http://www.versatilemonkey.com/w/index.php?title=Special:Contributions&feed=atom&target=MarwatkVersatile Monkey Wiki - User contributions [en]2024-03-29T09:21:38ZFrom Versatile Monkey WikiMediaWiki 1.15.1http://www.versatilemonkey.com/wiki/HoneyDew_PremiumHoneyDew Premium2011-03-05T01:30:58Z<p>Marwatk: Created page with 'The premium version of HoneyDew is almost identical to the free version, with the following exceptions. The premium version supports device-side encryption (AES-256, see the [Se…'</p>
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<div>The premium version of HoneyDew is almost identical to the free version, with the following exceptions.<br />
<br />
The premium version supports device-side encryption (AES-256, see the [Security Page|HoneyDew Security] for details<br />
<br />
The premium version doesn't show ads<br />
<br />
The premium version will eventually support push notifications<br />
<br />
The premium version helps support HoneyDew development! :)</div>Marwatkhttp://www.versatilemonkey.com/wiki/HoneyDew_SecurityHoneyDew Security2011-02-12T23:00:13Z<p>Marwatk: </p>
<hr />
<div>== How Secure is HoneyDew? ==<br />
<br />
=== Password Security ===<br />
<br />
This gets very technical very fast, you've been warned.<br />
<br />
Your password is never stored in plain text anywhere. Ever. The progress bar you see when you first log in is the device performing [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PBKDF2 PBKDF2] hashing of your password using [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMAC HMAC]/[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SHA-1 SHA-1], with your email address as the salt. This is actually done twice. The result of the first set of PBKDF2 is used as your 'password' stored on the device. This will also be the basis of your encryption key if using encrypted mode (premium feature). This key is then run through PBKDF2 again, and this will be your 'server' password. The result of the second PBKDF2 is the only password related item that will ever leave the device. Both of the PBKDF2 results are stored on the device.<br />
<br />
=== Device Security ===<br />
<br />
Any obfuscation of the data stored on the device is pointless without a password required to access HoneyDew every time. I don't want to do this for a number of reasons ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wife_acceptance_factor WAF is the largest]), so HoneyDew relies on you to properly configure your device to be secure. I realize this is not always possible for every device, but hopefully it soon will be. (Yay device encryption in Honeycomb)<br />
<br />
=== Server Security ===<br />
<br />
As soon as the server gets your 'server password' from the device, it's again PBKDF2'd this time using a random salt from a properly seeded SecureRandom in java. This is what's stored in the DB and verified when the device sends it over. The server doesn't ever do the actual work of syncing, that's left to the devices, which enabled the server to never need to see the data. This allows for true device-side encryption. Note that this is a premium feature only, and not enabled by default even then. The reason is that if you forget your password and your DB is encrypted, it's gone. No one that can recover it if you used a decent password. This is a support issue for most HoneyDew users. If you don't have encryption enabled, then you're relying on me knowing how to properly secure a server and database. I think I'm decent. <Fingers crossed><br />
<br />
=== Database encryption ===<br />
<br />
If you have DB encryption enabled, the result of the first set of PBKDF2 is used as your encryption key for 256-bit [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Encryption_Standard AES] encryption using a random salt and following the OpenSSL algorithm for encryption. The encryption is directly equivalent to this Linux command line option:<br />
<br />
<code><br />
[marwatk@bigguy ~]# echo -n 'Hello World!' | openssl enc -a -e -salt -aes256 -pass pass:foo<br />
<br />
U2FsdGVkX1/uTCW4DNk1KVINSTKoEHuZruLnU+cHJ6k=<br />
<br />
[marwatk@bigguy ~]# echo 'U2FsdGVkX1/uTCW4DNk1KVINSTKoEHuZruLnU+cHJ6k=' | openssl enc -a -d -salt -aes256 -pass pass:foo<br />
<br />
Hello World!<br />
</code><br />
<br />
Substituting the output of the PBKDF2 for the password. I don't pretend to know whether this is secure, but I do assume that the openssl guys know what they're doing, which is why I went this route.</div>Marwatkhttp://www.versatilemonkey.com/wiki/HoneyDew_SecurityHoneyDew Security2011-02-12T22:58:44Z<p>Marwatk: </p>
<hr />
<div>== How Secure is HoneyDew? ==<br />
<br />
=== Password Security ===<br />
<br />
This gets very technical very fast, you've been warned.<br />
<br />
Your password is never stored in plain text anywhere. Ever. The progress bar you see when you first log in is the device performing [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PBKDF2 PBKDF2] hashing of your password using [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMAC HMAC]/[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SHA-1 SHA-1], with your email address as the salt. This is actually done twice. The result of the first set of PBKDF2 is used as your 'password' stored on the device. This will also be the basis of your encryption key if using encrypted mode (premium feature). This key is then run through PBKDF2 again, and this will be your 'server' password. The result of the second PBKDF2 is the only password related item that will ever leave the device. Both of the PBKDF2 results are stored on the device.<br />
<br />
=== Device Security ===<br />
<br />
Any obfuscation of the data stored on the device is pointless without a password required to access HoneyDew every time. I don't want to do this for a number of reasons ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wife_acceptance_factor WAF is the largest]), so HoneyDew relies on you to properly configure your device to be secure. I realize this is not always possible for every device, but hopefully it soon will be. (Yay device encryption in Honeycomb)<br />
<br />
=== Server Security ===<br />
<br />
As soon as the server gets your 'server password' from the device, it's again PBKDF2'd this time using a random salt from a properly seeded SecureRandom in java. This is what's stored in the DB and verified when the device sends it over. The server doesn't ever do the actual work of syncing, that's left to the devices, which enabled the server to never need to see the data. This allows for true device-side encryption. Note that this is a premium feature only, and not enabled by default even then. The reason is that if you forget your password and your DB is encrypted, it's gone. No one that can recover it if you used a decent password. If you don't have encryption enabled, then you're relying on me knowing how to properly secure a server and database. I think I'm decent. <Fingers crossed><br />
<br />
=== Database encryption ===<br />
<br />
If you have DB encryption enabled, the result of the first set of PBKDF2 is used as your encryption key for 256-bit [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Encryption_Standard AES] encryption using a random salt and following the OpenSSL algorithm for encryption. The encryption is directly equivalent to this Linux command line option:<br />
<br />
<code><br />
[marwatk@bigguy ~]# echo -n 'Hello World!' | openssl enc -a -e -salt -aes256 -pass pass:foo<br />
<br />
U2FsdGVkX1/uTCW4DNk1KVINSTKoEHuZruLnU+cHJ6k=<br />
<br />
[marwatk@bigguy ~]# echo 'U2FsdGVkX1/uTCW4DNk1KVINSTKoEHuZruLnU+cHJ6k=' | openssl enc -a -d -salt -aes256 -pass pass:foo<br />
<br />
Hello World!<br />
</code><br />
<br />
Substituting the output of the PBKDF2 for the password. I don't pretend to know whether this is secure, but I do assume that the openssl guys know what they're doing, which is why I went this route.</div>Marwatkhttp://www.versatilemonkey.com/wiki/HoneyDew_SecurityHoneyDew Security2011-02-12T22:58:21Z<p>Marwatk: Created page with '== How Secure is HoneyDew? == === Password Security === This gets very technical very fast, you've been warned. Your password is never stored in plain text anywhere. Ever. The…'</p>
<hr />
<div>== How Secure is HoneyDew? ==<br />
<br />
=== Password Security ===<br />
<br />
This gets very technical very fast, you've been warned.<br />
<br />
Your password is never stored in plain text anywhere. Ever. The progress bar you see when you first log in is the device performing [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PBKDF2 PBKDF2] hashing of your password using [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMAC HMAC]/[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SHA-1 SHA-1], with your email address as the salt. This is actually done twice. The result of the first set of PBKDF2 is used as your 'password' stored on the device. This will also be the basis of your encryption key if using encrypted mode (premium feature). This key is then run through PBKDF2 again, and this will be your 'server' password. The result of the second PBKDF2 is the only password related item that will ever leave the device. Both of the PBKDF2 results are stored on the device.<br />
<br />
=== Device Security ===<br />
<br />
Any obfuscation of the data stored on the device is pointless without a password required to access HoneyDew every time. I don't want to do this for a number of reasons ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wife_acceptance_factor WAF is the largest), so HoneyDew relies on you to properly configure your device to be secure. I realize this is not always possible for every device, but hopefully it soon will be. (Yay device encryption in Honeycomb)<br />
<br />
=== Server Security ===<br />
<br />
As soon as the server gets your 'server password' from the device, it's again PBKDF2'd this time using a random salt from a properly seeded SecureRandom in java. This is what's stored in the DB and verified when the device sends it over. The server doesn't ever do the actual work of syncing, that's left to the devices, which enabled the server to never need to see the data. This allows for true device-side encryption. Note that this is a premium feature only, and not enabled by default even then. The reason is that if you forget your password and your DB is encrypted, it's gone. No one that can recover it if you used a decent password. If you don't have encryption enabled, then you're relying on me knowing how to properly secure a server and database. I think I'm decent. <Fingers crossed><br />
<br />
=== Database encryption ===<br />
<br />
If you have DB encryption enabled, the result of the first set of PBKDF2 is used as your encryption key for 256-bit [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Encryption_Standard AES] encryption using a random salt and following the OpenSSL algorithm for encryption. The encryption is directly equivalent to this Linux command line option:<br />
<br />
<code><br />
[marwatk@bigguy ~]# echo -n 'Hello World!' | openssl enc -a -e -salt -aes256 -pass pass:foo<br />
<br />
U2FsdGVkX1/uTCW4DNk1KVINSTKoEHuZruLnU+cHJ6k=<br />
<br />
[marwatk@bigguy ~]# echo 'U2FsdGVkX1/uTCW4DNk1KVINSTKoEHuZruLnU+cHJ6k=' | openssl enc -a -d -salt -aes256 -pass pass:foo<br />
<br />
Hello World!<br />
</code><br />
<br />
Substituting the output of the PBKDF2 for the password. I don't pretend to know whether this is secure, but I do assume that the openssl guys know what they're doing, which is why I went this route.</div>Marwatkhttp://www.versatilemonkey.com/wiki/HoneyDew_Basic_UsageHoneyDew Basic Usage2011-02-12T22:33:42Z<p>Marwatk: </p>
<hr />
<div>= Basic HoneyDew Usage =<br />
<br />
== What is HoneyDew? ==<br />
<br />
HoneyDew is a dead-simple ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wife_acceptance_factor high WAF]) cross-platform synchronized todo list.<br />
<br />
== Creating an Account ==<br />
[[File:android_create.png|thumb|Creating an Account]]<br />
When you first start HoneyDew you'll see the login screen. You'll need to create an account. Click 'Create an Account'. This will simply add a 'confirm password' field. Now enter your email address and a password. You'll need to enter the same email/password combo on all devices you'll be syncing with. Then click 'Create Account'. For more details, see [[HoneyDew Login Screen#Creating_an_Account|Creating an Account]] in the Login Screen Help.<br />
<br />
== Logging in on Other Devices ==<br />
<br />
After you've created an account on one device, the other devices just need to log in. Simply enter the email and password you used in the previous step and click the 'Log in' button (not pictured).<br />
<br />
== Enter List Items ==<br />
{|<br />
| [[File:android_add.png|thumb|none|Android Add Screen]]<br />
| [[File:android_add_2.png|thumb|none|Android Auto-Text on Add Screen]]<br />
| [[File:bb_add.png|thumb|none|BlackBerry Add Screen]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
After logging in, you'll be taken to either an [[HoneyDew List Screen|empty list]] or the [[HoneyDew Add Screen|add screen]]. On Android you can click the tabs at the top to switch between the screens. On BlackBerry you can use either the 'back' key to get to the list from adding, or use the menu to add items when viewing the list.<br />
<br />
Here you'll enter items on your list. Enter the item first. If you've previously used this item, it will appear in the drop down. Clicking it will pre-fill the category. If it's a new item, hit enter to move to the category field and start typing the category. As you type the category, any matching existing categories will appear in the drop down. You can click one or finish typing to create a new one. You can simply press enter after the category to add an item, it's not necessary to use the menu or the 'Add Item' button. Keep adding items until you're done.<br />
<br />
== Viewing your List ==<br />
{|<br />
| [[File:android_list.png|thumb|none|Android List Screen]]<br />
| [[File:bb_list.png|thumb|none|BlackBerry List Screen]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
When you go shopping, or otherwise want to remove items, you'll use the [[HoneyDew List Screen|list screen]]. Click categories to expand them, then the 'X' to delete them on Android. On BlackBerry simply highlight an item and use the 'Del' button on your keyboard if present, or click them on touch screen devices.<br />
<br />
== That's it ==<br />
<br />
Really. HoneyDew will manage the complex syncing behind the scenes, you needn't worry about it. There are details you can get familiar with, such as [[HoneyDew Premium|upgrading to HoneyDew premium to remove ads]], [[HoneyDew Import/Export|importing and exporting]], [[HoneyDew Cleanup|deleting old items from the drop downs]], [[HoneyDew Settings|configuring update intervals]], and [[HoneyDew Security|the nuts and bolts of HoneyDew's security]], but if you don't want to, you don't have to.<br />
<br />
== Is there something I can make better or easier? ==<br />
<br />
Keep in mind: the goal of HoneyDew is simplicity and flexibility. But, if there's something I can add or change to make it even more flexible while keeping it simple or to make it even more simple, drop me a line. You can use the 'Help' menu item in HoneyDew to visit my forums or send me an email. Happy HoneyDewing!</div>Marwatkhttp://www.versatilemonkey.com/wiki/HoneyDew_Basic_UsageHoneyDew Basic Usage2011-02-12T22:32:52Z<p>Marwatk: </p>
<hr />
<div>= Basic HoneyDew Usage =<br />
<br />
== What is HoneyDew? ==<br />
<br />
HoneyDew is a dead-simple ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wife_acceptance_factor high WAF]) cross-platform synchronized todo list.<br />
<br />
== Creating an Account ==<br />
[[File:android_create.png|thumb|Creating an Account]]<br />
When you first start HoneyDew you'll see the login screen. You'll need to create an account. Click 'Create an Account'. This will simply add a 'confirm password' field. Now enter your email address and a password. You'll need to enter the same email/password combo on all devices you'll be syncing with. Then click 'Create Account'. For more details, see [[HoneyDew Login Screen#Creating_an_Account|Creating an Account]] in the Login Screen Help.<br />
<br />
== Logging in on Other Devices ==<br />
<br />
After you've created an account on one device, the other devices just need to log in. Simply enter the email and password you used in the previous step and click the 'Log in' button (not pictured).<br />
<br />
== Enter List Items ==<br />
{|<br />
| [[File:android_add.png|thumb|none|Android Add Screen]]<br />
| [[File:android_add_2.png|thumb|none|Android Auto-Text on Add Screen]]<br />
| [[File:bb_add.png|thumb|none|BlackBerry Add Screen]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
After logging in, you'll be taken to either an [[HoneyDew List Screen|empty list]] or the [[HoneyDew Add Screen|add screen]]. On Android you can click the tabs at the top to switch between the screens. On BlackBerry you can use either the 'back' key to get to the list from adding, or use the menu to add items when viewing the list.<br />
<br />
Here you'll enter items on your list. Enter the item first. If you've previously used this item, it will appear in the drop down. Clicking it will pre-fill the category. If it's a new item, hit enter to move to the category field and start typing the category. As you type the category, any matching existing categories will appear in the drop down. You can click one or finish typing to create a new one. You can simply press enter after the category to add an item, it's not necessary to use the menu or the 'Add Item' button. Keep adding items until you're done.<br />
<br />
== Viewing your List ==<br />
{|<br />
| [[File:android_list.png|thumb|none|Android List Screen]]<br />
| [[File:bb_list.png|thumb|none|BlackBerry List Screen]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
When you go shopping, or otherwise want to remove items, you'll use the [[HoneyDew List Screen|list screen]]. Click categories to expand them, then the 'X' to delete them on Android. On BlackBerry simply highlight an item and use the 'Del' button on your keyboard if present, or click them on touch screen devices.<br />
<br />
== That's it ==<br />
<br />
Really. HoneyDew will manage the complex syncing behind the scenes, you needn't worry about it. There are details you can get familiar with, such as [[HoneyDew Premium|upgrading to HoneyDew premium to remove ads]], [[HoneyDew Import/Export|importing and exporting]], [[HoneyDew Cleanup|deleting old items from the drop downs]], [[HoneyDew Settings|configuring update intervals]], and [[HoneyDew Security|the nuts and bolts of HoneyDew's security]], but if you don't want to, you don't have to.<br />
<br />
== Is there something I can make better or easier? ==<br />
<br />
Keep in mind, that the goal of HoneyDew is simplicity and flexibility. But, if there's something I can add or change to make it even more flexible while keeping it simple, or to make it even more simple, drop me a line. You can use the 'Help' menu item in HoneyDew to visit my forums or send me an email. Happy HoneyDewing!</div>Marwatkhttp://www.versatilemonkey.com/wiki/HoneyDew_HelpHoneyDew Help2011-02-12T22:32:20Z<p>Marwatk: </p>
<hr />
<div>HoneyDew is a very new product and the documentation is not yet complete. If you don't find what you're looking for here, please [http://www.versatilemonkey.com/d/support contact me].<br />
<br />
[[HoneyDew Basic Usage|Tutorial]]<br />
<br />
[[HoneyDew New Version|What happened to the old HoneyDew!?]]<br />
<br />
[[HoneyDew Premium|HoneyDew Premium]]<br />
<br />
[[HoneyDew Cleanup|Cleaning up old items]]<br />
<br />
[[HoneyDew Import/Export|Importing and Exporting]]<br />
<br />
[[HoneyDew How Syncing Works|How/When does it sync?]]<br />
<br />
[[HoneyDew Security|How Secure is HoneyDew?]]<br />
<br />
== Specific Screen Help ==<br />
<br />
[[HoneyDew Login Screen|Login Screen]]<br />
<br />
[[HoneyDew Add Screen|Add Items Screen]]<br />
<br />
[[HoneyDew List Screen|View List Screen]]<br />
<br />
[[HoneyDew Import/Export|Import/Export Screens]]<br />
<br />
[[HoneyDew Cleanup|Purge Screen]]<br />
<br />
[[HoneyDew Settings|Settings Screen]]</div>Marwatkhttp://www.versatilemonkey.com/wiki/HoneyDew_Basic_UsageHoneyDew Basic Usage2011-02-12T22:30:39Z<p>Marwatk: </p>
<hr />
<div>= Basic HoneyDew Usage =<br />
<br />
== What is HoneyDew? ==<br />
<br />
HoneyDew is a dead-simple ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wife_acceptance_factor high WAF]) cross-platform synchronized todo list.<br />
<br />
== Creating an Account ==<br />
