[MLO] MLO 6

2023-03-20 Thread pottster
for sounds on task completion. Glad you got around to it eventually!  https://groups.google.com/g/mylifeorganized/c/LeqxMOrcQXc/m/xUJEbI6eGBMJ Best Wishes, Ken (Pottster) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MyLifeOrganized" group. To unsubs

Re: [MLO] Re: Status post: Situation in Ukraine

2022-02-25 Thread pottster
Stay safe. Stay strong. The MLO community is behind you. You will prevail. On Thursday, 24 February 2022 at 21:38:11 UTC Mark Levison wrote: > Like many others I have been thinking about the MLO team for months. I'm > sorry that this is happening. I wish you luck and safety during a difficult

[MLO] Re: Where it the additional MLO Software for reminders in windows ?

2022-01-21 Thread pottster
Hi Thomas, I think you mean OneAlert. You can still download it here https://web.archive.org/web/20160729212238/http://www.mylifeorganized.net/downloads/files/OneAlert-setup.exe Still works! 路‍♀️ On Monday, 3 January 2022 at 09:39:27 UTC thomas.g...@gmail.com wrote: > Hello ! For about 6-7

Re: [MLO] Re: What Do Y'all Use for Notes

2021-03-07 Thread pottster
Great summary Christoph. I'd add a category of tool for capturing web content for research, reference, read later etc - and for this category I think Evernote is still a strong frontrunner. I've settled on Obsidian too - for note taking where I'm creating, commenting on, or linking, notes. The

[MLO] Re: how could i reset the CONFIRMATION after using RAPID TASK ENTRY DIALOG SYNTAX?

2021-01-03 Thread pottster
Details here. It involves editing the registry. https://groups.google.com/g/mylifeorganized/c/_oDdoTyRcLs/m/ahnzYDbFdW0J On Friday, 1 January 2021 at 12:20:06 UTC bas...@gmail.com wrote: > hi, i'm a deep user of MLO, it's so great. > > but recently i click the "never show the confirmation”

[MLO] Re: How to copy the Hotkeysettings in MLO from on Win installation to another?

2019-08-04 Thread pottster
If you are comfortable editing the Windows registry, the settings are held in the key located at HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\myLifeOrganized.net\MyLife\Settings\HotKeys -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MyLifeOrganized" group. To unsubscribe from

[MLO] Re: Best Time/Life Organization Method to Use With MLO

2018-10-29 Thread pottster
I usually point people here . Old, but still very good. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MyLifeOrganized" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an

[MLO] Re: Is there a way to print out the Hot Key list?

2018-10-01 Thread pottster
The default hot keys are listed in the MLO user guide available from the website at https://www.mylifeorganized.net/support.shtml#windows If you have customized any of the hotkeys the amended list is found within the app at Tools/Options/General Applications Options/Hotkeys. This list is in a

[MLO] Re: Can the RTE (Rapid Text Entry) be made to parse shortened versions of context names ?

2018-02-27 Thread pottster
Always glad to be slightly helpful John :-) On Tuesday, 27 February 2018 12:46:57 UTC, John . Smith wrote: > > Hi Pottster > > Yes, that is slightly useful. Thanks. > > But it's fiddly because if using just keyboard, you have to hit Tab in > order to give it focus and t

[MLO] Re: Can the RTE (Rapid Text Entry) be made to parse shortened versions of context names ?

2018-02-26 Thread pottster
You can do this with flags but with Contexts the nearest you can get is untick "Inherit parent contexts", then Alt+c, and you'll get auto suggestions as you type. On Monday, 26 February 2018 18:13:57 UTC, John . Smith wrote: > > Hello > > When using the parsing of RTE (Rapid Text Entry), is it

[MLO] Re: TextExpander or other text shortcuts?

2017-10-19 Thread pottster
Hi Mark. MLO has configurable hotkeys built in for Date and Time (Tools>Options>General Application Options>Hotkeys). The notes area supports use of any text replacement tool such as TextExpander, PhraseExpress or AutoHotkey. You could also link in the notes area to a log file e.g. a notepad

[MLO] Re: a keyboard hotkey I can't assign, please help

2017-09-28 Thread pottster
Grizz is right that script will work! Really odd - it didn't work for me yesterday, ah well. By the way, you only need the first four lines - presume the last the two lines were just an editing error. #IfWinActive ahk_exe mlo.exe ^Down:: Send {Insert} Return On Thursday, 28

