Feedback and requested/proposed features for Doit.IM

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woutercox 06/07/2013 10:04

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I have currently been using Doit.IM for 10 days, daily and extensively. I am absolutely loving it.

A) The best things about DoIt.IM
1. Quick Add
A major advantage of Doit.IM over other systems is the ability to quick add tasks in the web interface and also on Android. I work at my computer 99% of the time (I'm a website manager) and have an Android tablet and Android Phone. The Quick Add is essential for me: when I rember something to do, or have an idea, I can very quickly jot down tasks. Thanks to the Inbox, I also don't have to think about where to put it, I can do that at a later time.

2. Offline & Sync
Since I'm not always online, it's great to be able to use Doit.IM offline and then sync once I am connected again. Somehow the sync works just the way I want it to, I can imagine that must be quite a feat.

3. The web interface
The web interface is really great, not a dumbed down version of the app like a lot of other solutions. I like the fact that it works in all browsers, my favorite are Firefox and Chrome. It has all the options, is really fast and has very nice transition animations.

4. Send mails to DoIt.IM
Since a lot of tasks are assigned to me through mail, and I also often (implicitely) assign tasks through mail, this is an amazing feature.

5. GTD centric
Even though I never read the book, I still feel the system is intuitive enough to get started with right away.

B) Feature requests / suggestions (in no particular order)
1. Larger Font Sizes in web lay-out, for example by using a font size slider
2. Move subtasks above description/comments field: often I send a mail or paste a longer piece of text, which moves the subtasks all the way down. I wonder if it wouldn't be better to move subtasks to the top, above the description field
3. Theming support for web layout: for aesthetics, but also for higher contrast between background & text
4. Ability to edit subtasks just like you can edit regular tasks, with all options of regular tasks including comments. For reference, the main task (+link) is always shown together with the subtask.
5. The possibility to select text in description and comment fields and create subtasks from them. Useful when forwarding mails or pasting text which contains several tasks within.
6. Some sort of notepad in the web lay-out where you can temporarily put notes / text. Or is that what inbox is for?)
7. Quick add tasks: possible to add dates AND time in human-readable format, e.g. ^15PM = 15PM today. ^Friday = friday this week ^Next friday = friday following week ^Thursday 15PM = Thursday this week, 15.00PM. Similar to how Astrid does this
8. Integration with Tasker (the Android app), e.g. it would be nice to show only my home tasks when I am at home.
9. Possibility to delete comments
10. Better "Focus" mode, e.g. only focus on / show "do it now" items
11. Support for attachments: own storage OR send to evernote account and create a link in the task.
12. Search also searches text in subtasks
13. Possibility Create links to existing tasks and also to websites
14. "Templates" for regular activities; special "flowchart" screen for regular task workflows.

For example "receive error report" => "request screenshot" => "report bug" => "keep an eye on bug (warn me in 1 week) ==> "mark as closed". You can drag your task into a box, pick from a number of arrows and enter a number of settings (due date, notification, ...)

C) Some remarks about blog&updates
It's probably just a coincidence, but the last blog posts are all about the Mac version. Using Windows at work, Android on my tablet and phone and Ubuntu at home, I'd like to read some news about the versions other than the Mac version. And also, not just release notes:
- how are we improving DoIt.IM?
- What features will be adding?
- What's new for the web version, Android version, ...

woutercox post on 06/10/2013 07:00#2

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Hi michelle1987,

did you reply? Because it says "last post: michelle1987", but I don't see a reply, only my original post.
michelle1987 post on 06/11/2013 07:07#3

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@woutercox

Hello,

Thank you for your feedback.

Q1: Larger Font Sizes in web lay-out, for example by using a font size slider

A: Zoom in on the webpage and the font in Doit.im will also be larger . And now, there is no in-app option for setting font sizes. We will consider adding it in the future.

Q2: Move subtasks above description/comments field: often I send a mail or paste a longer piece of text, which moves the subtasks all the way down. I wonder if it wouldn't be better to move subtasks to the top, above the description field

A: We will improve it. Now we are redesigning the app and will take your suggestion into consideration.

Q3: Theming support for web layout: for aesthetics, but also for higher contrast between background & text

A: We will try to make a better interface for web layout.

Q4: Ability to edit subtasks just like you can edit regular tasks, with all options of regular tasks including comments. For reference, the main task (+link) is always shown together with the subtask.

A: What do you mean of "the main task (+link) is always shown together with the subtask"? Do you mean that the main task could be shown in each subtask and is clickable?

