Re: [users] OT: What is Bottom Posting?/TSteel
On 10May2010, at 18:32 , Brewster Gillett wrote: Those of us who understand this may be forgiven for speculating that those who don't belong to some hitherto undiscovered species of primate :-) Good morning and thank you I Have often wondered why I feel different. Now I know, I am part of the leadership of an advanced species. And yes it is morning - I am on my way to work this Wednesday morning. Keith Bainbridge PO Box 324 BELMONT Vic 3216 +61 (0)408 522 706 kei...@akrb.name - To unsubscribe, e-mail: users-unsubscr...@openoffice.org For additional commands, e-mail: users-h...@openoffice.org
Re: [users] placement on my computer desk top
On 30Apr2010, at 02:18 , Bernice Lott wrote: I have downloaded and when I press on the icon, I get a rectangular bar that hugs the right side of my desk top which I can't seem to move. I am using a Mac 10.3. thanks, bernice lott - To unsubscribe, e-mail: users-unsubscr...@openoffice.org For additional commands, e-mail: users-h...@openoffice.org Good morning Bernice, Have a look at: http://user.services.openoffice.org/en/forum/viewtopic.php?f=17t=10573 Not sure when OSX would accept a standard OOo install but I think 10.4+ The upgrade to 10.6 has worked well for me. Keith Bainbridge PO Box 324 BELMONT Vic 3216 +61 (0)408 522 706 kei...@akrb.name - To unsubscribe, e-mail: users-unsubscr...@openoffice.org For additional commands, e-mail: users-h...@openoffice.org
Re: [users] Re: [School District - Licensing] was Re: [moderated]
On 26Apr2010, at 02:38 , M Henri Day wrote: Wouldn't you know it... reply to a teacher I misspell 'Licensing'. A «C+» at best, NoOp !... Good afternoon all, Licensing is correct. Licence is a noun - can't take -ing. Keith Bainbridge PO Box 324 BELMONT Vic 3216 +61 (0)408 522 706 kei...@akrb.name - To unsubscribe, e-mail: users-unsubscr...@openoffice.org For additional commands, e-mail: users-h...@openoffice.org
Re: [users] Saving files
On 21Apr2010, at 21:43 , george curran wrote: Sir, I have just converted my original Microsoft x-cel and word files to your open office system. Whilst the transfer was successful I note I can only access the files by checking on all files Can you advise in which format I can save the original x-cel and word docs so that I do not have to open everything to find a specific file. THANKS FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE G A CURRAN Good morning George, Why not just open the original .doc .xls files as you need them and save them as OOo files (files save as and enter to confirm you want the existing name inOOo 0 as you progress through your files. Keith Bainbridge PO Box 324 BELMONT Vic 3216 +61 (0)408 522 706 kei...@akrb.name - To unsubscribe, e-mail: users-unsubscr...@openoffice.org For additional commands, e-mail: users-h...@openoffice.org
Re: [users] java defective?
On 22Apr2010, at 09:27 , Dave Stevens wrote: I also am being nagged about registering Snip. How can I get rid of the message altogether? Good point There used to be an option that covered people who were already registered. Seems to have disappeared. Was handy for those of us who registered many years ago Regards Keith Bainbridge PO Box 324 BELMONT Vic 3216 +61 (0)408 522 706 kei...@akrb.name - To unsubscribe, e-mail: users-unsubscr...@openoffice.org For additional commands, e-mail: users-h...@openoffice.org
Re: [users] corrupt file
On 25Mar2010, at 05:24 , Marcie Schenck wrote: Is there anyway you can open this file or save it? Thank you so much Marcie -- Marcie Schenck Zupancic 2009_Something Beautiful Inventory.ods- To unsubscribe, e-mail: users-unsubscr...@openoffice.org For additional commands, e-mail: users-h...@openoffice.org Using OOo on Mac OSX, I was offered to attempt to repair the file, but when it opened there is no data. File size 8KX Keith Bainbridge PO Box 324 BELMONT Vic 3216 +61 (0)408 522 706 kei...@akrb.name - To unsubscribe, e-mail: users-unsubscr...@openoffice.org For additional commands, e-mail: users-h...@openoffice.org
Re: [users] Open Office for Windows 7
On 22Mar2010, at 22:58 , Jan van Hoek wrote: I've (re)tried to install OOo 3.2, but the install consistently just hangs and produces, while using 25% CPU for hours, no workable version. Good morning Jan, Did you run the MD5 checksum? It could be that the download didn't complete properly? Keith Bainbridge PO Box 324 BELMONT Vic 3216 +61 (0)408 522 706 kei...@akrb.name - To unsubscribe, e-mail: users-unsubscr...@openoffice.org For additional commands, e-mail: users-h...@openoffice.org
Re: [users] Mathtype rendering in OOo in Linux
