OS X: I want to batch print all the files in a source-code library. They are actionscript files, which means they are text files that all end in a .as extension. The files are in a complex directory structure (one root folder but files in multiple subfolders), and there are non .as files that I don't want printed. When the files print, I need some kind of separator ( spaces, asterisks, new page...) between each file. [more inside]
posted by grumblebee on Nov 18, 2009 - 6 answers

Calling all planners, public admin. types, adult education gurus and other smarty pants: I need to develop a training program or at least a strategy for developing a training program for further planning on the local level, put the hard parts. [more inside]
posted by stormygrey on Oct 23, 2009 - 10 answers

how do the online BBB seals and safety seal work on the back end? [more inside]
posted by Izzmeister on Oct 17, 2009 - 7 answers

Why, when I cut and paste original Word docs into my blog, does all this hidden html code (or something) show up? [more inside]
posted by nax on Sep 13, 2009 - 20 answers

I saw a video from microsoft research which showed a new editor with like "infinite zoom" when viewing all source code files, like flash vector files - really cool. But i can't seem to find this video again! Does anybody know what it's called? Or a link?
posted by flexiverse on Aug 29, 2009 - 8 answers

What are some good webpages for a HTML beginner to look at for code examples? [more inside]
posted by azpenguin on Aug 14, 2009 - 13 answers

I'm using the Hybrid-News blogger template for my blog. After doing some tweaking to the code, I lost the feature I loved the most - the condensed posts on the front page. Any ideas on how to get it back? (more in explaination). [more inside]
posted by FireStyle on Aug 12, 2009 - 3 answers

Can you help me decipher this airline ticket code? [more inside]
posted by mrunderhill on Aug 4, 2009 - 2 answers

I have 3-5 days (starting tomorrow!) in which I'm off from work, and have really nothing planned. As a developer geek in a crappy economy, I'm looking at looming unemployment and/or the start of a freelance career in the very near future. I want to this time making "something" that I can use in my portfolio to show potential employers/clients. What on earth can I build? [more inside]
posted by cgg on Aug 4, 2009 - 8 answers

I don't want to betray anyone's trade secrets here, but what is the html or js code or query string for pulling in playlists from Last.fm, as is done for us on our profile pages? [more inside]
posted by psmealey on Aug 2, 2009 - 9 answers

Please help me write a PHP script that publishes Twitter updates at pre-specified times. [more inside]
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane on Jul 29, 2009 - 9 answers

Computer Coding: I'm trying to write an experiment in E-Prime that uses a Visual Analog Scale to allow subjects to bid on items. Basically, this means they move a slider with their mouse over a bar, and the position on the bar represents how much they are willing to bid. The thing is, they need to know what value the slider currently represents before they can actually bid, and I'm having problems getting the text to update with the cursor position. Now, if any of you out there are E-Prime gurus I could really use your help for this bit. I need to figure out how to update a textbox in a 'slide' object in the middle of a loop. [more inside]
posted by scrutiny on Jul 12, 2009 - 2 answers

How can I prevent users from copying / printing / emailing certain files from my computer, while allowing them to work on those files like reading and modifying ?? [more inside]
posted by inquisitive on Jun 20, 2009 - 36 answers

I want to quit designing and become a web developer! Can I? Should I? Where do I start? [more inside]
posted by dougunderscorenelso on Jun 11, 2009 - 13 answers

MANF ANGWA RDASM ORT. What does it mean? [more inside]
posted by 0xFCAF on May 16, 2009 - 15 answers

Regular expression puzzle time! [more inside]
posted by delladlux on May 4, 2009 - 9 answers

I would like to find some books that cover how to work with other people's code. [more inside]
posted by giggleknickers on Apr 21, 2009 - 8 answers

Most syntax highlighting palettes are created by people with no graphic design/usability sense. What are some great examples of really lovely to look at (for long periods of time) and useful syntax highlighting palettes/schemes?
posted by sandking on Mar 24, 2009 - 9 answers

I make web sites and created a web app for a client and now they want to own the copyright in exchange for equity. Help me find a New York based web friendly lawyer to ensure the new contract protects me. Tips are also appreciated on a fair equity percentage to ask for.
posted by avex on Mar 9, 2009 - 3 answers

Amazing girl I meet at a show gives me her phone number, but forgets to give me the area code. Main problem: I barely know anything about her - not even her name. How can I get in touch? [more inside]
posted by Risiko on Mar 5, 2009 - 32 answers

How do I make a website behave nicely when a browser window is resized so that the website elements don't cascade onto each other? [more inside]
posted by mahoganyslide on Mar 2, 2009 - 10 answers

VBA programmers: is there any way to control the formatting of Outlook Contacts Body text? [more inside]
posted by IAmBroom on Feb 2, 2009 - 0 answers

I am looking for an easy (and free) database to do event check-in. We normally just cross peoples name off a list but I would like to have faster more real-time way of doing it. [more inside]
posted by jestonb on Jan 16, 2009 - 2 answers

What do i need to learn to make add-ons of my own for Firefox and/or Songbird? [more inside]
posted by photomusic86 on Dec 24, 2008 - 6 answers

I need to find a lawyer in the NYC area who deals with confidentiality agreements and stock option contracts, specifically in the software industry. How would I go about finding such a lawyer? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 17, 2008 - 3 answers

30-45 separate vendor servers with lots of platforms. One template design that must be on all of them, and all must look alike and undergo some minor changes every week. How on earth do I keep them synchronized? As always... [more inside]
posted by littlerobothead on Nov 19, 2008 - 6 answers

