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[Android Apps and Games] -Roze-:
I am too :) Beautiful app aesthetically and functionally.

Was a bit sad when the beta expired and didn't realize that the app's name changed to TaskPro. I'd suggest that you change the name of the thread and also update your website to reflect the this.

I'm not sure if it's a feature and I don't see it, but I'd love to see the due dates on the widget for the respective tasks.

Keep up the good work :)

-Roze-
[Android Apps and Games] chmckay:
I've just posted the update under the TaskPro name (I'll rename this thread momentarily, if it will let me). The new download is here: http://forum.lakeridgesoftware.com/showthread.php?goto=newpost&t=16322

@le3ky: You can post reports here or at the thread linked above. Either way. I'm monitoring both threads (not that there's any activity going on in the forum at my site). As for the price point, I'm thinking about $4.99 USD. The main reason it's not on the market yet is because I want to make sure that the bugs are ironed out before releasing it.

@-Roze-: I'll see what I can do about the due dates on the widget.
[Android Apps and Games] le3ky:
Is it possible to get my tasks from the previous beta into the latest release?
[Android Apps and Games] chmckay:
Yes, if you still have TaskIt installed, go to Menu > Backup/Restore. Then, tap on Backup. This will copy your tasks to /sdcard/TaskIt/backup.txt.

Next, you'll need a file explorer like Astro or EStrongs to rename the TaskIt folder to TaskPro (this was because of the name change). Once you have TaskPro installed, go to Menu > Backup/Restore and tap on Restore. This will copy your tasks back into the program.

I've tested this for reliability several times a day (especially when playing with the sync code), so I'm positive that this will work. And, as long as I don't have to change the name of the app again, you shouldn't ever have to rename the folder again either.
[Android Apps and Games] le3ky:
i still have it installed, but when i click on the app it just tells me its expired and doesn't open! :(
[Android Apps and Games] Vulpix:
Awesome! 4.99 sounds like a perfect price for the application! Any beta for the desktop client?
[Android Apps and Games] AndyCr15:
I use my phone for work, currently using Astrid, but I really like the look of your app.

One thing your missing from Astrid is the ability to hide a task.

For example, I have a pay report to do, the figures come out Tuesday, I have a due day of Thursday. I wasn't it to repeat, but not show until Tuesday morning. Can this be done?
[Android Apps and Games] chmckay:
First off, does the icon still say "TaskIt" or does it say "TaskPro"? If it doesn't say "TaskPro" then it's the old version that expired at the end of July. If it says "TaskPro", then did you see the changelog first? If not then check the date on your phone and make sure that it doesn't say it's in September.

Not yet. It will be coming, though.

Yep. Set the start date for Tuesday. This way it will not show in the "Today" list until then. Instead, it will appear in the "Future" list (which you can turn off in the settings). Then, when Tuesday comes around, it will be automatically added to your Today list until you complete it or you reset the start date.
[Android Apps and Games] AndyCr15:
Okay, sounds good, thanks. How about snoozing a reminder? Most times a reminder comes up, I've not done it yet, and I don't want to tick it off until it's done. Do I have to manually go in and adjust the next reminder?

If there's a manual somewhere, I'm happy to head off and read that :)
[Android Apps and Games] chmckay:
No snoozing yet. It's on my todo list ;).

As for a manual, that will come soon. I haven't written one yet because the app is still in a state of flux. It's also why I haven't started a WP7, iPhone or desktop port yet.

I do plan on offering some sort of walkthrough videos on YouTube, too.
[Android Apps and Games] le3ky:
I mean the original, that has now expired will not open, the new one opens fine. Both are currently installed on my phone. I was asking if there is any way to get my tasks/projects/etc from the expired version into the new version or not?
[Android Apps and Games] chmckay:
Dang! OK, I've got a build with the extended date. Use this build to backup your data. Once your data is safely on your sdcard, go ahead and remove this. Then, install TaskPro, rename the /sdcard/TaskIt folder to /sdcard/TaskPro and then restore the data into TaskPro.

Oh, and just FYI, this build is mostly complete. Though there are a few syncing problems so PLEASE make sure you switch over to the TaskPro apk before you set up any syncing.

