What's the Magic of Spell Check?

Hello Everyone!
I hope I'm on the right forum this time.
I'm a physician. I bought Stedmans Legal/Pharacuetical/Medical Spell Checker in 2004/05. I loved it. When I upgraded to Leopard, something happened. It was gone. It wasn't in any of my backups. It seemed as though all of my applications were looking for it--incuding iTunes. iTunes insists on having it or it won't function and will crash.
I called Stedmans, and they said that it was an open application, or an open helping feature, even though it was buried deeply in the Microsoft Office 2004 app. folder. It was universal, and many applications could use it, so it didn't surprise him that a lot of apps were looking for it if they couldn't find it.
So, I plunked down another $200 for the newest edition of Stedmans, and guess what? The machine is still looking for Spell Check. When it looks for it and can't find it, the Finder comes to a crawl. The application, such as Mail 3.1, comes to a dead stop. Okay, the new Spell Check is in the MS folder where it ought to be, but the Mac Book Pro 17" dual processor isn't happy. I can't seem to make it happy and show it where Spell Check is.
I used to have an awful application called Spell Catcher from RainMaker that didn't do squat for medical terms. It went bye-bye a long time ago. The Mac is very particular about wanting Spell Check, and that's the exact name of the Stedmans app. The last time I spoke to Stemans on the phone, they said that they are aware of some sort of issue, and they're looking into it.
That, of course, was three weeks ago, and when I call now, nobody knows what I'm talking about.
Thanks for reading. Thanks even more for taking the time to respond.
-John

It was looking for "Spell Check" and the applications were crashing because they couldn't find it before I installed the newest edition.
Nevertheless, it is time to go back to Stedmans and see if they've come up with anything.
Thanks for the comeback.
-John

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How do I clear words I've added to the built in spell checker?

I accidently have added a few misspelled words to the built in spell checker. I have no idea how to reset it so that it just uses it's own words. Does anybody know how I can clear or reset the spell checker so that it just has the default words?
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Ashka,
I have this same problem of needing to delete a word I added in spell checker.
However I don't see a spelling folder in my user library. This is only my 4th day learning Mac OS moving from Windows, so please if you could walk me through to find the spelling file I would really appreciate it!
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HT201359 how can i find out what all the charges on my checking account are for?

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If you log into your account on your computer's iTunes via the Store > View Account menu option, you should then see a Purchase History section with a 'see all' link to the right of it. Click on that and you should then see a list of your purchases - the most recent purchase is above the list. I'm not sure if that shows auto-renewing subscriptions (I don't have any so I can't check).
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Please move the 'SEND' and 'SPELL CHECK' options away from each other, and when sending, ask the question, 'Are you sure you want to send now?' Thanks

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Actually, unless something has changed, you can set Thunderbird to run an automatic spell check when you click Send. That might be your best workaround.
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This is adobe's suggestion, from this page:
http://forums.adobe.com/thread/1302663?tstart=0
The Magic Extractor ToolAlternative: Use the Quick select tool together with the Refine Edge tool to quickly select and extract anything from your photos.

I would like to buy used Ipad 3gen 32 or 64 GB   .What are the things I should check for.(and how to check it) It is cash deal -no warranty.

I would like to buy used Ipad 3 32 or 64 GB.It is cash deal and no warranty. What are the things I should check and how to do it ?

Make sure it is in perfect working order before you turn over any money.
Test connected to Internet.   Test Safari and several other apps for crashes.
If it passes this test, it must now have find my iPhone turned off by the seller.   They must also remove the device from their iCloud account.
*****Please observe this.   If the seller can't turn off find my iPhone, then it is not his iPad to sell.   It will lock when you try to activate and will be worthless.****
If this is the owner of the iPad he can also remotely erase the iPad with iCloud.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5661

We are upgrading EHP4,What are the scenarios we will check in ECC and APO

Hi gurus,
We are upgrading (ECC )EHP4
What are the scenarios we will check in ECC and APO, kindly tell me gurus.
Regards
babu

