Open Audit - Attachments
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Got asked a question the other day, inquiriing if Open Audit can capture changes to documents. My first answer was no, but Open Audit could determine if a attachment was removed, added, or updated. The example below I used two computed fields that used @Attachments & @AttachmentLenghts to determine that changes where made.
Got asked a question the other day, inquiriing if Open Audit can capture changes to documents. My first answer was no, but Open Audit could determine if a attachment was removed, added, or updated. The example below I used two computed fields that used @Attachments & @AttachmentLenghts to determine that changes where made.
03/12/2008
Building Windows Mobile application with Visual Studio
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I am still working on this Windows Mobile application. I am in the polishing stage now. It has been a challenaging project becuase of having to learn about SQLCE, Windows Mobile, wireless printing (which Windows Mobile does not support natively). One of my biggest frustrations was the Visual Studio build was getting longer and longer. It seemed the more I added the slower it got, but shutting down Visual Studio also helped. I could not find anything anywhere that described this problem or anyone else that had the same problem. Until yesterday I found VS2008 Windows Mobile 5 Project very slow to compile on a MSDN form. Yes, I have tried 2005 & 2008 version and they both act the same. The builds where taking 30 minutes.
It got to the point that I started developing this application as a Windows application and the builds would take only a couple of minutes. This was fine until I got to the point of really testing the application using a mobile device, so I had to convert the project back. Believe me the 30 minute build only last a couple of days until I found a new way to build my project. It is not so new but different, because I am using MSBuild to do my compiling and taking only 2 minutes to compile. After the build I still use F5 to build the project and run, but now there is nothing to build so VS starts the deploy and I am a happy man!!! There is one BIG downfall to this approach, forgetting to use MSBuild to do the compiling and pressing F5. It does allow me to write this article though!!!!
Here is my solution to slow builds in VS:
0. Open a VS 2008 command prompt (this is not a normal command prompt, it is a short cut by the VS short cut in the Start | Program | .. menu) ( this only needs to be done once)
1. Save all changes (Ctrl-Shift-S)
2. At the command prompt type MSBuild <path\filename of your VS project> (drag the file from Explorer) & press enter
3. Wait for build to complete
4. Run (F5) your VS project
Hope that saves a few hairs.
I am still working on this Windows Mobile application. I am in the polishing stage now. It has been a challenaging project becuase of having to learn about SQLCE, Windows Mobile, wireless printing (which Windows Mobile does not support natively). One of my biggest frustrations was the Visual Studio build was getting longer and longer. It seemed the more I added the slower it got, but shutting down Visual Studio also helped. I could not find anything anywhere that described this problem or anyone else that had the same problem. Until yesterday I found VS2008 Windows Mobile 5 Project very slow to compile on a MSDN form. Yes, I have tried 2005 & 2008 version and they both act the same. The builds where taking 30 minutes.
It got to the point that I started developing this application as a Windows application and the builds would take only a couple of minutes. This was fine until I got to the point of really testing the application using a mobile device, so I had to convert the project back. Believe me the 30 minute build only last a couple of days until I found a new way to build my project. It is not so new but different, because I am using MSBuild to do my compiling and taking only 2 minutes to compile. After the build I still use F5 to build the project and run, but now there is nothing to build so VS starts the deploy and I am a happy man!!! There is one BIG downfall to this approach, forgetting to use MSBuild to do the compiling and pressing F5. It does allow me to write this article though!!!!
Here is my solution to slow builds in VS:
0. Open a VS 2008 command prompt (this is not a normal command prompt, it is a short cut by the VS short cut in the Start | Program | .. menu) ( this only needs to be done once)
1. Save all changes (Ctrl-Shift-S)
2. At the command prompt type MSBuild <path\filename of your VS project> (drag the file from Explorer) & press enter
3. Wait for build to complete
4. Run (F5) your VS project
Hope that saves a few hairs.
03/05/2008
Bloglines
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I read my feeds with Bloglines (yes, I have tried Google Reader), because I like to read all the enteries from a subscription at one time. It is that simple. OK, there is one more thing "s". The shortcut key for bloglines uses "s" to navigate next which on the left side of the keyboard means I can leave my right hand on the mouse if it is already there.
