Project Mechanics

Merged Website and Blog Templates

2008-01-12T16:38:00.000-06:00

I have merged the blog template and the website template to create a common look and feel for all Project Mechanics sites. At the same time, I have started to use the Yahoo User Interface library more in my work. So far, I am a big fan of the YUI CSS classes. I have also had good luck with the TABS and MENU. I plan on doing more with this framework as I get time. Here is a link to learn more about this framework.

developer.yahoo.com/yui/

Posting From Microsoft Word

2007-11-07T16:44:00.001-06:00

I have finally installed the new MS Office and wanted to test out the integration with blogger.com.

So, this is a post from MS Word 2007

Google Apps on Frogsfolly

2006-11-27T11:36:00.000-06:00

Google Apps have been added to Frogsfolly.com. Start Here

Publish from Windows Live Writer

2006-10-25T11:38:00.001-05:00

Here is a post from Windows Live Writer!

Move Back To US, Retire .co.uk

2006-01-24T23:36:00.000-06:00

I have moved back to the United States and will no longer maintain the ProjectMechanics.co.uk website. We had a great time in England and hope to be back often.

GanttProject and the PM Portal

2005-04-07T18:16:00.000-05:00

I recently found a project on source forge which is 100% java based and does a very good job of generating Gantt charts. It uses an XML based file system to store all information on the project. It allows you to work on one project at a time, but given the ease of use and extensive reporting features, it is worth a look.

ganttproject.sourceforge.net

Given the XML based file system used by GanttProject, I have modified the XML file generated by my PM Portal tool (currently shelved) to support GanttProject. I can create an export from the PM Portal and open the file in GanttProject. The big advantage of this new functionality is the ability to generate reports in HTML, RTF, and PDF formats.

I am evaluating a bi-directional interface, but for now it is one way only.

Passed the PMP Exam

2005-04-07T13:53:00.000-05:00

I am now a full fledged PMP according to the Project Management Institute (www.PMI.org). I passed my exam yesterday.

2004-11-26T07:26:00.000-06:00

Project Mechanics is now an international site with the addition of www.projectmechanics.co.uk . Actually, it is just a domain that points to the same content a www.projectmechanics.com, only with a different template. I have been investigated some new tools lately which show some promise, among them are Sothink DHTML Menu. They include samples on how to hook it up to a database, their UI even helps you generate the necessary code. I was able to plug their menu into my site in about an hour, much of that playing with all the settings for the menu.

2004-09-28T10:34:00.000-05:00

Well, it has been a very long time. I have been moving half-way across the globe.

I have also been doin' my own blogging on my sites.

2004-03-30T17:23:00.000-06:00

First blog entry for Project Mechanics blog.