How to add custom property?

[Igorgro]

Almost all my notes have 'Type' property to distinguish different notes types, such as 'List', 'Bookmark', 'Reference', etc. Is it possible to set an option for this plugin to always add Type: Task property whan creating task note? If there is no such option for now, feel free to convert this discussion to enhancement issue

Update: I noticed that TaskNotes uses task (or any other specified) tag to detect tasks. I almost don't use tags in my workflow, so it also will be better for me to use that property as a mark for detecting tasks

[callumalpass]

Hi @Igorgro .

You can add custom frontmatter on task creation by using a template. The template that you'd want to use for this would look like:

---
Type: Task
---

I'm not sure whether I'd like to update the plugin to rely on this "Type" property for finding task notes, though. You can alter the tag that it looks for, but changing the property would be a significant change to the plugin.

[digitaldoctors]

Hi @Igorgro

Type: Task

would it be possible to include template yaml properties into the create task popup ?

[edakimling]

I applaud the plugin coder for not implementing every whim anyone asks for as it would lead to an unusable plugin soon.

@callumalpass has rightly indicated that you can use the template. I think you did not look into it, because setting it up is easy and will do precisely what you want, without cluttering the interface for the rest of us that may not have a need for this.

Cheers

[digitaldoctors]

'Type' property 'List', 'Bookmark', 'Reference'

If you use Contexts for this you'll be able to use the search feature in Agenda and Task List to find your different Types. If you use your own Type property, you won't be able to sort or "search" for notes of a specific type.