[libreoffice-users] Re: Export as PDF in LO 3.5

2012-02-10 Thread Tinkerer
Many thanks. I found it OK, but the result was the same Write error, Unable to write to file. Tink. -- View this message in context: http://nabble.documentfoundation.org/Export-as-PDF-in-LO-3-5-tp3727436p3733551.html Sent from the Users mailing list archive at Nabble.com. -- For unsubscribe

[libreoffice-users] Re: Export as PDF in LO 3.5

2012-02-10 Thread Tinkerer
I am using a Mac, System 10.7.2 I suppose I could try a Log File to see what happened. Tink -- View this message in context: http://nabble.documentfoundation.org/Export-as-PDF-in-LO-3-5-tp3727436p3733690.html Sent from the Users mailing list archive at Nabble.com. -- For unsubscribe

[libreoffice-users] Re: Export as PDF in LO 3.5

2012-02-10 Thread Tinkerer
There is no need to look for a trace program. If you go into Utilities Console you can find a log of what happened. All the actions are timed. I have taken on something rather demanding at the moment, but I will try to do the Export PDF again when I find time. Tink. -- View this message in

[libreoffice-users] Re: Write2epub

2012-02-12 Thread Tinkerer
e-letter Writer can be converted to an epub document using the extension Write2epub My experience is it does make a bit of a mess to it though if your document is rather complex. For the benefit of others. I updated my Libre Office to the latest build of 3.5 and now everything appears to be OK

[libreoffice-users] Re: Export as PDF in LO 3.5

2012-02-12 Thread Tinkerer
Cor I updated to the latest build of LO 3.5 and tried using a different name. It worked. I also tried the same with Write2epub and it worked, but the formatting was horrendous. The plot thickens. Tink. -- View this message in context:

[libreoffice-users] LO 3.5 Impress - No image.

2012-02-17 Thread Tinkerer
The Mac PPC version of LO 3.5 does not show images in Impress Slide Show. Adding images to a slide produces the error Graphics Filter Not Found. The Mac Intel version does not have this problem, neither does the PPC version if you use LO 3.4.5 Can someone confirm this? Tink. -- View this message

[libreoffice-users] Re: Problem with vertical scroll bar in LibreOffice Writer 3.5 for Mac OS X

2012-02-17 Thread Tinkerer
I am using an Intel Mac and LO 3.5 I was not aware of the fault, but I have since tried loading a 12MB document and yes, there is a problem with the vertical scroll bar. I am not sure that this is a LO fault though. Tink. -- View this message in context:

[libreoffice-users] Re: LO Calc (3.4.5 and 3.5.0): Displaying sum() Results

2012-02-22 Thread Tinkerer
Make sure there is no space before the = in the formula. Tink. -- View this message in context: http://nabble.documentfoundation.org/LO-Calc-3-4-5-and-3-5-0-Displaying-sum-Results-tp3767030p3767323.html Sent from the Users mailing list archive at Nabble.com. -- For unsubscribe instructions

[libreoffice-users] Re: Macintosh Custom Keyboard Shortcuts

2012-03-02 Thread Tinkerer
I only use the system short cuts, which appear in the menus. If you create additional keyboard cuts, then these must be Saved. Having saved them, they must consequentially be Loaded if you wish to use them. If the keys you have assigned conflict with system keys, the system key will be replaced.

[libreoffice-users] Grammar checking.

2012-03-12 Thread Tinkerer
I have After the Deadline and Language Tool in my Libre 3.5.1 Extensions. This worked in LO 3.4.5, but not in 3.5.1 My Operating System in Mac 10.7.3 Does this work for anyone else? BTW. My Java is Apple 1.6_029 Al my other extensions appear to be functioning OK. -- View this message in context:

[libreoffice-users] Re: handling of quotes before text in Calc 3.4 and 3.5 changed compared to 3.3

2012-03-16 Thread Tinkerer
Cor Showing the apostrophe in front of a number is a great help. If I total a column it immediately tells me which numbers are included in the total and, more important, which numbers are not. Real text does not need the apostrophe. Tink. -- View this message in context:

[libreoffice-users] Re: handling of quotes before text in Calc 3.4 and 3.5 changed compared to 3.3

2012-03-17 Thread Tinkerer
Hi Cor The way it is now is ideal for what I do, but needs vary. Your question implies that I might need something extra, I cannot think what though. So. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Best, Tink. -- View this message in context:

