Hey guys,
I've been searching the android market and app-brain for a good note-taking app. I can't find one, so I've started writing one.
The basic problem with most of the ones on the market is that they all are just text input apps.
That makes a lot of sense on a cell-phone, but with the nook an app that was more like a notebook would be much better.
Before I start anymore work on it, though, I thought I would ask if anyone had found a great one. Thanks ahead of time!
there are a few ok options, but definitely not great or notebook like. if you have a good concept, continue it, as none really do the job well enough yet
i use blackink, jorte, and ive been working with a few notepad options, but none are nearly 10/10 quality. 6-7 at best
Check out Springpad in the market. I like it.
I haven't found a good one either. At CES I believe Asus was showing off a note taking app for their android tablet that sounded interesting. Not sure what they called it though. Maybe a search for that could yield some good ideas.
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A decent note taking app would convince me to pick up a stylus. I write music and poetry and Evernote is great for keeping track of ideas before I lose them, but it is lacking a stylus option. It would be a good template as far as interface goes.
Looking forward to see what you come up with. =)
I'd love to see something more notebook-like, ruled (choice of either horizontal lines or grid), the ability to "flip" pages back and forward... it would be nice to be able to tear-out a "sheet" as well (either discard it, or use it to start a "new" notebook), as well as place "tabs" or "flags" on certain pages.
Anyway, sorry to throw all that out there, just thinking out loud about some of the things I think would nice features. =)
Awesome! I have a HTC branded Dagi coming in this weekend from Amazon and will start fine-tuning the application. I have a griffin stylus, but it's total junk for drawing/writing.
The current version only works in 2.2, but I'll post up the apk when it's at a testing point.
My focus right now is (at least for the first beta) a quick to write app, and a simple UI.
Very cool! =)
If you want input or suggestions, I'd be happy to help.
Would love to see something like this. Looking forward to checking out your first effort. Thanks!
PS - are you planning to allow keyboard input as well, or stylus only?
I'm pretty happy with ColorNote. It is simple and you can put "stickies" on your home screen. It has a plain text notes or checklists.
I use InkPad and share the notes to my Evernote account that way they are all accessible via any device anytime.
I love Genial Writing, it's just like a virtual notebook and compensates for lack of stylus by allowing you to write and then press a button that shrinks your writing and fits it in a line of the notebook. It's hard to explain but using my finger I can make handwritten notes that fit quite a bit of information on one page. Check below for a picture/description.
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can you point me to an apk download for inkpad? thanks
Hey guys,
After doing some testing I think my Nook Color's settings are off. I run the app and the stylus don't maintain a constant "stream" of points. The result is that it feels like your writing with a pen that is almost out of ink.
Does anyone know how to solve this problem? I have two different stylus' and both react in a similar way (though the Dagi has better performance)
Gtasks.
Love this app.
I know that some people find flashers disgusting, but i cant help myself.
This app brings back all my notes just by installing and allow it to sync with google.
I have been looking for an app like this for awhile so if you are able to make one I would definitely be willing to beta test and pay for it if you decide to not make it freeware.
Awesome! I'm still working on it. The problem I'm currently dealing with is the touch-screen on the nook color isn't that great. Even when using a stylus (with no screen protector) the continuous drag event is broken up a lot. This makes it feel like your "pen" is running out of ink all the time.
I doubt stylus input will work on the nook. I've tried a few, and they all work like a dream on my iPhone and the iPads at the store, but they are frustrating and inconsistent on the Nook Color.
Grantium said:
I doubt stylus input will work on the nook. I've tried a few, and they all work like a dream on my iPhone and the iPads at the store, but they are frustrating and inconsistent on the Nook Color.
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That sucks.
OP, Perhaps your app can add a "hold" button on the app that connects all points drawn in a complete line.. This will "connect the dots" so to speak instead of the jagged lines your getting..
I wonder if any of the sketching apps behave in this similar manner? Have you tried SBM or other sketching apps to see if this problem translates to all apps?
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Hi XDA pros,
I've been reading this forum for about a week now browsing the different pros and cons of different ROMs and the pitfalls of rooting without checking your versions, etc.
I know that many of you have seen this questions over a hundred times, possibly more but as a "Wooter" expecting my VS G Tab soon, I'll likely be rooting after I familiarize myself with the native software and perform an OTA update.
Here is my unique user perspective, background:
I'm an active duty military officer and a fiction author so I'll be using the device in adverse environments (anywhere from remote regions to aircraft carriers). I'm looking for something I can install SNES/NES emulators, as I love old(ish) school gaming. I will also need to so some writing on the tablet so perhaps a ROM that is friendly to input devices like bluetooth or USB keyboard would be nice (unless I'm using the screen to type).
