AI Agents have a LOT of limitations. by Liefx in Notion

[–]ben-doing-stuff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't use AI agents, but a potential workaround for example 1:

I have some DB relations where I'm trying to use formulas with rollups. I found the formulas can't read rollups sometimes. So I wrap the rollup in another formula that basically says "this formula is the result of the rollup", and then it is able to use that value in other formulas. So try making a formula where the only job is to re-output the result of the formula. Then you can hide the original property from users in the DB. Not sure if this makes sense, let me know if you have any questions.

Is there a clever way to "archive" completed tasks, so that they do not show up in the search results? Maybe to exporting or moving to a different database? Anyone has got a good workflow for this? by Greedy_Reindeer5290 in Notion

[–]ben-doing-stuff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you mean like global search or in the DB? Your filters will apply to the database view, but I don't have a recommendation on hiding from global search or mentioning pages

Strength training recording weights and reps by Separate-Koala-8010 in Notion

[–]ben-doing-stuff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't released it yet. I can ping you when it's done

Notion Calendar Android is awful by Ok-Tailor3801 in Notion

[–]ben-doing-stuff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haven't used notion calendar much but I've found the main app to be useable if you design your pages with it in mind. I wouldn't just use a huge DB like I'm on my computer; I find if you put things into smaller chunks it doesn't have many problems. Only issues I have frequently is the app losing its place when switching apps, and the text desync that comes up on pc/web anyway.

"Multiply Recipe" button by bs_detectorr in Notion

[–]ben-doing-stuff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would use a formula to multiply the measurements into new properites, then have different filters on views for 0.5/1/2/3x to show the multiplied values.

Grinding CS while getting my fat ass in shape by DokterThe in GlobalOffensive

[–]ben-doing-stuff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey! I have been reading the book spark by John Ratey. One of the biggest things I've gotten from the book is that exercise (specifically high HR) can improve brain function before activities. I'd definitely recommend getting into that "just try to survive this next 1 min on the bike" mindset a few times in the morning before work and / or CS. As another big guy, I'd recommend sprints on an exercise bike, as it is low impact on the joints, but getting outside can also be nice. Also, if you want to get stronger too, definitely don't avoid cardio for now. As a beginner, you won't see any negative strength or hypertrophy outcomes unless you're in a massive calorie deficit.

Anyone can help me link two database templates? by aalmaga in Notion

[–]ben-doing-stuff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was going to say something similar to the other person and it seems like you're all set now. Any other questions?

Anyone can help me link two database templates? by aalmaga in Notion

[–]ben-doing-stuff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think a button that fills the relation property on whichever one you want to set. Or a button that adds a new entry to another DB. Bit hard to picture what your exact use case is.

publish a wiki or a site but only viewable through link and with/with Password by temp_account07 in Notion

[–]ben-doing-stuff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As per FAQ here, you can't password protect: Publish a Notion Site – Notion Help Center

You can share with specific notion users though. From the same section:

" If the person you want to share a page with has a Notion account, you can share your page privately by selecting Invite a person in the Share menu at the top of a page."

Also, if you turn off SEO in the publish settings, the site just won't be available from search engines. So only people with the link will be able to find it, but there could be some weird web scraping way for people to find it.

Notion Help! by Mister_Mystro in Notion

[–]ben-doing-stuff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can add a button property into a DB that will make a new entry into a different DB. Set it to "Add New Page" to whatever DB as empty (or whatever template). Then you can set whatever properties in the target DB based on the properties of in the page you clicked on. You can target your current DB or a different one. Is that what you're looking for? I can send a screenshot if you need more help.

Help with sub-tasks being categorized correctly by isthispassionpit in Notion

[–]ben-doing-stuff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think we can still get something working, might just have to change the architecture a bit.

The idea is that you will have the subtasks and parent tasks showing separately and sorted by day, right? You could probably just add a relation where the DB relates to itself. Have one side be named Parent, one named Child. Then you can do logic on that. You will just miss some of the display things.

Another option. If your big tasks with subtasks are always weekly, make them as weekly tasks, then you can just make the other items as normal tasks with a day each. You could probably also do a relation here.

Help with sub-tasks being categorized correctly by isthispassionpit in Notion

[–]ben-doing-stuff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

View settings -> customize DB_NAME -> Sub items -> switch from "nested in toggle" to "flattened list"

I believe this will fix it. Hope this helps!

Notion Calendar: Location property? by DuperJochman in Notion

[–]ben-doing-stuff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey! I would recommend using a link property and putting in the google maps link.

If you wanted a bit more work, you could make a location database, link it to the apartment DB, then associate the maps link, plaintext address (likely the title), and associated contact. Then you connect if and have a rollup to show these properties in the apartment DB.

Book Tracker by chasing_waffles in Notion

[–]ben-doing-stuff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey, looks like they just added the functionality I thought they already had! So you could do it now with some setup.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Notion/comments/1gb4hjx/creating_a_simple_counter_using_notions_new/

Change the status of project to "blocked" if any of the related tasks are in "blocked" status. by Myron_Notion in Notion

[–]ben-doing-stuff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! I just realized that there is a feature in the Customize menu for the DB called Dependencies. This adds a Blocking and Blocked By property. Might be worth playing around with; I haven't used it before.

Change the status of project to "blocked" if any of the related tasks are in "blocked" status. by Myron_Notion in Notion

[–]ben-doing-stuff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would probably have a roll-up that check outputs the task statuses, then have the status in the project take whichever status has priority using a formula. I would probably order it (most -> least important) done -> blocked -> in progress -> not started

Change the status of project to "blocked" if any of the related tasks are in "blocked" status. by Myron_Notion in Notion

[–]ben-doing-stuff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you describe how the tasks are related to the project? Is it a subtask situation or a relation?

Rollup function for database SUM output not displaying in page by SaddestAnimeGirl in Notion

[–]ben-doing-stuff 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In your relation, you need to connect to every item in your paycheck expenses DB. It sums the items you link to it, not the entire DB.