[libreoffice-users] Re: Mac OS X 10.7.3 - Java

2012-03-22 Thread Tinkerer
I have Mac 10.7.3 and Java is installed by Apple version 1.6.0_29 I have always felt it wise to stick to the Apple version concurrent with each system. Using Libre 3.5.2.1, I have no trouble running macros. Tink. -- View this message in context:

[libreoffice-users] Re: Mac OS X 10.7.3 - Java

2012-03-22 Thread Tinkerer
Because you mentioned Memory test, and that is a Java macro, I tried that and it worked. I also used CT2N, Convert Text to Numbers, and that works. Tink. -- View this message in context: http://nabble.documentfoundation.org/Mac-OS-X-10-7-3-Java-tp3847670p3850236.html Sent from the Users mailing

[libreoffice-users] 3.5.3 Mac Templates.

2012-05-14 Thread Tinkerer
I updated from 3.4.6 and though the template path has changed, I had no problems. Assisting a Mac newcomer I installed Lo 3.5.3 for the first time and it does not find a User created template. Either it has saved it in the wrong place or it is looking for it in the wrong place. BTW. I am using Mac

[libreoffice-users] Re: Is ^ different in Mac??

2012-05-25 Thread Tinkerer
I have a Mac. System 10.7.4 Libre O, 3.5.4.2 The ^ is Shift 6 and it works perfectly. Enter 3^2 does not work. The correct syntax is =3^2. Tink. -- View this message in context: http://nabble.documentfoundation.org/Is-different-in-Mac-tp3985712p3986029.html Sent from the Users mailing list

[libreoffice-users] Re: Is ^ different in Mac??

2012-05-25 Thread Tinkerer
Doesn't =3^2 just give the equation rather than the answer? Weird! It sounds like Mac is good fun to get used to. Regards from Tom :) No Tom =3^2 gives the result, 9. -- View this message in context: http://nabble.documentfoundation.org/Is-different-in-Mac-tp3985712p3986041.html Sent from

[libreoffice-users] Re: Is ^ different in Mac??

2012-05-25 Thread Tinkerer
Yes, but what is the difference? Macro basic or Calc formula. Either way, you still need to use the correct syntax. Tink. -- View this message in context: http://nabble.documentfoundation.org/Is-different-in-Mac-tp3985712p3986075.html Sent from the Users mailing list archive at Nabble.com. --

[libreoffice-users] Re: Documents do strange things

2012-05-26 Thread Tinkerer
Wanda you can set the default fonts for LO documents using TOOLSOPTIONSLibreOffice WriterBasic Fonts (Western). You can select any installed Western font as the default font. Jay Lozier wrote On 05/25/2012 05:55 PM, Wanda Moore wrote: I use the right click menu or edit in the toolbar. I've

[libreoffice-users] Re: Documents do strange things

2012-05-26 Thread Tinkerer
Something went wrong there. I should have said: There is no Tools Options for LO in the Mac system. To make the correction you need: Libre Office Preferences Writer etc. Tink. -- View this message in context:

[libreoffice-users] Re: Documents do strange things

2012-05-27 Thread Tinkerer
No JL All Mac Applications have their 'Preferences' where you set up all the customization. It is outside the normal operating menus as it is very rarely used once you have established everything. It is also to a very large extent a System thing. It also means one less item in the menus. Most Mac

[libreoffice-users] Re: Bug on change foreground color on Calc (LibO 3.5.4.2 on Mac)

2012-06-03 Thread Tinkerer
I am using LibO 3.5.4.2 on a Mac 10.7.4 and there does not appear to be any problems with colour in Calc, fonts or background. Can you give us an example? Tink. -- View this message in context:

[libreoffice-users] Re: Printing both sides.

2010-11-21 Thread Tinkerer
Hi James I'm sorry, but I don't understand. When I go to File Print I get the same LibO menu as I do when I use Command P The Tabs offered are: General, LibO Writer, Page Layout and Options. Where under these should I find: Two sided? Tink. -- View this message in context:

[libreoffice-users] Re: Printing both sides.

