…
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Not sure there is one. What are you looking to do? The mobile apps afaik are pretty beta and feature incomplete
There is currently no Settings menu on Mobile. Hoping this changes in the future.
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if you select object-type 'book' instead of the initial 'tag'-set (w/o fixed set) as 'source' for the property field ä, it achieves exactly that... ... the 'fixed set' comes into play, when you want to source only certain subsets of objects (like your 'article' collection w/in the weblinks (custom-)object). ... I am quite sure this whole 'property setting' options thing has some video somewhere; but couldn't find it on the go (maybe someone else can chip in here; possibly @pkmbeth who's in the lead for these video tuts) ... and if there is none, this might probably be a very wortwhile on the list... 🌻 (edited)
How do I add a collection as a fixed set? I already have Book set as the object type for the property.
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How do I add a collection as a fixed set? I already have Book set as the object type for the property.
hey @ettibee – … I just checked, and have to redact on that particular detail. I thought there is an indirect way, as normally when you fill the reference search, you also find collections (which in itself is quite fantastic). so, my assumption was: while you´d still have to pick them one by one, you could do so from a pre-defined subset (collection). but in this case *it isn´t so… so, what you will have to do, is for *one time find the right links (articles) from your weblink object. then it will populate as a fixed set. but as you probably want a dynamic subset (new article each time), you might try a kind of lateral tactic: like 'marking' every (relevant) article link with an extra particle in the title (like 'xxx [article']. this way any search on the weblink object that you feed with '[article]' (or something else…), will only show up weblinks from this 'virtual collection'… … kind of a ´soft hack'
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in case you want this actively improved you could bring forward two requests to the devs / community: 1) allow for collections as part of the property search 2) allow for more complex / agile searches in property fields; like allowing for any free combination of '[article]' + any search-string/-particle from 'proper' part of title etc. … both would make your scenario more easy to handle. – … but maybe someone else sees some version of making your weblink/article part easier to achieve…?!
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another way to 'creatively' work around: create your own article-weblink object. then use that as source. … good thing: weblinks themselves will still show up in the custom weblinks object (and you can decide, whether you still want to cultivate your special collection there, too…)
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Is there a way to automatically fill or connect properties? I have an object for authors and an object for books, and I have a collection of weblinks called articles. Books have author properties and authors have book properties - I would love to be able to link them. They are currently showing up in backlinks, but that won't be helpful once I mention one author in my notes on another author's work.
From reading this, I think what you mean is... Rollup? You want that when you add Book A in property of Author X, then it will automatically add Author X in property of Book A?
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Hello. I'm doing a test import from Obsidian. An MD file with some tags in the properties section (which I believe is the YAML). When I import into a page in Capacities, the Capacities tag field doesn't populate as expected. Is this a feature or a bug or have I misunderstood?
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Here's Obsidian
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Here's me inspecting the MD in Atom
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Here's capacities - no tags
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I am using properties but not a fixed set because I’m always adding more books. I can do this all manually by adding a book and then choosing an author from the author property, then opening the author page and adding the book from the book property. But I want to be able to automate this if that is possible.
oh I see. you made it clear here. then I guess this should relate: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/database-rollup
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Hello. I'm doing a test import from Obsidian. An MD file with some tags in the properties section (which I believe is the YAML). When I import into a page in Capacities, the Capacities tag field doesn't populate as expected. Is this a feature or a bug or have I misunderstood?
They haven't finished the import tools, I believe it may be the next big update so I would standby for that then try again
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They specifically looked at obsidian imports so good chance they engineered a solution for this
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Hmm how fast are development going, really looking for a mobile only solution. Didn't like obsidian, just want a PKM that is mobile friendly to throw all my daily thoughts and notes into :/
They are rather fast but the dev team is only 2 people so temper expectations but they are quite fast at what they're able to work on
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They specifically looked at obsidian imports so good chance they engineered a solution for this
Thanks - so it feels like a YAML interpretation thing - maybe aligning the specs so import is easier. Thats cool
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That's my guess, they haven't confirmed whether parsing YAML is possible yet in the new import flow
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I'm basically evaluating a bunch of tools to do knowledge management + Tasks + Contact management so trying to work out how I can move from one app to another if I dont like the experience
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We are hopeful because YAML is basically object properties so we hope they find a way
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in case you want this actively improved you could bring forward two requests to the devs / community: 1) allow for collections as part of the property search 2) allow for more complex / agile searches in property fields; like allowing for any free combination of '[article]' + any search-string/-particle from 'proper' part of title etc. … both would make your scenario more easy to handle. – … but maybe someone else sees some version of making your weblink/article part easier to achieve…?!
Adding collections is a good idea! I’ll submit a feature request and link back here. Thanks for the input 🙂
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From reading this, I think what you mean is... Rollup? You want that when you add Book A in property of Author X, then it will automatically add Author X in property of Book A?
Exactly! Is that possible?
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Adding collections is a good idea! I’ll submit a feature request and link back here. Thanks for the input 🙂
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Loving block-based linking! Does anybody know if it's possible to link a block on the same page? My use case is one page for a book -- I have general summary notes, with a little reflection sometimes. Then at the bottom of the page, I have my reflections generally -- it would be nice if I could just paste a block from above
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Loving block-based linking! Does anybody know if it's possible to link a block on the same page? My use case is one page for a book -- I have general summary notes, with a little reflection sometimes. Then at the bottom of the page, I have my reflections generally -- it would be nice if I could just paste a block from above
it's possible but it's a known issue that clicking the link doesn't do anything
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Yeah, it was just pasting the link string as a non-working link -- instead of auto-embedding. Thanks for sanity-checking me!
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Appreciate it - upvoted & added a note! I guess the feedback pages aren't cached on Google, I'll make sure to search directly there, thanks!
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Json Blob
@pkmbeth perhaps you can help us here with sorting out how Queries work? I think we're missing something and perhaps you have some instructions we could look at
honey_is_bee_crap 3/23/2024 12:59 PM
Anyone? I'm still looking for a way to query only blocks that are tagged #a AND #b....no matter what I do I cannot get it to work. Is this query even possible?
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Anyone? I'm still looking for a way to query only blocks that are tagged #a AND #b....no matter what I do I cannot get it to work. Is this query even possible?
@Steffen can you possibly help on this? I'm not using Queries in my workflow so I'm unsure how to help any.
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Anyone? I'm still looking for a way to query only blocks that are tagged #a AND #b....no matter what I do I cannot get it to work. Is this query even possible?
I had the exact same issue today! Trying to create a query that has both my #todo and #priority2 tags.
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I think they’ve said that’s not a feature of queries yet. I hope it gets added
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Exactly! Is that possible?
no. the request is still there. but if you worry about this
They are currently showing up in backlinks, but that won't be helpful once I mention one author in my notes on another author's work.
you can filter them like this
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Thanks!!
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Hello, I wanted to create a "Youtube Videos" object with Title, Block text for the embeded video and block text for my comments. The idea is to use the embeded view by default when the object is used in a pages. But a weblink object is create too. So I have the same object twice (I used a different defaut view for Weblinks in page). Is there a way to separate properly "real" weblinks and Ebeded Youtube Videos ? Thanks in advance
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Anyone? I'm still looking for a way to query only blocks that are tagged #a AND #b....no matter what I do I cannot get it to work. Is this query even possible?
This isn’t possible with queries right now I’m afraid- feel free to submit a canny ticket! (Sorry for delayed reply, have been away)
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if you select object-type 'book' instead of the initial 'tag'-set (w/o fixed set) as 'source' for the property field ä, it achieves exactly that... ... the 'fixed set' comes into play, when you want to source only certain subsets of objects (like your 'article' collection w/in the weblinks (custom-)object). ... I am quite sure this whole 'property setting' options thing has some video somewhere; but couldn't find it on the go (maybe someone else can chip in here; possibly @pkmbeth who's in the lead for these video tuts) ... and if there is none, this might probably be a very wortwhile on the list... 🌻 (edited)
These two might help around this general subject: Create your own object type in Capacities https://youtu.be/ink--8N3C4c Selects and Fixed Sets in Capacties https://youtu.be/m-FHJzQQjBA
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These two might help around this general subject: Create your own object type in Capacities https://youtu.be/ink--8N3C4c Selects and Fixed Sets in Capacties https://youtu.be/m-FHJzQQjBA
👆 fyi @ettibee (– think it kind of resolved itself. but maybe someome is having similar questions, or got interested 😀)
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I would like to add a description in dutch. How can I make sure the language is always correct?
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These two might help around this general subject: Create your own object type in Capacities https://youtu.be/ink--8N3C4c Selects and Fixed Sets in Capacties https://youtu.be/m-FHJzQQjBA
Thanks! I think adding relationships between properties will be a better solution, but for now the ability to select objects is great since it remembers the last object of the type that I had open. So I don’t have to start searching each time.
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I am sorry if this has already been asked, but I searched and could not find it. Using iPad and Safari, clicking on graph view icon has no effect. Is graph view not working on iPad?
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Hey everyone, I'm currently facing an issue with randomized queries. Inspired by @pkmbeth's Dashboard with randomzied quotes, I tried building something similar. I use the daily note for journalling where I'll write things I want to do more of as a reminder for my future self and I tag these with #moreof. I now wanted to create a query showing random blocks with this tag. I'm not sure if I'm doing something wrong or if this just is how queries work right now, but I noticed this: When restarting the app, the random query will show the latest 3 blocks with the tag. After pressing "randomize" once, all query results will be overwritten with only the first block tagged #moreof and only from the latest daily note containing the tag. After pressing randomize a few more times, it will sometimes include a block from a different day, but also only the topmost block, all other tagged blocks from the same note are ignored. After pressing randomize even more often the results don't really change but will go over the specified limit of 3. Has anyone made similar observations? Any help is much appreciated! 🙂 (edited)
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Can I not take notes or link other objects in a pdf ?
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HiroMike 🗾 3/24/2024 7:40 PM
Hi - I created a query to list all of my meetings for "today". How do I then insert this query into a template? I don't see a way to add an existing query.
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Does anybody have issues with the Whatsapp and Telegram integrations? I tried a couple times over the past 2 weeks. After setting up the connection nothing happens, the 'active' label wont show after confirmation in both apps that the integration is set
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dustydirt2655 3/25/2024 8:32 AM
I use the telegram integration just about everyday to drop things into my Daily Notes for later processing and while it is reliable, I do verify the links are received / objects created because every once in awhile the service will flake out for a couple of hours.
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Does anybody have issues with the Whatsapp and Telegram integrations? I tried a couple times over the past 2 weeks. After setting up the connection nothing happens, the 'active' label wont show after confirmation in both apps that the integration is set
snacksssreal 3/25/2024 10:53 AM
yes. havent checked the WhatsApp lately but last time I tried it just hangs up and asks me to connect it over and over
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justindavis 3/25/2024 1:38 PM
is it normal that you cannot use keyboard to navigate through an object's table view? I would expect for instance if I have an object for Media, and a column called Type that I could set it to "Book" for one record, copy that, and use the keyboard to navigate across the subsequent N rows and paste the value for those cells. It doesn't work this way though. Am I doing something wrong?
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I've never seen someone ask this 😆 perhaps a good feature request card though
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I personally have never even tried navigating table view with keyboard
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I use the telegram integration just about everyday to drop things into my Daily Notes for later processing and while it is reliable, I do verify the links are received / objects created because every once in awhile the service will flake out for a couple of hours.
What kind of things do you drop in your daily notes if I may ask? How do you not forget to process them?
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I use TickTick's inbox for this personally, and anything that I want to store goes into Capacities
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justindavis 3/25/2024 1:43 PM
I mean you can't even copy a cell and paste it to another cell - pretty basic table functionality?
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I mean you can't even copy a cell and paste it to another cell - pretty basic table functionality?
I think the key is that it's "view" that allows some light editing. But I do agree it would be slick to copy/paste values there so i'd recommend getting a feature request canny posted via the bug board so it can be upvoted
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WVMA
What kind of things do you drop in your daily notes if I may ask? How do you not forget to process them?
I use telegram integration for this too. Things like links, images, etc. Because an object is automatically created, it’s easy to filter which weblinks and images don’t have tags or collections to process them.
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I think the key is that it's "view" that allows some light editing. But I do agree it would be slick to copy/paste values there so i'd recommend getting a feature request canny posted via the bug board so it can be upvoted
justindavis 3/25/2024 1:49 PM
If what you're suggesting is true then why would there be an entire section of shortcuts listed to interact with table? (just trying to understand) is the idea that this is only for inline tables vs. table view?
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If what you're suggesting is true then why would there be an entire section of shortcuts listed to interact with table? (just trying to understand) is the idea that this is only for inline tables vs. table view?
I think that is the case, those shortcuts are intended for simple tables and not table view
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for instance, deleting a column in table view is super destructive because those columns are actually properties on objects so that could be significant data loss across your objects
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not a shortcut you'd want to accidentally hit in table view 😅
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Any details on a student discount for the pro plan? I see it on the pricing but no details listed
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I think the key is that it's "view" that allows some light editing. But I do agree it would be slick to copy/paste values there so i'd recommend getting a feature request canny posted via the bug board so it can be upvoted
This has been raised a a while ago. As @Json Blob says, it’s a view, not early a table. Would be good to have the functionality to navigate using the cursor keys and edit data using copy paste etc.
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Any details on a student discount for the pro plan? I see it on the pricing but no details listed
Keen to know this too
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Again???
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Not good guys
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Logout and restart restored access for me
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3rd time today tho - not confidence inspiring
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It's completely back for me, no issues
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I haven't written anything in Cap. today. I did poke at a certain feedback card the other day about adding a server health indicator but i'm waiting for further details from Michael I think who it was (edited)
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Json Blob
I haven't written anything in Cap. today. I did poke at a certain feedback card the other day about adding a server health indicator but i'm waiting for further details from Michael I think who it was (edited)
is it different than this? https://status.capacities.io/
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There is that, I was referring to an in-client indicator someplace that wouldn't require going to the page. But yes, that's the one currently
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Hi. I’ve sent multiple emails requesting support and haven’t received a response?
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What is it you need help with? Not sure the community can help but if it's just a how-to type question we may be able to
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simple question How do I open 2 pages at once?
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simple question How do I open 2 pages at once?
shift-click opens any page in right side panel simultaneously. can be done from search result modal, e.g. 👉 https://docs.capacities.io/reference/navigation#side-panel alternative: open once in app & once in browser 😉 (edited)
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oh amazing
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thank you
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This might be a really basic question but how do you reference a date other than today, yesterday or tomorrow? Whenever I use @ and start typing the date I can’t get anything show up
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@date will bring up the selector
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I thought it was /tomorrow and /yesterday. I haven't used them in a while
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Hey everyone I have a question about billing; whom can I connect with? I paid for 1 year subscription that should expire next year. I cancelled it a few months into my subscription. However, my account page shows my subscription will be ended next month.
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Hey everyone I have a question about billing; whom can I connect with? I paid for 1 year subscription that should expire next year. I cancelled it a few months into my subscription. However, my account page shows my subscription will be ended next month.
email them at team@capacities.io
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thanks!!
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Axewood
Does anybody have issues with the Whatsapp and Telegram integrations? I tried a couple times over the past 2 weeks. After setting up the connection nothing happens, the 'active' label wont show after confirmation in both apps that the integration is set
Any help I can get with this from the team @Steffen @pkmbeth , I used it before with no issues but cant get it set up for the life of me. Its the most important capture method for me
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How does everyone keep their pages organized? Let's say I want to do research on the best coffee beans - a page would be perfect for this. Previously, I would have stored that pages in a note taking app based on PARA in an area called 'Food' or something like that. Not sure how to approach that in Capacities. Collections are limited to pages only. Should it just 'float around' in the pages object, or should I be working with tags for this?
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WVMA
How does everyone keep their pages organized? Let's say I want to do research on the best coffee beans - a page would be perfect for this. Previously, I would have stored that pages in a note taking app based on PARA in an area called 'Food' or something like that. Not sure how to approach that in Capacities. Collections are limited to pages only. Should it just 'float around' in the pages object, or should I be working with tags for this?
Jan O. Dvořák 3/26/2024 4:41 AM
Everything can be in collections. It's just that collections are per object type, so collection Food for pages and Food for Weblinks are not the same collection.
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Any help I can get with this from the team @Steffen @pkmbeth , I used it before with no issues but cant get it set up for the life of me. Its the most important capture method for me
Sorry to hear this isn't working for you- could you submit a bug report with as much information as possible about your device, what versions you're on etc.
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snacksssreal 3/26/2024 5:01 AM
hi all i woukd like to recieve an advice - should all my content be in one space or should I separate my personal and work contents in seperatr spaces?
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Everything can be in collections. It's just that collections are per object type, so collection Food for pages and Food for Weblinks are not the same collection.
But that would cause a lot of collections very quickly, no?
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Hey everyone, I'm currently facing an issue with randomized queries. Inspired by @pkmbeth's Dashboard with randomzied quotes, I tried building something similar. I use the daily note for journalling where I'll write things I want to do more of as a reminder for my future self and I tag these with #moreof. I now wanted to create a query showing random blocks with this tag. I'm not sure if I'm doing something wrong or if this just is how queries work right now, but I noticed this: When restarting the app, the random query will show the latest 3 blocks with the tag. After pressing "randomize" once, all query results will be overwritten with only the first block tagged #moreof and only from the latest daily note containing the tag. After pressing randomize a few more times, it will sometimes include a block from a different day, but also only the topmost block, all other tagged blocks from the same note are ignored. After pressing randomize even more often the results don't really change but will go over the specified limit of 3. Has anyone made similar observations? Any help is much appreciated! 🙂 (edited)
Is anyone having the same issue with randomized queries?
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But that would cause a lot of collections very quickly, no?
Jan O. Dvořák 3/26/2024 6:25 AM
That depends on your specific workflow. I have very limited number of object types in the first place and collections also limited. When I have the need to group accross multiple object types, then of course I use tags, I don't have same names for multiple collections, that was just an example.
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When I create a new "thing" by typing / or +, the only Object option I get is Page. Is there any way to open this out, so I could create a Person or Organisation etc?
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WVMA
How does everyone keep their pages organized? Let's say I want to do research on the best coffee beans - a page would be perfect for this. Previously, I would have stored that pages in a note taking app based on PARA in an area called 'Food' or something like that. Not sure how to approach that in Capacities. Collections are limited to pages only. Should it just 'float around' in the pages object, or should I be working with tags for this?
When I compare products, I use a Product object with a collection for the type I am comparing (coffees in your case) and add properties. I then compare them on a table, filtering by collection.
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hi all i woukd like to recieve an advice - should all my content be in one space or should I separate my personal and work contents in seperatr spaces?
It depends how interconnected your work and personal life are. I keep a work space and a personal one. The work one is practical and contains details of people, meetings, projects etc. The personal one contains many types of objects that I want to keep such as books, recipes, personal contacts etc. if I change job I can set up a new space for that if I don’t want to carry over all of the contents in my old work space.
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Nicavus (Josh) 3/26/2024 8:12 AM
Could use some help with "select all" on a page. I may be using the app incorrectly, but I tend to take notes in bullet form a lot, however, because each separate line bullet is an independent block, I am not sure how to "select all" - as you would with "command-a" in a traditional word processor.
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WVMA
How does everyone keep their pages organized? Let's say I want to do research on the best coffee beans - a page would be perfect for this. Previously, I would have stored that pages in a note taking app based on PARA in an area called 'Food' or something like that. Not sure how to approach that in Capacities. Collections are limited to pages only. Should it just 'float around' in the pages object, or should I be working with tags for this?
I personally use tags for this usecase. I only use collections for subtypes not topics of objects. F.e. I have a collection for private contacts in the people object type, a collection for work and one for creators (authors etc.) I use a tag to aggregate different object types under one topic
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When I create a new "thing" by typing / or +, the only Object option I get is Page. Is there any way to open this out, so I could create a Person or Organisation etc?
Yep, if you wanted to create a new Person called Steve, you would type "+person/Steve" and that should come up 👍
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Nicavus (Josh)
Could use some help with "select all" on a page. I may be using the app incorrectly, but I tend to take notes in bullet form a lot, however, because each separate line bullet is an independent block, I am not sure how to "select all" - as you would with "command-a" in a traditional word processor.
Not sure whether this would be different as I am on Windows (I'm assuming you're on an Apple device from 'command-a'), but if you press 'Command (Ctrl for Windows) + a' multiple times then it will select the whole block, then any sections it's nested under, then eventually the whole page :)
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Yep, if you wanted to create a new Person called Steve, you would type "+person/Steve" and that should come up 👍
Ah amazing! I was just typing +Steve.
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shift-click opens any page in right side panel simultaneously. can be done from search result modal, e.g. 👉 https://docs.capacities.io/reference/navigation#side-panel alternative: open once in app & once in browser 😉 (edited)
GoblinMatron 3/26/2024 10:51 AM
So this works for me, but opening another page (Such as for side by side reading/notes) does not, even though there is a right click menu option for it. Is this system specific? (I'm on Mac)
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It depends how interconnected your work and personal life are. I keep a work space and a personal one. The work one is practical and contains details of people, meetings, projects etc. The personal one contains many types of objects that I want to keep such as books, recipes, personal contacts etc. if I change job I can set up a new space for that if I don’t want to carry over all of the contents in my old work space.
snacksssreal 3/26/2024 12:14 PM
thanks for the help
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Is there a way to link/embed 'todays' Daily Note so that it's always dynamically today (not just whatever day I happen to create the link) ?
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hey, this should work in all contexts (w/ exception of mobile) can u specify what does work, and what doesn't? (maybe w/ screenshots) in any way: the best situation u can achieve is having main document window (central panel), and one loaded in that side panel; and then you can resize the panel pretty much to same size as main window / center panel.
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Is there a way to link/embed 'todays' Daily Note so that it's always dynamically today (not just whatever day I happen to create the link) ?
Unfortunately not that I know of. Could be a feature request though
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hey, this should work in all contexts (w/ exception of mobile) can u specify what does work, and what doesn't? (maybe w/ screenshots) in any way: the best situation u can achieve is having main document window (central panel), and one loaded in that side panel; and then you can resize the panel pretty much to same size as main window / center panel.
GoblinMatron 3/26/2024 2:47 PM
So like... ⬆️ click opens the link in a new window. I wondered if there was some kind of .... system shortcut that was preventing the capacities shortcut from kicking in, but I can't really figure it out
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Unfortunately not that I know of. Could be a feature request though
Jan O. Dvořák 3/26/2024 2:47 PM
I think the reason why it is not possible is that until you actually write someting, the daily note does not (probably) exists - and embeding works on existing objects.
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Hello, I think there might be an issue with the Early Believer dialogue. I see the attached screenshots in my app, which don't seem to correspond to what I see here: https://capacities.canny.io/feedback/p/reduce-pricing-for-pro-believers-plan Normally I would know for sure if this is a bug or not, but I genuinely don't recall if I had previously subscribed to the believer plan 😅 (edited)
The believer plan costs $12/mo, which will be the cost of Pro plan. Why not acknowledge the believers by giving them say $6/mo pricing and grandfathering them
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uh 🙄 – you mean 'in a new window' like literally?! ... i.e. not in the 2nd right (side-) pane of the app-window? ... asking bec up to now CAP opening a real 2nd window isn't a thing (actually this is a requested feature, bec it (normally) doesn't exist *but would be nice 🙃) as to conflicting: certainly such 2nd window opening is not a (regular, pre-assigned) system sortcut on MacOS or Safari-browser... 🤔
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you can kind of fake a 2nd window by using the client and a web view but it's far from "supported" so, you're officially off the reservation at that point
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you may get sync issues
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you can kind of fake a 2nd window by using the client and a web view but it's far from "supported" so, you're officially off the reservation at that point
right... but still this shouldn't happen at all as part of shift-clicking... rather, people would bring that about by conscious maneuvering... ... so that part is / would be strange / unexpected behavior, still … 🤔
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uh 🙄 – you mean 'in a new window' like literally?! ... i.e. not in the 2nd right (side-) pane of the app-window? ... asking bec up to now CAP opening a real 2nd window isn't a thing (actually this is a requested feature, bec it (normally) doesn't exist *but would be nice 🙃) as to conflicting: certainly such 2nd window opening is not a (regular, pre-assigned) system sortcut on MacOS or Safari-browser... 🤔
GoblinMatron 3/26/2024 5:36 PM
Yes! It opens it in a second window! I want it in the side pane. Now that I'm thinking though, is it possible something about the site that captures its referring page and sort of breaks out? Lemme try with some other links.
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Yes! It opens it in a second window! I want it in the side pane. Now that I'm thinking though, is it possible something about the site that captures its referring page and sort of breaks out? Lemme try with some other links.
… are you possibly using the web-version in a browser...? (edited)
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GoblinMatron 3/26/2024 5:38 PM
I AM! I didn't realize it would show me shortcuts that wouldn't work! whoosh
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GoblinMatron
I AM! I didn't realize it would show me shortcuts that wouldn't work! whoosh
... which system, which browser?
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GoblinMatron 3/26/2024 5:39 PM
mac os ventura, chrome 123
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I AM! I didn't realize it would show me shortcuts that wouldn't work! whoosh
... possibly Chrome browser has this shortcut as preset? (wouldn't know as I am not using Chrome regularly)
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GoblinMatron 3/26/2024 5:40 PM
I'm thinking it must. I wonder if I can disable it on a domain basis
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I AM! I didn't realize it would show me shortcuts that wouldn't work! whoosh
... alternatively you've set it at some time as custom-shortcut?! (happens to me all time that I forget my own shortcut presets 🤭) (edited)
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I'm thinking it must. I wonder if I can disable it on a domain basis
... that sounds like not really possible (domain basis); but most possibly you can re-assign the shortcut itself....! (edited)
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GoblinMatron 3/26/2024 5:43 PM
Yeah, it's not really something I do (else I'd know about the shortcut collision) so it's probably safe to whack it.
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Yeah, it's not really something I do (else I'd know about the shortcut collision) so it's probably safe to whack it.
…or switch to the (kind of) native Mac app… wouldn't happen there; … and you do not win anything by using browser as access (normally)
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GoblinMatron 3/26/2024 5:45 PM
That's true!
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GoblinMatron 3/26/2024 9:27 PM
Ugh. I'm back. So that shortcut opens the links in the current chrome window for me when using the capacities app. I've tried locating this key combo in the system settings, but I can only find how to add them right now.
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you'll find it is indeed a Chrome specific preset: 👉 https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/157179?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform=Desktop I am no expert on Chrome, but you might be able to hack things, following online tips, like here: 👉 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jom1NpmBX-w (edited)
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Hey Everbody, I am starting to feel very comfortable in Capacities, but there is one thing i cant figure out correctly, so i ask you hoping to get some clarification Given the following situation:
  • I have a Person Object Type and a Tag Object with the name #todo
  • everywhere (daily notes, meeting notes, project notes) i write blocks with a checkbox, the todo hashtag and a link to the Person Object with the full name eg. - [ ] call John Doe about the meeting #todo I want to create the following:
  • A Query that shows all blocks with the hashtag #todo and the Name John Doe So i created a search query for the name John Doe and filter it by the tag #todo Problem is: The Query shows every block with the name John Doe, even those that dont have the todo tag. To me this seems like a bug, but maybe i am missing something or am doing something wrong? Any help is greatly appreciated, if it is in fact a bug, i can create a ticket for it.
Jessica 🩷🛼 started a thread. 3/27/2024 9:40 AM
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Hi everyone! Im trying to insert a To-Do box inside a table cell, but I cant. (edited)
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Denis
Hi everyone! Im trying to insert a To-Do box inside a table cell, but I cant. (edited)
I'm pretty sure simple table don't cells support things like lists or to-do boxes currently. I think it'd have to be a new feature request
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how do i link an existing zettel to a new zettel? Do I have to go to that existing zettel and copy the object reference? For all the object object types typing /pdf or /audio etc allows me to search existing content but /zettel seems to only create a new zettel.
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WVMA
What kind of things do you drop in your daily notes if I may ask? How do you not forget to process them?
dustydirt2655 3/27/2024 6:41 PM
Long answer to a short question: I am using capacities v1.35.1.0 on both desktop and mobile iOS. I will try to be specific about what works for me - recognizing there are other features in the Telegram integration documented on Capacities website. I am usually working from a browser saving references to web content into Capacities and then coming back at a later date to write notes and integrate with existing content. 1) I have created a few custom objects that I drop content into via Telegram. For illustration I will use my ARTICLE object type below. The properties are irrelevant as all I'm doing is creating objects with a Title - details to be provided later. 2) I am primarily working from my Surface Pro running Windows when dropping content into new objects but have also used the iOS mobile version... a) On mobile from a browser (for me DuckDuckGo), select Share > Telegram, Capacities Bot and then provide a comment. From this input a Weblink object is created from the URL in Capacities (a Weblink shows up on your daily notes based on the default view in your Weblink object settings) and any extra comment is processed into a separate block on your daily note. For example, the following "comment": [[ARTICLE/an-article-name-with-no-spaces]] #tagname my-notes ...will create a new, or link to an existing, ARTICLE with title "an-article-name-with-no-spaces", the block in daily notes is tagged with tagname, and any additional notes will be processed as markdown into the daily note... (edited)
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Long answer to a short question: I am using capacities v1.35.1.0 on both desktop and mobile iOS. I will try to be specific about what works for me - recognizing there are other features in the Telegram integration documented on Capacities website. I am usually working from a browser saving references to web content into Capacities and then coming back at a later date to write notes and integrate with existing content. 1) I have created a few custom objects that I drop content into via Telegram. For illustration I will use my ARTICLE object type below. The properties are irrelevant as all I'm doing is creating objects with a Title - details to be provided later. 2) I am primarily working from my Surface Pro running Windows when dropping content into new objects but have also used the iOS mobile version... a) On mobile from a browser (for me DuckDuckGo), select Share > Telegram, Capacities Bot and then provide a comment. From this input a Weblink object is created from the URL in Capacities (a Weblink shows up on your daily notes based on the default view in your Weblink object settings) and any extra comment is processed into a separate block on your daily note. For example, the following "comment": [[ARTICLE/an-article-name-with-no-spaces]] #tagname my-notes ...will create a new, or link to an existing, ARTICLE with title "an-article-name-with-no-spaces", the block in daily notes is tagged with tagname, and any additional notes will be processed as markdown into the daily note... (edited)
dustydirt2655 3/27/2024 6:43 PM
b) On Windows from Microsoft Edge using Telegram Web app (Telegram A). select Share > Windows-share-options > Telegram Web > Capacities bot... the following edited content will create an ARTICLE object: http://a-url-of-interest.com [[ARTICLE/an-article-name-with-no-spaces]] #tagname my-notes This will create a new, or link to existing, ARTICLE object with name "an-article-name-with-no-spaces" and provide a link to that object on the daily note. The remaining information will be added to the same block on the daily note: an inline URL link and the block will receive a tag called tagname. Any my-notes are also included and processed as markdown. c) note 1 - on the mobile version you dont get access to the URL so it always ends up in a separate block from other content you input d) note 2 - telegram input is delineated by an opening block that has a paper icon and the time that the entry appears (same coming from mobile or desktop) e) note 3 - I had to play around with the syntax to get familiar with what would work based on the documentation on the Capacities website... if you are looking to start leveraging the telegram integration, I recommend spending an hour or two tinkering with it to get something that works for you. 3) My work process is to come back every couple of weeks and go through daily notes... filling out object properties, writing notes, expanding on content, integrating with existing objects. 4) You can also use Telegram directly. One way that I use this is to quickly create TO-DOs without having to open Capacities... for example: [] Cut stakes for tomato plants Hope this is not too muddled an explanation and you get some value from it... Mike
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how do i link an existing zettel to a new zettel? Do I have to go to that existing zettel and copy the object reference? For all the object object types typing /pdf or /audio etc allows me to search existing content but /zettel seems to only create a new zettel.
dustydirt2655 3/27/2024 7:36 PM
Try @ instead of /…
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Not sure whether this would be different as I am on Windows (I'm assuming you're on an Apple device from 'command-a'), but if you press 'Command (Ctrl for Windows) + a' multiple times then it will select the whole block, then any sections it's nested under, then eventually the whole page :)
Nicavus (Josh) 3/27/2024 9:01 PM
that works. thank you!
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Try @ instead of /…
That worked, thanks!!
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Does it makes sense to use a separate room for my business belongings? I guess the daily notes are also separated if I use more than 1 room
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Hey Everbody, I am starting to feel very comfortable in Capacities, but there is one thing i cant figure out correctly, so i ask you hoping to get some clarification Given the following situation:
  • I have a Person Object Type and a Tag Object with the name #todo
  • everywhere (daily notes, meeting notes, project notes) i write blocks with a checkbox, the todo hashtag and a link to the Person Object with the full name eg. - [ ] call John Doe about the meeting #todo I want to create the following:
  • A Query that shows all blocks with the hashtag #todo and the Name John Doe So i created a search query for the name John Doe and filter it by the tag #todo Problem is: The Query shows every block with the name John Doe, even those that dont have the todo tag. To me this seems like a bug, but maybe i am missing something or am doing something wrong? Any help is greatly appreciated, if it is in fact a bug, i can create a ticket for it.
Short answer: The tag filter in the search query only refers to top-level tags. This is a technical limitation atm. One could argue that it's a bug. What you want is currently not possible. Feel free to submit a ticket 🙂
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Short answer: The tag filter in the search query only refers to top-level tags. This is a technical limitation atm. One could argue that it's a bug. What you want is currently not possible. Feel free to submit a ticket 🙂
Thanks for clarifying! I will submit a ticket as soon as I can
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I've noticed this too. It's definitely frustrating, as it slows me down a lot, or I end up clicking the wrong item
It's driving me nuts, having to pause and wait and hope it's stopped jiggling... Please feel free to comment and upvote https://capacities.canny.io/feedback/p/bug-objects-in-dropdowns-jiggle-around-making-it-easy-to-select-the-wrong-item
items in dropdowns shouldn't change places. Currently they do, so it is easy to mis-select something because it changes just as you are selecting it.
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Is there a way to add a collection to the menu bar in the dashboard the way we can add queries, and view them as sections in the dashboard? For example, I have an Organizations object and a collection for Publishers. I don't want to create a query for Publishers as that would just bulk up my sidebar (and the collection already exists), but I want Publishers to be the first section I see when I open the Organizations dashboard.
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Is there any way that I can get the clipped image from a Weblink to become an Image object to use elsewhere? Right now the Weblink images aren’t showing in my content picker.
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Is there a way to add a collection to the menu bar in the dashboard the way we can add queries, and view them as sections in the dashboard? For example, I have an Organizations object and a collection for Publishers. I don't want to create a query for Publishers as that would just bulk up my sidebar (and the collection already exists), but I want Publishers to be the first section I see when I open the Organizations dashboard.
You can create the query and not put it in the sidebar but have it load in the Dashboard by clicking "Customise" on the Dashboard page and adding the query there. Does that work? (edited)
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You can create the query and not put it in the sidebar but have it load in the Dashboard by clicking "Customise" on the Dashboard page and adding the query there. Does that work? (edited)
How do I keep it out of the sidebar? They have been showing up there automatically.
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ettibee
How do I keep it out of the sidebar? They have been showing up there automatically.
You don’t need to use a query. Open the collection and in the top right should be a button that says pin to space
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You don’t need to use a query. Open the collection and in the top right should be a button that says pin to space
I don’t want to pin it to the space , though, just to the dashboard
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Ohh, I see. I misunderstood
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I'm not sure if that's possible
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Is there a way to add a collection to the menu bar in the dashboard the way we can add queries, and view them as sections in the dashboard? For example, I have an Organizations object and a collection for Publishers. I don't want to create a query for Publishers as that would just bulk up my sidebar (and the collection already exists), but I want Publishers to be the first section I see when I open the Organizations dashboard.
afaik, pinning to dashbord or setting custom collections would need to be a Canny request. generally, IMO, it belongs to the whole likewise-sphere of wanted things, like customizing dashboard (manual sort) & saving views (tabsets; setups w/ sidepanel(s). where such requests also make sense, and are sometimes already standing ones. direct visual interaction & customization is a sphere where CAP has huge potential (need) to grow (grow out of the DB-metaphor), still... 🐉 (edited)
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Well at least I’m not just failing to figure it out. Thanks for the help!
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How is mass import from notion coming along?
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Is the anrdoid browser Capacities working for some people? I'm referring to the duplication bug, reported here https://capacities.io/feedback/p/android-keyboard-writing-bug It seems odd that this major bug has not been solved in atleast a year
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Because if it is a rare bug, there probablt is some way to fix it on the users end
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Well on a closer look, people are having all kinds of weird issues, not just duplication.
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Is there a way to see all notes in graph view?
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Is there a way to see all notes in graph view?
no. – but if interested, see here https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/969304624848855050/1219495695254290482 for in-depth discussion & links to related requests etc
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snacksssreal 3/30/2024 3:17 AM
hello all is there a way to: A) zoom in to a page on windows? B) define the text to be bigger? not setting a heading but the font itself? I could find any way doing it. Appreciate any assistance
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hello all is there a way to: A) zoom in to a page on windows? B) define the text to be bigger? not setting a heading but the font itself? I could find any way doing it. Appreciate any assistance
I don’t think there is a way in the desktop app, but I recommend trying on your browser. And if you use Arc you can create a boost that will save your font preferences.
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snacksssreal
hello all is there a way to: A) zoom in to a page on windows? B) define the text to be bigger? not setting a heading but the font itself? I could find any way doing it. Appreciate any assistance
what there is: • option to set page as 'wide'. no zoomin', though. just more to see (as @ettibee points out, all browsers of course allow zooming; and Capacities works just as well in browser as in app) • some requests at Canny for options to minimally customize a) font type, UI colors, sizes; b) page layout mire fluidly. you will find those searching w/ right keywords at Canny, easily. Capacities team has himted priorly that a way to select from a set of possible font-/layouts is favourably assessed... ... but best is, of course, to add your voice to the chorus of requests to speed up things, potentially
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snacksssreal
hello all is there a way to: A) zoom in to a page on windows? B) define the text to be bigger? not setting a heading but the font itself? I could find any way doing it. Appreciate any assistance
P.S. some folks here dropped some ways to 'hack' the UI via CSS-browser tricks; which certainly would also allow for font-size readjustment etc. I am not into that bussiness. but if you are keen on things, a resp. search here in Discord should bring you some community knowledge from the grey zones...
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ettibee
I don’t think there is a way in the desktop app, but I recommend trying on your browser. And if you use Arc you can create a boost that will save your font preferences.
snacksssreal 3/30/2024 10:36 AM
Thanks! Sorry saying that Arc does not support at this time windows which is my OS. Waiting in their waiting list for a release for Windows
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what there is: • option to set page as 'wide'. no zoomin', though. just more to see (as @ettibee points out, all browsers of course allow zooming; and Capacities works just as well in browser as in app) • some requests at Canny for options to minimally customize a) font type, UI colors, sizes; b) page layout mire fluidly. you will find those searching w/ right keywords at Canny, easily. Capacities team has himted priorly that a way to select from a set of possible font-/layouts is favourably assessed... ... but best is, of course, to add your voice to the chorus of requests to speed up things, potentially
snacksssreal 3/30/2024 10:38 AM
Thanks Lerone. Yes browser is a workaround which i though of. I will add my request to Canny
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Thanks! Sorry saying that Arc does not support at this time windows which is my OS. Waiting in their waiting list for a release for Windows
I think Arc on Windows is in Beta now. Wait list here https://browserco.typeform.com/to/l9lYbJtU?typeform-source=www.arc.net
Sign up for Arc for Windows, coming Spring 2024. Get Arc for Mac today on arc.net.
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Since there's no global graph view, linking everything to a tag by default should work, right? By doing that I would be able to see all relations of my space from the graph view of that tag. Even though it may work, I'm afraid there'll be performance issues. Is there a limit of objects showing in the graph view in that case? (edited)
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Denys Petrenko(UA) 3/30/2024 12:59 PM
Hi. I wanted to change the language of the application because I saw a file with my native language in the "locales" folder. How can I do this?
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Hi. I wanted to change the language of the application because I saw a file with my native language in the "locales" folder. How can I do this?
Denys Petrenko(UA) 3/30/2024 1:00 PM
Do I need to recompile the application to get access to my language?
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I think Arc on Windows is in Beta now. Wait list here https://browserco.typeform.com/to/l9lYbJtU?typeform-source=www.arc.net
snacksssreal 3/30/2024 1:15 PM
thanks. i joined their waiting list
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Since there's no global graph view, linking everything to a tag by default should work, right? By doing that I would be able to see all relations of my space from the graph view of that tag. Even though it may work, I'm afraid there'll be performance issues. Is there a limit of objects showing in the graph view in that case? (edited)
yes, there is a cap on nodes displayed (so tag strategy wouldn't work around this, really). several mentions of this by the devs here in forum (should be findable by good search). but no explicit number given, that I know of. – there was / is a dedicated decision to keep the local graph view 'uncluttered' by limiting number of displayed notes. so 'local graph' was a strong concept. – otherwise, i. this context, maybe of interest to follow the 'Graph 2.0' discussion on Cannny, as this was actively launced / threaded by the devs themselves. 👉 https://capacities.io/feedback/p/graph-view-20-whole-space-options-customization (edited)
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hello. when you copy or export the content of a page in markdown format, is it possible for the date reference to show up as a wikilink? right now it just shows as a hard coded date "March 30, 2024" for example with no link to a note that has that name. Is there something I'm missing?How would you ever export all of your notes that reference daily notes and preserve the connection?
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I allowed my Believer plan to elapse. I am now trying to re-subscribe on the pro level. However, it will only allow me to subscibe to Believer. Could you help?
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Chris Burbridge 3/31/2024 4:40 PM
I'm sorry if this is already being discussed somewhere — but now when I try to insert an object as a block in some text, it always gives me the "inline link" option. There used to be "..." to the right, that I could use to turn it into an Embed, or a Wide Card or Small Card, but that is gone. What happened? Thanks.
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Chris Burbridge
I'm sorry if this is already being discussed somewhere — but now when I try to insert an object as a block in some text, it always gives me the "inline link" option. There used to be "..." to the right, that I could use to turn it into an Embed, or a Wide Card or Small Card, but that is gone. What happened? Thanks.
do you have this toggle on?
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Chris Burbridge 3/31/2024 5:24 PM
Aha, thank you!! Yes — that was it 🙂
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Shibuya-Otoko 3/31/2024 7:39 PM
Hello, there is a serious performance issue, I am waiting for my page to load for the last few minutes. may I ask when will the performance issue be fixed?
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Hello, there is a serious performance issue, I am waiting for my page to load for the last few minutes. may I ask when will the performance issue be fixed?
We all would need a lot more information to even begin speculating. Is it a PDF, if not how many words, images, etc are in it? Did you sign out and back in yet? Does it repro on browser view?
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I'm having trouble dragging blocks within a page. Sometimes it works if I am creating a hierarchy, but mostly it doesn't work at all. Has anyone else faced this?
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Hello, capacities pro does not offer free trial ? I would love to try the new advanced search before considering paying annually
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Is it possible to have queried items be part of a graph if embedded on a page?
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I'm having trouble dragging blocks within a page. Sometimes it works if I am creating a hierarchy, but mostly it doesn't work at all. Has anyone else faced this?
Dragging blocks is still a bit buggy. Try to reset the app?
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Hello, capacities pro does not offer free trial ? I would love to try the new advanced search before considering paying annually
Jan O. Dvořák 4/1/2024 12:07 PM
Aren't there options for monthly payments, so that you could try for one month and cancel the subscription? I cannot tell now, already subcribed.
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Dragging blocks is still a bit buggy. Try to reset the app?
Will do, thanks
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How do I reverse indent
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shift + tab I think
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Denys Petrenko(UA) 4/1/2024 4:04 PM
Can I create a new object types? And how and where? Link to docs will be perfect for me 🙂
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Don't worry, I'm fine, just found this 🥲
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How is mass import from notion coming along?
How is mass import from anywhere coming along?
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I wager paused because they escalated priority on offline mode support
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dragonsfiree 4/2/2024 1:59 AM
do u guys know when the tablet app is coming?
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do u guys know when the tablet app is coming?
A preview of what to expect in the next months.
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We all would need a lot more information to even begin speculating. Is it a PDF, if not how many words, images, etc are in it? Did you sign out and back in yet? Does it repro on browser view?
Shibuya-Otoko 4/2/2024 10:47 AM
Hello this is it The page consists of CODE boxes where I enter text. Any ideas why its so slow on both desktop and web app?
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We all would need a lot more information to even begin speculating. Is it a PDF, if not how many words, images, etc are in it? Did you sign out and back in yet? Does it repro on browser view?
Shibuya-Otoko 4/2/2024 10:50 AM
Hello, here is another example of a simple table, this does not take as long as the above, I only have to click on the browser WAIT popup just once or twice, but for the above page I have to click on Wait at least 5 times
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Is it only on these 2 objects? It would allude to those code boxes and simple tables (very new feature) to be the culprits which would be much more actionable to investigate on the dev side
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Capacities team: Is this powered by Canny too? I really like it. I was using Productboard over Canny but i hate it, it's bloated and has a terrible API.
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Capacities team: Is this powered by Canny too? I really like it. I was using Productboard over Canny but i hate it, it's bloated and has a terrible API.
That’s a great question, as being able to access this “view” as users would be really cool!!!! + @Steffen
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Thanks. When we auditioned Canny it just felt like Yet Another Feature Voting Board but if it facilitates roadmap and feature release stuff now too i want to use it for my company 🙂
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Is it only on these 2 objects? It would allude to those code boxes and simple tables (very new feature) to be the culprits which would be much more actionable to investigate on the dev side
Shibuya-Otoko 4/2/2024 11:30 PM
Yes please, can you inform the devs regarding this?
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Best to log a canny bug. See #⚡・bugs-and-issues . I am not associated with the team in any way
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Capacities team: Is this powered by Canny too? I really like it. I was using Productboard over Canny but i hate it, it's bloated and has a terrible API.
Michael_v_H 4/3/2024 4:17 AM
No, we built this ourselves. 🙂
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Michael_v_H
No, we built this ourselves. 🙂
does it mean we can request feature for the board? 😅 I've always wished for a down-vote feature to (at least) help the dev ignore duplicate requests more easily
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does it mean we can request feature for the board? 😅 I've always wished for a down-vote feature to (at least) help the dev ignore duplicate requests more easily
... there seems no (good, productive) way around real moderating / curating / qualitative steering of tickets (and discussions), IMO 🌻 individualized downvoting would just add another chaotic noise factor, and make things even more wild / arbitrary / non-systematic...🐉 (plus, introduces a certain flavor that might not be helpful, atmospherocslly speaking; there is a reason even YT(!) got (kind of) rid if this 'negative voting' 👀) (edited)
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Is it possible to add alias?
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Shibuya-Otoko
Hello this is it The page consists of CODE boxes where I enter text. Any ideas why its so slow on both desktop and web app?
Capacities is fully online and there is base "latency" for any data stored that way. Even if you had best servers in the world, opening identical code locally would be noticeably faster
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rig
Is it possible to add alias?
no. not yet. there have been requests. (I am much in favour for PKM; bec. of multiple / folk systematics, language questions etc) workarounds: use description field; or (kind-of futureproof 'hierarchical tags' ('alias/...') announced mighty annotation system might bring relief for this use case, also...) (edited)
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💕 Limbo 💕 4/3/2024 8:14 AM
Is there any way to resize and crop images?
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💕 Limbo 💕
Is there any way to resize and crop images?
Hi!! I solve that changing the view of the image clicking the three dots in the corner when you hover the image! Try with Small card o Wide Card.
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Denis
Hi!! I solve that changing the view of the image clicking the three dots in the corner when you hover the image! Try with Small card o Wide Card.
💕 Limbo 💕 4/3/2024 9:06 AM
Thank you so much!
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Does anyone know if there is a shortcut to convert a block into a To-Do (other than typing "[] + space") With cmd + Enter you can toggle between checked and unchecked but you cannot create the To-Do itself.
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Denis
Does anyone know if there is a shortcut to convert a block into a To-Do (other than typing "[] + space") With cmd + Enter you can toggle between checked and unchecked but you cannot create the To-Do itself.
💕 Limbo 💕 4/3/2024 9:55 AM
I think there’s a turn block button when you select it
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But you gotta click it with the mouse not the keyboard
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Otherwise I don’t know sorry :c
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makkenzi13 4/3/2024 2:15 PM
Hi. I signed up as a 'Believer' a couple of weeks ago, but I've still not been able to figure out how to get access to the iOS mobile app.
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makkenzi13
Hi. I signed up as a 'Believer' a couple of weeks ago, but I've still not been able to figure out how to get access to the iOS mobile app.
👉 team@capacities.io
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I’m trying to understand how a to-do system works inside capacities. I have three different manifestations of the same attempt. First, I created [ ] Water Cynthia’s plants And made that into a @task object (which has a checkbox property) Then i tried creating it from / command then i tried making a single plaintext todo and adding a checkbox to the object inline
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Only the third one lets me actually check it off. The first and second require expansion/interaction to reveal the checkbox
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Only the third one lets me actually check it off. The first and second require expansion/interaction to reveal the checkbox
An inline tag #task on the third option would likely be the best. That’s what quite a few of us have been doing before tasks are implemented
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Appending the tag to all tasks and clicking on the tag would give you a view of all tasks
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Ok, i will do that until implemented. I got confused bc @pkmbeth capacities made easy recommends the @task object as a primary but I’m not seeing the usability benefit
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@xang are you able to also use due dates with this method?
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@xang are you able to also use due dates with this method?
You could insert a date and have it appear as part of the daily note using +date but there’s no sort of automatic reminders
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Thanks so much
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No problem. Hope it works out for you
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QQ: What's the fastest way to create something from a template? I can't make a button. I don't think I can create a link. I'm trying to automate the creation of a daily check-in within a seperate object.
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I'm new to Capacities and as part of getting to know how things work I tried the Two-Column option. However, I would now like to get back to a normal full width text block but can't find a way to do that. I appear to be stuck in two-column mode! Can anyone help please?
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Terry
I'm new to Capacities and as part of getting to know how things work I tried the Two-Column option. However, I would now like to get back to a normal full width text block but can't find a way to do that. I appear to be stuck in two-column mode! Can anyone help please?
on your left-most column if you mouse over the handle it should show a + sign, click that it should add a block below your two columns that is back to a single full-width column
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10:21 AM
you can also just drag a block out to below your 2 column area and it'll revert to full width
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QQ: What's the fastest way to create something from a template? I can't make a button. I don't think I can create a link. I'm trying to automate the creation of a daily check-in within a seperate object.
cmd u + template name is the fastest right now
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pkmbeth
cmd u + template name is the fastest right now
Command + U is underline?
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vcbrewers
Command + U is underline?
it is for text, but you can click out of a block and use it as a shortcut for creating new objects and templates. I did a demo loom about this as I was very excited when I found it! https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001362840092946562/1179073747823644777 (edited)
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Is there any current way of getting data into Capacities databases from other sources, or does it have to be manually entered, cell by cell?
  • CSV import is disabled
  • Notion lets you copy/paste from Excel, but Capacities doesn't seem to let you select cells in Table view
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Is there a way to quickly add a page to a collection using the only the keyboard? When editing the title, I can quickly add a tag using TAB, but I didn't manage to find a way to do the same with a collection. Thanks!
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Hello, I love capacities bc it's object based, but I have trouble to figurate how I can transfer my notes from linear note taking folder like from Craft, because we can't have infinite subfolders in Capacities right ? Even for taking classes courses, I stumble to understand how to organise all the classes (year -> subject -> sub-subject, for example College/Math/Algebra..)
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issam
Hello, I love capacities bc it's object based, but I have trouble to figurate how I can transfer my notes from linear note taking folder like from Craft, because we can't have infinite subfolders in Capacities right ? Even for taking classes courses, I stumble to understand how to organise all the classes (year -> subject -> sub-subject, for example College/Math/Algebra..)
You can create a languages object and create collections for each language type. That’s what I did 🙂
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issam
Hello, I love capacities bc it's object based, but I have trouble to figurate how I can transfer my notes from linear note taking folder like from Craft, because we can't have infinite subfolders in Capacities right ? Even for taking classes courses, I stumble to understand how to organise all the classes (year -> subject -> sub-subject, for example College/Math/Algebra..)
There are also a few videos about how to organize your notes as a student and how to take class notes in Capacities here: https://capacities.io/use-cases
See how our community members are more productive and creative by building a studio for their mind. Get inspired by reading their use-cases.
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There are also a few videos about how to organize your notes as a student and how to take class notes in Capacities here: https://capacities.io/use-cases
I’m not a student anymore but I found them really useful and I’ve been incorporating some ideas into my own workflow for taking notes on books I read
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I think I need to start taking note to get used to this new way, I'm not a student anymore too but I would love to take notes about everything I know starting on everything I learn at school
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Thank you for your anwsers
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I love that idea
5:22 AM
I’ve started to engage so much more with what I read since I started using Capacities. I kept a reading journal before but Capacities cuts out so much friction and opens up so many more possibilities for making connections and mindfully going down rabbit holes
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ettibee
I’ve started to engage so much more with what I read since I started using Capacities. I kept a reading journal before but Capacities cuts out so much friction and opens up so many more possibilities for making connections and mindfully going down rabbit holes
Like I just read Cultish and as I was taking notes I started reading more about linguistics and modern philosophy
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Hi! New believer here. I am sure this has been covered but I am trying to figure out the pros and cons and have separate spaces (like one for work and the other for pkm) vs just having everything in one space. Thank you in advance for any thoughts on this!
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It is not possible to hide images in graph view ? When we have a page with a lot of image that can quickly become overcharged no ?
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Hi! New believer here. I am sure this has been covered but I am trying to figure out the pros and cons and have separate spaces (like one for work and the other for pkm) vs just having everything in one space. Thank you in advance for any thoughts on this!
PKMBeth Capacities course goes over this a bit and my conclusion is the tradeoffs of separate spaces are not worth it right now unless you want informational airgapping.
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e.g., academic research vs personal, creating noise in search, confidential/hipaa info in work pkm
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I’ve started to engage so much more with what I read since I started using Capacities. I kept a reading journal before but Capacities cuts out so much friction and opens up so many more possibilities for making connections and mindfully going down rabbit holes
Rupee Thief 4/5/2024 7:01 PM
Could you share your workflow for taking notes? I want to start but I don't know how to do it
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infected soul 4/5/2024 8:14 PM
Is capacities able to import a Docx file with pictures. Onto a page, not saved as a file. I have tried but I keep getting an error on it.
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Thanks for the help, much appreciated. These things always feel obvious and easy once you know 😎
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Hello! Is there another way to navigate between tags other than CTRL-Tab? I find it akward to use and I am really used to using CMD-{TabNumber}. Is there any workaround I missed? Thanks!
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I believe the Query capability was a large addition but I can't quite use it how I'd like to use it yet. For Example, An Organization object is defined with a name property among others. Is there a way to define a template for Organizations that does a query for all People that have this organization name in one of its properties? In other words not have the query be hardcoded. If not, for every organization one would have to manually update/add in this query to see a list of people associated with the organization. Tasks, Activity objects, etc. would be included in the Organization template as well if it could act on a property. Any thoughts on how to accomplish this? Thanks, Dan
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hello, can I programmatically create objects? I need to create 200 or so objects
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cp9
Wanna try my luck proposing my idea: how about 100mb/month upload limit instead of 5GB total? I'm just thinking a scenario where I'm switching my subscription on and off depending on my financial state. So if I have active subscription for a few months, and most likely reach 5GB, and then I cancel my sub for a while, I will still be able to upload small files with 100mb limit per month
💕 Limbo 💕 4/7/2024 4:59 AM
That’s such a good idea! They ended up implementing it right?
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💕 Limbo 💕
That’s such a good idea! They ended up implementing it right?
they plan to implement the 5GB limit when bulk upload feature releases https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001364765051994132/1209105688442179584
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they plan to implement the 5GB limit when bulk upload feature releases https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001364765051994132/1209105688442179584
💕 Limbo 💕 4/7/2024 5:01 AM
Thank you!💖
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they plan to implement the 5GB limit when bulk upload feature releases https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001364765051994132/1209105688442179584
💕 Limbo 💕 4/7/2024 5:02 AM
Look at the bottom :3
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wait what????
5:02 AM
I didn't realize that
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thanks!!! thank you team!!!
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thanks!!! thank you team!!!
💕 Limbo 💕 4/7/2024 5:04 AM
Capacities team is awesome!!!💕
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💕 Limbo 💕
Look at the bottom :3
thank you for granting my wish @Steffen
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💕 Limbo 💕 4/7/2024 5:06 AM
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hello, how can I show entire text content in query result instead of "7 words"
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trudx
hello, how can I show entire text content in query result instead of "7 words"
Try different view instead of table?
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@cp9 but I want them in table format so that they're in proper order
6:51 AM
anyways I think due to lack of spaced repetition, I might've to move to remnote 😦
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anyways I think due to lack of spaced repetition, I might've to move to remnote 😦
whats spaced repetition?
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@merscever it's a technique to remember things for longer duration. You create flashcards of things you want to learn. The algorithm surfaces the cards and you have to recall them.
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anyways I think due to lack of spaced repetition, I might've to move to remnote 😦
💕 Limbo 💕 4/7/2024 7:13 AM
I’m not sure if it works for you, but I tried to make a flashcards system in capacities https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001362840092946562/1225058225251160175
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anyways I think due to lack of spaced repetition, I might've to move to remnote 😦
If that is your main requirement, it's totally fine
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@merscever it's a technique to remember things for longer duration. You create flashcards of things you want to learn. The algorithm surfaces the cards and you have to recall them.
i see, queries do have a lot of limitations right now if you have a specific workflow
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thanks @💕 Limbo 💕 but I still see some friction in using it. Atleast with remnote, it's a lot more seamless
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@cp9 I wish remnote and capacities combined their features. Would be epic
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@merscever yeah I like to see entire texxt
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thanks @💕 Limbo 💕 but I still see some friction in using it. Atleast with remnote, it's a lot more seamless
💕 Limbo 💕 4/7/2024 7:16 AM
Yess that’s the thing, it’s a little bit rudimentary :3 How does remnote work in general? :o
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this is how I had the table in obsidian
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@💕 Limbo 💕 You just add notes as usual but use special syntax for flashcard..for e.g what's 3+ 3 >> 6
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remnote will automatically create flashcard with what is 3+3 on front and 6 at back and use some well known algorithm to surface it
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💕 Limbo 💕 4/7/2024 7:18 AM
Oohhh that’s amazing!
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trudx
this is how I had the table in obsidian
is this done with dataview? im learning obsidian rn
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merscever
is this done with dataview? im learning obsidian rn
yes dataview..someone in discord helped me with query lol
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obsidian is awesome, but as soon as capacities gets offline mode ill move back
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I see
7:23 AM
for me spaced repetition is high priority
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since that's the only way to retain whatever I dump into notes
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hello, how can I show entire text content in query result instead of "7 words"
I also really want to be able to see content for block properties in the table view. I haven't found a way to do so. But not for spaced repetition. I'm setting up a GTD system in Capacities (I'm loving what I created and thinking of sharing it btw) and I want to see my "next action" in the table view without creating it in a text property, which is less flexible.
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Different conversation: I want to use wide blocks, but they are usually half-empty and don't show interesting content like properties. Is there any way to adjust the settings to make them more useful? Small cards are fantastic, but when I have a lot of them, they make my pages feel cluttered.
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Rupee Thief 4/7/2024 9:12 AM
I want to start taking digital notes. Do you have a method for it? How should I begin?
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Rupee Thief
I want to start taking digital notes. Do you have a method for it? How should I begin?
💕 Limbo 💕 4/7/2024 9:13 AM
Hiiiii! What kind of notes do you want to take? :o
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Rupee Thief 4/7/2024 9:14 AM
Most of the notes will be from books I've read, documentaries, or academics (books, articles, papers).
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Rupee Thief
Most of the notes will be from books I've read, documentaries, or academics (books, articles, papers).
💕 Limbo 💕 4/7/2024 9:14 AM
Oohh I see!
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Rupee Thief
Most of the notes will be from books I've read, documentaries, or academics (books, articles, papers).
💕 Limbo 💕 4/7/2024 9:17 AM
What I would do is creating a spade for personal things, then create multiple object types like
  • Book (with properties like author, cover, rating, genre…)
  • Documentaries
Then I would also create tags, such as “Read it later” and “Already read” or something similar, so whenever you want to read something you can go back to your capacities and check which ones you haven’t read or seen yet
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You can also make a “Links” object for other types of media like YouTube videos or articles that you find online
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There is a weblinks object type in capacities already, but I like making my own because: 1. The weblinks object type that comes with capacities stores every link. The custom one stores only the ones you want 2. You can customize it more with properties
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💕 Limbo 💕
What I would do is creating a spade for personal things, then create multiple object types like
  • Book (with properties like author, cover, rating, genre…)
  • Documentaries
Then I would also create tags, such as “Read it later” and “Already read” or something similar, so whenever you want to read something you can go back to your capacities and check which ones you haven’t read or seen yet
Rupee Thief 4/7/2024 9:20 AM
Oh yeah! I already have the structure in mind, what I'm struggling with is the action of writing the notes haha I know some methods for summarys and that, but I don't know how to really take notes in digital
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Rupee Thief
Oh yeah! I already have the structure in mind, what I'm struggling with is the action of writing the notes haha I know some methods for summarys and that, but I don't know how to really take notes in digital
💕 Limbo 💕 4/7/2024 9:21 AM
Ohhh my bad! :’3 hmmm
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That depends on what you want. You can divide it into “summary” and “review” for example
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Usually notes are for the important stuff you want to remember. Do you want to remember what it is about? Or what you liked the most?
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Sorry for not being of much help 😖
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Rupee Thief 4/7/2024 9:30 AM
Thank you, @💕 Limbo 💕 I really appreciate your help. I think I'll just write, and after finishing, I'll organize it. Just to begin with, I'll see what works best for me. Thanks again! ☺
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Rupee Thief
Thank you, @💕 Limbo 💕 I really appreciate your help. I think I'll just write, and after finishing, I'll organize it. Just to begin with, I'll see what works best for me. Thanks again! ☺
💕 Limbo 💕 4/7/2024 9:30 AM
Awwww you are welcome! Thank you so much ><💖💕
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Believer here trying to figure out where to download the mobile app for Iphone. Many thanks!
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Believer here trying to figure out where to download the mobile app for Iphone. Many thanks!
The email with subject title "Thank you" that was sent after you became a believer has the iOS link
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If I made a mistake in using separate spaces, is there currently any way to export/import or merge the objects of an object type from one space to my main space?
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If I made a mistake in using separate spaces, is there currently any way to export/import or merge the objects of an object type from one space to my main space?
Jan O. Dvořák 4/7/2024 9:29 PM
At this moment you have to use the backup (=export the space) and manually create necessary object types, import one by one and edit yourself.
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Kire12
If I made a mistake in using separate spaces, is there currently any way to export/import or merge the objects of an object type from one space to my main space?
… not helping directly, but every vote for a better future ☺👉 https://capacities.io/feedback/p/ability-to-copy-transfer-entities-to-other-spaces
Get an overview of requested features and ideas.
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0xconglomerate | thecoreloop 4/8/2024 1:05 AM
hi, can i use capacities for team management? tasks, workflow, schedule events/meetings, etc.
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@Steffen
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is there such thing as adding/creating a team and working on a shared page for managing tasks?
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0xconglomerate | thecoreloop
hi, can i use capacities for team management? tasks, workflow, schedule events/meetings, etc.
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Hi , is there a way to query all 'to-do' ? i want to collect all to-do items so that I will create a task manager while waiting for the task management update please check, thanks (edited)
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Hi , is there a way to query all 'to-do' ? i want to collect all to-do items so that I will create a task manager while waiting for the task management update please check, thanks (edited)
💕 Limbo 💕 4/8/2024 3:05 AM
You can create a task object, with a status tag and a checkbox
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And then you can embed that view
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But I’m not sure about what you asked because I don’t have pro :c
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Ok I will test, thank you
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But I hope there’s also a way with queries
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is it just me or AI is not working?
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Dave @Strength 9 4/8/2024 5:07 AM
Hey all is anyone else getting weird fonts on their code blocks - all mine are unreadable but they copy ok on both the web app and the mac app?
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snacksssreal 4/8/2024 8:01 AM
Hi Guys Have someone encountered the following? is it the standard behaviour or incorrect one? So suppose i have in a page several block each having a toggle heading which is collapsed within one of the toggle headings there is a text let's say "example" if i use the in page search looking for the word "example" it won't find it unless the toggle is expanded. is this the expected results? in the screenshot the text i want to look for is inside the "intermediate SQL toggle heading
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riker.maneuver 4/8/2024 8:58 AM
Hey all! First time caller. I'm curious what I am missing? I have uploaded my OpenAI API key, with full access, whenever I use the AI chat capabilities in Capacities I get a "Something went wrong" error. I just created a new API key and setup a new connection and the issue persists. Anything I am missing or could do to resolve?
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Hi Guys Have someone encountered the following? is it the standard behaviour or incorrect one? So suppose i have in a page several block each having a toggle heading which is collapsed within one of the toggle headings there is a text let's say "example" if i use the in page search looking for the word "example" it won't find it unless the toggle is expanded. is this the expected results? in the screenshot the text i want to look for is inside the "intermediate SQL toggle heading
Jan O. Dvořák 4/8/2024 8:59 AM
That seems like standard search for browser (ctrl+f5), so I suppose it is expected. Try ctrl+k, which is Capacities search.
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Darkmatter5 4/8/2024 9:43 AM
Is it possible to create a subset of fields that I would like to include in some pages? Lets say I want to include Price and Quantity in several pages, but I don't want to keep creating Price and Quantity in each of these pages. Can I create Price and Quantity in a page and reference that page in the other pages, so I if I change anything in the original page containing Price and Quantity it'll include those changes in the pages that reference Price and Quantity? I hope this makes sense.
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Darkmatter5 4/8/2024 10:31 AM
Is there a folder concept in Capacities for organizing types?
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Is there a folder concept in Capacities for organizing types?
closest concept is Collections but those are object type-specific
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usually to collect multiple object types the only solution is using tags
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Is it possible to create a subset of fields that I would like to include in some pages? Lets say I want to include Price and Quantity in several pages, but I don't want to keep creating Price and Quantity in each of these pages. Can I create Price and Quantity in a page and reference that page in the other pages, so I if I change anything in the original page containing Price and Quantity it'll include those changes in the pages that reference Price and Quantity? I hope this makes sense.
for the first part, are you referring to "hide value when empty" option?
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but there's no way to reference an objects properties directly like in scripting languages when you call entity.property or something
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but there's no way to reference an objects properties directly like in scripting languages when you call entity.property or something
Darkmatter5 4/8/2024 11:09 AM
Yeah I'm asking about sub fields. I didn't think that was possible, but it's cool. Thanks!
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usually to collect multiple object types the only solution is using tags
Darkmatter5 4/8/2024 11:09 AM
Thanks for the reply, makes sense.
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Jan O. Dvořák
That seems like standard search for browser (ctrl+f5), so I suppose it is expected. Try ctrl+k, which is Capacities search.
snacksssreal 4/8/2024 11:28 AM
thanks. will do
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Hey all! First time caller. I'm curious what I am missing? I have uploaded my OpenAI API key, with full access, whenever I use the AI chat capabilities in Capacities I get a "Something went wrong" error. I just created a new API key and setup a new connection and the issue persists. Anything I am missing or could do to resolve?
I have the same issue. It won't work when it tries to use my OpenAI API key
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Is it possible to create a subset of fields that I would like to include in some pages? Lets say I want to include Price and Quantity in several pages, but I don't want to keep creating Price and Quantity in each of these pages. Can I create Price and Quantity in a page and reference that page in the other pages, so I if I change anything in the original page containing Price and Quantity it'll include those changes in the pages that reference Price and Quantity? I hope this makes sense.
if I understand correctly, your use case seems like inheritance https://capacities.io/feedback/p/sub-databases-inheritance-object-inheritance
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TheAndoriRyn 4/8/2024 6:44 PM
QUESTION: Best way to backup Evernote to prepare for Capacities import? I've got at least 20,000 notes in Evernote (started using it a month after launch). I've not used it in a year or two, but am slowly backing up everything just in case. Has anyone worked out a good way to backup Evernote for transfer to Capacities (or another platform that can then import into Capacities)?
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import feature is being worked on
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TheAndoriRyn
QUESTION: Best way to backup Evernote to prepare for Capacities import? I've got at least 20,000 notes in Evernote (started using it a month after launch). I've not used it in a year or two, but am slowly backing up everything just in case. Has anyone worked out a good way to backup Evernote for transfer to Capacities (or another platform that can then import into Capacities)?
I think you can import your proprietary Evernote data to Joplin and from there to markdown. But maybe I am remembering it wrong 😬
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💕 Limbo 💕 4/9/2024 2:35 AM
Is there a way to show only notes from the current week with the gallery view?
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Hello, does the queries function allow you to select only tasks?
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💕 Limbo 💕
Is there a way to show only notes from the current week with the gallery view?
If I have a date property, it only shows up in the day view of the calendar. It would be great also to see references on the other views (3 days, week, and
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💕 Limbo 💕 4/9/2024 7:31 AM
This would be amazing! I really need the dot feature
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But I think that’s going to come with the pro calendar integration that they are developing
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💕 Limbo 💕
But I think that’s going to come with the pro calendar integration that they are developing
I dont think so. it would not need external integration
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cp9
I dont think so. it would not need external integration
💕 Limbo 💕 4/9/2024 7:37 AM
That’s true
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Wait
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That’s trueee
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Do you think we’ll get an improved calendar?
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With reminders/notifications stuff like that?
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For birthdays, deadlines, meetings, etc
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💕 Limbo 💕
With reminders/notifications stuff like that?
this one seems impossible. they will just rely the reminders and notifications from the external calendar integration
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unlike this one, which can't be achived by intergration
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cp9
this one seems impossible. they will just rely the reminders and notifications from the external calendar integration
💕 Limbo 💕 4/9/2024 7:42 AM
Why would it be impossible?
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by "impossible", I dont mean "they can't" but more like "they would not want to do that"
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cp9
by "impossible", I dont mean "they can't" but more like "they would not want to do that"
💕 Limbo 💕 4/9/2024 7:43 AM
Oh why OwO
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Why have a calendar if you can’t see a dot to remind you when you have a meeeting, or a reminder
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💕 Limbo 💕
Why would it be impossible?
the question can be reversed "why should they develop notification when they will be a able to do that with external integration?"
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I'm just trying to be rational in managing my expectation
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cp9
the question can be reversed "why should they develop notification when they will be a able to do that with external integration?"
💕 Limbo 💕 4/9/2024 7:45 AM
Because it forces people to download another app. Like, if you have a calendar why not make it complete?
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Because it forces people to download another app
they already decided they will develop external calendar integration. it means that reason is irrelevant now
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logically
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cp9
Because it forces people to download another app
they already decided they will develop external calendar integration. it means that reason is irrelevant now
💕 Limbo 💕 4/9/2024 7:50 AM
Usually external integration is for people that already have another app, so they don’t have to transfer everything to capacities
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yes, most people already have google calendar
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that's all my guess/prediction in the end, we just need to wait and see
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Is there a way to close a side panel with a keyboard shortcut? I only found a shortcut to close the current tab.
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Mykiel
Is there a way to close a side panel with a keyboard shortcut? I only found a shortcut to close the current tab.
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Json Blob
Click to see attachment 🖼️
Unless I missed something, this toggles the table of content panel. By side panel, I meant the notes on the left you can open with SHIFT-Enter.
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oooooh, no I don't think there's shortcuts for that for closing a split-view
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Ok thanks!
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Marcos Freitas 4/9/2024 5:23 PM
My WhatsApp and Telegram integration don't last more than a day. Sometimes it works for only five minutes before I need to redo the whole process. And the "active" badge never showed in my account, for both services. Apparently some people have issues with this and others don't. Does anyone have a solution for this problem? (edited)
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Has anyone figured out a workflow for receipt images? I have those long skinny receipts, email receipts, and 8.5x11 full page receipts.
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Marcos Freitas
My WhatsApp and Telegram integration don't last more than a day. Sometimes it works for only five minutes before I need to redo the whole process. And the "active" badge never showed in my account, for both services. Apparently some people have issues with this and others don't. Does anyone have a solution for this problem? (edited)
I would contact the team for technical and payment/subscription related problems!
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Hello, I have a question regarding a problem at sharing a page on capacities, but I don't find any email or live chat that I can contact to help me with this. If you could help me or referring me to someone I can talk to it would be very useful. Thanks
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Hello, I have a question regarding a problem at sharing a page on capacities, but I don't find any email or live chat that I can contact to help me with this. If you could help me or referring me to someone I can talk to it would be very useful. Thanks
Sharing isn't a very deep feature. What's your question though? Capacities currently is not really built for collab or sharing but you can share a read-only view of an object via it's 3 dot menu iirc
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Michael Aye 4/10/2024 9:32 AM
On this docs page, there are cards about other interesting topics/entries ("Organizing people" and "Master your meetings"), but they don't link anywhere? Is that a bug? https://capacities.io/content-types/template-meeting
Get the most out of your meetings and conversations.
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Where are the outlines and why does everything look so much worse after the update
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Michael Aye
On this docs page, there are cards about other interesting topics/entries ("Organizing people" and "Master your meetings"), but they don't link anywhere? Is that a bug? https://capacities.io/content-types/template-meeting
for me it works as expected!
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for me it works as expected!
Michael Aye 4/10/2024 10:15 AM
hah now it works. i guess it was a temporary FF hickup. thx for confirming!
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Ethan
Where are the outlines and why does everything look so much worse after the update
What update?
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The update that I just got
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Also I can't use tables anymore
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Yeah looks like tables are broken @Steffen
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I used to be able to use the / command but now its not there
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Ethan
Where are the outlines and why does everything look so much worse after the update
I also want the outlines back
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Where are exports saved on MacOS? Cant find the Word doc I just exported - would be good to get a confirmation dialog you can click on
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hfsandovalm 4/10/2024 12:55 PM
These are saved in your Downloads Folder.
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These are saved in your Downloads Folder.
Thanks - dont think the Word export worked but PDF appeared eventually
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has anyone made an LLM prompt object? i find myself using code blocks for llm prompts so much in my notes that the idea sounds reasonable, but i am still a novice here
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Where are exports saved on MacOS? Cant find the Word doc I just exported - would be good to get a confirmation dialog you can click on
i just tested and the word docx appeared in my dl folder about 11 seconds later. i'll file a ux feedback note
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Yeah looks like tables are broken @Steffen
Jan O. Dvořák 4/10/2024 1:25 PM
I can add tables without problems- are you talking about web app? Are you at least on Pro?
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I'm using the web version and I have added my own OpenAI API key- but i still get the message that i've exceeded the allowed amount:
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ChatGPT is having problems today so it's possible OpenAI is too (edited)
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oh. thank you.
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Jan O. Dvořák
I can add tables without problems- are you talking about web app? Are you at least on Pro?
I'm not pro and I was able to use tables, but now I'm not
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I'm not pro and I was able to use tables, but now I'm not
Same
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i just tested and the word docx appeared in my dl folder about 11 seconds later. i'll file a ux feedback note
Thanks king. Literally looked all over my machine for it.
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I also really want to be able to see content for block properties in the table view. I haven't found a way to do so. But not for spaced repetition. I'm setting up a GTD system in Capacities (I'm loving what I created and thinking of sharing it btw) and I want to see my "next action" in the table view without creating it in a text property, which is less flexible.
Suggest adding as a Canny Feedback request so we can upvote 🙂
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Hi Guys Have someone encountered the following? is it the standard behaviour or incorrect one? So suppose i have in a page several block each having a toggle heading which is collapsed within one of the toggle headings there is a text let's say "example" if i use the in page search looking for the word "example" it won't find it unless the toggle is expanded. is this the expected results? in the screenshot the text i want to look for is inside the "intermediate SQL toggle heading
This seems like a bug? Suggest reporting as such on the Canny Feedback Board.
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what happened to tables?
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Is there no Windows keyboard alternative to this? And nothing you could use just with mouse? I've kinda been missing a feature like this
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cmd on windows should be control
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Hahaha, somehow I managed to try every other modifier, but not control
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DarylAdair:-) 4/10/2024 6:54 PM
When uploading PDFs with hyperlinks they are no longer clickable within Capacities Desktop. The hyperlinks work when the file is downloaded. But why do I need to take this frustrating second step? Is there something I am doing wrong with the pdf upload? I can't believe that Capacities would not be designed to allow for clickable hyperlinks in pdfs.
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I put a bunch of text into a page and decided I didn't want it to all be blocks, so I did backspace, shift+enter on the paragraphs to keep it in the same block.. now I decided maybe I want to go back, is there an easy way to chop a block of paragaphs apart into individual blocks?
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what happened to tables?
Jan O. Dvořák 4/10/2024 9:28 PM
They shouldn't have been on Free at the moment in the first place : https://capacities.io/whats-new/release-35 They are EA for Pro and above trough April, as linked.
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How do I force capacitites to update? I got a notification on my Windows computer and was able to update to the version released today, but my Mac isn't registering that there's an update available. I don't see a 'Check for Updates' option anywhere either.
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Hi! After seeing news that Capacities plans to support offline mode (and introduced basic outliner mode, which I lacked), I would like to know if there is any info on this, maybe devs shared more details here on Discord. How it would be implemented? Will it be just better support for the Electron cache or a complete architecture redesign, something like a local SQLite database? I want to give Capacities another try as a daily driver, but working offline and owning my notes still keeps me concerned.
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Jan O. Dvořák
They shouldn't have been on Free at the moment in the first place : https://capacities.io/whats-new/release-35 They are EA for Pro and above trough April, as linked.
Really? 😮 I understood from that page that formulas and number formatting would be for Pro users, but "basic" table feature would be free. Don't get me wrong: I'm evaluating to become a "believer", but I still think that some basic feature should really be free for everyone...
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Hi! After seeing news that Capacities plans to support offline mode (and introduced basic outliner mode, which I lacked), I would like to know if there is any info on this, maybe devs shared more details here on Discord. How it would be implemented? Will it be just better support for the Electron cache or a complete architecture redesign, something like a local SQLite database? I want to give Capacities another try as a daily driver, but working offline and owning my notes still keeps me concerned.
Same here. The offline feature is one of the main reasons for me to leave Notion and to come to Capacities. But, it would be great to know how this will be implemented. Ideally, I'd like to have a "offline-first" solution, with syncronization online
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Really? 😮 I understood from that page that formulas and number formatting would be for Pro users, but "basic" table feature would be free. Don't get me wrong: I'm evaluating to become a "believer", but I still think that some basic feature should really be free for everyone...
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Hi- i'm on a Pro account (Believer)- I have entered my own, newly created OpenAI API key and disabled the use of the free AI credits. After running through the free credits, i'm still not able to use my own API key. any help would be greatly appreciated. (I'm on a Mac, using Capacities in the Chrome browser). Anyone else experiencing this? Thank you. (edited)
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Really? 😮 I understood from that page that formulas and number formatting would be for Pro users, but "basic" table feature would be free. Don't get me wrong: I'm evaluating to become a "believer", but I still think that some basic feature should really be free for everyone...
Jan O. Dvořák 4/11/2024 8:11 AM
It is right there - tables are for paid plans during April, then released to all.
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Is this happening to anyone else on Windows 10 desktop app.
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Not here, Windows 11
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hello - can you add tags to image objects? Cant find a way
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machoman
hello - can you add tags to image objects? Cant find a way
If you click on the image, right under the name should be a menu that says tags. If you click on it, you can add them there
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Thanks - I didnt scroll down after clicking the image
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ThePerfectionBuster 4/11/2024 5:27 PM
Please help. Up until today (April 11, 2024) I was able to have multiple tabs of capacities pages open. It's how my brain and workflows work best. Today, when I tried to open up multiple tabs, I received this notice.
"Capacities is open in another window Capacities currently does not support multiple windows. We recommend using Capacities' tab manager instead of using multiple tabs in your browser. Please close this window."
Why did this change? How do I use tab manager and have several pages of capacities open at once?
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ThePerfectionBuster
Please help. Up until today (April 11, 2024) I was able to have multiple tabs of capacities pages open. It's how my brain and workflows work best. Today, when I tried to open up multiple tabs, I received this notice.
"Capacities is open in another window Capacities currently does not support multiple windows. We recommend using Capacities' tab manager instead of using multiple tabs in your browser. Please close this window."
Why did this change? How do I use tab manager and have several pages of capacities open at once?
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That's probably to avoid sync issues
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To open pages in tabs hold CTRL and click
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That's probably to avoid sync issues
ThePerfectionBuster 4/11/2024 5:44 PM
If you could give me more details, I would appreciate it. I can't seem to get it to work or misunderstand what you are saying. https://www.berrycast.com/conversations/d86d46f5-ad36-5970-947b-a558ac310c99
Want to record videos like this? Go to berrycast.com/record to sign up for a 14-day free trial and start recording unlimited videos.
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ThePerfectionBuster
If you could give me more details, I would appreciate it. I can't seem to get it to work or misunderstand what you are saying. https://www.berrycast.com/conversations/d86d46f5-ad36-5970-947b-a558ac310c99
I meant Capacities tabs, these (from your own video)
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That's your "tab manager"
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In my experience, having two browser tabs with Capacities (which is probably what you were expecting) led to items disappearing all the time, maybe you were one of the lucky ones who didn't experience this sync issue, but this new "restriction" is a way to fix it (edited)
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ThePerfectionBuster 4/11/2024 5:56 PM
I was one of the lucky ones that this didn't happen. I guess I didn't know how lucky I was - because I really don't like this new restriction. I want to have multiple capacities tabs open and be able to view them at the same time. I do not see how this is possible now, which is a HUGE issue for me.
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Maybe when offline support comes!
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ThePerfectionBuster 4/11/2024 5:58 PM
But for now, that doesn't solve the problem, and I am extremely disappointed. This change is too much for my workflow to be able to "wait for something to change."
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I want to have multiple capacities tabs open and be able to view them at the same time.
You can SHIFT + Click pages/objects to have a side-by-side view
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ThePerfectionBuster 4/11/2024 5:59 PM
and view them on separate monitors?
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Oh, unfortunately no
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ThePerfectionBuster 4/11/2024 6:00 PM
This is unacceptable for my business this makes capacities a NO GO for me.
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plz rollback
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still love this app though
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ThePerfectionBuster
This is unacceptable for my business this makes capacities a NO GO for me.
I tested a bit, and the popup doesn't seem to appear when you use two browsers, as opposed to two windows in the same browser. As a workaround for now, you could try to open two different browsers, one for each screen. That being said, I am pretty sure this limitation was added for a reason, and, in my opinion, it is better to disable multiple windows than risking users to loose precious data. So working around the limitation by using two browsers should be done with the understanding that it comes with a risk. If you stick to editing different documents in each browser, I think that you should be fine, especially if you never had issues before. (edited)
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iraedotson@gmail.com 4/11/2024 7:46 PM
I have updated my app to the latest version. However, there has been a change. I cannot highlight numerous blocks at one time. I have to go from block to block to update its appearance, etc. Am I doing something wrong? Was this a part of the upgrade? Is this a flaw? Thanks!
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iraedotson@gmail.com
I have updated my app to the latest version. However, there has been a change. I cannot highlight numerous blocks at one time. I have to go from block to block to update its appearance, etc. Am I doing something wrong? Was this a part of the upgrade? Is this a flaw? Thanks!
Shift + Up Arrow or Down Arrow and you should be able to highlight multiple blocks
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iraedotson@gmail.com 4/11/2024 7:59 PM
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Thanks!
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I cant add a secondary email to the email integration. Once I write the full email, the confirm button blanks out. If I write one letter different or remove one, it works, meaning the issue is with the exact email address. I had this specific email address connected before and had removed it as non of the integrations where working. Im assuming that somewhere in the back end this email is still registered and signing it up again show it as duplicate or something, not allowing me to connect it again. Did anybody have similar issues, or knows a solution?
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Hi I have a document which has a word being mentioned multiple times. But the search doesn't seem to catch all instances to it. Is there a delay post which which the indexing happens? (edited)
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Morning. How are you guys using tag? I'm going to build a system where my top level tag might be the subject 'Fitness' and a sub-tag would be 'Weights'. Whats my best way to structure this up front? Thanks
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Also... is there a way for Capacities to create something other than a Daily Note when you email content into the system? For example, a simple non-dated page?
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I just cant find a way to change a daily note to something else (I'm learning)
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Is there a way to mass delete tags from blocks. The same kind of tags?
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Rexx.
Is there a way to mass delete tags from blocks. The same kind of tags?
This is a good question
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Also... is there a way for Capacities to create something other than a Daily Note when you email content into the system? For example, a simple non-dated page?
Jan O. Dvořák 4/12/2024 8:22 AM
I don't think so. However, it is easy to convert the daily note or just some blocks into other object type.
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I tested a bit, and the popup doesn't seem to appear when you use two browsers, as opposed to two windows in the same browser. As a workaround for now, you could try to open two different browsers, one for each screen. That being said, I am pretty sure this limitation was added for a reason, and, in my opinion, it is better to disable multiple windows than risking users to loose precious data. So working around the limitation by using two browsers should be done with the understanding that it comes with a risk. If you stick to editing different documents in each browser, I think that you should be fine, especially if you never had issues before. (edited)
ThePerfectionBuster 4/12/2024 8:23 AM
When you say use different browsers are you saying for example, open capacities in chrome, and safari? If that is the case - that is not very convenient. I want software and apps I work with to make my lifer easier, not more complicated.
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I don't think so. However, it is easy to convert the daily note or just some blocks into other object type.
Thanks - cant see that in the Wiki but will look again
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When you say use different browsers are you saying for example, open capacities in chrome, and safari? If that is the case - that is not very convenient. I want software and apps I work with to make my lifer easier, not more complicated.
Yes, that’s what I suggest for now. I 100% agree it’s not ideal, but I would expect the underlying issue behind the 1 tab requirement will take time to solve properly.
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Also... is there a way for Capacities to create something other than a Daily Note when you email content into the system? For example, a simple non-dated page?
There's syntax to create other object types https://docs.capacities.io/reference/integrations/email ETA: actually now I've looked again I don't think it's possible to create content in a new object, only to create a new blank object (but if you get it working let me know!) (edited)
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xang
Shift + Up Arrow or Down Arrow and you should be able to highlight multiple blocks
That works ! Thanks 💕
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iraedotson@gmail.com
I have updated my app to the latest version. However, there has been a change. I cannot highlight numerous blocks at one time. I have to go from block to block to update its appearance, etc. Am I doing something wrong? Was this a part of the upgrade? Is this a flaw? Thanks!
Girl u have ur whole mail as username and nameee 😭. Remove it so u don't get DDoS'd
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Rexx.
Is there a way to mass delete tags from blocks. The same kind of tags?
Good question, I also have something, I want to be able to remove tags since I use a dual tag system and if one is removed it means the thing is in one state, two combined form another state if I want to keep it. And otherwise I'll just delete the block. But I dun't wanna manually remove tags from a bunch of blocks... 😦
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Good question, I also have something, I want to be able to remove tags since I use a dual tag system and if one is removed it means the thing is in one state, two combined form another state if I want to keep it. And otherwise I'll just delete the block. But I dun't wanna manually remove tags from a bunch of blocks... 😦
to answer you and myself and others with such issue... u can for some reason only multi select in the embed view (see top right). and then just drag and select as u would normally with blocks. the multi select as present in the context menu after clicking the three dots 'alt shift click' does nothing in all other views.
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in all other views it just opens them as a page, and if clicked on via the context menu instead it does nothing further. no highlight and the object number doesn't increase after
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Hi I have a document which has a word being mentioned multiple times. But the search doesn't seem to catch all instances to it. Is there a delay post which which the indexing happens? (edited)
Any cues on this?
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an someone please help me get the app to install?
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to answer you and myself and others with such issue... u can for some reason only multi select in the embed view (see top right). and then just drag and select as u would normally with blocks. the multi select as present in the context menu after clicking the three dots 'alt shift click' does nothing in all other views.
This seems like it should be a bug report?
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This seems like it should be a bug report?
Get an overview of requested features and ideas.
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How to select this picture frame icon for other things (which is used for Image type and Cover Image properties)?
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Silly question but did you try @ them too? Big oversight if you cant link people into a meeting
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Just chcked - you have to @ them @ajhb
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For those of you using the Projects object type... for the Status field, it automatically brings up tags. This doesn't seem like the right attribute to pull up - you'd want a set of predefined terms such as In Progress, Complete etc. How do you guy work around this?
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For those of you using the Projects object type... for the Status field, it automatically brings up tags. This doesn't seem like the right attribute to pull up - you'd want a set of predefined terms such as In Progress, Complete etc. How do you guy work around this?
I have tags at up with those terms. I don’t think there is another option.
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Hello all! Wondering if there is a way to send tasks from TickTick or Todoist to Capacities? I know theres an integration to go from Capacities to TickTick, but what about the other way around?
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For those of you using the Projects object type... for the Status field, it automatically brings up tags. This doesn't seem like the right attribute to pull up - you'd want a set of predefined terms such as In Progress, Complete etc. How do you guy work around this?
Get an overview of requested features and ideas.
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For those of you using the Projects object type... for the Status field, it automatically brings up tags. This doesn't seem like the right attribute to pull up - you'd want a set of predefined terms such as In Progress, Complete etc. How do you guy work around this?
Jan O. Dvořák 4/13/2024 1:12 PM
The multiple select and single select lists are always lists of tags. You really have to get used to it as I think this is unchanged, core element.
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The multiple select and single select lists are always lists of tags. You really have to get used to it as I think this is unchanged, core element.
Lists of tags or objects
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For those of you using the Projects object type... for the Status field, it automatically brings up tags. This doesn't seem like the right attribute to pull up - you'd want a set of predefined terms such as In Progress, Complete etc. How do you guy work around this?
Have you defined your select field as a fixed set? It's a bit clunky as you have to add all the options to an object to define the set (unless I've missed a way to do it easier) but once you've done this you'll only be promoted with the options in the fixed set (e.g. tags of In Progress,. Complete etc)
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Have you defined your select field as a fixed set? It's a bit clunky as you have to add all the options to an object to define the set (unless I've missed a way to do it easier) but once you've done this you'll only be promoted with the options in the fixed set (e.g. tags of In Progress,. Complete etc)
Oh right. No I just used the standard object definition. I’ll have a play. Thanks
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dudeinthemirror 4/13/2024 3:44 PM
is there a way to enter a code snippet in a table cell? I tried /code but no luck. Thanks
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📝Anna
Lists of tags or objects
Jan O. Dvořák 4/14/2024 3:46 AM
Really? I will have to learn more - I mean, no wonder, as tags are objects, but still.. EDIT: Oh, I see it now - I haven't actually open Link type menu before 😂 (edited)
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Jan O. Dvořák
Really? I will have to learn more - I mean, no wonder, as tags are objects, but still.. EDIT: Oh, I see it now - I haven't actually open Link type menu before 😂 (edited)
Yes! I use it for authors in my literature object type and for moods (or symptoms) in my tracker object type. I don't want everything to be a tag, so this is a nice alternative 🙂
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n0k0 - Nikolas 4/14/2024 5:37 AM
Heyhey! Been trying to find some updates on the CSV import/API roadmap 🙂 Its my main roadblock to adopt Capacities properly :/ Edit: Found it! New name! https://capacities.io/feedback/p/bulk-import-from-md-and-other-apps (edited)
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Problem: When copying a text fron onenote and paste it online in capacities the text will be added as an picture. :/ is there a workaround? Strg+Shift+V did not work for me. This combination did not paste the text.
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maximus
Problem: When copying a text fron onenote and paste it online in capacities the text will be added as an picture. :/ is there a workaround? Strg+Shift+V did not work for me. This combination did not paste the text.
how does it go if you paste it to other platform? maybe Notion or GDocs?
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In GDocs and MS Docs its fine:
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Capacities Title is working. In Capacities Text it is adding a picture of the text.
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Problem: When copying a text fron onenote and paste it online in capacities the text will be added as an picture. :/ is there a workaround? Strg+Shift+V did not work for me. This combination did not paste the text.
Jan O. Dvořák 4/14/2024 11:33 AM
One possibility would be e-mailing the Onenote page to Capacities, other that worked for me was copying and pasting into a Word doc, then copy it from there and paste into Capacities (I had the same issue with Clickup).
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Good to know that you have the same issue. Yeah this could work. Copy paste in another document and then in capacities is not working for me due to all the pictures i want to copy.
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jimstone7943 4/14/2024 8:20 PM
Regarding copying text from the OneNote, pasting text to Capacities and getting a jpg: I've had that problem too. I went to OneNote online and tried copying from there - it works! It pastes as text.
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Is there a way to activate the "button press" for AI fill for multiple items in a list? I have 51 kettlebell exercises and my AI fill prompt is great, but clicking in to each in a table for ai fill button is kind of tedious (edited)
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jimstone7943 4/15/2024 2:51 AM
??? After you create a query, when you delete the query, what exactly gets deleted? It looks like all the content, notes, etc, found by the query gets deleted. Is that so? Eesh, that dangerous if so.
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Hey! I’m relatively new to Capacities, therefore I would like to ask for your help :). I have a University object where I basically have transcribes of my different lessons. This is a great concept for me to actually get fundamental understanding of each lessons. Now, I haven’t had any issues with importing notes if needed. Recently, my friend asked for one of my notes and I tried to export it to PDF or Word but for some reason the export failed. Now the question is, does Capacities have some kind of limitations of exporting notes? Let’s say if it’s too long, maybe containing too much pictures or say so. Anyone countered such “issue” so far?
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jimstone7943
??? After you create a query, when you delete the query, what exactly gets deleted? It looks like all the content, notes, etc, found by the query gets deleted. Is that so? Eesh, that dangerous if so.
Jan O. Dvořák 4/15/2024 9:13 AM
Not in my experience. The "content will be deleted everywhere" is probably warning you that everywhere you e. g. embed the query into a page, it will be deleted. It is just a query that is deleted. I have just tested that.
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does the ai give answers from the internet or my notes
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Ethan
does the ai give answers from the internet or my notes
Both but the context at the top of the chat can only include a single object currently
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So internet + object you're chatting with
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is there a way to reorder object types on iOS or web app on iPad?
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Just tried to increase the size of text in a page by using CMD + on mac - just increased page Zoom. Is there a quick way to make some words bigger / different title level?
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The little hoving options box doesnt seem to include text size?
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machoman
The little hoving options box doesnt seem to include text size?
just markdown style H1-H4 + "small" (edited)
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just markdown style H1-H4 + "small" (edited)
Ah ok, its the options to the left of the text - thanks man!
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Can anyone confirm if they see the "custom card view" option? Cause I dont have it anymore, tried log out, restart etc.
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Jan O. Dvořák
Not in my experience. The "content will be deleted everywhere" is probably warning you that everywhere you e. g. embed the query into a page, it will be deleted. It is just a query that is deleted. I have just tested that.
jimstone7943 4/15/2024 1:36 PM
Thanks Jan for the clarification. That's a relief!
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just markdown style H1-H4 + "small" (edited)
Keep in mind though text with a heading applied will appear in the table of contents if that matters
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❓ is there a way to have an AI process set the title of an object? my current prompt doesn't seem to be doing so.
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anyone can save reddit weblink and fill the title+description automatically? I want to know why mine does not work. is it common or just because my internet blocks reddit
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anyone can save reddit weblink and fill the title+description automatically? I want to know why mine does not work. is it common or just because my internet blocks reddit
I think it’s blocked by Reddit. I have the same issue
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I think it’s blocked by Reddit. I have the same issue
Thanks!
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Jingis
Can anyone confirm if they see the "custom card view" option? Cause I dont have it anymore, tried log out, restart etc.
Yes I just discovered it is not on mine either. I'm all for advancing the app but they seem to have broken/removed a lot of things with this most recent update
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Jingis
Can anyone confirm if they see the "custom card view" option? Cause I dont have it anymore, tried log out, restart etc.
Perhaps this is a bug?
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Yes I just discovered it is not on mine either. I'm all for advancing the app but they seem to have broken/removed a lot of things with this most recent update
You mean these settings?
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Did anyone else face this issue? - https://capacities.io/feedback/p/objects-in-collections-are-not-visible-in-graph-view-when-the-collection-is-refe Or found a solution to this? Also I noticed that I can not empty my trash manually, is that the case for everyone else?
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You mean these settings?
ah there is another way, but still seems to be a bug because the other option is missing as shown in the documentation (edited)
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Jingis
ah there is another way, but still seems to be a bug because the other option is missing as shown in the documentation (edited)
Ah yeah that dropdown option is gone now.
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Any one knows if there is a setting to remove images / attachments from the graph view?
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hey there I want to calculate the win lose ratio in a given table, which formula is the best here to use
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Hi, all! Is there a way to change settings so that all of my tags are automatically the same color?
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Is there a way to upload images and links in bulk?
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UncleFreddysDead 4/17/2024 12:56 PM
Question -- Daily notes are central to how I'm using Capacities, but I can't find a shortcut to get to TODAY's note. Right now I need to click on CALENDAR and then choose TODAY. Is there no keyboard shortcut or faster way to get to today's note?
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UncleFreddysDead
Question -- Daily notes are central to how I'm using Capacities, but I can't find a shortcut to get to TODAY's note. Right now I need to click on CALENDAR and then choose TODAY. Is there no keyboard shortcut or faster way to get to today's note?
I think there's only previous / next day
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and that's assuming you're already in a day view and not in another object type
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and that's assuming you're already in a day view and not in another object type
UncleFreddysDead 4/17/2024 1:00 PM
Thanks. That doesn't really solve my problem but I may have found a solution. It looks like CTRL-CLICK on CALENDAR (on a PC) takes me to the daily note! I wonder if this could also be a keyboard shortcut!
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UncleFreddysDead
Question -- Daily notes are central to how I'm using Capacities, but I can't find a shortcut to get to TODAY's note. Right now I need to click on CALENDAR and then choose TODAY. Is there no keyboard shortcut or faster way to get to today's note?
There is one. CTRL-CMD-H twice.
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Mykiel
There is one. CTRL-CMD-H twice.
TIL
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UncleFreddysDead
Thanks. That doesn't really solve my problem but I may have found a solution. It looks like CTRL-CLICK on CALENDAR (on a PC) takes me to the daily note! I wonder if this could also be a keyboard shortcut!
You can also press T if you don't have text selected in the Calendar View.
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Mykiel
There is one. CTRL-CMD-H twice.
On PC, at least for me, that opens my LastPass manager instead. Once I removed that shortcut in my browser extension, CTRL-ALT-H works. (edited)
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On PC, at least for me, that opens my LastPass manager instead. Once I removed that shortcut in my browser extension, CTRL-ALT-H works. (edited)
Oh yeah, I'm on Mac. I don't know for Windows, but you can search the shortcuts via the icon at the bottom left.
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There is one. CTRL-CMD-H twice.
UncleFreddysDead 4/17/2024 1:43 PM
SONOFA... Thank you. I totally missed this shortcut...was looking for "daily" or "notes" instead of Calendar. You, sir, are a gentleman. Unless you're not, in which case I apologize about making an assumption. 🙂
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UncleFreddysDead
SONOFA... Thank you. I totally missed this shortcut...was looking for "daily" or "notes" instead of Calendar. You, sir, are a gentleman. Unless you're not, in which case I apologize about making an assumption. 🙂
No problem! 😄
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UncleFreddysDead
Question -- Daily notes are central to how I'm using Capacities, but I can't find a shortcut to get to TODAY's note. Right now I need to click on CALENDAR and then choose TODAY. Is there no keyboard shortcut or faster way to get to today's note?
