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by stephenbuck415
Mar 17, 2012 3:42 pm
Forum: Practical Dramatica
Topic: Acts, signposts & scene order
Replies: 15
Views: 22263

Re: Acts, signposts & scene order

Hi motormind. I think you've asked very good questions. I'd like to share my initial hunch, and in advance acknowledge that what I share may contain some non-accuracies (because I'm still learning the theory). Part 1 of my response addresses the order of Signposts and Journeys. Part 2 addresses your...
by stephenbuck415
Mar 15, 2012 10:10 pm
Forum: Outline 4D (formerly StoryView)
Topic: Outline 4D 3.0+ Feature Requests
Replies: 10
Views: 31213

Re: Outline 4D 3.0+ Feature Requests

With respect to the multiple monitor request, being able to create a button that resets the screen to a custom view setting would also be helpful. The sample screenshot above is based on Dramatica structure with Class, Type, Variation and Element. I would like to be able to create a button that memo...
by stephenbuck415
Mar 15, 2012 9:17 pm
Forum: Outline 4D (formerly StoryView)
Topic: Outline 4D 3.0+ Feature Requests
Replies: 10
Views: 31213

Re: Outline 4D 3.0+ Feature Requests

Re: Multiple-monitor management. Here is a screen print with the step outline of a novel that I am just beginning to write: http://storytechnician.com/images/feature-requests/outline4d-split-screen-feature-request.jpg Using Dramatica Pro 4.0 and concepts in Armando's book, I am able to create a very...
by stephenbuck415
Mar 11, 2012 6:56 pm
Forum: Practical Dramatica
Topic: Dramatica 5 & Armando's Instant Dramatica concepts
Replies: 4
Views: 10277

Dramatica 5 & Armando's Instant Dramatica concepts

Will Dramatica 5 integrate Armando's Instant Dramatica concepts in a way that allows reports to run for them? For example, reports that include notes for: Throughline Titles Domain + Concern + Problem Character Arc Synopsis MC Crucial Element + IC Crucial Element MC Growth MC Resolve + IC Resolve MC...
by stephenbuck415
Mar 08, 2012 12:54 am
Forum: Outline 4D (formerly StoryView)
Topic: How do I collapse a specific level?
Replies: 3
Views: 14555

Re: How do I collapse a specific level?

Control-L seems to accomplish what I wanted to see.
Thanks
by stephenbuck415
Mar 07, 2012 12:14 pm
Forum: Outline 4D (formerly StoryView)
Topic: How do I collapse a specific level?
Replies: 3
Views: 14555

Re: How do I collapse a specific level?

My .syv document contains outline levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. Each level contains a writing prompt that is related to Dramatica, such as the name and description of a class, type, variation, and element. When I view the document in Timeline, everything appears nicely organized. When I view the docu...
by stephenbuck415
Mar 05, 2012 10:35 pm
Forum: Outline 4D (formerly StoryView)
Topic: How do I collapse a specific level?
Replies: 3
Views: 14555

How do I collapse a specific level?

I have an Outline 4D document with six levels. When I import an RTF with default heading styles and Outline 4D converts those styles to the corresponding (and default) level, the View > Outline displays everything in expanded mode. My question is then how do I collapse a specific level? For example,...
by stephenbuck415
Feb 29, 2012 2:49 am
Forum: Outline 4D (formerly StoryView)
Topic: Outline 4D 3.0+ Feature Requests
Replies: 10
Views: 31213

Re: Outline 4D 3.0+ Feature Requests

Add:

Export to RTF with Style Headings.
by stephenbuck415
Feb 28, 2012 8:49 am
Forum: Outline 4D (formerly StoryView)
Topic: Outline 4D 3.0+ Feature Requests
Replies: 10
Views: 31213

Re: Outline 4D 3.0+ Feature Requests

I find the All Tracks in Document and Track Sets control panel to be annoyingly clumsy to use. When I add a new track or track set, the new one appears below the selected item. I create a custom name, and then the scrolling window containing it scrolls to the top. That causes me to have to scroll do...
by stephenbuck415
Feb 24, 2012 10:17 pm
Forum: Outline 4D (formerly StoryView)
Topic: Outline 4D 3.0+ Feature Requests
Replies: 10
Views: 31213

Re: Outline 4D 3.0+ Feature Requests

I would like to be able to copy and paste from MS Word without all the extra garbage being attached to the pasted text.
by stephenbuck415
Feb 24, 2012 9:04 pm
Forum: Outline 4D (formerly StoryView)
Topic: Export to RTF with Style Headings?
Replies: 1
Views: 11661

Export to RTF with Style Headings?

