Reading Plan (Basics)

[[Reading Plan >> http://www.logos.com/video/2289/bible-reading-plan]]

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* [[What is a Reading Plan? >> # What is a Reading Plan?]]

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* [[Opening up a Reading Plan to read >> # Opening up a Reading Plan to read]]

* [[From the Home Page >> # From the Home Page]]

* [[From Files menu >> # From Files menu]]

* [[From Documents menu >> # From Documents menu]]

* [[Using the Reading Plan in your book >> # Using the Reading Plan in your book]]

 * [[A Single section Reading Plan >> # •  A Single section Reading Plan]]

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!!! _Starting a new Reading Plan_

 Thisisasimpleprocess,justfollowthestepsbelow.If you want to open a previously built Reading Plan, see [[Viewing my Reading Plan(s) >> # Viewing my Reading Plan(s)]]wikiheading. \\

If you want to open a previously built Reading Plan, see [[Viewing my Reading Plan(s) >> # Viewing my Reading Plan(s)]]. \\

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#. Open the main *Documents* menu.

#. In the top menu click on *File*.

#. Click on the *New* button

#. In the drop down menu click on *Reading Plan*. \\ \\ [[{{$ http://wiki.logos.com/media/ReadinPlanBasics1b.png?maxwidth=600 }} >> http://wiki.logos.com/media/ReadinPlanBasics1b.png]] \\ \\

 * select *Reading Plan*.

 * select *Generate a Reading Plan* \\ \\ [[{{$ http://wiki.logos.com/media/ReadinPlanBasics1b.png?maxwidth=600 }} >> http://wiki.logos.com/media/ReadinPlanBasics1b.png]] \\ \\

#. Logos opens the Reading Plan editor in a floating window. It will be initially started for your [[Preferred Bible >> Choose preferred Bible]]. The name of the Reading Plan will automatically be changed as you setup different areas in the reading plan editor, so there is no need to rename it at this time.

 

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!!! _Selecting your book_

 The first thing that you will need to do in the Reading Plan editor is select which book that you want to read.Youcanonlyselectonebook. If you want to read more than one book you will need to create other reading plan(s)forthosebook(s).

 The first thing that you will need to do in the Reading Plan editor is select which book that you want to read. If you want to read more than one book you will need to create other reading plan(s).

 

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#. In the editor toolbar to the right of *Read* click on the title.

#. From the drop down, which is similar to the Library tool, select the book that you want to read:

#. Logos shows a drop down Library tool (similar to your Library tool). You will need to select the book that you want to read. Below are some of the tools (which may be familiar to you) for navigating the Library drop down tool.

* You can change the Library view from the default /Tile/ view to /Details/ or /Cover/.

#. You can change the library list view. The default is expanded information on each book. If you click here a more compact view will be shown. To revert back to the expanded view, just click here again.

* You can use a [[Filter >> https://wiki.logos.com/Library__#Search_Fields_that_you_can_use_in_the_Find_box]] to have Logos filter the books in the drop down list.

#. You can use the vertical slider to view books which are not visible in the Library drop down.

* You can start typing the name of the book in the /Find/ box. \\ \\ [[{{$ http://wiki.logos.com/media/ReadinPlanBasics1d.png?maxwidth=600 }} >> http://wiki.logos.com/media/ReadinPlanBasics1d.png]] \\ \\

#. You can start typing the name of the book that you want to read in the /Find/ box and Logos will start sorting books as you type. You can also use a [[Filter >> Library # Using the Find box to filter your resource list in the Library window]] to have Logos filter the books in the drop down list. \\ \\ [[{{$ http://wiki.logos.com/media/ReadinPlanBasics1d.png?maxwidth=600 }} >> http://wiki.logos.com/media/ReadinPlanBasics1d.png]] \\ \\

#. After you have selected your book, it will appear in the editor. Notice that Logos has changed the name of your Reading Plan. There is no need to change the name at this time. If you want to rename the Reading Plan, do it after finishing the edit.