Please help me make a change to multiple .txt files using this funny computer code thing. [more inside]
posted by foxy_hedgehog on Nov 11, 2008 - 31 answers

Why was that eye-blinking code in Diving Bell and the Butterfly chosen? [more inside]
posted by trinity8-director on Oct 29, 2008 - 23 answers

In a Wordpress-powered site, how can I create a list of categories that link to the first post in that category rather than the category archive? [more inside]
posted by msbrauer on Oct 21, 2008 - 4 answers

How do I load and then sort a really huge (94 MB) text file list of words? Perl runs out of memory trying to load all the lines-- before I have a chance to try to sort it. [more inside]
posted by kosmonaut on Oct 8, 2008 - 25 answers

I am looking for a source on the internet that will give me ranges for postal codes in Australia for metro areas, eg, 3200-3500 is Melbourne where the range would include all suburbs generally agreed to be part of metro Melbourne. If they aren't really in a range, than a list of all the Melbourne metro postcodes would work. I feel like I have only found ranges by state but those include rural areas. Any help very appreciated. The cities are Sydney, Perth, Melbourne, and Brisbane.
posted by jules1651 on Oct 8, 2008 - 3 answers

I'm looking for a website where people post source code and then others comment on improvements.
posted by zzztimbo on Sep 26, 2008 - 6 answers

So I went to traffic court last week in the city of Los Angeles. I spent a week preparing for it. And I lost. And it got ugly. Largely because of a Judge Pro-Tem who went to town on me because I tried to fight my case. It was so ugly I’m springing the $86.50 it costs these days to get a copy of the tape. So my question is, now that I've lost, what are my options? (much much more inside) [more inside]
posted by rileyray3000 on Sep 22, 2008 - 21 answers

I'm working in Visual Basic (Access 2003, technically) with a SQL Server 2000 backend, and I believe I need to create a View dynamically... I am very familiar with creating QueryDef's and Stored Procedures on the fly, but have never attempted to create a View in this manner... My google-fu seems to be failing me at the moment.. [more inside]
posted by Glendale on Sep 2, 2008 - 2 answers

A new dress code at work requires suit and tie. So other than transporting my wardrobe to the office and changing there what is the best way to commute to work on a scooter and arrive in style? [more inside]
posted by Gungho on Aug 31, 2008 - 14 answers

I need some help with a CSS/HTML issue as well as an Internet Explorer issue. [more inside]
posted by bigcheesegump on Aug 29, 2008 - 6 answers

Can anyone recommend software that allows basic tagging of data, such that if I say I'm interested in X, it will say, "You might also like A B ad C" because they are also tagged the same as X. [more inside]
posted by rev- on Aug 11, 2008 - 10 answers

I want to learn how to create 8bit -16bit style animations, kind of like "Code Monkeys" on tv network G4. Where do I start? [more inside]
posted by Kyokusen on Aug 5, 2008 - 3 answers

How do I make code LOOK beautiful? Occasionally, I see these snippets of code where everything looks very aligned and orderly, the variables all seem the same length, the functions are all neatly aligned. My code on the other hand always looks rough and shoddy. What do the people with neat code do to make it look so neat? [more inside]
posted by markovich on Jul 28, 2008 - 13 answers

My wife's '98 Honda Accord's engine light is on. Help me troubleshoot it to cross-check the mechanic's diagnosis. [more inside]
posted by blastrid on Jul 26, 2008 - 17 answers

I'm looking for some help with a math equation / algorithm I'm trying to create. I'm a programmer by trade and not very good at math so I'd like some help with this or perhaps a site where I could pay someone to come up with the equation I'm looking for. I considered rentacoder or elance however I'd be concerned if the companies there had the proper math knowledge. A lot of claims get made on those sites that turn out to be false. [more inside]
posted by JohnGL on Jul 3, 2008 - 6 answers

Cypherfiler: Did anyone check out the NYT article about the amazing puzzle/scavenger hunt that was built into the NY apartment? possibly the coolest thing i've seen in years. i'm intrigued by the part of the cypher shown but i've got a little stuck... [more inside]
posted by xz on Jun 12, 2008 - 5 answers

Sorting algorithm - how would you do this? [more inside]
posted by Lokheed on Jun 7, 2008 - 16 answers

I have a blog on (new) Blogger, and somehow I have managed to remove the envelope icon for "comments" (which may explain why I never have any comments on my blog). Help! How did I do this, and how do I get it back? (link to blog, details inside) [more inside]
posted by misha on May 13, 2008 - 3 answers

In the Cimitero Monumentale in Milan lies a crypt of the Galimberti family. Cuboid in shape, it bears numerous engravings which appear scientific in nature. I can make out what appears to be smashing particles, parabolas, lenses, and spirals. Is there a hidden meaning to all of this? A message? Code? [more inside]
posted by lorbus on May 9, 2008 - 8 answers

Can you help me find a tutorial (or book) on the design and programming of a fantasy sports site? (My google-fu is failing me on this one) [more inside]
posted by vega on Apr 25, 2008 - 5 answers

Dreamweaver filter - I have just set up a site using Dreamweaver and i am getting one piece of the code in the finished site. HELP!!! I'm a total noob at coding. Clearly. [more inside]
posted by Sophie1 on Apr 23, 2008 - 7 answers

Design-pattern (programming) question. [more inside]
posted by grumblebee on Apr 16, 2008 - 41 answers

Any good Rails 2.0 books for beginners? [more inside]
posted by Blazecock Pileon on Apr 9, 2008 - 6 answers

Is there a name for this multilingual phenomena? [more inside]
posted by msali on Apr 9, 2008 - 7 answers