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News And Views / Webinar on CSS
« on: January 23, 2011, 11:12:00 PM »
Hi Guys,
Last Friday's ClarionLive webinar on the new "calendar" functionality in NetTalk went off very well. We did however hit the limit for attendance to the live webinar, so I'm pleased to say the recordings are available here
http://www.clarionlive.com/index.php?option=com_docman&task=cat_view&gid=42&Itemid=57
I've also agreed to do a follow-up on Feb 18th on CSS. While this will primarily cover customizing CSS for your own apps, the knowledge will also be useful for those who need to do some CSS work in any web app (be it PHP or ASP or whatever.)
So mark Friday 18th in your diary, and, as before, you you want to be assured of a spot "live" then make sure you join the webinar early.
Cheers
Bruce
Last Friday's ClarionLive webinar on the new "calendar" functionality in NetTalk went off very well. We did however hit the limit for attendance to the live webinar, so I'm pleased to say the recordings are available here
http://www.clarionlive.com/index.php?option=com_docman&task=cat_view&gid=42&Itemid=57
I've also agreed to do a follow-up on Feb 18th on CSS. While this will primarily cover customizing CSS for your own apps, the knowledge will also be useful for those who need to do some CSS work in any web app (be it PHP or ASP or whatever.)
So mark Friday 18th in your diary, and, as before, you you want to be assured of a spot "live" then make sure you join the webinar early.
Cheers
Bruce
62
News And Views / NetTalk Webinar this Friday Jan 21 2011
« on: January 17, 2011, 12:32:32 AM »
Hi All,
I'll be doing a ClarionLive (www.clarionlive.com) Webinar this Friday, 21 Jan 2011 at 5pm GMT.
I won't let too many cats out the bag - but suffice to say it'll be about "HotDates" type calendar integration.
You really, really, don't want to miss this one. If, like Stu, you live in Eng-beat-us-at-cricket-land, and the time is not great, then make sure you catch the recording.
There's only room for 100 live attendants on the night, and it's likely to be a sell-out, so I recommend joining the webinar early on the night to get the good seats. If you miss out on a live seat, then don't forget the recording.
Cheers
Bruce
I'll be doing a ClarionLive (www.clarionlive.com) Webinar this Friday, 21 Jan 2011 at 5pm GMT.
I won't let too many cats out the bag - but suffice to say it'll be about "HotDates" type calendar integration.
You really, really, don't want to miss this one. If, like Stu, you live in Eng-beat-us-at-cricket-land, and the time is not great, then make sure you catch the recording.
There's only room for 100 live attendants on the night, and it's likely to be a sell-out, so I recommend joining the webinar early on the night to get the good seats. If you miss out on a live seat, then don't forget the recording.
Cheers
Bruce
63
News And Views / NetTalk 5.10 released
« on: January 12, 2011, 05:22:08 AM »
This has a number of internal changes so please treat with some caution, however I'd appreciate if folk can try it out and let me know if there are any regressions.
Cheers
Bruce
Cheers
Bruce
64
News And Views / NetTalk 5.08 released
« on: December 22, 2010, 04:35:40 AM »
Hi all,
Version 5.08 is now on the web site.
Note that we're not in "pre-release" stage anymore, it's now in "official beta" release.
So download from the regular Nettalk page.
Cheers
Bruce
Version 5.08 is now on the web site.
Note that we're not in "pre-release" stage anymore, it's now in "official beta" release.
So download from the regular Nettalk page.
Cheers
Bruce
65
Web Server - Share Knowledge / CSS Tips for NetTalk programmers
« on: November 28, 2010, 05:24:58 AM »
Update: If you are new to editing Css in NetTalk see this thread first on making your own Css files;
http://www.nettalkcentral.com/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=36&topic=116.0
CSS is a language, and as such has behaviors and abilities that are not immediately apparent when you are approaching it for the first time. The goal of this thread is to highlight some of the behaviors that you may not expect coming from a programming background. It it not meant to be a comprehensive overview of css though - your own learning and discovering is recommended.