The ROM will need to be stable as I'll often be months between internet connectivity. There is no wifi on an aircraft carrier or the desert and the military network admins don't allow connecting hardware to their networks for updates/tweaks.
To summarize/add, I'll need a ROM that:
1. Is stable enough to go months between internet connectivity for any maintenance.
2. Is amiable to SNES/NES emulators/roms
3. Is amiable to writing manuscripts/chapters
4. Can play all forms of video and audio media (within reason)
5. Easy to make VOIP calls (Skype or whatever works) for times when I actually find a hotspot
6. Everything else you'll expect from a tablet
Sorry this is so long, I just wanted some input from you all based on a semi-unique customer needs. Not special, just not your average tablet customer. Thank you for your consideration, if there is another similar thread posted by a military person, please feel free to just post a link as a reply and I'll read up there.
Unfortunately I can't answer most of the questions, but a few suggestions:
- I think a mod like VEGAn might be better for SNES emulators, especially with a Wimote (someone else might chime in on that one, I have limited experience but I know TNT Lite has issues with things like Wiimote)
- BT can be a bit wonky on the device, but a USB keyboard should work on most mods.
- Whatever mod you chose, you should probably install clockworkmod .8 bekit version. That way , you can get the device the way you want and then back it up with cwm as a stable baseline. This would be your backout if the device suddenly became problematic and you needed to restore to a working baseline.
Ahh the famous roebeet! Appreciate the response. -JLB
VEGAn is the best I have found for playing emulators on. Do yourself a favor and download wiimote controller and get a cheep old first Gen wiimote. It is portable gaming heaven. I just finished legend of Zelda link to the past on my gtab with the wiimote and I felt like a kid again.
I would also suggest investing in a skinomi screen protector and protective backing. It adds grip to the back and the protector will actually heal scratches. If you get a scuff pass a hot hairdryer over it for a few seconds and rub the scratch out with a micro fibre cloth. Best 20ish bucks I have spent on my tab. (I have a toddler, it makes Me less nervous about him being near it.)
As for typing Robeet is on top of it. Most newer than 98 keyboards I have tried work great. The mini Bluetooth keyboards look cool but are very cheaply made and fritz out alot.
I would like to suggest you look into note everything as well. It allows you to type, speek or draw notes right from a widget. Helps me keep track of my thoughts while I'm running around all day.
If you decide on vegan use clemsyns new kernel. It peps up the tab quite a bit.
Have fun, good luck and thank you for your service sir.
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Oh yeah. As far as stability its great. But always have a contingency. Make a backup as soon as you got all the apps you want and copy that backup onto a thumb drive. Now you will always have everything you want backed up just in case. You can always start from there if something like needing to repartirion 3 months down the road ... actually I would suggest you add that step into your enitial root and rom opperation so you don't have to deal with it later.
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Hey JLB, no immediate advice but I just wanted to say I've read both Day by Day books and love em.
Can't wait for the next one!
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I'm an active duty military officer and a fiction author so I'll be using the device in adverse environments (anywhere from remote regions to aircraft carriers).
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THANK YOU (and your family) for your service! We are the Home of the free, BECAUSE of the brave like you.
Kim
Thanks for all the wonderful advice everyone.
I ordered a skinomi screen protector and protective backing from Amazon for 24 bucks, free shipping based on the recommendation in this thread.
No G Tab yet but I'm hopeful for sometime this week. I'm thinking Vegan based on the emulator gaming and Wii mote possibilities. Great input.
Oh, thanks for reading my novels robot. Glad you enjoyed them!
JLB
I actually dont have a G-tablet yet, but i think roebeet makes the best point. Get it where you want it and back it up. If i were in your shoes, i would even consider a second microsd card as a back up just in case you lose one or it gets corupted some how. That way, if you mess something up or if the rom somehow becomes unstable (not likely) you have something to flash back to.
Hey app devs out there,
I just looked for a simple but powerfull calculator via the android market. Found nothing but the "old school" ones.
Yeah, there are tons of calculators out there, one has more abilities than the other. But thats not what I am looking for!
I am WORKING with my windows7 laptop, word2010 and microsoft's math4. Give it a try and you will see why I love this combination that damn much!
I am studying machanical engineering, so I need some features more than others, but the biggest thing is it must be as written on paper, that is what word2010+math4 gives me!
I write the fractions just as I would write them on paper, right after x^4/y^2 and space it is shown to me not in that freaky oldschool style, like excel still does.
