I have one DevonThink database inside my /Dropbox/Documents/ folder on my Mac. One of the big features that I personally find very useful is to sync all select DevonThink documents to my iPhone/iPad and have digital copies of everything with me everywhere I go. Travel itineraries and related documents.Personally, I don’t use DevonThink for storing “information sets” like processes and scripts – those go into Evernote instead. I like the idea of being 100% paperless, so every sheet of paper that enters my life is scanned and stored within DevonThink. I personally use DevonThink for storing files and documents. I’ve never tried the Pro or Personal editions, but most of this article is about basic setup so it should be applicable to all editions. I personally use DevonThink Pro Office – the top-end edition. ![]() What I do know is that the basic setup I use works pretty well for me and most people I’ve shared it with. There’s no right way or wrong way to use it, and I’m pretty sure that I don’t personally know all the functions, workflows and options available within the program yet. I'm preparing to start a big research and writing project and am wondering what combination of tools will ultimately prove so easy to use and meet so many of my needs that they recede into the background and let me simply concentrate on my research.In this article I want to provide you a basic introduction to how we use DevonThink.įor the uninitiated, DevonThink is a “Smart Document Management” application, that helps you manage your information and helps you go paperless.ĭevonThink is a very complex and customizable program. However, my attempt this afternoon to have it automatically create a bibliography for me by dragging in docs from my Dropbox account didn't turn out too well. I'm just starting to play with Mendeley for bibliography and whatever else it might do for me. Have used Zotero in the past but haven't loved it - it's just not intuitive for me. Also, my bibliography (for now) is in Endnote, which I find a logical, easy-to-use, and responsive tool (unlike RefWorks). Just this week I started using Dropbox, Evernote (both on all devices), and Goodreader (iPad). Also, because I'm cheap and don't have a smartphone (just an iPod Touch) I'm trying to figure out how to keep in sync when I'm online but have access to my stuff when offline with no wifi. Very interesting and timely conversation, as I'm right now trying to get all my stuff in sync - all devices, everywhere. If you're on a PC, well, sorry.DevonThink only runs under OSX. If you're on a Mac, there's really no better solution.and they offer an academic discount. For example, here's a blog post I did some time back that looks at the OCR capabilities of DTPro compared with a few other packages. The AI built into DTPro (linking related documents) is also pretty slick as are the Safari and Firefox plugins that simplify adding content to your database.īeyond clearing off my desk, I also find DTPro useful for various projects that pop up here in the library. ![]() Syncing my DTPro database via Dropbox, I'm never more than a click away from documents I need no matter which machine I'm using. ![]() I've used this combination for a couple of years now and I can positively say that it has allowed me to not only have a "paperless" office, but now I'm that guy who can put his finger on a document from last year when everyone else is still rummaging around trying to find it. Funny you mention this.I just answered the "what's in my app folder" question with an endorsement of DevonThinkPro office and a ScanSnap.
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