[PATCH] Universal Search Command Line (USCL) - Page 6

prubin · 11/21/2009, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr.Grace

Do a search for the WebOSRepair utility. I think you just need to be in Developer mode and have the WebOSRepair utility and WebOSQuickInstall installed on your computer.

I have it and use it from time to time. But I have never edited a specific file. What file should I edit to delete this patch?

Preware now lists the updated universal search patch. But I can't delete the old version. It tells me that the memos patch depends on this one and it won't let me delete the memos patch either.

2sslow · 11/21/2009, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr.Grace

OK, I considered the possibility that my launcher-scenes.html file had become corrupted somehow, possibly by having installed this patch earlier or attempting to uninstall it--not sure how. So I repaired this specific file using the WebOSRepair utility. Then I found that WOSQI could install the USCL and notes patches successfully.

Preware doesn't acknowledge that these patches have been installed, but WOSQI does.

Mine is showing up in PreWare!

Dr.Grace · 11/21/2009, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by prubin

I have it and use it from time to time. But I have never edited a specific file. What file should I edit to delete this patch?

You need to follow the thread above. We found the corrupted file by looking at the error log produced by WOSQI after trying to install the latest patch file listed a few posts above. Maybe you have a different problem, so you need to determine if there's a file that's not working with the patch.

dsevil · 04:09 PM

USCL Patch 1.3.1-16 is now available in Preware. And... it installs perfectly in the emulator!

Now, before you say anything about the latest version of KeyToss: I've tried installing *its* latest package (1.3.1-16) on a fresh emulator image. It doesn't install; IPKG log cites a number of the usual "Hunk #... FAILED at ..." messages. So it's out of my scope for now, and trying to say anything about compatibility between my patch and theirs is moot.

Dr.Grace · 11/22/2009, 05:48 PM

I uninstalled USCL from WOSQI and reinstalled via Preware, and it's working well. Thanks!

prubin · 11/24/2009, 02:54 AM

Is there any way to change the destination of the .n command? It goes to the memos app, but I have just installed a new app called Fliq Notes which is much better. Any way that .n could be programmed to go to this app? or a new command (maybe .f) for this app?

robbskittles · 11/24/2009, 08:02 AM

everyone make sure u are running 1.3.1 on phones, had similar problems after I doctor my pre, it installed 1.2.1 don't know why, but now trying to upgrade it.

dsevil · 11/30/2009, 09:55 PM

1. I've reported forum user Dr. Grace's problem installing USCL using webOSQI on OSX.

2. Next release of USCL will have the following:

- .gps on/off
- .usegoogle on/off (rough location using cell towers)
- .autolocate on/off
- .geotag on/off
- .bgdata on/off

- .rescan
- .restart java

- .wolfram keywords
- .snopes keywords
- .maps keywords (for completeness)

- .keytoss cmd keywords or ..cmd keywords — This is really just in case compatibility with the KeyToss patch starts to get too difficult, or for those of you who don't want to also install KeyToss.

Hide/show individual things from Universal Search:
- .hide/.show cmd ...
- To reset all hidden flags: .show all

- All the Math properties are now "builtins" for .calc.
So you can say: .calc sin(PI / 4)
instead of: .calc Math.sin(Math.PI / 4)

- You can say the command after your keywords if you like. Examples:
I like pie. .memo is equivalent to .memo I like pie.
i am america .amazon
(37 * 1.8) + 32 .calc

3. I'm also looking into ways to load commands from external sources—either the USB drive partition, the web, or both. This way, "niche" searches like .beer and .snopes would not have to be builtins anymore.

It will probably be implemented in a future release, but not this one. I may decide this is too much bloat.