[MLO] Re: a keyboard hotkey I can't assign, please help

2017-09-27 Thread pottster
Unfortunately, as I posted before, this script should work but doesn't because MLO has a bind on the Ctr+Down combination. On Wednesday, 27 September 2017 12:58:21 UTC+1, grizz wrote: > > AHK is more like swiss army knife, not hammer ;) > > And > > ^Down:: > Send {Insert} > Return > > Or better

[MLO] Re: a keyboard hotkey I can't assign, please help

2017-09-26 Thread pottster
Hi Olivier, Your AutoHotkey isn't quite right but there is a more basic issue here. Normally, AutoHotkey would allow you to remap this shortcut but I think that Ctrl+Down is hard coded in MLO. It may be possible to change in the registry but you'd have to ask support. I suggest you contact

[MLO] Re: MLO needs a Chrome extension

2017-03-29 Thread pottster
> I know nothing about that would like to find out how I can do that. Is > there some place I can go on the web to find out more? > > Joel > > > > On Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at 5:31:01 PM UTC-4, pottster wrote: >> >> Easy to do in Windows using AutoHotkey. >

[MLO] Re: MLO needs a Chrome extension

2017-03-29 Thread pottster
Easy to do in Windows using AutoHotkey. On Wednesday, 29 March 2017 21:50:03 UTC+1, Holmes245 wrote: > > Hey folks, any programmers out there? MLO needs a Chrome extension to add > website links as tasks. > > Anyone up to developing one? Just a simple little extension that will sit > at the

[MLO] Re: Rapid Task Entry for =tofld for folders with whitespace in the name not working?

2017-03-15 Thread pottster
Hi Brian, Not sure whether it's a bug or just the way it's been implemented. In any case, my suggestion would be to rename the folder without whitespace if parsing is important to you e.g. Work-Misc-Actions. By the way, enclosing in double quotes in MLO parsing *excludes* the contained text

[MLO] Re: review: ideas to make the process less tedious

2017-01-30 Thread pottster
I like these suggestions Olivier. On Monday, 30 January 2017 10:07:07 UTC, robisme (Olivier R) wrote: > > > Hi, > > Up to now, I never used the review function because I find it very tedious. > Perhaps those ideas would make it easier : > > - a hotkey to mark a task ase reviewed > - a column

[MLO] Re: Get Flags to 'inherit'

2017-01-28 Thread pottster
I agree with Steph. I would not support this change. The way I use flags would be made unworkable if flags were inherited. That's what contexts are for. On Friday, 27 January 2017 16:21:04 UTC, Stéph wrote: > > I wouldn't want that - It would completely mess up my system. I'm using > flags for

[MLO] Re: sort projects by sub-task's modification date?

2017-01-28 Thread pottster
I use Automatic Formatting to prompt me about forgotten tasks/projects. Otherwise, any regular review process should be designed to monitor progress or lack of it. I think the Weekly Review is one of the most neglected aspects of GTD. On Saturday, 28 January 2017 14:15:03 UTC, robisme (Olivier

[MLO] Re: To Do List Colors

2016-11-24 Thread pottster
Hi Lisa, I'm biased, but I still like the due date formatting used in my theme. Copy of theme here. <http://www.mediafire.com/file/qdeyzmarubub4e7/Pottster%27s_Theme.mlthm> On Thursday, 24 November 2016 14:39:31 UTC, Lisa Wood wrote: > > Hello- > > I am using the desk

[MLO] Re: How do I change the date format?

2016-10-30 Thread pottster
>From the diagram you supplied it appears you are trying to format the group header not the format for tasks (the dialog box shown). I don't believe it's possible to do this. On Sunday, 30 October 2016 11:23:10 UTC, Franconius wrote: > > Hello, > > how do I change the date format in the task

[MLO] Re: How can I change color for today to Green?

2016-10-26 Thread pottster
In the Desktop application - Tools>Options>General Application Options>Themes and Formatting>Themes>Edit>Dates color>Near due dates. On Sunday, 23 October 2016 10:02:43 UTC+1, ALP wrote: > > > I would like to set GREEN for today in Due date. > -- You received this message because you are

[MLO] Re: due 30 days task view with all parents for items

2016-10-18 Thread pottster
Not sure if this is what you want but look at the options in Tools>Options>Current MLO data file>ToDo list format>Task path (second tab) On Monday, 17 October 2016 08:19:42 UTC+1, MG wrote: > > Hi, > > I want to know if it's possible for each item to show > >- plant tree > - buy

