For a look at some of the issues related to notes, contacts, conversations, etc., search for "conversation manager" and my name.
On Thu, May 28, 2009 at 11:46, Matthew Lundin <m...@imapmail.org> wrote: > Hi Keith, > > Keith Lancaster <klancaster1...@mac.com> writes: > >> (Newbie question again) >> >> I frequently have TODOs that span some amount of time while in the >> STARTED state. A simple example would be a phone call, where I try a >> few times to reach the person before being successful (I may change to >> the WAITING state for this...). When I do reach them, I want to take >> notes on the conversation. There are so many different ways of >> approaching this in org-mode that I'm a bit overwhelmed. What I've >> been doing thus far is just entering the information in bullets below >> the TODO, ie >> >> - tried to call, left message >> - they called, and I missed the call >> - success - <notes on call> >> >> Usually, I add a time-stamp. I have to think that there is a better >> way. What's the best way to handle this? > > The easiest and most convenient way to do this, in my opinion, is to use > org-add-note. The keybindings are: > > - z :: in the agenda > > - C-c C-z :: in org-files > > Using this command on a heading will open up a new, temporary buffer. > You can type your note and then hit C-c C-c. It will be saved beneath > the headline along with a time-stamp. > > Hope this helps, > > Matt > > > > _______________________________________________ > Emacs-orgmode mailing list > Remember: use `Reply All' to send replies to the list. > Emacs-orgmode@gnu.org > http://lists.gnu.org/mailman/listinfo/emacs-orgmode > -- Myalgic encephalomyelitis denialism is causing death and severe suffering worse than MS. Conflicts of interest are destroying research. /You/ can get the disease at any time permanently. Do science and justice matter to you? Posters: http://www.mefreeforall.org/fileadmin/PDFs/ME_Awareness_Posters_2009.pdf Overview: http://www.meactionuk.org.uk/What_Is_ME_What_Is_CFS.htm _______________________________________________ Emacs-orgmode mailing list Remember: use `Reply All' to send replies to the list. Emacs-orgmode@gnu.org http://lists.gnu.org/mailman/listinfo/emacs-orgmode
