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Introduction
AltME provides checklists that are shared between users. You can
use shared checklists to keep track of just about anything you
want, including:
- steps to follow - such as a list of workout exercises
- tasks to do - like what's needed to create a web site
- things to remember - like a list of camping gear or a shopping list
- people to contact - perhaps who's invited to your party
Lists are very simple to create and modify. As you make changes, like
checking off items, everyone can see them.
Items in a list can be given priorities as well. And, if you
need to print the list or output it to a web site or file, that's
easy too.
List of Checklists
Your world can include as many checklists as you want, and anyone
can create, change, or delete a list.
To see the current lists, click on
![listicon.png](images/listicon.png)
If you are on a new world, then the list may be blank.
Otherwise, you will see a list of checklists. Each line in the
list shows the list name and when the checklist was last
changed.
![listlist.png](images/listlist.png)
If you click on a line, you will see that list. If you right click on a
line, you will see information about the list.
Adding a New Checklist
To add a new checklist, click on
![listadd.png](images/listadd.png)
Give your checklist a name and provide a short description if you want:
![listbox.png](images/listbox.png)
You can change any of this information later if you need to.
Removing a Checklist
When you are finished with a checklist, you can remove it this way:
Click on the checklist icon
![listicon.png](images/listicon.png)
Then, right click on a list
![listlist.png](images/listlist.png)
You will see an option to delete the list
![listbox.png](images/listbox.png)
Just click
![buttondelete.png](images/buttondelete.png)
Changing a Checklist
At any time you can change the title and description of a checklist.
Click on the checklist list
![listicon.png](images/listicon.png)
Then, right click on a list
![listlist.png](images/listlist.png)
Now, change any of the information in the box:
![listbox.png](images/listbox.png)
and click:
![buttonsave.png](images/buttonsave.png)
Adding Items to a Checklist
There are two ways to add an item to a checklist:
1. click on an empty line in the list
2. click on
![listadd.png](images/listadd.png)
You will see:
![listnewitem.png](images/listnewitem.png)
Enter the item name, set its priority if you want, and
add a description if you think it helps others understand
more about the item.
Click
![buttonsave.png](images/buttonsave.png)
Removing Items From a Checklist
To remove an item from a list, just click on the item
in the list. You will see the list item:
![listitem3.png](images/listitem3.png)
Click on
![buttondelete.png](images/buttondelete.png)
Changing Checklist Items
You can modify the priority, name, and description of any
list item. To do so, just click on the item
![listitem3.png](images/listitem3.png)
Make your changes
![listitem4.png](images/listitem4.png)
And click
![buttonsave.png](images/buttonsave.png)
Sorting a Checklist
Checklists are normally sorted by priority as shown below, but you can sort a
checklist in other ways by clicking on the labels at the top of
the list.
![listabpri.png](images/listabpri.png)
For example, to sort alphabetically by item, click on "Item"
![listabitem.png](images/listabitem.png)
To sort by items checked, click on "X"
![listabchk.png](images/listabchk.png)
Searching a Checklist
In the current version of AltME, the best way to search a list
is to view it in a web browser.
To search, first click on
![exporticon.png](images/exporticon.png)
You will see
![export.png](images/export.png)
Now, click on
![buttonview.png](images/buttonview.png)
Then, choose the search option in your browser. Or, in IE press
CTRL-F for "find".
Printing a Checklist
The same steps as those above can be used to print a list.
To print, click on:
![exporticon.png](images/exporticon.png)
You will see
![export.png](images/export.png)
Now, click on
![buttonview.png](images/buttonview.png)
Then select the Print option from your browser menus.
Saving Checklists as a Web Page, Spreadsheet, and More.
There are a number of other export options. For example,
you can export your list to a spreadsheet file, then open
it with your favorite spreadsheet program.
These export formats are available:
| HTML File | Let's you save the list as an HTML file that you can
use on your website. You can also edit the HTML using any HTML
editing program.
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| Text File | You can save the list as a simple text file that can
be edited with any text editor. This is handy if you want to use
the list within a document.
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| REBOL Data | This is a powerful way to store data for
processing with other computer programs, and in future versions
of AltME this will allow you to exchange checklists with other
applications and other worlds.
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| Spreadsheet | Exports your list to CSV (comma separated values) format
that can be imported into most spreadsheet programs.
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| PNG Image | Saves the current list view in .PNG compressed image format.
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| BMP Image | Saves the current list view as a simple bitmap file.
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Shortcut Keys
These shortcut keys can help speed your use of lists:
| CTRL-N | Creates a new list or a new list item.
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| CTRL-S | Saves changes that are made to a checklist information
box or edit list item box.
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| ESCAPE | Closes an open information or edit window.
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Coming Soon
Additional features to be added to checklists include:
- private checklists - that are only shared with specfic users
or groups.
- list owners - where a list can only be modified by specific
users or groups.
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