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This page explains the basic usage of Cinch Cat.

Cinch Cat is an app that lets you load photos, PDFs, text files, web pages, and other content, then place check marks directly on the screen. You can use paper checklists, delivery slips, recipes, handwritten notes, web pages, and similar items as check sheets without entering text.
You can also use CheckCalendar to record daily progress and achievements.

What You Can Do

Cinch Cat mainly provides the following features.

CheckSheet: Add check marks to photos, PDFs, text files, and web pages.
CheckCalendar: Record check counts and achievement status by date.
Share: Export a CheckSheet as a PDF and share it.
Share: Share a CheckCalendar as an image or text.
Reminder: Receive notifications so you do not forget to record CheckCalendar entries.
Import/Export: Back up or transfer app data.

Home Screen

On the Home screen, choose either CheckSheet or CheckCalendar to get started.

Recently created or edited CheckSheets and CheckCalendars are shown in newest-first order under Recently Edited. Tap an item in the list to open it again and continue from where you left off.

Creating a CheckSheet

A CheckSheet is used by placing check marks on top of a loaded image, PDF, or other content.
On the CheckSheet list screen, tap the add button and choose how to load the content.

You can choose from the following import methods.

File: Select and load a photo, text file, or PDF file.
Camera: Create a CheckSheet from a photo taken with the camera.
Photo: Create a CheckSheet from an image selected from the photo library.
Web: Enter a URL and load a web page.

You can also share photos, PDFs, text, or URLs from other apps and open them in Cinch Cat. For example, you can share a delivery slip attached to an email, then add check marks to the delivered items.

CheckSheet List

The CheckSheet list lets you view and open the CheckSheets you have created.

On the list screen, you can do the following.

Tap a CheckSheet to open it.
Change the title.
Delete a CheckSheet.
Sort by title, creation date, or update date.
Switch between ascending and descending order.
Select and delete multiple CheckSheets at once.
Note: Deleted CheckSheets cannot be restored. Check the contents before deleting.

Basic CheckSheet Operations

On the CheckSheet screen, add check marks on top of the loaded content.

Basic operations are as follows.

Tap the screen to place a check mark at the tapped position.
Pinch in or out to zoom the screen in or out.
Swipe up, down, left, or right to scroll.
Use the zoom button to show the zoom slider.
Use the resize button to change the size of check marks.
Use the share button to share the CheckSheet as a PDF.

CheckSheets are saved automatically. They are also saved when you go back or when the app is paused.

CheckSheet Modes

CheckSheets have several modes for different purposes.

Protected Mode

In Protected Mode, you cannot turn check marks on or off or edit them. Use this mode when you want to prevent accidental changes.
When a CheckSheet is marked as completed, it switches to Protected Mode to prevent editing. To edit it again, cancel the completed state.

Quick Mode

Quick Mode is for quickly adding check marks.
Tap the screen to show the first check mark. If the second check mark is enabled, tapping the same check mark cycles through First Check Mark, Second Check Mark, and Hidden.
If the second check mark is not enabled, tapping the same check mark hides it.

Advanced Mode

Advanced Mode lets you use Check Off, which is a frame-only state.
If the second check mark is enabled, tapping the same check mark cycles through First Check Mark, Second Check Mark, and Check Off.
If the second check mark is not enabled, tapping the same check mark changes it to Check Off.

Design Mode

Design Mode lets you fine-tune the position and appearance of check marks.

In Design Mode, you can do the following.

Place check marks in advance.
Change the type, color, and background color of check marks.
Adjust the height and width of check marks separately.
Make check marks square.
Add or delete check marks.
Split one frame into multiple check marks.
Adjust the height of split check marks.
If you stretch a check mark frame vertically and then split it, you can create multiple check marks at once.

Editing Check Marks

Double-tap a check mark or strikethrough to open the Check Mark Edit screen.

On the Check Mark Edit screen, you can edit the following items.

Check type
Memo
Delete check mark

You can choose from the following check types.

First Check Mark
Second Check Mark
Pending Mark
Check Off, frame only

If you enter a memo, the entered text is displayed instead of the strikethrough. Long-press the displayed memo and slide left or right to adjust the text size.

Moving and Resizing Check Marks, and Using Strikethroughs

After placing a check mark, you can adjust its position and size.

Long-press from the left edge to the center of a check mark and slide to move it.
Long-press the right edge of a check mark and slide left or right to resize it.
Long-press a little to the right outside of a check mark to draw a strikethrough to that position.
Long-press the strikethrough and slide left or right to adjust its length.

When moving or resizing a check mark, zoom in first so the check mark is large enough to operate easily.
In Advanced Mode, if a check mark is in the frame-only state, you can delete it by long-pressing it. If the check mark is on, long-pressing is used for moving or resizing, so it will not delete the check mark.

Check Mark Settings

On the Check Mark Settings screen, you can change how check marks are displayed.

The main settings are as follows.

