FAQ / Resources Thread?

I think a stickied FAQ / Resources thread would be really useful, so just wanted to put it out there! There are some really useful websites and blogs out there that help the ID scripter, so why not put them down in one place.

There should be no problems loading resources on the EventDispatchThread. There was a bug in Java Web Start before 1.4.1_02 that caused the EventDispatchThread to have the wrong ContextClassLoader sometimes. You can either work around this by explicitly resetting the COntextClassLoader of the EventDispatchThread before loading resources, or use Java Web start 1.2_02, or 1.4.2-beta or later.
/Dietz

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CRM FAQ Signup Thread

Hello Everyone,
I moving the signup for building CRM Technical FAQ into this thread. We will keep the list here until we get something more formal. I will update thread based on your posts below. I will try to "bump" this up every week.
More than one person can assist/work on a topic. However if there is a topic not already that you consider yourself "at least one step ahead of pack", that hasn't been taken, please consider taking that topic first. Multiple topics are fine, let's all try to keep the content level in depth.
Once all the topics are signed up and accounted for. We will start another discussion among the volunteers on what minimum content should be in a FAQ. This is so our FAQ becomes more than link list to SAP help content, which almost anyone can produce.
UPDATED 10/7/2005: Thank you Tiest, Michael, Gregor, and KAL for signing up.
Topics Available:
Internet Sales
Mobile Sales Middleware
IPC
Service Technical
Industry Solutions
CRM ABAP (anything ABAP related that doesn't fit above)
CRM Java (anything Java related that doesn't fit above)
CRM System Administrators(tips on administering a complex CRM landscape).
Topics Signed Up:
CRM Online Middleware - Michael Van Geet
XIF - Michael Van Geet
Mobile Sales/Service for Handheld - Gregor Wolf
Mobile Sales Online - Gregor Wolf
Marketing Technical - Gregor Wolf
CRM & EP Integration - KAL
CRM Analytics with BW - KAL
BDT - Stephen Johannes
PCUI - Tiest Van Gool
EEWB - Tiest Van Gool
Sales Technical - Tiest Van Gool

I've created a [CRM Community Project|https://wiki.sdn.sap.com/wiki/display/CRM/CRMCommunityProjects] wiki page.
I've cut and paste the topics and the "so far" consolidators or topic owners.
This list can be edited, changed, expanded.
Each topic can generate a link where all the best forum content for that topic can be consolidated with their respective links.
I've asked for a little internal support for this effort as well, but what I can recommend is taking a look at Stephan's preliminary list and adding to it. Multiple people can work on expanding an area (that's the beauty of the wiki).

Openbox Resource Thread 2

Hi,
Calling all Openbox users 8)
If you have any tips, tricks, scripts (pipe-menus), themes, links etc...
post them in this thread .....

I tried to insert wome scripts from here in my menu. But i doesn´t work for me.
Here u can see how i tried to insert
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<openbox_menu xmlns="http://openbox.org/"
xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
xsi:schemaLocation="http://openbox.org/
file:///usr/X11R6/share/openbox/menu.xsd">
<menu id="root-menu" label= "openbox3" >
<item label="ob3 Terminal"><action name="Execute"><execute>ob3_term</execute></action></item>
<item label="ob3 Editor"><action name="Execute"><execute>ob3_editor</execute></action></item>
<separator />
<menu id="System Admin" label="System Admin">
<menu id="config" execute="~/.config/openbox/scripts/cfgmenu.py -m"/> <------------THIS HERE IS WHAT I INSERT.
<item label="root terminal"><action name="Execute"><execute>ob3_term -e su</execute></action></item>
<item label="Edit this menu"><action name="Execute"><execute>ob3_editor ~/.config/openbox/menu.xml</execute></action></item>
<item label="Regen this menu"><action name="Execute"><execute>openbox-autogen_menu</execute></action></item>
<item label="Reconfigure ob3"><action name="Reconfigure" /></item>
<item label="edit_fstab"> <action name="Execute"><execute>edit_fstab</execute></action> </item>
<item label="switch2"> <action name="Execute"><execute>switch2</execute></action> </item>
<item label="obconf"> <action name="Execute"><execute>obconf</execute></action> </item>
</menu>
But nothing is shown.
I testes the script on the console and it failed.
$$ python /home/volker/.config/openbox/scripts/cfgmenu.py
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "/home/volker/.config/openbox/scripts/cfgmenu.py", line 196, in ?
main()
File "/home/volker/.config/openbox/scripts/cfgmenu.py", line 161, in main
if sys.argv[1] == "-c":
IndexError: list index out of range
What´s wrong??

