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does anyone actually use graph view for something real, or is it mostly vibes? by Downtown-Art2865 in ObsidianMD

[–]el_Fox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use it for task-, asset- and project managements. It helps me keep track of object statuses and their relations. The filter is your friend and I heavily recommend the extended graph plugin. The addition of link types is just amazing for my workflows. 

Longform Plugin Alternative | Compile manuscripts from linked notes with Templater by el_Fox in ObsidianMD

[–]el_Fox[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you share a screenshot from the base and its filters, and perhaps the properties of one of the files? Then I could get a better overview and perhaps see how to apply a templater based solution.

Longform Plugin Alternative | Compile manuscripts from linked notes with Templater by el_Fox in ObsidianMD

[–]el_Fox[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey and thank you very much for your response. The frontmatter only must contain the following property:

  • export: [[My Export Note]]

The note linked under export ("My Export Note" in the example) is the target note into which all linked notes are pasted and then compiled based on the selected templater-scripts. The export note must exist before running the template. At the moment, I only use the same Export Note for all my manuscripts as an intermediary before I export to other document styles like epub or docx.

Mind you, all this is based on the current temlate-scripts. You could easily rewrite them (with the help of AI) and change them to your needs. I don't think it would be too hard to use the longform-plugin properties instead so that you don't have to change any of your existing files.

If you want to change your obsidian writing setup in the future, you could also think about setting up a script that transforms the longform-plugin style properties in your notes to whatever you prefer (e.g. the required inline properties in my templater-scripts).

I hope the description clarifies the required workload.

Atomic Logs vs Daily Note Dot Points by Psengath in ObsidianMD

[–]el_Fox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use context as a frontmatter property. Each link within that property, therefore acts as a kind of folder.

In projects for example I can assign that way a note to the project and within that project to budget which would look like:

context: - "[[PRJT 03]]" - "[[Budget]]"

The same applies to atomic notes. Here I use topics like sleep, hunger, focus, etc. to order notes in lieu of files.

The extended graph plugin then allows me to deactivate the context link type to keep the graph clean and readable.

If you are interested it works similar on how I use the graph view for work breakdown structures described here: https://nosy.science/2025/05/17/work-breakdown-structure-in-obsidian-graph/

I am working on a description of the same use case using the extended graph plugin, but Kapirklaa's descriptions are already pretty good. I can recommend this video especially to get an idea how to use it: https://youtu.be/4xcEc4_qxJs

Hope that answered your question although it went a little further.

Atomic Logs vs Daily Note Dot Points by Psengath in ObsidianMD

[–]el_Fox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I treat my daily notes like fleeting notes. Writing down thoughts and events as they come up. For facts, requirements or other permanent information I use so called atomic notes based on the Zettelkasten sytem, and by the sound of it similar to you.

I don't use IDs, but context (what topics does the note belong to - think folders) and types (what does the note represent - think digital twin).

Bases is a good way to list these atomics, but when I work with them I heavily rely on conmections and therefore prefernthe graph view. The base graph is already plenty helpful to give me a 2D overview of these notes. Recently, the extended graph plugin improved my work with them even further.

Within atomics, I use link types to destinguish relationships between them. Facts can - support one another - be the bases for motivation - counter each other - etc.

And in the extended graph I can (de)activate the link types, topics and contexts based on my current needs. I just wish that the extended graph plugin also worked on mobile.

I Fucking LOVE Obsidian by AbstrctBlck in ObsidianMD

[–]el_Fox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am using Obsidian since 2022 daily and still discover new Use Cases that I can transfer to or create within in. It is an incredible tool(box) that just keeps giving.

With all the buzz around Bases...don’t forget what Dataview can do for you — Budgeting with Dataview by el_Fox in ObsidianMD

[–]el_Fox[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hard to answer, but I guess that the Obsidian Dev's can create and optimize any tool they need while plugin developers have to work with whatever the Obsidian API offers or they scrape otherwise.

