OOoMacros.org & 8daysaweek.co.uk join forces!

8daysaweek — Wed, 16 Nov 2005 16:47:05 -0000

This post is to let everyone know that I am now helping to run www.OOoMacros.org.

Russ (avantman42) has been running the site single-handed (AFAIK) for some time and has been doing a great job. But Russ now has a number of other commitments which mean that he can't devote as much time as he would like to the site, so I have taken over primary responsibility for OOoMacros.org.

Russ is still offering valuable help and advice and remains involved with OOoMacros.org - it's his "baby" ;)

I can't stress enough that I'm not an expert on macros myself, so unfortunately can't offer help on writing macros, or helping with the macros on the site. Questions about specific macros should be directed to the author of the macro.

I've already been involved for a couple of weeks now and have added a new "Submit a Macro" page to make sure that future submissions are clearly defined, and submissions are consistent, so that I can put them in the correct place!
www.OOoMacros.org/submit.php

If you have any comments, or suggestions for the site(s either OOoMacros.org or 8daysaweek.co.uk), please let me know, and don't forget to let me have your macros :)
www.OOoMacros.org/
www.8daysaweek.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?t=15

I have a number of other commitments too (not least development on 8daysaweek.co.uk items and website) so I'm not making any promises on timescales for uploading macros, or website changes (I don't need the pressure ;) ). I can promise that I'll give all submissions and suggestions careful attention and consideration.
www.8daysaweek.co.uk/OOo/order.htm

If you'd like to show your appreciation for OOoMacros.org, you can donate to the project. Personally, I'd just like you to vote for OOo Issue 14007 as it's the one thing (other than charting) I'd really like to see improved in OOo Calc! If you do cast a vote for it for this reason, I'd love for you to let me know :D
www.openoffice.org/issues/show_bug.cgi?id=14007

BFN,

James
www.8daysaweek.co.uk
www.OOoMacros.org

New Tools Released on OpenOffice.org Macros

8daysaweek — Mon, 24 Nov 2003 03:42:32 -0000

Two new tools now available on OpenOffice.org Macros make it easy to inspect the OpenOffice.org object hierarchy, and distribute macros as add-ons. They should be of interest to anyone that
develops macros for OpenOffice.org.

X-Ray is a tool that allows a developer to inspect the OpenOffice.org object hierarchy, using an interactive interface. It can display the properties, methods, services and interfaces provided by
an object. If the property or method being examined is an API object, it can also be analysed by X-Ray. If it is a simple variable, the value will be displayed. If the SDK is installed, X-Ray can
display the relevant page in a web browser.

Add-On Tool is likely to be useful for anyone that wishes to distribute their macro as an add-on. It explains how to create and install OpenOffice.org add-ons, and includes an interactive tool
(written in OOo Basic) that creates the xcu file required. The xcu file is complex, and difficult to write by hand, so this tool makes the creation of add-ons much simpler.

Code examples collated into one release

8daysaweek — Wed, 08 Oct 2003 19:56:14 -0000

Various examples from Danny Brewer have now been collated into the "Danny Brewer's Examples" file release

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