I personally use ScanEZ to look and edit my notes.ini settings. You can optionally sort them too. Very handy. But I don't want the ini file sorted by default.

Actually, this can be easily solved, by checking the 'Disable Background Agent for this Database' in the database properties.
Please mark this idea as completed.

It is a pain sometimes. I normally remove the @domain part in (editable) fields that need to be added to reader or author fields. It would be nice if Notes would accept them, but it's easy to 'remove'. Hence nor promote, nor demote.

What I've done before, just like David, is leave the twisties (or don't show them), and make the categorized column itself an image.

I promoted this. But only with the following 'limitation' in place:
Auto-size the column the the VISIBLE content.
You might only see 40 rows/documents in the view, and having 10.000 below that.
If Notes should look at the non-visible rows, it would be a slow and painful process.

Patrick, I voted against it, because this never has been a problem for me. I do the \\ subcategorization a lot, with custom twisties.
I've just verified in Notes 7 and Notes 8.5.2, and it works seamlessly.
(see attachment, where the first column has 2 levels: Y/M)

It seems this prompt is appearing more lately. Can't remember it showing up that much in the past.
But it is indeed a nuisance!

Add to that actionbar style properties, and I'm your man.
However, I usually create one view as it should be, and work on a copy of this view for my next views.
I use ActionBarEZ for updates afterwards.
Hence my vote 'no opinion'.

Using a programmable table with the option 'Also show tabs so user can pick row', you can do this very easily.
E.g. If your table has a name 'Table' and row/tab 1 is named 'A', and row/tab 2 is named 'B', then, just adding a cfd field $Table with a value of "B" will show the secon tab upon opening.
I use this frequently even with profile variables, to allow a user to choose wich is the preferred 'opening' tab. You can even use this technique to 'store' the last used tab.
So I demote, as this solution is way more flexible then setting a default tab in designer.

It should be an option, as not to break existing behavior. I can't count the number of times I have had to explain this to users !

I never noticed that sortable columns in a view are no longer sortable once embedded.
I could sure use this.

This was demonstrated at Lotusphere. Coming up in version 8.5.2

Indeed, it was mentioned at Lotusphere, that this was coming up in a future release.

This has been bugging me for years. I've mentioned this multiple times at BOF sessions at Lotusphere.
It is annoying because it takes more time, and because you're asked to cross-certify, but I've never needed to kill Notes !

This is already an improvement.
Better would be to default to the last server used to do the refresh for that particular application.

@Jan,
Sorry, I did a search first, on 'protocol' and 'query string'. Couldn't find anything related. Oh well, no harm in bringing this important issue up again ;-)

I usually solve this by selecting multiple paragraphs/elements, typing an 'x' in the hide when formula, clicking the 'accept' checkmark. This way all formulas are the same. Then remove the 'x', and accept again. You can disable the hide box too.
I know it's annoying, but it works, and once you get used to it, quickly done.

Math, Bruce,
If you got this working let me know, as I have similar issues with gmail,
and can't find a solution.

I really doubt that this is the case !!!
Attachments do NOT get loaded when opening a document, only when clicking the links/icons.

This has been requested before: { Link }

If you put the field in a cell, you can 'compute' the background for that cell. I've done this already, based on the content of fields.

If you 'Add a Calendar' (in 8.5.1) you can select a text and background color for each added calendar, also a .ics file.

Now I understand. I'm not a big fan of shortcuts. The user should 'feel' a user interface without having to learn another set of shortcuts, specific for an application. Unless it's an application they use the whole day, and those shortcuts will speed up their work, I don't see any use.
I can't promote it, but won't demote it either.

Sorry Jan, I just don't understand. Care to elaborate ?

I agree with Peter (from Sweden). We got the same problem in Belgium.
Besides, some of my customers prefer having their number stored as international, so beginning with e.g. +32(0)2....
Very confusing. The only thing I usually suggest (and add) is an input translation:
@replacesubstring(@thisvalue;"/":".";" ")
to have at least some unwanted characters stripped, and have a sense of 'same-ness'.
I promoted too, for those that do have/want consistent phone/fax numbers.

