[Announce] MeeDocs - A Google Docs client for MeeGo!
 

Big update for the Coding Competition, just applied last finishing touches today:

* UI revamp, better integration in Harmattan
* Added: Integrated into Harmattan Transfer UI for downloads & uploads
* Added: Possibility to move files to trash
* Added: Possibility to add/remove files to/from collections
* Added: Possibility to add/delete collections
* Added: Possibility to share a file/doc link via Harmattan ShareUI
* Added: Possibility to choose download format for Office documents
* Added: Possibility to logout/remove credentials from local cache

Download the final release here: https://projects.developer.nokia.com....0.0_armel.deb

Now also available from Nokia Store: http://store.nokia.com/content/307237

I hope you like it!


OLD POST:

Hi together,

today I am happy to announce the first result of my Qt programming adventure:

MeeDocs, a Google Docs client for MeeGo! This app is not intended for on device editing of documents, but rather as a cloud storage interface for GDocs, where you can up- and download your files. Now that Google Docs is allowing to upload any file type up to 10 GB of size, it becomes a serious competitor for DropBox, especially as Google's prices are much lower ($20 USD/year for 80GB, whereas DropBox charges you $99 USD/year for 50 GB). So this app should serve as a DropBox-like interface for this.

Currently, principal authentication, download and upload code is working. UI is ugly, there are no progress bars or such and you only can see if a download or upload was successful after clicking the file when the finishing message pops up.

But I think getting to work the principal functions (for a programming noob fiddling with OAuth and the Google HTTP APIs and integrating File Access C++ code with QML is no easy task) was the most difficult part of it. Interface polishing and feature tweaks should work out not too hard.

So please test it and let me know your opinions and wishes and always remember: I'm doing this in my spare time, so don't expect miracles to happen over night.

Re: [WIP] MeeDocs - A Google Docs client for MeeGo!
 

New Version with slightly improved UI uploaded, please test it and let me hear your suggestions.

Currently, still only downloading and uploading is supported. Upload view now with folder navigation working (not that pretty yet).

In future versions I plan to include organising functions (moving/uploading files into collections), if possible and further refined UI.

Link to new version is in first post

Re: [WIP] MeeDocs - A Google Docs client for MeeGo!
 

Will you upload it to apps.formeego.com ?

Re: [WIP] MeeDocs - A Google Docs client for MeeGo!
 

I plan to do so as soon as it reaches a better quality. At least the UI should be completely Harmattan compliant (the list views look like crap currently) and maybe I want to add support for collections before I put it there.

I cant accept access to my account because the "access button" is far away

Re: [WIP] MeeDocs - A Google Docs client for MeeGo!
 

Thanks for the note. The WebView where the Google login page is displayed is not flickable, therefore you cannot scroll to the button. I just fixed this and it should work in the next version.

Edit: Currently, also every hour you have to login again, as I didn't implement use of OAuth refresh token yet. Will also be fixed in next version.

Re: [WIP] MeeDocs - A Google Docs client for MeeGo!
 

New Version:

- Google Logon Page scrolling issue fixed.
- Support for collections (only browsing and downloading, no upload in collections, only to home folder)
- UI still ugly.

Not sure if refresh token is now correctly implemted

Link:

http://projects.developer.nokia.com/....1.3_armel.deb

Re: [WIP] MeeDocs - A Google Docs client for MeeGo!
 

Good work there. Thanks!

Re: [WIP] MeeDocs - A Google Docs client for MeeGo!
 

After a long time without motivation to do any coding work, I can proudly say, that I'm back working on MeeDocs, pumping it up for the Coding Competition (put it into the Update category, and into Beginner, as this is my first Harmattan app ever).

That means I'm currently adding additional features, like more support for Collections (a.k.a. Folders) and organization features, like the possibility to move, rename or delete files in your Docs/Drive account and do more UI polishing.

So stay tuned until I release my final version for the coding competition!

What I also would like to have are some suggestions on what I should prioritize my work on or which features would be the most needed/wished in this app!

Re: [WIP] MeeDocs - A Google Docs client for MeeGo!
 

some screenshots would be nice

Re: [WIP] MeeDocs - A Google Docs client for MeeGo!
 

There you go, that's how it looks currently:

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B3a...mliX2o3Szd0Rzg

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B3a...E9Dck5FRGtsejg

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B3a...Gw4Y3VMRGNWSTQ

Re: [WIP] MeeDocs - A Google Docs client for MeeGo!
 

thanks a ton!!!!
working fine on both N900 and N9

Re: [WIP] MeeDocs - A Google Docs client for MeeGo!
 

W00t!? It's working on the N900? I don't even have my N900 anymore (my brother has it) and never tried that...

