orchid notebook

[sailortom2]

thanks for the replies

[WeWerePirates]

Thanks for all the comments.

I am part of NerdsGeeksGurus - the developer of the Orchid Notebook iPhone app.

One of the comments I've received lately from people using the Orchid Notebook app is that they would like to have the ability to add more than one image of a single plant. While the app currently doesn't provide that feature, I use another app to get the job done. The app is called Diptic by Peak Systems (available for $1.99 at the iTunes App Store). It allows the you to combine multiple photos into one exportable image. Once the images have been combined, simply select the combined image from within the Orchid Notebook app. I usually combine three images: 1 large of plant in bloom, 2 small - one of the spike and the other of the plant itself or a close up of the bloom.

We have received a lot of good feedback from users and will be implementing some of the ideas in the next couple of months. The multiple photos of each orchid feature will most likely not be a part of those updates, but we hope to make it available at a later date.

I will let you in on a little secret. The next update will have the gallery view. This will let you see a thumbnail view of your photos in a grid format. You will be able to select the image and it will take you to the data for that orchid.

Please feel free to continue to post your suggestions here on the board since I read the orchid board on a regular basis. You can also contact me via our company website at: Orchid Notebook Support

Thanks,
John

[Angurek]

I used to keep a notebook in Microsoft OneNote, with a representative picture of each plant, the day I got it, and when it flowered for me (along with any special cultural needs, dimensions of the plant, the medium it was potted in, etc). I kinda forgot about it until now LOL.

[Pilot]

Originally Posted by Angurek

I used to keep a notebook in Microsoft OneNote, with a representative picture of each plant, the day I got it, and when it flowered for me (along with any special cultural needs, dimensions of the plant, the medium it was potted in, etc). I kinda forgot about it until now LOL.

OneNote doesn't have the ease-of-use an app might but it is definitely a powerful program for keeping journals of your plants.

I sync mine with Windows Live (SkyDrive) and am able to share my journals with others and even edit things when I'm not at home via the net. I love it!

[WeWerePirates]

Hey all,
I just wanted to let you know we have released a free version of the Orchid Notebook.

It has all all the features of the full version but is limited to 5 entries in your collection.

So, if you wanted to try it out, but didn't want to splurge for the full App, now is your chance. You can download it for free on the iTunes store.

For more information on the full version, you can check it out on the Orchid Notebook section of our website.

Thanks,
John
NerdsGeeksGurus, LLC

[Call_Me_Bob]

i have the full version. i havent ad a chance to really use it yet. but seems user friendly and complete. i just think its a little difficult on my ipod touch. an ipad would be ideal

[Paul Mc]

Just downloaded the free version to see what it's all about.

[JungleMel]

Originally Posted by WeWerePirates

Thanks for all the comments.

Please feel free to continue to post your suggestions here on the board since I read the orchid board on a regular basis. You can also contact me via our company website at: Orchid Notebook Support

Thanks,
John

Thanks so much for making this. My iphone has made my life easier, as I am terrible at keeping track of things and being organized. I just downloaded your app today on a recommendation, so it was funny to see this thread.

It is pretty thorough, but I have a few suggestions that might be convenient? Having your "want list" organized separately from your Collection would be great. In the section for temp/lighting etc. having on option like "Needs Winter Rest," and having a tab like feature to organize different species within the same genus would be convenient too.

[tcrane]

Sounds like a fun app. Any plans to port it to Android?

-Tristan

[WeWerePirates]

Thanks for the replies.

Help - I think it would be great on an iPad too. I have not gotten a change to try it out on one of those yet. Once I do, I will probably have to take some time and optimize the Orchid Notebook for the iPad. Since the screen is so much bigger, it would open it up to some more features.

Paul Mc - hope you like it. Please feel free to post your thoughts after you try it out.

JungleMel - thanks. Funny how things work out like that. Also, thanks for the suggestions. We are always looking at ways to improve the Orchid Notebook. As an orchid collector, I have a certain way that I keep track of my plants and I realize that everyone does it a little differently, I welcome any suggestions on making it easier for everyone.

tcrane - sorry. We have no android plans at this time. We started to port one of our other apps a few months ago and realized that it was a lot bigger job learning how to program for a new platform. Maybe once my kids get a little more involved in the App business, we might be able to look into it.

So, here is a funny story. I was out in my orchid room (ok, so it is just a few 2x4's with some screen over it). It was early in the morning and I found an orchid that was blooming (not sure how I missed the spike on that one). Anyhow, it had a rather unusual fragrance. It is a Bulbophyllum pectenveneris. It kind of smelled like an armpit. It made me think "It is probably good that we can't add smells to the Orchid Notebook".

Thanks again,
John
NerdsGeeksGurus, LLC