Subject: Info-Mac Digest V19 #49 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/mixed; boundary="Info-Mac-Digest" --Info-Mac-Digest Info-Mac Digest Tue, 04 Jun 02 Volume 19 : Issue 49 Today's Topics: [*] TidBITS#632/03-Jun-02 [*] Allgood Solitaire v2.4 [*] chartConstructor [*] Font Explorer for Mac OS X (v1.0) - fexplx10.zip [*] HTML-Optimizer 6.0 [*] HTML-Optimizer 6.0 (OSX) [*] LockOut Classic 4.4J - Japanese version [*] LockOut OS X 4.4J - Japanese version [*] MacSatellite 1.6.1 [*] Salvage 1.0 For Mac OS 9 [*] URL Manager Pro 3.0fc20 (German version) [*] URL Manager Pro 3.0fc20 (Spanish version) [*] Web Confidential 3.0.5 - English version [*] XBubbles 1.1J - Japanese Version [*] YooZ beta 2 version for MacOS X [Q] Is there a Utility or script to hide Apps Conditional mail-merge in WP 3.5 The Info-Mac Network is a volunteer organization that publishes the Info-Mac Digest and operates the Info-Mac Archive, a large network of FTP sites containing gigabytes of freely distributable Macintosh software. 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Info-Mac volunteers include Adam C. Engst, Demitri Muna, Hugh Lewis, Tom Coradeschi, Shawn Bunn, Christopher Li, Patrik Montgomery, Ed Chambers, and Chris Pepper. America Online donated the main Info-Mac machine . ---------------------------------------------------------------------- --Info-Mac-Digest Content-Type: multipart/digest; boundary="----------------------------" Content-Disposition: attachment; filename="Info-Mac Digest V19 #49" ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 3 Jun 2002 21:00:00 -0700 From: TidBITS Editors To: digest@info-mac.org, mac-l@sparky.listmoms.net, Subject: [*] TidBITS#632/03-Jun-02 TidBITS#632/03-Jun-02 Have you ever wanted to pilot NASA's Mars Rover from the comfort of your Mac? Matt Neuburg comes close with Plantraco's Desktop Rover and Telecommander software. Back on Earth, Microsoft today released Microsoft Office X Service Release 1 - Tonya Engst has the details of what's new (and what's not included). We also note the releases of Virtual PC 5.0.3, Eudora 5.1.1 (now running under Mac OS X), ConceptDraw 1.8, and Spring Cleaning 5.0. Topics: MailBITS/03-Jun-02 Examining Microsoft Office X Service Release 1 Desktop Rover Scores a Hit [Archived as /info-mac/per/tb/tidbits-632.etx; 30K] ------------------------------ Date: 27 May 2002 From: Mike Perry To: Subject: [*] Allgood Solitaire v2.4 Allgood Software has released Allgood Solitaire v2.4, an update to this popular solitaire program. Eight additional games have been added, making a total of 65 different solitaire variations offered. Allgood Solitaire combines sharp and snappy game play, with a rich feature set, including: pile peeking, unlimited undo and redo, ace finding, inline game rules, and much more. Different styles of card decks are offered, as well as the option to play on any background image you want. Allgood Solitaire works on Macintoshes running OS 8.5 and above, and will run in Classic mode under OS X. The software is shareware, and offered at a price of $15. Mike Perry trick@allgoodsw.com http://www.allgoodsw.com [Archived as /info-mac/game/crd/allgood-solitaire-24.hqx; 1366 K] ------------------------------ Date: 28 May 2002 From: Tobias Haughton To: Subject: [*] chartConstructor ChartConstructor is a program used to create Gantt and PERT charts. Once created these charts can be printed or exported as image files for inclusion in other documents, or on the web. System requirements: ChartConstructor should work on any computer running Mac OS 10.1 or later. ChartConstructor is shareware, a single user license costs US$30. Web: http://www.headshack.com Email: stuff@headshack.com Changes in this version * French Localization * Ability to rearrange tasks in Gantt charts added * Dependent entries in PERT charts now update their dates the same as entries in Gantt charts * All the information that could be recorded for entries in Gantt charts can be recorded for PERT entries * PERT entries can now display a longer task string * Connecting points for arrows in PERT charts are now spread out * Cursor now changes to an arrow while making connection * Pressing the delete key with a chart entry selected will now delete it * Fixed a display glitch that caused connections to be drawn on the window under certain situations *Improvements to the manual [Archived as /info-mac/app/chart-constructor-101.hqx; 334 K] ------------------------------ Date: 27 May 2002 From: Alexandre Trottier To: Subject: [*] Font Explorer for Mac OS X (v1.0) - fexplx10.zip Font Explorer makes it easier and faster to find specific characters in a font. It shows all the characters of your fonts in an interactive grid. Its zoom feature lets you see all the details of the glyphs. The key combinations required to produce specific characters are displayed, including key combinations that require multiple separate keystrokes. Font Explorer also fully