[[File:android_create.png|thumb|Creating an Account]]<br />
When you first start HoneyDew you'll see the login screen. You'll need to create an account. Click 'Create an Account'. This will simply add a 'confirm password' field. Now enter your email address and a password. You'll need to enter the same email/password combo on all devices you'll be syncing with. Then click 'Create Account'. For more details, see [[HoneyDew Login Screen#Creating_an_Account|Creating an Account]] in the Login Screen Help.<br />
<br />
== Logging in on Other Devices ==<br />
<br />
After you've created an account on one device, the other devices just need to log in. Simply enter the email and password you used in the previous step and click the 'Log in' button (not pictured).<br />
<br />
== Enter List Items ==<br />
{|<br />
| [[File:android_add.png|thumb|none|Android Add Screen]]<br />
| [[File:android_add_2.png|thumb|none|Android Auto-Text on Add Screen]]<br />
| [[File:bb_add.png|thumb|none|BlackBerry Add Screen]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
After logging in, you'll be taken to either an [[HoneyDew List Screen|empty list]] or the [[HoneyDew Add Screen|add screen]]. On Android you can click the tabs at the top to switch between the screens. On BlackBerry you can use either the 'back' key to get to the list from adding, or use the menu to add items when viewing the list.<br />
<br />
Here you'll enter items on your list. Enter the item first. If you've previously used this item, it will appear in the drop down. Clicking it will pre-fill the category. If it's a new item, hit enter to move to the category field and start typing the category. As you type the category, any matching existing categories will appear in the drop down. You can click one or finish typing to create a new one. You can simply press enter after the category to add an item, it's not necessary to use the menu or the 'Add Item' button. Keep adding items until you're done.<br />
<br />
== Viewing your List ==<br />
{|<br />
| [[File:android_list.png|thumb|none|Android List Screen]]<br />
| [[File:bb_list.png|thumb|none|BlackBerry List Screen]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
When you go shopping, or otherwise want to remove items, you'll use the [[HoneyDew List Screen|list screen]]. Click categories to expand them, then the 'X' to delete them on Android. On BlackBerry simply highlight an item and use the 'Del' button on your keyboard if present, or click them on touch screen devices.<br />
<br />
== That's it ==<br />
<br />
Really. HoneyDew will manage the complex syncing behind the scenes, you needn't worry about it. There are details you can get familiar with, such as [[HoneyDew Import/Export|importing and exporting]], [[HoneyDew Cleanup|deleting old items from the drop downs]], [[HoneyDew Settings|configuring update intervals]], and [[HoneyDew Security|the nuts and bolts of HoneyDew's security]], but if you don't want to, you don't have to.<br />
<br />
== Is there something I can make better or easier? ==<br />
<br />
Keep in mind, that the goal of HoneyDew is simplicity and flexibility. But, if there's something I can add or change to make it even more flexible while keeping it simple, or to make it even more simple, drop me a line. You can use the 'Help' menu item in HoneyDew to visit my forums or send me an email. Happy HoneyDewing!</div>Marwatkhttp://www.versatilemonkey.com/wiki/HoneyDew_Basic_UsageHoneyDew Basic Usage2011-02-12T22:29:32Z<p>Marwatk: </p>
<hr />
<div>= Basic HoneyDew Usage =<br />
<br />
== What is HoneyDew? ==<br />
<br />
HoneyDew is a dead-simple ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wife_acceptance_factor high WAF]) cross-platform synchronized todo list.<br />
<br />
== Creating an Account ==<br />
[[File:android_create.png|thumb|Creating an Account]]<br />
When you first start HoneyDew you'll see the login screen. You'll need to create an account. Click 'Create an Account'. This will simply add a 'confirm password' field. Now enter your email address and a password. You'll need to enter the same email/password combo on all devices you'll be syncing with. Then click 'Create Account'. For more details, see [[HoneyDew Login Screen#Creating_an_Account|Creating an Account]] in the Login Screen Help.<br />
<br />
== Logging in on Other Devices ==<br />
<br />
After you've created an account on one device, the other devices just need to log in. Simply enter the email and password you used in the previous step and click the 'Log in' button (not pictured).<br />
<br />
== Enter List Items ==<br />
{|<br />
| [[File:android_add.png|thumb|none|Android Add Screen]]<br />
| [[File:android_add_2.png|thumb|none|Android Auto-Text on Add Screen]]<br />
| [[File:bb_add.png|thumb|none|BlackBerry Add Screen]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
After logging in, you'll be taken to either an [[HoneyDew List Screen|empty list]] or the [[HoneyDew Add Screen|add screen]]. On Android you can click the tabs at the top to switch between the screens. On BlackBerry you can use either the 'back' key to get to the list from adding, or use the menu to add items when viewing the list.<br />
<br />
Here you'll enter items on your list. Enter the item first. If you've previously used this item, it will appear in the drop down. Clicking it will pre-fill the category. If it's a new item, hit enter to move to the category field and start typing the category. As you type the category, any matching existing categories will appear in the drop down. You can click one or finish typing to create a new one. You can simply press enter after the category to add an item, it's not necessary to use the menu or the 'Add Item' button. Keep adding items until you're done.<br />
<br />
== Viewing your List ==<br />
{|<br />
| [[File:android_list.png|thumb|none|Android List Screen]]<br />
| [[File:bb_list.png|thumb|none|BlackBerry List Screen]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
When you go shopping, or otherwise want to remove items, you'll use the [[HoneyDew List Screen|list screen]]. Click categories to expand them, then the 'X' to delete them on Android. On BlackBerry simply highlight and item and use the 'Delete' button on your keyboard if present, or click them otherwise.<br />
<br />
== That's it ==<br />
<br />
Really. HoneyDew will manage the complex syncing behind the scenes, you needn't worry about it. There are details you can get familiar with, such as [[HoneyDew Import/Export|importing and exporting]], [[HoneyDew Cleanup|deleting old items from the drop downs]], [[HoneyDew Settings|configuring update intervals]], and [[HoneyDew Security|the nuts and bolts of HoneyDew's security]], but if you don't want to, you don't have to.<br />
<br />
== Is there something I can make better or easier? ==<br />
<br />
Keep in mind, that the goal of HoneyDew is simplicity and flexibility. But, if there's something I can add or change to make it even more flexible while keeping it simple, or to make it even more simple, drop me a line. You can use the 'Help' menu item in HoneyDew to visit my forums or send me an email. Happy HoneyDewing!</div>Marwatkhttp://www.versatilemonkey.com/wiki/HoneyDew_Basic_UsageHoneyDew Basic Usage2011-02-12T22:28:54Z<p>Marwatk: </p>
<hr />
<div>= Basic HoneyDew Usage =<br />
<br />
== What is HoneyDew? ==<br />
<br />
HoneyDew is a dead-simple ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wife_acceptance_factor high WAF]) cross-platform synchronized todo list.<br />
<br />
== Creating an Account ==<br />
[[File:android_create.png|thumb|Creating an Account]]<br />
When you first start HoneyDew you'll see the login screen. You'll need to create an account. Click 'Create an Account'. This will simply add a 'confirm password' field. Now enter your email address and a password. You'll need to enter the same email/password combo on all devices you'll be syncing with. Then click 'Create Account'. For more details, see [[HoneyDew Login Screen#Creating_an_Account|Creating an Account]] in the Login Screen Help.<br />
<br />
== Logging in on Other Devices ==<br />
<br />
After you've created an account on one device, the other devices just need to log in. Simply enter the email and password you used in the previous step and click the 'Log in' button (not pictured).<br />
<br />
== Enter List Items ==<br />
{|<br />
| [[File:android_add.png|thumb|none|Android Add Screen]]<br />
| [[File:android_add_2.png|thumb|none|Android Auto-Text on Add Screen]]<br />
| [[File:bb_add.png|thumb|none|BlackBerry Add Screen]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
After logging in, you'll be taken to either an [[HoneyDew List Screen|empty list]] or the [[HoneyDew Add Screen|add screen]]. On Android you can click the tabs at the top to switch between the screens. On BlackBerry you can use either the 'back' key to get to the list from adding, or use the menu to add items when viewing the list.<br />
<br />
Here you'll enter items on your list. Enter the item first. If you've previously used this item, it will appear in the drop down. Clicking it will pre-fill the category. If it's a new item, hit enter to move to the category field and start typing the category. As you type the category, any matching existing categories will appear in the drop down. You can click one or finish typing to create a new one. You can simply press enter after the category to add an item, it's not necessary to use the menu or the 'Add Item' button.<br />
<br />
== Viewing your List ==<br />
{|<br />
| [[File:android_list.png|thumb|none|Android List Screen]]<br />
| [[File:bb_list.png|thumb|none|BlackBerry List Screen]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
When you go shopping, or otherwise want to remove items, you'll use the [[HoneyDew List Screen|list screen]]. Click categories to expand them, then the 'X' to delete them on Android. On BlackBerry simply highlight and item and use the 'Delete' button on your keyboard if present, or click them otherwise.<br />
<br />
== That's it ==<br />
<br />
Really. HoneyDew will manage the complex syncing behind the scenes, you needn't worry about it. There are details you can get familiar with, such as [[HoneyDew Import/Export|importing and exporting]], [[HoneyDew Cleanup|deleting old items from the drop downs]], [[HoneyDew Settings|configuring update intervals]], and [[HoneyDew Security|the nuts and bolts of HoneyDew's security]], but if you don't want to, you don't have to.<br />
<br />
== Is there something I can make better or easier? ==<br />
<br />
Keep in mind, that the goal of HoneyDew is simplicity and flexibility. But, if there's something I can add or change to make it even more flexible while keeping it simple, or to make it even more simple, drop me a line. You can use the 'Help' menu item in HoneyDew to visit my forums or send me an email. Happy HoneyDewing!</div>Marwatkhttp://www.versatilemonkey.com/wiki/HoneyDew_Basic_UsageHoneyDew Basic Usage2011-02-12T22:27:58Z<p>Marwatk: </p>
<hr />
<div>= Basic HoneyDew Usage =<br />
<br />
== What is HoneyDew? ==<br />
<br />
HoneyDew is a dead-simple ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wife_acceptance_factor high WAF]) cross-platform synchronized todo list.<br />
<br />
== Creating an Account ==<br />
[[File:android_create.png|thumb|Creating an Account]]<br />
When you first start HoneyDew you'll see the login screen. You'll need to create an account. Click 'Create an Account'. This will simply add a 'confirm password' field. Now enter your email address and a password. You'll need to enter the same email/password combo on all devices you'll be syncing with. Then click 'Create Account'. For more details, see [[HoneyDew Login Screen#Creating_an_Account|Creating an Account]] in the Login Screen Help.<br />
<br />
== Logging in on Other Devices ==<br />
<br />
After you've created an account on one device, the other devices just need to log in. Simply enter the email and password you used in the previous step and click the 'Log in' button (not pictured).<br />
<br />
== Enter List Items ==<br />
{|<br />
| [[File:android_add.png|thumb|none|Android Add Screen]]<br />
| [[File:android_add_2.png|thumb|none|Android Auto-Text on Add Screen]]<br />
| [[File:bb_add.png|thumb|none|BlackBerry Add Screen]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
After logging in, you'll be taken to either an [[HoneyDew List Screen|empty list]] or the [[HoneyDew Add Screen|add screen]]. On Android you can click the tabs at the top to switch between the screens. On BlackBerry you can use either the 'back' key to get to the list from adding, or use the menu to add items when viewing the list.<br />
<br />
Here you'll enter items on your list. Enter the item first. If you've previously used this item, it will appear in the drop down. Clicking it will pre-fill the category. If it's a new item, hit enter to move to the category field and start typing the category. As you type the category, any matching existing categories will appear in the drop down. You can click one or finish typing to create a new one. It's not necessary to use the menu or the 'Add Item' button, you can simply press enter after the category to add an item. Keep adding items until you're done.<br />
<br />
== Viewing your List ==<br />
{|<br />
| [[File:android_list.png|thumb|none|Android List Screen]]<br />
| [[File:bb_list.png|thumb|none|BlackBerry List Screen]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
When you go shopping, or otherwise want to remove items, you'll use the [[HoneyDew List Screen|list screen]]. Click categories to expand them, then the 'X' to delete them on Android. On BlackBerry simply highlight and item and use the 'Delete' button on your keyboard if present, or click them otherwise.<br />
<br />
== That's it ==<br />
<br />
Really. HoneyDew will manage the complex syncing behind the scenes, you needn't worry about it. There are details you can get familiar with, such as [[HoneyDew Import/Export|importing and exporting]], [[HoneyDew Cleanup|deleting old items from the drop downs]], [[HoneyDew Settings|configuring update intervals]], and [[HoneyDew Security|the nuts and bolts of HoneyDew's security]], but if you don't want to, you don't have to.<br />
<br />
== Is there something I can make better or easier? ==<br />
<br />
Keep in mind, that the goal of HoneyDew is simplicity and flexibility. But, if there's something I can add or change to make it even more flexible while keeping it simple, or to make it even more simple, drop me a line. You can use the 'Help' menu item in HoneyDew to visit my forums or send me an email. Happy HoneyDewing!</div>Marwatkhttp://www.versatilemonkey.com/wiki/HoneyDew_Basic_UsageHoneyDew Basic Usage2011-02-12T22:27:00Z<p>Marwatk: </p>
<hr />
<div>= Basic HoneyDew Usage =<br />
<br />
== What is HoneyDew? ==<br />
<br />
HoneyDew is a dead-simple ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wife_acceptance_factor high WAF]) cross-platform synchronized todo list.<br />
<br />
== Creating an Account ==<br />
[[File:android_create.png|thumb|Creating an Account]]<br />
When you first start HoneyDew you'll see the login screen. You'll need to create an account. Click 'Create an Account'. This will simply add a 'confirm password' field. Now enter your email address and a password. You'll need to enter the same email/password combo on all devices you'll be syncing with. Then click 'Create Account'. For more details, see [[HoneyDew Login Screen#Creating_an_Account|Creating an Account]] in the Login Screen Help.<br />
<br />
== Logging in on Other Devices ==<br />
<br />
After you've created an account on one device, the other devices just need to log in. Simply enter the email and password you used in the previous step and click the 'Log in' button (not pictured).<br />
<br />
== Enter List Items ==<br />
{|<br />
| [[File:android_add.png|thumb|none|Android Add Screen]]<br />
| [[File:android_add_2.png|thumb|none|Android Auto-Text on Add Screen]]<br />
| [[File:bb_add.png|thumb|none|BlackBerry Add Screen]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
After logging in, you'll be taken to either an [[HoneyDew List Screen|empty list]] or the [[HoneyDew Add Screen|add screen]]. On Android you can click the tabs at the top to switch between the screens. On BlackBerry you can use either the 'back' key to get to the list from adding, or use the menu to add items when viewing the list.<br />
<br />
Here you'll enter items on your list. Enter the item first. If you've previously used this item, it will appear in the drop down. Clicking it will pre-fill the category. If it's a new item, hit enter to move to the category field and start typing the category. As you type the category, any matching existing categories will appear in the drop down. You can click one to use it, or finish typing to create a new one. It's not necessary to use the menu or the 'Add Item' button, you can simply press enter after the category to add an item. Keep adding items until you're done.<br />
<br />
== Viewing your List ==<br />
{|<br />
| [[File:android_list.png|thumb|none|Android List Screen]]<br />
| [[File:bb_list.png|thumb|none|BlackBerry List Screen]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
When you go shopping, or otherwise want to remove items, you'll use the [[HoneyDew List Screen|list screen]]. Click categories to expand them, then the 'X' to delete them on Android. On BlackBerry simply highlight and item and use the 'Delete' button on your keyboard if present, or click them otherwise.<br />
<br />
== That's it ==<br />
<br />
Really. HoneyDew will manage the complex syncing behind the scenes, you needn't worry about it. There are details you can get familiar with, such as [[HoneyDew Import/Export|importing and exporting]], [[HoneyDew Cleanup|deleting old items from the drop downs]], [[HoneyDew Settings|configuring update intervals]], and [[HoneyDew Security|the nuts and bolts of HoneyDew's security]], but if you don't want to, you don't have to.<br />
<br />
== Is there something I can make better or easier? ==<br />
<br />
Keep in mind, that the goal of HoneyDew is simplicity and flexibility. But, if there's something I can add or change to make it even more flexible while keeping it simple, or to make it even more simple, drop me a line. You can use the 'Help' menu item in HoneyDew to visit my forums or send me an email. Happy HoneyDewing!</div>Marwatkhttp://www.versatilemonkey.com/wiki/HoneyDew_Basic_UsageHoneyDew Basic Usage2011-02-12T22:25:12Z<p>Marwatk: </p>
<hr />
<div>= Basic HoneyDew Usage =<br />
<br />
== What is HoneyDew? ==<br />
<br />
HoneyDew is a dead-simple ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wife_acceptance_factor high WAF]) cross-platform synchronized todo list.<br />
<br />
== Creating an Account ==<br />
[[File:android_create.png|thumb|Creating an Account]]<br />
When you first start HoneyDew you'll see the login screen. You'll need to create an account. Click 'Create an Account'. This will simply add a 'confirm password' field. Now enter your email address and a password. You'll need to enter the same email/password combo on all devices you'll be syncing with. Then click 'Create Account'. For more details, see [[HoneyDew Login Screen#Creating_an_Account|Creating an Account]] in the Login Screen Help.<br />
<br />
== Logging in on Other Devices ==<br />
<br />
After you've created an account on one device, the other devices just need to log in. Simply enter the email and password you used in the previous step and click the 'Log in' button (not pictured).<br />
<br />
== Enter List Items ==<br />
{|<br />
| [[File:android_add.png|thumb|none|Android Add Screen]]<br />
| [[File:android_add_2.png|thumb|none|Android Auto-Text on Add Screen]]<br />
| [[File:bb_add.png|thumb|none|BlackBerry Add Screen]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
After logging in, you'll be taken to either an [[HoneyDew List Screen|empty list]] or the [[HoneyDew Add Screen|add screen]]. On Android you can click the tabs at the top to switch between the screens. On BlackBerry you can use either the 'back' key to get to the list from adding, or use the menu to add items when viewing the list.<br />
<br />
Here you'll enter items on your list. Enter the item first. If you've previously used this item, it will appear in the drop down. Clicking it will pre-fill the category. If it's a new item, hit enter to move to the category field and start typing the category. Your existing categories will appear in the drop down, you can click one to use it, or enter a new one. It's not necessary to use the menu or the 'Add Item' button, you can simply press enter after the category to add an item. Keep adding items until you're done.<br />