Q5: The possibility to select text in description and comment fields and create subtasks from them. Useful when forwarding mails or pasting text which contains several tasks within.

A: We will do some research on it. Do you refer to the web version here?

Q6: Some sort of notepad in the web lay-out where you can temporarily put notes / text. Or is that what inbox is for?)

A: Could you please try to describe it in detail?

Q7: Quick add tasks: possible to add dates AND time in human-readable format, e.g. ^15PM = 15PM today. ^Friday = friday this week ^Next friday = friday following week ^Thursday 15PM = Thursday this week, 15.00PM. Similar to how Astrid does this

A: Now, it has been supported on the iPhone, Android and Mac app. If you just have one of the three devices, you may have a try now. For example, input "Meeting nest Friday at 5PM " in the Smart-add box and it will be parsed as a task in Scheduled.

Q8: Integration with Tasker (the Android app), e.g. it would be nice to show only my home tasks when I am at home.

A: We will consider it.

Q9: Possibility to delete comments

A: Could you please let me know the reason why you want to delete comments?

Once comments are able to be deleted, it will lead to some troubles, especially for forwarded task.. :( Image that if you sent a task to your contact with a comment attached, your contact received it, and had done as the comment said before you deleted, what would happen? He may be feel confused and didn't know what he should do.

So when you find there is something wrong in your comment, you can immediately add another comment to tell your contact that the previous comment is ineffective.

Q10: Better "Focus" mode, e.g. only focus on / show "do it now" items

A: We will improve it.

Q11: Support for attachments: own storage OR send to evernote account and create a link in the task.

A: It has been in our development plan. Please be patient.

Q12: Search also searches text in subtasks

A: We will consider supporting it.

Q13: Possibility Create links to existing tasks and also to websites

A: A link of each task on which you click will directly bring you to the task? We will spend time researching its feasibility.

Q14: "Templates" for regular activities; special "flowchart" screen for regular task workflows.

A: It will be supported and we have it listed in our development plan.

Q15: Some remarks about blog&updates
It's probably just a coincidence, but the last blog posts are all about the Mac version. Using Windows at work, Android on my tablet and phone and Ubuntu at home, I'd like to read some news about the versions other than the Mac version. And also, not just release notes:
- how are we improving DoIt.IM?
- What features will be adding?
- What's new for the web version, Android version, ...

A: Now you may use some keywords like Android, iOS.. to search out the articles you are looking for. We will improve blog layout in the future.

If there is anything unclear, please don’t hesitate to let us know.

Thank you for your feedback and support.
woutercox post on 06/11/2013 14:25#4

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Thank you for your reply.

Q1, Q2, Q3: the fact that you are taking my opinion into account means a lot. I trust that the Doit.IM team collects all the feedback from users and will come up with some great solutions.

Q4:
"What do you mean of "the main task (+link) is always shown together with the subtask"? Do you mean that the main task could be shown in each subtask and is clickable?"

Yes, although I was thinking more along the lines of a box which is drawn around the subtask, and e.g. in one of the corners the main task is shown.

Q5
"We will do some research on it. Do you refer to the web version here?"

Yes, I was referring specificall to the web version. Although I think for the Android (and iOS) versions this could be useful as well. A lof of explicit and implicit tasks are hidden in email instructions, so it would be nice to be able to select them and create a task or subtask from them.

Q6.
Sometimes you have a thought about your system, which you want to write down somewhere but which is not necessarily a task. Basicall, this could be a pop-up window which acts as a kind of clipboard. Optionally, you could also send text in such a box to your evernote account.

Q7.
I only own Ubuntu devices (PC, laptop) and Android devices (tablet, phone). At work I have to use windows, so I use the web version. Please consider also adding this functionality to the web version.

Q8. Thank you.

Q9.
Incorrect information, spelling errors, you entered a comment then changed your mind. But you are right, what I do is immediately insert another comment to "fix" my previous comment.

Q10. Thanks
Q11. Okay, I'm excited to see what you are still coming up with
Q12. Thanks.
Q13.
"A link of each task on which you click will directly bring you to the task? We will spend time researching its feasibility."
Yes. And thanks.

Q14. Really? Awesome!

Q15. I'm not commenting about the blog lay-out, but about the frequency of blog updates for Android and web. I'd like more and more frequent updates for the web and Android versions.
woutercox post on 06/11/2013 14:51#5

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I also want to say: I'm very impressed with the product and with the support I have been getting.
I am certainly going to subscribe once I get back from my vacation.
michelle1987 post on 06/12/2013 10:07#6

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Q4: Yes, although I was thinking more along the lines of a box which is drawn around the subtask, and e.g. in one of the corners the main task is shown.

