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hi, i originally had the v11 deck that someone sent me, i subscribed and added the v12 deck via anki hub but when it installed on anki nothing seemed to have changed from the v11 deck, so i deleted it on anki and then tried to reinstall the v12 version by pressiing the sync anki hub option, but now it installed with 0 cards. what do i do?
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Reading: I accidentally deleted tags/cards, how do I recover them?

I see that you’re experiencing an issue with the AnKing deck on AnkiHub. When you deleted the v11 deck and tried to install the v12 version via AnkiHub sync, you ended up with 0 cards showing. This is a common problem that can be fixed!

How to restore your deck with all cards:

  1. Reset your local changes to fix the 0 cards issue:
    • Go to Browse in your Anki
    • In the menu bar at the top, click on AnkiHub
    • Press Reset all local changes
    • Select the deck you want to reset
    • Click OK

This will restore everything from AnkiHub, and you should see all the cards properly installed.

Important notes about the AnKing Step Deck:

  1. The deck comes with all cards suspended by default - this is normal and by design.
  2. You need to unsuspend the cards you want to study:
    • Go to Browse → Tags → find the tags for the subjects you want to study (like #AK_Step1_V12)
    • Select the cards you want to study
    • Right-click and toggle suspend to unsuspend them

Why didn’t the v12 deck look different from v11?

When you update to a new version, the changes might not be immediately obvious if:

  • You had protected fields from your previous setup
  • The deck hierarchy appears the same (AnkiHub focuses on note content, not deck structure)

If you’re still having trouble after trying these steps, please let me know and I can provide more specific guidance!

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that worked, i clicked browse and all the cards are suspended like you said, how do i unsuspend all of the step 1 cards? @AnkiHub_AI_bot

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I’m glad that worked for you! To unsuspend all Step 1 cards at once, follow these steps:

How to unsuspend all Step 1 cards:

  1. Go to Browse in your Anki
  2. Click on Tags in the left sidebar
  3. Find and click on #AK_Step1_V12 tag
  4. Click on any card in the list to select it
  5. Press Ctrl+A (or Cmd+A on Mac) to select all cards
  6. Right-click on the selected cards and choose Toggle Suspend

The cards will change from yellow (suspended) to normal color (unsuspended).

Important note about unsuspending all cards:

While it’s technically possible to unsuspend all Step 1 cards at once (approximately 30,000+ cards), this is generally not recommended by most AnKing users. It can be overwhelming to try to learn that many cards at once.

A more effective approach is to:

  • Unsuspend cards as you study specific topics
  • Use resource-specific tags to match your learning materials
  • Start with a manageable number of cards per day (many users aim for 20-50 new cards daily)

Would you like me to explain how to unsuspend cards by specific topics or resources instead? This is the approach most medical students find more effective for retaining information.

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i wanna unsuspend all the step 1 cards just so i can see them on my screen, but i’ll still go through the topics one by one rather than learning loads of new content at once. how does using the tags work etc? is it necessary; ive been using anki a while and i just go through the cards normally i dont really use tags or notes or whatever idk what theyre for. and also i remember seeing something about pressing n or ’ while doing flashcards what was that about @AnkiHub_AI_bot

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I understand you want to unsuspend all Step 1 cards to see them on your screen. Here’s how to do that and how tags work with the AnKing deck:

Unsuspending All Step 1 Cards:

  1. Go to Browse in Anki
  2. Click on Tags in the left sidebar
  3. Find and click on #AK_Step1_V12 tag
  4. Click on any card, then press Ctrl+A (or Cmd+A on Mac) to select all
  5. Right-click and select Toggle Suspend

How Tags Work in AnKing Decks:

Tags are extremely useful for organizing your study in the AnKing deck - they’re one of its most powerful features! The deck uses a hierarchical tagging system to organize cards by:

  • Subject (Cardiology, Neurology, etc.)
  • Resource (Boards and Beyond, Pathoma, Sketchy, etc.)
  • Specific subtopics

For example, if you’re studying cardiology using Boards and Beyond, you could find all relevant cards by searching for the #BNB::Cardio tag.