You can use the search bar and type today: Ctrl+P on Windows, CMD+P on Mac While that works, I agree with folks that we really need the today button back. That was probably my most used thing and I keep typing on the wrong date out of muscle memory (edited)
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UncleFreddysDead 4/17/2024 3:46 PM
New question -- how do I embed a Todoist project in Capacities. Docs say it's possible, but I can't seem to get it to work. I have enabled Task Actions but that's not what I want. I want to see the embedded list of tasks from, say. my Todoist Inbox.
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Copy and paste the URL to your Todoist inbox in a Capacitied page and make sure the web link view is set to Embed
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Copy and paste the URL to your Todoist inbox in a Capacitied page and make sure the web link view is set to Embed
UncleFreddysDead 4/17/2024 4:14 PM
Thank you. That's exactly what I did -- and it works in the web version, but not in the app. Is that expected?
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Thank you. That's exactly what I did -- and it works in the web version, but not in the app. Is that expected?
It could be a login issue. I haven’t tried it myself in a while so I don’t know.
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Hi there, I have a set of daily reminders that I would like to associate to the daily notes that falls between two dates. For example: From Jan 1 to Jan 7: Reminder to do xxx From Jan 8 - Jan 14: Reminder to do yyy I would like the note "Reminder to do xxx" to show up on my daily note reference section every day on Jan 1, Jan 2 --> Jan 7, and then "Reminder to do yyy" to show up from Jan 8 --> Jan 14 Is there a way to associate my reminder note in my daily notes without having to copy and paste it daily or reference every single date that falls under the two dates? Appreciate any advise on how to go about this.
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Shibuya-Otoko 4/18/2024 3:07 AM
Hello is there a way I can track live crypto prices in a simple table box?
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Hi there, I have a set of daily reminders that I would like to associate to the daily notes that falls between two dates. For example: From Jan 1 to Jan 7: Reminder to do xxx From Jan 8 - Jan 14: Reminder to do yyy I would like the note "Reminder to do xxx" to show up on my daily note reference section every day on Jan 1, Jan 2 --> Jan 7, and then "Reminder to do yyy" to show up from Jan 8 --> Jan 14 Is there a way to associate my reminder note in my daily notes without having to copy and paste it daily or reference every single date that falls under the two dates? Appreciate any advise on how to go about this.
Right now I don't think there's a better solution than linking to all those dates. But date ranges seem to be planned. You can upvote for this feature https://capacities.io/feedback/p/date-range-start-and-end-date
Get an overview of requested features and ideas.
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Hi , is there a problem with duplicating pages ? because I´ve been trying to duplicate several pages and nothing happens. It doesn´t duplicate
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Hi , is there a problem with duplicating pages ? because I´ve been trying to duplicate several pages and nothing happens. It doesn´t duplicate
Yes, they are aware of the issue and working on it: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/duplicate-page-not-working
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thanks 🙌
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📝Anna
Right now I don't think there's a better solution than linking to all those dates. But date ranges seem to be planned. You can upvote for this feature https://capacities.io/feedback/p/date-range-start-and-end-date
Thanks Anna! Will upvote for sure 🙂
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Hi. I deleted Basic Object type. I thought that I can create them later if needed because like they are inbuilt as I understood. But now, I cant create tags/pages/images, it says "Deleted content" and thats it
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Hi. I deleted Basic Object type. I thought that I can create them later if needed because like they are inbuilt as I understood. But now, I cant create tags/pages/images, it says "Deleted content" and thats it
maybe you can try this. copy some random image from google, paste it in daily note. what happens?
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when I copy images, they go to the weblinks. That was my initial question in General chat. Why I put link from pinterest and it goes to weblinks. I thought they could still be in images
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So no, that doesn`t help
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Ok, I just had to relaunch app. Solved)
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Shibuya-Otoko 4/19/2024 8:21 AM
Hello, where did the simple table option go to? I used to see it but now that option is gone. Was it taken out?
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Shibuya-Otoko
Hello, where did the simple table option go to? I used to see it but now that option is gone. Was it taken out?
Jan O. Dvořák 4/19/2024 9:17 AM
It is on paid plans during early access - on free plan it was by a bug. It will be released later (May?) for free plan, without formulas.
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Will Twitter/X gallery view will ever be fixed?
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Is there any way to automatically fill some properties in another Object type? For example: 1. In Projects I chosed couples tasks in multi-select, from Tasks Object type 2. But as I can understand, in Tasks, even if I have property for project, it won`t be automatically selected as well. So I guess in each Object type you need to rechoose connections?
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Will Twitter/X gallery view will ever be fixed?
That is the fault of Twitter changing its API, not Capacities. So unfortunately, not likely
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37ayI_wAWUo I am not able to replicate this video from capacities, i am on Believer plan, so I guess it should work. Is this working for anyone else?
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DarylAdair:-) 4/20/2024 5:31 AM
After the latest update, icons are not showing in Wall or Gallery view. Anyone else with that problem? (edited)
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Hello! On today's page, I can only create Meeting and Person objects. All objects type have the setting to create object from calendar set to 'Show' but only Meeting and Person show up. Did I miss something?
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Hello! On today's page, I can only create Meeting and Person objects. All objects type have the setting to create object from calendar set to 'Show' but only Meeting and Person show up. Did I miss something?
Do the other types have a date property? Only object types with date properties can be created from the daily note
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37ayI_wAWUo I am not able to replicate this video from capacities, i am on Believer plan, so I guess it should work. Is this working for anyone else?
hfsandovalm 4/20/2024 1:17 PM
Hello! It works for me
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📝Anna
Do the other types have a date property? Only object types with date properties can be created from the daily note
Most of my data types are the default ones. 'Page' settings for example claim it has so:
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hfsandovalm
Hello! It works for me
I have tried so many times, somehow it did not work for me. Not sure why!
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Mrtn
Most of my data types are the default ones. 'Page' settings for example claim it has so:
I have another description of pages. However, all other object types with a date will show up on your daily page 🙂
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Hi! Are there no back links available on PDF object?
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Anyone else have had issues recently with PDF's disappearing? It just says "cannot be displayed" and opens this cryptic message on browser. I'm pretty sure I havent accidentally deleted multiple pdf's from multiple different pages
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Yes, I have the same issue.
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Anyone else have had issues recently with PDF's disappearing? It just says "cannot be displayed" and opens this cryptic message on browser. I'm pretty sure I havent accidentally deleted multiple pdf's from multiple different pages
Yes, it's happening for me, too. None of my PDF files can be displayed. Bug submitted. https://capacities.io/feedback/p/pdf-files-cannot-be-opened (edited)
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Kire12
The email with subject title "Thank you" that was sent after you became a believer has the iOS link
Thanks! A bunch of my emails got deleted so I no longer have that email. Do you know if there's a way to get it resent?
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Is there a possibility to edit the url of a weblink object?
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Hey there, new to Capacities and loving it so far but there's one thing I can't figure out. When my page lay-out is set to Index card for example, where do I control which properties are in the left sidepanel and which are in the actual content itself (under the title and tags)? I can't drag them and under "Edit properties" I can't find it either. Thank you!
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Anyone else have had issues recently with PDF's disappearing? It just says "cannot be displayed" and opens this cryptic message on browser. I'm pretty sure I havent accidentally deleted multiple pdf's from multiple different pages
😧 Sorry, this is a bit tangential (I’m looking at part of the url). I’m not sure if you’re in Europe, but I hope Capacities supports CDNs or will support them because maybe that’s why all the data retrieval and server querying latency performance is killing me. Are AWS Aurora, replicas, or something similar for DBs used? I hope not everything is going to Europe because that’s just about the other side of the world from here in Cali. Simple operations are measured in seconds here. I’ve got fast machines (M2 Max and 7950X3D on gigabit+ internet w/ <10ms ping to my provider) @Steffen @Michael_v_H
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Are there any users in/near the Twin Cities, MN? Thinking about an old style user group.
Phoenix started a thread. 4/21/2024 12:57 PM
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I'm having some trouble with https://capacities.canny.io/ automatically redirecting me to my space instead of back to canny when I click the login button. It works fine if I go through this page: https://capacities.io/feedback/ @Steffen
Give feedback to the Capacities team so we can make more informed product decisions. Powered by Canny.
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Pappagiorgio 4/22/2024 11:12 AM
Anyone else have problems with selecting multiple lines of text/blocks? I feel like I see this posted about in every update that gets released that this bug has been fixed, but in reality I've only seen the problem get worse. This bug is making formatting, copying/pasting, etc. incredibly frustrating. I've honestly wondered if this is only affecting my account because I'm surprised more people aren't actively complaining about this problem.
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Anyone else have problems with selecting multiple lines of text/blocks? I feel like I see this posted about in every update that gets released that this bug has been fixed, but in reality I've only seen the problem get worse. This bug is making formatting, copying/pasting, etc. incredibly frustrating. I've honestly wondered if this is only affecting my account because I'm surprised more people aren't actively complaining about this problem.
I don’t tend to notice it much bc I use the keyboard shortcut instead, but I tried using the mouse yesterday and had the same issue
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Hi. I saw a statement on your homepage that if I purchase the pro plan, I can use the mobile app (iOS, Android). So I purchased the pro plan, but I can't find where to download the mobile app. Can you help me?
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Hi. I saw a statement on your homepage that if I purchase the pro plan, I can use the mobile app (iOS, Android). So I purchased the pro plan, but I can't find where to download the mobile app. Can you help me?
Check your emails. In the one welcoming you to the pro plan, you should get a link to TestFlight (for iOS) or the Play Store (android), that allows you to download it. The title of the email when I got it a couple weeks ago was "Welcome to the Next Level - Capacities Pro Awaits! 🎉" (edited)
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I'm on the verge of signing up for Cap, but one aspect of the AI implementation is holding me back a bit. I'd like to be able to use AI to summarise all pages that contain a specific tag, eg: #cheese
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My understanding is that the AI only works on blocks / context. So I'm assuming this means "only within one page" for example
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So get around that, is it possible to create a page creating a page / collection with all the other pages containing #cheese, then let AI run on that to summarise key findings?
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Check your emails. In the one welcoming you to the pro plan, you should get a link to TestFlight (for iOS) or the Play Store (android), that allows you to download it. The title of the email when I got it a couple weeks ago was "Welcome to the Next Level - Capacities Pro Awaits! 🎉" (edited)
Well, that’s something I haven’t found yet I’m on Believer plan. It would be good to check it out on IPad as well.
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Well, that’s something I haven’t found yet I’m on Believer plan. It would be good to check it out on IPad as well.
There's not an ipad yet, but it's in the works
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Works pretty well on ipad in browser though
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Ah yes, I missed the coming soon sign🤣 that’s true but I find sometimes challenging to interact with especially the toggles. But that’s only when I use it without keyboard attached
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Yes, it's happening for me, too. None of my PDF files can be displayed. Bug submitted. https://capacities.io/feedback/p/pdf-files-cannot-be-opened (edited)
Is no one else except the three of us having this issue? I still cannot accees almos any of my pdf's
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Actually, almost all of my images are gone too
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Catrik
Actually, almost all of my images are gone too
Refer to this thread: #deleted-channel
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UncleFreddysDead 4/22/2024 4:33 PM
What's the best way to get a fast response on a blocking bug? I have images that I've uploaded and cannot see. I voted for this bug but it has only four votes, so I'm not sure how to get help! Is there another way?
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What's the best way to get a fast response on a blocking bug? I have images that I've uploaded and cannot see. I voted for this bug but it has only four votes, so I'm not sure how to get help! Is there another way?
UncleFreddysDead 4/22/2024 4:43 PM
NM! I see that they're looking at it...
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For whatever reason, capacities isnt registering any of the paragraphs written. I have been writing paragraph -> Enter (new line) -> write write write -> Enter -> etc. Is there another way that you're supposed to indicate paragraphs?
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For whatever reason, capacities isnt registering any of the paragraphs written. I have been writing paragraph -> Enter (new line) -> write write write -> Enter -> etc. Is there another way that you're supposed to indicate paragraphs?
super confused
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What would be the best way to link professional contacts to organizations @Steffen if I wanted to create a mini CRM.
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I'm moving from Notion and am trying to re-train my brain, so I apologize if it is a really simple answer.
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I see that there are backlinks, but is there a way to create a two-way relational property?
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I see that there are backlinks, but is there a way to create a two-way relational property?
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wow. i'm a little surprised capacities doesn't have this.
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thank you for the link. i'll upvote it.
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@Steffen pretty plz with a cherry on top 😅 💪
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How can you embed Todoist tasks or even projects? Every time I try it, it requires login, but from that point it does not proceeds further.
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Question: everytime I see a video of Capacities, it seems that the calendar can show "dots" (I suppose where some events are linked to that date). I can't see those "dots"... why? 🤨
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Hello! Does Capacities have a completed HECVAT assessment? I'm hoping to set up Task Actions with my university/employer Microsoft To Do account, but information security requires a review before approving the integration. 🙄
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Question: everytime I see a video of Capacities, it seems that the calendar can show "dots" (I suppose where some events are linked to that date). I can't see those "dots"... why? 🤨
Those dots indicate days that the daily page was typed on
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super confused
help is this happening to any one else?? how do you type paragraphs?
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laserbeam
help is this happening to any one else?? how do you type paragraphs?
Mine isn't showing paragraphs either
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super confused
hfsandovalm 4/23/2024 6:38 PM
Mine neither
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Hi. I am having an issue with the AI assistant working in the web app. It'works fine in the desktop version.
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laserbeam
help is this happening to any one else?? how do you type paragraphs?
sorry to bother @Steffen we were wondering how paragraphs work?
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laserbeam
sorry to bother @Steffen we were wondering how paragraphs work?
It's a block based editor, so hitting enter will start a new block (this can be a paragraph). If you're looking to have multiple paragraphs in a block you can do this with Shift+Enter.
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machoman
So get around that, is it possible to create a page creating a page / collection with all the other pages containing #cheese, then let AI run on that to summarise key findings?
Can I do this by embedding a bunch of pages in a page ?
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Is there any bug with the images right now? I can`t add images through the links. I havent tried uploading
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Quick question, does the AI assistant recognize content from embedded objects as context, specifically whenever you specifiy to add the whole page as context?
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mcdjustin
Quick question, does the AI assistant recognize content from embedded objects as context, specifically whenever you specifiy to add the whole page as context?
This is very similar to the question I posed above as it goes
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datajet
Hi. I am having an issue with the AI assistant working in the web app. It'works fine in the desktop version.
I wondered why I couldn't get mine (on the web) to work. I installed the desktop app and it works fine.
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machoman
This is very similar to the question I posed above as it goes
Appreciate you're busy but a couple of people have asked about this - could you provide some guidance please @Zain Z @Steffen ? Thanks
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I dont have Pro yet so cant prove whether it works or not
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Maharishi Pacheco
Please help. This is driving me crazy. I am on a mac. How can I simply move from one block to the next in either direction? Am I blind and can't find the shortcut? I have read the shortcuts and tried all possible key combinations. I can move a block above or below, but what I want is to simply move the cursor from one block to the next.
Hi... I have the same question about simply moving up or down a line w the keyboard. Did you receive any replies?
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Maharishi Pacheco
Please help. This is driving me crazy. I am on a mac. How can I simply move from one block to the next in either direction? Am I blind and can't find the shortcut? I have read the shortcuts and tried all possible key combinations. I can move a block above or below, but what I want is to simply move the cursor from one block to the next.
Maharishi, did you receive reply about moving b/t lines?
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Hi... I have the same question about simply moving up or down a line w the keyboard. Did you receive any replies?
Are you talking about this? I'm using up/down arrows to move between lines and blocks. Then option + up/down arrows to move the blocks themselves. On MacOS desktop client.
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Quick question, does the AI assistant recognize content from embedded objects as context, specifically whenever you specifiy to add the whole page as context?
Not yet, but will over time 👍
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Not yet, but will over time 👍
Thanks for the response. Is there a way of pulling multiple pages together into one continuous page, so I could potentially use ChatGPT to summarise?
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I'd love to bring my entire knowledgebase into Cap and then interrogate it to pull back everything on a specific tag.. then summarise
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It's a block based editor, so hitting enter will start a new block (this can be a paragraph). If you're looking to have multiple paragraphs in a block you can do this with Shift+Enter.
Shift + Enter does allow for paragraph-esque editing within the same block. However, the sidebar does not count this as paragraphs.
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@Steffen @Zain Z Sorry to bother you guys again but can you clarify how paragraphs are counted?? This is not clear from any Capacities documentation and several of us are having similar issues. (edited)
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For example, if I press Shift + Enter, I am able to start a new paragraph within a block but this does not get counted in the summary statistics. Super confused why that is?
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For example, if I press Shift + Enter, I am able to start a new paragraph within a block but this does not get counted in the summary statistics. Super confused why that is?
I think paragraph counting doesn't work at the moment 🤷🏻‍♀️
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Is it possible to transcribe audio recordings sent via WhatsApp?
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Dave
Is it possible to transcribe audio recordings sent via WhatsApp?
Doesnt appear to be a Whisper-style audio built in like Reflect.ai but you could just use ChatGPT or Copilot apps
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Or Otter.ai
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Shift + Enter does allow for paragraph-esque editing within the same block. However, the sidebar does not count this as paragraphs.
I think that's what blocks are for. I confess, I can't see what the difference is. What are the features of a paragraph that are not met with a block?
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Doesnt appear to be a Whisper-style audio built in like Reflect.ai but you could just use ChatGPT or Copilot apps
Woudl you be able to do that within Capacities itself?
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Woudl you be able to do that within Capacities itself?
Not as far as I know
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this came up a week ago or so -- i recommend voiceliner and automate it into save@capacities.io via make or zapier
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i think it should be native but that remains a feature request
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and it sure as hell isn't siri STT because siri is terrible. (edited)
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this came up a week ago or so -- i recommend voiceliner and automate it into save@capacities.io via make or zapier
Thanks king - this is useful
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@machoman if you find something better please share as well...this is the best i can find so far and it's not great but at least you can automate it as a hack.
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@machoman if you find something better please share as well...this is the best i can find so far and it's not great but at least you can automate it as a hack.
Otter? I'm literally using it as we speak - will try it shortly
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I use SuperWhisper - very good on the mac just copies and pastes the text to the cursor.
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I found voicenotes.com. Amazing.
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I found voicenotes.com. Amazing.
… and one of the more meaningful backstories out there… 🪷 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUOlQSlIUbI&list=PL0CBEoGANci-CJEzJtdz7ks9aOsQefyvk
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I don't fully understand how to use the Zettel object. I'm reading a book and want to make literature notes. So I make a note of something I read and change it into a Zettel object. But then my note becomes the title of a Zettel card. This is not useful for me, because I want the contents of my "zettels" to contain links to other "zettels", and you can't do that in titles in Capacities. Does anyone have a solution for me?
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I don't fully understand how to use the Zettel object. I'm reading a book and want to make literature notes. So I make a note of something I read and change it into a Zettel object. But then my note becomes the title of a Zettel card. This is not useful for me, because I want the contents of my "zettels" to contain links to other "zettels", and you can't do that in titles in Capacities. Does anyone have a solution for me?
In general I think it would be a cool feature when something is being turned into something else for capacities to ask you what the title of the new thing is vs what the body is, but what I would say is just to start with zettels directly. Make the title related and put what you want in the body. Or type out the title and then make that the zettle and start typing into the body.
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I don't fully understand how to use the Zettel object. I'm reading a book and want to make literature notes. So I make a note of something I read and change it into a Zettel object. But then my note becomes the title of a Zettel card. This is not useful for me, because I want the contents of my "zettels" to contain links to other "zettels", and you can't do that in titles in Capacities. Does anyone have a solution for me?
boonikad9300 4/26/2024 9:58 AM
In my atomic note I created a specific content block for "related", there I tag all the notes related to that atomic note (or Zettel) with the @
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I don't fully understand how to use the Zettel object. I'm reading a book and want to make literature notes. So I make a note of something I read and change it into a Zettel object. But then my note becomes the title of a Zettel card. This is not useful for me, because I want the contents of my "zettels" to contain links to other "zettels", and you can't do that in titles in Capacities. Does anyone have a solution for me?
boonikad9300 4/26/2024 10:00 AM
Another quick fix is to do it like this: give the whole block a title and indent the content you want inside the new object 🙂
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In my atomic note I created a specific content block for "related", there I tag all the notes related to that atomic note (or Zettel) with the @
👆 so much interesting stuff one can do, once one is thinking MOC 'unleashed', or MOC 'outside of the box! 📦 I also regularly set-up object types for any kind of intermediate collections (e.g. I have an object called 'hints', for collating scripts or outlines etc) … what @boonikad9300 is pointing to here works especially well w/ queries, esp as embedded views... so much combinatorial power that reinforces itself in Capacities. one of its true & deep systemic strengths! (edited)
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I don't fully understand how to use the Zettel object. I'm reading a book and want to make literature notes. So I make a note of something I read and change it into a Zettel object. But then my note becomes the title of a Zettel card. This is not useful for me, because I want the contents of my "zettels" to contain links to other "zettels", and you can't do that in titles in Capacities. Does anyone have a solution for me?
I am a little heterodox / heretic here; but while I also use the Zettel object, I think one wins some degrees of freedom (also in terms of setting up custom systems in Capacities), once one jumps the letter of 'Zettel'-thinking (at least in some comtexts), and generalizes the idea to the more general notion of kinds of general, 'common place' notes, and special(izing) & attached / secondary notes, as @Rexx. once pointed out here in discussions on systems. see eg the en suite discussion thread 👉 https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/969304624848855050/1215289328071217223
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👆 so much interesting stuff one can do, once one is thinking MOC 'unleashed', or MOC 'outside of the box! 📦 I also regularly set-up object types for any kind of intermediate collections (e.g. I have an object called 'hints', for collating scripts or outlines etc) … what @boonikad9300 is pointing to here works especially well w/ queries, esp as embedded views... so much combinatorial power that reinforces itself in Capacities. one of its true & deep systemic strengths! (edited)
boonikad9300 4/26/2024 1:57 PM
Wow, now you mention it, I still have to try out queries ⭐ 👀
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I’m new to Capacities but really enjoying the great UI/X, and the potential the object focus lets you have. I have a question about importing, perhaps someone might be able to help! I wondered if I might import my contacts via .csv, and have a ready to go “Persons” area that I can then populate on a day to day basis. Has anyone done this? Rather than creating individual Person objects.
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justindavis 4/29/2024 8:57 AM
Wondering if I am doing something categorically wrong with getting shortcuts to work in the MacOS app. Shouldn't this 'pin' toggle work with command+shift+8? or am I missing a modifier to achieve the asterisk *?
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Wondering if I am doing something categorically wrong with getting shortcuts to work in the MacOS app. Shouldn't this 'pin' toggle work with command+shift+8? or am I missing a modifier to achieve the asterisk *?
hfsandovalm 4/29/2024 8:59 AM
Not working fo me too.
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hfsandovalm
Not working fo me too.
justindavis 4/29/2024 9:07 AM
Thanks @hfsandovalm - good to know. I posted a similar bug on Canny a month ago but still haven't gotten any resolution. I am having difficulties with navigating the Capacities interface particularly as the stated shortcuts do not always work, and the ability to navigate within an object type's table view doesn't work so you have to use mouse to click between all cells.
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Hi. I am having an issue with the AI assistant working in the web app. It'works fine in the desktop version.
I am having this issue as well- the AI in the web app is not working. I've confirmed my API keys. I get an error message that "something went wrong." Any update on this? thank you.
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Mikelaaron
I am having this issue as well- the AI in the web app is not working. I've confirmed my API keys. I get an error message that "something went wrong." Any update on this? thank you.
Same for me. It works in the app but not on the web.
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Is anyone else having problems with Capacities being quite slow/glitchy at the moment? I have tried restarting both the app and my laptop, and every other app is working fine - it just keeps freezing sometimes when I try and click on things or type something, especially in the few seconds after switching to Capacities from a different app. Just thought I'd see if anyone else is experiencing it or whether it's just my laptop being annoying 😅
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anyone knows the difference between Show and Show for one per day?
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Hello everyone. Is it possible for us to somehow have one single block for a long text instead of each line dividing up into its own separate blocks?
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anyone knows the difference between Show and Show for one per day?
I chose "show one per day" for my tracker. If I used the button once for the day the button disappeares. Quite handy for things you just want to add once a day. (A training, a tracker, morning pages...)
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Hello everyone. Is it possible for us to somehow have one single block for a long text instead of each line dividing up into its own separate blocks?
Yes. Shift+Enter to insert a new line within the same block
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I chose "show one per day" for my tracker. If I used the button once for the day the button disappeares. Quite handy for things you just want to add once a day. (A training, a tracker, morning pages...)
ohh i see, thank you!
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I am having this issue as well- the AI in the web app is not working. I've confirmed my API keys. I get an error message that "something went wrong." Any update on this? thank you.
Sorry to hear about these problems! It's working from our side so it'll be a local problem. If it's web app only there might be some issues with browser extensions- have you got many installed?
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Hi @pkmbeth - while we've got you. Can you suggest a way to search for a tag then return one continuous result - text ideally, images optional?
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Yes. Shift+Enter to insert a new line within the same block
Thanks for the suggestion but since I am pasting the text in Capacities, it is automatically dividing it into blocks. It'll be a lot of extra effort to try and shift+enter each line again. Any workaround while pasting?
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Hi @pkmbeth - while we've got you. Can you suggest a way to search for a tag then return one continuous result - text ideally, images optional?
not sure what you mean here- could you expand? 🙂
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not sure what you mean here- could you expand? 🙂
Sure - essentially I plan to have lots of pages of information in my PKM, all tagged up by subject. Then... I'd like to search for specific tags, eg: #sustainability then return all the relevant pages. BUT... here's the kicker... I'd like to be able to get a combined output of that search in one file or page, rather than lots of discrete pages. The reason for this is that I'd like to then use other AI tools to summarise the output (as I'm aware Capacities cant do that just yet)
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For example, Bear app lets you search by hashtag, highlight all the results then export as TXT
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Thanks for the suggestion but since I am pasting the text in Capacities, it is automatically dividing it into blocks. It'll be a lot of extra effort to try and shift+enter each line again. Any workaround while pasting?
I'm not seeing a way. If I paste text into Notepad then paste into Capacities, it will keep single line breaks in the same block, but separate double line breaks. In Notion, my trick was to paste into a code block and turn it into a text block, but can't seem to do that in Capacities.
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Sure - essentially I plan to have lots of pages of information in my PKM, all tagged up by subject. Then... I'd like to search for specific tags, eg: #sustainability then return all the relevant pages. BUT... here's the kicker... I'd like to be able to get a combined output of that search in one file or page, rather than lots of discrete pages. The reason for this is that I'd like to then use other AI tools to summarise the output (as I'm aware Capacities cant do that just yet)
boonikad9300 4/30/2024 6:04 AM
Yeah seems like a great use case! But I think we need an upgrade in the AI capabilities for that where we can pass in all the objects found in a smart query, for example, as context in the AI chat window 🤔 Would be very handy indeed.. the solution you propose might be a good temporary solution but might be to much effort to build? AI would be superior for that 😄
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I'm not seeing a way. If I paste text into Notepad then paste into Capacities, it will keep single line breaks in the same block, but separate double line breaks. In Notion, my trick was to paste into a code block and turn it into a text block, but can't seem to do that in Capacities.
Yeah, I also tried a lot of different things but nothing worked. It seems to be a very simple thing that should be easily doable, I guess. I just want to select multiple blocks and combine them into a single block.
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Yeah, I also tried a lot of different things but nothing worked. It seems to be a very simple thing that should be easily doable, I guess. I just want to select multiple blocks and combine them into a single block.
boonikad9300 4/30/2024 8:18 AM
💡 On very handy trick I learned a while ago is that you can paste your text in the search bar of your browser (which removes all styling, even linebreaks), cmd + A to select all and copy back in capacities, then you have one nice block 😄 (edited)
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Ioannes Oculus 4/30/2024 9:05 AM
Hi! I want to build a database of authors for my research and I wanted to use the date field to mark their birth and death. But with the date field I can go back to 1800 only and I have to use a full date each time (and very often I have only the year). I would like to be alble to sort them chronologicaly later. Any ideas how to do it? I'll be grateful for your feedback
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Hi! I want to build a database of authors for my research and I wanted to use the date field to mark their birth and death. But with the date field I can go back to 1800 only and I have to use a full date each time (and very often I have only the year). I would like to be alble to sort them chronologicaly later. Any ideas how to do it? I'll be grateful for your feedback
If most of the time you only have the year, maybe it would be best to simply use a number field with the year? If you sometimes have the month, you could add a Month of birth field that is "hidden when empty". When doing a query, you can sort by year, then by month.
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If most of the time you only have the year, maybe it would be best to simply use a number field with the year? If you sometimes have the month, you could add a Month of birth field that is "hidden when empty". When doing a query, you can sort by year, then by month.
Ioannes Oculus 4/30/2024 10:13 AM
Thank for the tip, I think I'll use it. The dates are like 50/50 (it's 11-18 century).
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Ioannes Oculus
Hi! I want to build a database of authors for my research and I wanted to use the date field to mark their birth and death. But with the date field I can go back to 1800 only and I have to use a full date each time (and very often I have only the year). I would like to be alble to sort them chronologicaly later. Any ideas how to do it? I'll be grateful for your feedback
surely people will have some ways to go about this (eg @pkmbeth is heavily dealing in chronical work via Capacities; so she surely can chip in). – but my understanding is, currently Cap work splendid for journalling. but timelining still has some space / demand for improvement. – so the best sustainable, long-term, epochal approach, I guess, is supporting tickets & deliberations like these: 👉 https://capacities.io/feedback/p/timeline-view-for-databases-historical 👉 https://capacities.io/feedback/p/changing-dates-daily-notes-calendar-timeline-logics ⏲️⏳🦦
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💡 On very handy trick I learned a while ago is that you can paste your text in the search bar of your browser (which removes all styling, even linebreaks), cmd + A to select all and copy back in capacities, then you have one nice block 😄 (edited)
That sounds handy and it does work (I tried it right now) but I do need line breaks in between some portions of that text. I just need it to be a single block so that it is easier to copy when I need to reuse it.
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That sounds handy and it does work (I tried it right now) but I do need line breaks in between some portions of that text. I just need it to be a single block so that it is easier to copy when I need to reuse it.
are you on Mac? if so Tex-Edit Plus is good for all these re-factoring things on 'syntax'-/formatting level...
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are you on Mac? if so Tex-Edit Plus is good for all these re-factoring things on 'syntax'-/formatting level...
I'm on Windows so that won't help but thank you for the response
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Ioannes Oculus 4/30/2024 2:50 PM
Another question. Many languages are inflected. So I can have a person whose name is "Stefan Batory" and so is the name of the page with the person. But in a text (in Polish) I have to use the inflected form like "Stefana Batorego". Is there a possibility to link from "Stefana Batorego" directly to the page "Stefan Batory"?
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Another question. Many languages are inflected. So I can have a person whose name is "Stefan Batory" and so is the name of the page with the person. But in a text (in Polish) I have to use the inflected form like "Stefana Batorego". Is there a possibility to link from "Stefana Batorego" directly to the page "Stefan Batory"?
... aliases would allow such a thing; or provision for user thesauri; AI will also probably get there soon (also w/i. Capacities) … meanwhile what one can rely on is the fabulous string search of Capacities... and being g clever in using the right strings... (e.g. '… bator…'), I guess
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Hello Is there a way to start tabs in the main window I know I can shift+click multi pages and starts tabs on the side... But want to makes tabs at the main page.... is this possible? (edited)
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Another question. Many languages are inflected. So I can have a person whose name is "Stefan Batory" and so is the name of the page with the person. But in a text (in Polish) I have to use the inflected form like "Stefana Batorego". Is there a possibility to link from "Stefana Batorego" directly to the page "Stefan Batory"?
Yes, you can select "Stefano Batorego", then choose '@' from the pop up. Is Capacities is not already offering "Stefan Batory" as option, you can type in "Stefan.. and it should give it as an option to choose from. Another way to achieve is linking to "Stefan Batory" then alt klick on the link and change the name displayed to "Stefana Batorego". Let me know if this was a good enough explanation (I am already tired) or if I should try it again tomorrow 😅
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Sorry to hear about these problems! It's working from our side so it'll be a local problem. If it's web app only there might be some issues with browser extensions- have you got many installed?
Thanks- I'll check and report back
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Yes, you can select "Stefano Batorego", then choose '@' from the pop up. Is Capacities is not already offering "Stefan Batory" as option, you can type in "Stefan.. and it should give it as an option to choose from. Another way to achieve is linking to "Stefan Batory" then alt klick on the link and change the name displayed to "Stefana Batorego". Let me know if this was a good enough explanation (I am already tired) or if I should try it again tomorrow 😅
Ioannes Oculus 4/30/2024 6:31 PM
That makes sense and I think I've got it. I'm tired too :p
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Abinandhan B 5/1/2024 6:43 AM
When will the app be available for android?
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I can select multiple, but when you've got a long list of items, its useful to be able to hold down shift then select multiples in chunks, rather than one by one. Is this possible or is it a feature request?
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Rupee Thief 5/1/2024 12:25 PM
Greetings! I just saw @pkmbeth LifeOS video and I saw that in his daily notes he had these objects embedded, but in them appears at the top the name of the object, how can I do that? When I embed an object it doesn't appear the same way, even changing the view. Thanks in advance!
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Greetings! I just saw @pkmbeth LifeOS video and I saw that in his daily notes he had these objects embedded, but in them appears at the top the name of the object, how can I do that? When I embed an object it doesn't appear the same way, even changing the view. Thanks in advance!
That's a block reference not an object, but iirc copying block references is a pro feature (edited)
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That's a block reference not an object, but iirc copying block references is a pro feature (edited)
Rupee Thief 5/1/2024 1:21 PM
Nice! A couple of days ago bought the pro version so I'm still learning, thank you!
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Ioannes Oculus 5/1/2024 4:52 PM
Do I understand correctly that if I want a collection of my books that are tagged e.g. "reading in progress" I need to use a query? Because I don't want this to me done manually but I want to see it updated automaticaly as I change the status tag.
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Do I understand correctly that if I want a collection of my books that are tagged e.g. "reading in progress" I need to use a query? Because I don't want this to me done manually but I want to see it updated automaticaly as I change the status tag.
... what more do you need than the tag itself? and why?
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... what more do you need than the tag itself? and why?
Ioannes Oculus 5/1/2024 5:18 PM
I've found the thing, sorry, I'm still learning. The idea is to create different lists and have them ready when needed (like books I want to buy, books to borrow from a library etc). I tried doing it with collections but later I created kind of "to do" pages and inserted a tag there with emended view.
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Still, a collection of the books I own as a permanent filter and not a tag embedded in a page is a nice thing.
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Ioannes Oculus 5/1/2024 5:30 PM
I'm looking into how to export my 3,752 books from LibraryThing to Capacities.
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Hi, I noticed today that a daily note from a few months back is not loading. I have tried in different devices including via browser and apps and waited for over half an hour, but the note remains in a loading state. I would appreciate any suggestions about how to recover it.
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Hello i just subscribed to a pro plan and i activate the AI features. Is there a delay because when i try to use AI i have a generic error message. Thank you.
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im at 0% of usage (edited)
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Thanks @hfsandovalm - good to know. I posted a similar bug on Canny a month ago but still haven't gotten any resolution. I am having difficulties with navigating the Capacities interface particularly as the stated shortcuts do not always work, and the ability to navigate within an object type's table view doesn't work so you have to use mouse to click between all cells.
justindavis 5/2/2024 9:16 AM
So how do we actually get help with e.g. shortcuts not working? Is the Canny board the only means, or is someone from Capacities actually monitoring this discord?
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Hey guys, I'm new to Capacities and despite looking at all of the knowledge base info and videos, I'm still having trouble optimizing it for my type of work. I find it a bit confusing how collections, tags, and objects are organized - there doesn't seem to be any clear focus for each of these things. In other words, when might one want to use a collection as opposed to a tag? In my line of work, I am a product owner so I manage multiple products (using 'project' object type in capacities). Objects for a single product will be of various types over time - I might have some images, note pages, meetings, etc... So my first thought was to make a 'collection' for the product so I can easily filter by product in the pinned area of my space via collections... Wrong - apparently collections are only available for the same object types? In other words, I can't have a collection that has a page, an image, etc. Then should I rather use tags for this? Currently, I'm using tags to separate work items from personal items and projects (edited)
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It almost seems like the freedom of capacities is so extreme that it is actually detrimental - I'm seeing no benefit to having this nodal graph view of my notes. Nothing is linked meaningfully in any way that actually helps
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Sending this message because I do really like Capacities and want to find a way to make it work for me 🤞🏼
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boonikad9300 started a thread. 5/2/2024 9:35 AM
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It almost seems like the freedom of capacities is so extreme that it is actually detrimental - I'm seeing no benefit to having this nodal graph view of my notes. Nothing is linked meaningfully in any way that actually helps
boonikad9300 5/2/2024 9:44 AM
Don't give up to early though as it's a bit of a different mental model you need to learn yourself!
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Essentially it all boils down to this switch in mindset: Top-Down vs Bottom-Up There are two main approaches to organise and structure the information you collect: by a top-down or bottom-up approach. Today, most people still use a top-down approach separating what they have into smaller stacks, piles or folders with topics and sub-topics. Moreover, most popular note-taking apps impose this hierarchical and linear structure on users by mimicking the file tree of computers, where notes live inside folders and can be nested indefinitely. On the surface, this looks less complex but quickly increases as the number of notes grows and you constantly tax your mind with where you need to put things. If you sort by topic, you are faced with the dilemma of either adding more and more notes to one topic, which makes them increasingly hard to find or adding more and more topics and subtopics to it, which only shifts the problem to another level. The top-down approach reduces the likelihood of building and finding surprising and valuable connections, which means you must trade between usability and usefulness. In a bottom-up approach, we start with a simple and flat structure that allows complexity to build up where we want it: on the content level. The organisation of knowledge is fluid and dynamic, and no strict rules tell us exactly where each item should go. In this approach, we shift the question from: "Under which topic do I store this?" to "In which context will I want to stumble upon it again? You create clusters of knowledge by linking other related notes and assigning overarching tags. One of the significant advantages of this strategy is that your system becomes more and more valuable as it grows instead of getting messy and confusing. In short, just start somewhere and see where it takes you 🙂 It is pretty easy in capacities to change content types and add and/or delete properties ⭐
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Essentially it all boils down to this switch in mindset: Top-Down vs Bottom-Up There are two main approaches to organise and structure the information you collect: by a top-down or bottom-up approach. Today, most people still use a top-down approach separating what they have into smaller stacks, piles or folders with topics and sub-topics. Moreover, most popular note-taking apps impose this hierarchical and linear structure on users by mimicking the file tree of computers, where notes live inside folders and can be nested indefinitely. On the surface, this looks less complex but quickly increases as the number of notes grows and you constantly tax your mind with where you need to put things. If you sort by topic, you are faced with the dilemma of either adding more and more notes to one topic, which makes them increasingly hard to find or adding more and more topics and subtopics to it, which only shifts the problem to another level. The top-down approach reduces the likelihood of building and finding surprising and valuable connections, which means you must trade between usability and usefulness. In a bottom-up approach, we start with a simple and flat structure that allows complexity to build up where we want it: on the content level. The organisation of knowledge is fluid and dynamic, and no strict rules tell us exactly where each item should go. In this approach, we shift the question from: "Under which topic do I store this?" to "In which context will I want to stumble upon it again? You create clusters of knowledge by linking other related notes and assigning overarching tags. One of the significant advantages of this strategy is that your system becomes more and more valuable as it grows instead of getting messy and confusing. In short, just start somewhere and see where it takes you 🙂 It is pretty easy in capacities to change content types and add and/or delete properties ⭐
dustydirt2655 5/2/2024 1:41 PM
Thanks for this great train of thought (top-down vs bottom up)... makes me think of my cluttered desk vs. someone else's clean desk with everything in folders in a filing cabinet somewhere... my cluttered desk may look very disorganized to someone looking for files, folders and cabinets but it is very clear to me - i know where everything i need is and i am constantly shuffling and shifting things around to reorient... ...just a little ramble...
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Whenever I try to add a comment on any "Feedback" item (https://capacities.canny.io/feedback), I am asked to "Log in to your Capacities account to give feedback". But when I try to log in, I am immediately logged in to the to the application (https://app.capacities.io) showing whatever the last object I was working on (which is in another tab)....and I do not see any options to take me to the Feedback screens to add comments to any items. E.g., I want to comment that I am still experiencing the following bug: Bug: Email with Download/Backup Link not being created when I submit a backup request. But I am unable to do so.
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I use SuperWhisper - very good on the mac just copies and pastes the text to the cursor.
Tell you what.. Superwhisper is fantastic isn't it? Rock solid
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Whenever I try to add a comment on any "Feedback" item (https://capacities.canny.io/feedback), I am asked to "Log in to your Capacities account to give feedback". But when I try to log in, I am immediately logged in to the to the application (https://app.capacities.io) showing whatever the last object I was working on (which is in another tab)....and I do not see any options to take me to the Feedback screens to add comments to any items. E.g., I want to comment that I am still experiencing the following bug: Bug: Email with Download/Backup Link not being created when I submit a backup request. But I am unable to do so.
Could you go to https://capacities.io/feedback and try it there?
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Why Daily note is the only page I cant make "Wide layout"? I guess all other pages can be switched. I mean I wonder if its bug or not. Most likely not but still curious (edited)
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Hey guys. Is it possible to create a new object type or change an object type in the iOS app?
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Perhaps I'm doing it wrong, but has anyone successfully managed to import Markdown from Obsidian and RETAIN the images in place? The images linked within the MD file have a specific location, but Capacities can't seem to pick that up?
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Basically, is Capacities currently only able to import the MD file but not anything embedded / linked within it?
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I think the new import process in Cap will pick up YAML so tags can applied automatically. I hope!
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grimbuehler 5/3/2024 1:32 PM
Hi! I have a sync problem: an unsynced object seems to block the hole sync process. Restarting the app did not solve the problem. Any ideas? Thanks. Version 1.36.7 on macOS Monterey 12.7.4
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Could you go to https://capacities.io/feedback and try it there?
https://capacities.io/feedback works for me, yes. I will bookmark that and use it going forward, thank you.
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Steffen started a thread. 5/4/2024 6:13 AM
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Hi everyone, is there an UNDO function in Capacities?
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https://capacities.io/feedback works for me, yes. I will bookmark that and use it going forward, thank you.
Game & Tech Focus 5/4/2024 3:11 PM
I am having the same issue via Safari browser on my Mac. So I've been using Chrome, which works fine. But this link does work as well. I wonder if you are using Safari as well.
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Hi everyone, is there an UNDO function in Capacities?
Game & Tech Focus 5/4/2024 3:12 PM
Ctrl/Cmd Z works for me,.
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Hey guys, I'm new to Capacities and despite looking at all of the knowledge base info and videos, I'm still having trouble optimizing it for my type of work. I find it a bit confusing how collections, tags, and objects are organized - there doesn't seem to be any clear focus for each of these things. In other words, when might one want to use a collection as opposed to a tag? In my line of work, I am a product owner so I manage multiple products (using 'project' object type in capacities). Objects for a single product will be of various types over time - I might have some images, note pages, meetings, etc... So my first thought was to make a 'collection' for the product so I can easily filter by product in the pinned area of my space via collections... Wrong - apparently collections are only available for the same object types? In other words, I can't have a collection that has a page, an image, etc. Then should I rather use tags for this? Currently, I'm using tags to separate work items from personal items and projects (edited)
Game & Tech Focus 5/4/2024 3:27 PM
It was/is indeed one of the confusing point for me at first as well. My current approach is to use collection as a "object-specific tag". This way it won't clutter tag. It also helps me not putting same collection and tag. (edited)
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Is there a method (via AI) that can create a summary of a bookmark I stored, so I can search for the content of that website, as a URL on it self does not contain the essential information . Or can I store the full website offline when I share only the URL?
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I am having the same issue via Safari browser on my Mac. So I've been using Chrome, which works fine. But this link does work as well. I wonder if you are using Safari as well.
I'm using Vivaldi, which is a chromium-based browser. And my OS is Linux (Fedora). 🙂
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Ctrl/Cmd Z works for me,.
That's what I do as well.
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Hi, I noticed today that a daily note from a few months back is not loading. I have tried in different devices including via browser and apps and waited for over half an hour, but the note remains in a loading state. I would appreciate any suggestions about how to recover it.
Any ideas? I still have not been able to stop that daily note to appear as “loading”. It concerns me that some notes can become inaccessible.
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Whenever I try to add a comment on any "Feedback" item (https://capacities.canny.io/feedback), I am asked to "Log in to your Capacities account to give feedback". But when I try to log in, I am immediately logged in to the to the application (https://app.capacities.io) showing whatever the last object I was working on (which is in another tab)....and I do not see any options to take me to the Feedback screens to add comments to any items. E.g., I want to comment that I am still experiencing the following bug: Bug: Email with Download/Backup Link not being created when I submit a backup request. But I am unable to do so.
I made a userscript (used with Violentmonkey) to automatically forward me to the working url // ==UserScript== // @name Capacities Feedback URL Forwarder // @namespace https://example.com/ // @version 1.0 // @description Forwards URLs from capacities.canny.io to capacities.io // @match https://capacities.canny.io/* // @grant none // ==/UserScript== (function() { 'use strict'; // Get the current URL path var path = window.location.pathname; // Check if the path starts with '/admin/board/feedback/' or '/feedback/' if (path.startsWith('/admin/board/feedback/') || path.startsWith('/feedback/')) { // Extract the relevant part of the path var feedbackPath = path.replace(/^\/(?:admin\/board\/)?feedback\//, '/feedback/'); // Construct the new URL var newURL = 'https://capacities.io' + feedbackPath; // Redirect to the new URL window.location.replace(newURL); } })();
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DazaiSan01 5/5/2024 4:05 AM
Hi! I've seen on several pictures and sources where on the preview cards the icons of the properties can be seen. Attached a relevant pic. Now, how can I set it up in my Capacities as well? Currently, non of the actual properties icons can be seen for me which is disturbing when I would like to update just one property but need to thoroughly search the preview card.
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Game & Tech Focus 5/5/2024 1:25 PM
Can I create Capacities space backup, and restore it as another space?
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Can I create Capacities space backup, and restore it as another space?
boonikad9300 5/5/2024 2:52 PM
No not yet!
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No not yet!
Game & Tech Focus 5/5/2024 2:53 PM
Thank you!
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Jesus Alberto 5/5/2024 6:30 PM
@Steffen Someone, help me please. I cannot connect to my WhatsApp. Thanks.
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RicardoJurubeba 5/5/2024 7:48 PM
hey, so, if i want to write notes on videos, should i make an object type for channel and then video or i put it all in one object type and divide by collections?
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@Steffen Someone, help me please. I cannot connect to my WhatsApp. Thanks.
Looks like there is a bug here. Multiple people have posted about this since yesterday. Let's wait for a fix.
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Looks like there is a bug here. Multiple people have posted about this since yesterday. Let's wait for a fix.
Jesus Alberto 5/5/2024 11:57 PM
Many thanks! Let's wait @Steffen 👀
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monsterfurby 5/6/2024 4:25 AM
Question for those who may have more experience with this: I originally had one space for everything, but have since decided to separate out my writing projects to exist in their own spaces. That means moving objects over to a different space. Is there a recommended way to do this with as little data loss as possible other than doing it manually?
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Question for those who may have more experience with this: I originally had one space for everything, but have since decided to separate out my writing projects to exist in their own spaces. That means moving objects over to a different space. Is there a recommended way to do this with as little data loss as possible other than doing it manually?
boonikad9300 5/6/2024 4:47 AM
Not yet.. ! Maybe manually exporting / importing is the most safe way to prevent data loss (if you. have a lot of content)
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Question for those who may have more experience with this: I originally had one space for everything, but have since decided to separate out my writing projects to exist in their own spaces. That means moving objects over to a different space. Is there a recommended way to do this with as little data loss as possible other than doing it manually?
boonikad9300 5/6/2024 4:51 AM
Why did you decide to separate your spaces for each writing project? With the right object structure + collections / filters + smart queries you can create the 'illusion' of separation but still benefit from having all content in one space (for linking, block references, insights etc..). Overall, the more you separate, the more you might miss valuable connections between objects and data etc.. 👀
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Why did you decide to separate your spaces for each writing project? With the right object structure + collections / filters + smart queries you can create the 'illusion' of separation but still benefit from having all content in one space (for linking, block references, insights etc..). Overall, the more you separate, the more you might miss valuable connections between objects and data etc.. 👀
monsterfurby 5/6/2024 4:59 AM
Thanks for the pointer - yeah, I think I will just go through it methodically I guess. The main reason to separate it out is just to have a tidy cut between fictional and real worlds. I think having all in the same space is functional and serviceable, but having to go through "New York (real world)", "New York (novel 1)", "New York (novel 2)", and "New York (tabletop RPG game" when trying to tag [[New York]] gets a bit tedious after a while 😄 I think this is just one of the cases where being easily overwhelmed by clutter gets to me. And there are few cases where I need to reference fictional things in a real-world context. So I have one real-world journal / knowledge base for work and personal stuff that's organized using collections and queries, and then I separate out the fictional worlds into their own areas. That also allows me to have object types that are a bit more tailored to those particular projects. Of course, it's something I just decided on doing, so it might yet backfire, but right now doing it that way makes sense in my head.
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Thanks for the pointer - yeah, I think I will just go through it methodically I guess. The main reason to separate it out is just to have a tidy cut between fictional and real worlds. I think having all in the same space is functional and serviceable, but having to go through "New York (real world)", "New York (novel 1)", "New York (novel 2)", and "New York (tabletop RPG game" when trying to tag [[New York]] gets a bit tedious after a while 😄 I think this is just one of the cases where being easily overwhelmed by clutter gets to me. And there are few cases where I need to reference fictional things in a real-world context. So I have one real-world journal / knowledge base for work and personal stuff that's organized using collections and queries, and then I separate out the fictional worlds into their own areas. That also allows me to have object types that are a bit more tailored to those particular projects. Of course, it's something I just decided on doing, so it might yet backfire, but right now doing it that way makes sense in my head.
boonikad9300 5/6/2024 6:33 AM
Make sense!
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Thanks for the pointer - yeah, I think I will just go through it methodically I guess. The main reason to separate it out is just to have a tidy cut between fictional and real worlds. I think having all in the same space is functional and serviceable, but having to go through "New York (real world)", "New York (novel 1)", "New York (novel 2)", and "New York (tabletop RPG game" when trying to tag [[New York]] gets a bit tedious after a while 😄 I think this is just one of the cases where being easily overwhelmed by clutter gets to me. And there are few cases where I need to reference fictional things in a real-world context. So I have one real-world journal / knowledge base for work and personal stuff that's organized using collections and queries, and then I separate out the fictional worlds into their own areas. That also allows me to have object types that are a bit more tailored to those particular projects. Of course, it's something I just decided on doing, so it might yet backfire, but right now doing it that way makes sense in my head.
I feel with you on this. there is a trade-off in both strategies. – and cleanliness of databodies & ease-of-use (or, let's call it 'comfort', or 'frictionlessness') are two major factors never to be underestimated. (– especially, as the 'studio''-idea of Capacities is built to a large extent on the 'turnkey'-idea.) I would also hope in medium term the transparency between spaces approaches the one within spaces. – meanwhile I was hoping for some time that some more 'tailor-made' version / implementation of the smart queries module could ammend exactly these issues, and achieve to some extent a scenario as invoked by @boonikad9300 . what I was hoping for was a way to really set global filters more easily and central in the UI – and male them pervasive for any duration of a sub-session. that would, IMO, be needed to emulate something really feeling & behaving like a believable 'illusion of seperation' (I'd call it 'global filters' or 'filter modes') so, in the long run, one the two principal solutions to this painpoint of space-walling will hopefully materialize: A) more space integration; B) ramped-up versions of 'pseudo spaces' w/in spaces. (... then there is the ex-&import-by-hand 'hack', which might also provide better ways at some point, as bulk im-/export is improved (as planned). and better handling of copying 'structured multimedia content'. – meanwhile, in case you want to support the request for some 'better illusion of separation' you can do so here: 👉 https://capacities.io/feedback/p/allow-global-filters-as-part-of-smart-queries-saveable-top-level-ui-anchored
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Hi there - I have created tags for a variety of content, but when I click on the "tags" link in the left hand side menu bar, none of my new tags show up. I am confused what the purpose of this is. Shouldn't it summarize all my tags? is this a bug?
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For the PDF object type, I see in the calendar settings: "This object type has a date property. It is therefore integrated in the calendar. You can select your preferences here." And for the following "Create object from calendar" setting: "If selected, you will see a button in your calendar allowing you to quickly create an object of this type populated with the date of that day." I have this setting set to "Show". However, on my Daily note pages, I do not see "PDF" included in the list of objects at the top of the page. When I create an instance of a PDF object, the date for it is automatically set to the current date, regardless of the daily note page that I am on. However I want to create a PDF object and set it to a different date, but am unable to do so. For example, today I want to import a PDF copy of an estimate that I received from a contractor last Friday (5/3); I want the "date" property value for the PDF to be 5/3, not today's date. Given my object settings, shouldn't the PDF object be included on my daily notes pages? Or, is there a way for me to do this that I am overlooking?
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Hi there - I have created tags for a variety of content, but when I click on the "tags" link in the left hand side menu bar, none of my new tags show up. I am confused what the purpose of this is. Shouldn't it summarize all my tags? is this a bug?
OK - I created a collection with the tags group and magically all my tags showed up. My guess is that they are slow to update - perhaps a small bug
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Is there any way - when importing MD that has images embedded - to ensure that the image in the sub folder is picked up as well? At present you can only select one item (the MD file)
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Ioannes Oculus 5/6/2024 1:46 PM
As I continue using Capacities I've thought of using it for my genealogical research. I know there are other dedicated tools for that but Capacities could be used to see it through different lens and include more details on the family history (e.g. finding more connections to general history, learning more about the important places). Still, the date field should go further back than 1800. The date limits my historical/sociological research (something I do professionally) and my hobby. I would like to filter/query things like events that happened in a given area (object) to a certain group of people (collection) in chronological order.
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Guys, I cannot get this Second Brain for Youtube working in Arc. Every time I start the extension it shows this:
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Is author of this integration here?
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Guys, I cannot get this Second Brain for Youtube working in Arc. Every time I start the extension it shows this:
You don't actually click on the extension button to use it, it adds a button to youtube videos with the chatgpt logo that you can click on. That said it's not working for me either - it redirects me to chat.openai.com but without any prompt inputted, just an empty text box
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I've been experimenting with importing TXT files from Bear app into Cap. Weirdly, Cap only picks up the first 2 tags within the file but ignores the 3rd (Cheese). Is this a bug or design decision @Steffen ?
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Has anyone else got issues with selecting field values since the last update? (v1.37.1). For instance, I have an object with a property called Status, which should be a list of tags:
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but since the update, I can no longer select any tags in the dropdown:
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On fields with the content picker, I can use that, but other fields, like this one, have become unusable. I've tried on a couple of different browsers, both Win and MacOS
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Has anyone else got issues with selecting field values since the last update? (v1.37.1). For instance, I have an object with a property called Status, which should be a list of tags:
Yes I posted the same issue in #❗・urgent - field dropdowns can't find things that exist. (edited)
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I've been experimenting with importing TXT files from Bear app into Cap. Weirdly, Cap only picks up the first 2 tags within the file but ignores the 3rd (Cheese). Is this a bug or design decision @Steffen ?
you probably don't have a cheese tag. we don't create new tags from single file imports at the moment.
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you probably don't have a cheese tag. we don't create new tags from single file imports at the moment.
Ah that makes sense. Thanks. While I've got you, during that Markdown or RTF or TXT import process, how do you bring in the images that might be embedded within them? Capacities seems to ignore them completely
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Source in Bear exported to Markdown
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How it looks in Capacities
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And this is the markdown with the image in a subfolder (there's a path within the MD)
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I'm having an issue where Export does nothing. Sometimes restarting helps but not always. Is this a known bug?
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I'm having an issue where Export does nothing. Sometimes restarting helps but not always. Is this a known bug?
Sometimes it doesnt confirm the export has actually completed - look in your Downloads folder AFAIK
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I had this
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Sometimes it doesnt confirm the export has actually completed - look in your Downloads folder AFAIK
I don't even get the export window pop up to set my parameters for export.
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Is there a way to make the letter smaller or zoom out in the capacities desktop app?
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Pappagiorgio 5/7/2024 1:18 PM
@Steffen Any update you can share on the selection of text within a page? This has been a known bug for quite a while now (in fact, the first Canny post on this was July 22, 2022) and I think you guys eventually closed case in December 2023 but maybe had to reopen because it was not fixed? Anyway, I've spammed enough messages on that post on how frustrating it is not being able to select text. In fact, I find that the selection is even worse than it was in 2023 because in most cases I can't even select more than one block at a time. This has made the editing process incredibly tedious and I've contemplated exporting to another app to edit my text because Capacities is basically unusuable for this in it's current state. I'm just wondering why this isn't a bigger priority since this has been an issue for nearly 2 years. Other than this, love what you guys have built! ❤️ (edited)
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@Steffen Any update you can share on the selection of text within a page? This has been a known bug for quite a while now (in fact, the first Canny post on this was July 22, 2022) and I think you guys eventually closed case in December 2023 but maybe had to reopen because it was not fixed? Anyway, I've spammed enough messages on that post on how frustrating it is not being able to select text. In fact, I find that the selection is even worse than it was in 2023 because in most cases I can't even select more than one block at a time. This has made the editing process incredibly tedious and I've contemplated exporting to another app to edit my text because Capacities is basically unusuable for this in it's current state. I'm just wondering why this isn't a bigger priority since this has been an issue for nearly 2 years. Other than this, love what you guys have built! ❤️ (edited)
This should have been fixed in the latest update.
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Could someone help me build a page which collects a bunch of other pages embedded as blocks based on tags ? Or is this possible?
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Pseudo query I guess
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So I'm writing a book and thinking of maybe using capacities to organize my research and planning. If at all possible, does anyone have an idea of a good approach? (edited)
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This should have been fixed in the latest update.
Pappagiorgio 5/7/2024 5:50 PM
I mean sort of, I guess. I recorded a video showing Capacities current behavior with selecting. There is no way to select multiple paragraphs (or blocks) with just the cursor highlighting the text. I did stumble on a way to select multiple blocks, which I show in the second half of my video. Basically if you click in the margin and then draw the selection box over the blocks you can select multiple at a time. This is perhaps a workaround that will work if you need to move multliple blocks/paragraphs around. But if I wanted to select 1.5 paragraphs, there is currently no way of doing this. The selection feature just feels clunky to me at this point. https://www.loom.com/share/58cb1bf6202f48a39e0a980953679493?sid=74cd513c-9490-43f1-8da8-ff88fb9d3c45
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I mean sort of, I guess. I recorded a video showing Capacities current behavior with selecting. There is no way to select multiple paragraphs (or blocks) with just the cursor highlighting the text. I did stumble on a way to select multiple blocks, which I show in the second half of my video. Basically if you click in the margin and then draw the selection box over the blocks you can select multiple at a time. This is perhaps a workaround that will work if you need to move multliple blocks/paragraphs around. But if I wanted to select 1.5 paragraphs, there is currently no way of doing this. The selection feature just feels clunky to me at this point. https://www.loom.com/share/58cb1bf6202f48a39e0a980953679493?sid=74cd513c-9490-43f1-8da8-ff88fb9d3c45
Suggest posting on Canny as a “Bug”.
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it's not really a bug per say. You can use shift+enter to enter a line break without adding another block. That way you can write in paragraphs and allow selecting any portion of that you want but then the movement keys for example wouldn't work on the selection so it's currently a balance of blocks per paragraph or single block but it'd act more like Word where you copy/paste to move things inside that block
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I don't even get the export window pop up to set my parameters for export.
simplyniels 5/8/2024 1:12 AM
Same for me, Export doesn't work anymore on Mac
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simplyniels
Same for me, Export doesn't work anymore on Mac
The shortcut still works, will be fixed 👍
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Did images suddenly get harder to work with? When one is selected in an image property and I go to open it by clicking it, it gets deselected instead. And 100% zoom on an opened image is not actually 100% of its size. Can't scroll down to see my notes on the image either, now taking an extra click to open notes from the right sidebar
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Did images suddenly get harder to work with? When one is selected in an image property and I go to open it by clicking it, it gets deselected instead. And 100% zoom on an opened image is not actually 100% of its size. Can't scroll down to see my notes on the image either, now taking an extra click to open notes from the right sidebar
Overall, I like the new ui for images, but it could be improved by having the side panel open by default to save that extra click. I do really like that my notes are right next to the image now. Often I would want to take notes on an image I saved and it would end up being off screen above my notes, so I had to keep scrolling up. Agree on 100% not showing true to size
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It’s not just images that get removed in properties. This happens with all properties, frustratingly. When creating a new tag, for example, I would often click from the selector to change the icon and color, now it gets removed instead
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Several things feel like I have to perform several more clicks to do the same task
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On the topic of extra clicks: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/selecting-multiple-objects-no-longer-allows-for-clicking-anywhere-on-the-object I put this ticket up after the last update and I’m wondering if it will be reverted back. It’s very frustrating to accidentally click outside of the tiny icon and have to start over selecting objects again. I find that I’m using multi-select much less now, because it’s hard to go slow enough not to misclick. (edited)
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Overall, I like the new ui for images, but it could be improved by having the side panel open by default to save that extra click. I do really like that my notes are right next to the image now. Often I would want to take notes on an image I saved and it would end up being off screen above my notes, so I had to keep scrolling up. Agree on 100% not showing true to size
agree: another intelligent idea brought to you by the 'guys who also brought you Capacities'! 😅 maybe this whole idea is already a peek-preview of the direction the UI/UX will take on the 'comprehensive annotation layer'?! – would be nice in this way! as to image display: for me it´s the other way round: I work very much with visual knowledge, aesthetics, and also photography as domain. for me the 1st image -> then additional information works & feels just right... 🐿️ – maybe one of those 50-50 cases of personal prefs – … that can / should best be 'resolved' via preset?! 🤔 🦦
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… one thing, though, @Steffen & @Michael_v_H – with all the love for the notes-panel, I noticed something: when seen in parallel / concert with object info panel, I wonder whether this already is the final spin. – bec when image is opened as page, and then note panel + object info panel ('menu') are opened in parallel a) there is a doubling of 'backlinks' info box – so, redundancy (w/ all it entails; irritation in panel logics, waste of screen space) 😜 b) also, I would 'naturally' expect some kind of cue about existing of notes (at least) in the object panel itself, by its character / 'very nature'… c) … would be nice to have a shortcut for open / close of notes panel 🦩 … just some thoughts / impressions… 🦦 🦉 (edited)
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Did images suddenly get harder to work with? When one is selected in an image property and I go to open it by clicking it, it gets deselected instead. And 100% zoom on an opened image is not actually 100% of its size. Can't scroll down to see my notes on the image either, now taking an extra click to open notes from the right sidebar
btw & on a similar note: I have similar observation as to PDFs: it seems in one of the recent updates the mode of their display (in pop-u window as in pages) changed. now they are not in fit, and the display creates more of a 'floating document' feel (scrollable to left & right), where before they were 'just right', and well fixed and 'paged' in a good way. small thing, that gives away much on the 'solid' experience of PDFs (maybe esp. where they are visual; boards, panels, presenters etc.?!) (edited)
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Overall, I like the new ui for images, but it could be improved by having the side panel open by default to save that extra click. I do really like that my notes are right next to the image now. Often I would want to take notes on an image I saved and it would end up being off screen above my notes, so I had to keep scrolling up. Agree on 100% not showing true to size
Multi select needs the ability to use shift to select large numbers of objects not just one by one
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Multi select needs the ability to use shift to select large numbers of objects not just one by one
Oh, absolutely. That would be a great improvement
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Oh, absolutely. That would be a great improvement
🌻 – 'planned': 👉 https://capacities.io/feedback/p/bulk-selection-in-o1 – cc @machoman (edited)
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photos are not working in my new setup ? why ? i added a photo and put it into but does not show up 😦
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Hello 👋 I have a question I can't seem to figure out an answer for. I have a standard page object and it has a table in it. The table is wider than the page width so it's scrolling. I thought there was a way to toggle the wide layout (and it says as much in the docs, see: https://docs.capacities.io/reference/page-layouts#what-are-page-layouts I can't for the life of me find that toggle though. Does it exist?
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I mean sort of, I guess. I recorded a video showing Capacities current behavior with selecting. There is no way to select multiple paragraphs (or blocks) with just the cursor highlighting the text. I did stumble on a way to select multiple blocks, which I show in the second half of my video. Basically if you click in the margin and then draw the selection box over the blocks you can select multiple at a time. This is perhaps a workaround that will work if you need to move multliple blocks/paragraphs around. But if I wanted to select 1.5 paragraphs, there is currently no way of doing this. The selection feature just feels clunky to me at this point. https://www.loom.com/share/58cb1bf6202f48a39e0a980953679493?sid=74cd513c-9490-43f1-8da8-ff88fb9d3c45
https://www.loom.com/share/453eaf7f567a4084bb0c96943638302f?sid=307d9440-5490-424e-b9d0-d565b9a204c8 I've also recorded a video showing my Capacities current behavior with selecting. In my case, I select multiple blocks by selecting the first block and then using the keyboard down arrow to select additional blocks. I note that this selects entire blocks; there doesn't seem to be a way to add multiple selections and a partial block. Having said that....once I've selected multiple blocks, while I can apply formatting to all of the selected blocks at once, if I want to move all of the selected blocks I have to click elsewhere on my screen and then come back to move the selected blocks. I've shown this in the last part of my video here.
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Regards the use of AI, two questions:
  • can I perform AI queries on the content to collect information stored or give answers based on my stored data.
  • can I perform tasks, like adding tags based on content, or creating a tabel ….
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And is there a simple way to store ChatGPT conversations into Capacities?
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Regards the use of AI, two questions:
  • can I perform AI queries on the content to collect information stored or give answers based on my stored data.
  • can I perform tasks, like adding tags based on content, or creating a tabel ….
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How do I reference the date and time in todos, so they‘ll get exposed to the webhook task action?
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Is there someone experienced to create an draftsapp action to post a draft to capacities over the api, ideally to a object of choice with necessary properties in the daily note. Thanks
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Quick question. I want to use the daily note for daily journaling to track these points per day in a sentence each together with one photo of the day: 🙏 Gratitude ⭐️ Highlight (no 1 priority) 👍 What went well that day 👎 What went not ideal ➕ What I want to optimize tomorrow Ideally when looking back at the week or month I want to see all these information in a gallery with the photo of the day being the cover image). How would you set this up in capacities. (In notion I used to create a daily scheduled „day“ record with these properties and used the cover image), but it seems I cannot add properties directly to the daily notes.
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Hey there! Is there no way to simply copy a link of an object? When project managing in Linear, I'd love to include an object within the description/link area as a reference but I can't seem to figure out how to do this. Can anyone help?
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Hey there! Is there no way to simply copy a link of an object? When project managing in Linear, I'd love to include an object within the description/link area as a reference but I can't seem to figure out how to do this. Can anyone help?
From the object menu, click share
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xang
From the object menu, click share
hmmm..
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Ah that makes sense. Thanks. While I've got you, during that Markdown or RTF or TXT import process, how do you bring in the images that might be embedded within them? Capacities seems to ignore them completely
there were 2 or 3 discussions on the whole issue of importing / juggling structured multimedia docs (basically text&images) w/in Capacities in forums here (– just, Discord doesn't make it a pleasure to retrieve them... 🐍) currently 1) copy & paste is the best / safest bet IME (– which rules out bulk operations as it stands) 2) I am personally hoping for the webclipper as kind of workaround relief; as copying html also seems to work very fine – and there are a lot of ways to work via html … but definitely for people working w/ text-image-mixtures as part of their standard staple, there seem no good workflows on systemic / bulk level yet, unfortunately... ... for me, it's one of the 'basic questions' which I'd hope will be solved somewhere along the complex highway... 🛣 (edited)
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I saw this screenshot in the use-case for PARA by TJ and I really like the icons in the grid view. Is that still possible to achieve? (edited)
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Because the icons do exist for my properties...
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From the object menu, click share
This only provides a read only link - not a link back to the note in capacities.
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I saw this screenshot in the use-case for PARA by TJ and I really like the icons in the grid view. Is that still possible to achieve? (edited)
Yes, it's the gallery view (see the blue highlighted text to the right of the objects).
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Yes, it's the gallery view (see the blue highlighted text to the right of the objects).
Yeah using that too, no icons tho
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Hey there! Is there no way to simply copy a link of an object? When project managing in Linear, I'd love to include an object within the description/link area as a reference but I can't seem to figure out how to do this. Can anyone help?
You can copy the object reference :)
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Pukima
Click to see attachment 🖼️
I get the icons if I use a query to find the objects. Maybe that's that they've done.
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You can copy the object reference :)
That's more like it! Thanks.
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I get the icons if I use a query to find the objects. Maybe that's that they've done.
Doesn't work either 🤔
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probably a setting burried somewhere... (edited)
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Works for me? Weird. I'm on a mac using the desktop app.
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@Michael_v_H & @Steffen – is it possible that link-share to Capacities doesn´t work on Mac, and only OS – or have I overlooked some settings etc.? 🤔🙏
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Works for me? Weird. I'm on a mac using the desktop app.
Doesn't look like it?
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For context, I meant having icons for the properties like in the screenshot below:
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which was shown in this post: https://capacities.io/use-cases/para-tj
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@Michael_v_H & @Steffen – is it possible that link-share to Capacities doesn´t work on Mac, and only OS – or have I overlooked some settings etc.? 🤔🙏
Do you mean direct link or sharable link to give to friends etc.?
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Pukima
Do you mean direct link or sharable link to give to friends etc.?
I mean the share sheet, to save weblinks... from latest update ☺
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I mean the share sheet, to save weblinks... from latest update ☺
oh okay, not sure then (edited)
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lerone
I mean the share sheet, to save weblinks... from latest update ☺
Capacities has never been available within the macOS Share Sheet?
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@lerone you could use a shortcut for that though. Saw it being shared here: https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1046732274449797140/1237392852015644782 (edited)
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oh okay, not sure then (edited)
cc @vcbrewers / @Michael_v_H REDACT: I was confused 🤣 something in my brain mixed about the Raycast extension ability to save weblinks & the prospect of the webcöipper-to-come... 😆😅 ... then confusion set in not finding Capacities at all in Mac-sharesheet etc. I repeat: REDACTED INQUIRY! 🤡 (edited)
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Doesn't work either 🤔
Can you show that object’s property configuration?
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Can you show that object’s property configuration?
I suppose you mean this?
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Or any specific property?
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Just those. Odd 🤔 I’d imagine those would show.
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They do show, just not their icon
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cuz icons like in the screenshot I sent previously, would be sooo awesome
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Pukima
They do show, just not their icon
Yeah I know, I just don’t know why that’s the case
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Maybe one of the capacities staff can help? because no user seems to understand why it is the way it is... Original Question: https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001364765051994132/1238081096655044689 (edited)
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Oh maybe the feature got removed cause I don’t see it either now in object embeds 🤔
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Oh maybe the feature got removed cause I don’t see it either now in object embeds 🤔
That's so sad though 😢
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At least a setting to toggle that behaviour would be sick
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will create a feedback post about it in just a bit ig
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That's so sad though 😢
Yeah
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Awwww damn… yeah that’s not good for my D&D stuff. Yikes I can’t tell anything at all about them
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@Steffen @Michael_v_H could we have the icons back, maybe as an optional toggle to hide them, for the card view of entities? @Pukima and I have some use cases that require them (see image above).
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Doesn't look like it?
I thought you meant icons for the objects which are showing in my screenshot but not yours. The example I gave doesn’t have any properties, so won’t show any icons either. I’ll check it again in the morning.
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is there a way i can sort/ filter tags within objects into specific collections, in gallery view? Such that its sorted by the various tags according to 'status' for example, draft, submitted, completed, in progress.
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Hello Is there a way to start tabs in the main window I know I can shift+click multi pages and starts tabs on the side... But want to makes tabs at the main page.... is this possible?
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Probably I’m not experienced enough, but in the API-doc is stated “ObjectId: You can find the ID of an object in the app by clicking on the object menu and selecting Copy object reference”, but I do not find the named object reference.
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Also, I’m nit familiar with API programming. I try to get draftapp integration, while I receive successes, not content appears in Capacities. Is there a method to log what happens?
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Hello Is there a way to start tabs in the main window I know I can shift+click multi pages and starts tabs on the side... But want to makes tabs at the main page.... is this possible?
Try ctrl click!
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Hi, I'm just trying to figure if it's possible to add 'Word Count' as a property for an object? I can see word count on the card view but it would be more useful to see it on the object page as a property. Does anyone have any info on this?
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📝Anna
Try ctrl click!
That’s it’s. Thank you 🙏
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Ioannes Oculus 5/10/2024 1:32 PM
Hi! I'm writing a dialogue and Capacities (app on Windows) keeps changing dashes to bullet points. I cannot find a way to turn it off.
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Ioannes Oculus
Hi! I'm writing a dialogue and Capacities (app on Windows) keeps changing dashes to bullet points. I cannot find a way to turn it off.
You can change the behavior in Settings > Editor iirc
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Hi, I tried generating a backup of my notes but I cannot find the daily notes in the zip file that was generated. Is there some extra step that needs to be done to include them in the backup?
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Hi, i kind of deleted the daily notes object 😅 i don't really need the notes just the object and i don't know how to get it back.
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Has anybody experimented with API? I am doing this for the first time in creating a script and I keep running into a 404 error. I know I’m accessing my space correctly but for some reason when I try to upload something to my meetings object, I get a 404 error. Right now I have my upload URL set to the capacities APIURL followed by the object ID. What I’m trying to do is I have a folder full of ICS calendar event files and I want to create new meeting objects using the calendar event, title date and body of the message as my block. Any ideas on what I’m doing wrong?
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Chris Riedy 5/11/2024 8:19 PM
I'm having a problem with the Profile view for the Person object and want to check if I'm missing something obvious. When I upload an image, the circular preview shows space on either side if it's a portrait image, or top and bottom if it's landscape. I can't see any way to zoom the preview so that the circle is filled. Am I missing something or is this functionality not available? Do I need to do a circle crop before uploading?
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Chris Riedy
I'm having a problem with the Profile view for the Person object and want to check if I'm missing something obvious. When I upload an image, the circular preview shows space on either side if it's a portrait image, or top and bottom if it's landscape. I can't see any way to zoom the preview so that the circle is filled. Am I missing something or is this functionality not available? Do I need to do a circle crop before uploading?
Chris Riedy 5/11/2024 9:38 PM
Found it - there’s an option under Object Settings to crop to fill that I missed. All fixed.
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Pukima
You can change the behavior in Settings > Editor iirc
Ioannes Oculus 5/12/2024 8:11 AM
I can't find an option like that... I'm using the Windows app
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Ioannes Oculus
I can't find an option like that... I'm using the Windows app
I‘ll take a look in a few hours, when I‘m back at my pc :)
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Pukima
I‘ll take a look in a few hours, when I‘m back at my pc :)
Ioannes Oculus 5/12/2024 8:19 AM
Thanks!
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Hi, I tried generating a backup of my notes but I cannot find the daily notes in the zip file that was generated. Is there some extra step that needs to be done to include them in the backup?
I would appreciate any help on this. I have been using capacities for close to a year and finding out that I cannot recover daily notes seems like a deal breaker. I am hoping I am missing something that can fix this issue.
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Jesus Alberto 5/12/2024 11:08 AM
Hi!! Quick question: Apple reminders task integration works in iOS? I cannot see the option (edited)
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Jesus Alberto
Hi!! Quick question: Apple reminders task integration works in iOS? I cannot see the option (edited)
Unfortunately, not at this time.
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Unfortunately, not at this time.
Jesus Alberto 5/12/2024 12:57 PM
Thanks
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Ioannes Oculus
I can't find an option like that... I'm using the Windows app
Yep, it's at the very bottom of it for me :) (edited)
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Oh
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I think you want to achieve something else
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My bad
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A workaround however is to do - any text and after you put the text, remove the space in the front again
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Then it should work ^^
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Jesus Alberto 5/12/2024 4:12 PM
Hello! I have another question. I'm able to create a to-do using a WhatsApp message with the command [] [yes! It is possible]. However, when I attempt the same action but include a hashtag, the to-do isn't created. Is this expected behavior?
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Blaine Black 5/12/2024 5:01 PM
Hey all, does anyone know how to add another person to your capacities space?
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Is that even possible?
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Blaine Black
Hey all, does anyone know how to add another person to your capacities space?
not that I would know...
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Blaine Black
Is that even possible?
not that I would expect; … given that Capacities is a Personal Knowledge Studio. (– only way & route thinkable seems to have a 'proxy' or virtual person; i.e. one identity (email) for two people)
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Is there anybody else out there saving Reddit posts? I figured that Capacities would be good for this considering that there is an object type for Tweets, but every time I save one the title just says “Blocked” and gives no metadata. What causes that, and can I fix it?
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Is there anybody else out there saving Reddit posts? I figured that Capacities would be good for this considering that there is an object type for Tweets, but every time I save one the title just says “Blocked” and gives no metadata. What causes that, and can I fix it?
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Hey all, does anyone know how to add another person to your capacities space?
boonikad9300 5/13/2024 12:05 AM
You can share certain objects or collections, but it’s view only for people that have the 🔗
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Miguel Tavares 5/13/2024 4:17 AM
Good morning! Anyone here from the Capacities team who can help me with a billing issue?
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Any update on parity pricing in India ?
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Miguel Tavares
Good morning! Anyone here from the Capacities team who can help me with a billing issue?
please send us an email at team@capacities.io 🙂
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please send us an email at team@capacities.io 🙂
Miguel Tavares 5/13/2024 4:57 AM
Will do. Thanks!
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rishavnew
Any update on parity pricing in India ?
There is parity pricing for India- you should see it on the pricing page of our website.
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Is there a way to copy from capacities and paste in another app without including page links?
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Stupid question - how do i format bullets on pages to go back? In word/google you go to the bullet linea nd hit return to make the bullet offset "back" but in Capacities i can't for the life of me figure it out so once i start a bullet list i can only add further subbullets and never return to the main line, driving me crazy
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Stupid question - how do i format bullets on pages to go back? In word/google you go to the bullet linea nd hit return to make the bullet offset "back" but in Capacities i can't for the life of me figure it out so once i start a bullet list i can only add further subbullets and never return to the main line, driving me crazy
tab indents, shift + tab outdents
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Ah, thank the lord. Although that only appears to work on a new bullet
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If i already have a list and i try and use shift + tab on an existing bullet in the middle of a series of bullets to outdent, it appears to delete the bullet? (edited)
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Ah, thank the lord. Although that only appears to work on a new bullet
It works in existing bullets if the cursor is at the start of end of a line. On a Mac you can ctrl + a or ctrl + e to move to the start of end of the line, respectively.
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Is it possible to create timestamp links (i.e. the same kind created by /now through the API? When copying a block as Markdown they come as plaintext timestamps (e.g. "May 13, 2024, 09:38"), which don't seem to import as a timestamp in the opposite direction.
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@Chuck Thanks a ton my guy
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I try to share content from Drafts, and have created a script. But I get incorrect URL every time I use url: 'http://api.capacities.io/save-to-daily-note' And in the header headers: { Authorization: 'Bearer ${CapacitiesAPIKey}' Where of course the label between {} is a variable loaded with three API key. The goal- at leat for know - is to share content on the daily note. But it failed over and over again. Is the URL I use correct?
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So, I really like the Daily Notes 3-day view. I use a template to have 'Agenda/Goals', 'Tasks', and 'Through the Day (Activities)' sections. I want to be able to query all my Task objects that have a start-date before or on the current date. I don't believe there is a way to parameterize the queries with a current date, so this query must be manually entered every day. Also, for the Agenda section, would like to be able to pull my Calendar events over to here. But for now, this has to be manual? Emails I forward into Capacities appear after the Activities section which is good and I then manually tag them and/or add object references after the email to link them. Am I approaching this all wrong. Just so much manual work. Thanks, Dan
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I try to share content from Drafts, and have created a script. But I get incorrect URL every time I use url: 'http://api.capacities.io/save-to-daily-note' And in the header headers: { Authorization: 'Bearer ${CapacitiesAPIKey}' Where of course the label between {} is a variable loaded with three API key. The goal- at leat for know - is to share content on the daily note. But it failed over and over again. Is the URL I use correct?
Please update here if you get this working. I’d love to have this integration!
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As there is no calendar integration, I created an object meeting. But is there a way to filter the meetings of the date of the daily note. Show the meetings of the particular day will be shown. I noted that you can filter of today but then you will get meetings of the date of today on other daily notes.
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https://capacities.io/feedback/p/bug-email-with-download-backup-link-not-being-created-when-i-submit-a-backup-req @Steffen @Michael_v_H Has there been any progress on correcting the bugs reported (e.g., see this link) where backups are sometimes not being created? As I (and some others) have noted, I have tried repeatedly to create a backup but have not been able to do so. I have even tried to create a backup with the "Include media" option unchecked in case the size of the backup zip file was somehow causing an issue. Note that my backups are not "delayed" (I've waited multiple days to no avail) and the link to a backup is not being sent to my spam or trash folders. Capacities is great! But I do need to have the ability to successfully create backups, and it has been some time since I've been able to do so.
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I, too, have not received multiple backups after days of waiting
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As there is no calendar integration, I created an object meeting. But is there a way to filter the meetings of the date of the daily note. Show the meetings of the particular day will be shown. I noted that you can filter of today but then you will get meetings of the date of today on other daily notes.
You can get Meetings for the Day with a Query where the date matches the current date. Unfortunately, I haven't found any way to grab the current date and use that for the query, so I have to create a new query each day. But it does work.
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chirpchirpbang 5/15/2024 7:20 AM
I opened Capacities this morning, only to see my content from yesterday disappear in front of my eyes. Seems like I lost my data. Anyone else seeing anything like this? Additionally, nothing is syncing with my iOS device... 😭 (edited)
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chirpchirpbang
I opened Capacities this morning, only to see my content from yesterday disappear in front of my eyes. Seems like I lost my data. Anyone else seeing anything like this? Additionally, nothing is syncing with my iOS device... 😭 (edited)
chirpchirpbang 5/15/2024 8:00 AM
Update - i was able to get it syncing with iOS by logging out and back in. Guessing the reason my content from yesterday was removed was because of the bad sync from mobile. Lost a bit of trust this morning. 😦
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Can I play audio from Capacities directly ?
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Can I play video from Capacities as well ?
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Shibuya-Otoko 5/15/2024 9:06 AM
Hello, I logged into capacities using a new browser and I cannot see my NOTES - space, how do I get to it? What happened to all of my notes? (edited)
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Hello, I logged into capacities using a new browser and I cannot see my NOTES - space, how do I get to it? What happened to all of my notes? (edited)
I had one of my spaces not show up the other day but logging out and back in fixed it
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Is it possible via the API to post to a specific object type, or is it currently only possible to store on the Daily note in a text block?
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And is the </> timestamp, something as part of the API, or am I accidentally adding this?
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I just tried to import a markdown file from obsidian that had properties in it. The properties show up in capacities as "external properties" but there doesn't seem to be a way to modify or delete them. Am I missing something?
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Curious if changes have been made to the browser version of capacities. I'd been using it on Android mobile and tablet instead of the app as the app is.... well hardly functional. But the last few days the browser version simply won't load on any Android device. "ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED."
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You can get Meetings for the Day with a Query where the date matches the current date. Unfortunately, I haven't found any way to grab the current date and use that for the query, so I have to create a new query each day. But it does work.
Thanks, but I also want to have this for tomorrow and yesterday (as example), thus for every date in the past or future (edited)
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What's the individual file size limit for uploads for believers?
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#word_limit Is there a word limit for text to be entered in a single record in Capacities? I am asking because typing has begun to slow down when I have created a record that contains 21 copies of a template and about 15000 words. Typing anything new in that record has a bit of a lag to it.
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What's the individual file size limit for uploads for believers?
boonikad9300 5/16/2024 11:23 PM
I think 100 mb right now, but you should check the docs to make sure
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Hi guys. Have anyone found the way how to make unique progress for each entry? Because when I create number property and make it progress format then I have to chose Progress steps. This steps are common for this object type and I would like to define steps for specific entry.
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Hi, I have a question about multi-select properties with a fixed set from a collection of tags. Once I create the property, it seems like I can only add the tags one-by-one, even if I have the tags together in a collection. This is quite tedious and repetitive. Is there a way to either:
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Is there a way to set one of the tags from the fixed set as a default option?
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Hi, I have a question about multi-select properties with a fixed set from a collection of tags. Once I create the property, it seems like I can only add the tags one-by-one, even if I have the tags together in a collection. This is quite tedious and repetitive. Is there a way to either:
  • duplicate a property I've already created with its fixed set of options,
  • select all of tags in a collection as the fixed set of options or
  • select multiple tags at once for the fixed set? One more related question:
Is there a way to set one of the tags from the fixed set as a default option?
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there's no option to select multiple tags or choose a fixed set BUT, if you want to use those properties very often on a specific object, there's a quick workaround: you can add a template with all those properties already picked and every time you create a new object and want those properties to be picked, just apply the template. I do this for my class notes with some prepicked tags. (edited)
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hey folks! i'm new to capacities (coming over from notion). my notion setup was based on PARA, and i'm wondering if there's a suitable way to recreate this setup in capacities. I've seen TJ Ferrell's blog post but find it a bit too hacky for my liking. does anyone know of an either way to replicate PARA in capacities? if not, does anyone hae a better idea of how to structure capacities?
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hey folks! i'm new to capacities (coming over from notion). my notion setup was based on PARA, and i'm wondering if there's a suitable way to recreate this setup in capacities. I've seen TJ Ferrell's blog post but find it a bit too hacky for my liking. does anyone know of an either way to replicate PARA in capacities? if not, does anyone hae a better idea of how to structure capacities?
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Shibuya-Otoko 5/18/2024 12:36 PM
Hello is there a way I can embed excel into a page, the in built tables are tooo slow, I do not have time for the page to load and entering is so slow.
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Hello. Is there a way, either official or as a workaround, to group several objects together under a common theme or topic? A collection that spans object types, if you will
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Hello. Is there a way, either official or as a workaround, to group several objects together under a common theme or topic? A collection that spans object types, if you will
its tags. 🏷👉 https://docs.capacities.io/tutorials/tags edit: sorry; misunderstood – you are basically looking for something like hierarchical objects, or an even more versatile / dynamic version of it. – it has been discussed & requested; but no workaround I know of. 👉 https://capacities.io/feedback/p/bundle-objects-types-in-groupsautomatic tagging for all objects contained in an object type would also be a solution – and is a standing request, too... 👉 https://capacities.io/feedback/p/automatic-custom-tagging-for-types-collections you can add your voice there...📣 … and maybe someone else still has a 'workaround', though I would be surprised... (edited)
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simplyniels 5/19/2024 6:05 AM
Hi, it’s kind of frustrating as I am using Capacities mainly on iPad (12.9) and even with Browsers like Edge forcing Desktop Mode and switching off all side panels it doesn’t show the visual Graph view - is there any trick to make this work on a screen which is nearly the same size like a MacBook Pro 13”?
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Hello, i readed rapidly the terms and didnt see a reference to some sort of abuse usage, i doing malware development, edr av evasion and general red teaming stuff as a professional and wonder if any of this mentioned point can be problematic with capacities (blacklisted words, automated triggers, file uploaded..) , thank you. (edited)
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Can anybody let me know how I can use (practically) tabs in Capacities. I see them appear but do not know how to create them (e.g. a new search, a new document). Thanks for educating me.
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Can anybody let me know how I can use (practically) tabs in Capacities. I see them appear but do not know how to create them (e.g. a new search, a new document). Thanks for educating me.
let the very good documentation be your first & prime educator for basics: 👉 https://docs.capacities.io/reference/navigation#tabs ☺
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is there a way to automatically open the daily note of today when launching the app?
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RemcoVC
is there a way to automatically open the daily note of today when launching the app?
... or a particular space?! 🤔🐿
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Is there a way to refresh the preview of a URL link card? A lot of mine say "Just a moment..." instead of the website title or description.
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let the very good documentation be your first & prime educator for basics: 👉 https://docs.capacities.io/reference/navigation#tabs ☺
Thanks, Lerone! Appreciated.
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Is there a quick and clean way to export tables to Word or PowerPoint? (I tried exporting to PDF and then exporting to Word. It works). Thanks for advising.
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My biggest issue with Capacities so far is the auto-complete for multi-select properties. When I type to create an object it constantly auto-completes to some random object that is nowhere near what I typed, if I'm not paying attention well enough. I would expect it to prioritize creating a new object over trying to enter in a completely different one (I'm talking along the lines of typing in a name like Rebecca Williams, pressing enter, and then the object linked is somehow Douglas Johnson). I'm new here so I'm not sure where is best to post this issue. Or does anyone know a setting to fix this somehow? (edited)
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My biggest issue with Capacities so far is the auto-complete for multi-select properties. When I type to create an object it constantly auto-completes to some random object that is nowhere near what I typed, if I'm not paying attention well enough. I would expect it to prioritize creating a new object over trying to enter in a completely different one (I'm talking along the lines of typing in a name like Rebecca Williams, pressing enter, and then the object linked is somehow Douglas Johnson). I'm new here so I'm not sure where is best to post this issue. Or does anyone know a setting to fix this somehow? (edited)
The canny board is the best place. Link can be found in #⚡・bugs-and-issues
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Maharishi Pacheco 5/20/2024 4:38 PM
Hey guys, how can I verify the save@capacities forward address in gmail? I need to enter a code but I am not getting any verfication email in capacities, so what are my options?
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Hey guys, I'm new to capacities, subscribed to the pro plan, and am still learning how to use it. But I see this "Category" object type on every single one of my objects, but I can't seem to find it once I open the actual list of my existing objects. It behaves weirdly when I use it (it currently selects tags, but it duplicates my cards in certain views if I use it.) Does anybody know what i's for? It was there when I first launched the app.
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Is there a shortcut to quickly use zoom in and zoom out while viewing an image? Ctrl -/+ doesn't work
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Hey guys, I'm new to capacities, subscribed to the pro plan, and am still learning how to use it. But I see this "Category" object type on every single one of my objects, but I can't seem to find it once I open the actual list of my existing objects. It behaves weirdly when I use it (it currently selects tags, but it duplicates my cards in certain views if I use it.) Does anybody know what i's for? It was there when I first launched the app.
it's not Category object type. it's Tag object type. you can see in your 1st screenshot. there is "Tags" beside "Object" under "Category"
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internetwarriorprincess 5/20/2024 8:59 PM
Capacities was consistently freezing and not fully opening on my desktop, so I uninstalled the app. I went to the in-browser app version. Same thing. It gets stuck on the same page as the desktop app. I can't interact with the page. It's just stuck. I don't know what to do at this point because I can't log into my account because the app never opens for me regardless of where I do it. Please advise.
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just for the 'Raycast' subcommunity: here Raycast search works for individual spaces but not globally. 😕 – anyone else experiencing similar issues? 🙃 edit: ah, thx! seems this is it 👉 https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/991334034032570438/1242413216408141895 (edited)
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Capacities was consistently freezing and not fully opening on my desktop, so I uninstalled the app. I went to the in-browser app version. Same thing. It gets stuck on the same page as the desktop app. I can't interact with the page. It's just stuck. I don't know what to do at this point because I can't log into my account because the app never opens for me regardless of where I do it. Please advise.
Good luck. I've had a similar issue for weeks and the dev's just closed my bug ticket saying it was my device. Despite trying it on multiple devices, browsers, and networks. Was working fine for me, and then suddenly about 2 weeks ago I can no longer log in online, on any device. "ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED." That error by nature implies the issue is on the server side. Update: I connected to a vpn server in Japan and can log in. Basically confirms my suspicion that this is a localized issue on their end. (edited)
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it's not Category object type. it's Tag object type. you can see in your 1st screenshot. there is "Tags" beside "Object" under "Category"
Thank you! I don't know why it came with the software, but I think I'll delete it for now
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On trying to connect Google Tasks to Capacities it gives me the following error: "Authentification failed: Error: Code3498" - any ideas?
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On trying to connect Google Tasks to Capacities it gives me the following error: "Authentification failed: Error: Code3498" - any ideas?
It is very likely that you already have an active connection to Google (either with this account or another account). Go to https://myaccount.google.com/connections and remove Capacities from the list of connected apps. Then, reconnect Capacities to Google Tasks.
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It is very likely that you already have an active connection to Google (either with this account or another account). Go to https://myaccount.google.com/connections and remove Capacities from the list of connected apps. Then, reconnect Capacities to Google Tasks.
That did the job - thanks Beth!
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Hi All, today i logged in to Capacities and I needed to login again. After login I noticed that all of my content is gone (Access denied). In my account settings I do see that (today) my default space has been deleted. I'm very sure that I didn't do that. Any help/guidance will be appriciated.
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Hi All, today i logged in to Capacities and I needed to login again. After login I noticed that all of my content is gone (Access denied). In my account settings I do see that (today) my default space has been deleted. I'm very sure that I didn't do that. Any help/guidance will be appriciated.
hfsandovalm 5/22/2024 3:31 PM
Hi. Try using: "Settings"->"Reload app".
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Hi. Try using: "Settings"->"Reload app".
Thanks, but it didn't fixed it yet but it pointed me in the right direction. Clear browser cache after reload did the trick 😅 🙏 . Creating backup in 1....2.....3 😇 (edited)
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Ioannes Oculus 5/23/2024 3:22 AM
When using emoji I don't see country flags, only letters. As a language learner, I would find them very useful to visually mark some of my content. Is there any chance that I can display flags (🇺🇿) and not letters (UZ)?
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Hi, is anyone else having issues on Android with Swiftkey keyboard ? Gboard correctly triggers the shortcuts, but SwiftKey duplicates some characters and does not trigger the actions. For instance, tapping @ just insert the character, and some punctuation marks duplicate the word before them
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How do other people go about : ➡️ creating a link list from objects containing links in a property field for external / further use? 🤔
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When using emoji I don't see country flags, only letters. As a language learner, I would find them very useful to visually mark some of my content. Is there any chance that I can display flags (🇺🇿) and not letters (UZ)?
I've reported this before, but it was marked as closed. Apparently it's an issue with how Windows supports emojis. @Michael_v_H any chance you could look into this again per Kire's suggestion in the feedback comments? https://capacities.io/feedback/p/flag-icons-only-show-as-flags-in-mobile-app
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I have a template that I have been using for some time. Recently, I noticed that some changes were needed: I added some properties and removed others. However, with the removal of those properties, the information that was recorded in them was also lost. Is there a way to start deleting old properties only during the next creation of the template, while preserving the old fields that already contain information? My templates are often changed because I only find shortcomings when using them. On the other hand, I would like to save the very useful information that I have recorded in the past. Is there already a way to do this that I might have overlooked?
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After a long break due to illness, my wife opened up capacities today. Unfortunately, one of the spaces she had seems to be completely missing on one of her laptops, but is still there on her other laptop. Did anybody else experience such a behavior? And, more importantly, how can she make sure that this remaining (probably local) copy of her space is again synced to capacities‘ servers? She uses MacBooks and works with various browsers (Safari, Google Chrome, Arc). So far, she could find the missing space only when using Safari. (edited)
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After a long break due to illness, my wife opened up capacities today. Unfortunately, one of the spaces she had seems to be completely missing on one of her laptops, but is still there on her other laptop. Did anybody else experience such a behavior? And, more importantly, how can she make sure that this remaining (probably local) copy of her space is again synced to capacities‘ servers? She uses MacBooks and works with various browsers (Safari, Google Chrome, Arc). So far, she could find the missing space only when using Safari. (edited)
hfsandovalm 5/23/2024 10:07 AM
Hi. Try "Settings -> Reload the app" or deleting the browser cache. It worked for some people.
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I have a template that I have been using for some time. Recently, I noticed that some changes were needed: I added some properties and removed others. However, with the removal of those properties, the information that was recorded in them was also lost. Is there a way to start deleting old properties only during the next creation of the template, while preserving the old fields that already contain information? My templates are often changed because I only find shortcomings when using them. On the other hand, I would like to save the very useful information that I have recorded in the past. Is there already a way to do this that I might have overlooked?
Afaik you cannot delete a property without losing its information. Like, if you are deleting a column in excel,you are deleting the data in the column too. One way to avoid this would be creating new peoperties and hiding the old ones (option "always hide"). Or/and migrating data from old properties into new ones with copy/paste
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Does anybody else have issues with their email integration? My forwarded and test-mails do not appear in Today. FWIW: These are my first attempts. Don’t know if it is just lately or generally or just me.
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Afaik you cannot delete a property without losing its information. Like, if you are deleting a column in excel,you are deleting the data in the column too. One way to avoid this would be creating new peoperties and hiding the old ones (option "always hide"). Or/and migrating data from old properties into new ones with copy/paste
Yes, you are right about the tables. However, I used Tana until recently, and there is a rule that information in the properties of older versions of the template should not be deleted. So, I was surprised when I lost data here. It's not terrible; it's just my personal information. This was a painless lesson, and now I know, so I will find some way to address it. Thank you.
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Yes, you are right about the tables. However, I used Tana until recently, and there is a rule that information in the properties of older versions of the template should not be deleted. So, I was surprised when I lost data here. It's not terrible; it's just my personal information. This was a painless lesson, and now I know, so I will find some way to address it. Thank you.
Ah, interesting, I didn't know that. The loss of information is always annoying(at least), but I am glad for you that it's nothing super important!
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Does anybody else have issues with their email integration? My forwarded and test-mails do not appear in Today. FWIW: These are my first attempts. Don’t know if it is just lately or generally or just me.
Jan O. Dvořák 5/23/2024 1:21 PM
My today's experience was: the attached images were almost instantly but the notes themselve I have found later - they were just delayed, I don't know for how long, I closed Capacities and returned much later.
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I've reported this before, but it was marked as closed. Apparently it's an issue with how Windows supports emojis. @Michael_v_H any chance you could look into this again per Kire's suggestion in the feedback comments? https://capacities.io/feedback/p/flag-icons-only-show-as-flags-in-mobile-app
Ioannes Oculus 5/23/2024 1:21 PM
That would be very useful. I know the whole flag emoji have an issue of politics behind but even as not being perfect, their very useful. I wish there were more (e.g. for ancient languages). I'm a language learner, teacher and researcher - the visual aid to easily see what language things refer to would be awesome.
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My today's experience was: the attached images were almost instantly but the notes themselve I have found later - they were just delayed, I don't know for how long, I closed Capacities and returned much later.
For me none arrived today.
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For me none arrived today.
Yeah, I tried e-mail, Telegram, and WhatsApp integrations today with no luck (that was my first time trying it so I thought I was doing something wrong 🙉)
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Yeah, I tried e-mail, Telegram, and WhatsApp integrations today with no luck (that was my first time trying it so I thought I was doing something wrong 🙉)
Not sure if it's the same issue, but I requested a backup today and the email came way later than usual and the .zip file is empty.
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How can I select non-contiguous text?
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blocks non-contiguos*
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@h0wdarey0u @Queenie, there's some delay in processing emails, telegram, and whatsapp at the moment, but we're working on a fix 👍
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How do I Ungroup a Grouped set of Blocks? Please help 🙏
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I am unable to login - I try to reset my password and I get the new one but still get - "Login failed. If you don't have an account yet..." I just started and have only done the basics - should I delete my account and create a new one using the same email? or is that possible? (edited)
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Hi. Try "Settings -> Reload the app" or deleting the browser cache. It worked for some people.
