Using the Library

The Library provides a quick and easy way to access and work with all installed modules Any Bible text, or other single tool that can be read in Accordance, including reference texts and articles; may also be referred to as content or resource. Usually displayed on the left side of the Workspace, the Library is displayed as a popover if there is not enough room in the Workspace, or if set to do so via the Preferences.

Initially, all installed modules are displayed in the main Library pane in several sections and categories. The main sections cannot be edited. Categories can be renamed and rearranged, and you can change the order of modules, affecting the appearance of most window and toolbar pop-up menus. Modules can also be removed or added to the Library.

Click the triangles next to each category (or folder) to hide/show the modules within. When expanded, you can arrange and edit that list of modules.

Alt+Click on any category triangle opens or closes all the categories and subfolders in the Library. This is useful for viewing or printing a list of modules.

Hint

Printing the list to a PDF file (File>Print) is a convenient way to send a list of all installed modules to our Technical Support staff.

The Preferences dialog box can be used to change the font size of the Library (Browser Font Size in the Appearance area), or have it open as a popover (Appearance area).

Any module Any Bible text, or other single tool that can be read in Accordance, including reference texts and articles; may also be referred to as content or resource can be opened quickly via the Library. Buttons at the bottom of the Library open pop-up menus with items for adding modules or customizing how they are accessed. These items can also be accessed via a shortcut menu Also known as a contextual menu, acessed by right-clicking (or pressing Ctrl+Click, Mac only) over a screen element in the Library pane (right-click or Control-click). All changes are applied to the Library as they are made.

Open Items in the LibraryOpen Items in the Library

You can open a single module, or a group of modules, via the Library.

Double-click any module listed in the Library. The module opens as the active The application, window, tab, or other screen element which is currently being used; sometimes called the "front" or "frontmost" screen element tab.
Double-click any folder listed in the Library. All modules in the folder open as tabs in the active workspace.

Note

You cannot double-click a category to open modules.

Limit Display Using the FilterLimit Display Using the Filter

The Filter, at the top of the Library can be used to limit display of modules. This is especially useful when you have a large number of resources to work with.

Click a category to view only those resources

You can limit display to Recently Opened resources, Texts, Syntax & Diagram, Tools, Background (Atlas and Timeline), and My Stuff.

Add Items ()Add Items ()

Click Add ( Add Item pop-up menu in the Library ) to open a pop-up menu with the following items:

Add New Modules: Click to add modules from the hard disk to your copy of Accordance.
Add Favorite Workspace: Adds the active workspace to the list of Favorite Workspaces.

Your changes are saved immediately.

Action Items ()Action Items ()

The Action button is dim until an item is selected in the Library. Click Action ( Action pop-up menu: Provides additional options ) to open a pop-up menu with the following items:

Add Folder: Creates an untitled folder below a selected item (or inside a selected open folder).
Add Divider: Places a dividing line below the selected item (or inside a selected open folder).
Remove Item: Deletes the selected item.
Alphabetize: Alphabetizes the list of modules at the level of the selected item.
Add to User Group: Add one or more modules to a new or existing User-defined Group.
Show File in Windows Explorer : Display the file location of a User Tool, User Note, Stack, Paper, or Workspace in Windows Explorer.
Show in Library: Display the location of the selected module after performing a library search.
Change Folder Icon: Displays a list of icons when a library folder is selected.
Rename Item: Rename folder or any user-created module.
Save to Toolbar: Add module, folder or workspace to Toolbar.
Set Default Display: Sets the display of the selected Texts or Tools.
Export Selected Data: Bibliographic data for the selected modules are exported to the .RIS format for import into bibliographic management software, such as EndNote, Zotero, and others.

Your changes are saved immediately