#. After you have selected your book, it will appear in the editor. Notice that Logos has changed the name of your Reading Plan. There is no need to change the name at this time. Besides it may be easier to allow Logos to change the name for you so that you can easily locate the Reading Plan later. If you want to rename the Reading Plan, do it after finishing the edit.

 

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!!! _Selecting the portion of the book to read_

 Logos provides a method for breaking up what you read in a book or Bible. If you are setting up a plan for a Bible, then you can break it down by Bible books (e.g. Genesis, Matthew, etc), or by chapters in the books and so forth. When setting up sections, these will be divided by the time frame that you specify. For example if you wanted to read Genesis through Deuteronomy and after that wanted to read Matthew through John and you setup it up to be read daily over a 3 month period, then Logos w (…)

 Logos provides a method for breaking up what you read in a book or Bible. If you are setting up a plan for a Bible, then you can break it down by Bible books e.g. Genesis, Matthew, etc. (including chapters and verses). For Bibles you can also specify how it will be /read/ e.g. /default/, by /chapter/, or by /pericope/.

 When breaking a non-Bible into parts obviously you cannot do this like a Bible. But if Logos has your book /Indexed/ by page number, you can specify which pages that you want to read. (see wiki heading [[I cannot set page numbers for my book in the Reading Plan >> # I cannot set page numbers for my book in the Reading Plan ]] to help you determine how your book is Indexed). For example say that you want to read a multi-chapter section of a Systematic Theology book. You could specify which page  (…)

 If you wanted to read Genesis through Deuteronomy, then Matthew through John, and you setup it up to be read daily over a 3 month period, Logos will specify what is to be read each day. On the last day of the 3rd month you would read the last of John. During that time you may have read multiple chapters/pericopes in a day, or even read part of a chapter in a day. Logos tries to divide your reading into equal parts over the time period that you specified.

 When breaking a non-Bible into parts obviously you cannot do this like a Bible. But if Logos has your book /indexed/ by page number, you can specify which pages that you want to read  (see [[I cannot set page numbers in the Reading Plan >> # I cannot set page numbers for my book in the Reading Plan ]] to help you determine how your book is Indexed). For example say that you want to read a multi-chapter section of a Systematic Theology book. You could specify which page number to start with and  (…)

!!!! •  Reading the entire book

 This is the default for books (even Bibles). You will notice *All Passages*totherightofyourbooktitlein the editor toolbar. If the range selection is missing, then you book is probably not /Indexed/ and Logos will assume that you want to read the whole book(seewikiheading[[IcannotsetpagenumbersformybookintheReadingPlan>>#IcannotsetpagenumbersformybookintheReadingPlan]]toverifythemissing/Index/).

 This is the default for books (even Bibles). You will notice *All Passages* in the editor toolbar. If the range selection is missing, then you book is probably not /indexed/ and Logos will assume that you want to read the whole book.

 

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#. If you have changed this and want to restore it to the entire book, click on the book range to the right of the title.

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#. In the editortotherightofyourbooktitleclick on the range (/All Passages/ if you haven't changed it).Logoswillshowyouadropdownmenuforranges.

#. In the editor, click on the range (/All Passages/ if you haven't changed it).

#. At the top of the range menu is *All Passages*. When selected you will read through the whole Bible. Under this you may see other named ranges that you already setup previously with this Bible or another Bible.

#. Logos has some common ranges available for Bibles under *Common Divisions*. \\ [[{{$ http://wiki.logos.com/media/ReadinPlanBasics1g.png?maxheight=200 }} >> http://wiki.logos.com/media/ReadinPlanBasics1g.png]] \\ \\

#. Logos has some common ranges available for Bibles under *Common Divisions*.

#. Popular *Predefined* plan(s).

#. You can enter your own range here:

#. Enter books which you want to read in the order that you want to read them. \\ Example:[ *Gen-Deut, Psalms, Proverbs, Matt-John*] will have you readthrough Genesis through Deuteronomy, onceyouhavefinishedthemyourreadingwillbe Psalms and then whenfinishedyouwillreadProverbs. Andclosetotheendofyourreadingperiodyou will read Matthew through John.

