Boostnote: Reintroduce separate Snippets Pop-Up Window (was removed in 0.9.0)

[vvs]

Also, there is no preference to set the shortcut for the snippets anymore.

Was the feature completely removed? I've been using it extensively :(

[tatoosh]

i tested it on windows 10 x64, there is no problem

[vvs]

@tatoosh I meant the separate pop-up window with a configurable keyboard shortcut (the window had convenient search on top, active by default). It is gone now, no window and no possibility to configure the shortcut for such a window in preferences.

[kazup01]

Hi @vvs , actually the Finder feature was discarded at v0.9.0 because used ver rarely.
Thank you.

[viggin543]

I was a great feature 👎

[adamellsworth]

Holy smokes this was a stellar feature. Would there anything breaking about re-introducing it, or should we just rebuild the last 0.8.x release and never update?

[8bit-echo]

+1 for adding this back in. The Finder (quick search) window is the primary reason that I use Boostnote over other similar software.
What is the better alternative for accessing a snippet and copying it to the clipboard quickly? I'll be staying on 0.8.20 unless a better solution is in place.

[hosiken]

Used very rarely? really?
Finder was very usefull feature. I am confused as it is removed.

[adamellsworth]

I had to build it from source: https://github.com/BoostIO/Boostnote/releases/tag/v0.8.19

[Rokt33r]

Let's discuss here!!

@vvs @dick-ey @adamellsworth @viggin543 @hosiken @adamellsworth
Could you tell us which OS you are using?

We discarded it because:

1. The usage statistics said that it was rarely used.

We discard it because the data told us that it was quite rarely used.(about less than 10 times for a day while note creation happened thousands times)

Of course, some of you might disable our usage tracking!

2. It was too buggy.

There was a critical bug on Windows and Linux when quitting the app. And, it makes auto updating fragile.

Anyway, I'm willing to roll back the feature if lots of people wanted.

[Rokt33r]

We have another option, making the popup optional. So some users like you can enable it and take the risk from it.

[vvs]

I was using this feature on Windows 10 x64. Mostly for copy-pasting my most often used data, stored in the same Note.

With different shortcuts, for the main window and for the pop-up window, it was very quick and convenient. When I wanted to open the main app, I press one shortcut, but when I quickly wanted to copy-paste something, and not interfere with the main window and the currently opened Note, I just press another shortcut to get the pop-up window with my data.

I will be grateful if this pop-up feature is returned in some form and it could be optional. But please, personally, the feature will be needed only if the shortcut for opening the pop-up window is re-introduced as well.

P.S. As for telemetry, I have it disabled, and I assume many others did the same. ;)

[8bit-echo]

I’m on macOS 10.13.x

I would love to have this added back in even as an optional feature. I’d say I use the finder feature about 50 times per week, and use the main window maybe 1 or 2 times per week.

For me, Boostnote is an app for recalling my snippets and notes, not creating them. I have a MySQL script that I have to run multiple times every day and I use boostnote to copy-paste the template. I never disabled telemetry, so I hope my stats are making it to you.

[Rokt33r]

I don't mind if you guys telemetry. 😄Anyway, I'll try to fix it and land it in this weekend.

[adamellsworth]

Is it safe to assume this feature is never coming back?

[8bit-echo]

I hope not. I’m still using 0.8.20 for this feature. @Rokt33r, any word?

[Flexo013]

It seems that this feature is now back. So I'm closing this issue for now. If I am mistaken or more needs to be discussed here, then just reopen this ticket.

[8bit-echo]

I just downloaded 0.12.1 and I'm still not seeing a way to do this. @Flexo013 Can you elaborate on what you found that solves this?

[Flexo013]

My bad, when I skimmed through this thread I thought it was about creating a new snippet note with one simple shortcut, which is possible.

@8bit-echo Could you attach images (with descriptions/shortcuts) of the functionality that you would like to see back in newer versions of Boostnote?