Documentation

Getting Started

Installation

Download “Solve It Now!” from the Apple App Store
Open the app on your iOS device
The app will start with a tutorial explaining the workflow options
Begin with the example problems to learn the methodology

System Requirements

iOS/iPadOS: 14.0 or later - Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
macOS: 11.0 (Big Sur) or later - Compatible with Intel and Apple Silicon Macs
visionOS: 1.0 or later - Compatible with Apple Vision Pro
Universal Purchase: Buy once, install on all your Apple devices
Internet connection: Required for AI-powered workflows
Storage: Approximately 50MB across all platforms

Platform-Specific Features

iPhone & iPad

Touch-Optimized Interface: Gesture-based navigation and interaction
Adaptive Layouts: Interface adjusts to screen size and orientation
iOS Integration: Share sheets, shortcuts, and widget support
Apple Pencil Support: Enhanced text input on iPad

Mac

Desktop Interface: Full menu bar, toolbar, and keyboard shortcuts
Window Management: Resizable windows with proper desktop behavior
File Integration: Native file browser and Finder integration
Keyboard Navigation: Full keyboard support for efficient workflow

Apple Vision Pro (visionOS)

Spatial Interface: Immersive problem-solving environment
Eye Tracking: Natural interaction through gaze and gestures
3D Layouts: Multi-dimensional organization of problem data
Contextual Placement: Windows positioned in your physical space

User Guide

Understanding the Problem-Solving Framework

The app uses a systematic methodology based on professional troubleshooting practices:

Problem Statement - Define what’s wrong with what object using professional format
IS/IS NOT Analysis - Document problem boundaries systematically
Dimensional Analysis - Investigate WHAT, WHERE, WHEN, EXTENT comprehensively
Solution Development - Generate solutions through structured analysis (optionally AI-enhanced)
Validation - Evaluate and refine solutions systematically

Main Interface Overview

Problem Specification Area

The main scrollable area where you:

Enter your problem statement in professional “Object/Defect” format
Fill in WHAT, WHERE, WHEN, and EXTENT sections systematically
Complete IS/IS NOT analysis for each dimension
View suggested solutions (generated systematically or AI-enhanced)
See diagnostic questions (to guide further investigation)

Solve Panel

The bottom action area containing:

Analyze Button - Processes your systematic analysis (with optional AI enhancement)
Workflow Selector - Choose between different processing modes
Examples Menu - Access built-in problem examples demonstrating the methodology
Export/Import - Share or save your structured problem documents

Step-by-Step Workflow

1. Define Your Problem

Tap in the problem statement field
Use the format: “What object has what defect”
Example: “My car does not start on cold mornings”
Be specific and focus on observable symptoms

2. Complete the Analysis Sections

WHAT Section:

WHAT IS: List things that have the problem and what’s wrong
WHAT IS NOT: List similar things that don’t have the problem

WHERE Section:

WHERE IS: Location where problem occurs, position on the object
WHERE IS NOT: Places where you’d expect to see the problem but don’t

WHEN Section:

WHEN IS: When problem first noticed, patterns in timing
WHEN IS NOT: Times when problem could occur but doesn’t

EXTENT Section:

EXTENT IS: How many objects affected, severity, trends
EXTENT IS NOT: How many could be affected but aren’t

3. Choose Your Processing Workflow

The systematic analysis you’ve completed can be processed in different ways:

Manual Analysis:

Review your structured IS/IS NOT analysis systematically
Identify patterns and boundaries manually
Develop solutions based on systematic findings
Full control over the analytical process

System Prompt Workflow:

Generates a formatted prompt for use with your own AI tools
App copies structured analysis to clipboard for external processing
Maintain full control over AI interaction
No data sent to external services from the app

Public AI Workflow:

AI enhancement of your systematic analysis
Your structured data may be used to improve AI models
Immediate additional perspectives within the app
No additional cost

Private AI Workflow (Premium):

AI enhancement with privacy guarantee
Your structured data is not used for training
Requires subscription purchase
Same immediate enhancement as Public AI

