Windows Application – Fix your Area Codes
September 19, 2008
Based on an idea by MJKout who also provided the numbering data, I’ve completed creating windows application which will modify your Windows Address Book (not your Outlook Address Book).
You will need the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 to successfully get this application to work.
I have a web installer up, you will need to use Internet Explorer to install it by going to the following web address.
Install from: http://apps.oneortheother.info/areacodes/
NOTE: Please back up your contacts before attempting to use this program.
I have tested it using my Sony Ericsson w850i and the PC Suite included with the Phone and it is working flawlessly. If you come across any problems leave a comment below.
If you are using Microsoft Outlook then export the contacts to the Windows Address Book, use the program, the re-import them into your Microsoft Outlook.
UPDATE: If you want to convert contacts in Microsoft Outlook you can use Wataniya’s Microsoft Outlook Contact converter.
UPDATE 2: For a MAC OS X version you can download a Contact Converter written in AppleScript by G.
UPDATE 3: Another AppleScript by MJKout is available on his website, go check out his Kuwait Numbering Plan Changer.
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September 19th, 2008 at 4:50 pm
*Sigh*
September 19th, 2008 at 5:00 pm
Microsoft *rolls her eyes*
September 19th, 2008 at 6:36 pm
Amethyst,
*Sigh* indeed!
Swair,
Eeehh, Microsoft emrabeen ajyaal! =p Al7een 6a7awe men 3enech? ;P pshh…
September 19th, 2008 at 7:19 pm
Nice, well for the mac my script that adds the new numbers is done. You can use it if you want to make an application on the mac. If you need any assistance I am here ^^
Enjoy and GL ^^
September 19th, 2008 at 9:42 pm
I am a PC and I like life without walls (…so I use macs as well).
nice work, will refer people to it. btw, Wataniya can update your phone numbers directly, by installing their app.
September 19th, 2008 at 10:02 pm
G,
I wanted to talk to you about the Mac Script to add options for which conversions to make instead of all of them at once.. but post your applescript up and give me the link so I can link you here
Shaymaa,
I like “life without walls” too.. campaign is so powerful isn’t it! Great, thanks for the refer. Seems like the Wataniya version can be used on Microsoft Outlook, I’ll update my blog post.
September 19th, 2008 at 10:16 pm
G… I didn’t know you published it a while ago =P I linked you.
September 19th, 2008 at 11:55 pm
its is already up since last week >< here is the link http://resshin.com/site/?p=154#comments
September 20th, 2008 at 1:00 am
I’m honestly just going to do it the old fashioned manual way!
September 20th, 2008 at 1:06 am
i just uploaded the MAC version http://www.q8i.org/?p=632
September 20th, 2008 at 1:51 am
G,
yeah got it :)
Marouzq,
I’ve got over 450 contacts, I doubt I’ll want to do it the manual way.. it just is much easier this way.
MJKout,
Linked ;P And why isn’t it open source!
September 20th, 2008 at 2:58 am
[...] UPDATE : N. has made one for Windows check it out Here [...]
September 20th, 2008 at 3:05 am
el source is simple if statements but i will upload it np :)
September 20th, 2008 at 5:18 am
^…geeks galore.
September 20th, 2008 at 2:56 pm
el barnamaj em7anech 3ende ma yanzel hmmm 3al 3mom ya36ekom el 3afya
yegolon e7temal besawon 6areqa el arqam tet3dal min nafsha just wait leen 17 10 :)
September 21st, 2008 at 7:47 pm
I’m just gonna use notepad’s “Replace…” command.
and if you really push me.. I’ll regex it!!
*geekness vented*