[users] Harry Louiserre/Classic in Black

2006-08-15 Thread harry louiserre
Dear Sir, I have at home set up on my computer openoffice 1.1.0 and since some days have some trouble with my program. I can not use actually teh function paste, it means when I try to copy some sentence of the text and paste it on another new text, it doesn't work? Do you know why eventually?

[users] Putting data into a document

2006-08-15 Thread Richard Watt
Hi, I've created a new CV template based on my old MS Word CV, and I'm wanting to use a OOo Base database to fill out the roles and references details in the CV under OOo Writer. The CV document is laid out with templates for formatting and position and to hold the information. I've got my

Re: [users] Copy/Paste

2006-08-15 Thread rlshadow
As I recall, there is no easy way to tell if you have 2.0.1 vs 2.0. However, if you have 2.0.2 or 2.0.3, it should say this when you go to Help About OpenOffice.org -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: users@openoffice.org Sent: Tue, 15 Aug 2006 9:32 AM Subject:

[users] Re: [moderated] Open Office 2.0 Can't Open a DesktopShortcut

2006-08-15 Thread Chris
OK.so, this is basically a known issue. Does it have to do with shortcuts in general, network shortcuts, shortcuts with certain characters? Also, pardon my ignorance, but what do you mean by mounting the remote filesystem? -- Sincerely, Chris MLCS Ltd. www.mlcswoodworking.com G. Roderick

Re: [users] Copy/Paste

2006-08-15 Thread G. Roderick Singleton
On Tue, 2006-08-15 at 08:32 -0500, Mac McClain wrote: So can someone tell me how to find out what version of OO I have? Is it 2.0.1? 2.0.2? What? Help About should give you this information. If it says only 2.0 then you do not have a current release of OOo. However you can still get version

[users] Re: [moderated] Open Office 2.0 Can't Open a DesktopShortcut

2006-08-15 Thread Chris
Never mindI thought for a minute...and in Windows, mounting a filesystem = mapping a drive letter. It works now! Thanks! -- Thank you for doing business with MLCS. Please let us know if we can be of further assistance. Sincerely, Chris MLCS Ltd. www.mlcswoodworking.com Chris [EMAIL

Re: [users] Harry Louiserre/Classic in Black

2006-08-15 Thread G. Roderick Singleton
On Tue, 2006-08-15 at 09:11 +0200, harry louiserre wrote: Dear Sir, I have at home set up on my computer openoffice 1.1.0 and since some days have some trouble with my program. I can not use actually teh function paste, it means when I try to copy some sentence of the text and paste it

[users] Find/Replace a paragraph break?

2006-08-15 Thread Pete Holsberg
If \n represents a line break entered via SHIFT-ENTER, what represents a paragraph break entered via ENTER? -- Pete Holsberg Columbus, NJ All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsion, habit, reason, passion, and desire... -- Aristotle

Re: [users] Find/Replace a paragraph break?

2006-08-15 Thread G. Roderick Singleton
On Tue, 2006-08-15 at 11:48 -0400, Pete Holsberg wrote: If \n represents a line break entered via SHIFT-ENTER, what represents a paragraph break entered via ENTER? A pilcrow. -- PLEASE KEEP MESSAGES ON THE LIST. OpenOffice.org Documentation Co-Lead http://documentation.openoffice.org/

Re: [users] Find/Replace a paragraph break?

2006-08-15 Thread G. Roderick Singleton
On Tue, 2006-08-15 at 11:48 -0400, Pete Holsberg wrote: If \n represents a line break entered via SHIFT-ENTER, what represents a paragraph break entered via ENTER? Or maybe $ see Help Index Search term regular expressions;list of -- PLEASE KEEP MESSAGES ON THE LIST. OpenOffice.org

Re: [users] Find/Replace a paragraph break?

2006-08-15 Thread Pete Holsberg
G. Roderick Singleton wrote: On Tue, 2006-08-15 at 11:48 -0400, Pete Holsberg wrote: If \n represents a line break entered via SHIFT-ENTER, what represents a paragraph break entered via ENTER? Or maybe $ see Help Index Search term regular expressions;list of Fascinating! I tried

Re: [users] Find/Replace a paragraph break?

