Hi Awesome explanation ... very very clear, it works perfectly .... I read so much posts of people using a dedicated software to load new templates and got blocked ! I only have one question; does the custom templates remain when reMarkable release a new system software version ? Thank you for this tutorial video. Regards Erick
Awesome, you really are my favorite source or Remarkable content. One note, and I don't know if this is specific to the Remarkable2, but you need the SVG version of the file too, otherwise, when you erase, eraser content don't refresh without exiting and re-opening the notebook or page. An easy hack, once you've installed the png version and made the changes to the JSON, is to start a blank notebook with this template. Then email it to yourself as a SVG, then rename that with the same name as the original template. Then save that in the same folder. I'm not as good at explaining technical content as Vojislav, but I hope that makes sense.
Aha, found it. I thought there was a step where you deleted all the white from the image, and made the background transparent. But if you do that, then "live" erasing doesn't work. With a flat PNG, and a white background, however, this issue is resolved. Just in case someone else comes across this problem!
Hi Vojislav, thank you for this amazing tutorial! I love your calm clarity and pace. If there is anything I can do for you, let me know. All the best, James
Hello! Thanks a lot for this tutorial. Works fine on my reMarkable2. A small BUT. I cannot see the templates in the desktop app (on Windows). Is there a trick to make them accessable there as well ?
Unfortunately no, since this is a hack, not an actual functionality that is supported by reMarkable. Also, please be aware that all of your custom templates will disappear after every system update, so keep them backed up somewhere to do the transfer a bit more easily each subsequent time. I really wish reMarkable would finally step up their software side of things and implement these basic functionalities already, so that they function as they should in the first place.
Thanks a lot of for this video! Unfortunately i had a problem: When i try to copy any file or folder into a generic directory of remarkable (in this case a png file into templates folder) WINSCP send me an error message saying: "General failure (server should provide error description). Error code: 4 Error message from server: Failure Common reasons for the Error code 4 are: - Renaming a file to a name of already existing file. - Creating a directory that already exists. - Moving a remote file to a different filesystem (HDD). - Uploading a file to a full filesystem (HDD). - Exceeding a user disk quota." How can i fix them?
Exceeding a user disk quota. is the most likely reason. What is the file size ? You'll have to put it in another directory and use a symlink. But if you screw up your rM could have issues.
Hello, thank you for this video !!! Is it possible to create multiple page templates? Or do you have to create one page at a time. For example I would like to create a medical file whose first 4 pages are different from each other ...
Hello, it's not possible to do it as you described, but if you create each individual template type that you intend to use, you can then freely combine different templates on different pages of a notebook. So in your example, first 4 pages would each have a different template, and then from page 5 and onwards, you can use a template you intend to use for the rest of the notebook. Remarkable will automatically apply the last page template to each new page added to the notebook, so after initial setup, it'll be automatic. I hope that this helps :)
This is great! A couple of the templates I purchased are great, however, I want to use one page, for example, as a notebook template (phone message log). How do I use this same procedure, except not draw the template?
If you followed it "to a T" then you made a backup when I instructed to do so, so I would restore the original configuration file and reboot the Remarkable to restore it.
Really well explained and already successfully performed. 👍 But still I have one question: to create a template where you can copy parts of the template and paste them on a later page: would that require a .svg file or is this not possible at all?
Thank you very much :) That's not possible, as the copy paste operations do not function on the background layer, which is the template or the base page content of a document.
Hi. Clear explanation thanks. Just pre Ordered the remarkable 2 and preparing to convert my Noteshelf templates. Now I have one question I see in the Template folder the PNG and SVG version. Is there a reason to have both on the remarkable or is the advice to have just one.?
PNG is a fixed resolution format, SVG is a vector format, however, they both do the same thing. SVG files take less space and can be rescaled (read upscale) in a vector editing software without loss of quality, while PNG format is larger and can't be upscaled without loss of quality.
