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How do I record Annotations?

How can I Annotate using the app? How to make Apple Shortcuts for my Annotations? Can I use Flic to record my Annotations?

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Written by Fulcra Team
Updated over 2 months ago

There are various ways to record your Annotations using anything that can make HTTP requests, including services like IFTTT, iOS shortcuts, and IoT buttons.

Below are some convenient methods you can take to record your Annotations:

Using the Context app

  1. On the Context app, go to the Annotate tab.

  2. Press and swipe left on the Annotation you want to record.

  3. In the recording screen, you can add some tags and write down notes. Depending on the Annotation type, you may also need to enter a value.

  4. Tap Record on the top right of the screen.

Outside of the Context app

To set up any of the options below, you’ll first need to create a Magic Link for your Annotation. Click here for the steps.

Using Apple Shortcuts

With Shortcuts, you can create a button on your phone's home screen that you can tap every time you want to Annotate. To set it up, you can use this template or follow the instructions below:

  1. Open the Shortcuts app

  2. Tap the + on the upper right-hand corner

  3. Under Actions, type URL.

  4. From the options, choose Record an Annotation


    ​Optional: You can also add a Show Notification Action so you get a confirmation notification every time you record an Annotation.
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  5. Enter your Magic Link in the URL variable.

  6. Rename and customize your Shortcut by tapping on the drop down button next to your Shortcut name.

  7. Tap Done

Customizing your Shortcut buttons

Add a shortcut to the Home Screen

  1. Tap the drop down button next to your Shortcut name.

  2. Tap Add to Home Screen

  3. Name and customize the Shortcut, then tap Add

  4. Your Shortcut will be added to your screen as a button!

Shortcut widget on your Home Screen

If you have multiple Annotations and want to have a Shortcut button for each of them, adding the Shortcut widget is the best way to keep them all in one area of your Home Screen. Here's how to set it up:

  1. On your iPhone, touch and hold the background of the Home Screen until the apps begin to jiggle.
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  2. Tap Edit at the top left of the screen and choose Add Widget

  3. Scroll down, then tap Shortcuts

  4. Swipe to choose a widget size

  5. Tap Add Widget, then tap Done.
    The Shortcuts widget appears on your Home Screen.
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  6. While the apps are still jiggling, move the widget where you want it on the screen, then tap Done.

Using Flic buttons

Flic is a smart button that allows you to perform various actions with a simple button press. It's a convenient way to track your Annotations since you can carry it almost anywhere.

Getting Started

First, ensure you have the Flic app installed on your device. Then, follow the steps below:

  1. Click Flic to see a pulsating red light

  2. Open the Flic app and sign in (create one if you don't have an account)

  3. Connect your Flic by following the instructions in the app

Creating actions on Flic for your Annotations

  1. Open the Flic app and sign in

  2. If you have multiple Flics, press the Flic you would like to set up. Identify the correct Flic symbol in the app by watching it bounce

  3. Tap the bouncing Flic symbol in the app to move to the action set-up page

  4. Tap the plus icon next to each trigger (Push, Double Push, and Hold) to connect them to an action

  5. Choose Internet HTTP Request

  6. In the URL field, enter your Magic Link

  7. Select the GET method

  8. Tap "Insert" then "Add" on the top right corner for iOS or “save action” on the bottom right corner for Android

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