Starting external programs from the menu

Malcom,

1) once started the external program has no link with Vantage as a result it
remains active when you shutdown Vantage.

2) For example you have a word document called "ISO9000 FAQ.doc" that you
want to publish to all vantage users.
- make a copy of external.p and rename it to udISO9000FAQ.p and save it
into the Vantage\UD directory.
- Save the word document somewhere on the network for instance on V:\docs.
- Edit with notepad or the progress procedure editor udISO9000FAQ.p and
change the lines:

ASSIGN ProgName = 'winword.exe'
ProgOption = '"c:\eManufacturing TEST Document.doc"'.

into:

ASSIGN ProgName = 'winword.exe'
ProgOption = '"V:\Docs\ISO9000 FAQ.doc"'.


Notice the dot at the end of the second line. I have put double quotes
around V:\Docs\ISO9000 FAQ.doc because the file name contains a space
character. Also, in the udISO9000FAQ.p the lines between '/*' and '*/' are
remarks.
- Open vantage and go to: System management -> Utilities -> Menu Structure
Maintenance and add udISO9000FAQ.p to the menu. Now you are able to start
ISO9000 FAQ.doc from the main menu.

3) This a slightly diferrent question:
- go to Sales Management -> Quote Management -> Master File Maintenance ->
Custom Report Link and add the report builder library to link and select a
report from the library. Notice the change report filters checkbox.
- go to System management -> Utilities -> Menu Structure Maintenance and add
the Custom Report Link to the menu.

I hope this will help.

Ronald van der Linden
Product Manager
Macroscoop BV






-----Original Message-----
From: Malcolm Spann [mailto:Malcolm@...]
Sent: donderdag 5 april 2001 22:37
To: vantage@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [Vantage] Starting external programs from the menu


Thanks for the program, Ronald! Couple of quick questions:

1) We are using Michael Poldin's timout utility with Vantage. If a
user launches an external program, and is 'inactive' in Vantage,
when/if Vantage times out, what will happen to the external
program?

2) Could you provide a bit more detailed instructions for the use of
your program? I've figured out (I think) how to edit the command
lines, to rename it UD<something>.p, and put it in the Vantage\UD
directory on my server (right so far?). Now what? How do I add an
entry in Vantage itself?

3) Perhaps on the same topic, how can I add a Report Builder
report to the Vantage menu? How can I have that report open up to
the 'filter' options automatically?

Thanks all.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: R.van.der.Linden@... [SMTP:R.van.der.Linden@...]
> Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2001 4:19 AM
> To: vantage@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Vantage] Starting external programs from the menu
>
> I have created a little program that allows you to start programs
> like word, excel, acrobat reader, etc from the menu.
>
> Is anyone else interested in this program? If so then I will upload
> it to egroups.
>
> Ronald van der Linden
> Macroscoop
>



===============================================
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MIS
Malmberg Engineering
(925) 606-6500 x19
(925) 606-6505 FAX
Malcolm@...
===============================================



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I have created a little program that allows you to start programs
like word, excel, acrobat reader, etc from the menu.

Is anyone else interested in this program? If so then I will upload
it to egroups.

Ronald van der Linden
Macroscoop
I would be interested. Thanks.

-----Original Message-----
From: R.van.der.Linden@...
[mailto:R.van.der.Linden@...]
Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2001 4:19 AM
To: vantage@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Vantage] Starting external programs from the menu


I have created a little program that allows you to start programs
like word, excel, acrobat reader, etc from the menu.

Is anyone else interested in this program? If so then I will upload
it to egroups.

Ronald van der Linden
Macroscoop




To access the Files Section of our Yahoo!Group for Report Builder and
Crystal Reports and other 'goodies', please go to:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/vantage/files/. Note: You must have already
linked your email address to a yahoo id to enable access.

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Sounds interesting, go ahead and upload it.

Oleg Tumarkin

-----Original Message-----
From: R.van.der.Linden@... [SMTP:R.van.der.Linden@...]
Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2001 4:19 AM
To: vantage@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Vantage] Starting external programs from the menu

I have created a little program that allows you to start programs
like word, excel, acrobat reader, etc from the menu.

Is anyone else interested in this program? If so then I will upload
it to egroups.

