18 super valuable but less-known Excalidraw-Obsidian plugin features and scripts

Published: 13 October 2023
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In this video, Zsolt explores 18 different Easter eggs, obscure functions, and less known features in the Exaclidraw Obsidian plugin. He starts by showing how to create a simple chart from clipboard data. He then dives into the script library, explaining how to pin and organize scripts into folders. Zsolt also demonstrates the text arch script, additional fill types, and changing the shape of elements. He showcases the Scribble Helper script, which is particularly useful for iPad users. Jolt explains how to fill unclosed shapes and select similar elements. He also covers disabling arrow binding, managing frames, and using image references. Lastly, Zsolt highlights the different modes available in Exol Draw and mentions OCR support.

Highlights
📊 Creating charts from clipboard data
📚 Organizing and pinning scripts in the script library
🌈 Customizing fill types and changing element shapes
✍️ Utilizing the Scribble Helper script for text editing
🎨 Filling unclosed shapes and selecting similar elements
↪️ Disabling arrow binding for precise positioning
🖼️ Managing frames and using image references
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00:00 Intro
00:15 Create Chart From Clipboard Data
00:57 Script Library: Pinning and Organizing
04:11 Text Arch
05:18 Additional Fill Patterns
06:58 Scribble Helper (... and insert link to text)
09:09 Fill Unclosed Shapes
10:26 Select Similar Elements
12:28 Disable Arrow Binding
13:44 Frame Rendering, Frame Clipping
15:25 Image References
16:38 Tray Mode / Left-handed Mode
18:09 OCR Support
20:43 Fourth Font
22:41 Custom Pens
24:23 Modifying Embedded Image Colors
27:28 Text Shadow, Text Aura (Shadow)
29:45 Embed Scene to Exported Image
31:39 Delete Image or Markdown File from Obsidian
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