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In what little spare time I have, I've created a small Adobe Air
application that enables network owners (and network Developers*)
to view any members profile avatar, and more importantly, reset
their password without having to go through the Forgot Password
procedure.
It's a 0.7 release, and only really a small app which is an example of how to use the SocialGO API but may be useful for network owners which is why I've put it here.
I'm not a Flex uber expert, but it seems to work. Any questions about the source for this, I can help with pointers.
You will need the Adobe AIR runtime already installed. If you've installed one of Widget Laboratory's apps, like their network importer, then you should be able to install the Little Profile Viewer, if not go to: http://get.adobe.com/air/ first to install the AIR runtime.
Finally, download the AIR app from:
http://blog.mike-martin.com/socialgo/sogo-little-profile-viewer.air
It doesn't do much and there may be bugs. So use at your own risk. It's not in any way supported by anyone, ever.
It's a 0.7 release, and only really a small app which is an example of how to use the SocialGO API but may be useful for network owners which is why I've put it here.
I'm not a Flex uber expert, but it seems to work. Any questions about the source for this, I can help with pointers.
You will need the Adobe AIR runtime already installed. If you've installed one of Widget Laboratory's apps, like their network importer, then you should be able to install the Little Profile Viewer, if not go to: http://get.adobe.com/air/ first to install the AIR runtime.
Finally, download the AIR app from:
http://blog.mike-martin.com/socialgo/sogo-little-profile-viewer.air
It doesn't do much and there may be bugs. So use at your own risk. It's not in any way supported by anyone, ever.
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Just a quick note to all folks using this app for it's purpose. You can now change a Member's password using the Manage Members section in the Admin Center. I'm keeping this blog post though since it's a good example of an AIR app that talks to the SocialGO API
Ok, I've tested the app again and it still works. If you want, you can send me a message directly with your network URL (the address of your network) and (if you don't mind me creating an account) I can test the application on your network myself.
Hi Sal H, where is say "It doesn't do much and there may be bugs. So use at your own risk. It's not in any way supported by anyone, ever." I mean just that. It's an experimental app provided to owners to demonstrate the capabilities of the SocialGO api to try and encourage others to give it a try. If the application is no longer working, which I will test on Friday, the most I can do is report this to SocialGO and ask them to look into it. Should they not wish to provide support, it is entirely their prorogative. I'll keep you posted. -mike
okay, I found the network key and the developer key, and pasted both in appropriate boxes, with the members email address in the lower box. Then I click fetch member, and nothing at all happens. This is so frustrating for me. I have had one member leave already. Another today has requested password help...and it feels silly that I am totally unable to help.
Yes, you're meant to enter your Network Key and your Developer Key. This blog will describe how to find those keys: http://owners.socialgo.com/members/prof … is_408.htm In my app, where is says 'API Key', enter your Network Key. Where is says 'Developer Key', enter your Developer API Key. Hope this helps, Mike
I downloaded the adobe app, then the air app, the box does come up, but does nothing when I enter the members number. Am I meant to enter any keys? All I get when I click enter is a little twirling clock... :-(
Hi iceman, Technically that's possible to do using the SocialGO API. It would take a while to run though and the API servers (and Ross) would not forgive me if you wanted to change passwords for all 700 members more than once. I'll think about that feature. Thanks for the feedback. Mike
Great tool, QUESTION; can you add an option to do a mass password change?? I just imported 700 members from Ning and if I could change them all to one common password, I could email the users to easily change to SG. They struggle with the "forgot" password line?
Hi iceman, the only problem I've had installing the .air app has been on the mac 1) download the .air file from my site. 2) find 'Adobe Air Application Installer' in Applications->Utilities and double click on that 3) point the app to where you saved the .air file. On windows, the 'Adobe Air Application Installer' is usually in: C:Program FilesCommon FilesAdobe AIRVersions1.0 Double click on that, and point it to the .air file. If you don't have any app in that location (C:Program FilesCommon FilesAdobe AIRVersions1.0) then it's a good sign that AIR isn't installed. goto http://get.adobe.com/air to download it. Hope this helps, Mike
having problems with "clicking" on to fire off app? Have air installed??