Using public static object for locking thread shared resources

Lets Consider the example,
I have two classes
1. Main_Reader -- Read from file
public class Main_Reader
public static object tloc=new object();
public void Readfile(object mydocpath1)
lock (tloc)
string mydocpath = (string)mydocpath1;
StringBuilder sb = new StringBuilder();
using (StreamReader sr = new StreamReader(mydocpath))
String line;
// Read and display lines from the file until the end of
// the file is reached.
while ((line = sr.ReadLine()) != null)
sb.AppendLine(line);
string allines = sb.ToString();
2. MainWriter -- Write the file
public class MainWriter
public void Writefile(object mydocpath1)
lock (Main_Reader.tloc)
string mydocpath = (string)mydocpath1;
// Compose a string that consists of three lines.
string lines = "First line.\r\nSecond line.\r\nThird line.";
// Write the string to a file.
System.IO.StreamWriter file = new System.IO.StreamWriter(mydocpath);
file.WriteLine(lines);
file.Close();
Thread.Sleep(10000);
In main have instatiated two function with two threads.
public string mydocpath = "E:\\testlist.txt"; //Here mydocpath is shared resorces
MainWriter mwr=new MainWriter();
Writefile wrt=new Writefile();
private void button1_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
Thread t2 = new Thread(new ParameterizedThreadStart(wrt.Writefile));
t2.Start(mydocpath);
Thread t1 = new Thread(new ParameterizedThreadStart(mrw.Readfile));
t1.Start(mydocpath);
MessageBox.Show("Read kick off----------");
For making this shared resource thread safe, i am using a public static field,
public static object tloc=new object(); in class Main_Reader
My Question is ,is it a good approach.
Because i read in one of msdn forums, "avoid locking on a public type"
Is any other approach for making this thread safe.

Hi ,
Since they are easily accessed by all threads, thus you need to apply any kind of synchronization (via locks, signals, mutex, etc).
Mutex:https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/system.threading.mutex(v=vs.110).aspx
Thread signaling basics:http://stackoverflow.com/questions/2696052/thread-signaling-basics
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This forum needs a FAQ

