Implement a splitscreen option.
The splitscreens option allows the user to see two pages of one document at once. With this option the user can open an informative pdf on the one side while taking notes on a different sheet on the other side.
We’re excited to announce that we have completed this feature. It is now available in the update GoodNotes 5.3 for iPadOS (13.1).
With the update, we added full support for iPadOS’ multiple windows. It lets you do much more than viewing two documents side by side. To read everything you need to know about opening multiple documents, please visit goodnotes.com/ipad-os.
How to open a new window:
You can now open GoodNotes in multiple windows to view two documents side by side, view two pages of the same document in Split View, or pair it with other apps in spaces across your entire system. To open a new window, drag any of the elements listed below to the side of your screen:
- the app icon from the dock
- documents from the library
- folders from the library
- individual pages from the document thumbnail view
- tabs from the tab-bar
You can also use the buttons in the library action menu or from the tab-bar to open a new window.
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Fii commented
In landscape orientation, there's enough space to show two pages of your document at once instead of just one. It would be really useful if this was implemented.
I know there is a split screen feature planned to have two different documents open at once, but what I want is much simpler - just show the upcoming page next to the current one if there's enough room. -
Fernando commented
It would be great if one could erase or undo while writing on the page by simply scratching or drawing a line over the character or words similar to the "MyScript Nebo" app. Another option could by a double-tap with two fingers anywhere on the page to undo. While taking notes from long lectures or presentations I find it less practical to look up and move my stylus to the top of the page to hit the undo button or switch to the erase tool. This add-on feature alone will make note taking on Goodnotes a pleasurable experience and bring it to the next level.
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Fernando commented
It would be great if one could erase or undo while writing on the page by simply scratching or drawing a line over the character or words similar to the "MyScript Nebo" app. Another option could by a double-tap with two fingers anywhere on the page to undo. While taking notes from long lectures or presentations I find it less practical to look up and move my stylus to the top of the page to hit the undo button or switch to the erase tool. This add-on feature alone will make note taking on Goodnotes a pleasurable experience and bring it to the next level.
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Falk commented
+1
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Stephen commented
Yes Please!!!! This would be a game changer.
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HB commented
This really would be helpful - to be able close ALL the tabs from the previous session.
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Sean Jones commented
This has already been planned http://feedback.goodnotesapp.com/forums/191274-goodnotes-ideas/suggestions/6553377-implement-a-splitscreen-option
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Anonymous commented
this is what i need now!!!!!!!!!
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Zac commented
Absolutely! Need to annotate textbook in one tab and make outline in another, dual tab windows side by side would be a astounding huge feature.
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Lev Kantorovich commented
I am doing a lot of maths (I am a theoretical physicist). For this it is essential to be able to check the previous pages of THE SAME DOCUMENT. I suggest a feature that would enable splitting the screen into two for the same document.
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Greig commented
How to reduce file size - please can we compress when exporting?
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James commented
Any idea when the next version will be released?
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Moritz Schuler commented
I have both my notes and my textbooks inside of GoodNotes and I always have to switch between tabs to read and take down some notes. It would be incredibly helpful to have the textbook displayed on one side and my notes next to that.
The 'tabs'-feature was great leap in the right direction, but a side-by-side view would be even better! -
Janalynne Rogers commented
I edit two page spreads for print work all the time, and the content frequently crosses between the pages. For Good Notes to be my one-and-only editing app, I need this function. Thanks.
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Chris commented
This would really be helpful. I have the same need as a student. Actually I have to export the notebook to another app and use split screen. This doubles the data volume on my devices.
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Blair Steinbach commented
Fantastic news! This will be VERY useful.
I have been using goodnotes every day for years (having tried pretty much every note taking app out there) and constantly refer people to goodnotes. Thx for your good work.
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Nick commented
Please allow compression of PDF file
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Mike commented
Let's make this happen for sure! I'm trying to learn another language and it would be nice to have the same PDF document open in both the language I'm learning, and English.
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Chelsea Pollock commented
This would be amazing! Please implement asap. I like good notes but would consider switching if I could get this function elsewhere..
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Ken commented
Please please please, dual screen (two notes side by site!!)