Re: [libreoffice-users] compatibility with openoffice on a rtf file

2012-08-31 Thread zig
I solved the problem following the advise of the first answer (save the document as .doc) and it is readable in LO,OO and Word. If you think it can be useful I can post a bug-report Thanks paolo maurenzig On 08/29/2012 01:41 PM, Tom Davies wrote: Hi :) Sorry answers have been unhelpful! I

[libreoffice-users] Disparities in the LO 3.6.1 Wordcount

2012-08-31 Thread Anthony Easthope
Hi guys I was just doing an assignment that needed a word count and was using LO 3.6.1 and found that the word count is not working as it once was. I quite like the new bottom status bar update it is a new and decent update although it seems to be buggy at this stage. Take this block of text

[libreoffice-users] Printing Problem Epson sx110 only from LibreOffice

2012-08-31 Thread Davide Marchi
Hi friends, i'm using Suse Enterprise 11.2. Trying to print form LibreOffice (only from LibreOffice) i see the printer moving...it simply doesn't print. I'm using LibreOffice 3.5:build-403, but updating to Community version (3.6) of LibreOffice nothing change. I've found the solution: if i

Re: [libreoffice-users] Update to 3.6.1

2012-08-31 Thread Tom Davies
Hi :) Reason for so many problems in last couple of weeks is the new release of a new branch of LO.  Each new branch should try to add as much functionality as it reasonably can to attract new people and to give the devs a chance to really show-off and get on with interesting things. 

Re: [libreoffice-users] Disparities in the LO 3.6.1 Wordcount

2012-08-31 Thread Anthony Easthope
Its good to see that it was fixed! it really is a great new feature! On Fri, 31 Aug 2012, at 12:01 PM, Manfred J. Krause wrote Hi, you might have a look at 'Bug 53399 - Word count inconsistent and wrong with non-breaking space' → https://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=53399 Status:

[libreoffice-users] Re: compatibility with openoffice on a rtf file

2012-08-31 Thread Andreas Säger
Am 31.08.2012 09:55, zig wrote: I solved the problem following the advise of the first answer (save the document as .doc) and it is readable in LO,OO and Word. If you think it can be useful I can post a bug-report Thanks No, I don't think it would be useful. There is no way to implement all

[libreoffice-users] Re: Java LibO: use version 6 for now if you must - was: What is the status of Java security?

2012-08-31 Thread Fabian Rodriguez
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 On 08/30/2012 02:14 PM, Fabian Rodriguez wrote: Hi all I saw this a few days ago, I'd like to know what should I make of it?: http://arstechnica.com/security/2012/08/critical-flaw-under-active-attack-prompts-calls-to-disable-java/ I never

Re: [libreoffice-users] Disparities in the LO 3.6.1 Wordcount

2012-08-31 Thread Tom Davies
Hi :) Gedit (a text editor) said it had 343 words.  I think i trust a text editor rather than a word-processor and definitely more than i trust MS.  Sorry i don't have time to do a proper count!  Glad to see there is a bug-fix on it's way through the system and that should be out in 3.6.3

Re: [libreoffice-users] Re: Java LibO: use version 6 for now if you must - was: What is the status of Java security?

2012-08-31 Thread Mirosław Zalewski
On 31/08/2012 at 12:31, Fabian Rodriguez magic...@member.fsf.org wrote: Knowing Oracle's strict updates schedule, version 7 won't have updates before next month They decided to give up usual schedule and released patch yesterday. You can download updates from their website [0]. Oh, and by

Re: [libreoffice-users] Re: compatibility with openoffice on a rtf file

2012-08-31 Thread Tom Davies
Hi :) +1 Pdf is the best for making sure things look exactly the same on any system, with any program.  It is not editable tho so it's not so great for collaborative work.  Doc is possibly the best for collaborative work but because it's a word-processor format it may look a little different

[libreoffice-users] Re: Find and replace graphics

2012-08-31 Thread timecode
Hey guys! First I'd like to thank everyone for their help! It seems I found the right place for my problem, even if I still didn't solve it. I don't get the essays in the odt format. http://i46.tinypic.com/zxmvpe.png I copy them from the database and paste it in my Writer . Since I'm using

Re: [libreoffice-users] 3.6.1 dictionary installs (.deb) fail bork dpkg/apt-get

2012-08-31 Thread webmaster-Kracked_P_P
For now, can the Dictionary Extension that are listed on the Extension pages, or the NA-DVD dictionary pages, install correctly? If so, you will still have the chosen dictionaries till the fix is made. http://extensions.libreoffice.org/extension-center

Re: [libreoffice-users] Norton AntiVirus / poll

2012-08-31 Thread webmaster-Kracked_P_P
I use Comodo Internet Security, since it includes a firewall. I use to use AVG with Zonealarm for anti-virus and firewall, but I decided that I would rather have one package instead of two to deal with. Last time I knew AVG did not have a free version of the A.V. and firewall combo package.