<br />
== Viewing your List ==<br />
{|<br />
| [[File:android_list.png|thumb|none|Android List Screen]]<br />
| [[File:bb_list.png|thumb|none|BlackBerry List Screen]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
When you go shopping, or otherwise want to remove items, you'll use the [[HoneyDew List Screen|list screen]]. Click categories to expand them, then the 'X' to delete them on Android. On BlackBerry simply highlight and item and use the 'Delete' button on your keyboard if present, or click them otherwise.<br />
<br />
== That's it ==<br />
<br />
Really. HoneyDew will manage the complex syncing behind the scenes, you needn't worry about it. There are details you can get familiar with, such as [[HoneyDew Import/Export|importing and exporting]], [[HoneyDew Cleanup|deleting old items from the drop downs]], [[HoneyDew Settings|configuring update intervals]], and [[HoneyDew Security|the nuts and bolts of HoneyDew's security]], but if you don't want to, you don't have to.<br />
<br />
== Is there something I can make better or easier? ==<br />
<br />
Keep in mind, that the goal of HoneyDew is simplicity and flexibility. But, if there's something I can add or change to make it even more flexible while keeping it simple, or to make it even more simple, drop me a line. You can use the 'Help' menu item in HoneyDew to visit my forums or send me an email. Happy HoneyDewing!</div>Marwatkhttp://www.versatilemonkey.com/wiki/HoneyDew_Basic_UsageHoneyDew Basic Usage2011-02-12T22:24:36Z<p>Marwatk: </p>
<hr />
<div>= Basic HoneyDew Usage =<br />
<br />
== What is HoneyDew? ==<br />
<br />
HoneyDew is a dead-simple ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wife_acceptance_factor high WAF]) cross-platform synchronized todo list.<br />
<br />
== Creating an Account ==<br />
[[File:android_create.png|thumb|Creating an Account]]<br />
When you first start HoneyDew you'll see the login screen. You'll need to create an account. Click 'Create an Account'. This will simply add a 'confirm password' field. Now enter your email address and a password. You'll need to enter the same email/password combo on all devices you'll be syncing with. Then click 'Create Account'. For more details, see [[HoneyDew Login Screen#Creating_an_Account|Creating an Account]] in the Login Screen Help.<br />
<br />
== Logging in on Other Devices ==<br />
<br />
After you've created an account on one device, the other devices just need to log in. Simply enter the email and password you used in the previous step and click the 'Log in' button (not pictured).<br />
<br />
== Enter List Items ==<br />
{|<br />
| [[File:android_add.png|thumb|none|Android Add Screen]]<br />
| [[File:android_add_2.png|thumb|none|Android Auto-Text on Add Screen]]<br />
| [[File:bb_add.png|thumb|none|BlackBerry Add Screen]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
After logging in, you'll be taken to either an [[HoneyDew List Screen|empty list]] or the [[HoneyDew Add Screen|add screen]]. On Android you can click the tabs at the top to switch between the screens. On BlackBerry you can use either the 'back' key to get to the list from adding, or use the menu to add items when viewing the list.<br />
<br />
Here you'll enter items on your list. Enter the item first. If you've previously used this item, it will appear in the drop down. Clicking it will pre-fill the category. If you haven't, hit enter to complete the item, then start typing the category. Your existing categories will appear in the drop down, you can click one to use it, or enter a new one. It's not necessary to use the menu or the 'Add Item' button, you can simply press enter after the category to add an item. Keep adding items until you're done.<br />
<br />
== Viewing your List ==<br />
{|<br />
| [[File:android_list.png|thumb|none|Android List Screen]]<br />
| [[File:bb_list.png|thumb|none|BlackBerry List Screen]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
When you go shopping, or otherwise want to remove items, you'll use the [[HoneyDew List Screen|list screen]]. Click categories to expand them, then the 'X' to delete them on Android. On BlackBerry simply highlight and item and use the 'Delete' button on your keyboard if present, or click them otherwise.<br />
<br />
== That's it ==<br />
<br />
Really. HoneyDew will manage the complex syncing behind the scenes, you needn't worry about it. There are details you can get familiar with, such as [[HoneyDew Import/Export|importing and exporting]], [[HoneyDew Cleanup|deleting old items from the drop downs]], [[HoneyDew Settings|configuring update intervals]], and [[HoneyDew Security|the nuts and bolts of HoneyDew's security]], but if you don't want to, you don't have to.<br />
<br />
== Is there something I can make better or easier? ==<br />
<br />
Keep in mind, that the goal of HoneyDew is simplicity and flexibility. But, if there's something I can add or change to make it even more flexible while keeping it simple, or to make it even more simple, drop me a line. You can use the 'Help' menu item in HoneyDew to visit my forums or send me an email. Happy HoneyDewing!</div>Marwatkhttp://www.versatilemonkey.com/wiki/HoneyDew_Basic_UsageHoneyDew Basic Usage2011-02-12T22:22:53Z<p>Marwatk: </p>
<hr />
<div>= Basic HoneyDew Usage =<br />
<br />
== What is HoneyDew? ==<br />
<br />
HoneyDew is a dead-simple ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wife_acceptance_factor high WAF]) cross-platform synchronized todo list.<br />
<br />
== Creating an Account ==<br />
[[File:android_create.png|thumb|Creating an Account]]<br />
When you first start HoneyDew you'll see the login screen. You'll need to create an account. Click 'Create an Account'. This will simply add a 'confirm password' field. Now enter your email address and a password. You'll need to enter the same email/password combo on all devices you'll be syncing with. Then click 'Create Account'. For more details, see [[HoneyDew Login Screen#Creating_an_Account|Creating an Account]] in the Login Screen Help.<br />
<br />
== Logging in on Other Devices ==<br />
<br />
After you've created an account on one device, the other devices just need to log in. Simply enter the email and password you used in the previous step and click the 'Log in' button (not pictured).<br />
<br />
== Enter List Items ==<br />
{|<br />
| [[File:android_add.png|thumb|none|Android Add Screen]]<br />
| [[File:android_add_2.png|thumb|none|Android Auto-Text on Add Screen]]<br />
| [[File:bb_add.png|thumb|none|BlackBerry Add Screen]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
After logging in, you'll be taken to either an [[HoneyDew List Screen|empty list]] or the [[HoneyDew Add Screen|add screen]]. On Android you can click the tabs at the top to switch between the screens. On BlackBerry you can use either the 'back' key to get to the list from adding, or use the menu to add items when viewing the list.<br />
<br />
Here you'll enter items on your list. Enter the item first. If you've previously used this item, it will pop up in the drop down. Clicking it will pre-fill the category. If you haven't, hit enter to complete the item, then start typing the category. Your existing categories will appear in the drop down, you can click one to use it, or enter a new one. It's not necessary to use the menu or the 'Add Item' button, you can simply press enter after the category to add an item. Keep adding items until you're done.<br />
<br />
== Viewing your List ==<br />
{|<br />
| [[File:android_list.png|thumb|none|Android List Screen]]<br />
| [[File:bb_list.png|thumb|none|BlackBerry List Screen]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
When you go shopping, or otherwise want to remove items, you'll use the [[HoneyDew List Screen|list screen]]. Click categories to expand them, then the 'X' to delete them on Android. On BlackBerry simply highlight and item and use the 'Delete' button on your keyboard if present, or click them otherwise.<br />
<br />
== That's it ==<br />
<br />
Really. HoneyDew will manage the complex syncing behind the scenes, you needn't worry about it. There are details you can get familiar with, such as [[HoneyDew Import/Export|importing and exporting]], [[HoneyDew Cleanup|deleting old items from the drop downs]], [[HoneyDew Settings|configuring update intervals]], and [[HoneyDew Security|the nuts and bolts of HoneyDew's security]], but if you don't want to, you don't have to.<br />
<br />
== Is there something I can make better or easier? ==<br />
<br />
Keep in mind, that the goal of HoneyDew is simplicity and flexibility. But, if there's something I can add or change to make it even more flexible while keeping it simple, or to make it even more simple, drop me a line. You can use the 'Help' menu item in HoneyDew to visit my forums or send me an email. Happy HoneyDewing!</div>Marwatkhttp://www.versatilemonkey.com/wiki/HoneyDew_Basic_UsageHoneyDew Basic Usage2011-02-12T22:22:30Z<p>Marwatk: </p>
<hr />
<div>= Basic HoneyDew Usage =<br />
<br />
== What is HoneyDew? ==<br />
<br />
HoneyDew is a dead-simple ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wife_acceptance_factor high WAF]) cross-platform synchronized todo list.<br />
<br />
== Creating an Account ==<br />
[[File:android_create.png|thumb|Creating an Account]]<br />
When you first start HoneyDew you'll see the login screen. You'll need to create an account. Click 'Create an Account'. This will simply add a 'confirm password' field. Now enter your email address and a password. You'll need to enter the same email/password combo on all devices you'll be syncing with. Then click 'Create Account'. For more details, see [[HoneyDew Login Screen#Creating_an_Account|Creating an Account]] in the Login Screen Help.<br />
<br />
== Logging in on Other Devices ==<br />
<br />
After you've created an account on one device, the other devices just need to log in. Simply enter the email and password you used in the previous step and click the 'Log in' button (not pictured).<br />
<br />
== Enter List Items ==<br />
{|<br />
| [[File:android_add.png|thumb|none|Android Add Screen]]<br />
| [[File:android_add_2.png|thumb|none|Android Auto-Text on Add Screen]]<br />
| [[File:bb_add.png|thumb|none|BlackBerry Add Screen]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
After logging in, you'll be taken to either an [[HoneyDew List Screen|empty list]] or the [[HoneyDew Add Screen|add screen]]. On Android you can click the tabs at the top to switch between the screens. On BlackBerry you can use either the 'back' key to get to the list from adding, or use the menu to get to add items when viewing the list.<br />
<br />
Here you'll enter items on your list. Enter the item first. If you've previously used this item, it will pop up in the drop down. Clicking it will pre-fill the category. If you haven't, hit enter to complete the item, then start typing the category. Your existing categories will appear in the drop down, you can click one to use it, or enter a new one. It's not necessary to use the menu or the 'Add Item' button, you can simply press enter after the category to add an item. Keep adding items until you're done.<br />
<br />
== Viewing your List ==<br />
{|<br />
| [[File:android_list.png|thumb|none|Android List Screen]]<br />
| [[File:bb_list.png|thumb|none|BlackBerry List Screen]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
When you go shopping, or otherwise want to remove items, you'll use the [[HoneyDew List Screen|list screen]]. Click categories to expand them, then the 'X' to delete them on Android. On BlackBerry simply highlight and item and use the 'Delete' button on your keyboard if present, or click them otherwise.<br />
<br />
== That's it ==<br />
<br />
Really. HoneyDew will manage the complex syncing behind the scenes, you needn't worry about it. There are details you can get familiar with, such as [[HoneyDew Import/Export|importing and exporting]], [[HoneyDew Cleanup|deleting old items from the drop downs]], [[HoneyDew Settings|configuring update intervals]], and [[HoneyDew Security|the nuts and bolts of HoneyDew's security]], but if you don't want to, you don't have to.<br />
<br />
== Is there something I can make better or easier? ==<br />
<br />
Keep in mind, that the goal of HoneyDew is simplicity and flexibility. But, if there's something I can add or change to make it even more flexible while keeping it simple, or to make it even more simple, drop me a line. You can use the 'Help' menu item in HoneyDew to visit my forums or send me an email. Happy HoneyDewing!</div>Marwatkhttp://www.versatilemonkey.com/wiki/HoneyDew_Basic_UsageHoneyDew Basic Usage2011-02-12T22:20:16Z<p>Marwatk: </p>
<hr />
<div>= Basic HoneyDew Usage =<br />
<br />
== What is HoneyDew? ==<br />
<br />
HoneyDew is a dead-simple ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wife_acceptance_factor high WAF]) cross-platform synchronized todo list.<br />
<br />
== Creating an Account ==<br />
[[File:android_create.png|thumb|Creating an Account]]<br />
When you first start HoneyDew you'll see the login screen. You'll need to create an account. Click 'Create an Account'. This will simply add a 'confirm password' field. Now enter your email address and a password. You'll need to enter the same email/password combo on all devices you'll be syncing with. Then click 'Create Account'. For more details, see [[HoneyDew Login Screen#Creating_an_Account|Creating an Account]] in the Login Screen Help.<br />
<br />
== Logging in on Other Devices ==<br />
<br />
After you've created an account on one device, the other devices just need to log in. Simply enter the email and password you used in the previous step and click the 'Log in' button (not pictured).<br />
<br />
== Enter List Items ==<br />
{|<br />
| [[File:android_add.png|thumb|none|Android Add Screen]]<br />
| [[File:android_add_2.png|thumb|none|Android Auto-Text on Add Screen]]<br />
| [[File:bb_add.png|thumb|none|BlackBerry Add Screen]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
After logging in, you'll be taken to either an [[HoneyDew List Screen|empty list]] or the [[HoneyDew Add Screen|add screen]]. On Android you can click the tabs at the top to switch between the screens. On BlackBerry you can use the 'back' key to get to the list from the add screen, or the menu to get to the add screen from the list.<br />
<br />
Here you'll enter items on your list. Enter the item first. If you've previously used this item, it will pop up in the drop down. Clicking it will pre-fill the category. If you haven't, hit enter to complete the item, then start typing the category. Your existing categories will appear in the drop down, you can click one to use it, or enter a new one. It's not necessary to use the menu or the 'Add Item' button, you can simply press enter after the category to add an item. Keep adding items until you're done.<br />
<br />
== Viewing your List ==<br />
{|<br />
| [[File:android_list.png|thumb|none|Android List Screen]]<br />
| [[File:bb_list.png|thumb|none|BlackBerry List Screen]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
When you go shopping, or otherwise want to remove items, you'll use the [[HoneyDew List Screen|list screen]]. Click categories to expand them, then the 'X' to delete them on Android. On BlackBerry simply highlight and item and use the 'Delete' button on your keyboard if present, or click them otherwise.<br />
<br />
== That's it ==<br />
<br />
Really. HoneyDew will manage the complex syncing behind the scenes, you needn't worry about it. There are details you can get familiar with, such as [[HoneyDew Import/Export|importing and exporting]], [[HoneyDew Cleanup|deleting old items from the drop downs]], [[HoneyDew Settings|configuring update intervals]], and [[HoneyDew Security|the nuts and bolts of HoneyDew's security]], but if you don't want to, you don't have to.<br />
<br />
== Is there something I can make better or easier? ==<br />
<br />
Keep in mind, that the goal of HoneyDew is simplicity and flexibility. But, if there's something I can add or change to make it even more flexible while keeping it simple, or to make it even more simple, drop me a line. You can use the 'Help' menu item in HoneyDew to visit my forums or send me an email. Happy HoneyDewing!</div>Marwatkhttp://www.versatilemonkey.com/wiki/HoneyDew_Basic_UsageHoneyDew Basic Usage2011-02-12T22:19:29Z<p>Marwatk: </p>
<hr />
<div>= Basic HoneyDew Usage =<br />
<br />
== What is HoneyDew? ==<br />
<br />
HoneyDew is a dead-simple ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wife_acceptance_factor high WAF]) cross-platform synchronized todo list.<br />
<br />
== Creating an Account ==<br />
[[File:android_create.png|thumb|Creating an Account]]<br />
When you first start HoneyDew you'll see the login screen. You'll need to create an account. Click 'Create an Account'. This will simply add a 'confirm password' field. Now enter your email address and a password. You'll need to enter the same email/password combo on all devices you'll be syncing with. Then click 'Create Account'. For more details, see [[HoneyDew Login Screen#Creating_an_Account|Creating an Account]] in the Login Screen Help.<br />
<br />
== Logging in on Other Devices ==<br />
<br />
After you've created an account on one device, the other devices just need to log in. Simply enter the email and password you used in the previous step and click the 'Log in' button.<br />
<br />
== Enter List Items ==<br />
{|<br />
| [[File:android_add.png|thumb|none|Android Add Screen]]<br />
| [[File:android_add_2.png|thumb|none|Android Auto-Text on Add Screen]]<br />
| [[File:bb_add.png|thumb|none|BlackBerry Add Screen]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
After logging in, you'll be taken to either an [[HoneyDew List Screen|empty list]] or the [[HoneyDew Add Screen|add screen]]. On Android you can click the tabs at the top to switch between the screens. On BlackBerry you can use the 'back' key to get to the list from the add screen, or the menu to get to the add screen from the list.<br />
<br />
Here you'll enter items on your list. Enter the item first. If you've previously used this item, it will pop up in the drop down. Clicking it will pre-fill the category. If you haven't, hit enter to complete the item, then start typing the category. Your existing categories will appear in the drop down, you can click one to use it, or enter a new one. It's not necessary to use the menu or the 'Add Item' button, you can simply press enter after the category to add an item. Keep adding items until you're done.<br />
<br />
== Viewing your List ==<br />
{|<br />
| [[File:android_list.png|thumb|none|Android List Screen]]<br />
| [[File:bb_list.png|thumb|none|BlackBerry List Screen]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
When you go shopping, or otherwise want to remove items, you'll use the [[HoneyDew List Screen|list screen]]. Click categories to expand them, then the 'X' to delete them on Android. On BlackBerry simply highlight and item and use the 'Delete' button on your keyboard if present, or click them otherwise.<br />
<br />
== That's it ==<br />
<br />
Really. HoneyDew will manage the complex syncing behind the scenes, you needn't worry about it. There are details you can get familiar with, such as [[HoneyDew Import/Export|importing and exporting]], [[HoneyDew Cleanup|deleting old items from the drop downs]], [[HoneyDew Settings|configuring update intervals]], and [[HoneyDew Security|the nuts and bolts of HoneyDew's security]], but if you don't want to, you don't have to.<br />
<br />
== Is there something I can make better or easier? ==<br />
<br />
Keep in mind, that the goal of HoneyDew is simplicity and flexibility. But, if there's something I can add or change to make it even more flexible while keeping it simple, or to make it even more simple, drop me a line. You can use the 'Help' menu item in HoneyDew to visit my forums or send me an email. Happy HoneyDewing!</div>Marwatkhttp://www.versatilemonkey.com/wiki/HoneyDew_Basic_UsageHoneyDew Basic Usage2011-02-12T22:19:08Z<p>Marwatk: </p>
<hr />
<div>= Basic HoneyDew Usage =<br />
<br />
== What is HoneyDew? ==<br />
<br />
HoneyDew is a dead-simple ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wife_acceptance_factor high WAF]) cross-platform synchronized todo list.<br />
<br />
== Creating an Account ==<br />
[[File:android_create.png|thumb|Creating an Account]]<br />
When you first start HoneyDew you'll see the login screen. You'll need to create an account. Click 'Create an Account'. This will simply add a 'confirm password' field. Now enter your email address and a password. You'll need to enter the same email/password combo on all devices you'll be syncing with. Then click 'Create Account'. For more details, see [[HoneyDew Login Screen#Creating_an_Account|Creating an Account]] in the Login Screen Help.<br />