I'm very sorry about that.
[Android Apps and Games] le3ky:
thank you :)
[Android Apps and Games] spaboleo:
@ chmckay:

Yesterday I sumbled upon http://www.plancake.com/

A Task-Organizer that you can host on you own serve :)

It would be great to sync from TaskPro to you own server instead of a webservice like "toodledo" (or others).

Maybe you could take a look :)

Thank you very much!
[Android Apps and Games] AndyCr15:
I'd be happy with Dropbox sync, so you can use it across multiple devices, or just not worry if you drop your device in the loo!
[Android Apps and Games] Thomas_BA:
Very nice app, since th disaster regarding Android i am looking for a new on. What about Google sync? We give some stress tests :)
[Android Apps and Games] chmckay:
I'll take a look at PlanCake. I haven't heard of that one before.

As for Google Sync, I haven't looked too hard into it, but my understanding is that there isn't an API for syncing tasks. However, if you're on the the summary screen of a single task and press the menu button, there is an option to add the task to your Google calendar. I'd add HTC Sense, but I haven't found the correct content provider information for that, yet.
[Android Apps and Games] AndyCr15:
Do you mean disaster regarding Astrid?

I still haven't upgraded. I got a tip off that a paid version was coming...

http://hemorrdroids.net/?p=430 (I posted it in the comments :) )
[Android Apps and Games] chmckay:
Just so there are no misconceptions, TaskPro will also be a paid app. I hope that was clear up-front. But, there it is, just in case you didn't know.
[Android Apps and Games] Vulpix:
Bumping for chmckay. There's a new version with some awesome little changes.
[Android Apps and Games] AndyCr15:
Now a snooze function is in there, I'm giving this another go :) Although, I've just pressed snooze... for how long have I just snoozed it? Surely something should pop up and ask me? Sometimes I want to snooze things 20 minutes, sometimes 5 hours...

Also, I removed this because I had large battery drain, not necessarily from this, but as usual I remove anything I added in the past 24 hours, which did include this app. Can someone else confirm they haven't noticed any increased battery drain when using it? Just to put my mind at ease :)
[Android Apps and Games] Vulpix:
Yo, been using it for 2 hours, and haven't noticed any battery drain. No funny wakelock as well.
[Android Apps and Games] AndyCr15:
After starting to put in some of my work tasks, I realise I can't really use this without adjustable snooze.

Here's an example, I have a repeating task that I want to start Tuesday, Due Thursday and remind me at 10am on Tuesday morning. Some Tuesday's I start work at 7am, some 2pm. If I don't start until 2pm, that's a lot of snooze's I have to hit!

If I edit the task to then remind me at 3pm, that will stick for next week's reminder, right? What if next week I'm starting at 7 or even 6am, the reminder will likely be after I finish work :(
[Android Apps and Games] chmckay:
Thanks for the bump.

@AndyCr15: It sounds like you didn't find it (or maybe you want something different), but there is a global setting for the snooze function. Just go to Menu > Settings and scroll down and there is a snooze interval setting. Granted, it affects the snooze button in general.

However, if that's not what you're looking for, I can pop up a menu with different snooze times if you'd like.

Also, if you're experiencing a battery drain and you're on Android 1.6 or later, go to Home > Menu > Settings > About Phone > Battery Usage. I'd like to know if TaskPro is listed there with any significant percentage. The only thing that I can think of that would cause a battery drain is the syncing and there is an icon in the notification drawer when that's occurring.

Also, the reminders stay at the same time for all repeating tasks. So yes, if you set up the reminder for 3pm and your task repeats weekly, then the reminder will always be at 3pm. Sorry.
[Android Apps and Games] AndyCr15:
Hi, thanks for the reply. The global snooze isn't what I'm after, as I say, some tasks I want to snooze 20 minutes, some 6 hours. Options like this would be great, best would be a timer we choose, + / - for hours and minutes :)

I don't think battery drain is this. I'm trying to find something that's stopping my SGS sleep :(

Yeah, I want reminders to stay the same each week, but that's what's stopping me edit a task and moving the reminder back 6 hours instead of a 6 hours snooze... because it would do it for future weeks, which I don't want. I want it at 10am each week and I snooze it if I'm at home :)

Thanks for listening :)
[Android Apps and Games] chmckay:
OK, let me know what you think about this idea:

Instead of a global snooze setting, when you press the snooze button a menu is displayed with the following options:

5 minutes

10 minutes

15 minutes

30 minutes

1 hour

2 hours

3 hours

4 hours

5 hours

6 hours

7 hours

8 hours

9 hours

10 hours

11 hours

12 hours

18 hours

1 day

2 days

3 days

4 days

1 week

2 weeks

Then, you just select what you want from the menu and the snooze time will automatically be set. Is this acceptable?
[Android Apps and Games] Salival:
Wow, great!!
[Android Apps and Games] AndyCr15:
Multiple snooze options sound good, on what, a scroll wheel?

