Can JOptionPane produce an editable JComboBox?

Can I use JOptionPane for an input dialog component with a data input area represented by an editable JComboBox ?
For example :
JOptionPane.showInputDialog( parent,
� How Much?�,
�This is the title�,
JOptionPane.QUESTION_MESSAGE,
null,
new Object[]
{ � �, �un peu�,�beaucoup�,�passionnement�},
�passionnement�);
This one statement produces the input dialog I want, except that it does not allow an input such as �pas du tout� which is not in the list of selections.
Does any one knows if somehow I could get to this JComboxBox and make it editable? (still using JOptionPane of course)?
Thank you to any one who can answer me.

Hi,
You could use the JOptionPane.showMessageDialog() in the following way:
JComboBox comboBox = //Make your own JComboBox here
Object[] message = new Object[] {
"Make your choice:",
comboBox
JOptionPane.showMessageDialog(parent, message);
In this way you are able to add every Component to your message dialog you want to.
Hope that helps, Mathias

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How can I use a FocusEvent to distinguish among editable JComboBoxes?

Hi,
I have a Frame with multiple editable JComboBoxes, but I am at a loss as to how to sort them out in the focusGained() method.
It is easy when they are not editable, because the FocusEvent getSource() Method returns the box that fired the event. That lets me read an instance variable that is set differently for each box.
But with editable boxes, the FocusEvent is not fired by the box. It is fired by a Component object returned by getEditor().getEditorComponent(). So far I cannot find a way to query that object to find the box it it tied to. (I hope this isn't going to be painfully embarassing.).
Anyway, the code below produces a frame with four vertical components: a JTextField (textField), a NON-Editable JComboBox (comboBox1) and two Editable JComboBoxes (comboBox2 & comboBox3).
This is the command screen produced by :
- Running the class
- Then tabbing through all the components to return to the text field.
I am not sure why, but it gives the last component added the foucus on startup.Focus Gained - Begin: *****
   This is the comboBox that Is Not Editable
Focus Gained - End: *******
Focus Gained - Begin: *****
   This Is The TextField
Focus Gained - End: *******
Focus Gained - Begin: *****
   Class: class javax.swing.plaf.metal.MetalComboBoxEditor$1
   Name: javax.swing.plaf.metal.MetalComboBoxEditor$1
Focus Gained - End: *******
Focus Gained - Begin: *****
   Class: class javax.swing.plaf.metal.MetalComboBoxEditor$1
   Name: javax.swing.plaf.metal.MetalComboBoxEditor$1
Focus Gained - End: *******
Focus Gained - Begin: *****
   This is the comboBox that Is Not Editable
Focus Gained - End: *******
Focus Gained - Begin: *****
   This Is The TextField
Focus Gained - End: *******As you can see, the FocusEvent source for both editable boxes is a MetalComboBoxEditor. Both have identical names.
Can anyone help me get from there back to the actual combo box so I can read the instance variable to see which one fired the event?
