Re: [users] Does OpenOffice2.0 have the equivalant of MS Access?

2006-03-30 Thread Frank Schönheit - Sun Microsystems Germa ny
Hi Jean, > I thought the database wizard didn't work at all (like, not even > displaying) without JRE. If it were this way, you'd better immediately report this as bug :) Ciao Frank -- - Frank Schönheit, Software Engineer [EMAIL PROTECTED] - - Sun Microsystems http

Re: [users] Does OpenOffice2.0 have the equivalant of MS Access?

2006-03-30 Thread Jean Hollis Weber
Frank Schönheit - Sun Microsystems Germany wrote: I forgot to mention that you need to have Java (JRE) installed and connected to OOo, or this won't work. Hmm? You do not need Java if you want to connect to an .mdb file. Java is solely required if you want to use Base's integrated database engi

[users] RE: Question?

2006-03-30 Thread rmilby
Were you sending them out in Microsoft Word format? Try Save As Roxann Milby Wing B Office Admin -Original Message- From: Deborah (Da'bore-rah) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2006 3:14 PM To: users@openoffice.org Subject: Question? I thought that Open

Re: [users] Does OpenOffice2.0 have the equivalant of MS Access?

2006-03-30 Thread Frank Schönheit - Sun Microsystems Germa ny
Hi Jean, > I forgot to mention that you need to have Java (JRE) installed > and connected to OOo, or this won't work. Hmm? You do not need Java if you want to connect to an .mdb file. Java is solely required if you want to use Base's integrated database engine, HSQLDB. For connecting to an .mdb

[users] Re: Users Guide and Writers Guide

2006-03-30 Thread Clair Johnston
Jean Hollis Weber wrote: > Clair Johnston wrote: >> I don't understand what is so hard about putting a date next to the >> edition number on the web site. Those of us who "use" OOo don't give a >> "rats a.." about the version number and can't remember it and shouldn't >> be expected to try to find

Re: [users] Re: Users Guide and Writers Guide

2006-03-30 Thread Jean Hollis Weber
Clair Johnston wrote: I don't understand what is so hard about putting a date next to the edition number on the web site. Those of us who "use" OOo don't give a "rats a.." about the version number and can't remember it and shouldn't be expected to try to find it. A date lets us know that it rec

[users] Re: Users Guide and Writers Guide

2006-03-30 Thread Clair Johnston
G. Roderick Singleton wrote: > Just check the edition number on > http://documentation.openoffice.org/manuals/OOo2.x/user_guide2_draft.pdf > this indicates that changes have been made. You REALLY need dates you > can get that from CVS. > > > On Thu, 2006-03-30 at 18:03 -0800, John Boyle wrote: >>

[users] Re: No gallery?

2006-03-30 Thread Douglas D . Germann , Sr .
Rod Engelsman gmail.com> writes: > > My version is openoffice2.org-core 2.0.1breezy1, Sat. > > Jan 7 01:11:04 UTC 2006. > > > > I will practically guarantee you that is your problem. It seems like at least > half of the distro-specific versions of OOo are buggered up in some fashion. Well, I

Re: [users] Re: Users Guide and Writers Guide

2006-03-30 Thread G. Roderick Singleton
Just check the edition number on http://documentation.openoffice.org/manuals/OOo2.x/user_guide2_draft.pdf this indicates that changes have been made. You REALLY need dates you can get that from CVS. On Thu, 2006-03-30 at 18:03 -0800, John Boyle wrote: > To Users and Mr.Singleton: I only wish I kn

Re: [users] [moderated]

2006-03-30 Thread Paul
Scalability : Recently I've had case to open a .txt file in OOo which turned out to be over 10,000 pages - no worries. It then handled 4million find and replaces without much trouble (took a while but no crashes)... Warrenty : Its open source, there is no warrenty. You can however inspect, modify

Re: [users] Re: Users Guide and Writers Guide

2006-03-30 Thread John Boyle
To Users and Mr.Singleton: I only wish I knew enough to be able to do so. The only thing I can suggest is for everyone to check out the guide, month by month, and see what it says for its date. G. Roderick Singleton wrote: On Thu, 2006-03-30 at 13:32 -0800, John Boyle wrote: To Users and Mr

Re: [users] Question?

