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MobileDB™
and MobileDB Lite™ Tip #1 - Visit our MobileDB database archive to choose from hundreds of pre-made MobileDB databases! Tip
#2
- If you like MobileDB, beam it to your Palm-using friend! Then
use MobileDB to beam your favorite MobileDB databases! Hot Topics
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Instructions 3. How do I... 6. License MobileDB OverviewMobileDB for the Palm Computing Platform is the award-winning database application that allows users to view and edit any table or spreadsheet-like information on their Palm OS device. MobileDB was designed for the Palm user that needs simple and efficient access to any size table or spreadsheet information. With the release of MobileDB v4.0, Handmark has added support for storing databases on Memory Stick and SD/MMC memory expansion cards, user-defined color for database headers and rows, and the ability to check and uncheck checkboxes from the database list view (when the Edit View preference is active). An intuitive list of field types including text, number, list, checkbox, time, date and sequence as well as flexible filters and sorting functionality help you keep your data organized and accessible. You can even export your MobileDB database to the date book! Using one of the many MobileDB tools such as MobileDB-PC, MobileDB-Excel or MobileDB-FileMaker, users can easily create MobileDB databases from comma separated file or nearly any other data source. Please visit
http://www.handmark.com/products/mobiledb
for a complete list of MobileDB tools for the Mac and PC. Features
Limitations
No Known bugs in MobileDB at this time.
How to Install MobileDB databasesUse the Palm Computing Installation tool to install the mobiledb .prc file. Likewise, use your Palm Computing Installation tool to install any MobileDB databases (databasename.pdb). For more information on using the Palm Computing Installation tool, consult your Palm device instructions.
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MobileDB
Lite
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MobileDB
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| View Databases |
Yes
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Yes
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| Edit Databases |
No
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Yes
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| Create Databases |
No
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Yes
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| Clone Databases |
No
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Yes
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| Rename Databases |
No
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Yes
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| Categorize Databases |
No
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Yes
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| Supports Database Printing with PrintBoy |
No
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Yes
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| Export to Date Book |
No
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Yes
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| Export to Address Book |
No
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Yes
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| Beam Database |
Yes
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Yes
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| Sort, Filter and Find Records |
Yes
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Yes
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| Modfiy Column Widths |
Yes
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Yes
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| Modify Field Definitions |
No
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Yes
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| Modify Header and Row Color |
No
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Yes
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| Access Databases on Memory Stick or SD/MMC Expansion Card |
No
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Yes
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| # of Simultaneously Installed Databases |
10
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Unlimited
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Compatible with all MobileDB desktop tools |
Yes
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MobileDB Lite
users must utilize a MobileDB converter
to create MobileDB databases or download
existing MobileDB databases from the Internet. There is
no difference between MobileDB Lite and MobileDB databases.
MobileDB Tools and Converters
There are many MobileDB tools and converters available for both PC and Macintosh. The most popular and most useful converters, are Handmark's own MobileDB-PC, MobileDB-Excel, and MobileDB-FileMaker. These tools allow you to create MobileDB databases on your PC or Mac then install them on your Palm OS device. Most of these tools also allow you to open the backup MobileDB databases from your Palm OS device (in your c:\palm\<username>\backup directory) to edit or export as a comma separated file.
You can find a list of all MobileDB tools at and detailed descriptions at http://www.handmark.com/products/mobiledb.html
Where
to Find Existing MobileDB Databases
There are a growing number of pre-developed, generic-content MobileDB databases available for your use. Check out the Handmark database archive to find those of interest to you. The MobileDB database archive is available at http://www.mobiledb.com.
Remember - if
you have created a database that other MobileDB users may be interested
in, please send it to us so we can make it available for other users.
The database submission instructions are available at http://www.mobiledb.com.
Usage
Start up
To begin using Handmark MobileDB, simply tap the appropriate icon on your application screen. Enter your product serial number on the serial number screen and you're ready to use MobileDB. Until you purchase a product serial number, you can only use the application for 15 days.
When first installed,
the MobileDB application will launch into the database list view.
If you previously exited the application while in a database, the
same database will be opened automatically on the next start up.
This allows you to access the same database repeatedly without having
to reselect the database.
Database List View
The database list view allows you to select an action to perform, a database on which to perform the action, create a new database, or view the status (locked, location, database size, and so on) of each database. Select the category at the top right of the screen to view the databases in that category.