The (painfully tedious and inelegant ) code that produced the above output is:import java.awt.*;
import java.awt.event.*;
import java.util.*;
import javax.swing.*;
import javax.swing.event.*;
public class TestListeners extends JFrame
implements ActionListener, DocumentListener,
                         FocusListener, ItemListener {
// Constructor
   TestListeners () {
      super ();
      panel.setLayout (new GridLayout (4, 1));
      textField.addActionListener (this);
      textField.getDocument ().addDocumentListener (this);
      textField.addFocusListener (this);
      panel.add(textField);
      comboBox2.addActionListener (this);
      comboBox2.getEditor().getEditorComponent ().addFocusListener (this);
      comboBox2.addItemListener (this);
      comboBox2.setEditable (true);
      panel.add (comboBox2);
      comboBox3.addActionListener (this);
      comboBox3.getEditor().getEditorComponent ().addFocusListener (this);
      comboBox3.addItemListener (this);
      comboBox3.setEditable (true);
      panel.add (comboBox3);
      comboBox1.addActionListener (this);
      comboBox1.addFocusListener (this);
      comboBox1.addItemListener (this);
      comboBox1.setEditable (false);
      panel.add (comboBox1);
      this.getContentPane ().add(panel);
      this.setVisible (true);
      pack ();
   // Nested class
    public class CB extends JComboBox {
       // Nested Constructor
      public CB (Vector items, String str) {
         super (items);
         this.type = str;
      public String type;
   // Instance Members
   JTextField     textField = new JTextField ("Test Listener TextField");
   JPanel panel = new JPanel ();
   String[] str = {"one", "two", "three"};
   Vector items = new Vector (Arrays.asList (str));
   CB comboBox1 = new CB (items, "Is Not Editable");
   CB comboBox2 = new CB (items, "Is Editable 2");
   CB comboBox3 = new CB (items, "Is Editable 3");
   // Methods
   public static void main(String args[]) {
      TestListeners frame = new TestListeners ();
   public void actionPerformed (ActionEvent ae) {
      System.out.print ("ActionEvent: This is ");
       if (ae.getSource ().getClass () == CB.class) {
         System.out.print ( ((CB) ae.getSource ()).type + " ");
      System.out.println (" "+ae.getActionCommand() + "\n" );
   public void focusGained (FocusEvent fge) {
      System.out.println ("Focus Gained - Begin: ***** ");
      if (fge.getSource ().getClass () == CB.class) {
      System.out.println ( "   This is the comboBox that "+((CB) fge.getSource ()).type);
      } else if (fge.getSource ().getClass () == JTextField.class) {
         System.out.println ( "   This Is The TextField");
     } else {
         System.out.println ("   Class: "+fge.getSource ().getClass());
         System.out.println ("   Name: "+fge.getSource ().getClass ().getName ());
     System.out.println ("Focus Gained - End: *******\n*\n");
   public void focusLost (FocusEvent fle) { }
   public void changedUpdate (DocumentEvent de) { }
   public void insertUpdate (DocumentEvent de) { }
   public void removeUpdate (DocumentEvent de) { }
   public void itemStateChanged (ItemEvent ie) { }
}

