Entry Mode Suggestions: Quick and Bulk
I have two "entry mode" suggestions, at least one of which may already be implemented and I just don't know how to do it.
First, I'd like to enter a task in one line, yet with as much detail as I desired. For instance (in another application) I can enter :
Pull Lucas client file on Tuesday #DC:Lucas @Office !
which translates to:
New task: "Pull Lucas client file"
Due date: "Tuesday"
Project: "DC:Lucas"
Context: "Office"
Today/Starred: "!"
I realize the syntax is not intuitive for new adopters, but once learned it made entering tasks much faster for me. It's much faster than tabbing and clicking through the full entry dialog box. I'm sorry for bringing this up if it is already in place and I just haven't seen it.
Second, I would like to make multiple entries at once. This combines with the above to be very useful. Several of my recurrent projects have similar tasks. For the other application, I created a small text file containing all my usual steps for a new claim, for instance. When I have a new claim, I create a new project (like "DC:Lucas") and copy all the steps into it, using the "Add More Actions At Once" button. That text file could look something like this (though mine has many more steps):
Receive inspector report on today @Office !
Verify valid claim and active acct on tomorrow @Office
Sched mgr inspection @Calls
Sched repair contractor @Computer
Repairs completed w/satisfaction form @Waiting-for
Repair payment authorized @Computer
Using this method, all of the steps of the project are quickly created and allocated to the proper contexts and details. I hope this made sense. These are two aspects of Nozbe that I find superior SO FAR. Thanks for listening.
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2 Posted by Proximo on 27 Jul, 2010 02:17 PM
You are not alone in wanting the ability to enter all your task information in one line. Many of us have suggested this already.
Multiple entries is also a neat idea.
+1 from me.
Support Staff 3 Posted by Christiane Magee on 27 Jul, 2010 05:37 PM
+1 from us too. @vanceawalker, we appreciate your detailed explanation. This is pretty much how we see this working as well and this is definitely part of our roadmap. Thanks.
4 Posted by Glenn on 04 Aug, 2010 12:04 PM
+1 for me on this too.
This would be great.
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