2006-03-30 Thread Andrew Fisk
You can save files from OO.o as ms word (.doc) files and send them that way, you can even set OO.o to always save in MS word format (preferences-->load/save) -- or you could give your correspondents a copy of OO.o! Andy Spitfire Computer Services 441 Beaver Street Suite 202 Sewickley, PA 15

[users] Re: Spell Check not working

2006-03-30 Thread Russell Butler
Warren-Smith, Amanda wrote: > I am using version 2.0 and in word documents the spell check is not working. > I have clicked on the autospellcheck and have been through the tools and > options but it does not seem to be activated. > > Thank you. > Amanda. Hi Amanda Most common problem (and I

Re: [users] OpenOffice 2.0.2

2006-03-30 Thread Jean Hollis Weber
You don't need to uninstall 2.0 before installing 2.0.2, but the two versions will not co-exist. OOo 2.0.2 will remove 2.0, even if you choose a different directory when installing. OOo 1.x and 2.x will co-exist, but two versions of 2.x will not. The exception is if someone wants to have one o

Re: [users] Unpack install quits after 3 cab

2006-03-30 Thread Joe Conner
Immanuel CRC Office wrote: dwb wrote: I disabled avg virus, downloaded 80mb again, same result, I'm done, maybe windoze isn't so bad after all. - Original Message - From: "CPHennessy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: ; "dwb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 2006 3:44 PM Subject: R

Re: [users] Open office Calc

2006-03-30 Thread Joe Conner
Did you try: $RES.$H5*$´4´.$H5+... (note the additional dollar signs)? Comisión Histórica wrote: I am using open office calc, and I need to know how should I copy a formula keeping constant any value. Because when I am copying a formula values like "$RES.H5*$´4´.H5+... CHANGES TO "$RES.J

Re: [users] OpenOffice 2.0.2

2006-03-30 Thread Chris BONDE
However, I find that it is much better to install the newer version in a very distinct and separate folder (file). One version in OOo v 1 the other in OOo v 2, both on the same level. Chris > No you don't. They can co-exist. It is better however that you ensure > the later install is into a

[users] Re: [moderated] I have windows xp ,I need microsoft Word

2006-03-30 Thread Dennis Marks
Yes. Except for some macros. -- Dennis Disclaimer: The above is my opinion. I do not guarantee it. Be sure to back up any files involved and use at your own risk. Batteries not included. Not for internal use. Don't run with knives. "Teresa Browning Keller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message

Re: [users] language problem

2006-03-30 Thread G. Roderick Singleton
Download the language pack and install it. Should be available from http://fr.openoffice.org/ but if they only offer the whole thing localized in French, try http://oootranslation.services.openoffice.org/pub/OpenOffice.org/ Download size tends to be in the 20Mb range so reduces space needs and you

Re: [users] language problem

2006-03-30 Thread Nomax
Hi! You should download a localized version at http://fr.openoffice.org/about-downloads.html#fr Remember to install the french dictionary too: http://fr.openoffice.org/DicOOo/index_dicooo.htm Good luck! Nomax. BBBoulou a écrit : Hi, i'm using OpenOffice and I would like to ch

Re: [users] Does OpenOffice2.0 have the equivalant of MS Access?

2006-03-30 Thread G. Roderick Singleton
On Fri, 2006-03-31 at 00:06 +, CPHennessy wrote: > On Thu March 30 2006 19:37, + [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > I downloaded Openoffice2.0 but I am not able to access any files that were > > originally programmed under MS Access . Does this mean that OpenOffice 2.0 > > does not contain a program

Re: [users] Does OpenOffice2.0 have the equivalant of MS Access?

2006-03-30 Thread CPHennessy
On Thu March 30 2006 19:37, + [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I downloaded Openoffice2.0 but I am not able to access any files that were > originally programmed under MS Access . Does this mean that OpenOffice 2.0 > does not contain a program that is the same as MS access. Hi Peggy, Please note that

[users] Re: Unpack install quits after 3 cab

2006-03-30 Thread Bob Long
In news:[EMAIL PROTECTED], Immanuel CRC Office <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> typed: > dwb wrote: > > I disabled avg virus, downloaded 80mb again, same result, I'm done, > > maybe windoze isn't so bad after all. [..] > I'm sorry you have gotten frustrated. I hope you haven't given up. I received off-list e-m

Re: [users] Does OpenOffice2.0 have the equivalant of MS Access?

