browse_source

2010-01-09T14:10:01+02:00

bixtep.sh bixtep.ui COPYING bixtep.sh bixtep.conf bixtep-ui_de.lang bixtep-ui_en.lang bixtep-ui.sh bixtep-ui.conf README COPYING dtd/bxt_0.1.dtd dtd/bxt_0.2.dtd

bxt_file_structure

2010-02-27T09:32:02+02:00

A major overhaul of the Bixtorage (BXT) file structure is planned for v0.2. The new structure will be described here. DTD

cli_0.1

2010-01-08T01:25:54+02:00

You can display the following usage instructions by starting BIXTEP with the --help option. BIXTEP - Bash Intelligent XML Text Processor, version 0.1 Usage: sh bixtep.sh [ -f ] [OPTION] Options: -l | --list show a list of all items -s | --search search for a string -d | --display display an attribute or a field of an item -e | --edit <…

customization_0.2

2010-02-27T09:27:02+02:00

As of version 0.2, you can customize the the content types as well as the tag relations and dynamic field relations. The customization is done in the “conf” section of the .bxt file. The exact location of the customized settings can be found in bxt_file_structure. The variables $cype_set, $tagrel_set and $dfield_set in the example bxt file should be replaced by values of the structure given below.

default_sidebar_left

2010-01-09T00:39:19+02:00

developer_s_guide

2010-02-27T09:33:08+02:00

The version number consists of two to three levels and ”-dev” appended for development versions. The following scheme applies: major.minor.release-dev * major: generation number * minor: version number * release: release number of version, for the first release 0 is omitted * -dev: this is removed once a version is released as stable

faq

2010-01-20T10:37:56+02:00

BIXTEP is a fast and flexible textual information management tool. It helps you to enter information quickly through a text-only interface. The flexibility stems from the possible combinations of the core XML queries. As of version 0.2-dev, BIXTEP is configurable, supporting user defined content types and combining different methods for organzing information such as tag-based relations and field relations.

features_0.1

2010-01-08T01:15:40+02:00

BIXTEP version 0.1.1 features the core functionality and is fully usable. * three item types: notes, excerpts, sources * input text using your favorite editor * organize information through keywords * organize information through field relations * full-text search for items * list of all items * export as plain text file * backup of files * both command line and textual user interface

features_0.2

2010-03-01T21:22:37+02:00

* add, edit, delete content * list of all items * full-text search for items * four content types: note, outline, excerpt, source * user-definable content types * organize information through keywords * organize information through field relations * user-definable field relations * user-definable item relations

field_types

2010-02-27T09:39:22+02:00

Field types are attributed to fields in the content type definition Current Field Types 1: single line text 2: multi line text 3: comma-delimited Possible Future Field Types 1: text 2: list 3: date 4: number 5: boolean

getting_started_0.1

2010-01-23T02:35:26+02:00

After the installation, you are ready to go. Open a shell, go to the directory where you installed BIXTEP and enter: ./bixtep.sh -f notes.xml (you can enter any other filename instead of “notes.xml” for your xml datafile) * In the main menu, press “a” to enter the add item dialog. * Choose an item type by pressing the corresponding number. * Enter the title of your new item. * Enter the content of your new item. You can either input a single line and confirm by pressing enter or p…

getting_started_0.2

2010-03-03T09:40:55+02:00

After the installation, you are ready to go. Open a shell, go to the directory where you installed BIXTEP. Make bixtep.sh and bixtep-ui.sh executable: chmod +x bixtep.sh chmod +x bixtep-ui.sh Detailed usage instructions: ./bixtep.sh --usage Start using the terminal interface with no file loaded (you can create a new file from the interface):

glossary

2010-01-09T13:57:16+02:00

When you go through the documentation and start using BIXTEP, you will probably come across terms that have a special meaning in the BIXTEP context. The glossary on this page explains these terms. Bixtorage Bixtorage (BXT) is the XML file format used by BIXTEP. As of version 0.2, BXT-files will include an item counter, description, the items as well as timestamps and hashes. The information-management part of the BIXTEP configuration will be stored in the BXT-file which also contains the notes…

installation

2010-01-23T02:34:11+02:00

BIXTEP depends on XMLStarlet. You need to install this tool (preferably with your distribution's package managing software) before using BIXTEP. BIXTEP itself does not require any installation. All you have to do is download and unpack the archive. Then make the main script executable:

portability

2010-01-20T12:18:33+02:00

Mac OS X Have a look at Fink (Mac). Please share your experience, when you attempt to run it. Windows You may be able to run BIXTEP under Windows using Cygwin and XMLStarlet for Windows. Details coming soon. commands causing problems column - “command not found”

roadmap

2010-01-17T11:08:40+02:00

* rewrite in Python * exchange content types and wiring information * manual linking of two entries (hard links) * consistent API * queries * plugin system See the detailed roadmap for an attribution of planned features to future versions.

screenshots

2010-01-08T01:19:25+02:00

start

2010-08-28T17:39:42+02:00

Description BIXTEP is an XML Text Processor for the Bash shell whose intelligence is still in the making. The main development aim is to provide users with a tool to flexibly structure and control textual information. With only the most basic functions implemented, BIXTEP is a text-mode tagged notecase suited for everyday use.

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