Mark, If you have the data in an Excel spreadsheet or text file you can use the FileMaker built in File>>Import to get the data into the ExhibitMaker database. The database has a number of predefined field names. They are label, who, what, where, when, image URL , latitude and longitude. If your data will fit in these fields that's great. If not, you will need to add fields to the database and alter the JSON export script to include the new fields. The JSON export is smart enough to create a JSON data file with any exported field data. The HTML export is currently hard coded to use the field names above. Either the end HTML file or the .xslt file that creates the HTML file will need to be altered to make any extra field appear in the timeline. I'll see if I can get some instructions added to the Google Code wiki on importing and customizing fields.
On Sat, Dec 20, 2008 at 11:11 AM, GMail <[email protected]> wrote: > George, this sounds great! I really like the structure of Timeline and > this could help me with the process. I have a ton of data to input and need > a more efficient way to do this. Thanks! > > Mark > > ----- Original Message ----- > *From:* George Adams <[email protected]> > *To:* [email protected] > *Sent:* Friday, December 19, 2008 2:01 PM > *Subject:* Re: Help with installation > > Mark, > I have created a much easier way to create simple timelines that use the > MIT Exhibit javascript code. I have just create a Google Code project called > ExhibitMaker at http://code.google.com/p/exhibtmaker/ > The project uses a FileMaker database to collect your information and then > creates both a HTML file and the JSON data file needed to display a > Timeline. This is a beta release. It right now requires you to own a copy of > FileMaker 8 or FileMaker 9. > > On Fri, Dec 19, 2008 at 11:39 AM, Carter <[email protected]> wrote: > >> >> Thanks... >> >> On Dec 17, 9:19 pm, David Huynh <[email protected]> wrote: >> > Maybe by "set up" Mark didn't really mean running Timeline locally, in >> > which case, there's no need for Java, and he should go through the >> > documentation >> > >> > >> http://code.google.com/p/simile-widgets/wiki/Timeline_GettingStartedhttp://code.google.com/p/simile-widgets/w/list >> > >> > Mark, whenever you are looking at a Timeline example, such as >> > http://simile.mit.edu/timeline/examples/jfk/jfk.html >> > you can always invoke the browser's "View Source" command to see how >> > that example is set up. Then copy and paste, and modify until it does >> > what you want. >> > >> > David >> > >> > >> > >> > Larry Kluger wrote: >> > >> > > Hi Mark, >> > >> > > I'm empathetic. But, unfortunately, Timeline is very much a library >> > > for folks with at least limited web skills (HTML language, etc). >> > >> > > The basic instructions for a standalone installation (no server) are: >> > > 1) Install Java from Sun. >> > > 2) Download and unzip the source library version of Timeline: >> > >http://simile-widgets.googlecode.com/svn/timeline/trunk/timeline_sour. >> .. >> > > 3) Use the >> > > run.bat command in the source to start up the built in web server. >> > > This web server will enable you to see Timelines, but only on your own >> > > machine. >> > > 4) View the timeline examples by using your browser: >> > >http://127.0.0.1:9999/timeline/ >> > >> > > See the README for more information. >> > >> > > If the above doesn't work for you, then you'll need to consult someone >> > > for assistance. >> > >> > > Alternatives: >> > > The Google Spreadsheets Timeline gadget may be a good alternative for >> > > you to try first. See >> > >http://www.google.com/search?q=timeline+gadget >> > >> > > Good luck, >> > >> > > Larry >> > >> > > >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> > > *From:*Carter<[email protected]> >> > > *To:* SIMILE Widgets <[email protected]> >> > > *Sent:* Wednesday, December 17, 2008 8:45:46 PM >> > > *Subject:* Help with installation >> > >> > > Hi, >> > >> > > I am not a computer guy and have limited capabilities. I really love >> > > this capability. I am in the process of setting up a timeline >> > > extracted from historical data. Problem is, I don't know how to set >> > > Timeline up. I am using IE 8 with Windows XP (32-bit). The >> > > documentation is a little hard for a newbie to understand. If some one >> > > can point me in the right direction, I would write up instructions for >> > > the group. (Hint, cheap labor!) >> > >> > > Mark- Hide quoted text - >> > >> > - Show quoted text - >> >> > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "SIMILE Widgets" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/simile-widgets?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
