[users] Mailing List

2005-02-02 Thread Paul
Hi all, No offence-I have gathered some great tips so far- but how do I unsubscribe from this list? I can't have a hundred emails a day pouring into my bix. I'm just not that on top of things... Thanks, Paul - To unsubscribe

Re: [users] Mailing List

2005-02-02 Thread Paul
One final thought. This list also has a digest version which means that about 5-6 emails a day each which contains up to 20 different messages. I found it easier to keep up with the list without dealing with masses of individual emails. Paul On Wed, 02 Feb 2005 10:42:42 -0500, Anthony Chilco

Re: [users] [moderated]

2005-02-02 Thread Paul
Attachments (and inline pictures I think) get stripped from the list. Can u please post what the error message says... Paul On Wed, 2 Feb 2005 14:23:41 +0100, Michael West [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Suddenly my Open Office won't work after a few weeks of use. although I reinstalled

Re: [users] [moderated]

2005-02-02 Thread Paul
, then there should be also the necessary software than could be downloaded to enable this. Once you have this - your away laughing Another thing would be to try some suggestions in : http://www.dbforums.com/t498296.html HTH, Paul On Tue, 1 Feb 2005 18:34:43 -0800 (PST), Frank Fishman [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [users] Setting system wide defaults.

2005-02-02 Thread Paul
Try searching (some comments are that documents here are not that useful) : http://installation.openoffice.org/ Here is another one that may be useful : http://www.iversendata.no/docs/smb-domain/ooodomaininstall.php HTH, Paul On Wed, 02 Feb 2005 15:07:27 -0600, John McMonagle [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [users] [moderated]

2005-02-02 Thread Paul
to this list. HTH, Paul On Wed, 2 Feb 2005 12:47:14 -0700, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I feel like I am going in circles trying to download openoffice.org without java. I cannot even load java on the computer. I have never had such problems on the computer as I am having now

Re: [users] Re: [moderated]MS Word Password

2005-02-03 Thread Paul
You may be in luck however - M$ word password / security is poor. Google for solutions to recovring your password. Paul On Thu, 03 Feb 2005 06:02:35 -0500, Michael A Chase [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Thu, 03 Feb 2005 00:38:45 -0500, Kagoni23 wrote: i am having trouble finding my password

Re: [users] [moderated]

2005-02-03 Thread Paul
It is a package - all or nothing. They use common components to work. Paul On Thu, 3 Feb 2005 13:43:49 -0500, Rick Ruehs [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Am I required to download the entire OpenOffice suite or can I chose which parts to download? As an example, I don't need the HTML editor

Re: [users] [moderated]

2005-02-03 Thread Paul
choice really. Have a look at the website which will list what enhancements are made between the versions and decide from there. Paul On Thu, 3 Feb 2005 08:19:36 -0600, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have v1.1.2, can I upgrade to v1.1.4? Or is it not necessary? Thanks Dennis

Re: [users] PDF Export with Writer Master Document

2005-02-06 Thread Paul
Potentially more of a question that should be asked on the dev@openoffice.org list. Paul On Sun, 6 Feb 2005 19:05:10 +0100, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Everybody! I am having problems running a Java program exploiting the UNO interface in that I cannot export to PDF using

Re: [users] problems

2005-02-06 Thread Paul
You'd have to describe why you couldn't download it. Not enough information supplied to be of any help. The page to get OOo1.1.4 from is : http://download.openoffice.org/1.1.4/index.html Paul On Fri, 4 Feb 2005 18:16:28 -0800 (PST), gerald diala [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: thanks for your

Re: [users] Where did Open Office go?