So, why not have such an calculator on android? That would give many high mathematic working people a chance to get rid of windows, get an tablet (for me still an GalaxyAce) with android and a powerfull but easy to handle calculator.
As I have no clue about programming, it would take me months just to get the first lines, but this job realy needs enthusiasts to get it the way I mind it.
So, if any of you here knows where to place this request, please help me out. There must be sitting some super brains waiting for another challange, this would be a huge one!
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Hey app devs out there,
I just looked for a simple but powerfull calculator via the android market. Found nothing but the "old school" ones.
Yeah, there are tons of calculators out there, one has more abilities than the other. But thats not what I am looking for!
I am WORKING with my windows7 laptop, word2010 and microsoft's math4. Give it a try and you will see why I love this combination that damn much!
I am studying machanical engineering, so I need some features more than others, but the biggest thing is it must be as written on paper, that is what word2010+math4 gives me!
I write the fractions just as I would write them on paper, right after x^4/y^2 and space it is shown to me not in that freaky oldschool style, like excel still does.
So, why not have such an calculator on android? That would give many high mathematic working people a chance to get rid of windows, get an tablet (for me still an GalaxyAce) with android and a powerfull but easy to handle calculator.
As I have no clue about programming, it would take me months just to get the first lines, but this job realy needs enthusiasts to get it the way I mind it.
So, if any of you here knows where to place this request, please help me out. There must be sitting some super brains waiting for another challange, this would be a huge one!
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I also came across the same need. It is pretty strange that on google play there is no such scientific calculator app available. I mean, the "natural display" feature would really be usefull, particulary on big screen devices. Anyone knows if such an app has been developer since DaBigFreak opened this thread?
Natural Display Calculator App
Night on the web said:
I also came across the same need. It is pretty strange that on google play there is no such scientific calculator app available. I mean, the "natural display" feature would really be usefull, particulary on big screen devices. Anyone knows if such an app has been developer since DaBigFreak opened this thread?
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We thought the same, so we developed an app that does exactly this! Let me know if you have any feedback. You can check it out here:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=roviminteractive.materialcopy
ocstew said:
We thought the same, so we developed an app that does exactly this! Let me if you have any feedback. You can check it out here:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=roviminteractive.materialcopy
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Hi! and thank you for taking the time of answering my previous post.
I am really glad that your team developed an android app with natural display capabilities. I am going to give it a try for sure :good::good:
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Hi! and thank you for taking the time of answering my previous post.
I am really glad that your team developed an android app with natural display capabilities. I am going to give it a try for sure :good::good:
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DaBigFreak said:
Hey app devs out there,
I just looked for a simple but powerfull calculator via the android market. Found nothing but the "old school" ones.
Yeah, there are tons of calculators out there, one has more abilities than the other. But thats not what I am looking for!
I am WORKING with my windows7 laptop, word2010 and microsoft's math4. Give it a try and you will see why I love this combination that damn much!
I am studying machanical engineering, so I need some features more than others, but the biggest thing is it must be as written on paper, that is what word2010+math4 gives me!
I write the fractions just as I would write them on paper, right after x^4/y^2 and space it is shown to me not in that freaky oldschool style, like excel still does.
So, why not have such an calculator on android? That would give many high mathematic working people a chance to get rid of windows, get an tablet (for me still an GalaxyAce) with android and a powerfull but easy to handle calculator.
As I have no clue about programming, it would take me months just to get the first lines, but this job realy needs enthusiasts to get it the way I mind it.
So, if any of you here knows where to place this request, please help me out. There must be sitting some super brains waiting for another challange, this would be a huge one!
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Hahahaha I definitely didn't expect to get a response from a 3 year old thread That's great to hear. You guys were actually part of the reason why we decided to develop this app - I ran into the same problem and was amazed at how there were zero natural display scientific calculators on the store, while the Apple Store had tons. We're continually updating the app at the moment and just added programmable constants! If you could leave a review that would mean a lot to me :fingers-crossed:
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We're continually updating the app at the moment and just added programmable constants! If you could leave a review that would mean a lot to me :fingers-crossed:
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Cool! I am actually having problemas with my smartphone so i had only the time for quicky trying the app. Now i have resetted it but still it's not ok. I am currently looking for a new smartphone. As soon as i get the new phone, root it i will install your app and review it! :good:
Wow, its a realy nice working calculator, but I definitly need integrals and matrizes. So if you could add this, it will be realy usefull at university
DaBigFreak said:
Wow, its a realy nice working calculator, but I definitly need integrals and matrizes. So if you could add this, it will be realy usefull at university
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Thanks! We'll add that to the list of features to be implemented. At the moment we're working on adding history and favourites which is turning out to pretty painful. If you could leave a rating or review in the store, we'd be so grateful!
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Thanks! We'll add that to the list of features to be implemented. At the moment we're working on adding history and favourites which is turning out to pretty painful. If you could leave a rating or review in the store, we'd be so grateful!
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Before that, I'd love to see integrals, sum and matrizes. Then you can essentially do anything you want or that could be done.
Next big thing would be to make variables calculating available. Not storing a certain number as A, B, or C, but let the calculator solve an non-number equation to a specific variable.
Right behind that, setting up variables with a value, so you can define A:=5.0, B:=2*A and the equation only has A and B, the calculator gives the results.
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Before that, I'd love to see integrals, sum and matrizes. Then you can essentially do anything you want or that could be done.
Next big thing would be to make variables calculating available. Not storing a certain number as A, B, or C, but let the calculator solve an non-number equation to a specific variable.
Right behind that, setting up variables with a value, so you can define A:=5.0, B:=2*A and the equation only has A and B, the calculator gives the results.
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All the things you've asked for are being worked on at the moment, but understandably it will be months before they're actually implemented. At the moment we really need traction to increase the visibility of our app, otherwise there's really no incentive for us to continue developing if it's going to be buried underneath thousands of crappy calculator apps on the Play Store That's why reviews and ratings are so important to us. We do take into account the many features that our users request, they'll all sitting in a document, slowly being ticked off one by one
Hi folks, I bought the gtab in one of the woot offers and while I very much appreciated it as a first tablet, even rooted and rom'd everyway, it was never responsive enough for my use. Too many lags, etc. But this is not to talk trash about the gtab. Just to say that I didn't get the use I wanted out of it.
I own a cafe and it's not a huge budget operation. Recently, I expanded my menu to have sandwiches and customers like it. Some asked for pictures but the printed versions are kind of dated as a look.
My question: do you folks believe I could repurpose my gtab as a fancy menu? All I would want it to do is:
1- only have one function: browse through a few pictures of sandwiches and their names.
2 - that customers would not be able to play with it other than flip through it (any application to recommend to block everything?)
3 - and I so don't want it to lag!
Is there a way to turn off as many functions as possible to make it really quick and responsive? I will buy a nice stand near the cash register and it'll be solid. I am not worried about that part but just the feasibility and the lag issues.
Thank you for bearing with me and I look forward to any help!
Hide status bar, disable hardware buttons, launch some picture app. Should be good to go.
Oh and make sure to block public access to all the ports, power button, and plug.
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Hide status bar, disable hardware buttons, launch some picture app. Should be good to go.
Oh and make sure to block public access to all the ports, power button, and plug.
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Thank you! It's actually nicer and simpler than I thought. I'll go experiment with these. Just curious, any rom that you would think would be best lightest in your experience? Again, thank you
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Thank you! It's actually nicer and simpler than I thought. I'll go experiment with these. Just curious, any rom that you would think would be best lightest in your experience? Again, thank you
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I'd go with an older one, since the UI is never seen go with something stable like Froyo etc. Honeycomb and ICS are still slightly buggy and slower. I'm not sure what one, I've never used any of the older ROMs, but you definately want to go with the most stable for this, features of the newer ones are pointless for your uses. I hear 'clemsy' thrown around a lot, maybe give that one a whirl.
Search for "android kiosk mode"
Not sure if there is a good solution, but you will find like minded people
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=703305
http://stackoverflow.com/questions/2068084/kiosk-mode-in-android
I'm very interested in purchasing a Tab S7+ to use as a laptop replacement. I'll still have a Windows laptop for when I need adb, or just need to run specific software, but I'd like for the Tab S7+ to become my workhorse typing machine.
I'm a teacher that runs and operates a tutoring business, so I am literally typing for a good chunk of the day. I use Microsoft Word full time and am fully invested in it. One very specific thing I do is use a font that isn't default to Windows. I downloaded it and use it as a part of my default template for Word, and I use it across all my lessons, letters, and everything that's associated with my business. I'm a bit anal about it, but I like the uniformity. It's a normal font that can be downloaded easily and loaded on to Windows, so it's nothing special.
One thing that I am worried about is the inability to use the aforementioned font on the Tab S7+. Can we use non-default fonts on the S7+? I don't want it to be present across the entire device, but just need it for Word. And even if I could install it, could Microsoft Word use it?
Lastly, while on DeX mode, is the version of Microsoft Word similar to the desktop version? I need things like being able to insert an equation, and specific math-related things.
I asked Samsung's customer service live chat, and they were fairly useless (as expected). Was hoping anyone here that owns one already or will own one soon could educate me. Thank you!
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I'm a teacher that runs and operates a tutoring business, so I am literally typing for a good chunk of the day.
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This is not the tool you're looking for.
It will use some custom fonts, but not others. It will do some equations, but is limited.
All day typing is a laptop thing.
Sounds like you're trying to justify a purchase ... it is a very nice tablet b
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This is not the tool you're looking for.
It will use some custom fonts, but not others. It will do some equations, but is limited.
All day typing is a laptop thing.
Sounds like you're trying to justify a purchase ... it is a very nice tablet b
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You're not wrong! I just placed an order for a Mystic Bronze S7+. As it turns out, someone on reddit told me you can't install custom fonts but Microsoft Office does open up documents with the font you're already using so.. I'm not so sure. We'll see though! I might make a YouTube video detailing my experience in case someone else has the same question.
I have decided to use it for drawing and writing with the actual S-Pen than anything else. I can type all day on my actual ThinkPad X1/PC and draw the things I can't actually type (coordinate graphs are a particular pain in the arse) on the Tab S7+. Should also be nice to use the tablet for media consumption since it's relatively lighter. Hard decision to make which finish to go but I couldn't pass up the opportunity to match my upcoming Z Fold 2.
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Should also be nice to use the tablet for media consumption since it's relatively lighter. Hard decision to make which finish to go but I couldn't pass up the opportunity to match my upcoming Z Fold 2.
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Yes, I'm not regretting my purchase! It has even got me playing a few games. Integration across devices and windows is excellent!
I'll use mine most of the time for presenting talks from and I like to journal and plan days with the pen
Basically title, I'm curious to see if anyone uses this for construction projects big or small.
I've always found an imaginary need for a tablet, but now that I actually have one, I'm having difficulty actually finding decent apps in the vast ocean of garbage I seem to find on the Samsung or Google stores.
So...any construction folk, building or drawing side of things, have some experience to kindly share? Thanks!
get a windows os device
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get a windows os device
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Yes, ty for the extremely helpful answer.
Something line this?
Blueprint App for the Jobsite | Fieldwire
Fieldwire’s blueprint app makes it easy for everyone to edit, share, and view plans no matter where they are. Try our free blueprint software today.
www.fieldwire.com
I'm not in construction business, so I'm not exactly sure it's this is what you are looking for.
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Basically title, I'm curious to see if anyone uses this for construction projects big or small.
I've always found an imaginary need for a tablet, but now that I actually have one, I'm having difficulty actually finding decent apps in the vast ocean of garbage I seem to find on the Samsung or Google stores.
So...any construction folk, building or drawing side of things, have some experience to kindly share? Thanks!
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I use XODO to mark-up PDF files of architectural plans while at jobsites. I also have some blank PDF files I use to mark-up new floor plans in XODO as well.
I have a couple different autocad programs, but trying to do some actual drafting doesn't really work. I only use the programs to view cad files from email to make sure the files are what we need.
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I use XODO to mark-up PDF files of architectural plans while at jobsites. I also have some blank PDF files I use to mark-up new floor plans in XODO as well.
I have a couple different autocad programs, but trying to do some actual drafting doesn't really work. I only use the programs to view cad files from email to make sure the files are what we need.
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Yeah that's kinda what I'm starting to realize. Looks like sketching concepts is the realistic threshold of drawing for tablets atm.
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Yeah that's kinda what I'm starting to realize. Looks like sketching concepts is the realistic threshold of drawing for tablets atm.
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I found with CAD, not using a mouse and keyboard is too difficult. And if I am going to use a mouse and keyboard, I might has well be on my laptop. I also can't plot to PDF with the line types I use in my design standard, so any changes I make I can't send out. So I mark-up PDFs and send them back to my designer to fix. That's enough for me, and it works great.
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I found with CAD, not using a mouse and keyboard is too difficult. And if I am going to use a mouse and keyboard, I might has well be on my laptop. I also can't plot to PDF with the line types I use in my design standard, so any changes I make I can't send out. So I mark-up PDFs and send them back to my designer to fix. That's enough for me, and it works great.
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Yeah, I'm really just using it for small residential jobs. So I'm not designing entire floor plans even. Sometimes it helps when you can get to a job and draft an entire deck or closet space to scale though.
Yessir! With AutoCAD.
When I was a field worker (tech, not architecture), I would use chrome remote desktop fto connect to my desktop PC for any "heavy" computing. I brought along a keyboard and mouse foot the tablet in case I needed them. It worked out pretty well.