integration of pdas to multivalue databases nathan rector natec systems
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Integration of PDAs to Integration of PDAs to MultiValue DatabasesMultiValue Databases
Nathan RectorNathan Rector
Natec SystemsNatec Systems
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About the SpeakerAbout the Speaker
Nathan Rector, Owner of Natec SystemsNathan Rector, Owner of Natec Systems Consultant since 1992, user since 1989Consultant since 1992, user since 1989 Writes ‘Tech Tips’ in Spectrum MagazineWrites ‘Tech Tips’ in Spectrum Magazine On-site TrainingOn-site Training Custom ProgrammingCustom Programming
MV BasicMV Basic Visual BasicVisual Basic Custom ApplicationsCustom Applications
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ObjectiveObjective
Introduce PDA to MultiValue EnvironmentIntroduce PDA to MultiValue Environment Different PDAsDifferent PDAs Methods of exchanging informationMethods of exchanging information Development toolsDevelopment tools
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Types of PDAsTypes of PDAs
PalmPalm - Palm OS- Palm OS– Palm m100Palm m100– Palm IIIPalm III– Palm VPalm V– Palm VIIPalm VII
Pocket PCPocket PC - Windows CE- Windows CE HandSpring HandSpring - Palm OS- Palm OS Symbol Symbol - Palm OS and Windows CE- Palm OS and Windows CE
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Palm vs Pocket PC (WinCE) Palm vs Pocket PC (WinCE) PalmPalm
Advantages:Advantages:– PricePrice– More Existing softwareMore Existing software– SimplicitySimplicity
DisadvantagesDisadvantages– SimplicitySimplicity– Programming Languages (no longer relevant)Programming Languages (no longer relevant)
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Palm vs Pocket PC (WinCE)Palm vs Pocket PC (WinCE)Pocket PCPocket PC
Advantages:Advantages:– Windows FunctionalityWindows Functionality– Programming Languages (no longer relevant)Programming Languages (no longer relevant)
Disadvantages:Disadvantages:– PricePrice– ComplexityComplexity
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ApplicationsApplications
Warehouse InventoryWarehouse Inventory Retail Order EntryRetail Order Entry Sales Force Contact ListSales Force Contact List AppointmentsAppointments General OrganizationGeneral Organization Production Floor Notes/DirectorsProduction Floor Notes/Directors
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Data Integration MethodsData Integration Methods
““File Link”File Link”– Hot Sync/IntelliSyncHot Sync/IntelliSync
Palm DesktopPalm Desktop OutlookOutlook MS AccessMS Access Custom ConduitCustom Conduit ActiveSyncActiveSync
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““File Link”File Link”
Palm – SupportedPalm – Supported– Included in the Hot Sync ManagerIncluded in the Hot Sync Manager
Pocket PC – Not SupportedPocket PC – Not Supported
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Palm DeskTopPalm DeskTop
Palm – SupportedPalm – Supported– Included with your PalmIncluded with your Palm
Pocket PC – Not SupportedPocket PC – Not Supported– Requires MS Office to get similar functionsRequires MS Office to get similar functions
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OutLookOutLook
Palm – SupportedPalm – Supported– IntelliSyncIntelliSync
Pocket PC – SupportPocket PC – Support– ActiveSyncActiveSync
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MS AccessMS Access
Palm – SupportedPalm – Supported– Satellite FormsSatellite Forms
PocketPC – SupportedcPocketPC – Supportedc– ActiveSyncActiveSync
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ConduitsConduits
Palm – SupportedPalm – Supported– Create your own conduit to access MultiValue Create your own conduit to access MultiValue
Data directlyData directly
Pocket PC – Not SupportedPocket PC – Not Supported
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ActiveSyncActiveSync
Palm – Not SupportedPalm – Not Supported– Use ConduitsUse Conduits
Pocket PC – SupportedPocket PC – Supported– Works with Office onlyWorks with Office only– Complete Desktop FilesComplete Desktop Files
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Development ToolsDevelopment Tools
Window CEWindow CE– Visual C++ for Windows CEVisual C++ for Windows CE– Visual Basic for Windows CEVisual Basic for Windows CE
PalmPalm– C++C++– Visual Basic (AppForge VB Add-in)Visual Basic (AppForge VB Add-in)– NS-BasicNS-Basic– CodeWarriorCodeWarrior– Satellite FormsSatellite Forms
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Application DesignApplication Design
Small screenSmall screen Limited processingLimited processing Batch modeBatch mode Tap touchTap touch How will it be used?How will it be used?
– Data entryData entry– Inquiry/Access only?Inquiry/Access only?
Users to be using?Users to be using?
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PDA File DesignPDA File Design
How fast do you need to syncHow fast do you need to sync Minimum data requiredMinimum data required
– SizeSize– Speed of syncSpeed of sync– PDA ProcessingPDA Processing– Updating MV SystemUpdating MV System
New/Updated DataNew/Updated Data Deleted DataDeleted Data
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Good/Bad Screen DesignGood/Bad Screen Design
Good for viewingGood for viewing Easy accessEasy access
Hard to enter new dataHard to enter new data Requires skill by userRequires skill by user
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Good/Bad Screen DesignGood/Bad Screen Design
Easy viewingEasy viewing Easy marking of doneEasy marking of done
Easy to change basic Easy to change basic informationinformation
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QuestionsQuestions
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Integration of PDAs to Integration of PDAs to MultiValue DatabasesMultiValue Databases
Nathan RectorNathan Rector
Natec SystemsNatec Systems