Great idea. The programmatic name does't change, and you can still move columns around without breaking the code !

It does work 'kinda'. Use a computed for display text field (so not RT), and @getdocfield or @getprofilefield from a RT field.
A single image in there works, text too. $File and $Font fields don't transfer, so you miss out on attachments and formatting (which is a pain). RMMV.
I do use it occasionally, also for web development.
But I agree, it should work better !

In every db I create, I put in a small agent to sign the db:
Dim session As New Notessession
Dim db As Notesdatabase
Set db = session.Currentdatabase
Call db.sign(DBSIGN_DOC_ALL)
All I need.
But is would be a nice to have to have it available in the Tools menu.

I don't think you can do that using a DB script. But would be a good idea though.
I use a database profile document to do this kind of 'BD vars'.

The 'old' European Lotusphere conferences where, also taking into account flight/hotel almost as expensive as the US ones. Content was more limited as well. I just advise everyone (customers/BPs) to go to Florida for the big event.
Go to ILUG or UKLUG for a smaller scale, cheaper event: good content, more intimate and great for socializing too.

It is possible, but doesn't work very well. I've been trying to convince some Notes developers at LS to fix this for years.

It's just very practical to be able to hide them this way for the casual user, AND have a means of opening them. If you need to prevent them from being opened, you always have the security settings.

You can accomplish this pretty easy by 'calculating' the content using a subform. Subform formula empty: nothing displayed and no tab.
Beats adding the hide/when formula to each element.
Only drawback, the subform formula is only computed at opening.

You'll end up having a UI that is different from one doc to another. Very messy and confusing for a user. I vote against.

This would be an awesomely useful control. Is already available in most development environments. If the user is capable of changing the column-width, re-sorting and re-ordering columns, and adding 'groups by's that would probably stretch it a bit, but one can only dream.

I think it's a great idea, so I promoted it. No comments are necessary !

You can copy it from the properties pane in the Notes 8.5 designer.

As long as you leave the IMAP server intact I agree.

Please transform this idea into something we can vote on. I have no clue if I have to promote or demote.

Looks to me you can do this already using:
@UserNamesList = "Group"
(ps: don't use @ismember)

Patrick, this would mean that a developer needs to set this default somewhere in the design. Hard to maintain.
I usually solve this problem by allowing the user to pick from 'RT-templates' (he/she or someone else has created as notes documents), to be copy/pasted in the RT.
You could set this up easily to have it copy/paste a default in a RT field at postopen.
I voted against.

If Notes needs to introduce conversions for every unit conversion (C/F, ha/acres, ...), it's endless.
Normally for weight, you have the problem of lbs vs. kg..
The way I solve this is the have the user select his/her preference, make 2 columns (1 for lbs, 1 for kg), an hide one of them according to preference.
So I voted against.

Focus is focus. Keys need to work where the focus is. In the same vain, you could wish for the entire inbox folder to be deleted when the focus is in the preview pane.
So I voted against.

"Private appointments should only be readable by the mail file owner and/or the creator of the appointment"
Yes, but it remains important that everyone should see there IS an appointment, to see you're busy.

I don't see the need for this, so I voted against.

Where ? When ?
Please elaborate. IdeaJam is not for bug-reporting.

Most people I know are glad Obamo won too. But this does not mean you should hijack a payed for conference for an inauguration speech/procedure.
I am in favor thought to set up a 'special' session in a possibly big(ger) room, so the people willing to follow this event can see it there. This way everyone has a choice.
I might even drop by to see the hard-core followers in action ;-)

Oops, just read your blogpost. A real shame there's no Blogger's Lounge. Let's hijack the CLP lounge !

Why do you think there's no Blogger's lounge ?
I do hope IBM got the message and we'll have one,
for all of us to meet (not only bloggers !).

Some of your ideas have been 'jammed' before.

A couple of reasons why this is not such a good idea:
- You could end up having replication conflicts, when in different replicas of the db, users start adding responses, and the parent was update automatically
- If you want to do this, it's very easy to add a few lines of code to update the parent yourself, after saving/closing a response
I understand what you're trying to accomplish but this is not an option that should be built-in.