<br />
== Logging in on Other Devices ==<br />
<br />
After you've created an account on one device, the other devices just need to log in. Simply enter the email and password you used in the previous step, Creating an Account, and click the 'Log in' button.<br />
<br />
== Enter List Items ==<br />
{|<br />
| [[File:android_add.png|thumb|none|Android Add Screen]]<br />
| [[File:android_add_2.png|thumb|none|Android Auto-Text on Add Screen]]<br />
| [[File:bb_add.png|thumb|none|BlackBerry Add Screen]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
After logging in, you'll be taken to either an [[HoneyDew List Screen|empty list]] or the [[HoneyDew Add Screen|add screen]]. On Android you can click the tabs at the top to switch between the screens. On BlackBerry you can use the 'back' key to get to the list from the add screen, or the menu to get to the add screen from the list.<br />
<br />
Here you'll enter items on your list. Enter the item first. If you've previously used this item, it will pop up in the drop down. Clicking it will pre-fill the category. If you haven't, hit enter to complete the item, then start typing the category. Your existing categories will appear in the drop down, you can click one to use it, or enter a new one. It's not necessary to use the menu or the 'Add Item' button, you can simply press enter after the category to add an item. Keep adding items until you're done.<br />
<br />
== Viewing your List ==<br />
{|<br />
| [[File:android_list.png|thumb|none|Android List Screen]]<br />
| [[File:bb_list.png|thumb|none|BlackBerry List Screen]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
When you go shopping, or otherwise want to remove items, you'll use the [[HoneyDew List Screen|list screen]]. Click categories to expand them, then the 'X' to delete them on Android. On BlackBerry simply highlight and item and use the 'Delete' button on your keyboard if present, or click them otherwise.<br />
<br />
== That's it ==<br />
<br />
Really. HoneyDew will manage the complex syncing behind the scenes, you needn't worry about it. There are details you can get familiar with, such as [[HoneyDew Import/Export|importing and exporting]], [[HoneyDew Cleanup|deleting old items from the drop downs]], [[HoneyDew Settings|configuring update intervals]], and [[HoneyDew Security|the nuts and bolts of HoneyDew's security]], but if you don't want to, you don't have to.<br />
<br />
== Is there something I can make better or easier? ==<br />
<br />
Keep in mind, that the goal of HoneyDew is simplicity and flexibility. But, if there's something I can add or change to make it even more flexible while keeping it simple, or to make it even more simple, drop me a line. You can use the 'Help' menu item in HoneyDew to visit my forums or send me an email. Happy HoneyDewing!</div>Marwatkhttp://www.versatilemonkey.com/wiki/HoneyDew_Basic_UsageHoneyDew Basic Usage2011-02-12T22:16:53Z<p>Marwatk: </p>
<hr />
<div>= Basic HoneyDew Usage =<br />
<br />
== What is HoneyDew? ==<br />
<br />
HoneyDew is a dead-simple ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wife_acceptance_factor high WAF]) cross-platform synchronized todo list.<br />
<br />
== Creating an Account ==<br />
[[File:android_create.png|thumb|Creating an Account]]<br />
When you first start HoneyDew you'll see the login screen. You'll need to create an account. Click 'Create an Account'. This will simply add a 'confirm password' field. Now enter your email address and a password. You'll need to enter the same email/password combo on all devices you'll be syncing with. Then click 'Create Account'. For more details, see [[HoneyDew Login Screen#Creating_an_Account|Creating an Account]] in the Login Screen Help.<br />
<br />
== Logging in on Other Devices ==<br />
<br />
After you've created an account on one device, the other devices just need to log in. Simply skip the 'Create an Account' button, enter the email and password you used on the other device to create your account, and click 'Log in'.<br />
<br />
== Enter List Items ==<br />
{|<br />
| [[File:android_add.png|thumb|none|Android Add Screen]]<br />
| [[File:android_add_2.png|thumb|none|Android Auto-Text on Add Screen]]<br />
| [[File:bb_add.png|thumb|none|BlackBerry Add Screen]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
After logging in, you'll be taken to either an [[HoneyDew List Screen|empty list]] or the [[HoneyDew Add Screen|add screen]]. On Android you can click the tabs at the top to switch between the screens. On BlackBerry you can use the 'back' key to get to the list from the add screen, or the menu to get to the add screen from the list.<br />
<br />
Here you'll enter items on your list. Enter the item first. If you've previously used this item, it will pop up in the drop down. Clicking it will pre-fill the category. If you haven't, hit enter to complete the item, then start typing the category. Your existing categories will appear in the drop down, you can click one to use it, or enter a new one. It's not necessary to use the menu or the 'Add Item' button, you can simply press enter after the category to add an item. Keep adding items until you're done.<br />
<br />
== Viewing your List ==<br />
{|<br />
| [[File:android_list.png|thumb|none|Android List Screen]]<br />
| [[File:bb_list.png|thumb|none|BlackBerry List Screen]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
When you go shopping, or otherwise want to remove items, you'll use the [[HoneyDew List Screen|list screen]]. Click categories to expand them, then the 'X' to delete them on Android. On BlackBerry simply highlight and item and use the 'Delete' button on your keyboard if present, or click them otherwise.<br />
<br />
== That's it ==<br />
<br />
Really. HoneyDew will manage the complex syncing behind the scenes, you needn't worry about it. There are details you can get familiar with, such as [[HoneyDew Import/Export|importing and exporting]], [[HoneyDew Cleanup|deleting old items from the drop downs]], [[HoneyDew Settings|configuring update intervals]], and [[HoneyDew Security|the nuts and bolts of HoneyDew's security]], but if you don't want to, you don't have to.<br />
<br />
== Is there something I can make better or easier? ==<br />
<br />
Keep in mind, that the goal of HoneyDew is simplicity and flexibility. But, if there's something I can add or change to make it even more flexible while keeping it simple, or to make it even more simple, drop me a line. You can use the 'Help' menu item in HoneyDew to visit my forums or send me an email. Happy HoneyDewing!</div>Marwatkhttp://www.versatilemonkey.com/wiki/HoneyDew_Basic_UsageHoneyDew Basic Usage2011-02-12T22:15:13Z<p>Marwatk: Created page with '= Basic HoneyDew Usage = == What is HoneyDew? == HoneyDew is a dead-simple, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wife_acceptance_factor high WAF], cross-platform synchronized todo lis…'</p>
<hr />
<div>= Basic HoneyDew Usage =<br />
<br />
== What is HoneyDew? ==<br />
<br />
HoneyDew is a dead-simple, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wife_acceptance_factor high WAF], cross-platform synchronized todo list.<br />
<br />
== Creating an Account ==<br />
[[File:android_create.png|thumb|Creating an Account]]<br />
When you first start HoneyDew you'll see the login screen. You'll need to create an account. Click 'Create an Account'. This will simply add a 'confirm password' field. Now enter your email address and a password. You'll need to enter the same email/password combo on all devices you'll be syncing with. Then click 'Create Account'. For more details, see [[HoneyDew Login Screen#Creating_an_Account|Creating an Account]] in the Login Screen Help.<br />
<br />
== Logging in on Other Devices ==<br />
<br />
After you've created an account on one device, the other devices just need to log in. Simply skip the 'Create an Account' button, enter the email and password you used on the other device to create your account, and click 'Log in'.<br />
<br />
== Enter List Items ==<br />
{|<br />
| [[File:android_add.png|thumb|none|Android Add Screen]]<br />
| [[File:android_add_2.png|thumb|none|Android Auto-Text on Add Screen]]<br />
| [[File:bb_add.png|thumb|none|BlackBerry Add Screen]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
After logging in, you'll be taken to either an [[HoneyDew List Screen|empty list]] or the [[HoneyDew Add Screen|add screen]]. On Android you can click the tabs at the top to switch between the screens. On BlackBerry you can use the 'back' key to get to the list from the add screen, or the menu to get to the add screen from the list.<br />
<br />
Here you'll enter items on your list. Enter the item first. If you've previously used this item, it will pop up in the drop down. Clicking it will pre-fill the category. If you haven't, hit enter to complete the item, then start typing the category. Your existing categories will appear in the drop down, you can click one to use it, or enter a new one. It's not necessary to use the menu or the 'Add Item' button, you can simply press enter after the category to add an item. Keep adding items until you're done.<br />
<br />
== Viewing your List ==<br />
{|<br />
| [[File:android_list.png|thumb|none|Android List Screen]]<br />
| [[File:bb_list.png|thumb|none|BlackBerry List Screen]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
When you go shopping, or otherwise want to remove items, you'll use the [[HoneyDew List Screen|list screen]]. Click categories to expand them, then the 'X' to delete them on Android. On BlackBerry simply highlight and item and use the 'Delete' button on your keyboard if present, or click them otherwise.<br />
<br />
== That's it ==<br />
<br />
Really. HoneyDew will manage the complex syncing behind the scenes, you needn't worry about it. There are details you can get familiar with, such as [[HoneyDew Import/Export|importing and exporting]], [[HoneyDew Cleanup|deleting old items from the drop downs]], [[HoneyDew Settings|configuring update intervals]], and [[HoneyDew Security|the nuts and bolts of HoneyDew's security]], but if you don't want to, you don't have to.<br />
<br />
== Is there something I can make better or easier? ==<br />
<br />
Keep in mind, that the goal of HoneyDew is simplicity and flexibility. But, if there's something I can add or change to make it even more flexible while keeping it simple, or to make it even more simple, drop me a line. You can use the 'Help' menu item in HoneyDew to visit my forums or send me an email. Happy HoneyDewing!</div>Marwatkhttp://www.versatilemonkey.com/wiki/HoneyDew_HelpHoneyDew Help2011-02-12T22:06:32Z<p>Marwatk: </p>
<hr />
<div>HoneyDew is a very new product and the documentation is not yet complete. If you don't find what you're looking for here, please [http://www.versatilemonkey.com/d/support contact me].<br />
<br />
[[HoneyDew Basic Usage|Tutorial]]<br />
<br />
[[HoneyDew New Version|What happened to the old HoneyDew!?]]<br />
<br />
[[HoneyDew Cleanup|Cleaning up old items]]<br />
<br />
[[HoneyDew Import/Export|Importing and Exporting]]<br />
<br />
[[HoneyDew How Syncing Works|How/When does it sync?]]<br />
<br />
[[HoneyDew Security|How Secure is HoneyDew?]]<br />
<br />
== Specific Screen Help ==<br />
<br />
[[HoneyDew Login Screen|Login Screen]]<br />
<br />
[[HoneyDew Add Screen|Add Items Screen]]<br />
<br />
[[HoneyDew List Screen|View List Screen]]<br />
<br />
[[HoneyDew Import/Export|Import/Export Screens]]<br />
<br />
[[HoneyDew Cleanup|Purge Screen]]<br />
<br />
[[HoneyDew Settings|Settings Screen]]</div>Marwatkhttp://www.versatilemonkey.com/wiki/HoneyDew_Login_ScreenHoneyDew Login Screen2011-02-12T21:38:10Z<p>Marwatk: </p>
<hr />
<div>= HoneyDew Login Screen =<br />
<br />
[[File:android_login.png|thumb|Android Login Screen]]<br />
<br />
'''Wondering why HoneyDew is asking you to log in? [[HoneyDew New Version|Click here]]'''<br />
<br />
This is the first screen you'll see when starting HoneyDew for the first time. If you haven't created an account yet, you'll need to do that first.<br />
<br />
== Creating an Account ==<br />
<br />
Click the 'Create an Account' button. This will add a 'Confirm Password' entry box. Now just enter your email address and a password. Note that the email password combination you choose will need to be shared with all devices you choose to sync with, so choose a password you're comfortable sharing with those you'll be linked to. It is safe, though, to enter the password for them on the device, it cannot be recovered once successfully logged in.<br />
<br />
[[File:android_create.png|thumb|Creating an Account]]<br />
<br />
After entering your email and password, click 'Create Account' again. If all goes to plan you'll be taken to the [[HoneyDew Add Screen|add items]] or [[HoneyDew List Screen|list]] screen and you can start [[HoneyDew Basic Usage|using HoneyDew]]<br />
<br />
'''Notes about creating an account:'''<br />
*Your email address is *only* used for password resets/changes and will never be sold or rented for any other purpose. In fact, if you don't care about resetting your password, you don't have to enter your real email address. (Just don't lose your password and make sure you pick a good one from the start)<br />
*You'll need to enter the same email/password combination on all devices you'll be syncing with<br />
*Once entered on a device, your password cannot be read again (it is never reversibly stored.) You're safe using a password that you don't want the device owner to know as long as you enter it yourself and make sure the login is successful<br />
<br />
== Logging in ==<br />
<br />
If you've previously created an account, you can simply log in. Enter the email and password you used to create the account and you're all set to [[HoneyDew Basic Usage|use HoneyDew]].<br />
<br />
== Forgotten Password ==<br />
<br />
If you forget your password or want to change it you can click the 'Forgot Password' button on this screen, or the 'Change Password' button from the [[HoneyDew Settings|Settings Screen]]. Because the HoneyDew server [[HoneyDew Security|never sees your password]], changing it requires two steps. In step one HoneyDew will send an email to the address you use to log in. This email will contain a code that can be used only once and only for 30 minutes to change your password. Once you receive this email and code, go back to HoneyDew and click 'Forgot password' or 'Change Password' again. This time a new set of boxes will appear asking you to enter the code, and a new password (twice). Once complete your password will be changed, and devices with the old password will revert to the login screen the next time they are started. You'll need to enter the new password on every device.<br />
<br />
'''Notes about changing your password:'''<br />
*If you have encryption enabled, changing your password will prevent access to your server-side data. There are no exceptions, and not even the NSA could get it back ([[HoneyDew Security|unless you used a weak password]].) If you still have a copy of the data on your device (which is not encrypted, by design), you'll simply push a new encrypted copy and all will be well. If you don't, there's no way to get it back.<br />
*If you don't use your reset code within 30 minutes, simply request a new one<br />
<br />
== Working Locally ==<br />
<br />
If you don't want to sync with other users, you can bypass the login altogether by choosing 'Work Locally'. Note that this setting is not retained, and is generally only for when the password has been changed and you're not aware of the new password yet. Changes to the local list will not be replicated to the server until you've successfully logged in.</div>Marwatkhttp://www.versatilemonkey.com/wiki/HoneyDew_Login_ScreenHoneyDew Login Screen2011-02-12T21:29:10Z<p>Marwatk: Created page with '= HoneyDew Login Screen = '''Wondering why HoneyDew is asking you to log in? Click here''' This is the first screen you'll see when starting HoneyDew f…'</p>
<hr />
<div>= HoneyDew Login Screen =<br />
<br />
'''Wondering why HoneyDew is asking you to log in? [[HoneyDew New Version|Click here]]'''<br />
<br />
This is the first screen you'll see when starting HoneyDew for the first time. If you haven't created an account yet, you'll need to do that first.<br />
<br />
== Creating an Account ==<br />
<br />
Click the 'Create an Account' button. This will add a 'Confirm Password' entry box. Now just enter your email address and a password. Note that the email password combination you choose will need to be shared with all devices you choose to sync with, so choose a password you're comfortable sharing with those you'll be linked to. It is safe, though, to enter the password for them on the device, it cannot be recovered once successfully logged in.<br />
<br />
After entering your email and password, click 'Create Account' again. If all goes to plan you'll be taken to the [[HoneyDew Add Screen|add items]] or [[HoneyDew List Screen|list]] screen and you can start [[HoneyDew Basic Usage|using HoneyDew]]<br />
<br />
'''Notes about creating an account:'''<br />
*Your email address is *only* used for password resets/changes and will never be sold or rented for any other purpose. In fact, if you don't care about resetting your password, you don't have to enter your real email address. (Just don't lose your password and make sure you pick a good one from the start)<br />
*You'll need to enter the same email/password combination on all devices you'll be syncing with<br />
*Once entered on a device, your password cannot be read again (it is never reversibly stored.) You're safe using a password that you don't want the device owner to know as long as you enter it yourself and make sure the login is successful<br />
<br />
== Logging in ==<br />
<br />
If you've previously created an account, you can simply log in. Enter the email and password you used to create the account and you're all set to [[HoneyDew Basic Usage|use HoneyDew]].<br />
<br />
== Forgotten Password ==<br />
<br />
If you forget your password or want to change it you can click the 'Forgot Password' button on this screen, or the 'Change Password' button from the [[HoneyDew Settings|Settings Screen]]. Because the HoneyDew server [[HoneyDew Security|never sees your password]], changing it requires two steps. In step one HoneyDew will send an email to the address you use to log in. This email will contain a code that can be used only once and only for 30 minutes to change your password. Once you receive this email and code, go back to HoneyDew and click 'Forgot password' or 'Change Password' again. This time a new set of boxes will appear asking you to enter the code, and a new password (twice). Once complete your password will be changed, and devices with the old password will revert to the login screen the next time they are started. You'll need to enter the new password on every device.<br />
<br />
'''Notes about changing your password:'''<br />
*If you have encryption enabled, changing your password will prevent access to your server-side data. There are no exceptions, and not even the NSA could get it back ([[HoneyDew Security|unless you used a weak password]].) If you still have a copy of the data on your device (which is not encrypted, by design), you'll simply push a new encrypted copy and all will be well. If you don't, there's no way to get it back.<br />
*If you don't use your reset code within 30 minutes, simply request a new one<br />
<br />
== Working Locally ==<br />
<br />
If you don't want to sync with other users, you can bypass the login altogether by choosing 'Work Locally'. Note that this setting is not retained, and is generally only for when the password has been changed and you're not aware of the new password yet. Changes to the local list will not be replicated to the server until you've successfully logged in.</div>Marwatkhttp://www.versatilemonkey.com/wiki/HoneyDew_HelpHoneyDew Help2011-02-12T21:17:59Z<p>Marwatk: </p>
<hr />
<div>HoneyDew is a very new product and the documentation is not yet complete. If you don't find what you're looking for here, please [http://www.versatilemonkey.com/d/support contact me].<br />
<br />
[[HoneyDew Basic Usage|Tutorial]]<br />
<br />
[[HoneyDew New Version|What happened to the old HoneyDew!?]]<br />
<br />
[[HoneyDew Cleanup|Cleaning up old items]]<br />
<br />
[[HoneyDew Import/Export|Importing and Exporting]]<br />
<br />
[[HoneyDew How Syncing Works|How/When does it sync?]]<br />
<br />
[[HoneyDew Registration|Upgrading HoneyDew]]<br />
<br />
[[HoneyDew Security|How Secure is HoneyDew?]]<br />