I added the following in your focusGained() method and it seemed to work:
Component c = ((Component)fge.getSource ()).getParent();
if (c instanceof JComboBox)
     JComboBox cb = (JComboBox)c;
     System.out.println("Selected: " + cb.getSelectedItem());
}

How can I export an edited image to a file?

I can't seem to find a way in iPhoto 09 do this. Can I export an edited image to a file, keeping the edits intact, or do I have to use a 3rd party editing app when I edit from inside iPhoto 09?
I would prefer to use iPhoto's editing tools so should I import previously cropped images into iPhoto? If yes, what file should I use? I was wondering if anyone does this on a regular basis and if there issues doing this.
I like the editing tools in iPhoto very much. In other apps I have always cropped, resized, corrected levels and a bit of color. I am not a power user by any means and I am close to doing this all in iPhoto if I could only export the edited image to a file.
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Regards,
Jim

You can edit from iPhoto by dragging to the desktop or exporting using the File -> Export command, setting the Kind to anything except original.
But you probably don’t need to:
There are many, many ways to access your files in iPhoto:
*For Users of 10.5 Only*
You can use any Open / Attach / Browse dialogue. On the left there's a Media heading, your pics can be accessed there. Apple-Click for selecting multiple pics.
Uploaded with plasq's Skitch!
You can access the Library from the New Message Window in Mail:
Uploaded with plasq's Skitch!
*For users of 10.4 and 10.5* ...
Many internet sites such as Flickr and SmugMug have plug-ins for accessing the iPhoto Library. If the site you want to use doesn’t then some, one or any of these will also work:
To upload to a site that does not have an iPhoto Export Plug-in the recommended way is to Select the Pic in the iPhoto Window and go File -> Export and export the pic to the desktop, then upload from there. After the upload you can trash the pic on the desktop. It's only a copy and your original is safe in iPhoto.
This is also true for emailing with Web-based services. However, if you're using Gmail you can use iPhoto2GMail
If you use Apple's Mail, Entourage, AOL or Eudora you can email from within iPhoto.
If you use a Cocoa-based Browser such as Safari, you can drag the pics from the iPhoto Window to the Attach window in the browser.
*If you want to access the files with iPhoto not running*:
Create a Media Browser using Automator (takes about 10 seconds) or use this free utility Karelia iMedia Browser
Other options include:
1. *Drag and Drop*: Drag a photo from the iPhoto Window to the desktop, there iPhoto will make a full-sized copy of the pic.
2. *File -> Export*: Select the files in the iPhoto Window and go File -> Export. The dialogue will give you various options, including altering the format, naming the files and changing the size. Again, producing a copy.
3. *Show File*: Right- (or Control-) Click on a pic and in the resulting dialogue choose 'Show File'. A Finder window will pop open with the file already selected.
Regards
TD

Can't click inside editable region in template based HTML document in CS5

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<meta name="keywords" content="shelby video, shelby videographer, shelby videography, shelby nc video, north carolina shelby video, shelby video camera, shelby videos, north carolina videos, nc video, shelbyvideo, shelbyvideo.com, shelby video production, shelby video services, cleveland county video, cleveland county wedding video" />
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    <p>Your video will be professional and comprehensive. We will beautifully cover your video production in a way that will propell your business into your market and/or enable you to relive your special event over and over and enjoy sharing with others.</p>
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Editable JComboBox -Saving itz new value in the database.

Hi,
I have a Combobox say Product , in which some fields (like -> tv , hand blender etc) comes from Database and i have added one more field say others ,
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Thanks & Regards
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And make a provision to delete wrong entries, or you'll end up with all the typos stored separately.
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db

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Hello,
I have a editable JComboBox that the user can erase its current value and if they simple change focus (like click on a text field on the same panel) the combo box is left blank. i would like to have it so that if the user leaves focus of the box and its blank that current value goes back to what it was before they erased it.
Many thanks,
Jonathan

import java.awt.FlowLayout;
import java.awt.event.FocusEvent;
import java.awt.event.FocusListener;
import java.awt.event.ItemEvent;
import java.awt.event.ItemListener;
import javax.swing.JButton;
import javax.swing.JComboBox;
import javax.swing.JFrame;
import javax.swing.SwingUtilities;
public class NonBlankCombo {
   JComboBox comboBox;
   Object previousContent;
   void makeUI() {
      Object[] data = {"One", "Two", "Three", "Four", "Five"};
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      comboBox = new JComboBox(data);
      comboBox.setEditable(true);
      comboBox.addItemListener(new ItemListener() {
         public void itemStateChanged(ItemEvent e) {
            if (e.getStateChange() == ItemEvent.SELECTED
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               previousContent = comboBox.getSelectedItem();
      comboBox.getEditor().getEditorComponent().addFocusListener(new FocusListener() {
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            previousContent = comboBox.getSelectedItem();
         public void focusLost(FocusEvent e) {
            if (((String)comboBox.getSelectedItem()).trim().isEmpty()) {
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      JFrame frame = new JFrame("Non-blank Combo");
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}db

