![]() To set an image or video as your TrialLine’s background, start by clicking the ‘Edit’ button for the appropriate TrialLine from the ‘My Dashboard’ tab:įrom the ‘Settings’ window for that TrialLine, navigate to the ‘Background’ tab and either select an available template background from the available options, or click the ‘Use My Own Background’ button and click on the image or icon to upload a new background image or even a video. For best results, background images or videos should be at least 1024 x 768 pixels.įor more information, please watch the tutorial videos below:Īt TrialLine, we’re serious about making sure you have the tools and information you need to make the most of our attorney timeline software. ![]() For best results, use thumbnail images that are 200×200 pixels: To upload your own image for use as a thumbnail, after checking the “Show thumbnail” box, click on the TrialLine logo and upload an image file from your computer. From the ‘Event Editor’ window, check or un-check the “Show thumbnail” box to determine whether or not a thumbnail will be displayed. When creating or editing an event you can also choose whether or not to display a thumbnail for that event, and you can upload your own image to use as the thumbnail. You can also choose to add files from your ‘Company File Library’ by clicking the ‘Add From Existing TrialLine Files’ button. ![]() When creating or editing an event, you can attach supporting documents by opening the ‘Attach Media’ tab in the ‘Event Editor’ window, and then dragging and dropping, or selecting the files from your computer that you would like to attach: To create your own timeline goĬlick the New button and select Timeline.TrialLine makes it easy to attach all types of files directly to the events on your case timeline, to add thumbnails to your events, and to even set a custom image or video as the background of your TrialLine. So give your timeline a title, add a point, and see where the story takes you.Īn example timeline of Lord of the Rings is shown in the following image. You can also reorder the points on your timeline by using your mouse to drag the boxes, giving you an excellent way to play around with how a story might unfold. Track the major points for the various subplots in your story, to make sure you’ve got the right balance and proportion for each.For your own information, record historical events that are critical to the development of your world or a specific culture.Follow your protagonist’s growth as he progresses through his character arc.Identify scenes where important backstory is introduced, keeping track of what readers know.Create a calendar of events (special holidays, rituals, etc.) that are part of your unique world.Store data on the lineage of a ruling family to access as you write your story.Plot the storylines of dual protagonists, or a protagonist/antagonist combo.Track your hero’s movements as he journeys from city to city, place to place.Use the timeline as a Beat Sheet for Save The Cat, The Hero’s Journey, or another structure model.In fact, here are a few additional ideas: The uses are endless, so brainstorm away. Or maybe you’d like to plot a chain of significant events affecting your story, such as a royal family’s rise to power, critical battles during the course of a war, or even the order of clues to be shared with the readers of your murder mystery. For example, if you are more of a pantser than a plotter, you could create a timeline to plan as much or as little of your novel as you like, choosing dates, times, or events to keep you on track. Timelines are highly versatile and can be used in a multitude of ways.
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