Re: [libreoffice-documentation] Headers and footers
There is only one thing missing from your email. How did you try to insert a page number? Step by step, what did you do? Dan On 2/8/21 12:40 AM, Jack wrote: There is a beautiful manual created for Libre Office and I have review the one on-line for version 6.2, and the hard copy for version 6.4. After attempting to put in page number I have never seen anything as frustrating as to the numerous attempts I have made. I can put up with the jumping around that it does, moving words, inserting new pages, and the renumbering of pages (ie repeating the same page number on two consecutive pages.) But cannot there just be a simple method to get a consecutive page number on each page. I am not changing styles, chapter names, or anything complicated. But it just doesn't seem to work for me. I love open source. I am developing a manual for the use of open source resources to build a project utilizing numerous open source programs. But this is getting out of hand. I know it can be accomplished since I see a very creative job of it in the hard copy. I chose to believe that the manual was created with Libre Office. I am using Libre Office, Version: 6.4.6.2 Build ID: 1:6.4.6-0ubuntu0.20.04.1 CPU threads: 8; OS: Linux 5.4; UI render: default; VCL: gtk3; Locale: en-US (en_US.UTF-8); UI-Language: en-US Calc: threaded Any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated. It is difficult to push open source software when it refuses to perform as the author describe. I would tell you that it is driving me insane, but it is such a short trip, I prefer to walk. Thanks, Jack Boulier -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
Re: [libreoffice-documentation] Metadata Loss LO 7.1.0.2
On 1/21/21 7:56 AM, Dave Barton wrote: Sorry, I meant to send this to the users list. *From:* Dave Barton [mailto:da...@libreoffice.org] *Sent:* Thursday, January 21, 2021, 12:50 UTC *To:* LibreOffice Documentation *Subject:* [libreoffice-documentation] Metadata Loss LO 7.1.0.2 Version: 7.1.0.2 (x64) / LibreOffice Community Build ID: 53d68d29d90fd16448721a60aad68c28ff0809f5 CPU threads: 8; OS: Windows 10.0 Build 19042; UI render: Skia/Raster; VCL: win Locale: en-US (en_US); UI-Language: en-US Calc: threaded Before raising a bug report I would like to know if anyone else is seeing this issue: * Normally when a new document is created in Writer the Document Properties Title field is automatically filled with the name of the template (eg. Default) upon which the document is based. * Changing the Document Properties Title field in a new or existing document blanks the field in the saved file. * Opening the saved file in any other version of LO restores the field lost in version 7.1.0.2 Thanks Dave When I open an untitled text document, under File > Properties > Documents, the title field is empty. This is true for both 7.1.0.2 Debian and Windows. Where are you finding the term "Default"? Dan -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
Re: [libreoffice-documentation] Metadata Loss LO 7.1.0.2
On 1/21/21 10:45 AM, Dan Lewis wrote: On 1/21/21 8:51 AM, Rafael Lima wrote: Hi! I ran a few tests here using LO 7.2 alpha, nightly (I don't have 7.1 RC2 here): 1) When I create a new document by going to File > New > Text Document (without choosing a template), the Properties fields are all blank. But if I change them and save the file, all is fine when I reopen it. 2) When I create a new document from a template (say, the Default template), then the Tile field has the name of the template ("Default" in this case). Changing it and saving the file is working without any issues. Let's see if anyone has 7.1 RC2 to test this as well. Rafael On Thu, Jan 21, 2021 at 10:44 AM Ilmari Lauhakangas < ilmari.lauhakan...@libreoffice.org> wrote: On 21.1.2021 14.50, Dave Barton wrote: Version: 7.1.0.2 (x64) / LibreOffice Community Build ID: 53d68d29d90fd16448721a60aad68c28ff0809f5 CPU threads: 8; OS: Windows 10.0 Build 19042; UI render: Skia/Raster; VCL: win Locale: en-US (en_US); UI-Language: en-US Calc: threaded Before raising a bug report I would like to know if anyone else is seeing this issue: * Normally when a new document is created in Writer the Document Properties Title field is automatically filled with the name of the template (eg. Default) upon which the document is based. * Changing the Document Properties Title field in a new or existing document blanks the field in the saved file. * Opening the saved file in any other version of LO restores the field lost in version 7.1.0.2 Are you sure you are getting "Default" in the title? I only get a pre-filled title with some template like Modern business letter. Works fine with 7.2 at least. Ilmari -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy I have installed 7.1.0.2 (Debian). File > Properties > Description. In the Title box of a newly created text document, I entered "This is a text". I saved and named the document. Then I opened it in 7.0.4.2. I got the same results in the Title box. I added ", but it has changed". Finally, I reopened the document using 7.1.0.2. The Title box contained "This is a text, but it has changed". I have not checked on Windows yet. I will report of this shortly. Dan I have now created a new document in Windows using 7.1.0.2 that I had just installed. Then I Entered "This is text" (without quotes) in the Title box. I clicked OK and same this file to a thumb drive. Then I switched back to Ubuntu 20.04. I opened this file on my thumb drive using 7.1.0.2 (Debian). What I saw was "This is a text" (again without text. Sorry, Dave; I have not had the same problem as you seem to have. Dan -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
Re: [libreoffice-documentation] Metadata Loss LO 7.1.0.2
On 1/21/21 8:51 AM, Rafael Lima wrote: Hi! I ran a few tests here using LO 7.2 alpha, nightly (I don't have 7.1 RC2 here): 1) When I create a new document by going to File > New > Text Document (without choosing a template), the Properties fields are all blank. But if I change them and save the file, all is fine when I reopen it. 2) When I create a new document from a template (say, the Default template), then the Tile field has the name of the template ("Default" in this case). Changing it and saving the file is working without any issues. Let's see if anyone has 7.1 RC2 to test this as well. Rafael On Thu, Jan 21, 2021 at 10:44 AM Ilmari Lauhakangas < ilmari.lauhakan...@libreoffice.org> wrote: On 21.1.2021 14.50, Dave Barton wrote: Version: 7.1.0.2 (x64) / LibreOffice Community Build ID: 53d68d29d90fd16448721a60aad68c28ff0809f5 CPU threads: 8; OS: Windows 10.0 Build 19042; UI render: Skia/Raster; VCL: win Locale: en-US (en_US); UI-Language: en-US Calc: threaded Before raising a bug report I would like to know if anyone else is seeing this issue: * Normally when a new document is created in Writer the Document Properties Title field is automatically filled with the name of the template (eg. Default) upon which the document is based. * Changing the Document Properties Title field in a new or existing document blanks the field in the saved file. * Opening the saved file in any other version of LO restores the field lost in version 7.1.0.2 Are you sure you are getting "Default" in the title? I only get a pre-filled title with some template like Modern business letter. Works fine with 7.2 at least. Ilmari -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy I have installed 7.1.0.2 (Debian). File > Properties > Description. In the Title box of a newly created text document, I entered "This is a text". I saved and named the document. Then I opened it in 7.0.4.2. I got the same results in the Title box. I added ", but it has changed". Finally, I reopened the document using 7.1.0.2. The Title box contained "This is a text, but it has changed". I have not checked on Windows yet. I will report of this shortly. Dan -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
[libreoffice-documentation] Major problem: LoGuidesStyles.oxt extension
I use LibreOffice 7.0.0.1 on Ubuntu 20.04 (up to date). After installing this extension and then opened a new document in Writer. I typed the following sentence with direct formatting of all character styles used in it: The sly red fox *jumped* over the lazy brown dog. None of these character styles were highlighted. This time I typed the sentence again. This time I applied the character styles for these three words (red, jumped, brown). I got the following result when using this extension to highlight character styles. The sly /red/ fox *jumped* over the lazy /brown/ dog. This is the opposite of what we want. Direct formatting of character styles need to be removed: character styles found in the Style toolbar in the Character styles list (right side of the Writer window)are to be kept. My firs example should have red, jumped, and brown should have been highlighted. In the second example, there should not have been any highlighting. Dan -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
Re: [libreoffice-documentation] Producing guides - add a "Cleaned" directory
Two questions: 1) What are the OS that this will work with? 2) Where are the directions on how to use it? Dan On 1/3/21 9:18 AM, Milos Sramek wrote: Hi Steve, yes, please, use that file. I would like to ask you (and anybody else) to help in testing of the LoGuidesStyles.oxt extension and document cleaning. The extension is available from https://github.com/milossramek/translation-scripts/tree/master/odtclean and it highlights character styles. I created it to be used in manual style checking, but if used during editing it enables full control over direct formatting/styles and thus makes additional checking not necessary. But, maybe, all these colors are disturbing in editing – I would like to know your opinion on that. I have written here several times about using the script odtclean.py. It is, however possible, that it is not necessary to use it at all, since the Format/Clear Direct Formatting works good enough. I wrote the script 5 years ago because the Clear Direct Formatting command corrupted the LOGuides documents (mostly lists). I've tested Clear Direct Formatting on several documents now and it works without problems (I've noticed just insignificant changes in paragraph spacing in some documents). It cleans the document nearly as good as the script (does not clean image captions and does not merge neighboring styles of the same type, but these are not a problem). Please, test it, too. One cannot run the command on the whole document (CTRL-A) – it is necessary to use it in two steps: first on the text before the table of contents and then on the rest after the table of contents. If these two steps work well, the extra cleaning step in the workflow will not be necessary thanks Milos On 1/2/21 8:58 PM, Steve Fanning wrote: All, As discussed at a recent Document Team meeting, I am working on an update to Chapter 13 of the 7.0 Calc Guide (Calc as a Database). I have assumed that the best ODT file to start with is the cleaned version in the folder that Milos identified below (https://nextcloud.documentfoundation.org/apps/files/?dir=/Shared/SK%20community/Cleaned=322834). Please advise if this assumption is incorrect! Regards, Steve On 28/12/2020 16:34, Milos Sramek wrote: Hi Olivier and all, now that CG70 and MG70 are published I have cleaned the documents manually and by the script. You can find the archives in https://nextcloud.documentfoundation.org/apps/files/?dir=/Shared/SK%20community/Cleaned=322834 I suggest to replace the chapter files in the Published directory by their cleaned versions without producing the full odt and pdf book. Thus, the next version will start from the cleaned document. If you agree, I will replace them. I've created a simple extension, which highlights the character styles used in the guides: https://github.com/milossramek/translation-scripts/tree/master/odtclean https://github.com/milossramek/translation-scripts/blob/master/odtclean/LOGuidesStyles.oxt If highlighted, an author can see if styles are really used instead of direct formatting - in that case additional manual cleaning would not be necessary and it would be sufficient only to run the script. I suggest then to produce the cleaned files after publishing the guide. To summarize, I suggest to include two additional steps to the Producing LO Guides document - for authors: use the extension and use the character styles consistently - for a specific person (me for now): to run the script after publishing the guide and to replace the chapter files in the published directory Milos On 12/17/20 8:55 PM, Olivier Hallot wrote: Hi Milos, All Em 17/12/2020 16:41, Milos Sramek escreveu: Hi, I suggest to include file cleaning in the workflow. In cleaning one removes direct formatting, which is necessary for translation. Currently I do that after a guide is published - the cleaned files can be found here: https://nextcloud.documentfoundation.org/index.php/apps/files?dir=/Shared/SK%20community/Cleaned The current problem is that nobody knows about them and a new version of a guide starts from an uncleaned version in the Published and thus I have to repeat the laborious manual cleaning part again an again. BTW, last time I tried odtclean.py in my Linux box it failed, something related to python version. Actually, is it still of use? My suggestion is to add another step after step 7 in the "How to publish a chapter" section (page 15, 2 - Producing LO Guides.odt): a "Cleaned" directory, the contents of which will then be used to start a next version of the guide. I will then produce the cleaned files. I think the cleaned files should be the published files. In other words, only publish cleaned files. Olivier -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarch
Re: [libreoffice-documentation] Illustrations used in user guides
What I do is use Draw to combine text and a screenshot. Next group the two. With a right click, this can be converted to bitmap. Next save as an image (PNG). Dan On 12/15/20 06:14, Peter Schofield wrote: Hello A review comment raised by Rafael about illustrations. Are we going to store all the illustrations used in user guide chapters in NextCloud? This could create storage space problems on NextCloud as illustrations do take a lot of storage space. If we are storing illustrations in NextCloud, do we store PNG and ODG format? PNG format is the best to use, but ODG format is needed if text has been added to a screenshot. Would appreciate a prompt answer so I make changes to Chapter 2 Producing LO Guides. Regards Peter Schofield psaut...@gmail.com -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
Re: [libreoffice-documentation] LO 7 Impress indents
This is located in the Contributor Resources folder Dan On 12/8/20 10:43, Paul Sutton wrote: On 08/12/2020 15:18, Peter Schofield wrote: Hello Paul Version 7.0 of the Impress Guide will be available shortly. I am just waiting for reviews of the chapters and I can then publish the user guide. In Impress there are Presentation styles and Drawing styles. Presentation styles cannot be deleted or renamed and are used when you create slides using one of the Impress layouts. However, you can modify the style to suit your requirements.Impress layouts use AutoLayout text boxes. Drawing styles are a little more flexible as you can create new ones. Drawing styles are used when you create a text box using the Insert Text Box on the Standard toolbar or the keyboard shortcut F2. You cannot delete the drawing styles that are part of the Impress installation, but you can modify them. Not sure what you mean with parent item 1 and so on. Presentation styles are used for Outline styles and the default format is for bullet points. They go from Outline 1 to Outline 9. Is this what you mean by parent item 1? To create another line without creating another bullet (outline) point, use Shift+Enter when dealing with Presentation styles. The indent of the line is the same as the bullet point, but there is no actual bullet point. This is the same as creating a line break instead of a new paragraph. Working with text, you need the Text Formatting toolbar or the options available in Format on the main menu bar. If the Text Formatting toolbar does not appear when working with text, go to View > Toolbars on the main menu bar and select Text Formatting. Let me know if this helps you. Peter Schofield psaut...@gmail.com Hi Peter Fixed the issue with text formatting box By parent bullet point I mean the first bullet point in a list or the 2nd the parent is the one that is directly before an indented bullet point sorry I *do not know* the correct terminology for all this. To me they are bullet points with some points indented further if they are related to the one above (hence i was calling the parent bullet point) in a similar way you have a parent - > child processes on Linux. I will try the ctrl-enter thing later. Paul -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
Re: [libreoffice-documentation] LO 7 Impress indents
Paul: Are you using styles when you do this? The Presentation styles include title, subtitle, and Outline. It is the latter that you need to use to properly format your presentation. I have a file which you could see how this works. (It was made when OpenOffice 2.0 first came out, but it still has the basics. I can upload it to the NextCloud if you want to download it for whatever use you find for it. Dan On 12/8/20 10:43, Paul Sutton wrote: On 08/12/2020 15:18, Peter Schofield wrote: Hello Paul Version 7.0 of the Impress Guide will be available shortly. I am just waiting for reviews of the chapters and I can then publish the user guide. In Impress there are Presentation styles and Drawing styles. Presentation styles cannot be deleted or renamed and are used when you create slides using one of the Impress layouts. However, you can modify the style to suit your requirements.Impress layouts use AutoLayout text boxes. Drawing styles are a little more flexible as you can create new ones. Drawing styles are used when you create a text box using the Insert Text Box on the Standard toolbar or the keyboard shortcut F2. You cannot delete the drawing styles that are part of the Impress installation, but you can modify them. Not sure what you mean with parent item 1 and so on. Presentation styles are used for Outline styles and the default format is for bullet points. They go from Outline 1 to Outline 9. Is this what you mean by parent item 1? To create another line without creating another bullet (outline) point, use Shift+Enter when dealing with Presentation styles. The indent of the line is the same as the bullet point, but there is no actual bullet point. This is the same as creating a line break instead of a new paragraph. Working with text, you need the Text Formatting toolbar or the options available in Format on the main menu bar. If the Text Formatting toolbar does not appear when working with text, go to View > Toolbars on the main menu bar and select Text Formatting. Let me know if this helps you. Peter Schofield psaut...@gmail.com Hi Peter Fixed the issue with text formatting box By parent bullet point I mean the first bullet point in a list or the 2nd the parent is the one that is directly before an indented bullet point sorry I *do not know* the correct terminology for all this. To me they are bullet points with some points indented further if they are related to the one above (hence i was calling the parent bullet point) in a similar way you have a parent - > child processes on Linux. I will try the ctrl-enter thing later. Paul -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