The new beta look is looking very nice and have changed some of there wording (Keep/Pinned). So far so good, keep up the good work. I did notice that the counts are not geeting updated in the new beta but I can live with that.
Update: the counts are being updated but now I have to mark each as being read, yes there is a user setting to mark them all as being read but that does not seem to be working.
I read my feeds with Bloglines (yes, I have tried Google Reader), because I like to read all the enteries from a subscription at one time. It is that simple. OK, there is one more thing "s". The shortcut key for bloglines uses "s" to navigate next which on the left side of the keyboard means I can leave my right hand on the mouse if it is already there.
The new beta look is looking very nice and have changed some of there wording (Keep/Pinned). So far so good, keep up the good work. I did notice that the counts are not geeting updated in the new beta but I can live with that.
Update: the counts are being updated but now I have to mark each as being read, yes there is a user setting to mark them all as being read but that does not seem to be working.
02/19/2008
Thanks for the Help
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Just trying to open a table from a SQLCE database. Update: Shut down Visual Studio and everything is working fine again.
Just trying to open a table from a SQLCE database. Update: Shut down Visual Studio and everything is working fine again.
02/13/2008
Blog Addiction
01/16/2008
Windows Live == IP Address
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Did not think that Windows Live would use IP address to open files.
Did not think that Windows Live would use IP address to open files.
01/03/2008
About...
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Yes, this is what I have been about for a couple of months. I have been getting some requests for Open Audit and would like to see if there are any possible improvements for Edit Document Fields.
Yes, this is what I have been about for a couple of months. I have been getting some requests for Open Audit and would like to see if there are any possible improvements for Edit Document Fields.
12/19/2007
Merry Christmas, my gift to all
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This afternoon my twin boys (6) and I made some Carmel Popcorn for our church's Wednesday night program. This year my wife is heading up the worship for kids 12 and younger and I do the activity part of the night. Tonight will be a little different, being the last night be for Christmas. We will be having some activities, games, making a card to send over sees, and having Carmel Popcorn!!!!!
So my gift to everyone is the receipt for making Carmel Popcorn.
Place popcorn into a brown grocery bag. Microwave all ingredients (minus popcorn), on high for 2 minutes or until bubbly. 3 times for 1 minute each stirring in between, stir well. Pour over popcorn, fold down the bag then shake. Microwave on high for 1 minute, then shake. 2 times for 30 seconds shaking each time. Dump on 2 cookie sheets let cool and break apart.
Enjoy & Merry Christmas
This afternoon my twin boys (6) and I made some Carmel Popcorn for our church's Wednesday night program. This year my wife is heading up the worship for kids 12 and younger and I do the activity part of the night. Tonight will be a little different, being the last night be for Christmas. We will be having some activities, games, making a card to send over sees, and having Carmel Popcorn!!!!!
So my gift to everyone is the receipt for making Carmel Popcorn.
| 16 | cups | yellow popcorn (don't use white and I use about 18-20 cups) |
| 1 | cup | brown sugar |
| 1/2 | teaspoon | baking powder |
| 1/2 | teaspoon | salt |
| 1/4 | cup | light corn syrup |
| 1/2 | cup | butter |
| 1 | teaspoon | vanilla |
Place popcorn into a brown grocery bag. Microwave all ingredients (minus popcorn), on high for 2 minutes or until bubbly. 3 times for 1 minute each stirring in between, stir well. Pour over popcorn, fold down the bag then shake. Microwave on high for 1 minute, then shake. 2 times for 30 seconds shaking each time. Dump on 2 cookie sheets let cool and break apart.
Enjoy & Merry Christmas
11/15/2007
Backup Solution
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I am looking for a backup solution for a couple of (small) companies. I am currently looking at either finding a web based solution or creating my own solution at home. Yes, the better solution would be to have an outside company handle the backup, but they do not want to have big monthly expenses. I currently use Cobian Backup which has everything that I need and is simple to use.
Does anyone have any recommendations?
I am looking for a backup solution for a couple of (small) companies. I am currently looking at either finding a web based solution or creating my own solution at home. Yes, the better solution would be to have an outside company handle the backup, but they do not want to have big monthly expenses. I currently use Cobian Backup which has everything that I need and is simple to use.
Does anyone have any recommendations?