SharePoint Designer is a specialized HTML editor and web design freeware for creating or modifying Microsoft SharePoint sites and web pages.
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Cannot edit Initiation Form of Designer Workflows with InfoPath
I've got a reusable SP Designer workflow in SharePoint 2010, and I'm trying to edit the Initiation Form for it. I can open the workflow within SP Designer, click the form, and it opens in InfoPath. I ...
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Difference between WebPart & Visual Web Part
I'm not sure how Visual Web Part is different from the actual Web Part in SharePoint 2010.
Thanks!
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sharepoint designer workflow
I need to do the following
Create a site workflow that will:
Check the folder creation date in a document library
If the folder is older than 30 days, move the folder somewhere.
Questions:
Can ...
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Custom List form loading error “Error while executing web part: System.StackOverflowException: Operation caused a stack overflow”
I have a custom list with around 250+ columns.
I have customized the new, edit and display forms of the list. I used more xsl templates to display all the columns in DataFormWebPart.
But after some ...
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How to add users as site collection administrator group through code
I am having various site collections and I want to add few users into administrator group. So that more people will have access to edit the groups. I can add users to the site collection ...
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Create a workflow in SharePoint
I am new to the SharePoint technology. I need to create a workflow when a new document has been uploaded to the document library, it should fire an email to a particular user. How to do this?
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copy a step from workflow in sharepoint designer 2010
I'm using SharePoint 2010, I have created workflow.
I want to copy one step from the workflow and paste it to some other place inside the workflow.
I wnat to copy one step from the workflow and ...
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Value of Hyperlink Field in Page Layout
I'm making a Page Layout in SharePoint Designer 2010.
I have, as part of the content type for this Page Layout, a field of type Hyperlink.
I want to use the "Description" and actual URL stored in ...
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Get current Login Name inside RunWithElevatedPrivileges
How to get current Login Name.I'm getting "Sharepoint\System" as Login Name for every user. I need to get the name of the user.
public override void ItemAdded(SPItemEventProperties properties)
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Using an ID to remove a class using jQuery
I'm trying to remove the classstatic selected menu-item
using
$("#slink").removeClass("static selected menu-item");
Thanks guys.I'm sure the Jquery script is running as i have other stuff there.
...
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How to apply new page layout to all existing pages in a site?
I really need your help.
I've created a new page layout in SharePoint Designer 2010 and I want to apply it to all existing pages in a site. Another thing to note, some subsites and pages use ...
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How can i edit master page in visual studio?
SPD is very uncomfortable for me.
I try to open master page ny using the path "\portal\davwwwroot_catalogs\masterpage", but visual studio give the error
Microsoft Visual Studio
Could not find ...
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How to Fetch Data from .ICS file in Sharepoint 2010 ?
How to fetch data from iCalendar file in sharepoint 2010 webpart ?
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How to copy email body from a workflow step
I can't seem to copy from the body of an email from an action inside a workflow step. I can paste new content in, but can't seem to invoke the magic input to get copy to work. Is there some way to ...
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Closed vs. Hidden Web Part - what is the difference?
What is the difference between "Hidden Web Part" and "Closed Web Pat"?
PS.
I tried to search on the internet but could only find "deleting vs. closing" web parts
Sharepoint 2010 (Sharepoint ...
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Programming without being at the SharePoint Server
From my understanding, if one need to use Visual Studio to do some programming (be it C# or VB) on the SharePoint Server, one need to be at the Server that have Visual Studio, SharePoint Server and ...
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How can I override default css in SharePoinrt 2010 web parts
I would like all my custom webpart and default webparts to look the same.
I know css classes like:
ms-vh and ms-vb are used for the fonts, anchors and cell backgrounds.
What would be the best way to ...
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Customize content query web part's look
I'd like to customize the way a content query web part (CQWP) displays a list on SharePoint 2010; the list is defined in the root and is going to be fetched in a subsite. Each subsite will pull one ...
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Unescape HTML from list column
I've got a multiline column in a list that contains HTML. When trying to use the field in SharePoint Designer 2010, it shows it as raw HTML, instead of rendering it. So using this syntax:
...
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Execute a batch file from the sharepoint designer workflow?
is there a way to execute the batch(*.bat) file from a sharepoint designer workflow?
I've a specific column in the sharepoint list, a batch file should be executed whenever the value of the field ...
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Difference between nintex workflow and basic sharepoint workflow
Please guide me on the difference between the workflow created using nintex and basic sharepoint workflow that is created using sharepoint designer or code.
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When is Sharepoint Designer valuable?
I am going to be redesigning some SharePoint 2010 sites (basic content, primarily).
In the process of research, I have found there is a free tool called SharePoint Designer which presumably allows ...
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Sharepoint list with column type choice using radio button is always checked
I have sharepoint 2010 list with one column type as choice and is displayed using Radio Buttons with 4 options.
When we open the new item form the first value always selected by default.
What i need ...
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How to reconnect InfoPath task form to SPD workflow after moving it to the new Site Collection
I have Globally reusable workflow (created in SPD) in my test site collection. This WF uses custom InfoPath task form. Now I am trying to move it to the new production site collection. I've done next ...
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Hide fields on sharepoint custom list form, No code
I have created a custom list with 3 below columns.
Name(Single line of text)
Approved(Radio Yes/No)
Comments(Multiple line of text)
I have changed the default forms and on Create new item form, i ...
