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BetterRed · 06-03-2016, 05:45 PM

@MarjaE - do you have the data in some other digital form - text files, spreadsheets (CSV files) - if so you might be able to make use of the Import List plugin. Even if not, perhaps you would find it easier to enter the data into a spreadsheet and import via Import List.

Whilst I don't have RSI as such, I do have difficulties using a mouse due to injured hands. I enter all my metadata in the book list, rather than the single book metadata editor. I have created various layouts (which columns and what order) via the View Manager plugin for different libraries (books, journals, comics etc) and different publication types.

BR

06-03-2016, 05:45 PM	#2
BetterRed null operator (he/him) Posts: 21,745 Karma: 30237526 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Sydney Australia Device: none	@MarjaE - do you have the data in some other digital form - text files, spreadsheets (CSV files) - if so you might be able to make use of the Import List plugin. Even if not, perhaps you would find it easier to enter the data into a spreadsheet and import via Import List. Whilst I don't have RSI as such, I do have difficulties using a mouse due to injured hands. I enter all my metadata in the book list, rather than the single book metadata editor. I have created various layouts (which columns and what order) via the View Manager plugin for different libraries (books, journals, comics etc) and different publication types. BR