[libreoffice-documentation] LibreOffice 7.04 Base Help update
Oliver: This is the first version of Base that can use the native connector to reach a MySQL database. To do so, the Authentication t Type must be: cashing_sha2_password. It cannot be done with this type: Standard. This is true for 7.04. Presently, it works well with 7.0.4.1 which is a pre-release version. -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
Re: [libreoffice-documentation] Tech support on Double line spacing
Double line spacing is one of the parameters in paragraph styles (the Indent and Spacing tab). To make it permanent, it has to be made in the default template. This should be explained in the Writer Guide. Dan On 11/30/20 16:18, Paul Sutton wrote: Hi, All Not sure if anyone can help with this please. I was on IRC Monday 30/11 Was asked about double line spacing, but this user wants to set this on a permanent basis, I had a look under tools --> options but was unable to find anything to set this. So questions a) Is this possible, set spacing to which ever option so it then becomes a new default b) If NOT then is it possible to add this as an option?. Thanks Paul Sutton -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
Re: [libreoffice-documentation] Thesaurus for USA or UK English
Strange. this option is available on my version of LibreOffice (7.0.3.1 Debian) downloaded from the pre-release list. I also have installed 7.1.0.0 Alpha+ daily build (11-11-2020). It also has this option (Control+F7) available. But I also noticed something. When I first opened a new presentation, Control+F7 was greyed out. Only when I Entered text in a box onto the first slide and then clicked on it, did this option become available. One of the words I entered was jumped. I was shown 20 synonyms of this word. Could this be your problem? Are you using a distribution other than Debian? Dan On 11/20/20 09:35, Peter Schofield wrote: Hello Dan I have both UK and US English languages installed. My Thes Thesaurus is selected in Tools > Options > Language Settings > Writing Aids. The option Tools>Thesaurus is greyed out in Impress and I have just found out that Thesaurus is available in Writer. I can only assume that the LO programmers assumed that Impress does not need a thesaurus. To me, that is an oversight and a thesaurus should be available. Regards Peter Schofield psaut...@gmail.com On 20 Nov 2020, at 15:13, Dan Lewis wrote: Tools > Options > Language Settings > Writing Aids > Available language modules. At the bottom of this list should be MyThes Thesaurus. It should be checked if you want to use LibreOffice's thesaurus for your language. A language pack contains spell checking, hyphenation, thesaurus, and one more thing I have just forgotten. After installation of LO 7.0.1.x these can be found at libreoffice4/share/extensions/(your language)/. In my case it is dict-en. This particular folder contains the files for several English languages, i.e., both UK and US. Dan On 11/20/20 06:26, Peter Schofield wrote: Can anyone tell me if there is a thesaurus for LibreOffice in USA and/or UK English languages? There is a function for a thesaurus in the Tools menu and there is a keyboard shortcut for a thesaurus. If these functions are available then the thesaurus should be available. Regards Peter Schofield psaut...@gmail.com -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
Re: [libreoffice-documentation] Thesaurus for USA or UK English
Tools > Options > Language Settings > Writing Aids > Available language modules. At the bottom of this list should be MyThes Thesaurus. It should be checked if you want to use LibreOffice's thesaurus for your language. A language pack contains spell checking, hyphenation, thesaurus, and one more thing I have just forgotten. After installation of LO 7.0.1.x these can be found at libreoffice4/share/extensions/(your language)/. In my case it is dict-en. This particular folder contains the files for several English languages, i.e., both UK and US. Dan On 11/20/20 06:26, Peter Schofield wrote: Can anyone tell me if there is a thesaurus for LibreOffice in USA and/or UK English languages? There is a function for a thesaurus in the Tools menu and there is a keyboard shortcut for a thesaurus. If these functions are available then the thesaurus should be available. Regards Peter Schofield psaut...@gmail.com -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
Re: [libreoffice-documentation] Need help applying styles
Have you read the Getting Started with Styles chapter (in the Getting Started Guide)? There are two important chapters in the Writer Guide as well. It looks like your problem is that you use copy (Control+C) and paste (Control +V). Doing this will paste unwanted styles into the new document. What you should be using is copy and paste special unformatted text (Control Shift+Alt+V). Doing this will apply the style that already exists in the position where you want to paste your text, table, graphic, etc. Dan On 11/9/20 07:54, Rafael Lima wrote: Hi Team, I am currently working with the Getting Started with Math chapter. However, I am having a lot of trouble applying styles to this document. Because this guide consists of copying and pasting some paragraphs from the Math Guide, when I paste text into the document the pasted paragraph inherits a different style than the one that was previously there. To fix that, I select the pasted text and apply the style I want, for example "Text Body". The problem is that the style has no effect on the document. If I double click the style, it simply doesn't get applied to the selected text. This has happened many times in this document. I attached the file I'm working on now. On page 18, the first paragraph in the "Writing derivatives" section is using the style "Definition Term", but I want to change it to "Body Text". No matter what I do, I cannot apply the desired style to this paragraph. I tried using 2 different machines and operating systems, but the problem is still there. I am using LO 7.0.3. Can anybody help me? Rafael Lima -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
Re: [libreoffice-documentation] ToC - formatting problem with styles
On 10/28/20 07:14, Peter Schofield wrote: I am compiling a book from chapters in the Impress Guide and have come across a formatting problem with the styles in the Table of Contents. The Contents 1 style is assigned Liberation Sans 12pt Bold and is set to display the Title style from a chapter. The resulting ToC has a formatting error in the Contents 1 style. The 1st part of the text is correct, that is the chapter number displayed as Chapter 1. The 2nd part of this style displays the chapter title, for example Introducing Impress. The text is formatted as Bold Italic, which is incorrect. It should be Bold, the same as the chapter number. Is this a bug in LO Writer or a bug in the template? I do favour a bug in Writer. I have come across this problem before when I have included the Heading 3 style into the ToC. This style is Bold Italic in the chapter, but is set to Regular in the ToC. However, sometimes the text for this ToC entry comes out partially italic, for example, Available toolsets or Available toolsets. Regards Peter Schofield psaut...@gmail.com At first glance, I thought there is either direct formatting or a character style had been applied. However, I have since noticed another possibility: the style for Title. It is italic. Seemingly this has been applied to the Bold style for Content 1. What happens if you remove the display of the Title style? Why would you want to include the Heading 3 style in the Toc? I thought the Toc is suppose to use one of the Contents styles only and no character styles either. Dan -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
Re: [libreoffice-documentation] Question: Direct Formatting documentation?
Using direct formatting is a left over from using a typewriter to create text. It is much slower than using styles. Furthermore, it makes editing a very labor intensive task. Personal example: I was hired by a lady to format the text in a project of hers. During our collaboration, she changed her mind as to the font size and color of one of the headings found on more than 10 pages. Using styles, I did this by changing one style. The font size and the text color were changed. That task was done. Had I had to use direct formatting, I would have to first find every instance of that heading, highlight it, change the color, and change the font. You tell me which would take the most time to edit for this one change. So, it would be for every change that is desire as the text is edited. My conclusion is that direct formatting is a waste of time. Using direct formatting has been frowned upon both when writing documentation and when using Writer since the early 2000's. The above paragraph is only one of the reasons. Dan On 10/19/20 03:34, Luke (gmail) wrote: I've been slowly learning about Direct Formatting in LibreOffice over the years. I joined this list with the intention of helping document this area of functionality, and in the coming months I may finally have some time to do so. Is there somewhere I can read up on the topic? My feeling is that it's under documented. Use of styles is pretty well documented I believe, but direct formatting is not, I think. E.g. I only recently discovered that if you turn on italics to directly format a word, turn off italics, and continue writing, everything from that point on is still directly formatted. I think the discussion around https://bugs.documentfoundation.org/show_bug.cgi?id=135871 shows some of the complexities that can arise, around direct formatting (DF). I believe the new Styles Inspector will help a lot in the use and understanding of styles, so perhaps DF is being documented even now? luke -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
Re: [libreoffice-documentation] [VOTE] On changes to documentation workflow.
I go with option #1 Dan On 10/13/20 13:21, DaveB wrote: On 13/10/2020 18:08, DaveB wrote: Hi All, Other than Peter Schofield nobody else has expressed any thoughts or opinions as whether or not we should adopt the NextCloud versioning system, or should we continue with the proposed folder structure and file naming format, so I propose a poll: Option 1. Go ahead with the simplified folder structure and file naming format, or Option 2. Adopt the NextCloud versioning system. I propose closing the vote at 17:00 UTC on Friday 16th. October 2020. Best Regards Dave My vote: Option 1. Rational: The NextCloud versioning system is a solution to a problem we don't really have. Regards Dave -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
Re: [libreoffice-documentation] List styles and the template
I did not realize that, but it does make sense. Normally, I limit the styles I see to what is in the list "Applied styles". I would not have noticed their existence except I need more than three level of list styles for the Planning/Designing your Database. Dan On 10/12/20 05:25, Jean Weber wrote: On Sat, Oct 10, 2020 at 1:45 AM Dan Lewis wrote: The template contains list styles which we no longer use, the ones containing, Start, Continue, and End. Is there any reason why these have not be deleted from the template? The paragraph styles for lists with Start, Continue, and End in their names are built-in; they cannot be deleted. They can, however, be hidden and perhaps they should be. Jean -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
[libreoffice-documentation] List styles and the template
I have a couple of questions about these: I understand why normally, list styles should not contain more than three levels, preferably not more than two. However, a plan for creating a database could use an outline format. The odd levels contains the questions about the database in secessive more specific ones. The even levels contains the answers to the odd level questions directly above it. This is going to take much more than three levels to describe the desired database in detail. So, any suggestions as to what the characters should be for the levels below 3 going beyond level 5? (This information I need for the chapter on planning/designing a database.) The template contains list styles which we no longer use, the ones containing, Start, Continue, and End. Is there any reason why these have not be deleted from the template? Dan -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
Re: [libreoffice-documentation] Wish to join the Documentation Team
gmail.com works fine for me on Ubuntu 20.04 & Thunderbird Dan On 9/28/20 15:42, DaveB wrote: Hi Rafael, It's good that you can attend meetings, I look forward to speaking with you. In most instances we communicate openly on the documentation list, but I guess Olivier felt it more appropriate to tell you privately about a meeting for Brazilian contributors. Obviously you can subscribe from any address you choose. I am not aware of any restrictions on Gmail accounts subscribing to the docs list. I notice that your email client is Thunderbird on Linux, so you might wish to log into the Gmail webmail interface and check your Junk folder. I am always amazed how many genuine emails Google marks with a false positive flag and sucks them into the junk folder. I am sure you will do a great job updating the Math Guide for 7.0, it definitely could use a bit of TLC from someone who actually understands the subject. The guy who did the 6.4 update was a bit out of his depth. I know my comments will not upset him, because that guy was me. :)) Best Regards Dave Original Message From: Rafael Lima [mailto:coenp...@utfpr.edu.br] Sent: Monday, September 28, 2020, 18:41 UTC To: DaveB Subject: [libreoffice-documentation] Wish to join the Documentation Team Hi Dave! Thanks for your reply. I am looking forward to start contributing to LibreOffice documentation. I think I'll be able to attend most of the 18:00 UTC meetings. I have already scheduled the Oct 8th meeting in my calendar. Olivier had mentioned a different time for meetings, on Wednesdays at 21pm (Brazil's time). But I think it is a different meeting for Brazilian contributors. I am also speaking with Olivier about how I can get started with the documentation. I will also check out all the steps he sent me in his first email. As for my subscription to the mailing list, I originally tried to subscribe using my Gmail (rafael.palma.l...@gmail.com), but I have not received any reply in my Gmail yet. Is it possible to change the e-mail with which I'll participate in the mailing list to the gmail I mentioned above? Many thanks! Rafael Lima On 28/09/2020 13:34, DaveB wrote: Original Message From: Rafael Lima [mailto:coenp...@utfpr.edu.br] Sent: Monday, September 28, 2020, 14:44 UTC To:documentation@global.libreoffice.org Subject: [libreoffice-documentation] Wish to join the Documentation Team Hi! My name is Rafael Lima and I use LibreOffice every day to prepare lectures and also to write scientific papers. I read on the following post that the Documentation Team is looking for a volunteer to review / update the Math Guide for LO 7.0. https://blog.documentfoundation.org/blog/2020/09/24/documentation-team-status/ I believe I can contribute by doing this task. How can I begin? Cheers, Rafael Lima Hi Rafael, Welcome aboard. Just to add a couple of points to Olivier's welcome message. There has been a recent changes agreed for the NextCloud workflow and file/folder naming and I am in the process of updating the Documentation Contributors’ Guide, both the on-line and downloadable editions, so you might see confusing information until I have completed the update. Hopefully this will not take too long, but if you want any clarification please post to the list and I (or others) will be happy to help. Olivier mentioned to you that we have bi-weekly on-line meeting via the Jitsi service. You can find the meeting dates here: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Documentation/Meetings Not sure how the 18:00 UTC time fits in with your schedule, but it would be great if you get the opportunity to join the meeting. Sorry for cc'ing you, but I don't know if you are subscribed to the list yet Best Regards Dave -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
Re: [libreoffice-documentation] Proposal for filename change of guide chapters
+1 from me On 9/25/20 07:08, DaveB wrote: On 25/09/2020 08:24, Peter Schofield wrote: Hello Everyone I would like to propose a filename change that would better fit the proposed change in folder structure by DaveB, that is Work in Progress, Archive and Published. This change I do agree with as the present folders in NextCloud are not that clear as to what purpose they serve. First draft of chapter. So that a history of development is created, I think that the filename should include a version number with the initials of the creator. For example IG7006-FormattingGraphicObjects-01-PS.odt. This file would be placed in the Work in Progress folder. After first review the filename changes to include the reviewer’s initials, for example IG7006-FormattingGraphicObjects-01-PS-DB.odt. This file would be placed in the Work in Progress folder. Second draft of chapter Any changes from the reviewer are carried out normally by the creator and the filename is changed to IG7006-FormattingGraphicObjects-02-PS.odt. This file would be placed in the Work in Progress folder. After second review the filename changes to include the reviewer’s initials, for example IG7006-FormattingGraphicObjects-02-PS-DB.odt. This file would be placed in the Work in Progress folder. Files from the first draft of the chapter, that is 01, are place in the Archive folder. Published chapter The filename is changed to IG7006-FormattingGraphicObjects.odt and is place in the Published folder. Files from the second draft of the chapter, that is 01, are place in the Archive folder. The Archive folder would then contain a history of the development of a chapter and referred to enough necessary. I realise that this would mean a change to the Contributors' Guide, Also, contributors must strictly follow the regime of file naming. Regards Peter Schofield psaut...@gmail.com +1 from me. I have to update the Contributors' Guide for the change in the NextCloud folder structure and if Peter's proposal is accepted I can (with Peter's approval) include this as part of that update. Best Regards Dave -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
Re: [libreoffice-documentation] Can we please finalise the 7.x template?
