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BasseART
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2 years ago

Write annotations on a drawing file (gif) using the iPad and Dropbox app

Hi!   I go sailing on a long trip and use Bracknell maps to analyze the weather conditions at sea. Those gif files are stored (and updated) in my dropbox. As I do not have a printer on board - an...
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Graham
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2 years ago

Hi Bart,

 

Thanks so much for the response and for explaining all of these things to me in more detail. It's funny, every time I think I've heard of all the different ways people can use Dropbox, a comment like yours comes along and reminds me that people will continue to be resourceful and creative and showing me new ways to use it.

 

It also makes so much sense to have your entire archive stored digitally, I'm sure space and weight on the ship are at a premium and it just would not be possible to carry large volumes of text books and catalogues with you on your journeys.

 

Just regarding the weather updates, I'm not sure that there is anyway to get those reports directly from the website to your Dropbox folders, but if you were able to set up email alerts, there is a feature that might work. Email to Dropbox allows allows you and your trusted contacts to forward email attachments directly to your Dropbox account using a unique email address. You can read a little more about it here.

 

Thanks again,

Graham

 

 

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BasseART
Helpful | Level 6
2 years ago

Hi Graham,

 

I have posted the initial idea of this flow in a new idea:

 

Mobile Dropbox app: handwriting/annotations (with pencil) for pdf, photos and drawing files

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    Graham
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    2 years ago

    Hi Bart,

     

    That's great. I'll keep an eye out for the idea! It would be great to highlight some of the ways you use Dropbox and share them with the rest of the Community. I was wondering if it would be OK to reach out to you via the email address associated with your Community profile to discuss this further.

     

    Have a great day!

    Graham

     

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      BasseART
      Helpful | Level 6
      2 years ago

      Sure you can Graham!

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        Graham
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        2 years ago

        Thanks Bart, we'll be in touch with you soon!

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