Babu,
We live within a dream. The आत्मन् is real, all else is Illusion. Names are illusion. If DB49 does not suit you, then call me nameless.
Before you even release the software into the test environment, you must perform unit testing. Can every transaction that is used by your company be executed? Does every userexit/enhancement still perform the same task? Does every custom report work the same? All interfaces passing the proper data?
Merely testing the software itself will not give your company any assurance that it will support your business after you go live with it, so after unit testing comes integration testing and user acceptance testing. You must interview Key business users, and from their input you must develop and execute tests for 'business processes'. For example, one common business scenario (which contains many business processes), Order to Cash: Check whether your upgraded systems supports your ability to receive and enter an order, plan the parts, obtain the RM, build the parts ship the order, and book the cash. Or, another Scenario, Procure to Pay: Check if you can plan RM parts, create/release PR, create PO, send PO to Vendor, receive PO in stock, pay invoice, close month for accounting purposes.
These are two major business scenarios in most companies that use ERP. There are hundreds more that can be tested, If you work for a company that cannot afford to have any disruption in their business, then all activities that are normally done by any business user should be tested.
On the SCM side, during an ERP update, you have a smaller task (SAP usually does a good job with backward compatibility with their own modules). BW extractors must be tested. All integration models must be tested. All userexits must be tested. Publishing results/releasing results to ERP must be tested. The list goes on and on depending upon which SCM modules you have implemented.
Regards,
DB49

For reorganizing table what is the Probs/Cons & Mandatery checks.

Hi,
For reorganizing table on line what is the Probs/Cons & Mandatery checks.
I will reorganize FAGLFLEX Table ,Present table size 210GB.
My Questions are
1.What is the free space required in PSAPSR3 table space.
2. PSAPTEMP Tables pace required size.
3. PSAPUNDO Tables pace required size.
Pleas Help.
Edited by: Gabriel Samson on Nov 19, 2010 8:43 PM

Hi,
For reorganizing table on line what is the Probs/Cons
Refer Topic# 7 of [SAP Note 541538 - FAQ: Reorganization|https://service.sap.com/sap/support/notes/541538]. This Note address all the questions related to Reorganization.
First I would check how much wasted space is there for table FAGLFLEXA at database level.
Run the following SQL commnad to get such result. The result will include Top 40 Tables sorted by Wasted Space due to Table fragmentation.
The following SQL command is taken from [SAP Note 821687 - FAQ: Space utilization and fragmentation in Oracle|https://service.sap.com/sap/support/notes/821687]. Refer it to get more info.
First Update Database statistics before executing following query.
SELECT * FROM
(SELECT
    SUBSTR(TABLE_NAME, 1, 21) TABLE_NAME,
    NUM_ROWS,
    AVG_ROW_LEN ROWLEN,
    BLOCKS,
    ROUND((AVG_ROW_LEN + 1) * NUM_ROWS / 1000000, 0) NET_MB,
    ROUND(BLOCKS * (8000 - 23 * INI_TRANS) *
      (1 - PCT_FREE / 100) / 1000000, 0) GROSS_MB,
    ROUND((BLOCKS * (8000 - 23 * INI_TRANS) * (1 - PCT_FREE / 100) -
      (AVG_ROW_LEN + 1) * NUM_ROWS) / 1000000) "WASTED_MB"
FROM DBA_TABLES
WHERE
    NUM_ROWS IS NOT NULL AND
    OWNER LIKE 'SAP%' AND
    PARTITIONED = 'NO' AND
    (IOT_TYPE != 'IOT' OR IOT_TYPE IS NULL)
ORDER BY 7 DESC)
WHERE ROWNUM <=40;
The result will tell you about how much space benefit you will get, if you reorganize such required tables.
What is the free space required in PSAPSR3 table space.
The required Space will be sum of Total Space of Table(s) and the sum of total space of their associated indexes. You can extend the default table space (of table owners) with that required size or You can create new Table space for such big tables and incorporate -n <new_table_sapce> option in Table Reorganization command so that the new table will be created in new table space after successful completion of table reorganization process.
2. PSAPTEMP Tables pace required size.
PSAPTEMP will be used during Index Creation activities. So It should be sufficient to handle such activity. Refer SAP Note 659946 to get more info.
3. PSAPUNDO Tables pace required size.
PSAPUNDO will be used to store "Before image of last consistent Data" of actual Table Data. In Table reorganization activity Materialized views will be created in default table space of table owner. Such Materialized vies will be used to record all changes of actual Table which happen while Table Reorganization activity.
Regards,
Bhavik G. Shroff

I am getting pop ups on safari and firefox lately and am worried i may have malware or something now on my computer doing this. What is the best way to check this out for sure and remove it?