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I am unable to login - I try to reset my password and I get the new one but still get - "Login failed. If you don't have an account yet..." I just started and have only done the basics - should I delete my account and create a new one using the same email? or is that possible? (edited)
Funny - I can login from my work computer...but not my home pc
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unsure if this is the right channel, but wanted to feedback as a new user. I watched the tutorials, and this product looks great, I love the focus on objects. I can see it's power and how it could be amazing, but building such a system is so far away. The default object types are insufficient for what I want, and sure, I can customise and make my own. I'd like to be able to see other people's objects and collections, and import those so I can get a good starting point. Want a project type? Here's a bunch from the community. I feel it's pretty hard to get started
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unsure if this is the right channel, but wanted to feedback as a new user. I watched the tutorials, and this product looks great, I love the focus on objects. I can see it's power and how it could be amazing, but building such a system is so far away. The default object types are insufficient for what I want, and sure, I can customise and make my own. I'd like to be able to see other people's objects and collections, and import those so I can get a good starting point. Want a project type? Here's a bunch from the community. I feel it's pretty hard to get started
this sounds very understandable to me. 🫰 there were some discussions already, for these scenarios and reasons (and some other similar ones), to contemplate more structured community channels for exchanging such structures of use (templates, objects, space architectures etc.). – up to now these ideas never materialized. also, things are difficult in terms of making such a channel work reasonably. either this needs to be some extra channel here, and is up to admins and their criteria. or, alternatively you start a thread, but that will get buried & lost easily and vanish from attention bec of the way Discord works. two possible roads I can see you take, if you want to go the self-initiated way: 1 – make the case to use the showcases channel for community features of their object types; maybe initiate it with sketching your use-case there… ?! ✨ 2 – make a dedicated self-initiated channel on the Canny board (I once tried that for negotiating embeddable platforms – … but I think I can say it never got community traction 🙃 – see: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/community-driven-list-for-whitelisted-embeddable-sites-platforms-ideas-proposals alternatively, you could also make the case for such a channel here, and approach the team, and make the case. either by adressing them directly ( @Steffen & @Michael_v_H would be the right people, afaik); or shoot them an email: team@capactities.io. whatever road you might take: you can be sure there are some people in the community interested in extending structured community exchange around such practical issues (formats, templates, etc). but you also have to know that it might take some extra effort to install such additional channels, as this kind of structure / culture is just evolving cautiously around Capacities… good going! 🌻 – cc 👀 @Rexx.
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unsure if this is the right channel, but wanted to feedback as a new user. I watched the tutorials, and this product looks great, I love the focus on objects. I can see it's power and how it could be amazing, but building such a system is so far away. The default object types are insufficient for what I want, and sure, I can customise and make my own. I'd like to be able to see other people's objects and collections, and import those so I can get a good starting point. Want a project type? Here's a bunch from the community. I feel it's pretty hard to get started
I 100% feel you that is what I had as well when i started. it took a while but we now have a #⭐・starboard channel. basically a curation of the best of the best. I have also have curated some old lost posts so i will list them linked soon and @ you so that u can upvote them and they will populate on their for easier navigation.
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"and import those so I can get a good starting point" this has been the strongest point i was advocating for to the team, and they seems to have it on their importance schedule (whether directly or indirectly via offline roadmap is up to discussion). see https://capacities.io/feedback/p/empowering-community-engagement-enabling-users-to-share-workspaces-and-templates (edited)
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@StuMonkey consider that done. i have @ you in the message, if u have the channel muted it is in #🌟・showcases-old . May u inspire us soon in your journey with capacities 😄
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Ioannes Oculus
When using emoji I don't see country flags, only letters. As a language learner, I would find them very useful to visually mark some of my content. Is there any chance that I can display flags (🇺🇿) and not letters (UZ)?
I have the same experience. It works in Notion but not in Capacities. I hope dev team can fix it. I am a flag addict.
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simulationist 5/26/2024 11:59 AM
I'm getting error code 1984 when trying to set up task action webhooks with Jira - does anyone know what this error code means?
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also - has anyone had success using jira web hooks to create issues from capacities?
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FlowerBomb3 5/26/2024 12:41 PM
Is it just me or are images no longer showing as full width in the app on pages? I could have sworn they used to and I am not sure what’s changed
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Niklas Högström 5/26/2024 3:40 PM
Is it possible to create a table of contents without using the right sidebar? I want it above the content I'm writing. Preferably in a toggle. Just like the table of contents in the right sidebar but as block above everything else. I tried copying block reference links and making links manually but it doesnt work. (edited)
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UncleFreddysDead 5/26/2024 4:09 PM
I have what may be a silly question. If I have multiple blocks -- say three bullet points -- how do I convert all three into a single page (or any other) object. No problem at all selecting them all and converting them to individual pages, but I need them to be on the same page. Am I missing something fundamental? Thanks very much.
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I have what may be a silly question. If I have multiple blocks -- say three bullet points -- how do I convert all three into a single page (or any other) object. No problem at all selecting them all and converting them to individual pages, but I need them to be on the same page. Am I missing something fundamental? Thanks very much.
Niklas Högström 5/26/2024 4:16 PM
Can you cut them out with ctrl+x, make a page, paste all three objects inside that page. Copy the link to that page and embed a link to that page as an object? (edited)
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I have what may be a silly question. If I have multiple blocks -- say three bullet points -- how do I convert all three into a single page (or any other) object. No problem at all selecting them all and converting them to individual pages, but I need them to be on the same page. Am I missing something fundamental? Thanks very much.
If you indent those three bullet points unter one other block (the future title of the future note) then select the title with the three bullet points indented underneath, and turn everything into an object type of your choice. Now the bullet points should all be in one single note.
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HiroMike 🗾 5/26/2024 7:27 PM
Couple of questions. 1. Is there a way to create a drawing - like with Excalidraw or similar - within Capacities? If not (I don't think there is) - what are people using to create quick flowcharts or sketches and insert them into their notes? 2. Is there a way to create a query specifically for Tasks? I created a query for a specific tag I called #TickTick and that works, but I am curious if I am missing something. Thanks!
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HiroMike 🗾 5/26/2024 8:28 PM
Ok - no to both - thanks,.
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Couple of questions. 1. Is there a way to create a drawing - like with Excalidraw or similar - within Capacities? If not (I don't think there is) - what are people using to create quick flowcharts or sketches and insert them into their notes? 2. Is there a way to create a query specifically for Tasks? I created a query for a specific tag I called #TickTick and that works, but I am curious if I am missing something. Thanks!
1. I think no. You can try Affine, I think Affine has what you need or you can use other sw to create flowchart before insert to Cap. 2. I remember there is TickTick integration. I haven't used because to-do list is not in Capacities. Just use Capacities for personal knowledge management
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Couple of questions. 1. Is there a way to create a drawing - like with Excalidraw or similar - within Capacities? If not (I don't think there is) - what are people using to create quick flowcharts or sketches and insert them into their notes? 2. Is there a way to create a query specifically for Tasks? I created a query for a specific tag I called #TickTick and that works, but I am curious if I am missing something. Thanks!
For question 1: there's no way in Capacities but you can add every screenshot, photo of a sketch to your notes (that's what I do)
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Btw, I introduce the sw I use to create flowchart/ mindmap:
  • FreePlane - It is Free and Open source (FOSS)
It covers all cases, s very powerful. It s better than any Mindmap/ Chart softwares I have tried. The cons is the UI is not good. That's all
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HiroMike 🗾 5/27/2024 1:09 AM
Thanks - I like to put little visual things together - in Obsidian there is a great plugin for Excalidraw. I appreciate the responses - thank you very much.
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Couple of questions. 1. Is there a way to create a drawing - like with Excalidraw or similar - within Capacities? If not (I don't think there is) - what are people using to create quick flowcharts or sketches and insert them into their notes? 2. Is there a way to create a query specifically for Tasks? I created a query for a specific tag I called #TickTick and that works, but I am curious if I am missing something. Thanks!
No. Or rather the constructive answer: not yet. Capacities is in development still. And there are priorities co-defined by user requests/-input what makes a good / the best PKM. Many people naturally ask for such graphical & schematic capacities for Capacities. but up to now there were other priorities & there are limited coding resources. so, two thing you can do to help work towards what you (& others) want: 1. more solid: support tickets requesting the feature & help make / strenghten the argument for it. (requests of this sort are already in the hundreds) 👉 https://capacities.io/feedback/p/whiteboard-canvas-drawing 👉 https://capacities.io/feedback/p/graph-view-20-whole-space-options-customization 2. support the recent proposals to allow tldraw / excalidraw (or other relevant) embeds. 👉 https://capacities.io/feedback/p/community-driven-list-for-whitelisted-embeddable-sites-platforms-ideas-proposals – this will allow some kind of visual integration & quick access; drawback: all the information will not be part of the search index etc & you won't be able to organically reference existing content, so you loose 2 of Capacities core values – … still better than nothing 🌻🥷 (btw: draw.io already seems to work as embed: 👉 https://capacities.io/feedback/p/drawio-integration … as does FigJam, which can serve similar purposes 👉 https://capacities.canny.io/feedback/p/embed-figjam-iframe-script) (edited)
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1. I think no. You can try Affine, I think Affine has what you need or you can use other sw to create flowchart before insert to Cap. 2. I remember there is TickTick integration. I haven't used because to-do list is not in Capacities. Just use Capacities for personal knowledge management
affine whiteboard is weird. it does not let a textbox smaller than a certain limit
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affine whiteboard is weird. it does not let a textbox smaller than a certain limit
Yeap, there are a lot of stuff in unstable app dev team has to cover. It could be a bug or be what dev team want. Beside that, the performance is also quite bad. I do not recommend using Affine at this time. We may wait for next several months to see what s improves. To use whiteboard, just use whiteboard apps like Paper/ Paint/ Sketch... to draw what you want then import them to PKMs. I used to want to combine text and draw function into one app but this will slow down app. So, the best solution is split them to 2 apps. Performance is the most important nowadays.
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New problem with the latest version: the popup menu is not selecting by default the first option. For instance, writing "/2" selects "Now-timestamp" instead of "Heading 2": (created an issue as well: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/default-item-in-popup-menu-is-not-correct) (edited)
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has anyone successfully moved over their content from Tana (or logseq, what i was using before)? I've been putting it off because it's seemingly a lot of work. (edited)
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If you indent those three bullet points unter one other block (the future title of the future note) then select the title with the three bullet points indented underneath, and turn everything into an object type of your choice. Now the bullet points should all be in one single note.
UncleFreddysDead 5/27/2024 4:49 PM
This works....just an extra step. Thank you.
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Can you cut them out with ctrl+x, make a page, paste all three objects inside that page. Copy the link to that page and embed a link to that page as an object? (edited)
UncleFreddysDead 5/27/2024 4:49 PM
This works...just an extra step. Thank you.
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We don't have proper support for iPad yet. The app is currently only available on phones. But there will be an iPad app. You can vote for it here: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/mobile-app-for-tablets-ipad-etc. A follow-up question: Would you expect an iPad app more like the mobile app, with simple sharing, etc. or more like a fully fledged app more like a desktop environment?
Professor Vector 5/27/2024 9:06 PM
At this point, I would love if the iPhone app would open on iPad using TestFlight. It would be a wonderful stopgap while waiting for a proper iPad app. I thought this was just a checkbox in xcode, but I could certainly be wrong. Thanks!
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This works....just an extra step. Thank you.
For me it became so natural to indent content under a title or parent as I use ouliner mode, so no extra step. But I understand that one has to think about it, if not used to this workflow
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has anyone successfully moved over their content from Tana (or logseq, what i was using before)? I've been putting it off because it's seemingly a lot of work. (edited)
Yes, I migrated from Obsidian and Logseq and it went quite well. Although I did not use block references that much, so it wasn't that complicated. Feel free to dm if you need more info!
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Yes, I migrated from Obsidian and Logseq and it went quite well. Although I did not use block references that much, so it wasn't that complicated. Feel free to dm if you need more info!
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Has anybody ever used Markdown via email import? Or any other import method (Messenger or API)? Has it ever worked? For me it hasn’t.
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New problem with the latest version: the popup menu is not selecting by default the first option. For instance, writing "/2" selects "Now-timestamp" instead of "Heading 2": (created an issue as well: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/default-item-in-popup-menu-is-not-correct) (edited)
So, am I the only one with this issue? @Team, can you please have a look?
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Hey there, is there a sort of dashboard to view all "basic todo's" (not connected to a task manger) in capacities ?
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Hey there, is there a sort of dashboard to view all "basic todo's" (not connected to a task manger) in capacities ?
this would be fantastic
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this would be fantastic
Jan O. Dvořák 5/28/2024 1:32 PM
IMO, that will probably never happen, as there will be a task object later when task management (a simplistic system, probably) is launched and until then you could use inline tags like #todo and view that tag. My guess is this will have to do at this time. However, I have not properly tested this, as I move my tasks to another tool via task actions.
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So, am I the only one with this issue? @Team, can you please have a look?
Michael_v_H 5/28/2024 1:44 PM
We‘ll look into it! 👍
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So, am I the only one with this issue? @Team, can you please have a look?
I dont use those shortcuts often, but I just checked and it's broken for me too
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Quick question is there any way at all I can add images anywhere in my workspace and restrict them from being a part of the image object. I do understand that that is the whole point of having an image object but sometimes I just wished some of the images wouldn't pile up on the images object. Maybe an option to exclude some images would be nice Not sure how much of this is possible but yeah would be nice. Not sure if anyone else feels the same way (edited)
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Quick question is there any way at all I can add images anywhere in my workspace and restrict them from being a part of the image object. I do understand that that is the whole point of having an image object but sometimes I just wished some of the images wouldn't pile up on the images object. Maybe an option to exclude some images would be nice Not sure how much of this is possible but yeah would be nice. Not sure if anyone else feels the same way (edited)
Jan O. Dvořák 5/28/2024 2:30 PM
I am pretty sure that this is not possible - as soon as I paste any image, it gets added to image object type, just as it is with files, pdfs etc. I consider this unavoidable, core feature of the database approach and, in my personal view, an exception for a single object type would be contraproductive.
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Quick question is there any way at all I can add images anywhere in my workspace and restrict them from being a part of the image object. I do understand that that is the whole point of having an image object but sometimes I just wished some of the images wouldn't pile up on the images object. Maybe an option to exclude some images would be nice Not sure how much of this is possible but yeah would be nice. Not sure if anyone else feels the same way (edited)
You could tag those images as #hidden and filter that tag out when the images objects
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I am pretty sure that this is not possible - as soon as I paste any image, it gets added to image object type, just as it is with files, pdfs etc. I consider this unavoidable, core feature of the database approach and, in my personal view, an exception for a single object type would be contraproductive.
Yeah I thought so as well as it will defeat the actual purpose of it.
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You could tag those images as #hidden and filter that tag out when the images objects
Amazing tip, does the job. Thanks for that @xang
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abhinav6503 5/28/2024 4:04 PM
Hi Team, I plan to organise my projects by having queries that should dynamically pick up stuff from my knowledge universe and update the project landing page with Warnings, Brainstorming, and linked information across my notes. I am facing 2 issues: 1. Can I make the queries update automatically? 2. Can I add background colours on my dashboard page with queries like I see below? I tried to get the editor up, but I was unable to do so. Any ideas to achieve this?
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Hello ! @Team I just became a Capacities Pro today ! Glad to be it. How can I receive a TestFlight link to acces mobile app beta ? Many thanks !
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One thing I am struggling with in moving over from logseq/tana to Cap is my daily freeform notes with no real need to organize unless I want to later. What are you all doing for this?
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like do you make note objects or just go for it and type whatever
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One thing I am struggling with in moving over from logseq/tana to Cap is my daily freeform notes with no real need to organize unless I want to later. What are you all doing for this?
can't you do it in Capacities daily notes?
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@tianovi yes but it's just words. In logseq/tana i could triage it really easily with tags. That part hasn't really made it to my brain yet here.
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@tianovi yes but it's just words. In logseq/tana i could triage it really easily with tags. That part hasn't really made it to my brain yet here.
you can tag each block
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One thing I am struggling with in moving over from logseq/tana to Cap is my daily freeform notes with no real need to organize unless I want to later. What are you all doing for this?
I would suggest you try to do it the exact way as you did in Logseq with tags. Especially as you can use some kind of outliner mode in Capacities too and indent information under its parent block 😊 (in the editor settings go for, I think, toggle with bullet points - I am not at my laptop right now, but it might be that) Tags for topics, objects for people, meetings, books, zettels, Atomic notes (just a suggestion!)
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omg you're right, it does work
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i love capacities! i had thought i had to be making proper pages and objects for everything or they weren't really linked/associated
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so this works just like logseq/tana PLUS formality around objects
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so this works just like logseq/tana PLUS formality around objects
Yes!! Isn't that great? 😊🤩 And much better ways of visualisation of data, embedding, export... (edited)
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i have been making life much harder for myself since switching over to Cap in March.
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QuesadaGrande 5/29/2024 2:54 AM
Are there already features or integrations available to try after the release of the API? Would love to try them!
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is there a way to export all my notes from one space to another?
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is there a way to export all my notes from one space to another?
no. copying with retention of structure & media works now reasonably well (but not including title) you're request is actually right at intersection of 3 'still-to-be-developed' fields of Capacities: • bulk export & import • full retention of media & structures in this prrocess • (in)transparency of 'spaces' i. Capacities. – for any of those you'll find both discussions (Discord) & requests (Canny) once you use the respective search terms (esp. aspects 1 and 3). so best you can do is: • get in mindset for 1:1 copy (and make the best of it in terms of post-editing, retrimmimg etc 🌻🙈) • add your voice&vote to the discussions marking places of your & community need ✨🌱 – see particularly this one by the team (reacting to ongoing discussions on multi space scenarios) 👉 https://capacities.io/feedback/p/spaces-20-enhanced-spaces-organization-multi-space-workflows … and for some background discussions here in forums threads like these: 👉 https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001363266414592122/1067560218482978882 👉 https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/969304624848855050/1233886263908630603 (edited)
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Thank you!
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twingeofregret 5/29/2024 9:38 AM
I haven't found information on this yet so apologies if I missed something: is it possible (feasible) to use Capacities as an "everything app" – an app where I can store anything I come across - PDFs, videos, text, etc. I've been looking for a Evernote replacement for a long time but nothing's clicked. I use Capacities now for Notes, but it's no clear if there's a way to manage other media formats
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I haven't found information on this yet so apologies if I missed something: is it possible (feasible) to use Capacities as an "everything app" – an app where I can store anything I come across - PDFs, videos, text, etc. I've been looking for a Evernote replacement for a long time but nothing's clicked. I use Capacities now for Notes, but it's no clear if there's a way to manage other media formats
Yes. Same situation here but i decided to just pay the yearly evernote tax to not have to migrate my old content over.
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I find it hard to import notes from Evernote. Exported >300 notes from Evernote in ENEX format (100 notes at a time), then tried to import in Capacities and got error "File too big". Tried smaller number of notes too but still it returned the same "File too big" error. Any tips on importing Evernote notes to Capacities?
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Hello! Is there some way to retain formatting of text from capacities editor to, say, discord or another markdown editor? It would be phenomenal if I could retain bolds and italicizes when copy pasting from Capacities to Discord text box, at I do so frequently in Obsidian now but really want to give this an honest shot at replacing it! Sorry if this is a dumb question. (edited)
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Hello! Is there some way to retain formatting of text from capacities editor to, say, discord or another markdown editor? It would be phenomenal if I could retain bolds and italicizes when copy pasting from Capacities to Discord text box, at I do so frequently in Obsidian now but really want to give this an honest shot at replacing it! Sorry if this is a dumb question. (edited)
You sure can. Instead of the normal ctrl+c, you can use either ctrl+alt+c to copy as markdown, which is Discord compatible. You can also see the copy options in the block menu
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Substitute CMD for CTRL if you're on Mac
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You sure can. Instead of the normal ctrl+c, you can use either ctrl+alt+c to copy as markdown, which is Discord compatible. You can also see the copy options in the block menu
AH!!!! I see, you just have to have the entire block highlighted in order to access that menu, that was my confusion. Thank you xang! This is super helpful!!!
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Markdown doesn't seem to be working for me when adding content via API. Tagging works, but creating a to do list or toggle block type isn't. Could I be doing something wrong?
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Markdown doesn't seem to be working for me when adding content via API. Tagging works, but creating a to do list or toggle block type isn't. Could I be doing something wrong?
Hm? Are you using: [] as it’s working for me?
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Hm? Are you using: [] as it’s working for me?
Yeah that's exactly what I tried. Can you send me a screenshot of what your capture method looks like when you create a to do with brackets?
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Yeah that's exactly what I tried. Can you send me a screenshot of what your capture method looks like when you create a to do with brackets?
If you are on iOS and trying to use a shortcut make sure that it matches the last step in this shortcut that I use (toggle the carrot to see that you have to include mdText): https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/1defe28fbef64e81ac1a1a88ef11cecd Hope this helps!
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Hi! Sorry if this has been mentioned before, but as of lately when writing /1 it doesn’t default to Heading 1 (doesn’t default to anything). Therefore, I need to arrow down/up before pressing enter. Slightly annoying. Anyone else noticed this?
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Hi! Sorry if this has been mentioned before, but as of lately when writing /1 it doesn’t default to Heading 1 (doesn’t default to anything). Therefore, I need to arrow down/up before pressing enter. Slightly annoying. Anyone else noticed this?
Recommend adding as Bug on Canny so others can upvote and help prioritize for the devs. Thanks!
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Captain beefheart 5/31/2024 1:51 PM
Is anyone else experiencing poor performance with notes that are kind of long? Notes around 3000 words are slow to edit for me (noticeable delay between typing and appearing on screen). Test on several different pc (both low and high specs)
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I'm copying over my content from Tana. When I do this, I am having two issues I would like help with, creating each below in case it forks replies/threads:
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1. Links become inline links, but I want them to be weblinks. This means deleting them and re-entering them, often a few times because it's fiddly. In this case no matter how many times i pasted the url it wouldn't ask me to make it a weblink, and then when I did it didn't analyze it properly until I reanalyzed. I would like to know how i can just right click on a link and make it into a weblink object or something
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2. When I bring in content in bulleted format from tana - Mon, Feb 12 #day - Morning routine - Journal - What's on your mind today? - Three things I am grateful for - What are you grateful for today? - - - - What would make today great? - Stretch goal/wish for the day - Most important task of the day - If I get this done, I have real progress on the thing that matters most - [X] Did I sleep well today? - [📥 Inbox](https://app.tana.inc?nodeid=FwxoEvcXRo_CAPTURE_INBOX) - Machinedrum Super Slow LFOs - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZU40hNWVAE - **URL**: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZU40hNWVAE - https://www.southernfriedscience.com/weekend-electronics-projects-for-kids-that-love-the-ocean/ - **URL**: https://www.southernfriedscience.com/weekend-electronics-projects-for-kids-that-love-the-ocean/ and paste it in Capacities, i get indented bullets, but I want toggles. If I select all and make toggles, I then get toggles on indented bullets, and have to go redo every nested toggle item manually.
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lorewalker.kuru.killz 6/1/2024 12:54 PM
Hey everyone, just wondering if there's any way to write RTL in capacities.
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Hey everyone, just wondering if there's any way to write RTL in capacities.
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MiniSmitty 6/1/2024 3:51 PM
Hey, idk where else to ask. I use the time stamp feature every day. ( Typing "+now" to generate a timestamp) It's currently not doing anything at all, I've tried in both the mobile App and desktop. Any idea what may be going on?
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Hey, idk where else to ask. I use the time stamp feature every day. ( Typing "+now" to generate a timestamp) It's currently not doing anything at all, I've tried in both the mobile App and desktop. Any idea what may be going on?
Jan O. Dvořák 6/2/2024 12:48 AM
Just FYI - on web, it does work
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Just FYI - on web, it does work
MiniSmitty 6/2/2024 2:14 AM
Thank you for the update!
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hi everyone, any idea how to import notes from other apps such as roamresearch, logseq, heptabase?
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Is anyone else experiencing poor performance with notes that are kind of long? Notes around 3000 words are slow to edit for me (noticeable delay between typing and appearing on screen). Test on several different pc (both low and high specs)
Same experience. When there is a long article, especially in Unicode, or I put many tags, Capacities works very slow, slow response / lagging
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hi everyone, any idea how to import notes from other apps such as roamresearch, logseq, heptabase?
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Hi! Sorry if this has been mentioned before, but as of lately when writing /1 it doesn’t default to Heading 1 (doesn’t default to anything). Therefore, I need to arrow down/up before pressing enter. Slightly annoying. Anyone else noticed this?
Yes: that's happening to me as well, and I created this issue: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/default-item-in-popup-menu-is-not-correct
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Outside of the command bar, it seems there’s been a lot of problems with searching for objects lately
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Yeah, it makes using the app nearly impossible because i can't relate anything to anything else, so then there's really no point to Capacities lol
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how to vote? it always brings me to the app ??? and if i log out i cannot vote ?
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Hi there! Is there news on the parity pricing the team announced and where it is applied? I wanted to buy the app but at the current price is way too high for me.
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Hi there! Is there news on the parity pricing the team announced and where it is applied? I wanted to buy the app but at the current price is way too high for me.
Jan O. Dvořák 6/3/2024 1:51 PM
It should be applied automatically on the pricing page - you would already see the region based pricing. I know I had.
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hey folks! i'm playing around with the capacities queries and found that it doesn't actually capture the search criteria. the queries that i create all end up empty even though there are objects which fit the criteria (please see the attached image). is this a user error or should i report this as a bug?
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hey folks! i'm playing around with the capacities queries and found that it doesn't actually capture the search criteria. the queries that i create all end up empty even though there are objects which fit the criteria (please see the attached image). is this a user error or should i report this as a bug?
Tagged with refers to the global tags on a note. You'll need to choose the properties option -> Note type -> Research Log to get the results you're looking for
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Just submitted this to TestFlight Beta feedback: When trying to create a new space from the mobile app you are unable to edit the text box. I would think the keyboard should pop up at this point but you can’t interact with any of the UI expect to exit.
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Just submitted this to TestFlight Beta feedback: When trying to create a new space from the mobile app you are unable to edit the text box. I would think the keyboard should pop up at this point but you can’t interact with any of the UI expect to exit.
This will more likely be seen in #deleted-channel
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DogSaysRollTide 6/3/2024 7:19 PM
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Does anyone know why this query isn't working for me? Expected behavior is that, with this filter, I would see everything tagged with Inbox but that everything tagged with Complete would be excluded. That make sense?
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Hmm.. I tried a similar query just now searching a specific tag and excluding another than would be shown otherwise and it's working on my end. 🤔 (edited)
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The only difference is mine is objects and blocks instead of just blocks
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It appears bugged only for blocks. I created a test page to query. Note I have only blocks selected, setup the same as yours. One of the blocks should not appear and does--same bug as you have. An additional bug is that an object tagged with Third Spaces also shows up, despite choosing only blocks. (edited)
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Tagged with refers to the global tags on a note. You'll need to choose the properties option -> Note type -> Research Log to get the results you're looking for
that did the trick! thank you!
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hi all! another question! when i decide to filter objects to create a collection, the filter criteria is not working (please seee the attached video). is this another user error or a bug?
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marco
hi all! another question! when i decide to filter objects to create a collection, the filter criteria is not working (please seee the attached video). is this another user error or a bug?
it's because you do the filter within riseMD collection. try doing it in Notes table view (the first view shown in the recording)
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hi all! another question! when i decide to filter objects to create a collection, the filter criteria is not working (please seee the attached video). is this another user error or a bug?
if you want Note 3 to appear in riseMD collection, you don't need to filter that collection using Project. you just need to add Note 3 into riseMD collection. you can see in the first popup in your recording, there is "Collections" beside "Note v" (edited)
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hi all! another question! when i decide to filter objects to create a collection, the filter criteria is not working (please seee the attached video). is this another user error or a bug?
from reading your "to filter objects to create a collection", I think you misunderstand about collection. Collection is not Smart folder. it's a manual process. you add each object to desired collections one by one.
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It appears bugged only for blocks. I created a test page to query. Note I have only blocks selected, setup the same as yours. One of the blocks should not appear and does--same bug as you have. An additional bug is that an object tagged with Third Spaces also shows up, despite choosing only blocks. (edited)
Recommend reporting on Canny so it can be fixed 👍🏼
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So there's no way to link to an entire object type, as far as I can tell. As a workaround I can create a collection of everything of that type, and link to that. Is this the recommended workaround, or is there some other way?
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Hey there, any idea how i can get acces to the mobile app as a pro user?
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So there's no way to link to an entire object type, as far as I can tell. As a workaround I can create a collection of everything of that type, and link to that. Is this the recommended workaround, or is there some other way?
maybe query
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It appears bugged only for blocks. I created a test page to query. Note I have only blocks selected, setup the same as yours. One of the blocks should not appear and does--same bug as you have. An additional bug is that an object tagged with Third Spaces also shows up, despite choosing only blocks. (edited)
DogSaysRollTide 6/4/2024 5:27 AM
Thanks, Xang. Does it work for you when you chose "Objects"? Same behavior when I do that. I'll put in a bug report today.
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Good morning everyone 👋 — is the mobile app waiting for Apple to sign off the App Store release? The reason for asking is that I had access to the beta version but then this week, when I click on the app, it says “Capacities beta expired” and in test flight it says, I have been removed from the beta program
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Thanks, Xang. Does it work for you when you chose "Objects"? Same behavior when I do that. I'll put in a bug report today.
It looks like these kind of filters are not possible right now https://capacities.io/feedback/p/tagged-blocks-do-not-exclude-from-query-as-expected
Get an overview of requested features and ideas.
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Hi~!! ✨ I did not know that the believe subscription excited. I'm already a pro subscriber. I tried to upgrade, but I just get an error that says I'm already subscribed. Is there a way to upgrade my subscription? Or, would I have to end my pro subscription and then resubscribe through the believer subscription?
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Hi there! Wanted to ask why the "change view" isn't in the options anymore? I would like the embed the daily activities object in the daily note like how it is on the 2nd pic. 🙂
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Hi there! Wanted to ask why the "change view" isn't in the options anymore? I would like the embed the daily activities object in the daily note like how it is on the 2nd pic. 🙂
option+click on mac -> convert to link block it's always been like that for inline mention. the change view is available once the mention is a link block
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Hey guys
8:51 PM
Is it possible to split an additional window on the right to look at the current content?
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Parentheses don't enter
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Is it possible to split an additional window on the right to look at the current content?
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theweb.art 6/5/2024 9:03 AM
Hey Team. How do I request access to the mobile iOS app? I am a PRO user. Thank you.
11:08 AM
Has anyone else had this problem with it saying Capacities is open in another window, despite it not being open anywhere else?
11:09 AM
It's getting very frustrating having to open and close multiple times just to use the app. (edited)
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FernandoAffonso 6/5/2024 1:48 PM
Hey Team. How do I request access to the mobile iOS app? I am a PRO user. Thank you.
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xang
Has anyone else had this problem with it saying Capacities is open in another window, despite it not being open anywhere else?
Just started to have this happen to me last night when using mobile.
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Just started to have this happen to me last night when using mobile.
It's quite frustrating. I can check that things are closed, keep all windows closed across platforms for several minutes/hours and it stills pops up. I wonder if this has started with the push towards offline. Perhaps the current implementation isn't accurate atm. There've also been sync issues (I voted the post about tags not syncing across platforms as I've had that problem too) that I wonder if are related. This has me feeling like I can only use on one device right now. (edited)
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Jesus Alberto 6/6/2024 9:59 AM
@Steffen Hi! Quick question: task actions are not working in ios? (Ticktick integration speecici) I use in desktop but I don't see anymore the option in ios. Is that right?
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I am a Pro account user and I see the Capacities app in the Google Play store. It is has a release date of May 27, 2024. Is there a way to know if this is the most up to date version available to me as a Pro user? Is there another download site for Pro users? Thanks
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theweb.art
Hey Team. How do I request access to the mobile iOS app? I am a PRO user. Thank you.
I send them a mail with this question and got a quick answer!
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Hey guys. About the iOS app… regarding how things are displayed. Am I not enabling something or is it not possible to see object's covers (also add covers) and change the views to see a wall view etc? Another thing, is it possible to create and edit queries?
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I am a Pro account user and I see the Capacities app in the Google Play store. It is has a release date of May 27, 2024. Is there a way to know if this is the most up to date version available to me as a Pro user? Is there another download site for Pro users? Thanks
To answer my own question, I emailed the team and Beth responded "That’s the correct and most up to date version for the beta app, we shipped a huge update on that day." 👍 Thanks Beth!
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Heyo guys just learned about Capacities yesterday and am already really invested 👀 Planning on using it for keeping track of school stuff and also personal stuff (like hobbies, goals, random stuff I found and did throughout the years) but still trying to get a hang of everything and wanted to learn how you are using it... Do you usually have seperate spaces for things like school/study, creative stuff and personal life or do you find more value in keeping everything in one space that just grows and grows with time? 🤔 (edited)
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Heyo guys just learned about Capacities yesterday and am already really invested 👀 Planning on using it for keeping track of school stuff and also personal stuff (like hobbies, goals, random stuff I found and did throughout the years) but still trying to get a hang of everything and wanted to learn how you are using it... Do you usually have seperate spaces for things like school/study, creative stuff and personal life or do you find more value in keeping everything in one space that just grows and grows with time? 🤔 (edited)
It d better to split into several spaces based on your purposes/ subjects (if it's data will grow fast). I am learning some language s. I used to use only one space but it is not good at all. I had to split each language per space. It took more time to do but it worked for me.
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Данил Нигматуллин React 6/7/2024 9:02 AM
Does anybody else have issues loading web app on iOS , in any browser (opera, safari, chrome) white blank page pops up
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Hi, i just wanted to ask if this is real because i haven't seen an announcement about the web clipper. (edited)
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Hi, i just wanted to ask if this is real because i haven't seen an announcement about the web clipper. (edited)
yeah; was announced recently, and partucularly FF was just verified in some ither channel. I think there still is not 100% clarity as to whether it's generally usable already, or still restricted to 'beta-testers-of-sort' ... ... I think @Steffen was once asked on another channel to clarify... 🤭
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Hey guys. About the iOS app… regarding how things are displayed. Am I not enabling something or is it not possible to see object's covers (also add covers) and change the views to see a wall view etc? Another thing, is it possible to create and edit queries?
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yeah; was announced recently, and partucularly FF was just verified in some ither channel. I think there still is not 100% clarity as to whether it's generally usable already, or still restricted to 'beta-testers-of-sort' ... ... I think @Steffen was once asked on another channel to clarify... 🤭
I see, thanks for the reply! I'll try it later so i see if it is for beta testers or anyone can download it. (edited)
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Sorry to ask but is the A.I. Thing in Capacities using MY DATA or the Data of ChatGPT &co ?
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Susan Pearson 6/8/2024 11:50 AM
Is there a way within a space you can decide what the default object is? As an example I sometimes like to begin with adding something with the double brackets. When I do this it automatically creates it as a page, a lot of the time I want it to be a note. I know I can open it and convert it but if I could have note set to be the default and then change it that would be faster. Of course it would be really nerdsvil if within each object type you could set default link types...
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is it possible as pro user to get the ios app without this testflight thing? When is the general release ?
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is it possible as pro user to get the ios app without this testflight thing? When is the general release ?
Susan Pearson 6/8/2024 12:56 PM
It was mentioned in the lastest release notes. They said it won't be long.
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In the "Community Integrations" tab there is a section titled "Want to Contribute?" with a small "learn more" under it. Clicking "learn more" serves up a 404 error. Where is that link supposed to go? Also, I'm surprised we haven't seen any more community integrations to date. Has the program been deprioritized?
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Susan Pearson 6/8/2024 1:16 PM
A quick question in case I have messed something. Is it possible to duplicate then edit an object type. For instance I have a few different objects I need but they will all share many of the same properties. I can't find a way to duplicate then edit so I am having to build each one from scratch. It gives the option of starting with a template but none of these options have the properties I need.
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hi all! just wondering if there's anyway to view the properties of an Object in list view? or can you only see them in table view?
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marco
hi all! just wondering if there's anyway to view the properties of an Object in list view? or can you only see them in table view?
that's the definition of list view. just listing the objects
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marco
hi all! just wondering if there's anyway to view the properties of an Object in list view? or can you only see them in table view?
If the list has some columns, the list will be the table in our definition. I think so lol. So List is one-column table.
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I donno how to download the app for my mobile.
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And also, can we share a space with people?
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simulationist 6/9/2024 12:21 PM
Is there a way to default AI chat to use gpt4 vs 4o? Right now the options are only gpt3.5 and gpt4o
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I have a api key connected for use past my daily limits which is using 4 but want 4 to be used even before i hit my limit
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also any ETA on custom commands?
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LaussDef
I donno how to download the app for my mobile.
You need to have PRO sub to use the app
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LaussDef
And also, can we share a space with people?
Not yet
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HiroMike 🗾 6/9/2024 8:20 PM
Is there a repository where people are sharing extensions that utilize the API? I’m curious what folks are creating. (edited)
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HiroMike 🗾
Is there a repository where people are sharing extensions that utilize the API? I’m curious what folks are creating. (edited)
I dont think there's a lot posted yet, but there is a forum section for it https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1046732274449797140
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I dont think there's a lot posted yet, but there is a forum section for it https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1046732274449797140
HiroMike 🗾 6/9/2024 8:22 PM
Thank you!
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RobinChirps 6/10/2024 3:02 AM
hello, I was wondering if there is a way to add up word count for multiple objects of the same type? if I create several chapters for example to give me the added up word count for the whole?
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In the "Community Integrations" tab there is a section titled "Want to Contribute?" with a small "learn more" under it. Clicking "learn more" serves up a 404 error. Where is that link supposed to go? Also, I'm surprised we haven't seen any more community integrations to date. Has the program been deprioritized?
Thank you, will be fixed! Community integrations just launched, so it's very new 🙂
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rogerofgilbert 6/10/2024 4:56 AM
Hi from Cambridge. Just checking out to move from Obsidian. I warm to this program and am almost enjoying the usual learning curve !
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My Capacities keeps uninstalling periodically (Windows).. that supposed to happen?
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Данил Нигматуллин React 6/10/2024 9:24 AM
My capacities says synchronizazion failed all the time too
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For me it straight up deletes the program, out of the blue
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Varun
You need to have PRO sub to use the app
I have believer
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But still donno where to donwload the app
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LaussDef
But still donno where to donwload the app
the play store
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LaussDef
I have believer
When you subscribed to Beleive plan you may have received an email with a link. If not it is available on the Play Store
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Ed Nico
When you subscribed to Beleive plan you may have received an email with a link. If not it is available on the Play Store
@LaussDef – yeah; that; or mail to team@capacities.io 🐇
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Olu (oluOnline) 6/10/2024 5:57 PM
Is it not possible to put an image in a table? Just a reference to one?
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Olu (oluOnline)
Is it not possible to put an image in a table? Just a reference to one?
That seems to be the case.
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If i want to make a list of things should i make a new object called lists? Or is there a better way to do it
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If i want to make a list of things should i make a new object called lists? Or is there a better way to do it
Unless you need custom properties, you could make a page and put any page lists in a page type collection called Lists (edited)
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If you need custom properties, then you should create an object type
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xang
Unless you need custom properties, you could make a page and put any page lists in a page type collection called Lists (edited)
oooh i see. I dont really need custom properties for lists so i think i'll just do a collection in the pages object type called ''lists''. Thank you 🙏
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Hey guys, how can I try the app on my phone and tablet since upgrading to Believer?
10:31 AM
Do I need to wait a certain time for an email?
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Alexia
Hey guys, how can I try the app on my phone and tablet since upgrading to Believer?
Hi! Check your mail, there should be a letter with all the needed details
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Hi! Asking for advice: does anyone have large spaces in capacities (several thousand objects)? Does the speed of searching in space change with the number of objects? and if so, how much? I don’t know how the search algorithms work in Capacities - I would be grateful if someone knowledgeable or the developers could clarify!
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Sineloose
Hi! Check your mail, there should be a letter with all the needed details
Thank you for your reply! But I did not, no.
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Hey! I just wanted to know how to make events in capacities that i can put in the built in calendar? I tried but idk if this is the best way to do it. (edited)
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Hey! I just wanted to know how to make events in capacities that i can put in the built in calendar? I tried but idk if this is the best way to do it. (edited)
Does that type have a date property?
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Does that type have a date property?
yep
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yep
The object will appear in the date as reference (bottom)
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maybe I missed something: it seems (image) objects seems to have lost their pagination?! – while I am not against that, it seems to create a follow-up problem, in particular w/ image object – as after a while the cache seem to get clogged, slow and stuck… am I misreading things? is there any presets on getting pagination (for some objects) back? what are the experiences of others? (edited)
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simplyniels 6/12/2024 10:05 AM
Is Capacities offline again?
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simplyniels
Is Capacities offline again?
simplyniels 6/12/2024 10:19 AM
Now it works again
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is there a way to auto update the list of objects w/o needing to refresh the browser or switch to other object lists? (edited)
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can capacities be used to create a mindmap?
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can capacities be used to create a mindmap?
not the ones we know… (– see also: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/mindmap; there are 400 people having the same question, kind of… 🤭 )
Get an overview of requested features and ideas.
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Alexia
Hey guys, how can I try the app on my phone and tablet since upgrading to Believer?
Hey guys! Circling back about this. I looked all over my mailbox but haven't found anything about trying the beta version 🙏
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When I went Pro I didn't get an email with instructions either but I just typed 'Capacities' into the Play Store
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Not sure if it shows up in iOS's App Store as well
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Alexia
Hey guys! Circling back about this. I looked all over my mailbox but haven't found anything about trying the beta version 🙏
there should be a link in your upgrade email, but will dm you them too.
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DaveDragonface 6/13/2024 1:33 PM
Hi everyone! How does sharing articles/links to the iOS app currently work? Can you add tags like the new Chrome extension?
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EMAIL Import on mac ( apple Mail or Spar Mail) sending to Capacities. ending up with wrong Format, CAN WE CHANGE THIS ? Can i set this up somewhere ?
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DaveDragonface
Hi everyone! How does sharing articles/links to the iOS app currently work? Can you add tags like the new Chrome extension?
Not at this time, but hopefully in the future!
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Can I move objects (individually or as a whole) between spaces?
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Can I move objects (individually or as a whole) between spaces?
Jan O. Dvořák 6/13/2024 11:48 PM
Spaces are separated, completely. Exporting and importing cannot help, as you still need to create objects and properties manually and importing is still one by one and requires some cleaning (and works only for the note itself, not properties.
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😮💨 A bit off-putting
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I just found out that some of my objects won't ever connect with others from my main space, so I'd better separate them. But I'm too advanced to manually migrate everything.
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Hi! Does anyone have any advice/help you can offer? I've been using the free capacities web app for a few days and have accumulated quite a lot of important research content. I deleted my chrome history today though and all of the content i gathered was wiped completely... Is there anyway for me to recover them?
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Jan O. Dvořák 6/14/2024 2:24 AM
One way I can see - from OneNote send each page as an e-mail to capacities. Haven't tested this though.
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how do i get the mobile ios app as PRO User? cant find a download page ? the testflight link does not work .... NOT A GOOD START 😦 (edited)
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oblivious_lies 6/14/2024 4:50 AM
How can I get access to the updated version of the app? The updates email says there's a 2.0 for all Pro users but mine is at 1.37.8
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How can I get access to the updated version of the app? The updates email says there's a 2.0 for all Pro users but mine is at 1.37.8
oblivious_lies 6/14/2024 4:56 AM
Actually, there was an update on the app store, but once I installed it the app stopped working 😅
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Is anyone having trouble authenticating with the new Web Clipper? I get this dialog when clicking on the extension. I click the blue button to open the web app and I'm already logged in. Chrome latest on Mac.
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there should be a link in your upgrade email, but will dm you them too.
Hi Beth! Thank for that! I'm positive that I didn't get that email though, only the receipt. There was no link in it 🥲
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Is anyone having trouble authenticating with the new Web Clipper? I get this dialog when clicking on the extension. I click the blue button to open the web app and I'm already logged in. Chrome latest on Mac.
Rupee Thief 6/14/2024 1:56 PM
I'm having the same problem 😕
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Also, I'm having trouble using AI, always appears the message "something went wrong"
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Also, I'm having trouble using AI, always appears the message "something went wrong"
Jan O. Dvořák 6/14/2024 2:08 PM
This was truth for me on my one instalation of Edge browser and not the other, although they should have been synced. Uninstalling and reinstalling the browser somehow cured that. IIRC, it could be some extension, maybe security related. However, after reinstallation no problem using AI now.
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Hi! Does anyone have any advice/help you can offer? I've been using the free capacities web app for a few days and have accumulated quite a lot of important research content. I deleted my chrome history today though and all of the content i gathered was wiped completely... Is there anyway for me to recover them?
It wiped from Capacities? Deleting the browser history shouldn't affect Capacities in any way
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Actually, there was an update on the app store, but once I installed it the app stopped working 😅
oblivious_lies 6/14/2024 4:44 PM
Anyone else facing this issue? Im basically locked out of the app for the whole day now
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oblivious_lies
Anyone else facing this issue? Im basically locked out of the app for the whole day now
i've been in the app and the website all day with no issues
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i've been in the app and the website all day with no issues
oblivious_lies 6/14/2024 5:08 PM
It's after updating the app and apparently I'm not the only one https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/969304624848855050/1251268974885470339
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robjhyndman 6/14/2024 8:22 PM
Getting unreachable message on mobile app. But I can access capacities on browser ok. I've tried restarting, but no success.
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Mobile app still down. Is there any news?
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Is anyone having trouble authenticating with the new Web Clipper? I get this dialog when clicking on the extension. I click the blue button to open the web app and I'm already logged in. Chrome latest on Mac.
Yes I had this problem so haven't been able to use it yet. On both Brave and Arc on Windows. Also weirdly, I thought perhaps the authentication requirement would work if I logged out of h the app in my browser, but it wasn't logging me out when I tried. It said it would remove data from the browser on log out, then refreshed and the app worked as normal so the log out hadn't worked properly.
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anyone else seeing this on Android?
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anyone else seeing this on Android?
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i'm interested in grouping objects by tags. is this possible right now?
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i'm interested in grouping objects by tags. is this possible right now?
One of things I'm missing from Notion 😉
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Martin Bazzoni 6/16/2024 5:20 AM
Hello, is it possible or will it be possible to publish content? Like in Notion or Evernote where you are able to visit the published content through a website.
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I added 2nd email, verified, but cannot "save@capacities.io", nothing happens
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Martin Bazzoni
Hello, is it possible or will it be possible to publish content? Like in Notion or Evernote where you are able to visit the published content through a website.
Looping in same question 🙂 (edited)
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André
Looping in same question 🙂 (edited)
Martin Bazzoni 6/16/2024 9:38 AM
Thanks for your help 👍🏼
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Hello all. Something I desperately need is a summarizer for articles that goes to the depth at which I want things summarized. I'm quirky in how I take notes, so I am not looking for something to replace my notetaking. However, I would like to have better summaries of articles that I save for later use/to be gone over with notes. I have this command for AI to summarize articles in a template This summary should be In English and at least a two to four paragraphs about the website located in this record’s Website property. I need to have a detailed enough description to know the main concepts in the website and what is covered. It only gives a very limited summary still. For instance, for this website https://levelup.gitconnected.com/building-vector-databases-with-fastapi-and-chromadb-0a1cd96fab08 returns this summary:
Building Vector Databases with FastAPI and ChromaDB is a comprehensive guide that delves into the process of creating vector databases using FastAPI and ChromaDB. The article covers topics such as setting up FastAPI endpoints, integrating with ChromaDB for storing and querying vector data efficiently, and optimizing database performance. Readers can expect to learn about the advantages of using FastAPI for building APIs and the powerful capabilities of ChromaDB for working with vector data, making it a valuable resource for those interested in database management and API development.
Could you assist on what kind of prompt I need to use to get a more in depth summary to know for certain if this articles is what I am looking for? I am very strapped for time so any way I can limit wasted effort on articles would be huge. Thanks in advance for taking a look.
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how can i add a new object type- a weblink - if it already exists this type. i always brings me back to the existing weblinks section? what am i doing wrong??? i want to add google maps locations as object type "locations " i thought a weblink of google. maps is right? is it ?
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Jan O. Dvořák 6/16/2024 11:40 AM
As I understand it, the basic object types are created automatically and filled automatically (you cannot add a PDF somewhere without a new PDF object within PDFs object type being created etc. and you can either have a text website link or convert it into a weblink, which will be a part of Weblink object type but I don't think it is possible to create an object that will behave exactly like a basic object type - their use is hardcoded to an extent. (edited)
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As I understand it, the basic object types are created automatically and filled automatically (you cannot add a PDF somewhere without a new PDF object within PDFs object type being created etc. and you can either have a text website link or convert it into a weblink, which will be a part of Weblink object type but I don't think it is possible to create an object that will behave exactly like a basic object type - their use is hardcoded to an extent. (edited)
i managed to get a new obejct type, BUT i need the weblink property, which is not available ??? How to get this in any object type. Does it have to stay in Weblinks if i want to add a property with a weblink even if it aint fit the object type i want .
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i managed to get a new obejct type, BUT i need the weblink property, which is not available ??? How to get this in any object type. Does it have to stay in Weblinks if i want to add a property with a weblink even if it aint fit the object type i want .
Jan O. Dvořák 6/16/2024 1:14 PM
How about adding a text property and just linking to the weblink object (@...)? You can even add the weblink into the text property directly, without creating before using it (+).
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Jan O. Dvořák
How about adding a text property and just linking to the weblink object (@...)? You can even add the weblink into the text property directly, without creating before using it (+).
done. I have learned you can make a Objekt Type Locations and a link as a property. BUT/AND the Property Textfield ( Weblink) generates a weblink in the weblinks objecttype too. Actually its obvious and right that way cause it is a weblinke included. So i can have a weblink and a separate objekttaype OT called "locations" and have there a text field property and put a weblink there.
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Anyone else facing this issue? Im basically locked out of the app for the whole day now
iraedotson@gmail.com 6/16/2024 2:27 PM
Yes, I am having the same problem. I have not been able to access the Capacities Android app for more than 24 hours.
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anyone else seeing this on Android?
iraedotson@gmail.com 6/16/2024 2:28 PM
Yes, I am having the same problem.
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Hello, is there a way to set a full width display by default for all notes into an object type ?
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Hello. I just started using capacities I am not able to access on my phone on the browser https://app.capacities.io/<<someid>> it just opens up a blank page. Is that expected/ restricted considering it is mobile ? Thanks
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Hello. I just started using capacities I am not able to access on my phone on the browser https://app.capacities.io/<<someid>> it just opens up a blank page. Is that expected/ restricted considering it is mobile ? Thanks
it's also happening to me. i'm not exactly sure how to report it but it's not working properly
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Bugs can be reported on the canny board: https://capacities.io/feedback
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If you ever lose the link it’s in the #⚡・bugs-and-issues channel
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thank u!!
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hello, I wanted to report a bug with the Android app and I discovered capacities.canny.io. But I can't identify myself, neither on Chrome, nor on Firefox, PC and smartphone. The page is displayed to enter id and password but it immediately returns to the previous page before being able to enter anything. So how do you report a bug?
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you just have to click on the link above and report it i think
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you just have to click on the link above and report it i think
ok thanks so it is here https://capacities.io/feedback/ and not there https://capacities.canny.io
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ThePerfectionBuster 6/17/2024 10:01 AM
How can I copy and paste text without formatting it into a table? Here is a short video of what I mean. https://www.berrycast.com/conversations/bf825a1f-20c0-503b-b1cc-600aa83277f2
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ThePerfectionBuster 6/17/2024 10:13 AM
Grammarly and Capacities don't seem compatible, or am I doing something wrong? See video: https://www.berrycast.com/conversations/19ee545c-edc7-5ab3-85a8-a65e43d233ea
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How can I copy and paste text without formatting it into a table? Here is a short video of what I mean. https://www.berrycast.com/conversations/bf825a1f-20c0-503b-b1cc-600aa83277f2
Jan O. Dvořák 6/17/2024 10:20 AM
This happens for me when I am copying from source where the text is probably in a hidden table. I just pasted it into notepad first and then into Capacities.
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This happens for me when I am copying from source where the text is probably in a hidden table. I just pasted it into notepad first and then into Capacities.
ThePerfectionBuster 6/17/2024 10:25 AM
Thanks, that is an option. I wish it wasn't a two-step process.
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Hello I am paying for Capacities, I am a believer! Did Believers and Pro users get a beta to mobile app? if yes how do I get it?
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Hi! For whatever reason all my daily pages are "shared" ... no idea why that happened. Its annoying, is there a way to un-share them? Because even on single daily pages i cant remove the sharing-status. Thanks!
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Hi, All. I can't use Capacities app at my Android device. "Capacities is not reachable" is the message I'm reading. I can see that other android users are experimenting the same. Can you help us?
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Hi, All. I can't use Capacities app at my Android device. "Capacities is not reachable" is the message I'm reading. I can see that other android users are experimenting the same. Can you help us?
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DarylAdair:-) 6/18/2024 1:59 AM
Is it possible to export from Capacities a list of all of your tags? I have over 1400 tags and want to be able to visualise them in an excel spreadsheet or similar. Otherwise I can't always remember what tag should be allocated when I save a document to Capacities. If there was a Tag Cloud facility in Capacities that would help. Guidance appreciated 🙂
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DarylAdair:-)
Is it possible to export from Capacities a list of all of your tags? I have over 1400 tags and want to be able to visualise them in an excel spreadsheet or similar. Otherwise I can't always remember what tag should be allocated when I save a document to Capacities. If there was a Tag Cloud facility in Capacities that would help. Guidance appreciated 🙂
hey @DarylAdair:-) – I can´t speak to CSV exports as I do not work w/ those. but I am also someone relying on complex / extensive tagging and 'managing it', so here are some ways for making that easier w/in Capacities. of course all depends on what kind of 'cup of tea' people are happy with – so this is only one route. actually three. 🙂 first way: Capacities excellently allows for doing collections in tags. these can group your tags, and also allow for inserting some additional informations (like description of tags + collections of tags) that can be leveraged directly in the search when applying. add to that two other standard finesses of Cap: 1) pinning to left sidebar 2) opening anything (like pinned tag groups 😉) in the 'second window section', the right sidepanel, which in many circumstances is good for keeping multiple references open. – with all that I managed to build a very handy reference + cuing system for tag application. maybe you can leverage that, too… second hint: you can of course build different properties with 'multi-sets' consisting of a 'natural' / relational group of tags. this will help in overfiew, finding, and applying, while keeping the tags intact as tags themselves. third hint, to point to the obvious: using pseudo-hierarchical tags also helps to keep everything intelligent within Cap. so, one can of course build 'virtual categories' by using qualifiers and pre-syllables etc. in case of Cap a good one is the 'xxx/yyy' convention, as that will – at some point – be converted to a hierarchical tag, which was announced as to be in the making… this will also help in finding. (… of course, in most cases given some improvements should be expected in terms of Capacities growing into such higher level workflows over time…) – so, just giving options here. hope any of this might be useful / helpful… 🌻
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Hi, All. I can't use Capacities app at my Android device. "Capacities is not reachable" is the message I'm reading. I can see that other android users are experimenting the same. Can you help us?
see # urgent channel for the fix
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Click to see attachment 🖼️
see # urgent channel for the fix
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hey @DarylAdair:-) – I can´t speak to CSV exports as I do not work w/ those. but I am also someone relying on complex / extensive tagging and 'managing it', so here are some ways for making that easier w/in Capacities. of course all depends on what kind of 'cup of tea' people are happy with – so this is only one route. actually three. 🙂 first way: Capacities excellently allows for doing collections in tags. these can group your tags, and also allow for inserting some additional informations (like description of tags + collections of tags) that can be leveraged directly in the search when applying. add to that two other standard finesses of Cap: 1) pinning to left sidebar 2) opening anything (like pinned tag groups 😉) in the 'second window section', the right sidepanel, which in many circumstances is good for keeping multiple references open. – with all that I managed to build a very handy reference + cuing system for tag application. maybe you can leverage that, too… second hint: you can of course build different properties with 'multi-sets' consisting of a 'natural' / relational group of tags. this will help in overfiew, finding, and applying, while keeping the tags intact as tags themselves. third hint, to point to the obvious: using pseudo-hierarchical tags also helps to keep everything intelligent within Cap. so, one can of course build 'virtual categories' by using qualifiers and pre-syllables etc. in case of Cap a good one is the 'xxx/yyy' convention, as that will – at some point – be converted to a hierarchical tag, which was announced as to be in the making… this will also help in finding. (… of course, in most cases given some improvements should be expected in terms of Capacities growing into such higher level workflows over time…) – so, just giving options here. hope any of this might be useful / helpful… 🌻
DarylAdair:-) 6/18/2024 6:31 AM
Thx for the extensive response! I do use tag collections, which are helpful. And, yes, I have been preparing my tags for eventual nesting via xxx/yyy. But I was unaware of pinned tag groups and hadn't fully appreciated the relational possibilities of properties with multi-sets of tags. I need to learn about this. I feel a bit overwhelmed with thousands of documents, nearly 1500 tags and probably 150 tag collections. I really appreciate your recommendations 🙂
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Hello all. Something I desperately need is a summarizer for articles that goes to the depth at which I want things summarized. I'm quirky in how I take notes, so I am not looking for something to replace my notetaking. However, I would like to have better summaries of articles that I save for later use/to be gone over with notes. I have this command for AI to summarize articles in a template This summary should be In English and at least a two to four paragraphs about the website located in this record’s Website property. I need to have a detailed enough description to know the main concepts in the website and what is covered. It only gives a very limited summary still. For instance, for this website https://levelup.gitconnected.com/building-vector-databases-with-fastapi-and-chromadb-0a1cd96fab08 returns this summary:
Building Vector Databases with FastAPI and ChromaDB is a comprehensive guide that delves into the process of creating vector databases using FastAPI and ChromaDB. The article covers topics such as setting up FastAPI endpoints, integrating with ChromaDB for storing and querying vector data efficiently, and optimizing database performance. Readers can expect to learn about the advantages of using FastAPI for building APIs and the powerful capabilities of ChromaDB for working with vector data, making it a valuable resource for those interested in database management and API development.
Could you assist on what kind of prompt I need to use to get a more in depth summary to know for certain if this articles is what I am looking for? I am very strapped for time so any way I can limit wasted effort on articles would be huge. Thanks in advance for taking a look.
dustydirt2655 6/18/2024 9:35 AM
I’ve had good luck with the following prompt: “provide a detailed summary of the article at this URL. capture all important concepts and insights. do not skimp on output.” (edited)
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I’ve had good luck with the following prompt: “provide a detailed summary of the article at this URL. capture all important concepts and insights. do not skimp on output.” (edited)
Awesome, going to give that a shot right now
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snacksssreal 6/19/2024 4:14 AM
Hey guys I need your advice for best practices So I have a lot of meetings and from each one their might be questions or action items need to be addressed What is the best way to track all questions /actions needed from all meetings in a centric location?
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Hey guys I need your advice for best practices So I have a lot of meetings and from each one their might be questions or action items need to be addressed What is the best way to track all questions /actions needed from all meetings in a centric location?
Could you potentially use a tag, say, "# question" and then run a query to retreive all # questions in a central location - once you are done with one, you can remove the tag / change it to something like "completed-question" so that you can focus on the onces that are still outstanding
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I have a questions object with properties for follow up date, contact, sources. It’s been really useful.
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Could you potentially use a tag, say, "# question" and then run a query to retreive all # questions in a central location - once you are done with one, you can remove the tag / change it to something like "completed-question" so that you can focus on the onces that are still outstanding
snacksssreal 6/19/2024 8:06 AM
Thanks Ed. How do I run the query?
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I have a questions object with properties for follow up date, contact, sources. It’s been really useful.
snacksssreal 6/19/2024 8:07 AM
Could you please elaborate a bit more about it?
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graybuffalo 6/19/2024 9:10 AM
I understand how to connect Capacities and Todoist, and to have tasks created in Capacities show up in Todoist. But I'm trying to figure out how the tasks already in Todoist show up in Capacities. I would like to be able to click on a Project within Capacities and have tasks related to that project show up withint Capacities instead of having to shift back and forth constantly between Capacities and Todoist.
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I understand how to connect Capacities and Todoist, and to have tasks created in Capacities show up in Todoist. But I'm trying to figure out how the tasks already in Todoist show up in Capacities. I would like to be able to click on a Project within Capacities and have tasks related to that project show up withint Capacities instead of having to shift back and forth constantly between Capacities and Todoist.
I don't think this is possible. The idea is to send tasks TO a task manager as a hand off. Hence why the checkbox will be checked off even though the task is finished. A lightweight task manager will come (roadmap), but even that one I'm not expecting to be able to import tasks.
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I feel like an idiot but is there any way to have bullet/number lists behave like a traditional text editor? Where pressing "enter" creates a bullet on the immediate line beneath, rather than skipping to the next line that's on the same indent level? Is there a shortcut? Here's an example of Capacities vs. Notion.
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I feel like an idiot but is there any way to have bullet/number lists behave like a traditional text editor? Where pressing "enter" creates a bullet on the immediate line beneath, rather than skipping to the next line that's on the same indent level? Is there a shortcut? Here's an example of Capacities vs. Notion.
You aren’t an idiot, as this is still a bit confusing even to someone like me who is a longtime Capacities user.
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Hi everyone, I hope you are all doing great. I have a question. I'm planning to switch to Linux soon and I wonder if it's possible to use Capacities on Linux as it's my main PKM tool. I prefer not to depend on a browser to use Capacities.
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You aren’t an idiot, as this is still a bit confusing even to someone like me who is a longtime Capacities user.
Do you know of any workarounds/keyboard shortcuts that don't involve the mouse? Right now my only hack is to create a new bullet below everything and drag it up to the right spot 🥲
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Do you know of any workarounds/keyboard shortcuts that don't involve the mouse? Right now my only hack is to create a new bullet below everything and drag it up to the right spot 🥲
You can try the indent/unindent shortcuts, as this is what I use.
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wesleyanna
Do you know of any workarounds/keyboard shortcuts that don't involve the mouse? Right now my only hack is to create a new bullet below everything and drag it up to the right spot 🥲
Tab to indent
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We are building a product and we want the ability to create docs by calling an API. We want these docs to be publicly accessible. Does your product support this (edited)
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I have created an object type, defined its properties, which include also three blocks of text. When opening the object type (which I call "travels"), I do not have a + sign to create new particular objects, which are not predefined in the template. What can be done to allow creating new blocks in this object type?
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I have created an object type, defined its properties, which include also three blocks of text. When opening the object type (which I call "travels"), I do not have a + sign to create new particular objects, which are not predefined in the template. What can be done to allow creating new blocks in this object type?
Do you want to create new objects or create new blocks?
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Hello, I'm trying to figure out how to create ratings with stars. Like rating books, movies etc... I have seen it on a few videos and think its with tags. I would like to have a five star rating system. Can anyone point me in the right direction of how to build this? Thanks!
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New blocks. In my newly created template, thereis no "plus" sign for a new block
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Hello, is there a way to perform a query which return something which are linked to something other
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Like Dataview in Obsidian : List Something From [[xxx]]
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@tianovi trying to create a new block
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HI, since installing the web extension, everytime I open Chrome, a capacities tab opens to a blank workspace. WHy? Can I switch this off?
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I don't think this is possible. The idea is to send tasks TO a task manager as a hand off. Hence why the checkbox will be checked off even though the task is finished. A lightweight task manager will come (roadmap), but even that one I'm not expecting to be able to import tasks.
graybuffalo 6/20/2024 11:13 PM
Thank you. Your response is helpful.
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I just noticed that when I send a daily note from WhatsApp it doesn't create a timestamp. The time shows in the note, but it's not an actual timestamp and so it doesn't create a timeline. I'm not sure if this happens with Telegram or not as I don't use it. Does anyone know if this is a known problem?
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Happens with email too. Might need to be a feature request
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Would be awesome to have the timestamp that is sent with the message from Whatsapp or Telegram be grouped with the message so the timestamp shows up with any
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@tianovi trying to create a new block
can you screenshot what you mean?
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graybuffalo 6/21/2024 12:48 PM
Is there a way to put a label on the connecting link lines in graph view?
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Is there a way to put a label on the connecting link lines in graph view?
no such constitutive interaction, yet, with the graph, although it 's in discussion (or, more correctly, has been in discussion a while back) – if you are further interested you can think about entering your thoughts here: 👉 https://capacities.io/feedback/p/graph-view-20-whole-space-options-customization (edited)
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Is there a way to put a label on the connecting link lines in graph view?
graph view is read-only feature. you can't do something there and expect your action is saved as some kind of data
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Hello, I'm trying to figure out how to create ratings with stars. Like rating books, movies etc... I have seen it on a few videos and think its with tags. I would like to have a five star rating system. Can anyone point me in the right direction of how to build this? Thanks!
Use a text property then use star emojis for your ratings
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Is there a way to do tasks in capacities?
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Grant
Use a text property then use star emojis for your ratings
... actually, if you do the same via tags, you can also make a property (multi-select 'star'-tags 1-5 / 1-10 / ... whatever), and make it a 'fixed set' – this then gives you a self-made ready-at-hand 'picker' for your 'stars' within that property field, so saves you from the work to always re-apply stars 'by hand' 🦦 (edited)
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Can someone help me know how to have an integration between raindrop.io and capacities.ion 💕
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Lear
Is there a way to do tasks in capacities?
I’m working through this now. There are no decent YT videos atm.
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I’m working through this now. There are no decent YT videos atm.
I want to see if this can replace apple reminders for me but it doesn't look like it at the moment. I see it's on the roadmap but i'm not sure if it exists yet.
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I want to see if this can replace apple reminders for me but it doesn't look like it at the moment. I see it's on the roadmap but i'm not sure if it exists yet.
I can understand the desire. If you need to connect information to tasks/reminders then it may be worth the wait. If you just need a basic checklist/task list then you can use either.
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I can understand the desire. If you need to connect information to tasks/reminders then it may be worth the wait. If you just need a basic checklist/task list then you can use either.
I do need to see them in a list and i do need to be able to check them off and create them easily w filters and stuff. Not sure if that's a possible implementation at the moment
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... actually, if you do the same via tags, you can also make a property (multi-select 'star'-tags 1-5 / 1-10 / ... whatever), and make it a 'fixed set' – this then gives you a self-made ready-at-hand 'picker' for your 'stars' within that property field, so saves you from the work to always re-apply stars 'by hand' 🦦 (edited)
Even better. Thanks for sharing as this makes it even easier to search for specific ratings.
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Even better. Thanks for sharing as this makes it even easier to search for specific ratings.
exactly... ... thx to queries, also makes possible searches / filters in all kinds of ranges & combinatorics!
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I do need to see them in a list and i do need to be able to check them off and create them easily w filters and stuff. Not sure if that's a possible implementation at the moment
The only way may be to create a tag for them. All those capabilities are made available to objects from what I can tell.
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Can someone help me know how to have an integration between raindrop.io and capacities.ion 💕
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Is there a way to import a database from notion? I have a lot of old things i want to bring in, and i want them to be on the date they were created in notion (edited)
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an entry won't show up in the object type its been created. i can still find it through the images, and it takes me back to said object type, but it still won't appear. does anyone know how to fix this?
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my pdf and files objects disappeared too
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When viewing a list of object (either in a query, or anywhere that is not in a content block), is there a way to "select all"? I see I can select multiple with cmd+shift+click, but that can be very annoying if there are many objects I want to select. Why doesn't cmd+A work to select all objects in the view, like you would expect in any other software? Or even just click and drag to select? Am I missing something or is this not implemented? Typical use case - I'm refactoring some of my objects, and I want to tag all objects returned from a query with a new tag. Or I used to have a tag "question", which now I want to make all objects tagged with it into a new object "question". I can do that, but I need to click individually on 79 objects... (edited)
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Is there a way to search for blocks that are To-dos (but just with a checkmark)? I can do it if I tag each, but that is redundant...
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anybody getting square pfps in their Person objects? It used to be circular, but lately it's been squares. I haven't changed anything as far as I'm aware, but my memory's also not the best lol
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anybody getting square pfps in their Person objects? It used to be circular, but lately it's been squares. I haven't changed anything as far as I'm aware, but my memory's also not the best lol
If the page layout is set to profile, it should be working
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If the page layout is set to profile, it should be working
it is on Profile D:
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Hmm that's strange then
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Maybe a bug
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Is there a way to search for blocks that are To-dos (but just with a checkmark)? I can do it if I tag each, but that is redundant...
Not possible as far as I know but better task management is something that is planned according to the roadmap
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Hi. Is Capacities Sync down at the moment?
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You can always check here: https://status.capacities.io/
Welcome to Capacities status page for real-time and historical data on system performance.
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and indeed it's down....AGAIN!
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Is there a way to put a label on the connecting link lines in graph view?
Not manually, but if you link between objects in a property, the name of the property is visible on the graph if you zoom in. I have an old article about it here: https://www.pkmbeth.com/p/a-better-graph-view-with-capacities
Capacities makes the graph view more useful than competitors' through contextual links. See the magic in action here.
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Patricio
I’m working through this now. There are no decent YT videos atm.
@Lear filming a video on different methods of task management (ahead of our integrated option) is on my list of things to film- happy to move it up if it would be useful? (edited)
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@Lear filming a video on different methods of task management (ahead of our integrated option) is on my list of things to film- happy to move it up if it would be useful? (edited)
that would be really helpful. I've been experimenting with various task management options for a week and still haven't found something that I like the feel of.
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that would be really helpful. I've been experimenting with various task management options for a week and still haven't found something that I like the feel of.
ok, will film this week! Bear in mind these are all workaround solutions though, so less polished than you'd get in a dedicated task manager. But I can certainly give some tips 🙂
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Not manually, but if you link between objects in a property, the name of the property is visible on the graph if you zoom in. I have an old article about it here: https://www.pkmbeth.com/p/a-better-graph-view-with-capacities
💡this is really useful information! – and it shows again, Capaciities is superb a) when it comes to interlacing different sub-systems (like property & links of all kind) b) in allowing to work with a system of 'hard-wired' interlinks (properties, references, tags, links) to build up a very fine-tuned 'systemic intelligence' – the aspect it still has room to grow is 'ad-hoc', 'fleeting' and temporary / session-oriented capabilities (like situationally annotating a particular graph view, or links; direct situational interaction w/ graph view etc) – but this tip / reference should help for a lot of scenarios and ground-works! (edited)
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💡this is really useful information! – and it shows again, Capaciities is superb a) when it comes to interlacing different sub-systems (like property & links of all kind) b) in allowing to work with a system of 'hard-wired' interlinks (properties, references, tags, links) to build up a very fine-tuned 'systemic intelligence' – the aspect it still has room to grow is 'ad-hoc', 'fleeting' and temporary / session-oriented capabilities (like situationally annotating a particular graph view, or links; direct situational interaction w/ graph view etc) – but this tip / reference should help for a lot of scenarios and ground-works! (edited)
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As a believer how do I get access to the iOS mobile app? The search returns a lot of results but I haven't been able to find a concrete answer (edited)
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As a believer how do I get access to the iOS mobile app? The search returns a lot of results but I haven't been able to find a concrete answer (edited)
Victoria Teasdale 6/24/2024 7:58 AM
I too have this question. I got the "verify email" one but nothing else.
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As a believer how do I get access to the iOS mobile app? The search returns a lot of results but I haven't been able to find a concrete answer (edited)
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Victoria Teasdale
I too have this question. I got the "verify email" one but nothing else.
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I use Capacities in both a professional and personal fashion, but in my professional life, I am a team of 1 and I have to juggle a lot of different types of relationships and interactions. These interactions come at me at different times, in different ways, and all require different forms of action, or no action, as the case may end up being. One thing that's very important to me is to be able to review historical interaction data on both an individual person level and an Organization level. Meaning, if I talk to John Doe and Nick Jones from XYZ Company, I would like to go to my "Organization" Object and find XYZ Company, and have both interactions from Nick and John populate in the backlinks. While also being able to navigate to either Nick or John's individual "Person" object, and find the backlinks to their historical interactions with me also. I've tried a number of ways to accomplish this, my favorite being use of the daily log for ease of quick navigation and that it's logged right on my day, but the issue that arises is that if I also talk to Jane from ABC Company today about something unrelated, now when I navigate to "John's" Person page, Jane's information also shows up in the backlink. Is there a way to isolate blocks within the daily note and tag those isolated notes so that the backlinks will show up properly without crossing the information? I'm happy to provide more context, but every time I tried to explain it, my question got obnoxiously long and Discord didn't like it lol
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Victoria Teasdale 6/24/2024 3:10 PM
Is there a way to select the text in more than one block? I just tried to copy some text I’d written but had to do it paragraph by paragraph.
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Is there a way to select the text in more than one block? I just tried to copy some text I’d written but had to do it paragraph by paragraph.
If you click below the bottom or top block, then scroll down, it will select multiple blocks. It doesn't work if you highlight as you would in a word processing document. I wish it did, because I do a lot of copy and pasting into emails, and I always end up doing it block by block as well. I think there is a way to like... combine the blocks as one element and in that case you might be able to highlight more, but I'm not sure as I don't have much experience with that. I'll try and upload a visual reference, but I'm having trouble getting it work.
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Is there a way to select the text in more than one block? I just tried to copy some text I’d written but had to do it paragraph by paragraph.
I'm on my laptop and I kept clicking in the wrong spot on my trackpad, but this should give you an idea
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How do I get the mobile app for ios? I'm on a Pro account (edited)
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How do I get the mobile app for ios? I'm on a Pro account (edited)
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I use Capacities in both a professional and personal fashion, but in my professional life, I am a team of 1 and I have to juggle a lot of different types of relationships and interactions. These interactions come at me at different times, in different ways, and all require different forms of action, or no action, as the case may end up being. One thing that's very important to me is to be able to review historical interaction data on both an individual person level and an Organization level. Meaning, if I talk to John Doe and Nick Jones from XYZ Company, I would like to go to my "Organization" Object and find XYZ Company, and have both interactions from Nick and John populate in the backlinks. While also being able to navigate to either Nick or John's individual "Person" object, and find the backlinks to their historical interactions with me also. I've tried a number of ways to accomplish this, my favorite being use of the daily log for ease of quick navigation and that it's logged right on my day, but the issue that arises is that if I also talk to Jane from ABC Company today about something unrelated, now when I navigate to "John's" Person page, Jane's information also shows up in the backlink. Is there a way to isolate blocks within the daily note and tag those isolated notes so that the backlinks will show up properly without crossing the information? I'm happy to provide more context, but every time I tried to explain it, my question got obnoxiously long and Discord didn't like it lol
I'll have a go at seeing if I understand it! Each bullet (maybe it's just a different block?) shows in isolation if you're linking to a person/org object but you'd have to link each time you wanted that to appear in the backlinks, i.e. there's no relationship between the Person object and the Organisation Object when you view the backlinks of the Organisation object. Is this what you're trying to do....?
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I'm on my laptop and I kept clicking in the wrong spot on my trackpad, but this should give you an idea
Victoria Teasdale 6/25/2024 4:18 AM
Thank you so much ☺
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I'll have a go at seeing if I understand it! Each bullet (maybe it's just a different block?) shows in isolation if you're linking to a person/org object but you'd have to link each time you wanted that to appear in the backlinks, i.e. there's no relationship between the Person object and the Organisation Object when you view the backlinks of the Organisation object. Is this what you're trying to do....?
This is interesting - mine shows up differently. Sorry for my crude editing skills on the screenshots, but it's of actual notes I've taken and I don't want to display personal information of my customers. When I put the information into the daily log, and then I expand the daily log view within the "Person Profile" as I call it, it always shows all of the notes from the day. I wonder if it's because I'm using embeds instead of the inline links like you showed in your screenshots? Additionally, I always have to add the org too... so as you can see in the screenshot, I've put both the customer name and the organization as an embed to ensure that it shows up at both spots. But in both "Customer profile" and "Person Profile", the backlinks display this way. (edited)
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I'll have a go at seeing if I understand it! Each bullet (maybe it's just a different block?) shows in isolation if you're linking to a person/org object but you'd have to link each time you wanted that to appear in the backlinks, i.e. there's no relationship between the Person object and the Organisation Object when you view the backlinks of the Organisation object. Is this what you're trying to do....?
I just went and edited my notes and changed the default way of displaying the links. I notice now that it says "link block" instead of "inline link" and when I changed all of the embeds to this, it displayed exactly as I wanted it to. I'm flabbergasted that I've tried for at least 3 months now to get this to work and never thought to try this one simple change. Thank you sooooo much for your help.
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I made a #todo tag and pinned it to the left rail, but i can't seem to get a filter working that filters out todos/checkboxes that have been completed. What am I doing wrong?
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You could add an #Archive tag and filter out so you only see posts that have #todo only
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or move the completed tasks to a separate block that's not under #todo
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Task Integrations -I've read the docs and watched the videos (I think all of them regarding this... but I've watched soo many, I might have missed one or two). Ive connected my Google Task account and it seems that the behavior is supposed to function as follows: Add the [] to do block in Capacities, click the button to send it to task mgr app, then Capacities either deletes the block or marks it as done? Is there a way to either add a 3rd option for this or am I missing something already possibe - I do not want the task marked as done or deleted until I'm actually done with the task. I feel it's misleading in my flow if it is either deleted or marked as done but still needs to be done in my task app, kind of defeats the purpose of having it at a glance in one spot for me.
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Will I be able to use Capacities on a flight if I don’t have WiFi?
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Don't think. Should be like notion that u can only access what u have previously used. Otherwise it will give a failed loading and u will not access the objects.
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Notes I send to my Capacities Whatsapp thread are no longer showing up in my daily note, as of today. It was working fine yesterday. Any potential fixes?
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Task Integrations -I've read the docs and watched the videos (I think all of them regarding this... but I've watched soo many, I might have missed one or two). Ive connected my Google Task account and it seems that the behavior is supposed to function as follows: Add the [] to do block in Capacities, click the button to send it to task mgr app, then Capacities either deletes the block or marks it as done? Is there a way to either add a 3rd option for this or am I missing something already possibe - I do not want the task marked as done or deleted until I'm actually done with the task. I feel it's misleading in my flow if it is either deleted or marked as done but still needs to be done in my task app, kind of defeats the purpose of having it at a glance in one spot for me.
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Not manually, but if you link between objects in a property, the name of the property is visible on the graph if you zoom in. I have an old article about it here: https://www.pkmbeth.com/p/a-better-graph-view-with-capacities
graybuffalo 6/25/2024 5:32 PM
Thank you! I had seen the link labels on a YouTube video and was wondering how they got there. You answered my question.
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Kane Dodgson 6/26/2024 5:36 AM

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Hello, I recently purchased the Pro version. I am a bit stuck with tables. I want to add some information to a table column (for example, 10 rows of numbers. What I wish to do is at the bottom of the table column ( in the final row) have a running total of all the numbers in the aboe column added together. For this to continue updating automatically every time I add a new row and number to the column, Any help is appreciated.
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Hello everyone, I recently became a premium user and I had some questions about how you get started when you make a note or an object. For example, very often I start with a page on my account. I put those opening and closing brackets to turn it into a to-do list and I might call the page, House renovations 2024, and then each item in my to-do list might have something like purchase and install dishwasher. Another item might be purchase kitchen tiles and install them. Then very often I turn each of those list items into its own project so that when I click through to the install and purchase dishwasher project I might have links to different models. I like links to pictures of how they look maybe text about a specific details. It won't clog up my to-do list with extraordinary amounts of detail and I'll only see it if I click through. I need to be aware of anything like that sometimes that works really well, but sometimes it's not the best way to organize things. I'm curious how do you decide object type to begin with when you're starting a new object (edited)
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The thing that I think my method above does well is that if you look at the graph view, you could see every project that's linked to that to-do list and then if you click through to each project then you can have as much detail about each project. But it lives in the project and it doesn't just take up a wall of text on the to-do list. I just don't know if starting it as a page is useful or not. Should I start that as a project and call tag it like home repairs and then that project just becomes a? Then I would name it for each year because I'm a teacher and over the summer I have off and that's when I tend to do a lot of my home projects. So if I name instead of a page a project with the tag home repairs and the project name is for this year, then can I have individual to-do list items as well that can be then converted into projects and all of their details stored in the projects not on the to-do list. I'm big on not putting too much detail all over the place cuz it's a disincentive to do the work
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I have watched some of the PKM YouTube videos and the YouTube videos for the capacities Channel. They've been useful. I am also a teacher. I would love to do more of my planning for my year in capacities because it's much more flexible than just a Google doc or something like that.
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As a teacher, I'm required every summer to update my course curriculum. Using a curriculum map. My year is divided into two semesters. Each semester is divided into three marking periods. So basically I plan for 6 weeks at a time and then I do a second 6 weeks and a third 6 weeks and then they get a grade for the semester. I'm trying to figure out if I were to try to use capacities for my curriculum planning. Would I create the main Master document as a project or some other type? And then every 6 weeks is its own project and then inside of every 6 weeks some to-do list items. I'm not really sure if I understand the bigger structure cuz I'm still kind of new to being premium when it was free. I just used it in a kind of basic way but now that I'm paying for it I want to take advantage of the functionality
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Sorry for the big wall of text. I had a traumatic brain injury. I got hit by a car while I was riding my bicycle and it's the perfect time to explore capacities and get better at its use. My short-term memory is suffering so I hope to put things in capacities in a thoughtful, intentional way so that I can use it to help me win. My memory fails.
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One final question that I have is do I need more than one space. I'm sure that's depends on each individual user and I can see why. For me I have one space because sometimes my personal events maybe doctor's appointment or I have to pick up my spouse or drop off my nephew sometimes even though they are personal events they overlap with school related things and I need them all in the same space. At least I think I do. I opted not to have a school space and a workspace also because sometimes if I have a school space and I want to research something further that I might use in my classroom. That might overlap with my personal space because I might have to do it at home, so having them in the same space is useful. So from what I've read you can't move items from individual spaces, so I decided to put them all in one space. I also don't think I'm using the projects very very well. So any ideas about how to organize one space that might include a variety of things. If you have a big general project that is comprised of different smaller projects, how do you organize it (edited)
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Okay, one last question, I'm wondering how people use the table format if I click on new type and I scroll down and I choose table it just says table with formatting options and formulas. So I'm not sure what the best use of this would be because I'm kind of curious about maybe making a project for example of my chores for my home, but maybe I should put not chores but the renovations. Then maybe I should make a table inside of that and then each row on that table is the smaller individual tasks that need to be done. I'm still struggling to figure out the best way to arrange all of this. Thanks!
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Hello everyone, I recently became a premium user and I had some questions about how you get started when you make a note or an object. For example, very often I start with a page on my account. I put those opening and closing brackets to turn it into a to-do list and I might call the page, House renovations 2024, and then each item in my to-do list might have something like purchase and install dishwasher. Another item might be purchase kitchen tiles and install them. Then very often I turn each of those list items into its own project so that when I click through to the install and purchase dishwasher project I might have links to different models. I like links to pictures of how they look maybe text about a specific details. It won't clog up my to-do list with extraordinary amounts of detail and I'll only see it if I click through. I need to be aware of anything like that sometimes that works really well, but sometimes it's not the best way to organize things. I'm curious how do you decide object type to begin with when you're starting a new object (edited)
I'm still pretty new to Capacities myself, just having starting using it a few months ago - so someone might have a better solution than mine, but here are my thoughts on it: Object type: Project Start a new project. Call this project: House Reno 2024, then use [] to do blocks and list the basic high level view of what you need to do, so in your example: [] purchase dishwasher, then maybe [] install dishwasher as another to do. This would get the basic list out of your head of all the different things you need to research or focus on. Then, as time goes by, and now say you're going to sit down to do the research on which dishwasher you want to purcahse, maybe you start just a standard "Page" object type, and title it "Dishwasher Options" and compile your research within that page only. You could then use a "Collection" within the Pages Object type, and call it "House Reno Research Docs" or something to that effect. So then any time another item comes up down your list in your initial project, you'd have a separate pile of sorts where all the research is at. Now, once you've got a "Page" dedicated to "Dishwasher Options" you could go back to the initial project page and link the new page to that to do, by simply highlighting that area and linking the two. Then, as you go, you could still mark the checkbox showing that step is completed, but if it was a linked step, you'd also know that the research is in process. If it's not linked, you'd know you haven't started it yet. I'm not great at editing stuff on my laptop - but I tried to put together some examples. Sometimes just seeing someone else do it helps... I was trying to work out my own issue the other day and simply having someone else explain it made me find the the variance on my own and make the needed correction. I hope this helps!
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Sorry for the big wall of text. I had a traumatic brain injury. I got hit by a car while I was riding my bicycle and it's the perfect time to explore capacities and get better at its use. My short-term memory is suffering so I hope to put things in capacities in a thoughtful, intentional way so that I can use it to help me win. My memory fails.
I'm sorry that you're going through this. I found Capacities while I was very, very sick. I have a systemic fungal infection that got into my brain and made me feel like I was having a stroke. It was one of the few things that kept my mind active while I was trying to recover. However, like you, I also had difficulty completely grasping the full capabilities it has and how useful it can be. One of the things I'm most guilty of is overthinking everything to death. As i mentioned in my previous post, I had an issue I couldn't figure out and it was sone simple setting that was causing the problem and I struggled with it for months. There is a lot to take in. I'm not a teacher, so I can't speak to practical use cases you might need, but based on what you did explain, I'd be inclined to set up a new space for your lesson planning so that its separated entirely from your personal life. Then, I would (personally, not saying this is what you should do) I would personally set up a new project for each 6 week period of time. Then, to further organize it, I would use collections to bundle together semesters or years, or classes - however it's divided up that makes the most sense. Further, you could add tags to link different things across different object types if needed. Example: say you upload a bunch of media - video clips or whatnot that you want to use in the lessons, you can tag them with "Term 1, Science" or whatever the case may be, or with the actual lesson name, and then inside the "Project" for that 6 week period, you can add a query which would collect all of the various tags for you and display them neatly however you choose to format it, allowing you to see everything at a glance. I hope you're on the road to recovery! (edited)
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One final question that I have is do I need more than one space. I'm sure that's depends on each individual user and I can see why. For me I have one space because sometimes my personal events maybe doctor's appointment or I have to pick up my spouse or drop off my nephew sometimes even though they are personal events they overlap with school related things and I need them all in the same space. At least I think I do. I opted not to have a school space and a workspace also because sometimes if I have a school space and I want to research something further that I might use in my classroom. That might overlap with my personal space because I might have to do it at home, so having them in the same space is useful. So from what I've read you can't move items from individual spaces, so I decided to put them all in one space. I also don't think I'm using the projects very very well. So any ideas about how to organize one space that might include a variety of things. If you have a big general project that is comprised of different smaller projects, how do you organize it (edited)
I have similar problems in this regard too. I sell firefighting turnout gear, and as a demand of my job, I must be very flexible on my time, which means that personal stuff creeps up during work hours and work stuff creeps up during home hours. For me, instead of looking at it like "I only use this space while I'm AT work", it's more like "this is a space and a collection for work" and "this is a space and a collection for my private or more personal things" It's VERY easy to switch between spaces, as in, literally 2 clicks of a button. So at least I don' think at this point things can be shared between spaces, it's not hard to move between two or even three spaces if necessary. Capacities is still being developed, and I think that the suggestion of allowing certain things to be shared between spaces has been made, but I'm not sure if it will come to fruition or not. I believe that it would be a good thing to have at least some options of things like that to transfer between spaces, just for easier tracking and keeping in awareness. However, at this time, I don't think capacities is really set up to be a task tracker or an appt tracker. I think that it's more about being a space to collect the information that is jossled around in your mind, and have extra tools to edit that and work through your thoughts, ideas, ambitions, etc. I think that having separate spaces (at least for me) is necessary. People at my work might get glipses now and then of my desktop, and I certainly don't want them to be able to see the notes I took while at the doctors office... so that's how I make the judgement. I use it as a way to manage my workflow at work. Not necessarily as a way to track my work - because I don't think it's set up for that, but as a way to keep things on my radar. For example, I have "Project" object that are set up as "orders". In each order, I have the relevant information of that order... like the purchasing details and sales details, the forms I used, flyers I sent to the customer, etc. Like a database of that small individual one sale with this one customer. Sometimes they're not so small sales, but the nice thing about project objects is that the same format (in my case) works no matter if it's a small or a large order, and all of the relevant information is at my fingertips. I also use the daily note a lot to track what I do each day. This helps me keep track of who I talked to about what, and when those conversations took place. The biggest part of my job, really, is building relationships. So it's hard to juggle all of the information about all of the different people I encounter day to day. I'ts nice to have a place to be able to go look back exactly what fire department they worked at or what we last spoke about, etc. I'm not sure if these were already there or if I created them - because it's been too long, but I also have a "people profile" object and an "organization profile" object, which helps me link the individual customers with the respective fire departments. This is immensely helpful when it comes to backtracking what happened or where a misunderstanding had occured. Or even, in a situation where one person works for 3 different fire depts. However, when it comes to tracking the meetings I have for work, or the appts I have for myself personally (esp with my health the way it's been lately), I use just the standard built in calendar on my phone for that. It's not too difficult in my world to have both things up during the day, and then if I need be notified about something, it happens through my phone or my web browser instead of through capacities.
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Okay, one last question, I'm wondering how people use the table format if I click on new type and I scroll down and I choose table it just says table with formatting options and formulas. So I'm not sure what the best use of this would be because I'm kind of curious about maybe making a project for example of my chores for my home, but maybe I should put not chores but the renovations. Then maybe I should make a table inside of that and then each row on that table is the smaller individual tasks that need to be done. I'm still struggling to figure out the best way to arrange all of this. Thanks!
Also, like I said, I am new to capacities too, but it helps me to help others with things I do know - and sometimes all that's really needed is to talk through the question at hand. If you want, you can always PM me and we can chat through situations. However, the group on here has been wonderful for me!
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Hello, I recently purchased the Pro version. I am a bit stuck with tables. I want to add some information to a table column (for example, 10 rows of numbers. What I wish to do is at the bottom of the table column ( in the final row) have a running total of all the numbers in the aboe column added together. For this to continue updating automatically every time I add a new row and number to the column, Any help is appreciated.
I really hope someone has a good answer for this, because I am also trying to do something similar for tracking quotes and have not had any luck. I can figure out how to run the formula at the time, but I haven't been able to figure out how to get it to function like excel might, when you plug in a formula for future text that might end up being more of a running total. I'm trying to put it off to the side, and I've not had any luck trying to figure it out.
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Olu (oluOnline) 6/26/2024 2:51 PM
probably should have posted this in here lol https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1254530670999633980
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I'm still pretty new to Capacities myself, just having starting using it a few months ago - so someone might have a better solution than mine, but here are my thoughts on it: Object type: Project Start a new project. Call this project: House Reno 2024, then use [] to do blocks and list the basic high level view of what you need to do, so in your example: [] purchase dishwasher, then maybe [] install dishwasher as another to do. This would get the basic list out of your head of all the different things you need to research or focus on. Then, as time goes by, and now say you're going to sit down to do the research on which dishwasher you want to purcahse, maybe you start just a standard "Page" object type, and title it "Dishwasher Options" and compile your research within that page only. You could then use a "Collection" within the Pages Object type, and call it "House Reno Research Docs" or something to that effect. So then any time another item comes up down your list in your initial project, you'd have a separate pile of sorts where all the research is at. Now, once you've got a "Page" dedicated to "Dishwasher Options" you could go back to the initial project page and link the new page to that to do, by simply highlighting that area and linking the two. Then, as you go, you could still mark the checkbox showing that step is completed, but if it was a linked step, you'd also know that the research is in process. If it's not linked, you'd know you haven't started it yet. I'm not great at editing stuff on my laptop - but I tried to put together some examples. Sometimes just seeing someone else do it helps... I was trying to work out my own issue the other day and simply having someone else explain it made me find the the variance on my own and make the needed correction. I hope this helps!
Thanks that was super helpful, nit everything has to be a project
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I have similar problems in this regard too. I sell firefighting turnout gear, and as a demand of my job, I must be very flexible on my time, which means that personal stuff creeps up during work hours and work stuff creeps up during home hours. For me, instead of looking at it like "I only use this space while I'm AT work", it's more like "this is a space and a collection for work" and "this is a space and a collection for my private or more personal things" It's VERY easy to switch between spaces, as in, literally 2 clicks of a button. So at least I don' think at this point things can be shared between spaces, it's not hard to move between two or even three spaces if necessary. Capacities is still being developed, and I think that the suggestion of allowing certain things to be shared between spaces has been made, but I'm not sure if it will come to fruition or not. I believe that it would be a good thing to have at least some options of things like that to transfer between spaces, just for easier tracking and keeping in awareness. However, at this time, I don't think capacities is really set up to be a task tracker or an appt tracker. I think that it's more about being a space to collect the information that is jossled around in your mind, and have extra tools to edit that and work through your thoughts, ideas, ambitions, etc. I think that having separate spaces (at least for me) is necessary. People at my work might get glipses now and then of my desktop, and I certainly don't want them to be able to see the notes I took while at the doctors office... so that's how I make the judgement. I use it as a way to manage my workflow at work. Not necessarily as a way to track my work - because I don't think it's set up for that, but as a way to keep things on my radar. For example, I have "Project" object that are set up as "orders". In each order, I have the relevant information of that order... like the purchasing details and sales details, the forms I used, flyers I sent to the customer, etc. Like a database of that small individual one sale with this one customer. Sometimes they're not so small sales, but the nice thing about project objects is that the same format (in my case) works no matter if it's a small or a large order, and all of the relevant information is at my fingertips. I also use the daily note a lot to track what I do each day. This helps me keep track of who I talked to about what, and when those conversations took place. The biggest part of my job, really, is building relationships. So it's hard to juggle all of the information about all of the different people I encounter day to day. I'ts nice to have a place to be able to go look back exactly what fire department they worked at or what we last spoke about, etc. I'm not sure if these were already there or if I created them - because it's been too long, but I also have a "people profile" object and an "organization profile" object, which helps me link the individual customers with the respective fire departments. This is immensely helpful when it comes to backtracking what happened or where a misunderstanding had occured. Or even, in a situation where one person works for 3 different fire depts. However, when it comes to tracking the meetings I have for work, or the appts I have for myself personally (esp with my health the way it's been lately), I use just the standard built in calendar on my phone for that. It's not too difficult in my world to have both things up during the day, and then if I need be notified about something, it happens through my phone or my web browser instead of through capacities.
More great replies, curious though, if stuff goes in to your daily note, do you schedule time to create projects or pages out of those things so you can keep track or do you just leave it on the daily note
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More great replies, curious though, if stuff goes in to your daily note, do you schedule time to create projects or pages out of those things so you can keep track or do you just leave it on the daily note
For my particular use case, the important thing is that I'm able to track by the day. For example, I had a customer reach out to me today and ask to order helmets. So in my daily note today, I have his personal profile tagged, his fire department tagged, and any additional details from the call. I've been using a tag of #todo when I have something that needs action steps with it. I have a page that I created a "Dashboard" so to speak in, and I have a runing query for all my "todo" tags, I also have a #backlog tag, for something that is like -- way past when it shouldve been done for some reason. So That helps me prioritize what to do. When the particular thing is done, I go back to the actual text where it's tagged, and remove the tag. I did have a #done tag, but I haven't decided if I want to keep using that or not, because I feel that it kinda clutters my tags. I also have tried #archived, but sort of feel the same way with that. However, I do feel that something is necessary to note that it's actually be completed instead of just forgotten about. So from my example from today, I have this order that does need to be done - and by my process, that order would be a "project" object type. Now that the order has been placed and I have all of the corresponding documents, I will take that text and link it to a Project, with my Purchase order number and the fire department name in the title, then the corresponding documents that I just need to keep track of all embedded or linked (i'm still working out the layout so i've been doing it both ways). I also use the #done tag to mark on a big picture level with my daily note, so that I know I'm done with everything on the page... as in, every "action" Step needed on my part is done, logged, tracked, ordered, reconciled, etc whatever the case may be. If there is not a #done tag there, then I know there is yet something that needs to happen, however small it may be. So i guess to really answer your question, yes I do make time to go back through because that is really the meat and potatoes of my job. I saught out capacities because I needed a way to track the communication, information, education, and papers that I was carrying around in paper and notebook form in a backpack that weighted 20lbs. After a surgery I had, I could not carry that much weight, so I that is what made me go looking for a program that could kinda like be a big binder of information all in one place electronically, because I didn't want to carry phyiscal papers. I found more than I expected in capacities though, and I love how I'm able to link things back and forth between customers, fire departments, projects, orders, meetings, etc - which has been immensely helpful in tracking what goes on in my day. Since a lot of my job is also time based, it's very nice to be able to go back through... like I remember that on Monday I reached out to a number of my customers to check in with them since I've been out of the office so long, but I can't really remember who has and has not replied... but I know that I did that this past Monday, so all I have to do when I get a reply is go to Monday's daily note and add additional notes as needed, or link to new projects or meetings as things come up. That way in the backlinks for each thing, I'm able to determine the lifecycle of the order, meeting, discussion etc. Which is even further helpful in determining what is and isn't effective for me personally. (edited)
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Kane Dodgson

Tables & Formulas

Hello, I recently purchased the Pro version. I am a bit stuck with tables. I want to add some information to a table column (for example, 10 rows of numbers. What I wish to do is at the bottom of the table column ( in the final row) have a running total of all the numbers in the aboe column added together. For this to continue updating automatically every time I add a new row and number to the column, Any help is appreciated.
To get a running total that auto updates with new rows, your formula will need to live in a separate column. Did a demo here: https://www.tella.tv/video/running-total-in-tables-0sbh
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To get a running total that auto updates with new rows, your formula will need to live in a separate column. Did a demo here: https://www.tella.tv/video/running-total-in-tables-0sbh
Kane Dodgson 6/27/2024 6:43 AM
Thank you @pkmbeth I now can make some basic accounting tables! I was able to add the running total to the bottom of my column!
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Is there a quick way to view all "outgoing" backlinks in a simple list? I wanna see all the articles I've referenced in a page
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RoyalScribe 6/27/2024 8:39 AM
Is there a way to copy over text from OneNote into Capacities without it being formatted as an image?
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Is there a quick way to view all "outgoing" backlinks in a simple list? I wanna see all the articles I've referenced in a page
When you open the right side bar (menu) you see the table of contents and all referenced objects sorted by type
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📝Anna
When you open the right side bar (menu) you see the table of contents and all referenced objects sorted by type
Omgg nearly forgot about the sidebar tysm!!
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Big fan of Capacities here, was moving over from Logseq some time ago. I'm having trouble to find the solution to the following use case: Under a person object I would like to embed all blocks with a specific tag for that person. let's say I'm opening the person John Doe, I would like to have a sction in the Notes that lists all Blocks tah contain a link to John Doe and a specfic tag, for example "talking point". I know that I can filter the backlinks for a specific tag, but I'd like to use a query that I can embed in the person's note section. Can anybody help, or is this currently not possible.
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Another question, would like to test the iOS app, how do I get access? (I'm a believer)
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I have been forwarding email via the save@capacities.io, but they are not coming though.
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I've waited a few hours now.
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dustydirt2655 6/27/2024 2:57 PM
The telegram integration seems to be backed up as well - haven't had anything arrive this afternoon...
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Joseph45
I have been forwarding email via the save@capacities.io, but they are not coming though.
I've had the same problem all day.
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kitennis
I've had the same problem all day.
hfsandovalm 6/27/2024 3:34 PM
Same here.
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Joseph45
I have been forwarding email via the save@capacities.io, but they are not coming though.
Victoria Teasdale 6/27/2024 3:52 PM
I found them at the bottom of the daily note, but that’s probably some where you’ve looked.
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Victoria Teasdale
I found them at the bottom of the daily note, but that’s probably some where you’ve looked.