2005-02-06 Thread Paul
Potentially some issues surrounding the type of installation that was done. It is better, if you machine is a multi user one, to install as a network install. There are guides on this, and much more, at : www.openoffice.org Have fun... Paul On Sun, 06 Feb 2005 13:51:28 -0800 (PST), Revill Dunn

Re: [users] [moderated]

2005-02-06 Thread Paul
a United States category? Unless I've missed something they still speak english in the US. There is an english version available from : http://download.openoffice.org/1.1.4/index.html If you have any other questions, start a new thread and repost to this list. Paul On Fri, 4 Feb 2005 11:36:07 -0500

Re: [users] Error Message

2005-02-06 Thread Paul
This is nothing to do with OpenOffice. Google for service profile +windows and you'll probably find the answer. It has to do with M$ windows : http://www.annoyances.org/exec/forum/win98/t1004625023 Have fun. Paul On Sun, 6 Feb 2005 12:55:49 +1000, Trevor J Ambrose [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear

Re: [users] Problem opening OpenOffice

2005-02-06 Thread Paul
Have a look at : http://www.oooforum.org/forum/viewtopic.phtml?t=16444 Paul How to ask questions the smart way : http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html#rtfm Remember Google is your friend! On Sun, 6 Feb 2005 15:07:52 -, William Crosse [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi I cannot

Re: [users] Re: New Threads for Old (was: [Moderated])

2005-02-07 Thread Paul
Paul, It appears your email program is threading by subject. In Gmane all the messages you've commented on are in separate threads, they simply have the same subject line because the original poster didn't fill in the subject when they typed into the web form. Correct - Gmail does thread

Re: [users] works files

2005-02-07 Thread Paul
Further to below, if the material is not sensitive I'd be happy to convert from wps to word format (filter installed on version on MS Word I have). HTH, Paul Remember Google is your friend! On Mon, 07 Feb 2005 14:24:37 -0500, Anthony Chilco [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Michel, If the files

Re: [users] openoffice.writer

2005-02-07 Thread Paul
that this is not increasing the font size, but the effect is very similar). HTH, Paul On Mon, 07 Feb 2005 00:23:06 +0100, Marijan Vrhovnik [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Sirs, I would like to change the font size and the font style at openoffice writer (at the menue). Because it's bad to read

Re: [users] Page view question

2005-02-07 Thread Paul
a wonderful function in the navigator. To activate select f5. To learn how to use, browse the help topic's in OOo and online documentation project. Any help you can give me on this would be much appreciated. Best wishes, Andrew HTH, Paul

Re: [users] [moderated]

2005-02-07 Thread Paul
) but there are links on the page where you download from. Also have a look at : http://www.openoffice.org/product/ This page will tell you all you need to know about the product. Thanks for you help! Sarah -- HTH, Paul Remember Google is your friend

Re: [users] Wordperfect Office files in NeoOffice

2005-02-07 Thread Paul
Sorry - your question got lost - what was it again ? Paul On Mon, 7 Feb 2005 15:20:14 -0800, Leo Rivers [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I quote from NeoOffice List: Documents (file type WPD4) was enabled in Neo/J 1.1 Beta on an experimental basis--this import is not turned on in the stand-alone

Re: [users] openoffice.writer

2005-02-07 Thread Paul
Thanks for the info. I was more relying on the [moderator] tag on the subject line but will pay more attention to the mail headers as well. Thanks, Paul Hi Paul, Thanks for all of the great work replying to users questions. However many of your answers may never be seen by those asking

Re: [users] how to unsubscribe

2005-02-08 Thread Paul
Easiest way : To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Paul On Tue, 8 Feb 2005 18:15:04 -0500, Kenneth G. Goutal [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I need to get off this list in a hurry (and maybe come back at some future date). Can someone e-mail directions to me off-list? I'd really

Re: [users] [moderated]

2005-02-12 Thread Paul
is that trying OOo out is free (apart from download costs). Paul John F. Fionda - To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- HTH, Paul Remember Google is your friend

Re: [users] [moderated]

2005-02-13 Thread Paul
://www.openoffice.org/servlets/SummarizeList?listName=users HTH, Paul On Sat, 12 Feb 2005 20:35:39 -0500, Frank Frisk [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have several microsoft publisher files.Does open office have the capability to open these files,Thank You in advance. Frank Frisk. Freighter Frank; 3 Long 1

Re: [users] OOo 1.9.77 on intel linux

2005-02-15 Thread Paul
I've never encountered this problem, but this is where Google is handy. Before posting try entering either error message into Google - you will no doubt find the solution... Try this for the fix : http://www.webservertalk.com/message912199.html HTH, Paul Remember Google is your friend! On Tue

