Shortcut Name: OpenPlannerGN

Step 1: Read this.

You will use this shortcut if you want to open a specific template/planner in Goodnotes on your iPad homescreen or dock. After you have followed the instructions below, you will select “Add to Homescreen”

This only works in Goodnotes.

You will want to read through all of this and watch the video to see how it works and what you need to do. It will be most helpful to set this up while watching the video so you can pause. I do have instructions below, but they are only part of the equation. It all works together to help you get it up and running effortlessly and easily!

If you have not watched the Overview Video on the main page, go do it now.

My best advice: Do not do this if you are in a hurry. Anytime you are dealing with tech+code+something new you need to go slow so there aren’t any errors. It must be very precise.

🛑 BEFORE YOU DO ANYTHING BE SURE TO READ THE UPDATES ON THE OVERVIEW PAGE TO SEE IF THERE ARE ANY CURRENT KNOWN ISSUES THAT COULD AFFECT YOUR SHORTCUT

Step 2: Watch this.

Watching the video and following along here is a must. They work together because I need to show you things and I reference these steps in the video.

Step 3: Create the shortcut yourself, or skip to step 4 to download it directly to your iPad.

Below is a screenshot of the shortcut for those of you who would prefer to set it up yourself, as opposed to just downloading it directly onto your iPad. I have added comments in the shortcut to show you where you need to do things.

Remember this is only creating the shortcut. Keep reading to see how to get it to work.

Step 4: Get the shortcut from the link below.

If you would prefer to just download the shortcut, (the easiest method), you will need to go into your iPad settings and allow Private Sharing in Shortcuts. Settings -> Shortcuts -> Private Sharing ON

You can turn this off when you are done if you want.

https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/f50edf1b9e1a42318b57e93927127943

Step 5: Fill in the required information in the shortcut.

Now you will want to go through the shortcut and read my comments to add the information you need for it to work! You will want to watch the above video while completing the steps because there is information in the video that is not in the comments section.

Step 6: Add the shortcut to dock or home screen.

Watch the video above to see how.

Step 7: When shortcuts go awry.

I have been using shortcuts and automations for a few years now in other areas of my life and trust me when I say this: THEY CAN AND WILL RANDOMLY STOP WORKING. It’s ok. They will work again. Here are some common things that happen. I also have a video if you prefer to watch than read.

1. An update is ready.

2. An update is coming. Seriously, this can be frustrating, but anytime something isn’t working as expected and there is no software or app update, there will be one in a day or two. Every. Single. Time.

3. An update has occurred and you just need to tap a button to say it’s ok to run a shortcut.

4. You forgot to choose “Always Allow” when prompted in an automation.

5. You changed the name of the shortcut and it doesn’t match the link name, or there is a typographical error. The name of the shortcut MUST MATCH the name in the link.

6. Just turn it off and on again. I don’t know why, you just need to do it.

7. Try again tomorrow. :-)