Template

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rhizomate template

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User Guide

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Overview

Rhizomate is a Notion template designed for organizing unstructured notes through a network-based architecture. It allows notes and categories to have multiple parent relationships, creating a non-hierarchical organization system similar to Obsidian's graph structure.

Core Functionality

Rhizomate addresses the organization of loose notes that don't fit neatly into traditional database structures. It works alongside your existing Notion databases for structured information (tasks, projects, etc.).

Key Benefits

• Multi-parent relationships: Notes can belong to multiple categories simultaneously
• Network structure: Creates connections between notes similar to Obsidian's graph view
• Flexibility: Accommodates notes that span multiple topics or contexts
• Notion-native: Implements network-based organization within Notion's existing framework

Implementation

Setup

1. Template Structure
   • Pre-configured database with required properties
   • No need for manual database creation
   • Key properties: "name", "parents" (relation), "children" (relation)
2. Data Migration
   • Import existing loose notes into the database
   • Initially leave the "parents" field empty
   • Archive original notes after migration
3. Template Configuration
   • Examine the sample structure (work, personal, research)
   • Modify categories to match your needs
4. Organization Process
   • Assign 1-3 parent categories to each note
   • Notes automatically appear as children in those categories
   • Any note or category can have multiple parents

Database Structure

The template includes a sample structure demonstrating the multi-parent relationship concept:

flowchart TD
    %% Top level categories (limited to 3)
    Work["Work"]
    Personal["Personal"]
    Research["Research"]
    
    %% Second level categories
    Projects["Projects"]
    Notes["Notes"]
    References["References"]
    
    %% Third level items
    ProjectA["Project A"]
    ProjectB["Project B"]
    MeetingNotes["Meeting Notes"]
    IdeasLog["Ideas Log"]
    BookSummary["Book Summary"]
    Articles["Articles"]
    
    %% Connections between levels
    Work --> Projects
    Work --> Notes
    Personal --> Notes
    Research --> Notes
    Research --> References
    
    %% Third level connections
    Projects --> ProjectA
    Projects --> ProjectB
    Notes --> MeetingNotes
    Notes --> IdeasLog
    References --> BookSummary
    References --> Articles
    
    %% Cross-connections showing multiple parents
    ProjectA --> MeetingNotes
    Research --> BookSummary
    Work --> Articles

Technical Advantages

1. Network Structure
   • Non-hierarchical organization similar to graph databases
   • Allows for organic connections between related concepts
2. Flexible Classification
   • Hybrid topics can be categorized in multiple relevant areas
   • No forced decisions about single-category placement
3. Multiple Access Paths
   • Access the same information from different entry points
   • Creates intuitive connections between related topics

Best Practices

1. Architecture
   • Avoid excessive subcategory depth
   • Empty categories are acceptable as organizational tools
2. Connectivity
   • Ensure each note has at least one parent
   • Leverage multi-parent relationships for cross-topic notes
3. Integration
   • Use alongside existing Notion databases
   • Create links between Rhizomate notes and items in other databases when relevant

Implementation Steps

1. Duplicate the template to your workspace
2. Import existing notes
3. Review and modify the category structure
4. Assign appropriate parent categories to notes
5. Integrate with your existing Notion system </aside>