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A reminder tool for .dan.g's ToDoList

By , 25 Feb 2004
 

Introduction

This a simple reminder tool for .dan.g's ToDoList. No fancy UI. No special code tricks. The only point of interest code-wise is the use of libxml2.

Libxml Resources

The reason for using libxml2 is the I didn't want to be dependent on IE version and it's DLL hell. At http://www.xmlsoft.org you can find a SAX and DOM parser under libxml2, an XSLT processor under libxsl as well as links to XML specs. You can find the Windows binaries for libxml2 at http://www.zlatkovic.com/libxml.en.html as well as examples.

That's all folks. Enjoy!

History

  • First release.

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Alberto Bar-Noy
Team Leader www.unitronics.com
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GeneralReminder at "absolute schedule"memberPierre de la Verre17-Jul-09 3:53 
Hello
 
the current usage of the tool offers "relative reminders": "Every X hours .."
 
Is it possible to set a reminder "every (Mon)day at 11:30 a.m."?
 
Regards
 
Pierre
Generalpre-event remindersmemberekyznetslov11-May-09 9:51 
How do I set this to remind me Today that I have something due Tomorrow?
Questiondo not remind at due timememberJeyhunV28-Jan-09 0:04 
I think this tool should remind at due time, bu it coudn't Confused | :confused:
Dear Author could you write a litlle readme for the tool ??
Generali need application that send email when new task arrives to the person.memberoz weisler15-Nov-08 21:30 
i need application that send email when new task arrives to the person.
Questionreminder toolmemberkirshbloom23-Mar-08 10:49 
it needs to use hebrew font on my computer
how can hebrew fonts be added to this tool ?
Generalreminder toolmemberraymo24-Feb-08 21:41 
I can't find out how this tool works..
It seems to me it doesn't work. I tried all settings.
 
ToDoList is a great software but without a reminder tool it is missing something important.
 
Will ToDoList include a reminder tool in a next release?
QuestionHow do I install this?memberddanny28-May-07 23:39 
Should I download the demo project? When I ran the TDLReminderTool.exe I get "Error or corrupted ToDoList XML"
AnswerRe: How do I install this?memberishtov8-Aug-07 11:56 
1. You should have already downloaded and installed .dan.g's ToDoList. If not, install it now.
2. Download the demo project (not the source).
3. Unzip all the contents of the download into the ToDoList installation directory (probably something like c:program files/ToDoList)
4. Run ToDoList. In the options menu select preferences (the picture of the blue/green wheel, or Tools > Preferences in the top menu.)
5. In Preferences, Select "User Defined Tools" from the left menu, and click on "New Tool"
6. Click on the little folder image on at the end of the path field (top row, before the "Delete Tool" button) and browse to the TDLReminderTool.exe file in the ToDoList installation directory. (The default location should be this folder.)
7. Click on "OK"
8. You should now have an image of the tool in the top menu bar. Click this icon to run the reminder tool.
9. If this doesn't work, you could always pray. That has been known to do wonders when things look hopeless.

 
Ishtov
 

GeneralRe: How do I install this?memberddanny9-Aug-07 0:57 
Thanks, Ishtov
GeneralI got no remindermemberumkeller6-Nov-06 7:12 
Hi,
after I start reminder on my todotasks nothing happens.
The argument I use may be right, there no error message.
But, there also no reminder.
I have a lot of overdued tasks, but ...
 
What did I do wrong? Cry | :((
Have anybody an idea?
 
Regards from germany, Uli
GeneralRe: I got no remindermembermabra7022-Dec-06 7:54 
I have the same behaviour.
 
Does anybody know another reminding-alternative for .dan.g's ToDoList?
 
more regards from germany,
Marc
GeneralRe: I got no remindermembericedogas20-Jan-09 1:07 
true!
QuestionThe reminder not showing really "dued" tasksmemberMartin08153-Feb-06 1:39 
Hello,
 
I just tried out the ToDoList Reminder, but ... the list of tasks with exceeded due dates contains six times the same item. And this item was never over due!
 
