Just Released Newest iProcrastinate!

[Littleodie914]

I think this application is going to be great after a little more work. I really love the idea, especially the simplicity and elegance of it.

Some thoughts:
Why is this document based? Here's how I would use the application (and I would use it all the time): Launch the application, and would expect to see my list just as I left it last time. Read my list to see what I need to get done. Close the window, do my work. When I finish the task I would then click on the icon in the dock, and I would expect to see my list just as I left it.

Also, I would like to be able to hide the notes/steps section, as I don't always want them visible. Most of the time I just want to see my list. A short description is usually enough to jog my memory.

Keep up the excellent work!

Hey, thanks for the ideas

I previously had the app set up in just that fashion, where you could just open it up and have it right where it was before. This, however, made saving/opening documents very difficult, as well as one of the most important reasons for the change, backups. Also, I've found that a lot of the people I talk to would rather have different types of documents, such as one for work, one for school, etc. While they could group all the subjects together into one document, things got cluttered pretty quickly.

One thing I have been thinking about, however, is the ability to group tasks together. This might allow the method previously employed to work more efficiently. I'll have to get back to you on that

As for the note/step view, I'm looking around at a few third-party SplitView frameworks that will allow the user to expand/shrink the view (like in Mail) based on how big they want that section to be.

I'm also currently developing a Menu Extra (like Spotlight, the Battery Meter, etc.) so people can add "Quick Tasks" without having to get deep into the app, and then move them to different subjects later.

 

[xxlordgold]

I already use iProcrastinate, and love it. But there is one feature that would blow my mind: could it somehow be integrated into iCal?

For example, say you add a project that's due May 3rd. Would there be any possible way for it to add an entry into iCal?

I'm no programmer, and have no idea if this would be possible or not. It's just a feature that I think would be incredible.

 

[Littleodie914]

I already use iProcrastinate, and love it. But there is one feature that would blow my mind: could it somehow be integrated into iCal?

For example, say you add a project that's due May 3rd. Would there be any possible way for it to add an entry into iCal?

I'm no programmer, and have no idea if this would be possible or not. It's just a feature that I think would be incredible.

Not until Leopard, there isn't.

This is one of the most frequent requests I get, and it's the first thing I'll be adding when I get my hands on a copy of the new OS. To date, Apple has not released their iCal framework to the public, making it very difficult for developers to integrate their apps.

 

[xxlordgold]

Just another reason for me to buy Leopard then!

 

[QuarterSwede]

I'm also currently developing a Menu Extra (like Spotlight, the Battery Meter, etc.) so people can add "Quick Tasks" without having to get deep into the app, and then move them to different subjects later.

Currently I'm using a bunch of stickies for each thing I need to complete. When I'm done I delete the sticky or delete the text. This clutters up Dashboard easily.

Why not make it a widget instead? That way it's not cluttering up the menubar and you can just hit F12 to bring up the widget, add something and then hit F12 again to get it out of your face. Also, that would allow you to check off tasks easily too.

At least add an option to have it in the menubar so that those of us who don't want it can leave it unchecked.

 

[Littleodie914]

Currently I'm using a bunch of stickies for each thing I need to complete. When I'm done I delete the sticky or delete the text. This clutters up Dashboard easily.

Why not make it a widget instead? That way it's not cluttering up the menubar and you can just hit F12 to bring up the widget, add something and then hit F12 again to get it out of your face. Also, that would allow you to check off tasks easily too.

At least add an option to have it in the menubar so that those of us who don't want it can leave it unchecked.

I've got the preferences set up so that you can choose whether or not you want the menu bar item to show up. I think that while a widget is a great idea, and one I'm looking into, it should be kept separate from the app itself.

 

[QuarterSwede]

I've got the preferences set up so that you can choose whether or not you want the menu bar item to show up. I think that while a widget is a great idea, and one I'm looking into, it should be kept separate from the app itself.

I completely agree. Sort of like an extra, if you wish to use it then download it. Still, it would be a great idea.

 

[Littleodie914]

I completely agree. Sort of like an extra, if you wish to use it then download it. Still, it would be a great idea.

Agreed.

Also, I just updated the app to v53, which adds the Menu Extra. It also fixes a huge bug where files were saved properly, but not opened back up. Sorry about that! Enjoy!

 

[eenu]

Not until Leopard, there isn't.

This is one of the most frequent requests I get, and it's the first thing I'll be adding when I get my hands on a copy of the new OS. To date, Apple has not released their iCal framework to the public, making it very difficult for developers to integrate their apps.

There are many apps that integrate into iCal..... ibank for example

 

[Littleodie914]

There are many apps that integrate into iCal..... ibank for example

Very true, and I think my post was a bit misleading. What I meant to say, I don't plan on adding iCal integration in my app until Leopard.

There are a couple third-party API's for reading and writing to the calendar and scheduling protocol Apple uses, but they're sometimes difficult to implement, aren't always written in Objective-C, and just aren't the "official" way to do it. I'm looking into a few different options, but as of right now I'm planning on waiting for the iCal API in Leopard.