On 5/4/06, Carey Matthew Black <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I have actually thought about the idea of an "open sourced ARS IDE".
Sure there are some headaches with the idea. But here is what I was
thinking. :) Something like ARSDocs, but with some basic edit options
too. :)
Start with Eclipse and the ARS Java API.
Build an Eclipse Plugin that allows you to:
Connect to an ARS server (as an admin only please)
List objects
In ways that describe the relationships of the objects.
Think a tree object like the "by prefix" does in the Admin tool,
but more... much more...
Create/edit simple objects (Filters, Active link, menus...etc...
Forms are a lot more difficult than the rest of these objects. ;)
I really think that much of an open sourced tool to AUGMENT (not
replace) Admin tool features could help BMC see what we need to do
better development in ARS.
I have kicked the tires a bit and I do not yet see anything that would
prevent this from being possible with enough community support.
So I put the question to you (ARSList).... Who wants it enough to kick
in some Java development time to get this party started?
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Carey Matthew Black
Remedy Skilled Professional (RSP)
ARS = Action Request System(Remedy)
Solution = People + Process + Tools
Fast, Accurate, Cheap.... Pick two.
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On 5/4/06, Brian Goralczyk <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> **
> You know, as I am leafing through old emails, I see this one. And I think
> it is a GREAT idea. However, as is my way of programming satellites....why
> not take it one step further. If you right click on a button, it can limit
> your development options i.e. active links but not filters...and can then
> autoload the button as the trigger point?
>
> Seems to me that when you add workflow you usually tied it to some action as
> well. And with active links I am usually looking at the form and button or
> field that I am working with.
>
> Just my late 2 cents.
>
> Brian Goralczyk
> Orbitz.com
>
>
>
> On 2/16/06, Stephen Earl < [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> > ** I second this idea, would be very nice to have...
> >
> >
> >
> > On 16/02/06, Heider, Stephen < [EMAIL PROTECTED] > wrote:
> > > **
> > > I have an idea and wanted to see what you all thought - Provide the
> ability to rapidly create new server objects (filters, active links, guides,
> etc.).
> > >
> > > In the Admin Tool, right-click on a Form (when you are viewing the list
> of forms) and highlight the New option to display a drop-down New Server
> Object menu. When you select an option (ie. a Filter) and new filter is
> created "with the form already selected".
> > >
> > > Because the current process of selecting the form takes extra time, when
> I want to create a new object 99% of the time I open an existing object,
> uncheck the Enable box and select File - Save As to clone it. I then delete
> the workflow to begin a new filter. This is actually quicker and easier for
> me than creating a new filter from scratch and manually selecting the form.
> When cloning, the name of the filter is also already prefixed accordingly.
> > >
> > > Currently, to select a form for a new object involves:
> > > - scroll and find the form in 300+ forms (in my environment)
> > > - check the box for the form. This causes the form you just selected
> to instantly vanish.
> > > - scroll back up to the top of the list of forms to see if you checked
> the correct form.
> > >
> > > As a Part B to this enhancement, add ability to set default prefixes for
> objects. Each time a new object, such as a form, is created with the new
> method the name of the object would already have your standard prefix for
> that object. This would both save time and help ensure naming consistency.
> > >
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