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What's changed in typelists in the new TypePad?
In the old TypePad, you could put the title of a book or album in Typelists and it would find similar ones, display the artwork, let you choose it and the resulting link would link direct to Amazon. I've been unable to do this since I moved to the new typepad. Whatever I search for, it gives no results, and only the title I type in displays - no artwork or link.
I’m disappointed
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Inappropriate?Hi Norman, I'm sorry you're having issues with TypeLists in the new TypePad. Do you know if you're using the right TypeList type? I just tried searching for an album (Pearl Jam) and for a book (Wikinomics) and in both instances the search was successful and returned names and album/book covers. Of course, this behavior only works when the TypeList is set to Albums or Books. If you choose Links or Notes, then this won't work.
Let us know if this helps.
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Inappropriate?Thanks Geysa, but it doesn't really.
1) these are the same two albums and books Typelists I've been using for a couple of years. I haven't changed them, the only thing that's changed is the new TypePad. I haven't changed my template either.
2) in the list of TypeLists, they show as 'book' and 'album' so my guess is they're still the right type. (screen shot attached)
3) I tried your search - Pearl Jam - and got nothing
4) I tried creating a new TypeList, choosing the 'albums' type - results were exactly the same - no search results, artwork or link
I’m frustrated
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Inappropriate?Hi Norman,
I checked your account and all seems normal. Here are the steps I took:
-> Click on Library->TypeLists
-> Find an album TypeList such as "Now Listening To"
-> Click "Add an Item"
-> In the "Quick Add" field, enter "Pearl Jam" as the keyword
-> Click Go
Below is a screenshot of what I see. Can you tell me at which point these steps don't work for you?
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Inappropriate?Aha! I think what's happened is I was just putting in the title, but in the 'search' field, not the Quick Add field.
In fact I don't remember even seeing a Quick Add field, but I guess it must have always been there!
Thanks for your efforts in solving this!
I’m thankful