2006-03-30 Thread CPHennessy
On Fri March 31 2006 01:13, Jean Hollis Weber wrote: > CPHennessy wrote: > > On Thu March 30 2006 19:37, + [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > >>I downloaded Openoffice2.0 but I am not able to access any files that > >> were originally programmed under MS Access . Does this mean that > >> OpenOffice 2.0 do

Re: [users] replacing tabulators

2006-03-30 Thread CPHennessy
On Mon March 27 2006 08:58, + Inge Risheim, St. Paul skole wrote: > [ MODERATED ] *** > Hello. > How do i replace a tabulator in a text with f.ex. a space or character? As you are not subscribed you may not have seen that: On Tue March 28 2006 11:18, Simon Hogg wrote: > > In t

Re: [users] Does OpenOffice2.0 have the equivalant of MS Access?

2006-03-30 Thread Jean Hollis Weber
CPHennessy wrote: On Thu March 30 2006 19:37, + [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I downloaded Openoffice2.0 but I am not able to access any files that were originally programmed under MS Access . Does this mean that OpenOffice 2.0 does not contain a program that is the same as MS access. Hi Peggy,

Re: [users] Chart sheet in the spreadsheet

2006-03-30 Thread CPHennessy
On Mon March 27 2006 08:44, + Franck DAUMAS wrote: > [ MODERATED ] *** > Hi, > > I would to send this e-mail in order to ask why i can't put the the chart > in the separate sheet in openoffice calc. > > Ideed, I have tryed to import from the (Hiak) Microsoft.exel one > spreadsh

Re: [users] why 2 versions of OpenOffice?

2006-03-30 Thread CPHennessy
On Mon March 27 2006 08:08, + Lloyd Lam CC wrote: > thank you to all of you people behind OpenOffice for your hardwork, much > appreciated. > > I have following enquiries : > > >why there are 2 versions of OpenOffice downloaded, > a) OpenOffice.org641 and b) OOo_1.9

[users] Re: reveal codes

2006-03-30 Thread Jallan
Robin Laing wrote: This is what I am requesting. A viewer or way of indicating that there are changes, either directly or by styles within the text of the documents similar to View > non-printing characters with a status bar that shows the formatting. No mouse clicks, not scrolling to a diff

Re: [users] Does OpenOffice2.0 have the equivalant of MS Access?

2006-03-30 Thread Jean Hollis Weber
I forgot to mention that you need to have Java (JRE) installed and connected to OOo, or this won't work. --Jean I downloaded Openoffice2.0 but I am not able to access any files that were originally programmed under MS Access . Does this mean that OpenOffice 2.0 does not contain a program

Re: [users] I am using Version 2.0.2. My Problem Is: What type of file should I use if I want to send a file to a MAC computer over the internet?

2006-03-30 Thread CPHennessy
On Wed March 29 2006 03:26, + Josh Klarr wrote: > [ MODERATED ] > What type of file should I use if I want to send a file to a MAC computer > over the internet? As you are not subscribed you may not have seen that: On Wed March 29 2006 11:22, Andrew Fisk wrote: > PDF works we

Re: [users] Problem installing port...

2006-03-30 Thread CPHennessy
On Wed March 29 2006 04:32, + Ben Hacker Jr wrote: > [ MODERATED ] *** > Dear Sir, > > I am getting an error trying to install the Openoffice 2.02 freebsd port > into my PCBSD workstation. I have been able to install other ports OK. > This includes the JDK1.4.2. > > I had ori

Re: [users] Does OpenOffice2.0 have the equivalant of MS Access?

2006-03-30 Thread Jean Hollis Weber
I downloaded Openoffice2.0 but I am not able to access any files that were originally programmed under MS Access . Does this mean that OpenOffice 2.0 does not contain a program that is the same as MS access. You need to "register" the Access database with OpenOffice.org before it can use t

Re: [users] Open Office don't launch.........

2006-03-30 Thread CPHennessy
On Wed March 29 2006 03:30, + Alvin Zaragoza wrote: > [ MODERATED ] *** > Hi there, I've just downloaded open office version 2.0.1 for the MAC > platform. I followed the directions like stated and the icon that's > located on my dock only bounces up and down. By the way I hav

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

2006-03-30 Thread CPHennessy
On Wed March 29 2006 12:05, + valerie.palmot wrote: > [ MODERATED ] > Bonjour! > Je n'arrive pas à télécharger la version 2.0.2. Comment faire ? Je ne > trouve pas le lien de site et les clics me renvoie d'une page à l'autre en > boucle, alor? This list is generally an Englis

Re: [users] bugs sous impress

2006-03-30 Thread CPHennessy
On Thu March 30 2006 17:37, Hervé Cosme wrote: > [ MODERATED ] *** > 1. une légende est insérée dans une diapo. Le document est enregistré > et je quitte Impress. J'ouvre mon document et je découvre que le > point attache de la légende s'est déplacé. Achaque fois que j'enre

Re: [users] Does OpenOffice2.0 have the equivalant of MS Access?

