Re: Suggestions for progress tracking

[Ian Barton <lists@wilkesley.net>]

On 11/11/12 03:48, Eric Abrahamsen wrote:
> David Rogers <davidandrewrogers@gmail.com> writes:
>
>> Eric Abrahamsen <eric@ericabrahamsen.net> writes:
>>
>>> I'm starting another novel translation, and want to keep track of
>>> progress in org (I've blown too many deadlines in the past). I've been
>>> looking at the habits functionality, but it doesn't quite match what I
>>> want, and I'm looking for a little advice here. I'd like to:
>>>
>>> 1. Set myself a minimum of pages translated per day, on weekdays.
>>> 2. Record how many pages I do each day.
>>> 3. View some habit-style report of how I'm doing relative to my goal.
>>> 4. Project when I will be done with the novel at the current rate of
>>> progress.
>>>

I am assuming that the novel is available in plain text. Why not turn it 
into an org file. Divide it up into units, with each unit being a day's 
worth of translation. Make each unit a separate TODO with either a 
SCHEDULED or DEADLINE. The you can use the Agenda to see how far in 
front, or behind, you are.

Ian.