[MLO] Re: Colour of the selection bar

2016-10-16 Thread pottster
Hi Roberto, I've had a look at this and I think you're right. It's definitely a bug. I believe the code behind Unfocus. sel .border may incorrectly be pointing at Unfocus. selected text color. On Friday, 14 October 2016 12:03:17 UTC+1, Roberto Penzo wrote: > > Hi all folks! Thank you all for

Re: [MLO] Re: Feature Request: Extra task fields (AKA "Custom Task Attributes")

2016-10-15 Thread pottster
Hi Dwight, Regarding dating/re-dating tasks on desktop... KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS CONTROL + (=) for next day CONTROL + (-) for previous day CONTROL + ALT + (=) for next week CONTROL + ALT + (-) for previous week [With all the above keep tapping =/- keys to keep adding/reducing] MOUSE SHORTCUTS

[MLO] Re: How can I configure the font in the Search results?

2016-10-03 Thread pottster
Hi Dan, I believe the Search dialog uses system level fonts so not configurable within MLO. It looks from your screenshot like you might be using Linux. Not sure what your options are within Linux for system fonts and I'm guessing you're using Wine to run MLO so it may be problematic anyway.

Re: [MLO] Chronology in notes

2016-09-30 Thread pottster
Many thanks for the responses. Interesting to hear your thoughts and really helpful for clarifying my own thinking. For my purposes, I've come to the conclusion that I will use both approaches. At least now I've thought about it I can say it's a conscious decision. If I'm keeping a

[MLO] Chronology in notes

2016-09-28 Thread pottster
Hi, Just curious. Like many of you, I'm sure, I keep a dated/timed list of updates in the notes area for many of my tasks. For some of these I keep the newest entries at the top and, for others I keep the newest entries at the bottom (I have my "reasons" for this). I can't decide whether to

Re: [MLO] Re: Feature Request: Extra task fields (AKA "Custom Task Attributes")

2016-09-15 Thread pottster
Interestingly, Asana have just added custom field functionality https://blog.asana.com/2016/09/track-anything-with-custom-fields/ The more I think about this the more I feel it might be THE big missing functionality for MLO power users. The use cases in the Asana blog article give an insight

[MLO] Re: Feature Request: Extra task fields (AKA "Custom Task Attributes")

2016-09-06 Thread pottster
Nothing new I'm afraid. This comes up periodically. See here from 2009 for example. It might require sync to undergo a fair amount of re-development and I'm not sure about the impact on things like database structure

[MLO] Re: Restoring data from previous device

2016-08-23 Thread pottster
Google Playstore App refund policy (at time of writing) is 0-2 hours - automatic via play store app, 2-48 hours apply online via link, 48 hours+ - at the discretion of the developer. On Tuesday, 23 August 2016 05:26:44 UTC+1, Joel Azaria wrote: > > Karey, > I'm pretty sure MyBackup should have

[MLO] Re: Hide Project Completion Bar?

2016-08-13 Thread pottster
Hi Ken Go to Tools\Options\General Application Options\Themes and Formatting\Themes\Edit then select the Tree Format tab and then the General sub tab. You will see a checkbox for "Show project progress bar". One of the better hidden options in MLO! On Saturday, 13 August 2016 09:02:18 UTC+1,

[MLO] Re: Accessing Recurrence dialog box (using keyboard)

2016-08-07 Thread pottster
the dialog. It is still possible to automate this process using a keyboard shortcut via AutoHotkey if you are familiar with creating scripts with that program. On Sunday, 7 August 2016 18:31:35 UTC+1, george wrote: > > Hi pottster, > > Alt+d only opens up the Time & Remainder pr

[MLO] Re: Has anyone tried the new -r switch for reminders in input parsing??

2016-07-07 Thread pottster
See what you mean. A comma separator seems to work e.g. "test task today -r18/07,14:00" Note that no spaces must be used. On Thursday, 7 July 2016 15:39:28 UTC+1, Mark wrote: > > I read that Windows 4.4.0 version now had the -r switch for parsing > reminders. However, when I try to use it, it

[MLO] Re: Project Final Completion

2016-04-05 Thread pottster
If you are referring to the progress bar rather than the drop down status, see this thread. On Tuesday, 5 April 2016 13:33:06 UTC+1, Bret wrote: > > Hi, > > Suppose a project has several subtasks. You complete all the

Re: [MLO] Re: How to I disable the individual pop-up notification windows?

