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Quad Matrix (Guide)

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Productivity
Created
Nov 25, 2020 08:00 PM
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How to make 4-quadrant database

Step 1: Create a boardview database

  • Name 4 unique select properties. Below is an example for recurring tasks (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly).
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Step 2: Show one select and hide the rest

  • To hide a select, navigate to (...) and find "hide"
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Step 3: Create three linked databases under the original

  • How to create a linked database: trigger (/linked database) and search for name of original database. In this example, it is called "Recurring tasks."
  • Change each linked database to boardview. (navigate to "+Add a view" next to database title)
  • Remember: you can also hide the "No Status" column for a clean look.

Step 3a: Follow step two for each linked database

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Step 4: Configure databases

  • Navigate to properties and change card size to "Large." Configure card size for every database.
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Step 5: Create two empty columns

  • Create two empty blocks (enter twice), and drag one block next to the other.
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Step 6: Drag databases under the columns

  • As shown below, the quad matrix will form.
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