Problem:
Currently, Goodnotes requires users to either keep a single document in a general folder or duplicate the file to place it in multiple course/project folders.
Duplicating files causes two major issues:
1. Fragmented Annotations: Notes, highlights, and bookmarks made in one copy do not sync to the other.
2. Wasted Storage: Large files (like 500MB+ textbook PDFs) consume double the storage space when duplicated across different class folders.
Proposed Solution:
Introduce a "Create Shortcut / Alias" or "Add to Another Folder" feature (similar to macOS Finder aliases or Google Drive shortcuts).
Users can right-click / tap the menu on any document and select "Add Shortcut to...".
The shortcut appears inside the target folder with a small indicator icon (e.g., a link arrow).
Opening and annotating the document from any shortcut modifies the single master file, keeping all notes, highlights, and bookmarks completely unified and up-to-date across all locations.
Use Case:
Students and professionals frequently use a single reference book, clinical manual, or project master across multiple courses or semesters. File shortcuts would allow seamless folder organization without breaking note continuity or wasting device storage.

Regular shortcuts are just references to the destination item. alias shortcuts, which function as if they were a totally separate replica of the original object. Only query topics and dimensions have alias shortcuts. https://connections-game.com