4. As for integration into things like Fliq Notes, it most likely means the application will have to be modified and will take a good chunk of time, meaning I'm not going to have the time to work on integration with every single application like this. If it's a straight-up application you can install from the App Catalog or Preware, the required modifications ought to be part of the app itself. If it's a built-in application, the required modifications still have to be distributed as a patch on webos-patches, much like the USCL Notes Patch.

dsevil · 05:07 PM

Oh yeah, another new feature for the next release.
To enter a time-stamped note quickly without launching the Notes app:
- .quicknote text (or .qn text)

As for user-defined commands, I've decided to just have it be a file called uscl.json on the USB drive's root directory for now.
- Syntax is JSON; remember: no comments, trailing commas, functions, or unquoted object property strings.
- Because of that, it's limited to web site searches for now.
- Example file is available.
- After copying/modifying/deleting uscl.json and unmounting the device, use the .update command. If the file doesn't exist or contains a syntax error, you'll get a warning.

alibaby · 12/01/2009, 06:31 PM

Hello all,
is there a possibility to include a lookup of any calender-entries?
Or Memos/Todos?

That would be great.

Kind regards
Normen

dsevil · 12/03/2009, 09:36 PM

Just submitted new versions of both patches to webos-patches! See OP for new features.

If you're going to use the .quicknote feature I strongly recommend you upgrade the USCL Notes Patch as well.

Available here now if you want to install with webOSQI and you know what you're doing: Index of /webos/patches

robbskittles · 12/04/2009, 11:24 AM

Very nice update dsevil, trying out the new commands and it's awsome. thanks alot...

chiefplt · 12/04/2009, 11:59 AM

This is a great patch. So many possibilities - it is very helpful. Thanks for all your work. I have a few suggestions:

1. Search Gmail through web interface. Something like .gmail. This can probably be added through the custom capability if I can figure out the syntax, but it seems like a useful enough thing to be built-in.
2. I second someone's suggestion for ".cal" to add a calendar entry.
3. Adding a task entry to the tasks application. Something like ".task name due_date"

Dr.Grace · 12/04/2009, 01:49 PM

Unfortunately again I got errors trying to uninstall/reinstall from Preware. I'll try again via WOSQI. Maybe I'll have to do the WebOSRepair thing once more.

robbskittles · 12/04/2009, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr.Grace

Unfortunately again I got errors trying to uninstall/reinstall from Preware. I'll try again via WOSQI. Maybe I'll have to do the WebOSRepair thing once more.

Emer. Patch recovery u mean? also make sure your on 1.3.1 vr. on your phone.

Dr.Grace · 12/04/2009, 02:06 PM

No, see above in this thread. I had to use WebOS Repair utility to replace one of the original WebOS files that had been patched. Something about line break characters being messed up. EPR did not do anything to fix this problem.

Bujin · 12/04/2009, 02:39 PM

Just installed - it's great! I particularly love having the additional options in Universal Search when you put in ".show", it truly makes it universal. Nice work!

Audemars02 · 12/04/2009, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsevil

As for user-defined commands, I've decided to just have it be a file called uscl.json on the USB drive's root directory for now.
- Syntax is JSON; remember: no comments, trailing commas, functions, or unquoted object property strings.
- Because of that, it's limited to web site searches for now.
- Example file is available.
- After copying/modifying/deleting uscl.json and unmounting the device, use the .update command. If the file doesn't exist or contains a syntax error, you'll get a warning.

This works great! I added 2 more searches for youtube mobile and tv.com (in attached file)!

I have just one question. If i wanted to create a command that did not require any Arguments, how do i do that. e.g. i have .yt set to youtube, but if I wanted to just type in .yt with nothing else, how can I get that to go to youtube.com. I have the "noArguments" set in the file, but when I try to enter it on the phone, i get an error saying that I have no arguements specificed

Thanks!

dsevil · 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Audemars02

I have just one question. If i wanted to create a command that did not require any Arguments, how do i do that. e.g. i have .yt set to youtube, but if I wanted to just type in .yt with nothing else, how can I get that to go to youtube.com. I have the "noArguments" set in the file, but when I try to enter it on the phone, i get an error saying that I have no arguements specificed

That feature is not implemented yet.

