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Posted by Pierre Paul Landry
Apr 4, 2020 at 02:44 PM
thouqht wrote:
>Main Argument for the section
>>>Main point 1 (Topic Sentence for first paragraph)
>>>>>Support sentence for point 1
>>>>>Support sentence for point 2
>>>Main Point 2 (second paragraph)
>>>>>Support sentence for point 2
>etc.
>
>Now I can do this already with pretty much any outliner, the issue is then getting the work OUT of this outliner without major reformatting work to put things in normal paragraphs and spacing.
Hi thought,
InfoQube (Windows app) was recently updated to support exactly that writing scenario. It can now export a rich-text compound document, using the items outline as style headings
Very important too, items have an additional property, as to whether they are headings (hence styled) or paragraph content.
Checkout these doc pages:
https://infoqubeim.com/drupal5/?q=node/3489
https://infoqubeim.com/drupal5/?q=node/4335
Pierre Paul Landry
IQ Designer
Posted by Dr Andus
Apr 4, 2020 at 03:35 PM
Outline 4D is another possibility but I wouldn’t recommend buying it at full price (there are several promotions throughout the year).
https://drandus.wordpress.com/2013/01/13/outline-4d-for-drafting-and-reverse-outlining/
Posted by washere
Apr 5, 2020 at 07:33 AM
Firstly:
Sounds like the OP wants Macro creation, which has been available on MS Word for three decades. Basically a Macro automates certain procedures at touch of a button(s), predefined by the user. I recall programming their word Macros (with API code), alongside their database (MS Access coding) and even a couple of other applications all into a single project. People loved watching it run. That, API coding alongside Macros, would be overkill for OP.
For average users outlining, MS Word outline and Macros will do for formatting pre-programmed text styles and is dead easy. You can then export the result into other apps. Or import, whichever way needed.
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=ms+word+macros
Secondly:
Furthermore, Notecase Pro (Win, Mac, Linux, free or pro version) let’s one create shortcuts by using keyboard/mouse combos similar to basic Macro. Also tools for custom content creation:
https://www.notecasepro.com/help/help_files/notes/azKDB0zmyEtaSbn5A7mOvQ.html
https://www.google.com/search?&q=site%3Anotecasepro.com+shortcuts
Finally:
Going up a level, formally speaking, the analogy and strategy can be expanded. For example how to organize and make project management for a big task using automation and breakdowns as much as possible. To take the pain out, for big Tasks, such as writing a book or a doctoral thesis etc. There are methods and processes and tools which can be custom hacked for that too. But that would be off-topic as the OP seems to just want a way to automate his/her sentence and paragraph templates’ types to be generated at the touch of a button or combo of buttons and/or mouse clicks. That would be Macros.
Posted by Jon Polish
Apr 5, 2020 at 01:36 PM
WhizFolders works really well for me. Templates may provide the structure you want and you can set up styles. When done, a simple export to rtf is all you need.
I agree that NoteCase is also a good choice. IQ may be more that you need, but it will work as well.
Jon
Posted by washere
Apr 5, 2020 at 05:13 PM
Whizfolders (windows) has not been updated for a while and looks will remain as is, so I stopped using it, as can’t afford to invest long time strategy in it. Most expensive of all is time, long term investment in an app that will not be evolving. Notecase Pro and RightNote (windows only) keep updating and more importantly evolving with new features and modernizing looks, functions etc.
RightNote also has a second column feature, second dimensional outliner, which is rare and is quite unique, as is. The OP’s short requirement spec seems to imply he’s looking for defining customized paragraph styles template setup, plus launching each quickly.
However the rest of the suggestions in the thread might help him, and also others too in other areas. So it’s all good as usual. Also any OP question would be better if they specify the platform when starting the thread. Windows, Mac, chrome os, Linux, cloud app etc. Or being open to a new platform as specified. Same goes for replies though ideally.