Re: [libreoffice-users] Printing Problem Epson sx110 only from LibreOffice

2012-08-31 Thread webmaster-Kracked_P_P
I have seen, on these list, the same question/issue with the postscript/PDF options for getting the printer[s] to work properly. I do not remember what they did for their solution[s] to the issue/problem. Does you system have a menu listing for LO's Printer Administration? If it does, it

Re: [libreoffice-users] Re: Java LibO: use version 6 for now if you must - was: What is the status of Java security?

2012-08-31 Thread webmaster-Kracked_P_P
On 08/31/2012 06:43 AM, Mirosław Zalewski wrote: On 31/08/2012 at 12:31, Fabian Rodriguez magic...@member.fsf.org wrote: Knowing Oracle's strict updates schedule, version 7 won't have updates before next month They decided to give up usual schedule and released patch yesterday. You can

Re: [libreoffice-users] Update to 3.6.1

2012-08-31 Thread anne-ology
Thanks for your response. This makes me so glad that I do not upgrade anything immediately - I'd rather wait until all the kinks are removed. On Fri, Aug 31, 2012 at 4:46 AM, Tom Davies tomdavie...@yahoo.co.uk wrote: Hi :) Reason for so many problems in last couple

Re: [libreoffice-users] Re: Sun dll shlxthdl and windows explorer.exe crash

2012-08-31 Thread Heikki Jussila
On 31 August 2012 00:42, V Stuart Foote vstuart.fo...@utsa.edu wrote: Probably related to the LibreOffice's Windows Explorer extension Most issues fixed with 3.6.1 build. Ref these bugzilla reports: https://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=52078

Re: [libreoffice-users] help exporting to macromedia flash

2012-08-31 Thread anne-ology
Obviously this bug is bigger than I've thought ... maybe my work-around will cease working at some point ;-( I'm sorry that I couldn't be of any help to you - and I hope someone will come to your aid anon, On Thu, Aug 30, 2012 at 8:57 PM, Jerry Geis

Re: [libreoffice-users] Update to 3.6.1

2012-08-31 Thread Peter Hillier-Brook
On 29/08/12 16:03, Peter Hillier-Brook wrote: I've just updated to LibO 3.6.1 and hit the following problem when trying to access my address book Does anyone recognise it, Google doesn't? ___ The attempt to load the file

Re: [libreoffice-users] Update to 3.6.1

2012-08-31 Thread Tom Davies
Hi :) Java is still a Pita generally though.  Well worth avioding if you can.  New branches are still more about fancy new features and better compatibility at the expense of stability = but i wouldn't want to change that.  It's good to have the choice. Glad to hear you sorted your issue out

Re: [libreoffice-users] Update to 3.6.1

2012-08-31 Thread Tom Davies
Hi :) Then you (and loads of other people because a lot of us do the same thing)  miss out on the chance to get your particular pet-hates dealt with while almost every dev is most interested in the new branch = and that means you can't use the shiny new toys until after they have become less

Re: [libreoffice-users] Calc Cell Angle Format

2012-08-31 Thread Jay Lozier
On 08/31/2012 02:38 PM, JOE CONNER wrote: How do I format a calc cell to show an angle in degrees, with a range of 0 to 360 degrees while internally using 0 to 2pi, (similar to the date display using a double number internally)? =DEGREES(2*PI()) = 360 =Degrees(cell-reference) Degrees(value)

Re: [libreoffice-users] help exporting to macromedia flash

2012-08-31 Thread Jerry Geis
On 08/30/2012 09:57 PM, Jerry Geis wrote: On 08/30/2012 05:14 PM, anne-ology wrote: Following the steps I outlined should work; the other options have been flawed since OO so use the 'send to e-mail' then copy attachment, save this to your machine then close the e-program.

Re: [libreoffice-users] Re: Calc Cell Angle Format

2012-08-31 Thread JOE CONNER
On 8/31/2012 11:54 AM, Andreas Säger wrote: Am 31.08.2012 20:38, JOE CONNER wrote: How do I format a calc cell to show an angle in degrees, with a range of 0 to 360 degrees while internally using 0 to 2pi, (similar to the date display using a double number internally)? This has nothing to do

[libreoffice-users] [Don't] Re: Java LibO: use version 6 for now if you must - was: What is the status of Java security?

