ThinkingRock Wiki

calendar

2009-08-17T17:12:22+10:00

Overview Presently (July 2009) Thinking Rock does not come with a build-in calendar view module but there are several options to display a calendar. Store your calendar file locally on your computer Store your calendar file locally on your computer and display it with external applications like the Lightning add-on for Thunderbird, Sunbird or MS Outlook. In Thunderbird (TB) install the lightning add-on or install Sunbird For more info click here

calendarexport

2010-01-10T20:57:20+10:00

ThinkingRock has an option to publish in iCalendar file containing your tasks having an action date. From the Tools->Options menu, select the Calendar tab and select “Publish iCalendar file”. The folder will need to be on your local hard drive, where you can import it into Outlook or another calendaring program. If you are able to make this file available via an http URL, such as with Dropbox or another “cloud storage” service, you can import the calendar into web-based calendaring tools such…

collecting

2009-02-11T17:32:25+10:00

GTD Overview of Collections The first step in the GTD workflow is to collect things that command our attention (anything personal or professional, big or little) This includes anything that you believe should be different than it currently is and that you have any level of internal commitment to changing.

define_contexts

2009-02-15T09:46:16+10:00

GTD Overview of Context A few actions can be done anywhere, but most require a specific location (at home, at your office) or having some productivity tool at hand, such as a phone or a computer. These are the first factors that limit your choices about what you can do in the moment. The suggested method to separate out the Next Actions is by context. Context is a category for each next action that defines where you can do the next action or when you want to be reminded of the next action.

define_criteria

2009-02-20T13:12:16+10:00

Criteria GTD Overview of Criteria Thinking Rock Implementation of Criteria

development

2009-02-20T18:40:49+10:00

Graphics Screen real estate utilization Compile TR from source code TR on Netbeans Platform TR Translation

doing

2009-02-11T17:01:35+10:00

Doing GTD Overview of Doing GTD outlines a simple model for choosing actions. It uses the criteria of context, time available, energy available, and priority to make decisions. Finally, GTD provides a model for outling priorities. This model is presented in terms of altitude:

feedback

2007-05-24T00:04:03+10:00

* Feedback for a particular page may be left on the discussion tab for that page. * Feedback about the wiki in general can be left below or in the wiki forum topic * General feedback about Thinking Rock can be left in the forums. Feedback * Sample feedback

forums

2009-02-20T13:12:16+10:00

The Thinking Rock forums are located at . The forums are a great place to leave feedback and suggestions about the program, find more information about pre-release versions, and to submit bug reports.

getting_started

2007-05-24T03:24:08+10:00

Getting Thinking Rock Which Version It is recommended for new users to try the latest official release even if a pre-release is available. The official version should be more stable and have correct documentation. Pre-release versions can often have lots of changing features before they become a release version.

gtd

2009-02-12T01:52:32+10:00

Getting Things Done, also referred to as GTD, is the time management system upon which Thinking Rock is based. For a detailed synopsis of GTD please see the Wikipedia article on it. Though you do not necessarily need to have read or understand GTD in order to use Thinking Rock, it is generally accepted that it is more beneficial if you have.

inactive_actions

2009-02-20T13:12:16+10:00

Inactive Actions An inactive action is an action you include when you are planning a project because you thought of it at the time but you don't need to act on it now. You probably don't want to see it cluttering your action list either. When you review your projects (especially when the project icon is red indicating that there are no more current actions for that project), you can change the (inactive) action status to make it current. If the automatic sequencing for that project is set, t…

keyboardshortcuts

2007-11-24T07:30:12+10:00

WORK IN PROGRESS, See this TR forum topic for references. Shortcuts Screens where it works Features CTRL+MAJ+AAnywhere Opens the Actions screenCTRL+MAJ+PAnywhere Opens the Project screenCTRL+MAJ+FAnywhere Opens the Future screenCTRL+MAJ+IAnywhere Opens the Information screenCTRL+MAJ+1Anywhere Opens the Thoughts screenCTRL+Maj+2Anywhere Starts processing thoughtsF6AnywhereOpens a pop-up to enter a new thoughtF3Project screen with a project node selected (with the mouse)Add a new Action at t…

next_action

2009-02-11T17:54:18+10:00

Next Actions GTD Overview of Next Actions The “next action” is the next physical, visible activity that needs to be engaged in, in order to move the current reality toward completion. For example, Research database-management software on the Web, is a next action. Next actions usually start with a verb.