Editable JComboBox in a JTable

I posted my problem into the "Java Essentials/Java programming" forum but it would be much better if I'd posted it here into the swing theme :).
Here it is what I posted:
Funky_1321
Posts:8
Registered: 2/22/06
editable JComboBox in a JTable
Oct 21, 2006 1:32 PM
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Hello!
Yesterday I posted a problem, solved it and there's another one, referring the same theme.
So it's about a editable JComboBox with autocomplete function. The combo is a JTables cellEditors component. So it's in a table. So when the user presses the enter key to select an item from the JComboBox drop down menu, I can't get which item is it, not even which index has the item in the list. If for exemple the JComboBox isn't in a table but is added on a JPanel, it works fine. So I want to get the selectedItem in the actionPerformed method implemented in the combo box. I always get null instead of the item.
Oh... if user picks up some item in the JComboBox-s list with the mouse, it's working fine but I want that it could be picked up with the enter key.
Any solutions appreciated!
Thanks, Tilen
YAT_Archivist
Posts:1,321
Registered: 13/08/05
Re: editable JComboBox in a JTable
Oct 21, 2006 1:55 PM (reply 1 of 2)
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I suggest that you distill your current code into a simple class which has the following attributes:
1. It can be copied and pasted and will compile straight out.
2. It has a main method which brings up a simple example frame.
3. It's no more than 50 lines long.
4. It demonstrates accurately what you've currently got working.
Without that it's hard to know exactly what you're currently doing, and requires a significant investment of time for someone who hasn't already solved this problem before to attempt to help. I'm not saying that you won't get help if you don't post a simple demo class, but it will significantly improve your chances.
Funky_1321
Posts:8
Registered: 2/22/06
Re: editable JComboBox in a JTable
Oct 21, 2006 2:11 PM (reply 2 of 2)
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Okay ... I'll write the code in short format:
class acJComboBox extends JComboBox {
public acJComboBox() {
    this.setEditable(true);
    this.setSelectedItem("");
    this.getEditor().getEditorComponent().addKeyListener(new KeyAdapter() { public void keyReleased(KeyEvent e) {
     // ... code code code
     // that's tricky ... the method getSelectedItem() always returns null - remember; the acJComboBox is in a JTable!
     if (e.getKeyCode() == 10 && new String((String)getEditor().getItem()).length() != 0) { getEditor().setItem(getSelectedItem()); }
}And something more ... adding the acJComboBox into the JTable:
TableColumn column = someTable.getColumn(0);
column.setCellEditor(new DefaultCellEditor(new acJComboBox());
So if the user presses the enter key to pick up an item in the combo box drop down menu, it should set the editors item to the selected item from the drop down menu (
getEditor().setItem(getSelectedItem());
When the acJComboBox is on a usual JPanel, it does fine, but if it's in the JTable, it doesn't (getSelectedItem() always returns null).
Hope I described the problem well now ;).

