Re: [discuss] Just an idea about Calc

2005-05-04 Thread Daniel Rentz
Hi, [EMAIL PROTECTED] schrieb: I was working with Calc and Excel this last days, and I see that can be usefull a right button funtion that: Change a formula to value b.e.: A3= +11+23 -- formula to value -- A3 = 34 You can do this already (but not with a single step): Copy the cell(s) Press

Re: [discuss] Suggestion for Cross File (Global) Search

2005-05-04 Thread Peter Hillier-Brook
Claude Needham wrote: It would be very handy to have a search feature that could work across many files. For example searching a folder of documents for any document containing a phrase. [snip] I've recently requested an upgrade to Copernic and received an encouraging response. Peter HB

Re: [discuss] Re: Java in OO.o: Proprietary trap or creative commons?

2005-05-04 Thread Joerg Barfurth
Hi Johan, Johan Vromans wrote: Does that mean that 2.0 will be shipped as a standalone binary, not requiring anything but the more or less standard libraries? It is shipped that way even now. Yes, since 1.x only uses Java for some optional features. This hasn't changed. Since 2.x requires Java

[discuss] New Features

2005-05-04 Thread John Wilson
I would like to suggest a few new featues in Open Office. 1. Incorporate wordprocessor into spreadsheet perhaps by plug in.. The objective of this is to create hybrid documents where worksheets can be wordprocessor or spreadsheet documents. 2. Allow Work Chapters within Work Books. I would like

Re: [discuss] Suggestion for Cross File (Global) Search

2005-05-04 Thread Alexandro Colorado
There are some filters done on ruby that will allow you to do this but I think is still on a per file basis. You might want to check it out for updates: http://www.linuxjournal.com/article/7236 -- Alexandro Colorado Co-Leader of OpenOffice.org Spanish http://es.openoffice.org/ Quoting Claude

[discuss] Re: Just an idea about Calc

2005-05-04 Thread Paul B.
Daniel Rentz wrote: Hi, [EMAIL PROTECTED] schrieb: I was working with Calc and Excel this last days, and I see that can be usefull a right button funtion that: Change a formula to value b.e.: A3= +11+23 -- formula to value -- A3 = 34 You can do this already (but not with a single step): Copy

[discuss] Calc oddity

2005-05-04 Thread Ralph Alvy
I notice that using OO 1.1.3 Calc under Kubuntu Linux, as well as OO 1.1.4 Calc under Arch Linux, if I load a CSV file and choose Separated by Tab, a column of numbers formatted nn:nn:nn will load the data as though it's a time field. So, for instance, if one piece of data in the CSV file is

[discuss] Switch between multiple files in one instance of OO?

2005-05-04 Thread JS
When I open multiple files multiple instances of openOffice are opened, is it possible to switch between muliple files in one instance of openOffice? - To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail:

Re: [discuss] New Features

2005-05-04 Thread Rigel
--- John Wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I would like to suggest a few new featues in Open Office. 1. Incorporate wordprocessor into spreadsheet perhaps by plug in.. The objective of this is to create hybrid documents where worksheets can be wordprocessor or spreadsheet documents. 2. Allow

Re: [discuss] Usability Improvement Suggestions

2005-05-04 Thread Christian Einfeldt
On Tuesday 03 May 2005 06:08, Mr. I. M. Williams wrote: A couple of suggestions on features which I believe would improve useability of OpenOffice. Which version of OpenOffice.org (OOo for short) are you talking about? Did you know that a major new release is coming out this summer?

[discuss] QuickStart in 1.9.79

2005-05-04 Thread Caleb Marcus
I like all the new features in 1.9.79, and can't wait for 2.0, but I miss being able to right click the quick-launch box and open a document in 1.1.4. Does anyone know about this functionality in 2.0? - To unsubscribe, e-mail:

Re: [discuss] QuickStart in 1.9.79

2005-05-04 Thread Caleb Marcus
Thanks. Wow... I downloaded this version yesterday. Steve Kopischke wrote: Yes. Try the latest beta and you will find the function has returned. oldgnome 'Caleb Marcus' wrote on 05/04/05 15:59: I like all the new features in 1.9.79, and can't wait for 2.0, but I miss being able to right click the

Re: [discuss] QuickStart in 1.9.79

2005-05-04 Thread Caleb Marcus
Hmm, 1.9.79 seems to be the latest beta, and I don't see it. Maybe it's because they haven't gotten the latest beta for bittorrent yet. Steve Kopischke wrote: Yes. Try the latest beta and you will find the function has returned. oldgnome 'Caleb Marcus' wrote on 05/04/05 15:59: I like all the new

Re: [discuss] OpenOffice.org Knowledgebase FAQ

2005-05-04 Thread Jonathon Coombes
On Wed, 2005-05-04 at 10:20 +0300, Alexandro Colorado wrote: Wow great stuff I threw some questions at it and it handled very good. I wish this tool get spread out within the community. Many thanks Jonathon Thanks for your support Alexandro. Feel free to add any content you think is suitable

Re: [discuss] OpenOffice.org Knowledgebase FAQ

2005-05-04 Thread Ian Laurenson
On Wed, 2005-05-04 at 16:43, Jonathon Coombes wrote: [snip] I have put together some basic information regarding the OpenOffice.org knowledgebase. [snip] On Wed, 2005-05-04 at 19:55, Louis Suarez-Potts wrote: What technology is being used here? Also, perhaps we can begin to think of

[discuss] Moderators needed

2005-05-04 Thread CPHennessy
Hi all, You may notice that many moderated mail(note 1) seems to reach the mailing list within a few minutes of each other. This is because I am the only one currently moderating mails onto the list and I seem to be getting less time to do this in the morning/evening/weekends as I used to. So

[discuss] New Idea

2005-05-04 Thread Purcella, Casey
Try making openoffice more compatible with programs such as wordperfect. Also, I would like to see a seperate program like Microsoft Publisher included. Thanks An OpenOffice Fan

Re: [discuss] OpenOffice.org Knowledgebase FAQ

2005-05-04 Thread Christian Einfeldt
On Wednesday 04 May 2005 03:23, Jonathon Coombes wrote: On Wed, 2005-05-04 at 00:55 -0700, Louis Suarez-Potts wrote: Jonathan, * Hi All, I have put together some basic information regarding the OpenOffice.org knowledgebase. I am intending to post this once a month at the most,

Re: [discuss] OpenOffice.org Knowledgebase FAQ

2005-05-04 Thread Louis Suarez-Potts
On Wed, 2005-05-04 at 16:43, Jonathon Coombes wrote: [snip] I have put together some basic information regarding the OpenOffice.org knowledgebase. [snip] On Wed, 2005-05-04 at 19:55, Louis Suarez-Potts wrote: What technology is being used here? Also, perhaps we can begin to think of sending

[discuss] Re: Christian draws out a Sun Microsystems guy

2005-05-04 Thread Randomthots
Tony Godshall wrote: ... and MS would own all of our data by say 2009 or so. AbiWord was not good enough and still is not good enough for the mainstream. OOo is now good enough for the mainstream desktop. ... Is it? At my office, even little things like how OOo doesn't overflow on both

[discuss] open source in government

2005-05-04 Thread Christian Einfeldt
Wasn't someone on this list looking for articles on open source in government? I seem to recall that someone is compiling a list. Here's another article: And actually, I would like to add a section on open source software on the Digital Tipping Point website, so if someone has a