2016-03-10 Thread pottster
Hi Mandie, If you go to the Timing & Reminder section of the Properties Pane, to the right of the Reminder checkbox is a list of settings. When the Reminder checkbox is ticked, the list of settings is clickable and this brings up a dialog to change the settings. The settings I think you want

[MLO] Re: Outline filtering does not seem to work correctly

2016-02-18 Thread pottster
Try changing Show Actions from Available to All On Thursday, 18 February 2016 12:55:50 UTC, kjell moens wrote: > > Hi, > > I have a predefined structure in MLO (see screenshot 1), but when in the > todo view, I set "Show Hierarchy" to yes and set a parent filter (screen > shot 2), the folders

[MLO] Re: Android Pro

2016-02-04 Thread pottster
Similar question asked recently here https://groups.google.com/d/topic/mylifeorganized/-P67Kx3LpGg/discussion On Thursday, 4 February 2016 07:50:51 UTC, TheBee Ware wrote: > > I'm a pretty hardcore user of GTD apps and I'm wondering if users who have > bought MyLifeOrganized Pro for android

[MLO] Re: Purchase priority. Which should I buy?

2016-01-25 Thread pottster
In my opinion, the desktop product is the hub and where the power of MLO exists. The mobile products are good and convenient but are still adjuncts to a desktop set up. It's only expensive if you compare it to less capable software. You said you are "determined to get organised" so look on it

[MLO] Re: I thought I would try MLO-Hotkeys by Jon Rumens, but how do you get a list of hotkeys?

2016-01-13 Thread pottster
Wow, you're going back in time! Not sure what version of Jon's script you're using but it should have downloaded with a readme file which contains a list of hotkeys. I have attached a copy of the readme file I have which may or may not be relevant for you. To be honest, both MLO and AutoHotkey

Re: [MLO] Entering tasks with date/time included?

2016-01-13 Thread pottster
You can abbreviate a lot of the parsing commands to make them quicker to type e.g. "Test water tomorrow 3p remind 10m" works. The "in advance" is superfluous - not much demand for reminders after the event ;-) On Wednesday, 13 January 2016 02:59:33 UTC, george wrote: > > Thanks for bringing

Re: [MLO] Entering tasks with date/time included?

2016-01-12 Thread pottster
Works for me in any view; editing an existing task or adding a new task. You don't get a parsing confirmation dialog though, so, are you sure you're parsing correctly? (user guide has details) On Tuesday, 12 January 2016 11:04:41 UTC, TotheMoonAlice wrote: > > The MLO help files says task

Re: [MLO] Re: Add tasks to inbox with voice recognition on IOS iPhone or iPad.

2015-12-17 Thread pottster
Yes, we really should have a pinned FAQ on this forum. Would help newbies too. On Thursday, 17 December 2015 16:18:40 UTC, Dwight Arthur wrote: > > lmgtfy > https://groups.google.com/d/msg/mylifeorganized/fhf9RYvswiE/W4_SfAXPCwAJ > > On Thursday, December 17, 2015 at 10:26:24 AM UTC-5,

[MLO] Re: Windows version - color of due date

2015-12-15 Thread pottster
For setting date triggers: - Tools>Options>General Application Options>Themes and Formatting>Formatting>Date and Time Format...>Advanced (tab). For setting colour formatting: - Tools>Options>General Application Options>Themes and Formatting>Themes>Edit>Dates Color (tab). On Tuesday, 15

[MLO] Re: Want to use Automatic Formatting to change formatting on all parent tasks

2015-12-15 Thread pottster
You might need to provide a bit more information, or an example of what you are trying to achieve. On Tuesday, 15 December 2015 10:57:58 UTC, Robert Napier wrote: > > I cant seem to find a way to do this in the automatic formatting rules. > -- You received this message because you are

[MLO] Re: MLO combined with paper/BulletJournal?

2015-12-11 Thread pottster
Hi Lisa, I was wondering the other day what had happened to you! Glad to hear you're doing better and hope you can get back to regular contributions on this forum again. Regarding MLO and note taking... I was actually thinking about this myself this week. My setup is getting a bit of control

Re: [MLO] Re: Entering data into MLO Android in 'Hands Free' mode / whilst driving a car ?

2015-12-04 Thread pottster
You're among friends, we're all geeks here. Tasker is great; do you use it for anything else with MLO? On Friday, 4 December 2015 06:34:43 UTC, chrisleeuk wrote: > > I'm a bit of a geek, so I've built my own little solution using Tasker > with AutoVoice and AutoInput plug-ins. > > I set

Re: [MLO] Re: How can we stop 'space bar' hotkey? This marks the task as Complete

2015-11-24 Thread pottster
Only a Scot could use a word like shoogle! Never heard of it before, thanks. I thought it was a search engine for footwear ;-) On Tuesday, 24 November 2015 18:29:59 UTC, Wallace Gilbraith wrote: > > I shoogle my mouse around without pressing any of the keys on it :- ) > > > > - sent from my

[MLO] Re: recurrence issue

2015-11-24 Thread pottster
Right click on yesterday's task and choose Skip occurrence... On Tuesday, 24 November 2015 11:15:33 UTC, Qi Sun wrote: > > hi, I have set a task "Test" and its recurrence is daily. > > Yesterday I didn't finish "Test",now I have to complete "Test" yesterday > first, then I can complete "Test"

[MLO] Re: If you have a few moments could you describe your suggestions on using the Projects feature?