Sounds good to me. Dan On 9/21/20 11:18, DaveB wrote: Hi All, In an attempt to move this forward to a conclusion, I have created an updated version of Jean's template and uploaded to NextCloud: https://nextcloud.documentfoundation.org/s/Cqxmk2ySt5ZQ3f2 The only two things I have changed are the heading colors, reverted back to the original green and the the removal of the words "Community Edition" from the image on the first page. Jean, Peter and myself have already indicated a preference for the heading colors to be reverted back to the original green and the TDF ESC have postponed the introduction of LibreOffice "Community Edition". If there are no qualified objections to this updated template, I propose we vote to finalise this template at Thursday's (24th. September) meeting. Best Regards Dave On 17/09/2020 10:39, Dave Barton wrote: Hi Olivier, I did not in any way suggest we enter into a long protracted discussion about the color of every element of the template. My only recommendation was that we keep the same green heading colors used since the first publication of our 3.4 guides. As Jean said in another post to this thread, she only changed them to black as a compromise to the idea of different color headings for different books. I agree that we take Jean's final template as basis for the version 7 Guides, with the recommendation that we keep the original heading colors. I completely disagree with your suggestion that authors (however we define them) should be able to choose any color(s) for the book they are working on. Would the team be happy if I make "Fire Engine Red" the color for the next Getting Started guide? Best Regards Dave On 16/09/2020 22:25, Olivier Hallot wrote: HI Dave If we keep discussion on the color of the template elements, we will never set a final decision. I recommend we take Jean's final template as basis for each Guide. It does not prevent authors to choose another color for their book. Actually it is trivial to change, as we know. Kind regards Olivier Em 15/09/2020 12:23, DaveB escreveu: Hi all, The decision on finalising the 7.x has been on the Docs Team meeting agenda for several weeks without any final decision/agreement. I make no secret of the fact that, apart from a couple of minor technical points, I saw no good reason to change from the 6.x template. Nevertheless, Jean has put forward a very good 7.x template proposal and I think we should use this thread to discuss her proposal and come to a final agreement on changes, if any, that should be made to that proposal. My only recommendation for the proposed 7.x template would be to change the black Heading text colours back to the previous #18a303 RGB(24,163,3), because the stark B presentation would make the guides appear dull, uninteresting and to some degree unprofessional, when compared to our previous publications. I am not a fan of deadlines, but it would be good if we could come to some level of agreement by, or before, the next Docs Team meeting on September 24th. Best Regards Dave -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
Re: [libreoffice-documentation] Heading 3 problem in user guide 7.0 template
I am confused. When I open the Styles dialog for the 7.0 from Jean, I find that the H3 style contains Bold Italic as one of its characteristics. So, it seems to me that the text should be Bold Italic every where the H3 style is used. What am I missing? Dan On 9/8/20 04:02, Peter Schofield wrote: Here is a little problem problem see if someone can provide a solution. Heading 3 style in the 7.0 template for user guides. If you edit the text in a Heading 3 style and you then re-generate the ToC, the edited Heading 3 text becomes italic. If you create a new Heading 3 to change the text, delete the old Heading 3 text and re-generate the ToC, the new Heading 3 is OK. Is there a problem in LibreOffice generation of a ToC or is it a problem in the 7.0 template? At the moment, I am a little lost as to how to fix this problem. Suggestions are welcome. Regards Peter Schofield psaut...@gmail.com -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
[libreoffice-documentation] Documentation Pad
What happened to this? I have this bookmarked, but someone else is using this website: https://pad.documentfoundation.org/p/documentation. Is there going to be a meeting this afternoon at 1800 UCT? Oliver usually sends out a message by now to remind us? Dan -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
[libreoffice-documentation] Re: Base Guide 7.0 outline
On 8/22/20 08:12, Pulkit Krishna wrote: Hello everybody, Dan, I have uploaded an outline of base guide 7.0 in 7.0 folder of Base Guide folder on Nextcloud. Please give any suggestion/Feedback you have. I will wait till 24 August and after that I will start working on chapter 1- Introducing Base. Pulkit Krishna I have read your outline and do not see any problems with it. I have copies of my chapter 2 Planing/Designing Your Database as new as 5.0. Do you want me to start updating this chapter? Is there anything specific that you would like to have changed? Also, I now have access to Windows 10 with LibreOffice 7.0.1.1 (pre-release) installed. (I also have the same Deban version on Ubuntu 20.04.) I can create any needed screenshots from there. Dan -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
Re: [libreoffice-documentation] Re[2]: Calc Guide v7.0
Recently I have bought new tower computer and have dual booted Windows 10 and buntu20.04. This afternoon, I downloaded 7.0.1.1 for windows (Dated 14 August 2020)and installed it. When I ran Calc, I entered 1-10 in column A in rows 1-10. In B1 I entered this formula: ATAN(A1). Then I drug this formula down to B10. Then I pressed "Ctrl+`". Cell B1-B10 changed from the arc tangent values to the formulas. So, this is not a bug for the pre-releases that I use. I will update the bug a little later today. Dan On 8/26/20 14:56, Felipe Viggiano wrote: Hello Dan, Apparently it's something with the release version. I did the report on Bugzilla (https://bugs.documentfoundation.org/show_bug.cgi?id=136129) and this was confirmed by another user, with the 7.1.0.0.alpha0+ version. In my case, I have installed the 7.0.0.3 version on Ubuntu (20.04 as well). Best regards, Felipe Viggiano Em qua., 26 de ago. de 2020 às 12:22, Dan Lewis mailto:elderdanle...@gmail.com>> escreveu: I use Ubuntu 20.04 and 7.0.1.1 (pre-release) from the LibreOffice website. "Ctrl+`" works just like View > Show Formula. Now there might be a problem with Ubuntu's release of LibreOffice... Dan On 8/25/20 13:56, Steve (GMail) wrote: > Hi Felipe, > > I am a little concerned about the failure of the View > Show Formula > shortcut on your system. I have seen this shortcut work on an Ubuntu > installation (albeit using LO 6.4) running in a Virtual Terminal in > VMware. If there's a problem with the Linux implementation in this > respect, we'll need to update Appendix A as well. > > Does the menu option contain the string "Ctrl+`" in your > installation? It is simply that the shortcut doesn't work? Are we in > "bug" territory again? > > Regards, > > Steve > > > -- Original Message -- > From: "Felipe Viggiano" mailto:felipeviggi...@gmail.com>> > To: "Steve (GMail)" mailto:stevemfanning...@gmail.com>> > Cc: "Documentation Team" mailto:Documentation@global.libreoffice.org>> > Sent: 25/08/2020 02:49:35 > Subject: Re: Re[9]: [libreoffice-documentation] Re[2]: Calc Guide v7.0 > >> Hello Steve, >> >> Thanks for the feedback! >> >> About the shortcut, I"m currently using Linux (Ubuntu), but it could >> be a distribution difference. May I suggest something like this: >> >> Formulas can be toggled on / off in the menu option View > Show >> Formula, and, depending on the operational system, by the shortcut >> Ctrl+` (grave accent). >> >> About the multi-threading, I can understand that this could be useful >> information for advanced users. >> >> Best regards, >> Felipe Viggiano >> >> Em seg., 24 de ago. de 2020 às 15:53, Steve (GMail) >> mailto:stevemfanning...@gmail.com>> escreveu: >>> Hi Felipe, >>> >>> Many thanks for the comments on Chapter 7 (Using Formulas and >>> Functions). I have actioned most of the points you raised, and the >>> document is now in the Draft for second review. >>> >>> A few matters arising: >>> In the section entitled “Compatibility with other spreadsheet >>> applications”, I’ve amended the number of functions that are unique to >>> Calc. It now reads 30, to match the functions listed on the referenced >>> wiki page, rather than the total number stated on that page! >>> With regards to your comment that the keyboard shortcut associated with >>> View > Show Formula does not work for you. I believe that the shortcut >>> works on Windows and Linux, but I do not think there is a corresponding >>> key sequence for macOS. This is already reflected in Appendix A and I >>> have updated the Tip after Figure 19 to clarify further. >>> In the section entitled “Multi-threading”, I decided to retain the last >>> paragraph. I think it is quite legitimate to draw a reader’s attention >>> to there being other ways (for power users) to control multi-threading, >>> even though they are not described in the guide. >>> >>> Thanks again. >>> >>> Regards, >>> >>> Steve >>> >>> >>> >>> -- Original Message -- >>> From: "Felipe Viggiano" mailto:fe
Re: [libreoffice-documentation] Re[2]: Calc Guide v7.0
I use Ubuntu 20.04 and 7.0.1.1 (pre-release) from the LibreOffice website. "Ctrl+`" works just like View > Show Formula. Now there might be a problem with Ubuntu's release of LibreOffice... Dan On 8/25/20 13:56, Steve (GMail) wrote: Hi Felipe, I am a little concerned about the failure of the View > Show Formula shortcut on your system. I have seen this shortcut work on an Ubuntu installation (albeit using LO 6.4) running in a Virtual Terminal in VMware. If there's a problem with the Linux implementation in this respect, we'll need to update Appendix A as well. Does the menu option contain the string "Ctrl+`" in your installation? It is simply that the shortcut doesn't work? Are we in "bug" territory again? Regards, Steve -- Original Message -- From: "Felipe Viggiano" To: "Steve (GMail)" Cc: "Documentation Team" Sent: 25/08/2020 02:49:35 Subject: Re: Re[9]: [libreoffice-documentation] Re[2]: Calc Guide v7.0 Hello Steve, Thanks for the feedback! About the shortcut, I"m currently using Linux (Ubuntu), but it could be a distribution difference. May I suggest something like this: Formulas can be toggled on / off in the menu option View > Show Formula, and, depending on the operational system, by the shortcut Ctrl+` (grave accent). About the multi-threading, I can understand that this could be useful information for advanced users. Best regards, Felipe Viggiano Em seg., 24 de ago. de 2020 às 15:53, Steve (GMail) escreveu: Hi Felipe, Many thanks for the comments on Chapter 7 (Using Formulas and Functions). I have actioned most of the points you raised, and the document is now in the Draft for second review. A few matters arising: In the section entitled “Compatibility with other spreadsheet applications”, I’ve amended the number of functions that are unique to Calc. It now reads 30, to match the functions listed on the referenced wiki page, rather than the total number stated on that page! With regards to your comment that the keyboard shortcut associated with View > Show Formula does not work for you. I believe that the shortcut works on Windows and Linux, but I do not think there is a corresponding key sequence for macOS. This is already reflected in Appendix A and I have updated the Tip after Figure 19 to clarify further. In the section entitled “Multi-threading”, I decided to retain the last paragraph. I think it is quite legitimate to draw a reader’s attention to there being other ways (for power users) to control multi-threading, even though they are not described in the guide. Thanks again. Regards, Steve -- Original Message -- From: "Felipe Viggiano" To: "Steve (GMail)" Cc: "Documentation Team" Sent: 22/08/2020 02:14:18 Subject: Re: Re[7]: [libreoffice-documentation] Re[2]: Calc Guide v7.0 >Hello everyone, > >Steve, > >Just uploaded a first review on the CG7007 - FormulasAndFunction. > >Only a few minor suggestions. The chapter is very well written and I >managed to reproduce and understand every step and orientation. > >I'm checking out the CG7008 - Pivot Tables for a first review. Expect >to return it by Thursday (27Ago2020). > >The Calc Status Guide has been updated. > >Best regards, >Felipe Viggiano > > >Em qui., 20 de ago. de 2020 às 15:48, Steve (GMail) > escreveu: >>All, >> >>I have finished updating Appendices A (Keyboard Shortcuts) and B >>(Error >>Codes), and placed the files in the Draft folder ready for first >>review. >> >>As with earlier chapters, please do not waste time reviewing the front >>matter or the template used for these chapters (other than adding your >>name to the list of contributors of course!) >> >>Regards, >> >>Steve >> >> >>>>>> >> >>>>>>> >> >>>>>>>-- Original Message -- >> >>>>>>>From: "Steve (GMail)" >> >>>>>>>To: "Documentation Team" >> >>>>>>>Sent: 23/07/2020 20:28:44 >> >>>>>>>Subject: Calc Guide v7.0 >> >>>>>>> >> >>>>>>>>Hi All, >> >>>>>>>> >> >>>>>>>>I have started a detailed read through the chapters of the 6.4 >>Calc >> >>>>>>>>Guide to identify the changes needed for 7.0. >> >>>>>>>> >> >>>>>>>>The first two chapters (0 - Preface and 1 - Introduction) have >>been >> >>>>>>>>updated and placed in the appropriate Draft folder within >>NextCloud. &
[libreoffice-documentation] Documentation Contributor's Guide
Yesterday, I uploaded ch 3,4, and 5 to the feedback folder. The spreadsheet has been updated as well. So on this point, all chapters have received two reviews. There is only a final review accepting or rejecting of the changes that have been recorded in each. Dan -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
Re: [libreoffice-documentation] Impress Guide version 7.0
On 8/14/20 09:30, Peter Schofield wrote: Hello Samantha 1st question — not sure why Sidebar is capitalised. Easily changed when I create 2nd draft. 2nd question — it is a note. Warning header, in my opinion, should not be used at all. There is no danger to life or serious risk of injury, which is what a warning is all about. Definition of a warning comes from ISO rules. Also, in my opinion, caution should not be used. There is no real danger of causing a malfunction of equipment. In software guides there is only a need for notes and tips. While this may be true for Impress, I think that there are cases in Base in which using a caution makes sense. Data can be lost permanently if the user does not pay attention to what they are doing. Many of these thing are mitigated by Base offering to save something.//When creating a new form, saving it often is very important. This is especially true in areas where power is not always reliable as where thunderstorms are relatively common during the hotter part of the year. Dan Had a quick look at your suggestions and you have made some good points. Moving figures would create large white spaces in the document. In my opinion, too much white space in a document is something to be avoided. It looks very unprofessional. I am of the old school where user guides used to be printed. Regards Peter Schofield psaut...@gmail.com On 14 Aug 2020, at 14:47, Samantha Hamilton wrote: Hi Peter, and Team, I have completed a first pass review of Impress Chapter 3 and uploaded it to the Feedback folder (changes noted on the Status Spreadsheet). Peter, you mentioned in an email to Felipe that "the template for version 7.0 is not 100% set in stone." As such, I did not investigate too deeply the finite formatting details. I do have a few quick questions, though, and perhaps they are template-related questions: Why is Sidebar capitalized, but main menu bar and toolbar are not? Was there a decision made about the Note header on page 2 to be re-styled as a Warning header? Overall, I thought the writing was very clear and concise---I was able to follow all the directions easily. Cheers, Sam. Samantha Hamilton darling docs <https://darlingdocs.wordpress.com/> <https://github.com/samanthahamilton> <https://www.linkedin.com/in/shamilton-64b4b71b0/> On Thu, Aug 13, 2020 at 10:14 AM Samantha Hamilton mailto:samanthahamilton0...@gmail.com>> wrote: Hi Peter, and Team, I have downloaded Impress Chapter 3 for first review. Expected return date is Saturday the 15th. Just a quick note: I've been getting a "502 Bad Gateway" error on the Status Spreadsheet, but I will try again later to update that page. Cheers, Sam. Samantha Hamilton darling docs <https://darlingdocs.wordpress.com/> <https://github.com/samanthahamilton> <https://www.linkedin.com/in/shamilton-64b4b71b0/> On Fri, Aug 7, 2020 at 10:32 AM Peter Schofield mailto:psaut...@gmail.com>> wrote: Chapter 3 Adding and Formatting Text for the Impress Guide 7.0 has been uploaded to the Drafts folder on NextCloud and is ready for review and comment. This chapter has been rewritten for two reasons. 1. The changes in Version 7.0 required a rewrite of the old version of the chapter. 2. The old version of this chapter was very poorly written and probably by someone who was not experienced in writing software guides. It was confusing and difficult to follow in some instances. Hopefully I have now corrected that problem. One comment I must make is that whoever wrote Version 4.3 of this chapter did not add their name to the contributors list at the front of the guide. My name appears there as the last contributor and makes it look like I wrote this version of Chapter 3. I definitely did not and the text is definitely not my style or quality. If anybody writes a chapter or does a review and comment, then PLEASE add your name to th contributors list. Regards Peter Schofield psaut...@gmail.com <mailto:psaut...@gmail.com> -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org <mailto:documentation%2bunsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org> Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ <https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/> Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette <https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette> List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ <https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/> Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy <https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy> -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.d
[libreoffice-documentation] Re: Documentation Contributor's Guide