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Export SPD List Workflow to Visual Studio 2010
is it possible to export a SPD List associated workflow into a .wsp-Package for further editing in Visual Studio 2010? Since it is possible with reusable workflows i wanted to know whether it is ...
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Hyperlinks in SharePoint 2010 built with query string ID={@ID} results in ID=
We just upgraded from MOSS 2007 to SPS 2010. There were several ASPX pages built with SharePoint designer that had data from lists appear in tabular format.
What used to work:
If a Title was ...
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How best to create CQWP and test
I'm working in SharePoint 2010 Server and creating custom content query web parts (CQWP) that point to custom ItemStyle_myTemplates.xsl file. To do this, I've been creating the CQWP in the browser by ...
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Sharepoint Designer > Use Custom Field from Content Type to set a HTML Attibute
I'm really not a Designer, but unfortunately, I have to design something. Any help will be much appreciated.
The Scenario:
I have a Page Layout with my own Content Type.
One of the Fields in the ...
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How to deploy a custom SharePoint Workflow Activity
I Created a VS 2010 project with a custom workflow activity and I wish to deploy that to the server. My development machine does not have SharePoint installed, so I decided to use WSP Builder. I ...
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32 bit sharepoint designer 2010 will work with sharepoint server 2010?
My question is whether 32 bit SharePoint Designer 2010 will work with SharePoint Server 2010 or not. SharePoint Server 2010 is 64 bit only while SharePoint Designer is available in 32 bit or 64 bit. ...
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Unable to update field with SP Designer 2010 workflow
I currently have a quite a simple workflow on a library that has a simple content type. I have created a SharePont Designer 2010 workflow that updateds a list item value based on whether or not the ...
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Does Designer make page XSL static?
I've been chasing some weird problems with a Custom Field Type on a page that has a list view web part with Designer-provided Conditional Formatting.
It seems like the XSL for the fields have been ...
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SPD Workflows upgrade from 2007 to 2010 fix
Our company has several large SharePoint farms that are migrating over time. As a result of the upgrade, our URL's will change. Our technology group has said that any workflows created in Designer ...
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Open a modal from a link in wiki-site: Sharepoint removes javascript
so I tried to add a little horizontal menu to a wiki-site and wanted one of the links to open in a modal Dialog (a contact form). Every time I try to add it about the UI, sharepoint removes the link. ...
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how to show top navigation bar after selecting the list?
I am using SharePoint 2010. When I select List then the site navigation menu is lost i need that menu remain same after selecting the list and also need the list Tool bar as it is. I want to do this ...
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Calendar Overlay Setting in SharePoint 2010 issue
Is it possible to set dynamic URL in Calendar overlay settings -> Web Url ?
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Datetime update is one day off
I'm updating a list with a date field (just the date) using the ECMASCRIPT object model but when the date is inserted is one day off from the introduced date, It's literally making me pull my hair off ...
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How to remove WebPart from the screen if there are no items - CQWP
What do i need to do in my itemStyle.xsl to hide webpart when there are no items.
When RowCount is 0.
Thanks i advance
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SharePoint “List does not exist”
Ok so I seem to be the only administrator managing a SharePoint website on behalf of the Health Service. However being as it's linked to the government someone made this website for free. I also ...
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Very simple branding background question : what do I reference for body background?
So if I wanted to simply change the background of one page (not in the master), just the body of one single page, using an image what would I reference using sharepoint designer? Also I know this is ...
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sharepoint designer can not display the item!
The scenario that lead to this error was:
1. I created a custom activity, it worked.
2. Then I wanted to change some names of properties, after deploying, this happened
Is there anyway to remove some ...
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SharePoint 2010 Calendar restrict duplicate events
I need to restrict duplicate events in SharePoint 2010 calendar. Can anyone please provide me step by step approach. I already looked at check booking site column under schedule and reserve content ...
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SPD: Kbd shortcut to move focus from Design view to Code view?
I have a file open for editing in Advanced Mode in SPD. I'm in the Design mode editor. How can I switch to the Code view editor using my keyboard?
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Requiring Event Receiver while creating new item
I have an event receiver(item adding,item added)..on a custom list..this event receiver creates an ID when a new item is created..so when i deactivate the event receiver and add a new item to the list ...
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Setting the value of the textfield in sharepoint list form 2010
I have a textfield in sharepoint list form and I want to set the value using jquery or javascript below is the tag:
<asp:TextBox runat="server" id="ff47{$Pos}" text="{@Name}" ...
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Create list using a Workflow
I have a list of projects called "Project Reference." I want to create a new project list (for project tracking) called "[Project Name] Tracking" when someone adds a new project to Project Reference. ...
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Problems with “Pause Until Date” activity in SPD-created workflows
I have a workflow and I'm trying to send an email when an item is added or updated from a calendar list. I tried using the Pause Until Date activity as I need to send the email 2 days before the due ...
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Workflow task edit form
I want to add a new button to a workflow task edit form. I want to call this button "Incomplete". The purpose of this button is to mark an item as incomplete instead of rejecting it. If the task item ...
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Referencing SharePoint list columns with spaces in names
I'm running into issues referencing column names in SharePoint Designer 2010 when the names have spaces in them. This is discussed in this blog post.
For example, I've tried using the following ...