2015-11-24 Thread pottster
Hi Al, Interesting question. Personally, I use the project functionality in a separate data file containing all my projects. The file also contains my life goals and each of the projects is cross referred to achieving a life goal. I've attached a screenshot showing the Outline structure. On

[MLO] Re: Where is the "reset settings" link to return a view to how it was saved?

2015-11-21 Thread pottster
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[MLO] Re: Soon! The release of MyLifeOrganized for Android V2

2015-11-18 Thread pottster
Reminds me of work situations where the reply would be "oh, you thought mid-november THIS year!" Keep smiling Betazoids ;-) On Wednesday, 18 November 2015 16:18:06 UTC, Dwight Arthur wrote: > > "as far as I know mid-November has past already" > > Hi, Robert. Where I live mid-November runs from

Re: [MLO] Re: Newbie question: How well would MLO match my requirements? (list provided)

2015-11-18 Thread pottster
Well said. I firmly believe that MLO should play to its strengths and continue to court the power user. On Wednesday, 18 November 2015 17:54:23 UTC, chrisleeuk wrote: > > This is more a reply to the comments from John Smith. > > > > I regard myself as a techie, which according to your comments

[MLO] Re: How to restore automatic sorting on a view?

2015-11-05 Thread pottster
Ctrl+Alt+m On Thursday, 5 November 2015 13:20:48 UTC, J Smith wrote: > > Hello > > Quick Question: > How do I restore Automatic sorting in a view, after I have said yes to > doing Manual sorting? > > If I right-click on Views pane in the left of the screen, there is an > option called "Restore

[MLO] Re: Is there a shortcut to mark all tasks in my list as completed at once?

2015-11-05 Thread pottster
Right click functionality is provided on most keyboards by the *Menu Key*. Google for details. On Thursday, 5 November 2015 12:53:38 UTC, J Smith wrote: > > > Are you aware that if you select multiple tasks you can mouse right-click > ==> Advanced ==> Complete tasks and subtasks. > > I don't

[MLO] Re: Is there any way to filter on highlighted tasks? Or bolded?

2015-10-29 Thread pottster
Short answer, no. A kludge would be to have a flag which applied automatic formatting of highlight/bold and then filter by that flag. You could allocate a keyboard shortcut for the flag to replace Ctrl+h/Ctrl+b. On Thursday, 29 October 2015 17:35:17 UTC, John . Smith wrote: > > Hello > > I am

Re: [MLO] Re: google calendar integration

2015-10-27 Thread pottster
Dwight, you should run for office ;-) On Tuesday, 27 October 2015 16:32:06 UTC, Dwight Arthur wrote: > > MLO developers have announced a new version of MLO for Android, scheduled > for November release. There has been some discussion of a calendar > interface, and I am 99% certain that they

[MLO] Re: How are you using MLO to filter by "Area of Life" - across all your lists? (Are you using Flags ??)

2015-10-16 Thread pottster
> > I would like have ALL my GTD-type lists (e.g. my "Someday-Maybe", > "Reflective Thoughts" lists) filtered by Area of Life.And I want to switch > between my Areas of Life with trivial ease - i.e. in no more than a couple > of hotkeys. (Or mouse clicks, if they can't be avoided!) > I am

[MLO] Jump from to-do to related parent in outline view

2015-10-14 Thread pottster
Double click on the task. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MyLifeOrganized" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to mylifeorganized+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to

[MLO] Re: Is there any quick way to count the number of items in a view?

