[BUG] Reversed flashcards inconsistent order

[AndriiPetrovDev]

I have a bug with quite simple data. I see that the Plugin mixes order of questions and answers while it should be constantly reversed. In straight order everything works fine

question1 ::: answer1 
question2 ::: answer2
question3 ::: answer3
question4 ::: answer4
#flashcards

• OS: MacOS 14.2.1
• Obsidian version: : V1.5.3
• Plugin version: 1.11.1

[ronzulu]

Hi there, could you please list the order that you are expecting, e.g.

1. question1 -> answer1
2. answer1 -> question1

Also please send a screenshot of the settings for the flashcard review order

[AndriiPetrovDev]

Hi @ronzulu
I expect this result for all cards:
answerN -> questionN
here is my settings just to be sure that you have all needed information

[AndriiPetrovDev]

Unfortunately multyline cards works the same
if I set

the order is:

0. question1 -> answer1
1. answer1 -> question1
2. question2 -> answer2
3. answer2 -> question2
4. question3 -> answer3
5. answer3 -> question3
6. question4 -> answer4
7. answer4 -> question4

I don't need 0, 2, 4, 6

[ronzulu]

Hi @AndriiPetrovDev

Thanks for the info. So now I understand, you just want the following:

answer1 -> question1
answer2 -> question2
answer3 -> question3
answer4 -> question4

I think the problem is that "inline reversed" is not an accurate name on the settings page:

In the user manual it is also called "reversed", but the description is accurate:
https://www.stephenmwangi.com/obsidian-spaced-repetition/flashcards/#single-line-reversed

The inaccurate naming of "reversed" also caused confusion for #865

Cheers
Ronny

[ronzulu]

I've created a new issue regarding the terminology at #876

I can see that it might be beneficial to include new card types called "reversed" that are just reversed rather than bidirectional.

Out of curiosity, why do you prefer something like:
Question <== Answer

Over existing functionality of:
Answer :: Question

Cheers
Ronny

[AndriiPetrovDev]

@ronzulu Yeah, it will be very beneficial for language learners, Because both directions "native"->"translation" and "translation"->"native" are helpful for learning. Sometimes you just translate foreign word but in other case you can learn how to express your thoughts in different language. Actually translateing FROM and TO different language is TWO independent skills. That's why so many people can understand foreign language but can't speak well