Okay look ... I couldn't write a shorter code just for an example. I thought that my problem could be understoodable just in mind. However ... type in the first combo box the letter "i" and then select some item from the list with pressing the enter key. Do the same in the 2nd combo box who's in the JTable ... the user just can't select that way if the same combo is in the JTable. Why? Thanks alot for future help!
the code:
import java.awt.event.KeyAdapter;
import java.awt.event.KeyEvent;
import java.awt.event.MouseAdapter;
import java.awt.event.MouseEvent;
import java.util.Vector;
import javax.swing.DefaultCellEditor;
import javax.swing.DefaultComboBoxModel;
import javax.swing.JComboBox;
import javax.swing.JFrame;
import javax.swing.JScrollPane;
import javax.swing.JTable;
import javax.swing.JTextField;
import javax.swing.table.DefaultTableModel;
import javax.swing.table.TableColumn;
class Example extends JFrame {
    private String[] columns = { "1", "2", "3" };
    private String[][] rows = {};
    private DefaultTableModel model = new DefaultTableModel(rows, columns);
    private JTable table = new JTable(model);
    private JScrollPane jsp = new JScrollPane(table);
    private acJComboBox jcb1 = new acJComboBox();
    private acJComboBox jcb2 = new acJComboBox();
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        this.setLocation(150, 30);
        this.setSize(300, 300);
        this.setDefaultCloseOperation(EXIT_ON_CLOSE);
        // initialize JFrame
        // initialize components
        Vector<String> v1 = new Vector<String>();
        v1.add("item1");
        v1.add("item2");
        v1.add("item3");
        jcb1.setData(v1);
        jcb2.setData(v1);
        jcb1.setBounds(30, 30, 120, 20);
        jsp.setBounds(30, 70, 250, 100);
        add(jcb1);
        add(jsp);
        TableColumn column = table.getColumnModel().getColumn(0);
        column.setCellEditor(new DefaultCellEditor(jcb2));
        Object[] data = { "", "", "" };
        model.addRow(data);
        // initialize components
        this.setVisible(true);
    public static void main(String[] args) {
        Example comboIssue = new Example();
class acJComboBox extends JComboBox {
    private Vector<String> data = new Vector<String>();
    private void init() {
        this.setEditable(true);
        this.setSelectedItem("");
        this.setData(this.data);
        this.getEditor().getEditorComponent().addKeyListener(new KeyAdapter() { public void keyReleased(KeyEvent e) {
                    if (e.getKeyCode() != 38 && e.getKeyCode() != 40) {
                        String a = getEditor().getItem().toString();
                        setModel(new DefaultComboBoxModel());
                        int st = 0;
                        for (int i = 0; i < getData().size(); i++) {
                            String str1 = a.toUpperCase();
                            String tmp = (String)getData().get(i).toUpperCase();
                            if (str1.length() <= tmp.length()) {
                                String str2 = tmp.substring(0, str1.length());
                                if (str1.equals(str2)) {
                                    DefaultComboBoxModel model = (DefaultComboBoxModel)getModel();
                                    model.insertElementAt(getData().get(i), getItemCount());
                                    st++;
                        getEditor().setItem(new String(a));
                        JTextField jtf = (JTextField)e.getSource();
                        jtf.setCaretPosition(jtf.getDocument().getLength());
                        hidePopup();
                        if (st != 0 && e.getKeyCode() != 10 && new String((String)getEditor().getItem()).length() != 0) { showPopup(); }
                        if (e.getKeyCode() == 10 && new String((String)getEditor().getItem()).length() != 0) { getSelectedItem(); }
                        if (new String((String)getEditor().getItem()).length() == 0) { whenEmpty(); }
        this.addMouseListener(new MouseAdapter() { public void mouseReleased(MouseEvent e) {
            hidePopup();
    // - constructors -
    public acJComboBox() {
        init();
    public acJComboBox(Vector<String> data) {
        this.data = data;
        init();
    // - constructors -
    // - interface -
    public void whenEmpty() { } // implement if needed
    public void setData(Vector<String> data) {
        this.data = data;
        for (int i = 0; i < data.size(); i++) {
            this.addItem(data.get(i));
    public Vector<String> getData() {
        return this.data;
    // - interface -
}

Can we produce a newsletter in one CS4 application and output it to both print and the web?

Can we produce a newsletter in one CS4 application and output it to both print and the web?
If so what do you suggest that we use?
Message was edited by: [email protected]

A very cautious "yes". It mainly depends on what you expect.
It has always been possible to just export to PDF and post that on your site. You can also export your ID file as one comprehensive SWF file and immediately put that onto the site -- it comes with a few handy browse functions, snazzy page flipping (when required); and it looks exactly like your ID document.
Hard-core techies can use the Export To XHTML/DreamWeaver function, but that will only export the very bare bones -- plain text, with just the commands for text formatting in place. You have to re-do layout and styling in HTML code. Bear in mind ID is designed, top to bottom, as a document layout program, and this export is "extra", not really a basic feature.

How to create full editable JComboBox ?

I need to create full editable comboBox -- i want to do it by extends the class JComboBox - but i dont realy know how to collect the chars that the user will be insert and show then on the control.
Does someone know where can i find some example of editable JComboBox ?
Thanks.