2006-03-30 Thread CPHennessy
On Thu March 30 2006 19:37, + [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I downloaded Openoffice2.0 but I am not able to access any files that were > originally programmed under MS Access . Does this mean that OpenOffice 2.0 > does not contain a program that is the same as MS access. Hi Peggy, There is an equiv

Re: [users] Two merge function requests

2006-03-30 Thread CPHennessy
On Thu March 30 2006 20:24, CarlP wrote: > I'm not sure if this is the appropriate place for feature requests, but... > > 1. If it's possible, I'd like to suggest OOo provide the ability to > handle non-standard characters in field names for the purposes of > inserting and mail merges. At least on

Re: [users] Question?

2006-03-30 Thread Keith Bates
On Thu, 30 Mar 2006 15:13:48 -0500 "Deborah \(Da'bore-rah\)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I thought that Open Office was compatible with MicroSoft word but > when I send out attachments often people can't open them. How do I > remedy that? > > > Deborah (Da'bore-rah) > Be blessed, grace and pea

Re: [users] With regards

2006-03-30 Thread CPHennessy
On Wed March 29 2006 11:08, + Deepanjan Roy wrote: > I do appreciate the fact that OpenOffice is a open-source suite of > applications and I have been impressed with the increase in efficiency and > range of tools that the last version offered to the discerning customers. > However, I have been reg

Re: [users] different pagination of documents, Linux versus Windows

2006-03-30 Thread Jean Hollis Weber
Daniel Kasak wrote: Berna Massingill wrote: Recently I was working on an OpenOffice Writer document with a colleague. For him, the document appeared to have five pages; for me, it appeared to have eight. He uses Windows; I use Linux. I'm clueless about where to start looking for differences -

Re: [users] Question?

2006-03-30 Thread Eric Beversluis
On Thu, 2006-03-30 at 15:13 -0500, Deborah (Da'bore-rah) wrote: > I thought that Open Office was compatible with MicroSoft word but when I send > out attachments often people can't open them. How do I remedy that? > > > Deborah (Da'bore-rah) > Be blessed, grace and peace in joy with love... De

Re: [users] Microsoft Works documents

2006-03-30 Thread Keith Bates
On Thu, 30 Mar 2006 10:42:04 +0100 (GMT Daylight Time) "Heath Cope" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I have searched the forum database for the answer to this problem but > to no avail. > Is it possible for Openoffice to open Microsoft works documents. All > of my documents are in the works format, I

RE: [users] Microsoft Works documents

2006-03-30 Thread Knight, Jon
Heath, If memory serves, OOo doesn't support Works documents (but I don't have one handy to try it.) If you have MS Word, you can write a macro to search a directory and "Open|Save As" all the documents to a format that OOo does understand. RTF maybe? If you don't have Word, maybe something si

Re: [users] [moderated]

2006-03-30 Thread Ross Johnson
On Thu, 2006-03-30 at 12:45 -0400, Stacey Maguire wrote: > I have two questions: > > > > 1) scalability - how large of documents can each of your applications > handle. Do you mean page sizes, or number of pages? There are examples in the OOo documentation set that have over 500 pages. T

[users] Question?

2006-03-30 Thread Deborah \(Da'bore-rah\)
I thought that Open Office was compatible with MicroSoft word but when I send out attachments often people can't open them. How do I remedy that? Deborah (Da'bore-rah) Be blessed, grace and peace in joy with love...

[users] Spell Check not working

2006-03-30 Thread Warren-Smith, Amanda
I am using version 2.0 and in word documents the spell check is not working. I have clicked on the autospellcheck and have been through the tools and options but it does not seem to be activated. Thank you. Amanda. - To unsub

Re: [users] pasting external text in a table cell

2006-03-30 Thread Gordon Burgess-Parker
On Thursday 30 March 2006 20:16, Andy Pepperdine wrote: > On Thursday 30 March 2006 14:09, Gordon Burgess-Parker wrote: > > On Thursday 30 March 2006 13:00, Barrie Backhurst wrote: > > > On Thu, 2006-03-30 at 09:45 +0200, Henrik Sundberg wrote: > > > > 2006/3/30, Gordon Burgess-Parker <[EMAIL PROTE

[users] [moderated] I have windows xp ,I need microsoft Word

2006-03-30 Thread Teresa Browning Keller
I dont wish to purchase it , and was told I could down load your product and be able to open any doc that is in Word format, is this correct ?...teresa. reply at [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[users] Does OpenOffice2.0 have the equivalant of MS Access?

