Import / Export Timeline to/from Spreadsheet Format (CSV, whatever works)
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Import / Export Timeline to/from Spreadsheet Format (CSV, whatever works)
New Feature Addition · Timelines · Created by dragonladyroars
declined
export import timeline spreadsheet report csv
What functionality is missing? What is unsatisfying with the current situation?
Timeline looks pretty, but for large scale reviews/changes, I need to view it in a more compact and sortable tabular format. Currently, I'm finding I need to maintain a spreadsheet version of my timeline to make it easier to keep my online version up-to-date.How does this feature request address the current situation?
Export would allow me to download a csv file, open it in Excel (etc) and review/sort by columns. Import would allow me to upload an updated version back into my world anvil Timeline. I understand the Import might not be a priority to implement, but the Export would atleast allow me to have a spreadsheet copy to review the existing dataset more easily -- even if I then have to manually update the online Timeline.What are other uses for this feature request?
You could add Import/Export it to other WorldAnvil items like Articles. I would love to have a spreadsheet version of my characters, locations, etc for the same reason. You could expand the Export option to support other formats - pdf, real text, etcFollow up
The Team's Response
Hey there! The timelines system needs to become easier to use. Adding an import from X or Y will require people to have to create specifically designed structures of CSV or whatever else this might be in order to work with it - this idea is a crutch for a system that needs love and upgrades :) Project Horae is already in UI/UX development - come by the stream today to see what we are up to
Current score
44/300 Votes · +9005 points
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by A Wild Cthulhu
on 2023-02-03 11:19 -
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by Magbaltis
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by LiefHarbinger
on 2023-01-31 00:20 -
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by Blackreaper
on 2023-01-25 11:34 -
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by Gmon
on 2023-01-24 07:48 -
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by DHDM
on 2023-01-24 02:03 -
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by Jesuisfrog
on 2023-01-22 19:24 -
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by Krawczyk & Weaver
on 2023-01-20 17:34 -
+300
by phork37
on 2023-01-20 00:47 -
+300
by Nimsy
on 2023-01-17 14:02 -
+300
by Ononomad
on 2023-01-17 02:42 -
+100
by wlievens
on 2023-01-16 22:21 -
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by rsfitch
on 2023-01-16 21:03 -
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by A Sneaky Kobold
on 2023-01-16 04:30 -
+300
by Beric
on 2023-01-15 22:01 -
+100
by Jdebro
on 2023-01-15 13:20 -
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by A Wild Mimic
on 2023-01-15 07:40 -
+100
by Anael Of Chaos
on 2023-01-15 00:55Being able to export timelines - as a spreadsheet or otherwise - sounds like it would help with manageability if you're trying to keep things straight whilst working off the internet and you might not have access to World Anvil.
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+300
by 1337spectra
on 2023-01-14 20:34 -
+100
by Maliketh2000
on 2023-01-13 17:16 -
+300
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by PhntmDrgn
on 2023-01-13 07:03 -
+300
by devinsxdesigns
on 2023-01-12 01:24 -
+300
by FictionFan1995
on 2023-01-11 17:40 -
+300
by lexfati
on 2023-01-11 17:22It's currently very hard to manage timelines and chronicles, especially with chronicles not having proper text editor. Each change of name or term follows by a disaster of having to read and check everything, clicking (and mis-clicking) a TON of buttons etc. Managing a csv, json or xml file would be much easier.
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+300
by Stworterh
on 2023-01-11 14:37 -
+300
by Silviooooooo
on 2023-01-11 09:19 -
+300
by deleyna
on 2023-01-11 03:22I like the idea of potential external integrations because a csv is a common format.
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+300
by Phanterm
on 2023-01-11 01:00Managing timelines is already an arduous process on a conceptual level. The more detailed it becomes, the more onerous it is to maintain. I love the idea of using a csv to facilitate this, because it would also mean that updating it from an external source becomes a trivial matter.
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+1
by drcttaylor
on 2023-01-10 22:03 -
+1
by A Mischievous Kitten
on 2023-01-10 17:27 -
+300
by cheesemijit
on 2023-01-10 14:54 -
+300
by JesseSchoedel
on 2023-01-10 06:09 -
+100
by Tijmuhn
on 2023-01-09 19:53 -
+300
by DaisyChick
on 2023-01-09 19:18 -
+1
by Willow H.R. Harper
on 2023-01-09 16:11 -
+100
by Cayaia
on 2023-01-09 12:21 -
+300
by ArgoForg
on 2023-01-09 05:24 -
+100
by DramaticDragons
on 2023-01-08 21:24 -
+300
by coalmusterm
on 2023-01-08 21:13 -
+100
by Alishahr
on 2023-01-08 19:16 -
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by Hellfist
on 2023-01-08 17:39 -
+100
by ddaniel
on 2023-01-08 16:12 -
+1
by tjtrewin
on 2023-01-08 13:19 -
+300
by dragonladyroars
on 2023-01-08 13:12
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