NotePlan - To-Do List & Notes

September 27, 2024

Fixes: - Fixed crashes when opening daily notes and loading events or references - Fixed image sync deadlocks - Fixed auto-insert templates in German - Fixed creating a synced line by dragging (it added an empty synced line) - Fixed path contains stopped working in filters - Fixed layout of colored backgrounds in filter views Full Release: This NotePlan update is all about auto templates, making it easier to organize your periodic notes! With auto templates, you can set a standard set of tasks, notes, and checklists for specific note types. Once configured, these templates are automatically loaded when you open the corresponding note—no need for extra clicks or taps! Customize it further: insert a different task list for weekdays and weekends, for example. Let’s break it down: AUTO TEMPLATES There are two ways to set up auto templates. 1. Open an existing template or create a new one under "Templates" in "Smart Folders." 2. In the template, tap the calendar icon in the top right to set your auto-insert options (note: the icon only turns blue if an active rule is in place). 3. You can configure templates to be inserted based on specific frequencies, such as daily, or on certain days of the year—like January 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. Alternatively, you can also set up auto templates directly while working in calendar notes. SETUP AUTO TEMPLATES FROM CALENDAR NOTES 1. Open an empty calendar note (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.). 2. Tap “Insert Template”, then tap "Auto-Insert" and choose a template. To remove the template tap again on it in the menu (it toggles it on/off). Or go into the template and open the recurrence settings by tapping on the calendar button top right. OTHER IMPROVEMENTS - Paste plain text with Cmd+Shift+V - “Move” renamed to “Schedule” - Fixed repeat crash (minimum now set to 2) - Improved formatting when pasting - New filter option: 'past including today' - Fixed link alias issues - Improved cursor positioning after auto-inserted brackets, you can hit enter to jump behind the closing bracket. - Added shortcuts for opening notes in new window or split view - Fixed link-tapping crash on iPad - Resolved layout issues with empty event titles - Fixed importing of weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly notes from Obsidian - Improved importing of file attachments from Obsidian - Changed 'Preferences' to 'Settings' - Fixed dragged in events created timeblocks and renamed the event in the note - Fixed dragged in tasks with sub-tasks for creating synced lines from the references didn't make the subtasks synced lines

September 22, 2024

This NotePlan update is all about auto templates, making it easier to organize your periodic notes! With auto templates, you can set a standard set of tasks, notes, and checklists for specific note types. Once configured, these templates are automatically loaded when you open the corresponding note—no need for extra clicks or taps! Customize it further: insert a different task list for weekdays and weekends, for example. Let’s break it down: AUTO TEMPLATES There are two ways to set up auto templates. 1. Open an existing template or create a new one under "Templates" in "Smart Folders." 2. In the template, tap the calendar icon in the top right to set your auto-insert options (note: the icon only turns blue if an active rule is in place). 3. You can configure templates to be inserted based on specific frequencies, such as daily, or on certain days of the year—like January 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. Alternatively, you can also set up auto templates directly while working in calendar notes. SETUP AUTO TEMPLATES FROM CALENDAR NOTES First, ensure “Show help text (and template button)” is on in Settings → Markdown. 1. Open an empty calendar note (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.). 2. Tap “Insert Template”, then tap "Auto-Insert" and choose a template. To remove the template tap again on it in the menu (it toggles it on/off). Or go into the template and open the recurrence settings by tapping on the calendar button top right. OTHER IMPROVEMENTS - Paste plain text with Cmd+Shift+V - “Move” renamed to “Schedule” - Fixed repeat crash (minimum now set to 2) - Improved formatting when pasting - New filter option: 'past including today' - Fixed link alias issues - Improved cursor positioning after auto-inserted brackets, you can hit enter to jump behind the closing bracket. - Added shortcuts for opening notes in new window or split view - Fixed link-tapping crash on iPad - Resolved layout issues with empty event titles - Fixed importing of weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly notes from Obsidian - Improved importing of file attachments from Obsidian - Changed 'Preferences' to 'Settings' - Fixed dragged in events created timeblocks and renamed the event in the note - Fixed dragged in tasks with sub-tasks for creating synced lines from the references didn't make the subtasks synced lines

