Many people want to improve MLO with more powerful features to make it
even better. Please help me define what are the top features people
want to implement next. Everyone who wants to improve MLO can post
here the list of features they want but ... *only* after the features
they already like in MLO :-).

So the format of the posts in this thread is as follows:
1) What features I LIKE most in MLO (as many as you want )
2) Top five features I want to be added (please no more than five).

Please think of your top five features only. I know that it is hard to
select only five from your list but please try.
Let me start this thread myself as MLO user and not as MLO
developer :-)

1) What features I LIKE in MLO
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- advanced filtering and views of to-do list - supper cool! :)
- parsing: "Call Katrin tomorrow 15pm remind me" - Ctrl+Enter in
Outline. No clicks to assign time
- hotkeys. Adding tasks to the outline is very fast.
- lightweight application: starts fast, works fast, not much memory
used.
- sophisticated recurring tasks (recur when any subtask is completed,
etc)
- Synchronization and collaboration (PocketPC, LAN data file, FTP,
Outlook)
-  I can run MLO from USB drive (only mlo.exe is needed for this)
- Open/closed and included contexts
- assign context using assigned shortcuts (introduced in beta)
- complete subtask in order to create sophisticated "active"
checklists
- reminders
- easy project tracking
- Copy/paste outline as text (Task->Advanced->Copy tasks as text)
- Fast bookmarks in Outline (Ctrl+Shift+0 to set Ctrl+0 to jump)
- Zoom-in / Zoom-out to concentrate on particular project
- MLO community :-)

2) Top five features I want to be added
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- Multi-select (drag&drop, change properties of several selected
tasks)
- Task Dependencies (do not show task in To-Do until some tasks from
other branches are completed)
- Color Coding
- MLO analytics (statistics, graphs, reports how many tasks completed
last week etc, etc)
- PocketMod / iPhone  version of MLO :-)

What is your list?

Andrey.
MLO user (and developer).

1) What features I LIKE in MLO
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- advanced filtering and views of to-do list - very nice!
- lightweight application: starts fast, works fast, not much memory
used.
- sophisticated recurring tasks (recur when any subtask is completed,
etc)
- Open/closed and included contexts
- complete subtask in order to create sophisticated "active"
checklists
- reminders
- easy project tracking
- MLO community

2) Top five features I want to be added
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- Multi-select (drag&drop, change properties of several selected
tasks)
- Task Dependencies (do not show task in To-Do until some tasks from
other branches are completed)
- Color Coding
- Neater interface.
- "Task shortcuts" - links from tasks to other tasks (a very-very old
plan of yours which has never been implemented so far, remember? -
http://improvement.ru/discus/messages/14/432.html)

1) What features I LIKE in MLO
- filtering and views, that's probably no 1
- adequate no matter whether you have complex or simple needs, quick entry of data
-  auto archive, backups
- hoisting (zoom in, zoom out)
- complete subtasks in order
- can be run in Linux if need will arise

2) Top 5 to be added
- Color coding

It's a topic I didn't think about for a long time, so I have only one
top as above, some minor ones that come to mind right now are more
comprehensive xml export, progress icon instead of checkbox icon for
project items, richtext note field, ...

Tom

Top Features I like in MLO

1) Speed and ease of data input. I have to be honest one of the main reasons I stick with MLO is due to this reason. I can quickly enter a task without messing with check boxes, properties etc. Until I come to a time when I am ready to structure and plan a little more.

2) Advanced Filtering - Obviously a new addition but as I found on numerous occasions there is real power in this functionality. Things I thought I couldn't do, have been possible with a little bit of experimentation with the filtering.

3) Flat ToDo List structure - I questioned this aspect some time ago, but mainly because I wanted some form of grouping within the ToDo list. The flat structure combined now with the advanced filtering I think works really well. It keeps things simple.

4) Priority Algorithm - I know people have issues and difficulties with this aspect. But for me as I only order mostly based on urgency with importance playing a minor role. It works well and as I would expect it to work.

5) MLO PPC - I have a love/hate relationship with my PPC to be honest. I go through phases of using it all the time, to phases of just pushing it to one side. But out of all the applications I have used on the PPC, I have had the least amount of problems with MLO PPC. Especially Sync Wise. The sync seems robust, and I have no concerns about making changes either side, PPC or Desktop. With a lot of other applications I would only use the PPC side for reference as the two way sync is iffy to say the least.