Re: [users] Goto page x

2005-02-15 Thread Paul
Refer inline reply Paul wrote: On Sat, 12 Feb 2005 22:41:03 +, Mr. J. K M. McKean [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 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

Re: [users] Query about fonts, windows documents and Openoffice 1.1.4

2005-02-15 Thread Paul
the screen and then go back to it - does it correct itself? HTH, Paul On Mon, 14 Feb 2005 15:39:31 +1300, Williams, Brian [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, When I open documents created by Windows Word (*.doc files), sometimes when I try to edit a line the cursor position is all wrong

Re: [users] Automated biblio

2005-02-16 Thread Paul
. HTH, Paul On Wed, 16 Feb 2005 20:43:14 +1100 (EST), Zoltan Kocsi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have to do the following with a Writed document: - The author of an article has a biblio database, in some format. The format is known, the database can be accessed easily, no problem

Re: [users] Images in Writer

2005-02-17 Thread Paul
Interesting. Have you checked the various print options under tools options for both writer and general ?? Other than that if you care to put the document somewhere accessible someone may be able to have a look and provide some constructive solution. HTH, Paul On Wed, 16 Feb 2005 23:55:32

Re: [users] Response to response to...

2005-02-17 Thread Paul
Only other suggestion I could provide is if you can place the file somewhere people can access (ie, web page, etc...), someone may be able to have a look and provide some advice. Paul On Wed, 16 Feb 2005 21:30:13 -0500, Simplicity Computer Services [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Folks, I'm using

Re: [users] Alpha order

2005-02-17 Thread Paul
For lists you are best to use calc (I've assumed you've used writer so far). Copy what you have done into calc, then if you really need it to be displayed in writer, you can, from writer, do the following : insertobjectOLE object and select 'calc' to insert the sheet... HTH, Paul On Thu, 17

Re: [users] [moderated]

2005-02-20 Thread Paul
Have a look at below link :: http://www.oooforum.org/forum/viewtopic.phtml?t=16444 I would add that it may pay to completely remove all previous installation directories and do a new fresh install. HTH, Paul On Sat, 19 Feb 2005 15:05:42 -0800, Trevor Blake [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am

Re: [users] Table of Contents

2005-02-20 Thread Paul
which will mean that the dots will disappear. Remember if you want this for all levels within the TOC, also click ALL once you have made the changes (so that all levels are updated). If this is not clear, let me know and I can send you a screen shot direct. HTH, Paul On Sun, 20 Feb 2005 20:27:23

Re: [users] Re: Images in Writer Documents

2005-02-23 Thread Paul
Format of the graphic was png. Used draw to convert. The starting graphic was jpeg (I think) so it would probably work better if you took the original (ie, without any loss of quality) then converted to png with text included. HTH, Paul On Wed, 23 Feb 2005 09:09:16 -0500, G. Roderick Singleton

Re: [users] Re: Line at the bottom of Document

2005-02-23 Thread Paul
Just to add my $0.02 worth, this functionality is the same right up to 1.9.62 dev build. Paul On Wed, 23 Feb 2005 17:15:32 -0800, Russ Fineman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Doug Thompson wrote: Russ Fineman wrote: I just created a new one page document. Half way thru a line appeared across

Re: [users] Design mode in a Write document in development build

2005-02-23 Thread Paul
I've managed to do this on 1.9.62 but I'm assuming that if your asking about specific builds you know how to do it on prior builds (sorry - it is the latest I've got). Advise if not. Paul On Wed, 23 Feb 2005 20:56:14 -0500, Andrew Douglas Pitonyak [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Using OOo 1.1.4, I

Re: [users] problems installing 1.1.4

2005-02-24 Thread Paul
Try searching google prior to posting. This is a problem experienced by others... eg: http://www.oooforum.org/forum/viewtopic.phtml?t=5040 HTH, Paul On Thu, 24 Feb 2005 17:48:39 +0100, Philipp Sutter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: i installed oo-1.1.4 on suse 9.2

