How to install

[andrewsanchez]

Sorry for the dumb question, but could you please enlighten me to what should be obvious: how do I install this? I've managed to get it working by simply git clone https://github.com/badlydrawnrob/anki.git and importing anki-themes-1.0.0-beta-3.apkg. Now the note types are available. Is there a better way to do it, or is that just fine? Is it better to git clone https://github.com/badlydrawnrob/anki.git into a particular directory, e.g. ~/Documents/Anki/addons ?

Thanks! Looking forward to using this.

[badlydrawnrob]

@andrewsanchez Hi Andrew, this repo isn't an Anki addon, it's simple Note Types and css for your Anki decks. You can either clone it and keep things in sync, or manually download the releases. Bear in mind that from time to time, I'll be changing the fields and templates, which you'll have to (unfortunately) manually update.

Until I have a live demo working, the safest way to check for any changes in the theme is to follow this guide.

Each time I create a new release, I create a duplicate version of the Note Types for the .apkg file which means when you import it, they shouldn't overwrite your existing Note Types or cards.

I haven't yet found a better method of updating your Anki Note Types and Cards than doing so manually. Which means:

• You'll have to keep an eye out for new fields (or changes to existing fields), and mirror these on your Note Types
• Copy and paste any template changes that occur.

If you have any suggestions on better update methods, comment on this issue: #7 — I'll make the releases more descriptive in future.

[badlydrawnrob]

To import new Anki Theme deck version:

1. Import direct into Anki profile
2. Check changes to testing Note Types
3. Manually import changes into old Note Types

• You can optionally check out the new deck version in a dummy testing account for safety. The new deck version won't overwrite your old deck however, so the above steps are safe.