May 2003 - Zope - Zope lists

MSIE desperate Measures
by Michael Geddert 20 May '03

20 May '03

Hi all, We are encountering heavy problems trying to get MSIE to work properly with Zope. (No, we don't like MSIE either, but we've got to get this working for a client.) We've set up a form (with Formulator) which should send data to a script once. But MSIE 6 (with spack 1 applied) does more than that ... MSIE sends the POST-Request from the form at least twice, sometimes even 3 to 4 times. Sniffing with Ethereal confirmed this weird behaviour (at least 2 Posts from MSIE, 1 Response from Zope). The Problem is that the form-action-object (in our case a python-script) gets triggered 2-3 times as well, which is definitely *not* what we want. (This is how we first noticed the problem, the script sent 3 mails instead of one) Any help would be more than appreciated. Regards, Michael -- ******************************** Michael Geddert Arche Netvision GmbH Banter Deich 18 26382 Wilhelmshaven Tel.: 04421-916351 Fax: 04421-916444 Url: www.arche.ag ********************************

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Examining Properties of Returned Object
by Samir Mishra 20 May '03

20 May '03

Hello all, I'm sure there's a way, just can't figure it out... I have a python script returning an object. The result set I'm actually interested in is wrapped somewhere within this object. My question: how can I examine the properties/methods of an object returned by Python? Thanks in advance. Regards, Samir

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RE: [Zope] Upload files, set properties, search props
by John Toews 20 May '03

20 May '03

Thank you, pointing out I could do this without a Zclass is going to save me time... The one thing I don't understand right now. The code below adds a property to the containing folder, not the object I just uploaded. How do I obtain the id so I can deal with that? (objects is the name of my folder, it is a level under the script itself) <dtml-call expr="objects.manage_addFile(id='', file=file, title='test')"> <dtml-call expr="objects.manage_addProperty('keywords', keywords, 'text')"> I think the second one should be something like objects.UPLOADED_FILE_ID.manage_addProperty... Thanks! -----Original Message----- From: Paul Winkler [mailto:pw_lists@slinkp.com] Sent: Monday, May 19, 2003 11:46 AM To: zope(a)zope.org Subject: Re: [Zope] Upload files, set properties, search props On Mon, May 19, 2003 at 02:57:46PM -0500, John Toews wrote: > Hello All, > > I am (very) new to Zope and am trying to figure out how exactly to > implement what I want. I have read most of the Zope book and it doesn't > seem to go into the depths I want, but please feel free to point me to > better manual(s). What I want to be able to do is: > > - Present the user a form with to upload a file and, for now, a text box > for keywords (I've done this already) > - Save the file to a folder and set a property for the keywords (I can > save to a folder with the generic File object [using > foldername.manage_addFile], but how do I create & set the keyword > property) the details vary depending on whether you want 1 property per keyword, or 1 property for all keywords. but the basics can be gleaned from the online zope book: http://www.zope.org/Documentation/Books/ZopeBook/2_6Edition/ScriptingZop e.stx read the section on "The Zope API". There are examples of adding and changing properties. e.g. in the script that's the target of your form, do something like this to add a single property: request = context.REQUEST my_folder.manage_addProperty('keywords', request.get('keywords'), 'text') > - Catalog the keywords property and be able to search it (Haven't even > attempted yet) no problem, just give youtr catalog a KeywordIndex with the name of your property. > I believe the "correct" way to do this would be a Zclass using the File > base class and a property sheet. not necessary, the above will work. the only advantage of a custom Product (whether zclass or filesystem-based product) is that it can be made to support automatic cataloging so you don't have to periodically update the catalog. -- Paul Winkler home: http://www.slinkp.com "Muppet Labs, where the future is made - today!" _______________________________________________ Zope maillist - Zope(a)zope.org http://mail.zope.org/mailman/listinfo/zope ** No cross posts or HTML encoding! ** (Related lists - http://mail.zope.org/mailman/listinfo/zope-announce http://mail.zope.org/mailman/listinfo/zope-dev )

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ScriptSearch.com Suggestion for ID# 3009
by nataly＠allthescripts.com 20 May '03

20 May '03

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Syntax checker for Zope
by Dennis Allison 20 May '03

20 May '03

Is there a syntax checking module for Zope, a program that can be used to help find those bugs that generate inscrutable error messages and not a hint as to where the real problem lies? Every so ofen I have a Zope object that's in error--a misplaced quote, an extra or missing bit of markup (dtml or html)--but finding it is a lengthy and frustrating process. A tool would be helpful. I've ggogled about looking but have not found anything. Pointers?

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structuredText vs ReStructureDocument
by David Bear 20 May '03

20 May '03

I'm confused again -- or just perpetually. I've used the structured text product in the past and liked it. Well, with zope 2.6 and cmf it appears structure text has been buried into other products but is not itself and 'product' I can use directly, ie add it from the zmi. So, I found ReStructuredText which appears to replace StructuredText. fine. I added it. However, I note that there doesn't seem to be a way to add a 'Title' property to the ReStructuredText object when it is created. Am I missing something very obvious here or it it not possible to modify the title property on this product? -- David Bear phone: 480-965-8257 fax: 480-965-9189 College of Public Programs/ASU Wilson Hall 232 Tempe, AZ 85287-0803 "Beware the IP portfolio, it will make criminals out of innovators"

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dtml, cookies, forms, problems
by Jordan Carswell 19 May '03