JComboBox can already be made editable, so you need to clarify what exactly you mean by "full editable"
Recommended reading: The Java™ Tutorials: How to use Combo Boxes: [Using an Editable Combo Box|http://java.sun.com/docs/books/tutorial/uiswing/components/combobox.html#editable]
db

Editable JComboBox inside JTable clipping issues

Here is an example of what I am talking about
http://img95.imageshack.us/img95/9514/clipping4fw.png
As you can see, the bottom of the editable JComboBox is being clipped. Is there any way to remove what looks like the invisible border there?
Thanks
Daniel

I am not sure if I understand your question exactly. Your table's row height is not high enough so you may need to add a line of code like:
table.setRowHeight(table.getRowHeight() + 4);to solve your problem.

Can I produce a new sequence in Premiere Elements 7

I bought Premiere Elements 7 with 15 class licences for my students.
I really admire the Elements 7 and very happy to be able to present this affordable and yet so efficient program to my students.
There's only one thing I really miss: how can I produce a second timeline? (sequence)
I normaly have my raw material in one timeline (sequence), there I sight it and chose pieces I need for my film, I cut them out, copy and paste in another timeline (sequence), which I sometimes rename to: master
I hope I just can't find it.
Please help me to find it.
Thank you

Welcome to the forum.
Unfortunately, PrE, unlike PrPro, does not have Sequences. As I normally use PrPro, I feel that this is a big loss, but considering the differences in the two programs, I can see why Adobe chose to not include Sequences.
Now, there are at least two ways to do similar:
1.) Edit your Project, exactly as you want, and then Export/Share that Project as a DV-AVI Type II file. Import that AV file into a new Project.*
2.) Many have used ClipMate, a Clipboard "extender," to Copy/Paste between two Projects. I have not used it, so I do not know the power, or the limitations.
Good luck,
Hunt
* One workflow is to do a very tight edit, with all cuts and Transitions, as changing things like a simple Transition can be a bit more work, and require extra Trimming, just to swap out a Cross-Dissolve for another Transition. The other is to do a very loose edit, leaving the Clips with plenty of additional footage, so you will have the necessary Handles. For this, I would go so far as to place 02 sec. of Black Video between each Clip, so I could easily find where I will want to Trim later. It's either a tight, final edit, or a very loose one.

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jcb.setEditable(true);
column.setCellEditor(new DefaultCellEditor(jcb));
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Hi There,
I have similar issues with the whole MS Office solution since I "upgraded' towards Yosemite:
when I use Cmd+W or the "close" menu option to close a Word file, Word crashes down (I always send a message to Microsoft but I guess this is more related to Yosemite or to its installation; consequence is it become very difficult to close a file, as it re-opens it the next time :-(
same thing for Excel and PowerPoint
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Hi,
I am having problem with setSelectedItem() and setSelectedIndex() methods of editable JComboBox.
I extended JComboBox with default dataModel. When I enter some string in the textfield of the combobox, I call insertItemAt() method to dynamically grow the list. The application requires to clear the textfield everytime I enter something and press "return" key. To make it work, I insert an empty string to the list at the very beginning and call the setSelectedItem("") method in the actionPerformed().
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jbInit();
private void jbInit() throws Exception
this.setEditable(true);
this.addActionListener(this);
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repaint();
hidePopup();
insertItemAt(str,0);

Try inserting your string first and then, try clearing the combobox's textfield.
insertItemAt(str,0);
setSelectedItem("");
hidePopup();
repaint();
Since you add the "" string at the begining, it will have the index 0. Perhaps, you want to insert your string this way:
// insert string at the end
insertItemAt(str, this.getItemCount());
//Then use the
setSelectedIndex(0);
But you need to remember that if you add an item at the begining, index 0 may not be your '' '' string after that.
I hope that it helps.

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Hi...
I have a editable JCombobox in a JFrame, when the JFrame first open I want the cursor in the JComboBox's editor(text field) and allow the user input value, I used the method requestFocus() of JComboBox, but it just put the focus in the Arrow Button of the JComboBox(not put the cursor in the JComboBox's editor), and the user can not input value.
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Thanks in advance!
lupeng
[email protected]

See if this helps .....
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