2010-11-21 Thread Tinkerer
Thank you James Larry got it right, but I thought you might have found a way of keeping the LibO dialogue. Thank you too Larry. LibO amazes me once again. Tink. -- View this message in context: http://nabble.documentfoundation.org/Printing-both-sides-tp1940078p1941016.html Sent from the

[libreoffice-users] Libre Spreadsheet to MSO Excel

2010-11-30 Thread Tinkerer
. It works OK in NeoOffice. I am using a Snow Leopard Mac. Tinkerer. -- View this message in context: http://nabble.documentfoundation.org/Libre-Spreadsheet-to-MSO-Excel-tp1991973p1991973.html Sent from the Users mailing list archive at Nabble.com. -- Unsubscribe instructions: E-mail to users+h

[libreoffice-users] Re: Converting text to numbers

2010-12-08 Thread Tinkerer
Stefan Weigel wrote: Hi Arda, Am 07.12.2010 09:31, schrieb Arda Tunccekic: I have numbers in that column, with trailing spaces which look like ; 1.2 12.9 3.4 When I right click to the column, choose Format Cells and Number, it doesn't convert. Yes. The

[libreoffice-users] Re: Converting text to numbers

2010-12-08 Thread Tinkerer
Stefan Weigel wrote: Hi Arda, Am 07.12.2010 09:31, schrieb Arda Tunccekic: I have numbers in that column, with trailing spaces which look like ; 1.2 12.9 3.4 When I right click to the column, choose Format Cells and Number, it doesn't convert. Yes. The

[libreoffice-users] Re: Error saving and opening as doc.

2010-12-11 Thread Tinkerer
I have Libre 3.3 on an iMac 10.6.5 and I can not reproduce the fault with an 8 page document. Tink. Vit wrote: Dear Libreoffice users and developers! I've got problem using latest libreoffice and saving as doc. Here is the document. It has 2 collumns, if I make the text fitting 2

[libreoffice-users] Re: Libre Spreadsheet to MSO Excel

2010-12-11 Thread Tinkerer
I do not know why, but it works OK now I am no longer using the Beta. Tink Tinkerer wrote: I do not know if this is a known bug or not and whether or not I am reporting in the right place. When I tried to save a Libre Office Spreadsheet as an Excel file I get the message

[libreoffice-users] Re: Hard crash in 3.3 RC2

2010-12-23 Thread Tinkerer
I have a Mac OSX 10.6.5 and I have no crashes with XLS and XLM files. The formula gets screwed up though, see this example of =Sum(E2:E21) of:]=SUM([.E2:.E21]) Does this need reporting? Tink. -- View this message in context:

[libreoffice-users] Re: Macro recorder option grayed out in menu

2011-01-24 Thread Tinkerer
In the Mac. Go to Preferences General check the box Allow experimental (unstable) features. -- View this message in context: http://nabble.documentfoundation.org/Macro-recorder-option-grayed-out-in-menu-tp2320007p2322214.html Sent from the Users mailing list archive at Nabble.com. --

[libreoffice-users] Re: odf as flat xml -- howto?

2011-01-27 Thread Tinkerer
Alexander Thurgood wrote: Le 25/01/11 16:31, ron.vandenbranden a écrit : Hi Ron, Well, that's my point: it is not present in the list of file types. I'll try to attach a screenshot of my save as dropdown list (note: I already installed some other filters, hence the extra file

[libreoffice-users] Re: crash when advancing to page 14

2011-02-02 Thread Tinkerer
Luuk wrote: On 02-02-11 16:38, Karl Junk wrote: I have installed Libreoffice 3.3 when scrolling through the word document http://www.eschweiler-web.org/index.php?option=com_docmantask=doc_downloadgid=19Itemid=67 Libreoffice exits with an unexpected error at page 14. This can be

[libreoffice-users] Re: LO: easier navigation in writer documents

2011-02-06 Thread Tinkerer
vale.it.newslett...@gmail.com wrote: Hello, I installed Libreoffice. Now I am trying to activate the easier navigation in writer documents feature: but there is no way to activate the Back and Forward buttons. I don't see any menu or option allowing me to do it. I am using it

[libreoffice-users] Re: Re: Open pps as ppt

2011-02-10 Thread Tinkerer
Harold Fuchs wrote: Mihai Dobrescu msdobre...@gmail.com wrote in message news:AANLkTim7ynP0JKeb0sWyN0D=nk4wqzjdnmvyrotjr...@mail.gmail.com... There is no libreoffice executable on Windows. I have tried simpress -show p.pps and it opens it, plays it and closes. I couldn't find any