2006-08-15 Thread G. Roderick Singleton
On Tue, 2006-08-15 at 12:21 -0400, Pete Holsberg wrote: G. Roderick Singleton wrote: On Tue, 2006-08-15 at 11:48 -0400, Pete Holsberg wrote: If \n represents a line break entered via SHIFT-ENTER, what represents a paragraph break entered via ENTER? Or maybe $ see Help Index

[users] Permissions problems after domain change

2006-08-15 Thread Chuck
My winXP ID was recently moved from one domain to another. Now when I log in to cygwin, I don't have permissions to access some of my own files - like my ssh files for example. Can someone tell me what I need to do to fix this? Also, the group name is showing up as all question marks when I do an

Re: [users] Find/Replace a paragraph break?

2006-08-15 Thread Harold Fuchs
- Original Message - From: Pete Holsberg [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: users@openoffice.org Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2006 5:21 PM Subject: Re: [users] Find/Replace a paragraph break? snip Then I tried search for regular expressions and did not find a paragraph mark/break character. snip

Re: [users] Problems Label Print Writers

2006-08-15 Thread Harold Fuchs
Make sure the Brand is set to Avery A4. Then J8160 appears in the Type list. At least it does on my Win XP OO 2.0.3 system. Harold Fuchs London, England - Original Message - From: Martin Adam [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: users@openoffice.org Sent: Sunday, August 13, 2006 1:48 PM Subject:

Re: [users] Problems Label Print Writers

2006-08-15 Thread Harold Fuchs
PS make sure Sheet is selected in the Labels tab. The Continuous option doesn't give many label types. Harold Fuchs London, England - Original Message - From: Harold Fuchs [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: users@openoffice.org Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2006 5:58 PM Subject: Re: [users] Problems

Re: [users] Permissions problems after domain change

2006-08-15 Thread G. Roderick Singleton
This is way off topic for a list dedicated to supporting user of OpenOffice.org. I think you should ask this question on http://www.cygwin.com/ On Tue, 2006-08-15 at 12:34 -0400, Chuck wrote: My winXP ID was recently moved from one domain to another. Now when I log in to cygwin, I don't have

Re: [users] Problems Label Print Writers

2006-08-15 Thread G. Roderick Singleton
On Tue, 2006-08-15 at 18:13 +0100, Harold Fuchs wrote: PS make sure Sheet is selected in the Labels tab. The Continuous option doesn't give many label types. Considering that Avery Inkjet Labels J8160 is sheet oriented according to Avery I am not surprized it doesn't appear in the Continuous

[users] Re: Permissions problems after domain change

2006-08-15 Thread Chuck
Sorry. Posted to the wrong gmane NG. G. Roderick Singleton wrote: This is way off topic for a list dedicated to supporting user of OpenOffice.org. I think you should ask this question on http://www.cygwin.com/ On Tue, 2006-08-15 at 12:34 -0400, Chuck wrote: My winXP ID was recently moved

Re: [users] Problems Label Print Writers

2006-08-15 Thread Harold Fuchs
I'm not surprised either. Just trying to make sure a less experienced user clicks in all the right places. Regards, Harold - Original Message - From: G. Roderick Singleton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: users@openoffice.org Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2006 6:18 PM Subject: Re: [users] Problems

Re: [users] FW: Writer not saving settings and new info

2006-08-15 Thread Terence W C Warby
Sorry for not replying sooner, I use the standard English (US) install then add the en-GB dictionary and a British English Thesaurus. Terry W James McKenzie wrote: Terence W C Warby wrote: Thanks for the suggestion Scott, but I'm getting the problem on both an upgrade and a new

Re: [users] FW: Writer not saving settings and new info

2006-08-15 Thread G. Roderick Singleton
On Tue, 2006-08-15 at 18:28 +0100, Terence W C Warby wrote: Sorry for not replying sooner, I use the standard English (US) install then add the en-GB dictionary and a British English Thesaurus. Terry W Question for you to answer. When you open a blank writer document and enter some text,

Re: [users] Problems Label Print Writers

2006-08-15 Thread G. Roderick Singleton
On Tue, 2006-08-15 at 18:27 +0100, Harold Fuchs wrote: I'm not surprised either. Just trying to make sure a less experienced user clicks in all the right places. Regards, Harold Good thought. Although I would expect a user would know whether or not his media was sheet or continuous. :-)

[users] Re: Find/Replace a paragraph break?