<br />
== Specific Screen Help ==<br />
<br />
[[HoneyDew Login Screen|Login Screen]]<br />
<br />
[[HoneyDew Add Screen|Add Items Screen]]<br />
<br />
[[HoneyDew List Screen|View List Screen]]<br />
<br />
[[HoneyDew Import/Export|Import/Export Screens]]<br />
<br />
[[HoneyDew Cleanup|Purge Screen]]<br />
<br />
[[HoneyDew Settings|Settings Screen]]</div>Marwatkhttp://www.versatilemonkey.com/wiki/HoneyDew_New_VersionHoneyDew New Version2011-02-12T21:01:00Z<p>Marwatk: </p>
<hr />
<div>== What has happened? Why is HoneyDew now asking me to log in? ==<br />
<br />
HoneyDew has changed! Now you can sync between BlackBerry and Android, and soon iPhone and web clients! And it's free to use! Though you can pay a small ($0.25/month) fee to get HoneyDew 'premium' which removes ads and allows end to end encryption. (Previous paid HoneyDew users will get a free year of HoneyDew 'premium' if they use the same email address as they used to purchase.)<br />
<br />
Because there's no way for BlackBerries to talk directly to Androids and vice versa, it's necessary to have a intermediary. That's where the new HoneyDew comes in. It uses a backend server to facilitate the communication. That takes infrastructure, which takes money, hence the new fee/ad structure.<br />
<br />
The first time you load the new HoneyDew you'll be asked to log in. You can create an account for free, simple click the 'Create Account' button. Enter your email (to get a free year of HoneyDew 'premium' as a past HoneyDew user enter the email you used to purchase the old HoneyDew), and choose a password. Note that you'll need to enter this same email and password on all devices you'd like to sync with, so don't use a password you don't want your sync partners to know.<br />
<br />
After that, click 'Create Account' again and you're all set. HoneyDew will work almost exactly as it did before, except now you can sync with more than 2 devices (as many as you want, actually), and you can sync with different device types.<br />
<br />
Why do I say 'almost'? The new version will no longer instantly notify you of changes that sync partners make. It's periodically checking in the background, but it won't be instant. (Though it does check every time you run HoneyDew itself, so if you have cell-service where you shop it won't matter much). I'm working on instant notifications, but it's likely going to be a paid-version-only feature.<br />
<br />
== I hate this, where's the old version? ==<br />
<br />
The old version of HoneyDew is still available for those that previously purchased. You can download it here:<br />
<br />
http://ota.versatilemonkey.com/honeydew_classic/<br />
<br />
This will still work for completely peer-to-peer BlackBerry syncing for those that have previously purchased, but I won't be selling new registration codes for that version.</div>Marwatkhttp://www.versatilemonkey.com/wiki/HoneyDew_New_VersionHoneyDew New Version2011-02-12T20:48:40Z<p>Marwatk: Created page with '== What has happened? Why is HoneyDew now asking me to log in? == The old version of HoneyDew is still available for those that previously purchased. You can download it here:…'</p>
<hr />
<div>== What has happened? Why is HoneyDew now asking me to log in? ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
The old version of HoneyDew is still available for those that previously purchased. You can download it here:<br />
<br />
http://ota.versatilemonkey.com/honeydew_classic/<br />
<br />
This will still work for completely peer-to-peer BlackBerry syncing for those that have previously purchased, but I won't be selling new registration codes for that version.</div>Marwatkhttp://www.versatilemonkey.com/wiki/HoneyDew_HelpHoneyDew Help2011-02-12T20:45:08Z<p>Marwatk: </p>
<hr />
<div>HoneyDew is a very new product and the documentation is not yet complete. If you don't find what you're looking for here, please [http://www.versatilemonkey.com/d/support contact me].<br />
<br />
[[HoneyDew Basic Usage|Tutorial]]<br />
<br />
[[HoneyDew New Version|What happened to the old HoneyDew!?]]<br />
<br />
[[HoneyDew Cleanup|Cleaning up old items]]<br />
<br />
[[HoneyDew Import/Export|Importing and Exporting]]<br />
<br />
[[HoneyDew How Syncing Works|How/When does it sync?]]<br />
<br />
[[HoneyDew Registration|Upgrading HoneyDew]]<br />
<br />
== Specific Screen Help ==<br />
<br />
[[HoneyDew Login Screen|Login Screen]]<br />
<br />
[[HoneyDew Add Screen|Add Items Screen]]<br />
<br />
[[HoneyDew List Screen|View List Screen]]<br />
<br />
[[HoneyDew Import/Export|Import/Export Screens]]<br />
<br />
[[HoneyDew Cleanup|Purge Screen]]<br />
<br />
[[HoneyDew Settings|Settings Screen]]</div>Marwatkhttp://www.versatilemonkey.com/wiki/HoneyDew_How_Syncing_WorksHoneyDew How Syncing Works2011-02-12T20:19:59Z<p>Marwatk: </p>
<hr />
<div>== When does it sync? ==<br />
<br />
HoneyDew always syncs when you start the app, and will sync periodically even when the app is not running based on the setting in HoneyDew's setting screen. Additionally, it will sync changes as you make them to your lists.<br />
<br />
== How does it sync? ==<br />
<br />
To facilitate cross platform communication (BlackBerry, Android, iPhone and Web) HoneyDew uses a centralized database of your complete list on versatilemonkey.com.</div>Marwatkhttp://www.versatilemonkey.com/wiki/HoneyDew_Import/ExportHoneyDew Import/Export2011-02-12T20:19:54Z<p>Marwatk: </p>
<hr />
<div>HoneyDew can import and export to plain text files. These features are found on the menu in the Settings screen.<br />
<br />
The format for importing and exporting should look like this:<br />
Category 1<br />
Item 1<br />
Category 2<br />
Category 3<br />
Item 2<br />
Item 3<br />
<br />
Anything that is left justified (that is, it has no spaces at the start of the line) will be entered as a category. Anything indented will go in as an item under the previous category.<br />
<br />
This format applies to both importing and exporting. When exporting HoneyDew will generate a pre-populated email message with the contents of your list. When importing it presents a plain text box that you can paste your list in from other sources (such as copied from an email).</div>Marwatkhttp://www.versatilemonkey.com/wiki/HoneyDew_CleanupHoneyDew Cleanup2011-02-12T20:19:49Z<p>Marwatk: </p>
<hr />
<div>If you've entered items you no longer want to have show up in your drop downs you can purge them from HoneyDew completely.<br />
<br />
To do this go to HoneyDew's settings screen and choose 'Purge old items'. This will show a pop up asking if you want to delete all currently unused items, or just some. Choose the option you wish to perform. If you choose from a list a new screen will appear letting you mark any unused categories and items for permanent deletion.<br />
<br />
When finished selecting items open the menu and choose 'Purge Checked'.<br />
<br />
You may need to exit HoneyDew for the drop downs to update (they only populate once per run for performance reasons).<br />
<br />
This will need to be done separately on each phone.</div>Marwatkhttp://www.versatilemonkey.com/wiki/HoneyDew_HelpHoneyDew Help2011-02-12T20:19:40Z<p>Marwatk: </p>
<hr />
<div>HoneyDew is a very new product and the documentation is not yet complete. If you don't find what you're looking for here, please [http://www.versatilemonkey.com/d/support contact me].<br />
<br />
[[HoneyDew Basic Usage|Tutorial]]<br />
<br />
[[HoneyDew Cleanup|Cleaning up old items]]<br />
<br />
[[HoneyDew Import/Export|Importing and Exporting]]<br />
<br />
[[HoneyDew How Syncing Works|How/When does it sync?]]<br />
<br />
[[HoneyDew Registration|Upgrading HoneyDew]]<br />
<br />
== Specific Screen Help ==<br />
<br />
[[HoneyDew Login Screen|Login Screen]]<br />
<br />
[[HoneyDew Add Screen|Add Items Screen]]<br />
<br />
[[HoneyDew List Screen|View List Screen]]<br />
<br />
[[HoneyDew Import/Export|Import/Export Screens]]<br />
<br />
[[HoneyDew Cleanup|Purge Screen]]<br />
<br />
[[HoneyDew Settings|Settings Screen]]</div>Marwatkhttp://www.versatilemonkey.com/wiki/PodTrapper_Common_IssuesPodTrapper Common Issues2010-10-22T17:26:56Z<p>Marwatk: </p>
<hr />
<div>== How do I get started? ==<br />
<br />
The easiest way to get started is to check out the tutorial. It was made with a previous version, so it looks different, but all of the concepts are the same. It can be found here:<br />
<br />
http://www.versatilemonkey.com/podtrapper_tutorial.htm<br />
<br />
== I need a new registration code for a new device ==<br />
<br />
If you have a 12 digit serial number, no new code should be necessary. The 12 digit codes should work on any device, but only one device at a time.<br />
<br />
If you have an older 8 digit code, you can generate a new code here:<br />
<br />
http://versatilemonkey.com/switch<br />
<br />
== I never received a registration code ==<br />
<br />
You can look up your registration code here:<br />
<br />
http://versatilemonkey.com/switch<br />
<br />
== I got a trial expired message, but I purchased via the Android Market ==<br />
<br />
This can happen (rarely) if the android market is experiencing delays. You can generally safely ignore it. (I should have a fix in place to remove it eventually)<br />
<br />
== PodTrapper lost all of my settings after an upgrade ==<br />
<br />
PodTrapper is always maintaining backups of your settings, and you can easily restore them. See this page for details:<br />
<br />
http://www.versatilemonkey.com/wiki/Backing_up_and_restoring_PodTrapper_settings<br />
<br />
== Some podcasts don't work after upgrading to PodTrapper 2.6.7 ==<br />
<br />
PodTrapper implemented a new buffered playback option to allow listening while downloading and reduce errors in certain circumstances. Unfortunately it seems some devices really don't like it. You can turn it off if it's causing a problem by going to Settings -> Playback Settings and turning off 'Buffer playback'<br />
<br />
== The application podtrapper has attempted... ==<br />
<br />
The application podtrapper has attempted to open a connection to a location <br />
inside the firewall and outside the firewall which is not allowed by your IT policy<br />
<br />
There are two possibilities:<br />
<br />
If you are on a BES (Blackberry Enterprise Server, using Exchange or Lotus Notes), your IT policy may have restricted the ability for Podtrapper to connect to the internet and your media card at the same time. Your BES administrator may be able to change this setting, though likely not. The desktop downloader may still work in this scenario if you disable the other mechanisms.<br />
<br />
If you are not on an enterprise server you may need to disable your firewall (Options->Security Options->Firewall, set Status to Disabled), or upgrade your phone's operating system to the latest version available. The desktop downloader may also work here but I'm unsure.<br />
<br />
Sometimes this bug appears on BES users who don't have the setting, and in that case the firewall settings above may work, or an OS upgrade.<br />
<br />
Let me know if these solutions aren't helpful.<br />
<br />
This thread has more details:<br />
http://supportforums.blackberry.com/t5/Java-Development/problems-with-quot-download-file-via-http-and-save-it-to-local/m-p/92858<br />
<br />
== No downloads are happening ==<br />
<br />
There are a couple of things you can check first.<br />
<br />
Does the status item at the very bottom of PodTrapper say why it's paused?<br />
<br />
If it says something like "No Coverage Available", check to make sure your [[PodTrapper Download Settings Screen|Download Settings]] are set up to allow downloading from where you are. Cellular downloads, for example, are disabled by default, so you'll need to enable them if you want to download over the cell network.<br />
<br />
If you're daring, you can go to the download screen, hit the menu and choose 'view failed' and click an item in that list. It will show you the download log for that download that may give hints.<br />
<br />
Of course, you can always send your logs to me via the 'Email developer' menu item and I can take a look.<br />
<br />
== The LED blinks or the phone vibrates when a podcast downloads, how do I turn that off? ==<br />
<br />
You can disable this like you would a ring tone inside the BB's sound profile settings.<br />
<br />
== Error 6 when trying to play an episode ==<br />
<br />
Usually this is the result of a corrupted download and redownloading it could help. <br />
<br />
Does it do the same thing if you choose 'Play in BBMP' (Play in the BlackBerry Media Player) from that items detail screen? If so, that's a good sign it's a corrupt file, or one that your BB doesn't support (not all BBs are created equal).<br />
<br />
I can [[PodTrapper Getting Help|look at the logs]] and tell for sure if redownloading doesn't help.<br />
<br />
== PodTrapper can't seek or loses position in very long files (more than 2 hours) ==<br />
<br />
This seems to be caused by bugs in the BlackBerry media player. I've worked with a few users to track it down and it seems to be caused by quirks with some encoders, encodings and bitrates. For example, one user switched from using variable bit rates (VBR) to constant bitrates (CBR) and her files stopped having issues. Other users adjusted from a low bitrate like 96kbps to 192kbps and saw improvement. Sadly PodTrapper must go through the built in player to output files, so until RIM makes it more reliable there's not much we can do from PodTrapper's end.<br />
<br />
Here are a few forum posts that talk about it:<br />
<br />
http://www.versatilemonkey.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=334&p=1756&hilit=bitrate#p1749<br />
<br />
http://www.versatilemonkey.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=238<br />
<br />
http://www.versatilemonkey.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=365&p=2576&hilit=encoding#p2576<br />
<br />
Finally, here's a page where I talk about media in general on the BB that may illustrate some of the problems.<br />
<br />
[[PodTrapper Media Issues]]<br />
<br />
== Backlight turns off after a few seconds playing video ==<br />
<br />
This is caused by a confluence of bugs on the Storm and PodTrapper 2.1.0 (but mostly the Storm, I assure you :) ).<br />
<br />
Grab the latest beta to fix it: http://ota.versatilemonkey.com/beta/<br />
<br />
<br />
== Blank screen when playing a video podcast ==<br />
<br />
== Out of sync video and audio ==<br />
<br />
These two issues generally mean either your BB doesn't support the video encoding used by a file or podcast, or it's not powerful enough to keep up with the decoding (and the video then falls behind the audio).<br />
<br />
Unfortunately there's no solution to this one. :(<br />
<br />
== I can't listen to PodTrapper when connected to my computer ==<br />
== Downloads fail when connected to my computer ==<br />
== XXXXX when connected to my computer ==<br />
<br />
These generally mean that Mass Storage mode is enabled on your device. The trouble is only one thing can see your media card, either your computer or your berry, they can't both see it at the same time. So that means whenever mass storage mode is on, PodTrapper can no longer see its storage folder, which means it can't download, play files, delete files, or otherwise interact with your media. Settings this to 'prompt' in your 'Media Card' settings in the main blackberry settings should let you have the best of both worlds.<br />
<br />
== I didn't get my PIN after registering ==<br />
<br />
I've tried and tried tracking down why Paypal doesn't always inform me when I've received a payment. If you didn't get one and you ordered through versatilemonkey.com, visit [http://www.versatilemonkey.com/switchdevice.pl the lookup page] to look it up based on your paypal receipt.<br />
<br />
== Why can't I use my bluetooth device to control PodTrapper? ==<br />
<br />
As of version 2.6.7 PodTrapper now fully supports bluetooth controls, but only for those running BB OS 5.0 or later and using the PodTrapper build for that OS. You can always grab the proper version here: http://ota.versatilemonkey.com/<br />
<br />
== Where does PodTrapper store its files? ==<br />
<br />
When Podtrapper first runs it detects whether you have a media card installed. If you have a media card installed, Podtrapper creates a 'podtrapper' directory on your media card and stores files there.<br />
<br />
If you don't have a media card installed, the first time Podtrapper runs it will ask where it should store its files.<br />
<br />
So, in summary, if it didn't ask, it's storing them in 'Blackberry/podtrapper' on your media card.<br />
<br />
Also see [[#How do I change where PodTrapper stores files?]]<br />
<br />
== How do I change where PodTrapper stores files? ==<br />
<br />
In the [[PodTrapper Storage Settings Screen|Storage Settings Screen]] there's a menu option to change your storage dir. It'll ask you where you want to move them to, highlight where you want them to go, hit the menu, and choose 'Use this' Or 'Select', depending on which is visible. Then, the next time PodTrapper starts up, it'll move everything over to that new folder.<br />
<br />
== Why does PodTrapper sometimes continue playing after finishing a file? ==<br />
== Why does PodTrapper sometimes not continue playing after finishing a file? ==<br />
<br />
PodTrapper will play back another file if the file it just finished was in the current playlist. It doesn't matter where the current file was, it will always start with the first file in the playlist, after the current episode is removed. If you want to *not* play back more files after each file, simply create a blank playlist and switch to it (all available on the playlist screen, hit the 'N' key or use the menu to get there). If you do want it to keep playing back, make sure you've set up the "Auto add to playlist" feature on the podcast's settings, that you're on the correct playlist, and that your sort settings are set up properly (so it plays what you want).<br />
<br />
== How does PodTrapper decide what to download or delete? ==<br />
<br />
Since podcasts are so large, and media cards are (mostly) small, Podtrapper tries to be efficient about the storage of Podcasts.<br />
<br />
Each podcast has a setting, "Unfinished number to keep", found in the 'Edit Podcast' menu item from the main list (we'll call it toKeep for brevity). This setting determines how many episode files Podtrapper will allow to be stored on the device for a given Podcast at one time.<br />
<br />
Another setting, "Max to auto-download", found in the main settings screen for the application affects how many are downloaded at a time. We'll call this toDownload.<br />
<br />
So, here's how it works with these two numbers. When a podcast is updated, either manually via "Update Podcast" or automatically when the next update occurs, Podtrapper searches for new episodes of the Podcast. Let's say it finds 2 new episodes. If 'toDownload' is set to 2 or greater, both of these episodes will be marked for download, and will begin downloading. If 'toDownload' is set to fewer than 2, only 'toDownload' number of the new episodes (the most recent of them) will be marked for download.<br />
<br />
When the new episodes are finished downloading after an update, Podtrapper now looks at all of the episodes that have files downloaded. If the total number of downloaded episodes (just downloaded from the update and previously downloaded) is fewer than 'toKeep', nothing is done and everyone is happy. However, if the number is greater than 'toKeep', Podtrapper starts deleting episodes to keep the number downloaded at any time at/under the 'toKeep' number.<br />
<br />
In determining what to delete, Podtrapper first deletes episodes that have been fully listened to (well, 95% listened and not the last played, at least). After deleting those, if the number downloaded is still larger than 'toKeep', it starts deleted the oldest downloaded episodes, regardless of listened status, until it gets to the 'toKeep' number.<br />
<br />
Note that the record of the episode and how much has been listened is never lost, only the downloaded file is deleted to make room for new episodes. It can always be redownloaded via the appropriate menu option.<br />
<br />
== Why does PodTrapper need all these 'Allow' permissions? ==<br />
<br />
Well, I don't make much money selling PodTrapper, so selling the contents of your emails makes up the difference. No, not really. The problem is that the BB OS doesn't make very fine grained decisions about what the permissions mean, so something innocuous like determining whether you're on the phone so PodTrapper can pause playback is lumped in with reading your call log. Here's a summary of what permissions PodTrapper attempts to set and why:<br />