6) Developers - I have yet to find developers more open and willing to take on board user comments, feature requests etc. I think they do a great job. Although features might not be as quick as we all want, because we all want it yesterday, the developers are always on the ball when it comes to bugs. This is what I think is the mark of good development, how quickly do bugs get resolved. Obviously MLO is pretty stable overall, but when we have had issues new releases fixing the problems have flown out. Bravo.

7) User group - I think there is a great bunch of people here. I have received no end of help, especially with Auto-Hotkey scripts. This just makes the use of MLO more enjoyable. We might be opposite ends of the spectrum with regards to the functionality we think should be in MLO, calendar for example, but I think we all have the same goal at heart. To make MLO a kick-ass product, that suits the majority of the users requirements.

8) Structure of the functionality, I don't know how to explain this but I suppose what I mean is the most used features are easily accessible. The advanced functionality is in essence where is should be, underneath the surface.  This can be a little awkward for new users, but at the same time I think MLO has the right balance.

Features I would like to see added,

1) Colour Coding, Flags, Separator lines. Anything to just highlight specific tasks within the ToDo list and Outline.

2)  Group option. I know we have contexts, but I view them as categories as such. You could have an item belonging to multiple categories @Computer, @Internet, @On-line etc. But it would only belong to one group, for example [Business], [Home] etc. Groups could be used for a number of things, Focus Areas for example.  Ordering could then be done via group then context. I sort of view them as higher in the structure than contexts. You can sort of do this with contexts at the minute, but having them as separate would allow for more specific functionality, reports etc.

3) Follow-up activities, mark a task complete and it creates a follow-up. I have an auto-hotkey script to do this at the moment but it would be nice if it made it into standard functionality. My thinking was a properties option, 'create follow up' so you could define which tasks require a follow-up.

4) Automatic rollover of tasks, configurable option.  Dated items automatically rollover to the next day either at the start of the day time wise or at first launch the following day. Ideally I would like to extend Midnight combined with this, so I could push the end of the day to 02:00 am for example. Shift working in mind.

5) Memo items - This can be achieved at the moment by just defining a task. But I would like to see memo items as a specific option. So anything defined as a memo a) Appears at the top of the ToDo List b) Appears in all ToDo lists regardless of options c) Roll's over to the next day if not complete d) Has no real options apart from recurrence ability, memo title, start/due date and notes. So generally you might put something on the list like 'Pickup some Milk'. You want to be reminded of this, but its no big deal if you don't do it. These memo items could also be used as annual reminders, events etc.  The key with these I think is their visability and why I think they should differ from normal tasks etc. It should be in your face all of the time and ignore any filtering apart from advanced options to hide memo items.

Well that's my top five at the moment.  But again really with most of these I have found ways to workaround which I think is actually quite a credit to MLO as a product.

All the best

Steve

Here it goes!

What features I LIKE in MLO
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(oh, so many, let's try to keep it at 5)

1. Advanced filtering and Views
2. MLO PPC
3. Usability - quick entry dialog, keyboard shortcuts, clean interface
4. Automatic Priority - it really helps me as a guide to pick my
activities
5. Robust dated items/recurrence management

Top five features I want to be added
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1. Filtering/views in PPC (even if not editable - e.g. define them on
desktop and sync views to PPC)
2. Color Coding
3. Task templates (with properties presets, such as effort, start
date, etc.)
4. Rich-text editing in notes field
5. Multi-Select/change properties all at once

I can't thank you enough for making this such a great product!!
Let us know anytime you need ANY help!

Best Regards,

Luciano Passuello
http://litemind.com
~Exploring ways to use our minds efficiently.

I found the idea very good. My results are:

1) what i like on MLO:
- all topics of your mail
- define project
- todo list view
- .....

2) TOP 5 for i wait:
- filter in outline view like in beta for todo
- simple reporting and printig (my way now: MLO --> MindMap --> Word)
- simple way to switch between task notes and properties or display in
one window
- colors for tasks or lines
- A GERMAN VERSION

3) What i dont like
- new design of beta version
- when i click on a task, the day an date are not display in the
outline list
- past days with daynames (monday, ...) in lists are not good - better
date (12.02.2008); for tasks in future it is ok.

thank you for the super job!

ciao - greeting from austria!