In my opinion, we desperately need a Frequently Asked Questions sticky thread that we can point people to. People post the same questions, day after day, week after week.... At the top of my list would be:
Installation Issues: "Help, I just installed APEX and when I go to the URL it..."
- Returns a 404
- shows a bunch of broken images
Upgrade issues: Same as install for the most part.
I can get to APEX from localhost, but not anywhere else on the network
Tabular form issues: "I'm new to APEX and I have a tabular form and I want to...
- Validate it
- Validate it as a tab from field to field
- Have a popup that returns values to 23 fields instead of just 1
- Base one select list on another
- Update multiple tables
- Go back to Forms, the web scares me
File upload...
- I want to put the file in my own table
- I want to access files on the client PC (no you don't)
Role Priv issues
- My query works in TOAD but not in APEX?
Primary Key issues:
- Why won't APEX let me edit my primary keys?
- I have a composite pk based on 11 columns, but it doesn't work with APEX? Also, I'd like to be able to edit all of them... in a tabular form... with dependent select lists... ;)
- Why do I need a trigger and a sequence
- What's a primary key
AJAX / JavaScript issues:
- dependent select lists
- auto-complete
- custom popups
- I don't know Java (which is the same as JavaScript, right?) and I want a custom popup with auto-complete, dependent select lists, and return values to 19 fields.
Web Issues: How do I ...
- Change the look and feel of my application
- Highlight certain values in a different color
- Make the font bigger
- Make the column wider / narrower
- Display 129 columns on an 800x600 screen without scrolling
- Access files on the users computer (yes, it's a repeat)
PDF / Excel Issues
OK, I know there were a few rants buried in there, but seriously, can we consolidate this stuff? Maybe a page on wiki.oracle.com that we either pull from or point to so the community can populate it? Some of these questions are so repetitive, I'm about ready to filter the forum through yahoo pipes so I don't even see them anymore. No matter what we do, I think the top sticky thread should be a FAQ.
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as one of the new addicts.... I figured I'd offer my 2 cents on the subject
When I'm first learning, I find FAQ overwhelming. I don't have the vocabulary at that point in time to even know what I'm trying to learn, and the FAQ-list is so long that it's as just as intimidating as the source documentation itself. Having a category for AJAX is fine, if I had an inkling that what I need is related to AJAX.
Later, once I'm getting my bearings, I go back and read (and re-read) the FAQ, past threads, and the documentation. And the pieces of the puzzle start to fall into place, and I'm able to post less.
So, I think having a FAQ would be good, but what I think it would be more helpful to have a two sub-forums.
One for newcomers, and one for folks who have their apex-legs.
So there is a place to ask the elementary questions, over and over. And, those of you who are experienced can decide whether or not you're in the mood to address the same questions repeatedly, or if you'd prefer to spend your time with the more complex questions.
Marion
Edited by: Marion in NY on Nov 11, 2009 10:28 AM
Edited by: Marion in NY on Nov 11, 2009 10:28 AM

Windows Services, Timers & Threading

I have a self hosted WCF service. I have 2 methods that need to run periodically so the Host Service has 2 System.Threading.Timers.
Timer1 has a long running process. May take up to a minute to run.
Timer2 has a method that is quick but MUST run every 10 seconds.
My first thought was that each timer would run on a separate thread and I should be able to get this right out of the box. I was incorrect. I can't get Timer2 to be consistent because there seems to be a dependency between the two timers
and/or the server load. Timer2 doesn't give me a clean execution pattern.
In trying to fix this, I put a System.Threading.Tasks.Task around the method call on Timer1. I expected this to release resources so that Timer2 can run cleanly. Still, no luck.
This has me stumped. Any idea why Timer2 doesn't fire on a consistent pattern?
Thanks for your help, Joel.
Application Developer Manufacturing

Timer2 has a method that is quick but MUST run every 10 seconds.
Timer2 doesn't give me a clean execution pattern.
Hi Joel. What doe you mean by clean execution pattern? Is the timer taking longer than 10 seconds to execute the callback or is it random when the call back happens based on server load?
What I can tell you is that any thread execution is always dependent on the O/S. If the O/S is busy with a process dubbed as high priority which takes up all the resources then your application would also suffer as would any other application running on
that server. This could be seen in the form of threads not being allocated to run your application, timers not being fired, longer wait times than usual for resource requests etc.
As stated above if thread 1 is doing some heavy lifting and using up more CPU cycles/resources on the O/S is willing to allocate to your process then thread 1 (example of processing started on timer1) could affect thread 2 (example of processing
started on timer 2).
As far as timers go the timer is System.Threading namespace will always execute independent of each other unless you have added syncronization logic or thread 1 (example of processing started on timer1) blocks on a resource thread 2 (example
of processing started on timer 2) is requesting.
Let me know if I am way off on what I think you are asking here.
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Forum etiquette FAQ + Moderator Enforcement