August 2, 2024

This is a smaller update with some corrections and improvements. NEW: - Copy and paste text from websites preserving the formatting (like from a blog post) - Web URLs for images are supported now (like the ones copied from websites), which means images don't have to be downloaded locally - Copy tables from Numbers or Excel (or websites) into NotePlan IMPROVEMENTS: - Syncing attachments and note overwriting improved - Image scaling on iOS didn't respect the settings - Shortcuts: added 'under heading matching', note title matching is case-insensitive now, fixed opening calendar notes - Fixed an issue where drawings were sometimes not loaded - Fixed printing tables in PDFs

July 9, 2024

This NotePlan update introduces Shortcuts support to let you add things to your notes super quickly! With just a tap, you can add text, tasks, checklists, and more to a note of your choice. Even to periodic notes like Today, Tomorrow, Next Month, and more! You can also integrate the action in other Shortcuts to make your own automations, too. "ADD TO NOTE" SHORTCUT NotePlan 3.13 integrates with Apple’s "App Intent" to make working with NotePlan and Apple apps even smoother. From Spotlight integration and Focus mode to Shortcuts: iOS and NotePlan work even more tightly together. As a result, NotePlan now has an "Add to Note" action in Shortcuts by default. You can use it to create a shortcut that opens up a dialog and lets you add things to a note of your choice. There are even different options to play with: - Choose any note you want, including periodic notes like Today or Tomorrow - Select whether you want to add it to the start or end of your note - You can even put it under a specific Heading - Choose what you want to add: text, a task, a checklist, a bullet point, a heading, or even a quote - And add an optional priority: low, medium, or high (!, !! or !!!) You can add the shortcut to your home screen and tap it or let Siri do it for you by asking to run the shortcut. On iPhone 15 Pro, you can even assign it to the Action button. Just select the shortcut, hit the Action button on the side of your iPhone, and add your text to NotePlan. Of course, you can use the "Add to Note" shortcut as an action in your own shortcuts for even deeper or more complex integrations. From pasting clipboard text to creating regular checklists, and more. Other Shortcuts: - Open Filter - Open Tag - Open Note - Find Notes - Run Plugin Command - Create Note OTHER IMPROVEMENTS - Tasks in templates are now filtered out in the references area. - Better attachment downloads. If an attachment fails to download, NotePlan will retry to reduce sync issues with embedded files and images. - Renaming a hashtag with an emoji no longer causes an issue. If you like the improvements, please consider supporting us with a rating or review. Your feedback helps us continue to improve and grow.

July 9, 2024

This NotePlan update introduces Shortcuts support to let you add things to your notes super quickly! With just a tap, you can add text, tasks, checklists, and more to a note of your choice. Even to periodic notes like Today, Tomorrow, Next Month, and more! You can also integrate the action in other Shortcuts to make your own automations, too. "ADD TO NOTE" SHORTCUT NotePlan 3.13 integrates with Apple’s "App Intent" to make working with NotePlan and Apple apps even smoother. From Spotlight integration and Focus mode to Shortcuts: iOS and NotePlan work even more tightly together. As a result, NotePlan now has an "Add to Note" action in Shortcuts by default. You can use it to create a shortcut that opens up a dialog and lets you add things to a note of your choice. There are even different options to play with: - Choose any note you want, including periodic notes like Today or Tomorrow - Select whether you want to add it to the start or end of your note - You can even put it under a specific Heading - Choose what you want to add: text, a task, a checklist, a bullet point, a heading, or even a quote - And add an optional priority: low, medium, or high (!, !! or !!!) You can add the shortcut to your home screen and tap it or let Siri do it for you by asking to run the shortcut. On iPhone 15 Pro, you can even assign it to the Action button. Just select the shortcut, hit the Action button on the side of your iPhone, and add your text to NotePlan. Of course, you can use the "Add to Note" shortcut as an action in your own shortcuts for even deeper or more complex integrations. From pasting clipboard text to creating regular checklists, and more. Other Shortcuts: - Open Filter - Open Tag - Open Note - Find Notes - Run Plugin Command - Create Note OTHER IMPROVEMENTS - Tasks in templates are now filtered out in the references area. - Better attachment downloads. If an attachment fails to download, NotePlan will retry to reduce sync issues with embedded files and images. - Renaming a hashtag with an emoji no longer causes an issue. If you like the improvements, please consider supporting us with a rating or review. Your feedback helps us continue to improve and grow.

