Hey everyone! I’m trying to figure out if there’s a way to use odfWeave with Google Docs. I’m working with a team that doesn’t know LaTeX, so I need to find a solution that works for all of us.
I’m wondering about the workflow:
- Should I make the document in R first, then move it to Google Docs?
- Or is it better to start in Google Docs and then bring it into R?
I’m a bit worried about a couple things:
- Google Docs might mess up the special info odfWeave puts in the document
- Keeping everything in sync could be tricky (though the RGoogleDocs package might help)
Has anyone found a good way to make this work? Any tips or tricks would be super helpful! Thanks in advance for any advice you can share.
I’ve actually faced a similar challenge with my research team. In our case, we found it most effective to create the initial document structure in Google Docs, then export it as an ODT file to use with odfWeave in R. This approach allowed non-technical team members to contribute to the overall document layout and content.
After running odfWeave, we’d import the results back into Google Docs for final editing and collaboration. It’s not a perfect solution, as it does require some manual steps, but it struck a good balance for us.
One tip: we created a simple style guide for Google Docs to ensure consistency with odfWeave formatting. This helped minimize formatting issues when moving between platforms.
The RGoogleDocs package can indeed help with version control, but we found it more straightforward to manage versions manually given the workflow. It’s definitely a trade-off between automation and ease of use for non-technical team members.
I’ve experimented with this workflow and found starting in R with odfWeave, then exporting to Google Docs works best. It preserves the odfWeave formatting and allows non-technical team members to review and edit afterwards. However, be cautious when making changes in Google Docs, as it can potentially disrupt odfWeave’s special markup.
To maintain synchronization, I’ve used version control systems like Git alongside R scripts that regenerate the document. This approach ensures reproducibility while allowing collaborative editing in Google Docs for final touches. It’s not perfect, but it strikes a balance between technical requirements and team accessibility.
Consider creating a template in R that includes placeholders for collaborative sections. This way, you can easily merge team input back into the odfWeave workflow for updates.
hey, i’ve tried somethin similar. started in google docs, exported to odt, then used odfweave. it works okay but can be a bit fiddly. just watch out for formatting issues when you bring it back to google docs. the RGoogleDocs package is neat but can be a pain to set up. good luck with your project!