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Re: [Orgmode] Re: Best way to use org-mode as a work log
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Russell Adams |
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Re: [Orgmode] Re: Best way to use org-mode as a work log |
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Sun, 20 Dec 2009 16:25:37 -0600 |
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>
> Thanks Matt, and also Mueen for the responses. I have a work log
> spanning the last 5 or so years on my current project. It's a plain
> text file that I just edit in emacs, plain and simple. Here is how my
> work log is organized and how I've done my initial conversion to
> org-mode. My current format is of the form:
> ========================================
> 05/14/09
>
> Accounting system:
> Work on CSS for tables
> ** Use standard fonts!
>
> Design schema for SAP integration.
> ....
>
> 05/15/09
> .....
> 05/16/09
> .....
> ========================================
>
My workflow & projects is the opposite. I use a logical layout
organized by topic, plan, notes, etc. Each time I leave org and return
I insert an inactive timestamp, as well as making sure that TODO item
changes are logged.
I find organizing by topic or plan to be immensely easier to use.
Then, if I need a time view into my work, I pull up the agenda. I'll
often use the logbook mode, and if I want real detail I'll activate
the inactive timestamps.
Its a beautiful way to work, allowing me to focus on comprehensive
notes and organizing the issues at hand, while org provides alternate
views into that data.
Thanks.
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