<br />
* '''USB''': For communicating with the desktop downloader<br />
* '''Bluetooth''': For talking with your headset, though this depends on OS version<br />
* '''Phone''': To see when to stop and start the player based on phone calls<br />
* '''Company Network''': For downloading via BES/MDS<br />
* '''Carrier Internet''': For downloading via BIS/TCP/WAP<br />
* '''Wi-Fi''': For downloading via hot dog carts (just seeing if you're paying attention)<br />
* '''Interprocess communication''': For communicating with the podcast browser (which actually runs out of the BB Browser)<br />
* '''Media Access''': For saving podcasts to your SD card<br />
* '''Security Timer Reset''': For keeping the screen on during video playback<br />
* '''Email/Messaging''': For the 'Email developer' feature<br />
* '''Files''': For storing to the SD card<br />
<br />
You can check and set these permissions by going to the BB Home Screen -> Options -> Advanced -> Applications -> Highlight PodTrapper -> (Menu) Permissions.<br />
<br />
That should be it. All others can be set to deny or prompt, though this may change in the future (though hopefully I'll remember to update this page if it does)</div>Marwatkhttp://www.versatilemonkey.com/wiki/MediaWiki:SidebarMediaWiki:Sidebar2010-10-22T17:25:11Z<p>Marwatk: </p>
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<div>* navigation<br />
** http://versatilemonkey.com/|Versatile Monkey Home<br />
** PodTrapper Help|PodTrapper Manual<br />
** HoneyDew Help|HoneyDew Manual<br />
** VersaTool Help|VersaTool Manual<br />
** recentchanges-url|recentchanges<br />
** randompage-url|randompage<br />
* SEARCH<br />
* TOOLBOX<br />
* LANGUAGES</div>Marwatkhttp://www.versatilemonkey.com/wiki/MediaWiki:SidebarMediaWiki:Sidebar2010-10-22T17:24:22Z<p>Marwatk: </p>
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<div>* navigation<br />
** [http://versatilemonkey.com/]|Versatile Monkey Home<br />
** PodTrapper Help|PodTrapper Manual<br />
** HoneyDew Help|HoneyDew Manual<br />
** VersaTool Help|VersaTool Manual<br />
** recentchanges-url|recentchanges<br />
** randompage-url|randompage<br />
* SEARCH<br />
* TOOLBOX<br />
* LANGUAGES</div>Marwatkhttp://www.versatilemonkey.com/wiki/MediaWiki:SidebarMediaWiki:Sidebar2010-10-22T17:22:55Z<p>Marwatk: </p>
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<div>* navigation<br />
** PodTrapper Help|PodTrapper Manual<br />
** HoneyDew Help|HoneyDew Manual<br />
** VersaTool Help|VersaTool Manual<br />
** recentchanges-url|recentchanges<br />
** randompage-url|randompage<br />
* SEARCH<br />
* TOOLBOX<br />
* LANGUAGES</div>Marwatkhttp://www.versatilemonkey.com/wiki/MediaWiki:SidebarMediaWiki:Sidebar2010-10-22T17:21:51Z<p>Marwatk: Created page with '* navigation ** PodTrapper Help|PodTrapper Manual ** mainpage|mainpage-description ** recentchanges-url|recentchanges ** randompage-url|randompage * SEARCH * TOOLBOX * LANGUAGES'</p>
<hr />
<div>* navigation<br />
** PodTrapper Help|PodTrapper Manual<br />
** mainpage|mainpage-description<br />
** recentchanges-url|recentchanges<br />
** randompage-url|randompage<br />
* SEARCH<br />
* TOOLBOX<br />
* LANGUAGES</div>Marwatkhttp://www.versatilemonkey.com/wiki/PodTrapper_Common_IssuesPodTrapper Common Issues2010-10-21T21:26:37Z<p>Marwatk: </p>
<hr />
<div>== How do I get started? ==<br />
<br />
The easiest way to get started is to check out the tutorial. It was made with a previous version, so it looks different, but all of the concepts are the same. It can be found here:<br />
<br />
http://www.versatilemonkey.com/podtrapper_tutorial.htm<br />
<br />
== I need a new registration code for a new device ==<br />
<br />
If you have a 12 digit serial number, no new code should be necessary. The 12 digit codes should work on any device, but only one device at a time.<br />
<br />
If you have an older 8 digit code, you can generate a new code here:<br />
<br />
http://versatilemonkey.com/switch<br />
<br />
== I never received a registration code ==<br />
<br />
You can look up your registration code here:<br />
<br />
http://versatilemonkey.com/switch<br />
<br />
== PodTrapper lost all of my settings after an upgrade ==<br />
<br />
PodTrapper is always maintaining backups of your settings, and you can easily restore them. See this page for details:<br />
<br />
http://www.versatilemonkey.com/wiki/Backing_up_and_restoring_PodTrapper_settings<br />
<br />
== Some podcasts don't work after upgrading to PodTrapper 2.6.7 ==<br />
<br />
PodTrapper implemented a new buffered playback option to allow listening while downloading and reduce errors in certain circumstances. Unfortunately it seems some devices really don't like it. You can turn it off if it's causing a problem by going to Settings -> Playback Settings and turning off 'Buffer playback'<br />
<br />
== The application podtrapper has attempted... ==<br />
<br />
The application podtrapper has attempted to open a connection to a location <br />
inside the firewall and outside the firewall which is not allowed by your IT policy<br />
<br />
There are two possibilities:<br />
<br />
If you are on a BES (Blackberry Enterprise Server, using Exchange or Lotus Notes), your IT policy may have restricted the ability for Podtrapper to connect to the internet and your media card at the same time. Your BES administrator may be able to change this setting, though likely not. The desktop downloader may still work in this scenario if you disable the other mechanisms.<br />
<br />
If you are not on an enterprise server you may need to disable your firewall (Options->Security Options->Firewall, set Status to Disabled), or upgrade your phone's operating system to the latest version available. The desktop downloader may also work here but I'm unsure.<br />
<br />
Sometimes this bug appears on BES users who don't have the setting, and in that case the firewall settings above may work, or an OS upgrade.<br />
<br />
Let me know if these solutions aren't helpful.<br />
<br />
This thread has more details:<br />
http://supportforums.blackberry.com/t5/Java-Development/problems-with-quot-download-file-via-http-and-save-it-to-local/m-p/92858<br />
<br />
== No downloads are happening ==<br />
<br />
There are a couple of things you can check first.<br />
<br />
Does the status item at the very bottom of PodTrapper say why it's paused?<br />
<br />
If it says something like "No Coverage Available", check to make sure your [[PodTrapper Download Settings Screen|Download Settings]] are set up to allow downloading from where you are. Cellular downloads, for example, are disabled by default, so you'll need to enable them if you want to download over the cell network.<br />
<br />
If you're daring, you can go to the download screen, hit the menu and choose 'view failed' and click an item in that list. It will show you the download log for that download that may give hints.<br />
<br />
Of course, you can always send your logs to me via the 'Email developer' menu item and I can take a look.<br />
<br />
== The LED blinks or the phone vibrates when a podcast downloads, how do I turn that off? ==<br />
<br />
You can disable this like you would a ring tone inside the BB's sound profile settings.<br />
<br />
== Error 6 when trying to play an episode ==<br />
<br />
Usually this is the result of a corrupted download and redownloading it could help. <br />
<br />
Does it do the same thing if you choose 'Play in BBMP' (Play in the BlackBerry Media Player) from that items detail screen? If so, that's a good sign it's a corrupt file, or one that your BB doesn't support (not all BBs are created equal).<br />
<br />
I can [[PodTrapper Getting Help|look at the logs]] and tell for sure if redownloading doesn't help.<br />
<br />
== PodTrapper can't seek or loses position in very long files (more than 2 hours) ==<br />
<br />
This seems to be caused by bugs in the BlackBerry media player. I've worked with a few users to track it down and it seems to be caused by quirks with some encoders, encodings and bitrates. For example, one user switched from using variable bit rates (VBR) to constant bitrates (CBR) and her files stopped having issues. Other users adjusted from a low bitrate like 96kbps to 192kbps and saw improvement. Sadly PodTrapper must go through the built in player to output files, so until RIM makes it more reliable there's not much we can do from PodTrapper's end.<br />
<br />
Here are a few forum posts that talk about it:<br />
<br />
http://www.versatilemonkey.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=334&p=1756&hilit=bitrate#p1749<br />
<br />
http://www.versatilemonkey.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=238<br />
<br />
http://www.versatilemonkey.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=365&p=2576&hilit=encoding#p2576<br />
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Finally, here's a page where I talk about media in general on the BB that may illustrate some of the problems.<br />
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[[PodTrapper Media Issues]]<br />
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== Backlight turns off after a few seconds playing video ==<br />
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This is caused by a confluence of bugs on the Storm and PodTrapper 2.1.0 (but mostly the Storm, I assure you :) ).<br />
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Grab the latest beta to fix it: http://ota.versatilemonkey.com/beta/<br />
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== Blank screen when playing a video podcast ==<br />
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== Out of sync video and audio ==<br />
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These two issues generally mean either your BB doesn't support the video encoding used by a file or podcast, or it's not powerful enough to keep up with the decoding (and the video then falls behind the audio).<br />
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Unfortunately there's no solution to this one. :(<br />
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== I can't listen to PodTrapper when connected to my computer ==<br />
== Downloads fail when connected to my computer ==<br />
== XXXXX when connected to my computer ==<br />
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These generally mean that Mass Storage mode is enabled on your device. The trouble is only one thing can see your media card, either your computer or your berry, they can't both see it at the same time. So that means whenever mass storage mode is on, PodTrapper can no longer see its storage folder, which means it can't download, play files, delete files, or otherwise interact with your media. Settings this to 'prompt' in your 'Media Card' settings in the main blackberry settings should let you have the best of both worlds.<br />
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== I didn't get my PIN after registering ==<br />
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I've tried and tried tracking down why Paypal doesn't always inform me when I've received a payment. If you didn't get one and you ordered through versatilemonkey.com, visit [http://www.versatilemonkey.com/switchdevice.pl the lookup page] to look it up based on your paypal receipt.<br />
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== Why can't I use my bluetooth device to control PodTrapper? ==<br />
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As of version 2.6.7 PodTrapper now fully supports bluetooth controls, but only for those running BB OS 5.0 or later and using the PodTrapper build for that OS. You can always grab the proper version here: http://ota.versatilemonkey.com/<br />
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== Where does PodTrapper store its files? ==<br />
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When Podtrapper first runs it detects whether you have a media card installed. If you have a media card installed, Podtrapper creates a 'podtrapper' directory on your media card and stores files there.<br />
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If you don't have a media card installed, the first time Podtrapper runs it will ask where it should store its files.<br />
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So, in summary, if it didn't ask, it's storing them in 'Blackberry/podtrapper' on your media card.<br />
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Also see [[#How do I change where PodTrapper stores files?]]<br />
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== How do I change where PodTrapper stores files? ==<br />
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In the [[PodTrapper Storage Settings Screen|Storage Settings Screen]] there's a menu option to change your storage dir. It'll ask you where you want to move them to, highlight where you want them to go, hit the menu, and choose 'Use this' Or 'Select', depending on which is visible. Then, the next time PodTrapper starts up, it'll move everything over to that new folder.<br />
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== Why does PodTrapper sometimes continue playing after finishing a file? ==<br />
== Why does PodTrapper sometimes not continue playing after finishing a file? ==<br />
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PodTrapper will play back another file if the file it just finished was in the current playlist. It doesn't matter where the current file was, it will always start with the first file in the playlist, after the current episode is removed. If you want to *not* play back more files after each file, simply create a blank playlist and switch to it (all available on the playlist screen, hit the 'N' key or use the menu to get there). If you do want it to keep playing back, make sure you've set up the "Auto add to playlist" feature on the podcast's settings, that you're on the correct playlist, and that your sort settings are set up properly (so it plays what you want).<br />
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== How does PodTrapper decide what to download or delete? ==<br />
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Since podcasts are so large, and media cards are (mostly) small, Podtrapper tries to be efficient about the storage of Podcasts.<br />
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Each podcast has a setting, "Unfinished number to keep", found in the 'Edit Podcast' menu item from the main list (we'll call it toKeep for brevity). This setting determines how many episode files Podtrapper will allow to be stored on the device for a given Podcast at one time.<br />
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Another setting, "Max to auto-download", found in the main settings screen for the application affects how many are downloaded at a time. We'll call this toDownload.<br />
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So, here's how it works with these two numbers. When a podcast is updated, either manually via "Update Podcast" or automatically when the next update occurs, Podtrapper searches for new episodes of the Podcast. Let's say it finds 2 new episodes. If 'toDownload' is set to 2 or greater, both of these episodes will be marked for download, and will begin downloading. If 'toDownload' is set to fewer than 2, only 'toDownload' number of the new episodes (the most recent of them) will be marked for download.<br />
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When the new episodes are finished downloading after an update, Podtrapper now looks at all of the episodes that have files downloaded. If the total number of downloaded episodes (just downloaded from the update and previously downloaded) is fewer than 'toKeep', nothing is done and everyone is happy. However, if the number is greater than 'toKeep', Podtrapper starts deleting episodes to keep the number downloaded at any time at/under the 'toKeep' number.<br />
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In determining what to delete, Podtrapper first deletes episodes that have been fully listened to (well, 95% listened and not the last played, at least). After deleting those, if the number downloaded is still larger than 'toKeep', it starts deleted the oldest downloaded episodes, regardless of listened status, until it gets to the 'toKeep' number.<br />
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Note that the record of the episode and how much has been listened is never lost, only the downloaded file is deleted to make room for new episodes. It can always be redownloaded via the appropriate menu option.<br />
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== Why does PodTrapper need all these 'Allow' permissions? ==<br />
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Well, I don't make much money selling PodTrapper, so selling the contents of your emails makes up the difference. No, not really. The problem is that the BB OS doesn't make very fine grained decisions about what the permissions mean, so something innocuous like determining whether you're on the phone so PodTrapper can pause playback is lumped in with reading your call log. Here's a summary of what permissions PodTrapper attempts to set and why:<br />
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* '''USB''': For communicating with the desktop downloader<br />
* '''Bluetooth''': For talking with your headset, though this depends on OS version<br />
* '''Phone''': To see when to stop and start the player based on phone calls<br />
* '''Company Network''': For downloading via BES/MDS<br />
* '''Carrier Internet''': For downloading via BIS/TCP/WAP<br />
* '''Wi-Fi''': For downloading via hot dog carts (just seeing if you're paying attention)<br />
* '''Interprocess communication''': For communicating with the podcast browser (which actually runs out of the BB Browser)<br />
* '''Media Access''': For saving podcasts to your SD card<br />
* '''Security Timer Reset''': For keeping the screen on during video playback<br />
* '''Email/Messaging''': For the 'Email developer' feature<br />
* '''Files''': For storing to the SD card<br />
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You can check and set these permissions by going to the BB Home Screen -> Options -> Advanced -> Applications -> Highlight PodTrapper -> (Menu) Permissions.<br />
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That should be it. All others can be set to deny or prompt, though this may change in the future (though hopefully I'll remember to update this page if it does)</div>Marwatkhttp://www.versatilemonkey.com/wiki/PodTrapper_Desktop_DownloaderPodTrapper Desktop Downloader2010-09-18T17:04:23Z<p>Marwatk: </p>
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<div><br />
== Currently Desktop Downloading is only available on BlackBerry ==<br />
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The Desktop Downloader allows you to download episodes through your computer without the need for wifi or even a data plan for your phone.<br />
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It acts as a proxy that PodTrapper can use to access the internet. With the desktop downloader it's possible to download episodes without ever communicating over the cellular network.<br />
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You can download the desktop downloader at [http://ota.versatilemonkey.com/ the normal download site] from your PC. Once installed it can be configured to run on startup. From then on, any time your BlackBerry is connected to your PC via USB PodTrapper will use it to download episodes. No other configuration is necessary (other than ensuring you haven't disabled desktop downloading inside PodTrapper).<br />
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The desktop downloader can't be used to preform any actions inside PodTrapper, however. It's only used by PodTrapper for network communication. All interactions are still performed on-device inside PodTrapper.<br />
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'''Notes:''' <br />
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The desktop downloader requires the BlackBerry Desktop Manager be installed on the PC.<br />
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Mass storage mode must be off for the desktop downloader to function properly</div>Marwatkhttp://www.versatilemonkey.com/wiki/PodTrapper_Registration_SettingsPodTrapper Registration Settings2010-09-18T17:03:47Z<p>Marwatk: </p>
