Memorize-It Import Information

Memorize-It^TM Import Information

DOS Text

This allows importing DOS text files into the Deck List Window.

Windows text

This allows importing Windows word processing files into the Deck List Window.

The DOS Text and Windows Text are essentially the same except when importing special “foreign language” characters. DOS and Windows use different character sets. The DOS Import translates each character to the windows character set.

You can now create decks from word processing files that are automatically formatted by Memorize-It. Each card must be on a singe line (wraparound is still a single line) and you may have only one text object on each side of the card.

The format for one line on a card is:

Card Title <Single Tab> Front Text <Single Tab> Back Text <Carriage Return>

The format to create two cards with one line on each side is:

Title1 <Single Tab> Front Text1 <Single Tab> Back Text1 <Carriage Return>
Title2 <Single Tab> Front Text2 <Single Tab> Back Text2 <Carriage Return>

Imported cards have one text object (centered) on the front and one on the back. Use the \\r qualifier in the text if you want the text object to have carriage returns. An example using the \\r is as follows:

Title1 <Single Tab> Front Text Line1\\rFront Text Line2\\rFront Text Line3 <Single Tab> Back Text1 <Carriage Return>

The above is a simple process of creating decks. It should be noted that the Memorize-It import function is not designed to correct errors in format. The deck will be “crazy looking” if the format is incorrect. For instance, if you are missing the back of a card, the title of the next card will be placed on the back. All the remaining items will then be off by one. All items will have the font characteristics defined in the current font and style menu.

It is necessary to save the work processing file in ASCII format for import to Memorize-It. Select File/Save As..., then name the file, and under “Save File as Type:” select “Text only (*.txt)”. You should then bring up the Memorize-It deck list window, select File/Import/Windows text, then select the text file you want imported. Once the file is read, you should make sure the deck format is correct, then select File/Save As... and save the deck with an appropriate name. There is an import file named IMPORT.TXT included to look at and to use in trying to import information.

Qualifiers in the text.

    1. \\b Bold and all characters after
    2. \\i Italic
    3. \\n Normal Style
    4. \\r Carriage Return
    5. \\t Tab
    6. \\u Underline
    7. \\f(Char)<CR> True or False (Char = T or F)
        [In a spreadsheet, explained below, use only on the back of the card in Column “C.”]
    8. \\m(Char)<CR> Multiple Choice (Char = A,B,C,D or E)
        [In a spreadsheet, explained below, use only on the back of the card in Column “C.”]
    9. \\x(Answer)<CR> Type-in (Answer = The Correct Answer)
        [In a spreadsheet, explained below, use only on the back of the card in Column “C.”]

These import files may also be created with a spreadsheet program. Column “A” is the title, Column “B” is the front of the card and Column “C” is the back of the card. All three columns must have some form of text in them. Please note that no other columns may have any text. Save the file in Tab Delimited format and import the file into Memorize·It.

Rich Text Format (RTF) Documentation

Memorize-It 4.0 allows you to import cards from Rich Text Format (RTF) files. All major word processing applications now support RTF which is a textual description of a word processing file. Memorize-It does not support all RTF keywords, as RTF is designed to be used to transport between word processors and not all capabilities are relevent to flashcards. The main reason to use RTF is to take advantage of the formated text, with multiple type fonts, which will be imported into the flashcards. The previous version of imported text did not allow sofisticated font and font characteristic changes.

It should be noted there are also a number of variations of RTF. If you find a problem with an RTF file which causes a problem, please send the offending file to us via e-mail side8@side8.com, or contact our technical support line and we will attempt to fix the problem. Items supported are Font and Font characteristic changes, and tabs.

There are some identifiers (key words) that pertain only to the flashcards and not the look of the text. Examples of various key identifiers, and how they function in creating typical flashcards, are as follows:

#ti Title of the card
Example:
#ti
The text line following the “#ti” identifier is used as the card title. Any special fonts or font styles in the title will be ignored as this text is placed in a simple dialog text field.

#fr Front of the card
Example:
#fr
All text lines after the “#fr” identifier, until the next identifier, will be placed in a text object on the front of the card.

#ba Back of the card
Example:
#ba
All text lines after the “#ba” identifier, until the next identifier, will be placed in a text object on the back of the card.

#hi Hint card
Example:
#hi
All text lines after the “#hi” identifier, until the next identifier, will be placed in a text object on the hint card.

#wh Why card
Example:
#wh
All text lines after the “#wh” identifier, until the next identifier, will be placed in a text object on the why card.

#newcat Define a new category
Example:
#newcat
The text line after the “#newcat” identifier contains the new category name. Examples of a new catagory would be Multiplication Tables, U. S. States, Spanish, English or Chemistry.

#newcatnum Set the current category
Example:
#newcatnum267
The number 267 immediately following the “#newcatnum” identifier (no spaces allowed) will be used in setting the category number. In most cases a new category will be created with the "#newcat" identifier above, then immediately set with the new category number, e.g., the new category number 267.

