We've recently released a few updates and additions to the Google
Gadgets API.  Here's a list of what's new:
+ New documentation template
+ New JavaScript library: MiniMessages

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++ New documentation template

The Google Gadgets API has been rapidly evolving with many new
additional features and enhancements.  As a result, we've taken our
documentation and reorganized it into a brand new template.  We've
broken down our documentation into smaller specific categories and
introduced a new landing page,
http://www.google.com/apis/gadgets/docs-home.html, which displays a
detailed overview for each section.  This will help you find the
information you want faster.

In addition, we've added a search form in the left navigation bar with
basic search capability using Google's CSE (Custom Search Engine).  Now
you can search for specific keywords within the documentation.  You can
also search directly from your personalized homepage by simply adding
the gadget docs CSE gadget,
http://fusion.google.com/add?moduleurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F....

To learn more about CSE, visit http://www.google.com/coop/cse/.

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++ New JavaScript library: MiniMessages

What are MiniMessages?  Simply put, they are miniature messages within
your gadget used to temporarily display relevant information to the
user.  MiniMessages are designed with the assumption that they'll
eventually be dismissed or closed, either by the user or
programatically via JavaScript.  These kinds of messages are especially
useful to display loading, error, or status messages to keep the user
informed.

To get started, visit http://www.google.com/apis/gadgets/ui.html#Mini,
or jump straight to the complete API reference section at
http://www.google.com/apis/gadgets/reference.html#Ref_Mini.

See how the MiniMessage library is used by these gadgets:
- http://doc.examples.googlepages.com/minimsg.xml
- http://www.google.com/ig/modules/developer.xml
- http://www.google.com/ig/modules/googlevideo.xml

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Happy coding!

Dann

Will have a play when I have overcome my current difficulties :-/

That CSE business is really good too. I have knocked up a usage of it
here http://www.findjungle.com and the supporting Google gadget at
http://tinyurl.com/ybvhaz

On Dec 5, 7:20 pm, "Dann (Google Employee)" <d...@google.com> wrote:

Thanks for your feedback and interest in the gadgets API!
Unfortunately, there isn't a central location for comments or feature
requests regarding our JavaScript libraries, but I encourage you to
start a new thread in this discussion group to collaborate ideas with
other developers.  We love to hear your opinions.

Thanks!

Dann

On Dec 6, 7:58 am, "arbster" <alastair.f...@gmail.com> wrote:

Is there a plan to integrate Google Gadget somehow into Google's
Blogger in Beta? They do have a very primitive way to let developers to
write installation button to install without any programming knowledge,
but again, very primitive. In fact, I wrote one to convert an exising
translation utility for users in Blogger Beta:

http://hoctro.blogspot.com/2006/11/parlez-vous-franais-how-to-add.html

I'd like to see something nice and editable like you guys have, but for
Blogger in Beta.

Hoctro.

Blog: http://hoctro.blogspot.com

Unfortunately, I can't confirm future plans to integrate with Blogger,
but this is definitely a great idea.  Thanks for your input!

Keep the comments coming,

Dann

On Dec 16, 2:53 pm, "hoctro" <imfin...@yahoo.com> wrote:

It shouldn't take more than eight weeks for gadgets to start showing up
in the directory.  What's the name and URL of your gadget?  I'll be
glad to check and see what's going on.

Did you provide information for the various metadata fields within your
gadget, e.g. description, author, screenshot, thumbnail?  It also helps
when more users add your gadget to their homepage
(http://www.google.com/apis/gadgets/faq.html#directory).

Thanks,

Dann

On Dec 16, 9:32 pm, "bt" <tsab...@gmail.com> wrote:

We just added a section to the docs describing how to use Google
Analytics in gadgets:

http://www.google.com/apis/gadgets/tools.html#Analytics

Google Analytics lets you collect statistics about your gadgets.

Happy Holidays!

Katie  (Google employee, Lab wrangler)

That's a great addition. I was actually looking for info on how to do
that a while back.
Question:
Can we also pass UserPref values to the Analytics? If it's possible
could you please post an example?
I would like to find out which gadget settings are used the most.

Thanks,
Alex

On Dec 21 2006, 5:25 pm, "labtopia" <mccormick.ka...@gmail.com> wrote:

_IG_Analytics(..., "/path/blah/__UP_breed__");
_IG_Analytics(..., "/path/blah/" + prefs.getString("breed"));

Katie

Hmmmmm. I'm using:

_IG_Analytics("UA-xxxxxx-x", "/web_stickies_mod_v3/gadgetTitle/" +
prefs.getString("title"));

and getting

_IG_Analytics(id, path) : path contains invalid characters. It should
look something like: /gadget_name.

Any thoughts on what's going on there please?

On Jan 3, 12:09 am, "labtopia" <mccormick.ka...@gmail.com> wrote:

The 'path' parameter doesn't allow whitespace and is considered an
invalid character.  My best guess is that prefs.getString("title")
contains invalid whitespace characters.  If this is the case, you could
probably run a simple replace:

prefs.getString("title").replace(/\s/g, "_");

Hope this helps!

Dann

On Jan 11, 5:08 pm, "Bonstio" <bons...@gmail.com> wrote:

THanks!

On Jan 12, 2:25 am, "Dann (Google Employee)" <d...@google.com> wrote:

But I'd like to understand s the reason why the _esc() method fails? I
tihnk it's something to do with the % characters...