My Deep Guide Thanks for the fast answer. I understand the difference between the formats just was wondering why the templates where there in both formats. But if I understand it correctly only SVG formats should work. No guarantees of course as I learned from your latest video’s. Fingers crossed the rM2will have a a custom template function that we can use.. Cannot wait to start using it. Thanks again
No, both formats work, SVG takes up less space and is more flexible for editing. That's all it is. Every indication so far is that there will be zero difference in functionality between rM1 and rM2. This means, no improvements in the custom templates functionality, unfortunately.
Hi sorry to bother you with a lot of questions, But I just order Remarkable 2, and should be shipped in November. Since I know all the stuff like json and stuff like that, I went directly to the wiki, and for my suprise, I learn that remarkable software is published on git hub. It's an open source software. So you can personalize remarkable at your own needs wow
Well, it's not exactly open, but some people did an amazing job reverse engineering it and assembling an API of sorts, so yeah, it's possible to dig in deep :) It's not official or supported by reMarkable, so any tweaking of that sort is viable to affect the warranty. That's why I haven't done anything with mine, but once I receive the Gen 2, then my Gen 1 is going to be my test buddy :)
I love the remarkable. I have use others that had android and I could do so much it even has front light. But the remarkable has something that is feels better to work with, plus writing experiences is like no other.
Thank you for your great tutorial😁 I tried this on my reMarkable2 and it worked great. Now I have my very own templates. If you read this, have a nice day Greetings from Germany ✋🏻
Since two days I'm owning a rM2 (after long waiting and getting a lot of info before). Thanks again Vojia for this great tutorial. You've enable me to create and add custom templates to my rM. This what such communities about... I love it!
Thank you for this video, it is so helpful. I was very leary in trying to make my own templates, but your instructions are so easy to follow. I will definitely be trying this!
I have done what you explained just step by step. Impossible to make it wrong. Now I can have my templates thanks to your amazing explanation!!! Thanks a lot.
Great video (again). Can you also demonstrate this feature using Word as a png source? For me (but I guess for most people) using tables in Word for example is so much easier than using photoshop or gimp or something like that. Would be very useful for a broad audience I think. Awesome work!
Thank you Vojislav, I've enjoyed your other vlogs which inspired me to buy the reMarkable, but this tech vlog I like even more, so keep up the good work! I understand why you use this low entry-level, which I do not need, but will be enjoyed by the less tech oriented audience; may-be it is possible for your next vlog to make a tech summary up-front and after that the complete explanation? Again, I like this in-depth exploration of the reMarkable very much and the precautions you are warning us for. Greetings from the Netherlands, Remco.
@@MyDeepGuide , I hadn't looked at the links yet, my mistake :( Thats is exactly what I sought, so thx again, but I still like to watch your video though :)
Thanks for your patient and detailed explanation and demonstration. A very useful introduction to understanding and customising ReMarkable. Can we expect more topic along similar lines? Eg. Using SVG files.
@@MyDeepGuide I must say that you are off to an excellent start. I too have teaching experience spanning a very wide range of learners, from beginners to the highly motivated, experienced and critical. You span that gap so admirably, I have warm feelings for work well done..
Wow. It's incredible that one is forced to go through that to add custom templates! I really hope they listen to users and allow a open community of people sharing and easily adding them to their devices.
Dude, you are the man! So effective at instructing the viewer - as well as establishing the prerequisites to successfully use the tutorial. Way to go! :)
@@MyDeepGuide Hi, I'm having an issue with connecting via WinSCP: The reMarkable shows me the 2 IP addresses. When I connect to the wifi IP, the error "Network Error: Software caused connection abort" happens, and if i use the usb IP, the error " timed out". Do you know why this connectivity issue is occuring? And if so, how to fix it?
Hi :) Thank you very much for this nice video! I just wanted to ask you, if you did that process with the newest update of remarkable installed? In forums people wrote that there is a connection issue since last update in december 2019. I tried to connect to the device by ssh but connection is always refused.
@@MyDeepGuide I have been unable to connect, sadly. I get a "Network error: Software caused connection abort" have tried Filezilla and WinSCP on two laptops. I tried deactivating windows firewall too... No joy.