On 8/12/20 9:58 AM, Dan Lewis wrote: This concerns what should be entered into the /File > Properties/ dialog. Ch 0, 1, 2, has version 6.4. Ch 3 has version 6.2. Ch 4 has 0 entries. If this update of this guide is to go along with the LibreOffice_7.x_Template, should all of theses be updated to 7.0? Dan Another observation about the icons for colibre(SVG). When using LibreOffice 6.4, all the needed icons are available. However, when I use 7.0.0.3, there are several icons missing in the Styles dialog among others. This is on Ubunty (Debian). This presents a problem. Dan -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
[libreoffice-documentation] Documentation Contributor's Guide
This concerns what should be entered into the /File > Properties/ dialog. Ch 0, 1, 2, has version 6.4. Ch 3 has version 6.2. Ch 4 has 0 entries. If this update of this guide is to go along with the LibreOffice_7.x_Template, should all of theses be updated to 7.0? Dan -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
Re: [libreoffice-documentation] Re: Contributors' Guide review
I have downloaded this chapter for its second review. I have also uploaded chapter 4 to the feedback folder. The Guide Status has been updated. In chapter 4, I have replace the out of date OOo styles with the ones we use today. The replaced styles have also been deleted. I made some changes including what I consider to be a spelling error (matrixes vs matrices). As I typed this, Thunderbird recognizes matrices as correct but matrixes as incorrect. I am having problems understanding the difference between press and type. The example being: type Y and press Enter. Both of these involve a single key. In fact, both use my right hand. The only difference in what I do has to do with which finger I use. It is the same motion. Dan On 7/30/20 11:50 AM, Samantha Hamilton wrote: Hi, The final chapter (5) of the Contributors' Guide is uploaded into the Feedback folder. All changes on the Status spreadsheet. Cheers, Sam. Samantha Hamilton darling docs <https://darlingdocs.wordpress.com/> <https://github.com/samanthahamilton> <https://www.linkedin.com/in/shamilton-64b4b71b0/> On Tue, Jul 28, 2020 at 10:13 AM Samantha Hamilton < samanthahamilton0...@gmail.com> wrote: Hi there, I have downloaded the Contributors' Guide: Chapter 5 to review, and expect to have it returned Thursday (all noted in the Status spreadsheet). Enjoy your day, Sam. Samantha Hamilton darling docs <https://darlingdocs.wordpress.com/> <https://github.com/samanthahamilton> <https://www.linkedin.com/in/shamilton-64b4b71b0/> On Mon, Jul 27, 2020 at 7:42 AM Samantha Hamilton < samanthahamilton0...@gmail.com> wrote: Hello, The Contributors' Guide: Chapter 4 has been uploaded to the Feedback folder. Have a great day, Sam. Samantha Hamilton darling docs <https://darlingdocs.wordpress.com/> <https://github.com/samanthahamilton> <https://www.linkedin.com/in/shamilton-64b4b71b0/> On Fri, Jul 24, 2020 at 1:56 PM Samantha Hamilton < samanthahamilton0...@gmail.com> wrote: Hello all, I have downloaded the Contributors' Guide: Chapter 4 for review (noted in the Status spreadsheet). I will have it returned by Monday morning. Have a great weekend everyone! Sam. Samantha Hamilton darling docs <https://darlingdocs.wordpress.com/> <https://github.com/samanthahamilton> <https://www.linkedin.com/in/shamilton-64b4b71b0/> -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
Re: [libreoffice-documentation] Contributor Guide Chapter 3: some questions
Don't put yourself down like this. The only reason why I caught this was that I have been doing this for almost 20 years. Your adding the step number was something that needed to be done. I have now reviewed three chapters which you reviewed before me. I quickly noticed just how well you can spot things, seeming small things, that others would have passed over. This is the reason why your are a very valuable asset to our group. I am much stronger in doing the writing; you are much stronger in finding the little mistakes that we make. On question #2: You made a very good point on this: the page number has to be included in the text. Dan On 8/5/20 08:42, Samantha Hamilton wrote: Hi Dan and Team, Apologies, but I suppose I'm now out of my depths on this one. The references you're discussing were original in the documents when I downloaded them as a draft. I simply added the step number to hopefully highlight further, where to look in the text. To Leo's point, I can absolutely see how keeping the page number is important for hard copy reading. Cheers, Sam. Samantha Hamilton darling docs <https://darlingdocs.wordpress.com/><https://github.com/samanthahamilton><https://www.linkedin.com/in/shamilton-64b4b71b0/> On Tue, Aug 4, 2020 at 8:23 PM Dan Lewis <mailto:elderdanle...@gmail.com>> wrote: Comment inline: On 8/4/20 12:37, Samantha Hamilton wrote: > Hi, Dan, > > Great questions! I wanted to see if I could help, so here are my thoughts: > > 1) Due to inclusions of figures, etc., some of this chapter's sections > 'fall' over several pages. I agree that perhaps having the page number > /and/ the title link might not be necessary in most cases; however, > the one example that stands out in my mind is "Creating a new chapter > based on an existing chapter" which is page 7, but the specific step > which is repeatedly referenced is step 5 on page 8. Then "on page x" does serve a purpose, so this should be kept as is. The problem part of what you wrote is in where the reader is taken when you control + click the a link. Both links will take the reader to page 7 not page 8. Furthermore, when right clicking either link and then selecting Edit Field from the context menu, a reference number is given among other things. These two links have the same reference number. The same thing is true for every sentence containing a link and the page it is found on. I really do not see a reason for the second link to be used unless it is changed to the actual location rather than to the heading above the actual location. This raises another question. Why was the link to a heading instead of where the information is located? Dan > > 2) I think this is a great question, because until now I never > considered that the draft which I'm downloading still exists in the > Drafts folder. Should there be a note in the Contributors' Guide to > delete the Draft copy? Who would have the 'authority' to delete that copy? > > I hope these points are helpful, > Best, > Sam. > Samantha Hamilton > darling docs > > <https://darlingdocs.wordpress.com/><https://github.com/samanthahamilton><https://www.linkedin.com/in/shamilton-64b4b71b0/> > > > On Tue, Aug 4, 2020 at 11:59 AM Dan Lewis mailto:elderdanle...@gmail.com> > <mailto:elderdanle...@gmail.com <mailto:elderdanle...@gmail.com>>> wrote: > > There are two of them: > > 1) Several times in this chapter there is a link to another place > in the > chapter. It is followed by the following "on page x". The page number > also links to same Set Reference. Do we really need the second > link; do > we really need to even have "on page x"? > > 2) In section, Submitting a chapter for review, the chapter is > suppose > to be uploaded to the Feedback folder. It has already been > uploaded to > the Draft folder in the section, Creating a completely new chapter > step > 3. Are we suppose to have a copy of this chapter in both folders? > > Otherwise, I have almost completed my review. > > Dan > > > -- > To unsubscribe e-mail to: > documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org <mailto:documentation%2bunsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org> > <mailto:documentation%2bunsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org <mailto:documentation%252bunsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org>
Re: [libreoffice-documentation] Contributor Guide Chapter 3: some questions
Comment inline: On 8/4/20 12:37, Samantha Hamilton wrote: Hi, Dan, Great questions! I wanted to see if I could help, so here are my thoughts: 1) Due to inclusions of figures, etc., some of this chapter's sections 'fall' over several pages. I agree that perhaps having the page number /and/ the title link might not be necessary in most cases; however, the one example that stands out in my mind is "Creating a new chapter based on an existing chapter" which is page 7, but the specific step which is repeatedly referenced is step 5 on page 8. Then "on page x" does serve a purpose, so this should be kept as is. The problem part of what you wrote is in where the reader is taken when you control + click the a link. Both links will take the reader to page 7 not page 8. Furthermore, when right clicking either link and then selecting Edit Field from the context menu, a reference number is given among other things. These two links have the same reference number. The same thing is true for every sentence containing a link and the page it is found on. I really do not see a reason for the second link to be used unless it is changed to the actual location rather than to the heading above the actual location. This raises another question. Why was the link to a heading instead of where the information is located? Dan 2) I think this is a great question, because until now I never considered that the draft which I'm downloading still exists in the Drafts folder. Should there be a note in the Contributors' Guide to delete the Draft copy? Who would have the 'authority' to delete that copy? I hope these points are helpful, Best, Sam. Samantha Hamilton darling docs <https://darlingdocs.wordpress.com/><https://github.com/samanthahamilton><https://www.linkedin.com/in/shamilton-64b4b71b0/> On Tue, Aug 4, 2020 at 11:59 AM Dan Lewis <mailto:elderdanle...@gmail.com>> wrote: There are two of them: 1) Several times in this chapter there is a link to another place in the chapter. It is followed by the following "on page x". The page number also links to same Set Reference. Do we really need the second link; do we really need to even have "on page x"? 2) In section, Submitting a chapter for review, the chapter is suppose to be uploaded to the Feedback folder. It has already been uploaded to the Draft folder in the section, Creating a completely new chapter step 3. Are we suppose to have a copy of this chapter in both folders? Otherwise, I have almost completed my review. Dan -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org <mailto:documentation%2bunsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org> Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
[libreoffice-documentation] Contributor Guide Chapter 3: some questions
There are two of them: 1) Several times in this chapter there is a link to another place in the chapter. It is followed by the following "on page x". The page number also links to same Set Reference. Do we really need the second link; do we really need to even have "on page x"? 2) In section, Submitting a chapter for review, the chapter is suppose to be uploaded to the Feedback folder. It has already been uploaded to the Draft folder in the section, Creating a completely new chapter step 3. Are we suppose to have a copy of this chapter in both folders? Otherwise, I have almost completed my review. Dan -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
Re: [libreoffice-documentation] Contributors' Guide
This is going quicker than I thought. I have uploaded chapter 1 to the feedback folder. Changes logged into the guide status. I made one minor change concerning whether a sentence should end with a preposition. In high school, this was a no-no. (OK, this was 60 years ago.) What is the more modern thought about this? Samatha: I liked your thoroughness for chapters 0 & 1. Dan On 7/21/20 10:46, Samantha Hamilton wrote: Hello all, I have uploaded the Contributors' Guide, Chapter 0 (Front Matter) and Chapter 1 to the Feedback folder. I have taken Chapters 2 and 3 for review and will have them back by Friday at the latest. All changes are noted on the spreadsheet. Have a great day! Sam Samantha Hamilton darling docs <https://darlingdocs.wordpress.com/> <https://github.com/samanthahamilton> <https://www.linkedin.com/in/shamilton-64b4b71b0/> -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
Re: [libreoffice-documentation] Contributors' Guide
This took less time than I thought. I have uploaded Chapter 0 to the feedback folder. I have also downloaded chapters 1 & 2 for review. ETA is 3 Aug 2020. Guide status has been updated. Dan On 7/21/20 10:46, Samantha Hamilton wrote: Hello all, I have uploaded the Contributors' Guide, Chapter 0 (Front Matter) and Chapter 1 to the Feedback folder. I have taken Chapters 2 and 3 for review and will have them back by Friday at the latest. All changes are noted on the spreadsheet. Have a great day! Sam Samantha Hamilton darling docs <https://darlingdocs.wordpress.com/> <https://github.com/samanthahamilton> <https://www.linkedin.com/in/shamilton-64b4b71b0/> -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
Re: [libreoffice-documentation] Contributors' Guide
I am downloading Chapter 0 for a second review; changes made on the Guide spreadsheet. (ETA 3 Aug 2020) I am planning to review the other chapters as I get time. I also want to bring myself up to date on the latest changes. Dan On 7/21/20 10:46, Samantha Hamilton wrote: Hello all, I have uploaded the Contributors' Guide, Chapter 0 (Front Matter) and Chapter 1 to the Feedback folder. I have taken Chapters 2 and 3 for review and will have them back by Friday at the latest. All changes are noted on the spreadsheet. Have a great day! Sam Samantha Hamilton darling docs <https://darlingdocs.wordpress.com/> <https://github.com/samanthahamilton> <https://www.linkedin.com/in/shamilton-64b4b71b0/> -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
Re: [libreoffice-documentation] Re: Writer Guide 6.4 chapters ready for "cleaning"
When I first began working on the present Base Guide, I was translating the chapter from Base Handbuch (German). For that I needed to create clean file before translating them. All 10 of the files after cleaning were in fact bigger as you have discovered. Dan On 7/31/20 13:16, Martin Srebotnjak wrote: Hi, Jean et. al., I cleaned the files with the odtclean.py script downloaded from "English/Contributor Resources" map (uploaded 2 years ago). I hope this is the latest script, as some styles have been recently renamed etc. Maybe Miloš can confirm. The files seem bigger, but that might be because of the different zipping algorithm (LO/python). I placed the "cleaned" files in the Draft folder, in the "Published-cleaned" subfolder to check. Lp, m. V V pet., 31. jul. 2020 ob 07:14 je oseba Jean Weber napisala: Compiled book is now available in ODT and PDF, in the Published folder. Jean On Fri, Jul 31, 2020 at 2:33 PM Jean Weber wrote: All chapters of the Writer Guide 6.4 have been published and are ready for "cleaning" by Martin or anyone familiar with his tool for doing this. Compiled full book will be available soon. Jean -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
Re: [libreoffice-documentation] Update on Ubuntu18
I think you may have found a bug. I have both LibreOffice 7.0.0.2 and 6.4.5.2 installed. I have LibreOffice Base 6.4.5.2 in my Dash as a favorite. Yet, When I bring the cursor over its icon, the popup window shows LibreOffice 7.0 Base. But when I use Help > About LibreOffice, I see LibreOffice 6.4.5.2. There is one other difference that I have. When I install a version of LibreOffice, I modify the bootstraprc file to rename the folder containing the configuration files in the home folder (.../.config/libreoffice/). I replace the 4 on the last line with the actual number of the LO version. For example, my .../.config/libreoffice forlder contains these folders: 6.3, 6.4, 7.0. This allows me to run all three versions at the same time if necessary. Dan On 7/25/20 22:30, Kevin Berry wrote: Anyone familiar with updating from LibreOffice 6.0 to 6.4, on Ubuntu 18.04? I am used to using the terminal, using Bash, as I do most administrative things in my OS from there. I already added the LibreOffice PPA and updated my system. I saw LibreOffice 6.4 all over the place when the update was happening, so I think things were updated properly. However, when I do libreoffice --version, it says I am still on 6.0 Anyone know how I can update from 6.0 to 6.4, in Ubuntu 18.04? Gordon Bates berrykevin...@gmaill.com github.com/jdoes -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
Re: [libreoffice-documentation] Re: First Review - IM7002 - Master Slides, Styles and Templates
I believe that the correct template is LibreOffice_7._Template_JHW1.ott. For that matter, I am not sure that other documents you mentioned have been made with either the template you are using nor the one I listed. Dan On 7/21/20 20:19, Felipe Viggiano wrote: Hello everyone, Working on the IG7002 and something caught my attention. The template I'm using is the *LibreOffice_7.x_Template_JHW.ott,* but it is not matching with the templates of other documents reviewed for the Impress 7.0 (the icons for tips and notes for example are different). Is there any other template file for the 7.0 guides? I didn't manage to find it on NextCloud. Best regards, Felipe Viggiano Em ter., 21 de jul. de 2020 às 17:06, Felipe Viggiano < felipeviggi...@gmail.com> escreveu: Checked out the *IM7002* for a first review. Expected return on 23July2020. The *IG 70 Impress Guide Status* has been updated. Best Regards, Felipe Viggiano -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
Re: [libreoffice-documentation] Base Guide Preface v7.0 Review
Make sure that Edit > Track Changes > Record is checked. Then make the changes you want to make. You can also explain why you think the change should be made in comment-forms of the document. When you save the document, it will contain the original text and your changes. The author can then check what you have done and either accept or reject your changes. Dan On 7/14/20 14:57, Samantha Hamilton wrote: Hello, LO Docs Team, A quick question. I've read through the V7.0 Base guide revision (as per Annie Nguyen's email, found in the Feedback folder), and I have some syntactic and copyediting suggestions. Since this is my first official document contribution, I was wondering if you prefer having edits sent directly to this email? or in comment-form on the document? Thank you! Regards, Sam Samantha Hamilton darling docs <https://darlingdocs.wordpress.com/> <https://github.com/samanthahamilton> <https://www.linkedin.com/in/shamilton-64b4b71b0/> -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
Re: [libreoffice-documentation] should 7.0 screenshoots include the Pernoal tag?
