Format of structured keyword files

[edcatlett]

I have an existing database of structured keywords I maintain.  I would like to use that to generate a file that I can import into PM because I am comfortable with my current way of maintaining the structure, adding keywords, etc.

Is ther some documentation on how your keyword file is setup?  I HATE the idea of trying to enter them manually.

[Kirk Baker]

I have an existing database of structured keywords I maintain.  I would like to use that to generate a file that I can import into PM because I am comfortable with my current way of maintaining the structure, adding keywords, etc.

Is ther some documentation on how your keyword file is setup?  I HATE the idea of trying to enter them manually.

The file format is exceedingly simple.  The best way to learn about it is to use the Save button and save the sample database to a file and then open it up with a text editor.

Basically it is a UTF-8 encoded text file where tabs are used to describe the hierarchy.  Some special characters are used to mark items as synonyms (words surrounded by { and }) or mark items as organizational "category" nodes (words surrounded by [ and ]).  Words that have no special characters surrounding them are just keywords.

HTH,

-Kirk

[edcatlett]

Thanks Kirk.

On a side note ... do you sleep?

[Hayo Baan]

Glad you asked, I was wondering the same too; Kirk seems to be around always
 

[Kirk Baker]

Thanks Kirk.

On a side note ... do you sleep?

Yes, I sleep from time to time.

-Kirk