next_actions

2009-02-20T13:12:16+10:00

GTD Overview of Next Action The “next action” is the next physical, visible activity that needs to be engaged in, in order to move the current reality toward completion. Thinking Rock Implementation of Next Action

nextactions

2007-05-15T12:58:32+10:00

How to display your Next Action lists with TR 2.0 Version 1.0 (14th of may 2007) This setup and the proposed handling of actions will enable you to get a Next Actions list screen within TR 2.0 which will show you all your Next Actions in simple lists in pure GtD funtionality. Most of the advanced TR functionality has been stripped off. This is “TR lite” and GTD pure. Read on. Try at your own risk, TR is still in beta. A test drive with a clean all fresh data file and non-real data may be a…

organizing

2009-02-11T16:51:06+10:00

GTD Overview of Organizing After processing, the next step is organizing. GTD outlines seven primary places to keep output from the processing phase. These areas include a Project list and project support material, Ticker File or calendar with actions and information, Next Actions lists, a Waiting For list, reference material, and a Someday/Maybe list.

processing

2010-03-05T06:39:18+10:00

GTD Overview of Processing After collecting, the next step in the GTD workflow is to process the items and get “In” to empty. Processing means deciding what to do with each of the items in the “in” box. Please see custom essays Guidelines for effective processing include process the top item first, resisting the urge to pull out the most urgent, fun or interesting item first. Second, process one item at a time. This focus forces the attention and decision-making needed to get through everyth…

reference_material

2009-02-20T13:12:16+10:00

GTD Overview of Reference Material After processing, some of the items may be reference material. Reference materials are items you receive or create that require no action but have information that you want to keep and be able to retrieve. They can be stored in paper-based or digital form and include general reference information as well as project support materials.

reviewing

2009-02-11T16:59:39+10:00

GTD Overview of Reviewing After organizing, the next step is reviewing. To keep the GTD working, maintenance is required. In GTD, it is suggested that the daily review begins with the daily calendar and Ticker File. After these, the Next Actions lists would be reviewed.

someday_maybe_list

2009-02-15T10:04:13+10:00

GTD Overview of Someday/Maybe List The Someday/Maybe List is the “parking lot” for projects that would be impossible to move on at present but that you don't want to forget about entirely. You'd like to be reminded of the possibility at regular intervals. These are reviewed once a week during the weekly review. Some subcategories in your master “Someday/Maybe” list could include movies to watch, books to read, and trips to take.

start

2010-05-17T23:38:06+10:00

PLEASE READ THE DISCUSSION FOR THIS PAGE FIRST BEFORE ADDING THINGS TO THE HOMEPAGE Note: The discussion can be found at the top of the page (discussion tab, right from the article tab). About Thinking Rock From the Thinking Rock Homepage: Thinking Rock is a free software application for collecting and processing your thoughts following the GTD methodology

support

2007-05-09T13:06:21+10:00

Thinking Rock is a free program but the developers, Jeremy and Claire, are supported by users like you. If you appreciate the time and effort they have (and continue to) put into the program then please consider showing your support. Ways to support Here are some ways to show your support and gratitude.

techsavvyguru

2009-02-20T13:12:16+10:00

====== TechSavvyGuru's TR User Story ====== My name is Tony. I read both David Allen's books and have listened to the audio book CD's a few times as well. Since I am a techno-geek, I immediately began to look for an electronic GTD system that worked for me.