2015-10-13 Thread pottster
If you multiple select, the number of tasks selected is shown at the top of the properties pane where the task caption normally goes. On Tuesday, 13 October 2015 14:42:21 UTC+1, John . Smith wrote: > > Hello > > Is there any quick way to count the number of items in a view? > e.g. How can I

[MLO] Re: Due and Starred

2015-10-12 Thread pottster
If you mean have a star applied in the star column, then no. It is possible to have a star icon applied when a task is due in the icon column via automatic formatting but, I suspect, you want the star column so that you can use associated views. Your question does raise a very interesting

[MLO] Re: Useful Icons and exported filters and auto-formatting for MLO

2015-10-11 Thread pottster
MLO icons are included in the compiled program i.e. not accessible. The Interwebs are full of free icons - just make sure you get sizes supported by MLO. Also, you might find this thread useful. On Sunday, 11 October

[MLO] Re: Where are column widths stored/determined

2015-10-11 Thread pottster
The column auto resizing switch is in the registry: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MyLifeOrganized.net\MyLife\Settings\ColumnAutoResizing My guess to turn this off would be set the key value to zero. The usual health warning applies; don't mess with the registry if you don't know what you're

Re: [MLO] Re: Custom goal icon to subtasks

2015-10-09 Thread pottster
You can easily import icons via Tools>Options>Automatic Formatting>Automatic Formatting Rules...>Icon...>Manage icons...>Add... This thread contains some icons produced by MLO users. HEALTH WARNING!! This is another

[MLO] Re: wrong GTD template. How do I change?

2015-10-09 Thread pottster
If you have a lot of tasks John you can copy and paste between MLO files although you would have re-distribute them to where you wanted them in the new Outline. On Friday, 9 October 2015 12:05:13 UTC+1, Alexey Lyubarets wrote: > > I do not think there is an option to transfer tasks from one GTD

[MLO] Re: wrong GTD template. How do I change?

2015-10-09 Thread pottster
Hi John, File>New and there's a drop down list under "Make your choice below:" While you're there don't forget to check out the video tutorials; they're not complete at the moment but will be soon. On Friday, 9 October 2015 08:40:53 UTC+1, John Ryce wrote: > > I am new to MLO. I chose the

[MLO] Re: Custom goal icon to subtasks

2015-10-08 Thread pottster
hly goals to be marked up in a similar way? > (Ideally with another similar icon - e.g. possibly a blue "!" icon) > > Thanks > > > > > > On Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at 11:00:45 AM UTC+1, pottster wrote: >> >> This may only have a complicated solution. You would

[MLO] Re: Using keyboard shortcuts, how can I move a task down, directly to the top of a folder? (Windows MLO)

2015-10-08 Thread pottster
does work. However it's a bit fiddly - 4 keyboard interactions just to > go down one row! > > Any other suggestions? > > > > > > On Thursday, 8 October 2015 10:27:24 UTC+1, pottster wrote: > >> You might be better off with Ctrl+x and Ctrl+v - this adds to top of

[MLO] Re: Entering data into MLO Android in 'Hands Free' mode / whilst driving a car ?

2015-10-08 Thread pottster
Interestingly, Google announced improved voice interaction for app developers in Android 6 (Marshmallow) at their press conference last week.The relevant bit is here . Definitely something for the MLO android devs to capitalize on. On Tuesday, 22 September

[MLO] Re: MLO RTE window dialog parsing bug?

2015-09-30 Thread pottster
I believe this is intended behaviour. In the MLO User's Guide. section 9.3 Input parsing page 105, states Complete list of reserved words: > 1) The week day names (short and long) in English and in your current > locale (Mon, Monday, .. Sun, > Sunday) I'm taking this to mean that the only

[MLO] Re: Soon! The release of MyLifeOrganized for Android V2

2015-09-22 Thread pottster
Great news Marina! I know the MLO team and the beta testers have been been putting in a lot of effort. I'm sure it will be a big success. On Tuesday, 22 September 2015 20:04:28 UTC+1, Marina Afanasenko (MLO Team, PR Manager) wrote: > > Hi everyone! > > > This is Marina from the MLO team with

[MLO] Re: Someone help me understand why this won't parse

2015-09-22 Thread pottster
Hi Joel, I reckon it's because you have enabled the setting in Tools>Options>General Application Options>Rapid Task Entry dialog>Place additional text in task note if text entered is greater than... What's happening is that MLO is pushing the text greater than this limit (including your

[MLO] Re: Entering data into MLO Android in 'Hands Free' mode / whilst driving a car ?

2015-09-22 Thread pottster
Hi John, If you've got a recent version of Android and you've got Google Now enabled with voice prompt you can use: - "Ok Google" wait for the tone, "Take a note", wait for the prompt and then dictate the task. Currently, the first time you use this it will ask which app you want to send the

[MLO] Re: Delegate Update?

2015-09-21 Thread pottster
I agree with you Martin. I'm using Wunderlist to share and delegate tasks and find it easy and effective. Importantly, the people I use it with are either already using it, or find it simple to understand. It would be a very big decision for MLO to move from single-user to collaborative. A

[MLO] Re: Delegate Update?