I'll assume for this thread that you have a custom.css of your own included in your app. The changes you make will be to your custom.css, not to the shipping NetTalk files.
Overriding using the same name class
Firstly, you're aware that NetTalk ships with a bunch of CSS, created either by us or by the jQuery project. What you may not know is that you can override specific settings in your custom.css file.
For example;
.nt-entry{
background-color: #FDFDFD;
border: 1px solid #888;
padding-left: 2px;
padding-right: 2px;
vertical-align:top;
}
The above is the standard NetTalk class for an entry field. You'll notice it sets a number of properties, including the border. Now you could of course create your own class, and set it (globally) to be used by your app. But if you're keeping most of the settings the same, just changing, say the border, then you can create your own declaration of nt-entry in your custom.css
.nt-entry{
border: 0px;
}
now your setting automatically overrides my setting, but all the other settings remain the same. If I add to the nt-entry class, you automatically get those additions.
Using this approach it's possible for you to tweak the shipping classes, without editing the shipping file.
You're also able to use this approach to extend, or alter the jQuery style (classes that start with ui).
http://www.nettalkcentral.com/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=36&topic=116.0
CSS is a language, and as such has behaviors and abilities that are not immediately apparent when you are approaching it for the first time. The goal of this thread is to highlight some of the behaviors that you may not expect coming from a programming background. It it not meant to be a comprehensive overview of css though - your own learning and discovering is recommended.
I'll assume for this thread that you have a custom.css of your own included in your app. The changes you make will be to your custom.css, not to the shipping NetTalk files.
Overriding using the same name class
Firstly, you're aware that NetTalk ships with a bunch of CSS, created either by us or by the jQuery project. What you may not know is that you can override specific settings in your custom.css file.
For example;
.nt-entry{
background-color: #FDFDFD;
border: 1px solid #888;
padding-left: 2px;
padding-right: 2px;
vertical-align:top;
}
The above is the standard NetTalk class for an entry field. You'll notice it sets a number of properties, including the border. Now you could of course create your own class, and set it (globally) to be used by your app. But if you're keeping most of the settings the same, just changing, say the border, then you can create your own declaration of nt-entry in your custom.css
.nt-entry{
border: 0px;
}
now your setting automatically overrides my setting, but all the other settings remain the same. If I add to the nt-entry class, you automatically get those additions.
Using this approach it's possible for you to tweak the shipping classes, without editing the shipping file.
You're also able to use this approach to extend, or alter the jQuery style (classes that start with ui).
66
News And Views / NetTalk 5 Updated
« on: September 22, 2010, 01:10:19 AM »
Hi All,
PR32 is now up. This doesn't include as many fixes as I would have liked - there are still a couple of rough edges with regard to the popup forms - but allegedly I'm on holiday so it's worth posting what is done.
One nice tweak with this build came from the Danish webshop. They suggested that the date field could accept words like today, last month, next quarter and so on. This improves (even more) the power of the date input field and is a nice addition.
Another nice addition is the use of the Date picker on Locators when doing a lookup on a Date column.
There are assorted other fixes (many suggested by the users in Holland and Denmark), improvements, and additions. For a full list see the version history here http://mirror.capesoft.com/ftp/public/prerelease/index.htm. You can download from there as well.
Cheers
Bruce
PR32 is now up. This doesn't include as many fixes as I would have liked - there are still a couple of rough edges with regard to the popup forms - but allegedly I'm on holiday so it's worth posting what is done.
One nice tweak with this build came from the Danish webshop. They suggested that the date field could accept words like today, last month, next quarter and so on. This improves (even more) the power of the date input field and is a nice addition.
Another nice addition is the use of the Date picker on Locators when doing a lookup on a Date column.
There are assorted other fixes (many suggested by the users in Holland and Denmark), improvements, and additions. For a full list see the version history here http://mirror.capesoft.com/ftp/public/prerelease/index.htm. You can download from there as well.
Cheers
Bruce
67
News And Views / WebShop Denver - last cheap day to register tomorrow.
