Suggest best approach to linked content?
Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2018 7:04 am
I have a large collection of chat transcripts I am organizing into a document. Currently the entire dialog is in date sequence and fully displayed. This makes it cumbersome to navigate because the individual sessions can be several pages long. To reduce the bulk I have used both a small and condensed font. I would rather have a list based on names that is linked to the dialog. This would allow greater freedom and flexibility in formatting. Ultimately, the Mellel file will be be a PDF and I will be reading the PDF on my 10" iPad Pro.
So basically my idea is to have a Table on Contents in date order with each item linked to a separate file containing the dialog.
I would like to have the ability to change the sort order from date sequence to alphabetical. If this is not possible I could create an alternate Table of Contents containing an alphabetized list with links to each document.
I am thinking the separate files avoid the problems with everything shifting when adding to the document but Mellel does update links automatically and one large document would avoid losing track of random linked files.
I am wondering if this is the best approach?
Does anyone have suggestions, tips, or a better idea?
So basically my idea is to have a Table on Contents in date order with each item linked to a separate file containing the dialog.
I would like to have the ability to change the sort order from date sequence to alphabetical. If this is not possible I could create an alternate Table of Contents containing an alphabetized list with links to each document.
I am thinking the separate files avoid the problems with everything shifting when adding to the document but Mellel does update links automatically and one large document would avoid losing track of random linked files.
I am wondering if this is the best approach?
Does anyone have suggestions, tips, or a better idea?