1) More flexible goal setting eg Quarterly and six months goal setting
2) Much more flexibility on printing reports
3) Ability to adjust font size and colour to facilitate identification
of certain tasks
4) Ability to see the total number of Tasks - you can see number of
Tasks for each context but thats all
5) Bi-directional email links

On Mar 19, 12:24 pm, Dmitry_N <dmitry.noviko...@gmail.com> wrote:

Bearing in mind I don't, at the moment, use half the features that are
available, I like:

1. The option to keep things as simple or as complicated as you want.
2. Easy sync with PPC.
3. Decent PPC version.
4. Active development/user feedback.
5. It's a neat, small application.

Things I'd like to see:
1. Calendar. I'd love to be able to use MLO as normal, then pluck
items off the to-do list into a calendar. Even just to be able to see
tasks with start and end dates, so I can schedule other stuff around
them.
2. Keep it as simple to use as it is now. IMHO, as soon as you need a
manual to use software, it's got too complicated or fussy.

Top feature I want added is task dependencies.  When I enter a project
I can use the "complete in order" function but that isn't enough to
really capture the project the way it needs to get done.
Dependencies would be much better for entering a project with several
tasks, some of which can't be started until earlier ones are
completed.

The 2nd feature I'd like to see is a "project catchup" button.   I
have several daily tasks I schedule under a project "daily tasks".
If I'm away from my computer for a few days, all of a sudden I have a
bunch of things that are several days overdue.  There is a feature to
catch up each task, one at a time, to the current day.  As an
extension of this, I'd like to see a feature to do the same thing for
all the tasks under a project.

1) What features I LIKE in MLO
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I've been using MLO for a long time now and can quite honestly say I
love all of it, although the addition of the advanced filtering has
been a revelation!  I recommend this software to all who will listen!
=)

I can't really point to specifics, although I would point out I love
the fact I can use the tool in so many ways either in a very simple /
lightweight manner, or in a more complex way if need be.

2) Top five features I want to be added
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- Color Coding & Icons
- Color Coding & Icons
- Color Coding & Icons
- Color Coding & Icons
- Color Coding & Icons

This will make the tool perfect for me - I can't get across to you how
much this will improve things for me.

1) What features I LIKE in MLO
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- Small, easy to use program.
- It's never crashed on me, bogged my system down, and I've never lost
any data because of the program.
- Outlook sync based upon advanced filtering.  I can send over the
tasks I choose (combination of open and completed), then sync to my
PPC to use PB & PI.
- Advanced filtering with groups and views that can be saved.
- AutoArchive.  I like that my old tasks are cleaned out at an
interval I set and saved where I can go back and review if necessary.
- Autosave appears seamless and I don't know of an instance where it's
failed me.
- Backups - Daily, Weekly, & Monthly, but also saving X number of
copies.  I haven't had to use a backup data file yet but it's
comforting knowing it's there (in multiples).
- Insert Date & Time.  I find myself hitting F4 in other applications
by habit!

2) Top five features I want to be added (Reviewed feature list:
http://mylifeorganized.net/products/my-life-organized/features-plan.htm
and added some recent discussions)
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I had to think about what would change how I work and help me get more
done.  List not in order.

1.  #F809 Create history of completed tasks in Project notes

2.  #F20 Multiselect in the outline

3.  Notes field more visible (
http://groups.google.com/group/myLifeOrganized/browse_thread/thread/1...
) while not loosing access to properties.

4.  Container for Outline view.  My outline has grown and I think a
simple "container" system may re simplify my workload.  I.E. a
definable containers such as Work (
http://groups.google.com/group/myLifeOrganized/browse_thread/thread/1...
).  Maybe it's a function of having the top level task a larger text
so it's easier to drill down. . .I'm not sure I can even clearly
formulate the feature.

5.  Very similar and they're probably based upon the same idea.  I
would like to have a subtask be due X number of days after the task
above has been completed.
#F539 Advanced Timed Chain of Events
#F518 Task templates

DIDN'T MAKE THE SHORT LIST
#F43 Field "task assigned to a person" and view by this field
#F108 follow-up function for a task - ask to input new task once you
complete this task