Is it not easier to put up a box that you up and down to the correct minutes hours?
[Android Apps and Games] chmckay:
So, instead of a menu, you want a box with an edit field (with up and down buttons) and a dropdown to select minutes, hours, days, etc.?
[Android Apps and Games] AndyCr15:
Well, if I add an event on my calendar a box comes up with hours on the left, minutes on the right. They both start at zero buy have '+' above them and '-' below them. It just strikes me as the easiest way for greatest flexibility,no? If I want 5 minutes, I can. if I want 48 hours (which I sometimes do) I can do that... both very quickly.

Of course, I can tap the number and type it in.
[Android Apps and Games] chmckay:
OK, I just wanted to make sure that I understood you correctly.
[Android Apps and Games] AndyCr15:
Cool. I hope you don't think I'm being too picky, I just think your app has great potential. I love Astrid and it's real important to me at work, but I think your app could be better :)

I appreciate you listening to users :)
[Android Apps and Games] chmckay:
That's what I do. That was what drove the WisBar programs (and still does, though I receive a lot less input these days).
[Android Apps and Games] Luigi83:
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[Android Apps and Games] AndyCr15:
Two other killer functions, as far as backup would be-

1) Scheduled backups (daily, weekly)

2) Backup online (Dropbox? Gmail?)
[Android Apps and Games] chmckay:
I assume you'd like this in addition to the ToodleDo syncing?

Oh, I managed to create a snooze dialog that I think you'll like. It will be populated with the default snooze time (as set from the settings). But, you can change the time and specify minutes, hours or days.
[Android Apps and Games] AndyCr15:
Sounds great :)

Erm, oh, I don't know what ToodleDo syncing is, sorry. As long as you have some kind of cloud based backup, that would be awesome. I (and I'm sure many others) like to flash ROM's, so being able to just log in and everything re-appears is pretty important to me :)

One other small thing, it's no deal breaker, but maybe in the Notification, you say which task it is that is alarming?

Any time frame on your next release? I think with adjustable snooze I could maybe start using it as my main app for work :)
[Android Apps and Games] chmckay:
ToodleDo syncing is the ability to sync with the online task service, http://www.toodledo.com. There are a few problems with it as TaskPro has more features than ToodleDo provides. To that end, I'm currently working on a Mac and Windows desktop client for OTA syncing through my own servers.

As for the notification, the task's subject appears in the subtext. The main text states "Reminder" while the subtext contains the name of the task. I can easily switch that around.

As for the release, I'm putting the finishing touches up right now (hence why I'm up so late). I plan on a release probably tomorrow sometime.
[Android Apps and Games] AndyCr15:
Good stuff. Keep up the good work! :)
[Android Apps and Games] chmckay:
Well, the release is going to be put off, again. Apparently TaskPro is also being used on the market. So, I'm going to be spending the better part of the weekend just trying to come up with a different name for the app (though I'll make sure that it imports the backup better than I did with the last rename).

I'll post here with whatever name I come up with. Sorry about the inconvenience.
[Android Apps and Games] chmckay:
While I'm at it, do you like how the program looks? I ask because as I was searching for a new name last night I came across several todo managers that looked a lot better visually (i.e. use of colors, backgrounds, etc.).

Or, do you prefer the black background and relatively low visuals?
[Android Apps and Games] chmckay:
Sorry. Double post.
[Android Apps and Games] AndyCr15:
Erm, I guess visuals aren't all that important to me, but then if you can make it look nicer, why not :)
[Android Apps and Games] chmckay:
OK, then I won't let that hold up a release.
[Android Apps and Games] AndyCr15:
No I wouldn't say so. Maybe when all the other main functionality is in place, then make it look pretty :)
[Android Apps and Games] chmckay:
Alright. Then watch for a release later today.
[Android Apps and Games] le3ky:
i like the dark colours, please don't use light ones!
[Android Apps and Games] AndyCr15:
I guess the best thing would be to provide the choice of a couple of themes?
[Android Apps and Games] chmckay:
Probably. But, I'm not going to do that for the initial release. It'll be a .1 or .2 feature upgrade.