supports Unicode, and lets you quickly jump from one Unicode section to another. A text entry field lets you preview and copy text in the selected font and style. And finally, Font Explorer has an elegant, Aqua-style interface. Font Explorer is freeware. [Archived as /info-mac/font/util/font-explorer-10-x.hqx; 126 K] ------------------------------ Date: 3 Jun 2002 From: Ton Brand To: Subject: [*] HTML-Optimizer 6.0 HTML-Optimizer 6.0 (PPC) What it is: Utility to check and optimize your web pages to make them load faster. Author: Ton Brand Company: Ton's Software License: Shareware US$12 Computer: PowerPC, iMac or iBook Mac OS: 7.6.1 - 8.1 (68K) Mac OS: 8.1 - 9.x (PPC) Abstract: HTML-Optimizer is a useful tool for the web amateur who wants to make sure that his or her site is always in top condition (for professionals we have Web Site Maestro that can handle a large number of web sites). HTML-Optimizer checks your web pages for dangling tags, missing attributes and broken links, and - most importantly - it makes your pages load faster by optimizing both HTML and script code. The program features Smart Handling which means that only the pages that you have changed are processed, i.e checked and/or optimized. HTML-Optimizer helps you keep organized by creating a duplicate site folder for the optimized files. An added benefit is that it leaves your original files untouched. Drag and drop is supported. Version 6.0 was totally rewritten (now based on REALbasic instead of HyperCard). HTML-Optimizer comes in four version types; Mac Classic - PPC and 68K, Mac OS X and Windows. [Archived as /info-mac/text/html/html-optimizer-60.hqx; 999 K] ------------------------------ Date: 3 Jun 2002 From: Ton Brand To: Subject: [*] HTML-Optimizer 6.0 (OSX) What it is: Utility to check and optimize your web pages to make them load faster. Author: Ton Brand Company: Ton's Software License: Shareware US$12 Computer: PowerPC, iMac or iBook Mac OSX: 10.1 or later Abstract: HTML-Optimizer is a useful tool for the web amateur who wants to make sure that his or her site is always in top condition (for professionals we have Web Site Maestro that can handle a large number of web sites). HTML-Optimizer checks your web pages for dangling tags, missing attributes and broken links, and - most importantly - it makes your pages load faster by optimizing both HTML and script code. The program features Smart Handling which means that only the pages that you have changed are processed, i.e checked and/or optimized. HTML-Optimizer helps you keep organized by creating a duplicate site folder for the optimized files. An added benefit is that it leaves your original files untouched. Drag and drop is supported. Version 6.0 was totally rewritten (now based on REALbasic instead of HyperCard). HTML-Optimizer comes in four version types; Mac Classic - PPC and 68K, Mac OS X and Windows. -- Ton Brand Ton's Software http://www.tonbrand.nl [Archived as /info-mac/text/html/html-optimizer-60-x.hqx; 1512 K] ------------------------------ Date: 3 Jun 2002 From: ChrisLi@Bridge1.com To: Subject: [*] LockOut Classic 4.4J - Japanese version This is the Japanese version of the LockOut package for Mac OS 8 and 9. A version for Mac OS X is also available. LockOut is a simple application to help keep people from using your Mac while you're away. LockOut helps keep your Mac safe from co-workers while at the office, and from your kids while at home. Once LockOut is activated, all anyone will see on your Mac is the LockOut security screen: *A valid password must first be entered to access your Mac *Messages can be left by others *Create your own custom voice warning *Easily activated with a customizable hot key *Activate automatically after a pause time *Monitor security warnings from anywhere in the world via e-mail. *And more... New for LockOut 4.4: * Activate upon wake from sleep (OS 8/9 only) (see Activate preferences) * Activate LockOut daily at a user-specified time (see Activate preferences) * Ability to choose a sound file as a warning sound -- no longer restricted to system sounds (see Warning Sound preferences) * Additional security for OS X (System Logout and other system commands circumvented) * Bug fixes [Archived as /info-mac/cfg/lockout-classic-44-jp.hqx; 2557 K] ------------------------------ Date: 3 Jun 2002 From: ChrisLi@Bridge1.com To: Subject: [*] LockOut OS X 4.4J - Japanese version This is the Japanese version of the LockOut package for Mac OS X. A version for Mac OS 8 and 9 is also available. LockOut is a simple application to help keep people from using your Mac while you're away. LockOut helps keep your Mac safe from co-workers while at the office, and from your kids while at home. Once LockOut is activated, all anyone will see on your Mac is the LockOut security screen: *A valid password must first be entered to access your Mac *Messages can be left by others *Create your own custom voice warning *Easily activated