New Version of DP_DateExtensions and Some Esoteric Integer Parsing
[Actually the "new" version is nearly a month old at this point but I forgot to do an entry to announce it.] There’s a new version of my JavaScript date extensions, DP_DateExtensions, available. This...
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A slight update to my JavaScript date extensions, DP_DateExtensions, is available for download. This release addresses another issue related to paring of “AM” and “PM” indicators. The gist of the...
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Obtaining a JavaScript Reference to a SharePoint Field
[This article should be considered deprecated. The code represented has been improved, extended and made available as the DP_SharePoint Function Library. All future effort will be applied there.]...
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Adding Events to SharePoint Fields
[This article should be considered deprecated. The code represented has been improved, extended and made available as the DP_SharePoint Function Library. All future effort will be applied there.] The...
View ArticleUpdate of DP_DateExtensions to add First-Day-of-Week Option
A slight update to my JavaScript date extensions, DP_DateExtensions, is now available for download. This release adds the ability to specify which day of week is considered the first day of the week...
View ArticleDP_DateExtensions vs Excel: Fight!
I recently received a request for assistance with my JavaScript date extensions, DP_DateExtensions. In part it says: I need to simulate the MS Excel networkdays() function. Excel would count 10th Jan...
View ArticleI’ve GitHubbed! GitHubbled? GitHubliered?
I’ve finally gotten with the times and moved my JavaScript libraries and utilities to GitHub. You can find me at https://github.com/kiwidust. My components are old (and, if I must admit it,...
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Get List and View Indentifiers in SharePoint
Those, like me, that put in the position of managing a SharePoint Team Site without SharePoint Designer access (or indeed without the ability to install development software of any kind) are forced to...
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Announcing DP_SharePoint
I’ve published the initial version of my JavaScript library, DP_SharePoint, designed to make working with client-side SharePoint development easier. Still in development, the library provides: Methods...
View ArticleDP_DateExtensions Update
I recently received a tweet from @denndk with a very reasonable question about my JavaScript date extensions, DP_DateExtensions: @kiwidust Just used your DateExtension lib. I see that quarterhours and...
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SharePoint Scripting Basics: Master Pages, Caching and Loading Scripts
SharePoint is a functional, feature-rich platform, but there is definitely room for improvement. In this article, I’ll cover some of the basic issues and solutions that you may run into when...
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Adding Lync or Sametime Presence Awareness to SharePoint
When Sharepoint and Lync instant messaging are installed in the same environment, SharePoint will automatically add Lync presence awareness icons (indicating availability) to “people” links. However...
View ArticlePhonetic Alphabet Fun
I spent more than a little time learning about the history and multiple styles of phonetic alphabets when putting together DP_AlphaWords (which supports eight different standards plus a couple of...
View ArticleBodybuilders Remind Me of DP_DateExtensions
As none of you remember, I released a huge update to my venerable (8 years-old now!) JavaScript date extensions DP_DateExtensions a couple of years ago. The rewrite was prompted by a bug, but sent my...
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Some Old, Broken JavaScript
Back in the history times (10 or eleven years ago) the idea of using client-script to create living, breathing applications was still more dream than reality. It was possible, but very difficult....
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SharePoint Scripting: Maximizing Dialog and Field Widths
SharePoint allows you to edit list items either in a dialog box or in a dedicated window. Each has its benefits, but if you choose the dialog option with certain content, you may be irked by the...
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Using Macros in a SharePoint Library Template
SharePoint libraries are a great way to manage template-driven documents. However there are some wrinkles if you’d like to manage macro-enabled documents. This article will provide an overview of...
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DP_SharePoint Update
I’ve (finally) incorporated a substantial number of improvements and new features into my JavaScript library, DP_SharePoint, designed to make working with client-side SharePoint development easier. It...
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Create a Link to a Remedy Ticket
Like many large companies, mine uses BMC Remedy for IT Service Management. One of the seemingly simple tasks that’s often asked of us is to create a page or report that links ticket numbers to their...
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ITIL Priority (Urgency and Impact equals Priority) in a SharePoint Calculated...
ITIL determines the Priority of an incident as a function of its Impact (its direct effect on business processes) and Urgency (the amount of delay that can be accepted before resolution). Most...
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