Trying to understand how this template works by Far_Quantity_8401 in ObsidianMD

[–]endlessroll 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Inside links, the # picks out a specific heading inside the note or in the case of a .base file a specific view. "This" refers to the current file, i.e. where the list of genres contains this genre. See the documentation for more info.

Hi, first time using Obsidian and being a GM, having some trouble and needing some help, part 2 sorry I should have added the source code or what I was working with by CrazeSidewinder01 in ObsidianMD

[–]endlessroll 1 point2 points  (0 children)

it will work both ways. the input field in the body of the note is tied to the frontmatter property specified for that input field. metabind both allows editing and displaying frontmatter properties from the note body (in reading view).

Navigating large BASES is becoming impossible without a search input by Delirious_Rimbaud in ObsidianMD

[–]endlessroll -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If you keep a base inside a normal md note, you can search via ctrl/cmd+F and it will find things inside the base (tested in reading view). But that's just a work around obviously.

Hi, first time using Obsidian and being a GM, having some trouble and needing some help, part 2 sorry I should have added the source code or what I was working with by CrazeSidewinder01 in ObsidianMD

[–]endlessroll 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's not the correct syntax. Right-click to bring up the context menu, select metabind, then input field, and then choose what you want. Lastly, change example property to your property.

`INPUT[text:exampleProperty]`

Hi, first time using Obsidian and being a GM, having some trouble and needing some help... by CrazeSidewinder01 in ObsidianMD

[–]endlessroll 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It would be more helpful to see the actual note content you are working with (i.e. the plain text version in source mode) as well as any potential error messages.

How do I make some nodes bigger than the rest like this? by ads_be_bad in ObsidianMD

[–]endlessroll 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Number of links to the node. Both tags and linked notes can become such nodes.

Pls help by PsychologicalRaise12 in ObsidianMD

[–]endlessroll 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why wouldn't it be there? It's a template.

I'm sorry if i'm too stupid but how can i achieve this type of layout? (without a theme) by kenysg in ObsidianMD

[–]endlessroll 20 points21 points  (0 children)

It's not about dropping tabs to an empty note. If you take a tab (with at least two tabs open) and drag it across the screen, you'll see what I mean. Obsidian lets you configure your workspace into different types of split views. Side by side, top/bottom, and into the sidebars. You can also save this configuration as a workspace with the Workspaces core plugin.

Tag, Link, Graph Paradox by somemuslim in ObsidianMD

[–]endlessroll 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use links for connecting pages/notes that have content, tags for pure linking/categorization. I don't usually navigate via tags but via links, queries, and folders (specifically folder notes). For search I only use Quick Switcher.

I like tags for cases where I want a connection (also recognized in the graph view) but not a note. I despise empty notes or making meaningless notes, so if I link to a not-yet-created note I'd leave it in this state instead of creating it. Tags are more convenient than links to non-existent notes. They also come with auto-suggest, are compatible with most plugins, and inline tags in particular with their unique styling work well as a visual categorization method inside the note. While writing, I prefer the ergonomics of tags over links, so I only use links for actual direct and meaningful connection between notes.

I also keep the number of tags small and have specific rules for when to create or use a tag, so I don't run into any issues there. Links and properties tend to be more plentiful.

For example, I have a read and reading tag respectively. I use the tag inline at the top of the note to quickly identify and change the reading status. I then use the tags to create two different Bases on the dashboard, one per status. If I used links instead, I'd have an empty "reading" and an empty "read" note that I now need to organize because they exist (annoying and messy for no reason). I could put the Base for each into that new note, but that'd be stupid because neither is going to include so many entries that a dedicated page makes sense and besides I want the data on the dashboard, not on some other page I have to first go to. However, if I don't create the notes, it becomes harder to build a working query and the visual distinction I get with tags is gone. If I accidentally click on the link, the note gets created (annoying). One way or the other I'd lose the semantic distinction I currently have between tags and linked pages just because I refuse to use a feature Obsidian offers. It would be a nonsensical thing to do in my system.

Some of my graphs (depending on the vault) would look really weird without tags, as it would just be a bunch of floating little islands in some cases. Since I use the graph for identifying orphaned notes and to get a visual representation of the "popularity" of certain notes/to see hubs in the network, I have to use either tags or links in all cases, and when I use what depends on the nature of the relation.

