Roboform thread

[LIDARKSIDE]

I'm saying I would like it to automatically fill and submit at certain sites and/or domains such as Classic Heartland. Does the passcard function allow this?

With the exception of a few sweeps this doesn't work with, I let Roboform fill and submit all of my sweeps.  If for some reason you don't want Roboform to submit one, just click on "Go and Fill" instead.

[sweepyhead]

I think this would be a good enhancement for the next version. Have you ever contacted the company with a suggestion or complaint?

[LIDARKSIDE]

I think this would be a good enhancement for the next version. Have you ever contacted the company with a suggestion or complaint?

Yes, but only when they removed the password marker.  Keep in mind that this is a form filler aid.  Although you can set your own defaults, etc., I think your asking for something that goes beyond what it simply is meant for.  If you can give me a better example of what you're trying to do (specific sweepstakes/websites) maybe I can understand what your asking better.  Using the "Go and Fill" feature already ensures that Roboform won't submit the form for you.  So, I really don't see anything else necessary for that.  Plus, I don't think that's an issue that most users have.  Most people do want as many of their sweepstakes forms as possible submitted by Roboform.  Is there a specific reason you don't want Roboform submitting them for you?

[amyshulk]

When I 1st learned of robo, the submit button was considered a good way to get yourself DQ'ed  Whether that is true or not, I have no idea. However, I have won that way  :sunny

[LIDARKSIDE]

When I 1st learned of robo, the submit button was considered a good way to get yourself DQ'ed  Whether that is true or not, I have no idea. However, I have won that way  :sunny

I always let Roboform submit every form possible.  I average at least one prize per day.  If that were true, there would be no way I could win this much.

[amyshulk]

Exactly LIDARKSIDE!!! btw - I remember winning like that 

I think it goes hand in hand with some other "advice" that was repeated - major reason why I don't take things at face value and research 

[LIDARKSIDE]

Exactly LIDARKSIDE!!! btw - I remember winning like that 

...and???  Why aren't you now?

[amyshulk]

I have been winning (I just did an affy  ) but not like I was there for awhile when I'd win 3 - 4 times a day every other day or so. See, lately I've had connection issues (since August  ) and my health precludes me from entering some days (when my eyes start jumping, I get a migraine... ) and I try to help find sweeps/help members, so my wins have dropped off.

Since I know it's possible to win that much/that often, I don't sweat the days I miss like I used to - but I sure miss that winning rush!!! 

I was thinking of merging this thread with the Roboform links & Q&A thread in the Questions & Answers forum, but figured I'd just C&P some of your posts from here to it instead. 

[LIDARKSIDE]

I can relate where you're coming from.  I'm having my share.  Right now, there is something popped in my back giving me tremendous pain.  The wonderful insurance companies won't let you get an MRI right away (you can just die in the meantime ).  Instead, only x-rays and physical therapy which never seems to help!!  After that, then and only then, you can get an MRI; and this is cost-effective how?????

[amyshulk]

I can relate where you're coming from.  I'm having my share.  Right now, there is something popped in my back giving me tremendous pain.  The wonderful insurance companies won't let you get an MRI right away (you can just die in the meantime ).  Instead, only x-rays and physical therapy which never seems to help!!  After that, then and only then, you can get an MRI; and this is cost-effective how?????

Oh boy, can I relate!!! I was in the Navy when I started having back problems. I thought (for 2 years) it was doing construction work (I was a SEABEE) that made it hurt so bad, but the guys I worked with noticed how much trouble I was having and suggested I get it checked out.

Well... first I had to deal with Dr's who thought I was trying to skate, since I'm flexible and can bend over and almost put my hands on the floor. They were adamant that I couldn't possibly have pain. 

I had to do x-rays, then was sent to physical therapy. After months of this, I was sent to get a bone scan and a cat scan. They showed nothing.

About 2 years after I first reported my pain, I finally was given an MRI, and they immediately saw the problem(s)!!! I had a herniated disc (L-4 L-5 S-1) spinal stenosis, and degenerative disc disease.

That was back in the late 80's early 90's. I had to get a medical discharge, and change my lifestyle from active (very active - volleyball, bowling, construction work...) to a sedentary one. 

No idea how I injured my back - but if I could go back and avoid whatever it was, I'd do it in a heartbeat!!!

And, I'd have listened to the Dr's and taken it easy instead of pushing myself so hard - maybe I wouldn't be in pain all the time now if I had!!!

So listen to your body and the Dr's - they are following the "troubleshooting" rules: always assume it's the easist thing to fix first, then work your way up if the problem persists.

And if you can afford it, see a chiropractor to get a 2nd opinion. Reflexology/massage can be very beneficial too!!!

[LIDARKSIDE]

If these insurance companies would just pay the MRI cost of $800+ up front, think of how many deaths could be prevented and money saved.  For some, reason they seem to think that spending all this money first on doctors, x-rays, physical therapy is saving them money.  Am I missing something?   I just whatever it is popped out to the right of my spine fixed and fixed now.  Because of that, I'm using my body differently and also knee problems started from the extra stress being put on them.  I'd really like to know who are running these insurance companies!!!