2006-08-15 Thread Andreas Saeger
Having lines like: Para 1 Para 2 Line 1shift+enter Para 2 Line 2 Para 3 A single $ _as an OOo-specific exception to the rule_ matches a paragraph break itself. But in general $ marks the position behind the last char in a line, not including any char. In other words: $ marks the position

Re: [users] FW: Writer not saving settings and new info

2006-08-15 Thread Andy Pepperdine
On Tuesday 15 August 2006 18:44, G. Roderick Singleton wrote: [...] You should also check that Tools Options Language settings Writing Aids Options has Check all languages enabled. That depends what you want. Doing this will not detect errors which happen to be valid in another language.

[users] Re: Find/Replace a paragraph break?

2006-08-15 Thread Andreas Saeger
Pete Holsberg wrote: Harold Fuchs wrote: - Original Message - From: Pete Holsberg [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: users@openoffice.org Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2006 5:21 PM Subject: Re: [users] Find/Replace a paragraph break? snip Then I tried search for regular expressions and did not find

Re: [users] Re: Find/Replace a paragraph break?

2006-08-15 Thread Gilbert Harman
I should have said, How do I replace two consecutive end-of-line characters with one EOL character?. Sorry for not being more specific! Try searching for the regular expression: ^$ Leave replace empty. That removes empty lines. Gil

Re: [users] Re: Find/Replace a paragraph break?

2006-08-15 Thread Pete Holsberg
Andreas Saeger wrote: Pete Holsberg wrote: I'm trying to replace two consecutive EOLs with one. $$ doesn't work, and Writer doesn't like $ as a replacement character. Two consecutive EOLs are a blank line ^$ to be replaced with nothing. BRILLIANT!! -- Pete Holsberg Columbus, NJ Maxim

Re: [users] Re: Find/Replace a paragraph break?

2006-08-15 Thread Pete Holsberg
Gilbert Harman wrote: I should have said, How do I replace two consecutive end-of-line characters with one EOL character?. Sorry for not being more specific! Try searching for the regular expression: ^$ Leave replace empty. That removes empty lines. Shoulda known a Princetonian woulda

Re: [users] Putting data into a document

2006-08-15 Thread Joe Conner
Some of mine do, some do not. Install new dictionary and install new fonts do not. WinXP w/SP2, OOo 2.0.3 Premium. FSF.hu Build 1. Richard Watt wrote: Hi, I've created a new CV template based on my old MS Word CV, and I'm wanting to use a OOo Base database to fill out the roles and

[users] Re: standard data filter in calc

2006-08-15 Thread CarlP
CarlP wrote: I see only three filter criteria layers in the standard filter and auto-filters. Is there a way to get more? Thanks, Carl Any takers? If I select Menu-Filter-AutoFilter and then Standard from the autofilter pop-up list (or just select Standard Filter from the Data menu) I

[users] question relating to using OpenOffice.org

2006-08-15 Thread taoussi rabii
Hello *I am using version 2.0.2 of OpenOffice.org. My question is : * ** can i open a data base created using Microsoft access with OpenOffice base? and how if possible Best Regards **

Re: [users] questions regarding use of openoffice writer...

2006-08-15 Thread samuel anwar
hi ! well the problem is this that we have been recently shifted from windows to LInux platform.We used to use IE and Microsoft Office.The copy paste thing did well there and the office suite even asked the proxy authentication but copy from internet and pasting directly into writer does not

[users] Applying styles from a template

2006-08-15 Thread rgoldsmith36
I am using version 2.0 of OpenOffice.org. My problem is :Using writer,I am not able to consistantly apply list styles to paragraphs by double clicking on a style in the applied styles list. ie. after applying a style (by double clicking) the resultant font size is not always the font size

[users] [moderated] YOU MUST GIVE A SUMMARY HERE

2006-08-15 Thread NORMAN T ROTHWELL
Dear Open Office, I have Open Office on my computer and today I tried to access my writing program and it said that there was a configuration data problem and to call you guys HLP! Sincerly Barbara Rothwell ([EMAIL PROTECTED])

[users] Updating OpenOffice

2006-08-15 Thread Antonio Dourado
Hi, I would like to ask you how do I update OpenOffice WITHOUT download the installer again. I've been reading some security problems and stuff and I don't know how to update OpenOffice. Thanks for attention! []'s Antonio

[users] Using Office

2006-08-15 Thread SIBIE
Hello, I installed the program on MAC OS X 10.4.7.It will not allow me to work with it saying the java script is defective, to install a new one. So, I upgraded the Java script, but it will not even recognize it. Any ideas? Thanks. Alfredo

