Working with Trackers

Trackers are the core building blocks in Wiskit. Each tracker is designed to monitor a specific type of activity or event in your baby’s daily routine, with rich customization options and smart scheduling features.

Creating a Tracker

  1. Tap the ”…” menu button on the main screen
  2. Select “Create Tracker”
  3. Fill in the tracker details:
    • Name: What you’re tracking
    • Description (optional): Additional details
    • Icon: Choose an emoji that represents the activity
    • Color: Pick a background color for visual organization
    • Schedule: Set up when this activity should occur (optional)

Schedule Types

Trackers support two types of scheduling:

  1. Relative Intervals

    • Every X minutes/hours/days/weeks/months
    • Multiple times per interval (e.g., 3 times per day)
    • Shows countdown to next due time
  2. Fixed Schedule

    • Set specific days of the week
    • Perfect for routines like “Every Monday and Thursday”
    • Shows upcoming scheduled days

Tracking Data Types

Basic Tracking

  • Simple Events: Just track when something happens
  • Notes: Add text descriptions to events
  • Numbers: Track quantities (e.g., amount of milk)

Advanced Tracking

  • Multiple Choice: Select from predefined options
  • Multi-Field: Track multiple pieces of information per event
    • Mix of text, numbers, and choices
    • Optional fields for flexibility
  • Media: Attach photos to events (e.g., for milestone tracking)

Smart Features

Due Time Tracking

  • Visual indicators for overdue items
  • “Coming up soon” warnings
  • Relative time display (“2 hours ago”, “Due in 30 minutes”)

Recent Values

  • Quick access to recently used values
  • Especially useful for common amounts or notes
  • Makes repeated entries faster

Auto-Generation

  • “Magic Generate” button to suggest tracker setup
  • Based on name and description
  • Creates appropriate fields and options
  • Can generate random examples for inspiration

Organization

Visual Customization

  • Choose emoji icons for quick recognition
  • Set background colors for visual grouping
  • Archived trackers are dimmed but preserved

Deck Integration

  • Add trackers to decks for organization
  • Inherit deck permissions and sharing
  • Move trackers between decks as needed

Privacy and Sharing

Access Control

  • Each tracker has an owner
  • Add co-owners who can edit the tracker
  • Deck owners automatically get tracker access
  • End-to-end encrypted data

Sharing Options

  • Share individual trackers via QR code
  • Include in deck sharing
  • Recipients get full tracking history
  • Maintain privacy with encryption keys

Tips for Using Trackers

  • Use descriptive names and icons for quick recognition
  • Set up schedules for routine activities
  • Archive instead of deleting to preserve history
  • Use decks to organize related trackers
  • Share trackers early to establish consistent tracking