jochemd wrote:
Since despite the plethora of messages nobody is even attempting to provide any arguments or suggestions towards improving the FAQ, this thread is being locked. Since the only currently provided reason for changing the FAQ is rather pointless in light of the overal rules, I am not updating the FAQ.
The problem with this is that you're assuming that nobody new is going to come along with a question or addition that will put the thread back on topic--it happens all the time. So if someone comes along, sees the original post, and wants to comment--now they have to create a new thread like this. Why waste the time locking the thread?
Ramón G Castañeda wrote:
The Forum etiquette and best practices page contains something I had not noticed before. It may have been added recently.
Don't:
Personally attack people, their edits (including spelling or grammar)…
Actually I strongly agree with this rule (change?)*.
*(It was there last time I looked and it seems to me that it's a typical forum rule.)
I've been the witness and target of personal attacks here for awhile now, so yes it does need to stop, and moderators should be removing this type of offensive comment. But mods need to have the sense to detect good-natured joking around vs. an actual personal attack.
Really though, inappropriate behavior like this shouldn't be that difficult to most people with some common sense.
It's not that hard:
Questioning someone's intelligence? Unacceptable
Questioning someone's educational background? Unacceptable
Correcting someone's spelling, politely without implying that they're an idiot (a personal attack)? OK
Correcting someone's grammar, politely without implying that they're an idiot (a personal attack)? OK
Correcting someone's spelling or grammar in a rude, inappropriate, or condescending manner? Unacceptable
Criticizing person B for politely correcting (editing) person A's grammar or spelling? Unacceptable - according to the Adobe rule specified above
It doesn't say you can't correct someone's spelling or grammar, it seems to say not to attack people for (politely, obviously) correcting another's mistake. I think. It could use a little clarification, the "..." at the end hints that it's incomplete--but the rule itself is needed IMO.

jochemd wrote:
I have seen plenty of evidence that people are more then capable of creating threads With the diversity of people providing off topic input a lock was the best I could do. What I really wanted to do was put a chill-lock on the thread: a lock, some message and a counter counting down for 6 hours until the thread is re-opened. But this software isn't really abundant in moderation features.
And there lies the problem. What to one may be a good-natured joke (because some spelling / grammar errors are funny), to somebody else is a personal attack (becuase they studied very hard and long to learn a foreign language). Add to that that moderators need to make a judgement call on whether the comment will escalate or not, and a moderator has a hard decision to make. It is why I typically refrain from spelling corrections completely, except where pertinent to the problem (for example somebody writing IF (...) THAN ... ELSE ... ENDIF; in FormCalc).
To 1st paragraph (thanks Jive for making it sooo easy to break up quotes for a response):
It's not a temp lock, but there's another simple alternative that I've seen used many times in dozens of other web forums: post a warning that the thread may be locked if it continues to trail off into pointlessness.* If people really want the thread to stay open, they'll get back on topic.
*(To me this means posting random cat pictures, general goofing off, or other 'lounge' type activities. This doesn't include a topic change to an off topic but still productive conversation, as long as the thread creator is okay with it. IMO--leave it up to the original poster to self-police highjack conversations. The point of the forum is to be of service the user/customer, not to make sure they obey all the rules 100% of the time.)
To 2nd paragraph: I understand there's exceptions and that it's a subjective thing, but 99% of the time it's usually pretty obvious whether something is inappropriate. I guess to some degree you have to understand the mood and atmosphere of the forum's users, which can vary, but IMO as a rule it's best to default to the minimum possible moderation and censorship.
In this forum--there is goofing off. Too much at times. But it's going to happen, and after awhile it'll probably seem like too much work to be worth it. I can understand not having 5 threads on the first page dedicated to completely off topic sea kitten posts or "this place is jived up" complaints (assuming there isn't some specific problem being reported), but I hope this is not going to turn into a police state forum. Especially considering that honestly, there doesn't seem to be many new "forum comments" left to make, all there really remains is our frustration and a need to make sure Adobe doesn't start to think we've gotten used to this crap forum software.
I don't know for sure if you (jochem) agree with all this (been inactive the last few days or week) and I'm not targeting this at anyone so... I'm just sayin'.
Geez, too verbose. Basically-- a lazy (but not completely inactive) mod is best!

