[jgillispie]

I'm wondering what the best method to create system note sheets is, as far as programs. Is there a best way?

Also, as I am currently using 2010 Word for most of my notes, is it possible to create a collapsible list (as to enhance the document visually when reading... some notes can be too much to look at)? If so, I would like to know how.

[dicklont]

I don't know if that is possible, it would surprise me.
I use headers and subheaders in Word 2010 and let it and generate a table of contents.
With that you can easily navigate when you open the navigation screen on the left.
This also works when you save it as pdf.

[mgoetze]

Yes, the best way is to use LaTeX. I like gvim as my editor.

[the hog]

jgillispie, on 2014-December-31, 12:45, said:

I'm wondering what the best method to create system note sheets is, as far as programs. Is there a best way?

Also, as I am currently using 2010 Word for most of my notes, is it possible to create a collapsible list (as to enhance the document visually when reading... some notes can be too much to look at)? If so, I would like to know how.

Sure, just use heading styles in word and then use outlines to view the document.

[Free]

The best way to figure this out is to search the forums, this question has been asked like a million times.

[Trick13]

http://www.bridgebas...e-system-notes/

[Kungsgeten]

I'm biased ofcourse, but I really like BML (which I've developed myself) to write system notes. It exports to LaTeX but uses easier markup, tailored towards bridge. I recommend Emacs and org-mode for writing with it, but any text editor can be used. https://github.com/kungsgeten/bml

[whereagles]

Whatever you do, make sure you have max one convention per page

[Cthulhu D]

Kungsgeten, on 2015-January-04, 02:41, said:

I'm biased ofcourse, but I really like BML (which I've developed myself) to write system notes. It exports to LaTeX but uses easier markup, tailored towards bridge. I recommend Emacs and org-mode for writing with it, but any text editor can be used. https://github.com/kungsgeten/bml

I'd second this, and I also like google spreadsheets. BML has really nice LaTeX and HTML exports including suit symbols. Excel is a nice way of doing out complex bidding sequences, but doesn't really support doing the underlying logic (which BML does). Small sample of BML output from a project I have started (but not finished!) for Jinsky below. Errors are my own. In the HTML and LaTeX export suit symbols can be 2 or 4 colour.

Spoiler

The 1♣ opening

Loca uses transfer responses to a 1♣ opening, with 1♦ being an artificial two way negative. <insert as much text as you want>

1♣—
1♦ 4-5♣s, 5+ points or 0-5 points, no 6cM
1♥ \~5+ points, 4+ !Ss
1♠ Catchall?
1NT 6+♥s, \~5+ points
2♣ GF with 5+♦s
2♦ GF with ♣s
2♥♠ 0-5\~ with 6+ suit

<Other bids removed>

And then you can dump continuations later etc.

Google spreadsheets is another option. It is fully portable, and can be readily edited by 2 or more people. Also the central location and online accessibility enables you to check your notes between sessions to clarify a misunderstanding, or easily read them on your phone, tablet or laptop on the bus or whatever. Notes from some of my partnerships as an example: https://docs.google....F2OUdIN3c&gid=3

[Siegmund]

Yes, we know threads like this have been made before, but every time someone makes a new thread,it is an opportunity to put in another plug for using LaTeX and/or BML, so we don't mind

The use of styles and outlines in Word was the popular way to build bidding trees some time ago. Glad to know it can still be done, though I gave up on MS products at the 2003-to-2007 transition.

[22tango2]

i've given up using word and going to excel instead.
i think it's much easier to add boxes around lines of text to create a section.

[Zelandakh]

whereagles, on 2015-January-06, 04:37, said:

Whatever you do, make sure you have max one convention per page

I can agree to that providing you call my entire system a single convention...

[gehrhorn]

I use a Google Doc template. I make a copy for each "serious" partnership I'm in (where serious = I'll probably play with this person a few times a year). I really like it so far. Features:

• Easy to share
  
• Easy to edit
  
• Easy to make suggestions
  
• Easy to link up to external references
  
• Supports BBO style !c, !d, !h, and !s shortcuts.
  
• The headings make it hyper linked document so you can jump to a specific section.