DIY Planner - DIY Planner 3.0 (Classic/A5 Edition) - Comments

I was a sceptic. Free??? But

Anonymous — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:00:54 -0400

I was a sceptic. Free??? But it is free, and it is good. Now- that's something!!! Thank you guys

DIY Planner

Mavis Williams — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 22:14:49 -0500

Hallelujah!!! This has saved my bacon... Many Thanks for thinking up this idea.

If you print A5 Templates...

ygor — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 13:05:35 -0500

It is easiest to use A5 paper.

A5 templates onto A4 paper is 2-up printing.
One way to do that is with your printer driver. Unfortunately, each printer/driver/computer combination is relatively unique, so I cannot offer generic advice other than to refer you to your printer's user manual about 2-up printing.

A generic, universal way to handle it is described at these links:
How to Arrange Pages for 2-Up Duplex Printing
How to utilize Dynamic Templates and Multivalent: Example 1 - January 2008 classic booklet (2-up, duplex)
How to utilize Dynamic Templates and Multivalent: Example 2 - A 2 year classic booklet (2008 - 2009) (2-up, duplex)
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"I think the surest sign that there is intelligent life out there in the universe is that none of it has tried to contact us." (Calvin and Hobbes/Bill Waterson)

More info?

jonglass — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 10:48:22 -0500

Can you share more info? What computer/system, 1-up or 2-up, what printer? Also, maybe some more detail on exactly what you are doing to get to where the pages print on the wrong side.

-Jon

How to Print A5 Core Package

NewPlanner — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 09:32:24 -0500

Let me tell how that this is a great template. Well done everyone!

Nevertheless I am having a small problem to print this. I have downloaded the A5 Core Package. Now, I am trying to print two A5 pages on one A4 paper with 2-sided finishing. However, the result is not really good.

What I got now is the first page on the left side and second page on the right side. According to the handbook, it says that the first page should be on the left side and second page should be on the right side at the back. Clearly I got it wrong.

So, can someone teach me how to print this A5 template on A4 paper?

Thank you!!!

Try this...

ygor — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:16:21 -0500

Core Package: Classic, pages 57 and 58 (maybe 59 and 60 as well ?)
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"I think the surest sign that there is intelligent life out there in the universe is that none of it has tried to contact us." (Calvin and Hobbes/Bill Waterson)

Contact Log

Suzanne — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:49:58 -0500

Hi there, I am unable to locate the "contact log." It's got the top half for identifying data and the lower half for the notes. I need the class size. Thanks for the great stuff!

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your stuff.

Trini — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:48:00 -0400

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your stuff. For years I have been creating mini docs. and slicing pages in half to try and downsize my load. I even created a few templates for myself in desperation. I am SO glad I found this site and I am so thrilled that you do this great work for free! I am going to be a middle school teacher soon and look forward to using all your great templates to keep organized.

Thanks.

Yes, the "Just Print Them"

plaiditude — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 21:19:07 -0500

Yes, the "Just Print Them" pdf's are great. I'd just like to print March and April already (I use 2pg per day classic), plus have the security that the whole year is available so I don't have to go looking again, or change to a different design part way through etc. Thanks for all your work on them!

Did you try...

ygor — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:10:49 -0500

2008 Just Print Them Templates (PDF) ?
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"I think the surest sign that there is intelligent life out there in the universe is that none of it has tried to contact us." (Calvin and Hobbes/Bill Waterson)

yes, another pdf request

plaiditude — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:43:54 -0500

the dynamic templates don't work for me either. someone please make the classic size pdf and post. thanks!

calender

Ann Marie — Tue, 5 Feb 2008 19:21:06 -0500

Is there going to be an update for a 2008 calender? Thanks, Ann Marie

Already available...

ygor — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 16:05:24 -0500

Just Do It Yourself

http://www.diyplanner.com/templates/dynamic
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"I think the surest sign that there is intelligent life out there in the universe is that none of it has tried to contact us." (Calvin and Hobbes/Bill Waterson)

Are you going to have 2008

Anonymous — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 15:38:26 -0500

Are you going to have 2008 calendar pages for A5?

need 2008 please :)

Anonymous — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:09:44 -0500

I printed out the last month of 2007 fine. However, when I went to print out the 2008 pages elsewhere on this site, I can't get it to print out correctly. I have tried everything... adjusting margins, etc. Would it be possible to put the 2008 calendar out in pdf format like this 2007 one? Thanks so much!!

DIY Planner 3.0 (Classic/A5 Edition)

dougj — Sat, 11 Feb 2006 20:18:34 -0500

Welcome to D*I*Y Planner 3.0 (Classic/A5 Edition), a set of free do-it-yourself templates, covers, documentation and other gear for creating your own highly customised paper planner system. A year in the making, this new version includes nearly 200 pages of forms covering life management, calendars, project planning, note-taking, health, finance, and even creative uses like writing, storyboards, and web design. With some basic supplies, the handbook, and a little elbow grease, you can create an ideal low-cost productivity system that meets almost every need.

This release is formatted for both Classic (5.5"x8.5", half letter-size) and A5 sizes. (For those interested, a Hipster PDA version is slated for late March.)

Some highlights of version 3.0:

Inspired by David Allen's Getting Things Done, but flexible enough to be used for almost any productivity method, including almost any of your own devising. Reference charts are included for GTD, including one specially designed for the D*I*Y Planner.
A core package which includes nearly 100 pages of forms, formatted for both odd and even pages, covering everything from action lists to project management to contact information to finances.
Dozens of variations on daily, weekly and monthly calendars, including both Sunday-Saturday weeks (as used in North America) and Monday-Sunday weeks (as used in Europe and elsewhere). No matter how you want to track your time, there's probably a suitable form here. Dated monthly and yearly calendars are also included.
A creativity package for writers, artists, web designers and other creative types. Other packages cover note-taking and health & fitness.
A number of very flexible forms for tables, sketches, lists, and almost anything else you'd need to record and track.
A number of pre-built covers, along with do-it-yourself templates in OpenOffice.org 2 format for creating your own personalised ones.
A more professional, consistent and streamlined look and feel than previous versions.
A detailed handbook covering basic supplies, planner options, template descriptions, printing instructions, productivity advice, and notes on setting up your own ideal planner system. A quick-start Beginner's Guide is also available.
Tired of wasting tonnes of paper trying to get your printer settings just right? Enter the FrankenForm, a special template for testing and tweaking your setup for optimal output.

Find this kit useful? Consider making a small donation to support this project. The button below will allow you to use a credit card or PayPal account to send us whatever sum you think appropriate for the product; we appreciate all support, no matter how much or how little.

Downloads

Please note that, owing to the vastly increased size of the system, we have split it up into a number of specialised packages. As each one is improved or added to, we will update that package separately. (Stay tuned to the home page for all updates.)

All files are available in both Classic format (5.5"x8.5", half letter-size) and international A5 format. Please click on the right format for your country. (If you're not sure, you probably want Classic.)

Core Package : Classic, A5, Classic 2-Up, A5 2-Up
Calendar : Classic, A5. Note: This package has a number of non-dated calendar pages as well as the 2007 monthlies, but if you want new dated calendars, please see ygor's amazing Dynamic D*I*Y Planner Templates for the ability to generate your own with multiple page sizes, margins and date ranges.
Creativity : Classic, A5, Classic 2-Up, A5 2-Up
Notes : Classic, A5, Classic 2-Up, A5 2-Up
Health : Classic, A5, Classic 2-Up, A5 2-Up
Covers : Classic, A5
GTD Reference : Classic, A5, Classic 2-Up, A5 2-Up
Receipts Envelope : Classic (to print on letter-size), A5 (to print on A4)
FrankenForm (Printer Test) : Classic, A5, Classic 2-Up, A5 2-Up

The packages are released under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial No-Derivatives license, which means that they are free for personal and non-commercial use. "Getting Things Done" and its related concepts are copyright David Allen, All Rights Reserved.

My deepest thanks and appreciation go out to all you dear folks in the DIYPlanner community who have contributed so many top-notch suggestions, bits of advice, snatches of inspiration, and the occasional (well-meaning) boot to the head. Please see the Production Team credits for the million monkeys at work, and be sure to visit our good friend, illustrator Brad Reid, who contributed the wonderful "do no evil" illustration above for our snazzy new cover. Nate Howland deserves our appreciation for once more going above and beyond the call of duty by providing us with the 2-Up versions. And, of course, we have to be sure to mention Mr. David Allen, whose book was the inspiration for this project: a deep and heartfelt thank-you from all of us who have discovered newfound productivity because of you.

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