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Asta powerdraw custom tokens

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Tue, 2010-06-15 06:14
Friso w
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Hi,

I’m started with powerdraw to make a own template. Now i want to add own information like Project number/Version/ Authorised by, etc.
So i need about 18 custom fields/tokens to add to the layout.

How can i make this easy for my users to fill in automatic?

Plz help me :)

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Fri, 2010-07-09 05:22
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Mike Testro
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Hi Friso

Nothing in this world is perfect.

We all use our own methods to work around software shortcomings.

so - whatever butters your muffin then go for it.

Best regards

Mike Testro
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Fri, 2010-07-09 05:18
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Friso w
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Mike,

thnx for the advice!

The last update from powerdraw is from 2002 we are living in 2010! :

- Image format only in .wmf/.bmp
- it is hard to position @ the good coordinates ( i used the notpad editor to get it fixed)
- Not easy to make custom fields




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Thu, 2010-07-08 10:14
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Mike Testro
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Hi Tom - Friso

You are right not to put email addresses on the open forum - use the private message system.

Best regards

Mike Testro.

PS when I first used powerproject the border configuration file started with an asterix * and you hade to build up your border using BASIC language from that.
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Thu, 2010-07-08 07:11
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Friso w
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Lool, i send you my email !
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Thu, 2010-07-08 06:26
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Tom Howard
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What’s going on there Friso ??

Doesn’t look like any border file I’ve seen before...

Send me your email and I will send you ours to look at
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Thu, 2010-07-08 06:22
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Friso w
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This is how i how my working border looks. But finally it works. After a week of work..... http://img197.imageshack.us/f/astapowerdraw.jpg/
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Tue, 2010-07-06 11:16
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Tom Howard
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I agree, it can be frustrating at times. The biggest one for me is small alignments that can be very difficult to achieve, and then SAVE. PowerDraw likes to nudge boxes, charts etc a few mm on previewing. You can spend ages getting everything looking right, only to preview to see some items have moved.

I usually just have to accept a version that is 98% of what I intended...
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Mon, 2010-06-21 10:45
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Mike Testro
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Hi Friso

Works well enough for me - what are you expecting it to do?

Best regards

Mike Testro
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Mon, 2010-06-21 09:58
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Friso w
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I’m happy that you are helping me!! but powerdraw don’t want to work as expected :P
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Mon, 2010-06-21 09:43
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Mike Testro
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Hi Friso

If you are not happy with my advice please say so.

Best regards

Mike Testro
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Mon, 2010-06-21 09:38
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Friso w
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Pffff i now use user fields to add my own information.

Powerdraw realy needs a update, this version @@@@#!$1 !

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Tue, 2010-06-15 12:54
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Mike Testro
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Hi Frisa - Welcome to Planning Planet

Set up a text box in the border file and type the required heading - leave a space and hit F9.

I list of preset hyperlinks is displayed from within the Project Properties or Chart Details.

These can be filled in from each chart.

Don’t forget to "Embed" the border file so it stays with the chart wherever you send it.

Best regards

Mike T.
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