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With DAKboard, you can link your ToDoist Account and use your ToDoist to-do lists. This article will help you set up your ToDoist to-do block with your DAKboard Screens. 


Link a ToDoist Account:

ToDoist To-Do lists are available on both the Predefined Screens and the Custom Screens. To see how to set up your To-Do list, see our article How to Add a To-Do block to your DAKboard Screen. Once your block is enabled on your Screen, you can use the steps below to link your account.


To add your ToDoist to a Predefined Screen, once you are on the TODO Tab, click the Connect To button in the ToDoist section as seen below:



Once selected you will be able to view your ToDo Lists. Make sure you select one of these lists to view the ToDo items in it. 


NOTE: Only a few layouts on the Predefined Screen support the To-Do list and Touchscreen integrations will not work with these lists; they are view only. Make sure you have selected one of the supporting layouts before you refresh your screen.


While on the Custom Screen in the Block Editor, you will see the button below:




Clicking this button will take you to the Login page for your account. Select the account you want to authorize and follow the steps to add your permissions.



NOTE: If you do not see the login page, or if DAKboard skips the account selection section, you may be logged into one of your accounts in this browser already. If you need to add a different account, try logging out of your account or logging into your DAKboard from an incognito browser as this will skip the auto-recognition step.


When you complete the permissions section, you will see the screen below:



Click the Close Tab button to navigate back to your Screen. Open your To-Do Tab or Block Editor again and proceed to the next section.



Settings Tab:

When you have authenticated your account, open up your To-Do Tab or Block Editor, and there you will see a section where you can select your Account and the To-Do list you want to view. See below:




When you have selected your List, set your options, and make sure to save your changes. You can then refresh your Display to see your new To-Do list. With your ToDoist to-do block, you have several options you can add to personalize your To-Do list. These options are detailed below:

  • Sort: This option allows you to select a sorting method for your To-Do list. These options are explained below:
    • Automatic: This is the default method of the API. This information is sent to us in a first-in, first-out manner. This means that the order is based on when you created the task.
    • Alphanumeric: This organizes your event Numerically and/or Alphabetically.
    • Due Date: This organizes your account by the date the task is due.
  • Scrolling: This option will make your To-Do list scroll from the bottom to the top at a Slow or Fast pace if you desire this effect.
  • Show Due Dates: This will show the Due Date for any task that has one in the list.
  • Show List Name: This option will show the list/project name next to each To-Do item. This is useful when using filters to create custom lists
  • My Tasks Only: This shows only the tasks assigned to you in the filter/list/project you have selected to view.
  • Allow Completing: (Available with Google Tasks, ToDoist, and DAKboard To-Do Only) This option allows you to complete or re-open a to-do list item using either a Touchscreen device or a mouse connected to your Display.



Formatting Tab:


With the Formatting Tab, you can now modify the look of your Block further. These options are detailed below:



  • Text: This allows you to select the Size and Color of the Icon.
  • Background: This option allows you to fill the background of your block with a color and/or add blurring effects to it.
  • Block Title: This allows you to put a title to your block. This can be used to target your block for use with Custom CSS or just to identify the block.
  • Advanced: The Advanced dropdown includes new block placement, block shaping, and the Link Block options. See our article Advanced Features of the Custom Screen Editor for further details.



Schedule Tab:

This tab allows you to schedule when you can see this block. See our article Content Scheduling to learn how to use this tool.



Frequently Asked Questions:


Below are the most Frequently Asked Questions about the ToDoist block:



Why are my Lists missing from my To-Do block?


If your lists go missing, this could be a sign of an issue with your Account Authentication. Use our article Remove or Reauthorize External Apps to learn how to reauthorize your account. If this does not resolve the issue, open a Support Ticket with our AI Chatbot, and a Support Desk Engineer will get back to you as soon as possible. 



Can I see Completed Tasks in my to-do list?


This is not a supported feature in DAKboard currently. We have had some interest from our customers in this feature, but we have not moved forward with any development yet regarding this request. Feel free to define use cases or any additional details in the following GitHub discussion, which may be used in proceeding with the feature if we take the product in this direction in the future: 

Todoist - Keep Completed tasks in list and remove weekly at certain date


Helpful Articles:


Having trouble?  See if these articles help.


How to Use the Predefined Screen Editor

How to Use the Custom Screen Live Editor

Advanced Features of the Custom Screen Editor

How to Add a To-Do Block to Your DAKboard Screen

Remove or Reauthorize External Apps