CONTACTS 
0201 - Boeing                                                                                                                                                             O-00000816 0505
020101 - Mr. Garold L. Johnson
020103 - Modeling and Simulation                                                                                                                                          O-00000816 0505
0202 - Dynamic Alternatives                                                                                                                                               O-00000793 0101
020201 - Mr. Garold L. Johnson

SUBJECTS
Powerpoint Files Converted to Text with Anchors for Linking to SDS Re
Two Worlds Bridge Gap Between IT and KM Distribute SDS Records Via Em
Template HTML Example Format Publish Other Files to Internet
Technical Exchange Meetings Prepare Record for 030415 - 030417
Powerpoint Files Converted to Text with Anchors for Linking to SDS Re
Technical Exchange Meeting
PERL Script Improve SDS Created New Directory c: 01 05

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4709 -    ..
4710 - Summary/Objective
4711 -
471101 - Follow up ref SDS 2 IC6M, ref SDS 1 595O.
471102 -
471103 - Gary made good progress on developing a PERL script that significantly
471104 - automates converting a Powerpoint file into a file with anchors that
471105 - is configured for linking to SDS and can be converted into HTML for
471106 - common communication with others. ref SDS 0 AF8I  Gary called this
471107 - afternoon, and we discussed slight modification to the PERL script.
471108 - ref SDS 0 YZ7M  The record for the SoS meeting on 030415 is available
471109 - for review; will submit comments later today or tomorrow. ref SDS 0
471110 - KT5M
471111 -
471112 -
471113 -
471115 -  ..
4712 -
4713 -
4714 - Progress
4715 -
471501 - Received ref DRt 1 0001 from Gary saying.....
471502 -
471503 -    1.  Outlook keeps resetting the properties to Rich text. I tried to
471504 -        resend it, but apparently didn't work.
471506 -  ..
471507 - Gary's letter comes into Netscape as HTML text that is triple spaced,
471508 - which is odd, because as noted below, the attachment now comes through
471509 - correctly as a zip file. ref SDS 0 FS63  But, if he sends an email in
471510 - plain text, the attachment comes through as an HTML file.  Email in
471511 - HTML can be converted fairly easily to a file that works for SDS.
471512 - ref DRT 1 0001
471514 -  ..
471515 - Gary continues...
471516 -
471517 -    2.  I saved the PowerPoint file (PPT_File.ppt) as an outline in RTF
471518 -        (PPT_File.rtf). ref DRT 1 3X5M
471520 -  ..
471521 - Put the Powerpoint file as follows....
471522 -
471523 -        This is a project document for....
471524 -
471525 -              03 00101...............  combat
471526 -
471527 -        Let's save files for meetings under the directory for meetings
471528 -        in Communications for the  combat project....
471529 -
471530 -              03 00101 BC................ Communication
471531 -              03 00101 BC CC............... Meetings
471532 -              03 00101 BK CC 030415........... TEM Beginning on 030415
471534 -         ..
471535 -        Now that we know where to put it, will create specific file...
471536 -
471537 -           F: 03 00101 BK CC 030415 PHFC.PPT...Bruce Mamont's Powerpoint File
471539 -         ..
471540 -        Below, SDS correlary is put in the same directory. ref SDS 0
471541 -        FS68
471543 -  ..
471544 - Gary contineus...
471545 -
471546 -
471547 -    3.  I opened the RTF in Word, and saved the file as MSDOS text
471548 -        without line breaks (PPT_Outl.txt). ref DRT 1 9X6G
471550 -         ..
471551 -    4.  I ran a Perl script (fmt_ppt_01.pl) developed for the purpose
471552 -        to create an SDS OF (not wrapped yet) (sds_Outl.txt), which
471553 -        imports into SDS using g sds_Outl.txt with no problem.
471554 -        ref DRT 1 GX6K
471556 -         ..
471557 -    5.  What do you think? ref DRT 1 FX7F
471558 -
471560 -  ..
471561 - Powerpoint Conversion Excellent Need Edits to PERL
471562 -
471563 - Gary produced an excellent file for integrating with SDS, and is
471564 - placed in the project record as follows....
