On Thursday 05 December 2002 02:37 am, Andre Poenitz wrote: > On Wed, Dec 04, 2002 at 11:05:36PM +0000, John Levon wrote: > > > sorting branches on one level, binsorting of multiple branches by > > > qualitative measures, randomization of branches on one level, > > > > Why would you want any of these ? > > Featureritis majestatis... > > Andre'
These features are overkill for a word processor, but they're very valuable in a dedicated outline processor like VimOutliner (we're planning on incorporating many of those features). An outline processor can be used as an aid to thinking, not only contributing to convergent thinking, but also divergent thinking (brainstorming). My best description of an outline is that it's a planning tool for those too busy not to get it right the first time. My plan for future books is to create the book's outline in VimOutliner, a dedicated outline processor. Then I'll use my script to turn it into LyX headings. Then, if LyX has an outline view like MS Word or like Klyx (flawed as it is), I can continue to manipulate my book as an outline, but without the computer assisted thought features. Steve -- Steve Litt Author: * Universal Troubleshooting Process courseware * Troubleshooting Techniques of the Successful Technologist * Rapid Learning: Secret Weapon of the Successful Technologist Webmaster * Troubleshooters.Com * http://www.troubleshooters.com (Legal Disclaimer) Follow these suggestions at your own risk.
