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DESCRIPTION
Notational Velocity is an application that stores and retrieves notes.

In Notational Velocity, the same area is used both for creating notes and searching. I.e., in the process of entering the title for a new note, related notes appear below, letting users file information there if they choose. Likewise, if a search reveals nothing, one need simply press return to create a note with the appropriate title.

Its unique advantages are as follows:

  • Modeless Operation
    Searching for notes is not a separate action; rather, it is the primary interface.
  • Incremental Search
    Searching encompasses all notes' content and occurs instantly with each key pressed.
  • Transparent Encryption
    All information is compressed and encrypted (enabled optionally) before it is recorded to disk.
  • Mouseless Interaction
    Notational Velocity's window was designed for keyboard input above all else, and thus has no buttons.
  • Data Instead of Documents
    There is no manual "saving" in Notational Velocity; all modifications take effect immediately.
  • Complete External Access
    Synchronize natively with Simplenote, or via files with WriteRoom for iPhone and Dropbox.
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WHAT'S NEW
Version 2.0 β3:
  • Completely and expertly localized into French by David Bosman
  • Fixed a sync bug: newly-created notes would remain if the deletion occurred too soon
  • Unsynchronized changes are detected and handled more reliably upon quitting
  • Properly handles receiving corrupt JSON data
  • File extensions (for separate-files storage) are always hidden upon saving
  • Copy/paste now works with the Dvorak - Qwerty CMD keyboard layout
  • Fixed an issue which could sometimes prevent tabs from being inserted
  • Soft-tabbed-editing is no longer required for syncing, but spaces are still used on upload
  • Additional state is preserved between launches, and the search/title field is always selected
REQUIREMENTS
Mac OS X 10.4 or later.

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Developer:Zachary Schneirov
Downloads:9,691
  - Version d/l:943
Business:Personal Info Managers
License:Free
Date:08 Feb 2010
Platform:PPC/Intel
RATING
*****

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Notational Velocity User Reviews (23 posts)Write A Review
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Mar 13 2010

BURAK  Most useful and simple, but it would be still better to have an option to show rulers or at least make lists.  
(Version 2.0 β3)

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Feb 22 2010
*****

APPLEHC  This is a MUST HAVE application! I use it for any kind of notes I have to type in quickly. And I have the notes stored in a folder that gets synced via dropbox.com

So no more .txt files on the desktop, no more lost notes because of computer crashes etc. They are always instantly saved and backed up.

and now I use the SimpleNote integration to be able to access all notes via Web and via iPhone.

I finally cancelled my expensive Evernote subscription for this lovely app in conjunction with SimpleNote.

Try it - it´s great!  
(Version 2.0 β3)

praisebury
+2
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Feb 9 2010

SGMOYE  This is a really wonderful application. I have come to loathe Stickies. NV imported the StickiesDatabase (in ~/Library/) in a flash and perfectly. Goodbye, Stickies!

My only suggestion would be to be able to use color for text. It may be possible, but I can't see how to do it...  
(Version 2.0 β3)

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Feb 9 2010

APPLEHC  BEWARE. Beta 3 is buggy, it will copy a changed note over and over again. I love this product - but stay at Beta 2 for now!  
(Version 2.0 β3)

praisebury
-2
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Feb 9 2010

APPLEHC  Use this link to get the old Beta 2 back as long as the Beta 3 is buggy:

http://cloud.github.com/downloads/scrod/nv/Notational_Velocity_2.0b2.zip  
(Version 2.0 β3)

praisebury
-2
Feb 9 2010

SCROD  You're incorrectly assuming that the latest beta is duplicating your notes, when in fact the problem lies with Simplenote:

http://simplenoteapp.com/news/2010/2/9/note-duplication-experienced-by-some-users.html

The problem is independent of any version of NV; downgrading will only subject you to bugs that have already been fixed.  
(Version 2.0 β3)

praisebury
+4
Feb 9 2010

APPLEHC  You are right! I just read the mail from SimpleNote. Sorry..  
(Version 2.0 β3)

praisebury
+4

Feb 1 2010
*****

ALEJANDRO ESCOBELL  Notational Velocity has just been updated (January 31, 2010) to support the equally famous SimpleNote (web based notes app) + SimpleNote iPhone App.

OS X App + Web Based Service + iPhone App with offline mode = BLISS!  
(Version 2.0 β2)

praisebury
+4
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Feb 6 2010

ENLIGHTENED411  NICELY said Alejandro; eloquent. I can hardly wait to get my feet wet.

[aside] Please join me in the *quest* to "End Hunger" everywhere on the planet along w @Farlex. ( Try their TheFreeDictionary.com -- use it 2 research/reference *anything* ) ATBTY & TYVM!

http://TFD.com/atbty

- Steven (^_^)  
(Version 2.0 β2)

praisebury
+1

Jan 31 2010
*****

JAZZJOHANNES  Marvelous I love it! I am proud of such a great development!

I too needed a replacement for Stickies because its spelling check was not saved (still after 2 years of sending bug reports), the view cluttered and collapsed Stickies had too small title font.

I had used myNotes before, but that took far too long to load up.

This app has the biggest advantage in stability and safety of the notes as you can select the storage and export format of Plaintext/RTF/HTML.

The unbelievably handy global shortcut setting makes it as indispensable as the chat-client Adium for the Apple Macintosh.

The quick notes entry needs some getting used to, but is a neat feature.

For people who need to store large amounts of text and are rather fond of sideway views, just use the bookmarks window (which operates notes on shortcuts as well!!!).

I just love the new icon.

Contra:

- scrollbar position is not saved

- bookmarks panel open state not saved

Feature Request (optional):

- FTP upload

- side windows to view multiple important entries  
(Version 2.0 β2)

praisebury
+4
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Jan 31 2010

NEOSTAR.NEKO  This is great for taking notes, it's quick and easy.

I hope the developer adds the option to run it in the apple menu bar, this would be awesome as I can then take notes as and when without having to open the application every time.  
(Version 2.0 β2)

praisebury
+1
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Oct 3 2009

ASH435  This is a really cool app that will definitely appeal to some people. I'm using it to replace a bunch of stickies that used to clutter my desktop.

Maybe I'm missing something but I keep wishing there was an OS X 'clear' cross at the right hand side of the search/title text entry box. Is there a quick way to return to the whole list? At the moment I have to select the text in the box and press delete which seems a bit clumsy.

Thanks though, I still like it a lot.   
(Version 2.0b)

praisebury
+3
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Oct 4 2009

DORKESTRA  Just hit the Escape key. This works when editing a note as well.

All keyboard shortcuts are documented under the Help menu.  
(Version 2.0b)

praisebury
+3

Sep 12 2009

ADRIANBOLT  Great to see an update. Excellent, welcome back!  
(Version 2.0b)

praisebury
+6
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Sep 12 2009

BONGOMAN1  Welcome back! What a pleasant surprise to see this has been updated.

Well done.  
(Version 2.0b)

praisebury
+4
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