EDIT: As for .youtube, it'll be built-in for a future release. As for .tv, it'll be one of the "extras" in the uscl.json example file. At least for the time being. I'd also like to take things like .snopes, .beer, and .ratebeer out of the built-ins eventually.

dsevil · 12/04/2009, 03:33 PM

I also just sent bugfixes for both patches to webos-patches. ".note" got broken and ".quicknote" would pop up with a warning that it's only supposed to pop up with if you forgot to upgrade the Notes patch even though you upgraded it.

11/22/2009, 03:35 PM	#104 (permalink)
dsevil Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 211 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 28 Thanked 147 Times in 41 Posts	USCL Patch 1.3.1-16 is now available in Preware. And... it installs perfectly in the emulator! Now, before you say anything about the latest version of KeyToss: I've tried installing its latest package (1.3.1-16) on a fresh emulator image. It doesn't install; IPKG log cites a number of the usual "Hunk #... FAILED at ..." messages. So it's out of my scope for now, and trying to say anything about compatibility between my patch and theirs is moot. __________________ I maintain the Universal Search Command Line, Hide App Vendors, and Poor Man's Twitter Client patches; the palm-rsync utility; and the rot13 web-distributed app. I also have a twitter feed and a web site. Last edited by dsevil; 11/22/2009 at 04:09 PM.
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11/22/2009, 05:48 PM	#105 (permalink)
Dr.Grace Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 958 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 121 Thanked 44 Times in 39 Posts	I uninstalled USCL from WOSQI and reinstalled via Preware, and it's working well. Thanks!
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11/24/2009, 02:54 AM	#106 (permalink)
prubin Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 910 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 28 Thanked 18 Times in 15 Posts	Is there any way to change the destination of the .n command? It goes to the memos app, but I have just installed a new app called Fliq Notes which is much better. Any way that .n could be programmed to go to this app? or a new command (maybe .f) for this app? __________________ Laissez Faire
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11/24/2009, 08:02 AM	#107 (permalink)
robbskittles Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 262 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 779 Thanked 20 Times in 14 Posts	everyone make sure u are running 1.3.1 on phones, had similar problems after I doctor my pre, it installed 1.2.1 don't know why, but now trying to upgrade it.
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11/30/2009, 09:55 PM	#108 (permalink)
dsevil Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 211 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 28 Thanked 147 Times in 41 Posts	1. I've reported forum user Dr. Grace's problem installing USCL using webOSQI on OSX. 2. Next release of USCL will have the following: - .gps on/off - .usegoogle on/off (rough location using cell towers) - .autolocate on/off - .geotag on/off - .bgdata on/off - .rescan - .restart java - .wolfram keywords - .snopes keywords - .maps keywords (for completeness) - .keytoss cmd keywords or ..cmd keywords — This is really just in case compatibility with the KeyToss patch starts to get too difficult, or for those of you who don't want to also install KeyToss. Hide/show individual things from Universal Search: - .hide/.show cmd ... - To reset all hidden flags: .show all - All the Math properties are now "builtins" for .calc. So you can say: .calc sin(PI / 4) instead of: .calc Math.sin(Math.PI / 4) - You can say the command after your keywords if you like. Examples: I like pie. .memo is equivalent to .memo I like pie. i am america .amazon *(37 1.8) + 32 .calc 3. I'm also looking into ways to load commands from external sources—either the USB drive partition, the web, or both. This way, "niche" searches like .beer and .snopes** would not have to be builtins anymore. It will probably be implemented in a future release, but not this one. I may decide this is too much bloat. 4. As for integration into things like Fliq Notes, it most likely means the application will have to be modified and will take a good chunk of time, meaning I'm not going to have the time to work on integration with every single application like this. If it's a straight-up application you can install from the App Catalog or Preware, the required modifications ought to be part of the app itself. If it's a built-in application, the required modifications still have to be distributed as a patch on webos-patches, much like the USCL Notes Patch. __________________ I maintain the Universal Search Command Line, Hide App Vendors, and Poor Man's Twitter Client patches; the palm-rsync utility; and the rot13 web-distributed app. I also have a twitter feed and a web site.
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12/01/2009, 05:01 PM	#109 (permalink)
