Feature mostly complete

Feature mostly complete

[Ryan Leman]

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So I wanted a timer that can take several times and in sequence complete
each timer. This is especially useful for things such as studying where you
might want a timer for studying then another right after for the break
without having to run the same command again.

So this simply takes in text input, requested it to be like: 90 30 90
120.... etc so space separated.

The only issue I had was some error by freeDesktop essentially saying this
had timed out but this code is about 90% done I'd assume unless that
timeout issue is harder to solve than I'm assuming. Would you all want to
'polish' it up and maybe add it? Seems very small but useful and even the
name goes well with orgs other timer commands such as start and stop.

Only thing I'd want is credit via some acknowledgement, can even be in a
code comment :)
here is my github if you wanted it https://github.com/Lemanrp.

'''
;same as org-timer-start but accepts string input of numbers then starts
each timer in order. Good for things like studying where you might schedule
study time, break time, study time, break etc. Obviously good for any task
you need timers right after timer.

(defun org-timer-sequence-start ()
  "Start a sequence of timers with pauses in between."
  (interactive)
  (let ((timer-sequence (mapcar #'string-to-number
                                (split-string (read-string "Enter series of
numbers space-separated: ")))))
    (cl-labels ((run-timer-sequence (seq)
                                    (when seq  ;; Ensure the list is not
empty
                                      (let ((next-time (pop seq)))  ;; Get
the first element and shorten seq list
                                        ;; Set the timer for the next
interval
                                        (org-timer-set-timer next-time)
                                        ;; Display a message indicating the
timer has started
                                        (message "Timer started for %d
minutes..." next-time)
                                        ;; Schedule the next step in the
sequence
                                        (run-at-time (* next-time 60) nil
#'run-timer-sequence seq)))))
      ;; Start the first timer by calling the local function
      (run-timer-sequence timer-sequence))))
'''

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[FR] Allow starting multiple org-timers in sequence (was: Feature mostly complete)

[Ihor Radchenko]

Ryan Leman <ryan.leman92@gmail.com> writes:

> So I wanted a timer that can take several times and in sequence complete
> each timer. This is especially useful for things such as studying where you
> might want a timer for studying then another right after for the break
> without having to run the same command again.
>
> So this simply takes in text input, requested it to be like: 90 30 90
> 120.... etc so space separated.
>
> The only issue I had was some error by freeDesktop essentially saying this
> had timed out but this code is about 90% done I'd assume unless that
> timeout issue is harder to solve than I'm assuming. Would you all want to
> 'polish' it up and maybe add it? Seems very small but useful and even the
> name goes well with orgs other timer commands such as start and stop.

I am changing the thread subject, so that people can notice that you are
suggesting to add a new feature into Org mode.

I will try to briefly describe it as I understand it:

  You want to add a new command that can start multiple countdown timers
  one after another, with predefined durations.

  The use case is Pomodoro and similar setups where you want to split
  the work into work/rest/work/... cycles.

> Only thing I'd want is credit via some acknowledgement, can even be in a
> code comment :)
> here is my github if you wanted it https://github.com/Lemanrp.

You will be acknowledged automatically as you submit a patch - when
applied, the patch will be under your name. We will also put you into
https://orgmode.org/worg/contributors.html.
See https://orgmode.org/worg/org-contribute.html detailing how to
contribute to Org mode.

But let's see what others think about the idea first.

-- 
Ihor Radchenko // yantar92,
Org mode contributor,
Learn more about Org mode at <https://orgmode.org/>.
Support Org development at <https://liberapay.com/org-mode>,
or support my work at <https://liberapay.com/yantar92>

Re: [FR] Allow starting multiple org-timers in sequence (was: Feature mostly complete)

[Ryan Leman]

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Definitely just noticed this reply. But sounds good. In the mean time I'll
see if I can get that error resolved. I'm pretty sure you understand it
correctly. I don't code professionally so if anything on the design end I
should test for just let me know, to make this more polished or fleshed out.

On Sun, Sep 15, 2024, 9:04 AM Ihor Radchenko <yantar92@posteo.net> wrote:

> Ryan Leman <ryan.leman92@gmail.com> writes:
>
> > So I wanted a timer that can take several times and in sequence complete
> > each timer. This is especially useful for things such as studying where
> you
> > might want a timer for studying then another right after for the break
> > without having to run the same command again.
> >
> > So this simply takes in text input, requested it to be like: 90 30 90
> > 120.... etc so space separated.
> >
> > The only issue I had was some error by freeDesktop essentially saying
> this
> > had timed out but this code is about 90% done I'd assume unless that
> > timeout issue is harder to solve than I'm assuming. Would you all want to
> > 'polish' it up and maybe add it? Seems very small but useful and even the
> > name goes well with orgs other timer commands such as start and stop.
>
> I am changing the thread subject, so that people can notice that you are
> suggesting to add a new feature into Org mode.
>
> I will try to briefly describe it as I understand it:
>
>   You want to add a new command that can start multiple countdown timers
>   one after another, with predefined durations.
>
>   The use case is Pomodoro and similar setups where you want to split
>   the work into work/rest/work/... cycles.
>
> > Only thing I'd want is credit via some acknowledgement, can even be in a
> > code comment :)
> > here is my github if you wanted it https://github.com/Lemanrp.
>
> You will be acknowledged automatically as you submit a patch - when
> applied, the patch will be under your name. We will also put you into
> https://orgmode.org/worg/contributors.html.
> See https://orgmode.org/worg/org-contribute.html detailing how to
> contribute to Org mode.
>
> But let's see what others think about the idea first.
>
> --
> Ihor Radchenko // yantar92,
> Org mode contributor,
> Learn more about Org mode at <https://orgmode.org/>.
> Support Org development at <https://liberapay.com/org-mode>,
> or support my work at <https://liberapay.com/yantar92>
>

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Re: [FR] Allow starting multiple org-timers in sequence (was: Feature mostly complete)

[Ihor Radchenko]

Ihor Radchenko <yantar92@posteo.net> writes:

> But let's see what others think about the idea first.
> ...

It does not look like there is much interest in adding this to Org mode
itself.  You can instead create a standalone package that implements the
desired functionality.

Meanwhile, I am closing this feature request.
Closed.

If you encounter any difficulties implementing the feature outside Org
core, feel free to ask me. I will be open to improving the existing Org
timer APIs to accommodate more flexible use cases (without adding
brand-new features).

-- 
Ihor Radchenko // yantar92,
Org mode contributor,
Learn more about Org mode at <https://orgmode.org/>.
Support Org development at <https://liberapay.com/org-mode>,
or support my work at <https://liberapay.com/yantar92>