As for those of you who are using "TaskPro", when the final build is available, first backup your tasks (via Menu > Backup/Restore > Backup). Then, when you install the new app, just restore it. The name will be changing (for the last time), but it will find the backup file from the old app.
[Android Apps and Games] chmckay:
OK, the app is up now. It's now called "Due Today". If you've been using the TaskPro beta, please go to Menu > Backup/Restore > Backup to copy your tasks to your sdcard BEFORE you uninstall.

Then, when you open Due Today, go to Menu > Backup/Restore > Restore in order to move your tasks into the new app.

If you have access to paid apps on the market, you can use the attached QR code to buy it. If you don't have access to paid apps, then you can purchase it from my site here:

http://www.lakeridgesoftware.com/products/android/DueToday.

Also, I know that the market doesn't support trial versions, so if you have the ability to sideload apps, you can use the link above to download a 14-day trial as well.

Please let me know what you think.
[Android Apps and Games] AndyCr15:
I'm still getting a little confused by recurring tasks. I set them to recur and I set them once completed (what does that actually mean? Does it only create the new task once the current one is completed? If I don't tick that, it creates an infinite amount recurring for every?)

When I complete a recurring task that wont be created for 3 more days, why can't I see this in 'Future'? Where would I look to see 'hidden' tasks like this?
[Android Apps and Games] chmckay:
The "Once Completed" option means that the next task will be created once you completed the original task. Then, the start, due and reminder dates will be incremented from the completion date by the interval that you specified.

If you don't use the "once completed" flag, the next task in the series is supposed to be created at midnight (I'm using the "date changed" flag in Android). This keeps the app from getting cluttered with too many repeating tasks.

In either event, you should be able to see the next occurring task in the "Future" list. But, you should only be able to see one task ahead as multiple tasks should not be created. Is this not what you're seeing?
[Android Apps and Games] AndyCr15:
I think that sounds right. I'm worried though, if I have a weekly recurring task that I need to do on a Tuesday, but I complete it Wednesday, from what you're saying it then sets next week's deadline as Wednesday? Surely all dates should increment the set period, not the due to increment from the completion date?

When I look now, I think they are all showing in 'future' now.
[Android Apps and Games] chmckay:
It will only do that if you set the "once completed" option. If you don't set that, then the start, due and reminder dates will be calculated from the original start date instead of the completed date.
[Android Apps and Games] AndyCr15:
Ahh, okay, I get it :) You maybe need a simple instruction manual ;)

Can I ask what the intention of Contexts are? I like the idea of projects, that's self explanatory. Contexts I'm using like 'This task is to do with '@pay' this one is '@personal' to put into Catagories.

Also... What does 'Floating' Y/N do?

Thanks :)
[Android Apps and Games] chmckay:
I plan on doing some instructional videos about the app instead of a manual. The reasoning is that I've found most people will sit through a couple of minutes of video rather than read the manual, unfortunately.

Contexts are locations. So, you would set up some contexts like "Home", "Work", etc. Then, you can assign projects and tasks to them. Then, if you complete your task list (or if you like to see what you can do while you're in a certain location), you switch over to the appropriate context and see what you assigned to yourself for where you're at. At some point, if there is enough interest, I was thinking of using Android's proximity notification system (which is tied to the GPS/location system) to have either the main task list or the widget display the tasks for the context you're closest to. So, for instance, you can set a context like "Grocery Store" and feed it a Google Maps search (I think that's how it works) and a radius (like say 1 mile) and, when you're within 1 mile of a grocery store, you would get a notification that you can accomplish this task.

For categories, I actually use the tags. For instance, in my development I have "Bugs" and "Feature Requests" as a couple of tags. Then, when I'm programming, I can switch to the project I'm working on and filter on "Bugs" and work on them first without looking at any of the other tasks.