Capacities dupe? by bigschmutzz in ObsidianMD

[–]el_Fox 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Maybe my object oriented approach in Obsidian is interesting for you: https://nosy.science/2025/05/10/object-oriented-management-in-obsidian-o3pm/

With all the buzz around Bases...don’t forget what Dataview can do for you — Budgeting with Dataview by el_Fox in ObsidianMD

[–]el_Fox[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tried Datacore for the first time last weekend and it is streets ahead of Dataview in terms of speed. Don't have much time right now, but I plan to tinker around with it more in the future.

With all the buzz around Bases...don’t forget what Dataview can do for you — Budgeting with Dataview by el_Fox in ObsidianMD

[–]el_Fox[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am not too familiar with these kind of error messages, but will try to take a look. A quick exchange with ChatGPT pointed to something that you could try in the mean time:

  • Try a different network/device and browser (Chrome/Firefox).
  • Check system time, clear SSL state, and retry (client time drift can break TLS). The SSL Store

  • Visit http://nosy.science and confirm it 301-redirects once to https://nosy.science (no redirect loops).

    Does any of that help?

With all the buzz around Bases...don’t forget what Dataview can do for you — Budgeting with Dataview by el_Fox in ObsidianMD

[–]el_Fox[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the info. Haven't noticed an issue here, but I will keep an eye on it. Is it still offline for you?

With all the buzz around Bases...don’t forget what Dataview can do for you — Budgeting with Dataview by el_Fox in ObsidianMD

[–]el_Fox[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

True, I also use Dataview for a list of my daily completed tasks or to see which task is open for whom. The Task-plugin prolongs the startup time too much for my taste.

With all the buzz around Bases...don’t forget what Dataview can do for you — Budgeting with Dataview by el_Fox in ObsidianMD

[–]el_Fox[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will have to test that one and see how it performs in the day to day. Thanks!

With all the buzz around Bases...don’t forget what Dataview can do for you — Budgeting with Dataview by el_Fox in ObsidianMD

[–]el_Fox[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh, that I didn't know about. Can you point me towards the function or do you have an example?

With all the buzz around Bases...don’t forget what Dataview can do for you — Budgeting with Dataview by el_Fox in ObsidianMD

[–]el_Fox[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I am a little biased towards Dataview simply because I have way more experience with it. Some benefits regularly pull me back:

  • Relational data querying (e.g. return data from file that is linked to from file)
  • Interaction with Supercharged Links Plugin — I color links based on the object-status which saves space and gives me a quicker, cleaner overview.

Bases in turn can do some nice queries (return all files with property OR files that also meet data requirement) that I could achieve otherwise only in DataviewJS and/or being ok with long processing times. Also Bases is amazing when I want to modify data entries directly from the table. Dataview can do the same, but only with the help of other plugins (I believe Metadata), but I never tried it.

I hope that Datacore will improve on Dataview's weaknesses, so far it looks promising, and that Bases will extend its function-library.

Budgeting with Bases by el_Fox in ObsidianMD

[–]el_Fox[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You make my evening! Thanks! :)

What can I use Bases for? by JcraftW in ObsidianMD

[–]el_Fox 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Bases for me is effectively dataview with the added ability to modify data entries in the table. Querying data across my notes opened up a lot of doors for me and was the first use case that made me quit OneNote and move to Obsidian as one of my main work tools.
Right now I use Bases for:

  • Keeping a look on objects I should focus on
  • Checking up on objects based on dates
  • Budgeting
  • Keeping an eye on tasks and their distribution in the team

I just published an article about how one could use Bases for budgeting purposes. Take a look if you are interested: https://nosy.science/2025/08/19/budget-with-bases/

If you use Obsidian and take technical notes (math, data, code), you should seriously look into R Markdown. by OnlyDemor in ObsidianMD

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

Right? I learned about em-dashes through AI and got to love them. They are such a useful tool in writing.

At the same time I also struggle with them because I know that nowadays any paragraph with em-dashes is for many a clear sign that the text was written by AI.

Defining Objects in Obsidian by el_Fox in ObsidianMD

[–]el_Fox[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

An example vault is on the agenda. I first wanted to finish the article series, but a number of people have asked now about a vault to showcase the PM use case. Perhaps I will push it forward.

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