PhoneLookup
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Current version is 2.4.
On-line documentation is available in English and in Japanese
( Upcoming features may be part of PhoneLookup Hack's todo-list |
The datebook application allows you to look up for a record in the address book (menu Options/Phone Lookup), and to automatically insert the associated data.
For instance, let's select Mr. Neuman's details using the standard Phone Lookup :
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What is inserted isn't configurable : you get the first name, the last name, the phone number and nothing else...
Now look at Mr. Neuman's record in the adress book :
As you can see, there is a lot of valuable data that could be used by Phone Lookup.
PhoneLookup Hack allows you to define which fields Phone Lookup will return. You can even customize how they will be returned, with line feeds or additional text.
For instance, you may want Phone Lookup to insert the company name, work phone and full address, on multiple lines for legibility (left screenshot), and here's what you get when you do the same lookup as above (right screenshot) :
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Doesn't it look better ? Isn't it more convenient ?
Requirements :
- HackMaster 0.9.
- PalmOS 2 or more.
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LATEST RELEASE ! PhoneLookup Hack 2.4 (23-Dec-01)
This is a compatibility update.
What's new in 2.4 ?
- PalmOS 4.1 is now supported.
Try it now !
- Download plhack.zip (45K).
- PhoneLookup Hack is subject to a $9.95 registration fee.
- As usual, your feedback is welcome.
PhoneLookup Hack 2.3 (08-May-01)
This is a compatibility update.
What's new in 2.3 ?
- PalmOS 4.0 is now supported.
- PhoneLookup Hack is fully compatible with X-Master.
PhoneLookup Hack 2.2 (26-Jul-00)
This is a compatibility update.
What's new in 2.2 ?
- PalmOS 3.5.2 is now supported.
PhoneLookup Hack 2.1 (15-Apr-00)
This version makes PhoneLookup Hack compatible with PalmOS 3.5 (Palm IIIxe, Palm IIIc) and slightly enhances the user interface.
What's new in 2.1 ? 1
- PalmOS 3.5 is now supported.
- A scrollbar makes editing of long format strings easier.
PhoneLookup Hack 2.0 (13-Nov-99)
This version extends compatibility from PalmOS 2.0 to PalmOS 3.3 inclusive and introduces a new user interface for customization.
What's new in 2.0 ?
- There are still a couple of bugs in the Address Book (even with PalmOS 3.3). This new version of PhoneLookup Hack fixes them and allows full use of markers without any restriction.
- The user interface for customizing the format string has been enhanced : markers can be selected in a list (no need to type them in) and a Graffiti state indicator has been added, so that you know whether you are in upper or lower case, etc.
PhoneLookup Hack 1.1 (29-Nov-98)
This version includes a work-around to bugs in the Address Book.
What's new in 1.1 ?
- There are a couple of bugs in Palm's Address Book, and they prevent ^home, ^fax, ^main and ^mobile markers from working properly. This version fixes this rather annoying problem.
- Japanese version of the documentation, thanks to Muchy, Palmware Review's webmaster.
PhoneLookup Hack 1.0 (13-Nov-98)
This is the first public release of PhoneLookup Hack.
What's new in 1.0 ?
- Well, everything, since this is the first release. :-)
PhoneLookup Hack's todo-list status (still growing...!) :
Find some means of calling PhoneLookup Hack from any app.
Enhance user interface.