As long as the user has a choice, I promote. I regularly put a person in 2 or more groups.

@Bruce. Looks like an ad to me too.
Strange thing: I can't even find it on OpenNTF !?

Is this a request to write this, or an 'ad' to say it exists. I don't see why this would be posted in IdeaJam !

Although interesting, I really don't see why you post this on IdeaJam !!

You can use Rules to respond to incoming mails, including 'Send Copy to'.
Seems easy enough for end users to figure out.

Would be nice indeed.
But look at this little tool, Alan Lepofski talked about in his blog:
{ Link }
I've been using it for a long time now, and it just works great.

I proposed this excellent idea at the end of January (but never added it to IdeaJam):
{ Link }
So have a look there for many initial after-LS08-reactions.

I didn't demote it, but didn't promote this either, as I'm not convinced you should eliminate views from a (UI) design ! There are cases where your solution(s) might come in handy, but I believe you're giving the wrong impression to call 'eliminating views' 'best practice' !

Good idea indeed. The question however is: how many newbies will be at LS ?

Sorry Matt, I demoted, as I don't think this is 'best practice' ! There are much cleaner ways e.g. to serve css or javascript than hiding them in pages/css elements. You're gonna give a wrong impression to newbies.

@Joseph:
your solution does not work in Notes, and it only works on clicking. I need a Notes solution, that also works when e.g. tabbing.
There is a 2 line solution, but I don't want to add it to each field.
BTW this works:

Sub Entering(Source As Field)
Dim ws As New NotesUIWorkspace
Call ws.CurrentDocument.SelectAll
End Sub

They should/could perfectly translate to 'Fieldset' in HTML too !

Same here. I'ld love this too, but how on earth do you think this is feasable.
I do vote in favor !

Good idea.
I currently work around the problem by 'sending an F9'.
Works on windows only though.

You can, with optional parameters. Read the doc:
@IsCategory( trueString ; falseString )

Indeed, one of my annoyances. Make this an option, if you think people prefer the 'old' way. Oh, and make this happen in DWA (lite) too !

If you change the idea to 'shift-control-A' I promote it too.

Sorry Danilo, but this idea has been jammed before: 'Categories for your Emails'

Bruce, this looks like a trial from Hajar.
Remove ?

(translated from above: 'description of my idea for Websphere Portal', and 'at least one comment')

Already been suggested: 'Full-text indexes: Specify dedicated location'

I agree with Matt. Cast order is better.

Been asked before, in december: "Programmatic access to "Access Name": @ThisLabel"

I do exactly the same, Matt ;-)

DWA Lite does this by default. Would be nice in Notes too.

@Rob & @Matt: I added the 'optional' feature.
For me this was 'implied' in my request. Most 'additions' should be optional.
@Rob: you can change your vote now ;-)

The reason I like an actionbar over a row of buttons/links is the formatting of it and the dropdown capabilities of actions.
I could also embed a horizontal outline on my form but these have the disadvantage of not having dropdown capabilities and getting the focus away from the selected object/text.

@Declan: a form setting called 'Move first subform above actionbar': Wonderful solution to achieving both my goal, and being backward compatible.
@Kevin: Just having an button-property to 'No focus on Click' would already be enough to be able to build your subform style button bar. You don't need a special design element then. I do prefer your second 'backwards compatible 'subform' actionbar idea.

@Paul: Insertable at any position would indeed be more flexible, but I didn't want to aim that high ;-)
@John: I know 7 is off limits, reason for being so careful in my request: "I would like it to work in 7 and 8 if possible"

I think it's a good idea, but why not add an 'input mask' field to each field's properties.
This is how it works in MS Access:
0 A single digit
9 A single digit or space
# A digit, space, + or –
L An alphabetical character
? A letter
A A letter or a digit
a A letter, a digit, or nothing
& A character or space
C A character, space, or nothing
. A decimal place holder; for US English, this would be the period
, Thousand separator; for US English, this would be a comma
:;-/ Date and time separator, as specified in the Regional Settings of Control Panel
< A letter; the letter will be converted to lowercase
> A letter; the letter will be converted to uppercase
! Anything; the mask is filled from right to left for this position
| Anything; the character that follows this one will be displayed itself. For example, if you type |L, the letter L would be displayed instead of being used as a mask

This would allow the developer to be in control of the input !

looks like ideajam included the ending dot in the link, so here's the link again:
{ Link }

You can already do this pretty easily.
See my blog: { Link }
But I still vote in favor, as I rather have this done using a 'computed-class', so CSS can format the whole thing, not just the background.

