Where are user templates? How to download them?

Templates and Showcase
#1

Where can I go to find a list of user templates? How do I install them?

I can’t find an answer in the “Templates and Showcase” topic, and a google query only says that user templates are available.

Specifically, I’m looking for a short story template, similar to the Novel template that comes standard.

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#2

I’m afraid you can’t download templates from anywhere currently. There is a feature request for a repository but it hasn’t been implemented yet. I was one of those who asked for such a repository as I believe it is a major weakness of AT3. I have developed a lot of my own templates for story structures and tracking scene metadata with properties. But a lot of users have no desire to build their own. Hence the need for a repository.

I don’t have a lot of time to dedicate to this forum currently. But what exactly were you looking for in a short story template?

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#3

I’m wondering if this has changed because one of the reasons I chose to buy the software was because there was mention of an ancient history template: Create an Ancient History Timeline | Aeon Timeline

Tracking world history is one of the timelines that I need for a project that I’m working on. I was stoked to notice there was a template for it without having to build it myself. Now I’m disappointed because I don’t see anywhere to download it even though it says “about the ancient history template.”

Any ideas or guidance here would be helpful

#4

In the latest version you can access the templates (such as the Ancient History one in the linked example) when you create a new timeline.

Once you click on “New Timeline”, a list will appear on the left panel that says “Choose a Template”. This lists different categories such as General, Fiction etc. Clicking on these categories will then give you a list of different types of templates for that category.

For example, if you click on Historical, you will then get a list with “Ancient History”, “Classical Music”, “Political Timeline” etc. Clicking on the name of the template will load it, and then you can click the “Use this template” to begin using the template for your timeline.

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#5

In the latest version (3.4), you can save your own templates (using Save as Template), but the functionality is still a bit limited.

  • the template is stored on your computer (with an extension .aeonTpl), but in a hidden folder. It’s accessible on that computer only. If you use multiple computers, you will need to do “Save as Template” on each computer.
  • the templates files (extension .aeonTpl) are not readily shareable, as there is a index file alongside the templates, in the same hidden folder. If you added another template file manually, you would need also to manually tweak the index file :roll_eyes:

This means that the best way of sharing at present would be using standard timeline files (.aeon extensions). If you share this type of file, the recipient would then need to do a “Save as Template” on any computer they use.

I’m currently finalising a template for my family history. When it’s done, I’ll share it. :slightly_smiling_face:

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#6

That would be great. Been looking to add my family tree/history to a timeline so would like to see how you have gone about it.

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