2006-03-30 Thread Certbalsvc
I downloaded Openoffice2.0 but I am not able to access any files that were originally programmed under MS Access . Does this mean that OpenOffice 2.0 does not contain a program that is the same as MS access. Thanks for any help you can give me. Peggy

[users] German keyboard support in English language version

2006-03-30 Thread Daniel Mullen
I can't find the way to change this even after searching the archive: I am using a German layout keyboard and writing in English in OOo 2.0 on XP which is also English. All of the other applications are fine and recognise the layout, only OOo thinks I have a US style QWERTY keyboard. How can

[users] Problem opening MS spreadsheet

2006-03-30 Thread Dieter Hoppe
Hi to all, I have come across an strange problem when opening a specific MS spreadsheet. It worked fine up to about two weeks ago and I checked with the creator if he had changed anything, which he did not. There is no information in any of the help files in relation to this problem nor is it

[users] Microsoft Works documents

2006-03-30 Thread Heath Cope
I have searched the forum database for the answer to this problem but to no avail. Is it possible for Openoffice to open Microsoft works documents. All of my documents are in the works format, I would like to use Openoffice from now onwards..but as of yet have not managed to open the works do

[users] language problem

2006-03-30 Thread BBBoulou
Hi, i'm using OpenOffice and I would like to change the interface's language in French, which is my language. Can you tell me how, please? Thanx

Re: [users] pasting external text in a table cell

2006-03-30 Thread Gordon Burgess-Parker
On Thursday 30 March 2006 08:45, Henrik Sundberg wrote: > You started two threads with the same question. I saw your answer in > the other one, but I had no clue on how to solve your problem. > > /$ yes, I know. This thread was originally posted to the list on an email address that is NOT subscr

[users] Installation difficulties

2006-03-30 Thread Caleigh Childs
Dear Staff at Openoffice.org, I am having difficulty installing version 2.0 of Openoffice. When I reach the stage where I am installing the language pack and it says that the specified folder does not contain a OpenOffice.org 2.0 version. I have tried to select several folders that I think t

Re: [users] Red Blocks ( not Commies )

2006-03-30 Thread Roy
Sorry for the delay in responding to your questions, the OS XP - Pro and OOo 1.1.1. I hope this helps you shed some light on the issue. *** REPLY SEPARATOR *** On 03/03/2006 at 08:22 G. Roderick Singleton wrote: >On Fri, 2006-03-03 at 07:36 +0200, Roy wrote: >> I'm going mad t

[users] Error During Installation

2006-03-30 Thread ����BJ
I have downloaded Open Office Version 2.0.2 on my computer running on Windows XP. However, when I install it, a problem occurs. When the Installation Wizard is 'Computing Space Requirements', it says 'Error 1606. Could not access network location %USERPROFILE%\'. What do I do?

Re: [users] different pagination of documents, Linux versus Windows

2006-03-30 Thread Ross Johnson
On Thu, 2006-03-30 at 12:11 -0600, Berna Massingill wrote: > Recently I was working on an OpenOffice Writer document with > a colleague. For him, the document appeared to have five pages; > for me, it appeared to have eight. He uses Windows; I use Linux. > I'm clueless about where to start lookin

[users] Re: Open office Calc

2006-03-30 Thread Dennis Marks
Place a $ in front of a row and/or column that you don't want changed when formula is copied. For example $RES.J5 should be $RES.$J$5 I don't understand what $'4' means? -- Dennis Disclaimer: The above is my opinion. I do not guarantee it. Be sure to back up any files involved and use at you

Re: [users] different pagination of documents, Linux versus Windows

2006-03-30 Thread Daniel Kasak
Berna Massingill wrote: Recently I was working on an OpenOffice Writer document with a colleague. For him, the document appeared to have five pages; for me, it appeared to have eight. He uses Windows; I use Linux. I'm clueless about where to start looking for differences -- printer drivers?? i

[users] Re: Users Guide and Writers Guide

2006-03-30 Thread Jean Hollis Weber
Scott Rhoades wrote: BTW, the OOo Users Guide is still in draft form, and some parts of it may not be fully up to date with OOo2.0. The Writer Guide is up to date for 2.0 (but may, like all documentation, contain some errors), and we are progressively updating chapters to 2.0.2 and including b