« on: September 14, 2010, 12:04:47 PM »
Hi Guys,
Tomorrow (Sept 15 2010) is the last day for registration to the Denver Webshop at the reduced price. After that it goes up a bit. The cheap hotel rate is only available until September 24 though, so if you're coming then now's the time to act.
The feedback from the other webshops in South Africa, Australia, and just last week in Holland and Denmark has been overwhelmingly positive. Numerous folk came thinking it would be a good opportunity to learn, and they _may_ do something with it one day, and have left convinced of the value of building web apps straight away.
While most of you have already climbed the learning curve to some extent, the webshop is also an excellent opportunity to hone your skills and become ever more proficient. Even the most hard-code developers are leaving with new information, and new techniques.
The web shops are incredibly exhausting for me, days are easily 11 or 12 hours long, so it's likely the Denver event will be the last one for a while. If you're sitting on the fence waiting for another event it _may_ be a while before I do one.
http://forums.capesoft.com/BrowseEntries?Topic=51
There are also a couple spaces left in the Southampton class (UK) so if you're in Europe and you haven't done one already, then come to that.
http://forums.capesoft.com/BrowseEntries?Topic=39
Cheers
Bruce
Tomorrow (Sept 15 2010) is the last day for registration to the Denver Webshop at the reduced price. After that it goes up a bit. The cheap hotel rate is only available until September 24 though, so if you're coming then now's the time to act.
The feedback from the other webshops in South Africa, Australia, and just last week in Holland and Denmark has been overwhelmingly positive. Numerous folk came thinking it would be a good opportunity to learn, and they _may_ do something with it one day, and have left convinced of the value of building web apps straight away.
While most of you have already climbed the learning curve to some extent, the webshop is also an excellent opportunity to hone your skills and become ever more proficient. Even the most hard-code developers are leaving with new information, and new techniques.
The web shops are incredibly exhausting for me, days are easily 11 or 12 hours long, so it's likely the Denver event will be the last one for a while. If you're sitting on the fence waiting for another event it _may_ be a while before I do one.
http://forums.capesoft.com/BrowseEntries?Topic=51
There are also a couple spaces left in the Southampton class (UK) so if you're in Europe and you haven't done one already, then come to that.
http://forums.capesoft.com/BrowseEntries?Topic=39
Cheers
Bruce
68
Web Server - Share Knowledge / Rackspace Virtual Servers
« on: August 12, 2010, 01:33:24 AM »
I've been trying out a virtual server for NetTalk lately using the Rackspace service.
http://www.rackspacecloud.com/1220.html
Full Disclosure: The above link, if you use it, tells them I recommended Rackspace to you. If you then purchase I get a small cut (5%) of your spend over a couple years.
That said, I've been very happy with the server so far. At the moment it's running our mirror for the main CapeSoft web site (http://mirror.capesoft.com)
Setup was really easy - just two things I had to do to the machine;
a) Uninstall IIS as it's installed by default.
b) Manually add my web server to the Exceptions list for the firewall - In Windows 2008 R2 it didn't pop up automatically.
Access is vis Windows RDP (Remote Desktop) so it's pretty much the same as sitting at the machine.
Pricing:
RAM Disk Network Throughput Hourly Charge
1,024 MB 40 GB 30 Mbps $0.08
2,048 MB 80 GB 40 Mbps $0.16
4,096 MB 160 GB 50 Mbps $0.32
8,192 MB 320 GB 60 Mbps $0.58
15,872 MB 620 GB 70 Mbps $1.08
The low rate runs to about $60 per month. Bandwidth is extra at around 22c per gig.
I'll be keeping an eye on it, and posting back here from time to time - but so far so good.
http://www.rackspacecloud.com/1220.html
Full Disclosure: The above link, if you use it, tells them I recommended Rackspace to you. If you then purchase I get a small cut (5%) of your spend over a couple years.
That said, I've been very happy with the server so far. At the moment it's running our mirror for the main CapeSoft web site (http://mirror.capesoft.com)
Setup was really easy - just two things I had to do to the machine;
a) Uninstall IIS as it's installed by default.
b) Manually add my web server to the Exceptions list for the firewall - In Windows 2008 R2 it didn't pop up automatically.