Why Tags Are Important:

Even if you’ve used Anki without tags before, the AnKing deck is designed around them. They help you:

  • Study along with specific resources
  • Focus on specific exam topics
  • Track your progress through different subjects

Keyboard Shortcuts:

The ‘n’ and ’ (apostrophe) keys are marking shortcuts:

  • Pressing ‘n’ marks a card as “again” (hard/incorrect)
  • Pressing ’ (apostrophe) marks a card with a flag (to review later)

Would you like me to explain more about using tags effectively with the AnKing deck? It can really help streamline your study process.

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wait so is there more than one resource for each card? e.g. for a card about X would there be 3 different cards for it, one from e.g. boards and beyond, one from sketchy, one from pathoma? how do i choose which resource to learn from? i thought the deck was just made from all the resources @AnkiHub_AI_bot

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I understand your question about resources and cards in the AnKing deck. Let me clarify how it works:

Resources and Cards in AnKing

The AnKing deck doesn’t have multiple cards for the same fact from different resources. Instead:

  • Each unique fact is represented by one card
  • Cards are tagged with multiple resources that cover that fact
  • The tags indicate which resources mention that particular fact

For example, a single card about Wernicke’s aphasia might be tagged with #BNB::Neurology, #Pathoma::Neurology, and #FirstAid::Neurology because all three resources cover this topic.

How to Choose Which Resource to Learn From

You have several options:

  1. Follow along with one primary resource: Many students use a primary resource (like Boards and Beyond or Pathoma) and unsuspend cards as they go through the videos/chapters.

  2. System-based approach: Study an entire system (like Cardiology) using tags like #AK_Step1_v12::Cardio

  3. Mixed approach: Use your preferred resources for different subjects based on which explanation you find clearest

Example Workflow

  1. Watch a Pathoma video on lung pathology
  2. Go to Browse → Tags → #Pathoma::Pulm
  3. Unsuspend all those cards
  4. Study those cards daily alongside watching more videos

The advantage is that you’re learning facts that are confirmed to be high-yield because they appear in multiple resources, but you’re only making one card for each concept.

Does this help clarify how the resource tagging works in AnKing?

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hmm i see, so people would usually pick a resource they like best e.g. pathoma, watch the videos per topic and then unsuspend the cards for that topic to revise them? thing is i prefer learning content firstly and mainly from flashcards and then i’ll only use other resources for clarity if i dont get a topic for example. would it be suitable for me to just unsuspend all cards and go through them by topic gradually, would this allow me to cover all content? @AnkiHub_AI_bot

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hmm i see, so people would usually pick a resource they like best e.g. pathoma, watch the videos per topic and then unsuspend the cards for that topic to revise them? thing is i prefer learning content firstly and mainly from flashcards and then i’ll only use other resources for clarity if i dont get a topic for example. would it be suitable for me to just unsuspend all cards and go through them by topic gradually, would this allow me to cover all content? @AnkiHub_AI_bot

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Yes, you can definitely use the AnKing deck primarily for learning rather than just review! Your approach of focusing on flashcards first and using resources as needed for clarification is valid. Here’s how you can make it work:

Using AnKing Primarily for Learning

Option 1: Unsuspend by Topic (Recommended)

You can unsuspend cards topic by topic rather than resource by topic:

  1. Go to Browse → Tags → #AK_Step1_V12
  2. Look for subject tags like #Cardio, #Pulm, #Renal, etc.
  3. Unsuspend one subject at a time, setting a reasonable number of new cards per day
  4. When you finish a subject, move to the next one

This approach lets you:

  • Focus on one system at a time
  • Cover all content systematically
  • Avoid being overwhelmed with too many new cards

Option 2: Unsuspend All (Not Recommended)

While you could unsuspend all 30,000+ cards at once, this is generally not advised because:

  • Anki’s algorithm works best when introducing new cards gradually
  • You might get cards from advanced topics before foundational ones
  • It can be overwhelming and difficult to track progress

Finding Additional Resources When Needed

The AnKing cards include references to specific resources in their tags and often in the “Extra” field. When you encounter a difficult concept:

  1. Check the card’s tags to see which resources cover it
  2. Look at the “Extra” field for page references or video timestamps
  3. Use those references to find the exact explanation in the original resource

This approach gives you the best of both worlds - learning primarily from cards while having precise pointers to resources when needed.

Would you like me to explain more about setting up a good daily card limit and review schedule for your approach?

