DominoPower Magazine

DWA Hotfixes for Domino 8.5.1FP1 - A Gotcha

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Marie Scott was just trying to follow the directions for applying the hotfix. Unfortunately, not only was the file path incorrect, the file didn't exist.

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How to implement an iCalendar feed into your Notes calendar with XPages

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Julian Buss wanted to see how hard it would be to implement an iCalendar feed into a Notes application. He says it was easy, and he's posted his code so you can try it out.

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Xpages not loading? JVM errors? - Solution

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Chris Harris had some problems after upgrading his servers from Domino 7.0.2 to 8.5.1.1 and Xpages wouldn't load. He searched through the logs, and tried a number of things, before he stumbled on the fix.

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IBM Adds DB2 to Lotus Foundations SMB Package

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

While Microsoft has stopped offering its platform aimed at small and medium-sized business, new versions of Lotus Foundations will now include DB2 Express-C. Lotus Foundations is aimed at organizations with up to 500 employees.

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Ports used by Lotus Sametime 8.5 servers

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Handly Cameron has noticed that configuration has gotten more challenging with the addition of new servers under Sametime as has searching for the help document. Handly has posted a link to the document you need to get everything running.

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SNTT : XPages onclick Ghosts in the machine

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Sean Cull has noticed a ghost in his XPage applications. In tracking it down he found a fairly reliable way to create a new ghost. He includes a 1.5-minute video.

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Exploring a Domino Date Bug

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

John James has been working with IBM Technical Support to resolve a problem with a dual-language date issue. He details the problem, in case you've run into the same thing.

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Adding Quick Highlighter support to IBM Lotus Notes Domino Wiki, Weblog, or Webpage

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Chris Toohey has posted some information on using Quick Highlighter, a language-specific HTML and CSS markup generator, with Domino. Chris has provided some CSS markup you can add to your Stylesheets.

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WebSphere Portal 6.1.0.2 and Lotus Domino 8.5

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Dave Hay has posted a PDF document explaining how to use the WebSphere Portal ConfigWizard to hook Domino LDAP in as a Federated Repository.

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How not to crash in LotusScript

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Andre Guirard has been writing SPRs about LotusScript crashes and has three simple hints to help you avoid crashes.

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FIND UNUSED LOTUS NOTES GROUPS AND CLEAN UP YOUR ADDRESS BOOK
Have you ever wanted to get rid of old Lotus Notes groups that were cluttering up your address book, but you weren't sure if they were used? Find Unused Groups can help.

Find Unused Groups will check your ACL, mail, multi purpose and server groups to help you determine if they are used, and who uses them.

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The CKEditor - with Domino

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Andrew Pollack was happy to learn the CKEditor will be integrated into a future release of Domino. He explains some of the benefits of using CKEditor.

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Remember Young Admins...there are 2 files

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Keith Brooks admits to having forgotten something when setting up a TLS environment. He even placed a call to a colleague before he remembered...

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IBM Lotus to Google Apps Migration Remorse

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Back in July Chris Toohey posted an article commenting on the supposed benefits of migrating from Notes to Google Apps. More recently, he got an e-mail from someone detailing the results of such a move.

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Webcast Series: Mobile Collaboration with Lotus Software

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Holli Konig has posted information on two webcasts: Windows Mobile Devices on Thursday March 18 and iPhone on March 25. It looks like you need to contact Holli if you want to attend.

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Domino Login Control for Mobile Apps

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Niklas Heidloff has posted links to the XPages Mobile Controls project, documentation, and videos on this page. Xpages Mobile Controls uses the iNotes login page for accessing smartphone apps.

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Sys Admin Tips March 2010

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

The Sys Admin tips for March have been posted on LotusUserGroup.org. Included this month: "How does a consistent ACL affect Local Replicas" and "Move a Sametime Server to an existing Domino Server".

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Lotus Notes R8.5.1: Bug in Contacts "Print Selected View"

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Marc Champoux tells of finding a bug in printing the contact list, after upgrading a user to Notes 8.5.1 FP1, having to do with multiple phone numbers. Marc offers three workarounds until a fix is available.

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Writing Client-Side Javascript for Re-Use

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Jeremy Hodge has posted a three-part series on writing cleaner Javascript for re-use in XPages. In Part 1 he introduces the idea of using namespaces in your code.

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Quickr place Superusers

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Palmi Lord and a colleague are wondering if an e-mail can be saved as a response document to a ProjectName within a Project DB. They'd like to hear from you.

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New article: Learn Domino Designer 8.5 for free

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

By Nancy Hand

Recently The Learning Continuum Company (TLCC) released their new Introduction to Domino Designer 8.5 course. The course is offered for free, following IBM's lead of offering Designer for free. You only need register with TLCC to download the course. This is not a demo program, where the first module or two are unlocked, but an entire eight-module course, for free.

What's covered
There are eight modules, or chapters, each with multiple-page sub-chapters. The Preface covers conventions used in the course such as meanings of the different symbols, setting up a bookmark, and accessing information on the TLCC website. Module One poses the question of "What is Lotus Notes and Domino" and includes information on the difference between Notes databases and relational databases. It ends with a simple demonstration showing the differences between a traditional application seen in the Notes client and a browser, then showing the same database displayed using XPages.

