general
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It is a planner for your iPad or tablet!
A digital planner is essentially a digital version of a traditional paper planner, instead of paper it is a PDF (portable document format) file .
Our digital planners have interactive elements like hyperlinks, which allow you to tap the tabs, buttons, text, etc., to jump between the pages of the planner. They provide users with the flexibility to organize their lives digitally, often offering more convenience and customization options compared to their paper counterparts. The planners can be imported into apps like GoodNotes, Notability, Collate, etc., that allow you to ‘mark up’ PDF files.
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Device
You will need a device (iPad/tablet) to access and use your digital planner. Choose a device that you're comfortable using and that suits your lifestyle and needs.
Stylus or Keyboard
If you prefer to write or draw by hand, you may want to invest in a stylus and use a touchscreen device that supports handwriting input. This allows you to write or draw directly on your digital planner, mimicking the experience of using a traditional paper planner.
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Digital Planner App or Software
There are many digital planner apps and software available, both free and paid. Choose one that aligns with your preferences and device compatibility. Some popular options include GoodNotes, Notability, CollaNote.
Digital Planner Template or File
Once you've chosen your preferred app or software, you'll need a digital planner template or file to get started.
Take a look at our classic digital planner.
Internet Connection
An internet connection will be helpful for downloading digital planner templates, syncing your planner across multiple devices, and accessing online resources or tutorials related to digital planning.
Familiarity with the Software
Take some time to familiarize yourself with the features and functionality of the digital planner app or software you've chosen. Explore different tools, customization options, and shortcuts to make the most of your digital planning experience.
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Sustainable Practice
Individual actions like using digital planners and notebooks may seem small, collectively, they can make a significant difference in conserving natural resources, reducing waste, and mitigating climate change. By choosing digital alternatives, individuals can demonstrate their commitment to reducing their ecological footprint and protecting the planet's resources.
Reduced Paper Consumption
Digital paper eliminates the need for paper, thereby reducing paper consumption. Paper production contributes to deforestation and requires significant amounts of water and energy. By using digital alternatives, you are conserving natural resources and reducing the environmental impact associated with paper production.
Minimized Waste
Traditional paper planners and notebooks generate waste when they're disposed of, contributing to landfill accumulation. Digital planners and notebooks, on the other hand, are stored electronically and don't produce physical waste at the end of their lifespan. This helps minimize landfill waste and reduces the need for waste management and disposal.
Lower Carbon Footprint
The production, transportation, and disposal of paper products generate carbon emissions that contribute to climate change. By using digital products you are reducing your carbon footprint by avoiding these emissions associated with paper production and distribution.
Remote Access and Collaboration
Digital planners, notebooks, journals, etc., have the convenience of remote access and collaboration, allowing users to access their planning tools from anywhere with an internet connection. This reduces the need for physical transportation and commuting, resulting in fewer greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles.
Energy Efficiency
While digital devices require energy to operate, the energy consumption associated with using a digital planner or notebook is typically lower compared to the energy required for paper production and printing. Additionally, advancements in technology have led to more energy-efficient devices and data storage systems, further reducing the environmental impact of digital planning.
how to
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Please make sure you have Read Only mode turned on in Goodnotes prior to tapping on hyperlinks.
Please ensure that your app is updated as well.
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You'll need a third-party application from the App Store such as iFont. Please import the font file .otf into iFont and follow the on-screen instructions in the app.
orders
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Given the digital nature of services and/or products we provide , we cannot offer refunds, returns, cancellations, or exchanges for any reason.
Please double-check your cart before placing an order, and respect our policies. We're a small business. This policy is posted under ‘return policy’ prior to checkout.
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You will be able to download your files immediately after purchase at the payment confirmation page.
Additionally, you will receive an email with a download link after purchase. It is important that you input the correct email address when checking out. Please check your spam folder if you have not received an email from us. Please double-check that you have spelled your email correctly!
Creating an account on ggreystudio.com is recommended, so you can login and re-download any past purchases.
Please use Safari to download your orders. Not Google Chrome.
troubleshooting
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If you are in reading mode, digital planner hyperlinks will break if you delete pages accidentally.
Please first re-download the planner file and reimport it into your app to see if the issue is still occurring.
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Unfortunately, this can happen due to bugs or glitches related to the app and/or device, or a random glitch that occurred upon importing your file into your notetaking application.
It is recommended to reach out to the app developers directly with these issues. Unfortunately, ggreystudio is not affiliated with these companies and cannot provide app support.
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Please make sure you are using Safari to download all files.
Google Chrome tends to cause glitches with downloading and importing.
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Please be sure that you are only importing compatible file types for the app you are using. In general, zip files are incompatible with note-taking apps and will need to be unzipped prior to importing your files. Make sure you've unzipped the file by tapping on it in your Files app. You can then import the individual PDF files into your app without issue.
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A POSIX error is generated by Apple when there is not a strong enough Internet connection to unzip files. Please use a stronger Internet connection or mobile hotspot to unzip your files.