Access is vis Windows RDP (Remote Desktop) so it's pretty much the same as sitting at the machine.
Pricing:
RAM Disk Network Throughput Hourly Charge
1,024 MB 40 GB 30 Mbps $0.08
2,048 MB 80 GB 40 Mbps $0.16
4,096 MB 160 GB 50 Mbps $0.32
8,192 MB 320 GB 60 Mbps $0.58
15,872 MB 620 GB 70 Mbps $1.08
The low rate runs to about $60 per month. Bandwidth is extra at around 22c per gig.
I'll be keeping an eye on it, and posting back here from time to time - but so far so good.
69
News And Views / WebShop - Denver - October 27-28
« on: August 10, 2010, 11:19:01 AM »
CapeSoft have teamed up with ClarionLive to present the World-Wide-Webshop in Denver on October 27 and 28. This event will be streamed live, and also recorded. Attending either on-site, or online, costs just $445 until August 15.
After Aug 15 the price will be the usual $550, so act quickly to make a saving of over $100.
All attendees (live and online) will have access to the recordings for download, and viewing later.
But wait, there's more...
Straight after the web-shop ClarionLive will host the first ever CLDC (Clarion Live Devcon) beginning on the evening of October 28, and finishing up midday on October 31. With an incredible collection of speakers that read like a who's who of the Clarion community. Bob Foreman and Pierre Tremblay from SoftVelocity, Mike Hanson, Gordon Holfelder, Dave Harms, Rick Martin, Russ Eggen, and yes myself as well. It's an event not to be missed. The Devcon costs just $495 for registrations.
BUT WAIT - If you come to both events you'll pay just $750 for both events. That's a saving of almost $200.
Like the WebShop the ClarionLive sessions will be streamed live, and recorded so you can attend in person, or online.
For registrations go here http://forums.capesoft.com/BrowseEntries?Topic=51.
Note that attendees at all other Webshops this year will also be given access to the recordings from the WebShop part at no extra cost. This will allow you to revisit all the web-shop sessions you missed along the way.
Please note - early bird pricing ends on Sunday, so please don't delay if you want the best pricing.
PS - There's even more. To read about the really exclusive Clarion Premium Edition web server training see here http://forums.capesoft.com/BrowseEntries?Topic=54 . With 3 of the 4 NetTalk spaces already taken you need to move quickly if you want to attend this. If you want more information on the Premium Edition please don't hesitate to email me.
Cheers
Bruce
After Aug 15 the price will be the usual $550, so act quickly to make a saving of over $100.
All attendees (live and online) will have access to the recordings for download, and viewing later.
But wait, there's more...
Straight after the web-shop ClarionLive will host the first ever CLDC (Clarion Live Devcon) beginning on the evening of October 28, and finishing up midday on October 31. With an incredible collection of speakers that read like a who's who of the Clarion community. Bob Foreman and Pierre Tremblay from SoftVelocity, Mike Hanson, Gordon Holfelder, Dave Harms, Rick Martin, Russ Eggen, and yes myself as well. It's an event not to be missed. The Devcon costs just $495 for registrations.
BUT WAIT - If you come to both events you'll pay just $750 for both events. That's a saving of almost $200.
Like the WebShop the ClarionLive sessions will be streamed live, and recorded so you can attend in person, or online.
For registrations go here http://forums.capesoft.com/BrowseEntries?Topic=51.
Note that attendees at all other Webshops this year will also be given access to the recordings from the WebShop part at no extra cost. This will allow you to revisit all the web-shop sessions you missed along the way.
Please note - early bird pricing ends on Sunday, so please don't delay if you want the best pricing.
PS - There's even more. To read about the really exclusive Clarion Premium Edition web server training see here http://forums.capesoft.com/BrowseEntries?Topic=54 . With 3 of the 4 NetTalk spaces already taken you need to move quickly if you want to attend this. If you want more information on the Premium Edition please don't hesitate to email me.