I look forward to do what I can including making some suggestions if I think they are necessary. Dan On 7/12/20 08:47, Pulkit Krishna wrote: Hello Rob, I have got my hands on a Windows laptop so I can help you to take screenshots. By the way, if you have checked the status spreadsheet of Base Guide 7.0 you should have seen that I have changed the chapter structure. In general, I am following what was proposed by Dan but I have done some modifications. Some of the chapters are the same - just with a different name, so you can take screenshots for those chapters. But some chapters are completely reorganized so please wait until I prepare the first draft of those chapters. As for the personal edition tag - the decision is not final yet. If we include it and then it is decided not to include them then it would confuse the users. It is best that you prepare those screenshots only that do not have those areas on which Personal edition is written. When the decision is taken, we can prepare those screenshots which need to contain those chapters. I am preparing a document providing a summary of what I am indenting to do in each chapter. Dan might have thought to include something else in those chapters, so he can advise me. Pulkit Krishna On Sun, Jul 12, 2020 at 6:08 PM Rob Westein wrote: Hi, I'm planning to take scteenshotd for the Base 7.0 Handbook. Now my question is do I have to include the blue program bar with the "personal" tag? /Rob -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
Re: [libreoffice-documentation] LOv7 RC1 is now available
The same thing is true using LO 7.0.0.1 which is RC1. This is on Ubuntu 18.04 (Debian variation) on a database possibly created with 2.x.x in the mid 2006's. Will report my findings on Bugzilla. Dan On 7/7/20 10:51, Robert Großkopf wrote: Hi *, warning for making screenshots of Base-forms: If you open Base-forms for editing, not for input data, you are asked if you wan't to save the changes you made. You haven't made changes, but this has been the default since the beginning of LO/OpenOffice. Don't save forms with LO 7.0. You couldn't open this forms again! See https://bugs.documentfoundation.org/show_bug.cgi?id=134582 Regards Robert -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
Re: [libreoffice-documentation] Re: LOv7 RC1 is now available
Here is the link: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Installing_in_parallel I don't know about the Window's OS, but I do know that RC1 can be installed in the /opt/ folder and have its own config files separate from previous LibreOffice config files on Linux. (This will need a link on the Desktop folder.) Anyone interested email me personally; I will reply with the necessary info. Dan On 7/6/20 21:00, Jean Weber wrote: Warning for Windows users: this version will replace your LOv6.4 installation, so if you still have work to do on v6.4 guides, you might delay installing v7 - or use the method described for a "parallel installation" somewhere on the wiki or the website. Sorry, I don't have a link handy and don't have time to find it, but I'm sure someone reading this can provide that info. Jean On Tue, Jul 7, 2020 at 10:28 AM Jean Weber wrote: Hello team! LOv7 RC1 is now available! It installs as LibreOffice, not LibreOfficeDev (as the Betas did), so it should be good for all screenshots. To download LOv7 RC1, go to the usual download page, scroll to the bottom, where you'll find "LibreOffice is available in the following prerelease versions:" and click on 7.0.0. It's not in green, so it may not look like a link, but it works. (It doesn't say "RC1" but that's what it is.) https://www.libreoffice.org/download/download/ Jean -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
Re: [libreoffice-documentation] Re: Proposed Addition to Base Guide 6.2
It is described in detail in Chapter 3 Tables section: "Importing data from other sources". This is very likely the page 114 to which Robert also mentioned. Dan On 6/23/20 08:40, Alexander Thurgood wrote: Le 19/06/2020 à 23:49, Doug Bleeker a écrit : Doug, Pretty sure that that has been described and present in the Base Guide for a while now. Not sure where you got the information that it wasn't possible. I is unfortunate indeed if you got it from one of the regular information sites for LibreOffice/OpenOffice.org (Ask, OOoForum, mailing list, etc). Alex -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
[libreoffice-documentation] BG6404 Query & BG6405 Forms
The Query chapter has been reviews and uploaded to the cloud. I have also downloaded the Forms chapter for review. Anticipated return: June 27. Dan -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
[libreoffice-documentation] BG6404 Forms & BG6405 Queries
I have completed the first review for the Forms chapter placing it in the Feedback folder. I made some changes in it, mostly spelling or suggestions as a better word to use or correct a style error. I have also downloaded the Queries chapter with return date by next Tuesday. The Guide status has been updated. Dan -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
Re: [libreoffice-documentation] Re: LibreOffice Base 7.0 has not got Firebird engine without experimental mode
Given this, what not update HSQLDB from 1.8 to 2.5? We were using this version on the daily builds and later the alpha and beta version back in 2005 and 2006. There has to be a way to convert from an embedded database with version 1.8 to connecting to the database with JDBC with version 2.5 that is not really difficult. The main problem is with moving the queries, forms, and reports. Dan On 6/9/20 07:45, Alexander Thurgood wrote: Le 09/06/2020 à 06:28, Pulkit Krishna a écrit : Hi Pulkit, Yes, this change was made in master and also pushed into the 6.4.4 branch - it was deliberate. The reason is that the embedded Firebird support code just too much of a liability at the moment, and virtually no one is fixing the bugs that its introduction has created, or the bugs for features that one would expect to see in such an engine, but which haven't been implemented in the LO code. It was a whole sorry mess, just waiting to explode in the faces of unwitting users, so it was felt better to switch it back to experimental, that way, if people hose their data with it, they will have made the decision knowingly, rather than by default building their hopes up and then kicking them where it hurts. At least with embedded hsqldb 1.8.0, we know where all of the problems lie, and the documentation doesn't need to be rewritten for a new db engine that doesn't deliver on the promises our marketing communication was so keen to tout (the engine itself is actually pretty capable, its just the implementation within LO that is somewhat lacking). Alex -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
Re: [libreoffice-documentation] Re: Macro Code Colorizer
I agree with not having the macro created character styles added to the template. To me, the template should only contain the styles whether paragraph or character styles that are need in every chapter created using the template. When special styles are needed as in the case of chapters describing macros, they should be added to just that chapter. Dan On 6/5/20 15:51, Drew Jensen wrote: back to how this started, IIRC; Those character styles used by Macro Formatter extension are added to the odt file when the extension is run on the author's or editor's machine. Given that I would not include them in the Guide/Team template. I would add a section in the template text content about coloring example code and point to https://extensions.libreoffice.org/en/extensions/show/code-colorizer-formatter as the proper tool for the job. Let them know that after installing the extension to open the configuration dialog and change the paragraph entry from '_OooTextBody' to 'Text Body' (it will not function until it is changed to an existing paragraph style). There is no reason to have those character styles in a document that has no example code, for one thing, and for another maybe the extension is updated at some point, no reason to add an expectation as to what those style names must be. Drew On Fri, Jun 5, 2020 at 10:11 AM Drew Jensen wrote: Howdy, Following up from the meeting yesterday. So, I was wrong about the extension using direct formatting with regards to the extension 'Macro Formatter 4.1.1'. Using a fresh document it did add a set of character styles and the uses those in the formatting and colorizing process. (The only note to make here is that it needs to have the default configuration or _OOoTextBody changed for the paragraph style - I choose the standard Text Body and it worked fine) As for a second extension, 'Code Highlighter 1.6', this python extension does not run properly in the latest versions of LO so I could not answer the question of how it handles the document changes. Best wishes, Drew -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
Re: [libreoffice-documentation] Looking to start contributing to LibreOffice documentation
Welcome! Others will give you the guidance that you need. What I would like to know is what is your experience level in using LibreOffice. What is your knowledge of styles in a text document? What operating system does your computer use? These are some basic background questions that is helpful for us to know. Personal example: I began nearly 20 years ago with little knowledge about the program. I had a lot to learn, but I did. Learning to use styles is very important for our work so I read the chapters on styles in the Writer Guide, learning and applying them as I went. It is gratifying work. You can also. Dan On 6/4/20 15:37, annie.tp.ngu...@gmail.com wrote: Hello! My name is Annie. I am currently exploring a career transition into technical writing, and would like contribute to LibreOffice's documentation efforts. My goals are to develop and practice my technical writing skills and start to build my portfolio. A little about myself: My educational background is in chemical engineering, during which I spent my summers on a variety of research projects. I moved into business technology consulting as a new grad when I realized I am not suited for creating technology. While in consulting, I had the opportunity to lead and execute the documentation effort on a software implementation, and have slowly come to orient towards a career in technical writing. I enjoy being able to combine technical knowledge with user-friendly design, pressing flowers, and trying new cooking recipes. I appreciate any guidance on the best way for a beginner to contribute, and can commit to 4 hours per week at this time. If it makes sense, I intend to start with reviewing the Help contents and User Guides, researching for improvements, and adding in artwork. As I become more familiar with the topics available, I intend to start writing and editing. Looking forward to learning from and working with you all! Kind regards, Annie Nguyen <https://www.linkedin.com/in/atpnguyen/> https://www.linkedin.com/in/atpnguyen/ -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
[libreoffice-documentation] BG6403 Tables
I have completed the first review for this chapter. It has been uploaded to the Feedback folder. I made quite a few minor changes and adding text to clarification based upon correspondence with Robert. (MySQL drivers differ as to whether all or part of the databases on the MySQL servers based upon the OS.) I have also removed the last of the added character styles such as Menu Path and those beginning with LO. I have downloaded BG6404 Forms for its first review. The Guide Status has been updated for both. Dan -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
[libreoffice-documentation] Re: Base Guide 6.4 Reviews
Problem fixed. Dan On 5/20/20 09:50, Dan Lewis wrote: BG6402 Creating a Database has been uploaded to the feedback folder for a second review. However, as I write thing I remember that a couple of paragraphs needs to be rewritten because of an email I got from Robert regarding this. I will be returning this as soon as I finish the modifications. Dan On 5/8/20 11:48, Dan Lewis wrote: On 5/7/20 21:03, Dan Lewis wrote: I have uploaded BG6400 Preface to the feedback folder with my comment, strong opinion. I have also downloaded BG6401 Introduction to Base. ETA its return is in 5 days. The Guide Status has been updated. Dan I have uploaded BG6401 Introduction to Base to the feedback folder. There are some minor changes; both Show and Record were selected before working on this chapter. Now for a couple of days working on the epub version for Base Guide 6.2. Dan -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
[libreoffice-documentation] Re: Base Guide 6.4 Reviews
BG6402 Creating a Database has been uploaded to the feedback folder for a second review. However, as I write thing I remember that a couple of paragraphs needs to be rewritten because of an email I got from Robert regarding this. I will be returning this as soon as I finish the modifications. Dan On 5/8/20 11:48, Dan Lewis wrote: On 5/7/20 21:03, Dan Lewis wrote: I have uploaded BG6400 Preface to the feedback folder with my comment, strong opinion. I have also downloaded BG6401 Introduction to Base. ETA its return is in 5 days. The Guide Status has been updated. Dan I have uploaded BG6401 Introduction to Base to the feedback folder. There are some minor changes; both Show and Record were selected before working on this chapter. Now for a couple of days working on the epub version for Base Guide 6.2. Dan -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
[libreoffice-documentation] Re: Base Guide 6.4 Reviews
BG6402 Creating a Database has been uploaded to the feedback folder for a second review. However, as I write thing I remember that a couple of paragraphs needs to be rewritten because of an email I got from Robert regarding this. I will be returning this as soon as I finish the modifications. Dan On 5/8/20 11:48, Dan Lewis wrote: On 5/7/20 21:03, Dan Lewis wrote: I have uploaded BG6400 Preface to the feedback folder with my comment, strong opinion. I have also downloaded BG6401 Introduction to Base. ETA its return is in 5 days. The Guide Status has been updated. Dan I have uploaded BG6401 Introduction to Base to the feedback folder. There are some minor changes; both Show and Record were selected before working on this chapter. Now for a couple of days working on the epub version for Base Guide 6.2. Dan -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
[libreoffice-documentation] Re: Base Guide 6.4 Reviews and 6.2 ePUB version
The error has been fixed with the back cover now at the back of the guide. It is now uploaded to the feedback folder. Dan On 5/17/20 09:03, Dan Lewis wrote: It turns out that base guide 6.2 epub version is not quite ready for publishing. The back cover is presently between the front cover and content. I will be correcting this in the morning. It is a minor style change. Dan On 5/16/20 14:45, Dan Lewis wrote: On 5/8/20 11:48, Dan Lewis wrote: On 5/7/20 21:03, Dan Lewis wrote: I have uploaded BG6400 Preface to the feedback folder with my comment, strong opinion. I have also downloaded BG6401 Introduction to Base. ETA its return is in 5 days. The Guide Status has been updated. Dan I have uploaded BG6401 Introduction to Base to the feedback folder. There are some minor changes; both Show and Record were selected before working on this chapter. Now for a couple of days working on the epub version for Base Guide 6.2. Dan I have downloaded BG6402 Creating a Database. I should complete the first review by Wednesday evening. The Guide status has been updated. I have completed the creation of a ePUB version for Base Guide 6.2. This file is in the feedback folder. I added it to the Guide status. It would not have taken so long, but it took a while to locate the style problem for centering the screenshots. Dan -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
[libreoffice-documentation] Re: Base Guide 6.4 Reviews and 6.2 ePUB version
It turns out that base guide 6.2 epub version is not quite ready for publishing. The back cover is presently between the front cover and content. I will be correcting this in the morning. It is a minor style change. Dan On 5/16/20 14:45, Dan Lewis wrote: On 5/8/20 11:48, Dan Lewis wrote: On 5/7/20 21:03, Dan Lewis wrote: I have uploaded BG6400 Preface to the feedback folder with my comment, strong opinion. I have also downloaded BG6401 Introduction to Base. ETA its return is in 5 days. The Guide Status has been updated. Dan I have uploaded BG6401 Introduction to Base to the feedback folder. There are some minor changes; both Show and Record were selected before working on this chapter. Now for a couple of days working on the epub version for Base Guide 6.2. Dan I have downloaded BG6402 Creating a Database. I should complete the first review by Wednesday evening. The Guide status has been updated. I have completed the creation of a ePUB version for Base Guide 6.2. This file is in the feedback folder. I added it to the Guide status. It would not have taken so long, but it took a while to locate the style problem for centering the screenshots. Dan -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
[libreoffice-documentation] Re: Base Guide 6.4 Reviews and 6.2 ePUB version
On 5/8/20 11:48, Dan Lewis wrote: On 5/7/20 21:03, Dan Lewis wrote: I have uploaded BG6400 Preface to the feedback folder with my comment, strong opinion. I have also downloaded BG6401 Introduction to Base. ETA its return is in 5 days. The Guide Status has been updated. Dan I have uploaded BG6401 Introduction to Base to the feedback folder. There are some minor changes; both Show and Record were selected before working on this chapter. Now for a couple of days working on the epub version for Base Guide 6.2. Dan I have downloaded BG6402 Creating a Database. I should complete the first review by Wednesday evening. The Guide status has been updated. I have completed the creation of a ePUB version for Base Guide 6.2. This file is in the feedback folder. I added it to the Guide status. It would not have taken so long, but it took a while to locate the style problem for centering the screenshots. Dan -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
[libreoffice-documentation] Re: Base Guide 6.4 Reviews
On 5/7/20 21:03, Dan Lewis wrote: I have uploaded BG6400 Preface to the feedback folder with my comment, strong opinion. I have also downloaded BG6401 Introduction to Base. ETA its return is in 5 days. The Guide Status has been updated. Dan I have uploaded BG6401 Introduction to Base to the feedback folder. There are some minor changes; both Show and Record were selected before working on this chapter. Now for a couple of days working on the epub version for Base Guide 6.2. Dan -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
[libreoffice-documentation] Base Guide 6.4 Reviews
I have uploaded BG6400 Preface to the feedback folder with my comment, strong opinion. I have also downloaded BG6401 Introduction to Base. ETA its return is in 5 days. The Guide Status has been updated. Dan -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
Re: [libreoffice-documentation] Getting Started Guide 6.4: Link to ODT or PDF?
I have some experience in this project. I created epub versions for some of the chapters for LO 4.2. I even have a list of things to do including the things you mentioned that I wrote at the time. I have already started having converted the Guide ODT file to epub. I have also merged some of the xhtml files to make this more manageable. And yes, the list styles need to be checked very carefully: I had to do it before only in more complex settings. (I worked with three and four levels in some of these chapters. Dan On 5/7/20 10:05, Olivier Hallot wrote: Hi Dan Your'e welcome. I went to this road before and here is the trick: E-pub is a set of bundled html pages and html don't like tab characters. Therefore we must ensure to replace tab character by proper spaces. It happens when you have lists, where the list number or bullet is followed by a tab character. Fix is to change the list style, but it requires inspection. Other than that, it looks quite well. A sample of e-pub is available here https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Documentation/Publications#Getting_Started_with_LibreOffice Note: Miklos Vajna from Collabora worked a lot on e-pub in 2018-2019 period. Worth a second look. Kind regards Olivier Em 07/05/2020 10:55, Dan Lewis escreveu: Given what Caroline wrote, is it worthwhile to create a .epub version of the complete guide? It is something that I can do. Dan On 5/7/20 08:54, Caroline Carlisle Tidwell wrote: Hello. PDF is pretty standard these days in the USA. ODT is good for the TECH GEEK aficionado, but not the average corporate droid. The Firefox Foundation always sold the documentation as a published portion when they gave their browser usage for free and I believe the Document Foundation does the same. Perhaps, I can go to the Barnes and Nobles and buy the LO Reference book or eBook at some point as I generally have to continue education expenses on this one. Regards, Carlisle On Thu, May 7, 2020 at 3:32 AM Mike Saunders < mike.saund...@documentfoundation.org> wrote: Hello, I was recommending the Getting Started Guide to someone on Reddit today, and looked on this page: https://documentation.libreoffice.org/en/english-documentation/ The link is to the ODT version, whereas for most of the other books, the links are to PDFs. Is that something we should change? I prefer PDF documentation myself, but maybe there's a reason for this! Here's the PDF: https://nextcloud.documentfoundation.org/s/BqZrc5KpLYao4Ed -- Mike Saunders, Marketing & PR The Document Foundation -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
Re: [libreoffice-documentation] Getting Started Guide 6.4: Link to ODT or PDF?
