Issues finding the definition file/folder

[Fossu]

Version: Obsidian 1.6.7 Problem: Whenever I try to add a new definition, the "Definition file" drop-down is empty (I have a file with def-type: consolidated in the definitions folder). Whenever I try to add an atomic definition, the folder is found but I'm asked to create a definition file, then even if I create a file with def-type: atomic, it's not found.

Anyone encounters similar problems? Maybe the plugin needs an update for 1.6.7?

[dominiclet]

Hi, I've tested it on 1.6.7 and I can't seem to reproduce the issues you mentioned. Could you try the following:

1. If you haven't already set a definition folder, make sure to do so via the file explorer menu
2. Try using the "Refresh Definitions" command and see if the problem still persists

[Fossu]

Hi, thanks for the answer and the plugin. I was able to fix the issue by specifying the first definition manually in the file. After that the command worked just fine.

[louiss0]

I ran into a similar problem. Are you using a windows computer by any chance?

[Mack127444]

@Fossu, how exactly did you manually specify the first definition in the file? I'm running into the same issue with trying to make a DEF note file for consolidated definitions.

[louiss0]

@Fossu, how exactly did you manually specify the first definition in the file? I'm running into the same issue with trying to make a DEF note file for consolidated definitions.

Go to the file in the set definition folder. Use the command Note Definitions: Register consolidated Definition file. Then run the command Note Definitions: Refresh Definitions.

If that doesn't work remember that the default folder for Note Definitions is called definitions. To change this find the folder you want to use as the new Definition folder then press Set as Definition folder. Then repeat the steps that I said in the first paragraph.

Every time you set a new definition file you must re-run Note Definitions: Refresh Definitions.

[Fossu]

I ran into a similar problem. Are you using a windows computer by any chance?

I tested it on Linux (NixOS) and Mac, don't know about Windows.

@Fossu, how exactly did you manually specify the first definition in the file? I'm running into the same issue with trying to make a DEF note file for consolidated definitions.

I did it using the syntax in the README, basically add something like this to a definitions file: # manual definition *aliases of my definition* the actual definition

[cogscides]

Same for me on Windows. Helped to create consolidated defs and refresh.

[namikkou]

I'm having the same problem, except I'm using obsidian on my iPad. I tried doing what others have suggested in this thread but no matter what I do, the option for the destination file doesn't come up.

Edit: nm i somehow got it working. no clue how that happened

[onqun]

I ran into a similar problem. Are you using a windows computer by any chance?

I tested it on Linux (NixOS) and Mac, don't know about Windows.

@Fossu, how exactly did you manually specify the first definition in the file? I'm running into the same issue with trying to make a DEF note file for consolidated definitions.

I did it using the syntax in the README, basically add something like this to a definitions file: # manual definition aliases of my definition the actual definition

this worked for me ty

[yonatankremer]

Worked for me. Super cool plugin, but what about the atomics?

[NathanIJpma]

Same problem here. Also on windows.

[GuanFuling]

Hi, I have the same issue. I set a folder as a definition folder. I registered a consolidated definition file but when i try to add a definition i can't see my file even if i refresh the definitions. My pc is running on windows 10. Im salted, this plugin seems to do what i was searching to do for months lol.

[Mack127444]

If your still having trouble try what is suggested above, what fixed it for me was adding in a manual definition first to the def file within the definition folder. Definitions are usually written as

Manual Definition Name

Comma separate aliases Definition text here

Try adding that, refreshing the definitions and restarting obsidian, it’s what fixed it for me. An extra note: If you ever make a new note file add in a new definition to that too (once you make the note you will have to right click the folder and click set definition folder again). I usually just make it some random long word I’ll never type.

[GuanFuling]

Yep I tried what you mentionned earlier. With manual definition, if i set it up as a atomic definition, i can see in my notes the definition when i hover over the word. But for consolidated definition i could not manage to make it work. So it's already good, thank you for the plugin it gonna help me to build my database for languages. if wa can take off the underline for the words it would be even better for me.

[Mack127444]

Super sorry to hear it still wouldn't work with the consolidate definitions, I'm sure if you play around with it a bit more it might work but it may be a weird case that it isn't. Needless to say, if you want to remove the underline from the words I don't think its directly possible in editing mode, but if you want there is a setting to disable it in reading mode in which it won't show the underline.

[GuanFuling]

Thank you for your feedback. I will try again. For the dotted underline if i disable it in reading mode i ca not see the definition anymore right ? I would like to be still able to see it. I think it's possible with a snippet/css code. I will try to figure it out.

Edit : it's possible to remove this line, i opened the console (ctr+shift+i) and i unchecked a box, i guess it depends on the theme you're using.