Is it possible for Outline 4D to export to RTF with Style Headings instead of individually formatted fonts for each outline element?

If not, I need to add that to the feature request for a future version.

Thanks
by stephenbuck415
Feb 21, 2012 10:44 am
Forum: Outline 4D (formerly StoryView)
Topic: Outline 4D 2.3 and StoryView 2.0
Replies: 5
Views: 17889

Re: Outline 4D 2.3 and StoryView 2.0

I have not reported any problems for probably over a year now, and don't remember if I did or not.

I do know that seeing the problem happen is more helpful than hearsay, so I will record a Camtasia screen recording and provide that in the report.

Thanks
by stephenbuck415
Feb 21, 2012 10:27 am
Forum: Outline 4D (formerly StoryView)
Topic: Outline 4D 2.3 and StoryView 2.0
Replies: 5
Views: 17889

Re: Outline 4D 2.3 and StoryView 2.0

This may likely be no surprise to you, but I've got a .syv file that sometimes crashes the program (and I'm running a 6-core processor with 16GB RAM).

I'll make a movie of the crash if I can duplicate it and then submit a bug report as soon as possible.

Thanks
by stephenbuck415
Feb 18, 2012 1:07 pm
Forum: The Writing Process
Topic: Historical Fiction - Best Program to create a timeline?
Replies: 0
Views: 10660

Historical Fiction - Best Program to create a timeline?

I'm working on a series of Dramatica based novels that involve historical events, and I would love to create a timeline similar to what is displayed here:
http://www.hyperhistory.com/online_n2/History_n2/a.html

What is the best program I can use to create a timeline of events?
by stephenbuck415
Feb 16, 2012 10:34 am
Forum: Outline 4D (formerly StoryView)
Topic: Outline 4D 2.3 and StoryView 2.0
Replies: 5
Views: 17889

Outline 4D 2.3 and StoryView 2.0

Is there a list of bug fixes and feature additions from StoryView 2.0 to Outline 4D 2.3 that is available somewhere for me to read?

Thanks
by stephenbuck415
Feb 16, 2012 10:21 am
Forum: Outline 4D (formerly StoryView)
Topic: Outline 4D 3.0+ Feature Requests
Replies: 10
Views: 31213

Outline 4D 3.0+ Feature Requests

NAVIGATION I would like to see easier and more intuitive navigational functions in a future version of Outline 4D. For example, in the attached Encoding1.jpg, if I double-click on any item in the track, I would like to see the related outline element open to a size large enough for me to edit and r...
by stephenbuck415
Feb 16, 2012 8:55 am
Forum: Practical Dramatica
Topic: When will next update of Dramatica Pro be available?
Replies: 81
Views: 268560

Re: When will next update of Dramatica Pro be available?

Treo wrote:I have emailed through the website but have had no responses as yet.


Hi Treo.

I've always received an excellent level of customer care for Write Bros. I'm certain that you will be contacted regarding your e-mail as soon as possible.
by stephenbuck415
Dec 10, 2011 8:55 pm
Forum: Practical Dramatica
Topic: Dramatica 4.0 - Build Character characteristics text
Replies: 2
Views: 6805

Dramatica 4.0 - Build Character characteristics text

The Theme Browser displays text relevant to each Type, Class, Variation, and Element when selected. When the Build Character tool is used, relevant character relationships and explanations appear within the Theme Browser description field. Does the text I have outlined in the attachment appear anywh...
by stephenbuck415
Oct 24, 2011 3:39 pm
Forum: Practical Dramatica
Topic: When will next update of Dramatica Pro be available?
Replies: 81
Views: 268560

Re: When will next update of Dramatica Pro be available?

DPX Suggestion: Not sure if I've made this one already, but I'd really like a keyboard option to save in incremental versions, such as Shift-S. Example: Existing way: Create a new Dramatica file. Go to File > Save As, and name the file a unique name such as MyStory.dsf. As I make modifications, I re...

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