On Thu, 2006-07-27 at 13:21 -0500, Peter Kupfer wrote: > Rick -- > > Check the version I posted yesterday. Towards the end it talks about > some minor changes to the charts. I worry about going to in depth on these.
My take on many of our chapters is they are too simple, and leave much for the user to research on their own. I have found way too many mistakes and 'incomplete' (or oversimplified) topics in the online help...about which I always files issues. I think a little more depth is always a good idea...unless we are writing 'quick start' guides. > I believe the current doc walks through the all of the auto format > screens. If I missing one let me know. My compliments...it looks much better after you worked it over...How about the charting options: Tools > Options > Charts Tools > Options > OpenOffice.org Calc > View > Also, using a chart as an embedded objects is in Chapter 9 which deals > with linking and sharing Calc data. I don't see it as redundant if we include a page (or two) on the subject...it is after all a charting topic. But I think I mentioned this before about another chapter and was over-ruled. > When you do come back around, can you start with the Functions chapter. > I would like to get at least a draft of each chapter in by the end of > August, when school starts up. Of course, not rush, sounds like you are > making some great tutorials. I'll have it in a couple of weeks...I promise! > Have a nice day, > Peter > > Rick Barnes wrote: > > On Thu, 2006-07-27 at 10:53 +1000, Jean Hollis Weber wrote: > >> Peter Kupfer wrote: > >>> Is Rick still actively with us? > > > > Hi y'all, > > > > I'm still around...I finishing off one of my Calc tutorials and they are > > very labor intensive. You ought to take a look, I can use all the > > constructive criticism and good advice I can get. I wanted to get these > > out before I finished the chapters I am working on, so the research I do > > for the slideshows can be used for OOoAuthors. > > > >> He pops in now and then, somewhat randomly, rather like you do. :-) > > > > I read most of the posts...but they are horribly slanted toward > > Writer... > > > >> The last note I have from Rick to the list is dated 11 June this > >> year (though I may have deleted something more recent). > >> > >> He definitely has not given any indication that he's no longer > >> active and involved. He may be on summer vacation, though. > > > > As soon as I finish the current slideshow tutorial I'm working on > > (Charting), I will attack my Calc Guide work with a vengeance. I've put > > in hundreds of hours on these slideshows...and I have, I must admit > > neglected OOoAuthors...but not Calc! > > > > I did notice that the Calc chapter on charting is rather 'thin' when I > > looked it over last week. I feel that it doesn't go into enough detail > > regarding editing an existing chart, or really enough detail about the > > AutoFormat Chart dialog's options. Some of these are confusing, > > especially when trying to find what menu has what options (eg. Main menu > > vs context menu). And, how a chart is selected determines what toolbar > > buttons and menu items are available. > > > > The Main Calc Options dialog has a Charts 'page' (or do we say dialog?) > > and some more chart specific options are found under the Options > Calc > >> View page. There should also be a section on using the charts as > > embedded objects in other OOo components. > > > > That's just a thought, Peter if you have the time that should be > > easy ;-) > > > > As for me I'm here I just try to stay out of any controversy. And, > > believe me that's tough. > > > > Have a look at my Calc tutorial slideshows if you have some time, see > > the link below... > >