2015-09-21 Thread pottster
I agree with you Martin. I'm using Wunderlist to share and delegate tasks and find it easy and effective. Importantly, the people I use it with are either already using it, or find it simple to understand. It would be a very big decision for MLO to move from single-user to collaborative. A

[MLO] Re: Shortcut key for retrieving Task ID (GUID)?

2015-09-07 Thread pottster
Ctrl+F12 On Monday, 7 September 2015 07:59:42 UTC+1, Ashok Kumar wrote: > > Hello, > > I have a quick question for which I could not find the answer in the MLO > Users Guide. For a selected task, I'd like to use a shortcut key to open > the task's advanced properties so I can retrieve the

[MLO] Is this the most trivial bug ever reported on MLO forum?

2015-09-04 Thread pottster
If there is a prize for the most trivial bug ever reported on this forum. If so, I'd like to claim it! The easiest way to reproduce: - 1. Maximise window 2. Hide the Task Views Pane 3. Move the mouse pointer to the extreme left edge of the screen 4. Slide the pointer down to about

Re: [MLO] Any easy way to change sort orders in Android app?

2015-09-03 Thread pottster
Strange. I have the same set up as you with no problems. May be a corrupted installation. Try re-installing. On Thursday, 3 September 2015 01:21:24 UTC+1, J Smith wrote: > > Nope I still cant see them. Here is a screenshot. Android v5.0, and like I > say: MLO v1.6.10(Pro) > > >

[MLO] Re: MLO'ers - Looking for volunteers

2015-08-28 Thread pottster
wished he was there so we could tell him personally. What do you all think? Would you participate if we arranged something? On Thursday, 27 August 2015 14:17:25 UTC+1, pottster wrote: Whoops sorry, tomorrow is, of course Friday 28th August! On Thursday, 27 August 2015 14:16:11 UTC+1, pottster

[MLO] Re: MLO'ers - Looking for volunteers

2015-08-27 Thread pottster
Whoops sorry, tomorrow is, of course Friday 28th August! On Thursday, 27 August 2015 14:16:11 UTC+1, pottster wrote: Hi all, Adam and I are going ahead with our test discussion tomorrow (Thu 27 Aug 2015) at 15.00 UK time (GMT+1). There isn't a unique URL you just go to https://blab.im

[MLO] Re: MLO'ers - Looking for volunteers

2015-08-27 Thread pottster
participate or just watch. It's only a test but it might be something which we can use to discuss MLO in the future. On Wednesday, 26 August 2015 22:42:31 UTC+1, pottster wrote: One volunteer so far (thanks Adam). Just looking for one more if anyone can help and is interested. Either way I'll post

[MLO] Re: MLO'ers - Looking for volunteers

2015-08-26 Thread pottster
One volunteer so far (thanks Adam). Just looking for one more if anyone can help and is interested. Either way I'll post a link to our Blab when it's scheduled so people can watch or participate if they want to. On Tuesday, 25 August 2015 16:40:09 UTC+1, pottster wrote: Fellow MLO devotees

[MLO] Re: How to choose fields for XML export?

2015-08-26 Thread pottster
Hi Jennifer, I think the export is for all fields by default. If you export and look at the XML Source Map (in Excel) Is Folder is there. I should say that I'm way outside my comfort zone in this area - I'd love to know more about working with this data extract - I think there is a lot of

[MLO] MLO'ers - Looking for volunteers

2015-08-25 Thread pottster
in participating, message me privately. Any questions/comments reply normally. No disclaimer required - I'm nothing to do with the site, just wanted to try it out! Thanks guys. Pottster (Ken) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MyLifeOrganized group. To unsubscribe

[MLO] Re: Confession time: Just how little of MLO am using! (Plus advice sought)

2015-08-14 Thread pottster
the software if you spend a whole lot more time chasing rainbows just because you can! On Friday, 14 August 2015 03:17:02 UTC+1, John Smith wrote: pottster - N You can clear a flag by using the same hotkey again that you used to apply it. Interesting, thanks. OK, but this could get confusing

[MLO] Re: Confession time: Just how little of MLO am using! (Plus advice sought)

2015-08-13 Thread pottster
Hi John, I was wondering how you were getting on. The good news is that you're still using MLO! Christoph has done a fantastic job of responding to specific points you made so I'll just make a few general observations. My personal breakthrough with MLO came when I stopped trying to learn and