#. Enter books which you want to read in the order that you want to read them \\ e.g. *Gen-Deut, Psalms, Proverbs, Matt-John* will have you read Genesis through Deuteronomy, then Psalms and then Proverbs. \\Finally, you will read Matthew through John.

#. If you want to readin multiple areas each day you willneedtouse the pipe character {{* '|' }}betweenreadingareas. \\ Example:[ *Gen-Deut {{~ | }} Psalms* ]will have you reading some of the Pentateuch and Psalms each day.

#. If you want to read multiple sections each day you must use the pipe character {{* '|' }} \\ e.g. *Gen-Deut {{~ | }} Psalms* will have you reading some of the Pentateuch andsomeofthePsalms each day.

#. When typing in a range, Logos will show a red rectangle around the range box if it does not understand or accept what you are entering. \\ \\

#. When you enter a custom range(asinstep#5) you can name that range.Enterthenamefortherangethatyouwantthen press the *Save* button. It will appear the top portion as mentioned in step # 2. \\ *Tip*: oncethatyou have named a range you cannot easily edit it. But if you hold your mouse over the named range (under step #2) and right click on it you can copy the range info and then paste it into the range box. Andtheneditit, but you will need to re-enter the name and click on Save.

#. When you enter a custom range, you can name that range and then press the *Save* button. It will appear inthe top portion as mentioned at step # 2. \\ *Tip*: when you have named a range you cannot easily edit it. But if you hold your mouse over the named range (under step #2) and right click on it, you can copy the range info and then paste it into the range box.Thenitcanbeedited, but you will need to re-enter the name and click on Save.

 

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!!!! •  Reading specific parts of a non-Bible

 If your non-Bible book is /Indexed/ by Page number (see wiki [[/Index/ >> # I cannot set page numbers for my book in the Reading Plan]]) then you can specify which pages to read. Unfortunately books are not indexed by chapter (at least none that I have found). So you cannot use chapters in your range settings. \\ \\

 If your non-Bible book is /indexed/ by Page number then you can specify which pages to read. You may also be able to specify non-bible /references/ \\ \\

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#. In the editor toolbar to the right of your book title, click on the range (by default it is labeled *All Passages*). Logos will show a drop down menu. (if the range selection is not in the editor's toolbar, see [[/Index/ >> # I cannot set page numbers for my book in the Reading Plan]]).

#. In the editor, click on the range (/All Passages/ if you haven't changed it).

#. You will need to enter a range value here:

 #. Logos will recognize a few different methods for page numbers in your book:

 * Enter the starting & ending page numbers to read, \\ e.g. *149-225* or  *pp 149 - pp 225* or *pg 149 - pg 225*

  #. Just enter the starting & ending page numbers to read, \\ examples: *149-225* or  *pp 149 - pp 225* or *pg 149 - pg 225*

 * If your book is broken into volumes you may need to enter the volume before the page number, \\ e.g. *v 1, pg 195 - 254* or *v 1, pg 189-345* or *v 1, pg 195 - v 2, pg 117* (your book will need to be [[/indexed/ >> # I cannot set page numbers for my book in the Reading Plan]] by /Volume/ as well as Page number)

  #. If your book is broken into volumes you may need to enter the volume before the page number, \\ examples: *v 1, pg 195 - 254* or *v 1, pg 189-345* or *v 1, pg 195 - v 2, pg 117* (your book will need to be [[/Indexed/ >> # I cannot set page numbers for my book in the Reading Plan]] by /Volume/ as well as Page number)

 * If you want to read multiple sections of your book each day, then use the pipe character (*'|'*) between your sections. \\ e.g.  *147-400 {{~  |  }} 468-539* \\ \\ [[{{$ http://wiki.logos.com/media/ReadinPlanBasics1i.png?maxwidth=600 }} >> http://wiki.logos.com/media/ReadinPlanBasics1i.png]] \\ \\

 #. Notice that as you enter range information that the /Reference Range/ box is outlined in red as you type. But when your page numbers are complete the red outline is removed. Logos is letting you know that it does not recognize your range when outlined in red.