[users] autocorrect

2006-08-15 Thread Quintin Riis
How do I turn off ALL spell-check, autocorrect, autocomplete, auto-whatever-bullshit for Calc? It would seem to me that there should be a button under tools autocorrect with a checkbox that says Don't Horribly Mangle My Document Randomly or such. Or maybe Disable AutoCorrect Thanks. Q

[users] installing X11 on my G5

2006-08-15 Thread George Field
I have used openoffice, V1.0b9, on my computer before but have recently reinstalled and upgraded OSX to 10.4.6. I have reinstalled openoffice but cannot reinstall X11. The installation instructions, under `select a destination' state `You cannot install X11 on this volume. Newer software

[users] Fwd: installing X11 on my G5

2006-08-15 Thread George Field
Hi - I solved my own problem!! I reinstalled X11 from my OSX installation disc and open office loaded OK. Hope I haven't caused any problems. George Begin forwarded message: From: George Field [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: August 15, 2006 4:17:20 PM EDT To: users@openoffice.org Subject:

[users] HTML

2006-08-15 Thread Gregory L. Forster
Couple of issues: I use OpenOffice 2.0.3. OpenOffice has an HTML Document - File/New/HTML Document. The documentation for OpenOffice notes in Calc and Writer, how to read and write in HTML. However, nothing is said in the documentation specifically about this HTML Document creator. I

Re: [users] I am using version 2.0.3 of OpenOffice.org for windows XP Pro. My problem is I need it to run off of a USB device rather than the host hard drive. Is there an installer?

2006-08-15 Thread G. Roderick Singleton
On Mon, 2006-08-14 at 18:59 -0700, Jim Finlayson wrote: International Procurement Specialists James Finlayson Director of Engineering Sure. See http://documentation.openoffice.org/HOW_TO/various_topics/USB_key.PDF and if that doesn't work search for Portable OpenOffice.org.

Re: [users] resume template

2006-08-15 Thread G. Roderick Singleton
On Tue, 2006-08-15 at 10:38 -0700, Deborah Goldman wrote: I am not currently a subscriber to your newsletter. I do need some help though. I am looking for a resume template. Is there one out there and if so can you help me? Much appreciated, Please see

Re: [users] installing X11 on my G5

2006-08-15 Thread G. Roderick Singleton
On Tue, 2006-08-15 at 16:17 -0400, George Field wrote: I have used openoffice, V1.0b9, on my computer before but have recently reinstalled and upgraded OSX to 10.4.6. I have reinstalled openoffice but cannot reinstall X11. The installation instructions, under `select a destination'

Re: [users] Applying styles from a template

2006-08-15 Thread Adrian Try
Hi Ron I am using version 2.0 of OpenOffice.org. My problem is :Using writer,I am not able to consistantly apply list styles to paragraphs by double clicking on a style in the applied styles list. ie. after applying a style (by double clicking) the resultant font size is not always the font

Re: [users] questions regarding use of openoffice writer...

2006-08-15 Thread CPHennessy
On Tue August 15 2006 13:19, + samuel anwar wrote: hi ! well the problem is this that we have been recently shifted from windows to LInux platform.We used to use IE and Microsoft Office.The copy paste thing did well there and the office suite even asked the proxy authentication but copy from

Re: [users] Hotmail and attachments

2006-08-15 Thread CPHennessy
On Fri August 11 2006 18:51, + Piero Fornoni wrote: [ MODERATED ] *** Dear Madame / Sir I create these 2 files with Openoffice ,I sent them by hotmails and you may not be able to read them , while with Thunderbird they are perfect. As you are not subscribed you may not

Re: [users] ask for solutions

2006-08-15 Thread CPHennessy
On Sat August 12 2006 02:10, + Sum Sereyvuth wrote: First, I would like to apologize to you for my non-native English. I am using the first version of openoffice, so called Khmer office in Khmer. My problem is: the office which I set up doesn't support the installed Khmer fonts, Khmer Unicode

Re: [users] unable to print html e-mails of to the fax

2006-08-15 Thread CPHennessy
On Mon August 14 2006 14:45, + tim wrote: [ MODERATED ] I am using version 2.0.2 of openoffice.org. my problem is: after installing openoffice on two pc's running win XP service pack 2, we are unable to print html emails or print to the MS built-in fax. we are using MS