Re: [users] Turning off O/ - Ø and L/ - [barred L]

2005-02-24 Thread Paul
. Paul On Thu, 24 Feb 2005 10:22:27 -0600, Gib Henry [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In Writer, when I type PO/Job # I get PØJob #. Something similar happens when I type RTL/LTR (the slash becomes a bar across the first L, but I can't send the character via e-mail). How can I turn off

Re: [users] modify all formula in document

2005-02-24 Thread Paul
. However I'm guessing if you've asked the question you haven't. Have fun. Paul. On Thu, 24 Feb 2005 03:26:17 +0100, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: hi, I must to modify all formula in my doc (used font and character size). do you know a tip for select all existing formula and modify

Re: [users] modify all formula in document

2005-02-24 Thread Paul
Sorry - forgot to add your mail address - unsure if you've subscribed or not. Paul On Fri, 25 Feb 2005 14:32:52 +1300, Paul [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Depends on how you have put the formula in. If you insert object formula, then these can be identified using the explorer (under OLE object

Re: [users] [moderated]

2005-02-24 Thread Paul
When installing OOo you are asked if you want OpenOffice to open .doc extensioned files. How to correct ? - right click on the .doc file then open as. Select MS Word and make sure that you select always use this application... HTH, Paul On Wed, 23 Feb 2005 17:55:58 -0800, Irving Moskovitz

Re: Re: [users] need more for openoffice

2005-02-24 Thread Paul
Alex, hope your subscribed to the list since I'm not filling in the form. Paul On Thu, 24 Feb 2005 17:25:46 -0800 (PST), [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I apologize for this automatic reply to your email. To control spam, I now allow incoming messages only from senders I

Re: [users] Opening Quattro files

2005-02-24 Thread Paul
I assume that you no longer have quattro-pro in order to 'save as' something else. Only other suggestion is to try a converter of some sort. Quick search yielded this result, but there may be free ones out there as well : http://www.thebeatlesforever.com/processtext/abcquatt.html Paul On Wed

Re: [users] [moderated]

2005-02-24 Thread Paul
else has a resolution... Paul On Wed, 23 Feb 2005 22:06:10 -0600, Peggy Burton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: openoffice 1.1.4 writing program: when I type the first page of my document the page flip or arrow that lets you go to the next page does not work. what is wrong? is somthing set up wrong

Re: [users] name spreadsheets

2005-02-24 Thread Paul
I'm sure you can do so with a macro, but don't think this would be possible without. There are plenty of resources for macro development if you wish to head down that direction. Start with www.openoffice.org and go from there... HTH, Paul On Wed, 23 Feb 2005 22:01:47 -0700, Mike Thomas [EMAIL

Re: [users] Downloading Installing

2005-02-24 Thread Paul
will assist. Paul On Thu, 24 Feb 2005 17:48:23 -0500, Mccullyf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have downloaded Open Office 4 times but it does not install - why? - To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands

Re: [users] [moderated]

2005-02-27 Thread Paul
Wood What you are asking is a function of your hardware and drivers for the OS, not of OOo. Doug Totally agree. I've done this myself without any problems. I was using WinXP-Pro and OOo1.1.2 Paul - To unsubscribe, e

Re: [users] Access Problem

2005-02-28 Thread Paul
There are various resources available (unsure which ones you reviewed). Try this for starters; http://openoffice.homelinux.org/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=9 Also try below for more information : http://dba.openoffice.org/ HTH, Paul On Mon, 28 Feb 2005 08:29:37 +0200

Re: [users] Diff for Writer?

2005-02-28 Thread Paul
Best way to find out is to have a look at help track changes or help version management. Versions are only possible when the file is in .sxw format (does not allow versioning when it is a .doc file). Have fun... Paul On Mon, 28 Feb 2005 15:00:21 -0500, Joe [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote

Re: Re: [users] Calc challenge.?