#setcat Set the current category
Example:
#setcat123
All cards after this “#setcat123” identifier (no spaces allowed) will be placed in the “123” category. If no “123” category exists, all the cards following this identifier will be placed in a “No Category” classification until the “123” category is created for them.

#setcatoffs Set the current category by offset
Example:
#setcatoffs3
All cards after the “#setcatoffs3” identifier will be put into the 3rd category classification. In this case, if four card categories were created with the “#newcat” identifier, all cards following the “#setcatoffs3” would be placed in the 3rd of those four categories.

The remainder of the key identifiers are used for creating special flashcards. It is not necessary to use the “ba” identifier to switch to the back of the card since this is now automatic. (Note: if the “ba” identifier is used along with the following identifiers, the back of the card will be blank, a new card will be created with the special card on the back, and “probably” the front of the next card.)

#mc Multiple choice
Example:
#mc3 (or use #mcc)
The number sets the card style to multiple choice with the number equal to the letter answer, e.g., 1=A, 2=B, 3=C, 4=D, & 5=E (no spaces allowed). You can also use "a", "b", "c", "d", "e". The next five identifiers specifically sets the letter.
1. #mca - Multiple choice, answer “A”
2. #mcb - Multiple choice, answer “B”
3. #mcc - Multiple choice, answer “C”
4. #mcd - Multiple choice, answer “D”
5. #mce - Multiple choice, answer “E”

#tf True or False
Example:
#tf0 (or use #tff)
The number sets the card style to True or False with the number equal to the letter answer, e.g., 0=False & 1=True (no spaces allowed). You can also use "t" or "f". The next two identifiers specifically sets the letter.
1. #tft - True or False, answer “TRUE”
2. #tff - True or False, answer “FALSE”

#ty Type-In
Example:
#ty
Type the exact answer here.
This sets the card style to Type-In. The text line following the “#ty” is the type-in answer. Any special fonts or font styles in the type-in answer is ignored since this text is placed in a simple dialog text field.
An example import RTF file using the above examples is as follows:

An example import RTF file using the above examples is as follows:

            #newcat
            Multiplication Tables
            #newcatnum120
            #newcat
            U.S. History
            #newcatnum121
            #setcat120
            #ti
            5x5
            #fr
            5x5=
            a) 10
            b) 15
            c) 20
            d) 25
            e)40
            #mcd
            #ti
            6x4
            #fr
            Does 6x4 = 28?
            #tff
            #wh
            No, 6x4=24
            #ti
            Mark Twain
            #setcat121
            #fr
            What was Mark Twain’s real name?
            a) Samuel Adams
            b) Samuel Langhorne Clemens
            c) Samuel Clemens
            d) Adam Richard Clemens
            e) Samuel Albert Clemens
            #mcb
            #ti
            Charles Lindbergh
            #fr
            Typein the last name of the person who flew the Spirit of St. Louis.
            (lower case letters only)
            #ty
            lindbergh

Bitmap (.BMP)

This allows importing a bitmap file into the edit card.

Wave File

(.WAV) This allows importing a sound wave file into the edit card.

#ti	Title of the card Example: #ti The text line following the “#ti” identifier is used as the card title. Any special fonts or font styles in the title will be ignored as this text is placed in a simple dialog text field.
#fr	Front of the card Example: #fr All text lines after the “#fr” identifier, until the next identifier, will be placed in a text object on the front of the card.
#ba	Back of the card Example: #ba All text lines after the “#ba” identifier, until the next identifier, will be placed in a text object on the back of the card.
#hi	Hint card Example: #hi All text lines after the “#hi” identifier, until the next identifier, will be placed in a text object on the hint card.
#wh	Why card Example: #wh All text lines after the “#wh” identifier, until the next identifier, will be placed in a text object on the why card.
#newcat	Define a new category Example: #newcat The text line after the “#newcat” identifier contains the new category name. Examples of a new catagory would be Multiplication Tables, U. S. States, Spanish, English or Chemistry.
#newcatnum	Set the current category Example: #newcatnum267 The number 267 immediately following the “#newcatnum” identifier (no spaces allowed) will be used in setting the category number. In most cases a new category will be created with the "#newcat" identifier above, then immediately set with the new category number, e.g., the new category number 267.
#setcat	Set the current category Example: #setcat123 All cards after this “#setcat123” identifier (no spaces allowed) will be placed in the “123” category. If no “123” category exists, all the cards following this identifier will be placed in a “No Category” classification until the “123” category is created for them.
#setcatoffs	Set the current category by offset Example: #setcatoffs3 All cards after the “#setcatoffs3” identifier will be put into the 3rd category classification. In this case, if four card categories were created with the “#newcat” identifier, all cards following the “#setcatoffs3” would be placed in the 3rd of those four categories.