Topic: Tips & Tricks / Email todo to specific list

JJ, you can move the entire list (or any other page item) to a page listed in the sidebar. Then you can click on that page to move the item where you need it.

Topic: Backpack Calendar / Lack of calendar color options

Well, I tried my hand at a quick stylish tweak, which requires knowing the ID of the specific calendar. Mine for example is “calendar_458186”. It’s not perfect, and requires users to have an extension loaded in Firefox, etc. It’s a nice quick fix for a potentially complicated design issue.

li.calendar_458186 span span {
  color: #990000 !important;
  }

Topic: Tips & Tricks / How do I implement a Grid?

Another option is to embed a Google spreadsheet in your page, but requires another system.

Topic: Troubleshooting and Bug Reports / Iframe Integration

The other thing you can do is send them a support request, and they should be able to remove the offending item on their end so you can get your page back.

Topic: Backpack Calendar / google calendar

Tim,

Sorry for the delay, but I’m not in these boards everyday. My understanding is that you cannot add items to your Google Calendar from Backpack. I know that mine is single direction, and everything goes into Backpack from Google. I’m not even sure if it’s possible to have it pass back. You can try, but it’s outside my knowledge. By all means, let us know if you’re successful.

Good luck!

Topic: Backpack Calendar / google calendar

Yes, go into your calendar details in Google. At the bottom of the page is a section marked Private Address:. If you use the ICAL button, that address can be added to Backpack, and you never need to set your calendar as public. That’s how I have mine setup, and I even have the Google calendar populated from my Outlook client. Good luck, and feel free to ask any questions!

Topic: Feature Requests / Calendar synch with Outlook

Something that I’ve done quite successfully is I’m syncing my Outlook 2003 (doesn’t natively support iCal) calendar to Google using their Google Calendar Sync software. Then I’ve grabbed the ical feed from the Google calendar, and imported it into Backpack. It uses a few steps to accomplish everything, but makes it much easier to keep my wife updated of my calendar without having to double enter anything.

Topic: How are you using Backpack? / Is this possible...?

I’ve been successful in embedding a Google Spreadsheet into a page, so that’s a feasible option. However, you have to be aware that you could lose control of the file if the techs aren’t preforming proper input. That would become a training issue, but might save you some headaches. The other option is possibly creating a small online app for handling the input by each tech.

Topic: Tips & Tricks / Styling Code In BP

Well, I’ve done some fun things by linking to my own CSS file. This requires that you have a hosted space somewhere to put the files for reference, but here’s one such file I’ve created. If you were to use this method, you could then add a UL class to modify your code display. That way you could control the display of the code without having to include the custom style every time. I usually add this as a “Settings” note at the bottom of my page so that it’s out of the way, and unobtrusive.

Let me know how that works for you!

<link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" media="screen" href="http://www.timelydbs.com/ftp/project/css/wedding_sarah.css" />

Topic: Backpack Calendar / iCal Time Zone Issue

I have a feeling that this may be a complicated issue to resolve, but I’m seeing a time differential as well. Currently, all of my appointments are showing 7 hours in the future (+7). I’ve confirmed that I have my Google calendar set to Arizona time, as well as my profile settings inside Backpack.

We’d really love some information on this, even if it’s something that you’re looking into. Thank you.

Topic: Tips & Tricks / How to "centre" image preview?

I think the images just default to being centered, so by my understanding, there isn’t really any way to control how they display. At least not without using an extra enhancement like Greasemonkey or Stylish.

Topic: How are you using Backpack? / Teachers Using Backpack?

Not sure if you’re aware, but another advantage of BP is that 37signals gives discounts for teachers (or at least did). I’m not sure if that is still their practice with the new pricing model, but I remember them offering a great discount in support of the efforts of teachers. Good luck, and I think BP would be a great option since it usually has a small learning curve for anyone new.