On 19Mar2010, at 13:21 , Manu Unni V G wrote: Dear Keith, Yes, I am opening the document in OOo Writer. Version is actually not much of a problem, because the same version of OOo is rendering Mathtype in windows properly. I am able to open the document in OOo windows and get it converted to pdf for using it in Linux. Any solutions. Does it really depend on version?? -Manu Good morning Manu, No it shouldn't but I couldn't see any other possible explanation. Keith Bainbridge PO Box 324 BELMONT Vic 3216 +61 (0)408 522 706 kei...@akrb.name - To unsubscribe, e-mail: users-unsubscr...@openoffice.org For additional commands, e-mail: users-h...@openoffice.org
Re: [users] Mathtype rendering in OOo in Linux
On 16Mar2010, at 05:25 , Manu Unni V G wrote: Is there any way to open 'Mathtype' parts in the MS Documents to be opened in OpenOffice.org writer, from a Linux box. I am sick of opening docx files in Virtualbox-WindowsXP-OpenOffice.org Writer to get it properly shown. -Manu - To unsubscribe, e-mail: users-unsubscr...@openoffice.org For additional commands, e-mail: users-h...@openoffice.org Good afternoon Manu, On your Linux box is the file opening in writer or another module? Also are you using the same version of OOo on both linux Win Keith Bainbridge PO Box 324 BELMONT Vic 3216 +61 (0)408 522 706 kei...@akrb.name - To unsubscribe, e-mail: users-unsubscr...@openoffice.org For additional commands, e-mail: users-h...@openoffice.org
Re: [users] repeat column on new page
Good morning James On 7Mar2010, at 3:07 PM, James wrote: I have a table with 2 columns and I allow the row to 'break across pages'. The 2nd column has a lot of text but the 1st column is a category. Can I make the first column repeat when it starts a new page? I have: A 1 2 3 4 B 1 2 - page break - 3 4 C 1 2 3 4 I want: A 1 2 3 4 B 1 2 - page break - B 3 4 C 1 2 3 4 Sorry but I can't see the difference between what you have what you want. Please give better detail. I suspect you can't split column b without splitting the whole sheet Regards and Thanks Keith Bainbridge PO Box 324 BELMONT, Vic 3216, Australia +61(0)3 5241-1881 0408-522-706 kei...@akrb.name. - To unsubscribe, e-mail: users-unsubscr...@openoffice.org For additional commands, e-mail: users-h...@openoffice.org
Re: [users] .ppt vs.pps
On 28Feb2010, at 1:02 AM, Brian Barker wrote: I haven't used either for a while, but last time I did .pps opened normally in MSSlideShow (V2003) whereas .ppt didn't. Like me, Microsoft don't appear to have heard of their product called SlideShow; do you know something we don't? Sorry I had a moment where I could use the name for a power outlet as the MSproduct Regards and Thanks Keith Bainbridge PO Box 324 BELMONT, Vic 3216, Australia +61(0)3 5241-1881 0408-522-706 kei...@akrb.name - To unsubscribe, e-mail: users-unsubscr...@openoffice.org For additional commands, e-mail: users-h...@openoffice.org
Re: [users] .ppt vs.pps
Good afternoon, On 25Feb2010, at 5:42 PM, Brian Barker wrote: At 00:51 25/02/2010 -0500, James Lockie wrote: Impress SaveAs has the same description for both .ppt vs.pps. Microsoft PowerPoint 97/2000/XP That's good - since they are the same! The file formats are identical, the different extensions merely indicating what you want to happen when the file is opened. Documents with the .ppt extension open in Powerpoint as if for further editing; those with the .pps extension display as a slide show, which is neater when you are delivering the presentation. The option to save as .pps is not present in my version 3.1.1 of OpenOffice, so I'm guessing it must be new in version 3.2; in any case, you can simply rename these files to change the extension as needed. I trust this helps. Brian Barker Both formats were available for a while. I haven't used either for a while, but last time I did .pps opened normally in MSSlideShow (V2003) whereas .ppt didn't. Regards and Thanks Keith Bainbridge PO Box 324 BELMONT, Vic 3216, Australia +61(0)3 5241-1881 0408-522-706 kei...@akrb.name - To unsubscribe, e-mail: users-unsubscr...@openoffice.org For additional commands, e-mail: users-h...@openoffice.org - To unsubscribe, e-mail: users-unsubscr...@openoffice.org For additional commands, e-mail: users-h...@openoffice.org
Re: [users] .WKS FILE ...........................WTF
Good mnn Wally On 18Feb2010, at 6:46 PM, Spyman wrote: I ONLY USED OPENOFFICE...I SAVED MY MUSIC CD LIST,OVER 700) NOW IT IS A WKS FILE,,,TO WHICH OFFICE CAN NOT OPEN !!!1 H E L P ??Wally My immediate thought was that the file was created in MSWorks and a quick search confirms that Works does .wks So could you add this suggestion to the earlier response All the best Keith Bainbridge PO Box 324 BELMONT, Vic 3216, Australia +61(0)3 5241-1881 0408-522-706 keithr...@gmail.com
