Create a new entry

How do I.... > Create a new entry

There are several ways to create new DayNotez entries within the application.

Note: If this is the first time you have used DayNotez Desktop, you will need to first do a HotSync with your handheld device. This establishes the relationship between DayNotez Desktop and your device and creates the desktop data file. After you hotsync, run DayNotez Desktop and choose your HotSync name from the "Open HotSync User..." menu item.

Create: You can start a new entry by simply clicking on the New Entry icon in the toolbar , or by selecting the menu item "Entry->New". Even easier yet is to just use the keyboard shortcut "Ctrl-N". Doing any of these will take you directly to the "Entry" tab where you can start to enter text. (Also, see the note at the bottom of the page)

Category: If you happen to have a category selected in the category filter at the time you create the new entry, then that will be the category assigned to the new entry by default. If you are not filtered on a particular category (the "ALL" category is selected in the main toolbar), then the category assigned will be the one you have chosen as your default category in your Entry Preferences. Once the new entry is create, you are free to change the category via the drop down category selector in the top portion of the Entry Tab window. Keep in mind, that if you have a specific category selected in your main toolbar (say "Business"), and you set the current entry to a different category (say "Personal"), then the entry will be hidden once you move off the entry tab until you unfilter the category settings or change the category filter to "Personal". (It's just hidden from view, so don't panic).

Date: New entries are assigned a date dependant on your Entry Preferences setting for the date. The date will either be the current date, or, the date that is the selected date on the calendar.

Time: The default assigned time to a new entry is dependant on your Entry Preferences setting. It can either be a pre-assigned default time of your choosing, the current time, or the current time rounded to the nearest quarter, half, or hour setting.

Contact: You can enter a contact or name to associate with the entry via the contact entry box which is by default displayed at the bottom of the entry page. (If the field isn't visible, use the "View->Toolbars->Contact" menu item to show it again). You can quickly get to the field by using the shortcut "Alt-C".

Note: One very handy feature is the ability to create new entry by holding down the Control key while clicking on a calendar date. This creates a new entry and sets the date of the entry to the clicked date, regardless of your preference settings.