[libreoffice-users] Keyboard shortcut to reset the date Field

2011-02-12 Thread Tinkerer
I have a template with a Fixed Date Field. Is there a keyboard short cut I can use to reset the date when I open it. I do not want a variable date in the finished article. Tink. -- View this message in context:

[libreoffice-users] Re: Keyboard shortcut to reset the date Field

2011-02-12 Thread Tinkerer
Cor Nouws wrote: Hi Tink, Tinkerer wrote (12-02-11 12:35) I have a template with a Fixed Date Field. Is there a keyboard short cut I can use to reset the date when I open it. I do not want a variable date in the finished article. Of course. But when you have a template of today

[libreoffice-users] Re: Keyboard shortcut to reset the date Field

2011-02-13 Thread Tinkerer
Hi Tom Cor Nouws solved it for me. Apparently all I need to do is put a Fixed date in the Template and it will show the current date when I open it and that date will be Fixed. LOo is brilliant. Tink. -- View this message in context:

[libreoffice-users] Re: HELP

2011-02-13 Thread Tinkerer
Hi Justin Go to Tools Cell Contents and check AutoCalculate Tink. -- View this message in context: http://nabble.documentfoundation.org/HELP-tp2487007p2487428.html Sent from the Users mailing list archive at Nabble.com. -- Unsubscribe instructions: E-mail to users+h...@libreoffice.org List

[libreoffice-users] Re: Post is not showing up

2011-02-25 Thread Tinkerer
My posts show up all right. My problem is ,though I have subscribed three time and confirmed, I still get all my posts held awaiting acceptance. Lrt us see how this one goes. Tink. -- View this message in context:

[libreoffice-users] Re: Date format in template

2011-03-11 Thread Tinkerer
You apparently are saving it in the Template folder but not saving it as a Template. When saving, ignore Save, Save as... Scroll down to Templates, then Save. tink -- View this message in context: http://nabble.documentfoundation.org/Date-format-in-template-tp2664412p225.html Sent from the

[libreoffice-users] Re: Date format in template

2011-03-11 Thread Tinkerer
You apparently are saving it in the Template folder but not saving it as a Template. When saving, ignore Save, Save as... Scroll down to Templates, then Save. Tink -- View this message in context: http://nabble.documentfoundation.org/Date-format-in-template-tp2664412p229.html Sent from the

[libreoffice-users] Re: Date format in template

2011-03-11 Thread Tinkerer
As I said. Scroll down to Templates in the File Menu, then click on Save. You will then be asked for a name. Omit the suffix as Libre will add that, i.e. .ott Tink. -- View this message in context: http://nabble.documentfoundation.org/Date-format-in-template-tp2664412p2666734.html Sent from

[libreoffice-users] Re: Date format in template

2011-03-11 Thread Tinkerer
Hi James It works for me. LO 3.3.2.1 on a Mac 10.6.6 Tink -- View this message in context: http://nabble.documentfoundation.org/Date-format-in-template-tp2664412p2666896.html Sent from the Users mailing list archive at Nabble.com. -- Unsubscribe instructions: E-mail to

[libreoffice-users] Re: Crash log attached.

2011-04-27 Thread Tinkerer
Peter I am using Mac 10.6.7 and I cannot reproduce that fault in Libre 3.4 Beta It may have been cured. john. -- View this message in context: http://nabble.documentfoundation.org/Crash-log-attached-tp2871358p2871961.html Sent from the Users mailing list archive at Nabble.com. -- Unsubscribe

[libreoffice-users] RE: Calc Conditional Formatting Help button

2011-05-23 Thread Tinkerer
On the Mac LO 3.4, Format Conditional Formatting brings up the sub menu. Click on Help in the Menu Bar and Libre Help is greyed out. However, Press F1 for Help and you go directly to that Conditional Formatting page in the Local Help. I hope this helps, Pun intended. Tink. -- View this message

[libreoffice-users] Re: Libre Office Extensions

2011-05-25 Thread Tinkerer
I have a Mac 10.6.7 and LO 3.4 Build 5. Apparently PDF Import is not included. My understanding is the list in Extension Manager is only a list with links to the Extension or the Download. My list includes about 20 languages and the local Help for Extension Manager will not load, so I am stuck.