To open a database for viewing or editing, tap Open, then tap the database name in the database list. The database appears and you will see the 'Record List' view with the database name at the top of the window.
To categorize a database, tap Info, then tap the database you want to categorize. Tap the Category box and select an existing category or create a new category. When databases are stored on a memory card, they will only be visible in the "All" and "Undefined" categories
To beam a database, tap Beam, then tap the database name that you want to beam. The application searches for another PalmOS device, then beams the database and the other unit, asking the recipient if they would like to "Accept" the database. Once the database has been beamed, the action selection will returns to the default, "Open." Keep in mind, that the "receiving" device must have MobileDB or MobileDB Lite already installed in order to access the MobileDB database. If necessary, you can beam the other user MobileDB or MobileDB Lite through the "Beam" menu option available on the Palm OS applications menu.
To delete a database, tap Delete, then tap the database you want to remove. If you have the MobileDB Application Preference, "Confirm Database Delete" checked then a confirmation dialog box appears. If you do not have the "Confirm Database Delete" checked then the database is automatically deleted with no confirmation. We suggest that you keep the "Confirm Database Delete" checked unless you need to quickly delete a lot of databases.
To create a new database, tap the 'New' button from the database list view, enter the desired database name, and tap 'OK'. The 'Field Definitions' view will pop up to enter the field names and data types for the database. Enter each name as you would like them to appear in the database (minus the colon) and leave the rest of the field names blank. Select the data type for each field. Note - selecting the proper data type for your data will ensure maximum flexibility and consistency when using the filter and sort functions.
To view the database sizes, on the Display DB Size drop-down list at the top of the database list view tap By # Records to display the number of records in each database or By Kbytes to display the space (in kilobytes) that each database takes up on your Palm OS device. Due to the overhead required to determine the sizes each time the database list view refreshes, we suggest that you keep the selection at Don't Display until you need to display the size of the databases.
To view
the lock status of all databases make sure the MobileDB
Application Preference, "Show Lock Icons" is checked.
This displays a lock icon for each database in the database list
view. If the database is locked (requires a password to access)
then the lock icon is "closed" or "locked."
Otherwise, the lock icon is "open". Keep
in mind, that a locked database only hides the data from view on
the Palm OS device. The database is not encrypted and the data can
be accessed with any MobileDB tool, converter, or even a generic
ASCII text viewer (like Memo Pad). You should not store any highly
sensitive information in a locked MobileDB database. For more information
see Locking MobileDB Databases.
To view the location (handheld or card) status of all databases, make sure the MobileDB Application Preference, "Show Location Icons" is checked. This displays a location icon to the left of each database name in the database list view. Databases on the handheld display a rectangular representation of a handheld device. Databases on the card display a representation of a memory card with an angled bottom edge. Show Lock Icons has precedence over Show Location Icons in the database list view. If Show Lock Icons is selected, Location Icons will not be displayed.
You can also select the MobileDB Application Preferences by tapping the menu button and selecting 'Preferences.' For more information on the application preferences, see MobileDB Application Preferences.
To change the MobileDB header and row color, select Colors from the Options menu. Tap the Pick button next to Header or Row and then select the desired color from the color picker by tapping on the appropriate square. ClickOK to exit the Pick Colors dialog and OK in the Color preferences to apply the changes. Header and row colors are global and are not database specific. The row color you pick will alternate with white in the MobileDB database list and record list views. Since text in MobileDB is black and cannot be changed, dark colors, such as dark blue or black, may make it difficult or impossible to read the data in the colored rows. We suggest using lighter colors for best readability.
Storing and Using Databases on a Memory Card
With the release of MobileDB4, it is now possible to store and view your MobileDB databases on Memory Stick or SD/MMC memory cards on devices that support VFS (Virtual File System). If your device supports storing MobileDB data on expansion cards, the database location will be displayed in the database list view if Show Location Icons is selected in the Preferences. If your device does not support VFS, this preference will not be available and the icons will not be displayed.
To move a database from internal memory to the memory card, tap the location icon to the left of the database that you wish to move (databases on the handheld display a handheld icon and databases on the card display a card icon). The Move Database dialogue will appear - "[Database] is currently located on the device. Would you like to move it to the card?" To move the database to the card, tap "Yes" you will see a dialogue noting, "Moving [database] to the card" and the location icon will change from the Handheld icon to the Card icon.