Cat... What about a sticky thread upda

Been away for a bit and even after my extended absence I can still see some of the same Q's coming up.
Specifically microphone Q's, can you not tag a little line or two onto a thread somewhere explaining that the mic needs to be made the acti've recording device to work? That and renaming the mic may be required to make it work in Vista in some instances?
This question is reasonable, comes up fairly regularly and has a simple answer, surely that makes it a prime candidate for an FAQ/Sticky thread of some kind.
Also how about updating the "Response to forum questions and latest updates" thread, e.g. is the 4Gb RAM/BSOD issue fixed or not now? I'm sure I saw you say as much a while back yet the sticky hasn't been corrected to say as much, plus this would probably be an ideal thread to tag that mic solution on to.Message Edited by Giftmacher on 07-25-2007:57 AM

Oh and where are my manners!
Please, and thanks
Gift.

FAQ sticky?

I think I've asked for this before, but it would be REALLY nice if we could have FAQ sticky thread for known solutions to problems and/or known list of hardware that is working with Logic Pro 9 (or whatever version of interest).
For my specific needs a nice column listing of hardware and combinations that is known to work, not work, or partially work. Something like:
Mac Model | OSX Version | Audio Interfaces | Surface Controllers | Video ...
possibly even include Email or link to how to make it all work reliably. A list that folks could quickly look thru and identify known issues, work arounds (link to a thread or other web site). z
Just about every other forum on the net includes "sticky FAQ", why not Apple?
Rob.

Rob A. wrote:
I think I've asked for this before, but it would be REALLY nice if we could have FAQ sticky thread for known solutions to problems and/or known list of hardware that is working with Logic Pro 9 (or whatever version of interest).
Well, we (users) are in fact compiling that.
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2094199&tstart=100
I occasionally bump it to give it new attention, but in the end it is up to Bee Jay to 'hand in' a list with the admins, who then have to put it up as a sticky. Bee Jay is one of the few regulars here with a high enough status to request this.
Just about every other forum on the net includes "sticky FAQ", why not Apple?
The mods here are not Logic specialists. Other Apple forums do have stickies. But it is completely a user iniative here.
You could bump the thread by putting your request in it.
regards, Erik.

SAP RFID FAQ

Hi Guys,
I have thought to have an RFID FAQ's Thread. So that we can add any FAQ's which you want to know or if you know a question and answer which other's might not be knowing to this Thread and keep this thread going.
So that we all can learn together and teach other's. We will set this thread as an example to other groups.
1) What is the difference between Logical and Actual Screen in RF terminology?
Ans: If you go to the SPRO>Logistics Execution>Mobile Data Entry-->Define Screen Management. Here you have two screens one is Logical Screen and another actual Screen and a program associated to this.
Here the Logical Screens are used within the program and Actual screens are the screens which are visible to the User. The Link between Logical and actual screen is present in the table T3130C. Program recognises logical screens.
Now suppose say certain functionality/create new transaction code for RF Device is not there in SAP and you want to Include/Create your own code in any of the User-Exits. Then you have to rename the actual screen to 9***. So that the system recognises the change in the screen and related User-Exit is executed.
Keep adding question's to this Thread and answers can be answered by you if you are aware or let other's answer.
Thanks & Regards,
Joseph Reddy.
"Team Work means more WE than less ME"

Wonderful. Let's discuss how best to do this. We can use the prototype that Michal K. has created with his XI FAQ blog. <a href="/people/michal.krawczyk2/blog/2005/06/28/xipi-faq-frequently-asked-questions FAQ</a>
or look at Naveen P. <a href="/people/sap.user72/blog/2005/11/22/xi-faqs-provided-by-sap-updated notes</a>
Would you like to create a blog of this nature and I can keep the link in a sticky thread in this forum?
We can then have the community help with "maintenance".
Thanks for your willingness with this initiative.
Marilyn

Theorotical help on Resource related billing..!!

hello gurus,
I had an interview last week and one of the major questions was about resource related billing..
can someone please explain theorotically of wat exactly is this resource related billing and how is it actually used in the business process and how the pricing is done in a sales order.. i did tried checking out some material, but couldnt satisfy myself with the meager and under-rated information..
thanks in advance..