I love this idea. I have customers with 10 dbs linked to the same template. If there's an 'urgent' refresh to be done, It's a pain to refresh them one at a time, and 'load design' is a serious overkill.

Wouldn't CSS support be way more flexible. Given the fact that we should be able to 'compute' the Class.

As long as it's an option (extended on by default) I don't mind.
But personally I love extended notation, as it makes code much more readable, certainly within a with-end with construct.

Isn't this what's been done in Notes 8 in the new address book view ?

I understand were you're going, and I like the idea, but this will break many of my customer's apps, and will make setting up replication from the user's point of view a bit more difficult.
The reasons I vote against.

Oops, I forgot about this one.
Tx Ben.
But indeed why 2 options !
I withdraw this idea.

Good ideas. I use permanent pen a lot, e.g. to reply 'inline' to someones questions. Unfortunately I sometimes start typing forgetting to switch on my permanent pen.
So a way to 'convert' a part of the text to 'permanent-pen-style' would be a big time saver too.

YES !
Great suggestion !

A great idea. I recently blogged about this:
{ Link }
as the 'oldie' database contains rather ugly (compared to current standards) icons.

Even Notes 7 supports sorting by subject by default.

As a developer I have often needed this feature. I don't think that administrators are always more aware of what's going on 'application'-wise. In the 'smaller' companies I work for it's the developer that's doing the analysis/programming/deployment and often maintenance. Let him/her judge the use of the 'From' field. The principal field is used correctly in Notes, but most other mail-client don't.
I promote this idea!

Why not have the checkbox linked to a css class 'Required'. This way each developer can define per database the way a required field needs to present itself. I personally prefer a 'darker' background.

Make it visible only if the designer is installed/running ?

Ytria has a some tools to do this, and they work great.
IBM should buy them and offer it as part of their development tools.

Leave it. I wasn't aware that it existed, but looks like a very interesting tool.

A dashboard sticky pad. I got one last year at LS (didn't even knew what it was at first), and just love it.

Please provide an example. Call me stupid, but I don't understand.

As far as I know this has always been possible !
Of course they can only 'search' in documents visible to them.

Actually this is the situation (just tested it with 7.03):
- If you disable an agent in the template, it remains enabled in the production db
- If you change/update the disabled agent script in the template, the agent becomes disabled in the production db too.
And this is the problem.

Good idea, this is (and has been for a long time) a nuisance to me too.

This was asked before by Dan King !

@Martin: I used to do it in MS Access !
I'm sure every OS api can give you a list of available printer drivers (just like you can have a list of available fonts).
I gave a PDF driver as an example, but it could also be a switch to a 'color printer', 'label printer', 'departmental printer',...
But I agree, it might be difficult, but worthwhile.

I also believe that most users (on this forum) would be 'honest' enough to consider their vote. Following all (new) ideas is already taking up a some time, so you better do it good, and consider the importance too.

Would be great, but you would need the ability to change the 'printer driver' in the backend too. I'll post an idea for this.

I 'use' the fact that computed text recalcs when sending email !

Asked before by Hynek Kobelka. Please check your ideas first by searching.
'Alias' would have done it.

You got my blessing :-)

Why not just allow, for each vote, an 'importance' value.
e.g. 1=OK, but not that important to me, ... 5=Great, very important to me
This way you can vote, and at the same time give your appreciation.
A bit better than the binary promotion you got now, and it does not have to make the UI more complex.

Already asked for in another idea !

Sorting would be nice (we requested this year after year at the BOF at LS). Manually re-ordering them by dragging would be a bonus (as sometimes you like to keep stuff together)

I would love this too !!

I've been asking this at every Lotusphere I went to ! So at least 10 times now. The developers always say: should be no problem !