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SNTT: Examples of accessing data on Xpages
There are several ways of getting at the data on an Xpage. I wanted to understand this better so I have created this example which gives examples of getComponent( "element name").getValue(); getComp onent("element name").getSubmittedValue()...
SNTT : Adding Google Analytics to the OpenNTF Xpages Wiki template
I have been working on a public facing OpenNtf Xpages Wiki for our Delivery Toolkit suite of products and I wanted to add Google Analytics. It turned out to be straight forward once I had read a blog by Thomas Adrian who's Xpages based blog really looks...
SNTT: LotusScript t to remove the Prohibit Design Refresh flag from Forms and Views
I recently had to replace the design on 130 applications with a new design. To do this I need to change the DesignTemplateName property ( property which for some reason is read only in LotusScript ). I had tried the convert task but it kept bombing out trying to...
IBM, please do the right thing and allow developers to update straight from 7 to 8.5.
I am doing some catching up on my certifications and have just realised to to upgrade to 8.5 I have to pass the 8.0 exams. I think this is unfair and not really in IBMs interest because : >> IBM is actively encouraging customers to go straight to 8.5 >> Web...
Application Debug Mode
A while back someone asked what was my best tip for Lotus Notes development - this is it - it is used in every single application I have developed in at least the last 5 years and it was passed on to me by my cousin ( thanks Martin )! Most Notes forms will have hidden...
Even IBM doesn’t think Traveler is the right way to spell Traveller
If you are looking to download Travel(l)er 8.5.1 from Partner World you will find that searching on Traveler only brings up 8 and 8.1 To get travel(l)er 8.5.1 you need to search on part number CZ5SYML
Balsamic Wire Mockups – a days work
I've been working on a concept for new Notes application. I've used Balsamic a few times before but this was the first time I have tried to sit down and flush out a scheme in a day. The results are below, its obviously still at concept stage but a day with...
Installing 8.5.0 FP1 on Ubuntu Server
I have been upgrading a development server running on Ubuntu 8.04 from 8.5.0 to 8.5.0. FP1 ( yes I know that it is not supported ) The standard install for the fix pack does not work and gives the following errors : @ts13-001:~/Desktop/linux$ cd domino...
simple xpages thing – what am I doing wrong ?
update : This now works fine under 8.5.1 Beta ( CD8 ) out of the box so the problems has gone away OK, this should be trivial, what am I doing wrong ?? I can't get the post save event to run an agent but I can run it via a button. I have an Xpage here >>...
Should you be trying Xpages ?
Let me start by saying that Xpages is really cool and very powerful. It has absolutely captured the enthusiasm of the Lotus developers Community ( don't worry admins you have DAOS ) and it has great potential. But... should you start using it YET ? The key word is...