Address book on Sony Reader - Page 2

NatCh · 06-14-2007, 09:04 AM

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jakeluck · 06-14-2007, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mogui

With a dictionary it would be handy to have a search function. Otherwise lookup will be tedious. But sometimes I just like to read the dictionary. I also have some pBooks somewhere that are special dictionaries -- quotations, slang, medical terminology, etc.

There is an older Webster's Dictionary in the Gutenberg collection. Maybe it is, as George Carlin would say, "Fine but not dandy."

thanks for the link, with 10 buttons, a multi-level TOC should be able to narrow down most words quickly.
i will play around with the pdf api to see if i can automate this process, if you come across any other dictionaries,
please let me know.

AdamT · 06-16-2007, 05:03 PM

Hi everyone,

I thought the address book idea was a good one, so I've written a standalone java program to parse a VCard file, and output a PDF for the reader. It works (with caveats) on my Palm address book but I've not tried it on any other data yet.

It features a reasonable menu system to get to the address you want quickly, using the joystick. It would be much better if I knew how to use the numeric keys!

Although it's probably best classed as pre-alpha

it works well enough as a proof of concept.

Is anyone interested in giving it a go?

NatCh · 06-16-2007, 11:02 PM

AdamT, I'd guess that if you were to post that rascal in the Reader Development sub-forum, you'd likely find a number of folks to help you test it.

AdamT · 06-17-2007, 05:59 AM

Consider it done!

yvanleterrible · 06-17-2007, 05:43 PM

Anyone remember Hypercard?

JSWolf · 06-17-2007, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AdamT

Hi everyone,

I thought the address book idea was a good one, so I've written a standalone java program to parse a VCard file, and output a PDF for the reader. It works (with caveats) on my Palm address book but I've not tried it on any other data yet.

It features a reasonable menu system to get to the address you want quickly, using the joystick. It would be much better if I knew how to use the numeric keys!

Although it's probably best classed as pre-alpha

it works well enough as a proof of concept.

Is anyone interested in giving it a go?

Any chance you could actually make it work with Eudora Pro instead of Vcard? I happen to loath anything to do with Outlook or the Exress version.

AdamT · 06-18-2007, 03:34 AM

I don't know if Eudora Pro will export vCards but if not there might be another application you could download to get that functionality and then you should be good to go. Parsing another format would essentially mean a complete re-write.

For what it's worth, I don't use Outlook either!

UncleDuke · 06-18-2007, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

You must be the champion "karma giver" here, UncleDuke. It's much appreciated

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It is a nice idea to boost the karma of someone who's done something helpful. Always good to bear that in mind, especially perhaps for new users who may not be aware of the way the "system" works.

shucks, you make an old guy blush

all the karma i give is deserved, you guys and gals do great things i can't and it only seems right to reward you folks for it

karma cost me nothing, doughnuts are a little more, once upon a time i gave away cigars but with so many people giving up smoking i keep the cigars to myself and this one lady i know

i may look into low-cal doughnuts for those of you on a reduced fat diet

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06-14-2007, 09:04 AM	#16
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	If you want a quick rundown on how karma works, there's a now page on it in the Wiki.

06-16-2007, 05:03 PM	#18
AdamT Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2007 Device: Sony Reader	Hi everyone, I thought the address book idea was a good one, so I've written a standalone java program to parse a VCard file, and output a PDF for the reader. It works (with caveats) on my Palm address book but I've not tried it on any other data yet. It features a reasonable menu system to get to the address you want quickly, using the joystick. It would be much better if I knew how to use the numeric keys! Although it's probably best classed as pre-alpha it works well enough as a proof of concept. Is anyone interested in giving it a go?

06-16-2007, 11:02 PM	#19
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	AdamT, I'd guess that if you were to post that rascal in the Reader Development sub-forum, you'd likely find a number of folks to help you test it.

06-17-2007, 05:59 AM	#20
AdamT Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2007 Device: Sony Reader	Consider it done!

06-17-2007, 05:43 PM	#21
yvanleterrible Reborn Paper User Posts: 8,616 Karma: 15446734 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Que Nada Device: iPhone8, iPad Air	Anyone remember Hypercard?

06-18-2007, 03:34 AM	#23
AdamT Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2007 Device: Sony Reader	I don't know if Eudora Pro will export vCards but if not there might be another application you could download to get that functionality and then you should be good to go. Parsing another format would essentially mean a complete re-write. For what it's worth, I don't use Outlook either!

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