Re: [users] Path specification
Good afternoon On 17Feb2010, at 6:29 PM, Tim Deaton wrote: And nobody who's halfway organized is likely to save all those different kinds of files in the same folder. U I tend to save files in directories for projects or clients or the like OR /year/month/file.name A suggestion if you are using Windows, find and install the free version of PowerDesk. It's a file manager that WinExplorer is starting to catch up with but that is a side issue. There is a mini program called pdhelper (some versions a .dll and others a .exe) which helps navigate when opening saving files. It adds 2 icons to the top bar of the open (or save as) dialogue box where it 'keeps track' of opened files and folders. Eg to open a file you have used in OOo before, click open and click the 'new' file icon and you get a list of files you have used. Similarly, if you want to open a file in a folder that you use often, click open|folder icon and get a list of folders. Sadly it doesn't (or didn't last time I tried) work with MS apps - MS in their wisdom disable its function somehow. It's one of the utilities that I miss since moving away form windows. All the best Keith Bainbridge PO Box 324 BELMONT, Vic 3216, Australia +61(0)3 5241-1881 0408-522-706 kei...@akrb.name - To unsubscribe, e-mail: users-unsubscr...@openoffice.org For additional commands, e-mail: users-h...@openoffice.org
Re: [users] Re: Path specification
Good afternoon All On 16Feb2010, at 1:04 PM, Thomas Blasejewicz wrote: I can do that with Word, Lotus (very old!), Wordperfect, text editors etc. etc., just about every software I possess. I guess the big difference is that these are all individual programs designed to work independently. (Yes I know MSWord is presented as part of a package, but check where the files appear on your task bar or equivalent. When I open MSWord MS Exell at work the files appear separately. In OOo they are all together.) OOo is a program that allows different formats of file - text, spreadsheet, slide show etc Regards and Thanks Keith Bainbridge PO Box 324 BELMONT, Vic 3216, Australia +61(0)3 5241-1881 0408-522-706 kei...@akrb.name kei...@akrb.name - To unsubscribe, e-mail: users-unsubscr...@openoffice.org For additional commands, e-mail: users-h...@openoffice.org
Re: [users] Re: [OT] Top posting should be allowed
Good morning All On 17Feb2010, at 4:47 AM, Twayne wrote: Makes sense to me. LIke anything else in the world, there are do's and don't's in order for the masses to particiapte functionally. Someone said Wen in Rome ... and that works for me too. Well I asked didn't I. It seems that many agree, many don't care but a passionate few believe the rules don't need reviewing. I have resumed lurking Regards and Thanks Keith Bainbridge PO Box 324 BELMONT, Vic 3216, Australia +61(0)3 5241-1881 0408-522-706 kei...@akrb.name kei...@akrb.name - To unsubscribe, e-mail: users-unsubscr...@openoffice.org For additional commands, e-mail: users-h...@openoffice.org
[users] Top posting should be allowed
Good afternoon all, particularly the moderators I have been criticised a few times for top posting on this list. I haven't participated much since the last critic. I started work in 1963. I was told that I just missed out using nibs that you dip into an ink well. My first recollections of keeping records were handwritten notes on plain paper. I progressed to typing and then computerised records. Back to the paper - we wrote down the page (of course). However the pages were filed latest on top. The idea being that when I opened a file I wanted to see the most recent notes to remind me what had happened recently. When I needed to know more history I opened the older pages. When I moved to computerised record keeping this principle has proven better than the concept of scrolling to the bottom of the 'page' to see what happened in my last discussion. I am not alone in this thinking. Some data managers built specially for my work follow this principle. Which leads me to why some dislike top posting. If I am following a long thread the last thing I want to do is page down over the information I have read before. I want to simply read the new bit that some kind person has added. (If I need a reminder of what has gone before, I simply scroll. But if I am interested in the thread this rarely happens.) If a thread becomes complex, answers should be inserted where they are relevant. Surely if I thank somebody for their help, they are entitled to see my thanks quickly. I suspect this will start a flame or two, but I am passionate about this. Comments please. Keith Bainbridge PO Box 324 BELMONT Vic 3216 +61 (0)408 522 706 keithr...@gmail.com