with a customizable hot key *Activate automatically after a pause time *Monitor security warnings from anywhere in the world via e-mail. *And more... New for LockOut 4.4: * Activate upon wake from sleep (OS 8/9 only) (see Activate preferences) * Activate LockOut daily at a user-specified time (see Activate preferences) * Ability to choose a sound file as a warning sound -- no longer restricted to system sounds (see Warning Sound preferences) * Additional security for OS X (System Logout and other system commands circumvented) * Bug fixes [Archived as /info-mac/cfg/lockout-osx-44-jp.hqx; 2563 K] ------------------------------ Date: 27 May 2002 From: Eduardo Foster To: Subject: [*] MacSatellite 1.6.1 Hello, I've uploaded the new MacSatellite (version 1.6.1) This is a PPC - Classic version. There's a read me file with the application that explain how to use it. [Archived as /info-mac/gst/snd/mac-satellite-161.hqx; 985 K] ------------------------------ Date: 28 May 2002 From: "Andrew J. Toth" To: Subject: [*] Salvage 1.0 For Mac OS 9 Greetings! Salvage is a tool for recovering digital camera photos from corrupt removable media. You can find Salvage at: http://www.andrewtoth.com/salvage [Archived as /info-mac/gst/grf/salvage-10.hqx; 135 K] ------------------------------ Date: 26 May 2002 From: Alco Blom To: Subject: [*] URL Manager Pro 3.0fc20 (German version) URL Manager Pro, the professional bookmark manager for the Macintosh for use with Microsoft Internet Explorer, Netscape, Opera, iCab and OmniWeb gives users a more convenient way to manage bookmarks, Email addresses and news groups. Requirements: Mac OS X or Mac OS 9. Its main features are: * Integration : You have access to your bookmarks from your browser's menu bar and from the Mac OS X Dock. * Document Storage : Your bookmarks are stored in URL Manager Pro bookmark documents, which you can store and manipulate in the normal Macintosh way. No need to hunt for your bookmarks in preferences folders of browsers. You can make automatic periodic saves and make copies of bookmark documents on backup devices on each save. * History : You can surf the web using several different browsers while URL Manager Pro will keep recording the History of each. * Importing and exporting bookmarks : The File menu gives you a list of all of the browsers that URL Manager Pro can import from and export to. It lets you 'harvest' bookmarks by scanning HTML and text files for bookmarks and URLs. * It lets you edit and organize bookmarks fast : You can use inline editing, label and color your bookmarks. * Tap Sherlock power : You can index your bookmark file and tap the power of Sherlock to look for words in your bookmark files. URL Manager Pro is available in English, Japanese, German, French and Spanish. URL Manager Pro is 28 Euro shareware. Home Page: http://www.url-manager.com Email: mailto:support@url-manager.com Author: Alco Blom [Archived as /info-mac/comm/inet/web/urlm-pro-30fc20-de.hqx; 2103 K] ------------------------------ Date: 26 May 2002 From: Alco Blom To: Subject: [*] URL Manager Pro 3.0fc20 (Spanish version) URL Manager Pro, the professional bookmark manager for the Macintosh for use with Microsoft Internet Explorer, Netscape, Opera, iCab and OmniWeb gives users a more convenient way to manage bookmarks, Email addresses and news groups. Requirements: Mac OS X or Mac OS 9. Its main features are: * Integration : You have access to your bookmarks from your browser's menu bar and from the Mac OS X Dock. * Document Storage : Your bookmarks are stored in URL Manager Pro bookmark documents, which you can store and manipulate in the normal Macintosh way. No need to hunt for your bookmarks in preferences folders of browsers. You can make automatic periodic saves and make copies of bookmark documents on backup devices on each save. * History : You can surf the web using several different browsers while URL Manager Pro will keep recording the History of each. * Importing and exporting bookmarks : The File menu gives you a list of all of the browsers that URL Manager Pro can import from and export to. It lets you 'harvest' bookmarks by scanning HTML and text files for bookmarks and URLs. * It lets you edit and organize bookmarks fast : You can use inline editing, label and color your bookmarks. * Tap Sherlock power : You can index your bookmark file and tap the power of Sherlock to look for words in your bookmark files. URL Manager Pro is available in English, Japanese, German, French and Spanish. URL Manager Pro is 28 Euro shareware. Home Page: http://www.url-manager.com Email: mailto:support@url-manager.com Author: Alco Blom [Archived as /info-mac/comm/inet/web/urlm-pro-30fc20-es.hqx; 1820 K] ------------------------------ Date: 27 May 2002 From: Alco Blom To: Subject: [*] Web Confidential 3.0.5 - English version Web Confidential 3.0.5 for Mac OS X and Mac OS 9 - English version Web Confidential is the most powerful password manager on the