June 5, 2024

In this release, we are fixing a couple of issues from the last release. - Fixed image transcription in dark mode - Fixed loading of the right AI model - Fixed crash when searching - Disabled auto-pairing for smart quotes (which always caused problems) - Fixed '&' cutting off the text when sending a note as an email with Outlook - Fixed when scheduling tasks sometimes selected only the last task Main Release: You can now sketch and draw right inside NotePlan! Our latest update adds support for the Apple Pencil (iPadOS) so you can jot down things quickly. On the iPhone, you can simply draw using your finger. But that’s not all! NotePlan can recognize your handwriting (using AI) and turn it into text, too. This update also adds support for OpenAI's latest model "GPT-4o", which is better, faster, and cheaper. APPLE PENCIL SUPPORT In NotePlan 3.12, you can add drawings, sketches, and handwritten text to any note. On iPadOS and iOS, simply tap the command icon (⌘), then tap the freehand drawing icon. Draw whatever you want, tap done, and ta-da! Your drawing is now available inside your note. You can also transcribe handwritten text in your drawings. Simply long-press your image and choose “Transcribe” from the menu. NotePlan can even recognize tasks (written with circles), bullet points (points or dashes), and checkboxes (square boxes) and add them right inside your notes. This becomes really handy when you are taking meeting notes. In a meeting, taking notes with your Apple pencil, and having the iPad flat on the table makes you look more attentive (just like taking notes with a real pencil, instead of “hiding” behind the screen and keyboard). With AI transcription you don't have to worry about having to type out your notes later. OTHER IMPROVEMENTS - The OpenAI integration has been updated to the latest version, GPT-4o, for smarter, better, and faster functionality. - Voice transcriptions longer than 25 minutes are now supported. - Added a long-press menu to images to delete or copy the image. - Fixed poor writing performance if typing above or below images. - Hanging and memory issues fixed. - Fixed sync error when moving the note right after creation. - Importing Reminders (through drag and drop from the Reminders filter), will complete the Reminder now (instead of deleting it) and more information is copied over (notes, location, if available). - Fixed notifications didn't show up for Timeblocks if the app was in the foreground. If you like the improvements, please consider supporting us with a rating or review. Your feedback helps us continue to improve and grow.

May 27, 2024

You can now sketch and draw right inside NotePlan! Our latest update adds support for the Apple Pencil (iPadOS) so you can jot down things quickly. On the iPhone, you can simply draw using your finger. But that’s not all! NotePlan can recognize your handwriting (using AI) and turn it into text, too. This update also adds support for OpenAI's latest model "GPT-4o", which is better, faster, and cheaper. APPLE PENCIL SUPPORT In NotePlan 3.12, you can add drawings, sketches, and handwritten text to any note. On iPadOS and iOS, simply tap the command icon (⌘), then tap the freehand drawing icon. Draw whatever you want, tap done, and ta-da! Your drawing is now available inside your note. You can also transcribe handwritten text in your drawings. Simply long-press your image and choose “Transcribe” from the menu. NotePlan can even recognize tasks (written with circles), bullet points (points or dashes), and checkboxes (square boxes) and add them right inside your notes. This becomes really handy when you are taking meeting notes. In a meeting, taking notes with your Apple pencil, and having the iPad flat on the table makes you look more attentive (just like taking notes with a real pencil, instead of “hiding” behind the screen and keyboard). With AI transcription you don't have to worry about having to type out your notes later. OTHER IMPROVEMENTS - The OpenAI integration has been updated to the latest version, GPT-4o, for smarter, better, and faster functionality. - Voice transcriptions longer than 25 minutes are now supported. - Added a long-press menu to images to delete or copy the image. - Fixed poor writing performance if typing above or below images. - Hanging and memory issues fixed. - Fixed sync error when moving the note right after creation. - Importing Reminders (through drag and drop from the Reminders filter), will complete the Reminder now (instead of deleting it) and more information is copied over (notes, location, if available). - Fixed notifications didn't show up for Timeblocks if the app was in the foreground. If you like the improvements, please consider supporting us with a rating or review. Your feedback helps us continue to improve and grow.