Hi
The price for customer-specific services are not always defined in a contract as fixed prices, nor can they always be determined using standard pricing. This is the case if, for example, no empirical values exist for specific services, and therefore the services cannot be calculated adequately before conclusion of a contract. Typical examples of this are:
Make-to-order production
External plant maintenance in the service company
Specific services such as consulting
You carry out resource-related billing for these orders. In the billing document, single material, internal activities, and costs are assigned to the customer afterwards. The basis for creating a billing document is the billing request.
<a href="http://fuller.mit.edu/sb_support/cost_reimbursables_det.ppt">SAP Resource-related Billings</a>
<a href="http://www.sapfans.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=205306">FAQ: Resource Related Billing</a>
<a href="http://help.sap.com/saphelp_dimp50/helpdata/EN/59/54fc37004d0a1ee10000009b38f8cf/content.htm">Resource-Related Billing</a>

Platform translation thread.

Hi all, in this thread, I'd like to gather all the specificities of one platform (Mac/PC) and its correspondence on the other side.
The core content, will then be used in a FAQ-style thread to help the transition to a cross-plaftorm forum.
I will start by listing common ones, such as shortcuts and location of menus (preferences...) location of files on the machine (fonts, preference files, presets, etc.)
This IMHO should be useful for those bringing help, or the ones being helped, or could figure in one's Resume
Feel free to add any platform-specific information you might run into.

For Windows systems, people who experience display problems are often directed to go download the latest display driver from the web site of the maker of their video card. For example, someone experiencing OpenGL problems on a desktop system equipped with a nVidia display card might find that visiting the nVidia.com web site and getting the latest display driver for their card and version of Windows corrects the problems, as nVidia (and the other graphics card makers) release updates all the time. On a laptop PC system usually one has to go to the manufacturer of the laptop for the drivers.
What's the equivalent process for Apple systems? Do users of Macs not have to deal with display drivers separately? Do they have to go directly to Apple to get them? Is there a difference between Apple desktops and Macbooks?
-Noel

CRM Webclient UI FAQ - Read this before answering or posting questions

For more information on about the CRM Community please review:
http://wiki.sdn.sap.com/wiki/display/CRM/CRM+Community
For answers to several CRM questions please check the CRM Wiki:
https://wiki.sdn.sap.com/wiki/display/CRM
The latest CRM weblogs can be found here:
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CRM specifc forums
CRM Functional
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How to ask good questions to get good answers
/people/rob.burbank/blog/2010/05/12/asking-good-questions-in-the-forums-to-get-good-answers
A method of learning for CRM
/people/stephen.johannes/blog/2009/05/12/how-to-answer-what-is-a-bdoc
Our expectations for people posting here:
I'm kindly asking everyone who asks a question or answers a question in this forum, to read the two blogs above at least one time before you make your next question/answer in this forum.
I'm also going to ask you change your habits if you haven't done this aleady
For people posting questions:
1. Please search on your topic at least one time before posting in this forum or in the other approriate CRM forum. When you search do a "wide-open" back to all of time search. Easiest way is to search in the forum screen and then search again setting the time frame back to "all of time"
2. Please look at the CRM wiki to see if the answer is there:
https://wiki.sdn.sap.com/wiki/display/CRM
3. If the person answering the question gives you wiki articles or url links to review, review those first before asking for followup.
For people answering questions
1a) If you know the question has already been answer or think so, reply with a link to the thread that you think answers the question. Tell the original poster to review the thread and offer to clarify any questions after they have reviewed it.
1b) If you think the answer should be in wiki post the answer in the wiki and then post the wiki link as your answer to the original poster.
2. If you see something that you know should be in FAQ, post in in the FAQ signup thread or on the CRM wiki.
If you have feedback on this please post your comments below or contact me directly.
Thank you,
CRM Forum Moderators