471565 -
471566 -           F: 03 00101 BK CC 030415 PHFC
471567 -
471568 - ....which is Bruce Mamont's Powerpoint File. ref OF 1 0001
471569 -
471570 -     Later in the afternoon, Gary sent another zip file when he got
471571 -     home from work.  It appears to be identical to the first one,
471572 -     which is not file in the project record.  Need to know from Gary
471573 -     if there is a difference that needs attention, or to replace what
471574 -     is now on file?
471576 -  ..
471577 - My initial sense is that the RTF and the MS DOS text files are no
471578 - longer needed; they are only a means to an end, and so these are not
471579 - saved to the permenant record.
471581 -  ..
471582 - This a big step on bridging the gap between the two worlds of IT and
471583 - KM, per planning on 030408.
471585 -  ..
471586 - Gary's PERL script looks helpful; for now will begin stacking these
471587 - up in....
471588 -
471589 -                c: 01 05
471590 -
471591 - ...which is a new directory that supplemnets existing SDS development
471592 - tools.  PERL may be something to learn that supplements Medit.
471594 -      ..
471595 -     Edits to PERL Script
471596 -
471597 -     A few ideas to consider for editing the PERL script to format a
471598 -     Powerpoint file....
471599 -
471600 -     1.  We need header information at the top of each file that shows
471601 -         date and other identification as a formal document of the
471602 -         project.  This can be added manually;, ref OF 1 0000; however,
471603 -         does this occur anywhere in the PPT file that can be captured
471604 -         for ID?  I opened the ppt file and nothing is evident. In this
471605 -         file it looks like page 1 is a picture with Bruce Mamont's
471606 -         name.  So, ID can be generated manually from that, if
471607 -         necessary.
471609 -          ..
471610 -     2.  Can the PERL script be modified to put the outline beginning
471611 -         on column 6 so that ouline bullet numbers above 9 land on
471612 -         column 5, which fits the SDS outline code?  Right now the left
471613 -         margin is column 4, and when we get to 10, it is 3, but we
471614 -         need a minimum of 5
471615 -
471616 -            [...Gary later modified the PERL script to accomplish this
471617 -            format requirement.]
471619 -          ..
471620 -     3.  Would be interesting to use alternate outline structure
471621 -         formats besides a bullet, but that is what the Powerpoint file
471622 -         shows, so this is not a big issue.
471624 -  ..
471625 - Gary concludes...
471627 -         ..
471628 -     4. I'll try to get this thing to behave.
471630 -  ..
471631 - Would be great if we can a system that does not take so many tries
471632 - each time to send a file.
471633 -
471634 -
471636 -  ..
4717 -
4718 -
4719 - 1734
4720 -
472001 - TEM Record Started for 030415
472002 -
472003 - Gary called and advised that his SDS records are on the web, and
472004 - include a record he started for the TEMs on 030415.  He feels the
472005 - first cut may be a little too long.
472007 -  ..
472008 - We reviewed planning to generate records that adequately reflect
472009 - taking follow up action, and to submit a summary connected to the
472010 - details so that people can get more context and access support if
472011 - needed.
472013 -  ..
472014 - I will review the record on the TEM for 030415 and submit comments.
472015 -
472016 -     [...in another record today, began a review. ref SDS 5 0001
472018 -  ..
472019 - Congratulated Gary on a major accomplishment getting some code that
472020 - bridges the gap between two worlds by making it fast and easy to use
472021 - Powerpoint files in SDS, per above. ref SDS 0 AF8I
472023 -  ..
472024 - We discussed a few modifications, also, per above. ref SDS 0 4F4M
472026 -  ..
472027 - Mentioned telecon with Pat Lincoln this afternoon, ref SDS 4 0001, and
472028 - that Pat is considering a support letter to IBM on the proposal
472029 - submitted last week. ref SDS 4 ZY4F
472031 -  ..
472032 - Also, cited telecon with Walt Okono at DOD who seems to be developing
472033 - an architecture for KM, and expressed interest in considering SDS,
472034 - ref SDS 3 0001, based on analysis by Roy Roebuck reported in the
472035 - recorfd on 020217.
472036 -
472038 -  ..
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472401 - Received Gary's SDS records for today, including Powerpoint files,
472402 - which is the 55M group of files Gary discussed yesteday.
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