Re: [users] Updating OpenOffice

2006-08-15 Thread CPHennessy
On Tue August 15 2006 19:21, + Antonio Dourado wrote: Hi, I would like to ask you how do I update OpenOffice WITHOUT download the installer again. I've been reading some security problems and stuff and I don't know how to update OpenOffice. Thanks for attention! Hi, While there is one

Re: [users] Applying styles from a template

2006-08-15 Thread CPHennessy
On Tue August 15 2006 18:11, + [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am using version 2.0 of OpenOffice.org. My problem is :Using writer,I am not able to consistantly apply list styles to paragraphs by double clicking on a style in the applied styles list. ie. after applying a style (by double clicking)

Re: [users] bad install

2006-08-15 Thread CPHennessy
On Fri August 11 2006 18:45, + Kathy Auten wrote: [ MODERATED ] *** I have downloaded OO 2.0 twice and tried to install 4 different times. I have shut down all applications including anti-virus prior to installing. Can you upgrade the Microsoft Installer to see if that

Re: [users] drag and drop problem

2006-08-15 Thread CPHennessy
On Fri August 11 2006 15:04, + Philip Bentley wrote: [ MODERATED ] I am using OO v2.0 on Windows XP on a newish PC (shop demo - Advance) and can drag and drop in Writer with no problem. My wife bought her new XP operating laptop (IPC Multimedia) at about the same time

Re: [users] How to open Mac .do file from Openoffice in Linux PC

2006-08-15 Thread CPHennessy
On Sat August 12 2006 07:15, Janaagraha Communications wrote: Hi, I got a document from a friend that created and sent from a Mac (*.do file).I tried to open it from MS-Office in Windows PC and OpenOffice in Feodra Linux PC. It asks for some format and if I click OK it opens a file with

Re: [users] Is openoffice avalible for PDAs?

2006-08-15 Thread CPHennessy
On Sun August 13 2006 20:16, + Travis James wrote: [ MODERATED ] I like using 2.0.x and I am about to get a PDA with Windows Moble 5.0 on it. is there a simple version of Open Office that can run on it? From the No. However OOo can understand some of the document types

Re: [users] newbie has question

2006-08-15 Thread CPHennessy
On Sat August 12 2006 20:47, + tracy rogers wrote: [ MODERATED ] *** I recently logged onto DellSupport for some help from their forum. It was suggested that I dowmload openoffice. Well, I did and I got all four! Please keep in mind that I'm a newbie, and I'm so tired

Re: [users] autocorrect

2006-08-15 Thread G. Roderick Singleton
On Tue, 2006-08-15 at 17:41 -0400, G. Roderick Singleton wrote: On Tue, 2006-08-15 at 16:03 -0400, Quintin Riis wrote: How do I turn off ALL spell-check, autocorrect, autocomplete, auto-whatever-bullshit for Calc? It would seem to me that there should be a button under tools autocorrect

Re: [users] General Question

2006-08-15 Thread CPHennessy
On Sat August 12 2006 19:56, + Sapper wrote: [ MODERATED ] Hi, I was wondering if you might kindly answer these TWO questions: 1) I want to have my FINAL PDF file sent, but I don't want the end user to be able to PRINT the info. I do not think that this is possible

Re: [users] [moderated] Question regarding Impress

2006-08-15 Thread CPHennessy
On Sun August 13 2006 01:16, + [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [ MODERATED ] *** All, How do I use Impress to display on a second monitor? My computer has two monitors, and only the second one is connected to the projector. Powerpoint has an option to have the control portion

Re: [users] [moderated] YOU MUST GIVE A SUMMARY HERE

2006-08-15 Thread CPHennessy
On Sat August 12 2006 16:51, + jim Patti Hearn wrote: [ MODERATED ] If I download Open Office and it converts all my documents and I decide to change back, will I lose my documents or will I have any problems with the change? Thanks Hi Jim, During installation

Re: [users] SO7 - OOo1.1/2.0 different table row heights?

2006-08-15 Thread CPHennessy
On Fri August 11 2006 07:36, Philip Rhoades wrote: People, I have a large number of SO7 sxw files that are templates for a command line, mail merge operation (I manually unzip the sxw file, do global replacements, rezip the file and send the result to the printer). I want to move the setup

[users] using OpenOffice v2.0.3 on Mac OSX 10.4.7 and can only access Writer and text documents. I can't toggle to Impress, Draw, Base, or Calc documents.