Yes, that is where they should show up, but we are all experiencing delays.
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xang
Yes, that is where they should show up, but we are all experiencing delays.
Yup
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Mine have shown up finally
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Mine too
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Hi does anyone had any success with automatically populating the tags by importing them via a markdown file ? I am trying to copy the annotations from the Reader with a custom export format and had the same property names setup in Capacities in an object as the YAML frontmatter of the export. However for some reason the tag propert is not being populated. I've pasted the export template and Capacities screenshot when the exported .md files is imported to a Readwise object I created. is there any way to import tags from a markdown file and add them via YAML frontmatter ? (edited)
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hello all, looking for the correct prompt to use to make field extract just the base URL for a link. For instance, for https://www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/teamviewer-network-segmentation-apt29-attack I would want https://www.darkreading.com pulled from that. Every prompt I have tried will add a narrative like The source for this information is the Dark Reading article titled "TeamViewer Credits Network Segmentation for Rebuffing APT29 Attack" available at https://www.darkreading.com/ but all I want is the base URL. Any ideas?
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Does anyone know if it is possible to search for objects not marked with a certain tag?
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Hey guys is there any way to link my Google contacts to capacities people? Would be super useful for sorting everything
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Hi! have a question regarding Telegram integration When you send a message with image in it, the whole message’s text becomes image’s name. is there a way to configure this thing? gets a bit annoying with giant image’s names without included hyperlinks and tags
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iraedotson@gmail.com 6/30/2024 2:13 PM
Is there a way to encrypt certain notes or objects? For example, I created a note that contains sensitive information. I only want to encrypt the portion of the note that I want to remain private. Is this possible with Capacities? Also, is this a feature on the roadmap?
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Is there a way to encrypt certain notes or objects? For example, I created a note that contains sensitive information. I only want to encrypt the portion of the note that I want to remain private. Is this possible with Capacities? Also, is this a feature on the roadmap?
If u want to dox urself then keep your mail in ur name.
pkmbeth started a thread. 7/1/2024 2:09 AM
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ZétwalM
Hi everyone, I hope you are all doing great. I have a question. I'm planning to switch to Linux soon and I wonder if it's possible to use Capacities on Linux as it's my main PKM tool. I prefer not to depend on a browser to use Capacities.
justine | 4w5 (468) 7/1/2024 3:22 AM
I don't see any responses - but I do hope someone has an answer and posts it here. I'd like to know, too.
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justine | 4w5 (468) 7/1/2024 3:37 AM
I have a question re: organizing my content. I was really happy to notice, for instance, that pinned notes, as well as objects and created folders, can be dragged and re-ordered in the side bar. WONDERFUL. What I really, really need is to be able to do the same within folders. I am doing coursework that features themes that build on each other. Say for instance my first notes are on various architectural time periods, each time period note followed by notes on individual architects. When I go to the folder, I have a really nice overview. Now lets say I come back and have discovered an architect I really love of a particular style, but I have since added 3 styles and 4 architects each per style - equaling 12 notes. If I wanted to be consistent (which I have a THING for), I would have to go to the note that where I want to see my architect, copy its contents to a new note, and overwrite the original note with the information I want to see there. Then I would have to move up the line and copy and paste ad nauseam, until I have basically re-ordered things. Which I have been doing. And it SUCKS. But even if I am willing to do that work, I have found a new problem. If I have linked information in a note, I cannot move it to a new note without re-establishing the links.... and I cannot remove the links from the old note. So, if I want to overwrite a note to have it's place in line be taken by the new architect I discovered - the links beneath are still going to be the links from the Rococo note. It's such a mess. 😢
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I don't see any responses - but I do hope someone has an answer and posts it here. I'd like to know, too.
I've used MS Edge's PWA feature to add Capacities as an app to my Linux. With Edge, you can add any site as a PWA. But of course, title bar bothers me a lot but there is nothing else I could do.
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Victoria Teasdale 7/1/2024 4:39 AM
In this article TJ says he didn't want to yuse the projects object as there are things he couldnt do with it that he could with a default object. What are those things. I'm setting up projects and don't want to error further down the line. https://capacities.io/use-cases/para-tj
Learn how you can use PARA in Capacities to organize your work.
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Victoria Teasdale 7/1/2024 6:29 AM
Also: if u want a query in a template, say that shows all tasks for that project, is that possible? At the moment it uses just one global query which changes on every page when I change the project
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GunnersaurusFlex 7/1/2024 10:15 AM
Are there near term plan s to incorporate Whisper audio to text?
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How to bulk apply a property to multiple objects? Example: I create a bunch of objects and I want to fill the same multi-select value for all of them.
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Victoria Teasdale
Also: if u want a query in a template, say that shows all tasks for that project, is that possible? At the moment it uses just one global query which changes on every page when I change the project
I thought I read today that it will be possible in future versions. I am struggeling with the same issue...
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I thought I read today that it will be possible in future versions. I am struggeling with the same issue...
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Are there near term plan s to incorporate Whisper audio to text?
there were some requests, especiall in wake of 'quick capture' debates, but also very explicit discussions here in forums… … but no explicit comments / commits by team, so nowhere to be found in official roadmap (👉 https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1135449045515640843). best bet: look for a Canny request you can support / strengthen, or set up one on you own. 🐿
Discord is great for playing games and chilling with friends, or even building a worldwide community. Customize your own space to talk, play, and hang out.
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About inline queries and templates:
  • I have the types projects and tasks
  • a task can have a relation to a project Is it possible to create a template that has an inline query which will query all tasks that have the projects property set to the current one (that has yet to be created)?
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hello all, looking for the correct prompt to use to make field extract just the base URL for a link. For instance, for https://www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/teamviewer-network-segmentation-apt29-attack I would want https://www.darkreading.com pulled from that. Every prompt I have tried will add a narrative like The source for this information is the Dark Reading article titled "TeamViewer Credits Network Segmentation for Rebuffing APT29 Attack" available at https://www.darkreading.com/ but all I want is the base URL. Any ideas?
dustydirt2655 7/1/2024 6:27 PM
Try the following: Extract the base URL from the link below: URL: [use the input URL] Give me just the Base URL (no extra text and no heading) (edited)
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I can't find anything related to templates on this page. Have you already found a solution for a query in a template that filters to the (yet to be) created object? (I hesitate to subscribe before knowing such a functionality is possible - it would be very helpful if pro features could be tested with a free plan and they could be limited to 2 or 3 implementations) (edited)
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AspectRatio4:3 7/2/2024 5:18 AM
Morning all - does anyone know is it possible to change the date/time on a post? I want to import some notes from obsidian, using the email integration feature. I want to go and edit the date/time of the notes to match the original dates and time.
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Is it possible?
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Morning all - does anyone know is it possible to change the date/time on a post? I want to import some notes from obsidian, using the email integration feature. I want to go and edit the date/time of the notes to match the original dates and time.
if you mean Created at, then yes
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if you mean Created at, then yes
AspectRatio4:3 7/2/2024 5:47 AM
Thanks - how might I do this? thanks
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Thanks - how might I do this? thanks
open the Table View of an object type. Add property Created at. then you can modify the values for all objects
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AspectRatio4:3 7/2/2024 5:50 AM
Ah great. Do you know if it's possible to set this value during import?
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AspectRatio4:3
Ah great. Do you know if it's possible to set this value during import?
we can't import currently. unless I miss something..
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AspectRatio4:3 7/2/2024 5:53 AM
'open the Table View of an object type' -i can't find this
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'open the Table View of an object type' -i can't find this
let me explain this slowly. what object types do you have now?
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AspectRatio4:3 7/2/2024 5:58 AM
The default.
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I've imported a set of notes into my daily notes in Capacities, like this;
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for each of those .md pages, I want to edit the 'created on' date, and change it to the past.
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I've imported a set of notes into my daily notes in Capacities, like this;
oh okay. to answer this
'open the Table View of an object type' -i can't find this
you can click "Pages" on your left side bar. it should open a view of Page type. may or may not be Table View. if not, change the view to Table view by clicking the rightmost button there should already be Create at property for Page type. you can edit from there
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for each of those .md pages, I want to edit the 'created on' date, and change it to the past.
you can also do this, produce same result (edited)
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AspectRatio4:3 7/2/2024 6:18 AM
Is it possible to set the 'created at' property within a page, using a tag or some other synyax?
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syntax*
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never heard of that
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Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 7/2/2024 7:29 AM
Any idea why Malwarebytes repeatedly warns me when I open app.capacities.io?
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Hi does anyone had any success with automatically populating the tags by importing them via a markdown file ? I am trying to copy the annotations from the Reader with a custom export format and had the same property names setup in Capacities in an object as the YAML frontmatter of the export. However for some reason the tag propert is not being populated. I've pasted the export template and Capacities screenshot when the exported .md files is imported to a Readwise object I created. is there any way to import tags from a markdown file and add them via YAML frontmatter ? (edited)
Pixelkungen 7/2/2024 8:42 AM
Also intressted in this, not only tags then. I am not getting the YAML to work at all. Do you just paste it in? Would be very nice if it could automatically add the cover image as well Edit: Got it to work. Try this for the tags. {% if tags %} Tags: [{{ tags | join(', ') }}] {% endif %} It only adds the tags that already exists. Seems to be the same issue with cover image, dont know if it is possible to create new image from a link. Would be like if the import could have the same image functionaly as weblinks (edited)
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I'm on my laptop and I kept clicking in the wrong spot on my trackpad, but this should give you an idea
It’s honestly kinda hit or miss in terms of where to begin/end the drag. I am a long-time and avid user and still have struggles.
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To get a running total that auto updates with new rows, your formula will need to live in a separate column. Did a demo here: https://www.tella.tv/video/running-total-in-tables-0sbh
Is there a central repository for all of your blog posts, quick tip vids, and in-depth walkthroughs? I’m trying to keep track, but you use a lot of different platforms to post 🤯
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Hi does anyone had any success with automatically populating the tags by importing them via a markdown file ? I am trying to copy the annotations from the Reader with a custom export format and had the same property names setup in Capacities in an object as the YAML frontmatter of the export. However for some reason the tag propert is not being populated. I've pasted the export template and Capacities screenshot when the exported .md files is imported to a Readwise object I created. is there any way to import tags from a markdown file and add them via YAML frontmatter ? (edited)
This works for me (* just make sure that the tag is already present in Capacities):

{{ title }}

metadata

  • author: {{author}}
  • category: #{{category}}
{% if document_note -%}
  • document note: {{document_note}}
{% endif -%} {% if tags -%}
  • document tags: #{% for tag in tags %}{{tag}} {% endfor %}
{% endif -%} {% if url -%}
  • source: {{url}}
{% endif -%}

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{% for highlight in highlights %} {{highlight.content}} {% if highlight.note -%}Note: {{highlight.note}}{% endif -%} {% if highlight.tags -%}Tags: {% for tag in highlight.tags %}{{tag}}{% endfor %}{% endif -%} {% endfor %}
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Victoria Teasdale
In this article TJ says he didn't want to yuse the projects object as there are things he couldnt do with it that he could with a default object. What are those things. I'm setting up projects and don't want to error further down the line. https://capacities.io/use-cases/para-tj
These are the properties I have for my Projects object type, some of which are not included in the default. Hope this helps!
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How to bulk apply a property to multiple objects? Example: I create a bunch of objects and I want to fill the same multi-select value for all of them.
Don’t believe that this is possible, but this would be a great feature request!
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Is there a central repository for all of your blog posts, quick tip vids, and in-depth walkthroughs? I’m trying to keep track, but you use a lot of different platforms to post 🤯
all blog posts, quick tips and walkthroughs are featured on the website and we link to them in relevant parts of the docs too 🙂
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Hi, i’m a believer subscriber but i don’t think i’ve been given access to the mobile app beta - how can I get access?
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Don’t believe that this is possible, but this would be a great feature request!
Get an overview of requested features and ideas.
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The Capacities web app will not open on my iPhone. I just get a blank white screen in Safari when I go to app.capacities.io. Anyone else having this issue?
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Is there any sort of public template collection? Or ability to share custom object templates or workspace kits? Similar to how Notion hosts these internally and/or Obsidian hosts externally (i.e., Github). Or does everything need to be created from scratch?
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Hi, I'm just starting to use capacities and I'm setting up some integrations with make.com. I'm running into a 500 internal server error when calling the API to add to a daily note, is there somewhere I can look to help myself debug this or should I raise a bug?
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TookiTheGreat 7/4/2024 7:35 AM
I am having problems with the Capacities Web Extension in Arc on my iMac. It worted fine before, but now I keep getting a message saying I am not authenticated and need to login. Yet, when I go the web app and login, nothing changes. Every time I try to use the extension I get the same message. Am I missing something?
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FreakwaveCGN 7/4/2024 9:29 AM
I can't log in to the feedback page, keeps jumping to capacities login and instantly back to the feedback page - anyone else has that error? https://capacities.canny.io/
Give feedback to the Capacities team so we can make more informed product decisions. Powered by Canny.
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I can't log in to the feedback page, keeps jumping to capacities login and instantly back to the feedback page - anyone else has that error? https://capacities.canny.io/
happens to a lot of us regularly; … long-standing meta-friction in the system... basically, there seem to be 2 different url-structures in place simultaneously, and not playing nice together... – try the same with: https://capacities.io/feedback/
Get an overview of requested features and ideas.
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I can't log in to the feedback page, keeps jumping to capacities login and instantly back to the feedback page - anyone else has that error? https://capacities.canny.io/
TookiTheGreat 7/4/2024 4:00 PM
Yes, I have had this behaviour too. It happened today when I was trying to login.
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Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 7/5/2024 1:53 AM
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It seems sync is broken on my account. This happened day before yesterday and after an automatic update it got fixed. But now the sync issue is back. That Syncing would stay stuck for indefinitely and if I try opening app.Capacities.io in my browser then it is missing several edits, weblink that I saved yesterday and even some query rules I added on sidebar is missing. This is frustrating. I am afraid my data will be lost due to this sync failure!!
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Already raised a bug request in feedback page, don't know how to reach the team and highlight this issue.
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Good morning all, I’m a Capacities newbie and recently have switched over from Tana. One of the main reasons is that I’m looking for a mobile app for on-the-go access. Wanted to ask/confirm that Capacities has an IOS app but you have to be on Pro to access it?
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The Capacities web app will not open on my iPhone. I just get a blank white screen in Safari when I go to app.capacities.io. Anyone else having this issue?
Yes, I use Edge on IOS. Switch to “view desktop site” and it comes thru. Still can’t compare to a native mobile app experience but you can get by with web app on mobile
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Good morning all, I’m a Capacities newbie and recently have switched over from Tana. One of the main reasons is that I’m looking for a mobile app for on-the-go access. Wanted to ask/confirm that Capacities has an IOS app but you have to be on Pro to access it?
Jan O. Dvořák 7/5/2024 1:11 PM
It will be eventually released to all users - but it is is several (maybe less) last rounds of fixing.
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Recently, new updates to Capacities Windows Desktop version disable the prior version without my doing anything, and do not install the new version. I notice that my Capacities shortcut no longer works, and then need to re-download and install the app from the Capacities.io website. Is there a way to stop the removal of critical prior version files so I can upgrade on my own schedule? The error that appears in the "old version" debug.log is [0705/140029.947:FATAL:v8_initializer.cc(595)] Error loading V8 startup snapshot file (edited)
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Is there a turnaround time (if at all) for student discount submissions? Or is it a "we'll email you if we do it" kinda thing
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ChristophWally 7/6/2024 6:24 AM
Does anyone know if it’s possible to create a formula for an object? I’m trying to create an overdue tag, that references the date column in my custom task object. Any ideas are welcome!
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I just noticed that there's a "Daily Notes" object type. Is this a special object type and is there any way to modify it to include other data? I've already created my own journal type that includes addtional data I like to track.
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I just noticed that there's a "Daily Notes" object type. Is this a special object type and is there any way to modify it to include other data? I've already created my own journal type that includes addtional data I like to track.
moonstone8 7/6/2024 1:33 PM
A pro feature, but I took inspiration from @pkmbeth and use my daily note as a dashboard with block references, this page might help you: https://www.bethmcclelland.com/p/capacities-life-os
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How do I get the mobile app for ios? I'm on a Pro account
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Gui Scheibel 7/7/2024 3:32 PM
How do I get the mobile app for ios? I'm on a Believer account
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Blue
Is there a turnaround time (if at all) for student discount submissions? Or is it a "we'll email you if we do it" kinda thing
The mailing list is to be told when our student discount launches. We haven't got a programme active right now.
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ChristophWally
Does anyone know if it’s possible to create a formula for an object? I’m trying to create an overdue tag, that references the date column in my custom task object. Any ideas are welcome!
Capacities doesn't have formulas like this!
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Bishop247
I just noticed that there's a "Daily Notes" object type. Is this a special object type and is there any way to modify it to include other data? I've already created my own journal type that includes addtional data I like to track.
You can't modify the built-in one so I have an extra one that is connected to the daily note with a date property so it all shows up together in the calendar. Has worked excellently for 3+ months! This bit isn't a Pro feature, but if you use block references in your daily note template as I do, that is a Pro feature. https://youtu.be/TuFe2zlh9RM?feature=shared&t=294
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Marpiet13
How do I get the mobile app for ios? I'm on a Pro account
will dm you!
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Gui Scheibel
How do I get the mobile app for ios? I'm on a Believer account
will dm you!
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Anybody having problems with copy/paste on iPhone? Specifically, copying a link from the browser and pasting into Today in Cap?
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Is this for capacities pro, or believer? The docs seems confusing. Thank you!
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My Capacities workspace seems slow. It's pausing/lagging often, while I'm typing - is this expected when I have 200+ objects?
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thebeast
Is this for capacities pro, or believer? The docs seems confusing. Thank you!
ImtiyazAhmed 7/8/2024 10:06 AM
Block References is probably Pro feature and Block-Based Linking is Believers feature
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thebeast
Is this for capacities pro, or believer? The docs seems confusing. Thank you!
you're right that is confusing! it's a paid feature, so available for Pro and Believer. No difference between the tiers here. Will update the docs 🙂
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Hey all 👋 Is it just me or has anyone else this issue: in the iOS version, I am unable to paste a link in the link field when adding a link to a word or portion of text. Also, the "Confirm" button always has its active state although the field is empty, and when entering a URL manually, pressing on "Confirm" does not do anything. So, basically adding a link to a word or portion of text is not working at all on mobile.
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Thanks! But I noticed that the blocked based linking is not working on my end i am using the web app tho.
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Why will objects created via RayCast not show up under that object list? I created a task object, then using "Save to Daily Note" doing "/task/Some task/". That creates the task object correctly in Capacities in the daily note, but when I go to my Task object they do not show up. I verified that I do not have any filters set in that view. They will show up in the Dashboard view for the task object after I open the new task object from the daily note (but they only show up as recently opened).
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Not sure if this is a bug, or if I am not doing something correctly.
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you're right that is confusing! it's a paid feature, so available for Pro and Believer. No difference between the tiers here. Will update the docs 🙂
ChristophWally 7/8/2024 1:55 PM
Is the any difference between believer and pro at this time?
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pkmbeth
will dm you!
I am also on Pro and looking for the iOS app.
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I have a believer account, how do I get the iOS version!
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Hello all, I recently signed up as a Believer and I was just curious how one gets access to the preview of the iOS app? Understandable if it's a manual process since its the weekend still in many countries :). Thanks@
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Hello all, I recently signed up as a Believer and I was just curious how one gets access to the preview of the iOS app? Understandable if it's a manual process since its the weekend still in many countries :). Thanks@
Same here, i just subscribed as a Capacities PRO, and was told that my access link would be provided to me in the confirmation email, I may have overlooked it somehow, can you guys provide me with the link again thanks❗ (edited)
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Same here, i just subscribed as a Capacities PRO, and was told that my access link would be provided to me in the confirmation email, I may have overlooked it somehow, can you guys provide me with the link again thanks❗ (edited)
Yeah, no confirmation email for me, just the receipt email. So maybe it's manually done 🤷‍♂️
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Yeah, no confirmation email for me, just the receipt email. So maybe it's manually done 🤷‍♂️
I got it guys, download it from here https://testflight.apple.com/join/agRhmlby And login it
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Thanks! But I noticed that the blocked based linking is not working on my end i am using the web app tho.
I've just tested on the web app and it works for me! What app version are you on?
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Why will objects created via RayCast not show up under that object list? I created a task object, then using "Save to Daily Note" doing "/task/Some task/". That creates the task object correctly in Capacities in the daily note, but when I go to my Task object they do not show up. I verified that I do not have any filters set in that view. They will show up in the Dashboard view for the task object after I open the new task object from the daily note (but they only show up as recently opened).
I can't recreate this- maybe try to reload app (button in settings) ?
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Victoria Teasdale 7/9/2024 4:26 AM
Morning! I have a question ❓ When I have converted text into an oblect, I can no longer indent information underneith it,. Nor can I make it a group. My issue here is I made a Zettel but forget to include the quote. I tried to add it as an indent later but I couldn't get it to work. Any help?
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Philipp
Hey all 👋 Is it just me or has anyone else this issue: in the iOS version, I am unable to paste a link in the link field when adding a link to a word or portion of text. Also, the "Confirm" button always has its active state although the field is empty, and when entering a URL manually, pressing on "Confirm" does not do anything. So, basically adding a link to a word or portion of text is not working at all on mobile.
Michael_v_H 7/9/2024 5:22 AM
Thanks for reporting, we'll fix this! 👍
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Victoria Teasdale
Morning! I have a question ❓ When I have converted text into an oblect, I can no longer indent information underneith it,. Nor can I make it a group. My issue here is I made a Zettel but forget to include the quote. I tried to add it as an indent later but I couldn't get it to work. Any help?
best thing to do here is drag and drop into the zettel - here's a demo https://www.tella.tv/video/drag-and-drop-into-toggle-2pgf with one of my favourite tricks included for indenting and creating objects, which I use a lot!
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best thing to do here is drag and drop into the zettel - here's a demo https://www.tella.tv/video/drag-and-drop-into-toggle-2pgf with one of my favourite tricks included for indenting and creating objects, which I use a lot!
Victoria Teasdale 7/9/2024 5:45 AM
Ooooooooohh!!! I love this!
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I can't recreate this- maybe try to reload app (button in settings) ?
D'oh, you are right. I did that yesterday to no effect, but this morning after a laptop reboot everything is showing up and new ones are behaiving as expected. Thanks.
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Hey all 👋 Is it just me or has anyone else this issue: in the iOS version, I am unable to paste a link in the link field when adding a link to a word or portion of text. Also, the "Confirm" button always has its active state although the field is empty, and when entering a URL manually, pressing on "Confirm" does not do anything. So, basically adding a link to a word or portion of text is not working at all on mobile.
Thanks, the bug has just been fixed.
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best thing to do here is drag and drop into the zettel - here's a demo https://www.tella.tv/video/drag-and-drop-into-toggle-2pgf with one of my favourite tricks included for indenting and creating objects, which I use a lot!
This is one of the many power features of Capacities that should be officially documented 😀
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Raycast question: when trying to 'sync data' I regularly receive 'failed. too many requests'. – does someone know a) what this exactly means, i.e. where the problem stems from?; b) what can be done about? thx for help + hints 🙏
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Hi does anyone knows how to change say a toggle to an object type in mobile app ?? (edited)
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Hi, I'm trying to figure out how I can set the end date of a date range to be before today. Can anyone help me out?
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Marta Costa 7/10/2024 4:04 PM
How do I get the mobile app for ios? I'm on a Pro account
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Cren09
Hi does anyone knows how to change say a toggle to an object type in mobile app ?? (edited)
you can't change object types on mobile, just on web and desktop.
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Hi, I'm trying to figure out how I can set the end date of a date range to be before today. Can anyone help me out?
do you mean in a filter?
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Marta Costa
How do I get the mobile app for ios? I'm on a Pro account
have messaged you 🙂
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Does anyone use the Logitech Mx3 (or any ergo mouse)? If so, have you been able to set up the side buttons to navigate pages backward and forward? I create a custom profile for Capacities but it seems to be the only app that doesn't respond to custom button mapping.
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Does anyone use the Logitech Mx3 (or any ergo mouse)? If so, have you been able to set up the side buttons to navigate pages backward and forward? I create a custom profile for Capacities but it seems to be the only app that doesn't respond to custom button mapping.
Yea, this works for me. Have you set the back and forward buttons to the capacities keyboard shortcuts (cmd [ and cmd ])?
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BrentJWestern 7/11/2024 4:25 PM
Is there planned Apple calendar integration? I saw somewhere that it was in progress, but its not in the Features Forum
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BrentJWestern 7/11/2024 5:08 PM
Also, can you do nested tags? I.E. #family and then #family/immediate. Or is there a way to use objects for this? Objects as part of a workflow are a new concept for me.
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BrentJWestern 7/11/2024 5:44 PM
One more from the new guy!!! If I paste an image or pdf, how does it show? link only? thumbnail? Will it show my markups/edits?
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BrentJWestern
Also, can you do nested tags? I.E. #family and then #family/immediate. Or is there a way to use objects for this? Objects as part of a workflow are a new concept for me.
Nested tags aren’t possible, although there was discussion of this being added a while back.
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The queries object is not working at all for me - is anyone else finding this? New > Query and the app needs to be quit to go back. Unable to create queries. https://capacities.io/feedback/p/capacities-app-crashes-when-i-try-create-a-search-query (edited)
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do you mean in a filter?
No, in the property section.
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НՄϺᗅƝ 7/12/2024 11:24 AM
"Web Clipper" acts like I'm not signed into the browser. DEFINITELY am... Anyone else having issues with authentication? It worked for the first day I had installed it and now it's dead. Yes I uninstalled, reinstalled, signed out, signed in, etc.
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Also, can you do nested tags? I.E. #family and then #family/immediate. Or is there a way to use objects for this? Objects as part of a workflow are a new concept for me.
НՄϺᗅƝ 7/12/2024 11:27 AM
I avoid tags like the plague unless it's supertags in Tana. Objects have collections. So I have People as the Object Type and Immediate Family as a collection. They can be in more than one collection. So if you run a business with your brother, he can be in Immediate Family AND Co-Workers/Colleagues, etc. I'm also quite new to it all. Wish there was a combo of LogSeq, Tana, SilverBullet, and Capacities. They all do great things, but none of them do them all the way I like lol (edited)
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Yea, this works for me. Have you set the back and forward buttons to the capacities keyboard shortcuts (cmd [ and cmd ])?
Genius! I created a smart action for cmd [ + cmd ] to mimic the native forward-back gestures on the mouse. Thanks 🙂
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Glad it worked.
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Hi, what’s the best way to collect invoices and keep track of paid or not paid, privately of business invoices. Objects / collections / tags ??
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I avoid tags like the plague unless it's supertags in Tana. Objects have collections. So I have People as the Object Type and Immediate Family as a collection. They can be in more than one collection. So if you run a business with your brother, he can be in Immediate Family AND Co-Workers/Colleagues, etc. I'm also quite new to it all. Wish there was a combo of LogSeq, Tana, SilverBullet, and Capacities. They all do great things, but none of them do them all the way I like lol (edited)
What feature of Logseq do you think is missing in Capacities? I recently switched and think capacities does a lot better job!
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What feature of Logseq do you think is missing in Capacities? I recently switched and think capacities does a lot better job!
НՄϺᗅƝ 7/12/2024 6:57 PM
Bi-directional links and whiteboards would be a game-changer. Also, the API for Capacities, or at least the way I understand it, with my limited knowledge, seems rather basic. I've gotten a CustomGPT to add weblinks, add to the daily note, search, and create objects, but not able to add or change properties it has.
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Those are backlinks. Still helpful, but bidirectional linking is a little different. See this canny request: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/bi-directional-links-in-database-properties (edited)
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Those are backlinks. Still helpful, but bidirectional linking is a little different. See this canny request: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/bi-directional-links-in-database-properties (edited)
НՄϺᗅƝ 7/12/2024 11:01 PM
Right. I should have thrown in the term "relationships" and been more specific about the properties being the main focus. Brain is a bit mushy today... lol
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Happens to the best of us lol
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What feature of Logseq do you think is missing in Capacities? I recently switched and think capacities does a lot better job!
Local first and ee2e encryption. I want to use capacities for everything
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Ed Nico
Local first and ee2e encryption. I want to use capacities for everything
have you tried Anytype? More work upfront with finding and organizing your own system, but after that it's a self-runner
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Hello guys, I just got the pro plan, and I would like to test the ios beta app, it says i would get a link in the mail, I didnt get one tho. Where can I find the link to testflight?
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Hello guys, I just got the pro plan, and I would like to test the ios beta app, it says i would get a link in the mail, I didnt get one tho. Where can I find the link to testflight?
ChristophWally 7/13/2024 5:48 PM
I’ve signed up to pro as well. I think there’s something not quite working my at the moment with the email. @pkmbeth should be able to help.
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bear with me as i explain bc im not completely sure how to even ask the question. in this particular template, every concept will have this drop down toggle of the following things. my issue is consistently having to rewrite them for every single concept, is there a way to associate this information with a block and then just press the + button and it'll generate it for me?
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bear with me as i explain bc im not completely sure how to even ask the question. in this particular template, every concept will have this drop down toggle of the following things. my issue is consistently having to rewrite them for every single concept, is there a way to associate this information with a block and then just press the + button and it'll generate it for me?
There are no block templates at this time. What I do is create a page called "Block Templates" and open it in the sidebar to copy and paste from easily
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There are no block templates at this time. What I do is create a page called "Block Templates" and open it in the sidebar to copy and paste from easily
i was thinking of that but it seems tedious 😅 thank u
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Yeah, it kinda is. I hope it's only needed as a temporary workaround
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You can upvote the request for it here: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/block-templates
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BrentJWestern 7/14/2024 6:12 AM
So I understand that Objects are top level. Let’s say that’s people. Then next is collections. So that’s friends, family, colleagues etc. But are there sub-collections? If I wanted to do friends, but then separate them into work, school, social or something.
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Hello, I have a problem stopping the integration with WhatsApp. I have two WhatsApp numbers and when I was testing the integration I used the same code /start [code] on both WhatsApps, and now everything I share on both goes to the same space. How can I stop one of them? Is there a /stop command?
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So I understand that Objects are top level. Let’s say that’s people. Then next is collections. So that’s friends, family, colleagues etc. But are there sub-collections? If I wanted to do friends, but then separate them into work, school, social or something.
НՄϺᗅƝ 7/14/2024 12:15 PM
I am new to it all as well, but since an object can exist in multiple collections within the object type, I'd make collections for Friends, Colleagues, etc. I have "Person" as the object type, and then the various collections they can be included in. Using a query can show you friends who are also colleagues. Hope that makes sense.
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I am new to it all as well, but since an object can exist in multiple collections within the object type, I'd make collections for Friends, Colleagues, etc. I have "Person" as the object type, and then the various collections they can be included in. Using a query can show you friends who are also colleagues. Hope that makes sense.
BrentJWestern 7/14/2024 12:18 PM
It makes sense, but here’s my end use case. I’d want sports or basketball to be my object. Then the first step below would be basketball (if sports is top) or offense, defense, ATO, TO etc. then underneath each of those is either a play type, a set or something. I have no idea how to set that up to be useful
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It makes sense, but here’s my end use case. I’d want sports or basketball to be my object. Then the first step below would be basketball (if sports is top) or offense, defense, ATO, TO etc. then underneath each of those is either a play type, a set or something. I have no idea how to set that up to be useful
НՄϺᗅƝ 7/14/2024 12:19 PM
So you need to have people, and the position they play in a given sport?
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BrentJWestern 7/14/2024 12:20 PM
Yes, but I can solve that. It’s more this setup Sport-Basketball -> Coaching/Data -> offense/defense/ATO/To/end of game etc -> sets/plays/lineups It’s several layers.
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Yes, but I can solve that. It’s more this setup Sport-Basketball -> Coaching/Data -> offense/defense/ATO/To/end of game etc -> sets/plays/lineups It’s several layers.
НՄϺᗅƝ 7/14/2024 12:23 PM
I see. Hmm... I'll think on it. Been dancing between all sorts of apps for PKM and it's been interesting. On the surface, this seems like something that Tana and it's nested Supertags are useful for. I'll play around with it. I'll add you as a friend
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It makes sense, but here’s my end use case. I’d want sports or basketball to be my object. Then the first step below would be basketball (if sports is top) or offense, defense, ATO, TO etc. then underneath each of those is either a play type, a set or something. I have no idea how to set that up to be useful
you basically have 3 option ATM: • use tags for deeper level; especially when it's blending into 'general features'; and then work w filters & queries • live w/ the current 'flat' logic, and just do a collection for each; some kind of virtual secondary sorting is possible via positionimg the collections and use diacritical signs in names like '– offense (basketball)' or similar • support any request on Canny calling for more hierarchy in the primary system; like 👉 https://capacities.io/feedback/p/collection-of-collections I think those are the options...
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David Harper (BT) 7/14/2024 11:36 PM
i can
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i can't even login
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ChristophWally 7/15/2024 2:33 AM
Does anyone have any tips for managing recurring meetings?
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Does anyone have any tips for managing recurring meetings?
I created a special object where I planned the meeting and register the frequency. With a query I look what meetings have passed and plan them again once a week. If anybody has a better solution, I'm interested as well 🙂
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Is it normal that when you use ai chat and ask it to create a map or something else it gives you a link that is not clickable? Any way to get around that?
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НՄϺᗅƝ 7/15/2024 12:41 PM
With the API, I can add to the daily note and create objects like [[Tool/Screwdriver]], but I haven't figured out how, or if it's possible to fill in the properties. Anyone have experience with this?
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treeWHACKsun 7/15/2024 6:18 PM
quick question, is there a split screen option in capacities?
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quick question, is there a split screen option in capacities?
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 7/15/2024 6:51 PM
I use their 'Open in Side Bar' option by holding down Shift and Clicking. I guess that visually represents a Split screen
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treeWHACKsun 7/15/2024 6:53 PM
got it thks!
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quick question, is there a split screen option in capacities?
as @Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 hinted, conceptually different as it is a) representing a stack of 'handpicked' open page or dashboard views; b) tied to a particular tab (unfortunately).... but functionally can in some degree used analogous to a split screen find more info on it here 👉 https://docs.capacities.io/reference/navigation#side-panel (edited)
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treeWHACKsun 7/15/2024 7:00 PM
thank you!
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Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 7/15/2024 11:25 PM
anyone facing issue with WhatsApp and telegram integration? the images, texts and Weblinks that I am sending through this chat apps are taking longer than expected time to sync on capacities desktop app. this problem surfaced almost 48 hours ago.....
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Okay, I tried REBOOT from the desktop app and all items got synced. So it sems the cloud version is syncing properly but the desktop app (although syncing actively) may have been facing some kind of issue with connecting the cloud version of the workspace.
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"A local version of this tweet could not be generated" - what does this message mean for a twitter thread saved manually in daily note? Also is there a way to paste the complete twitter thread in the capacities rather than just the first tweet?
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AnGra-Connect 7/16/2024 3:52 AM
Hi All, I am a pro subscription user and my main interest is the mobile app. I would like to use the mobile app on iOS but can't find anything in my subscription email. There should be a link to join the beta program. Can anyone help me?
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Hi! In the images object time there was an infinite page that would load new pictures when you scroll and that was super convinient. But right now there are different pages you need to click through. Is there a way to turn the previous way of looking through images on? As a designer, I use images object to collect inspo and references for my projects, having them all in one scroll like in Are.na or Pinterest was a killer-feature for my use case
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Hi @Steffen @Michael_v_H @pkmbeth my Mac Capacities is not synching. All my iPhone entries from last week are not showing up. The browser app works fine but the mac app doesn’t. I have restarted the app over and over again but nothing changes. Any ideas? Thanks 🙏 Judith
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Hi @Steffen @Michael_v_H @pkmbeth my Mac Capacities is not synching. All my iPhone entries from last week are not showing up. The browser app works fine but the mac app doesn’t. I have restarted the app over and over again but nothing changes. Any ideas? Thanks 🙏 Judith
did you also logout, on top of restart? – that worked for me...
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did you also logout, on top of restart? – that worked for me...
thanks for the advice – it worked for me too!
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thanks for the advice – it worked for me too!
We have this on the radar and will have a look!
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If I understand correctly, the changes from other devices are not showing up on your desktop app? But not the other way round? Changes you make on the desktop app are getting synced to other devices?
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Alexander
Is it normal that when you use ai chat and ask it to create a map or something else it gives you a link that is not clickable? Any way to get around that?
Still wondering about this, does anyone know?
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Alexander
Still wondering about this, does anyone know?
I assume as you are talking about 'maps' (like mind / concept maps, right?), thos only works in environments which allow for use of Mermaid and such fancy things... ... and afaik Mermaid hasn't taken to the shores of Capacities yet... ... just a guess... see also 👉 https://capacities.io/feedback/p/support-for-mermaidjs-diagrams (edited)
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BrentJWestern 7/16/2024 12:42 PM
Really dumb question here. How do I get the image to show in my "People" objects with the circular border? I can't seem to use an image to show, but have to use the object (I think) COver Image which is just a square picture.
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I don't know what mermaid is but I meant more that in chatgpt I can ask it to create a plan for a day and also make a map with where to go in a city. I then get an imagefile/pdf as well. In capacities I get "Link to file" just as text as an example 😅
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BrentJWestern
Really dumb question here. How do I get the image to show in my "People" objects with the circular border? I can't seem to use an image to show, but have to use the object (I think) COver Image which is just a square picture.
when you are pro you csn set page layout for any object type. there is a profile page type whoch does that...
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BrentJWestern 7/16/2024 12:44 PM
Weird, I got it to work for one of my images/people, but now all the rest are square.
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I don't know what mermaid is but I meant more that in chatgpt I can ask it to create a plan for a day and also make a map with where to go in a city. I then get an imagefile/pdf as well. In capacities I get "Link to file" just as text as an example 😅
oh, I see. didn't know that use case yet. interesting to know! ... but similar guess here: never seen myself (or in references here) that the implementation of ChatGPT on Cap allows for image search / return as part of output (another thing I really line about Perplexity, too, btw...)
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Yea I guess its text only so far. When you use it within chatgpt you get a download link and get the file there. I guess it doesn't matter that much though, last timw I used it the map it drew me was pretty wrong..
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Hi everyone, I was wondering if there was any way to embed a google slide deck on a page? Thanks!
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Rupee Thief 7/16/2024 10:33 PM
Does anyone have issues with timestamps via mobile app? I've tried to use it, but when I click the option to add a timestamp, it doesn't work :/ (edited)
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Capacities mobile app is not functional on the Samsung tablet, will it be someday?
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Rupee Thief
Does anyone have issues with timestamps via mobile app? I've tried to use it, but when I click the option to add a timestamp, it doesn't work :/ (edited)
I had the same issue yesterday. Maybe the new app fixes it...
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Every 5 minutes, I'm getting a notification that there's a conflict between the local and remote versions of an object. At first, there was a difference in the text between the two versions. The local was more up to date. After choosing "Keep local version" the popup continues, even though both versions are identical now. This has occurred 6 times so far.
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Every 5 minutes, I'm getting a notification that there's a conflict between the local and remote versions of an object. At first, there was a difference in the text between the two versions. The local was more up to date. After choosing "Keep local version" the popup continues, even though both versions are identical now. This has occurred 6 times so far.
Could you try "Keep remote version"?
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ImtiyazAhmed 7/17/2024 5:30 AM
Okay so, everytime I add a table or image into the content blocks the cursor doesnt move down. Like if i hit enterthe cursor moves within the table or selects the image. It doesnt go beyond and creates a new content block. Any way to surpass this?
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ajhb
Every 5 minutes, I'm getting a notification that there's a conflict between the local and remote versions of an object. At first, there was a difference in the text between the two versions. The local was more up to date. After choosing "Keep local version" the popup continues, even though both versions are identical now. This has occurred 6 times so far.
ImtiyazAhmed 7/17/2024 5:32 AM
Use remote version. It might be because you are using capacitites in different devices and places or browsers. Generally the local version is synced with the desktop app or so. Lets say if you make changes in mobile app or through mobile browser the changes are synced to the cloud version (remote) but not necessarily on the local space since the laptop or desktop was turned off.
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Thats what I figured out. From my experience, remote version always contains the recent updates made to the content within the app. So better choose remore version
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Quick question, I am a Pro subscriber and on the website roadmap section there is this statement: “Mobile app (currently early access for Pro/Believers)” Where can I download the mobile app? Does not show on the App Store from what I can tell
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Moshe
Capacities mobile app is not functional on the Samsung tablet, will it be someday?
harmonday24 7/17/2024 9:02 AM
I have the Samsung S8+ and have no trouble using the app, but tablet apps are on the roadmap.
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Hi! Is there any way to import image via Capacities' API?
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Is anyone else having issues with trying to download the macOS app? For both Intel and M-series
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Could you try "Keep remote version"?
Worth noting that both versions were identical after the first selection of " keep local version" and the pop up maintained. Perhaps making the process more straightforward ("merge them by hand" isn't very helpful from a user perspective) or remove the need to show this pop up alltogether. I'd be that local first solves the later, at least in part.
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Does anyone have any tips for managing recurring meetings?
iraedotson@gmail.com 7/17/2024 2:28 PM
Yes, you can create templates for recurring meetings. Review the lesson on templates, and it will give you the specifics you need. I started using templates about six months ago, and it has improved my performance.
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I am having problems with the spell checker. It has stopped identifying misspelled words. I have to review my note and select the misspelled words manually. Is anyone else having this problem?
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I am having problems with the spell checker. It has stopped identifying misspelled words. I have to review my note and select the misspelled words manually. Is anyone else having this problem?
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iraedotson@gmail.com
I am having problems with the spell checker. It has stopped identifying misspelled words. I have to review my note and select the misspelled words manually. Is anyone else having this problem?
Assuming you have already done so, but if not, make sure to double-check that spell check is enabled within Settings.
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iraedotson@gmail.com 7/17/2024 2:46 PM
Yes, I checked the editor, and it is set to spell check each object.
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varjomyrsky 7/17/2024 4:27 PM
hi there - i am encountering missing data in capacities. i recently copied and pasted over a bunch of data from one Space to another, and now dozens of pieces of information are gone... i have no idea what happened
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has this happened to anyone else, or have any idea what could have caused it?
DuRand B started a thread. 7/17/2024 7:25 PM
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I subscribed to Pro (again) today. My AI was set to GPT 4o, and I made approximately 5 AI queries before getting the "you've hit your budget" message. That seems awfully low. For reference, I recall asking: 1. Fix spelling and grammar 2. Organize notes under one heading and tasks under another 3. Look at today's notes to see what was top of mind 4. Asked what the plural of a word was (just as a test - I knew the answer, LOL) 5. Can't remember the other request(s) , but I don't think I did more than 1 or 2 more queries.
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rusticdawn8 7/17/2024 8:32 PM
Hello. Is there any resources in regards to getting the iOS mobile app? I got a Pro yesterday and haven’t seen any verification emails that mention the app, I have checked spam and junk folders as well.
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Can anyone suggest a solution to this problem? I've been experiencing instability for two days, everything simply disappeared. I've restarted the browser and installed the app and nothing. Worst of all, without realizing it, I created an account with the same email as last time and the tool simply accepted it. More about this bug here: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/everything-simply-disappeared
Get an overview of requested features and ideas.
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Can anyone suggest a solution to this problem? I've been experiencing instability for two days, everything simply disappeared. I've restarted the browser and installed the app and nothing. Worst of all, without realizing it, I created an account with the same email as last time and the tool simply accepted it. More about this bug here: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/everything-simply-disappeared
I guess best bet is mail to team@capacities.io
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❓ Anybody else experiencing this? On one device, some of my daily notes are missing? On the other device, they appear? What is happening?
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Is there some "clear (web) app cache" option somewhere? I really hope the data is actually there and not only on one device... (edited)
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To be honest, the calendar view seems really unreliable for browsing through daily notes. I just clicked on a date to open its daily note, it was empty. But I knew there was something on that page, so I pulled up a tag that I knew, is used on that daily note. Suddenly, it shows the content that I expected (and a green dot in the calendar view). This makes you nervous about losing data... 🤔 (edited)
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Just realized that other content is missing too. It seems like your multi-client synchronization is not working properly. I just tested it and it seems to me that once you pull up the backlinks of a certain object, it seems to fetch all the reference content. In my case, this just made stuff reappear that was simply gone before🫠
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@Flo @Gabriel, we identified the issue. A fix will be released soon!
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varjomyrsky
hi there - i am encountering missing data in capacities. i recently copied and pasted over a bunch of data from one Space to another, and now dozens of pieces of information are gone... i have no idea what happened
varjomyrsky 7/18/2024 9:15 AM
an update to this in case it helps others - in the places that i was missing content (mac app), i went to Settings -> Account -> Reboot and that solved it in the meantime! thank you @Steffen for the help on that 🙏
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I received the prompt in the Mac app to update. There was no way to back out of it (tried hitting Escape, clicking elsewhere on the app). When I hit the Update button I received a message saying I had an object that wasn't synced and asked to confirm if I wanted to update. I couldn't close out of that dialog, either. It seems like it was my daily note from yesterday, so I lost a bunch of content upon reboot/restart. I confirmed it's not present in the web app. Is there anything else I can try to recover that data?
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I received the prompt in the Mac app to update. There was no way to back out of it (tried hitting Escape, clicking elsewhere on the app). When I hit the Update button I received a message saying I had an object that wasn't synced and asked to confirm if I wanted to update. I couldn't close out of that dialog, either. It seems like it was my daily note from yesterday, so I lost a bunch of content upon reboot/restart. I confirmed it's not present in the web app. Is there anything else I can try to recover that data?
No tips for recovery help. I will say that I back up my spaces nearly every day as a precaution. It will be nice when automatic backups are a thing.
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Actually you should open a support ticket. Just in case they can help.
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DuRand B
Actually you should open a support ticket. Just in case they can help.
Ah, thanks for that suggestion! I should've probably started there.
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DuRand B
No tips for recovery help. I will say that I back up my spaces nearly every day as a precaution. It will be nice when automatic backups are a thing.
It is a shame. I lost 3 days of notes. I considered moving from AnyTypes to Capacities Pro.
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Gabriel
It is a shame. I lost 3 days of notes. I considered moving from AnyTypes to Capacities Pro.
I've used AnyType off and on for about a year now. It just feels...rigid. And the mobile app experience is not great in my opionion.
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DuRand B
I've used AnyType off and on for about a year now. It just feels...rigid. And the mobile app experience is not great in my opionion.
Capacities do not convey confidence. Regardless of the mobile experience, Anytype presents greater reliability even in version 0.41.
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Gabriel
Capacities do not convey confidence. Regardless of the mobile experience, Anytype presents greater reliability even in version 0.41.
I understand how you feel. There was a data loss incident roughly a year ago that prompted me look at alternatives. However, I feel more confident lately, especially given how quickly the devs released a fixed to the latest sync/data issues.
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DuRand B
I understand how you feel. There was a data loss incident roughly a year ago that prompted me look at alternatives. However, I feel more confident lately, especially given how quickly the devs released a fixed to the latest sync/data issues.
I agree. Transparency and speed of fixes far outweighs there never being a problem. Because issues are inevitable with any service, and I'd rather trust them to be resolved in a swift manner. (edited)
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Hello everyone! How come, when I use the webclipper and add a tag to the website I want to save, that there is a tag on the weblinks object but no tag in Tags? Lets say I want to create a watchlist and use the webclipper to save a youtube video, add the tag "watchlist" to it -> I have the tag watchlist when I look it up in Weblinks but not in tags
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Also, I noticed that if I create a new tag with watchlist, everything works fine afterwards now. If I add the new link to the tag watchlist, it gets sorted in the right one. The issue now is, that the old watchlist tag, is still viable to chose but its not listed in Tags
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Hey guys. How long does it usually take for an issue to be resolved?
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BrentJWestern 7/18/2024 6:15 PM
Can someone explain to me why I would use different Spaces? ALso, if I did, could I copy objects or import from my initial Space to a new one?
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Is this what the Safari extension icon is supposed to look like? Unclear to me if this is intended or a bug, although it (subjectively) doesn't look very good or native.
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Is there a way to change the Daily Note date manually? I just started using Capacities and added my journal entries which are all on specific days in the past. I like that I can scroll through all of them in the calendar view so I wanted to use them in the Daily Notes feature. I also like that it adds the date as the title which I find more fitting. After adding a few notes I realized I scrolled too far back and added them all into the wrong year. I already googled it but I couldn't find anything about how to change the daily note date manually. I saw an intro at Capacities about adding them as Pages to add a date manually but as far as I understood it won't appear in the calendar view then.
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BrentJWestern
Can someone explain to me why I would use different Spaces? ALso, if I did, could I copy objects or import from my initial Space to a new one?
I have one for work and one for private. Spaces are completely isolated. No move/copy or whatsoever.
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BrentJWestern
Can someone explain to me why I would use different Spaces? ALso, if I did, could I copy objects or import from my initial Space to a new one?
In my experience, putting everything into one space can become overwhelming at some point. With the spaces you can prevent that from happening. I have a space f.e. only for journaling & personal notes and another for business etc.
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BrentJWestern
Can someone explain to me why I would use different Spaces? ALso, if I did, could I copy objects or import from my initial Space to a new one?
there were whole rivers of discussions on that here, even some dedicated threads. – it s not most easy keyword to hunt down, as 'spaces' can appear in lot of contexts, but searching for something like 'many spaces' brings good immediate results. 🐿️ also, worth checking Canny for this, too, especially the 'Spaces 2.0' thread, assembled by the team, gives some extra ideas...
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lealepanther 7/19/2024 2:39 AM
Does anyone know why I can't mark my templates with a star to have them be applied automatically when creating a new entry? I tried via the object settings, I restarted the app and reloaded the web app, I created 2 templates thinking it needs to have 2 but nothing shows me the star-marking. Any ideas what it could be? is it a pro feature?
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@Moshe anyone noticed my question? "Mobile app does not function on Samsung tablet"
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Gabriel
Can anyone suggest a solution to this problem? I've been experiencing instability for two days, everything simply disappeared. I've restarted the browser and installed the app and nothing. Worst of all, without realizing it, I created an account with the same email as last time and the tool simply accepted it. More about this bug here: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/everything-simply-disappeared
Hey, @Steffen. Is it possible to have a prognosis and is it possible to restore my notes? Bug: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/everything-simply-disappeared
Get an overview of requested features and ideas.
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I'm currently using Capacities Pro. How can I view the graph on a full page on the browser or macOS app?
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Is there a way to change the Daily Note date manually? I just started using Capacities and added my journal entries which are all on specific days in the past. I like that I can scroll through all of them in the calendar view so I wanted to use them in the Daily Notes feature. I also like that it adds the date as the title which I find more fitting. After adding a few notes I realized I scrolled too far back and added them all into the wrong year. I already googled it but I couldn't find anything about how to change the daily note date manually. I saw an intro at Capacities about adding them as Pages to add a date manually but as far as I understood it won't appear in the calendar view then.
I'm new to Capacities so if this was answered somewhere already and I just haven't found it yet please feel free to let me know.
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Is this what the Safari extension icon is supposed to look like? Unclear to me if this is intended or a bug, although it (subjectively) doesn't look very good or native.
The appearance of the this plugin is subject to how you've defined accent colors under System Preferences:
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So, mine is red since that is what I have defined:
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DuRand B
So, mine is red since that is what I have defined:
Is that the intent? Most safari extensions don’t use a background color for the button, just set the foreground.
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I have a question, what will happen when i reach my limit storage and i want to store more files. Will be there files saved locally on device or none ? ofc on free plan
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Chuck
Is that the intent? Most safari extensions don’t use a background color for the button, just set the foreground.
No idea if that's the intent or not. Just sharing what I observed. you know - cuz misery loves company 🙂
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Anyone had an issue with the browser extension just ... not logging in? It'll redirect me to Capacities, log me in, but then just keeps saying I'm not logged in. Works fine in Chrome but doesn't work in another Chromium browser (Arc)
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I'm currently using Capacities Pro. How can I view the graph on a full page on the browser or macOS app?
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Will we be able to use the clipper to just clip an image and not the whole page?
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Hello, it seems that the sorting option is not working properly, Once I create a sorting method, I am unable to switch to it since I can only edit/delete it... what am I missing?
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All my objects seem to sync to mobile but not the web app. Am I missing something?
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Seems to work ok here with a slight delay
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I did something unfortunate (stupid, actually) when Capacities wasn't working at all on my desktop and I couldn't get it to reboot, even after uninstalling and reinstalling the desktop app. So as a last resort I cancelled my Pro account and then tried to reinstate it, using the email address I have on file. I have a new free account, even with the old email address, and so I have none of the upgrades I bought with Pro. Two emails to the team have gone unanswered, but it's only been a couple of days. I wondered if anyone here has any advice for me.
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Can you rename images after they have been uploaded into capacities? I have a Podcasts and Movies object where I have put either the podcast logo or movie poster in the images. I never bothered to rename them, and now I realize I have 30 "untitled" images. It would be easier to organize them if they were named, but haven't found a spot to rename it. Is that available or do I need to remove then, then re-add them with the changed name?
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Can you rename images after they have been uploaded into capacities? I have a Podcasts and Movies object where I have put either the podcast logo or movie poster in the images. I never bothered to rename them, and now I realize I have 30 "untitled" images. It would be easier to organize them if they were named, but haven't found a spot to rename it. Is that available or do I need to remove then, then re-add them with the changed name?
1. Go to your images gallery 2. Click on the image in question 3. Click on the Notes menu near the top right of the image 4. You'll see a blank title that you can rename
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In the new iOS app, is it possible to change an object type, eg, from the default Page to Person?
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I appreciate it; another potentially dumb question: Can you also make an object a link? I have an object named "Attack Vector." The object is a definition because it has definitional meaning, but it is also used to describe a relation to something. So it can be used to describe something, so while I would like it to remain within my "definitions" object, I was also hoping to link it so that whenever I read an article or come across something that is related to attack vectors, id like to have that back link available to show all the connections, including its definition.
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How can I make "Cover Image" disappear when there is no cover image like in these cases? I tried to set the visibility to "never" but it didnt work.
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How can I make "Cover Image" disappear when there is no cover image like in these cases? I tried to set the visibility to "never" but it didnt work.
In my experience, the visibility option only works within the object itself, not a list view like the one you've shared. My guess is because the column has to be present to display the cover image for any objects that DO have that element present. Maybe someone smarter than me has figured out how to make this work 🙂
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Is there any way to change a daily note to another custom object?
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In my experience, the visibility option only works within the object itself, not a list view like the one you've shared. My guess is because the column has to be present to display the cover image for any objects that DO have that element present. Maybe someone smarter than me has figured out how to make this work 🙂
i couldnt solve it yet but I changed the order and put cover image last (which has no effect on being displayed in other views) so I dont have it in the front now
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My Upad is saying that the device configuration is not supported. How can I fix it?
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Does this go away eventually, or do I need to find, like, a trash bin somewhere in Capacities and permanently delete it so this goes away
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I use the Mac Desktop App and noticed today, that the shortcut for making "new content" (left upper corner), which is set to Cmd+U, doesn't work for me. Nothing happens when I use that shortcut. I have already checked whether I am using the shortcut anywhere else, but this does not seem to be the case. Does this shortcut work for everyone else?
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iraedotson@gmail.com 7/22/2024 2:40 PM
Where can I go to download the Capacities app? I was having a problem with my original app, so I deleted it. I want to download the Capacities app for Windows. Thanks!
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I use the Mac Desktop App and noticed today, that the shortcut for making "new content" (left upper corner), which is set to Cmd+U, doesn't work for me. Nothing happens when I use that shortcut. I have already checked whether I am using the shortcut anywhere else, but this does not seem to be the case. Does this shortcut work for everyone else?
It works for me. Try clicking on the gear icon in the lower left portion of the app and then clicking "Reload App". Does that help
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I’m having an issue where I get the web app is unreachable when trying to access it on my work laptop. Is there a workaround for this?
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Can someone help me I can't proceed after logging in App Version: 1.39.10 OS: Android OS Version: Android 14 Device: Xiaomi Pad 6, (edited)
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FreakwaveCGN 7/23/2024 2:47 AM
Dear community, I'm looking for those object type settings I saw in a youtube tutorial but they do not show in my capacities app - is this a Pro feature? 🙏
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FreakwaveCGN
Dear community, I'm looking for those object type settings I saw in a youtube tutorial but they do not show in my capacities app - is this a Pro feature? 🙏
This is a roadmap item that accidentally popped up in the previous release and has been removed in the latest release I believe
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Hey, I think your feedback website is broken. It won’t let me log in (at least on mobile). It takes me to the login page and then immediately returns me to the feedback page as if it successfully logged in. But I still can’t vote or comment and the login button is enabled at top right corner
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Hey, I think your feedback website is broken. It won’t let me log in (at least on mobile). It takes me to the login page and then immediately returns me to the feedback page as if it successfully logged in. But I still can’t vote or comment and the login button is enabled at top right corner
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Is anyone else having major issues with using in-text @ and + feature? typing @ opens the window where you cannot input anything and that doesn't close on escpae or clicking anything (only sometimes when pressing enter). selecting text and then doing @ or + adds the thing right after, leaving the unedited text in place instead of replacing it. (edited)
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Can someone help me I can't proceed after logging in App Version: 1.39.10 OS: Android OS Version: Android 14 Device: Xiaomi Pad 6, (edited)
I have the same issue in my IPAD.
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LaussDef
I have the same issue in my IPAD.
maybe it's related to the one in roadmap it says Tablet version is "In progress" maybe after that it will be fixed
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Not able to login for submitting feedback https://capacities.canny.io/feedback - is anyone facing this issue?
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Ankur
Not able to login for submitting feedback https://capacities.canny.io/feedback - is anyone facing this issue?
Need to access the link from Capacities app (check among bottom left buttons)
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#❓・help-and-questions How do you prevent an automatic template from triggering in the Daily Note? Or how do you change the automatic template that is triggered?
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paule.michalski 7/24/2024 4:30 AM
I'm looking to link my Library in Capacities with my Goodreads account. For now, I just want to create a book template with a URL property that links to my Goodreads review. However, I can't find how to add a URL property to my template. Can someone help?
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tianovi
Need to access the link from Capacities app (check among bottom left buttons)
Still Not able to login to submit the feedback
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Hi, I'm having issues adding tags or objects in general to the Capacities Android app. Didn't know where else to post it but if this is the wrong channel, let me know where (edited)
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can you somehow have the same page open twice? You can seperate the screen with shift and open two documents, but can you have the same one open twice? For example if you are working through the notes you took on a book to destill them further down I would love to do that. Or does someone here have a smarter solution to this? 🙂
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Loskyll
can you somehow have the same page open twice? You can seperate the screen with shift and open two documents, but can you have the same one open twice? For example if you are working through the notes you took on a book to destill them further down I would love to do that. Or does someone here have a smarter solution to this? 🙂
A workaround would be to embed it on another page, for example the daily page, and use the shift+click option to see them side-by-side (edited)
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A workaround would be to embed it on another page, for example the daily page, and use the shift+click option to see them side-by-side (edited)
thats an idea! I tried to do it in the same page but I couldnt embed the page in the same page. That could solve my issue. Thanks 🙂
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How does one set a cover image on mobile?
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dustydirt2655 7/24/2024 6:43 PM
Has anyone else had issues with missing Daily Notes from last week? When I look at the Capacities interface I am missing Daily Notes for July 16 -21, BUT oddly enough they are still in a export of this space. Screen shots are here: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/missing-daily-notes
Get an overview of requested features and ideas.
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is it possible to change multiple object types to another in one instance? or do i have to do it one by one?
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Hello everyone. I tried to find if there is a way to change the formatting of the decimal separator in currencies from point to comma. Am I blind/stupid or is this not supported at the moment?
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lina ☆
is it possible to change multiple object types to another in one instance? or do i have to do it one by one?
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dustydirt2655
Has anyone else had issues with missing Daily Notes from last week? When I look at the Capacities interface I am missing Daily Notes for July 16 -21, BUT oddly enough they are still in a export of this space. Screen shots are here: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/missing-daily-notes
Yes I think I am too, but didn't have time to investigate further when I spotted the gaps
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lerone
thank uu
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Is it currently possible to export all content at once as a markdown document?@lerone
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otto pan
Is it currently possible to export all content at once as a markdown document?@lerone
hey @otto pan – I am not really the SSOT here, but still happy to answer as a happy user: you find all info on this here 👉 https://docs.capacities.io/reference/export#export-and-backup you will see the backup exports all individual objects in markdown – I guess that is what you are after. besides the documentation, you will find some reports here in the Discord that laude the usability of these MDs, like in terms of internal linking etc. – just search for 'backup' and you´ll get on that track… otherwise a look in the other feedback place (Canny for requests + reports) will show you that backup will get some refinements along the way, like 'autobackup', eventually… hope that helps.
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When I am open objects by tag it defaults to the Wall View. How, can I make the default the List view?
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Dale
When I am open objects by tag it defaults to the Wall View. How, can I make the default the List view?
… yeah, kind of interesting this can´t be customized – unlike, say, the way link-embeds should be treated in an object type. – seems like an omission to me 🤔 … maybe best check whether there already is a Canny request for this; otherwise create one! 😉
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dustydirt2655
Has anyone else had issues with missing Daily Notes from last week? When I look at the Capacities interface I am missing Daily Notes for July 16 -21, BUT oddly enough they are still in a export of this space. Screen shots are here: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/missing-daily-notes
  • - Have you tried reloading Capacities and logging out and back in occasionally? For me, that brought back all the daily notes.
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… yeah, kind of interesting this can´t be customized – unlike, say, the way link-embeds should be treated in an object type. – seems like an omission to me 🤔 … maybe best check whether there already is a Canny request for this; otherwise create one! 😉
Thanks for the feedback. That is unfortunate. I guess I will have to click one more time. 🙂
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  • - Have you tried reloading Capacities and logging out and back in occasionally? For me, that brought back all the daily notes.
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dustydirt2655 7/25/2024 7:05 AM
Thanks for the note. Interestingly I had just logged into Cap, noticed the missing daily notes, then I did an export (as a defensive precaution). This morning I am on my laptop and all the daily notes are visible - same on my iOS device. I suspect that when I get back into Capacities on my desktop at home that this will be resolved, however there is some sort of synchronization issue to be addressed.
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@Dale
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The bullet list in the backed-up file has inexplicable blank lines, hoping for some optimization
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Hey guys, just signed the pro version and I'm amazed by it's usage. Really fascinated with Capacities. About "AI": is there a way we can use AI outputs to fullfill my proprierties? Sample: I have this object called "Source" where I usually place books. My books have public informations, like Author, Descripition, Release Date. I would like to use AI to fullfill this proprierties
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Hey guys, just signed the pro version and I'm amazed by it's usage. Really fascinated with Capacities. About "AI": is there a way we can use AI outputs to fullfill my proprierties? Sample: I have this object called "Source" where I usually place books. My books have public informations, like Author, Descripition, Release Date. I would like to use AI to fullfill this proprierties
maybe best to check in here for all questions related to AI: 👉 https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1120340681102204948 short answer: no, properties filling is bot yet part of Assistant capabilities, only 'fill description' is. – but the point has been raised in the mentioned channel...
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kardee
How does one set a cover image on mobile?
is this possible?
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Hi is there the ability to mass export markdown text to save a local copy? I’d like to do periodic backups of my data. Is this possible?
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Second question: I have Tana and Logseq data that I’d like to bring into Capacities, some of which has screenshots and images. Is there a way to bring this into Capacities and maintain structure and images?
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Thank you for releasing the IOS app!! I am planning to bring a paying customer, just wanted to get some of these questions re: data backups and import/export answered, thanks
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Redliner
Hi is there the ability to mass export markdown text to save a local copy? I’d like to do periodic backups of my data. Is this possible?
documentation is your friend. – see backup & export for this: 👉 https://docs.capacities.io/reference/export#export-and-backup you'll find: full space export works quite good, single export too, bulk export or collating bundling document sets for export is not yet a thing...
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Redliner
Second question: I have Tana and Logseq data that I’d like to bring into Capacities, some of which has screenshots and images. Is there a way to bring this into Capacities and maintain structure and images?
the whole preserve image-text-composition/-structure is a weak spot. one that often hurts my workflows as well. also, there is no comprehensive verified review of the isse, just fingers raised to flag the question / issue. – a good search here in the forums will lead you to some of these discussions quickly. my knowledge on this, as someone interested: preserving text image structure across a page works in exactly two scenarios: 1) copy-paste within Capacities (also across spaces since some time) 2) copying from html (yeah, it's a little idiosyncratic ... 🙃) ... and in no other scenario it seems to me after inquiring this more than once myself here in forums...
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The last week or two I noticed the calendar dates don't match the daily note date. If I click on the day in the calendar, it loads the right page, but moves the date on the calendar (on the right side) one day previous. I recently switched timezones, could this have an effect? (although it happens at any time of day, even if the time difference doesn't span midnight)
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wesleyanna
The last week or two I noticed the calendar dates don't match the daily note date. If I click on the day in the calendar, it loads the right page, but moves the date on the calendar (on the right side) one day previous. I recently switched timezones, could this have an effect? (although it happens at any time of day, even if the time difference doesn't span midnight)
Seems like a bug? Recommend submitting to Canny feedback board.
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Maharishi Pacheco 7/25/2024 2:26 PM
Need some help with the following use cases: 1. Create a query to surface specific tags, but do it under the projects they belong to. I am tracking several projects and I constantly have meetings for each one. Sometimes I do not hae enough time to summarize the call and create my action item lists, so I just tag my meeting with "Summarize call" "Action items pending". Is there a way I could create a query that will show these tags but do it under project A, project B, etc? 2. Related to the above. Is there a way to create a query that will surface all the entries "unchecked checkboxes) under my "Action Item" sections for each project? Ideally I have a summary page that only shows the action items that have not been completed for all my projects, divided by project Thank you!
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Hi all. I'm new to Capacities, still on the free plan as I evaluate. In the "Daily Note" tutorial, the presenter has these buttons (?) at the top of her note. Please see image. I'm trying to find this function, but coming up empty. I'm guessing they add that specific object to each daily note, so if you hear a song, for example, and want to note it, you click the "+ Song" button to create an instance of the object? There's no explanation in the video of these, and can't find any info in the docs. Any help or guidance would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!!
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Did some of the share sheet functionality disappear? I can’t share from iOS Photos, Chrome, Safari, and others. Maybe I’m remembering this wrong but I could have sworn more sharing was available recently; nevertheless it isn’t there now…? (edited)
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Hi all. I'm new to Capacities, still on the free plan as I evaluate. In the "Daily Note" tutorial, the presenter has these buttons (?) at the top of her note. Please see image. I'm trying to find this function, but coming up empty. I'm guessing they add that specific object to each daily note, so if you hear a song, for example, and want to note it, you click the "+ Song" button to create an instance of the object? There's no explanation in the video of these, and can't find any info in the docs. Any help or guidance would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!!
hfsandovalm 7/25/2024 9:56 PM
Hi. When you create an object type including a date property it shows a button in the daily notes as you saw in the tutorial.
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Hi, some time ago I used Notion to manage information for buying a house. I created a database of real estate that was part of a project page. Eventually that project was archived (removed from sight), naturally with its database and its other contents. Now AFAICS in Capacities this database would be a new object, global (not specific to a context like a project) and living in the sidebar forever. What am I missing? Thanks
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Hi, some time ago I used Notion to manage information for buying a house. I created a database of real estate that was part of a project page. Eventually that project was archived (removed from sight), naturally with its database and its other contents. Now AFAICS in Capacities this database would be a new object, global (not specific to a context like a project) and living in the sidebar forever. What am I missing? Thanks
Maybe you can check whether table can handle that use case (edited)
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Am I missing a feature to recenter or zoom in/out cover images? Or, does it not exist?
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Jeff M
Am I missing a feature to recenter or zoom in/out cover images? Or, does it not exist?
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Maybe you can check whether table can handle that use case (edited)
Not really, I took advantage of a number of views/queries in that case, I tend to avoid databases and too formal structure, but that project was actually benefited from having a database and some queries. IMO this kind of clutter (like having archived/obsolete stuff in the sidebar) is an instance of a more general issue that's caused by not having some kind of preferred hierarchy that is typically represented as folders (or e.g. page containment in Notion). For example, I'm a teacher and for each course I create a Syllabus page. I don't care whether my mind works as a graph of overlapping hierarchies or just one hierarchy or no hierarchy at all, and FWIW my mind may be a mess crippled by archaic evolutive traits at this point. What I do can say, from experience, is that it helps me that a tool takes this "Syllabus is contained in Course24S2" hint and shows me a breadcrumb, some brief context in search results, a nice tree structure at the side, etc. And when the time comes to hide Course24S2, all the stuff inside it ends up correspondingly hidden too. Now, I get that "May 12: a student complained about ... being outdated" may characterize this particular Syllabus as well as "... is contained in Course24S2" and a hundred other predicates. But most of the time that would be clutter in the backlinks list of Syllabus or in the search results for Syllabus (as a side note, Capacities search results are lacking this context around page references). (edited)
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I like a lot of what I see in Capacities, but I'm still unconvinced that the "all contexts are created equal" take is better than the "things live in one context but you can refer them from other contexts" one, because the special context hints the tool in ways that I find too convenient. So any tips in that regard are welcome.
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I like a lot of what I see in Capacities, but I'm still unconvinced that the "all contexts are created equal" take is better than the "things live in one context but you can refer them from other contexts" one, because the special context hints the tool in ways that I find too convenient. So any tips in that regard are welcome.
Seems like you're looking at types with properties as contexts? If so, while this makes sense, thinking about types differently and looking to tags to identify context would allow you to achieve referencing multiple contexts from any type (and across types). A query on a tag for some occupational context or some particular tool, for example, could bring up events, people, organizations, pages, etc.
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Jeff M
Seems like you're looking at types with properties as contexts? If so, while this makes sense, thinking about types differently and looking to tags to identify context would allow you to achieve referencing multiple contexts from any type (and across types). A query on a tag for some occupational context or some particular tool, for example, could bring up events, people, organizations, pages, etc.
No, what I meant by context are hierarchical instances, in the case of Capacities represented by potentially nested blocks, say outlines. So you have a flat space of objects connected by nuanced, more structured contexts, that are resurfaced in search results (I think this needs improvement though), backlinks, etc. So far so good. But all these contexts like "This is the [[Syllabus]]" in page Course24S2 or "A student complained about the [[Syllabys]] being outdated" in daily page for May 12 2024 are, in some sense, at the same level. While in Notion Syllabus would live in Course24S2 and be linked from page May 12 2024. What do I mean by "would live in"? As I said, I'm not interested in psychological or ontological arguments here, but merely in pragmatics. I just see it as a way to convey more weight to an association (you can say it is a composition relationship, if you want) so that the tool may implement some expected behaviors on top of it. Indeed, this structure is traditional, even old filesystems have folders with files that may be referred from other folders by symlinks; then removing a file is not the same than removing the symlink. In that case, it doesn't make a lot of sense to me having a flat list of files (even if you added "collections" or "tags" on top of it) and OTOH pretending that things in folders are always references to those files. Just imagine how many .DS_Store files would a Mac have in that flat list! (edited)
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This might be a bug, but I'm just not sure. If I have the AI assistant enabled on the right side of the calendar view, specifically the day view, how do I get rid of it and get back to the calendar side panel? Clicking the little AI button on the left doesn't do it and command J doesn't do it.
mmplx started a thread. 7/26/2024 11:23 AM
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Hello, is anyone experiencing issues with the AI? It shows "Something went wrong" and has been unusable since tonight.
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Is there a way to move a banner image after its been uploaded? This one is cut through the middle so cant see the title. You can see the whole thing when the image is shrunk and put to the left by the properties, but I prefer the banner style
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Blue
Is there a way to move a banner image after its been uploaded? This one is cut through the middle so cant see the title. You can see the whole thing when the image is shrunk and put to the left by the properties, but I prefer the banner style
👆 just a couple of steps back this has been a conversation: https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001364765051994132/1266353849195696203
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Hello, I'm a happy user of the capacities app! However, I am trying to import an HTML file and I'm receiving the message "something went wrong" . HTML is supported according to the documentation. Is there something I am missing or a way to know more about what is causing the error?
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Blue
Is there a way to move a banner image after its been uploaded? This one is cut through the middle so cant see the title. You can see the whole thing when the image is shrunk and put to the left by the properties, but I prefer the banner style
may I ask why do you use a PKM as a watchlist? For what I see you're not adding any extra information other than what's already on IMDB or Letterboxd, and you are uploading all that info yourself.
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wouldn't be easier to create an account on one of the platforms I just mentioned?
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lerone
👆 just a couple of steps back this has been a conversation: https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001364765051994132/1266353849195696203
Appreciate it, thanks.
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may I ask why do you use a PKM as a watchlist? For what I see you're not adding any extra information other than what's already on IMDB or Letterboxd, and you are uploading all that info yourself.
I haven't watched this one yet, so all I have is that basic information; after I watch it, I have a review section under Summary where I write my own personal feelings on it. I also have the director tagged so I can get an idea of filmographies. The movie stuff is just a very small portion of what I use the PKM for and its really just for funsies, right now im organizing and tagging all my literature notes from before discovering PKM's. That's the main bulk/purpose of using it (edited)
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Can I only import 8 pdfs at a time? I selected 20 pdfs from a folder on Mac and dragged and dropped them in Capacities PDF object, but it only imported 8 of them. I deleted them and tried again, in case I did something wrong, but it still did only 8... is this how it's supposed to be or is it a bug?
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Ven
Can I only import 8 pdfs at a time? I selected 20 pdfs from a folder on Mac and dragged and dropped them in Capacities PDF object, but it only imported 8 of them. I deleted them and tried again, in case I did something wrong, but it still did only 8... is this how it's supposed to be or is it a bug?
8 is the number. – same goes for images etc. You can head over to Canny & support tickets asking for more, real 'drag & drop as UI universal principle' etc.
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I have the v1.39.10 app installed on my M Mac, but the app still prompts me to update. When I check the version of the app in settings, it is 1.39.10 (the same version I am prompted to update to). When clicking the update button, it says the update failed and I have to download the most recent version. I deleted the app, downloaded the most recent version and its the same and everything happend all over again.
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lerone
8 is the number. – same goes for images etc. You can head over to Canny & support tickets asking for more, real 'drag & drop as UI universal principle' etc.
That’s a strange limitation
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Ven
That’s a strange limitation
I would factor this in two parts: 1) almost certainly such a magical number like '8' points to some underlying restriction inherited from any initial tech setup/stack involved; for sure it's not by 'decree'... 2) it still feels a little awkward that such an advanced and intelligent app like Capacities doesn't have the expectable universal drag and drop... 👉 https://capacities.io/feedback/p/import-via-drag-drop 👉 https://capacities.io/feedback/p/drag-and-drop-as-general-ui-principle (edited)
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For 2) I completely agree. It's actually why I have paused using Capacities actively, and I will wait until the UI, particularly universal drag and drop, is improved, before using it again. It's just too much of a hassle with the current UI
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Hi there, might be a silly question and I looked through messages to see if someone else might have posted it but is there a way to delete an object when using the mobile app, specifically the iOS app?
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Am I correct in assuming that currently, you can't use the API to create new entries in custom objects? Basically just daily note entries?
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Prince Markie D 7/27/2024 3:31 PM
do we plan on adding mind maps to the product?
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are there any plans for self host? more than willing to pay extra but looking for something i can use for work but it would have to be self hosted to do so
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I use tables a lot, specifically two types that share a common set of column headers. I converted to an object and see it listed but that's not really what I want - I just want to be able to add more copies of the table in a page, empty but with the same header structure. Is that possible? (edited)
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Prince Markie D
do we plan on adding mind maps to the product?
No, they don't
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Prince Markie D
do we plan on adding mind maps to the product?
You can join the ~450 people proposing to add mindmaps 👉 https://capacities.io/feedback/p/mindmap Mindmaps are also part of this more general request for sketching & scheming capabilities. (650+ people) 👉 https://capacities.io/feedback/p/whiteboard-canvas-drawing (edited)
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when I open daily note in calendar view, with some side panels open, Sometimes I can access the calendar to move between dates. but Sometimes it does not appear. even the "Show calendar sidebar" button does not exist. what is the trigger for each case?
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Kane Dodgson 7/28/2024 1:41 PM

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Hello, Is the AI function usable on mobile (iOS). When trying today and selecting AI it returned a something went wrong. I then looked into my settings to find there is no AI feature there.
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Steffen
Sorry for my late response. I just updated the documentation to be clearer on that. After you sent the setup code you should find that group in your Telegram settings in the Capacities app. There you can select a default space for that group. Hope that helps 🙂
Is it just me or does current TG integrations page not have a setup code
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Oh I see it now I think there might have been some lag
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monsterfurby 7/29/2024 6:14 AM
I just ran into a bit of a philosophical question - the key upside of a database-style implementation like Capacities to me always seemed to be the ease of accessing and cumulating information. However I'm currently running into a use case where I find it hard to get it to do what I think it should be perfect for. Notably: calorie tracking. I have meals (individual meals with values for date, calories etc.) as an object type. I assumed that, using queries, I could just do a SUM(calories) GROUP BY date to get a decent overview. It seems to me though that this would require me having another object type just for this cumulation, which means that, assuming I have one or two other similar use cases, I'd end up with half a dozen or more object types that are just there to facilitate various views of the data. At that point, it starts losing a major advantage over having a folder structure (simplicity) to me. I can only assume that I'm doing something wrong here - does anyone have a solution for how to solve this in a more streamlined way?
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Raycast question: when trying to 'sync data' I regularly receive 'failed. too many requests'. – does someone know a) what this exactly means, i.e. where the problem stems from?; b) what can be done about? thx for help + hints 🙏
Can I bump this one, – also, bec it´s a plugin, @Team ( @Steffen + @Michael_v_H )? – Currently, Raycast extension is unusable bec of this (only for me? 🤔 ):
Raycast question: when trying to 'sync data' I regularly receive 'failed. too many requests'. – does someone know a) what this exactly means, i.e. where the problem stems from?; b) what can be done about? thx for help + hints 🙏 < https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001364765051994132/1260301790688055307
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Hi The AI feature is not working since morning for me it says something went wrong, tried restarting and rebooting the app with no effect
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Kane Dodgson 7/29/2024 9:37 AM
@gladiator Same problem here across all devices
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Hey! I‘m an Early believer and find the link to the TestFlight for iOS and iPadOS can somebody help me? 🙂
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gladiator
Hi The AI feature is not working since morning for me it says something went wrong, tried restarting and rebooting the app with no effect
I found that selecting ChatGPT 3.5 causes this issue, but switching to 4o solves it. It might be related to GPT being changed to 4-mini.
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Hey! I‘m an Early believer and find the link to the TestFlight for iOS and iPadOS can somebody help me? 🙂
IOS - check the app store. iPad - not yet available from posts here
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gladiator
Hi The AI feature is not working since morning for me it says something went wrong, tried restarting and rebooting the app with no effect
It's GPT3.5 only, but we'll fix it 👍 it's indeed due to the transition to GPT-4o mini
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Is web clipper broken for everyone or just me? It says I need to authenticate, but then briefly after it opens my capacities, to which I'm authenticated
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I tried uninstalling and reinstalling, no luck
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When I click the Chrome extension, it flashes up with "not authenticated" and opens a browser tab for me to log in, but I'm already logged in.
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I initially had issues with the the webclipper authenticating despite loading capacities multiple times. Quitting the desktop version and signing out of web
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Hi everyone!! I understand that the bulk import feature is in development, but I was wondering if anyone found a workaround to import multiple md files to avoid importing them one by one.
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Export ... what is the logic behind what can and can't be exported? Indiivdual pages: yes. Collections: yes. Notes under a certain tag: no. Notes satisfying a query: no. Everything of a certain type: no. More robust exporting (particularly results of a query) will allow me to integrate better with a whiteboarding/canvas app.
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Export ... what is the logic behind what can and can't be exported? Indiivdual pages: yes. Collections: yes. Notes under a certain tag: no. Notes satisfying a query: no. Everything of a certain type: no. More robust exporting (particularly results of a query) will allow me to integrate better with a whiteboarding/canvas app.
There is a standing request for more finegrain control over different exporting options. Maybe of interest to you re. this point (&T the other 👉 https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001364765051994132/1268174810341576844) 👉https://capacities.io/feedback/p/auto-backup-of-selected-content-to-selected-folders
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There is a standing request for more finegrain control over different exporting options. Maybe of interest to you re. this point (&T the other 👉 https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001364765051994132/1268174810341576844) 👉https://capacities.io/feedback/p/auto-backup-of-selected-content-to-selected-folders
Thanks! Added my vote to this.
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Collections & Filtering Hello all - I am trying to make a collection under a "Recipe" object I created. I want to filter the collection based on a property of the Recipe object - in this case the property name is "Meal". I want to create a collection for breakfast, lunch, dinner, etc but when I try to filter on the "Meal" property with a tag, no results are returned. FYI: the "Meal" propertyy is a multi-select which contains tags such as lunch, entree, sides, etc. When I create a Query using the exact same filter conditions it returns the results properly. Any thoughts on what I can check that is causing this? EDIT: so the filter works after I manually add Recipe objects to the collection; does this mean there is no way to create a dynamic collection? I realize I can create a Query and then re-think how I organize recipes - but it seems like having a dynamic collection, or one based on a query (within object type of course) would be basic functionality...? (edited)
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Collections & Filtering Hello all - I am trying to make a collection under a "Recipe" object I created. I want to filter the collection based on a property of the Recipe object - in this case the property name is "Meal". I want to create a collection for breakfast, lunch, dinner, etc but when I try to filter on the "Meal" property with a tag, no results are returned. FYI: the "Meal" propertyy is a multi-select which contains tags such as lunch, entree, sides, etc. When I create a Query using the exact same filter conditions it returns the results properly. Any thoughts on what I can check that is causing this? EDIT: so the filter works after I manually add Recipe objects to the collection; does this mean there is no way to create a dynamic collection? I realize I can create a Query and then re-think how I organize recipes - but it seems like having a dynamic collection, or one based on a query (within object type of course) would be basic functionality...? (edited)
– just had the same experience. basically 'tags', when used as property, are no longer seen as 'tags' by the quick filter system. ... team is aware this is not the most intuitive. thing is, status of tags change depending on a) their use in property selection; b) also depending on place; i.e. when its a tag in the page body and not in the head ... 😜 if it really bothers you, best to turn that insight into a request at Canny. ... you could count on my voice, already! ☺ (edited)
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Issue exists on brave browser as well
i found a fix but i wish the Capacities team would still look in to it. Log out of every session in every browser.
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Then when you launch the web clipper it signs you in and actually works
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Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 8/1/2024 3:05 AM
Suddenly since last 1 hour none of the audio files, images, weblinks I am sending on WhatsApp and Telegram are getting uploaded on my workspace. I have checked both cloud version and the desktop app. Either they are not being uploaded atall or they are taking too much time. After waiting half an hour, 1 of the weblink appeared. What can be the fix? I tried rebooting the app but didn't help
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Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 8/1/2024 6:00 AM
It finally started working as few more weblinks that I shared with the chatbots got uploaded now. But it failed to upload several images and audio files I shared via WhatsApp and Telegram. I discovered this after manually checking each file and I had to resent them. To prevent such data loss and consequent user anxiety, Capacities should implement a confirmation system for all input methods (web extension, chatbot, share sheet). This system should notify users of successful uploads and provide clear feedback for failures, allowing for resends. P.S: This similar chatbot - uploading high latency / failing issue happened two weeks ago and got resolved after few hours that day.
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Is there some way to easily move an item to another space without using copy/paste?
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Is there some way to easily move an item to another object without using copy/paste?
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vamp07
Is there some way to easily move an item to another object without using copy/paste?
no. – but you can directly vote on your specific concern here: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/ability-to-copy-transfer-entities-to-other-spaces you can also get a glimpse on current (team-)thinking around an improved future version of spaces: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/spaces-20-enhanced-spaces-organization-multi-space-workflows
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Hi everyone, new user here trying and enjoying Capacities, but I'm seeing some odd behavior. I have tried to use the email sync a few times, but I don't see anything in my notes. Where should I see the email notes? I have validated my email and everything shows active in the settings.
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Second issue, I am seeing my daily note not sync between the macOS app, and web version. Is there typically a delay?
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no. – but you can directly vote on your specific concern here: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/ability-to-copy-transfer-entities-to-other-spaces you can also get a glimpse on current (team-)thinking around an improved future version of spaces: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/spaces-20-enhanced-spaces-organization-multi-space-workflows
Thank you for that answer. I just wanted to avoid scratching my head looking for something I was not sure existed.
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no. – but you can directly vote on your specific concern here: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/ability-to-copy-transfer-entities-to-other-spaces you can also get a glimpse on current (team-)thinking around an improved future version of spaces: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/spaces-20-enhanced-spaces-organization-multi-space-workflows
You know another piece of thinking on this topic. Capacities have so many functions, and it's not all listed when you do Command-K. I find that frustrating because that seems to me to be the easiest way to figure out if the tool can or cannot do something without needing to look at a help page or shortcut list. Here is a simple, silly example: I can't hit Command-K and get to the list of shortcuts I see when I click on the icon in the bottom left. The problem isn't that that item is not under Command-K; the problem is that everything I can possibly do with Command-K is not in there.
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You know another piece of thinking on this topic. Capacities have so many functions, and it's not all listed when you do Command-K. I find that frustrating because that seems to me to be the easiest way to figure out if the tool can or cannot do something without needing to look at a help page or shortcut list. Here is a simple, silly example: I can't hit Command-K and get to the list of shortcuts I see when I click on the icon in the bottom left. The problem isn't that that item is not under Command-K; the problem is that everything I can possibly do with Command-K is not in there.
I know that recently someone has asked for a shortcut to the shortcuts lookup itself 😄 – maybe make it a formal request at Canny, which would be the way to productively engage for such a wish?! your general concern is understandable – but seems like the general situation whenever you are experiencing a new, especially powerful, tool – like Capacities. the best ways to go: – study documentation thoroughly: https://docs.capacities.io/ – follow some introductions: https://capacities.io/tutorials on whatever remains open: – check Canny (https://capacities.io/feedback/); here you will find almost everything mentioned directly or indirectly via the tickets – whatever remains a puzzle: and here in Community; one of the liveliest that is out there... 🌻
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Hello, I am a Pro user of Capacities. I saw today that there is a Community integration that enables sending notes via SMS to Capacities. Tried this today... however, it does NOT work. And... surprisingly there is absolutely NO CONTACT info on the vendor site. This seems like a MINIMUM requirement for any community vendor. How can I reach out to this vendor... or, how can I have them removed from Capacities integration documenation. It is absolutely ridiculous not to provide any means to contact support. They PROMISE support on their website...but there is NONE. No confirmation email, no email address, no web form to fill out. Miserable. https://docs.capacities.io/reference/integrations/community/sms-for-capacities
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How do I start a line of text with a "@" link to another page? Whenever I hit enter to select the target page, I can't add anything else to the line.
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Jeff M
How do I start a line of text with a "@" link to another page? Whenever I hit enter to select the target page, I can't add anything else to the line.
You should see a three dots to the right of the linked object if you hover over it. Click that and choose change view->inline (edited)
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Hello! Is there a way to quickly search for objects by multiple tags? As in, I want to search for all objects with tag_a AND tag_b. When filtering by multiple tags in the cmd+p prompt, it seems to be filtering for objects with tag_a OR tag_b. Maybe it's just me, but this feels unintuitive. I can create the search I want via the filter builder but it take a lot more time
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Hello! Is there a way to quickly search for objects by multiple tags? As in, I want to search for all objects with tag_a AND tag_b. When filtering by multiple tags in the cmd+p prompt, it seems to be filtering for objects with tag_a OR tag_b. Maybe it's just me, but this feels unintuitive. I can create the search I want via the filter builder but it take a lot more time
It's not currently possible, but you can vote for it here: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/or-or-and-tag-query
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xang
It's not currently possible, but you can vote for it here: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/or-or-and-tag-query
Thanks @xang !
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Email integration, works on my Capacities, sporadically. Why?
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pixelissa🍣 8/1/2024 11:23 PM
Are there currently any workarounds for integrations with readwise? I've looked at the APIs, but it does not allow creation of new objects under a specific object type
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MisterTwo
Hi everyone, new user here trying and enjoying Capacities, but I'm seeing some odd behavior. I have tried to use the email sync a few times, but I don't see anything in my notes. Where should I see the email notes? I have validated my email and everything shows active in the settings.
Jan O. Dvořák 8/1/2024 11:55 PM
Sometimes it takes some time (ehm) for the email to get processed. It will appear in Daily note.
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Hi, is it possible to rename image (file)names? I copied and pasted one from the web into a page and now it is only named "image". I would like to give it a more descriptive name so I can easily identify it...
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Hi, is it possible to rename image (file)names? I copied and pasted one from the web into a page and now it is only named "image". I would like to give it a more descriptive name so I can easily identify it...
Yes. Click Notes around the top right of image view
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I need to set a property to view the last modified date and last viewed date of an object. Is this possible?
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Jan O. Dvořák
Sometimes it takes some time (ehm) for the email to get processed. It will appear in Daily note.
Is days typical? I started using Capacities earlier this week and no messages have appeared yet. I've sent approx 5 test messages from two verified accounts over the past few days.
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Is there a way to disable the horizontal scroll/one-finger swipe that triggers navigation back and forward in the macOS app? I have alternating pages disabled system-wide, but Capacities still does it. I love the app, but these accidental triggers constantly disrupt my flow, making me consider using the web app exclusively to avoid going insane.
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@Moshe I rephrase my question: email integration is not working. Sent several email messages and they do not appearbin Capacities
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Is there an offical support email for paid user? I'm running into a few issues that appear to be bugs and not sure of the proper place to post them.
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qtolander97 8/3/2024 4:10 AM
A bug? It seems webp images presented as an empty one after a day, not sure if time plays here. Just converted to jpg and uploaded it again.
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You know another piece of thinking on this topic. Capacities have so many functions, and it's not all listed when you do Command-K. I find that frustrating because that seems to me to be the easiest way to figure out if the tool can or cannot do something without needing to look at a help page or shortcut list. Here is a simple, silly example: I can't hit Command-K and get to the list of shortcuts I see when I click on the icon in the bottom left. The problem isn't that that item is not under Command-K; the problem is that everything I can possibly do with Command-K is not in there.
This is a problem with a couple of other note taking apps. A command palette is useful when you can use it to execute any command. A prime example is VSCode. I never need to use my mouse for anything there. A command palette that only let you use some commands is frustrating because it is another layer to learn - what can you and cannot you not do with it. There are so many times when I open it up and type a command only to find the command is not in it and I have to close it and go click on a menu somewhere
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I need to set a property to view the last modified date and last viewed date of an object. Is this possible?
dustydirt2655 8/3/2024 12:44 PM
I have not found any documentation of this but I have been able to use LAST UPDATED as a property type (Object setting -> Add a property -> LAST UPDATED) and this works well with the caveat that I believe adding a new property counts as an update... I had a custom object that I have been adding content to for months and when I added a new field to extend the definition of the object, every LAST UPDATED field was updated,,,, makes sense that this would happen but basically reset the field's usefulness for me.......
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Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀
Suddenly since last 1 hour none of the audio files, images, weblinks I am sending on WhatsApp and Telegram are getting uploaded on my workspace. I have checked both cloud version and the desktop app. Either they are not being uploaded atall or they are taking too much time. After waiting half an hour, 1 of the weblink appeared. What can be the fix? I tried rebooting the app but didn't help
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 8/3/2024 1:54 PM
Thank you for fixing the Whatsapp/Telegram content upload high latency or failied status issue. Now the uploading works rapidly and without any issues. Thank you to the great dev team who always prioritizes user feedback and reports.
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It seems Date propery has completely changed. The options to hide/show Time and hide/show Date Range is no longer there inside Date Properties. Date property is now called "Date Time" and I'm not sure but I can't find a way to alter/modify my previously created Date Ranges. Maybe I should have followed the trend of creating separate Start and End Date. QUERIES have also turned inactive as they are failing to identidy 'Today' inside Date Range! Hopefully a new Date Range property would be introduced as the Bug ticket shows 'In Progress' 🤞
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I have not found any documentation of this but I have been able to use LAST UPDATED as a property type (Object setting -> Add a property -> LAST UPDATED) and this works well with the caveat that I believe adding a new property counts as an update... I had a custom object that I have been adding content to for months and when I added a new field to extend the definition of the object, every LAST UPDATED field was updated,,,, makes sense that this would happen but basically reset the field's usefulness for me.......
Thanks @dustydirt2655 . I somehow missed that the other day. Thanks again.
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sylva_psyche 8/4/2024 4:44 AM
I feel I keep running into this issue of the app getting super slow as soon as I put a ton of block links on the page, has anybody found a workaround short of constantly restarting the app and creating a million sub-pages?
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Hi! Any idea how to create a book like format with chapters and pages (in blue in the screenshot), and sequential links to the next/previous pages (in red in the screenshot), like you see for example in https://docs.capacities.io/tutorials/creating-new-objects? TIA!
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I've run into a issue where every image I upload a couple days ago does not show up in the Mac desktop app, but does show up in the web app. Am I missing a method of refreshing the desktop app?
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I've run into a issue where every image I upload a couple days ago does not show up in the Mac desktop app, but does show up in the web app. Am I missing a method of refreshing the desktop app?
...I just deleted the app and reinstalled, and everything refreshed as expected.
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I've run into a issue where every image I upload a couple days ago does not show up in the Mac desktop app, but does show up in the web app. Am I missing a method of refreshing the desktop app?
Exact same issue on the mac version, but propagade to the iOS version. Only the web app is ok
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BrentJWestern 8/4/2024 4:01 PM
I'm on the Mac App and trying to set up a "Task Action" for Apple Reminders. When I click on it in settings, nothing happens. I have clicked on "Things" and a new box pops up that I can type stuff into, but nothing for Apple. What am I doing wrong?
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BrentJWestern
I'm on the Mac App and trying to set up a "Task Action" for Apple Reminders. When I click on it in settings, nothing happens. I have clicked on "Things" and a new box pops up that I can type stuff into, but nothing for Apple. What am I doing wrong?
BrentJWestern 8/4/2024 4:41 PM
I've tried restarting computer and logging out and back in. Still does nothing when I click on "Apple Reminders" under "Add Task Action"
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Hi everyone, I still get confused when trying to create a new object type. Currently, I’m a programmer. Can anyone share what an object type should look like from a programmer's perspective? This might help me understand what it should look like.
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I was wondering how I can use Query to search for To Do Boxes. It's better if it can be filtered as unchecked or checked
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Hi everyone! I searched the server but couldn't find an answer. I'd like to have Google Docs / Sheets / Slides show their proper title when saving in Capacities (via a URL paste or the Chrome extension). All I see, despite being logged in when I save, is the "Google Docs: Sign-in" title. Help please?
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I was wondering how I can use Query to search for To Do Boxes. It's better if it can be filtered as unchecked or checked
This is not possible, here's how you can do task management in Capacities: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w28CcHGrdHE&t=1s&ab_channel=Capacities
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BrentJWestern
I've tried restarting computer and logging out and back in. Still does nothing when I click on "Apple Reminders" under "Add Task Action"
Could you create a ticket here with some more details on os, browser or app, etc.: http://capacities.io/feedback
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Hi everyone, I still get confused when trying to create a new object type. Currently, I’m a programmer. Can anyone share what an object type should look like from a programmer's perspective? This might help me understand what it should look like.
An object type should be equivalent to a database table. But there is a rich text column which can have reference(s) to different/same object types. That column is called Blocks.
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Crystalliere 8/5/2024 10:29 AM
How do I get the Timeline in the Daily Note to show up in the right sidebar?
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Hi there - using the IOS app, I can’t figure out how to save a screen capture directly into Capacities using the IOS share feature (I think that’s what it’s called… the upward pointing arrow in the top right corner) I use this all the time to save interesting screenshots to Evernote and other apps, but can’t figure out how to save the created image straight into Capacities. Can somebody help me please? Thank you
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Hi there - using the IOS app, I can’t figure out how to save a screen capture directly into Capacities using the IOS share feature (I think that’s what it’s called… the upward pointing arrow in the top right corner) I use this all the time to save interesting screenshots to Evernote and other apps, but can’t figure out how to save the created image straight into Capacities. Can somebody help me please? Thank you
zoomfatigue 8/5/2024 2:10 PM
Set which options appear in the Share menu in an iPhone app or rearrange the options.
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Question for anyone here! I've been copying/pasting some content into Capacities and finding some things are automatically formatting as TeX functions... usually when the copy I am pasting has some numbers. It's getting annoying going through and deleting the function formatting every time. Anyone know if there is already a way to avoid this built in? I'm not someone who uses functions at all so I'm not even sure how to phrase the request if it requires a fix/feature add. Thanks!
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I'm getting error code 1984 when trying to set up task action webhooks with Jira - does anyone know what this error code means?
did you ever get an answer to this? I'm getting the same error code of 1984 if I'm not using zapier, make, or n8n and instead using other catch webhook urls (edited)
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simulationist 8/5/2024 8:41 PM
No never did I don’t think
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zoomfatigue
Question for anyone here! I've been copying/pasting some content into Capacities and finding some things are automatically formatting as TeX functions... usually when the copy I am pasting has some numbers. It's getting annoying going through and deleting the function formatting every time. Anyone know if there is already a way to avoid this built in? I'm not someone who uses functions at all so I'm not even sure how to phrase the request if it requires a fix/feature add. Thanks!
Looks like it's because of the dollar signs in front of your cost amount. A solution would be to Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + V to paste as plain text
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did you ever get an answer to this? I'm getting the same error code of 1984 if I'm not using zapier, make, or n8n and instead using other catch webhook urls (edited)
can you submit a bug report to canny (click on 'feedback' in the left sidebar) with as much information as you can give about this please? @simulationist
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Thanks for the reply, but that’s not the issue. I have the Capacity app loaded in the iOS share menu, it’s just that I am struggling to save a screenshot (how I usually capture stuff on mobile) directly into Capacities. I’d imagined I could save a screenshot directly into an object, in the same way I can save one into a note in Evernote or Craft, but that doesn’t seem to be an option. I think perhaps I haven’t got my head around the structure of Capacities. Maybe I should save the screenshot as an image, and then tag that in Capacities rather than try to embed it directly into an object?
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Looks like it's because of the dollar signs in front of your cost amount. A solution would be to Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + V to paste as plain text
zoomfatigue 8/6/2024 7:08 AM
Ah… well losing all of the formatting of my pasted text would be even more work than removing the functions manually! But thank you for the info here. I will reach out to the team.
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Thanks for the reply, but that’s not the issue. I have the Capacity app loaded in the iOS share menu, it’s just that I am struggling to save a screenshot (how I usually capture stuff on mobile) directly into Capacities. I’d imagined I could save a screenshot directly into an object, in the same way I can save one into a note in Evernote or Craft, but that doesn’t seem to be an option. I think perhaps I haven’t got my head around the structure of Capacities. Maybe I should save the screenshot as an image, and then tag that in Capacities rather than try to embed it directly into an object?
zoomfatigue 8/6/2024 7:13 AM
Ah, you know, I had never tried sending a screenshot directly into Capacities from iOS—just tried it and I see what you mean. Seems to be a missing feature/bug. It just brings you to the “new content” screen. I suppose you could save it and bring it in manually as an image from there or copy to clipboard and paste it in where you’d like. Adding the image as an object would also work. But I would recommend emailing or submitting this to the team as a feature request or even a bug—it seems like the function is there it just isn’t working yet.
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Ah, you know, I had never tried sending a screenshot directly into Capacities from iOS—just tried it and I see what you mean. Seems to be a missing feature/bug. It just brings you to the “new content” screen. I suppose you could save it and bring it in manually as an image from there or copy to clipboard and paste it in where you’d like. Adding the image as an object would also work. But I would recommend emailing or submitting this to the team as a feature request or even a bug—it seems like the function is there it just isn’t working yet.
Hehe…. great to know I’m not going mad! I did feel it was perhaps a gap in the feature set, no matter how I was to set up Capacities - it is a very new app after all. I’ll submit it as a bug report, but even so will consider how I might better set up capacities to work for me.
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Hehe…. great to know I’m not going mad! I did feel it was perhaps a gap in the feature set, no matter how I was to set up Capacities - it is a very new app after all. I’ll submit it as a bug report, but even so will consider how I might better set up capacities to work for me.
zoomfatigue 8/6/2024 7:36 AM
I’m still learning/figuring out my own use cases as well but getting closer! Good luck!
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Hi, yesterday I saw a video by Meg Shinagawa. In the video description there was a link where you can get a month of Pro Subscription for new users. Is there a way to get a trial month as an existing user?
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zoomfatigue
I’m still learning/figuring out my own use cases as well but getting closer! Good luck!
You too! I’ve just submitted this as a bug report. Let’s see what the devs think?
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can you submit a bug report to canny (click on 'feedback' in the left sidebar) with as much information as you can give about this please? @simulationist
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Hi! Quick question regarding the email save@capacities.io option to post notes. What’s the storage / retention policy for notes sent through this method? Does the inbox perpetually store these notes? Trying to understand the privacy / security risks of this approach.
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Hi! Quick question regarding the email save@capacities.io option to post notes. What’s the storage / retention policy for notes sent through this method? Does the inbox perpetually store these notes? Trying to understand the privacy / security risks of this approach.
## Privacy notes All emails you forward to Capacities are not sent to a classic inbox. Nobody working at Capacities has an inbox for save@capacities.io. It's only a programmatic queue where all emails are held for a short period of time. They will be processed by our servers once they get received by the queue and are redirected to the corresponding space based on the email address they were sent from. After an email was added to your space it will be deleted from that queue. If you want to read more about privacy in general visit
👉 https://docs.capacities.io/more/data-protection
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I was in airplane mode and noticed that the app search function is unable to find specific words inside of a note but it can find words that are a tag or object type. Anyone else experiencing this? Does this mean search is extremely limited in the app even when not connected to the internet?
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Is there a way to filter an object by instances that are not assigned to any collections? The search parameters don't appear to include collections, and I can't figure out if I can do it in a query.
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Is there a way to filter an object by instances that are not assigned to any collections? The search parameters don't appear to include collections, and I can't figure out if I can do it in a query.
I don't think so, but this would be great. You can eyeball it by switching the type to Table view, and scrolling over to the Collections column. (Can't sort by that column, either.)
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Andy
Is there a way to filter an object by instances that are not assigned to any collections? The search parameters don't appear to include collections, and I can't figure out if I can do it in a query.
There is a built-in view for this in each of your object type dashboards. Here's a demo: https://www.tella.tv/video/finding-objects-that-arent-in-collections-1-hk1i There's also ones for untagged items 🙂
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Is there a way to filter an object by instances that are not assigned to any collections? The search parameters don't appear to include collections, and I can't figure out if I can do it in a query.
hfsandovalm 8/7/2024 8:18 AM
Yes Andy. You can do it clicking on the object type in the left menu. Later, select "Dashboard" in the upper left corner of the object view (see image 1, in my example the object is named Coaching Sessions). In the Customize button (upper right) select "Not in any collection" (image 2). This will show a new section on your dashboard (image 3).
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Yes Andy. You can do it clicking on the object type in the left menu. Later, select "Dashboard" in the upper left corner of the object view (see image 1, in my example the object is named Coaching Sessions). In the Customize button (upper right) select "Not in any collection" (image 2). This will show a new section on your dashboard (image 3).
Whoa! Great tip!
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BrentJWestern 8/7/2024 12:15 PM
How on Earth do I collapse something in an object. I have an Object for Colleges, and in one of the cards, I have a school listed. I used AI to give me a brief background on the school. The data is nicely organized, but I'd like to collapse the headings so things like "Overview" which contains Location, Motto etc can be collapsed to only show the heading and not all the info all at once. Odds are its operator error but please, feel free to point it out to me!
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How on Earth do I collapse something in an object. I have an Object for Colleges, and in one of the cards, I have a school listed. I used AI to give me a brief background on the school. The data is nicely organized, but I'd like to collapse the headings so things like "Overview" which contains Location, Motto etc can be collapsed to only show the heading and not all the info all at once. Odds are its operator error but please, feel free to point it out to me!
innerstellar 8/7/2024 12:52 PM
if you can put the content in a property you can then customise the card view
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innerstellar 8/7/2024 12:59 PM
Does anyone have advice for querying multiple object types? I want to make a query called "tomorrow" that has meetings and events that have a date property of tomorrow. Problem is, my only options are "Meeting date is tomorrow AND event date is tomorrow" which returns nothing, or "Meeting date is tomorrow OR event date is tomorrow" which returns all of my events regardless of the date. Am I missing something or is this not possible to do?
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if you can put the content in a property you can then customise the card view
BrentJWestern 8/7/2024 1:15 PM
I have no idea what this means
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I have no idea what this means
innerstellar 8/7/2024 1:30 PM
When you say "card", are you referring to the card view? https://docs.capacities.io/reference/views
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BrentJWestern 8/7/2024 2:02 PM
No, it’s full page view or profile view I think. Picture in top left, title and tags in top middle, then text down the main part of the screen.
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How on Earth do I collapse something in an object. I have an Object for Colleges, and in one of the cards, I have a school listed. I used AI to give me a brief background on the school. The data is nicely organized, but I'd like to collapse the headings so things like "Overview" which contains Location, Motto etc can be collapsed to only show the heading and not all the info all at once. Odds are its operator error but please, feel free to point it out to me!
hfsandovalm 8/7/2024 2:18 PM
You can use > followed by space at the beginning of the heading to create a toggle. IMPORTANT: the inner text should be indented down the heading or this won’t be collapsed.
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No, it’s full page view or profile view I think. Picture in top left, title and tags in top middle, then text down the main part of the screen.
innerstellar 8/7/2024 3:16 PM
ahh I misunderstood, I thought you were talking about the card view
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BrentJWestern 8/7/2024 3:19 PM
No worries, I appreciate the attempt.
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Yes Andy. You can do it clicking on the object type in the left menu. Later, select "Dashboard" in the upper left corner of the object view (see image 1, in my example the object is named Coaching Sessions). In the Customize button (upper right) select "Not in any collection" (image 2). This will show a new section on your dashboard (image 3).
This is perfect! Thank you!
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BrentJWestern
How on Earth do I collapse something in an object. I have an Object for Colleges, and in one of the cards, I have a school listed. I used AI to give me a brief background on the school. The data is nicely organized, but I'd like to collapse the headings so things like "Overview" which contains Location, Motto etc can be collapsed to only show the heading and not all the info all at once. Odds are its operator error but please, feel free to point it out to me!
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pkmbeth
There is a built-in view for this in each of your object type dashboards. Here's a demo: https://www.tella.tv/video/finding-objects-that-arent-in-collections-1-hk1i There's also ones for untagged items 🙂
Thank you. That's what I needed!
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Hey guys! Is the Whatsapp integration with Capacities also slow for you? I believe it has stopped working, because I sent information via WhatsApp since the morning and it still hasn't arrived at Capacities.
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Hey guys! Is the Whatsapp integration with Capacities also slow for you? I believe it has stopped working, because I sent information via WhatsApp since the morning and it still hasn't arrived at Capacities.
^ having the same problem
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Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 8/7/2024 7:09 PM
@Steffen Firstly, I am sorry that I keep complaining and raising bug ticket about texts/images/weblinks not getting synced or getting synced with huge delay for Whatsapp and Telegram integration. You have rightfully wondered why no one else is having the issue but only I am having it. Truth is I love your app and if everything's running smoothly then I would just focus on my work rather than visiting the feedback portal everyday. So, I am genuinely sorry for raising this issue time and again. Even this morning, after sending 3 weblinks through whatsapp integration, I couldn't find them either on Cloud version or desktop. And some time would come on the cloud version and won't appear on the desktop app (Rebooting does help almost everytime). Here is a screenshot to show that I am actually facing the issue:
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Hello All. I'm experimenting issues with capacity. I can't send anything from email, whatsapp and telegram, despite all of them are properly connected. The problem started since yesterday. Days before I did not experiment that.
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Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀
@Steffen Firstly, I am sorry that I keep complaining and raising bug ticket about texts/images/weblinks not getting synced or getting synced with huge delay for Whatsapp and Telegram integration. You have rightfully wondered why no one else is having the issue but only I am having it. Truth is I love your app and if everything's running smoothly then I would just focus on my work rather than visiting the feedback portal everyday. So, I am genuinely sorry for raising this issue time and again. Even this morning, after sending 3 weblinks through whatsapp integration, I couldn't find them either on Cloud version or desktop. And some time would come on the cloud version and won't appear on the desktop app (Rebooting does help almost everytime). Here is a screenshot to show that I am actually facing the issue:
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 8/8/2024 1:51 AM
Now it is working, Thank you so much.
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BrentJWestern
How on Earth do I collapse something in an object. I have an Object for Colleges, and in one of the cards, I have a school listed. I used AI to give me a brief background on the school. The data is nicely organized, but I'd like to collapse the headings so things like "Overview" which contains Location, Motto etc can be collapsed to only show the heading and not all the info all at once. Odds are its operator error but please, feel free to point it out to me!
if you write > at the start of the heading, you'll create a toggle. You can also do the same by clicking the 6 dots to the left of each block and selecting toggle. You can indent the relevant blocks from under that heading with tab. Then you can close the toggle and you just get a list of headings 🙂 https://www.tella.tv/video/headings-and-toggles-1-6p8x
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innerstellar
Does anyone have advice for querying multiple object types? I want to make a query called "tomorrow" that has meetings and events that have a date property of tomorrow. Problem is, my only options are "Meeting date is tomorrow AND event date is tomorrow" which returns nothing, or "Meeting date is tomorrow OR event date is tomorrow" which returns all of my events regardless of the date. Am I missing something or is this not possible to do?
i tried this and the OR option didn't return all events, just the ones happening tomorrow. Could you dm me some screenshots of your set up and I'll take a look?
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Collections & Filtering Hello all - I am trying to make a collection under a "Recipe" object I created. I want to filter the collection based on a property of the Recipe object - in this case the property name is "Meal". I want to create a collection for breakfast, lunch, dinner, etc but when I try to filter on the "Meal" property with a tag, no results are returned. FYI: the "Meal" propertyy is a multi-select which contains tags such as lunch, entree, sides, etc. When I create a Query using the exact same filter conditions it returns the results properly. Any thoughts on what I can check that is causing this? EDIT: so the filter works after I manually add Recipe objects to the collection; does this mean there is no way to create a dynamic collection? I realize I can create a Query and then re-think how I organize recipes - but it seems like having a dynamic collection, or one based on a query (within object type of course) would be basic functionality...? (edited)
hey @mjd9ball (& everyone interested) – I just turned this perplexion into a Canny request, asking for a uniform use and valuation of tags regardless of their positioning in the differentiated architecture of Capacities (thus also, asking for tags used as properties to be also filterable in an object filter etc) 👉 https://capacities.io/feedback/p/all-tags-are-created-equal-make-tag-behavior-status-consistent (edited)
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if you write > at the start of the heading, you'll create a toggle. You can also do the same by clicking the 6 dots to the left of each block and selecting toggle. You can indent the relevant blocks from under that heading with tab. Then you can close the toggle and you just get a list of headings 🙂 https://www.tella.tv/video/headings-and-toggles-1-6p8x
BrentJWestern 8/8/2024 7:42 AM
Thank you! Is there a shortcut or some way to automate that? With lots of headings it’s a lot of click, tab, click tab, etc
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is it not possible to put todos/checkboxes in tables, or what am I missing?
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I have a collection that I'm exporting to .zip for importing into a mindmapping app. This has worked fine for me on several different collections. This collection has 87 notes of one type. When I export it, the CSV included in the .zip has the appropriate items listed, but there are many more items across multiple types included in the .zip. Am I missing something?
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I have a collection that I'm exporting to .zip for importing into a mindmapping app. This has worked fine for me on several different collections. This collection has 87 notes of one type. When I export it, the CSV included in the .zip has the appropriate items listed, but there are many more items across multiple types included in the .zip. Am I missing something?
innerstellar 8/8/2024 11:23 AM
I don't know the answer to your question, but can you tell me how you do this? Mind mapping is the #1 thing I'm missing from this app
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is it not possible to put todos/checkboxes in tables, or what am I missing?
innerstellar 8/8/2024 11:23 AM
I've been wondering the same thing, it's frustrating. Hope they fix this
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I don't know the answer to your question, but can you tell me how you do this? Mind mapping is the #1 thing I'm missing from this app
I use Mindmanager, which allows for various import options. Apple's Freeform will do a pretty decent job, as well. Both processes are a little wonky, and I've worked up some scripts to "process" the files a little bit for import into Mindmanager. I imagine you could easily load them up in Obsidian and drop them on a canvas, as well. All of that said, yes -- we need a canvas/whiteboard/mindmapping option here!
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I use Mindmanager, which allows for various import options. Apple's Freeform will do a pretty decent job, as well. Both processes are a little wonky, and I've worked up some scripts to "process" the files a little bit for import into Mindmanager. I imagine you could easily load them up in Obsidian and drop them on a canvas, as well. All of that said, yes -- we need a canvas/whiteboard/mindmapping option here!
depending on your overall set-up (OS, app-ecosystem) there are different roads you can explore. there is a csv / opml connection, meaning anything exported in those formats or into that pipeline can be imported by more versatile mimdmapping apps; there is also some route via tabbed text and / or md-texts (if I am not mistaken) – e.g. The Brain and iThoughts (discontinued) on Mac could do that. often such imfo about link-formats is (more) productive to find one's personal pipeline / 'solution' in any given situation...
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does anyone know if it's possible to import a goodreads or LibraryThing collection into the Capacities book object? I know import was on hold for a while but hadn't heard if it was back
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elisa moreno 8/8/2024 2:30 PM
Hello!👋 I wanted to transfer/move one object from my Private space to my Work space. Is it possible? If so… how?
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I use Mindmanager, which allows for various import options. Apple's Freeform will do a pretty decent job, as well. Both processes are a little wonky, and I've worked up some scripts to "process" the files a little bit for import into Mindmanager. I imagine you could easily load them up in Obsidian and drop them on a canvas, as well. All of that said, yes -- we need a canvas/whiteboard/mindmapping option here!
What about X Mind?
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Hello!👋 I wanted to transfer/move one object from my Private space to my Work space. Is it possible? If so… how?
As far as I know it is not yet possible. This is on the "next up" which probably means it won't be ready for a couple months. Alternatively if the API is updated to allow for writing to Capacities there may be a community developed integration
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What about X Mind?
Maybe. Lots of these apps will import markdown, but as a single file/outline rather than as separate nodes per markdown file. I’ve always used Mindmanager and it works well for me.
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Thank you! Is there a shortcut or some way to automate that? With lots of headings it’s a lot of click, tab, click tab, etc
… I had an idea / impulse on this as well, just the other day, @BrentJWestern 👈 https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001365576314261555/1267237642974531759 maybe you have the energies & motive-power as interested party to turn this or any good alternative you come up with into a Canny request? 🙂 – that´s the best place for real & steadfast propositions.
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Hello! I've just opened my Capacities app in which I have a ton of data stored. On one page, doesn't seem to affect anything else, all the images seem to have been lost. The image file names are still there, but each image is blank... hours of work lost 😩 Any ideas as to how to retrieve the situation? How to prevent this from happening in the future?
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Hello! I've just opened my Capacities app in which I have a ton of data stored. On one page, doesn't seem to affect anything else, all the images seem to have been lost. The image file names are still there, but each image is blank... hours of work lost 😩 Any ideas as to how to retrieve the situation? How to prevent this from happening in the future?
innerstellar 8/8/2024 7:48 PM
log out and back in, that worked for me at least
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Hi where is the TestFlight link for iPad if your a believer?
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Hello! I've just opened my Capacities app in which I have a ton of data stored. On one page, doesn't seem to affect anything else, all the images seem to have been lost. The image file names are still there, but each image is blank... hours of work lost 😩 Any ideas as to how to retrieve the situation? How to prevent this from happening in the future?
Try „Settings > Account > Reboot“ and if this doesn’t work try to log out and log in. That fixed it for me.
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[[Relocated from General]] Hi. Is anyone else using the Capacities app on one of the new Snapdragon X Elite based Co-Pilot laptops? I have been using a Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x (32Gb, 1Tb) for a couple of weeks now and while everything else I use seems to work fine, this app has some quirks. Main one I've noticed is not being able to click on the X (close) and '...' buttons. It all works fine on my Dell desktop so was wondering if anyone else has noticed an issue. Thanks. NOTE: this occurs only with the popups. Eg, I click an object in the dashboard for that object type and the object appears as a popup with the '...' button top right. I want to click that to bring up the object settings in its own popup and, when done with that, to click the X button to close that popup and get back to the object previously selected. (edited)
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I've used a MacOS terminal script with x-callback-urls to import a few hundred .md files that I exported from Heptabase. Happy to share if anyone is interested. It should work for any .md file, not just Heptabase, but you do have to manually fix all of the links. Next step ... tags. Is there any way through callback, API or any other method to convert any text starting with "#" in my new Capacities page into actual Capacities tags? Even a macro or shortcut or something that I'd have to run on each note would work for me right now.
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innerstellar 8/9/2024 12:20 PM
Any way to recover deleted items? I thought i was deleting one block and accidentally deleted an entire daily note 💀
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innerstellar
Any way to recover deleted items? I thought i was deleting one block and accidentally deleted an entire daily note 💀
innerstellar 8/9/2024 12:31 PM
I should add, I know you can undelete something when it's linked elsewhere but I'm not sure how to do it for daily notes
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Any way to recover deleted items? I thought i was deleting one block and accidentally deleted an entire daily note 💀
Maybe try searching your deleted object name in Trash
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What does "Your content could not be downloaded completely" mean? Does it mean that if I lose my internet connection, some of my data will be missing? Is this part of the process to becoming an offline-first app?
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Maybe try searching your deleted object name in Trash
innerstellar 8/10/2024 2:45 PM
thank you!!!!! i can't believe I didn't notice there was a trash folder in the sidebar
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pixelissa🍣 8/11/2024 10:37 AM
Are there any shortcuts to do block references i.e. with (( which most note taking apps supports?
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elisa moreno 8/11/2024 2:54 PM
👋 Hello! I have two questions about the progress property: 1) Tracking Pages Read I want to track how many pages I’ve read in each book by setting the "progress" steps equal to the total number of pages. When I create a new book or update the pages read, I adjust the steps in the object. The issue: Every book has a different page count, but when I change the "steps" for one book, it updates all book objects to the same number. Am I doing something wrong, or is there a workaround for this? 2) Task Progress in Projects I created a Task Object based on the Project Object, following the Capacities YouTube channel's suggestions (here: https://youtu.be/w28CcHGrdHE?si=z8R5Z-tzqL_8KmmX). I want tasks to represent 100% of the project's progress—when all tasks are checked off, the progress bar should be full. The challenge: I’m not sure how to implement this. Is it possible? If so, how? I really appreciate any help and suggestions! 🙏
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Quick question about the Raycast integration, is there anyway to force it to open the app instead of the website when searching?
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When I do a "shift-enter" to create new line in the same block, it inserts another blank line underneath. I have to press delete in order remove this blank line and write directly underneath the text. Is this normal behaviour?
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elisa moreno
👋 Hello! I have two questions about the progress property: 1) Tracking Pages Read I want to track how many pages I’ve read in each book by setting the "progress" steps equal to the total number of pages. When I create a new book or update the pages read, I adjust the steps in the object. The issue: Every book has a different page count, but when I change the "steps" for one book, it updates all book objects to the same number. Am I doing something wrong, or is there a workaround for this? 2) Task Progress in Projects I created a Task Object based on the Project Object, following the Capacities YouTube channel's suggestions (here: https://youtu.be/w28CcHGrdHE?si=z8R5Z-tzqL_8KmmX). I want tasks to represent 100% of the project's progress—when all tasks are checked off, the progress bar should be full. The challenge: I’m not sure how to implement this. Is it possible? If so, how? I really appreciate any help and suggestions! 🙏
Hello, I don't think these are possible, you'd need a formula property and a rollup property I believe.
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What does "Your content could not be downloaded completely" mean? Does it mean that if I lose my internet connection, some of my data will be missing? Is this part of the process to becoming an offline-first app?
Yes, the download process failed but it's not a problem for using Capacities when online. Did you retry?
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Quick question about the Raycast integration, is there anyway to force it to open the app instead of the website when searching?
If the app is installed it should open the app 🙂
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Yes, the download process failed but it's not a problem for using Capacities when online. Did you retry?
That's good to know. Yes, I've retried a lot, but the red symbol remains.
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Hello, I don't think these are possible, you'd need a formula property and a rollup property I believe.
elisa moreno 8/12/2024 7:50 AM
Humm right… 🤔 So the only place in Capacities where I can do a math formula calculation to obtain the result as my visible final information is inside Table cells?
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Help with my QCE setup. I would like to set up a QCE framework in Capacities. Basically, a Question, Claim and Evidence structure. Each question is related to a claim, and each claim is based on evidence. The evidence is sourced from sources such as research papers etc. The relationship works in both directions. What is the best way to set up such a structure? Optimally, I would be able to see all claims related to a question etc. Do queries allow me to insert generic placeholders like $TITLE$ which automatically inserts the title of the object the query is embedded in? (edited)
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That's good to know. Yes, I've retried a lot, but the red symbol remains.
Could you try "Settings > Account > Reboot"?
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Jesus Alberto 8/12/2024 10:23 AM
Hi! Quick question. Does the iPad app already exist?
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Prince Markie D 8/12/2024 2:47 PM
I want to make a full tree of training screenshots and nots the way I would in OneNote. can anyone recommend the structure or objects for that? Pages don't seem to allow for paragraphs and pictures - else I would use those.
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Is it possible to auto-fill the description of all entries simultaneously from the table view of an object instead of having to do them one at a time? I thought it was possible but maybe I just dreamed it
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"Offline first." Does that mean I will be able to setup a folder on my computer and create a space in it and not sync it to Capacities server?
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I want to make a full tree of training screenshots and nots the way I would in OneNote. can anyone recommend the structure or objects for that? Pages don't seem to allow for paragraphs and pictures - else I would use those.
innerstellar 8/12/2024 7:06 PM
you should be able to do those things in pages. for an image you can copy/paste it in or link the image name. For a paragraph you should just be able to tab over like normal. Unless you're referring to linking to a paragraph like you can do in onenote - in which case you still can, but it's a premium feature
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Is it possible to auto-fill the description of all entries simultaneously from the table view of an object instead of having to do them one at a time? I thought it was possible but maybe I just dreamed it
innerstellar 8/12/2024 7:07 PM
if you find out let me know! i've been trying to figure out the same thing
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Hi! Quick question. Does the iPad app already exist?
Not yet
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This for beta testing?
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Help with my QCE setup. I would like to set up a QCE framework in Capacities. Basically, a Question, Claim and Evidence structure. Each question is related to a claim, and each claim is based on evidence. The evidence is sourced from sources such as research papers etc. The relationship works in both directions. What is the best way to set up such a structure? Optimally, I would be able to see all claims related to a question etc. Do queries allow me to insert generic placeholders like $TITLE$ which automatically inserts the title of the object the query is embedded in? (edited)
a cal newport fan in the wild? 🙂
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Hi all! is anyone experiencing a bug where the a page dissapear, but still searchable but unclickable? And also tag is missing ? can anyone please help. thank you soo much everyone
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"Offline first." Does that mean I will be able to setup a folder on my computer and create a space in it and not sync it to Capacities server?
Jan O. Dvořák 8/13/2024 12:48 AM
I understand it as downloading a local copy from the cloud and working on that. I believe what you are asking will not happen.
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with the new offline support. where is the data stored on the mac? thx
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The upgrade to date handling is welcome! I’m interested in the new date range feature. If I already have ranges written out as pairs of Date objects (eg. Date1 – Date2) is there any way to convert these to ranges, and is it particularly useful to do so?
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a cal newport fan in the wild? 🙂
Haha you could say so but I got the idea from this video about Tana. https://youtu.be/mUqQjEhkTSY
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Is 1.4 coming to mobile as well? Obviously having difficulty loading objects with date ranges in mobile causing a few issues now.
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@Blue @Will Joy, 1.39.21 is in the app store, you should download the latest version there. This one includes the latest changes. The testflight version is deprecated, 1.40.4 is only showing a message for that 👍 (edited)
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Has the query logic changed in v1.40? I noticed since the update (including after a reboot and logout/in) that a fair few of my queries suddenly had 0 results. I got one working again by updating the logic (left=old, right=new). The new version is more correct logically, but I've got a hell of a lot of updates to do if this has been changed 😟
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Has the query logic changed in v1.40? I noticed since the update (including after a reboot and logout/in) that a fair few of my queries suddenly had 0 results. I got one working again by updating the logic (left=old, right=new). The new version is more correct logically, but I've got a hell of a lot of updates to do if this has been changed 😟
Unfortunately, yes! This was necessary as the logic of the resolver had not been sound before. I forgot to mention this in the update, it will be added. Sorry for having to do that extra work.
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Unfortunately, yes! This was necessary as the logic of the resolver had not been sound before. I forgot to mention this in the update, it will be added. Sorry for having to do that extra work.
Thanks. Makes sense to do it, it was 'wrong' in the old version but I was lazy and took advantage of the wrongness
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Thanks. Makes sense to do it, it was 'wrong' in the old version but I was lazy and took advantage of the wrongness
😄 makes sense! Thanks.
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lealepanther 8/13/2024 4:25 AM
Hey all, does anyone know how to update the app on desktop?
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hello! for some reason i cannot access certain notes, and i didn't delete them. i can search them up, but nothing happens when i try to click on them, and they use a different symbol than the notes i can access (if that's relevant, see the picture) i've rebooted already, and i still can't access them. can anyone help?
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Jan O. Dvořák
I understand it as downloading a local copy from the cloud and working on that. I believe what you are asking will not happen.
Thank you.
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😄 makes sense! Thanks.
That fix to a horizontally scrolling/correctly sized query editing dialog would be handy right now 😅
baku started a thread. 8/13/2024 12:01 PM
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A bug? It seems webp images presented as an empty one after a day, not sure if time plays here. Just converted to jpg and uploaded it again.
@Steffen - will webp and heic image format support be forthcoming? Thanks!
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This is a problem with a couple of other note taking apps. A command palette is useful when you can use it to execute any command. A prime example is VSCode. I never need to use my mouse for anything there. A command palette that only let you use some commands is frustrating because it is another layer to learn - what can you and cannot you not do with it. There are so many times when I open it up and type a command only to find the command is not in it and I have to close it and go click on a menu somewhere
Recommend submitting a Canny request that others can upvote, as this is a compelling argument.
Steffen started a thread. 8/14/2024 1:20 AM
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lealepanther
Hey all, does anyone know how to update the app on desktop?
It should update automatically or you see a badge in the top right after a while of using the app (10 minutes).
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DarylAdair:-) 8/14/2024 5:01 AM
Today I cannot export notes. Is there an issue I should be aware of? Happens in both desktop and browser. My goal is to export to pdf. The message I get is "download failed". Thx for any info. (edited)
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DarylAdair:-)
Today I cannot export notes. Is there an issue I should be aware of? Happens in both desktop and browser. My goal is to export to pdf. The message I get is "download failed". Thx for any info. (edited)
We're aware of the issue. Will be fixed 👍
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Hi! Any idea how to create a book like format with chapters and pages (in blue in the screenshot), and sequential links to the next/previous pages (in red in the screenshot), like you see for example in https://docs.capacities.io/tutorials/creating-new-objects? TIA!
Don’t believe this is available at the moment, but would be an awesome addition to Capacities. @Michael_v_H - Is Capacities Docs built using Capacities and, if so, could this feature be made available to users in the future ?
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Hi! Any idea how to create a book like format with chapters and pages (in blue in the screenshot), and sequential links to the next/previous pages (in red in the screenshot), like you see for example in https://docs.capacities.io/tutorials/creating-new-objects? TIA!
actually this is in line with this prior request / idea: 👉 https://capacities.io/feedback/p/presentation-mode-internal-low-fi-slider-for-segmented-notes you can add thoughts & vote to it. 🐿️ – you will find there, it seemed to be a 'good idea' to the team ( @Steffen ), when originally raised. ✨ so, maybe it even fits the development path of Capacities 🙂 also, interesting to see Craft implemented this very idea of a low-fi slider in its document-system. (– and given recent trends & forensics of cross-pollination it might have gotten additional inspiration for the idea from the Capacities-Canny-board ... 😄 😅) (– as you are talking about 'books' and 'chapters': there also have been prior discussions on how Capacities could cater to scenarios of long-form writing; but the thrust of your question seems rather in the Cap-internal presentation form department…; plus there have also been raised some reservations about blending Cap over into long-form authoring app... so this all remains to be negotiated... ☺️) (edited)
Get an overview of requested features and ideas.
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Recommend submitting a Canny request that others can upvote, as this is a compelling argument.
Get an overview of requested features and ideas.
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hello, is it not possible to @ an object inside the object?
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ImtiyazAhmed 8/14/2024 10:57 AM
What does the "Reboot" option do? will it delete all my content?
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It will reload everything. Don't worry, nothing will be lost
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ImtiyazAhmed 8/14/2024 11:31 AM
Cool, thanks
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I am hoping someone can confirm whether "Copy Block Reference" creates a unique URL or not? I might be interested in subscribing to Pro once again for that feature. I can give an example of what I'm trying to do if that is helpful.
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I suppose I'll give the example anyways since I think my question might lack clarity 😆 I am using another app called Routine. I want to add a link to a specific block from an object in Capacities to my Tasks in Routine. That way I have a sort of "backlink reference" in Routine. I know I can copy the object reference entirely (which will give me the backlink reference) but the object I am using is just a running list of notes...the specific note I am referencing from the Capacities object is buried somewhere down the list so I am hoping for a way to get a link to the specific block.
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referencing the entire object is not particularly useful in this case, at least not in my current workflow...I will think about my process more to see if there is a better way to address this need if "Copy Block Reference" does not produce a unique URL as I am hoping for! I am certainly open to suggestions from this fantastic community!
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you should be able to do those things in pages. for an image you can copy/paste it in or link the image name. For a paragraph you should just be able to tab over like normal. Unless you're referring to linking to a paragraph like you can do in onenote - in which case you still can, but it's a premium feature
Prince Markie D 8/14/2024 6:52 PM
premium? I am a early adopter or whatever it is called. If there are ANY features that I do not have, I need to know because I will uninstall and go adopt Anytype lol
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How do you use the web app on an iPad? The pop up windows sometimes hide the selection content behind it, eg, if I want to add a new property in an object, I click on ‘add property’ but the options are behind the modal window and can’t be selected. Anyone else having this issue? Thanks.
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so…if I sub to pro and then unsub, what happens to my queries and block references?
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so…if I sub to pro and then unsub, what happens to my queries and block references?
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Does Capacities have a lock feature, especially if I left my computer unlocked by mistake
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I am trying to build a tag-query to find all blocks with given two different TAGs inside. It seems not to be possible yet? I have marked some blocks on different notes with the tags WAITING_FOR and NAME1 or NAME2 etc.. The tag-query seems to use OR instead of AND for the given TAGs. Has anyone a hint? (edited)
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I am hoping someone can confirm whether "Copy Block Reference" creates a unique URL or not? I might be interested in subscribing to Pro once again for that feature. I can give an example of what I'm trying to do if that is helpful.
for posterity - I bit the bullet and just re-subscribed to Pro to test my theory and it works! "Copy Block Reference" creates a unique URL. When you access that link from another service, it will open (and highlight) the specific block in Capacities.
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niveus
Does Capacities have a lock feature, especially if I left my computer unlocked by mistake
elisa moreno 8/15/2024 5:47 PM
I want this as well!
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Is there a way to sort table rows by date? The sort ascending/descending option only seems to work alphabetically and numerically.
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I want to display a photo on a page, but when I upload it, it just displays a link to the uploaded photo, not the photo itself. How can I fix this?
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Dave
I want to display a photo on a page, but when I upload it, it just displays a link to the uploaded photo, not the photo itself. How can I fix this?
Use the ... Icon on the link block for the image you have now in the page > change view > embed (or whichever view you prefer, sounds like you have a link block view now) (edited)
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Thank you. I have just converted it to a link block and now it works.
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GrantGochnauer 8/16/2024 6:51 AM
OK I must be missing something really basic. I have the Person object and it has a Picture property but for the life of me I can't seem to figure out how to add it to the Person instance
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It is not listed under the "Add Property" link
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How I learn from people that inspire me and how I track all my interactions.
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OK I must be missing something really basic. I have the Person object and it has a Picture property but for the life of me I can't seem to figure out how to add it to the Person instance
Jan O. Dvořák 8/16/2024 7:29 AM
First image property is used as a cover image and added just like that , IIRC, it confused me too. The Add, reposition etc. buttons appeared on hovering, I think. (edited)
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Jan O. Dvořák
First image property is used as a cover image and added just like that , IIRC, it confused me too. The Add, reposition etc. buttons appeared on hovering, I think. (edited)
GrantGochnauer 8/16/2024 7:41 AM
Thanks - That was it! Looks like the design of the current system is slightly different than what they have in the screenshot though
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Prince Markie D
premium? I am a early adopter or whatever it is called. If there are ANY features that I do not have, I need to know because I will uninstall and go adopt Anytype lol
innerstellar 8/16/2024 8:38 AM
then you have that feature. god forbid i use the wrong term
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When I send emails to Capacities, all the images that are included as a signature are created (Facebook, IG, etc...) There is any way to delete them in bulk?
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Another question. I have a collection called "Customers", and another one called "Projects". I have to embed several queries in every Customer (Meetings, Promotions, Annual conditions, Pages with information) and something similar for Projects. BUT... I have to create a query per Customer & per Project??? or there is a way to take by default the name of the Customer or Project?
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Another question. I have a collection called "Customers", and another one called "Projects". I have to embed several queries in every Customer (Meetings, Promotions, Annual conditions, Pages with information) and something similar for Projects. BUT... I have to create a query per Customer & per Project??? or there is a way to take by default the name of the Customer or Project?
Yes, this is one of the big things missing in Capacities. You can't use 'variables' in queries, hence you need to create the same query for each customer / project
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Yes, this is one of the big things missing in Capacities. You can't use 'variables' in queries, hence you need to create the same query for each customer / project
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That's crazy
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Kayfun
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Having dynamic queries with variables and using them in templates and objects would supercharge the abilities of Capacities.
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innerstellar
then you have that feature. god forbid i use the wrong term
elisa moreno 8/16/2024 1:40 PM
😂😅😂
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David
Having dynamic queries with variables and using them in templates and objects would supercharge the abilities of Capacities.
Suggest adding to Canny Feedback as a feature request 👍
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GrantGochnauer 8/16/2024 3:03 PM
I can't seem to get the forward email feature to work - https://docs.capacities.io/reference/integrations/email.
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Nothing shows up on my daily page
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(scratch that - it worked now but didn't the first time)
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I think it was because I hadn't written anyone on my daily page so maybe it didn't exisdt
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seems like a weird edge case
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There is no way to edit default properties of an object right? For example how the “Date created” date appears, etc. or changing the case of the property to match others.
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Search for Chinese content is not available, and relevant content cannot be found. I hope it can be improved. If it can be improved in the future, I will be happy to pay for it. Otherwise, it is very painful for Chinese users
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Hi Does anyone face the problem of app resetting to default zoom once you use some other apps and come back to capacities. The zoom state is not persisted. It always goes back to default randomly. This is really annoying when you have a large monitor and have zoomed up the app a bit for writing. I have to always zoom it again. Does anyone face the same issue ? (edited)
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Hi Does anyone face the problem of app resetting to default zoom once you use some other apps and come back to capacities. The zoom state is not persisted. It always goes back to default randomly. This is really annoying when you have a large monitor and have zoomed up the app a bit for writing. I have to always zoom it again. Does anyone face the same issue ? (edited)
yes, long standing issue
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c00llin
yes, long standing issue
ok seems I am not the only one facing the issue. Also saw canny tickets related to this.
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Is there a hotkey to turn an item into a toggle?
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Susan Pearson
Is there a way within a space you can decide what the default object is? As an example I sometimes like to begin with adding something with the double brackets. When I do this it automatically creates it as a page, a lot of the time I want it to be a note. I know I can open it and convert it but if I could have note set to be the default and then change it that would be faster. Of course it would be really nerdsvil if within each object type you could set default link types...
Hi Susan, how are you? 🙂 I have the same question that you made, did you got the answer? i cannot find it 😦
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hi, is anyone having trouble logging into Canny? every time i enter my information it keeps pulling me back to the original thread i was looking at
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Is there a hotkey to turn an item into a toggle?
an '>' at line beginning does it. – that might be 'hotkey' enough for a lot of situations...? (excuse me in case this is redundant to you 🌻)
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hi, is anyone having trouble logging into Canny? every time i enter my information it keeps pulling me back to the original thread i was looking at
Yes, I also have troubles logging in. Opened a report on canny. Hope this gets fixed soon.
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Marcus Olsson 8/19/2024 4:14 AM
Is it possible to hide the property section by default for objects without properties? I'm using the index card view for my Zettels and the property section takes up a lot of unnecessary space.
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TookiTheGreat 8/19/2024 4:22 AM
I have noticed that not all the emails I send to Capacities arrive there. I haven't been able to detect a pattern (yet) but I was wondering if there are any known issues, maybe with certain attachments or links that could block an email from being passed on?
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Hi everyone, I have a question. I use People object for books authors, but in this case I do not want to see every properties that I have in People (like contact, organisation,...). May I just change inside a "authors" collection how I see properties, hiding some of them?
Marcus Olsson started a thread. 8/19/2024 5:34 AM
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an '>' at line beginning does it. – that might be 'hotkey' enough for a lot of situations...? (excuse me in case this is redundant to you 🌻)
Yeah I was aware of using the >, just curious if there was a specific hotkey for it. Thanks 🙏
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Yeah I was aware of using the >, just curious if there was a specific hotkey for it. Thanks 🙏
also a generality, but… in terms of hotkeys: the good documentation of hotkeys in app (bottom left) plus the recent introduction of a search w/in that panel kind of 'solved' all questions around 'does shortcut xy exist?'. whatever is missing there and really wanted / needed warrants a solid Canny-requesst, I guess... 🌻
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Hey, how and when do you guys use groups?
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I find it a little bit confusing, that a group consisting of a headline and a nested paragraph gets a lower level in the TOC 🤔
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See this, without group (around "concept")
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With group:
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In the 2nd case, I applied the red background color to the whole group. Why is a nested level assigned to the block (in the TOC on the right)? (edited)
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Also, are you indenting content that comes after a headline?
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I find it a little bit confusing, that a group consisting of a headline and a nested paragraph gets a lower level in the TOC 🤔
Michael_v_H 8/19/2024 9:01 AM
Hm, nested coulded should get indented imo, but it's true that a group should not count. I just changed that. 👍 Will be updated in one of the next updates.
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Hm, nested coulded should get indented imo, but it's true that a group should not count. I just changed that. 👍 Will be updated in one of the next updates.
Awesome, thanks!!
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twingeofregret 8/19/2024 10:44 AM
I can’t seem to find an answer to this using Discord search (no surprise): what happens to an Early Believer’s account if they switch over to a free account? I assume you lose all benefits, but wanted to confirm
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Rémi Cuxac 8/19/2024 12:44 PM
Good question! Will you loose all queries for exemple or you just won't be able to create new ones? (edited)
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Good question! Will you loose all queries for exemple or you just won't be able to create new ones? (edited)
Marcus Olsson 8/19/2024 1:03 PM
If the latter, I guess you could just switch to EB, create all the queries, and then switch back to free 🤔 I would expect them to still be there, but with a message saying you need to upgrade your plan to see them again.
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Rémi Cuxac 8/19/2024 1:06 PM
Yes, that's what you can do on raindrop.io, Notion, and many other platforms. If notion let users do that, it's because they know that creating new things is not the only reason why users should pay.
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Can I download/export the list of pages in Objects?
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I can't access the mobile app on Android, I'm just looping to this screen that tells me the Beta version is over. I Uninstall, and can only install the beta version, then when I open again I'm told I'm part of the beta program. Could this be because I was a beta tester and need to get taken off that list?
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I can't access the mobile app on Android, I'm just looping to this screen that tells me the Beta version is over. I Uninstall, and can only install the beta version, then when I open again I'm told I'm part of the beta program. Could this be because I was a beta tester and need to get taken off that list?
Ok I see I can leave the beta program on the Play store myself, so I've done that. Will try again.
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I can't access the mobile app on Android, I'm just looping to this screen that tells me the Beta version is over. I Uninstall, and can only install the beta version, then when I open again I'm told I'm part of the beta program. Could this be because I was a beta tester and need to get taken off that list?
I keep seeing The Mobile Beta is over screen. I've left the Beta program, uni stalled, reinstalled - anyone else having a problem with this on Android?
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I keep seeing The Mobile Beta is over screen. I've left the Beta program, uni stalled, reinstalled - anyone else having a problem with this on Android?
I was - took a bit of patience and had to clear Google Play Cache but then worked (or maybe it was becuase I waited 5 mins before reinstalling)
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Also make sure you actually click "Leave Beta" (towards the end of the Capacities app page on Google Play)
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Hi. I was wondering if anyone had used any modelling or diagramming apps to design or document their Spaces? Back in my working days, I used UML (Unified Modelling Language) for IT systems and thought it might be useful for designing a Capacities space - has anyone tried that? I'm having a go but I'm very new to Capacities and don't fully understand how the different elements interrelate.
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So is the CSV import gone until the feature is fleshed out better?
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I have a .m4a audio file I'm attempting to bring over to Capacities from Bear, every time I attempt to transfer it, it puts it in the Files tag rather than Audios, how can I fix this?
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i am using linux and there is no dowmload option for it.
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i am using linux and there is no dowmload option for it.
There is no Linux app, you have to use the web app for now(I'm also on Linux). They are working on it though iirc.
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zetashift
There is no Linux app, you have to use the web app for now(I'm also on Linux). They are working on it though iirc.
I hope it will come soon
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It's annoying to open the browser every time
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I would be inclined to remove this post form here, post it in #❗・urgent and ping one of the Team to get their attention. If you have checked spam etc etc, then I think only one of the team can help you
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Greetings, I still like to write by hand (came over from BuJo) so I've been making notes in my notebook and taking a picture of them and adding them to my Capacities daily note. It seems like if I do "Add Image" sometimes I get the image itself and sometimes I get a link to the image. Is there any way to make it always include the image?
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Greetings, I still like to write by hand (came over from BuJo) so I've been making notes in my notebook and taking a picture of them and adding them to my Capacities daily note. It seems like if I do "Add Image" sometimes I get the image itself and sometimes I get a link to the image. Is there any way to make it always include the image?
if you go to the image object type settings, you can set the default link type to be embed or small card 🙂
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Kerri Ann started a thread. 8/21/2024 9:39 PM
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hmm, @ and [[ search stopped working for me after i updated
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Quick question! Can I delete a space? I've been playing around in Capacities for a few weeks and am ready to build a space, but I would like to delete my current space and start over. Can I do that without it impacting my account? (edited)
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Yea, you can in settings. It's easy, however you will not have an access to your notes then. But you can also restorem them - also in settings section.
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Yea, you can in settings. It's easy, however you will not have an access to your notes then. But you can also restorem them - also in settings section.
Thanks! Yeah, I'm not worried about losing the data. Just wanted to make sure I can delete the space without impacting my account. Thanks for confirming.
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How can I use this type of 'toggle' to organize my content? I could use these expandable and collapsible chapters, like in the image. Can anyone help me?
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Are all the pictures uploaded from mobile called “untitled”? I was hoping to be able to search for specific words
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I tried searching through the threads but didn’t seem to find anything on this particular question. I am using my own openAI access key however I am wondering if there is a way for me to enter my own Assistant ID so I can tie it into an existing assistant I have trained and been working with?
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how do believers downlod the beta ipad version? i see one in testflight but its just for iphones
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how do believers downlod the beta ipad version? i see one in testflight but its just for iphones
GrantGochnauer 8/22/2024 5:59 PM
It's not out yet 😛
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Hopefully soon!
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How can I use this type of 'toggle' to organize my content? I could use these expandable and collapsible chapters, like in the image. Can anyone help me?
Please only post question in one channel to avoid multiple conversations on the same topic. in the settings change the bullet style format so that you can then use - and have the outliner style when you indent. You are looking for setting -> editor section -> toggle style
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Liam Richardson 8/23/2024 3:29 AM
Morning everyone! I started using Capacities this week and it's already clear this is the note taking app I've spent years searching for. I have a small question: Is there a way to set a default space? I created one for work and then personal use, but would like my personal space to open first across devices, if possible!
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Liam Richardson
Morning everyone! I started using Capacities this week and it's already clear this is the note taking app I've spent years searching for. I have a small question: Is there a way to set a default space? I created one for work and then personal use, but would like my personal space to open first across devices, if possible!
glad you share that feeling w/ big parts of the community! 🌻 as to my knowledge, the inbuilt behavior is that Capacities observes the history of use, i.e. defaults to the last space used. there are two roads ahead, I can see, assuming this is the situation: 1) ask for an option in the settings to always open Cap on (re-)start with the first / a certain space (– I think such an option would make sense 2) using the very handy new shortcuts for navigating the first 10 spaces; either just getting into the habit of pressing cmd+shift-1 (2- 10); or even binding this through a third-party app (like on Mac you can use Keyboard Maestr to alsways fire up a keyboard shortcut when an app starts; should also give versions of this in other OSs)
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Liam Richardson 8/23/2024 4:03 AM
Thanks for the quick response! Now that you’ve said it defaults to the last used space, that makes a lot of sense and is probably the behaviour I would expect after using the app for a longer period of time now that I’m thinking about it… 😅 I’ll also try and get used to those handy keyboard shortcuts! Thanks again! (edited)
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glad you share that feeling w/ big parts of the community! 🌻 as to my knowledge, the inbuilt behavior is that Capacities observes the history of use, i.e. defaults to the last space used. there are two roads ahead, I can see, assuming this is the situation: 1) ask for an option in the settings to always open Cap on (re-)start with the first / a certain space (– I think such an option would make sense 2) using the very handy new shortcuts for navigating the first 10 spaces; either just getting into the habit of pressing cmd+shift-1 (2- 10); or even binding this through a third-party app (like on Mac you can use Keyboard Maestr to alsways fire up a keyboard shortcut when an app starts; should also give versions of this in other OSs)
Jan O. Dvořák 8/23/2024 4:49 AM
Just to add, in my experience, Capacities (at least on web) default to last space used PER DEVICE - I remember having Work space open at work PC and Personal space at home PC.
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Just to add, in my experience, Capacities (at least on web) default to last space used PER DEVICE - I remember having Work space open at work PC and Personal space at home PC.
Liam Richardson 8/23/2024 4:57 AM
Oh that's even better. Rare I ask a question about a tech product and the answer is that it's smarter and more helpful than I expected haha. Thanks!
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GrantGochnauer 8/23/2024 8:29 AM
Is there a way to query all objects that don't have any tags?
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Trying to think about a way to create an "inbox" query
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I thought this would get me there but it returns zero results
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Looks like I have to add object types explicitly... which may be a good idea anyway so I don't pull in daily notes which I don't tag (edited)
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that works well actually! (edited)
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When export to PDF, all Chinese characters are missing. Could you fix this bug?
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Is it possible to merge table cells in Capacities?
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GrantGochnauer 8/23/2024 6:54 PM
Looks like my query idea above is limited to 10 object types 😦
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Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 8/24/2024 1:05 AM
Is there any way to drag and adjust visible portion of the cover image?
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Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 8/24/2024 3:55 AM
Opening Tags is freezing the Desktop app for few seconds before starting to work normally. Never seen this issue before the current update. Anyone noticing the same?
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Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀
Opening Tags is freezing the Desktop app for few seconds before starting to work normally. Never seen this issue before the current update. Anyone noticing the same?
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 8/24/2024 4:02 AM
All good now, restarting the app solved it
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Hi, On the mobile App, I don’t know how to show the properties of an object I choose to “hide if empty” it’s like they do not exist, so.. how am I suppose to fill them ? 🧐😂 Did I miss something ?
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Prince Markie D 8/24/2024 6:44 AM
Good morning.
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did anyone else lose the saved images?
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hrmm.. I will try and re-install since the images are okay in the browswer.. phew
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hrmm.. I will try and re-install since the images are okay in the browswer.. phew
ImtiyazAhmed 8/24/2024 12:05 PM
I didn't but I wasn't not able to preview them. You could reboot from the settings and it fixes that
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It did for me
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Hi All - Are task actions supported on the android mobile app? I might be going crazy but I could have sworn that the app allowed me to send tasks a few months ago. It seems to have mysteriously disappeared.
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Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 8/24/2024 10:52 PM
Deleting/Removing 'X' mark is getting cropped out for Filter groups due to indentation! Without X mark no way to delete them! and if I add a filter rule in the first stack but later wan't to change to a Filter group then there is not option of TURNING TO GROUP. Also I can't delete it as there is no X mark. So I am only left with the option to remove the whole query!
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Looks like my query idea above is limited to 10 object types 😦
I have a pinned page called “processing” which has lots of embedded queries within it. I guess that would achieve the same as what one query would: one place to go to process your objects. I show a version of my processing page in this video if it's of interest: https://youtu.be/tGvmgrAekYY?feature=shared&t=268
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I have a pinned page called “processing” which has lots of embedded queries within it. I guess that would achieve the same as what one query would: one place to go to process your objects. I show a version of my processing page in this video if it's of interest: https://youtu.be/tGvmgrAekYY?feature=shared&t=268
GrantGochnauer 8/25/2024 4:40 AM
Thank you!
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Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 8/25/2024 5:38 AM
Just like Unsplash is added to the Source of Images inside Image Object automatically, if instead of broad/generic UPLOAD, the source could automatically say "Telegram", "Whatsapp", "in-app" then further efficiency can be achieved.
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GrantGochnauer 8/25/2024 10:10 AM
I don't see a where to create a query that shows me the last say 10 things that were updated in my entire Workspace - is there a way to do that? I could do an object type query but those are limited to 10 types
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I want to add a section on my homepage that is just the last 10 things that changed in my system
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I can't add the date 26 April 121 (Marcus Aurelius birth) to my date property. Is there a way to do it without having to select the year 1000 and decrease the date month by month?
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elisa moreno 8/25/2024 4:45 PM
Hello! Is there a way to type /“something” to show the day of the week? Ex: Monday, Tuesday, etc? Instead of the number date/time format
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Hello! Is there a way to type /“something” to show the day of the week? Ex: Monday, Tuesday, etc? Instead of the number date/time format
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 8/25/2024 10:06 PM
@mon, @tues, etc. will take the upcoming days of the week.
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Is there a way to properly order the notes by time in the daily note timeline?
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Good morning (or evening, or night) everyone! Is there a way to duplicate a Capacities space with all of its content?
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ImtiyazAhmed 8/26/2024 2:33 AM
The "Customize" option here on the weblinks object type is not working. @Steffen This is annoying. Please kindly fix it (edited)
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Is this happening for everyone?
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The option is working fine on other object types
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no, there isn't. you could add that as idea to 'enhanced spaces organization' 👉 https://capacities.canny.io/feedback/p/spaces-20-enhanced-spaces-organization-multi-space-workflows
Implement a more robust organization system for spaces, such as specific folders or tagging with physical space separation within the visual UI layout
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The "Customize" option here on the weblinks object type is not working. @Steffen This is annoying. Please kindly fix it (edited)
ImtiyazAhmed 8/26/2024 2:51 AM
Ummmmmmm! Could anyone check in your own capacities account and let me know about this? So many users online, a little help would be so kind
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ImtiyazAhmed
Ummmmmmm! Could anyone check in your own capacities account and let me know about this? So many users online, a little help would be so kind
I don't have the pro version, but you can't customize the default objects the same way as your own. It's annoying, but it is what it is.
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ImtiyazAhmed 8/26/2024 2:56 AM
Ummmmm Its not a pro feature but rather comes in the basic version itself.
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There is a dropdown on the top-left in any object type with the default label - "All". When you click it you have an option called "Dashboard", if you select it then you get this whole new screen which also containst the customize option (edited)
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Is this happening for everyone?
It's currently working correctly for me
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ImtiyazAhmed 8/26/2024 3:00 AM
Hmmmmmm! Then the issue is only in mine. Weird and annoying
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I rebooted yet the issue persists (edited)
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@Michael_v_H @Steffen Please kindly let me know how to fix this. I use the customize option frequently hence not being able to access it is a big annoyance (edited)
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The "Customize" option here on the weblinks object type is not working. @Steffen This is annoying. Please kindly fix it (edited)
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 8/26/2024 3:09 AM
SAME! I am also facing the same issue.
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ImtiyazAhmed 8/26/2024 3:12 AM
Finally! Glad to know I am not alone in this situation 😢
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Finally! Glad to know I am not alone in this situation 😢
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 8/26/2024 3:14 AM
I've upvoted your bug ticket. Let us now wait for our favourite devs to kill the bug.
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ImtiyazAhmed 8/26/2024 3:15 AM
You act and move fast, love it
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Sure, waiting with my fingers crossed (edited)
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Also do you guys use weblink object type as a dump place or rather like an inbox and keep it well maintained?
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Also do you guys use weblink object type as a dump place or rather like an inbox and keep it well maintained?
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 8/26/2024 3:33 AM
I have a processing page where Images, Weblinks, Audio, pdf, files, etc are being filtered for with zero tags. I add Action tags and Keyword tags to organize and add them to Knowledge flow.
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ImtiyazAhmed 8/26/2024 3:34 AM
Ahhhh makes sense
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Am I missing something? There's no "Create" or "Update" button to create a search or tags query. There is one for object types search. Without the create button I'm not sure how to apply the query. (edited)
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Am I missing something? There's no "Create" or "Update" button to create a search or tags query. There is one for object types search. Without the create button I'm not sure how to apply the query. (edited)
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 8/26/2024 3:52 AM
For creating a Tag based query, you have to add atleast 1 tag to see the Create button. This applies to SEARCH query too. There atleast somethign for MATCHING the query. Just add one tag in the ADD TAG (inside your screenshot) and CREATE button will appear.
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Is there a way to change the outline of a table in any way? I have experienced that with export to PDF, table outline is gone and formatting is changed. Help would be appreciated 😄
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Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀
@mon, @tues, etc. will take the upcoming days of the week.
elisa moreno 8/26/2024 6:16 AM
Thank you for answering, but that is not what I mean. I need to be able to have the day of the week of a date. For example I’ve published a newsletter on 14 may 2024, but I would also want to be able to read the day of the week, without having to click on the date. Is it possible?
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hey i did a quick search and i see something listed in the feedback notification area but that's it - I thought there ws supposed to be a save ai chat button? i only see attached screenshot. i also can't see any way to close the chats. they are starting to build up in the right hand pane. I feel like this is something obvious I'm missing but i'm lost.
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Is there a way to not have a backlink show on a page? Use case is I have some morning habits on my daily note I want to link to specific pages so I can easily access them, but I don't want those pages to have a ton of daily notes backlinks that would crowd out more important backlink content. AFAIK Capacities currently doesn't support bi-directional linking, so backlinks are the bread and butter. (edited)
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Is there a way to not have a backlink show on a page? Use case is I have some morning habits on my daily note I want to link to specific pages so I can easily access them, but I don't want those pages to have a ton of daily notes backlinks that would crowd out more important backlink content. AFAIK Capacities currently doesn't support bi-directional linking, so backlinks are the bread and butter. (edited)
You just need to setup this filter in the backlinks section
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You just need to setup this filter in the backlinks section
Oh awesome, thanks!
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Thank you for answering, but that is not what I mean. I need to be able to have the day of the week of a date. For example I’ve published a newsletter on 14 may 2024, but I would also want to be able to read the day of the week, without having to click on the date. Is it possible?
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 8/26/2024 9:46 PM
I'm not sure if you can do that at this moment.
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ImtiyazAhmed 8/27/2024 3:40 AM
@Steffen @Michael_v_H Kindly fix the issues of whatsapp ingeration caused while using tags with weblinks. I have posted the bug in feedback. Its annoying, please
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Thank you
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Any advice on how to best store meeting notes in Capacities? Is the daily notes suitable for this?
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probably a very dumb question but i'm quite new on this. I'd like an object for youtube videos that displays like Weblinks. But i can't find an easy way to copy/set up properties to mirror that
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ImtiyazAhmed 8/27/2024 9:21 AM
Anybody knows what this "Fixed Set" means and how it works?
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probably a very dumb question but i'm quite new on this. I'd like an object for youtube videos that displays like Weblinks. But i can't find an easy way to copy/set up properties to mirror that
ImtiyazAhmed 8/27/2024 9:22 AM
You cannot do that. Me and @Adrian had been discussing that. You can have custom object called Youtube but you cannot make it mirror the view and properties exactly like the basic type - weblinks
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ImtiyazAhmed 8/27/2024 9:29 AM
What I do is that I have a custom object type called "Youtube". Bunch of different properties and one for URL. Then everytime I webclip something to capacities, I take my time to change the type of that item from Weblink to Youtube. Note that if you do this, the iframe embedd that appears within Weblink object type wont occur in your youtube object type for some reason
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Unless you do that manually
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Got it - thank you!
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ImtiyazAhmed 8/27/2024 9:31 AM
Anytime
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What I do is that I have a custom object type called "Youtube". Bunch of different properties and one for URL. Then everytime I webclip something to capacities, I take my time to change the type of that item from Weblink to Youtube. Note that if you do this, the iframe embedd that appears within Weblink object type wont occur in your youtube object type for some reason
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 8/27/2024 10:49 AM
No need to do so much manual changing of Object type or embedding. Automatize everything with the Capacities backend extracted domain properties and custom query. By using this feature you can create automatic sub-object for Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, etc. Both Weblinks and Image property has so much of auto-extracted properties that it when coupled with queries can create almost any scoped sub-object, @Steffen @Michael_v_H have intuitively with their design masterpiece solved my main issue of tackling so much manual property creation for manipulating the metadata of captured contents I had to do during my Notion stint. (edited)
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Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀
I'm not sure if you can do that at this moment.
elisa moreno 8/27/2024 12:05 PM
Oh, ok, will do manually then. Thank you so much for your kindness to reply! 🙏
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Does anyone knows how to bulk select?
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Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀
No need to do so much manual changing of Object type or embedding. Automatize everything with the Capacities backend extracted domain properties and custom query. By using this feature you can create automatic sub-object for Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, etc. Both Weblinks and Image property has so much of auto-extracted properties that it when coupled with queries can create almost any scoped sub-object, @Steffen @Michael_v_H have intuitively with their design masterpiece solved my main issue of tackling so much manual property creation for manipulating the metadata of captured contents I had to do during my Notion stint. (edited)
ImtiyazAhmed 8/27/2024 12:56 PM
I know this. This works on the fundamental understanding that you are still using the Weblink Type. As I mentioned I have a custom object type called "Youtube". I watch alot of youtube video, take notes and I prefer having certain dedicated properties to it like - date created, last review date, status, etc. But basic object types dont allow you to add custom properties. Hence the original problem regarding the buggy appearance of embed view (which generally happens dude to inclusion of iFrame code) still remains (edited)
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Does anyone knows how to bulk select?
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There are a lot of quick tips that are really useful - https://capacities.io/quick-tips
Small videos to make the most out of Capacities
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Thank you, but what I need is like you can select 25 files at once instead of clicking on them one by one😂
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I know this. This works on the fundamental understanding that you are still using the Weblink Type. As I mentioned I have a custom object type called "Youtube". I watch alot of youtube video, take notes and I prefer having certain dedicated properties to it like - date created, last review date, status, etc. But basic object types dont allow you to add custom properties. Hence the original problem regarding the buggy appearance of embed view (which generally happens dude to inclusion of iFrame code) still remains (edited)
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 8/27/2024 1:28 PM
True, basic object type limitations can restrict these use cases of derivative work. Personally I follow PARA-CODE method, so Weblinks, Images, PDF and all other basic object types remain at the ORGANIZATION point and inside them I DISTILL relevant information into my Custom Objects (Ideas, Questions, Zettels, etc which has all custom prop for review, prioritization). I guess the devs are restricting further customization of basic object types and implementing object specific metadata properties to create an uniform experience with query, search and overall semantic experience. But hopefully more customization options will be eventually included for basic object types 🤞
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True, basic object type limitations can restrict these use cases of derivative work. Personally I follow PARA-CODE method, so Weblinks, Images, PDF and all other basic object types remain at the ORGANIZATION point and inside them I DISTILL relevant information into my Custom Objects (Ideas, Questions, Zettels, etc which has all custom prop for review, prioritization). I guess the devs are restricting further customization of basic object types and implementing object specific metadata properties to create an uniform experience with query, search and overall semantic experience. But hopefully more customization options will be eventually included for basic object types 🤞
ImtiyazAhmed 8/27/2024 1:33 PM
Yes, you are right. Restricted metadata properties creates a uniform experience with query and search and it allows them to ensure that error cases are reduced. But there is way to override. Currently we are allowed to create custom object types from scratch based on our needs, but if we were allowed to base any new custom object type on-top of existing basic types like - weblinks, media, etc we could be able to both preserve the property and metadata restrictions and allow further customization. Tana app overcame this problem through their feature titled - "Extented Supertag". This allowed users to extend newly created custom tags on-top of existing default basic tag properties
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I want capacities to implement that
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I would love to have a custom object type "Youtube" that is based on basic weblink type and extendes the properties of the same
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Yes, you are right. Restricted metadata properties creates a uniform experience with query and search and it allows them to ensure that error cases are reduced. But there is way to override. Currently we are allowed to create custom object types from scratch based on our needs, but if we were allowed to base any new custom object type on-top of existing basic types like - weblinks, media, etc we could be able to both preserve the property and metadata restrictions and allow further customization. Tana app overcame this problem through their feature titled - "Extented Supertag". This allowed users to extend newly created custom tags on-top of existing default basic tag properties
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 8/27/2024 1:37 PM
Very interesting idea and also a designing challenge, have you considered posting this as a feature request on Canny board? P.S: I recently noticed an interesting quirk in Query-Tags. When I remove the default tag prop and create a custom tag then they are not recognized as Tags inside Queries and instead recognized only as properties.
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Very interesting idea and also a designing challenge, have you considered posting this as a feature request on Canny board? P.S: I recently noticed an interesting quirk in Query-Tags. When I remove the default tag prop and create a custom tag then they are not recognized as Tags inside Queries and instead recognized only as properties.
ImtiyazAhmed 8/27/2024 1:40 PM
I have not yet posted this as a feature request, I am trying to properly generate the content so its easier for them to understand. I will post it soon
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Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀
Very interesting idea and also a designing challenge, have you considered posting this as a feature request on Canny board? P.S: I recently noticed an interesting quirk in Query-Tags. When I remove the default tag prop and create a custom tag then they are not recognized as Tags inside Queries and instead recognized only as properties.
ImtiyazAhmed 8/27/2024 1:40 PM
Ahhh, thats weird and interesting altogether
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Just added something new related to my usage of tags within capacities. Thanks
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Mike O. Believes🌻 8/27/2024 6:53 PM
Question : How to make a Table row exist as a single block ? Use case : I want to leverage a table in a Daily Note template with one column for the activity and another column for the elapsed time. I'm likely to add Tags to the row and then see the row in other places. I want to be able to easily see the time worked across linked and tagged content for other use cases. Microsoft OneNote modeled block-editing for us. In that model, a table's row exists as a single block together. I can't figure out how to do it in Capacities. I can add a block inside a cell, but it seems to exist on its own. Workaround : just add the elapsed time at the end of the text block line, and eyeball it. Thanks for your help Believers!! (edited)
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I've been jumping in and out of capacities since I found it probably close to six months ago. I had a couple questions. How is it when integrating Google Calendar and Tasks in?
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Can I add properties to the default Weblink type?
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Can I add properties to the default Weblink type?
AFAIK, no. You can follow the convo here for more updates, which looks like a top thread about that feature https://capacities.canny.io/admin/board/feedback/p/custom-properties-for-basic-content-types
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AFAIK, no. You can follow the convo here for more updates, which looks like a top thread about that feature https://capacities.canny.io/admin/board/feedback/p/custom-properties-for-basic-content-types
I like a date property for everything, if I add a link, I want a date associated. Is it possib le to make my own weblink type?
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Mike O. Believes🌻 8/27/2024 7:51 PM
Is it possible to configure a wall view to populate the cards vertically instead of horizontally?
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I like a date property for everything, if I add a link, I want a date associated. Is it possib le to make my own weblink type?
If you want auto fetching title, icon, description, embed… then no, at least for now.
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I really wish Object tables you could quickly copy and add rows via copy and paste this would make mirgating stuff over so much easier from platfomrs like airtable, excel, etc.
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I like a date property for everything, if I add a link, I want a date associated. Is it possib le to make my own weblink type?
weblinks have a date created property built in!
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Im fairly certain the graph only shows the date when you've linked directly to the daily page. It doesn't automatically show the creation date, otherwise that might get quite cluttered.
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Im fairly certain the graph only shows the date when you've linked directly to the daily page. It doesn't automatically show the creation date, otherwise that might get quite cluttered.
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 8/28/2024 2:41 AM
I clearly remember that previously it use to show for Created Date. Can you please verify once then I would withdraw this ticket. Also, is this also applicable for images?
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Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀
I clearly remember that previously it use to show for Created Date. Can you please verify once then I would withdraw this ticket. Also, is this also applicable for images?
I can't verify. You would have to ask one of the developers. I'm just going from my own memory. I would assume that applies to images as well.
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I can't verify. You would have to ask one of the developers. I'm just going from my own memory. I would assume that applies to images as well.
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 8/28/2024 2:47 AM
Okay, thank you for replying and sharing the typical behaviour,
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weblinks have a date created property built in!
AFAIU, every object has date created and modified properties. But for default object types, the only place I know to see those properties is the table view on the object page. When I view a page for example, I can’t see date created and modified of that page.
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AFAIU, every object has date created and modified properties. But for default object types, the only place I know to see those properties is the table view on the object page. When I view a page for example, I can’t see date created and modified of that page.
it's in the right sidebar 🙂
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I would love some advice - I'm starting a new job soon and I want to create a new space that contains all of my existing object types and a lot of the resources I've saved, but without a lot of other content. Since I can't duplicate the existing space, what are my other options?
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is there a way to display the creation time of a block?
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is there a way to display the creation time of a block?
ImtiyazAhmed 8/28/2024 6:31 AM
At block level you cannot. Manual way is to use @date property (edited)
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I would love some advice - I'm starting a new job soon and I want to create a new space that contains all of my existing object types and a lot of the resources I've saved, but without a lot of other content. Since I can't duplicate the existing space, what are my other options?
ImtiyazAhmed 8/28/2024 6:31 AM
I don't think there are any easier ways than manual copy paste
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I don't think there are any easier ways than manual copy paste
That might be my best option. Sounds frustrating though.
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That might be my best option. Sounds frustrating though.
... I am afraid best option beyond c&p currently is to upvote any of these: 👉 https://capacities.io/feedback/p/spaces-20-enhanced-spaces-organization-multi-space-workflows 👉 https://capacities.io/feedback/p/ability-to-copy-transfer-entities-to-other-spaces ... otherwise there is some hope in the once mused ideas on better, differentiated (bulk) export, and real, structure preserving import. of course, all 'future music' for 'future selves' only, unfortunately 😐 ... it touches upon some of the different 'basics' that still need catching-up in Capacities 🦋 (edited)
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Hi! OK, I have a pretty broad and general question. I have tried to search for previous thoughts on this, but haven't found much. I am wondering if Capacities might be a good choice for basically creating a database of sorts for things like movies, records, books, etc. I already know that it's possible to create object types for any of those (and other things), but I guess I'm more interested in opinions on whether Capacities is the way to go. Thanks in advance for your thoughts!
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Hi! OK, I have a pretty broad and general question. I have tried to search for previous thoughts on this, but haven't found much. I am wondering if Capacities might be a good choice for basically creating a database of sorts for things like movies, records, books, etc. I already know that it's possible to create object types for any of those (and other things), but I guess I'm more interested in opinions on whether Capacities is the way to go. Thanks in advance for your thoughts!
ImtiyazAhmed 8/28/2024 9:08 AM
Umm its up-to you actually. I currently use to keep track of my books, bookmarks, projects, wishlist/buylist and notes (records if I say it in your terms). But for movies, never tried it. I use dedicated apps for movies, book, and anime like Simkl, Anilist and Goodreads (I save books in goodreads but keep my notes here). There are no restrictions, you could definitely try it. There is a web clipper now anyway so sending data from internet to capacities has become much easier.
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Every time I try to go back or forward one month / week / 3 day view, either way it refreshes the page and opens up the daily view again, even though I specifically want to stay on the monthly or weekly view and scroll through months and weeks. Is this usual behavior or a bug?
Mike O. Believes🌻 started a thread. 8/28/2024 10:22 AM
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Umm its up-to you actually. I currently use to keep track of my books, bookmarks, projects, wishlist/buylist and notes (records if I say it in your terms). But for movies, never tried it. I use dedicated apps for movies, book, and anime like Simkl, Anilist and Goodreads (I save books in goodreads but keep my notes here). There are no restrictions, you could definitely try it. There is a web clipper now anyway so sending data from internet to capacities has become much easier.
Thank you! BTW, I meant "records" to be record albums (LPs), but your point is still valid. I like what you said about using dedicated places for specific kinds of items and only putting extra stuff in Capacities, which is sort of the way my thinking was going. I will check some of those out and look forward to any more thoughts you or anyone else might have. Thanks again!
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Thank you! BTW, I meant "records" to be record albums (LPs), but your point is still valid. I like what you said about using dedicated places for specific kinds of items and only putting extra stuff in Capacities, which is sort of the way my thinking was going. I will check some of those out and look forward to any more thoughts you or anyone else might have. Thanks again!
ImtiyazAhmed 8/28/2024 10:34 AM
Omg, I am so sorry. I have been jumping around tons of synonyms these days that I misunderstood what you meant. I tried to make it all work at one place using Notions long back, but there was some or the other problem always. Trying to make a tool work for a certain things that its not meant for, will always cause you problems. Capacities at best is a PKM tool. Well try it and see. And for the dedicated tools suggestions, here are the ones I use - 1. Movies - Simkl (Really good database and features) 2. Anime and Manga - Anilist (Probably one of the best entertainment management apps that I have used, really great Ui and database) 3. Books - Goodreads (I just track my wishlists and owned book here, but make notes for the same in Capacities) I tend to do this because later on if i start using kindle and ebooks, it will be easier for me to move my highlights to capacities 4. Music - Last Fm
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ImtiyazAhmed 8/28/2024 10:48 AM
@Julie Moore You can post it here
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Julie Moore 8/28/2024 10:49 AM
Ah, excellent, thank you xD
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(How did I not see this, I must be blind)
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ImtiyazAhmed 8/28/2024 10:49 AM
Haha no worries buddy, happens
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You seem new based on that leaf symbol. Have a great time here
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Julie Moore 8/28/2024 10:51 AM
Ok so my issue is that for some reason, my cover image is showing up twice in the card view, and it's kind of driving me nuts XD
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Ok so my issue is that for some reason, my cover image is showing up twice in the card view, and it's kind of driving me nuts XD
ImtiyazAhmed 8/28/2024 10:52 AM
Oh yes, it did happen with me once. I just went to the settings and rebooted the whole app, logged in again and glitch went away
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Oh yes, it did happen with me once. I just went to the settings and rebooted the whole app, logged in again and glitch went away
Julie Moore 8/28/2024 10:53 AM
You mean this button right?
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Or the one in account view
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ImtiyazAhmed 8/28/2024 10:54 AM
This is reload, i meant reboot. Go to Accounts > Reboot the app.
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No worries, it doesnt delete your content or anything
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Julie Moore 8/28/2024 10:54 AM
Mmk, I just tried both and sadly neither of them worked
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ImtiyazAhmed 8/28/2024 10:54 AM
Even after this if the issue persists, you could post about the bug through the website feedback
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Julie Moore 8/28/2024 10:54 AM
Mmk
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ImtiyazAhmed 8/28/2024 10:55 AM
Hmmm, well few bugs are popping up randomly. I have a glitch bothering only my account for a while. So these sort of things happen, just post about it
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They are pretty quick in terms of dealing bugs
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Hi! OK, I have a pretty broad and general question. I have tried to search for previous thoughts on this, but haven't found much. I am wondering if Capacities might be a good choice for basically creating a database of sorts for things like movies, records, books, etc. I already know that it's possible to create object types for any of those (and other things), but I guess I'm more interested in opinions on whether Capacities is the way to go. Thanks in advance for your thoughts!
as @ImtiyazAhmed said, it all depends on what ' database of sorts ' means to you. 😁 With Capacities you can't go wrong. Many people use it for such library-bucket-list-media-database contexts But possibly it might even go above what you need (– you 'd need to give some expectations & requirements for a better assessment). But if you are more the 'elaborate consumer & entertainment' department as to this, and happen to be in the Mac-ecosystem check out this: https://www.sofahq.com/ While less configurable such solutions bring advantages / comfort as to information input and some speciality functions (like rating, upcoming publications, reviews etc), which are just more 'comfy' and 'easy at hand' (edited)
Create lists of apps, books, movies, tv shows, podcasts, music albums, and video games to enjoy later.
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Julie Moore 8/28/2024 11:03 AM
Additionally, for my own use, do we have a "Best Size" for the cover images?
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Additionally, for my own use, do we have a "Best Size" for the cover images?
ImtiyazAhmed 8/28/2024 11:06 AM
I had written it down somewhere, will let you know
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Julie Moore 8/28/2024 11:06 AM
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Julie Moore 8/28/2024 12:29 PM
Also! (Sorry for bugging lol). How do I get the cover image for my pages to show up at the top of the page instead of the side column? Like with the intro page
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Also! (Sorry for bugging lol). How do I get the cover image for my pages to show up at the top of the page instead of the side column? Like with the intro page
If you hover over the image, there should be an arrow icon. Clicking that will expand it to be above the page.
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weblinks have a date created property built in!
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xang
If you hover over the image, there should be an arrow icon. Clicking that will expand it to be above the page.
Julie Moore 8/28/2024 12:31 PM
GASP! Thank you so much :D
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Looking everywhere, cannot find -- is there no way to provide exclude criteria in searches? e.g. #task and not #done
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hobbeswalsh 8/28/2024 4:21 PM
Hi! I recently tried to change my password and it failed. I refreshed the app and was logged out. Now I'm trying to reset my password. I'm getting the first e-mail (see attached) and clicking the link to confirm I want to reset, and then I'm never getting a follow-up email, so I'm now locked out?!
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Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 8/28/2024 11:25 PM
1. You can open the Weblink as full page > Open the Sidebar > Scroll down to timestamp. 2. You can open Table view of Weblink object > Created at- timestamp will be placed at the extreme right column. P.S : You can also filter or create Query with Created at and Last Updated properties for Weblink object. (edited)
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Looking everywhere, cannot find -- is there no way to provide exclude criteria in searches? e.g. #task and not #done
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 8/28/2024 11:37 PM
Create a query > + Filter by Properties > + Filter Group > Tags - includes - task AND Tags - does not include - done. You can do the same "Filter by Properties" also by Creating Query by Tags and can also include Blocks & Objects, Blocks Only, Objects Only.
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Julie Moore
Ok so my issue is that for some reason, my cover image is showing up twice in the card view, and it's kind of driving me nuts XD
if you click on the three dots in the card view, are content preview and cover image both showing? If so, removing one of them should work
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Lumanish
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in the right sidebar. You can also see all properties an object type has by looking in the table view
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Hey guys, used Capacities last year for a while, and now coming back from Obsidian since Capacities checks all the boxes I need (mostly), and Obsidian felt just too much in some moments… I do have a small issue though…every time I try to go back or forward one month / week / 3 day view on the calendar, either way it refreshes the page and switches to the daily view again, even though I specifically want to stay on the monthly or weekly view and scroll through months and weeks. Is this usual behavior or it’s not supposed to be this way? Thanks in advance! 🙏
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Hey guys, used Capacities last year for a while, and now coming back from Obsidian since Capacities checks all the boxes I need (mostly), and Obsidian felt just too much in some moments… I do have a small issue though…every time I try to go back or forward one month / week / 3 day view on the calendar, either way it refreshes the page and switches to the daily view again, even though I specifically want to stay on the monthly or weekly view and scroll through months and weeks. Is this usual behavior or it’s not supposed to be this way? Thanks in advance! 🙏
Thats great to hear!! That issue will be fixed 👍
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Hey! Is there a way to convert a page into a template?
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Why is it that images saved from a Weblink aren't available to use elsewhere in Capacities?
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GrantGochnauer 8/29/2024 11:37 AM
Can I bulk apply custom properties? Looks like I can bulk apply tags but not custom properties (edited)
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Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀
1. You can open the Weblink as full page > Open the Sidebar > Scroll down to timestamp. 2. You can open Table view of Weblink object > Created at- timestamp will be placed at the extreme right column. P.S : You can also filter or create Query with Created at and Last Updated properties for Weblink object. (edited)
Thanks so much. That really changes some things for me.
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if you click on the three dots in the card view, are content preview and cover image both showing? If so, removing one of them should work
Julie Moore 8/29/2024 2:17 PM
OMG you're my hero 💖
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Pressing the web extension briefly shows a "Not authenticated" error message, asking me to log in to Capacities, before it very quickly (after 1-2 seconds) sends me to the web version of the app, where I am already logged in. No matter what I try (removing and re-installing the extension, logging out and back in) I am unable to use the web extension. Has anyone ran across this issue, or have suggestions for a solution? Have also posted to canny.
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GrantGochnauer 8/29/2024 3:34 PM
Is there any way to get better visibility into where columns exist? Sometimes I accidently create columns dragging stuff around and it's hard to see / find them
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GrantGochnauer 8/29/2024 3:42 PM
I have somehow gotten into a situation where my query is no longer showing results - There should be 8 entries but none show. I have tried to reload the app on the desktop but it doesn't fix it. The same query on Mobile ios works.
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yeah I tried to reboot the app too and still no results - so strange! The results come back if I open the same page in Chrome instead of the MacOS app and they display on the iOS app
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i still can't log into canny and create new issue threads in safari
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in firefox it works, but just wanted to flag
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Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 8/29/2024 9:41 PM
Is there any way to quickly add a lot of (bulk) items into an object? Repeatedly clicking on +NEW button seems too much hassle.
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Is there any way to quickly add a lot of (bulk) items into an object? Repeatedly clicking on +NEW button seems too much hassle.
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 8/29/2024 10:01 PM
Currently adding bulk items by this method: 1. Adding texts inside Daily Notes 2. Selecting them and selecting "Turn into: 3. Typing out Destination Object name to get two options ( Single item / Multiple items ) Also, is there a better method to add bulk items to particular object? (edited)
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Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 8/30/2024 2:20 AM
Is there a shortcut to go back to Black text? I can only find gray from / command list. (edited)
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I have an issue with tags containing colons and integrations : I started using colon in my tags as it seemed quite fit for my use, but at some point I tried using integrations to send text, including those tags with colons, to my daily note (or others, such as the web clipper). The tag then stops at the colon : everything before is recognized and formatted as a tag, while everything after it is normal text. Is it possible to make this work ?
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I have an issue with tags containing colons and integrations : I started using colon in my tags as it seemed quite fit for my use, but at some point I tried using integrations to send text, including those tags with colons, to my daily note (or others, such as the web clipper). The tag then stops at the colon : everything before is recognized and formatted as a tag, while everything after it is normal text. Is it possible to make this work ?
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That has more info about tagging as part of the integrations. Looks like you cant use special symbols when sending to the app
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That has more info about tagging as part of the integrations. Looks like you cant use special symbols when sending to the app
... yes, there is, though, an attempt to 'auto-match' w/ existing tags, on the plus side... ... though I had, admittedly, mixed results with this; so stopped that practice (but chances are w/ new AI-tagging this improved...)
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Thanks !
[PS: … I am sure you can also poke @Zain Z about it, who is the new AI-officer here, and very responsive. It might be helpful just to point out that this remote input part also needs some of the AI love + fabulous results we are seeing w/ auto-fill ported to that part… worth trying, if of importance to you… 🐿️ – see also here esp. 👉 https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1120340681102204948] (edited)
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GrantGochnauer 8/30/2024 4:29 AM
This seems like a pretty big bug where queries just stop working - recreate them with same information and the new ones work https://capacities.io/feedback/p/desktop-lost-query-results-they-show-on-ios-mobile-app
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Kane Dodgson 8/30/2024 5:40 AM

Question About Properties Progress Bars

I’m out on my phone so unable to Create a property to test so thought I would ask here. I want to put a progress bar into a project property. I understand I can do this set the parameters and colours and have as a progress bar or percentage of…. Of what? What is it measuring? I want to measure the number of tasks completed. Will this then automatically understand I have x amount of tasks and x amount are completed if I create a todo block or will I have to manually change update the progress bar for example if I add more tasks will that property update to accommodate the new tasks? Hoping I am making some sense @pkmbeth
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Is there a faster way of writing inline maths than hitting ⇧⌘M, left arrow (to open the TeX editor), typing ‘X’ and then, finally, ⌘⮐? It really breaks the flow compared to (Pandoc) Markdown where I can just type “$X$”.
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dustydirt2655 8/30/2024 9:58 AM
I just noticed this morning that I am getting nothing listed under "Created on this Day" under my Daily Notes (v1.41.6 desktop, v1.41.2 iOS) I dont remember anyone else mentioning this - am I the only one? I have opened a ticket for this --> https://capacities.io/feedback/p/nothing-listed-under-created-on-this-day-under-my-daily-notes (edited)
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Hi I am testing out capacities and really interested in the send WhatsApp messages into capacities feature. The problem is I’ve no idea how to actually do it. I set it up and can see my number registered and it active. But none of the documents actually tell me what to do next. How do I practically then send the message from WhatsApp into capacities? Do I forward it to a number? Nothing tells me. Any advice?
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Hi I am testing out capacities and really interested in the send WhatsApp messages into capacities feature. The problem is I’ve no idea how to actually do it. I set it up and can see my number registered and it active. But none of the documents actually tell me what to do next. How do I practically then send the message from WhatsApp into capacities? Do I forward it to a number? Nothing tells me. Any advice?
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 8/30/2024 11:30 AM
Go to Settings > Integrations > Whatsapp > Click on the link (hyperlink that starts with https://wa.me/*your unique authentication code - auto generated. ) > Whatsapp opened > Inside Capacities chat send the message that says "/startyour unique code* > After sending this text, you'll get confirmation "Authenticated". Now your WhatsApp is connected to your Capacities account, save that chat contact as "Capacities " and send anything (image, link, audio)
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Go to Settings > Integrations > Whatsapp > Click on the link (hyperlink that starts with https://wa.me/*your unique authentication code - auto generated. ) > Whatsapp opened > Inside Capacities chat send the message that says "/startyour unique code* > After sending this text, you'll get confirmation "Authenticated". Now your WhatsApp is connected to your Capacities account, save that chat contact as "Capacities " and send anything (image, link, audio)
Thank you, can I do this with the new iOS mobile app? I can’t see a hyperlink there?
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Got it- just removed it and did it again, I think it’s working now.
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Thank you, can I do this with the new iOS mobile app? I can’t see a hyperlink there?
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 8/30/2024 11:41 AM
You should get it inside Settings > Integration > Whatsapp In case you're unable to find it in the iOS app, you can alternatively authorize it from Capacities web, or Capacities desktop by following the same path of Settings>Integration> Whatsapp and opening the Whatsapp chat on Whatsapp web and once you have authorized, you can keep sending from your Whatsapp on IOS.
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Got it- just removed it and did it again, I think it’s working now.
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 8/30/2024 11:42 AM
Awesome! Enjoy the integration. I too love this integrations in Capacities, it makes my content Capture process super easy and efficient.
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It’s super helpful because I get so much info in my job and it comes from more than one source so a centralised space to work on it all is a great appeal. I see in the features that capacities has the ability to send tasks to various task managers - can this be done on the iPhone app? I can’t quite see how to get it to do this, or do I need to use the webapp?
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Is the WhatsApp integration broken for anyone else now? It was working today but I sent a few messages about 10 minutes ago and they still haven't appeared.
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The daily notes API as a whole seems to be not working now. Was fine earlier. Weblinks API is still working fine
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Embedding a block is not working for me. I just see the link url of the block? Do I need to configure something?
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Do you have any community translation regulations for your products? I am a user who wants to use this product consistently in Korea.
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Got this, it's been 7 day (actual 7 * 24 hours) already, registered last saturday.
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I just noticed this morning that I am getting nothing listed under "Created on this Day" under my Daily Notes (v1.41.6 desktop, v1.41.2 iOS) I dont remember anyone else mentioning this - am I the only one? I have opened a ticket for this --> https://capacities.io/feedback/p/nothing-listed-under-created-on-this-day-under-my-daily-notes (edited)
dustydirt2655 8/31/2024 9:43 AM
This is not a bug - Somehow I mistakenly toggled the "Created on this day" section of my Daily Notes to an off position. Once again - user error.
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Got this, it's been 7 day (actual 7 * 24 hours) already, registered last saturday.
ImtiyazAhmed 8/31/2024 10:23 AM
Try this once again tmr evening
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Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 8/31/2024 7:13 PM
@Steffen Hovering over some in-line hyperlinks would create a text flicker response.
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Are you going to continue being available in Russia without VPN? Notion left Russia, so I’m looking at what else out there, but don’t want to use VPN for my notes
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Good afternoon, new here. I would like to manage all my social networks on Capacities. Has anyone already done something like this, like weekly management of posts to be published, after updating the dates it should be possible. Can you help, please?
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Are there any plans to implement a simple select field with predefined values, whether on an object type or on a table? There are many few instances where tags, object instances and collections aren't necessary. I know this has been discussed plenty of times, but I don't see any indications on the roadmap that it is going to be done.
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If I create a query within another object, why doesn't it show up in that object type's dashboard? I made a simple query for "Active Projects", but it doesn't appear in my Projects queries.
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harmonday24 9/1/2024 8:51 PM
The Dashboard for objects have customization options - did you try that? There's an option to show or not show queries - top right hand corner menu.
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If I create a query within another object, why doesn't it show up in that object type's dashboard? I made a simple query for "Active Projects", but it doesn't appear in my Projects queries.
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/1/2024 9:31 PM
Below the Object Title if you choose "Dashboard" from drop-down list then you should be able to see all your queries grouped together. And there you can open then and pin or unpin them from your dashboard. To be sure that the query has been successfully created, you can first check it in your Queries basic type object.
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Good afternoon, new here. I would like to manage all my social networks on Capacities. Has anyone already done something like this, like weekly management of posts to be published, after updating the dates it should be possible. Can you help, please?
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/1/2024 9:33 PM
Do you wish to just manage your content calendar and Content development process inside Capacities or are you also looking for an automated API linked solution for pushing the content?
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VerveLight 9/1/2024 9:49 PM
Is there a way to deactivate graph links, visually? im using capacities to document in one part to document my database, and for the most part i'ts worked well, apart from one table that has MANY links. its to the point that im wondering if it's worth to delete the links on that one object because it puts so much mess in the graph view.
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Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀
Do you wish to just manage your content calendar and Content development process inside Capacities or are you also looking for an automated API linked solution for pushing the content?
I want to manage my content calendar and content development process within Capacities. I use Chat GPT, which I already have automated with Capacities, to create content and, for now, I transfer the creatives and send them via Facebook Business Manager itself.
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hello, not sure if this is the right place to ask this, but can you share a subscription with someone? the current subscription is kinda out of my budget since the average salary here in my country is only 318 usd a month so it's difficult for me to justify the cost right now tho I really want to support the app once I have the means in the future
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is there an easy way to get from selected block to active cursor at beginning of block, just via keyboard…? … feels like a basic thing I want / need often… … but I do not seem to find a way here… 🤔 😮
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Hi - beginners question. When I first started playing with Capacities I managed to get a People file to have an image in the top left, like the one attached. I was also able to show this as the view for all objects on the ‘People’ page. I somehow lost this and can’t recall how to bring it back. I’ve added cover images for all People objects, but that doesn’t do it. And added an image in the body doesn’t do it either. Help appreciated.
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Hi - beginners question. When I first started playing with Capacities I managed to get a People file to have an image in the top left, like the one attached. I was also able to show this as the view for all objects on the ‘People’ page. I somehow lost this and can’t recall how to bring it back. I’ve added cover images for all People objects, but that doesn’t do it. And added an image in the body doesn’t do it either. Help appreciated.
Okay I found the solution, but it’s confusing. I had an image in the ‘cover image’ field in the left pane, which didn’t work. But when I added an image using the ‘cover image’ at the top, it did. See images - not sure what the difference is.
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Okay I found the solution, but it’s confusing. I had an image in the ‘cover image’ field in the left pane, which didn’t work. But when I added an image using the ‘cover image’ at the top, it did. See images - not sure what the difference is.
harmonday24 9/2/2024 9:01 AM
Delete the extra property field you created for cover image it was already in that template so now you have two. After that, if you want the circle to be completely filled and not cut off, go into object settings - customize layout, display of preview image and select "crop to fill available space"
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Is there any guidance on when to use a collection versus a tag? I'm looking primarily at bookmark categorization and noticed (from an export) that tags are embedded with the weblink object and collections are exported as a CSV... also a bit curious why there's no filter / sort on "not in a collection" for un categorized weblinks
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Is there any guidance on when to use a collection versus a tag? I'm looking primarily at bookmark categorization and noticed (from an export) that tags are embedded with the weblink object and collections are exported as a CSV... also a bit curious why there's no filter / sort on "not in a collection" for un categorized weblinks
i would recommend to use collections fo subtypes of an object type: object type "person", collections "Authors", "Private", "work"; object type "Literature Notes", collections for "Books", "Paper", "Articles". I use tags for topics and statuses across all objects.
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Is there any guidance on when to use a collection versus a tag? I'm looking primarily at bookmark categorization and noticed (from an export) that tags are embedded with the weblink object and collections are exported as a CSV... also a bit curious why there's no filter / sort on "not in a collection" for un categorized weblinks
here's a post about it: https://docs.capacities.io/tutorials/tags-vs-collections Also there's a 'non in a collection section', here's how to get to it: https://www.tella.tv/video/not-in-any-collection-gm3b All object types have a dashboard view, and you can choose which sections you see with the customize button in the top right.
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here's a post about it: https://docs.capacities.io/tutorials/tags-vs-collections Also there's a 'non in a collection section', here's how to get to it: https://www.tella.tv/video/not-in-any-collection-gm3b All object types have a dashboard view, and you can choose which sections you see with the customize button in the top right.
Thank you very much, that helps. Was validating exports worked "usably" in case I needed to leave the tool for whatever reason and noticed this today.
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I am trying to build a tag-query to find all blocks with given two different TAGs inside. It seems not to be possible yet? I have marked some blocks on different notes with the tags WAITING_FOR and NAME1 or NAME2 etc.. The tag-query seems to use OR instead of AND for the given TAGs. Has anyone a hint? (edited)
nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵 9/2/2024 11:43 AM
Hi! On tag queries with blocks: I'm wondering if it's by design that the tag query isn't working for my use case. I am trying to do the same as you, here's the use case: I have an object ("Music to discover") that contains many text blocks of music titles I want to listen to (screenshot 1) I've built a tag query that looks for:
  • "only blocks"
  • blocks tagged with one of my "music" tags (I have 16, one for each genre, currently I can put only 10 but that's not my biggest problem)
  • excluding blocks tagged "liked" or "heard" (those I already listened to) In the results I get many blocks that are tagged "liked" or "heard" (screenshot 3) which shouldn't appear Any idea from anyone?
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is there an easy way to get from selected block to active cursor at beginning of block, just via keyboard…? … feels like a basic thing I want / need often… … but I do not seem to find a way here… 🤔 😮
I've been wondering the same thing. In block-selection mode, it makes sense to me intuitively that pressing Esc ⎋ would default to having the cursor at the beginning on the block. And pressing Return ⏎ would default to the cursor at the end. (edited)
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I've been wondering the same thing. In block-selection mode, it makes sense to me intuitively that pressing Esc ⎋ would default to having the cursor at the beginning on the block. And pressing Return ⏎ would default to the cursor at the end. (edited)
... yea same intuition here from general use of other apps there are some little details about block behavior in general, and keyboard in particular... might be something for Canny, to specify and collect these...?! ... thx for confirming, though. wondered whether I overlooked something ☺
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I'm once again trying to figure out how to best use the same Capacities account for work and for personal use. I'm trying to make use of tags as much as possible, but so far I'm at a loss as to how to use the Daily Note and Calendar page as I'd like to. Assuming that all of my work content is tagged "work" and my personal content is tagged "personal," my questions are as follows: 1) If I am browsing the calendar view, is there a way to only show only work or personal entries under the timeline view? The documentation says "ou can set filters to only show the categories you’re interested in" but after reading the text and watching the video, I still can't figure out how. Is it possible to filter the timeline/calendar content by tag? 2) Is it possible to use a different daily note template on workdays vs weekends?
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Runtu Olga 9/2/2024 3:30 PM
Hi all! I’m also new and I also lack explanations and starting templates for a better understanding of how to better set up my process 😇
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I'm once again trying to figure out how to best use the same Capacities account for work and for personal use. I'm trying to make use of tags as much as possible, but so far I'm at a loss as to how to use the Daily Note and Calendar page as I'd like to. Assuming that all of my work content is tagged "work" and my personal content is tagged "personal," my questions are as follows: 1) If I am browsing the calendar view, is there a way to only show only work or personal entries under the timeline view? The documentation says "ou can set filters to only show the categories you’re interested in" but after reading the text and watching the video, I still can't figure out how. Is it possible to filter the timeline/calendar content by tag? 2) Is it possible to use a different daily note template on workdays vs weekends?
harmonday24 9/2/2024 3:32 PM
You can make as many templates as you want for your daily notes - top right hand corner. - Three dots menu appears once you start on the first line of the daily note - or you can go to the daily notes in the list of objects and then select object properties. You could create separate spaces for work and personal. I think you're going to have challenges using one space for both - but I haven't tried it. (edited)
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You can make as many templates as you want for your daily notes - top right hand corner. - Three dots menu appears once you start on the first line of the daily note - or you can go to the daily notes in the list of objects and then select object properties. You could create separate spaces for work and personal. I think you're going to have challenges using one space for both - but I haven't tried it. (edited)
Yes, this is the trouble - specifically I'd like my notes on Python programming to be shared across spaces, but there are other things (like healthcare info, tabs on other jobs I am interested in, etc) that I want to be able to completely filter out. I think I'm just going to end up maintaining separate accounts.
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If it was just for privacy reasons I'd keep the most sensitive things in Obsidian or something, but I'd still like to filter out work and personal stuff with some overlap, and wanting to share programming knowledge across spaces is the thing that is breaking everything, more or less.
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If it was just for privacy reasons I'd keep the most sensitive things in Obsidian or something, but I'd still like to filter out work and personal stuff with some overlap, and wanting to share programming knowledge across spaces is the thing that is breaking everything, more or less.
harmonday24 9/2/2024 3:48 PM
Why not keep the overlapping things in Obsidian for now until importing is available?
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Why not keep the overlapping things in Obsidian for now until importing is available?
Yeah, I think that's probably the thing to do - just keep programming notes in Obsidian.
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LJ
I'm once again trying to figure out how to best use the same Capacities account for work and for personal use. I'm trying to make use of tags as much as possible, but so far I'm at a loss as to how to use the Daily Note and Calendar page as I'd like to. Assuming that all of my work content is tagged "work" and my personal content is tagged "personal," my questions are as follows: 1) If I am browsing the calendar view, is there a way to only show only work or personal entries under the timeline view? The documentation says "ou can set filters to only show the categories you’re interested in" but after reading the text and watching the video, I still can't figure out how. Is it possible to filter the timeline/calendar content by tag? 2) Is it possible to use a different daily note template on workdays vs weekends?
GrantGochnauer 9/2/2024 3:55 PM
I use one workspace for everything and it’s working really well. I use the concept of areas in my tags and then tag and reveal information as appropriate. I can share screenshots when I am back on the computer.
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I use one workspace for everything and it’s working really well. I use the concept of areas in my tags and then tag and reveal information as appropriate. I can share screenshots when I am back on the computer.
That would be really cool if you could share, thank you!
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That would be really cool if you could share, thank you!
GrantGochnauer 9/2/2024 3:57 PM
This is from my phone so limited view
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Vodori is work
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All my custom object types allow me to select an area
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And I use the fixed set option for area selection in each custom object
mcdjustin started a thread. 9/2/2024 4:01 PM
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Is there no way to use a single/multi-select field to select an object instead of a tag? example: want a list of organizations to associate projects to. I guess I can link the object in a text field for now.
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Is there no way to use a single/multi-select field to select an object instead of a tag? example: want a list of organizations to associate projects to. I guess I can link the object in a text field for now.
You can. You need to configure it from the object settings. It should say tag, and you can use the dropdown to select and object type instead where it says link type. (edited)
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You can. You need to configure it from the object settings. It should say tag, and you can use the dropdown to select and object type instead where it says link type. (edited)
Ah missed this setting. Thanks!
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Hi All - Are task actions supported on the android mobile app? I might be going crazy but I could have sworn that the app allowed me to send tasks a few months ago. It seems to have mysteriously disappeared.
Bumping this..can anyone confirm if task actions are supported on mobile?
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Can I clone objects across spaces?
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zelal taylan 9/3/2024 3:19 AM
Hello. I used to use notion, now I switched to capacities. I use the kanban system to list my to-dos. . However, when I write a task under the to-do column, I cannot move it to the progress column. Is there any way to do this? Thanks in advance.
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Can I clone objects across spaces?
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Delete the extra property field you created for cover image it was already in that template so now you have two. After that, if you want the circle to be completely filled and not cut off, go into object settings - customize layout, display of preview image and select "crop to fill available space"
Thank you!
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Kane Dodgson 9/3/2024 4:17 AM

A question about AI

Good morning @pkmbeth / @Michael_v_H / @Steffen I am wondering about the future of Ai in capacities. One of my user cases is as follows:- I collect anonymous stories about people’s recovery from trauma, mental health and suicidal thoughts. I extract learning from these to create peer to peer self help tools, new research findings etc. while also creating public art exhibitions of these stories. What I would love is to reduce the manual analysis of these stories (thermatic analysis) Will the future hold the ability to use Ai to thematically analyse a whole object type and / or an object collection not just an individual page? And if so what would be an approximate time frame when this might be possible? I have fallen in love with your app so glad I gave it a second try thank you I am presently doing this by hand but next year I suspect the volume of stories will be significantly higher and thus manually too time consuming. Also will there be any options to bulk print or export a whole object type and/or collection or better still to select multiple pages to bulk export or print
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Kane Dodgson

A question about AI

Good morning @pkmbeth / @Michael_v_H / @Steffen I am wondering about the future of Ai in capacities. One of my user cases is as follows:- I collect anonymous stories about people’s recovery from trauma, mental health and suicidal thoughts. I extract learning from these to create peer to peer self help tools, new research findings etc. while also creating public art exhibitions of these stories. What I would love is to reduce the manual analysis of these stories (thermatic analysis) Will the future hold the ability to use Ai to thematically analyse a whole object type and / or an object collection not just an individual page? And if so what would be an approximate time frame when this might be possible? I have fallen in love with your app so glad I gave it a second try thank you I am presently doing this by hand but next year I suspect the volume of stories will be significantly higher and thus manually too time consuming. Also will there be any options to bulk print or export a whole object type and/or collection or better still to select multiple pages to bulk export or print
wouldn´´t this already answer your case?
