Nesting Fixed set of Text Columns

sle7en · 01-15-2021, 02:32 AM

Hi I was wondering if you can have nested lists with the "text, with fixed set of values" column format? Just like a hierarchical comma-seperated tag-like texts column? I've tried putting a dot at the end to no avail, is there a way to do this? Thank you!

ownedbycats · 01-15-2021, 03:35 AM

You need to set it specifically as a hierarchical column in Preferences > Look & Feel > Tag Browser.

BetterRed · 01-15-2021, 03:37 AM

I might have achieved something approaching what you want with:

This column definition ==>>

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And this setting ==>>

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The columns don't have a set of fixed pre-defined values, but I can use dot notation very effectively for categories that have a limited number of possible values, e.g. Mammals.Cats.Lion and Mammals.Cats.Tiger etc.

I use a similar column for Dates that have varying precision, such as: 1987, 1884.05, and 1995.07.29. I loathe having to conjure up false values.

BR

sle7en · 01-15-2021, 08:55 AM

Yep changing to hierarchical column does the trick thank you Cats!
I also have another column just like the one you described, works well BetterRed but you run the risk of double-booking... thats about it, I'm split between using either one tbh...

01-15-2021, 02:32 AM	#1
sle7en Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2021 Device: Windows 10 PC + iPhone 11 & 8 + iPad Pro 10.5"	Nesting Fixed set of Text Columns Hi I was wondering if you can have nested lists with the "text, with fixed set of values" column format? Just like a hierarchical comma-seperated tag-like texts column? I've tried putting a dot at the end to no avail, is there a way to do this? Thank you!

01-15-2021, 03:37 AM	#3
BetterRed null operator (he/him) Posts: 21,717 Karma: 29711016 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Sydney Australia Device: none	I might have achieved something approaching what you want with: This column definition ==>> And this setting ==>> The columns don't have a set of fixed pre-defined values, but I can use dot notation very effectively for categories that have a limited number of possible values, e.g. Mammals.Cats.Lion and Mammals.Cats.Tiger etc. I use a similar column for Dates that have varying precision, such as: 1987, 1884.05, and 1995.07.29. I loathe having to conjure up false values. BR

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01-15-2021, 03:35 AM	#2
ownedbycats Custom User Title Posts: 10,969 Karma: 75337983 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Canada Device: Kobo Libra H2O, formerly Aura HD	You need to set it specifically as a hierarchical column in Preferences > Look & Feel > Tag Browser.

01-15-2021, 08:55 AM	#4
sle7en Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2021 Device: Windows 10 PC + iPhone 11 & 8 + iPad Pro 10.5"	Yep changing to hierarchical column does the trick thank you Cats! I also have another column just like the one you described, works well BetterRed but you run the risk of double-booking... thats about it, I'm split between using either one tbh...

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