2005-02-28 Thread Paul
and info on both the use of mysql (comes with its own tutorials as well) as well as use of mysql with OOo. Google is your friend. HTH, Paul On 28 Feb 2005 23:57:09 -, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Auto responder: Thanks to respond to us, Single there is a way to add his Link to our

Re: [users] Reading Old MS Office files

2005-02-28 Thread Paul
There is the ability to right click (when you've selected the rows) and manually enter the height that you want the rows to be. Paul On Mon, 28 Feb 2005 11:59:14 -0500, Bob Oehrle [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: When I purchased my new computer I got a 3 month trial period for MS Office. One

Re: [users] Quickstarter icon on the toolbar

2005-03-01 Thread Paul
Is it that your quickstart bar hides the icon's... you may have to click the to see the icon. Alternatively it could be that for some reason OOo is completely exiting when you close a document - if this is the case, then reply to the list. Paul On Tue, 1 Mar 2005 23:33:31 +0100, Alberto

Re: [users] ODBC Drivers on UNIX

2005-03-02 Thread Paul
. Will datadirect provide ODBC libraries to do the above? Any license free libraries??? In general as long as OOo can utilise an odbc/jdbc connection it will connect to any type of DB. Little unsure of your question on this last one. Any queries, reply to the list. Paul Guru Sarma Morgan Stanley

Re: [users] Network file does not exist

2005-03-02 Thread Paul
and someone else may have a brainwave ... Paul ps, good to see a Kiwi email address on the list. On Thu, 03 Mar 2005 12:12:41 +1300, Chris Hirst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi there hoping you might help me. I am trying to use OO 1.1 and 2Beta

Re: [users] Fw: Problem encountered in Openoffice, Writer

2005-03-03 Thread Paul
Writer should be able to open the MS word files even if they are 'forms'. See : http://www.oooforum.org/forum/viewtopic.phtml?p=56737highlight= What version of OOo are you using on what OS? Paul On Thu, 3 Mar 2005 14:24:54 +0800, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, I'm trying

Re: [users] word completion gathering from help

2005-03-03 Thread Paul
auto correct word completion and uncheck collect words... HTH, Paul On Thu, 03 Mar 2005 09:49:50 +0200, Rich [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: open a new oo.org session, check out word completion (tools-autocorrect-word completion). the list should be empty. now open help and check word list again - it's

Re: [users] [moderated]

2005-03-07 Thread Paul
for the file. HTH, Paul Chris Davies. - To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [users] Installation not succesful

2005-03-07 Thread Paul
Try: http://www.oooforum.org/forum/viewtopic.phtml?p=28857 Before posting, try the archives, mail archives, forums google - it'll be faster. Paul On 07 Mar 2005 20:07 GMT, Hans Georg Kappen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear ladies and gentlemen, Tried to install Open Office.org1.1.2 on a clean

Re: [users] Set save-as path for a .stw template

2005-03-07 Thread Paul
To change the default path, try updating the my documents value found in openoffice.org : paths (after selecing toolsoptions)... This will mean that the default directory will be changed, not just the directory that is used when creating a document from a template. HTH, Paul On Mon, 07 Mar

Re: [users] reinstalling spellcheckers

2005-03-07 Thread Paul
...' Is there a way of linking formatcharacterfontlanguage to the page format eg 'letter' is English USA by default whilst A4 is English UK? Unsure but using templates would solve this I'm sure... Paul thx bg ps - to spellcheck multingual text http://documentation.openoffice.org/faqs

Re: [users] [moderated]

2005-03-07 Thread Paul
It is safe to remove M$ office, but since you've paid for it, and since both OOo and M$ office can co-exist, there is no real need to. I would keep it just in case... Paul On Mon, 7 Mar 2005 20:18:52 +1100, Mr Thomas Palfy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear OpenOffice Service Desk (Operator), I

Re: [users] Help downloading OPEN OFFICE

2005-03-07 Thread Paul
Where to go for downloading : http://download.openoffice.org/1.1.4/index.html What is OpenOffice.org : http://www.openoffice.org/product/ It is all on the web site and found with a few clicks. Have fun. Paul On Sun, 27 Feb 2005 18:07:00 -0500, Jamelle Neal [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello

Re: [users] OOo 2 Beta - NFS

2005-03-07 Thread Paul
I'm going to guess that you 'upgraded' rather than removed the previous install completely and re-installed ?? If you did, then uninstall, delete dir, then reinstall from scratch. If not, the exact wording of the error message would be appreciated. Thanks, Paul On Tue, 08 Mar 2005 09:31:14

[users] claitoncs.sspam@uol.com.br

2005-03-07 Thread Paul
Is anyone else getting replies directly back from above address when answering queries? Can be stopped at the server instead of forwarding them on? Alternatively can the user that subscribed from this address please do something ?? Paul

Re: [users] Open Office and WinXP home user account issues

2005-03-08 Thread Paul
Unsure what the question is ?? Paul On Tue, 8 Mar 2005 08:46:51 -0500, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Return Receipt Your [users] Open Office and WinXP home user account issues document : was Chris Botos/Dulles/GuD received

Re: [users] 1.9.79 | language spellcheck trouble

2005-03-08 Thread Paul
I've tried copying over old dictionaires to new installs and have found that it doesn't work (for me anyway). I suggest that you utilise the file autopilot install new dictionaries.. to install the correct Dutch dictionary. HTH, Paul On Tue, 8 Mar 2005 20:56:15 +, CPH [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [users] Need automaticaly numbered target for the cross-reference not linked with object

2005-03-09 Thread Paul
.Select AutoText and then click Run. A list of the current AutoText entries is generated in a separate text document. 4.Choose File - Print. Paul I used this in MS-Word but after importing the word document the cross-reference targets are not numbered. Any ideas or suggestions on how I can do

Re: [users] Creating PDF files

2005-03-10 Thread Paul
using pgp. Paul On Thu, 10 Mar 2005 16:27:02 -0500, Juan Ugarte Lugon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does anybody know how can I encrypt a pdf file when I create it in OOo Juan -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.7.1

Re: [users] Help needed

2005-03-10 Thread Paul
Assisting with any part of OOo development is voluntary, accordingly there is no pay for those that do get involved. Paul On Wed, 9 Mar 2005 08:24:15 -0800 (PST), liz simon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi guys, Once I join openoffice.org, will I have to pay money to do QA work? Will I get

Re: [users] help w/ spreadsheet

2005-03-10 Thread Paul
I would try first going through help contents and searching for labels. There is alot of information there. You would have to be clearer concerning 'merging' data. What is the original source in, what format do you want it to be in, what if the format of the data, etc... Paul On Wed, 09 Mar

Re: [users] Using OpenOffice instead of MS Word

2005-03-10 Thread Paul
I dont believe so, however integration from Calyx Point to OOo would be up to the CP developers. In saying that however, if CP could output into a oasis compliant format, then it would be possible to write an OOo macro to upload this information (OOo V2.0 onwards). HTH, Paul On Wed, 9 Mar 2005

Re: [users] [moderated]

2005-03-10 Thread Paul
What was the error message that you received. I'm assuming that you've downloaded the *.zip file.. You need to have a software to open this zipped file (eg, winzip) - do you have this? Will have to get a little more information prior to assisting further. Paul On Fri, 11 Mar 2005 11:23:29

Re: [users] It don't start!

2005-03-10 Thread Paul
Doing a web search (which you may have done yourself) it seems that this problem has been around for a little while, and the only suggestion that seems to work is to uninstall and re-install. HTH, Paul On Thu, 10 Mar 2005 23:30:48 +0100, Affolter François [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Impossible de

Re: [users] opening document in writer

2005-03-13 Thread Paul
you want opened which will open writer with a single window with your document. Paul On Sun, 13 Mar 2005 19:01:11 +0100, Witold Krakowski [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If I open OpenOffice.org writer and then open a document using the open button, I will get two writer windows: one empty (the initial

Re: [users] OpenOffice Ver 2.0 (Beta)

2005-03-13 Thread Paul
bit by bit... HTH, Paul On Sat, 12 Mar 2005 13:48:11 -0800, Louis Garner [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Gentlemen: Many of my clients are currently using OpenOffice Version 1.0 and have been very satisfied with it's usability and quality. I noticed that you have version 2.0 available

