Palm Integration

Lars_Westman

I'm looking at a handy development environment for Palm OS. It's Satellite Forms (avaliable at http://www.pumatech.com). This is a high level dev.env. with possibilies to build applictions for the Palm with relations between tables,scripting, filtering and so on.

One nice thing is that it's shipped with an OCX that can be usen (in Navision) for communicating with the db in the Palm.

So what's the problem?

The database on the PC where all the data sent to and from the handheld is in dBase format.

Has anybody an easy way to convert textfiles to and from dBase tables, or maybe an OCX to read and write dBase?

If this problem could be solved, one could have quite fun with these little applications in the Palm.

//Lars Westman

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Andreas_Lundin

Hi!

As far as I know, it is possible to save a text file spreadsheet as a dBase file. Maybe you could create a link to Excel, and save your textfile into dBase format. Just an idea <img border="0" title="" alt="" src="images/smiles/icon_smile.gif" />

Regards
Andreas Lundin

Andreas_Lundin

Hi again!

Just to drop a note. If you need an ocx handling the conversion, I'll try to make one. OK?

Regards
Andreas Lundin

TheDoubleH

Sounds VERY Interesting - We have Palm III's, but I also need a little app to key in my time, milage and expences.

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Kind Regards

Henrik Helgesen,
Navision Solution Developer
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Average minds discuss events
Small minds discuss people (With Malicious Intention)

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Andreas_Lundin

Hi again!

I expect to have a beta release sometime within the next three weeks. I hope to include both text to dBase and dBase to text, but please don't expect too much <img border="0" title="" alt="" src="images/smiles/icon_smile.gif" />

Regards
Andreas

Andreas_Lundin

Hi guys

I have some problems on making this OCX/application converting data between the text format and the dBase format. So if you can help me, please do:

1. I need someone to test my application(when I have a beta ready), because I don't have access to a Palm III in order to test the dBase output.

2. Does anyone know which version of dBase the Palm III use? My current code only handles the dBase III conversion.

Any reply is welcome <img border="0" title="" alt="" src="images/smiles/icon_smile.gif" />

Regards
Andreas

Andreas_Lundin

Hi again

By the way! Does anyone know about any NSC or customers who actually use Palm III - V in their business?

Regards
Andreas L.

Lars_Westman

You can download a trial version of Satelite Forms from http://207.222.64.25/techsupp/sf/tech_support.html

They also have demonstration applications. They all store the data in dbase files.

When You have something up and running as a beta I can assist You with testing

//Lars Westman

Luc_VanDyck

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Andreas Lundin:
1. I need someone to test my application(when I have a beta ready), because I don't have access to a Palm III in order to test the dBase output.
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There exists a Palm-emulator: http://www.palm.com/devzone/pose/pose.html!

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Steve_Teufel

I am the Sales Manager of a US-based NSC and I use a Palm Pilot. I would love to be able to integrate it with the Contact Management functions. I will be happy to test this for you.

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Andreas Lundin:
Hi guys

1. I need someone to test my application(when I have a beta ready), because I don't have access to a Palm III in order to test the dBase output.

Regards
Andreas <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Andreas_Lundin

Hi all

I was nice with some volunteers, and I'll keep you in mind, when I have a beta-version ready. Of course, I'll test it myself as well <img border="0" title="" alt="" src="images/smiles/icon_smile.gif" /> The first version is going to be an ocx, probably <img border="0" title="" alt="" src="images/smiles/icon_smile.gif" />, but I plan on making a exe version as well. But we'll see.

I hope to have a version ready sometime by the end of this month. I have had some problems designing the right skeleton for the data conversion, but I'm getting there.

Regards
Andreas

woconnor

I woul also like volunteer, as I have a customer who is one 3COMS largest Western Canada VAR.

So I have access to a Palm Pilot III the customer has already asked if this was possible.