Given what Caroline wrote, is it worthwhile to create a .epub version of the complete guide? It is something that I can do. Dan On 5/7/20 08:54, Caroline Carlisle Tidwell wrote: Hello. PDF is pretty standard these days in the USA. ODT is good for the TECH GEEK aficionado, but not the average corporate droid. The Firefox Foundation always sold the documentation as a published portion when they gave their browser usage for free and I believe the Document Foundation does the same. Perhaps, I can go to the Barnes and Nobles and buy the LO Reference book or eBook at some point as I generally have to continue education expenses on this one. Regards, Carlisle On Thu, May 7, 2020 at 3:32 AM Mike Saunders < mike.saund...@documentfoundation.org> wrote: Hello, I was recommending the Getting Started Guide to someone on Reddit today, and looked on this page: https://documentation.libreoffice.org/en/english-documentation/ The link is to the ODT version, whereas for most of the other books, the links are to PDFs. Is that something we should change? I prefer PDF documentation myself, but maybe there's a reason for this! Here's the PDF: https://nextcloud.documentfoundation.org/s/BqZrc5KpLYao4Ed -- Mike Saunders, Marketing & PR The Document Foundation -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
Re: [libreoffice-documentation] BG6400 Preface Figure 1
I found it. Thanks! However, what does this have to do with Base? I still think that any examples need to be from the specific component that is described in a given user guide. But I will not change this and the associated text without agreement. Dan On 5/6/20 10:42, Rob Westein wrote: Hi Dan, You can find this Calc dialog at Format > Page and select Tab Sheet. /Rob Op 6 mei 2020 om 15:42 schreef Dan Lewis : I notice that this figure was added to BG6200. I have a few questions. Why use a dialog in Calc as an example? Why not use an example in Base? Was this a dialog that come with LibreOffice, or might it be a window's variation? I can not find it in the Debian version at all. (I looked for it in Calc.) This using LibreOffice versions 6.2.8.2 and 6.4.4.1. Earlier today, I signed out this file and updated the Guide Status. I left an other comment that will need to be addressed. Other than that, the Preface is ready to be returned if the problem in the first paragraph can be resolved. Dan -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
[libreoffice-documentation] BG6400 Preface Figure 1
I notice that this figure was added to BG6200. I have a few questions. Why use a dialog in Calc as an example? Why not use an example in Base? Was this a dialog that come with LibreOffice, or might it be a window's variation? I can not find it in the Debian version at all. (I looked for it in Calc.) This using LibreOffice versions 6.2.8.2 and 6.4.4.1. Earlier today, I signed out this file and updated the Guide Status. I left an other comment that will need to be addressed. Other than that, the Preface is ready to be returned if the problem in the first paragraph can be resolved. Dan -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
Re: [libreoffice-documentation] Re: GS Chapter 8
On NextCloud: LibreOffice Documentation > English > Getting Started Guide > 6.4 > Feedback. It is presently located in this folder. Dan On 5/4/20 13:34, Crhonek Zdenek wrote: On 04. 05. 20 13:53, Pulkit Krishna wrote: Hello Everybody, I have done the 4th review of chapter 8 of GS 6.4. The result is in the feedback folder. Jean, now you can compile the full book for GS as well. Pulkit Krishna Hello, please can you upload database files (.odb file) to the nextcloud? We are translating the guide and we need create localized screenshots. Thank you Zdenek -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
Re: [libreoffice-documentation] Base 6.2 Guide full book needs checking
Yes, I personally updated the styles. Sorry if I did not mark this as done on the Guide Status. Dan On 5/4/20 04:01, Martin Srebotnjak wrote: Hi, all, I think that GS chapter still hasn't had its styles updated. Lp, m. V V pon., 4. maj 2020 ob 05:05 je oseba Pulkit Krishna < pulkitkrishn...@gmail.com> napisala: Hello Jean, I have taken chapter 8 of GS for its fourth review. After that you can compile that book also. Pulkit Krishna On Mon, May 4, 2020 at 4:31 AM Jean Weber wrote: Pulkit spotted a minor error, which I have now fixed and replaced the ODT and PDF in NextCloud. -Jean On Mon, May 4, 2020 at 1:24 AM randolph gamo wrote: Hi Jean I just did a high level overview and could not spot any problems. Regards GAMO NANA Servais Randolph, "Au service du pauvre et du malheureux" TEL: +237 697518768 On Sun, May 3, 2020 at 12:43 PM Jean Weber wrote: I've uploaded the compiled Base 6.2 Guide to the Published folder and replaced most of the chapters in that folder with amended ones (correcting minor things I found while compiling, like numbered lists that didn't restart). Please check the PDF to see if it's complete and has no glaring errors. I had a quick look but I may have missed something. Also, the NextCloud was throwing up error messages, so it's possible the uploaded file might have errors. I will not be producing a printed copy of this book any time soon, because Lulu (where the other books have been done) has just completely revised their website and publishing process and a lot of things no longer work. They say they're working on fixing it. Jean -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
[libreoffice-documentation] Getting Started with Base
I have completed my first review of this chapter. Given that there has been a large amount of rewriting during the second review by Steve, it needs one more review before being published. Dan -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
Re: [libreoffice-documentation] LibreOffice Base Guide
On 4/30/20 10:43, Robert Großkopf wrote: Hi Dan, After reading Jean's email about the bug that exists on step 3 of the Mail Merge wizard, I have decided that that part of chapter 7 needs to be rewritten which I have done today. I am uploading it to the feedback folder for your consideration. Now I will get back to work on GS6408. Do I understand it the right way? There is a bug, so it doesen't work in this special version. And now the content should be written without this feature, because it has been lost by the buggy behaviour? If I would do this for the whole Base-Handbuch I have a lot to do. There is more than one feature, which isn't working in LO at this moment, but described as it has been planned to work. I would only give a hint: There is a buggy behavior at this moment, but could be it is working with the version you use... Regards Robert My problem with this bug is that it has been in existence since 2018, perhaps 2017. It does not work for 6.2.6.1, 6.2.8.2, 6.3.6.2, nor for 6.4.3.2. At least not for the Debian versions. So, possibly it does not work with Debian versions even for the 5.x.x. It does not work for MacOS according to Jean. The thing is that the Mail Merge wizard works fine when a person does not select a personal salutation. (Again, I have verified this with several of the versions I mentioned, trying several times in successions.) At the very least, mention should be made of what versions of LO are affected as well as giving a simple solution for those who like myself use a version that are affected. I know that I got very discussed trying to make it work until the bug was reported to me. I just do not want anyone else to have to go through what I did without getting the results they expect. Dan -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
Re: [libreoffice-documentation] LibreOffice Base Guide
After reading Jean's email about the bug that exists on step 3 of the Mail Merge wizard, I have decided that that part of chapter 7 needs to be rewritten which I have done today. I am uploading it to the feedback folder for your consideration. Now I will get back to work on GS6408. Dan On 4/29/20 23:53, Pulkit Krishna wrote: Helo Everybody, I have put the chapter 7 of base guide 6.2 to its published folder. Now only 1 chapter left. AHR( I don't know who is it) has done its first review. Jean-Pierre Ledure from Access2Base has taken it to add Access2Base documentation. After he is done , Jean Webber can take it for an additional review to update the styles(the chapter still uses old styles). The Base Guide 6.2 is going to be published soon I think. Pulkit Krishna -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
[libreoffice-documentation] Base Guide ch 7 report and more
I have gone as far as I can go with mail merge. The only problem that I can not solve is with Step 4 of the mail merge wizard, Create a salutation. As long as I uncheck the box for a personal salutation, it works fine. Otherwise I get an two lines when there should only be one: Dear Mr. x, Dear Mrs. x, Hidden paragraphs do not work either. This is for LibreOffice 6.2, 6.3, and 6.4 (6.4.3.2). There is a bug #118861 that involves this problem. I wonder if using the Debian version has anything to do with this. So, I have uploaded the file into the feedback folder with a comment in that section. The Guide Status file has been updated. Someone else needs to look through all of the recorded changes I have made to this file. I have also downloaded chapter 8, Getting Started with Base. I should finish this by Tuesday evening (2000UTC). I did not find any place in the Status spreadsheet to place this information. Dan -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
[libreoffice-documentation] More problems with Mail Merge
I have been able to almost create a mail merge using the query, Readeraddresses, from the registered database, Media. (The actual database is Media_without_Macros.). On the Create a Salutation, I use the field, Salutation, to indicate which person is a female. Since this field contains Mr. for men and Mrs. for women, I have placed Mrs. as the Field value. When I click at the bottom of the Preview window to change documents, I get Dear Mr. for the men and Dear Mrs. for the women. After adjusting the place where the salutation should be on with relationship to the Address Block of the letter, I click Finish. The salutation that appears in the letter is the following three lines for the first person who is a male: Dear Mrs. Lederstrumpf, Dear Mr. Lederstrumpf, Dear Sir/Madam, As I use the Data to Field button to go from one person to the next one, the Address Block is correct, but the salutation obviously is not. Why isn't the top two lines exactly the same as the Preview that I had seen in the Mail Merge Wizard? How do I get it to show what I need: Dear , where salutation is either Mr. or Mrs. depending upon value in the Salutation field? Dan -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
Re: [libreoffice-documentation] LibreOffice Base Guide Quality and images
On 4/18/20 10:10, Robert Großkopf wrote: Hi Rob, seems I don't understand enough English to get the right words for it. Could be it is only a problem in the translated book. I have had a look at the German original and couldn't find any problematic content there. Regards Robert I am not sure that it is in the translation. Here is why: German version: Die Feldnamen "Vorname", "Nachname" und "Geburtstag" dürften klar sein. Zusätzlich wurde ein Feld mit der Bezeichnung "ID" eingetragen. Dieses Feld soll später einen Wert aufnehmen, der die einzigartige Eigenschaft eines jeden Datensatzes ist. So ein einzigartiges Schlüsselfeld ist für die eingebettete Datenbank notwendig. Ansonsten lassen sich keine Datensätze in die Tabelle eingeben. Dieses Schlüsselfeld wird bei Datenbanken als «Primärschlüssel» bezeichnet. Google's translation: The field names "first name", "last name" and "birthday" should be clear. In addition, a field with the name "ID" was entered. This field will later hold a value that is the unique property of each record. Such a unique key field is necessary for the embedded database. Otherwise, no data records can be entered in the table. This key field is referred to as “primary key” in databases. However, this paragraph needs to be rewritten to make it more meaningful. As Robert has pointed out, tables can be created in the Base GUI. Data can be added to such a table using Tools > SQL. My question to Robert is this: How can a table without a primary key be accessed in terms of forms, and reports? I know queries can be created with Tools > SQL. Dan -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
Re: [libreoffice-documentation] Documentation Team Wiki
There was a page as I remember putting some information about myself more than a decade ago. I even use to have the URL to that page. In the last year or so, I went to that page. It was empty. Here it is: https://wiki.documentationfoundation.org/Documentation/Team/JobDescriptions. Dan On 4/17/20 16:52, Jean Weber wrote: I like the idea, and I think we had a page once. It might still be there. It would be very out of date, of course. And I might be remembering a page from OOo, not LO. I’ll look for it later today. Jean On Fri, 17 Apr 2020 at 22:23 Pulkit Krishna wrote: Hello Everybody, I found a page of design team members:- https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Design/Team Can't we make such a page for Documentation team. I think Dan proposed this idea in the meeting. Pulkit Krishna -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
[libreoffice-documentation] Data to Field problem
When Data Sources is open and a database file is selected, both Data to Text or Data to Field buttons are active. However, when I click Data to Field, no dialog opens. When I click Data to Text, the dialog opens with a choice of Table, Field, or Text. Is there really a reason for the Data to Field button at all? Should any reference to it be removed in the documentation? Or, is what I see not happening just a problem with the Linux versions? Dan -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
[libreoffice-documentation] Re: Question about BG6207.
On 3/27/20 11:24, Dan Lewis wrote: The row chosen for the table heading can be taken from the column names, or the record may be written out with space left for the headings to be edited in later. This paragraph is found on page 7, 3 paragraphs below Figure 5. I have no idea of how I can review this as I have no idea how to do this. Dan Then on pages 9 & 10: To launch the database, right-click on the database itself or on one of its tables or queries; this immediately refreshes the display in the data source browser. After that the Mail Merge Wizard can be called up by using the corresponding button. Data source of current document Click on the *Data Source of Current Document*button to open a direct view ofthe table which forms the basis for the data inserted into the document. In the above example, the Persontable from the Addresses database/appears/. I get a refreshment when I right click a query or table in the Data Source window, but what that got to do with the Mail Merge Wizard? What is the corresponding button? The Data Source of Current Document button is a mystery to me. Am I suppose to be in Writer when I do this? This button is only suppose to be available for use when it Writer or Calc. There is some missing information here. I have not used Mail Merge since before 2008, so I am very rusty here. Dan -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
[libreoffice-documentation] Question about BG6207.