CRM General FAQ - Read this before answering or posting questions

For more information on about the CRM Community please review:
http://wiki.sdn.sap.com/wiki/display/CRM/CRM+Community
For answers to several CRM questions please check the CRM Wiki:
https://wiki.sdn.sap.com/wiki/display/CRM
The latest CRM weblogs can be found here:
http://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/scn/weblogs?blog=/weblogs/topic/89
CRM specifc forums
CRM Functional
CRM Technical
CRM Technincal/Functional
CRM Release Specifc

How to ask good questions to get good answers
/people/rob.burbank/blog/2010/05/12/asking-good-questions-in-the-forums-to-get-good-answers
A method of learning for CRM
/people/stephen.johannes/blog/2009/05/12/how-to-answer-what-is-a-bdoc
Our expectations for people posting here:
I'm kindly asking everyone who asks a question or answers a question in this forum, to read the two blogs above at least one time before you make your next question/answer in this forum.
I'm also going to ask you change your habits if you haven't done this aleady
For people posting questions:
1. Please search on your topic at least one time before posting in this forum or in the other approriate CRM forum. When you search do a "wide-open" back to all of time search. Easiest way is to search in the forum screen and then search again setting the time frame back to "all of time"
2. Please look at the CRM wiki to see if the answer is there:
https://wiki.sdn.sap.com/wiki/display/CRM
3. If the person answering the question gives you wiki articles or url links to review, review those first before asking for followup.
For people answering questions
1a) If you know the question has already been answer or think so, reply with a link to the thread that you think answers the question. Tell the original poster to review the thread and offer to clarify any questions after they have reviewed it.
1b) If you think the answer should be in wiki post the answer in the wiki and then post the wiki link as your answer to the original poster.
2. If you see something that you know should be in FAQ, post in in the FAQ signup thread or on the CRM wiki.
If you have feedback on this please post your comments below or contact me directly.
Thank you,
Stephen
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Brand New & I want to connect some guitars....

Heya All,
I'm brand new to Garageband. Well, brand new to the mac environment full stop. I must say I'm loving the switch.
I'm pretty keen to start recording GarageBand - most likely limited to Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Percussion and Vocal Mics.
Now - I'd be super surprised if the inbuilt mic in my shiny new macbook would cut the cake in terms of being able to get a quality sound. I'm assuming that you have to plug into the box to get the best sound quality... however, I'm concerned that if I were to plug an output from our P.A. into the mic slot in the macbook that it might blow the sound card.
Soooo... is there a specific way to do it, or a "best practice" for this?
Any and all advice would be greatly appreciated. Hopefully this could be a resourceful thread for other budding garageband-ists!
Cheers!
Dan

If you were slogging through the thehangtime.com
site, the FAQ is pretty good, but slightly out of
date. My update will happen before the end of this
year (or I'll do something very bad to my wrists, if
not other parts), but in the meantime I have a more
up-to-date FAQ at thegaragedoor.com
Cool - I'll check that out! Thanks!
Feel free to
post about your exact needs, and you're almost
guaranteed to get more than a couple of responses
Ooh - what a question! My exact needs....
Well - like any newbie - I really don't know.. but what I can say is the background to my use - which may help identify some of my needs.
I'm pretty keen to start recording some tracks that I've written. They're not for serious production or sending off to the radio station or anything - just for me.
However, I play in an acoustic duo and we'd like to get some tracks cut for a demo for the local venues. That comprises of two acoustic guitars and two mics. Very raw.
Likely instruments to be recorded:
- Acoustic Guitar(s)
- Epiphone Les Paul Gothic
- Microphone(s)
- Standard Percussion (tamborine, shaker-egg etc)
- Bass
It's likely that drum work will be done in GB from loops etc.
So I guess I want to be able to input those instruments to produce the best quality sound (within budget-based-reason) on the macbook without frying the sound card.
Oh ***, here's a cracker! (Ouch! HEY! you didn't
mention that you bite!)
Many, many inappropriate responses just flew through my mind.
Okay, getting into Write-Mode now... Have a good "My
Tomorrow Evening"
Cheers buddy. Will do!! Going to avoid the marking I have to do and sink my head into iMovie tonight for debaucherous party-dvd production.

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