Re: [users] [moderated]

2005-02-12 Thread Mark Kirchner
Hi, Totally unrelated to your question: You should probably fix the date setting of your computer -- I just can't believe that it took this mail 1 year to get to the list :-) On Wednesday, February 11, 2004, 4:06:41 PM, harry taylor wrote: [Downloading] Where do I click as I live in Arkansas?

Re: [users] Re: Microsoft

2005-02-12 Thread yogibr57
Thank you all for all your help I guess I'll just have to learn to live without Publisher...Ooo is much better. By the way how do email with Ooo? - Original Message - From: Crystle Numan [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: users@openoffice.org Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, February 11,

[users] Accessing Data in ArcView Shapefile

2005-02-12 Thread David Blomstrom
I want to import some data into my MySQL database, but it's in an ArcView Shapefile, which I've never worked with. Does anyone know what kind of software I can use to access this data? Actually, I'd probably import it into a spreadsheeet first, then save it as a csv file and import it into my

Re: [users] Re: Shapes and special characters

2005-02-12 Thread KBenn777
In a message dated 2/12/2005 2:28:35 A.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Kevin Since you are thinking of the long term, it would be worth having a look at the forthcoming ooo2 snapshot - notice it's not recommended for production use. You can download from

[users] How does one handle snapshots?

2005-02-12 Thread KBenn777
In a message dated 2/12/2005 2:28:35 A.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Kevin Since you are thinking of the long term, it would be worth having a look at the forthcoming ooo2 snapshot - notice it's not recommended for production use. You can download from

[users] New Snapshot = New Profile. Why?

2005-02-12 Thread Peter Reaper
Every new version or snapshot of OOo creates a brand new profile. Why? I have to redo all my settings and preferences every time. I realize the snapshots are for testing, but still... :-( Also, why does every version or snapshot of OOo create a separate installation directory (\OpenOffice.org

[users] OOo 1.9.77-78 crash on restart

2005-02-12 Thread Davide
(Writer) Work sessions ends ok, but on System restarting, after long time write/reading HD pops up a message of OOo document recovery. I noticed this behaviour on build 77, downloaded 78 to see if it was fixed, but I got the same thing. In build 77, recent documents were not saved, in 78 they

Re: [users] help in unzipping open office

2005-02-12 Thread Crystle Numan
Since you are not subscribed, you may not have seen: On Fri, 2005-02-11 at 17:16 -0500, Anthony Chilco wrote: Hi Wayne, You'll need to install a compression/decompression program. My personal favourite is ultimateZip, but there are many others out there. tc Also, you can try winzip or

Re: [users] help in unzipping open office

2005-02-12 Thread Hackmiester
This is incorrect, on ME you don't need a decompression app. It's built in. Right click the zip and hit extract all. Or, if that isn't there, hit open with... and choose Compressed (zipped) Folders from the list and hit OK. If that isn't there, then you need a decompression utility, but these

Re: [users] New Snapshot = New Profile. Why?

2005-02-12 Thread Asrail
Peter Reaper, 12/2/2005 11:23: Every new version or snapshot of OOo creates a brand new profile. Why? I have to redo all my settings and preferences every time. I realize the snapshots are for testing, but still... :-( Also, why does every version or snapshot of OOo create a separate installation

[users] Spreadsheet and Database?

2005-02-12 Thread nora batty
Hello I am trying to learn about Spreadsheet and Database so hopefully someone could get me started. NPG __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - You care about security. So do we. http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail

Re: [users] [moderated]

2005-02-12 Thread harry taylor
Thanks from one of the Geezer generation - what I know about computers can be stored in a matchbox, and there would still be plenty of room. Harry - Original Message - From: Mark Kirchner [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: OOo Users users@openoffice.org Cc: harry taylor [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent:

[users] No apparent database function [moderated]

2005-02-12 Thread carey and thresa
I have just downloaded the Open Office suite but do not seem to have access to database functions. The word database isn't in the drop down menu (or as it appears in my computer pop up) No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database:

Re: [users] No apparent database function [moderated]

2005-02-12 Thread Jonathon Blake
Carey and Thresa wrote: I have just downloaded the Open Office suite but do not seem to have access to database functions. Tools Datasources CF The User Guide for more details. xan jonathon -- Want a Gmail account? send me a request.