 #. If you want to read in multiple sections of your book each day, then use the pipe character (*'|'*) between your sections. \\ Example:  *147-400 {{~  |  }} 468-539* \\ \\ [[{{$ http://wiki.logos.com/media/ReadinPlanBasics1i.png?maxwidth=600 }} >> http://wiki.logos.com/media/ReadinPlanBasics1i.png]] \\ \\

#. To locate page numbers in your book, open your book in a panel or window.

#. Click on the chevron {{$ media:TOCchevron.png }} to show the Table of Contents for your book. If you do not see the bar with the chevron, on your keyboard press the key combination *Ctrl Shift L* (Mac users: *Shift Cmd L*).

#. Show the Table of Contents for your book e.g. *Ctrl+Shift+ C* (Mac users: *Shift+Cmd+C*).

#. Locate the chapter where you want to start readingintheTableofContents and click on it. Logos will position your book to that location. Also notice the page number is shown in the reference box. Nowyouhaveyourstartingpagenumber.Next click on the chapter that you want to stop reading, theninthebookscroll to the point that you want to stop. Notice the page number of that location. Now you know the starting page and the ending page to enter in step #2.

#. Locate the chapter where you want to start reading and click on it. Logos will position your book to that location. Also notice the page number is shown in the reference box. \\ Next click on the chapter where you want to stop reading, and scroll to the point where you want to stop. Notice the page number of that location. Now you know the starting page and the ending page to enter in step #2.

#. You can name the range that you entered (this is optional). It may come in useful if you will be setting up other sections in your book to read at another time. Logos will remember named ranges for a specific book. Once that you have entered a name, click on the *Save* button. (or to skip naming then click on the range shown in step #1) \\ *Tip*: once that you have named a range you cannot easily edit it. But if you hold your mouse over the named range (under step #2) and right click on it yo (…)

#. You can name the range that you entered as Logos will remember named ranges for a specific book.

 

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!!! _Selecting when to read your book_

 Now you will need to select the time framethatyouwanttoreadyourbook/Biblein.Youwillneedtofollowtheinstructionsbelow for enteringthe 3stepstoaccomplishthis. When setting the time frame Logos will determine how many pages orBible sections to read each day. YouwillbeabletoseehowLogosdividedthisinthenextwikiheading([[FinishcreatingyourReadingPlan>>#FinishcreatingyourReadingPlan]]).If it does not fit your needs, you can come back to this section and make changes. \\ \\

 Now you will need to select the time frame for the Plan. When setting the time frame Logos will determine how many pages or sections to read each day. If it does not fit your needs, you can come back to this section and make changes. \\ \\

 

!!!! •  Selecting how often to read your book

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#. Click in here and type the number of weeks that you want to finish reading your book.

#. Click in here and enter the number of reading sessions that you want to read your book in.

#. (Bibles only) Click in here and enter the number of verses per day that you want to read (Logos will compute the number of sessions for you).

#. *Bibles only*. Click in here and enter the number of verses per day that you want to read (Logos will compute the number of sessions for you).

#. Click on the date to set a date when you want to finish reading (Logos will show you a calendar, select the Month, year & day).

#. Click on the date to set a date when you want to finish reading\\ Logos will show you a calendar, select the Month, year & day.

 

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!!! _Finish creating your Reading Plan_

 Now you have entered enough information for Logos to compute your Reading Plan, press the *Go* button {{$ media:GoButton.png }}. Logos only shows this button the first time you prepare your Reading Plan. Afterward the Calendar or List will be shown in the editor. Notice under the editor's toolbar on the right {{$ media:CalendarList.png }}. You can click on your preferred view and Logos will show it in the body of the editor.

 For Bibles, decide whether you want to read by /Default/, /Chapter/ or /Pericope/.

 You should review your Reading Plan to see if it suits your needs. *Important*: making changes after you start reading your book will result in loosing the markings for what you have already read. So you should determine now if you need to make changes to the time frame (above in [[Selecting when to read your book >> # Selecting when to read your book]]) and then review again here in the Calendar or List. \\ \\

 Then decide whether you will read "By Myself" or with a Faithlife Group listed in the drop down.

