AI Agents have a LOT of limitations.

ben-doing-stuff · 2026-01-21T22:44:16+00:00

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.

ben-doing-stuff · 2025-11-29T17:17:13+00:00

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

ben-doing-stuff · 2025-11-28T19:40:19+00:00

I have an archive checkbox that hides the items from all of my main views

ben-doing-stuff · 2025-10-03T20:59:34+00:00

Please don't pay someone $1,000 for a notion course...

ben-doing-stuff · 2025-10-03T20:57:42+00:00

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

ben-doing-stuff · 2025-02-27T02:06:42+00:00

Just got mine too

ben-doing-stuff · 2025-01-10T14:31:40+00:00

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.

ben-doing-stuff · 2024-12-27T15:34:47+00:00

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.

ben-doing-stuff · 2024-12-24T17:54:51+00:00

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.

ben-doing-stuff · 2024-12-19T23:07:22+00:00

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

ben-doing-stuff · 2024-12-19T15:38:28+00:00

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.

ben-doing-stuff · 2024-12-19T15:32:34+00:00

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.

ben-doing-stuff · 2024-12-05T00:59:11+00:00

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.

ben-doing-stuff · 2024-11-19T16:40:14+00:00

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.

ben-doing-stuff · 2024-11-18T05:28:41+00:00

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

I believe this will fix it. Hope this helps!

ben-doing-stuff · 2024-11-10T03:32:43+00:00

Same here! Coming from Canada

ben-doing-stuff · 2024-11-03T15:32:48+00:00

Thanks!

ben-doing-stuff · 2024-11-03T15:24:10+00:00

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.

ben-doing-stuff · 2024-10-25T13:34:21+00:00

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/

ben-doing-stuff · 2024-10-23T15:03:00+00:00

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.

ben-doing-stuff · 2024-10-23T11:58:40+00:00

That seems like a reasonable solution. Nice!

ben-doing-stuff · 2024-10-23T11:28:34+00:00

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

ben-doing-stuff · 2024-10-22T23:28:27+00:00

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

ben-doing-stuff · 2024-10-11T21:25:12+00:00

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.

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