Creating a To Do List on the Supernote

4 methods to utilize features

Supernote devices currently don’t have a designated To Do app or feature…yet. However there are 4 workarounds using the available features to obtain the same functionality as a To Do List.

My personal requirements that I have for a To Do list must be able to do 1 or All of these things for me to consider it functional:

-Global Search

-Ability for reminders

-Search within notebook

1)Star and Table of Contents-Global Search and Search within notebook

Advantage- Not only can you do a global search but the table of contents allows you to see specific To Do list within a specific notebook.

2)Calendar and Events-Reminders

Advantage-Using the built in calendar of the SN along with the ability to create notes into events. I use this when this method when I know I will be working on this task outside of the SN. Plus since I have this synced to my Gmail , all other devices that have access to that Gmail will have my To Do reminders on them.

3)Link and separate To Do Notebook-Search within notebook

Advantage-Creating a separate To Do notebook and linking other notebooks to the To Do notebook is great for multiple tasks across different subjects. Additionally creating a TOC within the To Do notebook allows me to separate  pages for “Travel”, “Study”, and etc.

4)Keywords- Global Search and Search within notebook

Advantage- Ability to search globally and within a notebook is powerful. In addition having a specific naming convention for your To Dos will make it even better. I place “ToDo” in front of all my tasks so when I go to search globally I can just search for “ToDo” and it gives me all the results for that search. In addition I don’t have to try to remember the specifics of the task.

In the beginning I was solely using methods 1 and 4 but with all the updates I am gravitating more towards methods 2 and 3 now. Plus 2 and 3 accommodates more of the multiple device workflows that I’m looking for.

Workaround : Using Links to open To-Do

TO do on supernote

One of my the features on my wish list is to have an integrated To-Do List that seamlessly syncs with the built in calendar of the Supernote. This workaround is not ideal but it’s nice to know that the option exists.

What you will need to download and create for this workaround:

• Microsoft account to sign into To-Do

• To-Do app (optional)

• Authenticator app (depending on what method you use to authenticate your Microsoft account)

Features you will need to know how to use on Supernote:

• Creating a link for a web page

1. Create a link to a web page

   1. Input the url for the To-Do

2. Click on the link

3. Sign in with Microsoft credentials

4. Authenticate your account

5. If successful, you now should have the ability to add or complete your tasks on the To-Do from your Supernote.

Use at your own risk. I was able to sign into my iCloud but was not able to open the Apple Reminders.

Idea: Split screen

Utilizing screen mirroring to split screen

We may not have the ability to split the screen on the Supernote yet but we do have an alternative in screen mirroring.

In this example I am using screen mirroring on both A6x and A5x while running the kindle app on the A6x. There are other devices that can screen mirror that can replicate this example and having two Supernotes is not necessary.

1. Start screen sharing on A6x

2. Go to browser and navigate to instructed url for A6x

3. Open Kindle app on A6x

4. Start screen sharing on A5x

5. Create notebook for Book Analysis

   • Click on post below for my Workflow on how to study using Supernote

     • Workflow: Studying with the Supernote

Screen Mirroring as Split Screen

Idea: Linking Notes to PDF Files

Optimizing notes with pdf templates

In the newest Beta 2.8.23, Ratta has added the ability to use PDFs as a template.

With this update I can now link my planner of choice to my notebook. As well as using one of the pages in my planner as a template.

1. Export the PDF file (planner)

2. Move the exported PDF into MyStyle Folder

   1. This may take a while depending on how big the PDF file is

3. Open the notebook you plan to use

4. Click on the 3 dots above

5. Click on Templates

6. Select the PDF (planner)

   1. Select the page you want to use as a template

   *Bonus- Inserting a link to the page template

Planners: MDO Planner 2023 and ENotebook’s Supernote Toolkit

Disclaimer: Install the Beta at your own risk

Idea: Restructuring notebooks with links

Benefits of separaTing notebooks

Restructuring notebooks with links

I used to keep my work meetings and to do lists all in one running notebook. Now I’ve separated them into two notebooks and been using this method for two weeks. These are some of the benefits I’ve found:

*Multiple meetings per day*

1.Less page turning to see the to dos

2.Ability to see to do items on one page

3.Smaller files-my past notebook had somewhere over 200 pages

4.Ability to group and reflect on a weekly basis of tasks than being overwhelmed daily

5.Limit only one page per week for work tasks. I know that I can not take on any more before completing the tasks on the page

How has the linking feature changed your notebook structure?

Workaround: Saving files to google drive

Automates the export folder of the supernote and saves a copy of the file on google drive

What you will need to download and create for this workaround:

• IFTTT ( If This, Then That )

• Dropbox account syncing to Supernote

• Create an output folder on your Google Drive

1. Download IFTTT to your computer or device

   1. Sign up for IFTTT

   2. Create an Applet

      1. Create the IF ( in this case search for the Dropbox). For the Subfolder field put the Supernote/Export as the path. This will be the triggering event. By doing this the Applet will be looking at any new pdf or png file in the Export folder.

      2. Create the THEN THAT ( in this case search for Google Drive). For the Drive folder put the new output folder that was created in Google Drive ( Dropbox ).

Another Option: Use the current Applet I created and just configure the settings to your preference. Picture of my Applet is down below. Should say created by Entry_Line.

How to test:

1. Open up Dropbox and navigate to your Export folder.

   1. Find a pdf or png and rename it to simulate a new file coming in. If there are no pdfs or pngs in your Export folder, export one in there.

2. Go to IFTTT and hit “Check Now” or wait patiently.

3. If done correctly, open Google Drive and the file should now be in your output folder.

Google Drive is now available for syncing as of 06/13/2023. No longer necessary for this workaround.

Idea: Creating a Collection Pack

Building a Collection Pack

A collection pack is basically a collection of icons that is commonly and most frequently used. This is an idea on how creating a collection pack can save time on the note taking process.

1. Create a new notebook and give it a name

2. Draw or write out the most frequently used icons

3. Assign the notebook as a quick access

4. Select your lasso tool

   1. Draw a circle around the Icon to copy

   2. Hit copy

5. Go to another notebook

   1. Select the lasso tool

   2. Paste the Icon in an area on the notebook

At the time of this writing, the ability to copy and paste only works between NOTE files. Ability to copy and paste between different file formats may be available in future releases.

Copying and Pasting an Icon from Collection Pack

Idea: Using Keywords, Titles and Stars

Building the Table of Contents

Ideas on how to use Keywords, Titles and Stars to create the Table of Contents.

Using my travel journals as the example:

1. Inside a folder named “Travel”

   1. There are different notebooks separated by continent/subject

2. Inside the continent notebook named “Asia”

   1. Keywords- Represent important activities/events done

   2. Titles- Represent Cities and Countries in Asia

   3. Stars- Represent bucket list/ adventure list items accomplished