Re: [users] Re: reveal codes

2006-03-30 Thread Jonathon Blake
Robin wrote: > This is what I am requesting. A viewer or way of indicating that there are > changes, either Currently available. > You would rather those that want an easy to use interface for formatting just > go away but that No, I would rather that they be willing to spend the time learni

[users] changing creator

2006-03-30 Thread mike.masse
I have re-written a new calc sheet for distribution from an older Excel sheet that was written by someone else. Because I started with his sheet, the Calc sheet always says "Created By:" some other guy when opening it... Is there a way to change this? TIA Mike

Re: [users] Re: Users Guide and Writers Guide

2006-03-30 Thread Pete Holsberg
G. Roderick Singleton wrote: On Thu, 2006-03-30 at 13:32 -0800, John Boyle wrote: To Users and Mr. Singleton: I downloaded the pdf and would like to know two things; one, where does it say what date it is up to?, In the modification info that follows about the third page in. These may or may n

Re: [users] Re: Users Guide and Writers Guide

2006-03-30 Thread G. Roderick Singleton
On Thu, 2006-03-30 at 13:32 -0800, John Boyle wrote: > To Users and Mr. Singleton: I downloaded the pdf and would like to know > two things; one, where does it say what date it is up to?, In the modification info that follows about the third page in. These may or may not be numbered depending on

Re: [users] Re: Users Guide and Writers Guide

2006-03-30 Thread John Boyle
To Users and Mr. Singleton: I downloaded the pdf and would like to know two things; one, where does it say what date it is up to?, and, if a update to the pdf comes out how and when is the users list notified? G. Roderick Singleton wrote: On Thu, 2006-03-30 at 14:13 -0700, Scott Rhoades wrote:

Re: [users] Re: Users Guide and Writers Guide

2006-03-30 Thread G. Roderick Singleton
On Thu, 2006-03-30 at 14:13 -0700, Scott Rhoades wrote: > >BTW, the OOo Users Guide is still in draft form, and some parts > >of it may not be fully up to date with OOo2.0. The Writer Guide > >is up to date for 2.0 (but may, like all documentation, contain > >some errors), and we are progressive

Re: [users] different pagination of documents, Linux versus Windows

2006-03-30 Thread Eric Beversluis
On Thu, 2006-03-30 at 20:08 +0100, Andy Pepperdine wrote: > On Thursday 30 March 2006 19:11, Berna Massingill wrote: > > Recently I was working on an OpenOffice Writer document with > > a colleague. For him, the document appeared to have five pages; > > for me, it appeared to have eight. He uses

[users] Re: Users Guide and Writers Guide

2006-03-30 Thread Scott Rhoades
>BTW, the OOo Users Guide is still in draft form, and some parts >of it may not be fully up to date with OOo2.0. The Writer Guide >is up to date for 2.0 (but may, like all documentation, contain >some errors), and we are progressively updating chapters to 2.0.2 >and including better explanation

Re: [users] Re: reveal codes

2006-03-30 Thread Robin Laing
Jallan wrote: klaus schmirler wrote: Jonathon Blake wrote: Klaus wrote: If it had a change option for every character, numbering, paragraph and page style that is applied in a given place, possibly mentioning the Currently implemented in OOo. Separated from the options of defining n

Re: [users] Re: Continued mail merge woes-blank line problem

2006-03-30 Thread Peter Hillier-Brook
CarlP wrote: [cut] Thanks, Peter. After trashing the document I was first working on and starting from scratch, I was able to get it to work if I removed the "\" character from the field names before creating the document. I don't know why the original document wouldn't work after I changed the

[users] Re: Updated and modified versions of the Australian English language files

2006-03-30 Thread Kelvin Eldridge
Jallan smrtytrek.com> writes: > > Kelvin Eldridge wrote: > > If others are interested in obtaining the updated Australian English language > > files please visit www.JustLocal.com.au, click on the OpenOffice.org graphic > > and then complete the form. > > Minimal spelling dictionaries of

[users] Re: reveal codes

2006-03-30 Thread Jallan
klaus schmirler wrote: Jonathon Blake wrote: Klaus wrote: If it had a change option for every character, numbering, paragraph and page style that is applied in a given place, possibly mentioning the Currently implemented in OOo. Separated from the options of defining new ones? And, more i

[users] Two merge function requests

2006-03-30 Thread CarlP
I'm not sure if this is the appropriate place for feature requests, but... 1. If it's possible, I'd like to suggest OOo provide the ability to handle non-standard characters in field names for the purposes of inserting and mail merges. At least one popular program (Filemaker Pro) allows devel

Re: [users] pasting external text in a table cell

2006-03-30 Thread Andy Pepperdine
On Thursday 30 March 2006 14:09, Gordon Burgess-Parker wrote: > On Thursday 30 March 2006 13:00, Barrie Backhurst wrote: > > On Thu, 2006-03-30 at 09:45 +0200, Henrik Sundberg wrote: > > > 2006/3/30, Gordon Burgess-Parker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > > > > On Wednesday 29 March 2006 21:21, CPHennessy wro

Re: [users] auto underlining for e-mail and web sites????