Re: [users] [moderated]

2005-03-13 Thread Paul
Although counter-intuitive, if you find the 'setup' shortcut in the base folder (depending on where you installed it) and double click it, the initial screen will be presented. One of the options on this screen is 'remove'. Select and follow the prompts to remove the installation. HTH, Paul

Re: [users] Installation question

2005-03-13 Thread Paul
No problems. It is best however to continue posting to the list, not personally. On Sun, 13 Mar 2005 14:25:35 -0800, CosmicSafat [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thank you for answering Paul. I had thought abought making a separate user for myself, but I should be packing to move in 8 days

Re: [users] adding new template

2005-03-13 Thread Paul
these types of actions... Paul On Sun, 13 Mar 2005 13:02:06 -0800, Bo Gusman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OO 1.1.3 installed from RPMs on a RHFC3 box. I want to add a new template and know how to do it, but OO complains that Error copying template file://newtemplate.stw. A template with this name

Re: [users] adding new template

2005-03-13 Thread Paul
Just in case your not subscribed... On Mon, 14 Mar 2005 11:40:13 +1300, Paul [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Have a look at tools options under the 'openoffice.org : paths' section. There is a path set for 'templates' which if you change to something that is writable by the user should be okay

Re: [users] OO hangs after first successful use.

2005-03-13 Thread Paul
in order to find problem (especially since there is no error message)... Paul On Fri, 11 Mar 2005 10:59:44 -0500, Denis Dwyer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Installed OO on WinXP machine. Used each application within OOff once and now they all hang when attempting to open with no error msg to give

Re: [users] Html generation from sxw files

2005-03-13 Thread Paul
/ Search through www.sourceforge.net for more possibilities... HTH, Paul On Mon, 14 Mar 2005 13:47:49 +1300, Williams, Brian [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is there a better html generator than that used in OOV2.0 or OO 1.1.4 Save As - html command? When compared to the HTML generated by MS Office

Re: [users] Writer border problem

2005-03-16 Thread Paul
Can't think of anything you haven't tried, but I'm happy to have a look if you want to mail to me direct. Paul On Wed, 16 Mar 2005 13:01:43 -0500, Joe [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm learning to use templates and styles. (I've read the tutorials, etc. at OOo). I have a couple of templates

Re: [users] [moderated]

2005-03-20 Thread Paul
Normally selecting the mirror closest to you is all that is required. However if there is no indication which of the UK mirrors is closest, any one of them will be fine. HTH, Paul On Sat, 19 Mar 2005 20:23:51 -, tommy , wrote: Sir, I would like to download Open Office but one thing

Re: [users] Techical problems with Beta 2.0 (1.9.79)

2005-03-20 Thread Paul
your settings. Go to 'tools auto correct/auto format' and go to the options tab. Delselect the option of Capitalize first letter of every sentence ... HTH, Paul On Sat, 19 Mar 2005 19:43:08 +0100, Piotr Bering [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Madam/Sir, I use since 4 moth various OpenOffice

Re: [users] about license

2005-03-20 Thread Paul
The beauty of open source programs. Free of charge (apart from download cost) and no licenses that will restrict you in where you can install the software. Paul On Sat, 19 Mar 2005 15:43:19 +0200, Raivo Pede [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello! I just got to know with your product open office I

Re: [users] Upgrading 2.x

2005-03-21 Thread Paul
For me I've always installed into a completely new (not a reused) directory. I've had no issues if I've done this. Paul On Mon, 21 Mar 2005 16:21:10 -0500, Charles Marcus [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, I looked on the OOo website, and everywhere else I could think of, but found nothing

Re: [users] find and replace non-printing characters

2005-03-24 Thread Paul
To find blank lines in writer, open the find and replace dialog and tick regular expressions. Find = $^ Replace = leave blank There is alot of information available in help contents, search word regular expressions; list of Have fun. Paul On Thu, 24 Mar 2005 00:14:38 -0800, Edward Tripp

