User Guide

Create a Note

1. Open beGin and go to the Note workspace.
2. Tap New Note.
3. Choose a note mode: Paged Note, Infinite Canvas, or Document.
4. Select a paper style (Blank, Grid, Lined, or Dotted) if prompted.
5. Optionally pick a template or subject preset.
6. Your note opens and saves automatically as you work.

Choose a Note Mode

• Paged Note — multi-page handwriting, PDF annotation, images, text boxes, and Tape for hiding answers.
• Infinite Canvas — one scrollable surface for mind maps and mixed handwriting, text, and images.
• Document — keyboard writing with headings, lists, and formatting for essays and reports.

Converting between modes creates a new note and does not change the original.

Use Templates

1. When creating a note, open the template picker or browse the Templates gallery from the library.
2. Search or filter by category (e.g. Cornell Notes, Lab Report, Mathematics).
3. Select a template — it is copied into your new note without modifying the original template.
4. To save your own layout, use the option to create a custom template from an existing note.

Organize Notes

1. From the Note library, use folders and tags to group related notes.
2. Star or favorite important notes for quick access.
3. Use search to find text across your library, including OCR-recognized handwriting.
4. Deleted notes move to Trash and can be restored until permanently removed.

Use AI on a Note

1. Open a note and open the AI Study Assistant, AI Tutor, or mode-specific AI panel.
2. Choose an action such as Summarize Page, Explain Selection, Check My Answer, or Make Flashcards.
3. Review the AI preview — nothing is inserted into your note until you confirm.
4. To ask about a handwritten region, lasso the area and send it to AI (uses image/OCR credits).
5. Results can be saved to Flashcards, Quiz, or Mistake Book where supported.

Export a Note

1. Open the note you want to share or back up.
2. Open the Export Center or share menu from the note options.
3. Choose a format: beGin Note (.nexnote), PDF, or PNG (first page for paged notes).
4. For Document notes, you can also export as .nexdoc or plain text (.txt).
5. Save or share via the system share sheet. The original note is not modified.

Create an Artwork

1. Open beGin on your iPhone or iPad.
2. From the main gallery or home screen, tap the option to create a new artwork.
3. Choose a canvas size or preset if prompted.
4. Your new canvas opens and you can begin drawing immediately.
5. Your artwork is saved automatically as you work.

Use Brushes

1. Open an artwork on the canvas.
2. Open the brush or tool panel from the toolbar.
3. Select a brush type from the available options.
4. Adjust brush size, opacity, or other settings if the panel provides them.
5. Draw on the canvas with your finger or Apple Pencil.

Tip: Some brush settings may require a Pro or Pro+ subscription. Check the in-app subscription screen for details.

Manage Layers

1. While editing an artwork, open the layers panel from the toolbar or side panel.
2. Tap the add button to create a new layer.
3. Tap a layer to select it — drawing applies to the selected layer.
4. Use drag handles or layer controls to reorder layers.
5. Toggle layer visibility or opacity using the controls shown for each layer.
6. Delete a layer using the delete option on the selected layer.

Import and Export

1. To import, open the import option from the gallery menu or artwork settings.
2. Choose a compatible image file from Files or your photo library.
3. The imported image is added as a new artwork or layer depending on the option you select.
4. To export, open the artwork you want to share.
5. Open the share or export menu from the toolbar or artwork options.
6. Choose a format (such as PNG or JPEG) and save or share via the system share sheet.

Enable iCloud Sync

1. On your device, go to Settings > [Your Name] > iCloud.
2. Ensure iCloud Drive is enabled.
3. Find beGin in the list of apps and enable iCloud for it.
4. Open beGin and sign in to your account if required.
5. Enable iCloud sync in the app's settings if a toggle is provided.
6. Repeat on each device using the same Apple ID. Notes sync via iCloud on all plans; artwork iCloud sync requires Pro.

Create a Backup

1. Open Settings in beGin.
2. Navigate to the backup section.
3. Tap the option to create a new backup.
4. Choose whether to back up all artwork or selected items if the option is available.
5. Save the backup file to Files, iCloud Drive, or another secure location.

Restore a Backup

1. Open Settings in beGin.
2. Navigate to the backup section.
3. Tap the restore option.
4. Select the backup file from Files or your saved location.
5. Confirm the restore when prompted. Existing artwork may be merged or replaced depending on the options shown.

Sign in with Apple or Google

1. Open beGin and go to the sign-in screen or account section in Settings.
2. Choose Sign in with Apple or Sign in with Google.
3. Follow the system prompts to authenticate.
4. Once signed in, your account is linked and server-side features become available.

Use the same sign-in method and account on all devices to keep your profile consistent.

Purchase or Restore a Subscription

1. Open the subscription or upgrade screen in beGin.
2. Review the available plans: Free, Pro, and Pro+.
3. Select the plan and billing period (monthly or yearly) you want.
4. Confirm the purchase through the App Store payment sheet.
5. To restore an existing subscription, tap Restore Purchases on the subscription screen.

Subscriptions are managed through your Apple ID. You can view or cancel them under Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions on your device.

Understand AI Credits

Each plan includes a monthly AI credit allowance:

• Free — 20 credits / month
• Pro — 300 credits / month
• Pro+ — 1,000 credits / month

Credits are consumed based on the action you use:

• Standard text question — 1 credit
• Image / OCR recognition — 3 credits
• Handwriting answer check — 3 credits
• Generate practice questions — 2 credits
• Regenerate answer — charged as a new request

1. Check your remaining balance in the app — typically shown in the account or AI section.
2. Credits are not currency and cannot be transferred or exchanged for cash.
3. Unused credits generally do not roll over to the next billing period unless the app states otherwise.