@@MyDeepGuide Thanks for the suggestions. I tried both with the same result. I'll keep an eye on forums for similar issues (but not in a rush to make new tempaltes anyway so no drama).
I cannot follow you. I think I am not at your level. I am lost after a couple of downloads where you stopped because you already downloaded. What’s besides photoshop? Is that a new software I have to purchase? Is there a free one? Please reply.
If you cannot follow these instructions and you don't know what Photoshop is, then you really shouldn't try to do this, because there is a high probability to do something wrong. A basic level of computer proficiency is required for doing this procedure, and it seems that unfortunately you are not at that level.
THANKS!!! This process works for Remarkable 2. Note: make sure you template does not have a transparent background. Transparent backgrounds cause an erase error- requiring you to close the notebook before the erasure completes.
Hi, I'm having an issue with connecting via WinSCP: The reMarkable shows me the 2 IP addresses. When I connect to the wifi IP, the error "Network Error: Software caused connection abort" happens, and if i use the usb IP, the error " timed out". Do you know why this connectivity issue is occuring? And if so, how to fix it?
Hi, will the new custom templates persist after reMarkable updates? I guess they PNG files will but not the JSON file edits if they are updating original templates. An offline copy of the JSON file edits is probably important.
Thanks man! that was a really fool-proof explanation. Where would I have to go to find this sort of information (can be without the hand holding, I'm comfortable editing files, just want to know which ones to edit and what everything means). Congrats for taking the amount of time you obviously put into this!
Thanks ! very good - I was wondering where in the whole internet is a list that shows how the different icon codes look and which to select. I did not find it anywhere???
Excellent and thorough as always. Another RU-vidr, Ryan Miles, shows how to do this using a Mac, though he does not include the step of saving a backup copy of the Templates folder, which I think is good insurance against unforeseen mishaps. Questions: 1. Is there a way to import or customize the icons? 2. The company einkpads.com has a suite of three apps. They are Template Installer, Binder Cloud Notebook Sync, and Screen Customizer. Would you consider doing a Deep Guide review of these apps? I ask because third party developers may fill the functionality gaps of the rM OS until the company catches up its software to the more comprehensive standards of the rest of the e-ink devise industry.
Hi, thanks for watching. Actually no, I won't be doing that mainly because until it is natively supported by reMarkable system in some way, we will always have the issue that all custom changes will be lost after each update and work will become corrupted or broken. So it's not something that makes the tool a reliable tool, and can cause problems for users.
Hi Roger. I'm looking for a tutorial on how to do this on Mac, but can't seem to find the youtube account you mentioned. Any chance you could send a link along?
Thank you! The kids today will never understand that back in the good old days DOS was it and changing directories and moving up and down them was a pain. If you needed to execute a DOS command and you were in the wrong directory, fun times!!!
What a great tutorial. Thank you so much! I have two more questions. Have you got an idea to solve this 2 problems: 1.) I cannot export my writing with the template in one file. If I will do this with the rM app via pdf or png, the templates are lost. The export only works with send by email. 2.) I want to create a svg-file for every template, but I don't know how to implement this. Do you know a way?
Thank you for making this post! What I am trying to make a template for calligraphy - is there a way for me to upload the pages of the book I have or would I need to make a template and if so how would I go about it? Thank you !
Well it depends what you want and how you want to use it. If you want just certain pages of a book you have to export as a PDF, the easiest way is open the PDF in Chrome, go to print, choose option Save as PDF and mark the pages you want to export in the new document. Once exported you can the import that PDF into the reMarkable and use it how you need it. If you want to make a template, you would need to use the same way as above to save a single page as a PDF and ose an image editing software to paste and format that page within the 1404x1872 resolution image that is required for a PNG reMarkable template. Then save it as a PNG and follow the video instructions on how to get it into the reMarkable.
Love this! I've recently changed from a note to a remarkable (!) and as a designer and animator I loved being able to have custom templates on the previous platform. I'm Mac based and was able to use Cyberduck to transfer them over completely painlessly! Thanks for holding my hand through the process Voja :)
