Hi - first post from a raving fan with two weeks experience…
Is there a method for auto-naming chapters using the container name? I’ve got three top level containers (one for each act in my novel). Inside these main containers are individual chapters. I am using the <$w> for auto-numbering (e.g. CHAPTER <$w>) and wonder if there is a parameter for appending the text container title after the $w? Could it be that simple?
Many thanks, and thanks for all you do. I simply love this software package. It has taken my thinking to a whole new level, not to mention my ability to now kill words at warp speed.
Yes, in the compile dialogue, first tab, you’ll see a grid of checkboxes in the lower left. Make sure “Title” is selected for your folder types, and then put the <$w> into the visible title in the Binder.
I’m probably using the Novel template incorrectly. I’ve got the default novel-manuscript-chapter structure that one gets when you select a Novel Project. I sucked in my ms-word files, placing one chapter in each file. When I compile the manuscript, it works beautifully. If I don’t want fancy chapter titles following the automagic chapter numbering (<$w>), then I’m in great shape.
As for what I’m really trying to do, I suspect I’ll have to run a test with a different project and see what I can make the existing Manuscript/CHAPTER formatting do.