[sweepyhead]

Good news on the computer front: I got my 1mb ram upgrade card yesterday, and was able to install it myself. Robo works a lot faster, and I found myself wondering what to do with myself after I got all the sweeps out of the way. I'm used to being bogged down entering.

More time for things I need to do. That's why I bought the laptop to use Robo. Now I just have to DO them. 

[amyshulk]

Good news on the computer front: I got my 1mb ram upgrade card yesterday, and was able to install it myself. Robo works a lot faster, and I found myself wondering what to do with myself after I got all the sweeps out of the way. I'm used to being bogged down entering.

More time for things I need to do. That's why I bought the laptop to use Robo. Now I just have to DO them. 

YAY sweepy!!! 

We always forget to mention that our computers need to be able to handle whatever prog (ie: robo) to benefit from it, as your post amply demonstrates!

FYI for anyone following this thread:

Ideally, the faster the comp  + the faster the service (dsl, cable as opposed to dial-up) + the fewer the progs = the faster we are able to enter.

Being off on one slows it all down 

That's why it's good to do speed tests to ensure you are getting the level of service you are paying for, to clear temp files and cookies frequently, and defragmenting.

Check out this thread for free progs to help you run your comp safer and faster:

http://forums.g4tv.com/ann.jspa?annID=3

[sweepyhead]

What I really wish Robo would do in the next update:

Load the pages.
Fill the pages.
Submit automatically.
Close the pages.

It would truly be a macro for entering, and probably against the rules. Still, I'd love it.

[LIDARKSIDE]

It already does the first three, but I don't understand why you would want it to close the page.  I keep four windows open at all times and go up and down them (on sweeps that take a couple of seconds longer to submit) and keep clicking down the list of passcards.  You have to have a window open to sweep.

Even if it did all four, it would still not be a macro.

[sweepyhead]

I meant they would autofill when they're loaded with no further action on the user's part.

[LIDARKSIDE]

I meant they would autofill when they're loaded with no further action on the user's part.

I'm not quite sure what you mean by "when they're loaded".  With the exception of some like flash and security codes, I just click on the passcard and that's it.  I don't have to do anything else.  Roboform goes to the webpage, fills in the form, and submits it all on its own.

[sweepyhead]

I tried it your way, and it did fill and submit. Before, I was using the passcard edit, and it would only fill but not submit. I will tinker with your method next time and see what's best.

Auto-closing the tabs would make it go even faster. That's what I meant. Closing tabs after submitting.

[LIDARKSIDE]

I still don't understand "closing tabs".  If you mean closing the window, you still would need it open to go to the next sweep.  Letting Roboform enter the sweeps on its own is the fastest way to enter them.  Everyone I taught over at the other place to use it correctly stopped using "MySweeps" and that other program, because they all found it went faster to enter the sweeps by just using Roboform.

[sweepyhead]

Tomorrow I'm going to give your method a shot, letting it load, fill and submit without my interference. I keep a folder of sweeps that are suitable for this kind of entry. Another folder has sweeps that need codes, etc.

What I meant was, it could close the tab or window after it submits, but this feature isn't available. I was just thinking it would be nice.

You really love Robo I see. If it was alive you'd marry it. tee-hee

[LIDARKSIDE]

Unfortunately, I can't see what you're doing.  So, it's hard for me to understand what you mean by closing the window/tab.  You don't actually want the whole window to close, do you?

[LIDARKSIDE]

Just as an example, I can do 30+ Classic Heartland's in under a minute just staying in the same open window and clicking on them one after the other.

[sweepyhead]

Robo is driving me crazy. I can get it to load and fill a form but it won't auto submit.

[LIDARKSIDE]

Robo is driving me crazy. I want to enter your way for a change, but I have no toolbar logins menu. When I click toolbar, I get a menu to edit a passcard, or a new passcard. I'm looking at the manual, but I don't see how I can get the toolbar menu to appear.

It would be so easy for me to straighten it out if I were at your computer.  Go to "Roboform", "Options", "Toolbars", and make sure you have something like upper toolbar checked first.

[sweepyhead]

Maybe when I get my Wendy's hamburger card win I'll drive out to your area, you can play with my laptop and I'll buy you lunch. Would you like that? 

[LIDARKSIDE]

We can go out for a 36 oz. prime rib at J&R's Steakhouse!

[sweepyhead]

We can go out for a 36 oz. prime rib at J&R's Steakhouse!

Cool, as long as the currency is the Wendy's card.

[LIDARKSIDE]

We can go out for a 36 oz. prime rib at J&R's Steakhouse!

Cool, as long as the currency is the Wendy's card.

 

Well, there is a Wendy's in Riverhead too.  Or we can go hopping.  Go through the drive-thru of all the fast food joints and have a buffet!

[3mnkids1]

I just wanted to say Thank you LIDARKSIDE for all your help with robo questions. I wouldnt have figured out how to use it best without ya.

[LIDARKSIDE]

I just wanted to say Thank you LIDARKSIDE for all your help with robo questions. I wouldnt have figured out how to use it best without ya.

Just for that, you can go out to eat with us!