More address fields?
Achim Baur
hack or some other enhancement out there that can do that?
I am using ActionNames and would like to keep that program,
but I could really need some more fields (e.g. for a second or
third address etc.) in the contact list...
Thanks, Achim.
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Reto Zimmermann
>
> How can I get some more fields in my address list? Is there a
> hack or some other enhancement out there that can do that?
>
> I am using ActionNames and would like to keep that program,
> but I could really need some more fields (e.g. for a second or
> third address etc.) in the contact list...
AddressBookR (codecity.net) lets you add additional fields to
individuall address entries, but not automatically to all addresses. It
does that by attaching a note with special syntax. However, it was not
really what I was looking for. Even though they are calling these
additional entries "contacts" and their address book "relational", it is
not really relational since it does not allow to make links to other
contacts.
But if an application wants to use the standard AddressBook database (so
that hotsync works), this is probably the best thing you can do.
Reto
Jim Morris
field can contain several lines of data which could be your alternate
addresses. This will allowa the stardard backup routine to function.
This is the same sceme used to map multiple Outlook addresses to the
Palm AddressBook. Not perfect but functional.
HTH, Jim
Kevin
I do this. My first custom field is labeled Addr2 and I just use a
return for each new line. Allows you to add descriptive information
about that second address as well. Also, it displays perfectly in
non-edit view.
Kevin
Jim Morris wrote:
It is not exactly what you want but you can use the custon fields. Each
field can contain several lines of data which could be your alternate
addresses. This will allowa the stardard backup routine to function.
This is the same sceme used to map multiple Outlook addresses to the
Palm AddressBook. Not perfect but functional.
HTH, Jim
jimomur...@axxent.ca
<jim.m...@nospam.boeing.com> wrote:
> Reto Zimmermann wrote:
> > Achim Baur wrote:
> > > How can I get some more fields in my address list? Is there a
> > > hack or some other enhancement out there that can do that?
> > > I am using ActionNames and would like to keep that program,
> > > but I could really need some more fields (e.g. for a second or
> > > third address etc.) in the contact list...
> > AddressBookR (codecity.net) lets you add additional fields to
> > individuall address entries, but not automatically to all addresses. It
> > does that by attaching a note with special syntax. However, it was not
> > really what I was looking for. Even though they are calling these
> > additional entries "contacts" and their address book "relational", it is
> > not really relational since it does not allow to make links to other
> > contacts.
. . .
> It is not exactly what you want but you can use the custon fields. Each
> field can contain several lines of data which could be your alternate
> addresses. This will allowa the stardard backup routine to function.
> This is the same sceme used to map multiple Outlook addresses to the
> Palm AddressBook. Not perfect but functional.
In a situation like this it can be helpful to
reconsider your organizational concepts from the ground
up. Instead of trying to "fix the contacts system",
look outside of it. I would suggest trying Arranger.
Arranger is based on a text outliner but can link to
address, todo and schedule items. You can create a
structure like this:
Job number 1
stage 1
Appointment 1
To Do 1
Contractor
contact 1 work
contact 1 home
contact 1 cottage
contact 2
Note that this is the opposite of
your current solution of adding more
address lines -- I've integrated multiple
addresses into a more useful overall data
organization.
The main problems with Arranger are:
1. No conduit
2. One data file covers all outlines.
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Jim Morris
advantages/disadvanges of working within the built-in AddressBook
outweigh the advantages/disadvantages of working outside it. For me,
syncing with Outlook and AddressBook are very important. Linking is nice
but I find that I don't use it often. FindHack serves much the same
purpose for me and I don't have to manage the links.
The work around that I suggested is adequate but not perfect. YMMV
Dr. Joel M. Hoffman
> hack or some other enhancement out there that can do that?
Supernames does exactly this. You get three full address fields, two
"web" fields, and two date fields for birthdays, anniverasries, or
whatever.
Supernames is also fully relational, in that you really can link
contacts. (I use this to overcome the 15 category limitation. I have
about three dozen categories, and some contacts appear in several
categories.)
Supernames even uses the same conduit as the old addressbook, so you
can see most of the information on your desktop. (The desktop won't
display to additional information, but it will be backup up in the
"note" field.)
Get it from palmgear.
-Joel Hoffman
Dr. Joel M. Hoffman
>advantages/disadvanges of working within the built-in AddressBook
>outweigh the advantages/disadvantages of working outside it. For me,
>syncing with Outlook and AddressBook are very important. Linking is nice
>but I find that I don't use it often. FindHack serves much the same
>purpose for me and I don't have to manage the links.
I find that supernames offers the best of both worlds. You can still
sync with Outlook and AddressBook, but you can also link and add
additional "palm-device-only" information.
Mike Koenecke
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>How can I get some more fields in my address list? Is there a
>hack or some other enhancement out there that can do that?
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Will Lee
>On Fri, 24 Aug 2001 02:09:10 +0200, Achim Baur <achim...@gmx.de> wrote:
>>How can I get some more fields in my address list? Is there a
>>hack or some other enhancement out there that can do that?
>Try DATEBK4 from http://www.pimlicosoftware.com/
Could you please go on to explain why you think DateBk4 might be
better suited to the original poster's needs?
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wrote:
>Could you please go on to explain why you think DateBk4 might be
>better suited to the original poster's needs?
However the original poster might find the overall functionality useful AND
many hacks work with DaeBK4 and would produce a coordinated enhancement.
Mike Koenecke
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>On Fri, 31 Aug 2001 14:54:50 +0100, Will Lee <psi...@NOCRAPEMAILyahoo.com>
>wrote:
>>Could you please go on to explain why you think DateBk4 might be
>>better suited to the original poster's needs?
>I do not think it directly addresses the original question of more fields.
>However the original poster might find the overall functionality useful AND
>many hacks work with DaeBK4 and would produce a coordinated enhancement.
The program that gives access to more address fields is called
SuperNames. Look for it. It uses the Memo field to store additional
field information within the program, and works quite well. The only
problem is that you cannot enter the extra field data in Palm Desktop
or synch it with another program, so I don't actually use it.
Will Lee
>On Fri, 31 Aug 2001 14:54:50 +0100, Will Lee <psi...@NOCRAPEMAILyahoo.com>
>wrote:
>>Could you please go on to explain why you think DateBk4 might be
>>better suited to the original poster's needs?
>I do not think it directly addresses the original question of more fields.
>However the original poster might find the overall functionality useful AND
>many hacks work with DaeBK4 and would produce a coordinated enhancement.
I see. Thanks for clarifying.