dsevil Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 211 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 28 Thanked 147 Times in 41 Posts	Oh yeah, another new feature for the next release. To enter a time-stamped note quickly without launching the Notes app: - .quicknote text (or .qn text) As for user-defined commands, I've decided to just have it be a file called uscl.json on the USB drive's root directory for now. - Syntax is JSON; remember: no comments, trailing commas, functions, or unquoted object property strings. - Because of that, it's limited to web site searches for now. - Example file is available. - After copying/modifying/deleting uscl.json and unmounting the device, use the .update command. If the file doesn't exist or contains a syntax error, you'll get a warning. __________________ I maintain the Universal Search Command Line, Hide App Vendors, and Poor Man's Twitter Client patches; the palm-rsync utility; and the rot13 web-distributed app. I also have a twitter feed and a web site. Last edited by dsevil; 12/01/2009 at 05:07 PM.
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12/01/2009, 06:31 PM	#110 (permalink)
alibaby Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 3 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Search within the Calender possible? Hello all, is there a possibility to include a lookup of any calender-entries? Or Memos/Todos? That would be great. Kind regards Normen
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12/03/2009, 09:36 PM	#111 (permalink)
dsevil Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 211 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 28 Thanked 147 Times in 41 Posts	Just submitted new versions of both patches to webos-patches! See OP for new features. If you're going to use the .quicknote feature I strongly recommend you upgrade the USCL Notes Patch as well. Available here now if you want to install with webOSQI and you know what you're doing: Index of /webos/patches __________________ I maintain the Universal Search Command Line, Hide App Vendors, and Poor Man's Twitter Client patches; the palm-rsync utility; and the rot13 web-distributed app. I also have a twitter feed and a web site.
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12/04/2009, 11:24 AM	#112 (permalink)
robbskittles Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 262 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 779 Thanked 20 Times in 14 Posts	Very nice update dsevil, trying out the new commands and it's awsome. thanks alot...
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12/04/2009, 11:59 AM	#113 (permalink)
chiefplt Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 117 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 6 Thanked 28 Times in 10 Posts	This is a great patch. So many possibilities - it is very helpful. Thanks for all your work. I have a few suggestions: 1. Search Gmail through web interface. Something like .gmail. This can probably be added through the custom capability if I can figure out the syntax, but it seems like a useful enough thing to be built-in. 2. I second someone's suggestion for ".cal" to add a calendar entry. 3. Adding a task entry to the tasks application. Something like ".task name due_date"
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12/04/2009, 01:49 PM	#114 (permalink)
Dr.Grace Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 958 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 121 Thanked 44 Times in 39 Posts	Unfortunately again I got errors trying to uninstall/reinstall from Preware. I'll try again via WOSQI. Maybe I'll have to do the WebOSRepair thing once more.
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12/04/2009, 02:06 PM	#116 (permalink)
Dr.Grace Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 958 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 121 Thanked 44 Times in 39 Posts	No, see above in this thread. I had to use WebOS Repair utility to replace one of the original WebOS files that had been patched. Something about line break characters being messed up. EPR did not do anything to fix this problem.
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12/04/2009, 02:39 PM	#117 (permalink)
Bujin Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: CT Posts: 1,686 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 212 Thanked 453 Times in 301 Posts	Just installed - it's great! I particularly love having the additional options in Universal Search when you put in ".show", it truly makes it universal. Nice work! __________________ Everything's Amazing and Nobody's Happy Treo600 --> Treo650-->PPC6700-->Treo700P-->Treo755P-->Treo800W --> Touch Pro-->Palm Pre --> EVO 4G
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12/04/2009, 03:33 PM	#120 (permalink)
dsevil Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 211 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 28 Thanked 147 Times in 41 Posts	I also just sent bugfixes for both patches to webos-patches. ".note" got broken and ".quicknote" would pop up with a warning that it's only supposed to pop up with if you forgot to upgrade the Notes patch even though you upgraded it. __________________ I maintain the Universal Search Command Line, Hide App Vendors, and Poor Man's Twitter Client patches; the palm-rsync utility; and the rot13 web-distributed app. I also have a twitter feed and a web site.
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