Ronald van der Linden
Macroscoop




To access the Files Section of our Yahoo!Group for Report Builder and
Crystal Reports and other 'goodies', please go to: http://groups.yahoo.c
om/group/vantage/files/. Note: You must have already linked your email
address to a yahoo id to enable access.

Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
I would love to try out your program, I've wanted to do that for a long
time.
Shirley Graver
(End User)
Sys Admin
Rubber associates Inc.
Cleveland/Akron

-----Original Message-----
From: R.van.der.Linden@...
[mailto:R.van.der.Linden@...]
Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2001 5:19 AM
To: vantage@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Vantage] Starting external programs from the menu


I have created a little program that allows you to start programs
like word, excel, acrobat reader, etc from the menu.

Is anyone else interested in this program? If so then I will upload
it to egroups.

Ronald van der Linden
Macroscoop



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For those who missed the upload message. I have uploaded the file, it is
named external.p

Ronald van der Linden
Macroscoop

-----Original Message-----
From: Shirley Graver [mailto:shirleyg@...]
Sent: woensdag 28 maart 2001 13:29
To: vantage@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [Vantage] Starting external programs from the menu


I would love to try out your program, I've wanted to do that for a long
time.
Shirley Graver
(End User)
Sys Admin
Rubber associates Inc.
Cleveland/Akron

-----Original Message-----
From: R.van.der.Linden@...
[mailto:R.van.der.Linden@...]
Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2001 5:19 AM
To: vantage@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Vantage] Starting external programs from the menu


I have created a little program that allows you to start programs
like word, excel, acrobat reader, etc from the menu.

Is anyone else interested in this program? If so then I will upload
it to egroups.

Ronald van der Linden
Macroscoop



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To access the Files Section of our Yahoo!Group for Report Builder and
Crystal Reports and other 'goodies', please go to:
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linked your email address to a yahoo id to enable access.

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ronald,

very interested!


Anton Wilson,
Systems Analyst,
Deanestor Healthcare
www.deanestor.co.uk


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Message: 2
Date: Wed, 28 Mar 2001 10:18:49 -0000
From: R.van.der.Linden@...
Subject: Starting external programs from the menu

I have created a little program that allows you to start programs
like word, excel, acrobat reader, etc from the menu.

Is anyone else interested in this program? If so then I will upload
it to egroups.

Ronald van der Linden
Macroscoop
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Would this have any advantages over the existing method to add such items
to your Vantage menu favorites bar?
Nora Story

-----Original Message-----
From: R.van.der.Linden@... [SMTP:R.van.der.Linden@...]
Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2001 4:19 AM
To: vantage@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Vantage] Starting external programs from the menu

I have created a little program that allows you to start programs
like word, excel, acrobat reader, etc from the menu.

Is anyone else interested in this program? If so then I will upload
it to egroups.

Ronald van der Linden
Macroscoop




To access the Files Section of our Yahoo!Group for Report Builder and
Crystal Reports and other 'goodies', please go to:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/vantage/files/. Note: You must have already
linked your email address to a yahoo id to enable access.

Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
From my point of view this is VERY useful. I have a huge problem with users
finding formal company documents in the network. I need to make this as
easy as possible because most refuse to make a reasonable effort develop
even rudimentary computer skills. By being able to put a specific document
in a specific place for them with no effort on their part is better for me
and the system in general. Many of my users STILL cant comprehend the use
of the favorites bar. This will allow it to be put right under their noses
with small effort AND my QS9000 auditor will love it for its document
control aspects.

Great job Ronald!!!
Shirley Graver
(End User)
Sys Admin
Rubber associates Inc.
Cleveland/Akron

-----Original Message-----
From: Nora Story [mailto:Nora_Story@...]
Sent: Friday, March 30, 2001 1:02 PM
To: 'vantage@yahoogroups.com'
Subject: RE: [Vantage] Starting external programs from the menu


Would this have any advantages over the existing method to add such items
to your Vantage menu favorites bar?
Nora Story

-----Original Message-----
From: R.van.der.Linden@...
[SMTP:R.van.der.Linden@...]
Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2001 4:19 AM
To: vantage@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Vantage] Starting external programs from the menu

I have created a little program that allows you to start programs
like word, excel, acrobat reader, etc from the menu.

Is anyone else interested in this program? If so then I will upload
it to egroups.