A: We will consider it. If convenient, could you please let me know the reason why you need it?

Q5: Yes, I was referring specificall to the web version. Although I think for the Android (and iOS) versions this could be useful as well. A lof of explicit and implicit tasks are hidden in email instructions, so it would be nice to be able to select them and create a task or subtask from them.

A: We will do some research on it. And now, adding selected text on browser to Doit.im has been supported. 1. Select text on a website; 2. Right click to add it to Doit.im.

Q6: Sometimes you have a thought about your system, which you want to write down somewhere but which is not necessarily a task. Basicall, this could be a pop-up window which acts as a kind of clipboard. Optionally, you could also send text in such a box to your evernote account.

A: Integration with Evernote has been in our development plan. Please be patient.

Q7: I only own Ubuntu devices (PC, laptop) and Android devices (tablet, phone). At work I have to use windows, so I use the web version. Please consider also adding this functionality to the web version.

A: We will support it on the Windows app.

Q9: Incorrect information, spelling errors, you entered a comment then changed your mind. But you are right, what I do is immediately insert another comment to "fix" my previous comment.

A: Now, you may add another comment to indicate the last one is not incorrect.

Q15: I'm not commenting about the blog lay-out, but about the frequency of blog updates for Android and web. I'd like more and more frequent updates for the web and Android versions.

A: Do you mean that we need to increase the release frequency of Android app?

Thank you for your support.
woutercox post on 06/13/2013 07:18#7

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"A: We will consider it. If convenient, could you please let me know the reason why you need it?"

Actually, I do not need it add the moment. But if one day subtasks can have the same functionality as 'regular' tasks, then it makes sense to show which main task it belongs to.

"A: We will do some research on it. And now, adding selected text on browser to Doit.im has been supported. 1. Select text on a website; 2. Right click to add it to Doit.im."

You mean for the web version? Do I need a plug-in?

"A: We will support it on the Windows app."

Windows app? You mean the web version??

"A: Now, you may add another comment to indicate the last one is not incorrect."

Perhaps threaded comments may be useful here?

"A: Do you mean that we need to increase the release frequency of Android app?"

No, the frequency of the blog updates for non-iOS platforms. At this moment the entire front page is:
- Doit.im for iOS 3.9.9 Release Notes
- Doit.im for Mac 1.6.14 Release Notes
- Doit.im for iOS 3.9.8 Release Notes
- Doit.im for Mac 1.6.12 Release Notes
- Doit.im for Mac 1.6.10 Release Notes
- Doit.im for iOS 3.9.7 Release Notes

This makes it look like you are only working on the Mac versions at the moment. Which, I am sure, is not the case.
I'd like to read more tips, updates about features (for web & android) on your blog.
michelle1987 post on 06/13/2013 09:12#8

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“You mean for the web version? Do I need a plug-in?”
A: Yes, the web version. And first you need to add Chrome extension.
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/doitim/gdifigodhjmpcflipigiicnkdohneben/details?utm_source=chrome-ntp-icon

"Windows app? You mean the web version??"
A: I am sorry for my mistake. Yes, it will also be supported in the web version. :)

"Perhaps threaded comments may be useful here?"
A: Once comments are able to be edited or deleted, it will lead to some troubles, especially when it is a forwarded task.:( Image that if you sent a task to your contact with a comment attached, your contact received it, and had done as the comment said before you edited or deleted, what would happen? He may be feel confused and didn't know what he should do.

So when you find there is something wrong in your comment, you can immediately add another comment to tell your contact that the previous comment is ineffective.

"No, the frequency of the blog updates for non-iOS platforms. At this moment the entire front page is:
- Doit.im for iOS 3.9.9 Release Notes
- Doit.im for Mac 1.6.14 Release Notes
- Doit.im for iOS 3.9.8 Release Notes
- Doit.im for Mac 1.6.12 Release Notes
- Doit.im for Mac 1.6.10 Release Notes
- Doit.im for iOS 3.9.7 Release Notes

This makes it look like you are only working on the Mac versions at the moment. Which, I am sure, is not the case.
I'd like to read more tips, updates about features (for web & android) on your blog."
A: Got it. We will consider improving it.

Thank you for your support.
michelle1987 post on 06/17/2013 02:32#9

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We feel so sorry that we have to close this ticket for you haven't updated it for a long time. :( If you have any more questions about it or any new feedback on Doit.im, please start a new one.

Thank you for your support.