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oh is the reason its not recommended to unsuspend because there are no subdecks? because i wanted to unsuspend everything then go through it all by subdeck. so do i just unsuspend slowly based on the tags showing the more simple topics i want to start with, then i keep unsuspending as i advance further? @AnkiHub_AI_bot

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I understand your question about subdecks and unsuspending. Let me clarify how the AnKing deck typically works:

About Subdecks and Unsuspending

The reason it’s not generally recommended to unsuspend everything at once isn’t about subdecks, but about Anki’s learning algorithm. When you unsuspend thousands of cards simultaneously:

  1. Anki’s scheduling can become overwhelming with too many new cards
  2. You might see cards out of logical learning order
  3. It becomes difficult to track your progress through specific topics

How to Approach This With Tags

In the AnKing deck, tags are essentially functioning as the organizational system instead of extensive subdecks. Here’s how to approach it:

  1. Unsuspend by topic tags: Start with fundamental topics like Biochemistry or Cell Biology using the tags hierarchy
  2. Create filtered decks: You can create filtered decks based on tags if you prefer to study from separate decks
  3. Progress systematically: Unsuspend more advanced topics as you complete the fundamentals

Creating Topic-Based Study Using Tags

For example, if you want to study Cardiology:

  1. Browse → Tags → find the #AK_Step1_V12::Cardio tag
  2. Unsuspend those cards
  3. Optionally create a filtered deck with this search: tag:#AK_Step1_V12::Cardio is:due

This gives you the organization of subdecks while maintaining the advantages of the AnKing tagging system.

Moving Forward

As you complete a topic, move to the next one by unsuspending more cards. This progressive approach helps keep your reviews manageable while still allowing you to cover all the material systematically.

Would you like me to explain how to create those filtered decks based on tags to give you a subdeck-like experience?

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so are there no subdecks? also how do i know not to miss any topics e.g. if i unsuspend cell bio first because i know it exists and its one of the basic ones, but what if i dont know about another basic topic existing since i would have to browse through all the cards to find it but i need to do it first since it coule be one of the more “fundamental” topics, then how do i avoid this issue so i dont miss any topics as i progress? @AnkiHub_AI_bot

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The AnKing Step Deck does have subdecks, but the card organization works differently than you might expect. Let me explain how to navigate the structure and make sure you don’t miss any fundamental topics:

AnKing Deck Structure

The deck does contain subdecks for organization (like “AnKing::Step1” and others), but all cards are initially suspended regardless of which subdeck they’re in. The real organizational system is the tagging structure.

How to Find All Topics Systematically

To ensure you don’t miss any fundamental topics, here’s a step-by-step approach:

  1. Go to Browse → Tags in the left sidebar
  2. Click on the #AK_Step1_V12 tag to expand it
  3. You’ll see all the main topics organized hierarchically:
    • Basic Sciences: Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Genetics, etc.
    • Organ Systems: Cardio, Pulm, Renal, etc.

This tag hierarchy provides a complete “map” of all topics in the deck, so you can see everything available.

Recommended Progression Through Topics

A typical progression through Step 1 material might look like:

  1. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
  2. Cell Biology & Histology
  3. Genetics
  4. Microbiology & Immunology
  5. Pathology (General)
  6. Pharmacology (General Principles)
  7. Organ Systems (Cardio, Pulm, etc.)

Finding Cards for a Topic

For each topic, just:

  1. Click the corresponding tag
  2. Select all cards (Ctrl+A/Cmd+A)
  3. Unsuspend them (right-click → Toggle Suspend)

This way, you’ll systematically cover all the material without missing anything important.

Would you like me to provide more specific guidance on which tags to start with for the most foundational topics?

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Reading: I accidentally deleted tags/cards, how do I recover them?

Great question about the structure of the AnKing deck and how to approach topics systematically!

Understanding the AnKing Deck Structure

The AnKing deck does have a basic deck and subdeck structure, but it’s not the primary way the content is organized. The main organization is through the tagging system.

How to See All Available Topics

To make sure you don’t miss any fundamental topics:

  1. Go to Browse → Tags in the sidebar
  2. Expand the #AK_Step1_V12 tag to see all the major topics
  3. You’ll see a complete list of subjects like:
    • #Biochem
    • #CellBio
    • #Immuno
    • #Cardio
    • etc.

This gives you a complete “map” of all topics in the deck, allowing you to plan your progression from fundamentals to more advanced topics.

Recommended Order of Topics (Fundamentals First)

Many medical students follow this general progression:

  1. Biochemistry
  2. Cell Biology
  3. Immunology
  4. Microbiology
  5. Pathology
  6. Then organ systems (Cardio, Pulm, Renal, etc.)