I am getting pop ups on safari and firefox lately and am worried I may have malware or something now on my computer doing this. What is the best way to check this out for sure and remove it?

Please review the options below to determine which method is best to remove the Adware installed on your computer.
The Easy, safe, effective method:
http://www.adwaremedic.com/index.php
If you are comfortable doing manual file removals use the somewhat more difficult method:
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203987
Also read the articles below to be more prepared for the next time there is an issue on your computer.
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-7471
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-8071
http://www.thesafemac.com/tech-support-scam-pop-ups/

How do I add an entry to the auto correct spell check dictionary?

How do I add an entry to the auto-correct dictionary for spell check?

The suggestion from Encrypted11 is for adding a keyboard shortcut, if that is what you want to do. If you want to add a custom word to the keyboard dictionary ....
The iPad Dictionary
The iPad has a dictionary built in. As you type, it compares what you've typed against the words in that dictionary. If it finds a partial match, it displays a suggestion just beneath what you have typed.
If you accept the suggestion by tapping the Space or full stop, great.
If you allow the 'mistake' to stand, the second time you type the same word and reject the correction, iPad adds the new word to its custom, dynamic dictionary. From now on, it will accept the new word and will even suggest it the next time you type something like it.
That is copied from here.
http://www.my-iguru.com/ipad/ipad-hints-tips/ipad-keyboard-tips-tricks.php

Is there a way for the basic ENGLISH spell check dictionary to auto update? Its really annoying to have to update the spellcheck dictionary everytime FF updates

Every time FF updates, it forces me to download and install the spell check dictionary for English. It makes me just choose to use another browser since more often than not its opening facebook and I like spell check when I use fb. Is there any solution?

What Firefox locale do you use?
Is that the en-US version or another locale like the French locale?
You shouldn't lose installed dictionaries and other installed extensions when you update Firefox unless you would reset Firefox or a new profile got created for other reasons like problem with the profiles.ini file.
Are there otherwise problems with updating that you notice?
Note that in case you do not need all four French dictionaries then you can remove others and only keep the ones you need.
You can find the dictionary files in the dictionaries folder of the extension in the extensions folder in the Firefox profile folder or possibly in the Firefox program folder if you use a French Firefox locale (don't know if that locale includes a dictionary).
*[email protected]
You can use this button to go to the currently used Firefox profile folder:
*Help > Troubleshooting Information > Profile Directory: Show Folder (Linux: Open Directory; Mac: Show in Finder)
*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Profile_folder_-_Firefox

Can i change the dictionary for spell checking

Hi,
I am using the trial version of robo help and I am testing
how the support for german is.
I changed my project to german (file / project setings /
language). The result up to now is, that there is german spell
checking, but the dictionary used doesn't know all words that I' m
using. Of course I can add word by word to the dictionory, but I
dont't like to do this hard job.
Is there a way to use the dictionary which MS Word is using,
which would be very fine for me?
If anyone can help me, thanks for this.
Kindly regards
Fritzj