<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Andreas Lundin:
Hi all

I was nice with some volunteers, and I'll keep you in mind, when I have a beta-version ready. Of course, I'll test it myself as well <img border="0" title="" alt="" src="images/smiles/icon_smile.gif" /> The first version is going to be an ocx, probably <img border="0" title="" alt="" src="images/smiles/icon_smile.gif" />, but I plan on making a exe version as well. But we'll see.

I hope to have a version ready sometime by the end of this month. I have had some problems designing the right skeleton for the data conversion, but I'm getting there.

Regards
Andreas<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

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woconnor

I would also like volunteer to beta test, as I have a customer who is one of 3COMS largest Western Canada VAR's.

So I have access to a Palm Pilot III the customer has already asked if this was possible.


<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Andreas Lundin:
Hi all

I was nice with some volunteers, and I'll keep you in mind, when I have a beta-version ready. Of course, I'll test it myself as well <IMG SRC="http:/c

Andreas_Lundin

Hi guys

I have the first half of the dBase application(beta) ready. This small application is able to convert a dBase og MobileDB database into a text file format suitable to import into Navision using a dataport or similar. I'm writing a small demo to show how to utilize the application. The application is written in C and C++, so it should be fast enough. There are no limitations on the beta, except that it currently only accepts to convert tables with a maximum of 200 rows.

The beta relase will be ready within a few hours. I don't know how to distribute the beta to the testers. I could of course distribute it by E-mail, if I know your E-mail address by looking at your profile. If you haven't written your E-mail address in the profile, but still want to have a copy of this first beta and test it, please drop me a note on this forum or write me at migueldetrix@xoommail.com.

I'll post a message when I have the other part(text to database conversion) ready in a beta.

Regards
Andreas Lundin

Luc_VanDyck

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Andreas Lundin:
The beta relase will be ready within a few hours. I don't know how to distribute the beta to the testers.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Why not put it in the download-section?

Andreas_Lundin

Hi Luc

The version of the application is just a beta release, and I don't want to upload a version with too many bugs <img border="0" title="" alt="" src="images/smiles/icon_smile.gif" /> Unless it is possible for me to post a almost bug free beta release. I don't want to make too many enemies with a poor working application <img border="0" title="" alt="" src="images/smiles/icon_smile.gif" />. I could of write that it is an early beta release, and it my include some minor bugs.

Is it possible for me to upload a version of a beta-release of the application? If yes, I would be happy to place it in the download section.

Regards
Andreas Lundin

Andreas_Lundin

Hi again

I have a zip-file ready for distribution, but I have some problems sending E-mail from my account. I'll try again tomorrow. The alternative could be to upload the package to the download area on this site. I'll ask Luc.

Regards
Andreas Lundin

Andreas_Lundin

Hi guys

I have a zip-file ready for distribution, but I have some problems sending files from my E-mail account, but I'll keep trying. The alternative could be to upload the zip-file and make it available from the download area. I'll talk to Luc about that.

Regards
Andreas Lundin

Luc_VanDyck

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Andreas Lundin:
I have a zip-file ready for distribution, but I have some problems sending files from my E-mail account, but I'll keep trying. The alternative could be to upload the zip-file and make it available from the download area. I'll talk to Luc about that.
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The zip-file is now available in the download-section.

Neels_Kriek

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Andreas Lundin:
Hi again

By the way! Does anyone know about any NSC or customers who actually use Palm III - V in their business?

Regards
Andreas L.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

There is a crowd in Denmark that's done this. The only contact I can offer you is through DSA Vision in Holland. Speak to Rob Hooghiemstra. He can offer you more details.

Regards

gedas

Hi,
So does anybody have any Palm<>Navision???
I tried to find any information, but no results. <img border="0" title="" alt="" src="images/smiles/icon_sad.gif" />
Drilldot get dead link to www.nexus-is.com <img border="0" title="" alt="" src="images/smiles/icon_confused.gif" />
I want to find any information, demo, etc.

Who can help me???

Best regards

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Gedas B

ARPaul

I have a solution that you might like even better. Just go to www.simcrest.com and check out ExpandIT.