SoftFrog
FrogPad™ is pleased to announce the introduction of FrogPad NoteTaker™ on the Apple iPhone App store. SoftFrog™ is the downloadable software version of a FrogPad keyboard for use on multi touch screen computers, smart phones, tablets. Other versions of this downloadable keyboard for other hardware are under development. Let us know what devices you would like to see SoftFrog developed for next by emailing us at SoftFrog@frogpad.com.
The information and screen shots below will help you learn a more efficient way to enter data on your iphone. We've also started a Frequently Asked Questions log at the bottom of this page.
Our application for the iPhone was made available on itunes sooner than we had anticipated. We have not yet completed the user documentation but will be adding more details to this web page within a couple days. Thank you for your patience.
if you have purchased our keyboard software for your iphone and have questions about its use please contact us at SoftFrog@frogpad.com with your inquiry.
FrogPad NoteTaker can be used in either portrait or landscape position. To use the keyboard with just one hand it works best in landscape position. To use the keyboard with both thumbs it works great in either landscape or portrait position.
Screen Shots from Landscape Position
Screen Shots from Portrait Position
The "Pill", an expanded version of any particular key, can be used for quick and easy access to all functions of a key by by pressing that key and gliding towards the center of the keypad. The Pill will appear. Then select the number or symbol you are looking for and release. That charater appears typed and the pill disappears so you can continue typing.
SoftFrog for iPhone FAQ
I purchased FrogPad Notetaker but it doesn't appear in my apps on iTunes.?
We're not sure why this happens sometimes but we have notified Apple of the problem. If you are on a Mac computer locate the FrogPad NoteTaker software using your browser. Select your user file, then the Music, then iTunes, then Mobile Applications nested folders. The NoteTaker will be in that file but will appear as a document rather than an application. Change the file name to Frogpad NoteTaker 1.0.ipa and it should appear as a recognized application. It will also be added to your iPhone the next time you synch.
Alternatively, one user reported that they downloaded the appliction directly to their iPhone and it worked fine that way.
How do I navigate through the letter, number, and symbol screens?
The button on the lower left side of the keyboard will scroll from primary letters to secondary letters, primary symbols, secondary symbols, and numeric keypads.
Can I reverse scroll from the secondary letters directly back to the primary letters keypad?
At this time you can only scroll forward through the five keypads. We have identified this as an issue and it will be addressed in the next update of the application.
Is there a way to capitalize a secondary letter when I type it from the primary letter keypad?
Yes. For example, the letter "c" is the secondary letter to "t". From the primary letter keypad if you press "t" and glide down towards the "s" below it the lowercase "c" will appear. To capitalize the "c", press the letter "t", glide down towards "s" below it, then back up to the "t" again. The capitalized letter "C" should appear. This allows you to type ALL letters in both lower case and caps from the primary letter keypad.
How does the Pill work?
The Pill will allow you access to primary and secondary symbols and numbers all from the primary letter keypad without scrolling to the necessary keypad. To activate this select the letter corresponding to the number or symbol you wish to type and drag it towards the center of the keypad. The Pill will appear. Without removing your finger, slide up or down to select the number or symbol you need. It will be highlighted in a blue circle. release your finger and that number or symbol will be typed. You can also glide your finger further to the right to add a quick space, or further to the left to backspace.
If you have a question about using your FrogPad NoteTaker or a suggestion to improve its functionality please email us at SoftFrog@FrogPad.com. Enhancements on future versions will be driven by user input.
