Logbook Help

If you are experiencing issues with the app, please contact support@ussher.ca.

Getting Started

Logbook is a simple, powerful app for creating timestamped notes organized into separate logbooks. Each entry is automatically timestamped when you create it, making it perfect for tracking events, thoughts, or activities over time.

Creating Your First Logbook

1. Click the “New Logbook” button in the sidebar
2. Give your logbook a descriptive name by double-clicking on “New Logbook”
3. Start adding entries using the text field at the bottom of the main window

Managing Logbooks

Creating Logbooks

You can create your first logbook for free. Additional logbooks require upgrading to Premium.

Renaming Logbooks

Double-click on any logbook name in the sidebar to rename it.

Deleting Logbooks

Select a logbook and press the Delete key. You’ll be asked to confirm the deletion.

Reordering Logbooks

Drag and drop logbooks in the sidebar to reorder them.

Adding Entries

To add a new entry:

1. Select a logbook from the sidebar
2. Click in the text field at the bottom of the window
3. Type your entry
4. Press Return to save the entry

Each entry is automatically timestamped with the current date and time.

Working with Entries

You can select one or more entries and copy them using ⌘C. This copies both the timestamp and entry text, making it easy to paste into other applications.

Searching Entries

Use the search field at the top of the main window to find specific entries. The search looks through all entry text in the selected logbook. You can quickly access the search field by pressing ⌘F.

Navigation

Keyboard Shortcuts

• ⌘N: Create new logbook
• ⌘F: Focus search field
• ⌘L: Focus entry input field
• ⇧⌘T: Toggle full timeline (include entries from other logbooks)
• ⇧⌘[: Previous logbook
• ⇧⌘]: Next logbook
• ⌃⌘S: Toggle sidebar
• Delete: Delete selected logbook

Exporting Data

You can export your logbook data:

1. Right-click on a logbook in the sidebar
2. Choose “Export to CSV…” or “Export to Text File…”
3. Choose where to save the file

Premium Features

Upgrading to Premium unlocks the creation of additional logbooks and helps support future development of the app.

iCloud Sync

Your logbooks automatically sync across all your devices signed into the same iCloud account. Make sure iCloud is enabled in System Settings > Apple ID > iCloud for seamless synchronization.

Troubleshooting

My entries aren’t syncing between devices

• Ensure you’re signed into the same iCloud account on all devices
• Check that iCloud is enabled in System Settings
• Make sure you have an internet connection

I can’t create a new logbook

If you already have one logbook, you’ll need to upgrade to Premium to create additional logbooks.