🔳 Chat with your whole space: We have a lot of super exciting concepts and ideas around this topic. We currently plan to extend the context of the AI assistant to tag pages, objects, collections, etc. and will then over time make the AI assistant capable of answering questions with the knowledge of all your content.
👉 https://docs.capacities.io/reference/ai-roadmap … this, along with things like semantic search, and somethhing like a customizable prompt library (also for recurrent / staple analytical prompts) should get you and cases like the ones you are eying very far…! and I am right with / behind you in that kind of waiting cue! 😀 … but then, my understanding is, all of this is already planned & listest… 🐿🦄
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wouldn´´t this already answer your case?
🔳 Chat with your whole space: We have a lot of super exciting concepts and ideas around this topic. We currently plan to extend the context of the AI assistant to tag pages, objects, collections, etc. and will then over time make the AI assistant capable of answering questions with the knowledge of all your content.
👉 https://docs.capacities.io/reference/ai-roadmap … this, along with things like semantic search, and somethhing like a customizable prompt library (also for recurrent / staple analytical prompts) should get you and cases like the ones you are eying very far…! and I am right with / behind you in that kind of waiting cue! 😀 … but then, my understanding is, all of this is already planned & listest… 🐿🦄
Kane Dodgson 9/3/2024 5:16 AM
Yes I think it would and the idea of a customisable prompt library would be really cool had not seen the recent update changes yes looking forward to this (edited)
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dustydirt2655 9/3/2024 7:05 AM
When converting from a weblink to a new custom object, the target object's templates are missing. I have to back out and then enter the target object after creation to get the templates. https://capacities.io/feedback/p/new-objects-templates-missing-when-covert-weblink-to-new-object
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I uploaded four PDFs into the PDF object database. However, I've decided to use the "Files" object type for all documents. I created the "File" object type (using the default template), but I can't change the object type for the PDFs to "File". I've watched the tutorial on changing object types, but there is no drop-down menu when I click on PDF. When I click on PDF, I just get taken to the summary screen that shows all of my PDFs.
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Can I upgrade to become a Believer? I have Pro subscription but don't see how/where I can upgrade to Believer.
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I'm sure this has been asked before, but I'm not sure what to search for. Can I create a query that says an item has to have a tag and not have another tag? Basically this and not that?
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Out of curiosity since I’m not a dev/don’t know how this stuff works. What would be the cause to not being able to implement Apple Calendar? My first generalized thought is maybe how Apple allows/doesn’t allow its calendar to be used by third parties. Wanted to ask so I would know/learn something
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According to the documentation, AI autofill can be used on number properties. I do not see that option a all.
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Chuck
According to the documentation, AI autofill can be used on number properties. I do not see that option a all.
... a case of the tail getting ahead, I think... 🙃🐉 ... some (little) patience will pay...! (edited)
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... a case of the tail getting ahead, I think... 🙃🐉 ... some (little) patience will pay...! (edited)
Sorry—are you saying the documentation is incorrect?
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Chuck
Sorry—are you saying the documentation is incorrect?
yes; afaik this is still to be relased; even if imminent...!
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When I click on 'calendar' it takes me to the last date I was writing on. Is there a way to get it to go straight to today's date?
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When I click on 'calendar' it takes me to the last date I was writing on. Is there a way to get it to go straight to today's date?
Ctrl + Alt + h + h. This will take you to the calendar and the second h takes you to today. (edited)
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Ed Nico
Ctrl + Alt + h + h. This will take you to the calendar and the second h takes you to today. (edited)
Thanks!
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Thanks!
You are very welcome. I always get caught out by the Calendar icon as keep thinking it as a "Today" button. You could also click that and then T, but i find the keyboard shortcut to be quicker and less error prone
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Thanks!
In fact, I just realised something - double click the Calendar button and it will take you to today
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I just looked up this keyboard combo you suggested on the shortcuts menu, and it also tells me that double clicking on calendar takes you Today too.
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Ed Nico
In fact, I just realised something - double click the Calendar button and it will take you to today
Great minds! I just found that out too!
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nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵
Hi! On tag queries with blocks: I'm wondering if it's by design that the tag query isn't working for my use case. I am trying to do the same as you, here's the use case: I have an object ("Music to discover") that contains many text blocks of music titles I want to listen to (screenshot 1) I've built a tag query that looks for:
  • "only blocks"
  • blocks tagged with one of my "music" tags (I have 16, one for each genre, currently I can put only 10 but that's not my biggest problem)
  • excluding blocks tagged "liked" or "heard" (those I already listened to) In the results I get many blocks that are tagged "liked" or "heard" (screenshot 3) which shouldn't appear Any idea from anyone?
The Tag property that you're trying to filter the objects by is an object-level property just like Title, Description, etc... so it wouldn't work on tagged blocks. I hope that makes sense?
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It would only work on tags added to these specific Tag fields for objects
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A search query would allow you to search for some tags and exclude others (e.g. “music -heard”) , but: 1. It doesn’t separate out each block, just shows the parent object I think 2. It doesn’t differentiate between tags and other text, so you might filter out a song title that has the word “heard” or “liked” in it (maybe minor issue)
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I’d recommend turning this into a proper Songs object type with e.g. collections/properties for genres and status but that’s obviously more work!
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Hi everyone, any idea how to write inline math in capacities?
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Ferris
Hi everyone, any idea how to write inline math in capacities?
type /math
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or ctrl+shift+m
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cmd instead of ctrl if on mac (edited)
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Let's say I have pages for different study subjects where I can write down homework or other thinks I need to check up on. How will I then make a central page that lists these from all of the subjects? Then mark them as done and they are not visinle any more
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Let's say I have pages for different study subjects where I can write down homework or other thinks I need to check up on. How will I then make a central page that lists these from all of the subjects? Then mark them as done and they are not visinle any more
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/4/2024 2:07 AM
Capacities provide many ways of reference and backlinks. But the basic process of using those methods is OBJECT REFERENCE. You can go to the "..." three dots for opening options avilable for a page and COPY> COPY OBJECT REFERENCE and Paste it in any other Page (Suppose that is your Central Page). So as you have pages for different subjects you can copy them as object reference and paste them all inside your central page. Create Tag Property with Competition Status like "ToDo", "InProgress", "Completed" and in the Central page for each of the Objects you have pasted, apply filtering rules which won't "Completed", you can also Date property to Sort with Due Date.
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Capacities provide many ways of reference and backlinks. But the basic process of using those methods is OBJECT REFERENCE. You can go to the "..." three dots for opening options avilable for a page and COPY> COPY OBJECT REFERENCE and Paste it in any other Page (Suppose that is your Central Page). So as you have pages for different subjects you can copy them as object reference and paste them all inside your central page. Create Tag Property with Competition Status like "ToDo", "InProgress", "Completed" and in the Central page for each of the Objects you have pasted, apply filtering rules which won't "Completed", you can also Date property to Sort with Due Date.
Thank you very much! I will look into doing this.
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Thank you very much! I will look into doing this.
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/4/2024 2:44 AM
For best video demonstration refer to Capacities official Youtube channel and @pkmbeth Youtube channel. I can assure you once you watch some of those videos you'll become Capacities Expert and all of your use cases will also be addressed. Here are the links: https://www.youtube.com/@CapacitiesHQ/videos https://www.youtube.com/@PKM_Beth/videos
A studio for your mind. Like an artist's studio, Capacities is a place for all your information. It stores your knowledge and can resurface it, right when you need it. It’s your own studio to collect, connect and reflect – a place to make sense of the world and to create amazing things. On this channel we publish content about capacities. Lear...
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I’d recommend turning this into a proper Songs object type with e.g. collections/properties for genres and status but that’s obviously more work!
nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵 9/4/2024 4:28 AM
Thanks a lot for looking into it and yes, that's what I was expecting, I'll probably have to roll up my sleeves and turn all these blocks into objects +do some clean-up. One point is still mysterious to me though: I wonder what the "only blocks" query option actually does. The richness of blocks is that you can link directly to a block within an object without necessarily having to create granular-level objects, and so I would think that you could search for blocks in a similar way that you can search for objects: using key words, filtering and excluding, but getting only blocks as results. The documentation didn't explicitly answer that point. Maybe @pkmbeth or the devs could shed some light here, on what the intention is with "only blocks" queries (edited)
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Thanks a lot for looking into it and yes, that's what I was expecting, I'll probably have to roll up my sleeves and turn all these blocks into objects +do some clean-up. One point is still mysterious to me though: I wonder what the "only blocks" query option actually does. The richness of blocks is that you can link directly to a block within an object without necessarily having to create granular-level objects, and so I would think that you could search for blocks in a similar way that you can search for objects: using key words, filtering and excluding, but getting only blocks as results. The documentation didn't explicitly answer that point. Maybe @pkmbeth or the devs could shed some light here, on what the intention is with "only blocks" queries (edited)
Yes I think that all of this is true - that you can search for blocks using all these filters…the only issue here is the Tags filter being treated as object-level only. Future planned work on queries would fix it I’m sure
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nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵 9/4/2024 4:39 AM
yep, let's see if Beth has more insight and then I'll create a suggestion ticket
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Yes I think that all of this is true - that you can search for blocks using all these filters…the only issue here is the Tags filter being treated as object-level only. Future planned work on queries would fix it I’m sure
... generally, I'd vote for a homogenous & coherent ('flat') systems logics around tags. I think it's confusing in an anyways quite elaborate system to treat tags differently depending on their location / context, while simultaneously keeping them in the overall tag-object type, nevertheless... ... this goes for block-level tags, as much as for tags in properties (which are suddenly missing from object filtering options) I think, in the face of all the great integration & intuiting work, this currently is a field / question where the current systems logics (around tags) make Capacities deviate from the way of intuitiveness, clarity and coherence... (s.a. https://capacities.io/feedback/p/tags-linked-to-properties-should-behave-as-normal-tags-in-filtering-and-view) (edited)
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nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵
yep, let's see if Beth has more insight and then I'll create a suggestion ticket
thanks for raising this use case, I'll come back to you with more info in the next couple of days!
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nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵 9/4/2024 5:39 AM
fantastic, thanks Beth! and thanks @lerone for the constructive build, as always! I'd add a point here about the value of in-line tags: not many apps offer this feature (try it in Notion for example...) yet it is extremely useful when you want to surface a detail, a piece of knowledge hidden in an object, that is related to something that may be out of topic of the overarching object. A big reason I switched to Capacities a couple years ago was its support for inline tags, and I believe that if queries can handle block-level granularity well, then we can go a long way into surfacing information without having to create objects for each piece of relevant knowledge
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Are there any notification capabilities today? Example: If a assign a date to a thing...can I be notified when the date arrives?
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Chuck
According to the documentation, AI autofill can be used on number properties. I do not see that option a all.
This will be launched very soon!
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I uploaded four PDFs into the PDF object database. However, I've decided to use the "Files" object type for all documents. I created the "File" object type (using the default template), but I can't change the object type for the PDFs to "File". I've watched the tutorial on changing object types, but there is no drop-down menu when I click on PDF. When I click on PDF, I just get taken to the summary screen that shows all of my PDFs.
Still hoping for some help on this. Is it possible to convert a PDF to a different Object type? I am not seeing a way to do that.
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Can I upgrade to become a Believer? I have Pro subscription but don't see how/where I can upgrade to Believer.
Also resurfacing this. I'd love to become a Believer and get access to early features like block references!
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Chris
Still hoping for some help on this. Is it possible to convert a PDF to a different Object type? I am not seeing a way to do that.
No that's not possible unfortunately.
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Chris
Also resurfacing this. I'd love to become a Believer and get access to early features like block references!
In the subscription settings you can click on "Change Plan" and select your preferred Believer plan 🙂
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Steffen
No that's not possible unfortunately.
Okay, thanks. Since I just started and only have 4 PDFs, I'll delete them and upload them again as Files. For whatever reason it doesn't make perfect sense to me to classify files by type. I'd rather classify by subject/topic/area.
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Steffen
No that's not possible unfortunately.
I deleted the PDF object type. I then created a new custom object type called Files, and attempted to upload a PDF into it. However, the PDF did not store in Files. A new PDF object type was created, and the PDF went into that. Is it not possible to have a PDF in an object type other than "PDF"?
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I deleted the PDF object type. I then created a new custom object type called Files, and attempted to upload a PDF into it. However, the PDF did not store in Files. A new PDF object type was created, and the PDF went into that. Is it not possible to have a PDF in an object type other than "PDF"?
No it's automatically recognised as a PDF. If you want to organize files and pdfs by topic, subject or area, you could use tags.
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What is the difference between adding a tag to the "Category" field and adding a tag in the "Tag" field? When would you use one over the other? I'm not seeing the purpose of "Category" if I'm already using tags.
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Chris
What is the difference between adding a tag to the "Category" field and adding a tag in the "Tag" field? When would you use one over the other? I'm not seeing the purpose of "Category" if I'm already using tags.
Where is your category field?
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It's in several default object types. Organizations is one example. When I create a new Organization, I can add a tag to the category field or add one to the tag field. If I add to both, I see the tag added twice in the card view. What's the difference?
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What is the proper way to format outline/toggle blocks when pasting into Capacities? I often have my Raycast AI reformat text from other sources into markdown for pasting into Cap, but I can't figure out how to get toggles created automatically.
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Chris
What is the difference between adding a tag to the "Category" field and adding a tag in the "Tag" field? When would you use one over the other? I'm not seeing the purpose of "Category" if I'm already using tags.
The main reason for using a property Tag field is the ability to use a fixed set. I use this for things like "Status", where I only want my Status tags ("Draft", "In Progress", "Complete", etc) to show up as options, although they are still Tag objects.
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What is the difference between adding a tag to the "Category" field and adding a tag in the "Tag" field? When would you use one over the other? I'm not seeing the purpose of "Category" if I'm already using tags.
But also, by no means do you need to use that. You're welcome to just add that tag in the Tags property if that makes more sense for you.
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No it's automatically recognised as a PDF. If you want to organize files and pdfs by topic, subject or area, you could use tags.
dustydirt2655 9/4/2024 10:08 AM
Sure would be nice to have a generic "file reference" object, that managed links to files without differentiating them into types (i.e. weblink, PDF, image). These would not be imported into the data store limiting the size of the store managed by Cap.... https://capacities.io/feedback/p/work-with-local-files
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It's in several default object types. Organizations is one example. When I create a new Organization, I can add a tag to the category field or add one to the tag field. If I add to both, I see the tag added twice in the card view. What's the difference?
I see! I'd just add it to the tag field in this cases you've described. You can do this with bulk actions and can use tag queries with this easily so it's an easy workflow to scale.
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elisa moreno 9/4/2024 12:56 PM
Please, have anyone figured out how to add more than one image at a time? Or for the below menu to always be fully open? It’s lots of clicks to do simple things like adding photos related to an object or even to change the color of anything… Does Capacities have shortcuts for that that I’m not aware of?
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Please, have anyone figured out how to add more than one image at a time? Or for the below menu to always be fully open? It’s lots of clicks to do simple things like adding photos related to an object or even to change the color of anything… Does Capacities have shortcuts for that that I’m not aware of?
... drag and drop as well as copy and paste works w/ up to 8 images at a time... ... not the full Monty yet... ... but an improvememt on 1-at-a-time... 🦋🐉 (edited)
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... otherwise you can vote to put larger priority on bulk actions (it's 'planned' alteady...!)... ... which definitely is something Capacities would benefit from... alomgside all the shony new thimgs everybody wants ... 😄 👉 https://capacities.io/feedback/p/bulk-import-of-images-and-files (edited)
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... drag and drop as well as copy and paste works w/ up to 8 images at a time... ... not the full Monty yet... ... but an improvememt on 1-at-a-time... 🦋🐉 (edited)
elisa moreno 9/4/2024 1:05 PM
Owwww you’re an angel, thank you!
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elisa moreno
Owwww you’re an angel, thank you!
... not really, really... but glad to be of minor assistance 🌻
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Please, have anyone figured out how to add more than one image at a time? Or for the below menu to always be fully open? It’s lots of clicks to do simple things like adding photos related to an object or even to change the color of anything… Does Capacities have shortcuts for that that I’m not aware of?
The fastest way I’ve found to paste an image in is to use the ctrl+p menu and then ctrl+v to paste
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The fastest way I’ve found to paste an image in is to use the ctrl+p menu and then ctrl+v to paste
elisa moreno 9/4/2024 1:28 PM
Thanks a lot! @xang and @lerone, you just saved me so much time!!! 🙏❤️ Now do you know if there’s something on settings to leave the quick action menu (the one below) always open!? It seems counterintuitive to have to click 2 times or to be pressing shift+cmd+E every time I want to use it - which for me it’s all the time! 🙏
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... otherwise you can vote to put larger priority on bulk actions (it's 'planned' alteady...!)... ... which definitely is something Capacities would benefit from... alomgside all the shony new thimgs everybody wants ... 😄 👉 https://capacities.io/feedback/p/bulk-import-of-images-and-files (edited)
elisa moreno 9/4/2024 1:29 PM
I’ve voted and left comment! ✌️
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Thanks a lot! @xang and @lerone, you just saved me so much time!!! 🙏❤️ Now do you know if there’s something on settings to leave the quick action menu (the one below) always open!? It seems counterintuitive to have to click 2 times or to be pressing shift+cmd+E every time I want to use it - which for me it’s all the time! 🙏
Not that I know of, unfortunately.
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Not that I know of, unfortunately.
elisa moreno 9/4/2024 2:16 PM
That’s ok… thank you for your kindness ☺
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Thanks a lot! @xang and @lerone, you just saved me so much time!!! 🙏❤️ Now do you know if there’s something on settings to leave the quick action menu (the one below) always open!? It seems counterintuitive to have to click 2 times or to be pressing shift+cmd+E every time I want to use it - which for me it’s all the time! 🙏
🤔 only thing I could think of, is using a personal shortcut maker, like Keyboard Maestro on Mac...
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lerone
🤔 only thing I could think of, is using a personal shortcut maker, like Keyboard Maestro on Mac...
elisa moreno 9/4/2024 2:54 PM
great idea!!
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hey how do i change it so some of the properties related to an object type are in the left sidebar and some of the properties appear on the page itself?
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hey how do i change it so some of the properties related to an object type are in the left sidebar and some of the properties appear on the page itself?
Settings → Object Types → Page Layout
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Thank you!
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Can the AI search multiple dates in the calendar? Thank you 😊
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is there any way I can use bullet list in table cells? like this
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Can the AI search multiple dates in the calendar? Thank you 😊
No, only one object can be used as context at this time.
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Ferris
is there any way I can use bullet list in table cells? like this
You can use shift enter to create a new line within a cell manually?
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You can use shift enter to create a new line within a cell manually?
yes, but not for multi-level lists
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I know this feature is not wildly supported among PKMs, but it's really useful in working docs such as in PRD
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No, only one object can be used as context at this time.
Ohhhh got it, i might create a page instead that has date so i can search all haha. Is there a limit on the context the AI can handle?
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Ohhhh got it, i might create a page instead that has date so i can search all haha. Is there a limit on the context the AI can handle?
Could you share your use case?
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Is there any way that I'm not seeing where it is possible to have a query search for all to-do blocks that are tagged with my #Tasks tag, but filtered only by the ones that are not done?
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Hey, got a question working with collections. I have sperated an object in several collections. If I want to show all object items from two collections having a certain tag... How do I do that?
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And another one... Why would I use a collection instead of querries? Querries seem to be much more flexible and I can pin them to those little dashboard menus. I dont get the difference.
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Hey, got a question working with collections. I have sperated an object in several collections. If I want to show all object items from two collections having a certain tag... How do I do that?
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/5/2024 4:25 PM
If you I have a certain tag for all of them then you could pull them up together with a query and then in the customize card view enable the "Collections" showing as per your need to get all collections with the same tag.
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And another one... Why would I use a collection instead of querries? Querries seem to be much more flexible and I can pin them to those little dashboard menus. I dont get the difference.
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/5/2024 4:31 PM
As per my understanding, a tag is an object that can be attached to all other objects to scope them as per your need, so tag can be used when it is applicable to more than one object (Suppose STATUS- Todo/InProgress/Completed ) can be such a universal tag that can be applied to many objects across your workspace). But collections are essentially subgroups that are localized to that object only and also can be have temporary use case (for example I want to add Collection of "Birthday Gift for my buddy Alex" so that can be localized to just the WishList object and even if the Wishlist has been tagged with item types-Clothes,Home Decor,Hotel, etc., this collection for Birthday gifting can act as a crossover grouping with items from different tag items within an object ( Clothes, some from Home Decor, etc. ) So to summarize, Tag is for established way of Categorizing Objects as per their type, section, nature, status, etc. And collection is for a super specific purpose (time bound or not) or to get a custom grouping. (edited)
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How do I change a link view to something other than in-line link? Even if I @ something on a new line, it only shows as an in-line link without any options to change it. Is this a bug or am I doing something wrong?
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How do I change a link view to something other than in-line link? Even if I @ something on a new line, it only shows as an in-line link without any options to change it. Is this a bug or am I doing something wrong?
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/5/2024 8:01 PM
Can you share a screen recording for better understanding and troubleshooting ? (edited)
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Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀
Can you share a screen recording for better understanding and troubleshooting ? (edited)
https://share.cleanshot.com/8gcsvHwh When I [[]] or @ it always shows as in-line link. In the documentation, it says if you create a new block it'll show with option to change view. Right now the only way to change it is if I option click the link.
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https://share.cleanshot.com/8gcsvHwh When I [[]] or @ it always shows as in-line link. In the documentation, it says if you create a new block it'll show with option to change view. Right now the only way to change it is if I option click the link.
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/5/2024 8:28 PM
For the specific object (Like Page object which you pasted), you can go to object settings and choose your desired view under 'Default link view' section (attached image). Also check one more thing inside App settings. Go to App settings> Editor > Check if "Always Create inline links is disabled. P.S : This is expected behaviour, not a bug.
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Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀
For the specific object (Like Page object which you pasted), you can go to object settings and choose your desired view under 'Default link view' section (attached image). Also check one more thing inside App settings. Go to App settings> Editor > Check if "Always Create inline links is disabled. P.S : This is expected behaviour, not a bug.
Ah it was the setting that was the issue. Thanks! Probably a good idea to add to documentation that if it's not working, check settings. (edited)
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Ah it was the setting that was the issue. Thanks! Probably a good idea to add to documentation that if it's not working, check settings. (edited)
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/5/2024 8:30 PM
You're welcome. Enjoy ✌️
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Hi, I'm a newbie. I couldn't use the full width of the page in Daily notes, which is linked to the calendar. Is there any way to make the width wider?
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Hi, I'm a newbie. I couldn't use the full width of the page in Daily notes, which is linked to the calendar. Is there any way to make the width wider?
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/6/2024 12:55 AM
Unfortunately that is not possible for Daily Notes as it is a basic object type. You can create a new object type and there you can make it full width easily and with Date property it will showup on your Calendar Date Reference (below Daily Notes)
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Could you share your use case?
Ohh, sometimes i just dump all the notes in the calendar, i intend then use AI to search and sift through all those note. Usually i remember pieces of information like who said what, and for what project.. sometime i remember which mo th or week so i just have to select the week or month then use AI to sift through the notes (edited)
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ultraviolet 9/6/2024 4:39 AM
Hi everyone, I am facing a really weird problem on my windows 10 machine in edge and chrome. The waffle and plus icons (as well as some other icons like to close a tab or pane) don't appear. I can hover over and the tooltip will appear but not the button. I have checked this using the actual desktop app and it is exactly the same. I am truly at a loss on where to debug this. ( I should add this is a work laptop that may have some weird security policy but cant think what would stop icons on a website appearing!)
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Dawnhunter 9/6/2024 9:36 AM
Would someone be so kind as to remind me of the shortcut to paste a bunch of text as one block?
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I haven't used it in a hot second
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Would someone be so kind as to remind me of the shortcut to paste a bunch of text as one block?
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I haven't used it in a hot second
you are aware there is a panel for all shortcuts (including a search) in the bottom left footer menu? -> ⌘ <- – … soon there will also be a shortcut to bring this up, itself … 🙂
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you are aware there is a panel for all shortcuts (including a search) in the bottom left footer menu? -> ⌘ <- – … soon there will also be a shortcut to bring this up, itself … 🙂
I actually don't seem to have that! Is that a setting?
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I'm on the latest version of Capacities
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Click to see attachment 🖼️
Thank you!!
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you are aware there is a panel for all shortcuts (including a search) in the bottom left footer menu? -> ⌘ <- – … soon there will also be a shortcut to bring this up, itself … 🙂
Oh, I'm an idiot, it's the arrow. 😬 Thank you!
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Oh, I'm an idiot, it's the arrow. 😬 Thank you!
… nobody is an idiot... 🌻 … actually that´´s interesting: in my Mac-app it´s the comand-sign. 🤔 – shouldn´t be like that (i.e. incoherent betweeen OSs or contexts… but I remember now: this has been the initial icon used…) – ❗ @Steffen & @Michael_v_H 😆 (edited)
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Hi everyone, I am facing a really weird problem on my windows 10 machine in edge and chrome. The waffle and plus icons (as well as some other icons like to close a tab or pane) don't appear. I can hover over and the tooltip will appear but not the button. I have checked this using the actual desktop app and it is exactly the same. I am truly at a loss on where to debug this. ( I should add this is a work laptop that may have some weird security policy but cant think what would stop icons on a website appearing!)
This must be a problem with your network or computer unfortunately. Did you try on another device?
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… nobody is an idiot... 🌻 … actually that´´s interesting: in my Mac-app it´s the comand-sign. 🤔 – shouldn´t be like that (i.e. incoherent betweeen OSs or contexts… but I remember now: this has been the initial icon used…) – ❗ @Steffen & @Michael_v_H 😆 (edited)
Yeah, I thought it was a share button, because it didn’t look like the icon in the documentation 😂
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I love using the Group function to group blocks together on a page (see attached). Is there any way to change the background colour of each Group? (edited)
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Copy a block reference and paste it in a other object is working. But copy a block reference an paste it inside the same object just copy a url. I this is by design or is this a bug?
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I love using the Group function to group blocks together on a page (see attached). Is there any way to change the background colour of each Group? (edited)
hey @ttucker23 , yes, this is actually pretty straight forward: • each block has a handle (6 dots – top left of block) • each group behaves like a block, once things are grouped so, you need to find that handle (alternatively cmd-a will select the relevant top-level block – if clicked sufficient times 🐿️ ). –then, either pick from the context menu of the handle: 'Action Panel'; or alternatively (if you are a keyboard-guy) press cmd-shft-e… –– then you´´ll see: a contextual page / object menu at bottom w/ a color pallette (top left corner of bezel); there you can chose the color for the group-block… – it´´s also all in the screenshot, in a way… happy coloring! 🎨 (edited)
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hey @ttucker23 , yes, this is actually pretty straight forward: • each block has a handle (6 dots – top left of block) • each group behaves like a block, once things are grouped so, you need to find that handle (alternatively cmd-a will select the relevant top-level block – if clicked sufficient times 🐿️ ). –then, either pick from the context menu of the handle: 'Action Panel'; or alternatively (if you are a keyboard-guy) press cmd-shft-e… –– then you´´ll see: a contextual page / object menu at bottom w/ a color pallette (top left corner of bezel); there you can chose the color for the group-block… – it´´s also all in the screenshot, in a way… happy coloring! 🎨 (edited)
I wish the color option was available in the 6 dot context menu 👆🏼
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I wish the color option was available in the 6 dot context menu 👆🏼
... I wish the whole context-menu in terms of editing objects & blocks would be streamlined & be made 'a little bit' more coherent / easier to grasp & easier at hand... 😄 I mentioned this several times here. it's of course not easy, as there are some functions 'loaded' into all of this. but I do think, current UI in this part of Cap (object & format editor) is ... not ideal. ☺️ again, this is something that one needs to 'make count' via Canny, and flag / ramp up in importance towards the team, I think... every idea & impulse welcome. I just think / fear, here 'in the stream' this will be lost... (edited)
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Copy a block reference and paste it in a other object is working. But copy a block reference an paste it inside the same object just copy a url. I this is by design or is this a bug?
Yes it does not work on the same page.
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Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/6/2024 11:25 PM
@lerone Is there a way to bulk apply tags for Custom Select property across several pages? (edited)
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Daniel Wirtz 9/7/2024 2:25 AM
Is it possible to create a query that returns all todos from my space? 🤔 And in the best case, return only open todos?
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hey @ttucker23 , yes, this is actually pretty straight forward: • each block has a handle (6 dots – top left of block) • each group behaves like a block, once things are grouped so, you need to find that handle (alternatively cmd-a will select the relevant top-level block – if clicked sufficient times 🐿️ ). –then, either pick from the context menu of the handle: 'Action Panel'; or alternatively (if you are a keyboard-guy) press cmd-shft-e… –– then you´´ll see: a contextual page / object menu at bottom w/ a color pallette (top left corner of bezel); there you can chose the color for the group-block… – it´´s also all in the screenshot, in a way… happy coloring! 🎨 (edited)
Thank you - very useful.
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iamutkarshb 9/7/2024 6:12 AM
Hi, can someone help me add a property to the right? I used the 'Add property' button, but it only creates the property and doesn't position it on the right.
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GrantGochnauer 9/7/2024 7:22 AM
I don't belive you can position properties in specific locations
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is capacities safe? I'm getting phishing warnings lit up.
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On my phone I have a collection with 9 items in it. On my PC it only shows 7? How do I fix this?
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simulationist 9/7/2024 10:21 AM
Does anyone know how to prevent capacities from saving blank daily notes that don't have any content in them?
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Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀
@lerone Is there a way to bulk apply tags for Custom Select property across several pages? (edited)
hey @Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 , appreciate the call – but, of course, I am not a single source for answering this… … but, as you ask, and bec. it touches upon something that increasingly jumps at me recently: my understandings is, no, this cannot be achieved, currently. reason being the intersection of 2 things / logics: 1) bulk operations are up to now only possible via list view & footer menu, when selecting multiple objects here (1-by-1, that is…). and only option for bulk operation given there, pertaining to this, is bulk change of tags. 2) tags in Cap are structurally ambigious (also: rich) : while you can use tag-objects from 'tag-database' to define properties + fixed-sets, Cap doesn´t treat these 'used-in-context'-tags as simple tags in the following, in a lot of respects. so, when you bulk re-tag objects with a 'tag' which you also selected as property at prior stage, Cap 'doesn´´t follow suite' here, and just applies it as 'tag' (indeed, actually doubling it, functionally speaking). now, this is a little dismal in itself. but, it actually speaks to a much larger and more systematic couldrum, that eats itself into the system in many respects, IMO. the treatment of tags that are contextualized (local block-tags, tags-in-properties) apart from the tag-system – to which they are generally a part of –, brings certain frictions + complications (in processing / understanding) 'down the road'. so, your example (if I understand correctly) in that respect is structurally related to another mentioned problem, where tags used in properties aren´t adressable as direct filter in object list views – bec there they are treated as 'pure' properties + suddenly 'lose' their tag status altogether (even though they are sourced from tag-set, initially). all this is mentioned here: https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001364765051994132/1280832903059603486 … and, I think, at some point this needs some more principled clarifications…
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PS: for the 'upside' of this – structurally rich, versatile tags – see here: https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1281546631145197650/1281555734320119849 🌻 🦋
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hey @Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 , appreciate the call – but, of course, I am not a single source for answering this… … but, as you ask, and bec. it touches upon something that increasingly jumps at me recently: my understandings is, no, this cannot be achieved, currently. reason being the intersection of 2 things / logics: 1) bulk operations are up to now only possible via list view & footer menu, when selecting multiple objects here (1-by-1, that is…). and only option for bulk operation given there, pertaining to this, is bulk change of tags. 2) tags in Cap are structurally ambigious (also: rich) : while you can use tag-objects from 'tag-database' to define properties + fixed-sets, Cap doesn´t treat these 'used-in-context'-tags as simple tags in the following, in a lot of respects. so, when you bulk re-tag objects with a 'tag' which you also selected as property at prior stage, Cap 'doesn´´t follow suite' here, and just applies it as 'tag' (indeed, actually doubling it, functionally speaking). now, this is a little dismal in itself. but, it actually speaks to a much larger and more systematic couldrum, that eats itself into the system in many respects, IMO. the treatment of tags that are contextualized (local block-tags, tags-in-properties) apart from the tag-system – to which they are generally a part of –, brings certain frictions + complications (in processing / understanding) 'down the road'. so, your example (if I understand correctly) in that respect is structurally related to another mentioned problem, where tags used in properties aren´t adressable as direct filter in object list views – bec there they are treated as 'pure' properties + suddenly 'lose' their tag status altogether (even though they are sourced from tag-set, initially). all this is mentioned here: https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001364765051994132/1280832903059603486 … and, I think, at some point this needs some more principled clarifications…
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/7/2024 11:18 AM
Superb as usual. I knew if I had to get the most comprehensive and nuanced explanation I had to reachout to you. Thank you so much. You've touched upon almost all of my queries or thoughts around the feature. Till now I had no clue why was tags excluded from tag query once used inside Select/Multiselect prop but now I know.
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Just found this community and hoping some of my newbie questions can be addressed here. I am testing out Capacities for my "stream of notes" flow - I am going to rely mostly on Daily Notes to capture stuff that happens at work and tag people or "meeting names" to capture the information and action items from that day. Is it possible to simulate a Daily Note (where title == current date by default) from anywhere else besides Calendar view? Say for example I create a page with a bunch of blocks with embedded tag-related info. And I remember to add something. Instesad of jumping out to Daily Notes and creating a note there, I wish I could create a new "note". This is fine, except when I create any new object type it requires a title and that is too much overhead for a quick note.
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Continuing my newbie questions ... I have notes with tags and it is all good, but I wish I could then create a "view" that takes one tag and allows me to sub-filter that view with another tag. See the screenshots -- created a daily note with 2025X as a common tag, and then I would like to create one block for Joey and another block for Jane. Seems like when I embed 2025X in a page, the content is tagless even though the inline blocks have tags like Joey and Jane.
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Mobile question. I can’t get the block editor on mobile to work as described. According to the guide: ‘You can select a block by tapping on the triple bar button to the right. This will select the block and open the mobile action panel.’ But most of the time when I click on the triple bar button it takes me out of editing the block. I’ve tried tapping long, short, etc, but always the same result. Sometimes I inadvertently get it to work and open the panel as shown on the screen shot, but I don’t know how I did it. Is there a knack to this tap on three bars?
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Continuing my newbie questions ... I have notes with tags and it is all good, but I wish I could then create a "view" that takes one tag and allows me to sub-filter that view with another tag. See the screenshots -- created a daily note with 2025X as a common tag, and then I would like to create one block for Joey and another block for Jane. Seems like when I embed 2025X in a page, the content is tagless even though the inline blocks have tags like Joey and Jane.
harmonday24 9/7/2024 1:03 PM
Perhaps you should also look at incorporating properties as that might give you more levels of filtering - as potentially will using links rather than tags - like instead of a tag for a person - a link to a person-object See these -https://docs.capacities.io/reference/properties and https://youtu.be/vk_Je_iWBOk?si=8dhD3Qt7_tSz_LeC
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Perhaps you should also look at incorporating properties as that might give you more levels of filtering - as potentially will using links rather than tags - like instead of a tag for a person - a link to a person-object See these -https://docs.capacities.io/reference/properties and https://youtu.be/vk_Je_iWBOk?si=8dhD3Qt7_tSz_LeC
I have tried linking to a person but it feels “heavier” to link to a person object that to simply tag with a person name. For example, I routinely will have 10 streams of thoughts in a 30m meeting with one person. 4 of those may link to one or more other people and ideas. I am talking to Joey and we discuss something that is related to his 2025 goals but also involves Jane. My current flow is one line with three tags applied inline and each tag can be independently searched for. With Person, I have to tag Person separately from “2025 goals” which is not at the same “level”. See what I’m saying?
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Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/7/2024 2:23 PM
Would you include a Date property (Date for time based concepts or theories/ Date for review or revision) in a Zettel or keep it more sort of Conceptual?
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harmonday24 9/7/2024 2:45 PM
Right - you do you.
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Mobile question. I can’t get the block editor on mobile to work as described. According to the guide: ‘You can select a block by tapping on the triple bar button to the right. This will select the block and open the mobile action panel.’ But most of the time when I click on the triple bar button it takes me out of editing the block. I’ve tried tapping long, short, etc, but always the same result. Sometimes I inadvertently get it to work and open the panel as shown on the screen shot, but I don’t know how I did it. Is there a knack to this tap on three bars?
I managed to figure something out that works, but it’s not what’s described in the mobile guide: 1. Tap on the block you want to edit. 2. The three lines mentioned in the guide do come up to the right of the block. Don’t touch them! 3. Swipe across the block itself while three lines are showing (l to r, or r to l, either works) and the action menu is revealed, as shown above. Anyone else do it differently?
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I am having an issue where my desktop app tags are not appearing/syncing in the webapp or the iOS app. Each app have a different number of tags showing in the objects menu, but they do show inside their respective pages/objects where they were used. Is anyone having or have had a similar issue? Any tips? (I have tried restarting and reloading all apps) (edited)
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Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀
Unfortunately that is not possible for Daily Notes as it is a basic object type. You can create a new object type and there you can make it full width easily and with Date property it will showup on your Calendar Date Reference (below Daily Notes)
Hi, I created a new object called “Journal”. But I don't know how to link it to the Calendar like Daily Notes. Is it not enough to just add the date property? (edited)
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📱 I could find the iPhone version of Capacities and am using it now. But when I installed it on my iPad, it said it was not compatible. Do I need to wait for the iPad version to be compatible?
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Hi, I created a new object called “Journal”. But I don't know how to link it to the Calendar like Daily Notes. Is it not enough to just add the date property? (edited)
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/8/2024 12:33 AM
Yes, adding date property is enough to link it. Your journal entry will appear below your Daily Notes (for that Date entry in journal). You'll get it under Date Reference and also under 'Created Today.
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Does anyone know how to resolve when things get pasted in (or emailed in) as fairly narrow columns? I've got a few pages like this where the text is very normal (and in general, pasting in rich text always seems to do "the wrong thing")
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Never mind, I just found a place where I could just drag the margin over.
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📱 I could find the iPhone version of Capacities and am using it now. But when I installed it on my iPad, it said it was not compatible. Do I need to wait for the iPad version to be compatible?
They're coming out with a tablet specific version, but I recently hit this too - it's too bad you can't use it as an iphone app on the ipad (via Stage Manager, etc) - being able to add / share sheet over to it would be helpful while we wait for the full version
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👋 Hello, I asked Capacities to export my workspace so I can see how the files are and when I receive the download via email, I click the link and all it does it open a new window that is all white but never actually triggers a download. Any one else run into this?
niveus started a thread. 9/8/2024 4:09 PM
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Is there any reason why loading images in Capacities is slow? (FYI, I work in Tech, so I understand Latency) but this is not a good experience overall
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Is it possible to open multiple windows of Capacities for different objects?
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Is it possible to open multiple windows of Capacities for different objects?
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/8/2024 7:47 PM
Not possible as of now but you can use multiple tabs (if that helps). Use Ctrl/Command + Click to open in a new tab orUse SHIFT + click to open in a split view.
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Is there anyway to force a sync? For some reason my daily note from yesterday isn’t showing on my phone (but is on my PC)
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Are backups working. I’ve tried a few times over the last couple weeks and I have not received an email. The last backup email i have is from 8/27.
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Is there anyway to force a sync? For some reason my daily note from yesterday isn’t showing on my phone (but is on my PC)
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/8/2024 9:46 PM
Have your tried restarting your PC app? Before restarting just look for a small icon on top right of the title bar which says if there is ' pending sync' or connectivity issue with the server. (edited)
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Is it possible to open multiple windows of Capacities for different objects?
see documentation for what's possible, around the function @Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 pointed you to: https://docs.capacities.io/reference/navigation#side-panel ... some folks – I heard – are also resorting to open browser access side-by-side w app access to achieve such an effect; but it's not a recommended practice (I think bec of sync) (edited)
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Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/9/2024 12:16 AM
Is anyone facing Whatsapp/Telegram delayed upload issue? It was fixed and running perfectly for almost 1 month now but suddenly this morning I am facing it again. None of the files are coming to either desktop or web version, waiting for almost half an hour.
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Whatsapp has been delayed nearly 12 hours for me now
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Same Whatsapp and Telegram not syncing
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Looks like mine are starting to come through now
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Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀
Is anyone facing Whatsapp/Telegram delayed upload issue? It was fixed and running perfectly for almost 1 month now but suddenly this morning I am facing it again. None of the files are coming to either desktop or web version, waiting for almost half an hour.
ImtiyazAhmed 9/9/2024 1:22 AM
Its working alright for me
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Looks like mine are starting to come through now
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/9/2024 1:25 AM
Same, all pending items are now uploaded and showing successfully.
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Looks like mine are starting to come through now
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/9/2024 1:28 AM
As it is syncing , it keeps showing me Version Conflict. What do you generally do for such conflicts? I was mostly choosing the version with more word counts. Is it a safe process?
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Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀
As it is syncing , it keeps showing me Version Conflict. What do you generally do for such conflicts? I was mostly choosing the version with more word counts. Is it a safe process?
I typically click show preview for each item, but choosing the higher word count would likely be the safest option if you dont want to compare each version (edited)
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Hi, can someone help me add a property to the right? I used the 'Add property' button, but it only creates the property and doesn't position it on the right.
if you'd like it under the title and tags, open the object type settings (click on the 3 dots in the top right > object type settings) and then choose the standard page layout
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theromit
Just found this community and hoping some of my newbie questions can be addressed here. I am testing out Capacities for my "stream of notes" flow - I am going to rely mostly on Daily Notes to capture stuff that happens at work and tag people or "meeting names" to capture the information and action items from that day. Is it possible to simulate a Daily Note (where title == current date by default) from anywhere else besides Calendar view? Say for example I create a page with a bunch of blocks with embedded tag-related info. And I remember to add something. Instesad of jumping out to Daily Notes and creating a note there, I wish I could create a new "note". This is fine, except when I create any new object type it requires a title and that is too much overhead for a quick note.
you can do this with templates to an extent (https://docs.capacities.io/reference/templates/date-formatting#date-formatting-in-templates), but instead of it being automatic on the creation of the note, you'd have one click to load the template. Demo here: https://www.tella.tv/video/dates-in-templates-1-648m
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theromit
Continuing my newbie questions ... I have notes with tags and it is all good, but I wish I could then create a "view" that takes one tag and allows me to sub-filter that view with another tag. See the screenshots -- created a daily note with 2025X as a common tag, and then I would like to create one block for Joey and another block for Jane. Seems like when I embed 2025X in a page, the content is tagless even though the inline blocks have tags like Joey and Jane.
the filter there is looking for object tags not block tags which is where 2025x and Joey are. I think the tag queries would need to be more advanced for this to work in the way you intend. The best option is to use a person object and link to Joey that way. This approach has a lot of other advantages too over time. You don't have to link to the people when you're taking these notes so it doesn't interrupt your stream of thought, you could link to them afterwards. I do that a lot and it helps to tidy up my initial notes as well.
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I managed to figure something out that works, but it’s not what’s described in the mobile guide: 1. Tap on the block you want to edit. 2. The three lines mentioned in the guide do come up to the right of the block. Don’t touch them! 3. Swipe across the block itself while three lines are showing (l to r, or r to l, either works) and the action menu is revealed, as shown above. Anyone else do it differently?
will have a look at this!
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I am having an issue where my desktop app tags are not appearing/syncing in the webapp or the iOS app. Each app have a different number of tags showing in the objects menu, but they do show inside their respective pages/objects where they were used. Is anyone having or have had a similar issue? Any tips? (I have tried restarting and reloading all apps) (edited)
did you try to reboot? if you go to settings > account > reboot that should help.
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you can do this with templates to an extent (https://docs.capacities.io/reference/templates/date-formatting#date-formatting-in-templates), but instead of it being automatic on the creation of the note, you'd have one click to load the template. Demo here: https://www.tella.tv/video/dates-in-templates-1-648m
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/9/2024 3:08 AM
I absolutely needed this feature. Thank you so much. I should seriously start reading Capacities Docs, missing out on so many stellar features.
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I absolutely needed this feature. Thank you so much. I should seriously start reading Capacities Docs, missing out on so many stellar features.
I could do a video showing some of the features that are deeper in the docs? Maybe 3/5?
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I could do a video showing some of the features that are deeper in the docs? Maybe 3/5?
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/9/2024 3:24 AM
Yes, it would be super helpful. I find your videos (both on Cap channel and yours) much easier to learn from and adopt to my Capacities workflow.
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is there a plan to support Chinese search? seems the Chinese words inside a page cannot be searched.
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is there a plan to support Chinese search? seems the Chinese words inside a page cannot be searched.
Get an overview of requested features and ideas.
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you can do this with templates to an extent (https://docs.capacities.io/reference/templates/date-formatting#date-formatting-in-templates), but instead of it being automatic on the creation of the note, you'd have one click to load the template. Demo here: https://www.tella.tv/video/dates-in-templates-1-648m
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/9/2024 6:13 AM
I have added this date to title my to my Journal template. I was wondering can I also populate the Date property on the day when the template is duplicated? Is there a feature for this which I am missing? If I add it from shortcut on Daily Notes then the date will be auto applied but if I add it from Journal object then is there a way to auto add the date for today?
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Have your tried restarting your PC app? Before restarting just look for a small icon on top right of the title bar which says if there is ' pending sync' or connectivity issue with the server. (edited)
Worked this morning. Wonder if there were some sync delays yesterday (with the email and WhatsApp delays, etc)
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I'm sorry if this has been answered. I tried a search. Is there a way to AI chat with an entire collection or object or space? I want to be able to do things like "Summarize where I talked about [subject]"
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you can do this with templates to an extent (https://docs.capacities.io/reference/templates/date-formatting#date-formatting-in-templates), but instead of it being automatic on the creation of the note, you'd have one click to load the template. Demo here: https://www.tella.tv/video/dates-in-templates-1-648m
Thanks, this is promising. I have not been able to use templates properly. Is there a doc that shows how that meeting template was create and leverage in that one-off meeting?
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ImtiyazAhmed 9/9/2024 9:33 AM
I am facing issues with Filters (Tags + Does not Include + ""). Anybody else facing this? All other filter properties seems to work
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the filter there is looking for object tags not block tags which is where 2025x and Joey are. I think the tag queries would need to be more advanced for this to work in the way you intend. The best option is to use a person object and link to Joey that way. This approach has a lot of other advantages too over time. You don't have to link to the people when you're taking these notes so it doesn't interrupt your stream of thought, you could link to them afterwards. I do that a lot and it helps to tidy up my initial notes as well.
Thanks, I could do People but the difference I observed with tags vs People is that with tags I could mix and match people and some random other things like "2025 goals" all in a single line. So when I have a discussion and I jot down a note, I could note something like "Remind Joey about entering all his 2025 goals in HR system" or something like "Jane was referring to a project where Joey needs to contribute his design ideas". It's so much easier to apply # <tag> inline as I am typing it than to go to the notes after the fact (perhaps at the end of the day). Due to the nature of my job, it's not uncommon for me to see 8-10 meetings a day and if I have 4-5 points to note down each meeting, that would be 40-50 items to review 😦
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Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀
I have added this date to title my to my Journal template. I was wondering can I also populate the Date property on the day when the template is duplicated? Is there a feature for this which I am missing? If I add it from shortcut on Daily Notes then the date will be auto applied but if I add it from Journal object then is there a way to auto add the date for today?
I don't think so!
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I'm sorry if this has been answered. I tried a search. Is there a way to AI chat with an entire collection or object or space? I want to be able to do things like "Summarize where I talked about [subject]"
No, this is planned for later on. See our AI roadmap here: https://docs.capacities.io/reference/ai-roadmap
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Thanks, this is promising. I have not been able to use templates properly. Is there a doc that shows how that meeting template was create and leverage in that one-off meeting?
Here's the templates docs page https://docs.capacities.io/reference/templates and there's a video about creating templates here https://youtu.be/9R2n-t-ln_w For the one I demoed, I opened the meeting object settings > add new template > {date:LLLL} as the title. That automatically gives you the button to add when you're in a new meeting object.
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I am facing issues with Filters (Tags + Does not Include + ""). Anybody else facing this? All other filter properties seems to work
tags does not include is just for object-level tags (not blocks), are they the tags you're trying to filter on?
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No, this is planned for later on. See our AI roadmap here: https://docs.capacities.io/reference/ai-roadmap
Thank you Beth! I've enjoyed your videos before and after joining capacities!
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tags does not include is just for object-level tags (not blocks), are they the tags you're trying to filter on?
ImtiyazAhmed 9/9/2024 10:12 AM
Its working now. I rebooted the app.
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tags does not include is just for object-level tags (not blocks), are they the tags you're trying to filter on?
ImtiyazAhmed 9/9/2024 10:13 AM
Yes it was tags that I was trying to filter. Was using on all object types so got freaked out
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Thank you Beth! I've enjoyed your videos before and after joining capacities!
thank you very much!
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Its working now. I rebooted the app.
great to hear!
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ImtiyazAhmed 9/9/2024 10:14 AM
Thanks for the help
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Here's the templates docs page https://docs.capacities.io/reference/templates and there's a video about creating templates here https://youtu.be/9R2n-t-ln_w For the one I demoed, I opened the meeting object settings > add new template > {date:LLLL} as the title. That automatically gives you the button to add when you're in a new meeting object.
Thank you! Worked like a charm.
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Hey guys, I'm wanting to move completely off Jira, and the one thing I still use that platform for is my list of upcoming tasks, automatically sorted by due date. (How) can I do something like that in Capacities?
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Hi. I'd like to use collections of tags only in specific object types. I know that after adding a multi-select property with a fixed set to the object type, I can create an object and populate the property by filtering the tags by collection and then selecting all the tags in a collection but that seems rather long-winded. Is there some way to specify a collection when adding the property (apologies if this has been asked - couldn't find it)? Thanks.
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Can you add a tag to multiple note pages at once? I made a template with the tag I wanted later in my note taking than I should have so I have 8 note pages without the tag, curious if I can bulk add them or do I have to do it 1 by 1
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Can you add a tag to multiple note pages at once? I made a template with the tag I wanted later in my note taking than I should have so I have 8 note pages without the tag, curious if I can bulk add them or do I have to do it 1 by 1
yes – you find it here: https://docs.capacities.io/reference/bulk-actions actually, it´s a lack of current documentation that bulk action is not also mentioned at the tag documentation section. – so, hope the team sees this, and picks this low hanging fruit… 🐿
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yes – you find it here: https://docs.capacities.io/reference/bulk-actions actually, it´s a lack of current documentation that bulk action is not also mentioned at the tag documentation section. – so, hope the team sees this, and picks this low hanging fruit… 🐿
Appreciate it
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i have two tags, "foo" and "bar". i want to create a query such that objects tagged with both "foo" AND "bar" are returned. from what i can tell, a standard Tag query does an OR -- i.e., "foo" OR "bar" -- which to me is non-intuitive.
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Hey guys, I'm wanting to move completely off Jira, and the one thing I still use that platform for is my list of upcoming tasks, automatically sorted by due date. (How) can I do something like that in Capacities?
You will need a task object type with a date property called due date. Then you can sort all your tasks by due date. Here's a video that shows a task object in the second half: https://youtu.be/w28CcHGrdHE?feature=shared But as a general remark, Capacities isn't built to be a task manager so it might not be possible to fully replace jira, depending on how you use it.
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Hi. I'd like to use collections of tags only in specific object types. I know that after adding a multi-select property with a fixed set to the object type, I can create an object and populate the property by filtering the tags by collection and then selecting all the tags in a collection but that seems rather long-winded. Is there some way to specify a collection when adding the property (apologies if this has been asked - couldn't find it)? Thanks.
This isn't possible at this time, but here's the feature request for it: https://capacities.canny.io/feedback/p/select-collections-as-the-fixed-set-multi-select
Add the option to open a list of collections and use that as the multi-select options instead of having to input all multi-select options and then calculate. E.
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i have two tags, "foo" and "bar". i want to create a query such that objects tagged with both "foo" AND "bar" are returned. from what i can tell, a standard Tag query does an OR -- i.e., "foo" OR "bar" -- which to me is non-intuitive.
are you only searching for objects, or objects and blocks?
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Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/10/2024 2:54 AM
@pkmbeth I am having difficulty editing Filter groups as the "X" button has gone beyond the visible area of the dialogue box. There is a request for this with horizontal scrolling for Query editing window and is marked In Progress. But till it gets fixed I was wondering if Zooming out can make that button visible to me. But I have no clue how to zoom out on the Windows desktop app. I tried with Ctrl - or Ctrl + but it didn't work. Can you please share me some ways or shortcut to do it?
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@pkmbeth I am having difficulty editing Filter groups as the "X" button has gone beyond the visible area of the dialogue box. There is a request for this with horizontal scrolling for Query editing window and is marked In Progress. But till it gets fixed I was wondering if Zooming out can make that button visible to me. But I have no clue how to zoom out on the Windows desktop app. I tried with Ctrl - or Ctrl + but it didn't work. Can you please share me some ways or shortcut to do it?
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/10/2024 3:01 AM
Okay I enabled the App menu and I got the option. Does it have a shortcut to access Zoom in Zoom out even with App menu disabled? Because having app menu enabled caused misalligment of clicking area and UI (specially when clicking on breadcrumb in Object settings or closing the dialogue window from 'X' button, so I decided to keep the App menu turned off).
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@pkmbeth I am having difficulty editing Filter groups as the "X" button has gone beyond the visible area of the dialogue box. There is a request for this with horizontal scrolling for Query editing window and is marked In Progress. But till it gets fixed I was wondering if Zooming out can make that button visible to me. But I have no clue how to zoom out on the Windows desktop app. I tried with Ctrl - or Ctrl + but it didn't work. Can you please share me some ways or shortcut to do it?
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/10/2024 3:25 AM
My bad, this horizontal scolling is already fixed, I can horizontally scroll and access those buttons. I am sorry for my oversight. (edited)
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Hey, is there a way I can increase the font size? Its a little too small - too hard on my eyes.
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Hey, is there a way I can increase the font size? Its a little too small - too hard on my eyes.
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/10/2024 4:13 AM
In the TOP Menu bar , beside File & Edit, Click on View > Zoom in (edited)
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In the TOP Menu bar , beside File & Edit, Click on View > Zoom in (edited)
It's working thanks. But I just need it for the ones i use tables on. The tables have smaller fonts. So is there a shortcut?
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I tried ctrl+ doesn't work.
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It's working thanks. But I just need it for the ones i use tables on. The tables have smaller fonts. So is there a shortcut?
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/10/2024 4:18 AM
In the web version Ctrl +/- works as an expected behaviour. But for desktop version I am not sure. @pkmbeth @lerone are experts with insights so if they can share any shortcut (if available)
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Or is there a way to change the text hierarchy for the font inside the table itself? That would be ultra useful!!
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In the web version Ctrl +/- works as an expected behaviour. But for desktop version I am not sure. @pkmbeth @lerone are experts with insights so if they can share any shortcut (if available)
Noted.
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Or is there a way to change the text hierarchy for the font inside the table itself? That would be ultra useful!!
@pkmbeth @lerone Hi guys, Would really appreciate the help whenever you get some free time!! 😄
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hey @Mr.Dpec ! – I am honored to be mentioned in here, and by @Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 trust in my knowledge... 🙏 – the reality is: for one: there are several 'expert users here'; plus @pkmbeth and me, we really are 'experts' on different levels. not only does she have direct team role & access, but also her knowledge of Cap is much more detailed, rock solid & grounded – while mine is more erratic, dependent on a certain style of use and more 'lofty' interest… … e.g. tables is something I am hardly using & knowing… but I am sure someone – like @pkmbeth – will help you w/ expertise. plus, I am happy to help whenever I can in substance! 🫶
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hey @Mr.Dpec ! – I am honored to be mentioned in here, and by @Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 trust in my knowledge... 🙏 – the reality is: for one: there are several 'expert users here'; plus @pkmbeth and me, we really are 'experts' on different levels. not only does she have direct team role & access, but also her knowledge of Cap is much more detailed, rock solid & grounded – while mine is more erratic, dependent on a certain style of use and more 'lofty' interest… … e.g. tables is something I am hardly using & knowing… but I am sure someone – like @pkmbeth – will help you w/ expertise. plus, I am happy to help whenever I can in substance! 🫶
Appreciate it @lerone. Will wait for anyone whoever has used 'tables' to put in some insights!
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are you only searching for objects, or objects and blocks?
Does it matter? I wouldn’t expect the search results to be affected by Blocks Only vs Blocks and Objects. In my particular query, I am searching for Objects and Blocks, since I just left the default, but I have no Blocks tagged with either Tag of interest. I created this via New Query and simply added the two tags, expecting the result to be an AND not an OR. In general, if I wanted either case for multiple tags, AND or OR, how would I do this? (edited)
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Or is there a way to change the text hierarchy for the font inside the table itself? That would be ultra useful!!
No, only standard text goes in tables.
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pkmbeth started a thread. 9/10/2024 6:25 AM
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You will need a task object type with a date property called due date. Then you can sort all your tasks by due date. Here's a video that shows a task object in the second half: https://youtu.be/w28CcHGrdHE?feature=shared But as a general remark, Capacities isn't built to be a task manager so it might not be possible to fully replace jira, depending on how you use it.
Fantastic tysm
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This isn't possible at this time, but here's the feature request for it: https://capacities.canny.io/feedback/p/select-collections-as-the-fixed-set-multi-select
Many thanks, Beth - look forward to using it. I got somewhat confused about canny & /feedback but think I have it figured out now 🙄 .
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It looks like the wide card view doesn't actually show the properties I've selected under customize card view, unless I'm missing something?
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Also are there any ways to nest/hierarchize objects?
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Hi everyone, I would like to pubblish content like gallery on Notion with a pubblic url. Is that possible?
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Built with Notion, the all-in-one connected workspace with publishing capabilities.
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Is there any way to have "> " not turn into a toggle?
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Is there any way to have "> " not turn into a toggle?
... put a space ('_') in front of it. ... kind of a hack. but the only viable alternative. (it's similar to situations where you want to use a '/' in the text... these things have been 'baked in' into the command system of Cap, for good or worse... 🫢) PS: see also current discussion on text editor experience and some 'micro-frictions'... 👉 https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001365576314261555/1282989728081117214) (edited)
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Is there a way to direct Task Actions for Apple Reminders to a list that's within a Group? (edited)
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e.g. if I have a list called Chores that's within a group called Personal, setting the List Name to Chores in Task Actions just makes a new Chores list outside of any groups (edited)
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I would submit a request on the feedback board for this but I can't log in to it! (edited)
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i just got a synchronization error, and a big block of notes did not save as a result. is there any way to recover that version?
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Can the name "Title" for each object be changed to a preferred other name?
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elisa moreno 9/10/2024 4:14 PM
Hello 👋! Why does my comments on Canny always appear like “Unknown User”?
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Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/10/2024 4:55 PM
Anyone having authentication issue with the Web extension? It was working all fine for me even 10 minutes ago and now it stopped completely, Signing in isn't resolving the issue! Even tried removing and reinstalling the extension but still the same.... (edited)
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It's affecting the whole site I think. I can't login from a new session, and on the browser I'm still logged in at I can't create a new space.
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Victoria Teasdale 9/10/2024 5:05 PM
Errr.... I'm having issues... My files, photos attachements have dissapeared. It seems to be an amazon aws issue i think...
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elisa moreno 9/10/2024 5:05 PM
I am having the same problem with the web extension. I am logged in…
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Errr.... I'm having issues... My files, photos attachements have dissapeared. It seems to be an amazon aws issue i think...
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/10/2024 5:15 PM
After Microsoft Crowdstrike debacle I am more than sure that the strategic maneuver of Capacities to turn their app to offline-first would be a case study for the future. There are too many moving parts in the current Web architecture and also with AI's resource hungry nature the Server vs Power vs Environment balance is no way sustainable. I am so fortunate to come across this app. The OFFLINE project is In Progress and I know once it is done all these server blackout moments won't cost us anything. Shoutout to OFFLINE first project for Capacities 🙌 As far as this outage is concerned I am waiting patiently as I believe our super-talented dev team is already aware and working on it (unless AWS is the real problem! Jeff Bezos should be included in our bugs board) (edited)
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Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/10/2024 5:32 PM
BACK! Extension working now.
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Up for me as well
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Hi! Is it possible to publish my notes directly to my own blog / domain? Thank you
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Hello tick tick doens't embed (edited)
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When it goes on main menu of ticktick andi press sign in it just goes blank (edited)
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Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀
After Microsoft Crowdstrike debacle I am more than sure that the strategic maneuver of Capacities to turn their app to offline-first would be a case study for the future. There are too many moving parts in the current Web architecture and also with AI's resource hungry nature the Server vs Power vs Environment balance is no way sustainable. I am so fortunate to come across this app. The OFFLINE project is In Progress and I know once it is done all these server blackout moments won't cost us anything. Shoutout to OFFLINE first project for Capacities 🙌 As far as this outage is concerned I am waiting patiently as I believe our super-talented dev team is already aware and working on it (unless AWS is the real problem! Jeff Bezos should be included in our bugs board) (edited)
Full offline support is critical for me and is one of the main reasons I won't commit 100% and continue to use Obsidian and Obsidian sync. I definitely see the benefits of Capacities with all it's features in the Pro plan and the roadmap that don't require plugins or hacks.
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It looks like the wide card view doesn't actually show the properties I've selected under customize card view, unless I'm missing something?
customize card view is for the small card view!
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I would submit a request on the feedback board for this but I can't log in to it! (edited)
does clicking the 'feedback' link in the left sidebar take you to canny?
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does clicking the 'feedback' link in the left sidebar take you to canny?
Canny worked on my phone so I’ve submitted the bug report there, thanks
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harmonday24 9/11/2024 8:29 AM
No, it doesn't embed, you can import Tick Tick into Todoist, Todoist can be embedded - I believe the inability to embed Tick Tick is on that company's end and it's up to them to change it. I did ask them once and the answer was no.
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hi! i found out about capacities yestarday and was wondering if there's inline math support (not just math block support)
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No, it doesn't embed, you can import Tick Tick into Todoist, Todoist can be embedded - I believe the inability to embed Tick Tick is on that company's end and it's up to them to change it. I did ask them once and the answer was no.
thanks i will try
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thanks for raising this use case, I'll come back to you with more info in the next couple of days!
nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵 9/11/2024 12:33 PM
hello Beth 🙂 just wondering if you had a chance to look at this block-based tag query case?
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No, it doesn't embed, you can import Tick Tick into Todoist, Todoist can be embedded - I believe the inability to embed Tick Tick is on that company's end and it's up to them to change it. I did ask them once and the answer was no.
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Sorry its in french but
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My internet is fine but it just wont connect
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harmonday24 9/11/2024 1:07 PM
Oh, you have to use the web app and it works best with Chrome, I think.
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elisa moreno 9/11/2024 4:01 PM
Hello! I am trying to add properties to a weblink type object but it does not give me the option… Is that it, the only object that allows for embed videos and watch inside Capacities and take notes while we’re at it, does not allow for more properties?
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  • I have an object called Studies, which contains all my study subjects.
  • I want to only see my active studies when I click the Studies button
  • I want to easily toggle between showing all studies and active studies How should I achieve this? I tried using #active tag and a filter, but you have to redo the filter if you cancel it to show all pages. I also tried using Active -collection, but you have to open the menu thing (in the picture) to be able to select it, which increases clutter as I have many Collections
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Thanks! This works every time, 100 % of the time. Spend too much time trying to do something, ask for help, immediately figure it out on your own. I can just Pin the Active -Collection
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Hello! I am trying to add properties to a weblink type object but it does not give me the option… Is that it, the only object that allows for embed videos and watch inside Capacities and take notes while we’re at it, does not allow for more properties?
Jan O. Dvořák 9/11/2024 11:38 PM
Basic object types, like Pages or Weblinks, are not customizable - you cannot add properties into them. It may or may not change in the future but I don't count on it.
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Hello! I am trying to add properties to a weblink type object but it does not give me the option… Is that it, the only object that allows for embed videos and watch inside Capacities and take notes while we’re at it, does not allow for more properties?
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/11/2024 11:44 PM
Have you considered changing the Object type for Weblink items and transferring similar type of items to your custom objects (with properties) ? I generally follow this for transferring Wishlist items, Videos, Web Articles, Lists. For maintaining parity you can create similar properties in the destination object and customize while changing type from the Changing type window. You can also migrate iframe to the Content block and just create a separate weblink for that.
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Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/11/2024 11:47 PM
Wait for some time, with the launch of Upcoming Calendar Integration you'll never need Task manager as embeds. Then you can send Capacities task to TickTick with Task Actions, then setup TickTick 2-way sync with your Calendar and setup Calendar sync with Capacities. Exciting times ahead..... (edited)
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hello Beth 🙂 just wondering if you had a chance to look at this block-based tag query case?
thanks for reminding me! 😅 so essentially the object queries will always be more extensive than block-based queries because Capacities centres objects over blocks. But that's not to say we can't improve tag queries. We're already thinking about adding an AND operator for tag queries and we're considering adding NOT + simple block filters as well. But as always, we don't want to add complexity unnecessarily and for transparency, it wouldn't be a high priority. But if any of this sounds like it could really improve your workflow, could you please submit a feature request with some examples, and we'll monitor it? If other users reading this would benefit from extra development here, please add to that ticket!
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thanks for reminding me! 😅 so essentially the object queries will always be more extensive than block-based queries because Capacities centres objects over blocks. But that's not to say we can't improve tag queries. We're already thinking about adding an AND operator for tag queries and we're considering adding NOT + simple block filters as well. But as always, we don't want to add complexity unnecessarily and for transparency, it wouldn't be a high priority. But if any of this sounds like it could really improve your workflow, could you please submit a feature request with some examples, and we'll monitor it? If other users reading this would benefit from extra development here, please add to that ticket!
nicolas67🥨⛵🛠🎵 9/12/2024 4:28 AM
thanks Beth for enlightening this topic 🙂 So does this mean that: 1. query results will remain (for the time being) always objects and not blocks? (in which case I'll create a ticket to see if this is worth debating or not) 2. in my use case, what would be your recommendation? Turning all my blocks into individual "music" objects?
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Hi! When I paste an indented bullet list into Capacities the collapse/expand feature doesn't work unless I manually replace all top level bullets (by removing the pasted bullet and typing "- "). Is this a known bug or is there any way to solve this without replacing all top level bullets?
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Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀
Wait for some time, with the launch of Upcoming Calendar Integration you'll never need Task manager as embeds. Then you can send Capacities task to TickTick with Task Actions, then setup TickTick 2-way sync with your Calendar and setup Calendar sync with Capacities. Exciting times ahead..... (edited)
I think calendar integrations are gonna be capacities pro tho... I have the free version so i wouldn't really have access to that unfortunately.
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iamutkarshb 9/12/2024 10:17 AM
Hi need a bit of a help, I notice that my notes are not syncing between web and app what should I do. My notes on the desktop app aren't appearing on the web or mobile app. How can I refresh them to get the latest updates? (edited)
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Basic object types, like Pages or Weblinks, are not customizable - you cannot add properties into them. It may or may not change in the future but I don't count on it.
elisa moreno 9/12/2024 10:22 AM
Thank you for clarifying ❤️
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Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀
Have you considered changing the Object type for Weblink items and transferring similar type of items to your custom objects (with properties) ? I generally follow this for transferring Wishlist items, Videos, Web Articles, Lists. For maintaining parity you can create similar properties in the destination object and customize while changing type from the Changing type window. You can also migrate iframe to the Content block and just create a separate weblink for that.
elisa moreno 9/12/2024 10:26 AM
Hello, dear! First of all, thank you for trying to help me! You and I use both the app Twos and Capacities, and once in a while I see your comments on both communities and you are a kind and helpful person, thank you very much! If - and only if - my request is not going to trouble you, or take too much of your time, could you be so kind to show me this via prints or video? English is not my primary language, as I am from Brazil and I found difficult to understand what you just said… But don’t feel the obligation to do it, I know I am asking too much! Thank you anyway! ☺️❤️🙏
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is there a way to have a reference to a block within the same page? is there a way to make a table with all headers that also link to those headers when clicking on them? i tried using block links, but for some reason it doesnt react at all when i click on the link (edited)
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Hi. I'd like to use collections of tags only in specific object types. I know that after adding a multi-select property with a fixed set to the object type, I can create an object and populate the property by filtering the tags by collection and then selecting all the tags in a collection but that seems rather long-winded. Is there some way to specify a collection when adding the property (apologies if this has been asked - couldn't find it)? Thanks.
@Tony – I was thinking about your question, when you posted… … one of the obvious / regular workflows, which seems still to draw a 'blank'; i.e. a little missing / glitch in the system. I think the reason is this: fixed sets are nowhere represented in the user accss system besides – by now – the properties settings (which recently included a list that you can – kind of – manage, in terms of taking tags off the list …) now, just needing this myself two things 'dawned upon me': 1) the best architectural solution (real solution) would be to automatically represent 'fixed (tag) sets' as collections*. as these are accessible via the picker in most contexts. thus, this mechanism would not only seem coherent w/ Capacities logic per se, but also solve your / our problem. – maybe *make this a ticket? 2) a practical hack, I noticed, is this: whenever you want to add to the 'fixed list' in an easy fashion: just add what you need in the (fixed set) property – and afterwards delete it again from the object you are using for this (if unheeded for this one). result: the property will stay in the fixed set nevertheless…! (so, basically, the property fields of objects (set to fixed set) can be hijacked as 'add-on interface', saving one the odyssee via property settings… 🦦 🐿🌻
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@Tony – I was thinking about your question, when you posted… … one of the obvious / regular workflows, which seems still to draw a 'blank'; i.e. a little missing / glitch in the system. I think the reason is this: fixed sets are nowhere represented in the user accss system besides – by now – the properties settings (which recently included a list that you can – kind of – manage, in terms of taking tags off the list …) now, just needing this myself two things 'dawned upon me': 1) the best architectural solution (real solution) would be to automatically represent 'fixed (tag) sets' as collections*. as these are accessible via the picker in most contexts. thus, this mechanism would not only seem coherent w/ Capacities logic per se, but also solve your / our problem. – maybe *make this a ticket? 2) a practical hack, I noticed, is this: whenever you want to add to the 'fixed list' in an easy fashion: just add what you need in the (fixed set) property – and afterwards delete it again from the object you are using for this (if unheeded for this one). result: the property will stay in the fixed set nevertheless…! (so, basically, the property fields of objects (set to fixed set) can be hijacked as 'add-on interface', saving one the odyssee via property settings… 🦦 🐿🌻
@lerone - @pkmbeth has already answered my question (https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001364765051994132/1282970909841424384) and the comments on the proposed feature do meet my needs (multi-select property allowing a dynamic pointer to a collection of tags (or other objects)). Unfortunately, any current 'fix' will be non-dynamic and would be a pain to retrofit. I'm hoping the feature is added before I've got my project up to that point.
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@lerone - @pkmbeth has already answered my question (https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001364765051994132/1282970909841424384) and the comments on the proposed feature do meet my needs (multi-select property allowing a dynamic pointer to a collection of tags (or other objects)). Unfortunately, any current 'fix' will be non-dynamic and would be a pain to retrofit. I'm hoping the feature is added before I've got my project up to that point.
I see now! great! a case of parallel invention. I actually approached it the other way round (make any fixed set a collection); but taking 'fixed sets' out altogether & swap with collections is of course attaining the same. gonna vote for it & add on. – so, thx for pointing me to the ticket again 🙏 actually, I think my way of putting it might even be a pipeline that would fit your 'retrofit' requirement; as any existing 'fixed set' would conceptually become a tag collection automatically… – so, I think it´s always good to extend the conversation, because of such nuances & possible insights… 💬 🐿💡 the 2nd 'hack' insight, I think, remains handy. if not in your case, certainly for my Cap-practice; … and maybe handy for some other folks, too… who knows…
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@lerone - @pkmbeth has already answered my question (https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001364765051994132/1282970909841424384) and the comments on the proposed feature do meet my needs (multi-select property allowing a dynamic pointer to a collection of tags (or other objects)). Unfortunately, any current 'fix' will be non-dynamic and would be a pain to retrofit. I'm hoping the feature is added before I've got my project up to that point.
… also good to revive this discussion… the 'planned' flag comes from January 21, 2023 😁
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Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/12/2024 1:39 PM
@Steffen With this colossal loading time I will turn into fossil 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
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translucentSparkle 9/12/2024 4:55 PM
hi all, is there a specific channel for academic research workflows?
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Hello, does anyone know if there's a way to order a table column by date? The sort ascending/descending option just puts them in order of day and doesn't take into account the month or year.
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is there a way to have a reference to a block within the same page? is there a way to make a table with all headers that also link to those headers when clicking on them? i tried using block links, but for some reason it doesnt react at all when i click on the link (edited)
No, block references only work across objects, not within the same page. Have you seen the table of contents in the right sidebar? It's not a table but it's created automatically for you and clicking on each heading there will jump to the correct section of your notes.
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Hello, does anyone know if there's a way to order a table column by date? The sort ascending/descending option just puts them in order of day and doesn't take into account the month or year.
To sort by date you'd need to make use of objects with a date property and then use a query to display them in date order.
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Hello, dear! First of all, thank you for trying to help me! You and I use both the app Twos and Capacities, and once in a while I see your comments on both communities and you are a kind and helpful person, thank you very much! If - and only if - my request is not going to trouble you, or take too much of your time, could you be so kind to show me this via prints or video? English is not my primary language, as I am from Brazil and I found difficult to understand what you just said… But don’t feel the obligation to do it, I know I am asking too much! Thank you anyway! ☺️❤️🙏
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/13/2024 2:21 AM
Here is a video where I tried showing the proposed solution. I have used Google translate to translate voiceover to Portugese (Brazil), so forgive me for any inappropriate translation. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FJ6GHgmOodMQg141qMlk06wvh_YgiOMQ/view?usp=sharing
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ImtiyazAhmed 9/13/2024 2:36 AM
@Steffen @pkmbeth@Michael_v_H So I have been facing this issue where the preview/cover images of few of my weblinks always vanishes. This has happened 3 times before and each time I manually uploaded the images but few days later, the images vanish again (edited)
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this is mainly happening to weblinks that belong to or are saved from instagram
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Okay its happening to a few others too and not just the ones that regularly vanish
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The Web-Clipper does not work any more. It always says that i have to authenticate. after doing so it is an endless loop of clicking "Authenticate" -> go to the Cap Web App. but that does not change anything. the clipper always asks the same again
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Is it possible to copy and paste markdown text containing wiki-links and if the page doesn’t exist Capacities creates then page? Currently I copy paste (or import) from Obsidian and I have to manually create every [[link]] that isn’t pre-existing.
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To sort by date you'd need to make use of objects with a date property and then use a query to display them in date order.
Ok thanks Beth.
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I have downloaded the Capacities Android app. But I'm getting this error once I logged in. Anyone knows why is this? I have a Honor Magic 5 Pro. What kind of configuration does it refer to? Annoying...
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No, block references only work across objects, not within the same page. Have you seen the table of contents in the right sidebar? It's not a table but it's created automatically for you and clicking on each heading there will jump to the correct section of your notes.
Hi, I've been extensively testing the app since I would like to move from Notion and this limitation and the fact that block references aren't preserved in backups (which is a problem in Notion too, but because of that I export my workspace through the API) are holding me back. Do you know if there are plans to address the issue any time soon? I ask because it has been open for a long time and it's not clear if the team perceives it as a limitation or even a feature (it's certainly broken because unfollowable references to local blocks can be created, but there are also some comments in the sense that it was an intentional limitation, at least at the beginning). Thanks.
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is there a way to have a reference to a block within the same page? is there a way to make a table with all headers that also link to those headers when clicking on them? i tried using block links, but for some reason it doesnt react at all when i click on the link (edited)
Did you see the table of contents section in the right sidebar? It populates a table of contents automatically based on the headings you made
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Did you see the table of contents section in the right sidebar? It populates a table of contents automatically based on the headings you made
Covers some use cases, but not others, like when you have a big outline with cross-refs. Even when you do have sections it's still important to be able to refer to them instead of merely pointing to a toc.
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Will there ever be support for multiple windows? For example, if you duplicate the Capacities tab in the browser then it comes always this missing support message
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Anyone else getting this message? I don't have it open anywhere else and I keep getting this every like minute or so
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actually so frustrating
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Anyone else getting this message? I don't have it open anywhere else and I keep getting this every like minute or so
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/13/2024 5:25 PM
In the 'Password and Authentication', check the Active Sessions and investigate the most recent sessions that may be open in the background. At times for mobile platforms or Edge side bar like experience the tab keeps running even after moving away, so closing it would be important in this case. Also, after closing it may take couple of minutes for status to sync and finally this message would stop.
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There are no active sessions
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Ok on the mobile app I can see the sessions.. theres something funky going on with caching on my browser i think
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There are no active sessions
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/13/2024 5:31 PM
Is there any Pending sync being shown ? If not, then you can consider closing and reopening your workspace. And even after reopening if the problem persists, final troubleshooting that generally helps is rebooting the app. But I guess rebooting won't be necessary in this case.
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alright maybe its not me lol
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I rebooted the app, cleared cache/cookies on all browsers, closed all sessions from the mobile app, rebooted my pc (edited)
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now this
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alright maybe its not me lol
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/13/2024 5:32 PM
This something went wrong is a typical output for Rebooting flow. Now that it is showing, you can login and the issue will most probably resolve.
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The server is not down for all, it is working for me and many others. So consider logging in again.
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I can't get back to the login screen. It's just a loop to the something went wrong page. this is a clean session from an incognito window
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maybe a regional outagE? idk how their infrastructure works
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I can't get back to the login screen. It's just a loop to the something went wrong page. this is a clean session from an incognito window
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/13/2024 5:34 PM
Do you have VPN on?
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Nope
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Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/13/2024 5:34 PM
and is it reachable from the Desktop app?
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I have not tried, don't have it
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I'll give that a shot.
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oh brother
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it finally let me back in (web) and same behavior with the multi-window error (edited)
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oh brother
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/13/2024 5:39 PM
https://capacities.io/download-app Download is opening fine for me
Capacities is available cross platform: It can be used on the web, on your desktop, and on your mobile device. You can find all options below.
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That page loads fine for me but the download button leads to the link in my ss
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tested from 2 different pcs on 2 different networks
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That page loads fine for me but the download button leads to the link in my ss
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/13/2024 5:40 PM
Strange! I just tried downloading and Mac M, Mac Intel, Win got downloaded successfully !!
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IDK Capacities hates me today (edited)
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Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/13/2024 5:41 PM
Oh no! There must be some kind of network issue. There must be some Port or Networking routing issue that's causing this.
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Just give it some time and check back. Also, raise a ticket which will be properly addressed by the team in their next working hours.
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Hopefully it gets resolved soon 🤞
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I'll do that. Just curious does this exact link work for you? Maybe it's serving us different DL links: https://capacities-desktop-app.fra1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/Capacities-1.30.6.exe
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I'll do that. Just curious does this exact link work for you? Maybe it's serving us different DL links: https://capacities-desktop-app.fra1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/Capacities-1.30.6.exe
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/13/2024 5:47 PM
You're right that is not a valid url, this is from outdated cookies
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the browser is causing trouble here
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I mean I cleared all cache and cookies
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And same behavior from an incognito / in private browsing session
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I mean I cleared all cache and cookies
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/13/2024 5:58 PM
Yes, it should have solved after clearing cookies. Please consider creating a Ticket along with that link so that the team can have enough leads to investigate.
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I'll try all these steps again later and if still not working Ill open a ticket. Appreciate your assistance
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bradley
I'll try all these steps again later and if still not working Ill open a ticket. Appreciate your assistance
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/13/2024 6:00 PM
Sorry I tried but couldn't helped you even a bit 😦
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Seems like it's working for me now. No clue what the issue was. New question - is it possible to copy / duplicate an object type?
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Seems like it's working for me now. No clue what the issue was. New question - is it possible to copy / duplicate an object type?
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/13/2024 7:01 PM
Copy and Duplicate are treated as separate functions with their own behaviour. No, you can't duplicate an object. But you can create a new object and then duplicate Content selectively and change type to new object or keep the original content source and use Copy object reference.
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No I mean an object type
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No I mean an object type
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/13/2024 7:06 PM
No. What is your use case if you don't mind sharing some details?
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Just had an object type with a lot of properties and had a similar object type I wanted to make that would have a lot of properties that overlapped. Was just wondering if there was a quick way to copy it to do less manual work. Not a big deal was just curious
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this hasn't been fixed for 2 years
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search is almost impossible for cn jp kr
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This might not be capacities specific, but when I paste in text from a webpage with formatting, it doubles up the list numbers and bullet points, so you end up with a real bullet followed by a character of a bullet. Does anyone use any tools to filter or correct markdown before pasting content in from a webpage?
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ImtiyazAhmed 9/14/2024 2:23 AM
Okay so peeps, Currently I understand that I can only select one object type to link from the dropdown menu. Is there anyway currently to link multiple object types? (So that I am able to choose items from 2 - 3 object types simulatenously?)
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Okay so peeps, Currently I understand that I can only select one object type to link from the dropdown menu. Is there anyway currently to link multiple object types? (So that I am able to choose items from 2 - 3 object types simulatenously?)
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/14/2024 2:30 AM
Unfortunately there is no way to do it as of now. The only unifying object type that bridges between other object types is Tag.
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ImtiyazAhmed 9/14/2024 2:33 AM
Hmmmmmmmmm, thats inconvinient to be honest. I still have ways to bypass that but would prefer if it was doable
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Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀
Unfortunately there is no way to do it as of now. The only unifying object type that bridges between other object types is Tag.
ImtiyazAhmed 9/14/2024 3:28 AM
Tag is a really broad category. I have an object called Missions, where I create goals or missions of life that I need to complete or achieve. They are like higher and longer form of tasks. So sometimes this mission may be linked to a project or a weblink or atomic note or another mission itself. So for each of these I had to create a separate propertie. They are mostly hidden when empty but it has scalibility issues.
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Hmmmmmmmmm, thats inconvinient to be honest. I still have ways to bypass that but would prefer if it was doable
Get an overview of requested features and ideas.
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Already voted, thanks
just now? 🙂
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just now? 🙂
ImtiyazAhmed 9/14/2024 3:34 AM
Nope. Just a while ago after replying to Kuntal
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ok, then you know the answer already. aleays good to give full context for everybody on forum; also helps folks w/ similar problems to understand the situation; and others to give you better / more appropriate answers, IMO 🌻
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ok, then you know the answer already. aleays good to give full context for everybody on forum; also helps folks w/ similar problems to understand the situation; and others to give you better / more appropriate answers, IMO 🌻
ImtiyazAhmed 9/14/2024 3:37 AM
Well I was still researching on the answer. Aye Aye.
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Well I was still researching on the answer. Aye Aye.
a useful thing would be to put just that usecase u mentioned here up there w/ the ticket. helps devs to understand the need better. this could speed up things for you. ... just an idea.
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a useful thing would be to put just that usecase u mentioned here up there w/ the ticket. helps devs to understand the need better. this could speed up things for you. ... just an idea.
ImtiyazAhmed 9/14/2024 3:41 AM
Aye Aye will do.
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Does anyone know how to embed GitHub gists??
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ImtiyazAhmed 9/14/2024 5:45 AM
To embed GitHub gists in the Capacities app, you'll need to get a bit creative since direct embedding isn't supported. Start by creating your GitHub Gist and grabbing the embed URL or iframe code. If Capacities lets you use HTML, you can paste the iframe code directly into your note. If only Markdown is supported, just add a link to the Gist. Atleast that is one of the ways I know. I haven't dealt with thos use-case much (edited)
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I am not sure where to input html in a page. If I use Markdown from the /code option, and i place the embed url, it doesn't work. Could you please give a screenshot if you are able to do so?
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Structured logging with structlog. GitHub Gist: instantly share code, notes, and snippets.
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Hey there, on your samsung smartphone you can use widgets (im not sure about apple devises rn) Is there in the near future a possibility to use Capacities per Widgets? So you dont need to open the App for a shopping list for ex.? (edited)
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No, block references only work across objects, not within the same page. Have you seen the table of contents in the right sidebar? It's not a table but it's created automatically for you and clicking on each heading there will jump to the correct section of your notes.
i have not yet, but i will check it out, thank you very much
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Did you see the table of contents section in the right sidebar? It populates a table of contents automatically based on the headings you made
thank you too❤️
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Hi, is this happening to anyone. I zoomed in to make everything bigger but after that typing is soooo slow on the desktop app. Here im pressing down on a key and for the app to register the keypress it takes about 10 seconds.
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Hi, is this happening to anyone. I zoomed in to make everything bigger but after that typing is soooo slow on the desktop app. Here im pressing down on a key and for the app to register the keypress it takes about 10 seconds.
I tried to recreate but not getting the same issues as you. What steps did you do to try and recreate?
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Hi, I am a pro member moving from logseq to Capacities. Love the app. Just one question when create a new article today (as default setting )how to move this artile to previous date? I tried everything not working. Appreciate any help here.
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Hi, I am a pro member moving from logseq to Capacities. Love the app. Just one question when create a new article today (as default setting )how to move this artile to previous date? I tried everything not working. Appreciate any help here.
To confirm, are you looking to move something that appears in "Created Today" section to yesterday? If so, I am not sure this is possible, As in , I do not believe it is possible to change the created date of a note (edited)
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P.S. Welcome to Capacities
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@Ed Nico Yes , as I have a lot of dox tried to move from logseq to Capacities which those dox required to move to the specific date in the past. Its a bit shame as Cacacities don't have that function to assign/change the date to the article that created.
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@Ed Nico Yes , as I have a lot of dox tried to move from logseq to Capacities which those dox required to move to the specific date in the past. Its a bit shame as Cacacities don't have that function to assign/change the date to the article that created.
ImtiyazAhmed 9/15/2024 2:45 AM
Ummm you can change that actually. In the Object Type Settings, just add the pre-define property called "Created at". If you change the date their, the article moves to that specific date.
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When moving my data from Notion, all items were by defaulted to present day, but then I added the property and changed them all
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You cannot change any text you add to the daily note. You just need to cut and paste to any previous date if you want but if you are talking about an object item both default or custom, its 100% possible to change the date to any previous day
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Hi, is this happening to anyone. I zoomed in to make everything bigger but after that typing is soooo slow on the desktop app. Here im pressing down on a key and for the app to register the keypress it takes about 10 seconds.
ImtiyazAhmed 9/15/2024 2:48 AM
Should not happen at all, does this happen in the normal resolution too or just when you zoomed in?
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@ImtiyazAhmed amazing! it works!!! thanks very much. I move the paste artile date to two weeks ago 1/9. Also would you please shed some light on how to display a 'dot' underneath the date in the calendar that suggest there is an article created under that previous date 1/9? Currently there is no dot showing under 1/9 but there is a moved article with the property feature you recomended. 🙂
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ImtiyazAhmed 9/15/2024 3:25 AM
I am glad I could be off help. also I understand what you meant by the dot but could be more specific on what you are trying to explain? (I am a little lost 😭 sorry)
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@ImtiyazAhmed amazing! it works!!! thanks very much. I move the paste artile date to two weeks ago 1/9. Also would you please shed some light on how to display a 'dot' underneath the date in the calendar that suggest there is an article created under that previous date 1/9? Currently there is no dot showing under 1/9 but there is a moved article with the property feature you recomended. 🙂
The dot is only for when use you have a daily note created from that day.
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@xang noted with thanks!
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@ImtiyazAhmed I was going to upload an image of the calandar when @xang kindly responded me. thank you both! I better work now to move those mountain files.
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The dot is only for when use you have a daily note created from that day.
ImtiyazAhmed 9/15/2024 3:36 AM
and when you import something from mail or WhatsApp.
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@ImtiyazAhmed I was going to upload an image of the calandar when @xang kindly responded me. thank you both! I better work now to move those mountain files.
ImtiyazAhmed 9/15/2024 3:37 AM
Haha anytime! Have a good time
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Ummm you can change that actually. In the Object Type Settings, just add the pre-define property called "Created at". If you change the date their, the article moves to that specific date.
Thank you. I did not know this
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ImtiyazAhmed 9/15/2024 5:31 AM
Anytime
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junglemonk
Hi, I am a pro member moving from logseq to Capacities. Love the app. Just one question when create a new article today (as default setting )how to move this artile to previous date? I tried everything not working. Appreciate any help here.
harmonday24 9/15/2024 9:00 AM
"You can now change the created date of an object. This is useful if you want to import content from another app and want to keep the original date. You can change the created date by clicking on it in the table view or on an objects page if you have a “Created At” property." - From November 2023 update
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Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/15/2024 11:53 AM
Can the Calendar please go back to BCE 🤔
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If I am on a Tag page, is it possible to create a new object, say a note, in a side-by-side view instead of a window that replaces the Tag page? For example, I am on a page which shows all notes tagged with "XYZ". When I am on that page, can I Cmd-U and create a new object of a "note" object and have it open side-by-side?
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If I am on a Tag page, is it possible to create a new object, say a note, in a side-by-side view instead of a window that replaces the Tag page? For example, I am on a page which shows all notes tagged with "XYZ". When I am on that page, can I Cmd-U and create a new object of a "note" object and have it open side-by-side?
Sure. When you use cmd-u to open the new object menu, use shift+enter to create the note instead of enter. It will open on the side panel next to your tags.
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Sure. When you use cmd-u to open the new object menu, use shift+enter to create the note instead of enter. It will open on the side panel next to your tags.
Thanks, exactly what I was looking for 👍 Related question - is it possible to open a tag in "expanded" mode which means it is not a floating window but maximized?
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Thanks, exactly what I was looking for 👍 Related question - is it possible to open a tag in "expanded" mode which means it is not a floating window but maximized?
Yep, just click the arrows in the top right of the floating window
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Yep, just click the arrows in the top right of the floating window
I meant, is there a way to default it to open expanded?
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I meant, is there a way to default it to open expanded?
Oh gotcha. There's no way to set it specifically for tags, but you can have all objects default that way with the settings>editor> always open as full page.
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ImtiyazAhmed 9/16/2024 1:44 AM
Everytime I get a notification that someone has posted in the showcase channel, I get so excited! Its always refreshing to read about someone else's setup and experience of using Capacities.
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Hallo, I just wondering why the markdown import cannot show the colours of words into capacities while obsidian and even word can do that.
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Thanks, exactly what I was looking for 👍 Related question - is it possible to open a tag in "expanded" mode which means it is not a floating window but maximized?
settings > editor > always open as full page is an option if you want this for all objects, not just tags.
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hello community! I read that you cant query by multiple tags e.g. objects and blocks with Tag A "and" Tag B. https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001364765051994132/1268728339313590364 But if I do want to only query such objects and blocks how should I do it? Should I create a new tag for them e.g. Tag_A_B?
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settings > editor > always open as full page is an option if you want this for all objects, not just tags.
Thanks, @pkmbeth and @xang ... I am good with all editors opening full page. Thanks!
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Yurii Piskun 9/16/2024 2:12 PM
why tags folder & items (tagName.md) are missed in backup zip? (not in "Pages" folders also) (edited)
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FRF | treinos_shida 9/16/2024 4:02 PM
Hi, I need advice on organizing my scientific calculator class materials. What's the best way to link class notes with calculator methods - tags or objects? Also, how can I associate a phrase with multiple tags? I'm looking for templates for class organization (notes, schedules, projects). I've considered Notion, but I'm open to other options. Any suggestions are welcome. Thanks!
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Shibuya-Otoko 9/16/2024 11:01 PM
Hello, I am trrying to export a simple table into microsoft word format and it is giving me an error message 'export failed' What can I do?
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Hello. I asked this question over in #✨・general as well, but got no answer so am trying here (sorry for the crosspost… I’m having trouble getting the web app to work properly on my ipad. Is that … normal? I understand a ‘tablet app’ is imminent, but in my experience a web app should work across devices, right? As an example, when I tap on ‘Add Property’, the background dims, but nothing else happens; I get no pop-up as I see in the training videos. I have turned off extensions, and tried in Safari, Chrome, and Brave, with the same results. Any suggestions? Should I be able to use the web app without issue on an iPad?
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Hello. I asked this question over in #✨・general as well, but got no answer so am trying here (sorry for the crosspost… I’m having trouble getting the web app to work properly on my ipad. Is that … normal? I understand a ‘tablet app’ is imminent, but in my experience a web app should work across devices, right? As an example, when I tap on ‘Add Property’, the background dims, but nothing else happens; I get no pop-up as I see in the training videos. I have turned off extensions, and tried in Safari, Chrome, and Brave, with the same results. Any suggestions? Should I be able to use the web app without issue on an iPad?
1. tablet-app is very imminent 2. you are right, it should work. – I can't test just now, but I'd send this as a bug-report on Canny. esp as you tried this cross-browser.... (edited)
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1. tablet-app is very imminent 2. you are right, it should work. – I can't test just now, but I'd send this as a bug-report on Canny. esp as you tried this cross-browser.... (edited)
Thanks very much. Where/how do I access Canny? 😂
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Thanks very much. Where/how do I access Canny? 😂
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/17/2024 1:04 AM
Scroll down on your Navigation bar (on the left side of your screen). Click on Feedback to open Canny board. (edited)
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Scroll down on your Navigation bar (on the left side of your screen). Click on Feedback to open Canny board. (edited)
Thanks! hmmm, further investigation suggests it is a known issue… https://capacities.io/feedback/p/cant-edit-objects-on-ipados-web-browser
Get an overview of requested features and ideas.
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why tags folder & items (tagName.md) are missed in backup zip? (not in "Pages" folders also) (edited)
Jan O. Dvořák 9/17/2024 2:13 AM
Couldn't that be because tags are embeded into the export? They are something between simple text and objects anyway.
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Couldn't that be because tags are embeded into the export? They are something between simple text and objects anyway.
Yurii Piskun 9/17/2024 4:40 AM
"embeded"? not clear... in exported pages props values they are just links (as expected), but md pages they linked to do not exist (edited)
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valerii sergeyev 9/17/2024 5:41 AM
hello i'd used the windows version for some time before the app somehow disappeared from my laptop (seemingly it happened after update, since just before that there was the corresponding update suggest). is it due to sanctions against russia (im russian)? at the same time notion closed access to their service due to US restrictions. or it was just me messing up with my filesystem?))
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FRF | treinos_shida 9/17/2024 8:09 AM
Why default template is not available for pages?
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is it possible to access an object property directly? example: I have a subscription object that has a property "price", I'd like to reference this price property directly in a table
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Is it possible to get the editor in the desktop app to use UK English for spellchecking?
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Nashvegas007 9/17/2024 12:17 PM
Is there an easy want to link to a page/object from an external app? For instance, I have an object Meetings. If I want to link to the notes from a specific meeting in ToDoIst, it looks like I need to copy the url from the browser. This is not super hard, but most other apps have a quick "copy link" feature. This is especially needed if you are working in the app. Is there an easier way to this that I am missing? (edited)
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The new calendar navigation has incapacited something I really loved about capacities: Looking through the years with one click. I have several object types that use the date property, dating documents, writing and images with their original creation date, and the arrow pointing to the last year, where I could see what was created "on this day" in other years, was a cool and easy way to click through timelines. Now I have to click several times to see this day last year, and the year before, ... I do understand that the new calendar navigation is more practical for most other uses. But I wonder if someone has an idea how to recreate this easy and effortless "on this day" with current functionality?
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Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀
Here is a video where I tried showing the proposed solution. I have used Google translate to translate voiceover to Portugese (Brazil), so forgive me for any inappropriate translation. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FJ6GHgmOodMQg141qMlk06wvh_YgiOMQ/view?usp=sharing
elisa moreno 9/17/2024 5:20 PM
KUNTAAAAALLLL awesome, awesome, amazing! I finally dedicated some time to do this, and it worked amazingly! Thank you so much! I managed to create a new object with all that I need, and even created + 2 properties just to match weblinks with the same icons (a little OCD of my part, I know! 😅 ). Thank you, thank you, you even made the video in portuguese, I have no words to thank you, if you need anything, I'm here for you, dear friend!! ❤️ Have an amazing week!
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Hello, beautiful people! 👋 Anyone managed to bulk select tags and change it's colors and icons at once? I find myself wasting SO👏 MUCH👏 TIME with this task... it's unbelievable 🤯
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KUNTAAAAALLLL awesome, awesome, amazing! I finally dedicated some time to do this, and it worked amazingly! Thank you so much! I managed to create a new object with all that I need, and even created + 2 properties just to match weblinks with the same icons (a little OCD of my part, I know! 😅 ). Thank you, thank you, you even made the video in portuguese, I have no words to thank you, if you need anything, I'm here for you, dear friend!! ❤️ Have an amazing week!
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/17/2024 6:42 PM
I am so glad that you could create your own list out of those weblinks. Have a great time creating an amazing Wishlist.
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Is there an easy want to link to a page/object from an external app? For instance, I have an object Meetings. If I want to link to the notes from a specific meeting in ToDoIst, it looks like I need to copy the url from the browser. This is not super hard, but most other apps have a quick "copy link" feature. This is especially needed if you are working in the app. Is there an easier way to this that I am missing? (edited)
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/17/2024 7:02 PM
I do it the easy way, for any particular note or multiple entries inside the meeting object I just click on three dots on wall/ gallery to COPY Object reference and paste them in the Todoist task. Clicking that link would directly open the meeting note inside the app.
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Why default template is not available for pages?
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/17/2024 7:05 PM
This feature is already PLANNED, you can upvote the request to prioritize it even more. Here is the link to the request on Canny board: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/set-a-default-template-for-an-object-type
Get an overview of requested features and ideas.
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is it possible to access an object property directly? example: I have a subscription object that has a property "price", I'd like to reference this price property directly in a table
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/17/2024 7:15 PM
While this is not possible directly but if your price property is set to Text property, then you can just select the price and with '@' create a page with the [price] and then by opening it with Alt+Click Copy the object reference and paste it to the table cell. But yes, this object reference won't be available for formula based calculation on the table. So, I guess you can put this request on the Canny Board to allow the team to consider it in future. (edited)
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iamutkarshb 9/17/2024 7:44 PM
Do we have any way to use Charts in capacities..?
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Do we have any way to use Charts in capacities..?
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/17/2024 7:52 PM
You can use it as iframe embed from another chart generation app.
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iamutkarshb 9/17/2024 8:07 PM
One more question do we have an option to get a display of "Edited Today" in calendar notes, similar to how we get for "Created Today"? We have a property of last Updated in object so I am wondering if "Edited Today" list is possible... (edited)
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One more question do we have an option to get a display of "Edited Today" in calendar notes, similar to how we get for "Created Today"? We have a property of last Updated in object so I am wondering if "Edited Today" list is possible... (edited)
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/17/2024 8:19 PM
As per my knowledge and understanding "Created Today" is the only one which is attached to your Calendar. But you can create a custom Query and add all the objects and then add Filtered by with 'Last Updated' as Today. Attached image is an example of such a query. (edited)
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Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀
As per my knowledge and understanding "Created Today" is the only one which is attached to your Calendar. But you can create a custom Query and add all the objects and then add Filtered by with 'Last Updated' as Today. Attached image is an example of such a query. (edited)
iamutkarshb 9/17/2024 8:27 PM
Yes, it's possible, but I'd need to query every object from the past week. My use case was to review both newly created and updated pages to see what I've accomplished, then compare it with the previous week. This helps me track whether I'm becoming more productive or making improvements.
