Fundamental Elements Flashcards
What is a card in the context of Heptabase?
A card is your note and container for knowledge and ideas, stored in the Card Library App.
What types of cards does Heptabase support?
- Note Cards
- Journal Cards
- Highlight Cards
- PDF Cards
- Video Cards
- Audio Cards
- Image Cards
What can you type in the card editor to add different types of blocks?
You can type / to add headings, lists, to-dos, toggles, tables, images, audio, videos, files, PDFs, code snippets, math equations, and dates.
How can you mention other cards in the card editor?
You can type @ to mention other cards.
What is the purpose of a whiteboard in Heptabase?
A whiteboard is your space for thinking, allowing you to place cards to research topics.
Where are all whiteboards stored in Heptabase?
All whiteboards are stored in the Map app.
What happens when you create a new card on the whiteboard?
The new card will be directly stored in the Card Library.
Can the same card be placed on multiple whiteboards?
Yes, the same card can be placed on multiple whiteboards.
How can you create different types of objects on a whiteboard?
You can right-click in the blank space of the whiteboard.
What advanced operations can you perform on whiteboard objects?
- Changing color
- Activating mindmap mode
- Exporting files
- Viewing edit history
- Adding tags
- Moving to other whiteboards
- Opening as new tabs
How can you select multiple whiteboard objects at once?
Click the blank space of the whiteboard and drag a selection box.
What is the purpose of tags in Heptabase?
Tags are a classification system that groups similar cards and assigns properties to them.
When should you use tags instead of whiteboards?
Use tags for is-a-relationships and whiteboards for topics.
What is an example of a tag you could create for meetings?
meetings
What is the Tag App used for?
The Tag App is used to view and manage all your tags.
How can you add a new tag in Heptabase?
Click on the ‘New Tag’ button in the Tag App.
What is the shortcut to add a tag to an existing card?
Use the shortcut Cmd/Ctrl + T.