Re: [users] find and replace non-printing characters

2005-03-24 Thread Paul
Sorry - minor change. Find should be Find = ^$ Apologies... Paul On Thu, 24 Mar 2005 20:51:17 +1200, Paul [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: To find blank lines in writer, open the find and replace dialog and tick regular expressions. Find = $^ Replace = leave blank There is alot

Re: [users] Databases and integration

2005-03-28 Thread Paul
This is a users forum. If you have a question, post it. If you are just complaining, then post to 'discuss' list - see if the're interested. Paul On Sun, 27 Mar 2005 18:30:06 +0100, carey and thresa [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, I'm new to OO but have used Smartware's integrated DB

Re: [users] [moderated]

2005-03-28 Thread Paul
to another page and it should increase accordingly. I feel that I'm missing something. Please advise if this is the case. Paul On Mon, 28 Mar 2005 08:08:23 -0500, Prof. Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello: I teach IT and personal productivity software (sorry to say MSO by default). I

Re: [users] [moderated]

2005-03-28 Thread Paul
I'm assuming you are meaning 'sum' in writer. It is (or was in build of 1.9.62) under the toolbar for 'table'... Paul On Mon, 28 Mar 2005 15:53:30 -0500, Stief House [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Greetings, I am using the OpenOffice.org 2.0 Beta (actually ver 1.9.79). So far all is well except

Re: [users] Spell Check - off-line?

2005-03-30 Thread Paul
out of OOo completely (even quickstarter) and restart for the new dictionaries to be recognised. HTH, Paul On Wed, 30 Mar 2005 19:38:12 +0200, Hotmail [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: However, the speel checking is still only available for U.S. english. If I select check all langauges it only spell

Re: [users] seeking calc membership template

2005-03-30 Thread Paul
out there... I can assist if you wish. Paul On Tue, 29 Mar 2005 06:59:49 +0200, Duncan Lithgow [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've looked around and can't find many templates for calc out there. I need one for a modest sized membership database - it seems silly starting from scratch... Any ideas

Re: [users] backup?

2005-03-31 Thread Paul
mean by meld... both 1.1 and 2.0Beta can co-exist (as long as they are installed in separate directories). Thanks, Paul On Thu, 31 Mar 2005 12:39:23 -0800 (Pacific Standard Time), Jim Fischer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: To all: When I go to save my project I get the on-screen prompt

Re: [users] Install Problem

2005-03-31 Thread Paul
Not personally installed on Linux before (OOo has always come with standard distro), however I'm sure you would need to be root to install. In addition you'd have to use the -network flag to ensure that multi-user install is done. HTH, Paul On Thu, 31 Mar 2005 12:54:24 -0800, clarissa [EMAIL

Re: [users] Single spacing between lines

2005-03-31 Thread Paul
If the style that is being used is set to 'single space' (under 'indents and spacing' tab) then it should work. I'm using OOo1.1.4 and ctrl+1 single spaces and ctrl+2 double spaces. Paul On Wed, 30 Mar 2005 07:12:30 -0500, Richard Anderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am new to Linux

Re: [users] help help help

2005-03-31 Thread Paul
that this is not 'office word'. OOo is completely different (and much better in most parts) but it can read and write M$ Office word documents so it should do what you are after. Paul On Thu, 31 Mar 2005 13:23:21 -0500, paula schultz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: i was referred to you by a small

Re: [users] [moderated]downloading open office

2005-03-31 Thread Paul
to install OpenOffice. HTH, Paul On Thu, 31 Mar 2005 11:56:35 -0500, JC4745 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: sirs i cannot download open office mine is windows XP. wHICH IS BEST TO USE ? Is it better ti Save or open ? John A Crowley DMD

Re: [users] Designed some templates, would like to share

2005-03-31 Thread Paul
Aim to please On Fri, 01 Apr 2005 03:10:23 +0200, Christel ROBERT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wow, that was quick! Thanks. C- Paul wrote: Have a look at : http://documentation.openoffice.org/Samples_Templates/User/template/ and contact the person listed. Paul On Fri, 01 Apr

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