Module Two starts by introducing you to creating databases from templates. Then the Designer client is introduced, complete with a roadmap to identify the different frames. Module Three goes into designing forms and includes a handy section detailing information on Field values. From there you go to designing views, get an introduction to XPages, programming in Domino Designer, and deploying applications. The final module covers certifications and courses to help you get ready for the tests, with links to TLCC's website.

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New Notes/Domino Technotes published about Chile's extended daylight saving time

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Joy Freeman has posted links to two Technotes on adjusting Notes/Domino for the recent change in Chile's Daylight Savings time.

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SnnT: How to prevent Google from listing your Sametime Server

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Bastian Wieczorek's customer didn't want their outward-facing Sametime server to show up on Google's search engine index. Bastian has posted directions for two methods of keeping your server off a public list.

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How to send someone an email that shows your calendar availability

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Mary Beth Raven has posted instructions on how to send someone a snapshot of your "freetime".

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"The collection has become invalid"

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

This TechNote discusses a regression bug in LotusScript and Java view functions affecting version 7.0.4x, 8.0.2.x, 8.5.0.1, and 8.5.1x. There is now a hotfix for this issue.

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More XPages onclick event weirdness...

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Keith Strickland has been fighting with the onClick event code under XPages. He's posted some examples of the code, what it does, how he's worked around the problem, and is now looking for something to ease his headache.

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Domino 8.5.1 Fix Pack 1 Interim Fix 1 (8.5.1 FP1 IF1) - DAOS Fixes

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

This is the official TechNote listing the fixes and a link to Fix Central. If you're running DAOS on 8.5.1, IBM advises you to install the fixes.

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Domino Designer 8.5 Tip: Where Working Sets Are Stored

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Kevin Pettitt lost his DDE working set information while testing something. He managed to restore it from backup, but has posted information on what to do in case you run into the same problem.

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Invitation: LTIE Community Meeting - Tuesday, March 23rd 10AM ET

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Joyce Davis has posted information, including phone numbers, for the Lotus Technical Information and Education community meeting on March 23.

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TEAMSTUDIO EDITION 25 HAS SHIPPED
It's finally here! Now that Teamstudio Edition 25 has shipped, listen to our latest Tool Time audio program to find out what's changed. Updates to all your favorite Teamstudio tools will be discussed.

Plus, you'll get an introduction to Teamstudio Undo (formerly known as Teamstudio Snapper).

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CommonTime releases mDesign Studio

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

CommonTime has announced release of its mobile application design environment, mDesign Studio. CommonTime mDesign Studio uses a drag and drop interface for users to design, develop, and customize applications for mobile devices.

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EclipseSource to Participate in Eclipse Foundation's Eclipse Training Series

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

EclipseSource announced its participation in the Eclipse Foundation's Eclipse Training Series. EclipseSource will offer RCP Development, Advanced RCP and Equinox and OSGi courses at special rates.

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Copy file instead of a link with Quickr connector in Notes

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Michael Urspringer explains the difference between copying a link to files in Quickr and actually copying the file attachment to your mail.

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Flex: Using A SharedObject to Remember User Settings

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Jake Howlett provides some quick instruction on using the SharedObject in Flex much as you'd use a cookie with a web browser. He's also provided a link to a ZIPPed download of source code.

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Quickr Domino 8.2 Fix Pack 10 is available

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Darren Duke has posted the list of fixes in this Fix Pack and a link to Fix Central.

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Sametime Business Cards: Where's that Picture Coming From?

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Marc Champoux got a call from a user wanting the photo associated with his name removed. Marc discovered an interesting quirk in how Sametime finds those photos.

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How to let users define their own default font for Rich text fields

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Mary Beth Raven has posted step-by-step directions for changing default fonts - both as a designer in the template and as a user.

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Lotus Technical Information and Education BlackBerry Jam

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

The Lotus Information Development Center will host a "BlackBerry Jam" on Tuesday, March 30. BlackBerry users are invited to share tips, trick, and best practices for using Lotus products on BlackBerrys.

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Spilling the beans on Thursday's webinar

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Rob Novak has posted some information on what the March 11 webinar from Collaboration University will include. There are still a few spaces available.

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Free webcast: Troubleshooting SMTP in Domino - exclusive early registration!

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

If your travel budget is limited, Spiked Studio Productions is offering some webcasts on Lotus products. This webcast on troubleshooting SMTP is scheduled for March 24, 2010.

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Folks, don't network share your Domino server directory

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Paul Mooney would like to remind you - if you use Windows permissions to share a directory, Domino security is no longer active. If you want to keep Domino secure NSF files need to be accessed through Domino.

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iNotes Encryption Puzzler: How to Permanently Decrypt All Messages?

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Kevin Pettitt is looking for a way to permanently decrypt messages without involving the user logging into a Notes client. Not only that, he'd like to "automate" the process. If you have any ideas, he'd like to hear them.

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