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<div>'''Note:''' A bug in 2.1.0 routes the help for [[PodTrapper Keyboard Settings Screen|Keyboard Settings]] here. My apologies.<br />
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This screen allows you to enter the registration/activation code you received when registering PodTrapper. It also displays your PIN for use when ordering (this is the same as your device PIN). If you have issues registering, please use the 'Help / Support' menu item to get help.</div>Marwatkhttp://www.versatilemonkey.com/wiki/PodTrapper_Keyboard_Settings_ScreenPodTrapper Keyboard Settings Screen2010-09-18T17:02:32Z<p>Marwatk: </p>
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<div>The Keyboard Settings screen allows you to define some behaviors of your BlackBerry's keyboard with respect to PodTrapper.<br />
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The first three sections of this screen allow you to configure the behavior of the mute button (on the top of the berry) and the two convenience keys. The first section allows you to configure what they do when the phone is locked or holstered (note that only the mute key works when holstered), the second section is when the phone is unlocked but PodTrapper is in the background, and the third is for when PodTrapper is in the foreground.<br />
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After the key settings there are settings to configure how far the various seek keys should seek. (See [[PodTrapper Keyboard Shortcuts|Keyboard Shortcusts]] for details on how to use keys for these).<br />
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= Android Settings =<br />
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Because most android devices don't have physical media buttons, PodTrapper offers a few workarounds to help you control media more easily. (And don't forget to use the widget!)<br />
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== Camera Button Play/Pause (when unlocked) ==<br />
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This setting allows PodTrapper to use the camera button (sometimes press and hold) to toggle playback.<br />
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== Power Button Double-Press Play/Pause ==<br />
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This allows PodTrapper to treat a well timed double press of the power button as a play/pause button, even when the device is locked.</div>Marwatkhttp://www.versatilemonkey.com/wiki/PodTrapper_Keyboard_Settings_ScreenPodTrapper Keyboard Settings Screen2010-09-18T17:01:50Z<p>Marwatk: </p>
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<div>The Keyboard Settings screen allows you to define some behaviors of your BlackBerry's keyboard with respect to PodTrapper.<br />
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The first three sections of this screen allow you to configure the behavior of the mute button (on the top of the berry) and the two convenience keys. The first section allows you to configure what they do when the phone is locked or holstered (note that only the mute key works when holstered), the second section is when the phone is unlocked but PodTrapper is in the background, and the third is for when PodTrapper is in the foreground.<br />
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After the key settings there are settings to configure how far the various seek keys should seek. (See [[PodTrapper Keyboard Shortcuts|Keyboard Shortcusts]] for details on how to use keys for these).<br />
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= Android Settings =<br />
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== Camera Button Play/Pause (when unlocked) ==<br />
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This setting allows PodTrapper to use the camera button (sometimes press and hold) to toggle playback.<br />
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== Power Button Double-Press Play/Pause ==<br />
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This allows PodTrapper to treat a well timed double press of the power button as a play/pause button, even when the device is locked.</div>Marwatkhttp://www.versatilemonkey.com/wiki/PodTrapper_Download_Settings_ScreenPodTrapper Download Settings Screen2010-09-18T16:59:47Z<p>Marwatk: </p>
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<div>Also see [[PodTrapper Advanced Download Settings|Advanced Download Settings Screen]]<br />
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== Downloading enabled ==<br />
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This is the master control for all download activity in PodTrapper. If this is set to 'No' PodTrapper will not attempt to download anything over any mechanism. This can be overridden on a per-download basis via the 'Override Methods' menu item on the [[PodTrapper Download Screen|Download Screen]].<br />
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== Allow downloads over wifi ==<br />
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This settings allows you to specify whether PodTrapper should attempt to download over wifi if it's available. Setting it to 'Updates only' will prevent episodes but allow feed updates to be downloaded via this method.<br />
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== Allow downloads through desktop (BlackBerry only) ==<br />
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This setting controls whether PodTrapper will attempt to download via the [[PodTrapper Desktop Downloader|Desktop Downloader]] or via your BES via serial passthrough. Setting it to 'Updates only' will prevent episodes but allow feed updates to be downloaded via this method.<br />
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== Allow downloads over cellular ==<br />
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This setting controls whether PodTrapper will attempt to download over the cellular network via your data plan. Note: This is only recommended for those with truly unlimited data plans. Downloading podcasts over the cell network can easily consume 10's of gigs of data. Setting it to 'Updates only' will prevent episodes but allow feed updates to be downloaded via this method.<br />
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== Only download when charging ==<br />
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This setting tells PodTrapper to only download when its charging, that way you don't have to worry about it consuming your battery while on the go.<br />
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== Min Battery Level ==<br />
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Determines the battery threshold that PodTrapper will cease downloading. If your battery remaining falls below this number PodTrapper will not attempt to download any more files, and will halt any downloads in progress.<br />
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== Pause downloads while listening ==<br />
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Some phones/SD Cards/OS versions can't properly read and write to the SD card at the same time. Doing so can cause corrupt downloads or errant playback. If you notice this happening while downloading and playing back, enabling this setting will prevent downloads while you're listening to a podcast.<br />
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== A note about downloading ==<br />
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PodTrapper prioritizes its connections in this order:<br />
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# Desktop<br />
# Wifi<br />
# Cellular<br />
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So, if you're connected to more than one enabled mechanism it will try them in that order. Note, though, that if one mechanism reports failure the next will be attempted. For example, if you are connected to a wifi access point, but that access point rejects connections to a particular server, it will then attempt to download over the cell network if that mechanism is enabled, even though you are connected to a wifi network at the time.<br />
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== Menu Items ==<br />
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* '''Diagnostic''': Allows you to run a diagnostic of the various blackberry transport mechanisms<br />
* '''Advanced''': Opens the [[PodTrapper Advanced Download Settings|Advanced Download Settings Screen]]</div>Marwatkhttp://www.versatilemonkey.com/wiki/PodTrapper_Playback_Settings_ScreenPodTrapper Playback Settings Screen2010-09-18T16:59:03Z<p>Marwatk: </p>
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<div>== Auto Stop ==<br />
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To prevent pocket resumes of podcasts at inopportune times, Auto Stop prevents normal media keys from resuming playback after 5 minutes of inactivity. You can still resume via the widget (Android) or via any of the real play/pause methods inside the app. This setting only affects generic media keys like bluetooth controls.<br />
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== Show files in Media Player ==<br />
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By default PodTrapper attempts to hide its files from the media player. For me there's nothing more annoying than shuffling songs, being in the middle of a playlist, and having a podcast get thrown in the mix. Setting this to 'Yes' allows the media player to see PodTrapper files. '''Note:''' It's not currently possible for PodTrapper to specify meta data in the files such as Artist, Title, etc. Therefore whatever shows up in media player is up to the publisher of your podcast, which may or may not be accurate or useful.<br />
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== Pause videos when not displayed ==<br />
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This setting controls whether videos should be paused when they are no longer visible (if another application has focus)<br />
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== Buffer Playback ==<br />
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This setting enables a playback mode where PodTrapper acts as an intermediary between the file being played and the BB media player that's playing it. In this mode PodTrapper attempts to keep the BBMP happy by keeping a cache of the file in memory at all times. On some phones this can help prevent SD card issues from causing premature termination of playback, and other issues. It also helps tremendously with streaming playback (playing an episode while it continues to download).<br />
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PodTrapper will attempt to detect which mode is best for your phone, but if you're experiencing playback issue it may help to toggle it.<br />
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== Bluetooth Control Help (Android only) ==<br />
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Some Android devices (HTC Sense in particular) rewrite bluetooth control handling using non-standard calls. This setting attempts to listen for those non-standard mechanisms.<br />
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== Rewind After Unpausing ==<br />
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This setting tells PodTrapper to rewind the podcast by the specified amount after a resume from pause. This allows you to regain context after a phone call or other long interruption.<br />
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== Keep setting output mode (BlackBerry only) ==<br />
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Some phone models and OS versions can lose track of where they are supposed to be directing audio. This setting helps keep them in line.<br />
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'''No''': Only set the output mode when starting playback and resuming from pause<br />
'''Only When Necessary''': Check the output mode every few seconds to ensure it's correct (minor battery impact)<br />
'''Always''': Force the output mode to be set continously throughout playback (more battery impact?)</div>Marwatkhttp://www.versatilemonkey.com/wiki/PodTrapper_General_SettingsPodTrapper General Settings2010-09-18T16:55:52Z<p>Marwatk: </p>
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<div>The General Settings (Main Screen -> *Menu* Settings -> General Settings) screen allows you to change some PodTrapper settings that don't fit into specific categories.<br />
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== Run when blackberry starts (BlackBerry only) ==<br />
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Determines whether PodTrapper should start when your BlackBerry first boots<br />
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== Play/Pause Icon Switches to PT ==<br />
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This controls whether the key configured to play/pause in the [[PodTrapper Keyboard Settings Screen|Keyboard Settings]] brings PodTrapper to the foreground if it is in the background (note it cannot unlock the device).<br />
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== Disable thumbnails ==<br />
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Thumbnails are pretty, but they consume a lot of the precious little resources available on your phone. If you're experiencing a lot of hourglassing this is probably why (assuming you have more than a handful of podcasts). Disabling thumbnails can noticeably improve your berry's health.<br />
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== Allow anonymous stats ==<br />
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This setting controls whether PodTrapper will upload anonymous data about your subscribed feeds to VersatileMonkey.com for use in generating top 10 lists and similar for the podcast browser. The information sent looks like this:<br />
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<Random string>|<Feed URL 1>|<Feed URL 2> ...<br />
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The only things sent are a random string to allow each device to be counted once and the urls of the feeds you subscribe to. A feed published in this manner will never result in that feed getting added to the podcast browser (so internal or private feeds are safe).<br />
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== Advanced Info Display ==<br />
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Normally PodTrapper displays the number of episodes that are new or partially listened as 'Ready', and those that are in the processing of downloading or won't be downloaded as 'Not Downloaded'<br />
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This setting allows you to switch that to a string that looks like this:<br />
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''1N 2P 1F 1DL 28NoDL''<br />
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* 'N' are the number of new episodes (downloaded but unlistened)<br />
* 'P' are those you've partially listened to<br />
* 'F' are those you've finished listening to<br />
* 'DL' are those in the process of downloading<br />
* 'NoDL' are those that won't be downloaded<br />
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== Minimum font size ==<br />
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This allows you to configure the minimum font size that PodTrapper will use in any case (most notably inside the progress bars).<br />
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== Menu Items ==<br />
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* '''Export Feeds''': Generates an OPML of your feeds and attaches to a new email<br />
* '''Reset saved data''': Clears all PodTrapper settings and files<br />
* '''Restore from backup''': See [[Backing up and restoring PodTrapper settings]]</div>Marwatkhttp://www.versatilemonkey.com/wiki/PodTrapper_Edit_Podcast_ScreenPodTrapper Edit Podcast Screen2010-09-18T16:48:14Z<p>Marwatk: </p>
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<div>The edit podcast screen has two uses:<br />
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* To edit settings for all new podcasts, accessed via Settings -> New Podcast Settings (or Default Podcast Settings, for version 2.0.1 and earlier)<br />
* To edit settings for an individual podcast, access via the main screen menu under 'Podcast Settings' (or Edit Podcast for version 2.0.1 and earlier)<br />
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'''Note:''' The nature of some options means that some are displayed in some cases and not in others.<br />
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== URL ==<br />
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This is the feed url for a podcast. It can only be edited if the feed hasn't yet been retrieved successfully. This should be the RSS feed for a podcast. The easiest way to find podcasts is using the [[PodTrapper Podcast Browser|Podcast Browser]].<br />
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== Username/Password ==<br />
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Some paid podcasts require a username and password that is provided when you pay for the podcast. Most podcasts will never need these, but they are here for those that do.<br />
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== Tags ==<br />
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Here you can enter comma separated tags for a podcast. This will group the podcasts into that tag on the home screen, presenting a consolidated view of episodes across all podcasts with that tag that you can drill down into. A podcast can have many tags.<br />
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== Downloaded episodes to keep ==<br />
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This determines how many episodes will be kept downloaded on your device at one time. It defaults to 4. This means that if PodTrapper automatically downloads an episode, and that episode brings the total downloaded for that podcast to a number greater than 4, PodTrapper will automatically delete old episodes to bring the total down to this number. It will try to delete listened episodes first, and will always start at the oldest.<br />
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== Max to auto-download ==<br />
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When PodTrapper updates a podcast it will see some number of new episodes (or not, if there are no new episodes available). When most podcasts publish episodes they only publish one at a time, but some publish a week's worth of episodes all at once. This setting sets the maximum number of episodes that PodTrapper will mark for download in a given update.<br />
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For example, NPR's Science Friday podcast generally publishes 3-4 episodes all at once every Friday, one for each topic they talked about. If I had set 'Max to auto-download' to 2, only 2 of those new episodes would be marked for download. The rest would still show up in the list, but would require manual downloaded (via the reDownload menu item).<br />
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This is most important for new podcasts, where when updating it will see the full list of episodes as new.<br />
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Setting this setting to zero means that no episodes will be downloaded automatically.<br />
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== Impersonate iTunes ==<br />
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Some podcasts will only serve media files to the iTunes desktop client. This option configures PodTrapper to pretend to be iTunes when talking to the remote server, allowing some of these downloads directly to PodTrapper.<br />
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== Download order ==<br />
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This setting configures how PodTrapper chooses to download new episodes when needed. The two possible cases for downloading new episodes are that you have deleted a file and 'Download more episodes after deleting' is set, or new episodes were detected in the feed.<br />
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There are three possible settings for the order to download in PodTrapper:<br />
'''New episodes, oldest first''': This setting will download new episodes when they are available, up to the 'Max to auto-download' number, starting with the oldest new episode detected. For example, if a podcast publishes a 2 hour podcast in sets of 30 minute files, this setting will download the first 30 minute file first (the oldest in the feed).<br />
