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31Jul/060

More Bloglines Hotkeys

Bloglines has added some more hotkeys, which I mentioned before. They have implemented my last request of setting focus to the right pane. But I would like to see one more addtional short cut key, allowing me to navigate to the next new message that is not marked as new. I have a handful of articles that I need to read but don't have time to read them in full, so I mark them to keep as new but I always have to navigate through them to read all the unread articles.

One of the new hotkeys is open article which is a nice new feature. The problem is when I use the 's' hotkey it does not automaticly select the first article so I have to press s, j, and then o just to open the article. I should only have to press s and o, please fix.

You can now navigate through Bloglines with hotkeys! You will find this legend at the bottom of each feed display page.
Hotkeys: j - next article k - previous article m - collapse/expand left pane s - next sub f - next folder A - read all n - toggle keep new o - open article O - open article in background r - refresh left pane

Update: Bloglines anounces new hotkeys - Sesame Street ABC's

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27Jul/062

Design Element Fields

Andrew sparked my interest in a database that I started in Domino 5 and updated for 6. The idea behind the database was to expose design elements for manipulation, while still conforming to Domino Designer's rules. It was a great learning experience and as I dug into all the possiblities it consumed me. The 5 version actually had version control built in that followed Teamstudio's CIAO concepts. That has since been removed and it is strickly about design elements and there settings.

The draw back with this implementation is the number of views(24) that is needed. One of things that I liked the most was one spot that I could see the all information (see below) that I need without having to remember where the setting was on the properties box.

All though I found this to be a great learing exprience it got to be more work than it was worth, for me. I don't think that I will ever get it finished, so this is going to be a 'Rough Cut' (just following Jake ). Take a look at the database and the template . The database contains all types of design elements so there is something in every view.
To answer you question Andrew what are some of the $fields, you will have to wait. Because I would like to see some of this information compiled in a centeral spot like a openNTF Wiki FAQ , or something similar so everyone can help maintain it. If there ever is such a spot then I would be happy to contribute some information.

Finally here is my list, hope that helps Andrew:

  • $TITLE
  • $Collection - The index for the view.???
  • $DesignerVersion - the last designer version to make a change to the element.
  • $V5ACTIONS
  • $Comment
  • $Class -Design element level inheritance.
  • $FormulaClass - In dicates what documents(notes) to show in the view
  • $Flags
  • $FlagsExt
  • $WebFlags
  • $FormUser - Who can compose a form
  • $Readers - Who can read the document created by a form
  • $HeaderArea - Contains the header information of the form.
  • $Updaters - Who can update
  • $FrameInfo - defines the frameset and frame (it is an array) the element should use.
  • $AutoLaunch - Contains the information about what should be launched.
  • $PublicAccess
  • $ImageNames
  • $ImagesWide
  • $ImagesHigh
  • $ImagesColorize
  • $MachineName - Server to run on, * means any server.
  • $OnBehalfOf - Who the agent should run as
  • $AssistFlags - Setttings for Filter notes
  • $AssistsTrigger - Setttings for Filter notes
  • $ConflictAction
  • $NoBackgroundOverride
  • $BackgroundRepeat
  • $VersionOpt - 'Over-ride the Form flags for versioning.
  • $KeepPrivate
  • $Index
  • $ColumnFormatItem - the columns that will use the profile doc, is an array
  • $ColumnProfileDoc - profile document to be used by the view
  • $Totals
  • $RevisionsLimit
  • $UpdatedByLimit
  • $SoftDeleteExpireHours
  • $DCRClass - e.g. RDBMS, ERP
  • $DCRGenProps - generic connector properties
  • $DCRCusProps - custom connector properties
  • $DCRCusDescs - descriptors for custom props
  • $DCRMetadata - NSFSearch item id for summary buffer
  • $DCRCatalog - Special id used as NSFSearch trigger
  • $WebServiceFlags
  • $DefaultFrameset
  • $DefaultPage
  • $DefaultNavigator
  • $DefaultWebFrameset
  • $DefaultWebPage
  • $DefaultWebNavigator
  • $LaunchWebViewName
  • $HFFlags - Print header and footer on first page
  • $Header
  • $Footer
  • $TemplateFileName
  • $TemplateServerName
  • $TemplateModTime

Download the Design Informatin database

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25Jul/060

Proverbs 25 8-10

8-Do not go hastily to court;
For what will you do in the end,
When your neighbor has put you to shame?
9-Debate your case with your neighbor,
And do not disclose the secret to another;
10-Lest he who hears it expose your shame,
And your reputation be ruined.
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21Jul/060

Open Audit 1.0.0

I have finally released Open Audit. It only took me 2 months to get it out of beta but better late the never. Here are the features with Open Audit 1.0.0

  • Configurable audit key
  • Field filter and field exclusion filter, with wildcards
  • Field descriptions to assign more meaningful names
  • Retention based on days or number of versions
  • External audit database or current database
  • Backend audit class
  • Retention agent

I did not get a chance to implement the Java class yet but I will start working on it soon.  The screencast for Open Audit is structured a little different than the Toolbar Functions Screencast but hopefully they both will server the same purpose of helping you understand the application and how to use them.

So with 2 screencast done, should I continue making them?  Are they helpful?  Any recommendations for improvements?

17Jul/060

Domiclipse Version 2

It looks like Keith Smillie, developer of Domiclipse, is working on version 2 of Domiclipse. No date has been announced yet.  I am very much looking forward to seeing what Keith has done.

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12Jul/065

Toolbar Functions 1.2.0

There are a couple of new functions and a screencast explaining all of the functions. The new functions are indicated below. There is also history for Get and Set Environment Variables, Agent Run, Edit Profile Document, and Formula Evaluate. The history was built on some new features in Edit Document Fields.

Here are the current options:

  • Agent Run
  • Agent Run Current
  • Database Path
  • Database Replica ID
  • Database Server
  • Database Server & Path
  • Edit Profile Document
  • Formula Evaluate
  • Get Environment Value
  • Link Message
  • Note ID
  • Parent UNID
  • Refresh Selected Documents
  • Set Environment Value
  • Undo Replication Conflict
  • Unlock Document
  • UNID
  • Workflow Formula Test

Toolbar Functions 1.2.0 Code

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11Jul/060

Some Software to Consider

I have been working with Wink to make some screencasts,  this is the best freeware that I have been able to find. LaunchBarCommander took some time getting use to but I could be a time saver.  Just like any program from DonationCoder there are many options to meet everyone's needs.  If you are looking to have some fun with someone consider Dr. Windows.

9Jul/063

Home Fireworks of 2006

Yes, Bruce was correct the economy is doing good, but not great because we had to share the cost with another family.  This did allow us to get a few more fireworks and have it last a little longer.  There are 19 launchers below.  We loaded them 5 times and once with some roman candles(see last picture).  The last time we connected the fuses with the second picture for the grand finally.  The last picture was the after effects.