To move a database from the memory card to internal memory, tap the location icon to the left of the database that you wish to move. The Move Database dialogue will appear - "[Database] is currently located on the card. Would you like to move it to the device?" To move the database to the handheld, tap "Yes" you will see a dialogue noting, "Moving [database] to the device" and the location icon will change from the Card icon to the Handheld icon.
MobileDB databases and records that are stored on the memory card can be accessed and viewed in the same manner as databases that are stored on the handheld, but they are available in read-only format. If you try to make a change to a database that is stored on the card, you will receive a dialog notifying you, "The selected operation requires the database be moved from the expansion card to the device. Do you wish to continue?" Tap "OK" and the database will be automatically moved to the handheld and you can edit the database as normal. By checking the "Move database back to the expansion card when complete" box, the database will automatically be moved back to the card once you tap "done" to return to the database list view.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to current format limitations, database categories are NOT retained when the database is moved from the Palm OS device to the card. If you have assigned category information to your database, it will be permanently lost when the database is moved to the card.
NOTE: Databases stored on the memory card cannot be searched using the Global Find.
Record List View
Scrolling Up or Down Records - The record list view allows you to display up to 10 records in the database at any one time. Use the scroll bar to navigate up and down the records in the database. Note: the record number indicator at the bottom of the screen (example: 735 of 890) displays the record number at the top of the screen. Since the application will not scroll past the last record location at the bottom of the screen, you will never see "890 of 890". You can scroll up or down a single record by tapping the up and down arrows at the top or bottom of the scroll bar. To page up or down either tap the scroll bar above or below the indicator or use the hard up or down keys on your Palm OS device.
Scrolling Left or Right - If there are more than two fields in each record of your database then you can use the left or right arrows at the bottom-right of the screen to scroll through the "fields" or "columns" of the database. The first field of the record remains static and will not move while the other fields scroll left and right. It is extremely important to create an optimal field width setting in order to keep the field widths small enough so the left and right scroll works correctly. See Modifying Field Width for more information.
Also, keep in mind that if the Use Hard Keys for Scrolling preference is set in the MobileDB application preferences, you can use the Address Book and To Do hard keys on your Palm OS device to scroll the fields left and right in the second column. This allows for single handed navigation of the entire database.
Selecting a Record - To select a record, simply tap the record and the record is highlighted, then navigate to the screen displaying the details of the record. MobileDB displays the record details in read-only format.
Creating
a New Record -
To create a new record, press the "New" button at the
bottom left of the screen. This will display the editable view of
the details and allow a user to add the details of the new record.
The new record will be sorted properly in the new database.
Modifying
the Column Widths - To modify the widths of each column, drag
the column width bar (line between each column name) to the new
location.
Exit - To return to the database list view, tap Done.
Menu Functions
Database
- Delete... - Delete the currently selected database (more
info)
- Rename... - Rename the currently selected database
- Beam... - Beam the currently selected database to another Palm
(more info)
- Clone... - Copy the entire contents of this database and paste
it in a newly-create database
- Print...
- Wirelessly print your database data using
Bachmann Software's Printboy PRO
- Export to Date Book... - Export the records to the date book (more
info)
- Export to Address... - Export the records to the address book
(more info)
- Field Definitions - Modify the label names, position, data types,
etc.. (more info)
- Password... - Modify the password of your database (more
info)
- Info... - Modify the database information and preferences (more
info)
Record
- Sort... - Sort the records based on a specified criteria (more
info)
- Filter... - Filter the records to only see ones that match a specified
criteria (more info)
- Show All - Remove the filter from the database, thus displaying
all the records
- Find... - Find a specific record that meets a specified criteria
(more info)
- Repeat Find - Use the predefined "find" criteria and
find the next record that matched that criteria
- Go to Top
- Move to the top record of the database in the record view
- Go to Bottom - Move to the last record of the database in the
record view
Options
- MobileDB Preferences - Modify the MobileDB application preferences
(more info)
- MobileDB Colors
- Select the global MobileDB Header and Row color (more
info)
- About MobileDB - Find out more about MobileDB and Handmark
Record Details View / Edit
When selecting a record, there are two views that may be displayed, View Record or Edit Record. The default view displayed is determined by the 'On select, go to Edit View' preference in the Database Info. If the user needs frequent view access and occasional edit access then we suggest that this preference be unchecked so the record view is the default view.