'''New episodes, newest first''': This setting is similar to the previous, but the download order is newest new episode first. In this case, if there have been multiple episodes published in the latest retrieval, the newest will be downloaded first.<br />
'''Old episodes, oldest first''': This setting is useful for audio books delivered as podcasts, where you'd never want to hear the newest published episodes before listening to the oldest. In this situation newly published episodes will never force the deletion of old episodes that haven't been listened to.<br />
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== Download Types ==<br />
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Some podcasts publish multiple types of files in their podcast, for example both audio and video, or audio and a pdf companion, etc. This setting controls what media should be allowed to download for this podcast.<br />
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== Allow downloads over wifi / Allow downloads through desktop / Allow downloads over cellular / Only Download when Charging ==<br />
<br />
These settings are equivalent to the settings on [[PodTrapper Download Settings Screen|Download Settings Screen]] but apply only to this podcast. The setting 'Use Global Setting' will apply whatever is set on the Download Settings Screen to this podcast, any other setting will override what's set on the Download Settings screen for this podcast only.<br />
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== Playback priority ==<br />
<br />
This settings is used when sorting playlists. It can be set per-podcast and can be the same as other podcasts. See [[PodTrapper Playlist Screen|Playlist Screen]] for details.<br />
<br />
== View order ==<br />
<br />
This determines which order this podcast should display on the main screen. Podcasts are first sorted by this number, then by name.<br />
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== Match duplicates by ==<br />
<br />
This settings determines how PodTrapper determines that an episode being examined during an update matches a previously seen episode. Most podcasts are fine with the default setting of '''URL''', but vary rarely setting this to '''Title''' can help if PodTrapper is seeing episodes as the same or different when they shouldn't be.<br />
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== Delete after listening ==<br />
<br />
This setting controls whether PodTrapper should auto-delete episodes after they are no longer the 'Last Played' and are greater than 95% listened.<br />
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== Download more episodes after deleting ==<br />
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If enabled this setting will make PodTrapper attempt to keep as many episodes as your "Unfinished number to keep" after you've deleted an episode. After deleting one, PodTrapper will mark the newest undownloaded and undeleted episode for download.<br />
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== Auto add to playlists ==<br />
<br />
This setting controls whether this podcast should have its episodes automatically added to the selected playlists when they are finished downloading.<br />
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== Update Frequency ==<br />
<br />
This setting allows you to set the frequency PodTrapper will attempt to update this podcast. Note that this is also dependent on your [[PodTrapper Download Settings Screen|Download Settings]]. PodTrapper will never use a download mechanism you haven't enabled, so updates can only occur when the ones you have enabled are available.</div>Marwatkhttp://www.versatilemonkey.com/wiki/PodTrapper_Manual_SubscriptionPodTrapper Manual Subscription2010-09-18T16:45:31Z<p>Marwatk: </p>
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<div>On this page you can type or paste in one or more space-separated podcast feed URLs.<br />
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The easiest way to use this page is to collect the RSS feeds from your desktop computer and email them to your device. From there, copy the urls from your email and paste them to this screen. PodTrapper will add all of them to your subscription list.</div>Marwatkhttp://www.versatilemonkey.com/wiki/PodTrapper_Download_ScreenPodTrapper Download Screen2010-09-18T16:44:59Z<p>Marwatk: </p>
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<div>Also see [[PodTrapper Common Issues#How does PodTrapper decide what to download or delete?|How does PodTrapper decide what to download?]]<br />
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== Screen Information ==<br />
<br />
This screen shows you the current download queue.<br />
<br />
The top of the list shows the currently downloading item, below that are all of the items in the order they'll be downloaded.<br />
<br />
Clicking on an item in this screen will take you to the download log where you can see the progression a file takes through its download process.<br />
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== Menu Items ==<br />
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* [[PodTrapper Common Menu Items|Common Menu Items]]<br />
* '''Update all Podcasts''': Forces an update of all podcasts<br />
* '''Show in Progress''': Shows the downloads currently pending<br />
* '''Show Completed''': Shows downloads that recently completed<br />
* '''Show Failed''': Shows the last 10 failed downloads (for viewing their logs)<br />
* '''Disable/Enable Downloading''': This is the same as adjusting 'Downloading enabled' on the [[PodTrapper General Settings|General Settings Screen]], which controls all downloads<br />
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When an item is selected (or by pressing and holding on an item on touch screen devices):<br />
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* '''View item''': Takes you to the screen for a specific item (Podcast or Episode)<br />
* '''View log''': View the download log for a specific item<br />
* '''Override Methods''': Allows the selected download to bypass all restrictions on download transports (wifi/cell/desktop) as well as the current settings for when it's ok to download (charging, overall downloading enabled)<br />
* '''Move to Top''': This allows you to immediately reprioritize the selected item to the top of the queue<br />
* '''Cancel download''': Cancels the current download (and marks the episode to not be downloaded if it's an episode)</div>Marwatkhttp://www.versatilemonkey.com/wiki/PodTrapper_Playlist_ScreenPodTrapper Playlist Screen2010-09-18T16:42:13Z<p>Marwatk: </p>
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<div>== General Playlist Information ==<br />
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PodTrapper maintains internal playlists that allow you to automatically add and sort new episodes, so once your playlists are configured you should never have to mess with them again.<br />
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On the playlist screen there's always a default playlist, but you can create new ones via the 'Create Playlist' menu item. You can also switch and delete playlists in the menu.<br />
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Also on the playlist screen the 'Add Episodes' menu item will bring up a screen allowing you to define your sort criteria for the playlist and which podcasts you'd like to add to it. When adding episodes, podcasts that are set to automatically add to this playlist will be checked already, additionally you can specify more or less than these by adjusting the checkboxes. When adding to the playlist, episodes can be sorted by these items:<br />
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* Podcast Name<br />
* Episode Date<br />
* Playback priority - Configured in the 'Edit Podcast' settings in each podcast<br />
* Episode order - The top episode in a podcast is 1, the next is 2, etc. Deleted episodes aren't included<br />
* Episode order w/deleted - This is the same as episode order, but includes deleted ones when coming up with the number to assign<br />
* Percent Listened<br />
* Episode size (bytes)<br />
* Episode title<br />
* Random<br />
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Episode order probably needs the most explanation. Here's an example: If you have two podcasts, each with two new episodes, sorting by episode order will place the newest episodes from each podcast before the second newest episode of either podcast. That way you can be sure that new episodes always show up at the top of the playlist.<br />
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'Last Played Episode First' allows you to force that the episode you haven't finished listening to yet ends up at the top of the playlist.<br />
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Hitting the menu item to 'Add Items' will then search for matching episodes and sort them into the playlist. If you have 'Keep playlist sorted' set in this playlists settings screen then any time you add a new item to the playlist it will automatically re-sort the entire playlist according to the last used sort settings (each playlist maintains its own sort settings). And, if you have this playlist set in a podcast's settings 'auto add to playlists:' (via 'Podcast Settings' when a podcast is highlighted on the main screen), newly downloaded episodes will get automatically added to the playlist, and the playlist will re-sort, so you should never have to touch it again and can always go to the playlist you want and start playing.<br />
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== Playlist Settings ==<br />
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Available in the '''Edit Podcast''' menu item.<br />
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* '''Auto Sort:''' Determines whether the playlist is resorted (according to last used sort settings) any time items are added<br />
* '''Reset Listened when Adding:''' Allows you to add items already played by resetting their listened status if listening is already complete<br />
* '''Auto Repeat:''' When an item is finished listening, it will have its listened status reset and be added to the end of the playlist (not very useful if auto-sort is enabled)<br />
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== Menu Items ==<br />
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* [[PodTrapper Common Menu Items|Common Menu Items]]<br />
* '''Play Next''': Skips the current item, removing it from the playlist, and moves to the next item in the playlist<br />
* '''Play Next (reQueue)''': Moves to the next item in the playlist, placing the item currently playing back in at the top of the playlist<br />
* '''Play Next (Delete)''': Moves to the next item in the playlist, deleting the episode currently playing<br />
* '''Quick Add''': Adds all episodes according to last used sort settings and inclusion settings<br />
* '''Add /Sort Episodes''': Opens the dialog to configure sort settings and optionally add more episodes<br />
* '''Select output''': (BlackBerry only) Allows you to route the audio to the method of choice (Bluetooth, Speakerphone, etc)<br />
* '''Edit Playlist''': Allows you to alter playlist settings (auto-sort and name)<br />
* '''New Playlist''': Allows you to create a playlist<br />
* '''Switch Playlist''': Allows you to switch playlists<br />
* '''Delete a Playlist''': Allows you to delete a playlist (except the active one)<br />
* '''Empty Playlist''': Removes all items from current playlist<br />
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When an item is selected (or by pressing and holding on an item on touch screen devices):<br />
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* '''View Selected''': Opens the details for the highlighted item<br />
* '''Move Item''': Allows you to manually move the position of an item, after selecting use the trackball to click where you want to place it<br />
* '''Remove Selected''': Removes an item from the playlist. (Holding Alt while pressing delete also allows you to delete an episode from the device)<br />
* '''Remove and Delete''': Removes an item from the playlist and deletes the episode<br />
* '''Toggle Preserved''': Prevent the episode from being automatically deleted<br />
* '''Play/Pause''': Toggle play/pause for current item</div>Marwatkhttp://www.versatilemonkey.com/wiki/PodTrapper_Playback_ScreenPodTrapper Playback Screen2010-09-18T16:33:55Z<p>Marwatk: </p>
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<div>== Screen Information ==<br />
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The screens for playing back podcast episodes and files on your device are very similar.<br />
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At the top of this screen you'll see the progress bar for the media, and clicking on this will play/pause the media (no need to scroll to the play/pause button).<br />
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Below that are buttons that control playback. There are also [[PodTrapper Keyboard Shortcuts|Keyboard Shortcuts]] for most of these controls. Here are the time frames that will be skipped by the fast forward and rewind buttons by default:<br />
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* <<< Skip back 30 seconds<br />
* << Skip back 5 seconds<br />
* >> Skip forward 30 seconds<br />
* >>> Skip forward 1/40th of the file length<br />
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Why are they different between forward and backwards? Well, it makes it more useful this way. Going backwards you generally want to hear something you missed, or similar, so short periods are more useful. Going forward, though, you may want to skip large sections of the podcast, so bigger skips make sense. If you do need to skip back far, it's easiest to skip to the beginning and go forward.<br />
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These intervals can be adjusted on the [[PodTrapper Keyboard Settings Screen|Keyboard Settings Screen]]<br />
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Below the play controls are details about this item, be it a file or podcast episode. For episodes you'll see things like the episode description, date of publish, download status, etc.<br />
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== Menu Items ==<br />
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* [[PodTrapper Common Menu Items|Common Menu Items]]<br />
* Play: Play this episode<br />
* '''Play in Native Player''': This will send this file to the built in media player for playback. It helps in testing whether there's a problem with PodTrapper with respect to a media file, or if it's the device itself.<br />
* '''Email episode''': Generates an email pre-filled with details about this episode for sending to friends<br />
* '''Restart playback''': This is the same as hitting the |< playback control<br />
* '''Download episode''': (Episode view only) Allows you to download an episode if it wasn't previously marked for download, or redownload it in the event of corruption (which occasionally happens when downloading over the cell network)<br />
* '''View Download Log''': Allows you to view the log of an episodes download, to see if/why it's having trouble downloading (advanced users)<br />
* '''Add Bookmark''': Adds a bookmark with the description you specify to this episode. Bookmarks can be viewed in the Settings screen<br />
* '''Save As''': (Episode view only) Allows you to save the episode with a human friendly name to your SD card<br />
* '''Mark Listened''': Sets this file to 100% listened<br />
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* '''Add to playlist''': Adds this item to the [[PodTrapper Playlist Screen|Playlist]]<br />
* '''Toggle Preserved''': This setting (and the associated lock icon) will prevent an episode from being automatically deleted by PodTrapper for any reason. It also prevents it from being counted when determining the number of podcasts to download when new episodes are found.<br />
* '''Select output''': (BlackBerry only) Allows you to select from the various output mechanisms for playback (speakerphone, headphones, bluetooth, etc). See note below.<br />
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== Note About Output Methods (BlackBerry only) ==<br />
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With the version of the BlackBerry OS that PodTrapper targets (4.2.1) it's not possible to see which output methods are actually available at any given time, or even which output method is in use. The 'Auto' setting tells PodTrapper not to touch the settings at all, and let the BB OS manage the output method. This should be fine in most cases, but occasionally you'll want to override this. (For example, the BB OS will never automatically switch to a monaural bluetooth headset). Note, though, that when overridden, no more automatic switching will happen (when you plug in headsets and such), until you revert to the 'Auto' setting. So, it's best to manually set this only while you want it to go to that output method specifically, then reset it to 'Auto' when done. Note that changing back to 'Auto' will only take affect for the next file played.</div>Marwatkhttp://www.versatilemonkey.com/wiki/PodTrapper_Podcast_ScreenPodTrapper Podcast Screen2010-09-18T16:21:43Z<p>Marwatk: </p>
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<div>== Screen Information ==<br />
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This screen shows you the list of episodes for a given podcast. It can be configured to show episodes in various states. It defaults to showing episodes that haven't been deleted (whether they are downloaded or not).<br />
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The progress bar below each item indicates its current status:<br />
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* Not Marked For Download - This episode won't be automatically downloaded, download it via the '[re]Download episode' menu item<br />
* Waiting to Download - This episode is queued for download and will be downloaded when it gets to the top of the queue<br />
* x% Downloaded - This episode is in the process of downloading (note it may have been interrupted due to coverage issues, but it will be resumed)<br />
* x% Listened - This episode has finished downloading and is ready for listening (or has been listened to)<br />
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Deleted episodes (if shown) will be dim and indicate that they have been deleted in their subtitle.<br />
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== Menu Items ==<br />
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* [[PodTrapper Common Menu Items|Common Menu Items]]<br />
* '''Change View''': Determine which episodes are visible<br />
* '''Update Podcast''': Forces an update of this podcast's feed<br />
* '''Update and Sort''': Forces an update of this podcast's feed and resorts the episodes by how they appear in the feed<br />
* '''Podcast Settings''': Allows for adjustment of podcast settings via the [[PodTrapper Edit Podcast Screen|Edit Podcast Screen]]<br />
* '''Email Podcast''': Allows you to email the details of this podcast to a friend<br />
* '''Invert sort''': Inverts the current sort of the episodes (useful for deleting episodes in different order)<br />
* '''Download All Episodes''': Mark all episodes currently visible for download<br />
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When an item is selected (or by pressing and holding on an item on touch screen devices): <br />
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* '''Toggle Preserved''': Marks an episode (as indicated by the lock icon) such that it will never be automatically deleted by * '''Add to playlist''': Adds the highlighted item to the playlist<br />
PodTrapper. It also prevents it from being counted in the calculations to determine when to download new episodes<br />
* '''View Episode''': Shows details for the highlighted episode<br />
* '''Play''': Play this episode<br />
* '''Download Episode''': Marks an episode for download, resumes a partial download immediately, or allows for an episode to be completely redownloaded (in the event of a corrupt file)<br />
* '''Mark Listened''': Mark this episode as completely listened to<br />
* '''Email Episode''': Allows you to email the details of this episode to a friend<br />
* '''Delete Episode''': Deletes the highlighted episode<br />
* '''Delete Below''': Deletes the highlighted episode and those below it (according to current view)</div>Marwatk