May 4, 2024

This update enhances the integration of NotePlan with Apple's Reminders, making it even easier to manage the tasks you capture through Reminders. Previously, NotePlan only displayed Reminders that had specific dates or times assigned. Now, you can view all your Reminders by list, regardless of whether they have a date. Here's how it works: You can now access un-dated Reminders through a new filter option. When setting up filters, select "Reminders" under the "by origin" option and disable all other options. To view your Reminders, just open any note, tap on the calendar and time button at the bottom right, and select the Reminders filter from the timeline. Using the Reminders Filter with Siri: You can use Siri to quickly add Reminders by voice when you're busy, like when driving or cooking. Later, at your desk, open the Reminders Filter to see your tasks. You can either check them off directly from the filter or drag them into a note. Once moved, NotePlan will delete the original Reminder, effectively transferring it into NotePlan. That's all for now (besides a few bug fixes) in this smaller update. If you enjoy using the app, consider supporting us by rating it or leaving a review. Thank you for supporting indie developers!

April 25, 2024

We have made a couple of improvements in this release by fixing a list of annoying bugs and crashes, enjoy! IMPROVEMENTS - iPad Navigation: Hold CMD and click on folders in the command bar to reveal them in the sidebar. - Weekly References: Quotes will show up now in the weekly references view at the top of calendar notes. Use them to add your thoughts on your goals and weekly tasks. - Date Detection: Typing dates? Our command bar now recognizes ISO formats automatically. FIXES - Synced Lines and folded text: If you maintained synced lines inside the same note and some were folded "away", they stopped syncing. This is fixed now. - System Stability: Fixed various system hangs and crashes. - UI Consistency: "Event List" in the right sidebar will now remember to show up after a restart, and auto-complete forms will close properly when you expect them to (when typing >today). - Time Accuracy: Improved detection of time blocks (12-1pm for example), fixed timezone mix-ups (when traveling), and more. - Filter Fixes: From synced lines showing up correctly to ensuring events display right even with smaller fonts, as well as switching between views. Also, an empty monthly note showed up when the yearly note was part of the results. - Sync: Fixed creation date was reset after receiving a synced file Plugin API: - Logging: We've cut down on excessive logging from plugins and enhanced logs for HTML views. - CommandBar: Added a third "searchText" parameter to showOptions and showInputs, so you can supply a default value. If you are happy with the app, please rate it, or even leave a review. This is a great way to support us, indie developers. Thanks a lot!

April 9, 2024

We’ve got a new update to NotePlan for you today with filter views in the sidebar! You can now switch between your daily timeline and filters in the sidebar, on macOS, iPadOS and iOS. Combined with the new “Rolling 30 Days” timeline option inside filters, your sidebar now has always up-to-date views on yesterday and the next 30 days from today. Adding in filters makes your daily note even more dynamic and productive by showing a custom list of tasks alongside your daily to-do items. PLAN SMARTER AND KEEP YOUR EYE ON WHAT’S NEXT — Filter Views in the Sidebar In NotePlan 3.11, your daily note sidebar now has a huge upgrade with filter views. You can switch the daily timeline for a filter view of your choice. Just click the dropdown button "Timeline" in the right sidebar above the timeline on macOS and select a specific Filter View (CTRL+4). On iOS and iPadOS, pull up the timeline (blue icon in the bottom-right corner) and also tap on "Timeline" top left of the timeline to select a specific Filter View. Filter views also have a new timeline option that makes the filter view next to your daily note incredibly useful: “Rolling 30 Days”. This timeframe shows you tasks from yesterday and the next 30 days *based on your current day*. Having a filter view with “Rolling 30 Days” helps you stay current: you’re always looking 30 days into the future, from today. One more thing: all tasks inside the Filter View can be completed and edited, too. You can even add new tasks to the filter right inside the sidebar view! So how can you use the new integrated filter view to boost your workflow? Here are some ideas: - See upcoming tasks with a tag or mention from a filter. E.g. all tasks from your list “Personal Projects” tagged with #priority1. - See you overdue tasks filter to make sure nothing slips through the cracks. - Create a filter view with an important project and show it in the sidebar to keep the project front and center. - Want a productivity boost? Why not show the filter with all tasks you’ve completed this week? The new filter view inside the sidebar lets you stay on top of things even better by combining multiple views inside a single window. IMPROVED - Improvements and bug fixes to filters - Performance improvements (potentially fix for freezing and memory issues) If you like the improvements, please consider supporting us with a rating or review. Your feedback helps us continue to improve and grow.