[missing-sync-palmos-talk] Feature Request

[Russ Maehl]

The scripting sounds good.  Could be the best way to satisfy different
needs.  Dropping a file on to an applescript and could could automatically
start the sync....so a simple drag to install....perfect for me.

Thanks,

Russ


On 4/12/04 5:52 AM, "Brian Hall" <brian_hall at markspace.com> wrote:

> At 5:40 PM +1100 12/3/04, Russ Maehl wrote:
>> This is a feature request...unless there is a way to do it already.
>> 
>> I would like the option of forcing MS into the 'install' mode if I drag a
>> file into the areas reserved for installed files.  At the moment I drag a
>> file in and then have to switch over to 'Conduits' and then select install
>> which for me has only install checked.
>> 
>> Another way to look at it would be to replace the 'Synchronization' button
>> with three buttons:
>> 
>> 1. Sync
>> 2. Sync and install
>> 3. Install only.
>> 
>> Would certainly make things better for me.
>> 
> 
> We are adding scripting support to Missing Sync, so you could likely do
> what you want with a future version of Missing Sync by writing an
> applescript and/or 'droplet' (applescript that you can drop files on).
> 
>> While on the topic of switching, I was wondering if MS could switch over to
>> 'Internet Sharing' automatically when it detects a call from my Palm for
>> internet access?
> 
> There are technical reasons this is not possible for most handhelds. We
> really tried. It would have made life easier for us as well (in terms of
> tech support).
> 
> Brian