Hi all
I did a bit of digging around and here is what I've
discovered. Hopefully it will help?
I am using Word 2003, so the method outlined here is for that
version. Note that I'm not a particularly rabid Word user, as I
tend to avoid it if at all possible, so I suppose other versions
may differ. Additionally, I'm assuming here that you are referring
to the personal dictionary and not one that is supplied by virtue
of installing Word or some other component.
In Word, I located the personal dictionary. (Tools >
Options... > Spelling & Grammar tab > Custom
Dictionaries... button) This listed the "Full path" of
C:\...\Application Data\Microsoft\Proof\CUSTOM.DIC. I find this
mildly amusing, as I can't truly see the "full path" and am left
wondering what lies between C:\ and \Application Data. I mean, ...
could be anything, no?
So on a hunch, I looked in the following location:
C:\Documents and Settings\Rick Stone\Application
Data\Microsoft\Proof
As luck would have it, there was CUSTOM.DIC all big as life
and twice as natural.
Suspecting it was a simple ASCII text file as the RoboHelp
HTML personal dictionary is, I tried opening it using Windows
Notepad. Sure enough, it popped open. Seems to simply list terms
with no other information.
So at this point, we know how to access the contents of the
personal dictionary for Word 2003. Now let's look at RoboHelp HTML,
shall we?
In RoboHelp HTML, you click Tools > Spelling Options...
> Dictionaries tab. Here, you should see Personal Dictionary.tlx
listed in the left panel bearing the label of "Used dictionaries:"
(Sorta sounds like a library sale, eh?) To the right of the file
name, in the same pane, you should see the path listed. Mine reads:
file://C:/Documents and Settings/Rick Stone/Application
Data/eHelp/Lexicons/Personal Dictionary.tlx
I opened it using Windows Notepad and here is what I see:
#LID 30840
1boffo i
2xzxz azxzx
3ppp ApPp
4azx cxza
5winnie CWiNnIe
6garbo e
I have some really odd terms in there. And for good reason!
During my initial spelunking, it appears that a particular
structure is in place. So I tested by adding terms along with
different options for each term. The terms listed are matched to
the option used when you click the Modify... button on the Spelling
Options dialog.
1boffo i
1boffo is the term and the i means "No action" is the option
used for the term.
2xzxz azxzx
2xzxz is the term and the a means "Auto Change" is the option
used for the term. The zxzx following the a indicates the term to
automatically change to.
3ppp ApPp
3ppp is the term and the A means "Auto Change (Preserve
Case)" is the option used for the term. The pPp following the A
indicates the term to automatically change to.
4azx cxza
4azx is the term and the c means "Change" is the option used
for the term. The xza following the c inidicates the term to offer
to change to.
5winnie CWiNnIe
5winnie is the term and the C means "Change (Preserve Case)
is the option used for the term. The WINnie following the C
indicates the term to offer to change to.
6garbo e
6garbo is the term and the e means "Treat as misspelled" is
the option used for the term.
Sooo, having looked all that over, it would seem as simple as
copying the contents of the original Personal Dictionary from Word,
then opening the Personal Dictionary from RoboHelp HTML and pasting
the terms in. Then try modifying them a tad by inserting an "i"
following the term. I'm not sure if a tab is what was used between
the term and the i, so it may take a bit of trial and error.
Hopefully this helps a bit... Rick

What's the best way to check whether a user is logged in or not?

I have a question about basic session handling.
I'm running Tomcat 5.0.30 and have a web application where users can register with a username and password, and then log into a "member site".
What is the best way of making sure that a user actually has logged in or not?
What I've done in previous applications I've made is that I've just put a simple variable into the users session after he has successfully entered his password (i.e. Boolean loggedIn=true). Then I just test if this flag is true to grant him access to the member site. Is that a smart way of doing it?
Are there any libraries I can use which handles sessions for me in a secure way?
All comments and suggestions are appreciated!

Maintain a flag using session attributes it to one when the user is logs in set it to value.... and change set it zero or invalidate that session... when the user is logged out...
use something like this while user had logged in
session.setAttribute("flag",<unique_number>);
for checking whether the user had logged in or not...
if(Integer.parseInt(session.getAttribute("flag").toString())=!<unique_number>){
out.println("The session had expired");
out.close();
}

What is the correct firmware update check URL for a Westell VersaLink 327W?

Hi, I was wondering what the correct URL is for the modem to check for updated firmware on the Westell VersaLink 327w. My model is the D90-327W15-06 and its current firmware is 04.04.03
To clarify, I'm looking for the URL that goes in the box at the top of the upgrade page in the router's advanced settings. That link is a screenshot of what my page currently looks like.
Since I first got this modem 2 or 3 years ago, it has never been able to properly check for updates. I've tried changing the URL to point to the Verizon support page for manually downloading the firmware but that doesn't seem to work either. I'm guessing the URL should point to a specific file, possibly an xml or something? I don't remember what the original address in the box was but it didn't work anyway.
I'm pretty sure I am running the latest version (04.04.03) and manually upgrading isn't a problem if a new version comes out but its always bugged me that the built-in check has never worked right for me so I figured I'd ask on here for the heck of it. At the very least I'd like it to be able to check version information even if it can't upgrade automatically.
Does the built-in firmware check work for anyone else using the 327w or similar model? If so, could you kindly copy/paste the URL on your modem's firmware page? Even if you have a different modem, it might help me figure out the right address for my own. Thanks!

#1 Go to http://www.verizon.net/central/vzc.portal?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=vzc_help_contentDisplay&linkflag=use...
#2 Make sure that use save as.
#3 After you save the file, go into your router's upgrade screen.
#4 Then use the file that you downloaded earlier to upgrade the router..
If you have any questions as how to do this..
#1 Be sure to take screen shots.
#2 And be sure that you use tinypic.com as your image host.
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