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<center><h1>Index of Wishes for Mozilla Calendar/Sunbird (Frequently&nbsp;Requested&nbsp;Enhancements)</h1></center>
<center><h1>Index of Wishes for Mozilla Calendar/Sunbird<br note="split line to keep out of table of contents">
(Frequently&nbsp;Requested&nbsp;Enhancements)</h1></center>


==Overview==
==Overview==
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===OS Integration===
===OS Integration===
* minimize to system tray (windows)   
* minimize to system tray (windows)   
** FAQ: [http://www.mozilla.org/projects/calendar/links.html SunTray]
** mentioned [http://forums.mozillazine.org/viewtopic.php?t=23592 (1)] 2004-01-18, 2004-02-22, 2004-06-21, 2004-06-28, 2004-08-31
** mentioned [http://forums.mozillazine.org/viewtopic.php?t=23592 (1)] 2004-01-18, 2004-02-22, 2004-06-21, 2004-06-28, 2004-08-31
** 14v: [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=128812 bug 128812]
** 14v: [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=128812 bug 128812]
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* change css style and layout of printed output
* change css style and layout of printed output
** mentioned [http://forums.mozillazine.org/viewtopic.php?t=23592 (1)] 2004-05-14, 2004-09-19
** mentioned [http://forums.mozillazine.org/viewtopic.php?t=23592 (1)] 2004-05-14, 2004-09-19
* make work
** mentioned [http://forums.mozillazine.org/viewtopic.php?t=23592 (1)] 2004-08-25
* print tasks
* print tasks
** mentioned [http://forums.mozillazine.org/viewtopic.php?t=23592 (1)] 2004-09-19
** mentioned [http://forums.mozillazine.org/viewtopic.php?t=23592 (1)] 2004-09-19
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===Storage===
===Storage===
* Share profile: Sunbird, FF ext, TB ext, all use same profile files.
* Share profile: Sunbird, FF ext, TB ext, all use same profile files.
** (issue: running several concurrently.  Partial workaround: open files in a shared directory, rather than using the default dir)
** mentioned [http://forums.mozillazine.org/viewtopic.php?t=23592 (1)] 2004-08-31, 2004-08.31
** mentioned [http://forums.mozillazine.org/viewtopic.php?t=23592 (1)] 2004-08-31, 2004-08.31
** FAQ: (workaround) [http://www.mozilla.org/projects/calendar/faq.html#local_calendar open calendar files] stored in same directory


===Publish/Subscribe===
===Publish/Subscribe===
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** 0v: [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=231724 bug231724]
** 0v: [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=231724 bug231724]
** 0v: [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=252387 bug252387]
** 0v: [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=252387 bug252387]
* export to Motorola Organizer
** mentioned [http://forums.mozillazine.org/viewtopic.php?t=23592 (1)] 2004-05-31
* export to Palm DBA (see vCalendar above)
* export to Palm DBA (see vCalendar above)
** mentioned [http://forums.mozillazine.org/viewtopic.php?t=23592 (1)] 2003-11-29
** mentioned [http://forums.mozillazine.org/viewtopic.php?t=23592 (1)] 2003-11-29
* export to Motorola Organizer
** mentioned [http://forums.mozillazine.org/viewtopic.php?t=23592 (1)] 2004-05-31


===Import File===
===Import File===
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[http://www.mozilla.org/projects/calendar/bugs.html report the bug]
[http://www.mozilla.org/projects/calendar/bugs.html report the bug]
if there isn't one already, and contribute a fix yourself,  
if there isn't one already, and contribute a fix yourself,  
[http://groups.google.com/groups?group=netscape.public.mozilla.jobs hire a developer], or offer a  
[http://groups.google.com/groups?group=netscape.public.mozilla.jobs hire a  
developer], or offer a  
[http://kb.mozillazine.org/index.phtml?title=Bounties bounty].
[http://kb.mozillazine.org/index.phtml?title=Bounties bounty].


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Revision as of 19:57, 20 March 2005

Index of Wishes for Mozilla Calendar/Sunbird
(Frequently Requested Enhancements)

Overview

Contains

  • No discussion here, discuss elsewhere, then add link here.
  • Organized into hierarchical categories
  • mentioned: links to thread with dates when they were mentioned
  • FAQ: links to any relevant FAQs
  • 4v: Links to any relevant bug/rfe's, with bug/rfe developer votes, bounties.

Source threads

  • (1) MozillaZine forum topic 'Calendar Wish List' 2003-09-06 -- 2004-10-12.
  • (2) MozillaZine forum topic 'Sunbird: my wish-list' 2004-10-25 -- 2004-11-12.

Index

Event/Task Dialogs

  • change calendar of event/task
  • set default calendar for new tasks/events
    • (select in calendars list so it is outlined)
    • mentioned (2) 2004-10-25
    • 0v: bug 222256
  • make default calendar persistent
  • defaults (private/public, tentative/confirmed, repeat daily/weekly, etc.)
  • associate file (e.g, map) [can use URL, but need file browser? file(s)?]
  • add task with no start or due date
    • (mostly implemented, has minor bug: cannot have only start date)
    • mentioned (1) 2004-07-10
    • 0v: bug 220075
  • edit one instance of recurring event
  • recurrent task acts like template, creates new task [that can be completed]
    • mentioned (1) 2004-09-19
  • category acts like template, e.g., birthday --> recurs once per year
    • mentioned (1) 2004-08-29
  • type time (implemented)