The row chosen for the table heading can be taken from the column names, or the record may be written out with space left for the headings to be edited in later. This paragraph is found on page 7, 3 paragraphs below Figure 5. I have no idea of how I can review this as I have no idea how to do this. Dan -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
Re: [libreoffice-documentation] Re: LibreOffice Base Documentation
I have downloaded ch 7 for second review; Guide Status file updated; scheduled return Mar 31. Dan On 3/26/20 01:15, Pulkit Krishna wrote: Hello Dan, You should take chapter 7 DB connections for its second review. Pulkit Krishna On Wed, Mar 25, 2020 at 7:31 PM Dan Lewis wrote: I have complete the first review of chapter 10 uploading it to the feedback folder. The Guide Status has also been updated. I have something to do today but will be selecting another chapter either for the first or second review tomorrow. Yes, tomorrow is the next meeting at 1800 UTC (GMC for us older people...) Dan On 3/25/20 01:18, Jean Weber wrote: I have now taken Appendix A for first review. Expected return date 28 March. Jean On Fri, Mar 20, 2020 at 4:35 PM Jean Weber wrote: I may not have time to do any reviewing for several days. Sorry. Jean On Thu, 19 Mar 2020 at 19:33 Pulkit Krishna wrote: Hello Jean, You can take appendix 1 for its first review. Pulkit Krishna -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
Re: [libreoffice-documentation] Exporting data: how is it done
Actually, I can answer my own question is these steps: 1. Export the script file from an embedded database. 2. Open LibreOffice in which the Class Path contains the path to the hsqldb.jar file for version 2.50. 3. Connect to an empty database supplying the pertinent information. 4.Using Tools > SQL, Copy and paste the contents of the script file as described below. This external database now contains all of the tables, views, and data that the embedded database has. There are no queries, forms, nor reports. 5. Create a copy of the embedded database. 6. In the main database window of the external database, open the copy of the embedded database. Since the LibreOffice doing this is using HSQLDB 2.50, this action will remove all of the tables, views, and data from the embedded database. It however contains all of the queries, forms, and reports. 7. Since the external database and the embedded one are both using HSQLDB 2.50, clicking on an individual query, form, or report and drag and drop it from the main database window of one to the other. The result is an external database with all of the tables, views, data, queries, forms, and reports that are part of the embedded database. There is a problem that has to be corrected in the forms: the form property for each form and subform. The Content property has to be modified to point to the correct the name of the table or query. Dan On 3/25/20 10:53, Dan Lewis wrote: I have been able to export the script file successfully. I have also created a new database and use Tools > SQL to copy the contents of the script file recreating the the database without the queries, forms, and reports. So, now I am thinking that this should be useful to update the HSQLDB version from 1.8 to 2.50. I copied an embedded database and place the copy in another folder. Then I exported the script file from one of them. I use LibreOffice 6.3 to open the second file. In this version, I have altered the Advance property under Tools > Options to add hsqldb.jar to the Class Path (for HSQLDB 2.50). Now I had a database with all of the queries, forms, and reports, all the things I was missing in the database created with the script file. So, this is when I use it to create the tables, views, and the data. Is this a fairly simple way to take an embedded database using hsqldb 1.8 and convert it to using version 2.50? Dan On 3/22/20 17:48, Drew Jensen wrote: On Sun, Mar 22, 2020 at 5:31 PM Drew Jensen mailto:drewjensen.in...@gmail.com>> wrote: On Sun, Mar 22, 2020 at 5:25 PM Drew Jensen mailto:drewjensen.in...@gmail.com>> wrote: Ah, sorry I didn't really address your question. To recreate the HSQLdb database in a new empty Base file w/hsql embedded engine: Open the exported script file in a text editor. Copy everything after the line "CREATE SCHEMA PUBLIC AUTHORIZATION DBA". Everything if it all fits in 65K of text, if the file is bigger then that you need to copy pieces of it separately. When I have needed to do this with files bigger then 65K of text I would copy only the parts of the file which recreate the Tables, Relations and such. All of these DDL commands are at the head of the file. Then the data follows as a set of INSERT commands. If you need to move them in separate copy paste steps you just need to be sure not to break any of the individual INSERT commands, which may be multiple lines each. One more: Kind of a power user tip! If there is a large amount of data, and many indexes, it will go much faster if when you copy the paste the DDL commands you do not include any Create Index commands. Then after all the data has been moved go back and apply the Create Index commands, this way only a single indexing update happens vs updating the indexes after each insert command. --I'm not really sure how closely that would fit with the average Base users needs, so it would be worth a review by, or question to, the other folks on the docs ML IMO Now in the new Base file open the SQL window, paste the contents of the clipboard into it and execute the script. This will rebuild the database and repopulate with the data. Drew On Sun, Mar 22, 2020 at 5:16 PM Dan Lewis mailto:elderdanle...@gmail.com>> wrote: On 3/22/20 15:32, Drew Jensen wrote: Thanks for asking Pulkit. I did search the AOO form didn't see my CSV export tutorial (thinking it must of been on the old oooForum and that is now kaput) - but there are plenty of examples there of using SELECT INTO TEXT function with the HSQL embedded dbms. But then I got thinking that is not the only way to answer this question. The main way people export data from
Re: [libreoffice-documentation] Exporting data: how is it done
I have been able to export the script file successfully. I have also created a new database and use Tools > SQL to copy the contents of the script file recreating the the database without the queries, forms, and reports. So, now I am thinking that this should be useful to update the HSQLDB version from 1.8 to 2.50. I copied an embedded database and place the copy in another folder. Then I exported the script file from one of them. I use LibreOffice 6.3 to open the second file. In this version, I have altered the Advance property under Tools > Options to add hsqldb.jar to the Class Path (for HSQLDB 2.50). Now I had a database with all of the queries, forms, and reports, all the things I was missing in the database created with the script file. So, this is when I use it to create the tables, views, and the data. Is this a fairly simple way to take an embedded database using hsqldb 1.8 and convert it to using version 2.50? Dan On 3/22/20 17:48, Drew Jensen wrote: On Sun, Mar 22, 2020 at 5:31 PM Drew Jensen mailto:drewjensen.in...@gmail.com>> wrote: On Sun, Mar 22, 2020 at 5:25 PM Drew Jensen mailto:drewjensen.in...@gmail.com>> wrote: Ah, sorry I didn't really address your question. To recreate the HSQLdb database in a new empty Base file w/hsql embedded engine: Open the exported script file in a text editor. Copy everything after the line "CREATE SCHEMA PUBLIC AUTHORIZATION DBA". Everything if it all fits in 65K of text, if the file is bigger then that you need to copy pieces of it separately. When I have needed to do this with files bigger then 65K of text I would copy only the parts of the file which recreate the Tables, Relations and such. All of these DDL commands are at the head of the file. Then the data follows as a set of INSERT commands. If you need to move them in separate copy paste steps you just need to be sure not to break any of the individual INSERT commands, which may be multiple lines each. One more: Kind of a power user tip! If there is a large amount of data, and many indexes, it will go much faster if when you copy the paste the DDL commands you do not include any Create Index commands. Then after all the data has been moved go back and apply the Create Index commands, this way only a single indexing update happens vs updating the indexes after each insert command. --I'm not really sure how closely that would fit with the average Base users needs, so it would be worth a review by, or question to, the other folks on the docs ML IMO Now in the new Base file open the SQL window, paste the contents of the clipboard into it and execute the script. This will rebuild the database and repopulate with the data. Drew On Sun, Mar 22, 2020 at 5:16 PM Dan Lewis mailto:elderdanle...@gmail.com>> wrote: On 3/22/20 15:32, Drew Jensen wrote: Thanks for asking Pulkit. I did search the AOO form didn't see my CSV export tutorial (thinking it must of been on the old oooForum and that is now kaput) - but there are plenty of examples there of using SELECT INTO TEXT function with the HSQL embedded dbms. But then I got thinking that is not the only way to answer this question. The main way people export data from base is with Calc (drag a Table icon or Query icon to a calc sheet for instance), and that there is already good documentation on in the Calc Guide for one thing (it is import there, of course). If you wanted a csv file from a table just drag it to a blank Calc file save it as the .csv file. Dave, does that make sense as a way to go for you? Best wishes, Drew On Sat, Mar 21, 2020 at 10:48 PM Pulkit Krishna mailto:pulkitkrishn...@gmail.com>> wrote: Hello Drew and Dan, Are you done with your respective reviews? Pulkit Krishna On Thu, Mar 19, 2020 at 10:13 PM Drew Jensen mailto:drewjensen.in...@gmail.com>> wrote: Also, others may have also, but I wrote a small tutorial on doing this (exporting using TEXT TABLES) for the old OOo forums and that should be there still. I'll go this evening and see if I can find that and pass it onto you if I can find it. On Thu, Mar 19, 2020 at 12:37 PM Drew Jensen mailto:drewjensen.in...@gmail.com>> wrote: > Howdy, >
Re: [libreoffice-documentation] Re: LibreOffice Base Documentation
I have complete the first review of chapter 10 uploading it to the feedback folder. The Guide Status has also been updated. I have something to do today but will be selecting another chapter either for the first or second review tomorrow. Yes, tomorrow is the next meeting at 1800 UTC (GMC for us older people...) Dan On 3/25/20 01:18, Jean Weber wrote: I have now taken Appendix A for first review. Expected return date 28 March. Jean On Fri, Mar 20, 2020 at 4:35 PM Jean Weber wrote: I may not have time to do any reviewing for several days. Sorry. Jean On Thu, 19 Mar 2020 at 19:33 Pulkit Krishna wrote: Hello Jean, You can take appendix 1 for its first review. Pulkit Krishna -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
Re: [libreoffice-documentation] Extension Manager function for Impress
Templates are .OTP files; extensions are .OXT files. With LibreOffice open, Tools > Options > LibreOffice > Paths. The right side of this page shows the paths to various parts of LibreOffice, Templates is one of them. Download the templates you want for Impress. Place them in the template folder that is listed in the path for this purpose. Restart LIbreOffice. They should show up in the Impress templates. Actually, you could create a folder for these templates. Place them in that folder. Left click Templates in the list of paths which should highlight this line. Click the button Edit in the bottom right. Click "Add" and browse to the folder you have created. Close and reopen LIbreOffice. Dan On 3/25/20 08:20, Dimona Delvere wrote: Hello Everyone, I am currently revising the 2nd Impress chapter. I am trying to add new templates to the Impress 6.4 version through the Extension Manager (Tools > Extension Manager.) It doesn't work for me. In instructions, it is said that I have to download an .OXT file from http://templates.libreoffice.org/template-center First, I wasn't able to find .OXT file. Most of the files are in otp format. I tried to add other formats as an extension. However, it didn't update in my Templates dialog. I must have missed something. It would be helpful if someone could advise me on it. Dimona Delvere -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
Re: [libreoffice-documentation] Embedded Links 4 Click Through
This can be done for eBook documents, and this requires the use of either Sigil or calibre by someone who knows what they are doing. It does take some time to do this. Both of these automatically make a table of content that links to the content. The rest of the links like those to figures have to be entered individually. A chapter may take 2 or 3 days to do this. Dan I have used both of these programs to produce ePub files. On 3/24/20 09:14, Caroline Carlisle Tidwell wrote: Hello, team. It seems in the other word processing methods for publishing that you can embed a link to click through fairly easily. I was curious as to if we have coded this idea using the NextCloud publishing format as it seems that the links throughout all of the documents & chapters do not click through at this time, but are just listed as a link. Usually, you list the link in the text & then you sort of dig it deeper into the code with a second reference string push on top of that one. For the digital publishing world, I would think reading the reference manual as an eBook would like an easy one click click through would function? Any ideas or notes on this one for digital publishing? Regards, CCT 1.404.584.8180 office www.linkedin.com/in/vandyjuggler -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
[libreoffice-documentation] Exporting data: how is it done
Page 6 of chapter 10 Database Maintenance contains this section. Can anyone explain how to actually do this? I can use SCRIPT 'database name'; and then SET SCRIPTFORMAT TEXT. This reduces the database folder within the *.odb file. But how do I use Tools > SQL after these two steps? Dan -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
Re: [libreoffice-documentation] Re: LibreOffice Base Documentation
I have uploaded BG6208 to the Feedback folder. I left a comment on pg 26 where the instructions listed made it impossible for me to duplicate. A rewrite seems to be needed to made with more detailed instructions. At the bottom or pg 26, daylight savings time was mentioned with a query that involves it. Since this begins between March 8 and 16 and then ends between Nov 1 and 7, I am not sure that the query is accurate. Such a query would be complex since the time period begins on the second Sunday of March to end on the first Sunday of Nov. I have downloaded BG6210-Database_Maintenance for review #1. Given the size of the file, this should not take as long as I anticipated when I updated the spreadsheet. Dan On 3/11/20 11:49 AM, Dan Lewis wrote: First review completed and uploaded to the Feedback folder. I have downloaded BH6208 Database Tasks for its first review. The spreadsheet has been updated for both of these including when I expect to finish the latter chapter. (I am becoming more acquainted with what needs to be placed where in the spreadsheet including the date format used.) Dan On 3/11/20 9:28 AM, Dan Lewis wrote: I wlll be finished with the first review of this chapter today. Dan On 3/11/20 1:57 AM, Pulkit Krishna wrote: Hello Dan, Are you done with the review of chapter 4. Are you busy? If so then Jean can have the review of chapter 4. Pulkit Krishna On Wed, Mar 11, 2020 at 11:27 AM Pulkit Krishna wrote: Sorry I wanted to send the last mail to list. On Wed, Mar 11, 2020 at 11:26 AM Pulkit Krishna wrote: Hello Dan, Are you done with the review of chapter 4. Are you busy? If so then Jean can have the review of chapter 4. Pulkit Krishna On Wed, Mar 11, 2020 at 11:06 AM drew-gmail [via Document Foundation Mail Archive] wrote: Ah ha, yes I see my mistake. I'll give both chapters 5 and 6 in the draft folder a read in the morning then. I may have one suggestion for chapter 6 based on what I read tonight, but I didn't read it all, just the sections highlighted in the comments. Thanks again On Wed, Mar 11, 2020 at 1:31 AM Pulkit Krishna <[hidden email] <http:///user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node=4275279=0>> wrote: Hello Jean and Drew, I have done everything Jean said for chapter 6 and have uploaded it back to Draft Folder. I have updated the spreadsheet. Drew, You can take chapter 5 & 6 for their second review. Pulkit Krishna On Wed, Mar 11, 2020 at 10:56 AM drew-gmail [via Document Foundation Mail Archive] <[hidden email] <http:///user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node=4275279=1>> wrote: No problem. I downloaded BH6206-Reports_PK_JHW_20200311.odt from the feedback directory about an hour ago. There are still a number of comments, about excising parts of the text, in this file. However if you have it with changes made I'll not worry about it. Either way, I'm off to bed in a few minutes and will check back here in the morning before I do anything with this file, OK. Thanks On Wed, Mar 11, 2020 at 1:19 AM Pulkit Krishna <[hidden email] <http:///user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node=4275277=0>> wrote: The last messege was supposed to be for Drew. Pulkit Krishna On Wed, Mar 11, 2020 at 10:48 AM Pulkit Krishna <[hidden email] <http:///user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node=4275277=1> wrote: Hello Jensen, I don't understand what you are saying. I have done everything that Jean said and I am uploading the chapter back to draft folder. You can take the chapter for its second review. You can also take chapter 5 for its second review or chapter 8-12 for its first review. Pulkit Krishna On Wed, Mar 11, 2020 at 10:34 AM drew-gmail [via Document Foundation Mail Archive] <[hidden email] <http:///user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node=4275277=2>> wrote: Howdy, I've grabbed chapter 6 and read the comments over once. Too a quick look at the comments. Will read over again in the morning and make the changes, will post back here when it is back in the feedback folder. Drew On Tue, Mar 10, 2020 at 9:18 PM Jean Weber <[hidden email] <http:///user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node=4275274=0>> wrote: I have reviewed Chapter 6 (Reports), updated styles, and returned it to the Feedback folder. I left some questions in marginal comments. I have now taken Chapter 7 for first review. Jean On Mon, Mar 9, 2020 at 2:49 PM Pulkit Krishna <[hidden email] <http:///user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node=4275274=1>> wrote: Hello Jean, I have deleted the first 2 paragraphs on which you commented in chapter 5 of Base Guide. But for your third comment on the note, the not is still true. I have uploaded the file back to the draft folder and have updated the spreadsheet. Pulkit Krishna On Mon, Mar 9, 2020 at 8:59 AM Jean Weber [via Document Foundation Mail Archive] <[hidden email] <http:///user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node=4275274=2>> wrote: I have reviewed Chapter 5, update
[libreoffice-documentation] Question about the Base Guide
Now that we have changed the name from Base Handbook, should we be changing how we number the chapters? Presently they are for example, BH6200 Preface. B6200 Preface seems to be the logical way. Dan -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
Re: [libreoffice-documentation] Re: LibreOffice Base Documentation