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The new calendar navigation has incapacited something I really loved about capacities: Looking through the years with one click. I have several object types that use the date property, dating documents, writing and images with their original creation date, and the arrow pointing to the last year, where I could see what was created "on this day" in other years, was a cool and easy way to click through timelines. Now I have to click several times to see this day last year, and the year before, ... I do understand that the new calendar navigation is more practical for most other uses. But I wonder if someone has an idea how to recreate this easy and effortless "on this day" with current functionality?
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/17/2024 8:31 PM
While there isn't a easy way to get this, @Ed Nico has a very intuitive workaround Check it out in his demo video on Youtube. I would request our amazing devs @Steffen @Michael_v_H @Luca Joos to please consider this feature as it will create a more useful "ON THIS DAY" feature and even allow for academic revision use cases or even as Birthday property reminders which is independent on Year as they are of recurring type. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZchwA0wbI8c&t=114s
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Yes, it's possible, but I'd need to query every object from the past week. My use case was to review both newly created and updated pages to see what I've accomplished, then compare it with the previous week. This helps me track whether I'm becoming more productive or making improvements.
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/17/2024 8:33 PM
Unfortunately as per my understanding there is no easier way to do this other than Queries. I would also request @lerone to share some insights regarding this idea as he is using the app for a very long time and have a huge depth of both use case and feature knowledge.
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Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀
Unfortunately as per my understanding there is no easier way to do this other than Queries. I would also request @lerone to share some insights regarding this idea as he is using the app for a very long time and have a huge depth of both use case and feature knowledge.
iamutkarshb 9/17/2024 8:35 PM
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Is there an easy want to link to a page/object from an external app? For instance, I have an object Meetings. If I want to link to the notes from a specific meeting in ToDoIst, it looks like I need to copy the url from the browser. This is not super hard, but most other apps have a quick "copy link" feature. This is especially needed if you are working in the app. Is there an easier way to this that I am missing? (edited)
harmonday24 9/17/2024 8:58 PM
Look at Task Actions in the Capacities documents - that will send the link from your object to Todoist
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Look at Task Actions in the Capacities documents - that will send the link from your object to Todoist
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/17/2024 9:30 PM
Is Task Actions available for pages inside objects? I always thought it is only applicable to tasks created inside blocks.
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Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀
I do it the easy way, for any particular note or multiple entries inside the meeting object I just click on three dots on wall/ gallery to COPY Object reference and paste them in the Todoist task. Clicking that link would directly open the meeting note inside the app.
Nashvegas007 9/17/2024 10:51 PM
@Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 Thank you so much. This is precisely what I was looking for. "Copy" made it sound like I was creating a new version that would no longer be linked but would be the same as it in its current state, but not reflect future changes. I now see "copy object reference," though, which makes more sense. Perfect!!
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Look at Task Actions in the Capacities documents - that will send the link from your object to Todoist
Nashvegas007 9/17/2024 10:53 PM
@harmonday24 , Thanks! I love "Task Actions". Maybe ToDoIst was a bad example :-). The "Copy object Reference" was the feature I was looking for I think!
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Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀
Unfortunately as per my understanding there is no easier way to do this other than Queries. I would also request @lerone to share some insights regarding this idea as he is using the app for a very long time and have a huge depth of both use case and feature knowledge.
hey @iamutkarshb@Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 is nice to me, attributing a lot of faith, to one of the many more in-depth users of Capacities. so there surely are others that can help you as well. maybe better given productuvity and queries are not really my main use dimensions, and journalling to a lesser extent… … also, I am not sure I really get your question 100%. so forgive me, if this is not to the point, but I wonder whether the attached way to set queries wouldn´´t be of help? as you have both options there already: created at' + 'last updated'. (– on top you can use fineties like additional tag / object type filters, or 'sort by date' – which can be put to use for more finegraine cases if you set it up that way…) then, you would possibly need two of these queries for the comparison…? again, excuse me if I misunderstood. and also let all the other autodidact experts weigh in here for best practice examples from the real world (as my advice is rather dry cut). 🌻 (edited)
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On mobile (Android) when I'm in an object's page (and i can see all my items in that object), the NEW button doesn't work. It does nothing.
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elisa moreno 9/18/2024 6:52 AM
Guys, is it possible to set a Tag Collection as a property? And to show it alphabetically? For example, I wanted to categorize my sewing patterns as: tops, skirts, dresses & so on. But the way it is today, when I add a new tag to a collection, it does not refreshes the fixed-set on a property. And it does not show it in order, so often I get lost searching for a tag. Is it possible?
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Guys, is it possible to set a Tag Collection as a property? And to show it alphabetically? For example, I wanted to categorize my sewing patterns as: tops, skirts, dresses & so on. But the way it is today, when I add a new tag to a collection, it does not refreshes the fixed-set on a property. And it does not show it in order, so often I get lost searching for a tag. Is it possible?
... you can jump into the Discord-stream here: https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001364765051994132/1283829394493800621 ... where different aspects of this have been discussed just recently... 🦋
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I have been trying to use the email and WhatsApp integrations. Though they are confirmed, if I send messages, I don't see the content appearing anywhere in the app. What am I missing? Thanks!
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Am I exporting these this markdown note incorrectly? Ive tried various different options in Capacities to export this note as a markdown file, but whenever I attempt to move it to my other Markdown app, it only keeps the Title and subcategories, does this no matter which option I select/deselect in the Markdown export option
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I started a thread in the Community Forum looking for ideas on how to populate a Timesheet (or track time spent) as part of my daily note calendar entries.... I haven't gotten any input from the community forum, if someone in this forum has ideas they would be most appreciated 🙂 https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1285281053845618771
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I'm creating a knowledge base for a book - I'm putting physical locations under a collection Locations - but there's getting to be too many in there - from mountain names to notable buildings. Is tagging my best option or is there a way other than seperating them out into different collections? I assume there's no 'sub collections' I can put under Locations.
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Or should I be creating Objects for Locations, characters, ect, and using Collections as folders to keep these objects in? That still leads to a collection XYZ having many characters/locations/ect in? Or am I missing something? Like having a page in multiple collections? But I'd still want collection XYZ to have sub collections? Because the collection for Country XYZ would have a lot of pages...
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Hi, Can I add my own icon images to emoji, like Slack and Confluence ?
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Or should I be creating Objects for Locations, characters, ect, and using Collections as folders to keep these objects in? That still leads to a collection XYZ having many characters/locations/ect in? Or am I missing something? Like having a page in multiple collections? But I'd still want collection XYZ to have sub collections? Because the collection for Country XYZ would have a lot of pages...
Or should I be creating Objects for Locations, characters, ect, and using Collections as folders to keep these objects in?
I think that is your best bet, at least starting point. A critical question will be(come): what are basic epistemological units for the book project? Basically, everything that has a specific, defining base profile (one u want to represent in property sets) should be an object. (so, ask yourself in what way you'll use properties in CAP + this project; so familiarize yourself w/ their potentials + implications… 👉 https://docs.capacities.io/reference/properties#properties)
But I'd still want collection XYZ to have sub collections? Because the collection for Country XYZ would have a lot of pages...
basically, u will have make yourself comfortable with fact that Capacities does away with basic folder-topology; meaning, there is no strong concept of A < B < C < … there's 'just' A < B … & that is where the 'copernican revolution' of CAP takes place. that being said, all these 'deep structures' (i.e. complex forms / chains of criteria – traditionally: tree + folder systems based on 'contained in' logics) are recreated + accessible in CAP … in other forms! here, you'll have to find out which form suits your style, needs, pre-concepts + the way you conceive your own 'CAP architecture'. the 'levers' at disposal are multiple + all have their own strengths and weaknesses. – just to mention some, for you to start plotting your way … + find entry points in documentation or the video academy, or other places here: • combinations of collections + clever tagging system will carry far (esp. since tags can themselves be grouped) • embeds of pages, blocks + views (tags etc) are amazingly powerful in CAP + often replace folder logics • queries are very flexible way of setting up dynamic + virtual folder logics… just more multi-facetted + dynamic… (+ u can pin these to side or in object types) … u will have to build your own path, to some extent 🦦
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Or should I be creating Objects for Locations, characters, ect, and using Collections as folders to keep these objects in?
I think that is your best bet, at least starting point. A critical question will be(come): what are basic epistemological units for the book project? Basically, everything that has a specific, defining base profile (one u want to represent in property sets) should be an object. (so, ask yourself in what way you'll use properties in CAP + this project; so familiarize yourself w/ their potentials + implications… 👉 https://docs.capacities.io/reference/properties#properties)
But I'd still want collection XYZ to have sub collections? Because the collection for Country XYZ would have a lot of pages...
basically, u will have make yourself comfortable with fact that Capacities does away with basic folder-topology; meaning, there is no strong concept of A < B < C < … there's 'just' A < B … & that is where the 'copernican revolution' of CAP takes place. that being said, all these 'deep structures' (i.e. complex forms / chains of criteria – traditionally: tree + folder systems based on 'contained in' logics) are recreated + accessible in CAP … in other forms! here, you'll have to find out which form suits your style, needs, pre-concepts + the way you conceive your own 'CAP architecture'. the 'levers' at disposal are multiple + all have their own strengths and weaknesses. – just to mention some, for you to start plotting your way … + find entry points in documentation or the video academy, or other places here: • combinations of collections + clever tagging system will carry far (esp. since tags can themselves be grouped) • embeds of pages, blocks + views (tags etc) are amazingly powerful in CAP + often replace folder logics • queries are very flexible way of setting up dynamic + virtual folder logics… just more multi-facetted + dynamic… (+ u can pin these to side or in object types) … u will have to build your own path, to some extent 🦦
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Thank you for that detailed answer!
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Is it possible to copy and paste markdown text containing wiki-links and if the page doesn’t exist Capacities creates then page? Currently I copy paste (or import) from Obsidian and I have to manually create every [[link]] that isn’t pre-existing.
@Steffen @pkmbeth any help or advise with this would be appreciated 🙏
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williamr
I have been trying to use the email and WhatsApp integrations. Though they are confirmed, if I send messages, I don't see the content appearing anywhere in the app. What am I missing? Thanks!
They should be in your daily note!
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Am I exporting these this markdown note incorrectly? Ive tried various different options in Capacities to export this note as a markdown file, but whenever I attempt to move it to my other Markdown app, it only keeps the Title and subcategories, does this no matter which option I select/deselect in the Markdown export option
Can you confirm you haven't removed the blocks property from the visible property section?
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I'm creating a knowledge base for a book - I'm putting physical locations under a collection Locations - but there's getting to be too many in there - from mountain names to notable buildings. Is tagging my best option or is there a way other than seperating them out into different collections? I assume there's no 'sub collections' I can put under Locations.
If you are on Capacities Pro you could have queries do the collecting for you. You could stick to the locations object type, tag it for the type of location and the country and then you could make. query to automatically find all things in a certain country, or all mountains etc. All you'd have to do is keep the tags going, but if you made properties for the things you want to track in the location object type, you'd have some structure in place to help you fill out the info you need. In this way, queries would act like automatic collections
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@Steffen @pkmbeth any help or advise with this would be appreciated 🙏
This isn't possible now, I think this is what bulk import would help with.
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Yuji
Hi, Can I add my own icon images to emoji, like Slack and Confluence ?
No, this isn't possible
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hi all, is there a specific channel for academic research workflows?
Kane Dodgson 9/19/2024 3:07 AM
It would be good to have a space for academic research and workflows I would like this myself
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Kane Dodgson
It would be good to have a space for academic research and workflows I would like this myself
I've just added an 'academic' tag to #🌟・showcases . If anyone shares academic/research workflows, use that tag and then you can search through them all 🙂
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I've just added an 'academic' tag to #🌟・showcases . If anyone shares academic/research workflows, use that tag and then you can search through them all 🙂
Kane Dodgson 9/19/2024 3:31 AM
That’s brilliant thank you Beth
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I've just added an 'academic' tag to #🌟・showcases . If anyone shares academic/research workflows, use that tag and then you can search through them all 🙂
Kane Dodgson 9/19/2024 3:32 AM
Dum after thought - how do you add tags in dicord?
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The tags work in #🌟・showcases , so if you have an academic use case to share, click new post and then you have to choose a tag because publishing it 🙂
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jack-beaudoin 9/19/2024 6:42 AM
Hello, I'm new to Capacities (pro) and am unclear after reading the docs if it is currently possible to use a csv to import a set of about 100 objects that would belong to a custom object type. Cheers!
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Hello, I'm new to Capacities (pro) and am unclear after reading the docs if it is currently possible to use a csv to import a set of about 100 objects that would belong to a custom object type. Cheers!
Yurii Piskun 9/19/2024 8:04 AM
AIK team is working heavy now on (bulk) import from different apps/formats, so i hope next few releases we will have this functionality 🙏
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Just posting this again as remains not working! On mobile (Android) when I'm in an object's page (and i can see all my items in that object), the NEW button doesn't work. It does nothing.
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Dave
Just posting this again as remains not working! On mobile (Android) when I'm in an object's page (and i can see all my items in that object), the NEW button doesn't work. It does nothing.
Jan O. Dvořák 9/19/2024 8:36 AM
I am on iOS. But my standard way with issues is: Kill the app. Check if it works. Reboot the phone. Check again. Uninstall, reinstall. Check again. Report a bug. You probably have done it all, so skip the post 😂
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Dorth Venderman 9/19/2024 1:00 PM
heads up, the order page is not working. It might just be me but I checked on multiple browsers:
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translucentSparkle 9/19/2024 2:08 PM
does anyone know why my left sidebar shows up empty in my index card view? I thought it would be because my properties are empty but i've tried editing a couple and it's still blank. sorry for the basic question, still adjusting from obsidian/notion.
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FRF | treinos_shida 9/19/2024 2:36 PM
ctrl shift plus x not working, there is other short cut to remove block?
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pkmbeth
I've just added an 'academic' tag to #🌟・showcases . If anyone shares academic/research workflows, use that tag and then you can search through them all 🙂
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/19/2024 2:37 PM
Thank you Beth for creating this tag. Now I can make a showcase post for my use cases (which are mainly academic).
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I'm trying to buy Capacities Pro - I have this whenever I click (on multiple browsers):
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I’m wanting to create a query that surfaces all blocks that mention a specific object. The closest I can get is to do a search query searching for the object title as the search term, but that includes random other things that aren’t actually the object but contain the object title. (For example, I want it to only include mentions of the “Mom” object, but it’s including words like “moment”) Is there a way to do this? I’d love to see query functionality expanded in general
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So, I'm having a frustrating problem with the email integration. It's been a few hours and several emails I sent from my primary email have not shown up in my daily note. This is a gmail personal account and is the one I am signed into Capacities with. However, emails that I am sending from a secondary email (work email) are showing up very quickly (less than a minute). Sometimes my gmails arrive faster but this problem has happened frequently.
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Is there a way to select multiple paragraphs in mobile?
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Does Capacities have an equivalent of CTRL+F (find on page) ?
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Does Capacities have an equivalent of CTRL+F (find on page) ?
ctrl + f works for me (on the desktop app
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Welp. Unlucky me I guess..
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I want to pay, but I am stuck on this page, how do I operate?
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@pkmbeth , @Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 thanks for the amazing app. I am moving from notion to capacities. I am interested in the queries feature and before i migrate completely to this, i have a few questions: 1. How does calacities scale with number of pages? I work with zettelkasten and have quite a lot of pages. In notion 500 pages (rows) starts to make search and linking slugging. My original zettelkasten folder which resides in Obsidian has about 5k pages. Not sure if Capacities can handle the volume without being slow. 2. I use Capacities a lot on my phone and I know it has some offline support. Will it eat up my phone storage, i.e. are All the pages and objects residing on my phone storage? 3. One thing I feel missing when migrating from Notion is lack of GitHub gist and nbviewer embed support. Are embeds not supported yet? If Beth or anyone here can help me on these , it would be great 🙂 (edited)
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Dave
Just posting this again as remains not working! On mobile (Android) when I'm in an object's page (and i can see all my items in that object), the NEW button doesn't work. It does nothing.
It works now. I updated it yesterday
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Thank you for providing such a sophisticated product, but at present, Chinese search and PDF export have considerable shortcomings, it seems that the product can not be used daily, may I ask if there is a plan and time line to solve this problem? @pkmbeth
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I don't see pricing page also, it's kinda empty. Was looking forward to go for the subscription, since queries are really powerful.
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Hello. How does one set a cover image on mobile?
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Can we do custom icons for our objects? there's a curated icon set in capacities pro, but I'd like to know if I can do my own instead
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Also while I'm at it, can you reorder things in collections manually?
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...can you create collections inside of collections? Usecase: my girlfriend loves embroidery. She has an object beads, and then a collection miyuki beads. She would like to have it then be per sizes. I told her to use tags for this but she would like it as collections.
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Can we do custom icons for our objects? there's a curated icon set in capacities pro, but I'd like to know if I can do my own instead
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/20/2024 2:21 PM
That is not possible at the moment
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Also while I'm at it, can you reorder things in collections manually?
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/20/2024 2:22 PM
Yes, you can reourder as per your need
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Yes, you can reourder as per your need
How would you go about that? We tried drag and dropping and it doesn't work
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And also, can you add a template to all the objects? and properties that are universal as well, instead of per object? (edited)
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How would you go about that? We tried drag and dropping and it doesn't work
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/20/2024 3:38 PM
Do you wish to rearrange them on the navigation panel (left side bar) ?
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Do you wish to rearrange them on the navigation panel (left side bar) ?
Nope! I want to rearrange them in the collection wall view
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Nope! I want to rearrange them in the collection wall view
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/20/2024 3:41 PM
For all the Wall view, sorting can be used to order as per requirement.
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And also, can you add a template to all the objects? and properties that are universal as well, instead of per object? (edited)
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/20/2024 3:42 PM
There is no option to apply templates to all objects.
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Nope! I want to rearrange them in the collection wall view
not possible. yet. one has to understand that Capacities is a creature of uneven development. everything works on the main axis, and this ia brilliantly construed. then come some niceties (UI, custom objects, views, interlacing everything, journaling integration…) then, it excels in so many aspects. but then, some – even some expected and known from interaction w/ other apps – it still has to do some catching up. drag and drop and custom order, and in general the feeling of handy interaction (free spatial ordering and such) is something Capacities hasn´t yet mastered. – but there are several discussions and requests around it. so feel free to dive in… … like, for what you are asking in terms of custom re-ordering, there is this thread on Canny (plus some others you will find easily over there): https://capacities.io/feedback/p/drag-and-drop-as-general-ui-principle otherwise, as @Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 pointed out, w/ Capacities you often have kind of 'supplementary ways' to deal with things, stemming from all the areas where it excels. Capacities is very good at sorting, building queries as views, embed that anywhere, customize the view of the 'cards' ('faces' of the objects in Dashboards), etc. … so, a lot of good stuff. but drag and drop (in many UI areas), and other desk- and canvas-like interactions are not yet part of it. yet. it´s a travel… 😄 (edited)
Get an overview of requested features and ideas.
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not possible. yet. one has to understand that Capacities is a creature of uneven development. everything works on the main axis, and this ia brilliantly construed. then come some niceties (UI, custom objects, views, interlacing everything, journaling integration…) then, it excels in so many aspects. but then, some – even some expected and known from interaction w/ other apps – it still has to do some catching up. drag and drop and custom order, and in general the feeling of handy interaction (free spatial ordering and such) is something Capacities hasn´t yet mastered. – but there are several discussions and requests around it. so feel free to dive in… … like, for what you are asking in terms of custom re-ordering, there is this thread on Canny (plus some others you will find easily over there): https://capacities.io/feedback/p/drag-and-drop-as-general-ui-principle otherwise, as @Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 pointed out, w/ Capacities you often have kind of 'supplementary ways' to deal with things, stemming from all the areas where it excels. Capacities is very good at sorting, building queries as views, embed that anywhere, customize the view of the 'cards' ('faces' of the objects in Dashboards), etc. … so, a lot of good stuff. but drag and drop (in many UI areas), and other desk- and canvas-like interactions are not yet part of it. yet. it´s a travel… 😄 (edited)
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/20/2024 3:49 PM
Sorry, I misconstrued the reordering of Collection and may have given a wrong answer. @Ghil But feel free to give your feedback on the link provided by lerone. You feedback and votes will also help priorotize the feature earlier on the dev roadmap. (edited)
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Is there a way to select multiple paragraphs in mobile?
Yes, swipe to the left to select one block and then you can add more
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Is it possible to share a space so I can show it off to a friend?
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not possible. yet. one has to understand that Capacities is a creature of uneven development. everything works on the main axis, and this ia brilliantly construed. then come some niceties (UI, custom objects, views, interlacing everything, journaling integration…) then, it excels in so many aspects. but then, some – even some expected and known from interaction w/ other apps – it still has to do some catching up. drag and drop and custom order, and in general the feeling of handy interaction (free spatial ordering and such) is something Capacities hasn´t yet mastered. – but there are several discussions and requests around it. so feel free to dive in… … like, for what you are asking in terms of custom re-ordering, there is this thread on Canny (plus some others you will find easily over there): https://capacities.io/feedback/p/drag-and-drop-as-general-ui-principle otherwise, as @Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 pointed out, w/ Capacities you often have kind of 'supplementary ways' to deal with things, stemming from all the areas where it excels. Capacities is very good at sorting, building queries as views, embed that anywhere, customize the view of the 'cards' ('faces' of the objects in Dashboards), etc. … so, a lot of good stuff. but drag and drop (in many UI areas), and other desk- and canvas-like interactions are not yet part of it. yet. it´s a travel… 😄 (edited)
I did vote and comment for it, thanks a lot for the detailed answer! Also thanks to @Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 for the help 🙂
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FRF | treinos_shida 9/20/2024 7:34 PM
Is there no way to hide back links? They cover half the page
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will AI function be available in China, as ChatGPT is not open there?
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Can anyone help me with my questions. I like capacities and want to go believer, but I need some help with my questions @everyone
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Can anyone help me with my questions. I like capacities and want to go believer, but I need some help with my questions @everyone
What are your questions - also adding @ Everyone is a big no no, even though it does nothing as it has been disabled (edited)
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@pkmbeth , @Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 thanks for the amazing app. I am moving from notion to capacities. I am interested in the queries feature and before i migrate completely to this, i have a few questions: 1. How does calacities scale with number of pages? I work with zettelkasten and have quite a lot of pages. In notion 500 pages (rows) starts to make search and linking slugging. My original zettelkasten folder which resides in Obsidian has about 5k pages. Not sure if Capacities can handle the volume without being slow. 2. I use Capacities a lot on my phone and I know it has some offline support. Will it eat up my phone storage, i.e. are All the pages and objects residing on my phone storage? 3. One thing I feel missing when migrating from Notion is lack of GitHub gist and nbviewer embed support. Are embeds not supported yet? If Beth or anyone here can help me on these , it would be great 🙂 (edited)
These were my questions. And sorry abt the everyone tag
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@pkmbeth , @Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 thanks for the amazing app. I am moving from notion to capacities. I am interested in the queries feature and before i migrate completely to this, i have a few questions: 1. How does calacities scale with number of pages? I work with zettelkasten and have quite a lot of pages. In notion 500 pages (rows) starts to make search and linking slugging. My original zettelkasten folder which resides in Obsidian has about 5k pages. Not sure if Capacities can handle the volume without being slow. 2. I use Capacities a lot on my phone and I know it has some offline support. Will it eat up my phone storage, i.e. are All the pages and objects residing on my phone storage? 3. One thing I feel missing when migrating from Notion is lack of GitHub gist and nbviewer embed support. Are embeds not supported yet? If Beth or anyone here can help me on these , it would be great 🙂 (edited)
on 1. : has been asked & people gave endorsing 'thumbs up' as to many item use. my own experience is same. and recently, w/ improvements to offline mode & caching things only got better (basically) - you can search for it here in forums... as to 2. : you might be interested in this current discussion: 👉 https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/969304624848855050/1286822858366124082 (edited)
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Can anyone help me with my questions. I like capacities and want to go believer, but I need some help with my questions @everyone
ImtiyazAhmed 9/21/2024 8:44 AM
The capacities should not get sluggish from what I know. I have like 87 zettles and my whole setups is totalling to 371 items and it's so far running as it should, smoothly! the only issue exists with the loading time of graphs. If you try to use 'show more' option, and as the graph becomes bigger, it just takes extra time to render and load
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Can anyone help me with my questions. I like capacities and want to go believer, but I need some help with my questions @everyone
ImtiyazAhmed 9/21/2024 8:50 AM
Regarding the storage questions. No as of now from what I suspect, the offline capability utilize caching often used data and not offloading the complete data you own. maybe when the complete offline suport is introduce and functional, we might have to assume that data might be offloading onto the device storage but in encrypted or other ways to handle the size issues
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Can anyone help me with my questions. I like capacities and want to go believer, but I need some help with my questions @everyone
ImtiyazAhmed 9/21/2024 8:51 AM
and for the github Currently, Capacities does not support embedding GitHub gists, nbviewer, or similar content.
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you could raise an issue regarding that. alot of people are using Capacities to store technical and academic information So the ability to embed github gists should be a reasonable request! they will take it into consideration
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Capacities is designed to handle large amount of data and be efficient
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The capacities should not get sluggish from what I know. I have like 87 zettles and my whole setups is totalling to 371 items and it's so far running as it should, smoothly! the only issue exists with the loading time of graphs. If you try to use 'show more' option, and as the graph becomes bigger, it just takes extra time to render and load
That's nice but I have like 500+ Zettels alone on my obsidian and Zettels will keep on growing. I just hope that the search functionality doesn't become dreadingly slow like Notion. Like you said, graph view is definitely sluggish so for now I am not using it, even though I rely on it often in Obsidian.
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Regarding the storage questions. No as of now from what I suspect, the offline capability utilize caching often used data and not offloading the complete data you own. maybe when the complete offline suport is introduce and functional, we might have to assume that data might be offloading onto the device storage but in encrypted or other ways to handle the size issues
That's Actually fine. I don't want complete offloading to my phone storage. Maybe there will be an option in future for those who want complete offloading. I saw this in Notesnook.
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Capacities is designed to handle large amount of data and be efficient
Do you know if their implementation is Database oriented or Flat file?
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That's nice but I have like 500+ Zettels alone on my obsidian and Zettels will keep on growing. I just hope that the search functionality doesn't become dreadingly slow like Notion. Like you said, graph view is definitely sluggish so for now I am not using it, even though I rely on it often in Obsidian.
ImtiyazAhmed 9/21/2024 9:04 AM
I rely on graph alot too. So far no issues. The sluggish issue isn't such a bother. The difference is only in terms of milli seconds. I have used notion for 2 years too. Me and my friend used to talk alot about how it's loading is such a big issue. I had the same amount content in Notion but Capacities is much better and faster in those terms
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you can relax. The app is constantly being improved so you can expect the efficiency to be increased over time
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That's Actually fine. I don't want complete offloading to my phone storage. Maybe there will be an option in future for those who want complete offloading. I saw this in Notesnook.
ImtiyazAhmed 9/21/2024 9:05 AM
I am hoping for any option too and the ability to choose where the data for offline capability is being loaded. the feature was recently released and things are being discussed to improve it over time.
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Do you know if their implementation is Database oriented or Flat file?
ImtiyazAhmed 9/21/2024 9:07 AM
The way its structured and works, I am 90% sure it's Database Oriented (edited)
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The amount of querying this provides I don't think it's naturally possible using Flat File system
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Regarding the storage questions. No as of now from what I suspect, the offline capability utilize caching often used data and not offloading the complete data you own. maybe when the complete offline suport is introduce and functional, we might have to assume that data might be offloading onto the device storage but in encrypted or other ways to handle the size issues
we don't know yet ... which is why I think this warrants some more community discussion 👆 ☺
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we don't know yet ... which is why I think this warrants some more community discussion 👆 ☺
ImtiyazAhmed 9/21/2024 9:13 AM
agreed but sometimes it's rather just more beneficial to provide answer with what we know Otherwise hoping for more community discussions for someone who is looking for answers now would be not efficient
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The amount of querying this provides I don't think it's naturally possible using Flat File system
True. Makes sense. I like the queries feature. It has a lot of flexibility
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True. Makes sense. I like the queries feature. It has a lot of flexibility
ImtiyazAhmed 9/21/2024 9:14 AM
Yup! The relational capabilities is really good too since it's Database Oriented, you can only wonder how powerful this might get
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Yup. I played with capacities and went back and forth between Notion, this and Notesnook. My only worry was the sluggishness upon scaling, but so far it's pretty smooth. I will give it a shot. Notesnook is great too, but man they have no import export , no querying and the editor is buggy. I had a rollercoaster week between several pkms
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ImtiyazAhmed 9/21/2024 9:18 AM
Notesnook doesn't really have any scope. Like you I have tried Obsidian, Tana, Notion, Tiles, Walling, etc But Capacities works best The only great benefit here is the constantly improving team and their ability to constantly improve the app The customer / fan service has been greater than Notion for me so far
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Yup. I played with capacities and went back and forth between Notion, this and Notesnook. My only worry was the sluggishness upon scaling, but so far it's pretty smooth. I will give it a shot. Notesnook is great too, but man they have no import export , no querying and the editor is buggy. I had a rollercoaster week between several pkms
ImtiyazAhmed 9/21/2024 9:19 AM
Just keep your data in Notion. Slowly try to move important data and see how the whole aspect works for you I did this for 1 month and then I definitely knew that Notion was not the tool for me anymore and soon after I bought the Premium subscription for capacities
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I like Capacities, just wish it had free premium version for universities... and sharing capacities...
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Just keep your data in Notion. Slowly try to move important data and see how the whole aspect works for you I did this for 1 month and then I definitely knew that Notion was not the tool for me anymore and soon after I bought the Premium subscription for capacities
Yup. That's my strategy. I will try pulling data from Obsidian and Notion and see it pans out. Also, no bulk import? Anyone know if it's planned?
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I like Capacities, just wish it had free premium version for universities... and sharing capacities...
ImtiyazAhmed 9/21/2024 9:23 AM
The free version provides alot of things too. Never seen a tool with so many free features
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Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/21/2024 9:24 AM
@ajkdrag 1. Even adding 500 pages won't slow it down, I have stress tested with 600+ but what will slow down the whole object loading and potentially create a domino effect on the whole linked structure is when you are excessively adding crosslinking between these 500 pages. I have created almost 50+ interlinking for each page inside a set of 60 pages, and that slows down the loading of objects to a great extent. But one thing I am hopeful about mitigating this scenario is the dev team is already working to improve it. One of of my tickets on improving this in the Canny Board has been marked "In Progress" and I am looking forward to it. 2. Also, the backend logic as per my understanding is not about adding a full architecture of cold media files / offloading it to any of your devices but to get a substantial portion (for hot retrieval) of it (I am not very sure as to how they are prioritized) but some media files will also remain as cold links which will be fetched based upon your query/usage. (edited)
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Yup. That's my strategy. I will try pulling data from Obsidian and Notion and see it pans out. Also, no bulk import? Anyone know if it's planned?
ImtiyazAhmed 9/21/2024 9:24 AM
Yes no bulk import so far but yes it's being planned. Should be released as a feature in coming months
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The free version provides alot of things too. Never seen a tool with so many free features
Yeah, but I'm premium cause I'm adoring the queries.
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ImtiyazAhmed 9/21/2024 9:28 AM
Ohh yess! that's the only thing making me pay each month too But totally worth it
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@ajkdrag 1. Even adding 500 pages won't slow it down, I have stress tested with 600+ but what will slow down the whole object loading and potentially create a domino effect on the whole linked structure is when you are excessively adding crosslinking between these 500 pages. I have created almost 50+ interlinking for each page inside a set of 60 pages, and that slows down the loading of objects to a great extent. But one thing I am hopeful about mitigating this scenario is the dev team is already working to improve it. One of of my tickets on improving this in the Canny Board has been marked "In Progress" and I am looking forward to it. 2. Also, the backend logic as per my understanding is not about adding a full architecture of cold media files / offloading it to any of your devices but to get a substantial portion (for hot retrieval) of it (I am not very sure as to how they are prioritized) but some media files will also remain as cold links which will be fetched based upon your query/usage. (edited)
2. Also, the backend logic as per my understanding is not about adding a full architecture of cold media files / offloading it to any of your devices but to get a substantial portion (for hot retrieval) of it (I am not very sure as to how they are prioritized) but some media files will also remain as cold links which will be fetched based upon your query/usage.
this would be cool! would also be great if these takes of you & @ImtiyazAhmed could be somehow 'officialized'. especially as this has been explicitly asked before, and as non-coding user one simply couldn't know... ... but would be great if you suspicions / takes would be educated guesses; and even better if that is what we are looking at! 👀😀
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@ajkdrag 1. Even adding 500 pages won't slow it down, I have stress tested with 600+ but what will slow down the whole object loading and potentially create a domino effect on the whole linked structure is when you are excessively adding crosslinking between these 500 pages. I have created almost 50+ interlinking for each page inside a set of 60 pages, and that slows down the loading of objects to a great extent. But one thing I am hopeful about mitigating this scenario is the dev team is already working to improve it. One of of my tickets on improving this in the Canny Board has been marked "In Progress" and I am looking forward to it. 2. Also, the backend logic as per my understanding is not about adding a full architecture of cold media files / offloading it to any of your devices but to get a substantial portion (for hot retrieval) of it (I am not very sure as to how they are prioritized) but some media files will also remain as cold links which will be fetched based upon your query/usage. (edited)
With Zettels, I can assure you each page will on avg be linked to 3 other pages, and total number of pages will definitely reach 500+. I am not sure how bad the domino effect will be 🙂
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@ajkdrag 1. Even adding 500 pages won't slow it down, I have stress tested with 600+ but what will slow down the whole object loading and potentially create a domino effect on the whole linked structure is when you are excessively adding crosslinking between these 500 pages. I have created almost 50+ interlinking for each page inside a set of 60 pages, and that slows down the loading of objects to a great extent. But one thing I am hopeful about mitigating this scenario is the dev team is already working to improve it. One of of my tickets on improving this in the Canny Board has been marked "In Progress" and I am looking forward to it. 2. Also, the backend logic as per my understanding is not about adding a full architecture of cold media files / offloading it to any of your devices but to get a substantial portion (for hot retrieval) of it (I am not very sure as to how they are prioritized) but some media files will also remain as cold links which will be fetched based upon your query/usage. (edited)
I like that the devs have an active roadmap. This gives hope!
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I like that the devs have an active roadmap. This gives hope!
ImtiyazAhmed 9/21/2024 9:31 AM
man it's so beautiful. they work so passionately
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2. Also, the backend logic as per my understanding is not about adding a full architecture of cold media files / offloading it to any of your devices but to get a substantial portion (for hot retrieval) of it (I am not very sure as to how they are prioritized) but some media files will also remain as cold links which will be fetched based upon your query/usage.
this would be cool! would also be great if these takes of you & @ImtiyazAhmed could be somehow 'officialized'. especially as this has been explicitly asked before, and as non-coding user one simply couldn't know... ... but would be great if you suspicions / takes would be educated guesses; and even better if that is what we are looking at! 👀😀
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ImtiyazAhmed 9/21/2024 9:32 AM
😂😂 definitely educated guesses. I have worked with databases and flat files before so sometimes fun to guess work how a tool might be doing things
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😂😂 definitely educated guesses. I have worked with databases and flat files before so sometimes fun to guess work how a tool might be doing things
... just strengthens the case to collect all the educated mindenergy somewhere, and pool it efficiently 😀 (edited)
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ImtiyazAhmed 9/21/2024 9:34 AM
haha! well if it's in the range of possibilities, sure, let's go for it ❤️
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2. Also, the backend logic as per my understanding is not about adding a full architecture of cold media files / offloading it to any of your devices but to get a substantial portion (for hot retrieval) of it (I am not very sure as to how they are prioritized) but some media files will also remain as cold links which will be fetched based upon your query/usage.
this would be cool! would also be great if these takes of you & @ImtiyazAhmed could be somehow 'officialized'. especially as this has been explicitly asked before, and as non-coding user one simply couldn't know... ... but would be great if you suspicions / takes would be educated guesses; and even better if that is what we are looking at! 👀😀
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Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/21/2024 9:34 AM
Maybe a townhall/ cohort meet with our expert devs would help us get educated on the engineering and logic behind the app we love. My understanding may be flawed but as the users keep on adding media files, completely offloading it any of the device would eventually become a bottleneck for both the device and the app's stability. So hot vs cold retrieval mechanism, just like the prioritization queue for syncing objects and media to the cloud would be followed in the whole app's database retrieval algorithm. But then again, we can only guess and hypothesize while the juggernauts aren't our forte to decode.....
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With Zettels, I can assure you each page will on avg be linked to 3 other pages, and total number of pages will definitely reach 500+. I am not sure how bad the domino effect will be 🙂
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/21/2024 9:37 AM
With that amount of linking stay carefree and stress test with all your passion, Capacities will handle them with ease. Go for it.
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Maybe a townhall/ cohort meet with our expert devs would help us get educated on the engineering and logic behind the app we love. My understanding may be flawed but as the users keep on adding media files, completely offloading it any of the device would eventually become a bottleneck for both the device and the app's stability. So hot vs cold retrieval mechanism, just like the prioritization queue for syncing objects and media to the cloud would be followed in the whole app's database retrieval algorithm. But then again, we can only guess and hypothesize while the juggernauts aren't our forte to decode.....
ImtiyazAhmed 9/21/2024 9:38 AM
Ohh I would so definitely love that! PRIORITY QUEUE - Ohh yess that's a valid guess. That actually makes sense
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haha! well if it's in the range of possibilities, sure, let's go for it ❤️
... has once been done in relation to some stuff around network & server redundancy/ security / bolstering... 'back in the days' 😅... & some knowledgable people were consulted in community circles... (it arose out of similar discussions here, like this one 🌱) ... not sure it's needed here; ... also surely the team has it's vision & discretion here... ... it's just good maybe to take into account / acknowledge there is a) open questions; b) different expertise to make judgements; c) the grey space between 😅 ... and, of course, collective potential! 🌱 🦋 (edited)
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ImtiyazAhmed 9/21/2024 9:40 AM
but then again, Implementing a hot vs. cold retrieval mechanism, similar to a prioritized queue for syncing objects and media to the cloud, seems like a logical approach to managing this challenge.
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but then again, Implementing a hot vs. cold retrieval mechanism, similar to a prioritized queue for syncing objects and media to the cloud, seems like a logical approach to managing this challenge.
... for you. I wouldn't know 🤣
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... has once been done in relation to some stuff around network & server redundancy/ security / bolstering... 'back in the days' 😅... & some knowledgable people were consulted in community circles... (it arose out of similar discussions here, like this one 🌱) ... not sure it's needed here; ... also surely the team has it's vision & discretion here... ... it's just good maybe to take into account / acknowledge there is a) open questions; b) different expertise to make judgements; c) the grey space between 😅 ... and, of course, collective potential! 🌱 🦋 (edited)
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/21/2024 9:42 AM
'the grey space between' are the most perplexing ones, I would guess. But I love how our dev team always keep it concise while addressing the community. They are laser focused on developing the app, that's the best bet Cap's future can hold onto. I have seen some other company stakeholders are investing too much for the cause of community building but maybe they have that need considering their VC funded status.
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... for you. I wouldn't know 🤣
ImtiyazAhmed 9/21/2024 9:42 AM
STOP! 😂😂😂😂
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but then again, Implementing a hot vs. cold retrieval mechanism, similar to a prioritized queue for syncing objects and media to the cloud, seems like a logical approach to managing this challenge.
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/21/2024 9:43 AM
To get it all hot and fresh, I just need a 2 TB internal storage asap. Will next iPhone come with an in-built NAS? 🤔😄
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To get it all hot and fresh, I just need a 2 TB internal storage asap. Will next iPhone come with an in-built NAS? 🤔😄
ImtiyazAhmed 9/21/2024 9:44 AM
You wishing for too much 😂😭
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but then again, Implementing a hot vs. cold retrieval mechanism, similar to a prioritized queue for syncing objects and media to the cloud, seems like a logical approach to managing this challenge.
I actually asked about it taking the reference case of DevonThink. it encompasses from a user perspective interesting questions; like: will stuff not loaded be part of the index...?! and such... but I think open questions, shouldn't ever ve pinned agst acknolwdgement of what the magic team does. I think that is out of the question...! 🌻 (edited)
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I actually asked about it taking the reference case of DevonThink. it encompasses from a user perspective interesting questions; like: will stuff not loaded be part of the index...?! and such... but I think open questions, shouldn't ever ve pinned agst acknolwdgement of what the magic team does. I think that is out of the question...! 🌻 (edited)
ImtiyazAhmed 9/21/2024 9:46 AM
Definitely.
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The team’s expertise and the “magic” they bring are unquestionable, and that’s something I fully acknowledge and respect.
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I actually asked about it taking the reference case of DevonThink. it encompasses from a user perspective interesting questions; like: will stuff not loaded be part of the index...?! and such... but I think open questions, shouldn't ever ve pinned agst acknolwdgement of what the magic team does. I think that is out of the question...! 🌻 (edited)
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/21/2024 9:49 AM
Coca-cola's secret ingredient " Merchandise 7X" (original recipe created by John Pemberton in 1886 was kept a super secret for almost 130 years 🤔🫡 So I would just keep trusting the magic and unlike many others stay away from asking "Why is Cap not Open Source?", I mean why would users even think about it after witnessing the amount of passion this dev team have for the product and how they operate the whole system by keeping it transparent and accountable. (edited)
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Coca-cola's secret ingredient " Merchandise 7X" (original recipe created by John Pemberton in 1886 was kept a super secret for almost 130 years 🤔🫡 So I would just keep trusting the magic and unlike many others stay away from asking "Why is Cap not Open Source?", I mean why would users even think about it after witnessing the amount of passion this dev team have for the product and how they operate the whole system by keeping it transparent and accountable. (edited)
... is Coke bootstrapped...? 😀
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I'm hoping we can specify WHERE offline mode saves? My main drive isn't that big...
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I'm hoping we can specify WHERE offline mode saves? My main drive isn't that big...
... that was actually part of one of the follow-up questions in that other channel (by @xang ) https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/969304624848855050/1286826596698685491 ... so maybe good for all these questions to find some coherent space or addressing, eventually... 🌻 (edited)
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... is Coke bootstrapped...? 😀
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/21/2024 9:54 AM
most interesting use case here! It was bootstrapped and was sold as a medicine to pharmacies that too for headache 😄 Use cases change overtime, Wasn't Youtube a dating app in the initial years?
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most interesting use case here! It was bootstrapped and was sold as a medicine to pharmacies that too for headache 😄 Use cases change overtime, Wasn't Youtube a dating app in the initial years?
.., I hope you do not mean to allude to anything related to the future of Capacities here...! 😧 / 😅 I'd rather console the new users by sharing my experience that I have hardly come across such a high & solid ethical & morale standard in (online) development as in the case of Capacities. to an extent that I would personally 'bank' on that! 🪷 🦄 (edited)
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.., I hope you do not mean to allude to anything related to the future of Capacities here...! 😧 / 😅 I'd rather console the new users by sharing my experience that I have hardly come across such a high & solid ethical & morale standard in (online) development as in the case of Capacities. to an extent that I would personally 'bank' on that! 🪷 🦄 (edited)
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/21/2024 10:05 AM
I share this trust for Capacities. The foundation is robust and even the roadmap is prioritized with enough transparency. I was mentioning the parallels of Cocacola to express the idea that even without all the backend understanding we can enjoy the frontend as it is working for all kinds of usecases. Definitely use cases change overtime, just like with addition of AI, many users may no longer write the "Description" manually but then even with very niche knowledge work, Capacities got the zeal and potential to perform and adapt. Even I like the fact that it is not as fluid as Notion, this guard rails help me stay focused on what matters and not get engaged within an infinite loop of designing and redesigning my system. Btw how do you deal with new feature releases and adoption of those inside your workflow? I have a sandbox object where I experiment and if it goes well for almost a week then I slowly adopt it to the main. Is it better to have a separate workspace for Sandboxing? (edited)
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I share this trust for Capacities. The foundation is robust and even the roadmap is prioritized with enough transparency. I was mentioning the parallels of Cocacola to express the idea that even without all the backend understanding we can enjoy the frontend as it is working for all kinds of usecases. Definitely use cases change overtime, just like with addition of AI, many users may no longer write the "Description" manually but then even with very niche knowledge work, Capacities got the zeal and potential to perform and adapt. Even I like the fact that it is not as fluid as Notion, this guard rails help me stay focused on what matters and not get engaged within an infinite loop of designing and redesigning my system. Btw how do you deal with new feature releases and adoption of those inside your workflow? I have a sandbox object where I experiment and if it goes well for almost a week then I slowly adopt it to the main. Is it better to have a separate workspace for Sandboxing? (edited)
nice concept! (the sanbox 🏖️ much more elaborate than me 😅 ... but these gem ideas should go to showcases or something! (edited)
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nice concept! (the sanbox 🏖️ much more elaborate than me 😅 ... but these gem ideas should go to showcases or something! (edited)
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/21/2024 10:10 AM
Yes, I am writing a small material for showcasing my academic work as Beth added that tag recently. P.S- But please tell me your way of experimenting and adopting new features. I wish to adopt them quickly and still not disrupt my priority tasks and time blocks for the day.
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I share this trust for Capacities. The foundation is robust and even the roadmap is prioritized with enough transparency. I was mentioning the parallels of Cocacola to express the idea that even without all the backend understanding we can enjoy the frontend as it is working for all kinds of usecases. Definitely use cases change overtime, just like with addition of AI, many users may no longer write the "Description" manually but then even with very niche knowledge work, Capacities got the zeal and potential to perform and adapt. Even I like the fact that it is not as fluid as Notion, this guard rails help me stay focused on what matters and not get engaged within an infinite loop of designing and redesigning my system. Btw how do you deal with new feature releases and adoption of those inside your workflow? I have a sandbox object where I experiment and if it goes well for almost a week then I slowly adopt it to the main. Is it better to have a separate workspace for Sandboxing? (edited)
thinking about it: mabe my way of 'sandboxing' is trying to get things as collective, clear, and explicit in terms to strategical orientation & tool intent / development direction, functional scenarios as possible... ... I think such collective, deliberated and collectively 'readable' horizoning / 'North Star' is the best 'sandbox'... ... but that is only my quitky, non-coder way of dealing with the new hyperprogrammed world out there... 🤖😆🐿️ (– maybe I drink too much Coke 🤣) (edited)
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thinking about it: mabe my way of 'sandboxing' is trying to get things as collective, clear, and explicit in terms to strategical orientation & tool intent / development direction, functional scenarios as possible... ... I think such collective, deliberated and collectively 'readable' horizoning / 'North Star' is the best 'sandbox'... ... but that is only my quitky, non-coder way of dealing with the new hyperprogrammed world out there... 🤖😆🐿️ (– maybe I drink too much Coke 🤣) (edited)
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/21/2024 10:14 AM
Whaaaat? 'Strategic Orientation' and 'Tool Intent'...!!! Sounds like the magnum opus of any workflow anyone can wish to have. I have never been a good strategic thinker, I mostly adhere to tactical approach and that becomes counterintuitive often when I am compelled to unlearn, relearn and do things all over again! I would love to learn and read your Showcasing of this coherence of "Strategic Orientation" with 'tool intent' process. Please consider sharing it. (edited)
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Whaaaat? 'Strategic Orientation' and 'Tool Intent'...!!! Sounds like the magnum opus of any workflow anyone can wish to have. I have never been a good strategic thinker, I mostly adhere to tactical approach and that becomes counterintuitive often when I am compelled to unlearn, relearn and do things all over again! I would love to learn and read your Showcasing of this coherence of "Strategic Orientation" with 'tool intent' process. Please consider sharing it. (edited)
it's all in here! ☺️ I share it all the time 😊
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it's all in here! ☺️ I share it all the time 😊
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/21/2024 10:17 AM
and the search begins! But I absolutely loathe how Discord search functions.....
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Hi! I have a Fitbark (activity tracker for my dog) and am wondering how to go about getting that information to Capacities? https://www.fitbark.com/dev?srsltid=AfmBOorHWeMfYLxxaVHFec0QnTU0dujDO8PHroiEGB4J_4UG-gIiwuDx
The FitBark Open API enables developers to seamlessly integrate certain FitBark data into third party apps.
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phildrysdale 9/22/2024 4:59 AM
Question: When I am in the midst of a note and type "@UncreatedNoteName" it will create a page. But can I change it to create a different type of object? Even if I delete the object type page the only option that comes up is page and if I create the object it will add pages back into my list of objects. I find pages to be unhelpful with no default properties and so have a different object notes. I'm hoping I'm missing something obvious but didn't see anything in the docs/on here about changing the default object type created using @ (edited)
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Question: When I am in the midst of a note and type "@UncreatedNoteName" it will create a page. But can I change it to create a different type of object? Even if I delete the object type page the only option that comes up is page and if I create the object it will add pages back into my list of objects. I find pages to be unhelpful with no default properties and so have a different object notes. I'm hoping I'm missing something obvious but didn't see anything in the docs/on here about changing the default object type created using @ (edited)
If you type @ and immediately continue typing, it will default to page. But if you type @ and dont immediately type a name, you'll see a list of objects pop up and you can use enter to choose one of them or type the name of an object type. In the gif linked i used my band type as an example.
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If you type @ and immediately continue typing, it will default to page. But if you type @ and dont immediately type a name, you'll see a list of objects pop up and you can use enter to choose one of them or type the name of an object type. In the gif linked i used my band type as an example.
phildrysdale 9/22/2024 5:06 AM
🤦 ...Thanks so much! I'm too impatient for my own good!
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Heh, it happens to the best of us
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Hello, I'm new to Capacities and I'm trying to organize my students into groups. I've created a collection (2ESO) for one of my classes and a project (2ESO). The "problem" is that in the backlinks section of the project, it shows all the students I've created plus other related content. Is there a way to configure it differently? Regards.
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Hello, I'm new to Capacities and I'm trying to organize my students into groups. I've created a collection (2ESO) for one of my classes and a project (2ESO). The "problem" is that in the backlinks section of the project, it shows all the students I've created plus other related content. Is there a way to configure it differently? Regards.
Assuming you have your students all of the same object type (example: people), you can filter the backlinks section of the project to exclude the person object.
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Ok, thank you @xang , I'll check it.
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Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/22/2024 6:24 PM
If there are two or more Date properties in an object, how to set one of that property as a default which would get the date when I am Creating an object from the Calendar shortcut. For example when I am adding a Task, I want today's date to be added to "Added On" date property and not to the "Due on" Date property. Anyway to set the default for this to a specific property? @pkmbeth @lerone @xang Please help me 🤝 (edited)
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If there are two or more Date properties in an object, how to set one of that property as a default which would get the date when I am Creating an object from the Calendar shortcut. For example when I am adding a Task, I want today's date to be added to "Added On" date property and not to the "Due on" Date property. Anyway to set the default for this to a specific property? @pkmbeth @lerone @xang Please help me 🤝 (edited)
Hmmm, sorry Im not sure. I dont work with any objects setup like that. Hopefully someone else can chime in.
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pwoodhouse2000 9/22/2024 10:16 PM
apologies if this has been posted before. I'm a big keyboard shortcut user. Is there a keyboard shortcut to shift focus from the main body panel to the left panel when you have an object that has Profile presentation view?
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I added a bunch of daily notes from my laptop (like 3 months worth, migrating from another app), and they aren’t showing up on my mobile app
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If there are two or more Date properties in an object, how to set one of that property as a default which would get the date when I am Creating an object from the Calendar shortcut. For example when I am adding a Task, I want today's date to be added to "Added On" date property and not to the "Due on" Date property. Anyway to set the default for this to a specific property? @pkmbeth @lerone @xang Please help me 🤝 (edited)
wouldn't "set to today" in instructions for that 'default' property work here?
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wouldn't "set to today" in instructions for that 'default' property work here?
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/23/2024 2:17 AM
AI instructions can execute that but when Creating that object from Calendar shortcut, Due Date is being considered instead of "Added Today"...
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Is there a way for exclusive filters/queries? I want to see all objects/blocks that do not have a tag.
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If there are two or more Date properties in an object, how to set one of that property as a default which would get the date when I am Creating an object from the Calendar shortcut. For example when I am adding a Task, I want today's date to be added to "Added On" date property and not to the "Due on" Date property. Anyway to set the default for this to a specific property? @pkmbeth @lerone @xang Please help me 🤝 (edited)
I think moving 'added on' above 'due on' in the object type settings will do this.
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I added a bunch of daily notes from my laptop (like 3 months worth, migrating from another app), and they aren’t showing up on my mobile app
you could try settings > account > reboot
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Is there a way for exclusive filters/queries? I want to see all objects/blocks that do not have a tag.
an object type query can do this. See screenshot for demo settings
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phildrysdale 9/23/2024 5:13 AM
Am I right in thinking there is no way to change the width of daily notes? I can't find an option anywhere. Went to see if it was a feature request and a timeline and found a closed request here . But it's also marked under review. Bit confusing. Either way it was closed in May 2023 so I'd have thought something would be sorted by now. Am I just being dumb? I am expecting to find it in object settings although I have also hunted high and low for other places the setting might appear. (edited)
Get an overview of requested features and ideas.
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Is there a way to change the Calendar week to begin with Sunday instead of Monday?
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I’m currently in a Pro subscription which is set to expire in July 2025. Is there any way to pay the difference pro-rated on the next level up?
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Is there a way to change the Calendar week to begin with Sunday instead of Monday?
The Data & Time option can be modified by dragging it to the bottom
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Is there a way to change the Calendar week to begin with Sunday instead of Monday?
Jan O. Dvořák 9/23/2024 7:34 AM
That should be Settings/Date & Time/Start of the Week (edited)
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I think moving 'added on' above 'due on' in the object type settings will do this.
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/23/2024 8:05 AM
Thank you so much Beth
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Am I right in thinking there is no way to change the width of daily notes? I can't find an option anywhere. Went to see if it was a feature request and a timeline and found a closed request here . But it's also marked under review. Bit confusing. Either way it was closed in May 2023 so I'd have thought something would be sorted by now. Am I just being dumb? I am expecting to find it in object settings although I have also hunted high and low for other places the setting might appear. (edited)
This has been asked / mentioned before: yes, no way here, currently. You could look at some of the tickets proposing some more future customization of page widths (– but of course that is 'futures music') … like: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/more-customization-options-for-page-width-normal-wide-full-width-including-daily
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lerone
This has been asked / mentioned before: yes, no way here, currently. You could look at some of the tickets proposing some more future customization of page widths (– but of course that is 'futures music') … like: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/more-customization-options-for-page-width-normal-wide-full-width-including-daily
phildrysdale 9/23/2024 8:48 AM
Yeah, that's the same link I posted. I figured that was most likely the case, I was hoping I was somehow wrong since the request had been closed, and it was over a year ago. Thanks for clarifying.
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phildrysdale
Yeah, that's the same link I posted. I figured that was most likely the case, I was hoping I was somehow wrong since the request had been closed, and it was over a year ago. Thanks for clarifying.
yeah; and sorry for the doubling… but to clarify: it doesn´t look 'closed', but is a merged ticket flagged as 'under review'… so any vote & voice might rekindle and / or agitate things… (though devs are currently certainly very occupied w/ offline-things …)
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yeah; and sorry for the doubling… but to clarify: it doesn´t look 'closed', but is a merged ticket flagged as 'under review'… so any vote & voice might rekindle and / or agitate things… (though devs are currently certainly very occupied w/ offline-things …)
phildrysdale 9/23/2024 9:04 AM
You're right - I did not notice the comments were ordered newest first, so I scrolled to the bottom to see it being closed but did not register they had reopened it, and much more conversation had happened since. My bad 😅
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I can’t seem to figure out if this is possible using queries. I use a toggle block in daily notes to capture my meeting notes and link to any relevant companies/people objects in the block title. I’d like to create a query for the company or person that consolidates all of these meeting notes because there’s way too much to sort through using just backlinks. Any help is much appreciated!
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pkmbeth
you could try settings > account > reboot
That worked thanks!
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bryan_3mavericks 9/23/2024 10:12 AM
hi friends, so first time user of capacities (and already bought the pro for a year). Question, how can i create a search query that gets all the todos in the workspace? is that possible?
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hi friends, so first time user of capacities (and already bought the pro for a year). Question, how can i create a search query that gets all the todos in the workspace? is that possible?
ImtiyazAhmed 9/23/2024 1:03 PM
Could u define what you mean by Workspace? You mean the space in Capacities or any other tool? (edited)
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Dancing Sashimi 9/23/2024 3:47 PM
After I upload a PDF file, is there a way to chat with the PDF file via AI Assistant? I'm pretty much new and I've been looking around for the answer but can't seem to find it.
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Dancing Sashimi
After I upload a PDF file, is there a way to chat with the PDF file via AI Assistant? I'm pretty much new and I've been looking around for the answer but can't seem to find it.
not yet. this will (probably) be possible once the planned integration of PDFs (& files & images via OCR) is realized. but it is not really hard to copy & paste the complete text of PDFs & use that functionally w/ AI-assistant. (– theoretically you could build hybrid object types containing the pdfs alongside the 'functionally imtegrated text'; this can be a transitional solution / 'hack' ) see 👉 https://capacities.io/feedback/p/include-text-inside-pdfs-and-images-in-search
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ImtiyazAhmed
Could u define what you mean by Workspace? You mean the space in Capacities or any other tool? (edited)
bryan_3mavericks 9/23/2024 7:55 PM
workspace i mean is capacities
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like, if i have a bunch of checkboxes scattered in different pages / notes, is there a way to query for those?
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Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀
As per my understanding, a tag is an object that can be attached to all other objects to scope them as per your need, so tag can be used when it is applicable to more than one object (Suppose STATUS- Todo/InProgress/Completed ) can be such a universal tag that can be applied to many objects across your workspace). But collections are essentially subgroups that are localized to that object only and also can be have temporary use case (for example I want to add Collection of "Birthday Gift for my buddy Alex" so that can be localized to just the WishList object and even if the Wishlist has been tagged with item types-Clothes,Home Decor,Hotel, etc., this collection for Birthday gifting can act as a crossover grouping with items from different tag items within an object ( Clothes, some from Home Decor, etc. ) So to summarize, Tag is for established way of Categorizing Objects as per their type, section, nature, status, etc. And collection is for a super specific purpose (time bound or not) or to get a custom grouping. (edited)
Hey Thanks for the answer. But I still have difficutlties in the practical use of collections. Lets say I have a persons item. And i add this person to two collections, lets say scientists and journalists. If I want to set up a querry to display all persons that do belong to both those groups? How do I do that? I can show alle people belonging to journalists OR scientists. But not only the persons that belong to both groups. Thats why I dont know why I should use collections instead of using tags like journalist oder scientist
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I can’t seem to figure out if this is possible using queries. I use a toggle block in daily notes to capture my meeting notes and link to any relevant companies/people objects in the block title. I’d like to create a query for the company or person that consolidates all of these meeting notes because there’s way too much to sort through using just backlinks. Any help is much appreciated!
I'd suggest a different approach - a meeting object type, with properties for the people and organizations involved. This is queryable but your current set up isn't. You can still have the toggle-effect in the daily note by setting the default link view of your meetings to be embedded, so you still see all this info from this section in the daily note. Here's a demo https://www.tella.tv/video/meetings-1-4ri2
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bryan_3mavericks
like, if i have a bunch of checkboxes scattered in different pages / notes, is there a way to query for those?
not at this time. Here's two ideas for task management in Capacities https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w28CcHGrdHE
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Hey Thanks for the answer. But I still have difficutlties in the practical use of collections. Lets say I have a persons item. And i add this person to two collections, lets say scientists and journalists. If I want to set up a querry to display all persons that do belong to both those groups? How do I do that? I can show alle people belonging to journalists OR scientists. But not only the persons that belong to both groups. Thats why I dont know why I should use collections instead of using tags like journalist oder scientist
Jan O. Dvořák 9/24/2024 5:28 AM
IMO, Collections are like subfolders for object types. Problem with your use case is that filters/queries do not support collections at this time (I don't know what comes in the future). So in your case you could use tags or maybe instead of collections write it into the description field, that seems to be supported by filters...actually that would fail too, I guess. (edited)
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ImtiyazAhmed 9/24/2024 9:47 AM
@Steffen There is persistent issues related to weblink cover images. Every now and then some or the other images of random items vanish. No matter I reboot or stuff nothing changes. I have to delete the missing image which shows as Untitled and then I have to upload the images. Its very annoying please fix it
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@Steffen There is persistent issues related to weblink cover images. Every now and then some or the other images of random items vanish. No matter I reboot or stuff nothing changes. I have to delete the missing image which shows as Untitled and then I have to upload the images. Its very annoying please fix it
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Hey Thanks for the answer. But I still have difficutlties in the practical use of collections. Lets say I have a persons item. And i add this person to two collections, lets say scientists and journalists. If I want to set up a querry to display all persons that do belong to both those groups? How do I do that? I can show alle people belonging to journalists OR scientists. But not only the persons that belong to both groups. Thats why I dont know why I should use collections instead of using tags like journalist oder scientist
I would set a multi select property so they are journalist and scientist, or tag them as both.
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phildrysdale 9/24/2024 10:54 AM
Random question for you all... have any of you found that larger notes slow down capacities on the iOS app? I have had no issues on my phone to date but went into my class for the first time since moving over to capacities and I had a 2400 word note with an attached 300kb PDF... so nothing huge but on the bigger side of any notes I have on here. Problem was inputting notes during class was lagging a good 10 seconds behind my typing on the keyboard and at times just completely gave up and i ended up with weird words made up of the first part of one word and the second part of others. I tried different keyboards, airplane mode, minimising all toggles except the one I worked on. It just was unusable! I opened smaller notes and they worked fine. I have never had this issue with other apps. I was going to make a video and post a bug report to ask about it but figured I'd ask here incase anyone else has had the issue and there was a simple fix. Seems so strange as broadly speaking its hardly any content.
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phildrysdale 9/24/2024 2:00 PM
To follow up on my above post this is what I'm experiencing... nobody else having similar issues on iOS or have any ideas?
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(if you enable sound you can hear me say the word as I type it which should show you how out of sync it gets - about 11 seconds by the end of typing a rambling paragraph.)
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hey @phildrysdale , I just tried using a very long note... 40k characters... amd typed... ... while it is not totally swift there is nothing close to your lag (nothing more than a sec) my first thought was lack of memory on iphome, as I often experience thimgs similar in such a situation. … but I am quite sure you would have excluded that, already... ... so, one counter-case doesn't prove anything... but, I am guessing... there is something else going on, here (that is there, over at your phone...) 🤔
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hey @phildrysdale , I just tried using a very long note... 40k characters... amd typed... ... while it is not totally swift there is nothing close to your lag (nothing more than a sec) my first thought was lack of memory on iphome, as I often experience thimgs similar in such a situation. … but I am quite sure you would have excluded that, already... ... so, one counter-case doesn't prove anything... but, I am guessing... there is something else going on, here (that is there, over at your phone...) 🤔
phildrysdale 9/24/2024 2:40 PM
Yeah that's what I am assuming - figured if it was common people would be talking about it. I did do a fresh reboot on the phone, airplane mode, no other apps open, battery saver on to stop background refresh etc., I'm not sure what else to try. It's not an iphone 12 so older but still shouldn't be struggling on that level entering text. Not sure what else to test - I tried it on some other notes I've imported when using Obsidian and Anytype both about the same size and had no issues... they both have the same typing issue in Capacities. Guess I'll keep playing with it and see if I can figure out what's going on.
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Yeah that's what I am assuming - figured if it was common people would be talking about it. I did do a fresh reboot on the phone, airplane mode, no other apps open, battery saver on to stop background refresh etc., I'm not sure what else to try. It's not an iphone 12 so older but still shouldn't be struggling on that level entering text. Not sure what else to test - I tried it on some other notes I've imported when using Obsidian and Anytype both about the same size and had no issues... they both have the same typing issue in Capacities. Guess I'll keep playing with it and see if I can figure out what's going on.
... I am on an iphone 12 myself... ... but hope you'll find it; or some others might chime in... 🍀
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... I am on an iphone 12 myself... ... but hope you'll find it; or some others might chime in... 🍀
phildrysdale 9/24/2024 2:43 PM
That is encouraging to hear, means there might be hope with Capacities not being an issue. Thanks so much for your input!
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phildrysdale 9/24/2024 4:27 PM
I might have solved it... it looks like "battery saver" mode was the issue, as I've disabled it, and it is suddenly working - time will tell. I didn't even consider this as I nearly always have it on to make my battery last a whole day.
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Part of my work flow is writing weekly sermons and Bible studies. I have objects created for "Sermon" and "Bible Study", but my question is should I also create a "Bible" object followed by and object for each book of the Bible to connect the notes or just use tags for the book and topics? Thoughts?
Hey @PaulHulf , I know this is pretty old, would you mind sharing how you have your bible study objects setup? I was just thinking through the same thing. Whether to use page collections or create a new object type. 🤔 (edited)
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Hi everyone. Is it possible to add links within the same page in capacities, so that clicking it scrolls down to the relevant block? (mainly for a Table of Contents type approach for some book summaries)
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Does someone knows if Capacities intend to have a global graphview (or a filter graphview)? I saw this in the votes roadmap, but i don't know how much they are seeing this as important
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How do I set it so that the pages I make using [[ ]] linking to be made in the same object as the current one? It goes in “Pages” by default...
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you can use /object type/object name or @object type/object name like i show here. I think this method should also work with [[ ]]. https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001364765051994132/1287354090589786202 (edited)
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Hello. Whenever I try to filter an object in the object view, the filter takes very long to take effect. Almost about 10 seconds or more at times. This was on the web version so I decided to download the desktop version (Windows) but encountered the same issue. It's a single filter for genre in a media object type with only 6 objects in total and still it takes too long to the point we feel like it isn't working at all. Secondly, will filters be available on the mobile version of capacities in the future?
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you can use /object type/object name or @object type/object name like i show here. I think this method should also work with [[ ]]. https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001364765051994132/1287354090589786202 (edited)
I see, thank you so much xang 😊 I hope they add a feature so that it does it automatically. But until then this should work. I'll try it when I'm home (edited)
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Hi everyone. Is it possible to add links within the same page in capacities, so that clicking it scrolls down to the relevant block? (mainly for a Table of Contents type approach for some book summaries)
No, but if you use headings, an automatic table of contents is created for you and available in the right sidebar
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Does someone knows if Capacities intend to have a global graphview (or a filter graphview)? I saw this in the votes roadmap, but i don't know how much they are seeing this as important
Not for the foreseeable future, there's a pinned comment here with more info: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/graph-view-20-whole-space-options-customization
Get an overview of requested features and ideas.
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@pkmbeth I figured it out. My right sidebar usually stays closed so I never noticed 😅 Thank you though
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pkmbeth
No, but if you use headings, an automatic table of contents is created for you and available in the right sidebar
awesome!! exactly what I wanted 🙂
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Hello, Using the API, I am able to create an object with a custom name( eg '[[topic/' +X ']]') . Can I add text or other properties to the object directly from the API ?
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Hello, Also is it possible to autofill with AI to many items simultaneously?
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Two more newbie questions: 1. I’m using the Project object, one for each of my student groups (classes). However, I also have a tag for every object related to a project, which is confusing me. Could you help me clarify this? What exactly is a Project, and when should I use it? 2. Why can't I define properties for a Page object? Is it only limited to tags? Thanks in advance. (edited)
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Two more newbie questions: 1. I’m using the Project object, one for each of my student groups (classes). However, I also have a tag for every object related to a project, which is confusing me. Could you help me clarify this? What exactly is a Project, and when should I use it? 2. Why can't I define properties for a Page object? Is it only limited to tags? Thanks in advance. (edited)
Jan O. Dvořák 9/25/2024 12:23 PM
2. Basic object types cannot have custom properties added, only the predefined ones. And Pages are the most basic object type. However, no one says that you have to use them, you could create your own object type instead. 1. Project object is just a note type with some properties, you don't have to use it. Tags are much more important in Capacities, IMO. However, the choice is always yours.
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It's INR 500 per month. Google One INR 130 per month base plan. MS Office Personal INR 489 per month Etc
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Alexandra K 9/25/2024 1:50 PM
Hi all, I am probably looking in the wrong places, but is there a way to manually set the colour of my tags?
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Alexandra K
Hi all, I am probably looking in the wrong places, but is there a way to manually set the colour of my tags?
Hi. click in the tag itself and you should see in the top left hand corner a little artist palette - click that and you can change colour
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It's INR 500 per month. Google One INR 130 per month base plan. MS Office Personal INR 489 per month Etc
Yes, it's quite expensive
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Which regions have regional pricing at present?
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Jacob
Which regions have regional pricing at present?
Price your products in a range of currencies — ready-to-use, with no extra engineering effort required.
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A block of text is a single paragraph, correct? On a Mac, how do I separate a block of text into two blocks?
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my Capacities app get extremely laggy and slow when I use many block references. Anyone's having same issue?
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Roscoe
A block of text is a single paragraph, correct? On a Mac, how do I separate a block of text into two blocks?
Jan O. Dvořák 9/26/2024 12:50 AM
I would guess ENTER in the middle of the block.
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I am trying to use my own open ai API but it’s not working in capacities and throwing error.
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marskhuong
my Capacities app get extremely laggy and slow when I use many block references. Anyone's having same issue?
I do the same, I create a table in the page, there will be a lag. But anytype is smooth and silky.
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Hi. click in the tag itself and you should see in the top left hand corner a little artist palette - click that and you can change colour
Alexandra K 9/26/2024 3:17 AM
Ah, found it (it's a tiny icon, I guess I have just been overlooking it so far) Thank you @Ed Nico 🤩
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Jacob
I do the same, I create a table in the page, there will be a lag. But anytype is smooth and silky.
I am really thinking about switching to anytype already. Athough I am currently a believer of Capacities and love the calendar and integrated daily note, but the laggy issue with block references is driving me nuts lols
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Every platform has it's issues. It's also not all golden at Anytype. Just use what works for you.
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Hello i am deciding today if i am switching to capacities or notion from my old long life system based on OmniFocus and Apple notes and some other apps..
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The main future i was searching for is GRAPH view.. and i love that i can have it in capacities.. BUT (it is a big one) I don’t use a MacBook any more.. i just use my IPad Pro 13“ and my IPhone…. And spent the last 30 minutes trying to get the Graph view on the Capacities Web App but it is not starting.. is it only available on MAC/PC?
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That would be a deal breaker for me
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Hello. Whenever I try to filter an object in the object view, the filter takes very long to take effect. Almost about 10 seconds or more at times. This was on the web version so I decided to download the desktop version (Windows) but encountered the same issue. It's a single filter for genre in a media object type with only 6 objects in total and still it takes too long to the point we feel like it isn't working at all. Secondly, will filters be available on the mobile version of capacities in the future?
Adding on to this previous question. The filtering happens instantly if I pick the tag from the 'Add tag' window. But if I use 'Filter for collections' to do so, that's when the filtering takes a long time to take effect.
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The main future i was searching for is GRAPH view.. and i love that i can have it in capacities.. BUT (it is a big one) I don’t use a MacBook any more.. i just use my IPad Pro 13“ and my IPhone…. And spent the last 30 minutes trying to get the Graph view on the Capacities Web App but it is not starting.. is it only available on MAC/PC?
Jan O. Dvořák 9/26/2024 5:36 AM
I am on iPhone now and in the iOs app I have a Graph view. When opening an object (note), I have the graph icon next to the Properties tab. And the same is in web app on iPhone (I am using Edge, not Safari).
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I am on iPhone now and in the iOs app I have a Graph view. When opening an object (note), I have the graph icon next to the Properties tab. And the same is in web app on iPhone (I am using Edge, not Safari).
Surprisingly it is working on the iPhone but not on the iPad, where i need the Graph view even more.. i tried all browsers on my iPad > safari, chrome, edge, and even brave … the graph button is there but is not working.. also in the specs of the iPad app of Capacities i see that the Graph view is not available so I don’t need to buy the believer subscription for that
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Any solution guys ??? I really want to be a capacities believer
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Alburhani
Surprisingly it is working on the iPhone but not on the iPad, where i need the Graph view even more.. i tried all browsers on my iPad > safari, chrome, edge, and even brave … the graph button is there but is not working.. also in the specs of the iPad app of Capacities i see that the Graph view is not available so I don’t need to buy the believer subscription for that
Jan O. Dvořák 9/26/2024 5:43 AM
AFAIK, there is/will be a beta of iPad app for paid plans. That should definitely have a Graph view, wouldn't make sense otherwise.
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It is there.. an I am welling to pay for the beta .. but it is officially not supporting graph view
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See
Jan O. Dvořák 9/26/2024 5:58 AM
Sorry, my bad:-(
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isn’t there any one here from Capacities to elaborate on this ?
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the current tablet app definitely doesn't have graph view, but mobile, the web app and desktop apps do. If it's something you'd like to see added to the feature set, feel free to submit a request for others to vote on. Then if there are any updates on that ticket, you'll be emailed about it directly!
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The web app on IPAD on any browser is not showing the graph view.. this is what I am actually talking about.
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Sunzal
Hello, Also is it possible to autofill with AI to many items simultaneously?
@Jan O. Dvořák hello do you know about this one please?
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Alburhani
The web app on IPAD on any browser is not showing the graph view.. this is what I am actually talking about.
Michael_v_H 9/26/2024 7:43 AM
That's correct, the graph view is disabled on tablets for now, also in the browser version. Will be added over time to the tablet app though.
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@Jan O. Dvořák hello do you know about this one please?
Jan O. Dvořák 9/26/2024 7:53 AM
I have absolutely no idea 😂
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That's correct, the graph view is disabled on tablets for now, also in the browser version. Will be added over time to the tablet app though.
Why. I only use a tablet now and I would pay only if I can use graphs 🙈
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alsoknownaskaz 9/26/2024 8:48 AM
are task actions supported on mobile? not seeing a way to fire, but making sure i am not missing it
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I am getting crippling lag when trying to select or interact with multiple blocks at a time. It only appears to happen when trying to select multiple blocks, but each interaction (including selecting them) takes 5+ seconds, and capacities freezes up until they process
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Anyone else have this issue?
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Jan O. Dvořák
I would guess ENTER in the middle of the block.
That works today — but did not work yesterday. How odd.
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Is there a way to make a list view show a preview of the content? I have created a basic object with title, content and tags and when I see it in a different view, say a Tag page, the list view only shows the title. I would like that list view to show the content or at least a content preview. I can customize that view for a card, but not for list. Is this doable?
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workinprogmess 9/27/2024 8:50 AM
guys, is there a way to link block without 'leaving the page i am working on, going to that block, right click to copy block reference, and then come back without getting distracted and finally pasting it on this page'? .. "can we @block or something and pick the block we want to link like we do to objects"?
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Question. When I use the to do feature on my daily note do they move forward to the next day if I don't complete them? (I'm a new user)
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Question. When I use the to do feature on my daily note do they move forward to the next day if I don't complete them? (I'm a new user)
workinprogmess 9/27/2024 9:15 AM
no.
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iamutkarshb 9/27/2024 10:46 AM
Is there a direct way / shortcut key to make the child list continue numbering as "3" without manually adjusting it?
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868Michael
Question. When I use the to do feature on my daily note do they move forward to the next day if I don't complete them? (I'm a new user)
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/27/2024 5:45 PM
It is possible only if you are using a Template inside Daily Note where you put a Custom Query of all TASK objects, Filtered by Tags which does not include "Completed". P.S: And you'll have to always enter Tasks inside this Object type and not inside blocks. You can do it by just typing on any block in your daily note with this syntax: '+' TASK/<new task title>. (edited)
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Question. When I use the to do feature on my daily note do they move forward to the next day if I don't complete them? (I'm a new user)
i know,like Logseq
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twingeofregret 9/27/2024 10:51 PM
I’m a Believer who can’t afford to renew my sub this year. I tried searching for this, but Discord (as always) turned up nothing. What happens to the Believer status if you let your sub end?
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Is there a way to filter backlinks or embeded blocks to see only To Do's type of blocks? (edited)
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Hi, huys. Can someone explaing me Collections? So, I have created my own type. Than, to each entry inside this type I give some tags. After that I have created Collection and have filtered it to show me the ones, where tag includes (some specific). But it doesnt bring me the results. Isnt that how collections supposed to work? Or I got it wrong?
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Hi everyone, does anynone one know how I can add content to a property of a custom object via API please ? For example /CustomObject/CustomObjectName.text = This is this content
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I am trying to figure out if there is a way to show all To Do's in backlinks always at the top until they are marked as done. For example, I have a bunch of To Do's with a tag called "TeamUpdates" and several others notes with the same tag. When I open the page for "TeamUpdates" tag, I would like to see a view with the open To Do's at the top. If not, a lot of subsequent notes will push the To Do's down, so I will lose visibility to those To Do's.
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Hi. How can I integrate the name of the weekday (Monday ….) in daily notes ?
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Hi. How can I integrate the name of the weekday (Monday ….) in daily notes ?
I am not sure you can - in Date and Time settings there is only these options -
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децибел 9/29/2024 2:51 PM
Who has faced the endless download of the application on the iPhone and iPad? Reinstalled it, waited, but nothing worked p.s. Everything works fine on the macbook
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I am trying to use my own OpenAI API, but it's not working properly and is giving me an error. Can someone please help?
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Hello group. I mean no disrespect when I ask: Have you all found the Capacities team to be responsive to your (direct) inquiries? Or is there a specific place where one might expect/hope to get a reply (from the dev team) to a question? I have sent a DM in IG; asked the question here in Discord (on this “help and questions” forum), and replied directly to a comment by Steffen Bleher on the “Requests, Ideas, Bugs” forum [https://capacities.io/feedback/p/cant-edit-objects-on-ipados-web-browser], all about 2 weeks ago with no reply. I’m looking to get info on “pop-up windows” being hidden on the web app when accessed on a tablet, which severely limits functionality. This seems like a fairly basic issue to me, and Steffen marked the post as “In progress” about 4 months ago. I’m hoping that someone can suggest (A) if the problem is actually more complicated or difficult to solve than it seems (B) an approximate timeframe for when to expect a fix. Any suggestions are most welcome. Thanks very much!
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theromit
Is there a way to make a list view show a preview of the content? I have created a basic object with title, content and tags and when I see it in a different view, say a Tag page, the list view only shows the title. I would like that list view to show the content or at least a content preview. I can customize that view for a card, but not for list. Is this doable?
No it's not, only for card views.
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guys, is there a way to link block without 'leaving the page i am working on, going to that block, right click to copy block reference, and then come back without getting distracted and finally pasting it on this page'? .. "can we @block or something and pick the block we want to link like we do to objects"?
We don't have block search like this.
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Hello group. I mean no disrespect when I ask: Have you all found the Capacities team to be responsive to your (direct) inquiries? Or is there a specific place where one might expect/hope to get a reply (from the dev team) to a question? I have sent a DM in IG; asked the question here in Discord (on this “help and questions” forum), and replied directly to a comment by Steffen Bleher on the “Requests, Ideas, Bugs” forum [https://capacities.io/feedback/p/cant-edit-objects-on-ipados-web-browser], all about 2 weeks ago with no reply. I’m looking to get info on “pop-up windows” being hidden on the web app when accessed on a tablet, which severely limits functionality. This seems like a fairly basic issue to me, and Steffen marked the post as “In progress” about 4 months ago. I’m hoping that someone can suggest (A) if the problem is actually more complicated or difficult to solve than it seems (B) an approximate timeframe for when to expect a fix. Any suggestions are most welcome. Thanks very much!
hey Paul, my experience: 1) there was no time here where all questions have been answered in direct communication; things still moved forward on the broader scale 2) the dev team had a habit of ticking off almost all open issues, or at least more critical, relevant, and in-line w/ development ones in regular time windows; still not all would be covered, but everybody was happy, bec 3) a lot of tickets & observations were not answered in communication but just 'silently' dealt with 😀 now, I think things have changed a bit under double pressure of a) moving offline & dealing w/ a lot of related follow-up issues; b) influx of users also, afaik, the mail route (team@capacities.io) is the safest to get a reliable / definite answer, as a route of last ressort now, that is just my 'take' as a longer time user. it might in a way 'answer' the question you posed. it might not. 😄 I think the question(s) behind your question is one to the team: can it really provide, in the current situation, a sureshot way to users determined to get a reaction on issues they deem important enough to receive an answer in a reasonable time span (say 3-days, or a week). – the only one that can answer that is the team ( @Steffen , @Michael_v_H , @📝Anna , @pkmbeth ) I can just personally say, I always lived w/ a situation where things were only in some cases answered directly, but it used to be the important ones. since recently that quota got smaller, though ☺️. and, I guess, that is for the reasons given... (edited)
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Is there a way to filter backlinks or embeded blocks to see only To Do's type of blocks? (edited)
No there isn't
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Hi, huys. Can someone explaing me Collections? So, I have created my own type. Than, to each entry inside this type I give some tags. After that I have created Collection and have filtered it to show me the ones, where tag includes (some specific). But it doesnt bring me the results. Isnt that how collections supposed to work? Or I got it wrong?
could you send some screenshots of the set up to beth@capacities.io and i'll have a look!
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Hello group. I mean no disrespect when I ask: Have you all found the Capacities team to be responsive to your (direct) inquiries? Or is there a specific place where one might expect/hope to get a reply (from the dev team) to a question? I have sent a DM in IG; asked the question here in Discord (on this “help and questions” forum), and replied directly to a comment by Steffen Bleher on the “Requests, Ideas, Bugs” forum [https://capacities.io/feedback/p/cant-edit-objects-on-ipados-web-browser], all about 2 weeks ago with no reply. I’m looking to get info on “pop-up windows” being hidden on the web app when accessed on a tablet, which severely limits functionality. This seems like a fairly basic issue to me, and Steffen marked the post as “In progress” about 4 months ago. I’m hoping that someone can suggest (A) if the problem is actually more complicated or difficult to solve than it seems (B) an approximate timeframe for when to expect a fix. Any suggestions are most welcome. Thanks very much!
Hello, we don't monitor IG DMs (I'll try to turn them off to make this clear, sorry!) and we can't monitor all comments on all tickets on the feedback board because there's too many. However that doesn't mean we don't want to answer questions! If no one replies in Help and questions, feel free to email team@capacities.io. The iPad app has just launched in Beta though so you will get the best experience on there. I've just checked and editing object type settings works normally there.
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I’m a Believer who can’t afford to renew my sub this year. I tried searching for this, but Discord (as always) turned up nothing. What happens to the Believer status if you let your sub end?
No content/object types disappear, but you won't be able to use the features (e.g. no AI chat, you won't be able to see the query results etc).
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Hello, we don't monitor IG DMs (I'll try to turn them off to make this clear, sorry!) and we can't monitor all comments on all tickets on the feedback board because there's too many. However that doesn't mean we don't want to answer questions! If no one replies in Help and questions, feel free to email team@capacities.io. The iPad app has just launched in Beta though so you will get the best experience on there. I've just checked and editing object type settings works normally there.
What's the point of the feedback board if you don't read it? genuinely curious
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What's the point of the feedback board if you don't read it? genuinely curious
ImtiyazAhmed 9/30/2024 3:34 AM
They try to review as many as they can actually. I have been since the very beginning I guess, and they have tried to keep eyes on all the doubts, feedbacks, and feature requests. But right now since the number of users has increased exponentially, its quite hard for anybody especially with a small team to manage both development and track the feedbacks. They try their best though and they try to clear the issues as soon as possible, especially the ones that align with their development plan. I have seen bigger companies with many employees, but still fail in keeping customers happy and check their feedbacks. So Capacities Team has being doing a wonderful job so far
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No it's not, only for card views.
Oh ok. Thanks. Is there a way to set up one card per “row” in that view vs a “wall” view?
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No there isn't
Ok thanks. Any suggestions to view only to do’s for a particular tag as a persistent view?
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Thanks for your feedback/insight. Again, I don’t mean to be disparaging, as I sense(d) it’s a small team with a sudden explosion of users. THBS, I would presume that (what I would call) basic functionality of the web app would be a priority, and it would be great if it was clearly communicated somewhere what the policy (current situation) is (I.e. “The only/best place to get feedback is [here] but it may take 2-3 weeks under the current load.” or “Under current load we can only manage to respond to Believers; sorry!” or whatever). Again, I understand that those are things that I think of as priorities, and may have no correlation to actual priorities. 😁 (edited)
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hey Paul, my experience: 1) there was no time here where all questions have been answered in direct communication; things still moved forward on the broader scale 2) the dev team had a habit of ticking off almost all open issues, or at least more critical, relevant, and in-line w/ development ones in regular time windows; still not all would be covered, but everybody was happy, bec 3) a lot of tickets & observations were not answered in communication but just 'silently' dealt with 😀 now, I think things have changed a bit under double pressure of a) moving offline & dealing w/ a lot of related follow-up issues; b) influx of users also, afaik, the mail route (team@capacities.io) is the safest to get a reliable / definite answer, as a route of last ressort now, that is just my 'take' as a longer time user. it might in a way 'answer' the question you posed. it might not. 😄 I think the question(s) behind your question is one to the team: can it really provide, in the current situation, a sureshot way to users determined to get a reaction on issues they deem important enough to receive an answer in a reasonable time span (say 3-days, or a week). – the only one that can answer that is the team ( @Steffen , @Michael_v_H , @📝Anna , @pkmbeth ) I can just personally say, I always lived w/ a situation where things were only in some cases answered directly, but it used to be the important ones. since recently that quota got smaller, though ☺️. and, I guess, that is for the reasons given... (edited)
Replied to this but it didn’t go as a reply (just at the bottom of the page). Apologies! Still figuring out how Discord works! (edited)
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Thanks for your feedback/insight. Again, I don’t mean to be disparaging, as I sense(d) it’s a small team with a sudden explosion of users. THBS, I would presume that (what I would call) basic functionality of the web app would be a priority, and it would be great if it was clearly communicated somewhere what the policy (current situation) is (I.e. “The only/best place to get feedback is [here] but it may take 2-3 weeks under the current load.” or “Under current load we can only manage to respond to Believers; sorry!” or whatever). Again, I understand that those are things that I think of as priorities, and may have no correlation to actual priorities. 😁 (edited)
I think this is a reasonable constructive approach... 🌻
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Hello, we don't monitor IG DMs (I'll try to turn them off to make this clear, sorry!) and we can't monitor all comments on all tickets on the feedback board because there's too many. However that doesn't mean we don't want to answer questions! If no one replies in Help and questions, feel free to email team@capacities.io. The iPad app has just launched in Beta though so you will get the best experience on there. I've just checked and editing object type settings works normally there.
Thanks for this reply! I will email as you suggest. By way of explanation, I’m currently evaluating the app; it’s difficult for me to justify paying for the app (Believer, in order to access iPad beta) before being able to evaluate the true functionality of the app. I understand you’ve got to pay the bills, and I think the app looks great (mostly based on YouTube videos, less so on actual use at this point), so I guess the thing to do is to pay for a month to give things a try. Thanks again!
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hi all, new to capacities. may I ask it is able to copy & mirror paste the text, such that any edit in any one would sync with another?
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hi all, new to capacities. may I ask it is able to copy & mirror paste the text, such that any edit in any one would sync with another?
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/30/2024 9:56 AM
Absolutely, that is transclusion feature which works seamlessly across your Capacities workspace. Just read this to know more about it: https://docs.capacities.io/reference/block-based-linking#:~:text=An%20embedded%20block%20is%20identical%20to%20the%20original.,name%20of%20the%20object%20the%20block%20originates%20from.
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I am not sure you can - in Date and Time settings there is only these options -
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thank you!!
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Hi. I'm trying out capacities right now, and I have a question about a workflow that I want to implement I want to record wins/successes, gratitudes, things I've learned in my daily journal. But I want to be able to index these and review them easily. So my plan would be: Each day on my daily note, I type e.g. my successes and then at the end of the day I change them to a new type I've created called wins. I have a weekly note, which I've set a date time property to create a date range on. In that weekly note, I've created a query of "all wins". My question is, can I set a filter on that query so that it automatically matches the date range of the weekly note? I know I could manually, each week, go and edit the query to set the start and end dates of that week. But given that I will have 4 or 5 of these queries in each weekly note, I'd like them to manually inherit the date period of the note itself.
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Hi. I'm trying out capacities right now, and I have a question about a workflow that I want to implement I want to record wins/successes, gratitudes, things I've learned in my daily journal. But I want to be able to index these and review them easily. So my plan would be: Each day on my daily note, I type e.g. my successes and then at the end of the day I change them to a new type I've created called wins. I have a weekly note, which I've set a date time property to create a date range on. In that weekly note, I've created a query of "all wins". My question is, can I set a filter on that query so that it automatically matches the date range of the weekly note? I know I could manually, each week, go and edit the query to set the start and end dates of that week. But given that I will have 4 or 5 of these queries in each weekly note, I'd like them to manually inherit the date period of the note itself.
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/30/2024 11:24 AM
While this feature isn't currently available 'out of the box' for relative filtering under 'This Week' (as far as I know), there is a workaround. You can label your Weekly Notes as 'Week39', 'Week40', etc., and include references to specific Weekly objects within your daily notes. This setup will automatically display daily notes (along with specific blocks) within their corresponding Weekly objects. To maintain structure and clarity, I use a separate Journal object with custom properties, including a Weekly Review selection. This allows AI autofill to automatically link the appropriate Weekly object to my Daily Journal, ensuring that each Week's Review object is populated with date-linked entries for review and action. Let me know if this captures what you were aiming for!
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While this feature isn't currently available 'out of the box' for relative filtering under 'This Week' (as far as I know), there is a workaround. You can label your Weekly Notes as 'Week39', 'Week40', etc., and include references to specific Weekly objects within your daily notes. This setup will automatically display daily notes (along with specific blocks) within their corresponding Weekly objects. To maintain structure and clarity, I use a separate Journal object with custom properties, including a Weekly Review selection. This allows AI autofill to automatically link the appropriate Weekly object to my Daily Journal, ensuring that each Week's Review object is populated with date-linked entries for review and action. Let me know if this captures what you were aiming for!
Hey thanks for coming back to me. I've read what you wrote but I've got a few follow ups to try and understand better: 1. By "label your weekly notes" do you mean just in the title? e.g. I have called this week's note 2024-W40 2. What do you mean by "include references to specific weekly objects within your daily notes". Any chance you can elaborate a bit more on how your Journal object works / how the AI links that together? Sorry, don't want to take up too much of your time, but I just want to make sure I understand it to see if it'll do what I need.
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While this feature isn't currently available 'out of the box' for relative filtering under 'This Week' (as far as I know), there is a workaround. You can label your Weekly Notes as 'Week39', 'Week40', etc., and include references to specific Weekly objects within your daily notes. This setup will automatically display daily notes (along with specific blocks) within their corresponding Weekly objects. To maintain structure and clarity, I use a separate Journal object with custom properties, including a Weekly Review selection. This allows AI autofill to automatically link the appropriate Weekly object to my Daily Journal, ensuring that each Week's Review object is populated with date-linked entries for review and action. Let me know if this captures what you were aiming for!
I'm curious how do you set up the AI autofil. Could you expand on that? 🙂🙏
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Hey thanks for coming back to me. I've read what you wrote but I've got a few follow ups to try and understand better: 1. By "label your weekly notes" do you mean just in the title? e.g. I have called this week's note 2024-W40 2. What do you mean by "include references to specific weekly objects within your daily notes". Any chance you can elaborate a bit more on how your Journal object works / how the AI links that together? Sorry, don't want to take up too much of your time, but I just want to make sure I understand it to see if it'll do what I need.
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/30/2024 1:08 PM
Thank you for reading and posing follow-up questions. Let me address them: 1. You can label them as Week40 or W40 (whatever fits your usage). AI takes into account the Title, Properties, Description, and initial content of the page to correlate and generate the output. While natural language is almost always recognized, there can be instances where only the title "W30/Week30" may give wrong output. To address this, add a 'Journal Date/Range' property where you can optionally include the Date Range (with natural language) for Weekly, Monthly, or Yearly Reviews. With this DATE property serving as context data, your AI autofill will consistently provide accurate Multi-select linking. (See attached video clip illustrating my use case: As I was irregular with Daily Logs last week, AI correctly retrieved available logs for 23, 24, and 28 as self-referencing links). 2. When referencing, I mean simply mentioning with the syntax "@" to your Weekly/Monthly/Quarterly/Yearly Journal entry from your Daily Notes or Daily Journal -You can use a Template to prompt you with this specifically for Daily Notes. (in my case, I use a single Journal Object with collections of Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, and Yearly entries- Screenshot of my Collections attached). By mentioning these Review objects from your Daily Notes, the Date-referenced Daily Notes will appear in the Backlink lists within your target Review Objects (consider Parent-Child self-referencing link).
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I'm curious how do you set up the AI autofil. Could you expand on that? 🙂🙏
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/30/2024 1:11 PM
I have one single Object with Collections to separate them and Self-referencing links to help AI fetch the relevant link for Cumulative Insights generation or other review needs. I have attached a short clip in this message: https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001364765051994132/1290374740246265888
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Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀
Thank you for reading and posing follow-up questions. Let me address them: 1. You can label them as Week40 or W40 (whatever fits your usage). AI takes into account the Title, Properties, Description, and initial content of the page to correlate and generate the output. While natural language is almost always recognized, there can be instances where only the title "W30/Week30" may give wrong output. To address this, add a 'Journal Date/Range' property where you can optionally include the Date Range (with natural language) for Weekly, Monthly, or Yearly Reviews. With this DATE property serving as context data, your AI autofill will consistently provide accurate Multi-select linking. (See attached video clip illustrating my use case: As I was irregular with Daily Logs last week, AI correctly retrieved available logs for 23, 24, and 28 as self-referencing links). 2. When referencing, I mean simply mentioning with the syntax "@" to your Weekly/Monthly/Quarterly/Yearly Journal entry from your Daily Notes or Daily Journal -You can use a Template to prompt you with this specifically for Daily Notes. (in my case, I use a single Journal Object with collections of Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, and Yearly entries- Screenshot of my Collections attached). By mentioning these Review objects from your Daily Notes, the Date-referenced Daily Notes will appear in the Backlink lists within your target Review Objects (consider Parent-Child self-referencing link).
Thanks for the detailed reply. I'll go away and see if I can figure out how to build that into my system 🙂
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When I create a weblink out of an Amazon URL, Capacities appears to encounter a CAPTCHA when it tries to get details. Does this happen to anybody else?
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When I create a weblink out of an Amazon URL, Capacities appears to encounter a CAPTCHA when it tries to get details. Does this happen to anybody else?
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/30/2024 3:25 PM
It doesn't happen to me, I save a lot of weblinks from Amazon to my Wishlist in Capacities. I suppose it has something to do with your browser cookies and how Amazon server tracks bot behaviour. You can try by refreshing your cookie and cache.
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What are the advantages of running the desktop app vs. running in a browser or a web app?
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Also, is it recommended to run multiple browser windows of Capacities in order to have multiple windows of the app? Or might that break something?
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What are the advantages of running the desktop app vs. running in a browser or a web app?
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/30/2024 4:00 PM
Running Multiple instances is not supported at the moment. You would get a warning message and asked to close the other open instance. In-app tabbed experience is our best bet as of now.
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Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀
It doesn't happen to me, I save a lot of weblinks from Amazon to my Wishlist in Capacities. I suppose it has something to do with your browser cookies and how Amazon server tracks bot behaviour. You can try by refreshing your cookie and cache.
Refreshing it where, though? This happens even if I convert a link to a weblink within the Capacities app on my Mac.
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Refreshing it where, though? This happens even if I convert a link to a weblink within the Capacities app on my Mac.
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/30/2024 4:07 PM
If you are using the same browser on both mobile and Mac then maybe you can try by removing the cookies and logging in again to your amazon account. I tried just now but it seems all good on all my platforms. If it remains unresolved then consider adding a ticket to the Canny board so that the dev team can consider it for fixing. (edited)
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Hmm. I'm still not sure I understand which browser would be involved with the app itself.
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Hmm. I'm still not sure I understand which browser would be involved with the app itself.
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 9/30/2024 4:22 PM
From a user perspective I am trying to troubleshoot the issue. I may be wrong and Capacities Team will always have the best solution. But in the meantime have a look at this Perplexity answer: https://www.perplexity.ai/search/when-we-embed-an-iframe-from-a-kIPYN75RSviJ3DVG4BEekQ#1
When embedding an iframe from a website into an Electron application, the rendering process is similar to how iframes operate in standard web browsers. Here’s...
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Thanks. I do appreciate the help! I'll take a look at that.
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is there a way to modify hotkey for toggle left sidebar?
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Hello! Just got Pro and excited to dive into experimenting with my workflow, but saw that you couldn't uncheck the task when it's already transffered. Any advice?
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What are the advantages of running the desktop app vs. running in a browser or a web app?
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is there a way to modify hotkey for toggle left sidebar?
No there isn't.
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Hello! Just got Pro and excited to dive into experimenting with my workflow, but saw that you couldn't uncheck the task when it's already transffered. Any advice?
Do you mean when it's sent to the task manager?
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Do you mean when it's sent to the task manager?
lol yes that's what I meant
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lol yes that's what I meant
That's expected behaviour because once it's sent to the task manager, the idea is to work with it from there rather than from Capacities. If you'd rather work in Capacities, you can just use the to-do checkboxes like normal and they can checked/unchecked. 🙂
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Thanks, Beth. Where is that info? If you meant to send a link I'm not seeing it.
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Thanks, Beth. Where is that info? If you meant to send a link I'm not seeing it.
Should be a link to the relevant faq! if you click faq just above this channel, and search "desktop" you'll find it 🙂
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someone know if there is a way to see the full zettle title in the pannel or in the graph view without need to click on it and open?
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Should be a link to the relevant faq! if you click faq just above this channel, and search "desktop" you'll find it 🙂
Aha, found it. Thank you. Discord is very busy and cluttered and confusing.
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OK, next questions: I know I can select multiple blocks on the Mac by Shift-Cmd-Click. Can I select a range of blocks that way? If I have multiple blocks of text in a row, can I select the top block, then the bottom block, and all the blocks in the middle are also selected?
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Also, is it possible to copy selected blocks as Markdown or rich text? I need both markdown and rich text for different uses.
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Hello there, i converted some friends to capacities ! And overall we are all happy with it. But for our specific use case we have long notes with codeblocks and pictures, and everytime we try to load a long note it takes like 5 seconds or more to load for codeblock even if its not the first time (2.5Gb connection, fresh install app/page already loaded so in cache/behavior on both windows app or browser). If you have any idea on that, Thank you (edited)
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Dietrich Haubenberger 10/1/2024 1:57 PM
is there a way to select more than just one picture at the iOS app (incl iPad) to import photos? I am snapping a lot of photos during a lecture, and it is cumbersome to have to import them one by one ….
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alsoknownaskaz 10/2/2024 10:10 AM
On mobile, when i try to click a deep link in a note to a Things task, getting an error that this only works on desktop. any plans to bring this functionality to mobile? (edited)
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GrantGochnauer 10/2/2024 3:56 PM
Is there a keyboard shortcut to change a header to become smaller or larger quickly instead of having to click into each one, open the formatting bar and then changing it with a mouse?
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I guess the fastest way to do it is to use markdown at the beginning of the bullet but curious if there is a faster way
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That's expected behaviour because once it's sent to the task manager, the idea is to work with it from there rather than from Capacities. If you'd rather work in Capacities, you can just use the to-do checkboxes like normal and they can checked/unchecked. 🙂
Ohh I see. Yeah no I was just seeing if it could be unchecked just to have the two tasks appear on both apps, but I see now. Thank you!
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ςƿυҺค 10/2/2024 7:02 PM
Are there diagrams in the capacities?
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ςƿυҺค 10/2/2024 7:19 PM
diagrams or sharts and will this be added in the future
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does Capacities have a spellcheck option? I read that it was removed due to some issues...any chance it gets added back in?