2012-08-31 Thread NoOp
On 08/31/2012 03:31 AM, Fabian Rodriguez wrote: On 08/30/2012 02:14 PM, Fabian Rodriguez wrote: Hi all I saw this a few days ago, I'd like to know what should I make of it?: http://arstechnica.com/security/2012/08/critical-flaw-under-active-attack-prompts-calls-to-disable-java/ I

[libreoffice-users] Sorting with macro

2012-08-31 Thread Johnny Rosenberg
I was just wondering, is there a limit how many rows I can sort with a macro? I wrote a simple sort function as a part of a bigger project and it has worked perfectly for years. I have a spreadsheet with a two column list. I add stuff at the end of that list and then sort it after each new post.

Re: [libreoffice-users] [Don't] Re: Java LibO: use version 6 for now if you must - was: What is the status of Java security?

2012-08-31 Thread Tom Davies
Hi :) Really the only way to void potential problems with Java is to NOT use it at all.  Sadly that means all our Accessibility stuff would be completely wrecked.  A few Wizards, Extensions, embedded Base backends would also be affected but almost all of that has work-arounds that improve the

[libreoffice-users] LO 3.6.1 bug report

2012-08-31 Thread Dave Long
Forgive me if I am doing this wrong - it's my first attempt to use this mail list. I have used LO 3.5 through its various releases and now that I have started using 3.6, I have found there is the return of an old bug, long since fixed in the 3.5 release line: in Calc, replicating a cell

Re: [libreoffice-users] Re: Calc Cell Angle Format

2012-08-31 Thread JOE CONNER
On 8/31/2012 02:07 PM, Regina Henschel wrote: Hi Joe, JOE CONNER schrieb: On 8/31/2012 11:54 AM, Andreas Säger wrote: Am 31.08.2012 20:38, JOE CONNER wrote: How do I format a calc cell to show an angle in degrees, with a range of 0 to 360 degrees while internally using 0 to 2pi, (similar to

Re: [libreoffice-users] LO 3.6.1 bug report

2012-08-31 Thread Mirosław Zalewski
Hi Dave Sorry to hear about your problems. This mailing list is not proper place to post bug reports, but it is good thing you have posted it nevertheless. It is so, because I could not reproduce this issue. I am using LO 3.6.1 on Debian, amd64. I tried following your instructions and LO did

Re: [libreoffice-users] Re: Sun dll shlxthdl and windows explorer.exe crash

2012-08-31 Thread Dave Barton
V Stuart Foote wrote: Probably related to the LibreOffice's Windows Explorer extension Most issues fixed with 3.6.1 build. Ref these bugzilla reports: https://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=52078 https://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=53533 Install a current Java JRE and LO

RE: [libreoffice-users] Re: Sun dll shlxthdl and windows explorer.execrash

2012-08-31 Thread V Stuart Foote
Dave, Sorry to hear that. You should consider reopening https://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=53533 and providing your details there. Also, while it is a hassle, back out LibO 3.6.1.2 deleting per-user profiles. Then reinstall selecting a Custom installation. Deselect the Windows Explorer

[libreoffice-users] Re: 3.6.1 dictionary installs (.deb) fail bork dpkg/apt-get

2012-08-31 Thread NoOp
On 08/30/2012 01:19 PM, NoOp wrote: Yesterday in the 'Update to 3.6.1' thread I installed 3.6.1 (debian files) on 32bit and 64bit systems. Both experienced installations errors: ... https://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=54202 - open [Error while installing Dutch Linux Deb (x64) main

Re: [libreoffice-users] Re: Find and replace graphics

2012-08-31 Thread Brian Barker
At 06:41 31/08/2012 -0700, Nobody Noname wrote: I don't get the essays in the odt format. http://i46.tinypic.com/zxmvpe.png I copy them from the database and paste it in my Writer . Since I'm using Ctrl+A, I'm also copying all the styles and graphics. Maybe I should start there with

Re: [libreoffice-users] Re: spadmin fails to run

2012-08-31 Thread Felmon Davis
On Thu, 30 Aug 2012, rcdawson wrote: It would be nice to know why spadmin doesn't run, however. I was never sure what command you used. F. From: Felmon Davis [hidden email] To: Tom [hidden email] Cc: [hidden email] Sent: Wednesday, 29 August 2012, 18:03