2006-03-30 Thread Andy Pepperdine
On Thursday 30 March 2006 14:56, Joseph Hogan wrote: > Hello, > > I noticed recently that OO has the same annoying habit of defaulting to > underlining and making clickable websites and e-mail addresses. > > How do I turn this off? For Writer, Tools -> Autocorrect -> Options -- Andy Pepperdine

[users] Re: Continued mail merge woes-blank line problem

2006-03-30 Thread CarlP
Peter Hillier-Brook wrote: CarlP wrote: Peter Hillier-Brook wrote: CarlP wrote: OK, I've been here before, with OO 1. OO 2.0.2 on WinXP. I'm trying to do a mail merge but STILL can't get rid of blank lines. I have a data source registered and can get the data to merge with the letter.

Re: [users] different pagination of documents, Linux versus Windows

2006-03-30 Thread Andy Pepperdine
On Thursday 30 March 2006 19:11, Berna Massingill wrote: > Recently I was working on an OpenOffice Writer document with > a colleague. For him, the document appeared to have five pages; > for me, it appeared to have eight. He uses Windows; I use Linux. > I'm clueless about where to start looking

Re: [users] Re: reveal codes

2006-03-30 Thread Robin Laing
Jonathon Blake wrote: Robin wrote: that would indicate when styles change within a document. That feature is _currently_ present in OOo. How and where do I enable this feature? I have looked and looked. I would expect it in the View menu. What menu is it in 2.0.1? You snipped the

Re: [users] Unpack install quits after 3 cab

2006-03-30 Thread Immanuel CRC Office
dwb wrote: I disabled avg virus, downloaded 80mb again, same result, I'm done, maybe windoze isn't so bad after all. - Original Message - From: "CPHennessy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: ; "dwb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 2006 3:44 PM Subject: Re: [users] Unpack install quits

Re: [users] Subject lines - a matter or style

2006-03-30 Thread Robin Laing
Andersen, Jan wrote: There seems to be a trend to writing extremely long subject lines on this list; I for one don't like it and would like people to stop that. Please. It wreaks havoc with my email system (which I can't change, since it is what the company requires me to use) - or rather, it

Re: [users] auto underlining for e-mail and web sites????

2006-03-30 Thread Jonathon Blake
Joseph wrote: > underlining and making clickable websites and e-mail addresses. ">Tools >Autocorrect >Options" Unclick "URL Recognition" xan jontahon -- Ethical conduct is a vice. Corrupt conduct is a virtue. Motto of Nacarima.

Re: [users] [moderated] Open directly from outlook

2006-03-30 Thread Immanuel CRC Office
ken wrote: While trying to open an xls file the message appears as per attachment. Currently, we are using win xp pro sp2 with oo2.02. We noticed that this problem came when we first upgraded from oo1.0x to oo2.0. We thought the problem should have been resolved by oo2.02 but it is still appear

Re: [users] Open office Calc

2006-03-30 Thread Lars D . Noodén
Hi, William, I, too, have run into that situation. Most of the time it's not a problem but when it is a problem it can be difficult. So, it's on the long list of possible ideas for future versions: http://qa.openoffice.org/issues/show_bug.cgi?id=62217 Right here and now it is possib

Re: [users] Re: Continued mail merge woes-blank line problem

2006-03-30 Thread Peter Hillier-Brook
CarlP wrote: Peter Hillier-Brook wrote: CarlP wrote: OK, I've been here before, with OO 1. OO 2.0.2 on WinXP. I'm trying to do a mail merge but STILL can't get rid of blank lines. I have a data source registered and can get the data to merge with the letter. I insert a hidden paragraph (i

Re: [users] [moderated]

2006-03-30 Thread G. Roderick Singleton
On Thu, 2006-03-30 at 10:32 -0600, Faculty Secretary wrote: > I have been unable to take a .xls spread sheet set up with identified data > with a corresponding "Address" file to use and "Merge" with envelopes and/or > letters. > > The "Help" is good; but, there are so many different elements cov

