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BrainDump Notepad Documentation is Work in Progress

Brain Dump Notepad Specification

https://github.com/Mitzi-S-Soto/BrainDumpNotepad

Description

The goal of this program is to keep multiple small text files opened and saved, as well as provide a file tree for larger projects based on folder location.

Requirements

  • write in text boxes that are auto-saved ✔
  • keep multiple text files open via tabs ✔
  • list open files in a file tree ✔
  • open a folder as a project in the file tree ✔
  • list open files that aren't part of open project folder ✔
    • indicate unrelated files with a symbol on their tab
  • auto-save files on program exit ✔
  • when auto-saving new files, store in a genaric folder ✔
  • simple formatting such as:
    • bold, italic, underline ✔
    • Font Size ✔
    • Font Type ✔
  • if possible, ability to keep window above others

Functionality Not Required

  • Use own toolbar images
  • Use own file ext
  • Font control on toolbar
  • Font size on toolbar
  • 'scriverings' like setting to see multiple files as one
  • Formatting Styles
  • Table Insertion
  • Image Insertion/viewing
  • Opening more than one project Folder
  • Find and Replace
  • when manually saving, ask to save in new project folder
    • or as single file

Limitations

The program must run on Mac ✔

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