2006-08-15 Thread Andy Ligas
Feeling dumb. I launch OpenOffice into the default app, Writer. I have no problems toggling among a Writer document, a text document, and the xterm window. However, I can't toggle to a Draw, Base, Impress, or Calc document. In the Writer window I clicked the File - New - Calc, Draw, Impress,

[users] OpenOffice 1.1.2

2006-08-15 Thread Danila
Good day. I can not Unfortunately well English. I do not use OpenOffice 1.1.2 with Windows98SE. Unfortunately function the spell verification. Do I have to do thereby it to what functioned? If possible in German answers. Thank you MfG Danila

[users] Re: standard data filter in calc

2006-08-15 Thread Andreas Saeger
CarlP wrote: CarlP wrote: I see only three filter criteria layers in the standard filter and auto-filters. Is there a way to get more? Thanks, Carl Any takers? If I select Menu-Filter-AutoFilter and then Standard from the autofilter pop-up list (or just select Standard Filter from the

Re: [users] OpenOffice 1.1.2

2006-08-15 Thread CPHennessy
On Tue August 15 2006 23:08, + Danila wrote: [ MODERATED ] Good day. I can not Unfortunately well English. I do not use OpenOffice 1.1.2 with Windows98SE. Unfortunately function the spell verification. Do I have to do thereby it to what functioned? If possible in

Re: [users] Re: Find/Replace a paragraph break?

2006-08-15 Thread Pete Holsberg
G. Roderick Singleton wrote: On Tue, 15 Aug 2006 11:57:23 -0400, G. Roderick Singleton wrote: On Tue, 2006-08-15 at 11:48 -0400, Pete Holsberg wrote: If \n represents a line break entered via SHIFT-ENTER, what represents a paragraph break entered via ENTER? Or maybe $ see Help Index

Re: [users] Re: Find/Replace a paragraph break?

2006-08-15 Thread Pete Holsberg
G. Roderick Singleton wrote: On Tue, 2006-08-15 at 15:46 -0400, Pete Holsberg wrote: Andreas Saeger wrote: Pete Holsberg wrote: I'm trying to replace two consecutive EOLs with one. $$ doesn't work, and Writer doesn't like $ as a replacement character. Two consecutive EOLs are a blank line

Re: [users] General Question

2006-08-15 Thread G. Roderick Singleton
On Tue, 2006-08-15 at 23:24 +0100, CPHennessy wrote: On Sat August 12 2006 19:56, + Sapper wrote: [ MODERATED ] Hi, I was wondering if you might kindly answer these TWO questions: 1) I want to have my FINAL PDF file sent, but I don't want the end user to

Re: [users] [moderated] Question regarding Impress

2006-08-15 Thread G. Roderick Singleton
On Tue, 2006-08-15 at 23:27 +0100, CPHennessy wrote: On Sun August 13 2006 01:16, + [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [ MODERATED ] *** All, How do I use Impress to display on a second monitor? My computer has two monitors, and only the second one is connected to the

[users] Base RDBMS

2006-08-15 Thread Randolph D Garrett
Common guys, Base is such a lame name. If it's going to be a serious contender, it needs a better name since others I've used in the past were easier to type as a subject line: dBase or Unify RDBMS for example. Jokes aside, I think OObase might work? Since it's still beta for lack of

Re: [users] Applying styles from a template

2006-08-15 Thread Dan Lewis
On Tuesday 15 August 2006 05:02 pm, CPHennessy wrote: On Tue August 15 2006 18:11, + [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am using version 2.0 of OpenOffice.org. My problem is :Using writer,I am not able to consistantly apply list styles to paragraphs by double clicking on a style in the applied

Re: [users] Base RDBMS

2006-08-15 Thread Daniel Kasak
Randolph D Garrett wrote: Common guys, Base is such a lame name. If it's going to be a serious contender, it needs a better name since others I've used in the past were easier to type as a subject line: dBase or Unify RDBMS for example. Jokes aside, I think OObase might work? I'm

Re: [users] Base RDBMS

2006-08-15 Thread Paul
Not withstanding the shameless plug from Daniel ;-) ... I've had success with MySQL both using it natively as well as working with OOo. I've never had alot of success with postgreSQL but that could just be my setup. /paul On 8/16/06, Daniel Kasak [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Randolph D Garrett