Grid Views

  • layout of events and tasks in views
    • display tasks
      • mentioned (1) 2004-08-22, 2004-10-09
      • partly implemented for Multiweek view (use View | Tasks in View)
      • 2v: bug 157274
    • order events in each box (e.g,. in calendar order, w/reorderable calendars)
      • (conflicts with bannering)
      • mentioned (1) 2004-06-28, 2004-09-29
    • multiday event as one banner spanning multiple days (allow long text)
      • mentioned (1) 2004-06-28, 2004-07-18, 2004-08-16, 2004-08-20, 2004-09-29
      • 2v: bug 256588
    • show/hide based on categories, keywords [search?], etc.
      • mentioned (1) 2004-10-09
      • alternative: can show/hide files, so put each category in a different file
  • display of each event/task in views
    • colors for categories (to avoid synchronizing multiple calendars)
      • mentioned (1) 2004-01-15, 2004-07-05, 2004-07-18, 2004-08-16, 2004-08-20, 2004-09-29
      • FAQ: Colors
      • 9v: bug 171657
    • icons for categories
    • word wrap
    • title only in view, show time only in tooltip (allow more space for title)
      • mentioned (1) 2004-07-18, 2004-08-24
    • distinguish private events
      • mentioned (1) 2004-08-28
    • distinguish ended events
      • mentioned (2) 2004-10-26
    • distinguish event status (tentative, confirmed, cancelled, etc.)
  • direct editing/manipulation of an event or task in views
    • drag event to change date
    • drag edge of event to change start or end only
    • drag event between calendars
    • directly typing tasks/events without dialog
    • paste should remember times
    • cut should select date where it can be pasted back if mistake
      • mentioned (1) 2004-03-09
    • drag task from task list into calendar to set date
      • mentioned (1) 2004-08-30
  • day/week views
    • shift hour of break between days, so hours view can cross midnight
      • mentioned (1) 2004-03-09
    • adjust grid box duration (so can click to start new event at time)
  • year view
  • Gantt view
  • compact view(s)
    • mentioned (1) 2004-08-19 like "Rainlendar"

Navigation

  • go to today button
    • (Sunbird: menu View | Customize Toolbar, drag Go To Today button to toolbar)
    • mentioned (1) 2004-06-28
    • 1v: bug 200991
  • go to date (implemented)

Table/Tree views

  • folders of tasks, hierarchical tasks

Search

  • multiday event query [?]
    • mentioned (1) 2004-05-07 like "Shadoglare"

Help Menu

Email

  • "integration" [general]
    • mentioned (1) 2004-01-15 like "Outlook"
      • (rather use RFC2445, not proprietary ms-tnef attachments)
    • mentioned (2) 2004-11-05
    • 20v: bug59630
    • 1v: bug 203638
  • email appointments open calendar, shown in calendar
  • web appointment link opens calendar, shown in calendar
    • mentioned (1) 2004-06-21 (FF to SB)
  • sending email (from sunbird)
  • drag event to become email attachment

Address Book

  • linking event to address book entry
  • connecting to LDAP to select addresses for invitations [invite should use TB]
    • mentioned (1) 2004-07-28

Alarms

  • customize alarm sound
  • alarm should take focus
  • email day itinerary automatically [?]
    • mentioned (1) 2004-10-09
  • visible clock
    • mentioned (2) 2004-11-04
  • time to next alarm
    • mentioned (2) 2004-11-04
  • multiple alarms for one event
    • mentioned (2) 2004-11-05

OS Integration

  • minimize to system tray (windows)
    • FAQ: SunTray
    • mentioned (1) 2004-01-18, 2004-02-22, 2004-06-21, 2004-06-28, 2004-08-31
    • 14v: bug 128812
  • background task (so alarms fire even if no window)
    • mentioned (1) 2004-05-11, 2004-06-28, 2004-07-11
    • mentioned (2) 2004-11-11
    • 19v: bug 134969
  • double click .ics files
    • mentioned (1) 2004-05-13

Printing

  • change css style and layout of printed output
    • mentioned (1) 2004-05-14, 2004-09-19
  • print tasks
    • mentioned (1) 2004-09-19

Storage

  • Share profile: Sunbird, FF ext, TB ext, all use same profile files.

Publish/Subscribe

  • hide private events/tasks from publish
    • mentioned (1) 2004-06-16
  • subscribe without alarms
  • reload button for subscribed calendar
    • menu: File | Reload remote calendars
    • (Sunbird button menu: view | customize toolbars..., drag 'Reload' to toolbar)
    • mentioned (1) 2004-06-28
    • 2v: bug 256890
  • auto-refresh for subscribed calendar
  • login with password
    • mentioned (1) 2004-07-28
  • save password
  • login with password silently (no confirm dialog)
  • overwrite checks [check if lastmod date same as read date before overwriting]
    • (storage back-end is being redesigned)
    • mentioned (1) 2004-08-24

Export File

  • export entire calendar
  • export to vCalendar 1.0 format: (Palm Desktop, Sony Ericsson T610)
  • export to Motorola Organizer
    • mentioned (1) 2004-05-31
  • export to Palm DBA (see vCalendar above)
    • mentioned (1) 2003-11-29

Import File

  • import with timezone [specify timezone if remote calendar has only floating times?]
    • mentioned (1) 2004-08-19, 2004-08-24
  • import from Palm DBA format

Sync

  • General (issues for all devices)
  • SyncML (standard protocol used by many devices)
  • Nokia
    • mentioned (1) 2004-08-31
  • Palm
  • Sony Ericsson T610 (w/Bluetooth)
    • mentioned (1) 2004-08-06
  • Sony Ericsson Z1010
    • mentioned (1) 2004-07-10
  • WinCE
    • mentioned (1) 2004-04-06
  • Zaurus
    • mentioned (1) 2004-01-15

Notes

Calendar/Sunbird is supported by volunteers. If you need to see a bug fixed soon, report the bug if there isn't one already, and contribute a fix yourself, [http://groups.google.com/groups?group=netscape.public.mozilla.jobs hire a developer], or offer a bounty.

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