The "floating" option keeps the task in the "Today" view without requiring a start or due date. I use it for the "I'll get it done when I can" type of tasks. That way, it stays in my face, but I don't necessarily want to set a reminder to do it (though you can if you want).
[Android Apps and Games] Vulpix:
Unfortunately, to truly understand the whole GTD methodology requires some reading. Read David Allen's GTD book if you really want to understand it.

Congratulations on your release! Is there a changelog from the beta 0.9.6 to your current v1 on the market? And any idea why your app already got a 2 star rating? Also, I can't find this app in AppBrain.
[Android Apps and Games] chmckay:
The 2-star rating apparently had to do with syncing. The user (in Japanese) indicated that the task information got mangled. I'm going to look into this today. I think it's because the URLs for ToodleDo's syncing APIs are in UTF-8 format and the Japanese characters are in UTF-16 (2 bytes per character instead of one).

And, I had someone tell me yesterday that it was on AppBrain, but at the wrong price. I guess I'd better download it and see what's going on (I've never used AppBrain before).

As for the changelog, here's what was changed:

Added a snooze button for task reminders

Fixed the calendar detection for the "Add to Calendar" on Froyo devices

Added an option to choose the first screen when opening TaskPro

Fixed a bug in the sync scheduler where the interval was set incorrectly

Fixed a bug in the sync routines where a task title would contain HTML codes
[Android Apps and Games] Vulpix:
Ok, thanks! Appbrain is a very useful platform for linking people to apps. It's working great for me so far and at a fantastic price, but I am not using toodledo syncing.
[Android Apps and Games] Moe5508:
This is the most polished Tasks app on the market. Period! Great job!
[Android Apps and Games] le3ky:
it has been great seeing this app mature to the market release. Well done on a fine app chmckay. I'd also like to say thanks for listening to hte feedback, and for providing me with the additional time limit so i could back up before moving to the new (but now old) name.

Have just bought it!

(Although i'm not sure i like the name that much :p )
[Android Apps and Games] Vulpix:
I do not like the name that much either...
[Android Apps and Games] chmckay:
Sorry about the name. I researched quite a few names, only to find that they were taken. Plus, I wanted to have the name convey its purpose. To be honest, my wife isn't that fond of the name, either, but it was also better than some of the names that I came up with.

Personally, I would have liked to leave it as TaskIt, but that was taken on several platforms, including Android.

Now, as for those who may be having difficulties syncing with ToodleDo, if you could email me at chris@lakeridgesoftware.com, I would like to help you get it worked out. I did find at least one error that caused duplicate tasks and the loss of the parent project. Now, I'm just waiting for info from a few people who can't sync at all. If you fall into that group, please drop me a line either here or at my email address.

Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] Vulpix:
Tasks Today sounds a little better to be honest... Any idea why the app keeps disappearing from appbrain?
[Android Apps and Games] chmckay:
No idea. I'm not a user of App Brain (but perhaps I should be). Is it not listed at all?
[Android Apps and Games] Vulpix:
No, it was listed 2 days ago but it's gone yet again.
[Android Apps and Games] chmckay:
Well, for whatever reason it's back again. Thanks for the heads up on its disappearance.

Just an FYI, a new update will be released tomorrow. I believe I have the syncing issues completely worked out.
[Android Apps and Games] hugocbp:
AppBrain uses some evaluation / download numbers filters to prevent poorly classified apps or small downloads apps from polluting the market.

Probably this will be solved when the app has more evaluation, better evaluation and more downloads.

I'm waiting for the update. Hope this solves all the issues because this seems to be the app that's going to be the best Toodledo syncing option in Android.
[Android Apps and Games] Vulpix:
Sucks that people aren't getting into the app, I think chmckay needs to release a lite version with no syncing or some limitation to get people interested. I'd say get it if you can right now. I've been jumping around GTD apps for a while, unable to find anything decent (Not even got to do) until Due Today.
[Android Apps and Games] chmckay:
I actually had that same thought tonight. I'll be releasing a build with no syncing, no ability to restore from a backup (but able to create the backups) and possibly ad supported (this is only a consideration as I'm not fond of ads).

I'll also be adding it to the SlideME market as well.
[Android Apps and Games] hugocbp:
Don't forget to notify Toodledo that you app syncs with their service.

As I told you in your app forum, Got to Do is listed there as the only Android 3rd party option to use with Toodledo.

I think this will give you a great deal of costumers.