Three-Tier Notes
Jotaid uses a three-layer architecture inspired by Design Thinking to help you organize knowledge from big-picture down to atomic ideas.
The Three Layers
| Layer | Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Top | Project | High-level container for a research topic or initiative |
| Middle | Theme | Groups related notes under a meaningful direction |
| Bottom | Note | The atomic unit — a single idea or observation |
How It Works
- Projects are the broadest containers. Think of them as books or research areas
- Themes live inside Projects. They're like chapters — each one clusters related notes
- Notes are individual entries. They hold your actual content and can link to any other note
Converting Between Types
- Note → Theme: Right-click → Convert to Theme. The note becomes a grouping container
- Theme → Note: Only possible when the Theme has no children. Right-click → Convert to Note
Deleting Themes or Projects
When you delete a Theme or Project, Jotaid asks:
- Keep children: Sub-notes move up to the parent level
- Delete all: Everything inside is removed