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diagrams or sharts and will this be added in the future
currently, not. you can either upvote this: 👉 https://capacities.io/feedback/p/support-for-mermaidjs-diagrams ... or, fallback on this: 👉 https://capacities.io/feedback/p/drawio-integration if you are after more graphical options (maps, canvas), you'll also find tickets there at Canny. also worth reading the (older 'what's next' statements to get a clue about the team s stance (basically: 'open, but not now....') 👉 https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1135449045515640843 (edited)
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Is there a way to go from a Daily Note to create a new item in another existing note? For example, I am in a Daily Note making some updates but I have another note with the title "My idea box" and I want to add an item there specifically. Linking will only put it in the My idea box's backlinks, but I'd like that information to be included in the contents of the note. Is it Cmd-K > My idea box and shift-enter, or is there an easier way?
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What's best/quickest way to get to today's daily note? I want a one-click solution to jump to. Currently I can't get lower than 2. Am I missing some shortcut, keyboard or other? (edited)
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I take my book notes in the "books" object type. How do you handle the situation where, while reading, you come across an idea that could be a good tweet, newsletter topic, or YouTube video idea? Do you immediately create a new project or note for that idea? I feel like this could lead to distractions. How do you manage this without losing focus?
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What's best/quickest way to get to today's daily note? I want a one-click solution to jump to. Currently I can't get lower than 2. Am I missing some shortcut, keyboard or other? (edited)
Hi Jeff, the shortcut for the daily note is: Ctrl + Alt + H
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Is there a way when I create a object in a context of an existing one, that a properties is prefilled? As example I have a course "Python" and there I create a block "printing output". Now I generate a Object "lesson" from this block and the propertie "course" is automated filled out with Phyton (like the backlink)? Edit: After I updated to Pro this is now working with queries 👍 (edited)
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I take my book notes in the "books" object type. How do you handle the situation where, while reading, you come across an idea that could be a good tweet, newsletter topic, or YouTube video idea? Do you immediately create a new project or note for that idea? I feel like this could lead to distractions. How do you manage this without losing focus?
Just write it down to your daily note and tag with "Idea" or "Inbox" or whatever, and deal with it later. That's the main purpose of daily notes - quickly jot something down without thinking how to organize it. Treat it as a napkin or some peace of paper on your table. Capture first, organize later.
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@Steffen + @Michael_v_H : I wonder, is there a (technical / conceptual) reason there are no collections in queries? – collections are always such a good way to get a handle on things…
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I have a Mac and PC. I created a new space via my Mac a few days ago and it is not syncing to the PC web version. Is there a feature I turned off? I’m not sure why this is happening. I also tested the reverse where I created a new space via PC web version and it synced immediately to Mac app.
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I managed to fill my side panel with a huge number of nonexisting objects like in the image below after importing lots of markdown files with Keyboard Maestro. Although I clicked the close icon a large number of times, the side panel is still full of empty objects and I can't open any object with shift click. Is there a way to bunch close ALL docs in the side panel? Thanks!
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@Steffen + @Michael_v_H : I wonder, is there a (technical / conceptual) reason there are no collections in queries? – collections are always such a good way to get a handle on things…
Jan O. Dvořák 10/4/2024 12:04 PM
I think collections are somehow lesser citizens of Capacities - my personal problem with them is that they do not have graph view, as soon as I click on a collection when traversing my graph, all I get is the infamious not available message and broken focus.
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I think collections are somehow lesser citizens of Capacities - my personal problem with them is that they do not have graph view, as soon as I click on a collection when traversing my graph, all I get is the infamious not available message and broken focus.
I feel the same way in some contexts. e.g. when represented as outside relation in graph-view or in search results, collections do not speak about where they belong to (which object type)… we have this other discussion about integrating collections better in line with the fixed set logic (which currently is a parallel universe…) … I think, overall the question is / will be whether to build them up; or maybe phase them out, especially in the wake of queries taking a lot of analogous roles in other contexts. 'I like them', though. as easy-peasy sub-compartments or drawers of the object types… so, I am rather for keeping / strengthening them. this is also why I ask here… to some extent this for me is related to the other discussion we were having on an easy, no-frill cross-object access (https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/969304624848855050/1291557082121769085). overall, I feel in a lot of corners Capacities has to make a weighing and a call on whether to get more sophisticated means slowly cutting away on standard + commonly habituated easy-use solutions (and collections certainly are vis-a-vis queries)… or get more technical and, in consequence, more idiosyncratic… (of course in relative terms; not to sound alarmist here… ☺️ ) so, anyways. I´d like to have collections also in queries, if there is no technical reason against it. that´s the practical baseline here 🦦 🐿
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currently, not. you can either upvote this: 👉 https://capacities.io/feedback/p/support-for-mermaidjs-diagrams ... or, fallback on this: 👉 https://capacities.io/feedback/p/drawio-integration if you are after more graphical options (maps, canvas), you'll also find tickets there at Canny. also worth reading the (older 'what's next' statements to get a clue about the team s stance (basically: 'open, but not now....') 👉 https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1135449045515640843 (edited)
ςƿυҺค 10/4/2024 12:53 PM
What is a Canny?
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Please tell me, is it possible to work with someone on a note in capacities? For example, edit a speech together.
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What is a Canny?
Canny is the platform that is behind everything you are seeing, when following the link. It´s like the 2nd room of the Capacities community – this one here (Discord) is more for free floating questions, exchange and opinionating. The 'Canny board' is structured more robustely around 'tickets' – specific proposals and requests that can be voted upon. So, in case of diagrams, you find a specific request there to implement the Mermaid diagram system, which is often used in conjunction with Markdown… and some others, as you will find there, looking around. it´s always good to search Canny in case one has a strong wish / need for something, as it might already be 'negotiated' there between community and team. PS: basically, the 3 bases you want to cover to get a real insight / overview re. any particular aspect of Capacities, esp. open issues, are these: 1. here. Discord community (free floating exchange) 2. Canny – https://capacities.io/feedback/ ('ticket' based and with voting mechanism; integrated as 'Requests, ideas, bugs' in the homepage) 3. other parts of the homepage – esp. documentation, 'what´s next?' + 'roadmap (documentation you find here: https://docs.capacities.io/; links for the latter two are mentioned here in the forum under https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1135449045515640843) (edited)
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Please tell me, is it possible to work with someone on a note in capacities? For example, edit a speech together.
no, not possible. you can share a page, but not beyond (object or space). the team has an explicit agenda (see homepage here: https://capacities.io/roadmap/whats-next) to develop a personal-first system. ("We envision Capacities as the best “thinking environment” for individuals.") there have been some discussions around this (and requests), naturally. you find them once searching for terms like "collaboration" or "sharing" here in the Discord channel; or, again, you will find some condensation of those discussions in Canny-tickets, like this one in particular: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/collaboration-and-team-spaces
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no, not possible. you can share a page, but not beyond (object or space). the team has an explicit agenda (see homepage here: https://capacities.io/roadmap/whats-next) to develop a personal-first system. ("We envision Capacities as the best “thinking environment” for individuals.") there have been some discussions around this (and requests), naturally. you find them once searching for terms like "collaboration" or "sharing" here in the Discord channel; or, again, you will find some condensation of those discussions in Canny-tickets, like this one in particular: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/collaboration-and-team-spaces
ςƿυҺค 10/4/2024 5:40 PM
Can I share a page and anyone can see it via a link in the browser? And will he be able to edit it? Or will it be for viewing only?
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Canny is the platform that is behind everything you are seeing, when following the link. It´s like the 2nd room of the Capacities community – this one here (Discord) is more for free floating questions, exchange and opinionating. The 'Canny board' is structured more robustely around 'tickets' – specific proposals and requests that can be voted upon. So, in case of diagrams, you find a specific request there to implement the Mermaid diagram system, which is often used in conjunction with Markdown… and some others, as you will find there, looking around. it´s always good to search Canny in case one has a strong wish / need for something, as it might already be 'negotiated' there between community and team. PS: basically, the 3 bases you want to cover to get a real insight / overview re. any particular aspect of Capacities, esp. open issues, are these: 1. here. Discord community (free floating exchange) 2. Canny – https://capacities.io/feedback/ ('ticket' based and with voting mechanism; integrated as 'Requests, ideas, bugs' in the homepage) 3. other parts of the homepage – esp. documentation, 'what´s next?' + 'roadmap (documentation you find here: https://docs.capacities.io/; links for the latter two are mentioned here in the forum under https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1135449045515640843) (edited)
ςƿυҺค 10/4/2024 5:40 PM
Thank you very much for the clarification!
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Hi, I have a few questions about Capacities' AI Assistant. 1. Is it possible to include specific pages as context? E.g. how does @PageA relate to @PageB 2. Does the AI assistant read the embedded contents?
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Can I share a page and anyone can see it via a link in the browser? And will he be able to edit it? Or will it be for viewing only?
it's view only. you can specify details of what connected content is shared on any given page – details here: 👉 https://docs.capacities.io/tutorials/sharing
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Hi, I have a few questions about Capacities' AI Assistant. 1. Is it possible to include specific pages as context? E.g. how does @PageA relate to @PageB 2. Does the AI assistant read the embedded contents?
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I managed to fill my side panel with a huge number of nonexisting objects like in the image below after importing lots of markdown files with Keyboard Maestro. Although I clicked the close icon a large number of times, the side panel is still full of empty objects and I can't open any object with shift click. Is there a way to bunch close ALL docs in the side panel? Thanks!
You can open a page in a new tab and close the old one 🙂
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Hello to everybody, I ab a believer and I would like to try the ipad version, how can I do? Thanks!
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Hello, I've been trying to use capacities for a few days, and now I have some questions: 1. Is it possible to change the position of the 'Collection' column in table view? currently it seems to be fixed on the far right. 2. Is there a way to set the 'block' property column to hidden in table view? The word count is information i don't need. I'd appreciate any help or insights on these questions. Thank you! (edited)
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ChristophWally 10/5/2024 11:06 AM
Are images only called to be uploaded as objects? I want to add some into my notes, but resizing and manipulating them to fit in with my notes is unmanageable (unless I’m missing something)
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Are images only called to be uploaded as objects? I want to add some into my notes, but resizing and manipulating them to fit in with my notes is unmanageable (unless I’m missing something)
... that is standard (& mostly seen as a good thing, as it helps organizing / re-using later on) as as to resizing: currently the only ways are a) to work via columns layout b) make the image block a 'group'; then you can change the width of the group block between 'standard', 'wide' & 'full width' ... you maybe want to look up these things in the documentation. they are of basic use, anyways... (edited)
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... that is standard (& mostly seen as a good thing, as it helps organizing / re-using later on) as as to resizing: currently the only ways are a) to work via columns layout b) make the image block a 'group'; then you can change the width of the group block between 'standard', 'wide' & 'full width' ... you maybe want to look up these things in the documentation. they are of basic use, anyways... (edited)
ChristophWally 10/5/2024 12:20 PM
Thanks for your response, it helps me navigate the app. On a personal level, it’s not very good for rich documentation, formatting is a pain in the bum. Might have to move to something else. (edited)
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Thanks for your response, it helps me navigate the app. On a personal level, it’s not very good for rich documentation, formatting is a pain in the bum. Might have to move to something else. (edited)
... Capacities has loads of strengths; but, honestly, if you are into smooth formatting & layoutlevel mostly, you might wanna look around. – it's strengths are more on the 'system level' 😊
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Can I draw on images or directly in the text area in capacities like we can in OneNote?
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hey guys when embedding something, particularly a google sheets, is there a way to make it larger/longer?
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i know theres embed wide but its still too short
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lengthwise i mean
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lengthwise i mean
no, not possible. but would an interesting request.
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Hallo, kurze Frage, ob das möglich ist: Ich würde mir gerne ein Objekt für meine absolvierten Trainings erstellen und dabei die Intensität als Single-Choice-Bewertung hinzufügen. Wie kann ich das am besten umsetzen?
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Hallo, kurze Frage, ob das möglich ist: Ich würde mir gerne ein Objekt für meine absolvierten Trainings erstellen und dabei die Intensität als Single-Choice-Bewertung hinzufügen. Wie kann ich das am besten umsetzen?
Fragen auf Deutsch besser hier: 👉 https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1205891182660681790 ... und am besten gleich erklären was 'Intensität als Single Choice' bedeutet; zumindest wennn es was anderes als 'ja/nein' bedwutet...
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Hello. Asking this again since I never received any response to it and I'm not sure if anyone else is facing the same issue or not. (have already reported it on the feedback board) Trying to filter an object in the object view takes very long to take effect. Almost about 10 seconds or more at times. This issue persists on both the web and the desktop version (Windows) even in an object type with very few objects. The filtering happens instantly if we pick the tag from the 'Add tag' window. But if we use 'Filter for collections' to do so, that's when the filtering takes a long time to take effect.
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Hello, if I have an object type with a template that everyday I make a new one, but I have separate notes for some words that appear in that template, is there a way to filter that out from search results? Because if I try to search for the note I have to scroll through tons of instances of that word appearing in the search because a new note gets created containing that word everyday
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Hello, if I have an object type with a template that everyday I make a new one, but I have separate notes for some words that appear in that template, is there a way to filter that out from search results? Because if I try to search for the note I have to scroll through tons of instances of that word appearing in the search because a new note gets created containing that word everyday
... sounds like best way maybe would be to include a certain 'exclusion'-tag right in the template – like 'filter this!' this would allow you to filter out all posts w/ that tag. and that is: filter out all notes / objects that are nased on those templates yoi mention... (edited)
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didnt know you could do that thank you
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hi, I've seen some out of sync problems between mobile or desktop app and webapp
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is that a known bug?
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hi, I've seen some out of sync problems between mobile or desktop app and webapp
Came here to ask the same question. Not sure if I got lucky or if I forced a sync, but using the mobile search for the task I'd created on desktop made it show up...
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My app just randomly deleted a saved filter.. this a known bug?
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New passwords from 'password reset' are not working. I forgot my password and already got more than 10 passwords from 'Forgot password' but they all fail. I can't log in anymore. What can I try to fix? Update: It is working now 😅 we are back (edited)
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EmperorSmorg 10/7/2024 4:13 PM
Oh my goodness Capacities is incredible... I finally have hope to one day migrate away from Notion. Are there any helpful tricks or work-arounds for creating self-referencing templates? I heavily use these throughout Notion and don't know how I can exist in a PKM without them.
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Uhm, not sure if this would be the best channel to post this in, but I had a different experience, and wanted to confirm the behavior of templates. If I create a template with a query, everytime I create an object with the template will create a new query or use the same old one? Because the first time I tried, it worked like that, i.e. I added a query in template, and create 3 objects, that resulted in 3 different queries, and then the next time I tried to replicate it with a better query, it did not. Am I missing something, or just hallucinating.
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Oh my goodness Capacities is incredible... I finally have hope to one day migrate away from Notion. Are there any helpful tricks or work-arounds for creating self-referencing templates? I heavily use these throughout Notion and don't know how I can exist in a PKM without them.
Self referencing templates are very helpful! If you find any workarounds or something please hit me up!
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Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 10/7/2024 7:53 PM
As there is no option to duplicate templates while creating them, how do you duplicate identical blocks from one to another? Do you just Copy-Paste individual blocks or is there a more streamlined way of doing it? (edited)
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동꿀오소리 10/7/2024 9:51 PM
code block typo is broken.. how to fix it? (my mac is beta 15.1)
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I deleted a block by mistake (I thought I was deleting another one) and now all my content for an important project is gone. Is there any way to find the missing data?
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I created a backup a few days ago but I forgot to download it
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It is very odd that there is no history of changes so one could go back to a previous state of an object. @ettibee you might have to ask the team officially if they can restore something (or re send you a backup)
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Jan O. Dvořák 10/8/2024 7:44 AM
Were you looking in Trash? (edited)
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Blocks don't land in the bin, do they? But I was able to do CMD / CTRL + Z in an object even after closing it.
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bryan_3mavericks 10/8/2024 8:40 AM
Hi team, I am a paid (pro) user but yesterday i got an email saying my annual subscription got canceled and my Capacities account got deleted and i cannot log back in anymore. Can anyone help?
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Nicole Mark 10/8/2024 4:21 PM
Hi folks! I’m loving the iPad app so far! This isn’t a huge deal, but when I open my daily note on my iPad, the days are out of sync. It says 10/8/24 at the top of the page (the correct date) but 10/7/24 on my daily note. It all syncs to the right day when I open the daily note on my laptop or phone, though. (edited)
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Hi folks! I’m loving the iPad app so far! This isn’t a huge deal, but when I open my daily note on my iPad, the days are out of sync. It says 10/8/24 at the top of the page (the correct date) but 10/7/24 on my daily note. It all syncs to the right day when I open the daily note on my laptop or phone, though. (edited)
Jan O. Dvořák 10/9/2024 4:54 AM
Couldn't that be the fact that Capacities remembers per device what the last view was? Tapping Today should fix it, no? The daily note view does not automatically roll over to the next day.
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abhinav6503 10/9/2024 5:51 AM
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Hi! When adding an object as a context for Capacities' ChatGPT, does it read through linked files as well (embed or card view) or is it checking only the blocks in the object itself?
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DmytroDubinin 10/9/2024 9:07 AM
Hi, please check email with theme "Can't login into app" which I receive in team@capacities.io More info here: https://www.reddit.com/r/capacitiesapp/s/67Dv8luCrx
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Hi, please check email with theme "Can't login into app" which I receive in team@capacities.io More info here: https://www.reddit.com/r/capacitiesapp/s/67Dv8luCrx
On one side yeah sure they can. In other apps / websites it's often the case that a deletion of an account happens manually by some person. The problem is that they didn't recognize the cancellation. This is bad. In combination with https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001364765051994132/1293206289706516573 I lost confidence. I hope we see an official response to both happenings.
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Hello guys! Is there a way I can change font on my editor? I would love to use a Sans-Serif font.
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Jan O. Dvořák
Couldn't that be the fact that Capacities remembers per device what the last view was? Tapping Today should fix it, no? The daily note view does not automatically roll over to the next day.
Nicole Mark 10/9/2024 6:23 PM
No, that doesn’t work.
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On one side yeah sure they can. In other apps / websites it's often the case that a deletion of an account happens manually by some person. The problem is that they didn't recognize the cancellation. This is bad. In combination with https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001364765051994132/1293206289706516573 I lost confidence. I hope we see an official response to both happenings.
harmonday24 10/9/2024 6:23 PM
There is a stark warning that if you delete your account it is irreversible - irreversible means it cannot be reversed. It's pretty plain and clear. If you cannot trust the meaning of words, then what? (edited)
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Hi, please check email with theme "Can't login into app" which I receive in team@capacities.io More info here: https://www.reddit.com/r/capacitiesapp/s/67Dv8luCrx
Mike O. Believes🌻 10/9/2024 10:19 PM
Whoa! I didn’t realize that there is a Reddit capacities community! Of course there is! NICE! Here i gooooo!
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There is a stark warning that if you delete your account it is irreversible - irreversible means it cannot be reversed. It's pretty plain and clear. If you cannot trust the meaning of words, then what? (edited)
Have you read the two incidents in full? The person I replied to used the cancelation option afterwards and to use your own words: when you can’t trust those words and options then what? The other person I linked got an email that the sub gets cancelled and the account deleted out of the blue. (edited)
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Hi, please check email with theme "Can't login into app" which I receive in team@capacities.io More info here: https://www.reddit.com/r/capacitiesapp/s/67Dv8luCrx
@krst @DmytroDubinin, we replied on Reddit.
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@krst @DmytroDubinin, we replied on Reddit.
do you have information what might have happened to the other person that got an email that the sub got canceled and the account deleted even though they didn't initiate that process? (edited)
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@krst @DmytroDubinin, we replied on Reddit.
DmytroDubinin 10/10/2024 5:42 AM
Thanks, I replied on Reddit and email.
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abhinav6503 10/10/2024 6:10 AM
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Hi Team, Is there a way to make queries as templates at the moment?
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Hi. I have a object with 5 Tables with about 20 rows and this site gets slower in editing. When I hold "backspace" about 1 seconds nothing happens and then suddenly it deletes a bunch of letters. Has anyone else had the same experience?
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Is there any way to have a Kanban board in capacities?
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Is there any way to have a Kanban board in capacities?
Kuntal Go | Go for it 🚀 10/10/2024 9:24 AM
Not possible, but it is on the development roadmap. You can vote on the feature request and share your own use case too. Here is the link: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/kanban-view-for-databases
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Is it possible to paste an image inline instead of the url link to the image (see attached example)?
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Is it possible to paste an image inline instead of the url link to the image (see attached example)?
If I remember correctly, by clicking with Alt on the link, you can convert the image link to the image itself. (edited)
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If I remember correctly, by clicking with Alt on the link, you can convert the image link to the image itself. (edited)
Indeed you can, however, the image becomes a block and cannot be inline. Thanks though!
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Is the CSV bulk import not available anymore? When can we expect this? Because I'm currently contemplating if I should just import my book library manually or wait for the csv bulk import feature
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Why isn’t there a standard Todo object which collects all the todos across objects and blocks? I am using queries for now but it seems a bit weird to use. Thoughts? (Apologies if this is asked before)
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I have two object types which are tied through tags. For example, I write a note with a tag "Merch" and I have a custom object type with a title, tag and checkbox and I choose "Merch" in that object. Under the tag's backlinks, I see the note and the custom object. Is there a way to: 1. Split the backlinks by notes vs that object (besides filtering), or 2. Group the list of those custom objects by the tag used? I guess I could create a page for each tag and put embeds for the notes and for the custom object but that would end up being a bit tedious, so I am trying to avoid that route.
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Why isn’t there a standard Todo object which collects all the todos across objects and blocks? I am using queries for now but it seems a bit weird to use. Thoughts? (Apologies if this is asked before)
Jan O. Dvořák 10/11/2024 10:39 AM
Sometimes there will be a task management system based on special object type. Not in coming months. Until then, you could add a tag to each task - or manage tasks elsewhere, using Task actions.
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Sometimes there will be a task management system based on special object type. Not in coming months. Until then, you could add a tag to each task - or manage tasks elsewhere, using Task actions.
Oh did not know that, thanks for the info. Makes sense, I’ll keep using queries for now then. Eagerly waiting for the Task Mgmt. system.
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When I do a straight up copy-paste from Notion, most of the formatting and text stays intact but the images which show as some aws links end up being just placeholders. I can see them listed under Inages object type but can’t actually see the images. Has anyone figured out a way to copy properly or to handle the pasted image properly?
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Hi. I was trying to embed airtable into my page, but it only kept loading. Did anyone face the same issue?
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Does Capacities have a reminder feature at a specific date?
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Maël Bourdier 10/12/2024 11:19 AM
Hello, is there a way to have bring objects/templates in other spaces. I explain myself, I started to create a lot of objects for completely different stuffs, but I notice that it would have been better to have them in different spaces, because they don't have real links, and this means that everything is mixed (my 'business stuff' and ' more personal stuff'). i want to keep them separate, but i'd like to be able to copy one object to the other space, if finally I see a potential link
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Maël Bourdier
Hello, is there a way to have bring objects/templates in other spaces. I explain myself, I started to create a lot of objects for completely different stuffs, but I notice that it would have been better to have them in different spaces, because they don't have real links, and this means that everything is mixed (my 'business stuff' and ' more personal stuff'). i want to keep them separate, but i'd like to be able to copy one object to the other space, if finally I see a potential link
Jan O. Dvořák 10/12/2024 12:57 PM
A lot of people including me are hoping for such changes - but for now, you can only export these objects, create the object types and properties in the other space, then import the data to that space.
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simulationist 10/12/2024 7:38 PM
How can i create a filter for daily notes to hide notes with no content?
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iamgbayer
Does Capacities have a reminder feature at a specific date?
I also was thinking if there was any. I think it doesn't. Hope I'm wrong though.
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I also was thinking if there was any. I think it doesn't. Hope I'm wrong though.
only way I can think of is either tagging a block with the date and/or timestamp. Then I just check the timeline in the daily note (edited)
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I'm using daily notes with a todo list included. Is there a way to have a single page with all the todo list items without needing to tag them all individually?
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Is there a way to move notes between spaces?
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Is there a way to move notes between spaces?
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I had a quick look at Capacities a long time ago but abandoned it pretty quickly. I've come back to it and found that it's progressed a lot since then and I'm excited to start using it. I'm amused (and astonished) to see that it's it's apparently still not possible to search for todos. I like the "Task actions" implementation - and I used that to set up an integration that pushes tasks into my task manager which is a better spot for them anyway. I like this approach! But I'm still left with a niggling anxiety about whether I've missed any todos. I know about the two suggested workarounds (add a tag, or add an object type). But either of those would still leave me with the same niggling worry that I've I've missed something and left a plain todo stranded somewhere.
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I have a note property «Action taken» with a simple «Yes» or blank option. Then I have a pinned page with a query for all notes with blank «action taken». So if I jump between meetings with lots of input I can come back to my notes and take necessary actions.
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Jan O. Dvořák 10/14/2024 6:13 AM
As soon as I create a Todo, I use the task action, so I am completely certain I don't have missed any of my tasks in Capacities. That being said, I don't think any solution will become reality before the task object type, so not in coming months.
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milo out in space 10/14/2024 8:41 AM
has anyone run into scaling issues with Capacities? I use a single space, so I'm a little worried that I'm adding too many links and objects and that the app will start slowing down and/or my space will be too big to export.
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Greetings all - this is a question related to keyboard shortcuts, and my mission to use the mouse (actually, I use a trackpad instead) as little as possible, preferably not at all. Capacities has pretty good keyboard shortcuts, and they mostly nicely support my keyboard-only workflow. I am a Mac user. However, I have one workflow where it seems impossible to use ONLY keyboard commands: when opening (or starting) the daily note for TODAY (which as you know you can do with ctrl-command-h, or via the command palette by typing "Open Today") I can't begin writing in the note itself without using the mouse. Hitting return <enter> doesn't do anything following ctrl-command-h or "Open Today" in the command palette for a brand new daily note. However, once that daily note has some content, it's easy enough to toggle back to it via the command palette or ctrl-command-h and simply hit return <enter>, and then you are back "in" the note. Am I missing something - some command? I know it sounds trivial, but again, my goal is to do as much as possible (aspirationally, everything) WITHOUT using my computer's trackpad. Thanks for any feedback! 🙂
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Greetings all - this is a question related to keyboard shortcuts, and my mission to use the mouse (actually, I use a trackpad instead) as little as possible, preferably not at all. Capacities has pretty good keyboard shortcuts, and they mostly nicely support my keyboard-only workflow. I am a Mac user. However, I have one workflow where it seems impossible to use ONLY keyboard commands: when opening (or starting) the daily note for TODAY (which as you know you can do with ctrl-command-h, or via the command palette by typing "Open Today") I can't begin writing in the note itself without using the mouse. Hitting return <enter> doesn't do anything following ctrl-command-h or "Open Today" in the command palette for a brand new daily note. However, once that daily note has some content, it's easy enough to toggle back to it via the command palette or ctrl-command-h and simply hit return <enter>, and then you are back "in" the note. Am I missing something - some command? I know it sounds trivial, but again, my goal is to do as much as possible (aspirationally, everything) WITHOUT using my computer's trackpad. Thanks for any feedback! 🙂
Hi. The odd thing is that if you just write any line / word of text in the daily note page and then navigate to a different page - if you do the keyboard shortcut now, and press enter a few times you an write on the page. Seems like it needs text to be able to do it. I agree, would be better having a way to get into the writing part without needing the mouse
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Hi. The odd thing is that if you just write any line / word of text in the daily note page and then navigate to a different page - if you do the keyboard shortcut now, and press enter a few times you an write on the page. Seems like it needs text to be able to do it. I agree, would be better having a way to get into the writing part without needing the mouse
Thanks for the reply, Ed. That's exactly the behavior I observed as well. Appreciate you concurring :). One thing I will try for tomorrow's daily note is that supposedly once you navigate to the daily note you can create text in the note via the command pallate - by simply typing into the command pallette, whereupon you have the option to add what you type to the daily note (or to a new page, etc.). I only have one "today" daily note, so can't try this now, but it might just work. I'll let you know. Thanks again.
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Is there a way to "select all" inside an object, I have a Definitions object with almost 1,000 pages in it that I am trying to give a specific tag, not trying to select all of these one by one
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Also, is there a bulk export option? Trying to export ten notes at once
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Is there a way to "select all" inside an object, I have a Definitions object with almost 1,000 pages in it that I am trying to give a specific tag, not trying to select all of these one by one
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Nicholas Cerbone 10/14/2024 3:41 PM
Is there any benefit to using collections vs queries? Like a Query for a property called "Collection" could seemingly achieve the same exact thing, plus queries can pull across multiple object types. I know Queries are a pro feature, but once you have pro, I don't really see the difference. Any thoughts here?
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Just want to make sure im setting up my system in the best fashion
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Also, is there a bulk export option? Trying to export ten notes at once
no, unfortunately. has often been mentioned here, but … strangely, there is no ticket for this. there definitely should be. ☺
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Yeah, I think I'm going to have to do that too. Also combine with @Earien 's idea - at minimum, do a quick check of yesterday's daily page to check for anything unchecked, and add a "this has been processed" flag on other pages.
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ImtiyazAhmed 10/15/2024 2:25 AM
The pdf export option is not working and I get an error 'Downloading Failed' Is this happening for anybody else?
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ImtiyazAhmed 10/15/2024 2:40 AM
@Steffen The Export option is not working at all. I added some content to a new page right now and I went for lunch. I came back and tried to export it but no success. I reloaded the app and to my horror, my whole content that I had just typed, vanished in thin air. This is really annoying man. I have to retype the whole thing again
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@Steffen Its really not very useful if i am not able to export my stuff. Please FIX THIS ASAPPPP
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ImtiyazAhmed
The pdf export option is not working and I get an error 'Downloading Failed' Is this happening for anybody else?
Can you add to Canny please? We'll have a look!
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Can you add to Canny please? We'll have a look!
ImtiyazAhmed 10/15/2024 3:26 AM
I did! The rest of the exports are working fine, sometimes even Word export is buggy. But pdf isn't working at all
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I did! The rest of the exports are working fine, sometimes even Word export is buggy. But pdf isn't working at all
Thanks for this info and for reporting 🙂
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ImtiyazAhmed 10/15/2024 3:27 AM
Anytime. Pleasure's all mine
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Tobias Persson 10/15/2024 5:47 AM
Newbie question ahead. I have been an avid Dropbox Paper user for a while. One of my most common Use Case for me in Paper is to to screendumps when listening to interesting webinars. I am then able to bulk-add them to Paper. I have been able to do the same in Capacities. The mssing thing for me is how I then possible can swipe/use the keyboard arrows to move between the screenshots, much like going through some printed material. I have only noticed the top-left arrows, but clicking on them works more like browser back & forward buttons in a browser. How do I move between added images in the simplest way? (edited)
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I did! The rest of the exports are working fine, sometimes even Word export is buggy. But pdf isn't working at all
Jan O. Dvořák 10/15/2024 6:54 AM
I have written the same post here on Discord - and then had to delete it, because suddenly it started to work. Only thing I can remember doing was clearing cache, CTRL+F5 afterwards... But I am not sure if that had any effect at all. But my PDF suddenly came trough, making me feel like an idiot (standard procedure - an issue stops occurring when an IT guy comes to check 😂) (edited)
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I have written the same post here on Discord - and then had to delete it, because suddenly it started to work. Only thing I can remember doing was clearing cache, CTRL+F5 afterwards... But I am not sure if that had any effect at all. But my PDF suddenly came trough, making me feel like an idiot (standard procedure - an issue stops occurring when an IT guy comes to check 😂) (edited)
ImtiyazAhmed 10/15/2024 7:01 AM
Lol! I use desktop app. I even installed it from scartch to be sure about this and the issue persists
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How can I Organize my podcast notes? I have a Podcast object type. Do I make a collection for every podcast I listen to? Or are there better ways to organize?
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How can I Organize my podcast notes? I have a Podcast object type. Do I make a collection for every podcast I listen to? Or are there better ways to organize?
ImtiyazAhmed 10/16/2024 1:34 AM
Collections seems like an appropriate choice Use tags for genres and categorization.
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ImtiyazAhmed 10/16/2024 6:07 AM
at this point its only getting annoying. More than 25 cover images of weblinks that I had saved, are gone
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@Steffen I was travelling for the past 15 days, and I was dropping alot of text and resources that I wanted to save or add in Capacities on my capacities's whatsapp dm. I reached back home today and opened the app in my laptop and none of the stuff that I forwaded in the chat have been synced here. All 15 days worth of content just not present. I had to manually sit for 4 hours and add the content manually
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@Steffen I was travelling for the past 15 days, and I was dropping alot of text and resources that I wanted to save or add in Capacities on my capacities's whatsapp dm. I reached back home today and opened the app in my laptop and none of the stuff that I forwaded in the chat have been synced here. All 15 days worth of content just not present. I had to manually sit for 4 hours and add the content manually
ImtiyazAhmed 10/16/2024 6:30 AM
Update, for some reason the reboot did not work so I had to re-install the app and the content appeared again. Little bugs I guess but scary ones
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pkmbeth
Thanks for this info and for reporting 🙂
ImtiyazAhmed 10/16/2024 6:30 AM
issue has been fixed, thanks
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at this point its only getting annoying. More than 25 cover images of weblinks that I had saved, are gone
We currently only use the web image and instagram invalidates them after a while. At the moment, we cannot change this but we have some ideas how to circumvent it.
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@Steffen I was travelling for the past 15 days, and I was dropping alot of text and resources that I wanted to save or add in Capacities on my capacities's whatsapp dm. I reached back home today and opened the app in my laptop and none of the stuff that I forwaded in the chat have been synced here. All 15 days worth of content just not present. I had to manually sit for 4 hours and add the content manually
Working full steam on this, it's only a display issue but will be fixed of course.
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Hi all. I'm trying to transition from Reflect to capacities, but there are a few major differences I'm aiming to overcome and I'm wondering if I'm just using Capacities wrong. Would love some guidance.
  • I love how reflect acts as an infinitly scrollable daily log. It's easy to scroll to the next week, add in a meeting and make some reminders. It's easy to scroll to the previous week. Is there is continuous scroll view for daily notes?
  • Also, I'm wondering how others use the meetings object. I'm never searching by "meeting" per se, mostly the people or companies in the meeting. So I like how reflect keeps the meeting as a text block on the daily note rather as a separate object hidden away. Is there a way to do this in reflect? Like a meeting template that is just text? That way it's easier to scroll through daily notes to look at recent meeting notes.
Thank you all!
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Hi. The odd thing is that if you just write any line / word of text in the daily note page and then navigate to a different page - if you do the keyboard shortcut now, and press enter a few times you an write on the page. Seems like it needs text to be able to do it. I agree, would be better having a way to get into the writing part without needing the mouse
Hey Ed - one workaround I've found is that once you "open" the (new) daily note, before any content is added - which is when, as you know, you can't seem to enter the note via keyboard (return/enter) - if you instead use the command palette and start typing any kind of random content (e.g., "hello", or "asdfjkl", etc.), the command palette gives you the option of adding it to the daily note; if you hit return, it's added, and henceforth you can enter into the note by hitting return. Thought I'd share since you had seen the same "issue". Thanks again.
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Hey Ed - one workaround I've found is that once you "open" the (new) daily note, before any content is added - which is when, as you know, you can't seem to enter the note via keyboard (return/enter) - if you instead use the command palette and start typing any kind of random content (e.g., "hello", or "asdfjkl", etc.), the command palette gives you the option of adding it to the daily note; if you hit return, it's added, and henceforth you can enter into the note by hitting return. Thought I'd share since you had seen the same "issue". Thanks again.
Thank you so much Mark,I am going to be giving this a test tomorow morning. Sounds like a promising workaround until hopefully the devs introduce a more inbuilt way to get text on the daily page without using th emouse
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Steffen
We currently only use the web image and instagram invalidates them after a while. At the moment, we cannot change this but we have some ideas how to circumvent it.
ImtiyazAhmed 10/16/2024 1:44 PM
Ahhh, that sounds really inconvinient
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Working full steam on this, it's only a display issue but will be fixed of course.
ImtiyazAhmed 10/16/2024 1:45 PM
YOU GOTTA BE THE BEST CEO ❤️
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Thanks for the constant efforts
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Is it possible to protect images with a password when imported into Capacities?
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taking notes to a PDF in the 'notes' window: let's say that I in the 'notes' window to a PDF write my comments to the PDF and in that text I make a connection to [[topic]]. When I click [[topic]] to se all linked instances, the notes window connected with the PDF doesn't show up, only a link to the PDF. Which isn't what I want to see (I want the text in the 'notes' window for that PDF. Aren't pdf 'notes' treated as any other text document? (edited)
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Hello, does anyone here have issues with re-titling their links? I have a problem with changing the title from a Person object. After changing the title, the rest of the things I type go with the changed title too.
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Cams Mendes 10/16/2024 7:26 PM
Hi guys, I was organizing my studies on the platform and I decided to transform a old category into an new object. In this process, I created and configured the new object and when I converted the documents from the category to the new object, all the content written in the documents disappeared. Did I do something wrong? Is there any way of recovering the content? It was all my postgraduate studies and I'm a bit worried that I've lost everything. 😰
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Cams Mendes
Hi guys, I was organizing my studies on the platform and I decided to transform a old category into an new object. In this process, I created and configured the new object and when I converted the documents from the category to the new object, all the content written in the documents disappeared. Did I do something wrong? Is there any way of recovering the content? It was all my postgraduate studies and I'm a bit worried that I've lost everything. 😰
Cams Mendes 10/16/2024 7:40 PM
I've just tested it by creating a copy of a single document and converted it just like the others and nothing was lost. How can I restore the contents of the ones that have been deleted?
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taking notes to a PDF in the 'notes' window: let's say that I in the 'notes' window to a PDF write my comments to the PDF and in that text I make a connection to [[topic]]. When I click [[topic]] to se all linked instances, the notes window connected with the PDF doesn't show up, only a link to the PDF. Which isn't what I want to see (I want the text in the 'notes' window for that PDF. Aren't pdf 'notes' treated as any other text document? (edited)
We have this on the list 🙂
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Hello, does anyone here have issues with re-titling their links? I have a problem with changing the title from a Person object. After changing the title, the rest of the things I type go with the changed title too.
could you show some screenshots to explain what you mean?
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Hi guys, I was organizing my studies on the platform and I decided to transform a old category into an new object. In this process, I created and configured the new object and when I converted the documents from the category to the new object, all the content written in the documents disappeared. Did I do something wrong? Is there any way of recovering the content? It was all my postgraduate studies and I'm a bit worried that I've lost everything. 😰
was each property mapped onto a new property in this window?
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I am really frustrated on how to operate with objects within text. Is it messy for me only? I barely can select an object, there is no RMB menu rather then "select all", giving it some bullet point list... Moving it in line (possible only in desktop app, not in browser) creates a bugged paragraph indent... Is it me only?
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*i can see now it was a bug... new objects i test now dont behave like this anymore
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was each property mapped onto a new property in this window?
Cams Mendes 10/17/2024 7:54 AM
Hi Beth, thank you for answering me. Some fields have been set as empty. A new property that I created in the document when it was in the category and didn't have in the new object.
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Hi Beth, thank you for answering me. Some fields have been set as empty. A new property that I created in the document when it was in the category and didn't have in the new object.
If the fields are empty then the content in the original object has nowhere to go, so if that's what happened yesterday I'm afraid it can't be recovered.
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If the fields are empty then the content in the original object has nowhere to go, so if that's what happened yesterday I'm afraid it can't be recovered.
Cams Mendes 10/17/2024 8:00 AM
Even if it's just this new property? Cause it was the content written in the body of the document that was deleted.
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Even if it's just this new property? Cause it was the content written in the body of the document that was deleted.
Every single property needs to be mapped to a new one in order for all the content to be moved.
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Every single property needs to be mapped to a new one in order for all the content to be moved.
Cams Mendes 10/17/2024 8:18 AM
Okok, I'll pay more attention to the type changes to the documents. Thank you very much for your attention.
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any improvements made in how todo can work in Capacities? while i agree and respect it can't be the app for everything, it still seems like i can't even filter out done (checked) todo items in a tag search
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Maybe I'm a doofus, but I can't figure out how to get this shortcut to work: Go to [previous/next] day, week, month (depending on active view). It looks like it's some form of arrow key, but nothing I'm pressing is working. 😕
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Maybe I'm a doofus, but I can't figure out how to get this shortcut to work: Go to [previous/next] day, week, month (depending on active view). It looks like it's some form of arrow key, but nothing I'm pressing is working. 😕
Did you try ctrl-command-H (on Mac) to get the calendar view, and THEN using the arrows to move back and forth across days? I have also found the keyboard shortcuts a bit inconsistent, and they sometimes don't work, depending on what context you are in.
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Did you try ctrl-command-H (on Mac) to get the calendar view, and THEN using the arrows to move back and forth across days? I have also found the keyboard shortcuts a bit inconsistent, and they sometimes don't work, depending on what context you are in.
Thanks. That did it. I think the issue is I was assuming that because the arrow keys looked different they were expecting something more than simple left/right. 😝 And I agree. Shortcuts are a bit of a mixed bag at times.
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could you show some screenshots to explain what you mean?
I was about to send you one but it suddenly started working..must've been a bug, sorry ✌️ I'll make sure to remember to send it here though in case it happens again
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Hi, I am quite new with Capacities (I used Logseq a lot). When I want to remember anything to talk about with some one, I add a tag #ToTalk and add the person name (as an object). How can I create a query to get the notes with ToTalk for a specific person? Thanks a lot
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Hi, I am quite new with Capacities (I used Logseq a lot). When I want to remember anything to talk about with some one, I add a tag #ToTalk and add the person name (as an object). How can I create a query to get the notes with ToTalk for a specific person? Thanks a lot
There's a query option for tags
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There's a query option for tags
I know, for tags. But for tags AND the name of a person?
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I know, for tags. But for tags AND the name of a person?
I'd try search option then name + filter by tag
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Thanks. I will try
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Thanks. I will try
Would something like this not work? Query by tag and then filter by Object?
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That’s what I tried, but didn’t work. I put the name of the person on the Title field
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That’s what I tried, but didn’t work. I put the name of the person on the Title field
I guess you have something along these lines?
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If so, I think this is what you need to do - Click the middle item in teh New Queries ("Search") and then do something like this:
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I am not sure why the way we were both trying (name of person in Title) did not work, as I would have thought it would, but the above hopefully gives you what you need.
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Yeahhh!!! Thanks a lot
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And as an improvement: can I have that query in every person page parametrized with the name of the page in the search field so I can add the same query to every person page
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Jessica 🩷🛼 10/18/2024 5:29 AM
Quick question. The 'What is next document' mentions YouTube videos as objects and that you can watch them in Capacities and take notes as an upcoming feature. I presume this is just more so having a separate object for the YouTube videos that you can take a note for in the object type... because I can easily just embed anywhere else that is connected to the relative info and watch in capacities and still take notes.... so I just want to make sure that I understand that correctly.
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And as an improvement: can I have that query in every person page parametrized with the name of the page in the search field so I can add the same query to every person page
That would be cool, Ibut I am not sure how / if it is possible
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That would be cool, Ibut I am not sure how / if it is possible
I found this in the documentation: What's next for Queries? Reference and Variable Queries Create queries with filters based on the current context as a variable. For example, on a Project page, embed a query of Meetings with a Project property of that specific project. Variables are based on the parent's properties.
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Let’s wait then. Thanks @Ed Nico
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I found this in the documentation: What's next for Queries? Reference and Variable Queries Create queries with filters based on the current context as a variable. For example, on a Project page, embed a query of Meetings with a Project property of that specific project. Variables are based on the parent's properties.
Brilliant and great spot. Thanks for sharing, and you are more than welcome
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Is there a way to change the directory where Capacities saves offline data? My C drive is nearing its capacity!
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Has anyone else had issues with the separation between objects and tags? Specifically the limitation that an entity can only be categorized as a single object. There are often times I want something to fall into multiple object categories (for example, Perplexity as a tool and an organization) but still include the properties and customization of an object.
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WritingOnWater 10/18/2024 2:49 PM
app on win10 says I am offline, say 'something went wrong' cannot login, cannot change password , cannot log this problem on your feedback channel as I cannot login. Web app says i am not logged in. but i cannot login, it just repeats. Web is 100% fine everything else working. Cannot delete and re-install as local win10 copy says I have many unsaved entries. Need help @Steffen
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Has anyone else had issues with the separation between objects and tags? Specifically the limitation that an entity can only be categorized as a single object. There are often times I want something to fall into multiple object categories (for example, Perplexity as a tool and an organization) but still include the properties and customization of an object.
hey @Tommy, I am taking your 2nd sentence – an entity that belongs to several object types – as the real question. because, I think, the 'separation of tags and objects' is just a given, defined by one being kind of a local, contained node in your structure, the other per se being architectured to connect different objects (and indeed blocks and metadata as well) across object types. so that´s just a given of the Capacities architecture & DNA… what you can do, is make a 'twin entity' here, and link em up (either via embedding, or via object reference). given both aspects – tool + organization – are foundational to your system, it shouldn´t be a problem to have this mirror object structure, pointing to both object types. – what I do in these cases, is mark one as a sprite (secondary status) of the (virtual) solo-entity – 'Perplexity' in your case. so I put a '' behind (like 'Perplexity'. this helps identifying in relevant situation (double appearance in graph, search results etc.) that I am dealing with such a 'multiple', and easily trace back the one I chose a 'anchor'. for any more elegant solution we would need either a certain kind of 'alias', or a certain kind of 'global' object that can live in other object types… for this, you could launch or support tickets. but, of course, that is no immediate 'solution' in your case…
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Hey everyone, I’m new to Capacities and loving it! Has anyone figured out how to create a drop down for tables? I’m trying to create a “Status” with progress stages
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Nathan Snyder 10/18/2024 10:37 PM
Does anyone know why I keep getting the same email every time I log in to Capacities "You logged in on a new device"? I always log in on my laptop so I don't understand why this is happening. (edited)
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I noted there is currently no MAKE integration, but is there a way I can put content from a MAKE workflow into capacities via it API requested in MAKE?
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jtwilleager 10/19/2024 2:43 PM
How do I upgrade from Pro to Believer? Every time I try, the webste say I am already subscribed. It will not let me give you more money!? (edited)
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Hello, I have objects called 'Items,' and I need to set up 'Units of Measurement' for these items, such as piece, meter, square meter, etc. How can I set this up?
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Hello, I have objects called 'Items,' and I need to set up 'Units of Measurement' for these items, such as piece, meter, square meter, etc. How can I set this up?
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At about 1:30 in she starts explaining how to customize an object's properties. You'll want to use either number or text properties for your units of measurement.
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I don't need a new object type for 'Units of Measurement'. I have just created a new collection named 'Unit of Measurement' under objects 'Tags'. That's it.
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What’s the benefit of grouping a few blocks. Is it only for visual purposes?
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Huucyn
What’s the benefit of grouping a few blocks. Is it only for visual purposes?
you can also a) tag b) reference blogs (via reference link) c) move a block together (edited)
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Is there a way to have a query of another object in the property of the one? I have created a administration for distance I travel, and now I want to make an administration of the trips. Which should gather the distance of each trip from the distance administration and double it if it is a return fare. Is such possible?
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If the fields are empty then the content in the original object has nowhere to go, so if that's what happened yesterday I'm afraid it can't be recovered.
Mike O. Believes🌻 10/20/2024 6:55 AM
@pkmbeth this thread and its result (data los) makes my flower wilt. What is the best practice to back up essential data, or to have a rollback option, before attempting a conversion like this? Is there backup in Cap? I once lost an entire day of OneNote workshop collaboration because I made a mistake like this. (edited)
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Chris Burbridge 10/20/2024 8:33 PM
I tried to search for this, and was not able to find any comments (except in the Feedback website) — though I am sure this is an issue for people. I began using Zettels a lot in the past few days. I have an article with 12 Zettels attached to it, and each Zettel felt like it was related to all the other ones. The Zettels are default set to display as Embeds. When I then opened up all of the Zettels in the sidebar, and copy-pasted the list of al lthe other Zettels, into each of the Zettels, performance became very slow. This may be obvious in retrospect — I had 13 objects open, each of which was pointing to 12 other objects (or so). Everything slowed to a crawl. — I assume this is becasue the Embed view actually goes in and pulls all the data from within each object. — So that would be 1312 links — but, then, each those links, itself, was pointing to all the other ones — kind of like a deep loop. So at the next level, it was probably 1312*12 or something, so that's 1872 — and on and on, recursively, I guess. Anyway, causing the links to be in Link Block view seems to have completely solved this issue — surely, becasue it is just a link and a title, and does not try to pull in all the content. I am so grateful for the Embed view, but I can see how it could recursively slow things down when used to much. I guess this ends up being more of a comment than a question:
  • It surprises me that I could not find more threads online about "Capacities app performance tips", or something like that. I think it should be relatively easy to point this out — in reality, in practice, this is what could happen. (Of course, I suppose the engineers could probably find a way to reduce "endless loop", or "deep loop" circumstances like this.) ———
Okay: I do have one question: Backlinks are automatically displayed in the Embed view. Is there any way to change that, other than on a per-page basis? Thanks
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Daniel Wirtz 10/21/2024 1:19 PM
I've created a small automation with iOS shortcut to quickly append thoughts to my daily notes. In iOS shortcuts, I formatted the content like this:
  • [Current time]
  • [Thoughts]
I'm using the outliner mode for all daily notes and my hope was, that it automatically creates the bullets and puts it into my outline. It does so, but the bullets seem to be normal HTML bullets and not the intelligent collapsible bullets from the outliner. To reproduce this, just copy the snippet I created and paste it into capacities. Is there a special way in which the bullets have to be indented?
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I've created a small automation with iOS shortcut to quickly append thoughts to my daily notes. In iOS shortcuts, I formatted the content like this:
  • [Current time]
  • [Thoughts]
I'm using the outliner mode for all daily notes and my hope was, that it automatically creates the bullets and puts it into my outline. It does so, but the bullets seem to be normal HTML bullets and not the intelligent collapsible bullets from the outliner. To reproduce this, just copy the snippet I created and paste it into capacities. Is there a special way in which the bullets have to be indented?
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Along these lines, the standard markdown for a toggle doesn’t work either.
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I have using Capacities for almost two months now, I'm looking for a way to get all the blocks which are tagged with tag1 and tag2 ?
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I have using Capacities for almost two months now, I'm looking for a way to get all the blocks which are tagged with tag1 and tag2 ?
maybe take a look here – this should help: 👉 https://docs.capacities.io/reference/queries#show-objects-or-blocks (edited)
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Akash Kumar 10/22/2024 4:35 AM
Is there any option to secure my space with pin, password or anything else to protect my personal notes or personal diary ?
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Is there any option to secure my space with pin, password or anything else to protect my personal notes or personal diary ?
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Akash Kumar 10/22/2024 5:07 AM
but will it work on each time i close my app on desktop ? if i open my app again will it ask me to use 2fa to verify access ?
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Akash Kumar
but will it work on each time i close my app on desktop ? if i open my app again will it ask me to use 2fa to verify access ?
it will work each time you log out. alternative is using an auto device lock. as Capacities is meant as private system, its use is closely tied to your personal devices. at least I guess that is how the team approached this… – for anything else you need to start a ticket, I guess.
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what's the workaround to get bulk exports of all objects udner an object type (or overall)? Currently I only see an option to "request an export" which takes very long time (been waiting for an email for 10 minutes and I only have 3 test object instances). I'm looking to get quick dumps of my notes a .md files so I can use them in other tools. (edited)
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maybe take a look here – this should help: 👉 https://docs.capacities.io/reference/queries#show-objects-or-blocks (edited)
I explored the doc related to Tag queries earlier as well but I couldn't achieve the desired the result. Lets say I have few objects and blocks. - Remind to the have conversation with @people/tom @tomorrow #important #urgent #pending - Review weekly goals #important #pending - Publish the article about how to filter using multiple tags in capacities on @friday internally for review #pending Now I want to create a Tag Queries to filter out all the objects and blocks which are tagged with: 1. pending and important and urgent 2. pending and important 3. pending Currently this is not possible, capacities only does filtering based on 'OR condition when using Tag Queries, the result will include all the blocks which has either pending or important or urgent.
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what's the workaround to get bulk exports of all objects udner an object type (or overall)? Currently I only see an option to "request an export" which takes very long time (been waiting for an email for 10 minutes and I only have 3 test object instances). I'm looking to get quick dumps of my notes a .md files so I can use them in other tools. (edited)
I'm also trying to figure this out. I've requested an export multiple times this week and haven't gotten anything. I remember backing up a few months ago and it showed up in my inbox pretty quickly.
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I explored the doc related to Tag queries earlier as well but I couldn't achieve the desired the result. Lets say I have few objects and blocks. - Remind to the have conversation with @people/tom @tomorrow #important #urgent #pending - Review weekly goals #important #pending - Publish the article about how to filter using multiple tags in capacities on @friday internally for review #pending Now I want to create a Tag Queries to filter out all the objects and blocks which are tagged with: 1. pending and important and urgent 2. pending and important 3. pending Currently this is not possible, capacities only does filtering based on 'OR condition when using Tag Queries, the result will include all the blocks which has either pending or important or urgent.
hey @jskswamy – this is not my hometurf, as I am not using these more complex filters habitually (so maybe someone expert at this or from team wants to chip in…) … but I would expect this to be an achievalble things. going to filters, which you can save as queries, and then choosing filter group allows for both OR and AND relations for me (see screenshot) – actually everything is also documented here, so you might just go by the ordinary documentation, which also talks about AND queries for tags… https://docs.capacities.io/reference/queries#tag-queries
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I want to see all the things that are tagged with Inbox and books. When I apply this filter in the tags object I get zero results
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I want to see all the things that are tagged with Inbox and books. When I apply this filter in the tags object I get zero results
not sure this works in the tags object. rather as a global query... I'd think... ... some people here might have more to the point experience than me, though... ... certainly the @Team 😄 (edited)
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Lily | ian (They/Them) 10/23/2024 2:04 PM
I reset my password used the password in the automated email get the pop up login failed but received an email saying new device logged in
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Can't seem to login on any device currently
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Is there any option to secure my space with pin, password or anything else to protect my personal notes or personal diary ?
Mike O. Believes🌻 10/23/2024 5:59 PM
If you are on Apple (iOS or iPadOS 18+), there is a new feature “secure with faceid”. Press and hold the app icon to activate this feature. Each time you open/focus the app, you will be required to verify faceid before the app will display. If you are looking for encryption, this is not available nor will it be developed for capacities “for the foreseeable future” see this article for more info : https://capacities.io/roadmap/whats-not-next
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Hey everyone, Any of you know a way to wrap the text in the text property when it's previewed in the block?
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Is it possible to include PDF content in the app's searches, like in Evernote?
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Bernardo
Is it possible to include PDF content in the app's searches, like in Evernote?
GrantGochnauer 10/24/2024 9:50 AM
I think that is on their roadmap
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Is it possible to include PDF content in the app's searches, like in Evernote?
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Is it possible for ai to auto tag based on collections?
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Is there any forecast for the update?
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from this link. This is exactly my case
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Is there any forecast for the update?
not that I know of. – recently there were some debates to improve the general understanding of tickets, priorities, timelines. currently there is 'under consideration' & 'planned', which is generally accurate, but not directly timelined... ... then there is the 'what's next?' document, which IME is generally the best landmark in terms of timelines, priorities etc. but you can always attach such questions to the respective ticket...
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I'm adding people objects and i'm wondering if there's a better way to do the cover images? It's sort of trying to turn them into a circle but the image dimensions are causing it to look off. Anything I should be doing differently here?
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Please don't tell me I have to manually crop each photo into a perfect square 😅
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Sakamora Hiru 10/24/2024 2:26 PM
Is it possible to add additional properties to the basic tags?
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Is the CSV bulk import not available anymore? When can we expect this? Because I'm currently contemplating if I should just import my book library manually or wait for the csv bulk import feature
big second to this question.
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I have one object type with date property, but on the Calendar/Daily note, these objects don't show under Timeline (only under Created on this Day). Any ideas why?
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I'm adding people objects and i'm wondering if there's a better way to do the cover images? It's sort of trying to turn them into a circle but the image dimensions are causing it to look off. Anything I should be doing differently here?
harmonday24 10/24/2024 6:13 PM
Go into the object properties and change - Preview Images from "Display Full Image" to "Crop to fill available space"
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How don’t know how I’m using tags > collections of tags but I am 😂
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Is it possible to add additional properties to the basic tags?
no it's not.
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big second to this question.
not available right now! No timeline for release either. @Phage
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I have one object type with date property, but on the Calendar/Daily note, these objects don't show under Timeline (only under Created on this Day). Any ideas why?
is the date property filled in?
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is the date property filled in?
Yes. Here is my 2024-10-21 daily note as an example. The Mighty Gym VR Events don't show in timeline as expected
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I'm adding people objects and i'm wondering if there's a better way to do the cover images? It's sort of trying to turn them into a circle but the image dimensions are causing it to look off. Anything I should be doing differently here?
Kane Dodgson 10/25/2024 4:08 AM
There is a setting to make images fit the cars views somewhere
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is it possible to make the daily note day same color as it should be e.g. Sunday -> Red, Monday -> Yellow etc.
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FRF | treinos_shida 10/25/2024 7:32 AM
There are some feature to do on capacities shortcuts not working for windows? There are several who does not work
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Go into the object properties and change - Preview Images from "Display Full Image" to "Crop to fill available space"
Thank you so much! Perfect and easy 😄
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FRF | treinos_shida 10/25/2024 7:37 AM
Like Ctrl shift b and Ctrl alt right/left
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WritingOnWater 10/25/2024 12:23 PM
I have lost all of todays work on local machine after power outage spike and logout / restart / login. Are there temporary files where the work would have been saved? Web app and iOS version do not show any work from today.
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I found the FAQ answer around tags vs collections really helpful (https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1281546631145197650/1281546631145197650). This leads me to wonder why might one create a new object type that has a template, like People or Books? Is there some use case where this would make sense, instead of just drilling down on the already existing People or Books with tags or collections? While I know there is no "right way" to do it, I am curious what other people might be doing.
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Is there any forecast for the update that will let you highlight PDF's? (I found this in "what is next? "Comprehensive annotation system: We plan a unified concept for annotations across different media and sources. This includes footnotes, highlights, and comments in media content, as well as snippets and highlights from reader integrations."
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Emails sent to Capacities aren’t being received at all. It’s been 7 days. It works for one of the emails I added but not the main Gmail one. Anyone else?
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Seems to be a bug in the iPad app where I get mismatched dates on the daily page? Calendar has correct date, as dos breadcrumb bar at the top but actual page title for the day is off by one day. Is working correctly on my laptop.
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Seems to be a bug in the iPad app where I get mismatched dates on the daily page? Calendar has correct date, as dos breadcrumb bar at the top but actual page title for the day is off by one day. Is working correctly on my laptop.
Did you update your iPad recently? I ask because I was having that same issue but it was resolved in the most recent update (version 1.43.1). Now all dates are in sync for me.
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Emails sent to Capacities aren’t being received at all. It’s been 7 days. It works for one of the emails I added but not the main Gmail one. Anyone else?
There's a few open bug reports e.g. https://capacities.io/feedback/p/emails-not-received-from-email-integration but it's really frustrating, it's completely breaking my flow when I can't rely on things arriving. I've got several automations to make sure I don't miss anything but now I have to double check everything. Hopefully they'll get to the bottom of it soon.
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hey @jskswamy – this is not my hometurf, as I am not using these more complex filters habitually (so maybe someone expert at this or from team wants to chip in…) … but I would expect this to be an achievalble things. going to filters, which you can save as queries, and then choosing filter group allows for both OR and AND relations for me (see screenshot) – actually everything is also documented here, so you might just go by the ordinary documentation, which also talks about AND queries for tags… https://docs.capacities.io/reference/queries#tag-queries
I can confirm it's not possible as well, so @jskswamy is right. Because I have the same problem too. For objects, you can create a query like what you have above, and therefore filter objects with "AND" and/or "OR". For blocks, you have to create a query by tags"and in here, Capacities support "OR" and not "AND"
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Did you update your iPad recently? I ask because I was having that same issue but it was resolved in the most recent update (version 1.43.1). Now all dates are in sync for me.
That worked - guess I was behind on updates. Thanks!
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I can confirm it's not possible as well, so @jskswamy is right. Because I have the same problem too. For objects, you can create a query like what you have above, and therefore filter objects with "AND" and/or "OR". For blocks, you have to create a query by tags"and in here, Capacities support "OR" and not "AND"
If its not possible, we can create a bug / feature request.
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yes! I think that would be great & helpful. it is as much a practical problem, as it also neuralgically flags where the ongoing differentiation of subsystems creates systemic faultlines in Capacities. I think a general review of filters and / vs queries, and how to re-align all that would help Capacities a lot, and seems needed. (see also https://capacities.io/feedback/p/make-filters-more-fluid) leave a link somewhere in the forum, whenever you make that ticket! (edited)
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There's a few open bug reports e.g. https://capacities.io/feedback/p/emails-not-received-from-email-integration but it's really frustrating, it's completely breaking my flow when I can't rely on things arriving. I've got several automations to make sure I don't miss anything but now I have to double check everything. Hopefully they'll get to the bottom of it soon.
Already upvoted! Strange that only one of my email accounts is working
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If its not possible, we can create a bug / feature request.
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vishal.gandhi 10/26/2024 11:14 PM
How to enter new type of objects in a table view without hitting Add button for every new entry ? it will be convinient to enter new entries in a table/grid view. (edited)
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How to enter new type of objects in a table view without hitting Add button for every new entry ? it will be convinient to enter new entries in a table/grid view. (edited)
I guess you can try typing them all on any random page to create them? e.g. #project-ongoing #project-complete
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I guess you can try typing them all on any random page to create them? e.g. #project-ongoing #project-complete
vishal.gandhi 10/27/2024 6:49 AM
sure i can try that, grid edit feature would help when adding and editing properties 🙂 thank you.
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On a different ask - Any feature planned for integrating data from external API sources into page or object ? (edited)
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In the Meetings object type, I'd like the "people involved" property to be a multi-select property that allows me to choose existing people in the database. (This is how Notion works.) Right now, it's just a text property. That means I have to type the name in, remember how to spell it, etc. How do I do this?
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In the Meetings object type, I'd like the "people involved" property to be a multi-select property that allows me to choose existing people in the database. (This is how Notion works.) Right now, it's just a text property. That means I have to type the name in, remember how to spell it, etc. How do I do this?
This is what I do for my workspace. I have the "Person (People)" object. In my Meeting Note object, add a new property: multiple select. It will be "Tag" by default but change the link type to People object. And now you can select multiple people.
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vishal.gandhi 10/27/2024 12:19 PM
Is it possible to add other objects as properties to Table object ? I only see a fixed set of properties for table object, not able to select or assign other objects as properties ? (edited)
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Hi, I'm not able to switch from toggle to bullet. Can someone help me?
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Hi all, new to Capacities and just downloaded it last night. I am wondering if it is possible to add properties to the Daily Note? I was trying to get each one to prepopulate with headings such as "Todo" "Daily Log" and "Ideas".
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Anyone else have difficulties trying to embed tags? After I link to a tag (on a new block), I couldn’t find the “3 dots”, so I tried converting the tag to a link block. However what it does is that it create a new tag, with the exact same name as my old tag. So while it is now embed, there is no content associated with this new tag.
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Hi all, new to Capacities and just downloaded it last night. I am wondering if it is possible to add properties to the Daily Note? I was trying to get each one to prepopulate with headings such as "Todo" "Daily Log" and "Ideas".
Hello there! No, it's not possible to add properties. An alternative are tags or links for those sections. You could make a template automatically applied for each day. https://docs.capacities.io/reference/dates-and-daily-notes#dates-and-daily-notes https://docs.capacities.io/reference/templates#default-custom-daily-note-template
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Anyone else have difficulties trying to embed tags? After I link to a tag (on a new block), I couldn’t find the “3 dots”, so I tried converting the tag to a link block. However what it does is that it create a new tag, with the exact same name as my old tag. So while it is now embed, there is no content associated with this new tag.
It's not creating a new tag. It's just a visual bug. Once embedded click the expansion arrow to open the the tag in full view and then back out to the previous page and the content will show.
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Seem to be a few bugs with tag embeds. Filtering is also slow and unresponsive and won't occasionally work.
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I can't recreate this, but could you try going to Settings > Object type > tags and clicking 'embed' as the default tag view, and then add your tag on a new line?
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It's not creating a new tag. It's just a visual bug. Once embedded click the expansion arrow to open the the tag in full view and then back out to the previous page and the content will show.
would be great if you could create a ticket on canny so we can fix!
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Alan Hamilton 10/28/2024 12:09 PM
Not sure if I posted my question about Backup emails not being received in the correct place... https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/969304624848855050/1300506210751221831
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Is anyone else's date picker drunk? Mine keeps jumping two years into the future...
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Not sure if I posted my question about Backup emails not being received in the correct place... https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/969304624848855050/1300506210751221831
It would be great if you could add a ticket to our feedback board (https://capacities.io/feedback). Thank you 🙂
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Andy
Is anyone else's date picker drunk? Mine keeps jumping two years into the future...
Indeed, when entering a new date it selects another date in the future
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Steffen
It would be great if you could add a ticket to our feedback board (https://capacities.io/feedback). Thank you 🙂
I did
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Hi all, I'm new to capacities and want to use it as a knowledge base for everything work related. At work, we currently have Confluence as a "wiki" tool. The editor is quite similar but there are some options that I'm missing in Capacities so I want to know if they exist and I'm just missing them or if the are actually missing. In confluence, I can add "panels" which are essentially colored blocks of text/images to highlight some information. You have info panels (with the little "i") but also warning panels (in yellow with an exclamation mark), etc. I like to use these as it's a very simple way to highlight and separate certain content from the rest of the text. Does something similar exist in capacities? I now you can highlight a block in a color but and add an emoji but it seems more work and I'm not sure if you can put an image into the highlighted part as well. Any help is appreciated as I really like the object based approach 🙂 (edited)
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Is it possible for a custom object type to get the new media view?
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Is it possible for a custom object type to get the new media view?
One of my common workflows: saving a video as a link, then on triage changing the type from Weblink to Video. Doing so now appears to lose that lovely new side-by-side view.
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markmcelroydotcom 10/29/2024 9:51 AM
So, I'm aware that with Command-P, I can search an entire space for all incidents of a word. For example: searching on the word "foundational" will find all notes with "foundational" in them. But how do I search for the word "foundational" withing a single open document? Sometimes, it's not helpful to see every note containing a term, when what I really want is to jump to where that terms occurs within the note I'm working on at the moment. Any help greatly appreciated.
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Hi all, I'm new to capacities and want to use it as a knowledge base for everything work related. At work, we currently have Confluence as a "wiki" tool. The editor is quite similar but there are some options that I'm missing in Capacities so I want to know if they exist and I'm just missing them or if the are actually missing. In confluence, I can add "panels" which are essentially colored blocks of text/images to highlight some information. You have info panels (with the little "i") but also warning panels (in yellow with an exclamation mark), etc. I like to use these as it's a very simple way to highlight and separate certain content from the rest of the text. Does something similar exist in capacities? I now you can highlight a block in a color but and add an emoji but it seems more work and I'm not sure if you can put an image into the highlighted part as well. Any help is appreciated as I really like the object based approach 🙂 (edited)
You can group blocks and add styling, which means you could have images in the highlighted portion too. Mini demo here: https://www.tella.tv/video/add-styling-to-group-blocks-1-he4z But nothing built in.
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Is it possible for a custom object type to get the new media view?
No, it's specific to the built in media types.
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So, I'm aware that with Command-P, I can search an entire space for all incidents of a word. For example: searching on the word "foundational" will find all notes with "foundational" in them. But how do I search for the word "foundational" withing a single open document? Sometimes, it's not helpful to see every note containing a term, when what I really want is to jump to where that terms occurs within the note I'm working on at the moment. Any help greatly appreciated.
Cmd F (Mac) or Ctrl F on windows will highlight the term and take you to it.
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You can group blocks and add styling, which means you could have images in the highlighted portion too. Mini demo here: https://www.tella.tv/video/add-styling-to-group-blocks-1-he4z But nothing built in.
Thanks, that works 🙂 Although it's a lot of steps to get the same result. Any plans of adding things like this to the editor? I saw some feature requests on template blocks but I'm not sure if that's the same thing
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pkmbeth
Cmd F (Mac) or Ctrl F on windows will highlight the term and take you to it.
markmcelroydotcom 10/29/2024 10:45 AM
Doh! I tried that yesterday, and didn't think it worked. It does! Thank you.
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Photo issues: on both android and iOS, can’t use share feature to add photo, has to open app then add photo
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Anyone know why I might be returning 0 results from a shared collection via an incognito window or otherwise browser that is not signed in?
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Hi all, I'm new to capacities and want to use it as a knowledge base for everything work related. At work, we currently have Confluence as a "wiki" tool. The editor is quite similar but there are some options that I'm missing in Capacities so I want to know if they exist and I'm just missing them or if the are actually missing. In confluence, I can add "panels" which are essentially colored blocks of text/images to highlight some information. You have info panels (with the little "i") but also warning panels (in yellow with an exclamation mark), etc. I like to use these as it's a very simple way to highlight and separate certain content from the rest of the text. Does something similar exist in capacities? I now you can highlight a block in a color but and add an emoji but it seems more work and I'm not sure if you can put an image into the highlighted part as well. Any help is appreciated as I really like the object based approach 🙂 (edited)
Damian Dessler 10/29/2024 2:07 PM
Hihi, good old SAP. But yes, as mentioned by @pkmbeth I would use the color scheme for blocks like I do here for my headlines:
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PS maybe also easier and faster, mark the text and press "SHIFT+CMD+H" it automatically makes it green and you can change the color fast
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PS maybe also easier and faster, mark the text and press "SHIFT+CMD+H" it automatically makes it green and you can change the color fast
Thanks, I didn't know this one yet. Helpful. I would still love to have a dedicated "Panel" block of some kind but this works. And yes, good old SAP 😅
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Is there any easy way to integrate Snipd and Capacities?
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CHON
Anyone know why I might be returning 0 results from a shared collection via an incognito window or otherwise browser that is not signed in?
Did you share the entries in your collection?
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Thanks, I didn't know this one yet. Helpful. I would still love to have a dedicated "Panel" block of some kind but this works. And yes, good old SAP 😅
Damian Dessler 10/30/2024 4:00 AM
Yep, know what you mean. I am also heavy lover of confluence 😄
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Are back links supposed to be sorted with the oldest on top? I find that counterintuitive. I use Cap a lot for project management notes in which most notes are captured in the Daily Note back linked to the project. When I’m reviewing the project note back links the most recent and therefore most relevant back links are at the bottom rather than the top. (edited)
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Whether I use the copy as Markdown menu option for an object or use ctrl-c on a selection, it puts blank lines between each line in the markdown.
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Hi @Michael_v_H Recently the pdf performance have improved by a lot (compared to what it was 3-4 months ago). Now the pdfs load instantly. Great work on that! However when I load large pdfs (for example: books with around 200-300 pages for taking notes) the memory used is very high and the interface starts lagging. Also seems that the pdfs are compressed to lower quality somehow when uploaded ?
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Steffen
Did you share the entries in your collection?
I did not! That worked. I expected any items would inherit the their parent collection's share visibility
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Is the only way to share items in a collection make the collection public/shared, then individually each item in the collection public/shared?
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CHON
Is the only way to share items in a collection make the collection public/shared, then individually each item in the collection public/shared?
When sharing a collection you can select to also share it's entries
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eddiehinkle 10/30/2024 9:51 AM
I know the API doesn’t support objects yet. Would we at least be able to get Page creation via API soon? It’s tough having everything from the API dropped into the daily page. I have meeting notes from AI and emails drop into the API but really I want each one to be its own object. I could easily transform them from pages to the needed objects though
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Is it possible to query for todo blocks? I've tried a few permutations of searches for [] and haven't managed to get any to work.
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Chuck
Is it possible to query for todo blocks? I've tried a few permutations of searches for [] and haven't managed to get any to work.
Damian Dessler 10/30/2024 10:44 AM
Good idea but i cannot see any object type filter so I guess not. The [] brackets are not real "text". What I do instead is marking todos with tags, this can be easily filtered with queries or like here in the "Tag" embedded view:
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Is it possible to change the formatting on the stats in the right sidebar to use commas as separators instead? I know the period is common in Europe, but from my US-based brain, this really looks like I have only written one and a half words and not fifteen hundred 😂 . Couldn't find anything in the settings...
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Just What Are You Trying to Say? 10/30/2024 12:50 PM
Good afternoon! I searched and searched and didn't find this questions elsewhere. Very sorry if I overlooked it. I was trying to figure out if there's a way to format a column in a table to offer a set number of options via dropdown. (Like Google Sheets "data validation" options?) And if so, how?
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I don't quite understand the purpose of the toggle arrows next to each item—they're all greyed out for me. Is there a way to create a hierarchy in the pinned section?
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I have a Page with blocks tagged with multpile tags and with mentioned date. My question is: Can i create a query that will show me all of the blocks tagged with #Task, grouped by tag (so Home or Work) and query only blocks that mention tomorrows date (31 October 2024)?
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It should give me results similar to this picture:
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Yes I have the same issue, I've just tried it
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I don't quite understand the purpose of the toggle arrows next to each item—they're all greyed out for me. Is there a way to create a hierarchy in the pinned section?
Can I ask what OS you're using? Looking at recent video on YouTube they seem to be active and with hierarchy, but these are all Mac users. I have the same issue as you, but I'm using Windows/Android - I mentioned it here: https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001364765051994132/1300851224169545871
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Can I ask what OS you're using? Looking at recent video on YouTube they seem to be active and with hierarchy, but these are all Mac users. I have the same issue as you, but I'm using Windows/Android - I mentioned it here: https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001364765051994132/1300851224169545871
Mac, iPhone, web. But I think it's just that there were no nested items originally—I'm able to get them by e.g. pinning a page object that has with embedded queries, just not when pinning a query or collection.
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Mac, iPhone, web. But I think it's just that there were no nested items originally—I'm able to get them by e.g. pinning a page object that has with embedded queries, just not when pinning a query or collection.
In that screenshot, Categories, Address Book, Reference, and Sources are all Page instances, while Projects, Goals, Areas, Topics, etc are all embedded objects (mostly queries). (edited)
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In that screenshot, Categories, Address Book, Reference, and Sources are all Page instances, while Projects, Goals, Areas, Topics, etc are all embedded objects (mostly queries). (edited)
Ah, are you able to expand your objects that aren't pinned underneath without issues? I think your problem was different to mine possibly.
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Ah, are you able to expand your objects that aren't pinned underneath without issues? I think your problem was different to mine possibly.
I can, and I agree—just took me a bit of experimentation to get my head around what the intended behavior was.
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I can, and I agree—just took me a bit of experimentation to get my head around what the intended behavior was.
Thanks, I shall have another look and if I still can't figure out why I can't expand the object themselves, I'll make a post on feedback.
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Thunder Bunch 10/30/2024 8:06 PM
Hi, Just wondering, when using tables is there a way to distribute columns so they are all the same width? I'd like to have a table with 3 columns that spans the 'page' width but I only seem to be able to adjust each column individually. Thanks in advance!
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rebel_sultan 10/30/2024 9:09 PM
Hi, I'm new to capacities and i feel this is something difefrent than i am used to in Notion. I have a huge library database in notion, how can i import all the content in the table into Capacities ?
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Hi, I'm new to capacities and i feel this is something difefrent than i am used to in Notion. I have a huge library database in notion, how can i import all the content in the table into Capacities ?
rebel_sultan 10/30/2024 9:12 PM
This one thing is keeping me from switching to Capacities and try it out for a few days !!
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This one thing is keeping me from switching to Capacities and try it out for a few days !!
eddiehinkle 10/30/2024 9:28 PM
Import feature isn’t finished yet
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Import feature isn’t finished yet
rebel_sultan 10/30/2024 9:36 PM
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In my daily notes I use todo lists for some small daily tasks. Is there an easy way to create a page with all the created tasks?
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Hi guys, just a quick question concerning dates: I would love to have an overview of all the events/meeting etc. happening where I have assigned a date. Naturally this should be working in a calender but the calender view only shows daily notes as soon as I switch out of the daily view. Do you know a way I can display all my objects that have been assigned a date together?
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Oscarteg
In my daily notes I use todo lists for some small daily tasks. Is there an easy way to create a page with all the created tasks?
Probably not the perfect solution for you but a work around: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUBkJhmSIe8 ?
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🖤Fentar🖤 10/31/2024 4:42 AM
hey, boys Ive shared my board with my friend, but he cant write and make any changes. How can i fix it
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Probably not the perfect solution for you but a work around: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUBkJhmSIe8 ?
Thanks for the reply!
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Greetings, has something happened with image upload recently? I keep a handwritten notebook and have a workflow where I write notes and then use Lens on my iPhone to capture an image of them. I have been using the standard iPhone share sheet to upload those into Capacities. Sometime in the last few days (maybe with the release of iOS 18.1?) Capacities won't accept the images, I just get the placeholder image icon and a spinner in the upper left corner.
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hi all, wondering if this is a bug : some pdfs which ive uploaded, i can see and can open within Capacities . however, when i tried to download them, nothing works is this happening to anyone ?
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not all pdfs, but a good chunk.
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hi all, wondering if this is a bug : some pdfs which ive uploaded, i can see and can open within Capacities . however, when i tried to download them, nothing works is this happening to anyone ?
Nevermind, scratch that, found out that i had adblocker installed on the PWA, and it was causing it apologies [ no issues on pdf download from capacities as of 31oct2024 ]
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Greetings, has something happened with image upload recently? I keep a handwritten notebook and have a workflow where I write notes and then use Lens on my iPhone to capture an image of them. I have been using the standard iPhone share sheet to upload those into Capacities. Sometime in the last few days (maybe with the release of iOS 18.1?) Capacities won't accept the images, I just get the placeholder image icon and a spinner in the upper left corner.
Same here with PDFs—any time I've tried to share a PDF file to Capacities through the share sheet, it errors out with an "unsupported file type" message (even if it is clearly a PDF)
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I want to be able to use Capacities on my work machine but I don't want to download data from my whole Space, instead just the pages I visit. Is there any way to do that or would I have to put things in an entirely different space? I really want to be able to have only Work stuff appear in my web browser for work, but have it within the same space as all my personal stuff
chubbuch started a thread. 10/31/2024 11:32 AM
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Oscarteg
Thanks for the reply!
🖤Fentar🖤 10/31/2024 1:22 PM
Can somebody help me?
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eddiehinkle
I want to be able to use Capacities on my work machine but I don't want to download data from my whole Space, instead just the pages I visit. Is there any way to do that or would I have to put things in an entirely different space? I really want to be able to have only Work stuff appear in my web browser for work, but have it within the same space as all my personal stuff
Jan O. Dvořák 10/31/2024 2:07 PM
In my understanding, that is definitely not possible, having selective off-line, or syncing, in fact. In general, that is precisely the reason why there are spaces, to split these things. (IMO)
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Is there any way to reference the properties of an object? For example, if Person has Last Name, can I pull the last name of a specific object?
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I want to be able to use Capacities on my work machine but I don't want to download data from my whole Space, instead just the pages I visit. Is there any way to do that or would I have to put things in an entirely different space? I really want to be able to have only Work stuff appear in my web browser for work, but have it within the same space as all my personal stuff
Not sure if it fits as a work around : get arc web browser if you’re on macOS , they can have separated profiles or desk within the same browser That goes for other browsers with MDM , just create a new profile on the web browser and you’re good to go as two different spaces But if you want to have say work profile with personal capacities , At the moment non of the PKM afaik or aware can do that cleanly
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Or using the inbuilt share functionality to send specific pages across between your personal capacities and a new temp capacities for work
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Or using the inbuilt share functionality to send specific pages across between your personal capacities and a new temp capacities for work
eddiehinkle 11/1/2024 12:07 AM
That is interesting. I don’t know anything about the share features. That might be a good solution!
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That is interesting. I don’t know anything about the share features. That might be a good solution!
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Dorth Venderman 11/1/2024 12:20 AM
Hey everyone - is there a way to increase the size of the images on wall view for Image objects? I want to use the wall as inspiration for design and right now some of the images are small.
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🖤Fentar🖤 11/1/2024 4:22 AM
hey, boys Ive shared my board with my friend, but he cant write and make any changes. How can i fix it?
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hey, boys Ive shared my board with my friend, but he cant write and make any changes. How can i fix it?
Capacities doesn't have collaborative features. Sharing pages is read-only, so he won't be able to write or make any changes.
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anyone else having issues with date ranges in object properties? it is randomly selecting end dates that are not what I type in, also some months disapeared. It seems to only affect object properties. For example I cannot select 17 november 2024 to 22 november 2024 there, it adds the end date somewhere in may, consistently to 11 may 2025 for some reason, even if I manually type the date. Also November is not showing in the end range, just december 2024 onwards (edited)
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I'm not sure if I'm missing something here but I can't remove this "Deleted content" from my object. I just get bounced back to Undo Delete. I'm on version 1.43.6.
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I'm not sure if I'm missing something here but I can't remove this "Deleted content" from my object. I just get bounced back to Undo Delete. I'm on version 1.43.6.
Kane Dodgson 11/1/2024 6:04 AM
I have a similar problem where the spaces I deleted are still there
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Hello everyone...I went through the Docs and Google'd but didn't find an answer. Is it possible to password protect the app from opening?
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Hello everyone...I went through the Docs and Google'd but didn't find an answer. Is it possible to password protect the app from opening?
a little up this thread there just was a similar question – https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001364765051994132/1298218213565399040 – I think this might have been the the best lead if oyur´re on Apples: https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001364765051994132/1298782761447854211 (edited)
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a little up this thread there just was a similar question – https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001364765051994132/1298218213565399040 – I think this might have been the the best lead if oyur´re on Apples: https://discord.com/channels/940596022344843336/1001364765051994132/1298782761447854211 (edited)
Thanks for both of the link Lerone. So it doesn't look like it's possible. That's a bummer.
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JeffChausse 11/1/2024 11:26 AM
Is there a keyboard shortcut equivalent of this +Add button? I keep pressing CMD+N (Mac) expecting it to create a new whatever, the same way that button does, but instead it makes a "global" popup for creating anything, which I then have to organize. There's already CMD+U to do that, it really feels like CMD+N should be the equivalent of that Add button.
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Capacities doesn't have collaborative features. Sharing pages is read-only, so he won't be able to write or make any changes.
🖤Fentar🖤 11/1/2024 11:43 AM
okay, thank you
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Ten Digit Grid 11/1/2024 6:04 PM
HI! I am very very new and loving Capacities so far. I may have got stuck though. I changed a few links to pages to a cool card, but when creatign another link a few days later, I now cant figure out how to chang eit from a link to a card view in my page. I thought there was an option here?
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HI! I am very very new and loving Capacities so far. I may have got stuck though. I changed a few links to pages to a cool card, but when creatign another link a few days later, I now cant figure out how to chang eit from a link to a card view in my page. I thought there was an option here?
Hi, this is an inline link. You will need to turn it into a weblink or any object first and then you can choose the card view 🙂
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DaveDragonface 11/1/2024 7:52 PM
Is there anyway to default to the wide cover image? On objects I've created I have to add the cover image, then manually toggle the "wide cover image" option which is a couple of click I'd like to avoid
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I am experimenting with Capacities. l want to turn a Facebook link in a Person object into a Weblink object. But when clicking on "turn in" a Weblink object is not an option. Is it not possible to do or am I missing something? Thank you.
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rebel_sultan 11/2/2024 8:37 AM
Import from Notion???
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hello! does anyone know if we can add properties to the File/PDF object type? If not, anyway to get around this? (edited)
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marco
hello! does anyone know if we can add properties to the File/PDF object type? If not, anyway to get around this? (edited)
I believe you can add properties on the notes side bar of a PDF object. (edited)
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I am using capacities for school work. All my books and other material are all PDF. I am trying to decide if I just put my notes for the PDF on the Notes tab of a PDF or create a Page object with the notes and link to PDF or add it as an attachment. What do you all think is best.
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just separate upload all pdfs, label it, and then link it
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ive come across couple of my previous pdfs getting corrupted
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from doing " too much "
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and within 10mb would be ideal, else the server hoster gets all wonky
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just separate upload all pdfs, label it, and then link it
Thanks for the tip I will start doing that.
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no problems, ive been shifting to Saner AI for this reason.....
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the search and close to OCR like isnt as rombust as i pegged it to be, but for most of the PKM folks here, is more than sufficie, and again, i dont calim to be a power user, but enough to have moved and used alternative solutions which ive given earlier
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Thanks for the tip I will start doing that.
alternatively, if you're using apple eco system, a sure firemethod is just upload to Freefoam
11:52 PM
eventually the OCR from Apple Intelligence will be able to assist in some way or form
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is there any way to disable offline functionality on android?
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I am finding it difficult to use without a mouse, there is not a lot of shortcuts or I haven't found them, to navigate with just keyboard only. Also just inside the text editor the cursor seems to go missing many a times and keyboard navigation doesn't work so I have to use mouse. If I am editing and accidentally create an object I dont't want created and move to its page, I am unable to navigate back without use of mouse. In case there are shortcuts or key uses I am missing, I would love if someone would share them.
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Hey guys is there a hotkey for toggling a toggle list?
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can we split panel in capacities, or multiple pages view in one window..?
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anyone?
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Hey guys is there a hotkey for toggling a toggle list?
Damian Dessler 11/3/2024 12:26 PM
Yep, "> + SPACE" Did it here in this example:
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Is universal linking coming to the iOS app? That bit is hindering me in some workflows. I want to link between apps which works great on macOS but on iOS it just tells me this platform doesn’t support these links yet. 😞
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does anyone know if we can add properties to built-in data types? Like weblinks, for instance
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Zyngularity 11/3/2024 6:15 PM
How can I manage an order system in capacities? With the folder system I have everything related to academics organized like Semester - Subject - Topic - Subtopic, let's say, but with the object system I can only have two "levels", the name of the object and the pages I create within that object but I can't have an organized system beyond defining tags or creating pages within pages (I don't like that the content of an object shows mixed information, like if my object is math, it shows me pages of theoretical math with pages of calculation or others, and creating a separate object makes me uncomfortable because I feel that I would lose the reason for using capacities, like I would have to create a space for academia, another personal space and so on, but rn I have everything together in the same space because that's how I like it and this is the only real drawback) im missing some function ? (edited)
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rollingfork 11/3/2024 6:19 PM
does anyone use a tickler system? (edited)
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does anyone use a tickler system? (edited)
this is purely from LLM ai asking and getting . While Capacities is a powerful tool for organizing and managing tasks and notes, it does not inherently include a tickler system specifically designed for reminders and due dates. However, you can still implement a tickler system within Capacities by using its note-taking and organization features to create a custom system. Here’s how you can set up a tickler system in Capacities: Create Folders: Organize your notes into folders by month or day, similar to how a traditional tickler file system works. Use Tags and Labels: Utilize tags and labels to categorize notes by their due dates or specific tasks, making it easier to find and manage them. Set Reminders: Use the AI assistant in Capacities to set reminders based on the content of your notes. You can ask the AI to remind you of specific tasks or due dates. Daily Notes: Regularly review your daily notes to ensure that all tasks and reminders are up-to-date and actioned. While Capacities does not come with a pre-built tickler system, its flexibility and customization options make it a suitable platform for creating a personalized tickler system.
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so if implementation wise, should be, folders of yearly, to months. then a @ like, with tags specifically, @tag etc
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this is purely from LLM ai asking and getting . While Capacities is a powerful tool for organizing and managing tasks and notes, it does not inherently include a tickler system specifically designed for reminders and due dates. However, you can still implement a tickler system within Capacities by using its note-taking and organization features to create a custom system. Here’s how you can set up a tickler system in Capacities: Create Folders: Organize your notes into folders by month or day, similar to how a traditional tickler file system works. Use Tags and Labels: Utilize tags and labels to categorize notes by their due dates or specific tasks, making it easier to find and manage them. Set Reminders: Use the AI assistant in Capacities to set reminders based on the content of your notes. You can ask the AI to remind you of specific tasks or due dates. Daily Notes: Regularly review your daily notes to ensure that all tasks and reminders are up-to-date and actioned. While Capacities does not come with a pre-built tickler system, its flexibility and customization options make it a suitable platform for creating a personalized tickler system.
rollingfork 11/3/2024 9:13 PM
yeah honestly i'm just finding it's not necessary because of all of the power within dates. there's not a need to set up something separately
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if what the Ai is answering..
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honestly, kanban should work. just having a due date should work ?
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taking a page from tiago, and some mixed , tags for due, tags for specific months then folders for CUrrently, Soon-projects and KIV should be decent, at least, you're not doing it in notion man...
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though their AI is fantastic, it has the same limitations
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can we split panel in capacities, or multiple pages view in one window..?
Use the shift key and then select a page
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How can I manage an order system in capacities? With the folder system I have everything related to academics organized like Semester - Subject - Topic - Subtopic, let's say, but with the object system I can only have two "levels", the name of the object and the pages I create within that object but I can't have an organized system beyond defining tags or creating pages within pages (I don't like that the content of an object shows mixed information, like if my object is math, it shows me pages of theoretical math with pages of calculation or others, and creating a separate object makes me uncomfortable because I feel that I would lose the reason for using capacities, like I would have to create a space for academia, another personal space and so on, but rn I have everything together in the same space because that's how I like it and this is the only real drawback) im missing some function ? (edited)
Use collections mixed with tags and properties. You can also use queries based on the collection, tags and properties to organize it. What I do is create a project for each class. In that project I add queries of the pages and pdf that belong to that class. This way I can go to the project to see everything that is related. I really like this way instead of folders. Look on YouTube for PKMBeth she has a tutorial on taking school notes and how to use queries, tags and properties. Once you get the hang of it you will not look back. One thing to note is that I believe the complex queries are a paid option.
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Use collections mixed with tags and properties. You can also use queries based on the collection, tags and properties to organize it. What I do is create a project for each class. In that project I add queries of the pages and pdf that belong to that class. This way I can go to the project to see everything that is related. I really like this way instead of folders. Look on YouTube for PKMBeth she has a tutorial on taking school notes and how to use queries, tags and properties. Once you get the hang of it you will not look back. One thing to note is that I believe the complex queries are a paid option.
Zyngularity 11/3/2024 9:33 PM
got it, thx 4 the answer, ill take a look at it
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does anyone know if we can add properties to built-in data types? Like weblinks, for instance
You can create a new template inside the object and add properties as needed.
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or... use @ to link the page you think, initially might be related, as a scaffolding first. and once you find a better system, or folders or tagging to rearrange back, since it saves you headaches later on to search for that specific data. e.g networking, how to setup a unifi controller. you have all the steps and materials. including ssh if needed. and on another new page , just put @unifi main page , so , thus if the 2nd page or level of information fits, leave it, and you can infer it, or remove it and tag again ? just chiming out (edited)
9:40 PM
another example, a page for travel router is created, which i find that some of the things compiled for my page [ unifi ] has some answers, i just @unifi as page link , to the 2nd page in [ Travel Router ]
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JMCQ
You can create a new template inside the object and add properties as needed.
hmmm would you mind explaining more?
9:45 PM
so just setting up the list of tags, and objects, then just set as new template if what JMCQ is referring to
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marco
hmmm would you mind explaining more?
I am not in front of my computer but lookup PKMBeth on YouTube and there is a video on Taking school notes it walks you through it. But basically you create a new say project in project. Open the newly created project Modify it how you want. Then there is a butting on top right to create a template based on what you just did. Hope that helps
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Yes that is it. Then when in that object use that template . You can create several with in the object. Check out PKMBeth. I believe she works with Capacities and has a ton of tutorials
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lol i was confused with marco's question initially, thought it was some high level stuff
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Zyngularity
got it, thx 4 the answer, ill take a look at it
If I was you I would create a project for each class then take all the classes for a semester and make a collection called Fall Semester 2024. For your pages I would add a tag for you topic and maybe a property for subtopic. Then create a collection of all notes for a specific class. This way in your project you can query the page collections. This is what I do.
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marco
does anyone know if we can add properties to built-in data types? Like weblinks, for instance
This isn't possible.
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How can I bulk/batch create objects? Let's say I have a custom object type 'countries' and I have a list of all countries in excel. What would be the fastest way to create objects for each country? (edited)
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pkmbeth
This isn't possible.
thank you! are there any plans to include this?
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Hi. The app detects my phone (pixel 8 pro), as a tablet. How can I fix it?
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Is it possible to insert a icon in a cell of a table? When I enter "/icon" nothing is shown and I can't copy paste it.
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jelacksmith626 11/4/2024 6:11 PM
3 questions 1. Is it possible to sync the calendar with google calendar? 2. Is it possible to auto update fields. I.e. in the person's tab I say they know so and so, and on the other persons page, it adds that they know that person? 3. In the calendar, for the people, I'm trying to do birthdays so I can put the year they were born like November 3, 1980 and then it repeat for every year so that it'll show up on my calendar. That also goes along with the syncing of google calendar. Thank you!
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What's the correct way to handle periodic notes that always have the same title (and are not daily journals)? For example a "Work log" note for each day (this could be part of the daily journal, but just for the sake of discussion) or a periodic meeting. Having the same title come up multiple times in backlinks etc. is not great. A solution could be manually prepending/appending the date to the title, but I was interested in other solutions. Thanks!
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jelacksmith626
3 questions 1. Is it possible to sync the calendar with google calendar? 2. Is it possible to auto update fields. I.e. in the person's tab I say they know so and so, and on the other persons page, it adds that they know that person? 3. In the calendar, for the people, I'm trying to do birthdays so I can put the year they were born like November 3, 1980 and then it repeat for every year so that it'll show up on my calendar. That also goes along with the syncing of google calendar. Thank you!
1. Not yet 2. If you link use a text property to capture this info, the backlinks on Person B's page will tell you. But you can't update a property in Person B's page by doing this. 3. No reminders!
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What's the correct way to handle periodic notes that always have the same title (and are not daily journals)? For example a "Work log" note for each day (this could be part of the daily journal, but just for the sake of discussion) or a periodic meeting. Having the same title come up multiple times in backlinks etc. is not great. A solution could be manually prepending/appending the date to the title, but I was interested in other solutions. Thanks!
you can create a template that auto-inserts the date into the title - https://docs.capacities.io/reference/templates/date-formatting. Did a walk through in this video as well - https://youtu.be/eq550oIk2bg?feature=shared&t=369
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Hi everyone, got a question regarding the table view in an object. I have books added with AI summaries. Unfortunately the rows get expanded making each row uneven as per the image showed. I did see a video recently (https://youtu.be/BGRvyxkmnyM?si=IX35EWOaFd8uPgqt) which made it seem quite neat where the text showed only on hover. How can i replicate this view to get a nice neat list. (edited)
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pkmbeth
1. Not yet 2. If you link use a text property to capture this info, the backlinks on Person B's page will tell you. But you can't update a property in Person B's page by doing this. 3. No reminders!
jelacksmith626 11/5/2024 10:47 AM
Okay, thanks.
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Is email forwarding messed up for anyone else? I've tried to send a few emails to save@capacities.io and they haven't shown up in my app
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Tuck
Is email forwarding messed up for anyone else? I've tried to send a few emails to save@capacities.io and they haven't shown up in my app
Yes, this is a known issue that is "under review" by the team. For me, it is hit or miss when it works. Here is the canny ticket: https://capacities.io/feedback/p/emails-not-received-from-email-integration
Get an overview of requested features and ideas.
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How do I delete a page in iOS?
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rudotel
How do I delete a page in iOS?
Upper right corner, three horizontal dots, "Delete Completely", last item on that menu. (edited)
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cro
Upper right corner, three horizontal dots, "Delete Completely", last item on that menu. (edited)
That should do in webapp, but I cannot find those dots in iOS...
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rudotel
That should do in webapp, but I cannot find those dots in iOS...
These don't appear for you?
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cro
These don't appear for you?
Thank you, had to hard reset the phone and it appeared
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Is there a way to convert multiple blocks into a page object on iOS? It seems possible one at a time but not together. (edited)
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Can I run queries to collect blocks tagged by multiple tags across different objects? Ive been enjoying tagging each block on daily notes — but if I want to find and collect certain blocks with 2+ specific tags- I don’t seem to be able to do that with filters or queries?
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moksha
Hi everyone, got a question regarding the table view in an object. I have books added with AI summaries. Unfortunately the rows get expanded making each row uneven as per the image showed. I did see a video recently (https://youtu.be/BGRvyxkmnyM?si=IX35EWOaFd8uPgqt) which made it seem quite neat where the text showed only on hover. How can i replicate this view to get a nice neat list. (edited)
Bumping this incase anyone has suggestions. Thanks.
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Stuart
Is there a way to convert multiple blocks into a page object on iOS? It seems possible one at a time but not together. (edited)
Does it work if you indent the blocks under a heading (=will be the title of the new page) and then convert?
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📝Anna
Does it work if you indent the blocks under a heading (=will be the title of the new page) and then convert?
Thanks Anna, that does the trick 🙂
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moksha
Hi everyone, got a question regarding the table view in an object. I have books added with AI summaries. Unfortunately the rows get expanded making each row uneven as per the image showed. I did see a video recently (https://youtu.be/BGRvyxkmnyM?si=IX35EWOaFd8uPgqt) which made it seem quite neat where the text showed only on hover. How can i replicate this view to get a nice neat list. (edited)
harmonday24 11/6/2024 5:18 AM
Use properties and the Profile or Encyclopedia template - under the Object settings. You don't need tables.
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harmonday24
Use properties and the Profile or Encyclopedia template - under the Object settings. You don't need tables.
I am using encyclopedia but my question is about the table view within the object. (edited)
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Is there a way to upload the exported files to a wiki? Or plans to allow a way to allow a Web view of data to share it (view only)?
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moksha
I am using encyclopedia but my question is about the table view within the object. (edited)
harmonday24 11/6/2024 8:26 AM
I understood that - my suggestion was to use properties for the same purpose as it fits with using AI summaries better.
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Questions around the upcoming Calendar 2.0: [I apologize if this is answered somewhere that I've missed] I'm trying to figure out how best to organize some of my notes. I have some content that I have attached to dates, but if I solely link via dates, then they don't show up in the "other" calendar views. For example:
  • Daily note for Oct 3, 2024 has no content in the file
  • Object with Date property is linked to Oct 3, 2024
  • Visiting the Day page shows the linked Object
  • However viewing all other views (3-day, week, month) shows nothing
So this leads me to wonder: 1. Should I embed these items directly into the Daily Note, is that the "best practice?" 2. Is Calendar 2.0 going to fix this issue and I just shouldn't worry about it for now? Ultimately what I'm looking for is a way to view all my date-based properties for the month in one view.
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Is it possible to change the order or width of the columns in the table view of the basic object types?
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When I enter text in a page, I sometime want to @ reference person. I have a person object type, and everything works if the person I'm referencing already exists. If they are new, I add them inline as an @ reference, but I am only given the option to create a new page. I cannot select an object type. I can create the new page, then change the object type, but it seems like a bug, right?
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When I enter text in a page, I sometime want to @ reference person. I have a person object type, and everything works if the person I'm referencing already exists. If they are new, I add them inline as an @ reference, but I am only given the option to create a new page. I cannot select an object type. I can create the new page, then change the object type, but it seems like a bug, right?
I found it's better to use + instead of @ + allows you to pick an object type and then either choose from existing objects or create a new one.
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I only mention dates via @ Everything else via +
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I write a lot of notes with code block but I find it when I copy and paste code the formatting is very intrusive and it does not copy the code correctly and divides the snippet into multiple blocks. And some other ones does not respect the line breaks and puts everything in one line. Am I missing something? (edited)
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