How to edit the Timeline

Sadly, this page doesn't contain any information on how to manipulate time itself. Instead, you'll have to make do with a simple guide on how to edit the timeline featured on the Starchive. This timeline is powered by Knightlab's Timeline software. Although it might look scary, if you know how to edit a spreadsheet then editing the timeline won't be hard at all.

Accessing the timeline

The content of the timeline exists in a Google Sheets document available to people with an @standrewsradio.com email address. Edits to this spreadsheet will automatically appear on the Starchive website, so please be careful about what you enter!

If you are making big changes to the timeline, you may find it helpful to duplicate the spreadsheet by clicking File → Make a Copy. This will create a copy of the current timeline in a spreadsheet that you can safely edit. Once you are done editing, simply copy the contents of your spreadsheet back into the master spreadsheet. This will help ensure that no unfinished changes make their way onto the Starchive website.

Editing the timeline

For a brief overview of how to edit the timeline, you can watch this video from the Knightlab team. This link starts the video from 36 seconds, skipping the parts that you don't need to worry about. This video also ends up talking about how to publish the timeline - you don't need to worry about that either. All you need to do is edit the spreadsheet and everything else will be done for you.

Frequently asked questions

Below is a section of questions that might crop up whilst you are editing the timeline. This guide was written before the Starchive was launched, so don't get too upset if your question isn't mentioned below. If you do have any queries or problems, simply email the Tech Team.

Someone deleted my work?

Luckily for you the timeline is written in Google Sheets. Alongside the Google Sheets software is an extensive version history that you can access by pressing File → Version History. This will allow you to revert any unwanted changes and find out who has been messing with your hard work.

I can't access the spreadsheet?

Make sure that you are logged into your standrewsradio.com email address. If you aren't, you won't be able to access the spreadsheet. If you don't have such an email address but still want to help out, contact the Tech Team.

My edits aren't showing up on the Starchive?

Due to the way spreadsheet publishing works, changes made to the spreadsheet are only transferred to the timeline every five minutes.