19 May '03

Trying to figure out a way to compare a user's cookie (zwiki_theme) with the options in a form list and if the cookie value and option value match, that option will be 'selected'. Here's the code I've played around with in which nothing is returned. Any help would be appreciated. <h2>Available Themes</h2> <dtml-let usertheme="REQUEST.get('zwiki_theme')"> <select name="zwiki_theme"> <dtml-in expr="themes.objectValues('File')" sort=title> <option value="&dtml-absolute_url;" <dtml-if "absolute_url == usertheme">selected</dtml-if>> <dtml-var title> </option> </dtml-in> </select> </dtml-let>

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Re: Synchronising when only FTP access is available
by Bill Bell 19 May '03

19 May '03

> From: george donnelly <list(a)zettai.net> > [Bill Bell wrote (bill-bell(a)bill-bell.hamilton.on.ca) on 5/17/03 5:36 PM] > > I have shared access to Zope where ZSyncer is unavailable. What do you think > > of a > > software system that would access Zope via the management interface for > > creating > > various kinds of objects as necessary and, at the same time, access Zope via > > FTP > > for transferring the contents of the objects from copies existing on another > > Zope site? > > Won't your host allow you to import zexp files? that would be the easiest > way if you need to sync. Unfortunately, no. In any case, I would like to be able to synchronise a remote site having made a series of incremental changes to the local version. Bill

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sorting in dtml-in
by Marie Robichon 19 May '03

19 May '03

I have a table generated from a database that I want to be able to sort by different criteria by clicking on the column headers and reloading the page, however I have tried various syntaxes for the <dtml-in selectAllProjects sort=....> line, and although the table rows are shifted around it doesn't seem to follo any logic. Could someone explain the correct syntax to me please? I tried : <dtml-in selectAllProjects sort='<dtml-var sortby missing="">'> also tried doing a <dtml-call "REQUEST.set('sortby', sortby)"> with <dtml-in selectAllProjects sort=sortby> but have probably got the REQUEST.set stuff wrong too. Here's the table <table border="1" width="100%"> <tr> <td><a href="BE?sortby=responsible">Responsible</a></td> <td><a href="BE?sortby=beamline">BL#</a></td> <td><a href="BE?sortby=project_title">Title</a></td> <td><a href="BE?sortby=project_description">Description</a></td> <td><a href="BE?sortby=status">Status</a></td> <td><a href="BE?sortby=installdate">Install date</a></td> <td><a href="BE?sortby=updated">Updated on</a></td> </tr> <dtml-in selectAllProjects sort=????> <tr> <td><dtml-var responsible></td> <td><dtml-var beamline></td> TIA Marie Robichon Web Task Force European Synchrotron Radiation Facility BP 220 38043 Grenoble Cedex France http://www.esrf.fr Tel: (33) 04 76 88 21 86 Fax: (33) 04 76 88 24 27

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NAA/NEXPO ZUG Reminder
by Robert Page 19 May '03

19 May '03

A quick reminder that the Zope Users Group is being held Friday, June 20th in conjunction with the NEXPO SuperConference in Las Vegas. For more information, contact naa-zug(a)zope.com or visit Zope Corporation in booth 1801 Monday June 16th-Thursday June 19th. (ZUG: Friday, June 20th.) You can also find details about the ZUG on the following site: http://www.nexpo.com/nexpo2003/usergroup.html <http://www.nexpo.com/nexpo2003/usergroup.html> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Original Announcement Zope Corporation is delighted to be sponsoring a Zope User's Group meeting (ZUG) in conjunction with the upcoming 2003 NEXPO SuperConference in Las Vegas, Friday, June 20th in the Las Vegas Convention Center from 9am-3pm, Ballroom F. NEXPO is a production of the Newspaper Association of America. Take advantage of this opportunity to hear case studies and presentations from media companies of all sizes, about their use of Zope. We will have three or four 10-15 minute lightning talks / demonstrations in the morning. If you would like to present during this session, please let Lois Snitkoff (lois(a)zope.com) know via email as soon as possible. This event is provided complements of the Newspaper Association of America and Zope Corporation. For space and refreshment planning purposes, please RSVP for the event via email to naa-zug(a)zope.com before May 30, 2003. NAA/Las Vegas ZUG Agenda --------------------------------------- 8:00-9:00am Lightning Talks/Demonstrations - TBA 9:00-9:45am What's new with Zope? - Rob Page, CEO, Zope Corporation 9:45-10:45am Rapid Application Development using Zope and A Relational Database - Chris Muldrow, Editor, Fredericksburg.com 10:45-11:00am Break/Refreshments 11:00 - NOON Python, Zope, Perl and Squid = Online Newspaper at Boston.com - Marc Lavalee, Senior Developer, Boston.com NOON-1:00 LUNCH 1:00-2:15pm Leveraging AP Digital XML Content in Zope - Sean Upton, Site Technology Supervisor, SignOnSanDiego 215p - 315p: "Zope3 and CMF Directions and Roadmap" - Tres Seaver, CMF Architect/Senior Developer, Zope Corporation Zope Corporation staff will be at the show from Monday June 16th through our June 20th ZUG, and we look forward to seeing you there. Sincerely, Robert S. Page, Chief Executive Officer Mobile: 540-361-1710 rob(a)zope.com www.zope.com * * This message is brought to you by Zope Corporation. We respect your privacy. If you would like your name removed from the list, "REPLY" to this message with UNSUBSCRIBE" in the subject line. * *

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