Whether to show the border even when checked
Border color
Border background color
Border thickness
First Check Mark color and background color
Second Check Mark color and background color
Pending Mark color and background color
Strikethrough type, thickness, and color
Memo text color and background color

Marking a CheckSheet as Completed

When you mark a CheckSheet as completed, it becomes less likely to be edited accidentally. If you want to edit it after completion, cancel the completed state.
A CheckSheet can be marked as completed only from Protected Mode.
Check marks cannot be changed while the CheckSheet is completed.

Sharing a CheckSheet

You can convert a CheckSheet to a PDF file and share it with other apps.

On the sharing screen, you can specify the following items.

Paper: A3, A4, A5, B3, B4, B5
DPI: Resolution
Compression ratio: Balance between file size and image quality

A higher DPI gives finer output, but the file size becomes larger. A higher compression ratio makes the file smaller, but the image quality becomes rougher.
After choosing the paper size, DPI, and compression ratio, tap the share button and choose the app to share with.

Creating a CheckCalendar

CheckCalendar is a feature for recording daily checks and counts. You can record habits, work counts, and similar items by date.
Tap the add button on the CheckCalendar list to create a new CheckCalendar.

You can set the following items.

Title: Any name you like
Achieved Count: How many checks in one day count as achieved
Step Count: The number added when you tap a date once
Color: The color used in the calendar list and checked dates

If you save without entering a title, a name such as Calendar_1 is set automatically.
For example, if Achieved Count is 100 and Step Count is 10, each tap on a date increases the count by 10.

CheckCalendar List

The CheckCalendar list lets you view and open the CheckCalendars you have created.

On the list screen, you can do the following.

Tap a card to open a CheckCalendar.
Create a new CheckCalendar.
Set a reminder.
Use the menu at the top right of a card to change settings or delete it.
Sort by title, creation date, or update date.
Switch between ascending and descending order.
Select and delete multiple CheckCalendars at once.
Deleted CheckCalendars cannot be restored. Check the contents before deleting.

Recording in a CheckCalendar

On the CheckCalendar screen, select a date and record the check count.

Basic operations are as follows.

Tap a date to select it.
Tap the selected date again to increase the count by the configured step count.
Double-tap a date to enter the count directly.
Long-press a date to reset that day’s count to 0.
Use the left and right month buttons to switch the displayed month.
Future dates and future months cannot be edited.

Use the settings button to change the title, achieved count, step count, and color.

CheckCalendar Reminders

You can set notifications from the reminder button on the CheckCalendar list.

In Reminder settings, you can choose the weekdays and time for notifications. To use notifications, allow notifications for Cinch Cat in your device settings.
If notifications are turned off, you can open the device notification settings from the guidance shown in the app.

Sharing a CheckCalendar

You can share a CheckCalendar as an image, text, or both image and text.

When sharing as an image, check the calendar preview before sharing. You can also use a photo or video as the background. Text size, position, achieved-days display, and margins can also be adjusted.
When sharing as text, you can edit the text to share. If you share text only, the text is also copied to the clipboard. Paste it in the destination app if needed.

Importing and Exporting Data

You can import and export data from the menu on the Home screen.
Use Export when you want to save app data for backup or when changing devices. Use Import when you want to load saved data.
During import, the app checks the update dates of the existing data and the imported data, then adds or overwrites data. When handling important data, we recommend exporting your current data first.

Troubleshooting

Files Cannot Be Loaded

Check that the file format is supported. The main formats supported for CheckSheets are PDF, text, PNG, and JPEG.
If the file does not exist on the device or is in a location that cannot be accessed from other apps, it cannot be loaded. If necessary, save it on the device before loading it.

Web Pages Cannot Be Loaded

Enter a URL that starts with `https://`.
Some websites may not load correctly, such as pages that require login, pages that need special processing to display, or pages with access restrictions.

The PDF Has Many Pages

Depending on the number of pages and the content, loading a PDF may take time. For large PDFs, it may be easier to use a PDF that contains only the pages you need.

Check Marks Are Difficult to Move

When moving or resizing check marks, zoom in first. If the display is too small, it may be difficult to long-press the correct position.

A CheckSheet Cannot Be Edited

The CheckSheet may be in Protected Mode or completed. To edit it, switch to a mode other than Protected Mode or cancel the completed state.

Notifications Do Not Arrive

Check whether notifications for Cinch Cat are allowed in your device settings. If notifications are not allowed, reminders cannot be set.

Terms

CheckSheet

A screen for adding check marks to photos, PDFs, text files, web pages, and other content.

CheckCalendar

A screen for recording check counts and achievement status by date.

First Check Mark

A check mark that represents the normal checked state.

Second Check Mark

A check mark that can be used to represent a state separate from the First Check Mark, depending on your purpose.

Pending Mark

A check mark that represents the pending state. It is counted as Pending.

Check Off

A frame-only state. It is treated as incomplete.

Strikethrough

A line that can be drawn to the right from a check mark. It can be used to cross out an item or indicate the completed range.