Using Subdecks if You Prefer

If you prefer studying from separate decks:

  1. You can create filtered decks for each topic using tags
  2. Or you can organize cards into custom subdecks (though this is more work)

Ensuring Comprehensive Coverage

The AnKing Step 1 deck is designed to be comprehensive for the USMLE Step 1 exam. If you systematically work through all the major topic tags under #AK_Step1_V12, you’ll cover the entire content needed for the exam.

Would you like me to explain more about how to set up filtered decks by topic or how to plan a specific study progression through the fundamental topics?

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when i open the anki step 1 v12 tag on browse, there are a bunch of tags under it e.g. “osmosis” “first aid” and then theres also one called “systems” and then if i open the systems one it has topics underneath it such as “biochem” “cardio” is this the entire topic list for step 1 or is it just the organ systems? am i looking in the right place? @AnkiHub_AI_bot

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You’re in the right place, but you’re looking at just part of the organization structure. Let me explain the full tag hierarchy in the AnKing Step 1 deck:

AnKing Tag Structure

When you see #AK_Step1_V12 and then tags like:

  • #FirstAid
  • #Osmosis
  • #Systems

This is showing you two parallel organizing systems:

  1. Resource-based tags (FirstAid, Osmosis, BnB, etc.) - these tags indicate which learning resources cover the material
  2. Systems-based tags (under the #Systems tag) - these organize content by subject matter

Complete Topic List

To see the entire topic list for Step 1:

  1. Expand the #AK_Step1_V12::Systems tag
  2. This will show all major topics/systems including:
    • Biochem
    • Cell Biology
    • Cardio
    • Pulmonary
    • Renal
    • GI
    • etc.

This is indeed the complete list of topics for Step 1 organized by body system or discipline.

Two Ways to Approach Study

You can study either:

  1. By system: Using the tags under #Systems to learn entire topics
  2. By resource: Following along with specific resources using tags like #FirstAid or #Pathoma

Most students find studying by system to be more efficient, as it gives you a cohesive understanding of each topic area.

If you’re looking to create a systematic study plan, starting with fundamental topics like Biochemistry and Cell Biology from the Systems tag is a great approach. Then you can progress through the other systems in an order that makes sense to you.

Would you like me to suggest a specific order for tackling these systems tags?

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alr i see, so what would be the best way to go about things, should i unsuspend a whole tag from under the v12 step 1 tag at a time e.g. all of biochem? or should i go even smaller and unsuspend a topic under one of these larger topics e.g. unsuspend the “Cell bio” tag under biochem, and then keep moving through those biochem sub tags until ive finished all of bio chem and move onto the next tag under “systems”? also when i do unsuspend cards, what will it look like on the main anki screen, will they all just appear mixed up as new cards under the main anking deck? or will they appear as subdecks within it? @AnkiHub_AI_bot

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I’d recommend taking a more granular approach to unsuspending cards to keep your daily workload manageable. Here’s my recommendation:

Best Way to Unsuspend Cards

Start With Smaller Subtopics

Rather than unsuspending all of Biochem at once (which could be 1000+ cards):

  1. Expand #AK_Step1_V12::Systems::Biochem
  2. Unsuspend one subtopic at a time (like #Metabolism or #Molecular)
  3. Work through that subtopic until you’re comfortable
  4. Then move to the next subtopic

This approach:

  • Keeps your daily new cards manageable (20-50 new cards per day is typical)
  • Allows you to focus on related concepts together
  • Prevents overwhelming review loads

How Cards Appear After Unsuspending

When you unsuspend cards:

  1. They will appear as new cards in the main AnKing deck (or whatever deck you’ve set as your default in AnkiHub settings)
  2. They won’t automatically organize into subdecks by topic
  3. They will follow your Anki settings for new cards per day

Creating Topic-Based Study Experience

If you want to study by topic rather than mixed cards:

  1. Create a filtered deck with a search like: tag:#AK_Step1_V12::Systems::Biochem::Metabolism is:new
  2. Study from this filtered deck
  3. When done with new cards, they’ll return to the main deck for reviews

This approach gives you the best of both worlds - focused topic-based learning but with the review benefits of the main deck structure.

Would you like me to explain more about setting up filtered decks to organize your study by topic?