[users] OpenOffice.org Snapshot Build 1.9.m77 (680_m77)

2005-02-12 Thread David Teague
It appears that OpenOffice.org Snapshot Build 1.9.m77 (680_m77) $Date: 2005/02/10 09:05:03 $ is the most recent build. I am running XP. Has anyone seen anything that so far would indicate that this build might be any more unstable than *.69 that I am presently running? I am happy with

Re: [users] Data Base Help

2005-02-12 Thread jimplante
For example my database requires data to be in the form of: Given_Names | Family_Name | Address_1| Address_2 | City | State | Zip and I receive data in the format of Names | Address | City__State_Zip I usually don't recommend using spreadsheets for databases, but your problem seems to be

Re: [users] Accessing Data in ArcView Shapefile

2005-02-12 Thread Doug Thompson
David Blomstrom wrote: I want to import some data into my MySQL database, but it's in an ArcView Shapefile, which I've never worked with. Does anyone know what kind of software I can use to access this data? Actually, I'd probably import it into a spreadsheeet first, then save it as a csv file and

Re: [users] Calc: separate zoom for each sheet

2005-02-12 Thread Cor Nouws
Doug Thompson wrote: Jaime Alvarez wrote: I wasn't clear enough. What I want is to fix the zoom percentage in one sheet without affecting the other ones. Can it be done? [snip] Zoom is applied to the document, not individual pages. That is the reason you cannot do what you are trying. If it's

Re: [users] Font color won't change on OO Word Processor

2005-02-12 Thread Doug Thompson
SR 71 wrote: I click on the font color, but it stays black on the screen and in print. What am I doing wrong??? Perhaps the following statement from the help file applies: The text color is ignored if the Print black check box is selected in Tools - Options - Text document - Print. Doug

[users] Re: New Snapshot = New Profile. Why?

2005-02-12 Thread Peter Reaper
Asrail said on 12.02.2005 18:36: Peter Reaper, 12/2/2005 11:23: Every new version or snapshot of OOo creates a brand new profile. Why? I have to redo all my settings and preferences every time. I realize the snapshots are for testing, but still... :-( Also, why does every version or snapshot of

Re: [users] Re: New Snapshot = New Profile. Why?

2005-02-12 Thread Hackmiester
Wow. Try not to be so rude. An office suite is quite a bit more complicated than a communication suite, so you can't expect perfection from a free product. The UI is acceptable at worst for everyone but you, and why does the icon on the start menu have to look like a folder? Besides, it looks

Re: [users] No apparent database function [moderated]

2005-02-12 Thread Andrew Douglas Pitonyak
carey and thresa wrote: I have just downloaded the Open Office suite but do not seem to have access to database functions. The word database isn't in the drop down menu (or as it appears in my computer pop up) The database capabilities will be more apparent and greatly enhanced in the next

[users] Goto page x

2005-02-12 Thread Mr. J. K M. McKean
Could anyone tell me how to goto a specific page in a document? Creating a macro to open Navigator, double clicking on a bookmark, and closing Navigator doesn't solve this. Thanks, Jerome K Maule M^c Kean

[users] Re: Data Base Help

2005-02-12 Thread Rod Engelsman
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Once you've finished cleaning the data, and you're satisfied that you've got a good data set, delete the first three columns and save the sheet. Then save it again as a DBF. Now you can use it as a data source, and use Open Office as a front end to enter or correct

Re: [users] [moderated]

2005-02-12 Thread Paul
On Fri, 11 Feb 2005 10:46:49 -0800, John [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am a developer who is interested in converting my Access applications to OpenOffice. Could you please tell me: 1. It was not very clear if you have an Access type product? Access type, but not as advanced. Version 2.0

Re: [users] excel to openoffice.org calc

2005-02-12 Thread Peter Kupfer
Milen Pankov wrote: Hi, I am planning migration from microsoft office to openoffice.org and want to ask a question. My company work with 2 programs that export data to office - one using word and one excel. Even after checking the fuctions 'excel to openoffice.org calc' and 'winword to

Re: [users] Chained Presenatations

2005-02-12 Thread Peter Kupfer
Simon Bryan wrote: Hi all, Is it possible to get OO to play a series of presentations (POwerpoint) one after the other then loop back to the beginning? An option to consider is to insert a hyper link from one presentation to the next. -- Peter Kupfer OOo user since 'OO4

Re: [users] Using OOo 2.0 with OOo 1.1.4

2005-02-12 Thread Peter Kupfer
Joe Marks wrote: I have deleted the 1.9.74. How, when I open a file, I have to select a program to open the file. How do I make OpenOffice 1.1.4 the default to open OpenOffice and Microsoft files? I have summarized some basic steps here: