Drop-down list for Arcs

[JPhB]

Currently, Arc names have to be typed in the Arcs box every time. A drop-down list would be easier and safer. A difficulty is that a semi-colon would have to be inserted when 2 or more Arcs are used in the same scene.

[peter88213]

The thing is, with a dropdown list you can't select multiple elements.
For the time being, define your arcs by assigning one scene to them. Then you can use the novelyst_matrix plugin to conveniently assign any other scene to the arc.

I plan to add the following to the instructions for use soon:

You can create a "To do" type scene to describe an arc in detail. For example, in the "Planning" subtree, a part called "Arcs" would be well suited.
I recommend naming the arcs with single letters. These are then automatically prefixed to the title of the descriptive "To do" scene once the arc has been assigned to it.
For example, I use "A" for the A storyline, etc.

In the tree, such "To do" scenes show the total word count of the corresponding arc. In the properties you can see the number of scenes of this arc, and also have the possibility to delete the assignments for all scenes.

[JPhB]

Then you can use the novelyst_matrix plugin to conveniently assign any other scene to the arc.

I gather you mean looking at the table, and then assigning scenes to the arc by hand in Novelyst, and not that there is a way to do that in the table itself.

I did create "To do" scenes for arcs in Planning and I see "Arc reference", but I'm not sure how to use those. Looking forward to those added instructions.

I'd use arcs as iterations of a narrative element (subplot, character trait, relationship, symbol, sentence, etc) that repeat with variation in order to create meaning--those words are taken from The Book Architecture, whose Introduction I found worth reading.
So I'd rather use a descriptive name for arcs. They'll increase the table width, but Shift-mouse roll conveniently allows for horizontal scrolling.

[peter88213]

Then you can use the novelyst_matrix plugin to conveniently assign any other scene to the arc.

I gather you mean looking at the table, and then assigning scenes to the arc by hand in Novelyst, and not that there is a way to do that in the table itself.

No. I actually mean looking at the user guide. I wrote the plugin for the very purpose of editing the relationships.

[peter88213]

I did create "To do" scenes for arcs in Planning and I see "Arc reference", but I'm not sure how to use those. Looking forward to those added instructions.

Just enter the arc you want to describe with the "scene" in the "Arc reference" field and de-select/re-select the scene to update the view.

[peter88213]

I'd use arcs as iterations of a narrative element (subplot, character trait, relationship, symbol, sentence, etc) that repeat with variation in order to create meaning

That's how it is intended. For the time being, the implementation of arcs is wery simple due to yWriter compatibility. But the arcs, of course, have much greater potential. I think I'll create a separate thread about it here, but I don't want to spend the whole new year's day at the PC.
By the way: Happy new year!

So I'd rather use a descriptive name for arcs. They'll increase the table width, but Shift-mouse roll conveniently allows for horizontal scrolling.

Anyone can do as they wish. However, I have the meaning of my arcs quickly in mind. Besides, the title of the descriptive "to do" scene bears the full arc designation.

[JPhB]

I actually mean looking at the user guide. I wrote the plugin for the very purpose of editing the relationships.

That's great, I totally missed that. Eager to use it, I'm going too quickly on this.

Best wishes for the New Year.

[JPhB]

I now see the relationship table export option _retablex. Very good, As is the new home page look.

[peter88213]

I'm currently adding online help to my novelyst plugins. To invoke via the novelyst Help menu.

The new web design provides a table of contents for each page, which is convenient for the online help.

I'm also working on the novelyst user documentation, but it may take a while until completion. The online help gives you a first impression.

[JPhB]

This really does help. I didn't see the drag-and-drop option before, and assumed it was a limitation of the program...Excellent.

[peter88213]

With novelyst's successor noveltree, a CollectionBox widget is used for this.
It allows for picking arcs from the tree view.