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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 a month 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 hold the Annotation you want to track

The rest of the methods below will require your Annotation/s' URL. Not sure where to find it? See the steps below:

How to find your Annotation URL

  1. Go to the Annotate page in Portal:

  2. Click on the link under the "URL" tab and it will automatically copy it to your clipboard:

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.

Here's how to set it up:

  1. Open the Shortcuts app

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

  3. Type Get Contents of URL in the search box at the bottom

  4. Choose the Get Contents of URL option at the top of the list

  5. In the box labeled Get contents of, enter the Annotation URL

  6. Tap Done

Customizing your Shortcut buttons

Add a shortcut to the Home Screen

  1. Tap the Share button (arrow up) at the bottom of the screen

  2. Scroll down and 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 at (+) the top of the screen to open the widget gallery.

  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 Annotation URL

  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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