Cheers
Bruce
70
News And Views / NetTalk Webinar on Clarion live Today Friday July 2nd
« on: July 01, 2010, 10:28:24 PM »
The on-again, off-again NetTalk webinar scheduled for today, July 2nd, is on-again at 4pm GMT (9am PST) today.
So register with www.clarionlive.com if you want to watch live. The recording will be available for download later.
If you are a regular ClarionLive attender, then there's a big announcement tonight you really won't want to miss. That'll happen at the start.
Cheers
Bruce
So register with www.clarionlive.com if you want to watch live. The recording will be available for download later.
If you are a regular ClarionLive attender, then there's a big announcement tonight you really won't want to miss. That'll happen at the start.
Cheers
Bruce
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Web Server - Share Knowledge / Useful sites for debugging connectivity
« on: June 18, 2010, 03:36:05 AM »
Johan Rademan passes along this useful tidbit;
To determine if your machine is reachable, on a port (ie to test if your ISP has blocked incoming connections to you) see http://www.canyouseeme.org/ - especially useful for checking the incoming port 80, and incoming port 25.
Also see http://network-tools.com/ for a bunch of remote actions you can take on your own IP address to see if everything's ok.
To determine if your machine is reachable, on a port (ie to test if your ISP has blocked incoming connections to you) see http://www.canyouseeme.org/ - especially useful for checking the incoming port 80, and incoming port 25.
Also see http://network-tools.com/ for a bunch of remote actions you can take on your own IP address to see if everything's ok.
72
News And Views / NetTalk Training Europe, Registrations Open
« on: June 17, 2010, 06:28:21 AM »
I will be presenting the World-Wide-Webshop 2010 in
Utrecht, The Netherlands (September 6 & 7)
Aarhus, Denmark and (September 9 &10)
Southampton, UK (October 7 &
Registration for these events are now open - and there's a special $150 discount for early-bird registrations.
See http://forums.capesoft.com/BrowseTopics?ThisForum=7 for details.
Registrations for Melbourne, Cape Town and Pretoria remain open, however Sydney only as one or two spaces left.
Details for the US leg will be announced towards the end of the month.
Cheers
Bruce
Utrecht, The Netherlands (September 6 & 7)
Aarhus, Denmark and (September 9 &10)
Southampton, UK (October 7 &
Registration for these events are now open - and there's a special $150 discount for early-bird registrations.
See http://forums.capesoft.com/BrowseTopics?ThisForum=7 for details.
Registrations for Melbourne, Cape Town and Pretoria remain open, however Sydney only as one or two spaces left.
Details for the US leg will be announced towards the end of the month.
Cheers
Bruce
73
News And Views / NetTalk 5 updated
« on: June 05, 2010, 10:26:21 AM »
PR 18 is up.
Includes support for 7.2
Includes support for 7.2
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News And Views / WebShop: South Africa and Australia open for registrations.
« on: June 03, 2010, 09:46:40 AM »
Registrations for the World-Wide-Webshop 2010 are now open for the South African and Australian legs.
An early-bird special price is running until next week Friday (June 11).
The web-shop is a two day intensive training training and workshop for programmers wanting to write, or improve, web apps written with NetTalk.
For more details see http://forums.capesoft.com/BrowseTopics?ThisForum=3
Registrations for Europe (The Netherlands, Denmark and the UK will open soon.)
Cheers
Bruce
An early-bird special price is running until next week Friday (June 11).
The web-shop is a two day intensive training training and workshop for programmers wanting to write, or improve, web apps written with NetTalk.
For more details see http://forums.capesoft.com/BrowseTopics?ThisForum=3
Registrations for Europe (The Netherlands, Denmark and the UK will open soon.)
Cheers
Bruce
75
Web Server - Share Knowledge / Multi-Site Host Documentation
« on: May 25, 2010, 12:47:08 AM »
I've done an initial run through of the doc for the Multi-Host server.
The doc is aligned with PR17, which should be out shortly.
Comments welcome.
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The doc is aligned with PR17, which should be out shortly.
Comments welcome.
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