Ronald van der Linden
Macroscoop




To access the Files Section of our Yahoo!Group for Report Builder and
Crystal Reports and other 'goodies', please go to:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/vantage/files/. Note: You must have
already
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Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/



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Yes, you can make documents available for everone at once. The favorites bar
has content per user.

-----Original Message-----
From: Nora Story [mailto:Nora_Story@...]
Sent: vrijdag 30 maart 2001 20:02
To: 'vantage@yahoogroups.com'
Subject: RE: [Vantage] Starting external programs from the menu


Would this have any advantages over the existing method to add such items
to your Vantage menu favorites bar?
Nora Story

-----Original Message-----
From: R.van.der.Linden@... [SMTP:R.van.der.Linden@...]
Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2001 4:19 AM
To: vantage@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Vantage] Starting external programs from the menu

I have created a little program that allows you to start programs
like word, excel, acrobat reader, etc from the menu.

Is anyone else interested in this program? If so then I will upload
it to egroups.

Ronald van der Linden
Macroscoop




To access the Files Section of our Yahoo!Group for Report Builder and
Crystal Reports and other 'goodies', please go to:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/vantage/files/. Note: You must have already
linked your email address to a yahoo id to enable access.

Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/




To access the Files Section of our Yahoo!Group for Report Builder and
Crystal Reports and other 'goodies', please go to:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/vantage/files/. Note: You must have already
linked your email address to a yahoo id to enable access.

Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
One company responded to me that they will make Vantage their Desktop.
Their workstations will start Vantage automatically and all programs that
their users need are in the main menu thanks to this program.

-----Original Message-----
From: Ronald van der Linden [mailto:R.van.der.Linden@...]
Sent: donderdag 5 april 2001 16:33
To: vantage@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [Vantage] Starting external programs from the menu


Yes, you can make documents available for everone at once. The favorites bar
has content per user.

-----Original Message-----
From: Nora Story [mailto:Nora_Story@...]
Sent: vrijdag 30 maart 2001 20:02
To: 'vantage@yahoogroups.com'
Subject: RE: [Vantage] Starting external programs from the menu


Would this have any advantages over the existing method to add such items
to your Vantage menu favorites bar?
Nora Story

-----Original Message-----
From: R.van.der.Linden@... [SMTP:R.van.der.Linden@...]
Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2001 4:19 AM
To: vantage@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Vantage] Starting external programs from the menu

I have created a little program that allows you to start programs
like word, excel, acrobat reader, etc from the menu.

Is anyone else interested in this program? If so then I will upload
it to egroups.

Ronald van der Linden
Macroscoop




To access the Files Section of our Yahoo!Group for Report Builder and
Crystal Reports and other 'goodies', please go to:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/vantage/files/. Note: You must have already
linked your email address to a yahoo id to enable access.

Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/




To access the Files Section of our Yahoo!Group for Report Builder and
Crystal Reports and other 'goodies', please go to:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/vantage/files/. Note: You must have already
linked your email address to a yahoo id to enable access.

Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/





To access the Files Section of our Yahoo!Group for Report Builder and
Crystal Reports and other 'goodies', please go to:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/vantage/files/. Note: You must have already
linked your email address to a yahoo id to enable access.

Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Thanks for the program, Ronald! Couple of quick questions:

1) We are using Michael Poldin's timout utility with Vantage. If a
user launches an external program, and is 'inactive' in Vantage,
when/if Vantage times out, what will happen to the external
program?

2) Could you provide a bit more detailed instructions for the use of
your program? I've figured out (I think) how to edit the command
lines, to rename it UD<something>.p, and put it in the Vantage\UD
directory on my server (right so far?). Now what? How do I add an
entry in Vantage itself?

3) Perhaps on the same topic, how can I add a Report Builder
report to the Vantage menu? How can I have that report open up to
the 'filter' options automatically?

Thanks all.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: R.van.der.Linden@... [SMTP:R.van.der.Linden@...]
> Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2001 4:19 AM
> To: vantage@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Vantage] Starting external programs from the menu
>
> I have created a little program that allows you to start programs
> like word, excel, acrobat reader, etc from the menu.
>
> Is anyone else interested in this program? If so then I will upload
> it to egroups.
>
> Ronald van der Linden
> Macroscoop
>



===============================================
Malcolm Spann
MIS
Malmberg Engineering
(925) 606-6500 x19
(925) 606-6505 FAX
Malcolm@...
===============================================