Notebook Pro
Notebook Pro V.1.0
The full productivity powerhouse.
Search, pin, color‑code your notes with ease, set reminders and import/export your notes effortlessly.
SymbioSoft Notebook Pro takes your note‑taking to the next level. Built for professionals and power users, it adds advanced tools that save time and keep you highly organized:
- ✍️ Add, save, and delete both extensive and short "quick" notes instantly
- 📅 Automatic DD‑MM‑YY date formatting
- 🗂 Scrollable list (latest 5 notes)
- 📌 Collapsible / expandable modal window
- 🖱 Draggable pad you can move anywhere on screen
- 🎨 Built‑in color picker + copy hex utility
- 🔍 Search & Filter Notes — instantly find what you need
- 📌 Pin Important Notes — keep priority items at the top
- 🎨 Color‑coded Notes — organize by urgency, ideas, or tasks
- ⏰ Reminders / Alerts — set timed notifications for deadlines
- 📤 Export / Import Notes — backup or migrate with JSON/CSV
- 🖨 Print / PDF Notes List — one‑click print or PDF for emailing/sharing
Near-future updates (SymbioSoft Notebook Ultimate) will add Markdown formatting, Cloud sync, and Collaboration features — and are all included with your Pro license through a free Notebook Ultimate upgrade.
SymbioSoft Notebook — Your Front‑End Creative Cockpit
SymbioSoft Notebook Pro is a unique Joomla! extension that provides a floating, always‑accessible cockpit for designers and developers, novice and professional alike, working on Joomla! 4.xx and 5.xx sites. Instead of switching tools or juggling browser tabs, Notebook keeps your essential “don’t forgets” and “to‑do‑later” notes always close‑by, right inside the front‑end.
🛠️ Purpose
- Give Joomla! site‑builders a built‑in workspace for quick tasks.
- Reduce friction by embedding notes, colour lookups, and checklists directly in the site.
- Support iterative design and debugging with a lightweight, floating and collapsible interface.
✨ Features & Functionality
- ✍️ Note‑taking panel
How it works: A floating text area lets you jot down ideas, reminders, or code snippets directly in the front‑end. Notes are saved instantly and can be deleted when no longer needed.
What it’s for: Keeps your thoughts and tasks close at hand without switching tabs or tools. - 🎨 Quick hex/colour lookups
How it works: Integrated color picker allows you to select, copy, and reuse hex codes instantly.
What it’s for: Speeds up design work by keeping color references right inside Joomla. - 🗂 Check‑/to‑do list
How it works: Simple checklist panel where you can add tasks, tick them off, and keep track of progress.
What it’s for: Helps organize debugging steps, design tweaks, or project tasks while working live. - 🖥 Floating cockpit
How it works: Notebook appears as a draggable, collapsible overlay that stays accessible across the site.
What it’s for: Provides a non‑intrusive workspace that follows you wherever you navigate. - 📱 Responsive design
How it works: The cockpit adapts to different screen sizes, from desktop to mobile.
What it’s for: Ensures you can edit notes and tasks on the go, even from a tablet or phone. - 🖥 Floating cockpit with notes & colour lookup
How it works: Combines the note panel and color picker in one overlay.
What it’s for: Keeps both writing and design utilities in a single, always‑available workspace. - ✅ Checklist functionality
How it works: Basic to‑do list built into Lite, expanded in Pro.
What it’s for: Tracks quick fixes, design steps, or reminders without leaving the front‑end. - 🗂 Extended checklist management (multi‑lists, priorities)
How it works: Pro adds multiple lists, priority levels, and sorting options.
What it’s for: Lets you manage complex projects with structured task lists. - 🎨 Enhanced colour tools (palette storage, favourites)
How it works: Save frequently used colors into palettes, mark favourites, and recall them quickly.
What it’s for: Speeds up branding work and keeps your design consistent. - ⚙️ Customizable cockpit
How it works: Adjust layout, styling, and which tools are visible in the floating panel.
What it’s for: Tailors the workspace to your personal workflow and aesthetic. - ⭐ Priority updates and support
How it works: Pro users receive faster updates, bug fixes, and direct support.
What it’s for: Ensures stability, new features, and peace of mind for professional use.
🌟 Why It’s Unique
SymbioSoft Notebook isn’t just another utility — it’s a developer’s companion inside Joomla! itself. By embedding productivity tools directly into the front‑end, it saves time, reduces context‑switching, and makes iterative design smoother, faster, more intuitive, and — last but not least — more enjoyable.
