Answers inline.
Stephen Buck wrote:
Calc3 Chapter 2 has a section explaining the DataForm extension.
When I tested the current version of this extension, it did not work on my
system. Maybe because it doesn't work with OOo 3, or perhaps there is a
Vista 64-bit incompatibility. I don't know.
I contacted the developer and they replied, indicating that they will
upgrade the extension when they can.
What is the policy for including third-party extension use in the manual?
We don't really have a policy about including third-party extensions,
but this is my rule of thumb: I only include those extensions that I
personally use and find to be good value. Usually those also happen to
be produced by Sun or by members of the community (Template Changer,
for example) and are open source.
If one of those extensions stops working when OOo is upgraded, then I
would either remove it from the manual or (if it's particularly
important, like PDF Import) note that it doesn't work for OOo version
xxx (or on xxx platform, or whatever).
In the specific case of DataForm, I would remove it from the manual.
It's too minor an extension to include if it is no longer compatible
with the current version of OOo.
If I encounter this again, should I ask users on this list to test, or post
the request in the OOo Forum?
I usually start by asking this list and/or the Docs list, because
usually someone here knows the answer to my question. If that fails, I
go to the forum. Depends on the question, though. Use your own
judgment or preference.
BTW, if you are not already subscribed to what I call the Docs list, I
encourage you to join. [email protected]
Thanks for spotting this and following up. Obviously I failed to do so
the last time I looked at that chapter. :-(
--Jean
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Federica Cenacchi
Date: Tue, Sep 29, 2009 at 12:46 AM
Subject: Rif: DataForm - upgrade to OOo 3?
To: Stephen Buck <[email protected]>
Hi,
Thank you for your comment about our extension.
We will certainly upgrade DataForm to be compatible with OpenOffice 3, but
currently our staff is very busy, so I am not able to give you any time
estimate.
I will notify you as soon as we upgrade it.
Regards,
Federica.