Re: [users] General Question

2006-08-15 Thread Andrius Aštrauskas
On Sat, 12 Aug 2006 14:56:07 -0400 Sapper [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, 1) I want to have my FINAL PDF file sent, but I don't want the end user to be able to PRINT the info. I want it set as Read Only. How can I do this in the OO swx? A workaround: You can create a pdf file with OOo and

RE: [users] Base RDBMS

2006-08-15 Thread Randolph D Garrett
What was the specific problem with postgreSQL that you have had? I'm a debug expert of sorts and can understand the what's why's about it and never hold what anyone says about a program's problems as I prefer to see the problem myself. Just FYI. Randy Garrett El Sobrante, CA USA (NorCAL)

[users] Re: SO7 - OOo1.1/2.0 different table row heights?

2006-08-15 Thread Philip Rhoades
CPHennessy, On Tue, 2006-08-15 at 22:40 +, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Fri August 11 2006 07:36, Philip Rhoades wrote: People, I have a large number of SO7 sxw files that are templates for a command line, mail merge operation (I manually unzip the sxw file, do global

Re: [users] Re: Find/Replace a paragraph break?

2006-08-15 Thread jimw wagner
G. Roderick Singleton wrote: On Tue, 15 Aug 2006 11:57:23 -0400, G. Roderick Singleton wrote: On Tue, 2006-08-15 at 11:48 -0400, Pete Holsberg wrote: If \n represents a line break entered via SHIFT-ENTER, what represents a paragraph break entered via ENTER? Or maybe $ see

Re: [users] Re: Mac 2.0.3 OOo Menus/Toolbars All White

2006-08-15 Thread James McKenzie
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's the German version of ooo. Before 2.0.3 there was ooo 2.0.0 installed, and 2.0.3 simply replaced the old version. Installation was done via simple drag and drop, overwriting the old files. I will pass this to the Mac OS X porting team. I usually work with

Re: [users] BASE problem with database downloaded from website

2006-08-15 Thread James McKenzie
Frank Schönheit - Sun Microsystems Germany wrote: Hi Steve, I only downloaded BASE; I don't need the rest. Can hardly imagine this, since you cannot download Base separately ;) I open the file from the desktop, but nothing appears in the window. The concept in Base is

Re: [users] BASE problem with database downloaded from website

2006-08-15 Thread James McKenzie
Steve Wallin wrote: Hi, I an a defense attorney in Phoenix. The records for all the DUI breath machines are available online as a Microsoft Access file at http://phoenix.gov/phxpros.html. You click on interactive disclosure center, then click on COBRA data download. then click on COBRA

Re: [users] Using Office

2006-08-15 Thread James McKenzie
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello, I installed the program on MAC OS X 10.4.7.It will not allow me to work with it saying the java script is defective, to install a new one. So, I upgraded the Java script, but it will not even recognize it. Any ideas? Thanks. Alfredo Can you

Re: [users] using OpenOffice v2.0.3 on Mac OSX 10.4.7 and can only access Writer and text documents. I can't toggle to Impress, Draw, Base, or Calc documents.

2006-08-15 Thread James McKenzie
Andy Ligas wrote: Feeling dumb. I launch OpenOffice into the default app, Writer. I have no problems toggling among a Writer document, a text document, and the xterm window. However, I can't toggle to a Draw, Base, Impress, or Calc document. In the Writer window I clicked the File - New -

Re: [users] Putting data into a document

2006-08-15 Thread Matt Needles
Joe Conner wrote: Some of mine do, some do not. Install new dictionary and install new fonts do not. WinXP w/SP2, OOo 2.0.3 Premium. FSF.hu Build 1. Richard Watt wrote: Hi, I've created a new CV template based on my old MS Word CV, and I'm wanting to use a OOo Base database to fill out

[users] Impress animated bullet list

2006-08-15 Thread Michael Marcus
I'm astounded at how elusive I'm finding the simple task of creating an animated bulleted list where each line (topic and subtopics) appears in order one at a time on each mouse click -- from my experience in Corel Presentations and seeing countless Power Point presentations, I thought this the

Re: [users] Copy/Paste

2006-08-15 Thread jlgates
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As I recall, there is no easy way to tell if you have 2.0.1 vs 2.0. However, if you have 2.0.2 or 2.0.3, it should say this when you go to Help About OpenOffice.org I do not know how the dialog displays in MS Windows. I do know that in Linux it displays