Selectable templates

[vk7hch]

The ability to have multiple templates for the same log type. An example for "Found" there could be a default "hi I found your cache" type, a "I found your cache when I was out with these people", a "I found your cache on my way to an event" etc.. 

When logging, if there are pre-prepared templates, long pressing on the message field will open a pull down of previously prepared templates.

Currently you need to go to settings, templates then tap on the one you want, return to log cache and go from there.

Just a thought.

If it can already be done, I am sorry that I haven't discovered how and am willing to learn.

[Nic Hubbard]

You can create as many templates as you want and insert them into your message by tapping the … button and choosing inset text template. 
 

Does this help?

[vk7hch]

13 hours ago, Nic Hubbard said:

You can create as many templates as you want and insert them into your message by tapping the … button and choosing inset text template. 
 

Does this help?

Thanks Nic, that does exactly what I want, the ability to mix and match templates!  Bravo

Chris

[Orxion]

On 5/3/2024 at 7:14 PM, Nic Hubbard said:

You can create as many templates as you want and insert them into your message by tapping the … button and choosing inset text template. 
 

Does this help?

Thank you for your reply and the information on how to insert text templates. I appreciate the functionality that allows creating and using multiple templates. However, there's a specific challenge I face that I believe could be improved.

Currently, while it’s possible to create various templates for different scenarios (e.g., caching alone, biking, or with a group), the process of selecting and using these templates for logs marked as "Found" is cumbersome. The issue lies in the fact that only one template can be marked with a "Found" status at a time.

To elaborate, if I want to switch from one "Found" template to another (say from a solo caching template to one for group caching), I need to navigate through multiple steps:

1. Go to settings.
2. Open the templates section.
3. Select the current "Found" template and remove its status.
4. Choose the new template and assign the "Found" status.

This process is quite time-consuming and not user-friendly, especially when trying to log finds on the go.

It would be much more efficient and user-friendly to allow multiple templates to be set as "Found" templates. Then, when logging a find in the field, I could easily switch between these pre-prepared "Found" templates through a simple dropdown menu, similar to how the L4C app used to handle it.

In summary, while the current system supports the creation of many templates, it becomes practically challenging to use them effectively due to the cumbersome switching process. Simplifying this by allowing multiple templates to be marked as "Found" and making them easily accessible via a dropdown menu would greatly enhance the user experience.

Thank you for considering this suggestion.

[Nic Hubbard]

Thanks for the suggestion. I agree there is room for improvement!