4. Review Suggestions and Continue Analysis

After processing (manual or AI-enhanced), you’ll see:

Suggested Solutions:

Potential solutions based on your systematic analysis
Tap to navigate to detailed evaluation
Accept, reject, or mark as “not sure” based on your assessment
Accepted solutions appear in main view for further investigation

Diagnostic Questions:

Follow-up questions for deeper systematic investigation
Answer questions to refine your understanding within the structured framework
Questions help validate or eliminate potential causes systematically

5. Evaluate and Refine Systematically

Solution Evaluation:

Review each suggested solution against your systematic analysis
Consider feasibility, cost, and likelihood of success based on your IS/IS NOT findings
Use Accept/Reject/Not Sure buttons to guide further investigation
Focus on solutions that address root causes identified through structured analysis

Answer Diagnostic Questions:

Navigate to diagnostic questions section
Answer each question based on your systematic investigation
Use the text editor to provide detailed responses within the structured framework
Questions help eliminate false leads and confirm hypotheses systematically

Using the App Without AI

The systematic methodology provides significant value even without AI enhancement:

Manual Analysis Benefits

Pure Methodology: Experience the full power of professional troubleshooting frameworks
Complete Control: Direct all analysis based on your expertise and knowledge
Privacy First: No data leaves your device or goes to external services
Educational Value: Learn the systematic approach through hands-on practice
Professional Development: Build skills used in engineering, manufacturing, and scientific fields

Manual Workflow Process

Complete Structured Analysis: Fill in all IS/IS NOT dimensions thoroughly
Pattern Recognition: Look for patterns in your systematic boundary definitions
Solution Development: Generate solutions based on your structured findings
Hypothesis Testing: Use diagnostic questioning to validate your theories
Root Cause Identification: Apply systematic thinking to identify underlying causes

The built-in examples demonstrate how the methodology works independently of AI, showing professional-grade analysis techniques.

Tips & Best Practices

Effective Problem Definition

Focus on observable, measurable symptoms
Avoid assumptions about causes
Use specific, concrete language
Separate symptoms from root causes

IS/IS NOT Analysis

Be thorough in documenting boundaries
Look for patterns in what’s excluded
Consider similar situations without problems
Use comparisons to narrow the scope

Working with AI Suggestions

Treat suggestions as starting points, not final answers
Validate suggestions against your specific context
Consider implementation feasibility
Look for solutions that address root causes

Diagnostic Questions

Answer questions based on actual investigation
Be honest about what you don’t know
Use questions to guide further data collection
Document your findings for future reference

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

App won’t start:

Ensure your operating system is up to date (iOS 14+, macOS 11+, visionOS 1+)
Restart your device
Reinstall the app if needed

AI analysis fails:

Check internet connection
Verify problem specification is complete
Try different AI workflow
Contact support if issues persist

Subscription issues:

Verify purchase in App Store settings
Restore purchases if needed
Check subscription status
Contact Apple Support for billing issues

Performance issues:

Close other apps to free memory
Restart the app
Check available storage space
On Mac: Check Activity Monitor for resource usage
On Vision Pro: Ensure adequate processing headroom
Clear app cache by reinstalling

Getting Better Results

Problem Specification:

Include more detail in IS/IS NOT sections
Provide specific examples and timeframes
Use measurable criteria where possible
Consider multiple perspectives on the problem

AI Workflow Selection:

Use System Prompt for sensitive data
Try Public AI for general problems
Upgrade to Private AI for business-critical issues
Experiment with different approaches

Support

Need additional help? Contact us through:

In-app support system
GitHub repository issues
App Store reviews (for general feedback)
Direct support email (available in app)

Privacy Policy

System Prompt Mode: No data leaves your device
Public AI Mode: Data sent to AI providers may be used for training
Private AI Mode: Data processed but not used for training
Local Storage: All documents stored locally on your device
Analytics: Only anonymous usage statistics collected

Documentation last updated: November 25, 2025