Project Templates in OmniFocus 2 for Mac

Using templates as the basis for new projects saves time and encourages consistency.

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If you find yourself creating similar projects over and over again, it’s very likely worth your while to take the time to create a template that can be used as the basis for future projects. In this video, we’ll look at a couple of strategies for creating template-based projects. The first approach will work on both the Standard and Pro editions of OmniFocus 2 for Mac, and the second approach requires the Pro edition. You’ll learn:

  • How to create placeholder projects that can be used as the basis for future projects.
  • How to install the free Populate Template Placeholders AppleScript, written by Omni Group engineer, Curt Clifton (requires Pro edition of OmniFocus 2 for Mac).
  • How to use this script to create templates containing placeholder text that is replaced with project-specific information.
  • How to use this script to create projects containing defer dates that are calculated automatically.
  • How to use this script to create projects containing due dates that are calculated automatically.

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