First review completed and uploaded to the Feedback folder. I have downloaded BH6208 Database Tasks for its first review. The spreadsheet has been updated for both of these including when I expect to finish the latter chapter. (I am becoming more acquainted with what needs to be placed where in the spreadsheet including the date format used.) Dan On 3/11/20 9:28 AM, Dan Lewis wrote: I wlll be finished with the first review of this chapter today. Dan On 3/11/20 1:57 AM, Pulkit Krishna wrote: Hello Dan, Are you done with the review of chapter 4. Are you busy? If so then Jean can have the review of chapter 4. Pulkit Krishna On Wed, Mar 11, 2020 at 11:27 AM Pulkit Krishna wrote: Sorry I wanted to send the last mail to list. On Wed, Mar 11, 2020 at 11:26 AM Pulkit Krishna wrote: Hello Dan, Are you done with the review of chapter 4. Are you busy? If so then Jean can have the review of chapter 4. Pulkit Krishna On Wed, Mar 11, 2020 at 11:06 AM drew-gmail [via Document Foundation Mail Archive] wrote: Ah ha, yes I see my mistake. I'll give both chapters 5 and 6 in the draft folder a read in the morning then. I may have one suggestion for chapter 6 based on what I read tonight, but I didn't read it all, just the sections highlighted in the comments. Thanks again On Wed, Mar 11, 2020 at 1:31 AM Pulkit Krishna <[hidden email] <http:///user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node=4275279=0>> wrote: Hello Jean and Drew, I have done everything Jean said for chapter 6 and have uploaded it back to Draft Folder. I have updated the spreadsheet. Drew, You can take chapter 5 & 6 for their second review. Pulkit Krishna On Wed, Mar 11, 2020 at 10:56 AM drew-gmail [via Document Foundation Mail Archive] <[hidden email] <http:///user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node=4275279=1>> wrote: No problem. I downloaded BH6206-Reports_PK_JHW_20200311.odt from the feedback directory about an hour ago. There are still a number of comments, about excising parts of the text, in this file. However if you have it with changes made I'll not worry about it. Either way, I'm off to bed in a few minutes and will check back here in the morning before I do anything with this file, OK. Thanks On Wed, Mar 11, 2020 at 1:19 AM Pulkit Krishna <[hidden email] <http:///user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node=4275277=0>> wrote: The last messege was supposed to be for Drew. Pulkit Krishna On Wed, Mar 11, 2020 at 10:48 AM Pulkit Krishna <[hidden email] <http:///user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node=4275277=1> wrote: Hello Jensen, I don't understand what you are saying. I have done everything that Jean said and I am uploading the chapter back to draft folder. You can take the chapter for its second review. You can also take chapter 5 for its second review or chapter 8-12 for its first review. Pulkit Krishna On Wed, Mar 11, 2020 at 10:34 AM drew-gmail [via Document Foundation Mail Archive] <[hidden email] <http:///user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node=4275277=2>> wrote: Howdy, I've grabbed chapter 6 and read the comments over once. Too a quick look at the comments. Will read over again in the morning and make the changes, will post back here when it is back in the feedback folder. Drew On Tue, Mar 10, 2020 at 9:18 PM Jean Weber <[hidden email] <http:///user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node=4275274=0>> wrote: I have reviewed Chapter 6 (Reports), updated styles, and returned it to the Feedback folder. I left some questions in marginal comments. I have now taken Chapter 7 for first review. Jean On Mon, Mar 9, 2020 at 2:49 PM Pulkit Krishna <[hidden email] <http:///user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node=4275274=1>> wrote: Hello Jean, I have deleted the first 2 paragraphs on which you commented in chapter 5 of Base Guide. But for your third comment on the note, the not is still true. I have uploaded the file back to the draft folder and have updated the spreadsheet. Pulkit Krishna On Mon, Mar 9, 2020 at 8:59 AM Jean Weber [via Document Foundation Mail Archive] <[hidden email] <http:///user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node=4275274=2>> wrote: I have reviewed Chapter 5, updated styles, and returned it to the Feedback folder. I left three questions in marginal comments. I have now taken Chapter 6 for first review. Jean On Sat, Mar 7, 2020 at 5:26 PM Jean Weber <[hidden email] <http:///user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node=4274990=0>> wrote: I've taken Chapter 5 for review. Jean On Sat, Mar 7, 2020 at 4:07 PM Pulkit Krishna <[hidden email] <http:///user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node=4274990=1>> wrote: Hello Dan and Jean, To Dan: Are you done with the review of chapter 4. How much time will you take? Kindly add the expected return date to the spreadsheet. To Jean: You can take chapter 5 for its first review. Pulkit Krishna -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: [hidden email] <http:///user/SendEmail.jtp?type=nod
Re: [libreoffice-documentation] Re: LibreOffice Base Documentation
I wlll be finished with the first review of this chapter today. Dan On 3/11/20 1:57 AM, Pulkit Krishna wrote: Hello Dan, Are you done with the review of chapter 4. Are you busy? If so then Jean can have the review of chapter 4. Pulkit Krishna On Wed, Mar 11, 2020 at 11:27 AM Pulkit Krishna wrote: Sorry I wanted to send the last mail to list. On Wed, Mar 11, 2020 at 11:26 AM Pulkit Krishna wrote: Hello Dan, Are you done with the review of chapter 4. Are you busy? If so then Jean can have the review of chapter 4. Pulkit Krishna On Wed, Mar 11, 2020 at 11:06 AM drew-gmail [via Document Foundation Mail Archive] wrote: Ah ha, yes I see my mistake. I'll give both chapters 5 and 6 in the draft folder a read in the morning then. I may have one suggestion for chapter 6 based on what I read tonight, but I didn't read it all, just the sections highlighted in the comments. Thanks again On Wed, Mar 11, 2020 at 1:31 AM Pulkit Krishna <[hidden email] <http:///user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node=4275279=0>> wrote: Hello Jean and Drew, I have done everything Jean said for chapter 6 and have uploaded it back to Draft Folder. I have updated the spreadsheet. Drew, You can take chapter 5 & 6 for their second review. Pulkit Krishna On Wed, Mar 11, 2020 at 10:56 AM drew-gmail [via Document Foundation Mail Archive] <[hidden email] <http:///user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node=4275279=1>> wrote: No problem. I downloaded BH6206-Reports_PK_JHW_20200311.odt from the feedback directory about an hour ago. There are still a number of comments, about excising parts of the text, in this file. However if you have it with changes made I'll not worry about it. Either way, I'm off to bed in a few minutes and will check back here in the morning before I do anything with this file, OK. Thanks On Wed, Mar 11, 2020 at 1:19 AM Pulkit Krishna <[hidden email] <http:///user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node=4275277=0>> wrote: The last messege was supposed to be for Drew. Pulkit Krishna On Wed, Mar 11, 2020 at 10:48 AM Pulkit Krishna <[hidden email] <http:///user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node=4275277=1> wrote: Hello Jensen, I don't understand what you are saying. I have done everything that Jean said and I am uploading the chapter back to draft folder. You can take the chapter for its second review. You can also take chapter 5 for its second review or chapter 8-12 for its first review. Pulkit Krishna On Wed, Mar 11, 2020 at 10:34 AM drew-gmail [via Document Foundation Mail Archive] <[hidden email] <http:///user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node=4275277=2>> wrote: Howdy, I've grabbed chapter 6 and read the comments over once. Too a quick look at the comments. Will read over again in the morning and make the changes, will post back here when it is back in the feedback folder. Drew On Tue, Mar 10, 2020 at 9:18 PM Jean Weber <[hidden email] <http:///user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node=4275274=0>> wrote: I have reviewed Chapter 6 (Reports), updated styles, and returned it to the Feedback folder. I left some questions in marginal comments. I have now taken Chapter 7 for first review. Jean On Mon, Mar 9, 2020 at 2:49 PM Pulkit Krishna <[hidden email] <http:///user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node=4275274=1>> wrote: Hello Jean, I have deleted the first 2 paragraphs on which you commented in chapter 5 of Base Guide. But for your third comment on the note, the not is still true. I have uploaded the file back to the draft folder and have updated the spreadsheet. Pulkit Krishna On Mon, Mar 9, 2020 at 8:59 AM Jean Weber [via Document Foundation Mail Archive] <[hidden email] <http:///user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node=4275274=2>> wrote: I have reviewed Chapter 5, updated styles, and returned it to the Feedback folder. I left three questions in marginal comments. I have now taken Chapter 6 for first review. Jean On Sat, Mar 7, 2020 at 5:26 PM Jean Weber <[hidden email] <http:///user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node=4274990=0>> wrote: I've taken Chapter 5 for review. Jean On Sat, Mar 7, 2020 at 4:07 PM Pulkit Krishna <[hidden email] <http:///user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node=4274990=1>> wrote: Hello Dan and Jean, To Dan: Are you done with the review of chapter 4. How much time will you take? Kindly add the expected return date to the spreadsheet. To Jean: You can take chapter 5 for its first review. Pulkit Krishna -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: [hidden email] <http:///user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node=4275274=3> Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: [hidden email] <http:///user/SendEmail.jtp?type=nod
Re: [libreoffice-documentation] Resume documentation team call?
+1 On 3/4/20 4:05 PM, Olivier Hallot wrote: Hi Documentation Team (Guides, Help contents) ! Shall we resume our documetnation call? Is affirmative I suggest that our documentation team meeting will take place this Thrursday 3/5/2020 at 18:00 UTC We will use the following jitsi meeting room https://jitsi.documentfoundation.org/tdfdocteam The meeting room is supposed to work will all browsers without the need of a specific plugin. You can use a mobile app in your Android or Iphone. The documentation pad for the meeting minute is http://pad.documentfoundation.org/p/documentation Main topics: Please fill the topics you want to discuss in the pad. See you there! -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
[libreoffice-documentation] Upload/download
I have uploaded chapter 3 of the Base Guide to the feedback folder. I have updated many of the styles especially the character ones. I may have missed some. Also, the screenshots that contain icons need to be updated. (The icon set needs to be Colibre, and it is not.) I have also downloaded chapter 4, Forms for its first review. Dan -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
[libreoffice-documentation] Re: Question about Base chapter 3: tables
Never mind! I just realize that this is part of the dialog used to copy data from one data source to another. Dan On 2/26/20 2:30 PM, Dan Lewis wrote: On page 43 at the bottom of the page is this paragraph: The formatting of table types often requires adjustment. Usually the fields have been predefined as text fields with a very large size. Numeric and date fields should therefore be reset using *Type **formatting> **Column information **> **Field type*. In the case of decimal numbers, you will need to check the number of decimal places. I have no idea what this means. What part of Base has been opened that would have this menu path? Dan -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
[libreoffice-documentation] Question about Base chapter 3: tables
On page 43 at the bottom of the page is this paragraph: The formatting of table types often requires adjustment. Usually the fields have been predefined as text fields with a very large size. Numeric and date fields should therefore be reset using *Type **formatting> **Column information **> **Field type*. In the case of decimal numbers, you will need to check the number of decimal places. I have no idea what this means. What part of Base has been opened that would have this menu path? Dan -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
Re: [libreoffice-documentation] Should Base Handbook be named Base Guide?
On 2/22/20 8:26 PM, Jean Weber wrote: All the other user guides in English are called “Guide”, and AFAIK no one is going to proceed with a different book on Base, so I think we should name this one Base Guide to fit in with the series. Jean As we both remember some time ago, Base Handbook is only the translation of Base Handbuch from German. Having just looking at the German website for LibreOffice, I selected the Documentation section. What we call guides, they call Handbücher which is the plural of Handbuch. So, it makes total sense to me to change Base Handbook to Base Guide. It is consistent. Dan -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
[libreoffice-documentation] Re: Base Handbook on the Cloud
I have uploaded my review for chapter 2 to the feedback folder and updated the Guide status spreadsheet. I have also downloaded chapter 3 for its first review. (This is progressing rather nicely. Dan On 2/7/20 11:46 AM, Dan Lewis wrote: On 2/6/20 1:34 PM, Dan Lewis wrote: On 2/6/20 11:59 AM, Dan Lewis wrote: Pulkit Krishna has translated several chapters of the Base Handbuch into English (Base Handbook) placing them in the Draft folder on the cloud. I have decided to go with his translations rather than having both his translations and mine. So, I have deleted mine from this folder. (I still have my personal copies on my hard drive if needed.) Furthermore, I have downloaded the Preference chapter from this folder for its first review. The spreadsheet use for tracking work on these chapters has been updated. First I entered the names of all of the chapters in the Base Handbook. I also entered my information for the first review. Dan I have reviewed the Preface and returned it to the cloud into the Feedback folder. It has one screen shot that needs to be updated. The styles of the chapter 6.x template were uploaded to this chapter to provide an needed style. I changed the name of the icon set that is used in all screenshots for Galaxy to Colibre. I have also downloaded chapter 1 of the Base Guide for its first review. Dan I have now uploaded chapter 1 to the feedback folder. It is going to need some if not all of the screenshots redone; Galaxy had been used for icons instead of Colibre. A couple of screenshots have some German in them. Only minor changes were made as in adding or deleting a word or two. I have also downloaded chapter 2 for its first review. The worksheet has been updated for both these actions. Dan -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
[libreoffice-documentation] Organizing Base Handbook
Yes, Pulkit, I would like very much to collaborate with you on getting version 6.2 published. I have some suggestions on doing that. In the Preface chapter text, I changed the mentioning of the Galaxy icons to Colibre icons. The team decided to change that to Colibre last year. I only mention this in case you are not presently using Colibre icons. I also noticed in chapter 1 that some of the screenshots had headings at the top of them in German. I don't know why, but new screenshots are needed. I have left a note at each screenshot that I think needs to be redone. Rob has promised to do this for us. And to Rob: make sure when you are finished with the screenshots and return it to the Feedback folder that you update the work spreadsheet in the Replace screenshot column with the date returned. Also make sure you use the Windows O/S to do this. Back to Pulkit: I would like for you to continue translating the rest of the chapters after which I will review them. Just make sure to let the team on this mailing list when you upload any file in the Base Handbook folders. When version 6.2 is completed, it will be time to first consider the updating it to version 6.4 which should not take much time to do. As I side issue, Pulkit, have I missed an email to the list from you in which you introduced yourself to us? If you have not done so, please do so we all know what talents that you possess. Dan -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
[libreoffice-documentation] Re: Base Handbook on the Cloud
On 2/6/20 1:34 PM, Dan Lewis wrote: On 2/6/20 11:59 AM, Dan Lewis wrote: Pulkit Krishna has translated several chapters of the Base Handbuch into English (Base Handbook) placing them in the Draft folder on the cloud. I have decided to go with his translations rather than having both his translations and mine. So, I have deleted mine from this folder. (I still have my personal copies on my hard drive if needed.) Furthermore, I have downloaded the Preference chapter from this folder for its first review. The spreadsheet use for tracking work on these chapters has been updated. First I entered the names of all of the chapters in the Base Handbook. I also entered my information for the first review. Dan I have reviewed the Preface and returned it to the cloud into the Feedback folder. It has one screen shot that needs to be updated. The styles of the chapter 6.x template were uploaded to this chapter to provide an needed style. I changed the name of the icon set that is used in all screenshots for Galaxy to Colibre. I have also downloaded chapter 1 of the Base Guide for its first review. Dan I have now uploaded chapter 1 to the feedback folder. It is going to need some if not all of the screenshots redone; Galaxy had been used for icons instead of Colibre. A couple of screenshots have some German in them. Only minor changes were made as in adding or deleting a word or two. I have also downloaded chapter 2 for its first review. The worksheet has been updated for both these actions. Dan -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
[libreoffice-documentation] Re: Base Handbook on the Cloud
On 2/6/20 11:59 AM, Dan Lewis wrote: Pulkit Krishna has translated several chapters of the Base Handbuch into English (Base Handbook) placing them in the Draft folder on the cloud. I have decided to go with his translations rather than having both his translations and mine. So, I have deleted mine from this folder. (I still have my personal copies on my hard drive if needed.) Furthermore, I have downloaded the Preference chapter from this folder for its first review. The spreadsheet use for tracking work on these chapters has been updated. First I entered the names of all of the chapters in the Base Handbook. I also entered my information for the first review. Dan I have reviewed the Preface and returned it to the cloud into the Feedback folder. It has one screen shot that needs to be updated. The styles of the chapter 6.x template were uploaded to this chapter to provide an needed style. I changed the name of the icon set that is used in all screenshots for Galaxy to Colibre. I have also downloaded chapter 1 of the Base Guide for its first review. Dan -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
[libreoffice-documentation] Base Handbook on the Cloud
Pulkit Krishna has translated several chapters of the Base Handbuch into English (Base Handbook) placing them in the Draft folder on the cloud. I have decided to go with his translations rather than having both his translations and mine. So, I have deleted mine from this folder. (I still have my personal copies on my hard drive if needed.) Furthermore, I have downloaded the Preference chapter from this folder for its first review. The spreadsheet use for tracking work on these chapters has been updated. First I entered the names of all of the chapters in the Base Handbook. I also entered my information for the first review. Dan -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
Re: [libreoffice-documentation] Chapter 2 of Base Handbook uploaded
On 2/5/20 2:17 PM, Robert Großkopf wrote: Hi Dan, Another thing: there is very little change in Base since 6.2, so These few choice need to be added and used for version 6.4. There is a permanent update for the German version of the Handbook. Latest update ins from 2020-02-04. See https://www.familiegrosskopf.de/robert/ When I had a look at https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/ReleaseNotes/6.4#Base there is nothing I would add to the Handbook, because it is a special Addon, which has been changed (Access2Base). And https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/ReleaseNotes/6.3#Base Don't know if this is ironically: 13 bugs have been solved in Base and this is written down for a Release note - but 539 bugs are open. Where is the littel change you are writing about? Couldn't be the "Firebird Migration Assistant", which has appeard in the first LO 6.3 as not experimental but was so experimental that it disappeard a little bit later? Regards Robert I was speaking in general knowing that Base does not get very much attention by the developers. I had not checked closely on specific things that might have changed. So, if I understand you, there is nothing new to be added to LO 6.2 to make it 6.4. Last weekend I filed a bug about the Firebird direct connector. (130334 <https://bugs.documentfoundation.org/show_bug.cgi?id=130334>) There seems to be a problem with tables with primary keys containing 3 fields. Employee.fdb contains two tables with this property (JOB, PROJ_DEPT_BUDGET). I have run into a problem with connecting to firebird using either Java or ODBC. The error message involves connecting to localhost in both cases. Perhaps it is my firewall that is doing this. Dan -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
[libreoffice-documentation] Chapter 2 of Base Handbook uploaded
I have loaded my version of this chapter in the Draft folder. Who is PK? When I did my uploading, I noticed several chapters of the Base Handbook were already in the Draft folder by this person. Yet I have not seen any notice of anyone uploading them last month. I would think that it would be nice for the two of us to collaborate to get this Guide finished. Another thing: there is very little change in Base since 6.2, so These few choice need to be added and used for version 6.4. Dan -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy
Re: [libreoffice-documentation] modifying default for date in calc
In the Format Cells dialog, place D- MMM- YY in Format Code. Click OK. You could also use DD-MMM-YY if you want the date to always be two digits. Dan On 1/16/20 9:47 AM, Donald Rush wrote: Unfortunately, hours of reading calc help do not satisfactorily answer a simple question: I want the date in a cell to be shown as 16-Jan-20 rather than 1/16/20 or any other option. Time and again, whatever is tried will not save that modification to date when I push the button for insert date in a cell. -- To unsubscribe e-mail to: documentation+unsubscr...@global.libreoffice.org Problems? https://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/how-to-unsubscribe/ Posting guidelines + more: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: https://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/documentation/ Privacy Policy: https://www.documentfoundation.org/privacy