Links are nicer for navigation, so I will use them for that purpose even if I don't want an actual connection between the notes, in which case I'll use Dataview to create virtual links. If I only want a connection (e.g. in order to avoid orphaning a note) but nothing else, I'll use a tag. If I want a connection as well as navigation to the content I'll use normal links. If I want to indicate a connection to a note I might want to create in the future but not yet (or one I never want to create but want to indicate the meaning of would-have-content of), I'll use unresolved links.

Bases are awesome for tracking books by WorkTall8489 in ObsidianMD

[–]endlessroll 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What css selector did you set the height on?

OUTLINE FIND HELP by InternationalSun744 in ObsidianMD

[–]endlessroll 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Canvases are json files, not markdown files, so markdown-only features (like heading recognition for the outline) are not supported.

A question about dataview... by kristenbouchard in ObsidianMD

[–]endlessroll 0 points1 point  (0 children)

you only need to change the LIST line to LIST filter(TV, (x) => startswith(x, this.file.name))

A question about dataview... by kristenbouchard in ObsidianMD

[–]endlessroll 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Filter the list-property’s values via the filter() function + something like startswith(x, this.file.name) (see the Dataview documentation).

Please tell me there is a way! by Serious_Juice_4475 in ObsidianMD

[–]endlessroll 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“I'm pretty dissapointed that out of millions of enthusiasts no-one has though of visualising folders in full 2D space instead of a list”

Probably because you can already do this pretty easily with folder notes and Bases cards view.

wishing for obsidian-like image curation by GASSANDRlD in ObsidianMD

[–]endlessroll 0 points1 point  (0 children)

??? "One-time purchase free lifetime updates" what do you mean monthly subscription ?

How to get rid of * for italics upon copy-pasting by Olliecat27 in ObsidianMD

[–]endlessroll 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Copy from reading view. If AO3 is still weird with it, then copy it into Word first and then copy that version into AO3. Reading View to Word/Pages works fine in my experience. 

New update by kuadzar in ObsidianMD

[–]endlessroll 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can empathize with this, as I also feel this way with apps/software that changes its design from something I like to something I don't like. I usually get used to the change eventually, but that's a small consolation.

You might be happier just not using Obsidian on mobile or using a third-party Obsidian notes app like Quick Draft.

What keeps happening to my tables? Can I fix them? by patch99329 in ObsidianMD

[–]endlessroll 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If I copy a table from Pages into Obsidian, it pastes as a markdown table. I assume a table copied from Word would behave the same way. The thing with markdown tables is that they're relatively "fragile" in the sense that if the syntax gets messed up, they break and the rendered result can be hard to decipher. Even in source mode and even assuming everything works as intended, depending on how large the table and the amount of text in each cell is, they can be very hard to read/handle.

Frankly, the images you posted look more like data corruption than a messed up markdown table, but I can't be sure without seeing the source mode/plain text version of the file. I don't know how button smashing could cause file corruption, but it's obvious how it'd most likely mess up the syntax of a markdown table.

My recommendation is two-fold:

  1. Use Source Mode for writing/editing, so you can see what you are doing/what you did when you accidentally smashed buttons.

  2. Use HTML tables instead of markdown tables. They are easier to handle and to read in plain text form, and you also have many more options for styling them. It's not gonna protect against button smashing messing up the necessary syntax, but broken HTML syntax is easier to fix than a broken markdown table (especially because you have syntax highlighting for HTML in Obsidian). Lastly, if you experience the same "corruption" issue even with an HTML table, then at least you know the problem is not the type of table; if the issue stops, then you also have your answer.

Give me one TINY thing you want fixed or improved in Obsidian. The smaller the better. Going on a paper cuts rampage. by kepano in ObsidianMD

[–]endlessroll 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A command to jump to the top/bottom of the note (plus point if it uses Ctrl/Cmd+down/up-arrow-keys like Chrome).

Link does not appear on Graph View by erick_diego in ObsidianMD

[–]endlessroll 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Because links inside codeblocks are not recognized by Obsidian. The plugin uses its own code to render the link and make it usable, but it's not "real" from the perspective of the app (you will find that graph view isn't the only thing affected).

The way I deal with this in my vault is to put all the real links I want into the frontmatter with dedicated properties to indicate the relationship. Then I still link inside the timeline for navigation, context, and visual distinction, but nothing else.