What could I do on the sources to fix this or is there a new release somewhere?
 
Best regards,
 
Martin
AnswerRe: The reminder not showing really "dued" tasksmemberAlberto Bar-Noy26-Feb-06 20:12 
Hello Martin,
 
Sorry for the delay in answering. I will check this out and let you know.
 
Alberto Bar-Noy
Software Engineer
http://www.certagon.com
AnswerRe: The reminder not showing really "dued" tasksmemberAlberto Bar-Noy26-Feb-06 20:29 
Hello Martin,
 
I need to Debug with you file. Can you please send it over to me?
 
Thanks
 
Alberto Bar-Noy
Software Engineer
http://www.certagon.com
GeneralToDoList.xmlmemberSupercoder9914-Dec-05 19:54 
When I laucnh the reminder tool, I get a message box that says there is a missing or corrupted ToDoList.xml file.
 
Where does that come from...there is none in the folder after unzipping everything.
 
RodConfused | :confused:
GeneralRe: ToDoList.xmlmemberAlberto Bar-Noy14-Dec-05 20:00 
Hi Rod,
 
Please check Dan's tool on how to configure external executable tools. your todo list should be passed as an argument to the executable.
 
Happy Holidays!
 

 
Alberto Gattegno
Software Engineer
http://www.certagon.com
QuestionHow to use ?memberJohann Frot23-Dec-04 22:31 
This reminder tool looks great, but I don't understand how to use it, especially the arguments field.
AnswerRe: How to use ?memberAlberto Bar-Noy25-Dec-04 20:40 
Please be specific on which field is that. Visual or through the ToDoList. Since I haven't looked at this code for a while my memory needs some refreshement.
 
Alberto Gattegno
Software Engineer
http://www.certagon.com
GeneralRe: How to use ?memberJohann Frot26-Dec-04 11:08 
Hello,
 
that's in "Tools" -> "Preference" -> field "Arguments"
I don't really understand how to setup de reminder.
 
Thanks Johann
GeneralRe: How to use ?memberAlberto Bar-Noy26-Dec-04 21:35 
If you are using the latest ToDo List then at Tools->Preferences->Tools->Arguments you can choos among a list of arguments such as "$(pathname)" for the relevant task list pathname and $(filename) for the task list fine name. This means that you are passing the tool the active task list path and file name to work with. If you still have trouble send me the argumens list you are using the way you are using it and I will debug and let you know where the problem is
Cheers!
 
Alberto Gattegno
Software Engineer
http://www.certagon.com
GeneralRe: How to use ?memberspektrino8-Jan-06 20:39 
Hello,
 
Well i have problems with this reminder too. I set it up (look at the pictures) and i always get error 'Error or corrupted todolist xml'. If i set the argument to '"$(pathname)" everything is ok. Everything else caused above error.
 

 
Here are the pictures:
 
http://www.geocities.com/deky79/Image1.jpg
 
http://www.geocities.com/deky79/Image2.jpg
 
http://www.geocities.com/deky79/Image3.jpg
 
dejan
GeneralRe: How to use ?memberM.Braun19-Sep-06 0:11 
Hi Alberto!
 
I tried to configure the reminder tool in several ways. I used "$(pathname)" as an argument or $(folder)$(filename) but there's no reminding Frown | :(
 
What am I doing wrong?
 
cheers,
Marc
GeneralSuggestionmemberStuart Kinnear28-Mar-04 23:10 
Big Grin | :-D I reckon it would be nice to have a reminder panel that sits above the system tray icon, rather like a ballon pop-up. Pop-up reminders are very annoying and intrusive to users.
GeneralRe: SuggestionmemberAaron Eldreth21-Jun-04 11:19 
I second that! Smile | :)
 
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