[MLO] Re: Missing Property Pane entries

2015-08-06 Thread pottster
Hi Douglas, Not sure if this addresses your issue but the Sections Importance/Urgency, Contexts and Goals on the checklist are actually sub sections i.e. they are contained within the General section. If you uncheck them it doesn't change the list of sections but they disappear from within

[MLO] Re: Project Folder Question

2015-08-03 Thread pottster
If you're talking about the prefix/suffix you can edit and remove that in ToolsOptionsCurrent MLO data fileTo-Do list format. On Monday, 3 August 2015 15:37:26 UTC+1, StephenL wrote: Sorry if this is a repeat, as I was typing my questions the screen changed. I had created several Projects,

[MLO] Re: Interesting article - The Most Productive People Have One Thing In Common: They Do Nothing

2015-07-25 Thread pottster
The idea expressed in the article is really just another way of saying concentrate on doing the right things more than doing things right. In other words, create the space/time to regularly review what your current priorities and goals are. The important point here is that they CHANGE; hence

[MLO] Re: MLO Sounds

2015-07-15 Thread pottster
Ah, that's true. On the other hand, what better way to annoy your colleagues and remind them that you're getting things done ;-) On Wednesday, 15 July 2015 08:48:27 UTC+1, Stéph wrote: I'm guessing you don't share your office, pottster. :-) On Friday, 10 July 2015 09:22:37 UTC+1, pottster

[MLO] MLO Sounds

2015-07-10 Thread pottster
It's very sad but I confess to liking sounds in software. I wonder if MLO Desktop and apps would benefit? I've been using Wunderlist for shared grocery lists with my wife and I just love the satisfaction of hearing the little ding when I complete an item (sound file attached if you're

[MLO] Re: Projects View Filter

2015-06-19 Thread pottster
Try... (IsProject)AND (ProjectStatusCompleted) On Friday, 19 June 2015 10:03:59 UTC+1, TotheMoonAlice wrote: I'm trying to create a filter that show tasks grouped by project and filters out: Tasks with No Project Tasks with Completed Projects I've created two advanced filters (and

[MLO] Re: Mind Maps (revisted)

2015-06-04 Thread pottster
I brainstorm with Scapple http://www.literatureandlatte.com/scapple.php and then import into MLO if required. (Hint to Andrey: this is another instance where .opml import for MLO would be useful). On Thursday, 4 June 2015 16:46:17 UTC+1, Majorbillion wrote: I know the subject of Mind Maps has

[MLO] Re: Feature Request: Time Entry change

2015-06-04 Thread pottster
Hi Alan, I suspect this will not be possible, certainly in the short term. Have you considered re-mapping the number pad keys. I have re-mapped my NumLock key since I always have this set to on. You could for instance, remap the NumLock key to a colon and that way you wouldn't take your hands

[MLO] Re: Newbie question: How to write Advanced Filter rule?

2015-06-04 Thread pottster
Hi Jennifer, Excellent choice! I've been using MLO for work and play for years - there's nothing like it. The quick(ish) and dirty way of doing what you want is to use the Context section of the Filter Pane. Make sure the Operation setting shows a red OR, then click on the (none) context and

[MLO] Video Tutorials

2015-05-30 Thread pottster
Hey, video tutorials have launched in MLO desktop! Bizarrely, notice appears as a caution triangle in the bottom right corner - there are probably better ways to publicise this guys e.g. a mailshot. Anyway, congratulations on addressing this very real need - particularly for beginners. Can I

[MLO] Re: Video Tutorials

2015-05-30 Thread pottster
Sorry, should have posted the direct link. It's Video Tutorials http://www.mylifeorganized.net/support/video-tutorials/ On Saturday, 30 May 2015 10:22:33 UTC+1, pottster wrote: Hey, video tutorials have launched in MLO desktop! Bizarrely, notice appears as a caution triangle in the bottom

[MLO] Re: The MyLifeOrganized story. How your favorite task management app is made.

2015-05-29 Thread pottster
Hi Marina, Really nice article! Lots of interesting insights; in particular, about the early development of MLO. Good picture of Andrey - I always wondered what he looked like. How about some more pictures of the rest of the team? I thought it was especially revealing how Andrey takes

[MLO] Re: customize the group-by headers format

2015-05-02 Thread pottster
You can re-format group headers in Tools|Options|General Application Options|Themes Formatting|Themes|Edit|Tree format|Groups format... On Saturday, 2 May 2015 17:09:41 UTC+1, robisme (Olivier R) wrote: hi, Having every group header in blue only is not eye friendly if we have several

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