[users] different pagination of documents, Linux versus Windows

2006-03-30 Thread Berna Massingill
Recently I was working on an OpenOffice Writer document with a colleague. For him, the document appeared to have five pages; for me, it appeared to have eight. He uses Windows; I use Linux. I'm clueless about where to start looking for differences -- printer drivers?? installed fonts?? somethin

[users] 'Filter Selection', the Latest in a Long Line of Personal Pains that Open Office has Wrought Upon Me

2006-03-30 Thread R. W. Watkins
R. W. Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dear Folks: Earlier this afternoon I attempted to open an Open Office 1.1 text document in my documents, and for the first time I was presented with an obstacle labelled 'Filter Selection', complete with a long list of gobbledy-goo to select from, none of which

Re: [users] pasting external text in a table cell

2006-03-30 Thread Gordon Burgess-Parker
On Thursday 30 March 2006 13:00, Barrie Backhurst wrote: > On Thu, 2006-03-30 at 09:45 +0200, Henrik Sundberg wrote: > > 2006/3/30, Gordon Burgess-Parker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > > > On Wednesday 29 March 2006 21:21, CPHennessy wrote: > > > > On Wed March 29 2006 15:40, + Gordon Burgess-Parker wrote:

[users] auto underlining for e-mail and web sites????

2006-03-30 Thread Joseph Hogan
Hello, I noticed recently that OO has the same annoying habit of defaulting to underlining and making clickable websites and e-mail addresses. How do I turn this off? Thanks Joseph - To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED

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

2006-03-30 Thread Warren Emerson
I find open office to be an excellent program and use its draw portion exclusively. One thing that would bring open source software more into general usage is something like Outlook. It is arguably, the most frequently used program on a desktop when it is available. However, rather than try

[users] Please, need help installing Open Office

2006-03-30 Thread Lyndon Harder
I’ve scoured the web but couldn’t find the answer. OK, here’s the question: Why can’t I install Open Office? Operating system is Windows XP Pro OEM, which I installed on a new system build. I am operating the system under a user account that I set up with full administrative rights. When I cli

[users] [moderated]

2006-03-30 Thread Faculty Secretary
I have been unable to take a .xls spread sheet set up with identified data with a corresponding "Address" file to use and "Merge" with envelopes and/or letters. The "Help" is good; but, there are so many different elements covered, I haven't been able to put it together. Is there a single place

[users] bugs sous impress

2006-03-30 Thread Hervé Cosme
1. une légende est insérée dans une diapo. Le document est enregistré et je quitte Impress. J'ouvre mon document et je découvre que le point attache de la légende s'est déplacé. Achaque fois que j'enregistre et que je quitte Impress, le point d'attache se déplace d'un même intervalle. 2. lo

[users] [moderated]

2006-03-30 Thread Stacey Maguire
I have two questions: 1) scalability - how large of documents can each of your applications handle. 2) Warranty - is there any kind of warranty with this product? Thanks Stacey Maguire

[users] Open office Calc

2006-03-30 Thread Comisión Histórica
I am using open office calc, and I need to know how should I copy a formula keeping constant any value. Because when I am copying a formula values like "$RES.H5*$´4´.H5+... CHANGES TO "$RES.J5*$´4´.J5+... AND I WNAT TO KEEP CONSTANT H5 AND CHANGE ´4´ TO ´5´ AND I CAN´T DO IT. I will thank you a

[users] Re: Continued mail merge woes-blank line problem

2006-03-30 Thread CarlP
Peter Hillier-Brook wrote: CarlP wrote: OK, I've been here before, with OO 1. OO 2.0.2 on WinXP. I'm trying to do a mail merge but STILL can't get rid of blank lines. I have a data source registered and can get the data to merge with the letter. I insert a hidden paragraph (in the form of

Re: [users] Howto Excel:Data-Text in Column do in Calc?

2006-03-30 Thread VIT
Âû ïèñàëè 30 ìàðòà 2006 ã., 11:47:41: Ipc> Hi, Ipc> is there any equivalent to MS Excel's menu option Data-Text in column Ipc> within Calc? use macros: http://www.ooomacros.org/user.php#104183 - To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL P

[users] XP/Epson printing oddity

2006-03-30 Thread mike scott
An oddity has just resurfaced when printing under XP. This used to occur with OOo 1.x and now with 2.0; given the symptoms, maybe it's not OOo at all, but XP. When printing a page in writer that has a mix of text and pictures, just sometimes (usually when I'm in a hurry :-) ) the text won't pri

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