Re: [WIP] MeeDocs - A Google Docs client for MeeGo!
 

Hi Marrat,

Great work. I just tried v1.3 and the GUI is actually pretty good, simple to log-in and authorise and view your Gdocs. I tried downloading and uploading (via WiFi) and both worked fine. I was pleasantly surprised that the "Your Google Documents" immediately updates to show new doc that you have just uploaded.

I have one question (which will betray my stupidity), but when you select a document, you have the option to download. Once you select that option, do you have to use a utility such as Filebox or File Manager to go to downloads and open the doc? Or does MeeDocs offer a way to immediately open the document?

I guess I am asking as I'd like to review the app. Any plans to submit this to the Nokia Store etc?

Thanks for your efforts.

Regards
John

Re: [WIP] MeeDocs - A Google Docs client for MeeGo!
 

How did you install it on N900? For me, it complained about missing applauncherd-launcher and an old qt version. I assume you need CSSU?

Re: [WIP] MeeDocs - A Google Docs client for MeeGo!
 

In the current published version 0.1.3 you have to open the downloaded files with a File Manager. But currently I am enhancing MeeDocs for the coding competition, so expect integration in the Transfer UI of Harmattan where you can open files directly after download (just as with browser downloads) and some other additional features like Collection/Folder organization and maybe document security (sharing the link with specific people) options. So stay tuned for that.

Re: [WIP] MeeDocs - A Google Docs client for MeeGo!
 

Thanks Marrat,
Apologise for the slow reply, but I hope this encourages more support for you. And loads of luck with the competition ! ;)

Re: [WIP] MeeDocs - A Google Docs client for MeeGo!
 

Hey, thank you :)

A little side note: It's called MeeDocs and not MeeNote ;)

Re: [WIP] MeeDocs - A Google Docs client for MeeGo!
 

Thanks a ton!!
this looks very promising. good luck in the competition!!

Re: [Announce] MeeDocs - A Google Docs client for MeeGo!
 

Updated First Post to reflect the final release today with which I also plan to enter the coding competition.

Re: [Announce] MeeDocs - A Google Docs client for MeeGo!
 

can you add the newest screenshots to first post as well, thanks for app.
Btw if it's opensource you can go with apps4meego :P

Re: [Announce] MeeDocs - A Google Docs client for MeeGo!
 

I love the new version, it feels allot more polished and complete. The downside is that you can't preview the document or in my case picture it has to download first. Other than that its a nice simple app.

Update **Also the ability to view offline would be great.

Good job.

Re: [Announce] MeeDocs - A Google Docs client for MeeGo!
 

Let me take a look into that for future versions :)

Re: [Announce] MeeDocs - A Google Docs client for MeeGo!
 

Do you have a project page somewhere? I would like to contribute to this project. Haven't coded for a while, but I could do something.

Re: [Announce] MeeDocs - A Google Docs client for MeeGo!
 

Hi, yes I have a project page over at developer.nokia.com

http://projects.developer.nokia.com/meedocs

You can get the source there completely (it's under GPL).

I'm currently thinking of porting it somehow to Symbian as a next step, as my 808 PureView is still lacking a Google Drive client :)

Re: [Announce] MeeDocs - A Google Docs client for MeeGo!
 

Hi dude, this works like charm. Maybe u can change the name to MeeDrive instead since google already move all their docs to drive. Another thing that i consider is about the icon, hope can see better icon at the next update. Wish you to add the edit feature or something Like that. Thanks! !

Re: [Announce] MeeDocs - A Google Docs client for MeeGo!
 

could it be used without a google backend ? ie using ftp or webdav ?

Re: [Announce] MeeDocs - A Google Docs client for MeeGo!
 

Excelent work! Thanks!.

I want to contrib. to the project, like "share to meedocs" & search files. Where i can find the sources ?

Re: [Announce] MeeDocs - A Google Docs client for MeeGo!
 

No one has posted in this thread for 2 years. The sources are long gone from thw Nokia developer page. It's great that you're interested in contributing, but this project has been inactive for a long time. Check dates of posts next time

Re: [Announce] MeeDocs - A Google Docs client for MeeGo!
 

I think that's why he was asking if anyone knew where he could find the sources...

This would not be the first project resurrected by a new developer to add functionality.

Re: [Announce] MeeDocs - A Google Docs client for MeeGo!
 

Maybe someone has a copy or even the dev is still alive.

Re: [Announce] MeeDocs - A Google Docs client for MeeGo!
 

I'm assuming more than a few people noticed that MeeDocs stopped working, due to recent Google Drive API updates.

I actually noticed the issue with an ES File Explorer app on an Android device, where Google Drive cloud drives stopped working until the app was updated with a note about API changes, and sure enough... MeeDocs also stopped working around the same time.