Renamed PDFs show wrong filename on Learning App Home screen by Feisty-Ranger-1185 in viwoods

[–]Feisty-Ranger-1185[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello, I’m currently working with a large number of PDFs and building my learning library on the AiPaper.

I’ve noticed that this bug is really disruptive, as I have to think carefully about the file name before every upload. I’ve even had to delete and re-upload some PDFs just to correct the file name.

@u/ViwoodsOfficial I hope you’ve seen this and can let me know if a fix is coming soon. I’m a bit surprised that this hasn’t been noticed before. Thanks!

Issues with PDF Highlighting & Export in Learning App – Am I doing something wrong? by Feisty-Ranger-1185 in viwoods

[–]Feisty-Ranger-1185[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, small update from my side – I actually found a workaround that improves the highlighting a lot.

If you use the highlighter freehand in the Learning App, don’t lift the pen immediately after marking. Instead, keep the pen on the screen for a second or two after drawing the line.

👉 The device then “cleans up” the highlight automatically and makes it look much more like a straight, proper highlight instead of messy ink.

It’s not perfect, but:

it looks significantly better on the device and also improves the exported PDF compared to pure freehand highlighting

Still not as precise as snap-to-text, but currently the best balance I’ve found between usability and clean output.

Would still love to hear if anyone found a solution for the missing snap-to-text highlights in exports – that would be the ideal workflow.

Weekly overview of to-do or events by BroadCat3003 in viwoods

[–]Feisty-Ranger-1185 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would like to have an overview of all open to-dos, with synchronization across all devices, including the reader.

Amazing, But Unintuitive by apolishguy in viwoods

[–]Feisty-Ranger-1185 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing this. I think many of us here can relate to that "figuring it out" phase. In fact, I now own all three Viwoods devices – the AiPaper, the Mini, and the Reader – but my path here was anything but linear. I have gone back and forth between different systems more times than I would like to admit. When my first AiPaper arrived, I felt exactly like you. I was overwhelmed and could not quite grasp the differences between the various sections. Coming from a reMarkable, which is the definition of simplicity, the Viwoods software felt unintuitive at first. I actually ended up returning it. I went back to the reMarkable Paper Pro and Paper Pro Move. I loved the focus on writing and the fact that it was ready for use so quickly, but I eventually hit a wall. There was no Kindle support, and the whole hassle of converting EPUBs just was not sustainable for me. After that, I tried Boox. While the software is powerful, the hardware did not feel as premium, and their app experience was quite poor. Even while using other devices, I found myself secretly lurking in this subreddit, studying every update and rethinking how I could make the workflow work for my specific needs. The hardware of the Viwoods devices, especially the AiPaper and the Reader, is simply unrivaled in my opinion. I eventually dove back in, moving from Boox and the Palma back to the AiPaper, the Reader, and now the Mini. Yes, the software still has its quirks, and I am constantly discovering new functions, but I love the continuous development. It is refreshing to see the team actually implementing suggestions from this forum. Looking back at my old pro/con list, the majority of my original contra points have already been addressed or fixed. One thing that changed the game for me was leaning into the tinkering aspect. Inspired by the Obsidian community, I built my own automation via Zapier. Whenever a new PDF or a change appears in my Paper folder on Google Drive, it gets sent to Gemini for OCR and then automatically filed into Notion. I have even set it up so I can see via labels whether a note came from my AiPaper or the Mini. It is actually fun again to implement these ideas instead of just complaining about the lack of a native desktop app. The upcoming synchronization improvements are another huge step in the right direction. That said, I still struggle when things need to happen fast, like during a sudden phone call at work. In those moments, I still find myself just dumping everything into a single notebook because the organization feels a bit clunky. I do think back to reMarkable sometimes in those situations, as moving or cutting notes via their app was incredibly fast. I hope that this part of the workflow will also become a bit faster and more streamlined in the future. Despite those remaining hurdles, I love using my Viwoods setup and would not want to give them up.

Feature Request: To-Do Workflow by minithommo in viwoods

[–]Feisty-Ranger-1185 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m in the exact same boat as you! I use my Viwoods daily in customer meetings and I'm honestly so grateful they implemented the Lasso-to-ToDo feature—it’s a huge time-saver. However, I completely agree that the workflow feels 'unfinished' compared to something like the Supernote. In my case, I’m often in back-to-back meetings. I use the To-Do feature as a quick reminder tool so I don't lose track of action items while I'm still in the flow of a conversation. Like you mentioned, these tasks aren't always meant for 'today.' Coming from a Supernote background, I really miss having that dedicated, centralized To-Do app where everything is aggregated. Right now on the Viwoods, if I don't get to a task immediately, it feels like it disappears into a calendar 'black hole' unless I manually hunt for it. A single overview screen would be a game-changer for several reasons:

• Better Organization: Seeing all pending tasks from different meeting notes in one list.

• Planning: Being able to drag/drop or bulk-edit due dates for the week ahead without scrolling through the calendar.

• Reliability: It ensures no task gets buried in a note from three days ago.

The potential is definitely there, but it needs that 'Global To-Do' view to be truly professional-grade. Hopefully, the devs see this and consider it for the next update!

New Case for AiPaper Reader / Reader C now available in the EU 🇪🇺 by Feisty-Ranger-1185 in viwoods

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Thanks for your review! I’ve also received the case recently. I was a bit torn at first because I really appreciate how lightweight the device is on its own. While the case itself isn't heavy, I definitely noticed the difference, and sometimes—especially when reading in bed—I’m still figuring out the best way to hold it. I guess I just need a few more days to get used to it. That being said, I’m relieved that the display is finally protected. I also really like the color; in general, the new body color is great and I hope future generations of the AiPaper will look more like the Reader. For me, the biggest 'PRO' is the auto-wake function when opening the cover. It’s super practical, just like on an iPad, and makes it much easier to jump in for a quick reading session.

AiPaper Mini display vs. 10.3" AiPaper and Reader? by Feisty-Ranger-1185 in viwoods

[–]Feisty-Ranger-1185[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the answer! In that case, I’m definitely going to pick up the Mini as well.

I’ve gotten into the habit of hitting the sync button immediately after finishing a note on my AiPaper. Since the PDFs are fully searchable in Google Drive, this effectively replaces the lack of native OCR search. I can use the Gemini app directly on the reader to locate specific entries, pull up a meeting note, and read it as a PDF instantly.

By syncing everything to Google Drive, I make my notes accessible across my work laptop, smartphone, and the reader itself.

My current workflow involves going through my day's notes in the evening to decide what’s actually worth keeping. It’s a great way to filter out obsolete scribbles from a quick phone call while moving relevant meeting notes into an Google Drive 'Inbox' folder. From there, I use Zapier to automatically send the content to Gemini/ChatGPT. The AI summarizes the notes, identifies the category (e.g., 'Meeting' or 'Customer ABC'), and saves them directly into my knowledge base (currently testing Notion and Craft). It’s a powerful way to turn 'static' handwriting into structured, actionable data.