Mac today. It organizes passwords and protects them with industrial strength encryption. It is also available for Windows and Palm operating systems. These are the main features of Web Confidential for Mac: Encryption : Industrial strength encryption (using BlowFish) Automation : Automatic entry of WWW Forms and automatic HTTP Authentication Integration : Access to your passwords in your browser and from the Dock Synchronization : Synchronization with your Palm via a Conduit Cross-platform : Binary compatible with Web Confidential for Windows New features in version 3.0: Password Generator : Generate random passwords and WEP keys easily Dock Menus : Have access to all your passwords via the Mac OS X Dock Help Book : A full reference manual right onder the Help menu Web Confidential is $25 shareware. Requirements: Mac OS X or Mac OS 9. For more information about Web Confidential, please visit: Author: Alco Blom : [Archived as /info-mac/comm/inet/web/web-confidential-305.hqx; 2428 K] ------------------------------ Date: 3 Jun 2002 From: ChrisLi@Bridge1.com To: Subject: [*] XBubbles 1.1J - Japanese Version This is the Japanese version of the XBubbles package. XBubbles is a game of logic. The task is easy but the way is tricky. Every turn five balls of eight different kinds appear on the game field at random. Each turn you can move one ball to any free position with one exception - a ball can't jump over another one. Your task is to assemble five or more similar balls in a line in any direction. When you put last ball in line all balls in that line will disappear and you get free turn. Your score is calculated by a complex rule, according to the number of turn's you took, number of extra balls and so on. XBubbles is the next generation of Bubbles which was written for classic Mac OS few years ago. XBubbles is completely redesigned and implemented in Cocoa on Mac OS X. System Requirement Mac OS X 10.1 or later is recommended. However XBubbles should run fine on earlier versions of Mac OS X. Version 1.1 Changes: * Fixed problem when game sometimes hung in the very end. * Improved Public Score Table to show dates of score records (when available). * Minor performance improvements. [Archived as /info-mac/game/xbubbles-11-jp.hqx; 343 K] ------------------------------ Date: 27 May 2002 From: Pascal CARDON sur Club Internet To: Subject: [*] YooZ beta 2 version for MacOS X This is the second YooZ beta version for MacOS X. YooZ is a carbon program. YooZ for MacOS X is under development What is YooZ for? + YooZ keeps track of all applications launched on your Macintosh, providing the date and duration of each session. + YooZ is completely automatic + It provides many kinds of lists, like chronological history, total by program, usage graphics by day, month or year, resumed activity for a given period, user log under MacOS 9 and some information about the Macintosh. + Yooz for MacOS X need MacOS X 10.1 or later. By the way a MacOS 9 version is available on the author site How to run YooZ for MacOS X? + If you installed the previous beta version, remove "YooZ extension PPC" In prefs, "Open" panel + Install "YooZDaemon.pkg", restart and run YooZ Known problems: + User logging/delogging is not registred + Sleep not regsitred + most of these limitations will be removed in future versions + some bugs What's better: + prnting, clipboard, help menu works again + new daemon used for logging + better memory handling, aqua look (thank's to X !) + dramaticaly improved performances when working on big joblog files + history and program lists can display x2 more items than OS9 version YooZ registration: + By the way you may register immediatly with a special upgrade price of 15$ for already regsitred users ! To register, choose Internet Menu then "Online registration". Only online regsitration is supported + By regsitering now you will encourage me to work harder on YooZ Development + Online registration is available at http://order.kagi.com/?PC&S [Archived as /info-mac/cfg/yooz-x-beta-2.hqx; 1092 K] ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 27 May 2002 21:56:35 -0700 From: wwiley@thecentre.com (Warren Wiley) To: digest@info-mac.org Subject: [Q] Is there a Utility or script to hide Apps To return to desktop & hide all open Apps is a 2 step operation for me....... Go to 'Finder' in menubar, or click on any part of the desktop, if its showing, then Go to 'Hide Others' Is there any way to make this a 1 step operation? Warren Wiley Powell River On BC's Sunshine Coast ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 27 May 2002 15:09:38 +0900 From: Keith Wilkinson To: digest@info-mac.org Subject: Conditional mail-merge in WP 3.5 Can anyone please provide a sample of a conditional mail- merge macro for Word Perfect 3.x Mac? In pseudo-code "If ="h" then use Else use or if < 200206 then -------------------------------- --Info-Mac-Digest-- End of Info-Mac Digest ******************************