[libreoffice-users] Re: Libre Office Extensions

2011-05-25 Thread Tinkerer
Sorry. The PDF Importer is part of the package. If you look at the file types you can Open, you will see that PDF's are included and it works. I now need to find Convert Text to Numbers and the Grammar Checker though I am not sure of their names. There is a very obscure place for filing

[libreoffice-users] Re: Libre Office Extensions

2011-05-25 Thread Tinkerer
Many thanks for the links. I have downloaded them, but where on my Mac, Snow Leopard, do I put them so that LO 3.4.5 will find them? Tink. -- View this message in context: http://nabble.documentfoundation.org/Libre-Office-Extensions-tp2984057p2985643.html Sent from the Users mailing list

[libreoffice-users] Re: Libre Office Extensions

2011-05-26 Thread Tinkerer
When I open the Extension Manager it takes me to the UserDocuments folder which is incorrect. Sorry, LO 3.4 Build 5 is the correct version. -- View this message in context: http://nabble.documentfoundation.org/Libre-Office-Extensions-tp2984057p2990274.html Sent from the Users mailing list

[libreoffice-users] CT2N

2011-06-09 Thread Tinkerer
I am using the Mac Snow Leopard version of LO 3.4 and I have added the CT2N (Convert Text to Numbers) extension. It may be me, but it does not appear to work. It worked in LO3.3.2 Has anyone else tried it? Tink. -- View this message in context:

[libreoffice-users] Re: CT2N Extension.

2011-06-14 Thread Tinkerer
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[libreoffice-users] Re: CT2N Extension.

2011-06-14 Thread Tinkerer
Many thanks Tom. I have replaced CT2N with a fresh download and it still does not work. It appears as an Add On CT2NThe menu appears. Clicking on Whole sheet, or Selected produces a Nil result. Have you checked this and filed a bug? Tink. -- View this message in context:

[libreoffice-users] Re: CT2N Extension.

2011-06-14 Thread Tinkerer
BTW. I should be able to Convert text to Numbers using the Value() function, in which case, I would not need CT2N. I have tried using Value several ways and all I get is either #Value, or Error 502. Tink. -- View this message in context:

[libreoffice-users] Re: CT2N Extension.

2011-06-15 Thread Tinkerer
Hi Stephan It appears I may be at fault here. The Bug is: 38314 According to Libre Guide Value() requires that you type in the text to be converted eg 123 and not one two three, neither will a cell reference suffice. As for CT2N that bug remains, though I have been told I must contact the

[libreoffice-users] Re: CT2N Extension.

2011-06-15 Thread Tinkerer
My most abject apologies to all concerned. Both problems CT2N and Value() require whole numbers as a quotation. eg '2 or 3 They then remove the quote marks. I was trying to convert 'one and two May I ask to be forgiven, Tink. -- View this message in context:

[libreoffice-users] Re: Printing With OSX 10.6.7

2011-06-16 Thread Tinkerer
Michael Try System Preferences Print Fax, then remove any printers not in use. Also, if you go into LO Preferences General and see if under Print Dialog, Use Libre Office Dialogs is checked. This gives you the option of using the LO Print menus, or Unchecked, the System X Print menus. I hope

[libreoffice-users] Re: CT2N Extension.

2011-06-17 Thread Tinkerer
Thank you Stephan I copied and pasted the quantities in text from an article. In the end it was quicker to print it out and just type them in, but I thought using CT2N would guarantee the accuracy. Do you think there would be much demand for such a function? Best regards, Tink. -- View this

[libreoffice-users] Re: Printing With OSX 10.6.7

2011-06-17 Thread Tinkerer
Michael I only have the one printer in Snow Leopard, but I think you problem lies with System X rather than LibreO. Way back I changed printers and I had to remove the old printer before the new printer became the real Default. That was in the days of Panther though. Tink. -- View this message

[libreoffice-users] Re: Printing With OSX 10.6.7

2011-06-17 Thread Tinkerer
Michael Second thoughts. Are you using the Apple Printer Driver, or the one supplied by the printer Manufacturer? My preference is for the Apple drivers, especially with Epson printers. Tink. -- View this message in context:

[libreoffice-users] Re: Printing With OSX 10.6.7

2011-06-19 Thread Tinkerer
Michael Print with Last Printer Used is definitely a Mac OSX call. Why LibreO should change that I don't know. Does it default to the Last Printer Used by LibreO? Tink. -- View this message in context: http://nabble.documentfoundation.org/Printing-With-OSX-10-6-7-tp3064709p3082879.html Sent

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