This document explains Graph Paper Version 1.5.4.

User Guide (PDF format)

Graph Paper User Guide

1. Introduction

Graph Paper

1.1. Overview

Graph Paper is an idea organizing application such as mind mapping with handwriting for Android tablets.

1.2. Key Features

  • Directly channel your thoughts using Stylus and Finger

  • Multiple mindmaps ( central nodes ) in one document

  • PDF Export (Premium Subscription)

  • Multiple Pen Colors (Premium Subscription)

1.3. Requirements

  • Android 4.4 Kitkat or newer

  • An Android tablet with S Pen or Digitizer Stylus.

This app is designed for Digitizer Stylus such as S Pen.
If you use this app without Digitizer Stylus, choose Non S Pen Mode option in the Settings.

1.4. Installation

Get Graph Paper for S Pen app on Google Play.

1.5. Getting help

If you have any questions, please make contact. And also your feedback will be much appreciated.

To get update information, see X.com @mindboard.

2. Using Graph Paper

2.1. Overview

There are three screens.

  • (1) Editor

  • (2) File Manager

  • (3) Settings

2.2. (1) Editor

This is for writing down your thoughts and mind mapping.

Editor

When write down your thoughts, use Stylus such as S Pen, when manipulate them, use with Finger.

  • Writing down your thoughts with strokes ( Stylus )

  • Erasing strokes ( Stylus )

  • Zoom and Scroll (Two Fingers)

  • Zoom in (Double Tap with One Finger)

  • Make Group (Finger)

  • Move Group (Finger)

  • Copy Group

  • Ungroup (Finger)

  • Link Groups (Finger)

  • Delete Group (Finger)

ActionBar

  • Go To File Manager Go to File Manager

  • New Document Add New Document

  • Export Document Export current active document as PNG or PDF

  • Settings Go to Current Page Settings ( See Current Page Settings section. )

  • Fullscreen Fullscreen

2.2.1. Pen and Eraser Toolbar

There is Pen and Eraser Toolbar on the top left.

Pen and Eraser Toolbar

2.2.2. Edit Toolbar

Edit Toolbar

  • Group ( Convert temporary group to persistent one )

  • Copy group

  • Delete ( Delete group or link )

  • Undo

  • Redo

Edit Toolbar

  • Ungroup

  • Copy group

  • Delete ( Delete group or link )

  • Undo

  • Redo

2.2.3. Creating Temporary Group and Persistent Group

There are some strokes.

Grouping Step 0

(1) Lasso strokes with Finger.

Grouping Step 1

(2) These strokes are converted to a temporary group.

Grouping Step 3
You can move and resize this temporary group with finger.

(3) (Optional) In order to make this temporary group persistent, do long press with finger.

Grouping Step 3
Another way:
You can use the Group Icon Group of Edit Toolbar in order to convert it to persistent group.

2.2.4. Ungrouping Group

(1) Tap a group and it’s selected.

Ungrouping Step 1

(2) Tap the Ungroup Icon Ungroup of Edit Toolbar.

Ungrouping Step 2
Another way:
You can use finger gesture in order to ungroup it.
In details, see the following.

2.2.5. Ungrouping Group with finger gesture

There is a group to ungroup.

Ungrouping with gesture

(1) Draw a line in a vertical direction on the group with Finger.

Ungrouping with gesture Step 1

This group is ungrouped.

Ungrouping with gesture finish

2.2.6. Deleting Group

(1) Tap a group to delete and it’s selected.

(2) Tap the Delete Icon Delete of Edit Toolbar

Another way:
You can use finger gesture to delete group.
In details, see the following.

2.2.7. Deleting Group with finger gesture

There is a group to ungroup.

(1) Draw a line in a horizontally direction on the group with Finger and it’s deleted.

2.2.8. Creating Link between Groups

There are two or more groups.

Linking Step 0

(1) Tap a source group to select.

Linking Step 1

(2) Start dragging a Link Handle (gray dot) on this source group with Finger.

Linking Step 2

(3) Drop it into another destination group.

Linking Step 3

These groups are linked.

Linking finish

2.2.9. Deleting Link

(1) Tap a link (arrow) to delete and it’s selected.

Linking Step 1

(2) Tap the Delete Icon Delete and it’s deleted.

Linking Step 2
The Delete Icon Delete is in Edit Toolbar.

2.2.10. Export PNG or PDF Export current active document as PNG or PDF

Export dialog

You can export active document to PNG / PDF.
There are two types export area fitting option Fit to Content and Fit to Paper.

The PDF export needs Premium Subscription.
In details, see the Premium Subscription section in this document.

2.3. (2) File Manager

This is for document management.

File Manager

  • Go Back to Editor Go Back to Editor

  • New Document Add New document

  • Copy Document Copy document

  • Pin Document Pin document

  • Delete Document Delete document

  • Menu Menu

2.3.1. Menu Menu

Import Export Document and Settings

  • Import Document Import document from Google Drive

  • Export Document Export selected document in Google Drive

  • Settings Settings (see Application Settings section)

2.4. (3) Settings

There are two Settings screens.

  • One is Current Page Settings.

    • [ Editor → Settings Settings Button → Current Page Settings]

  • Another is Application Settings.

    • [ File Manager → Menu Menu → Settings Settings Menu Item → Application Settings]

2.4.1. Current Page Settings

This is for Current Page Settings.

Current Settings
Paper Size

You can choose paper size from A3(landscape) to A6(landscape).

Paper Size Settings
Background Type

You can choose a background paper type.

Background Type Chooser

Graph Paper :

Background Type Square

Dot Paper :

Background Type Dotted
Background Color

You can choose a paper background color.

Background Color Chooser
Pen-1 and Pen-2 Color

You can choose a pen color.

Pen Color Chooser
Pen-1 and Pen-2 Thickness

You can choose a pen thickness.

Pen Stroke Width Settings
Get Premium Subscription

See the Premium Subscription section in this document.

2.4.2. Application Settings

This is for Application Settings.

Global Settings
Page Settings (Default)

  • Paper Size

  • Background Type

  • Background Color

Pen Settings (Default)

  • Pen1 and Pen2

    • Thickness

    • Color

Global Settings

  • Edit Toolbar Location

    • You can choose Edit Toolbar location Left or Right side.

  • S Pen Calibration

    • If you use another style such as Wacom Bamboo Stylus feel or any other S Pen compatible stylus, this option is useful.

  • Non S Pen Mode

    • Choice this item if you use this app without stylus.

3. Additional Information

3.1. Premium Subscription

This app is free.
But additional useful features are provided with Premium Subscription. If you like this app, please consider to get Premium Subscription and support this app better.

3.1.1. Premium Features

These features are provided for Premium Subscription.

  • PDF export

  • 2nd Pen

3.1.2. Get Premium Subscription

(1) Go to Editor Screen.

(2) Tap Settings Settings button. The Settings Screen opens.

Current Settings

(3) Tap the Premium Get Premium Subscription item.

Get Premium Subscription

(4) Show the Premium Subscription Dialog.

3.1.3. Cancel Premium Subscription

(1) Go to Graph Paper for S Pen on your Android phone or tablet.

(2) Tap Subscription Cancel button.