thinking_rock

2007-11-24T07:01:16+10:00

A description of Thinking Rock goes here. * Keyboard navigation shortcuts

today

2007-05-09T20:02:48+10:00

How to realize a Today calendar / tickler functionality with TR 2.0 Version 1.2 (9th of may 2007) This setup and and the proposed handling of actions will enable you to get a today screen within TR 2.0 which will show you all your things you have to do today and all events that happen today. This is tickler file and calendar funtionality in one place. Read on. Try at your own risk, TR is still in beta. A test drive with a clean all fresh data file and non-real data may be a fine idea.

topic

2009-02-20T13:12:16+10:00

GTD Overview of Topic GTD doesn't have the concept of Topic. Thinking Rock Implementation of Topic The topics are used to classify your thoughts and are kept as the thoughts become an item, an action or a project. Examples of topics are: Personal, Financial, Health, House, Work, Kids, Book, CDs.

tr

2009-02-20T13:12:16+10:00

Thinking Rock is often abbreviated as TR.

tr_terminology

2008-12-05T01:22:00+10:00

The terminology used in pure GTD and Thinking Rock differ in a few areas. Differences Here is a list of terms that are basically mean the same in GTD and TR but use different words. GTD Thinking Rock Next Actions Actions Next Actions Do ASAP Reference Information Someday/Maybe Future Item Stuff Thoughts Missing This is where we would put any items that are in GTD but not (yet) in TR. If an it…

tronubuntu

2010-02-27T23:46:45+10:00

Installation of the pre-packaged version Karmic (9.10) or Lucid (10.04) sudo add-apt-repository ppa:crazyscot/tr && sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install thinkingrock (Caveat: I think the packaging works, and there doesn't seem to be anything glaring wrong, but please do report a bug - ideally via Launchpad - if anything is wrong with it.)

user-stories

2007-05-23T23:36:14+10:00

This is an index of user stories about Thinking Rock. These stories are the opinions and experiences of other users, so please do not change them in a substantial way (typos, misformatting, etc. is fine). Create your own Want to write a user story about how YOU are using Thinking Rock? Here is how:

user_tutorials

2010-01-10T21:03:26+10:00

This is a list of tutorials created by users. If you want to add a tutorial and aren't sure how, check the forums. List of tutorials * Today Review only todays hard landscape first. How to set up and use TR to get a Today view and functionality. * NextActions Review your Next Actions list. How to set up and use TR to review your Next Actions list in a pure GtD style. * Calendar Review only your hard landscape. How to set up and use TR to get a Calendar view and functionality. (not yet im…

waiting_for

2009-02-20T13:12:16+10:00

How to realize a @waiting for funtionality with TR 2.0 Version 1.0 (9th of may 2007) This setup and proposed handling of actions will enable you to get a pure GtD @waiting for functionality within TR 2.0. You will get a @waiting for screen which enables you to access those @waiting for actions during your weekly review to decide if you will keep waiting for them or if it is time to take some action. Read on. Try at your own risk, TR is still in beta. A test drive with a clean all fresh data…

waiting_for_list

2009-02-11T18:27:55+10:00

Waiting For List GTD Overview of Waiting For List All Next Actions that you are waiting for others to do are on the Waiting For list. Thinking Rock Implementation of Waiting For List Thinking Rock does not have a specific Waiting For list. Instead, they use a deferred list. However, waiting for outlines a method to get a look and feel closer to the GTD methodology.

weekly_review

2009-02-20T13:12:16+10:00

GTD Overview of Weekly Review The weekly review is time set aside on a weekly basis to review your system. Get Clear * Collect Loose papers and material * Get “In” to zero - Collect and Process * Empty your head Get Current * Review Next Action Lists * Review previous calendar data * Review upcoming calendar * Review Waiting For Lists * Review Project Lists * Review any relevant Checklists