From mboxrd@z Thu Jan 1 00:00:00 1970 From: Manager Leader Subject: Re: Re: Org-Mode in Windows Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2009 23:02:30 +0800 Message-ID: <497C7F06.7030208@gmail.com> References: <497BD2E2.3080306@gmail.com> Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Return-path: Received: from mailman by lists.gnu.org with tmda-scanned (Exim 4.43) id 1LR6Ve-0000AB-T2 for emacs-orgmode@gnu.org; Sun, 25 Jan 2009 10:02:50 -0500 Received: from exim by lists.gnu.org with spam-scanned (Exim 4.43) id 1LR6Vd-00008j-6F for emacs-orgmode@gnu.org; Sun, 25 Jan 2009 10:02:49 -0500 Received: from [199.232.76.173] (port=53246 helo=monty-python.gnu.org) by lists.gnu.org with esmtp (Exim 4.43) id 1LR6Vc-00008S-Kq for emacs-orgmode@gnu.org; Sun, 25 Jan 2009 10:02:48 -0500 Received: from wa-out-1112.google.com ([209.85.146.181]:22791) by monty-python.gnu.org with esmtp (Exim 4.60) (envelope-from ) id 1LR6Vb-0006Gl-AM for emacs-orgmode@gnu.org; Sun, 25 Jan 2009 10:02:48 -0500 Received: by wa-out-1112.google.com with SMTP id k17so372648waf.26 for ; Sun, 25 Jan 2009 07:02:46 -0800 (PST) In-Reply-To: List-Id: "General discussions about Org-mode." List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Sender: emacs-orgmode-bounces+geo-emacs-orgmode=m.gmane.org@gnu.org Errors-To: emacs-orgmode-bounces+geo-emacs-orgmode=m.gmane.org@gnu.org To: Manish Cc: Org Mode List Hi Manish, Thank you for your reply. I tried what you said: (add-to-list 'load-path "C:/path/to/org-mode/lisp") (require 'org-install) (add-to-list 'auto-mode-alist '("\\.org$" . org-mode)) (global-set-key "\C-ca" 'org-agenda) But I had to create a .emacs file (.emacs filename and no extension - not sure if this is right). I placed 2 copies - 1 where runemacs.exe is located (c:/emacs/bin) and another in c:/emacs - but it seems like there's no effect on the behaviour of org-mode... So I think there's a problem with reading the .emacs.. I have already set the path: C:\emacs\bin\ and Added environmental variables HOME = c:\emacs\ I have a feeling I'm doing something simple wrong... Thanks, Bailey Manish wrote: >> On Jan 25, 2009, at 3:48 AM, Manager Leader wrote: >> >> >>> Dear Mr. Dominik, >>> >>> Thank you for your work in Org-Mode, I started researching about it a >>> month ago and I have started using it 10 days ago (used to work in outlook >>> but it just can't cope with my life now). And so far am happy with it except >>> for some things that's not working as expected. >>> >>> I am using Windows XP and have downloaded the latest release version for >>> emacs (22.3.1) and org-mode (6.18c). But when I type M-x org-version 5.23a. >>> > > Adding this will cause the new Org to come before system supplied Org. > Of course, update the path for your machine. > > --8<---------------cut here---------------start------------->8--- > (add-to-list 'load-path "C:/path/to/org-mode/lisp") > --8<---------------cut here---------------end--------------->8--- > > Please ensure you have "(require 'org-install)" and not "(require 'org)' > in your .emacs. > > >>> * Org-Mode does not start by itself when emacs is started - I always have >>> to type "ALT-X org-mode" (in your book convention: M-x) or put on each file >>> "MY PROJECTS -*- mode: org; -*-" >>> > > This should make all .org files open in Org mode. > > --8<---------------cut here---------------start------------->8--- > (add-to-list 'auto-mode-alist '("\\.org$" . org-mode)) > --8<---------------cut here---------------end--------------->8--- > > >>> * Agenda view does not come out with the shortcut C-c a - I always >>> have to use the mouse and org->agenda command -> t * >>> > > Following should help bring agenda options with C-c a. > > --8<---------------cut here---------------start------------->8--- > (global-set-key "\C-ca" 'org-agenda) > --8<---------------cut here---------------end--------------->8--- > > > >>> I want my default org file to open when I start emacs or org-mode but >>> don't know how to do this. I always have to browse to the correct >>> directory and open the file. * Other things but I think should be >>> resolved if those above can work. >>> > > Once you use the agenda command it will open required org files > automatically. You may also want to take a look at > http://www.emacswiki.org/emacs/DeskTop > > >>> I consider myself competent with computers and normally can easily make >>> things work with reading documentation and searching through newsgroups, >>> web. But this is taking a bit too long. >>> >>> Some info and Things I have done to try to resolve it: >>> * I placed emacs in directory c:/emacs, downloaded 6.18c orgmode file to >>> c:/emacs/org >>> * I am logged in with admin rights on Windows >>> > > Admin rights should not be necessary to use Emacs and Org mode. > > >>> * I have added the path to emacs in environment >>> variables. C:/emacs/bin * I have watched your video at google 3 >>> times, gone through the manual particularly installation and >>> activation parts, searched the newsgroups and google searched >>> whatever I can... >>> > > Following article by John Weigley is what eased the eay for me. > > http://www.newartisans.com/blog/2007/08/using-org-mode-as-a-day-planner.html > > >>> * I can't find any file named emacs or *.emacs so I created ".emacs" >>> file and placed it in c:/emacs - I attach my emacs file. >>> > > I am afraid I did not find your .emacs file but the link cited above > will help you get started with one. I prefer to define an environment > variable "HOME" and keep my stuff under that. Emacs will also read > .emacs from the location if it can find the file there. > > >>> * Make command from the installation manual does not work (even >>> inside emacs >>> Tools-> Make) - I attach my makefile which I have edited based on the >>> installation manual. >>> > > I would suggest skipping the make part for now. Everything should still > function without compiling. What you do not get is the info and HTML > documentation (that you can access online.) > > HTH >