 

 Now that you have entered enough information for Logos to compute your Reading Plan, press the *Start* button. Logos only shows this button the first time you prepare your Reading Plan. Afterward, the Plan will be shown with an *Edit* button. \\ Notice that you can view the Plan in /Overview/, /Calendar/ or /List/ view.

 

 You should review your Reading Plan to see if it suits your needs. \\ *Important*: making changes after you start reading your book will result in losing the markings for what you have already read. So you should determine now if you need to make changes to the [[time frame >> # Selecting when to read your book]] \\ \\

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#. Notice that Logos has renamed your Reading Plan. You can rename your plan here, but if you make changes Logos will automatically rename your plan again.

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#. Open your book to the location for your current reading. You will need to manually open your book and position it to the current days reading. If you don't know where your current days reading is located, then use method 2 or 3 below.

#. From your Home page you can have Logos open your book to a reading location. See [[From the Home Page >> # From the Home Page]].

#. From the File menu you can open your Reading Plan (editor window). See [[From Files menu >> # From Files menu]].

#. From the Documents menu you can open your Reading Plan (editor window). See [[From Documents menu >> # From Documents menu]].

 

Once that you have your book open to your reading location see [[Using the Reading Plan in your book >> # Using the Reading Plan in your book]] to learn about the reading plan marker tools.

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!!! _From Files menu_

!!! _From Documents menu_

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#. In the top menu click on *File*.

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 If you forgot to mark your reading as done, then you can mark it as Done in the Reading Plan editor.

 

#. Open your Reading Plan from the *File* menu. (for more details see [[From Files menu >> # From Files menu]])

#. Open your Reading Plan from the *File* menu. (for more details see [[From Documents menu >> # From Documents menu]])

#. For calendar view, hover your mouse over the day that you want to mark as read. When *Done* appears, click on it. (you can only mark the current day to be read, even if you are behind.) If you are behind and want to mark multiple days as read, see [[Catch up to here >> # Catch up to here]].

#. For List view, hover your mouse over the day that you want to mark as read. A box will appear on the left side of that row. Click on it to mark that day as read.  (you can only mark the current day to be read, even if you are behind.) If you are behind and want to mark multiple days as read, see [[Catch up to here >> # Catch up to here]].

 

* If you need more details, see [[From Files menu >> # From Files menu]] and pay attention to steps 4c & 4f.

* If you need more details, see [[From Documents menu >> # From Documents menu]] and pay attention to steps 4c & 4f.

 

 

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!! Editing a Reading Plan

 Warning: editing a Reading Plan in which you have already started reading in will start the Reading Plan over. So all the places that you have marked as read (Done) will be cleared.

 The 2 sub-headings below show how to open the Reading Plan editor for your Reading Plan ([[Opening the editor from Home page >> # Opening the editor from Home page]] and [[Opening the editor from File menu >> # Opening the editor from File menu]]). Once that you have the reading plan editor open you can view it or make changes to it. If you are unfamiliar with how to edit your Reading Plan, see [[Setting up a Reading Plan >> # Setting up a Reading Plan]].

 The 2 sub-headings below show how to open the Reading Plan editor for your Reading Plan ([[Opening the editor from Home page >> # Opening the editor from Home page]] and [[Opening the editor from Documents menu >> # Opening the editor from Documents menu]]). Once that you have the reading plan editor open you can view it or make changes to it. If you are unfamiliar with how to edit your Reading Plan, see [[Setting up a Reading Plan >> # Setting up a Reading Plan]].

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!!! _Opening the editor from Home page_

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!!! _Opening the editor from File menu_

!!! _Opening the editor from Documents menu_

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#. In the top menu click on *File*.

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!! Viewing my Reading Plan(s)

See [[Opening the editor from File menu >> # Opening the editor from File menu]].

See [[Opening the editor from Documents menu >> # Opening the editor from Documents menu]].

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