RTF Editor that supports /info block

bkilian · 11-25-2006, 09:42 PM

Hiya folks.

I got tired of having to insert the /info blocks, or having to use Word to save a file and getting words idea of "Good RTF". So I wrote my own editor.

Get my editor here

It isn't done yet, but it'll update itself for your convenience as I add more stuff

I'm always happy to get feedback or suggestions too. Especially if the app doesn't work on your setup, which could be quite possible, since I'm using Vista.

MMascaro · 11-25-2006, 10:39 PM

Installs fine on XP Home edition. works as stated, I noticed it also reads txt files which is a help also. As to suggestions, just some way to automate the removal of paragraph ends from lines when the txt files have them on every line

Mark

bkilian · 11-25-2006, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MMascaro

Installs fine on XP Home edition. works as stated, I noticed it also reads txt files which is a help also. As to suggestions, just some way to automate the removal of paragraph ends from lines when the txt files have them on every line

Mark

Hmm.. Interesting suggestion. The only problem I see is working out when a paragraph has ended. I'll have to think about it a bit.

bkilian · 11-26-2006, 01:23 AM

And the prize for the first book that completely broke my app goes to "Berserker" by Steve Jordan. No idea if the book's good or not, since I haven't read it yet, but it's certainly good for stress testing my app.

No new features in the new build, but the use of huge (2MB and larger) pictures in the file broke the RTF parser I use, and I had to modify it a little. A bonus of that is the files will now load and save a fair bit faster than before.

If you've already installed the app, you should get prompted to upgrade. (If you don't, close the app and open it again, it only checks at startup, and you only get prompted the following time you run it.)

diabloNL · 11-26-2006, 07:16 AM

I like to try the program but I don't like it needs an internet connection to install. I have a funny feeling when installing applications needs to go to internet.

Does this mean that the setup.exe is just an installer and gets the rest online?

BobVA · 11-26-2006, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bkilian

Hmm.. Interesting suggestion. The only problem I see is working out when a paragraph has ended. I'll have to think about it a bit.

Two consecutive returns is the usual convention.

If that doesn't work, and the paragraphs have leading lines indented, you can look for the indent (leading spaces or tab) and put a return at the end of the preceeding line.

Cheers,
Bob

slayda · 11-26-2006, 10:59 AM

Tried to install you app but all I get is some xml code in my browser. Any ideas? I use mozilla.

EDIT - Similar results with Internet Explorer.

bkilian · 11-26-2006, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slayda

Tried to install you app but all I get is some xml code in my browser. Any ideas? I use mozilla.

EDIT - Similar results with Internet Explorer.

Interesting, what system do you have and do you have .NET 2.0 installed?

It seems like the Visual Studio generated web page is not detecting your system correctly, and as a result you're getting the XML displayed instead of sent to the right place to do the install.

Try this direct link to setup.exe and see if that works for you.

bkilian · 11-26-2006, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diabloNL

I like to try the program but I don't like it needs an internet connection to install. I have a funny feeling when installing applications needs to go to internet.

Does this mean that the setup.exe is just an installer and gets the rest online?

Correct, it's a special distribution model microsoft included in it's latest Visual Studio. I could also provide a standard MSI if needed, but then the app would never automatically update itself. I will probably provide a MSI once the code stabilizes to the point that it's not changing every day.

MMascaro · 11-26-2006, 08:58 PM

bkilian
Mine did not update when I opened it, yes I was online. Also on the suggestion side is an update button for those who may not use it with a constant connection.

bkilian · 11-26-2006, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MMascaro

bkilian
Mine did not update when I opened it, yes I was online. Also on the suggestion side is an update button for those who may not use it with a constant connection.

Updates are not that important that they have to happen immediately, which is why I made the choice to only update on the launch after it detects an update available. (the other options was to check at every launch, and that slows down app opening time). I don't control how updates happen otherwise, that's part of the ClickOnce system.

The current version is 1.0.0.5, if you click the blue question mark button, it'll show you what version you have.

As an aside, I fixed the Firefox issues, it will now install correctly using firefox or IE.

dmikov · 12-10-2006, 12:05 PM

Today I tried it from the second computer. Still the same problem = displayed xml only. I do believe smart client is for intranet only. Site is better be trusted or in intranet and a lot of such.
Can you please post binaries on the website?

11-25-2006, 09:42 PM	#1
bkilian Zealot Posts: 131 Karma: 24870 Join Date: Oct 2006 Device: Sony PRS/505	RTF Editor that supports /info block Hiya folks. I got tired of having to insert the /info blocks, or having to use Word to save a file and getting words idea of "Good RTF". So I wrote my own editor. Get my editor here It isn't done yet, but it'll update itself for your convenience as I add more stuff I'm always happy to get feedback or suggestions too. Especially if the app doesn't work on your setup, which could be quite possible, since I'm using Vista.

11-26-2006, 10:59 AM	#7
slayda Retired & reading more! Posts: 2,764 Karma: 1884247 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: North Alabama, USA Device: Kindle 1, iPad Air 2, iPhone 6S+, Kobo Aura One	Tried to install you app but all I get is some xml code in my browser. Any ideas? I use mozilla. EDIT - Similar results with Internet Explorer. Last edited by slayda; 11-26-2006 at 11:03 AM.

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11-25-2006, 10:39 PM	#2
MMascaro Zealot Posts: 111 Karma: 1009 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Maryland USA Device: HP mini 1035/Sony Reader/IPad	Installs fine on XP Home edition. works as stated, I noticed it also reads txt files which is a help also. As to suggestions, just some way to automate the removal of paragraph ends from lines when the txt files have them on every line Mark

11-26-2006, 01:23 AM	#4
bkilian Zealot Posts: 131 Karma: 24870 Join Date: Oct 2006 Device: Sony PRS/505	And the prize for the first book that completely broke my app goes to "Berserker" by Steve Jordan. No idea if the book's good or not, since I haven't read it yet, but it's certainly good for stress testing my app. No new features in the new build, but the use of huge (2MB and larger) pictures in the file broke the RTF parser I use, and I had to modify it a little. A bonus of that is the files will now load and save a fair bit faster than before. If you've already installed the app, you should get prompted to upgrade. (If you don't, close the app and open it again, it only checks at startup, and you only get prompted the following time you run it.)

11-26-2006, 07:16 AM	#5
diabloNL Gadget Force® Posts: 705 Karma: 2733 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The Netherlands Device: Sony PRS-300 + Cybook with funny screen :P	I like to try the program but I don't like it needs an internet connection to install. I have a funny feeling when installing applications needs to go to internet. Does this mean that the setup.exe is just an installer and gets the rest online?

11-26-2006, 08:58 PM	#10
MMascaro Zealot Posts: 111 Karma: 1009 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Maryland USA Device: HP mini 1035/Sony Reader/IPad	bkilian Mine did not update when I opened it, yes I was online. Also on the suggestion side is an update button for those who may not use it with a constant connection.

12-10-2006, 12:05 PM	#12
dmikov Addict Posts: 257 Karma: 960 Join Date: Dec 2006 Device: REB1200; REB2150; Sony 500/350; EZReader; IREX DR800SG; Nook/Color	Today I tried it from the second computer. Still the same problem = displayed xml only. I do believe smart client is for intranet only. Site is better be trusted or in intranet and a lot of such. Can you please post binaries on the website?

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