[prodigee]

windows notepad = 25% sexy
blackberry memopad = 25% sexy

notepad + memopad = too sexy!

[infernox]

Originally Posted by qinjg8008

I will think about adding the delete function first.
For bluetooth I have no Idea I can do that, because some RIM functions must be signed.I don't want to pay money for the little app.

Thanks. The Delete function would be a great function to this app.

[rivviepop]

Originally Posted by FF2

OS 4.2.....196 or whatever with Verizon. I can't get past repeated PERMISSIONS. It can drive one nuts. I set permissions to ALLOW but that does not work

It's not you, it's the OS. This app is unsigned, so the only way to get rid of all the popups is to turn ON the device Firewall, then explicitly allow permissions for it. It doesn't make the most obvious sense (speaking from the BB OS, that is) but that's how it has to be done.

After turning on the device Firewall, be sure to test all your apps. I found I have problems with one or two that I still need to hash out why they don't work, so I typically keep mine off until I get to that task.

[jeremyckitching]

Originally Posted by rivviepop

It's not you, it's the OS. This app is unsigned, so the only way to get rid of all the popups is to turn ON the device Firewall, then explicitly allow permissions for it. It doesn't make the most obvious sense (speaking from the BB OS, that is) but that's how it has to be done.

After turning on the device Firewall, be sure to test all your apps. I found I have problems with one or two that I still need to hash out why they don't work, so I typically keep mine off until I get to that task.

That worked for me! Thanks...

[rivviepop]

Originally Posted by qinjg8008

For bluetooth I have no Idea I can do that, because some RIM functions must be signed.I don't want to pay money for the little app.

So many people want this app, I bet if you set up a PayPal (or whatever) donation thing on a website, people would start giving you a few dollars each. 20 people x $5 USD == one RIM signing certificate. I for one have been wanting a Notepad like this forever and am very happy you have made it.

Feature request: status line showing row,column, poistion-in-file like in 'vim' (unix editor). Here's what it looks like on a PC:



The three status items are (filename) (row,column) (position-in-file-percent), it would be great if we could have some of these in BBNotePad so we know where we're at when editing. Here is a mockup of what I think it would look like:



Thanks for listening!

[TroyDBrown]

Wirelessly posted (TMO 8120 4.5.0.52)

I would be happy to donate!

[Jannock]

Great software, thanks!

[qinjg8008]

Originally Posted by rivviepop

So many people want this app, I bet if you set up a PayPal (or whatever) donation thing on a website, people would start giving you a few dollars each. 20 people x $5 USD == one RIM signing certificate. I for one have been wanting a Notepad like this forever and am very happy you have made it.

Feature request: status line showing row,column, poistion-in-file like in 'vim' (unix editor). Here's what it looks like on a PC:


The three status items are (filename) (row,column) (position-in-file-percent), it would be great if we could have some of these in BBNotePad so we know where we're at when editing. Here is a mockup of what I think it would look like:

Thanks for listening!

Originally Posted by troydbrown

Wirelessly posted (TMO 8120 4.5.0.52)

I would be happy to donate!

Thans for your suggestions, I will think about that.
I suggest the forum could set up a little fund for the freeware signing.
Any one who support the freeware could donation.

[John Clark]

Setup a paypal account and you may get some help.

[John Clark]

And, if I recall correctly, didn't RIM lower the price of their code signing?

[prodigee]

i'll donate!

[Iare Tosevite]

Wow! Notepad. I definitely want that to be signed, though so more of basic features can be added.

Why is it limited to 64k, though?

[qinjg8008]

Originally Posted by Iare Tosevite

Wow! Notepad. I definitely want that to be signed, though so more of basic features can be added.

Why is it limited to 64k, though?

Because all the text are cached in memory.
For j2me the cache is limited with 128KB.
So I set the limit to 64KB, for ANSI to UNICODE, it will not be over 128 KB.

[Iare Tosevite]

Yeah?

I wonder if it's possible to use trickery to edit/read files larger than 64k...

[TroyDBrown]

Wirelessly posted (TMO 8120 4.5.0.52)

I have updated the OTA link above for the new version 1.0.4

[luc-mobile]

Originally Posted by rivviepop

Feature request: status line showing row,column, poistion-in-file like in 'vim' (unix editor). Here's what it looks like on a PC:



The three status items are (filename) (row,column) (position-in-file-percent), it would be great if we could have some of these in BBNotePad so we know where we're at when editing. Here is a mockup of what I think it would look like:



Thanks for listening!

Good idea for a file that is named "New.txt". But this is not a desktop we're talking about, so it's a bad idea for a file named, say, "Interesting facts.txt". Something that 30 seconds of testing just showed over here.

Besides, what good is it to know what line you're at or how % far you're into the file if there is close to no navigation? There are no command/edit modes, so the space key will always insert a space rather than scroll down quickly. Those 10% up/down navigation options in the menu are useless. No one is going to...
- open menu
- roll down to 10% down option (careful not to miss it)
- click it
... 6 times to scroll down 60%.

A very simple command/edit mode switch would be VERY useful, at least so we could use key shortcuts like N=New, S=Save or C=Close (and scroll down with space), but then that would be just yet another feature in the long list of feature requests this app is going to get.

Because a lot of people have WANTED SOMETHING LIKE THIS FOR SO LONG. But no one had done it until now since RIM makes it really difficult for anyone to develop for the Blackberry platform.

[PDM]

Originally Posted by PDM

Thx qinjg8008...

Out of habit I tend to use the "Backup" / "Escape" key to exit out of most of the apps.... However, here it functions as a delete key... a slight annoyance (as I keep forgetting).

@qinjg8008: any chance of changing this behaviour to function like the other BB apps?

[BBAddict82]

Originally Posted by John Clark

And, if I recall correctly, didn't RIM lower the price of their code signing?

Yes. It is now only $20.00. I'd post the reference link, but my post count is too low. Just google "RIM code signing fee" and check out the third result for anyone needing verification.

-David

[JSanders]

The RIM code signing is a very simple process, even I was able to do it for an app, and the cost is only $20.

I would donate.

[qinjg8008]

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