HINT - Minimize the length of your field names in order to maximize the space available for the record details on these screens. For instance change the field name "Description" to "Desc" to free up that much more screen space for your record details!
Record View
- The record view screen allows the user to view the
detailed information of the record selected from the record list.
If the
record details do not fit on a single screen then the user can use
the up/down arrows at the bottom of the screen or the hard up/down
buttons on the palm to navigate up or down the record details. Once
the end of the record is reached, the use of those same buttons
will "jump" to the top of the next record (up or down)
in the record list.
In order to edit the record, simply tap somewhere on the record
details or tap the "Edit" button. This will show the same
information in an editable format. To
return to the record list press the "Done" button.
Record Edit - The record edit view enable users to edit the detailed information of each record. If the record details do not fit on a single screen then the user can use the up/down arrows at the bottom of the screen or the hard up/down buttons on the palm to navigate up or down the record details. Once the end of the record is reached, the use of those same buttons will "jump" to the top of the next record (up or down) in the record list.
Editing the field information is dependent on the data type selected. For text and number field types simply place the cursor in the field then edit with graffiti input, keyboard input, or the standard cut, copy, paste, and undo. For a date or time field types tap the field box and a date or time selection screen will appear. For a checkbox just tap the checkbox to select or unselect it. Tap the down arrow on a list type and select the list item. When done editing either press the "Done" button or use the up/down arrows or buttons to move to another record. Your data will be saved automatically if you move to another record.
To delete the record, tap the 'Delete' button and the record will be deleted and the application will return to the record list view. If you have the 'Confirm Record Delete' set in the application preferences you will also be warned that the record will be deleted once the 'Delete' button has been tapped.
If you chose to cancel the changes that were made to the record since you entered the 'Edit Record' screen, tap the 'Cancel' button and the application will return to the 'Record List' with no changes saved. This will only cancel the changes made to the current record you are editing. Any changes made to other records will not be canceled.
Menu Commands
Record
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Print... - print current record using Printboy
PRO
- Export... - export data to the Datebook (more
info)
- Delete - delete the currently selected record
- Duplicate - creates a duplicate of the currently selected
record in the database
Edit
- Undo - undo the last cut/copy/paste command
- Cut - cut the selected data from the field and place it
in the clipboard
- Copy - copy the selected data to the clipboard from the
selected field
- Paste - paste the data from the clipboard to the selected
field
- Select All - select all the data in the selected field
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Keyboard - pop up the keyboard
Options
- Select Font
- select the font to display in the view/edit screens
MobileDB Application Preferences
You can easily access application preferences from either the database list view or the record list view. Simply tap MobileDB Preferences on the Options menu in either the database list view or the record list view. These preferences are for the entire application and are not dependent on the database selected.
Use Hard Keys For Scrolling - if checked, the Address Book and To Do hard keys on your Palm OS device will act as left and right scroll navigation buttons in the database list view. This allows for single-handed navigation of the entire database. The up and down buttons always work in the record list and record view and edit screens, regardless of this setting.
Confirm Record Delete - if checked, this will cause the application to pop up the 'Are You Sure' dialog after the user requests to delete a record. This may be unchecked if the user needs to quickly delete a lot of records in the database, however, we strongly suggest that the user keep this option checked during normal operation.
Confirm Database Delete - if checked, you will be prompted to confirm a database removal before it is permanently deleted. This can be unchecked if you need to quickly delete several databases, however, we strongly suggest you keep this option checked during normal operation.
Left Hand Mode - If checked, the scroll bar will be moved to the left side of the screen.
Show Lock Icons - If checked, lock icons are displayed on the database list indicating whether or not each database is locked. If you do not use database locking, then we suggest that this remain unchecked for a "clean" database list interface.
Show Location Icons - If checked, the current location of the database, handheld, or card, is displayed to the left of the database name. NOTE - Show Lock Icons has precedence over Show Location Icons in the database list view. If Show Lock Icons is selected, Location Icons will not be displayed. (more info)
Database Info
You can easily access and change the database preferences in the record list view. Simply tap Info... on the Database menu. Note that these preferences only effect the currently selected database, so you will need to set individual preferences for each database.
Title - allows you to modify the database title.
Records - displays the number of records in the selected database.
Size - displays the size of the selected database.
Updated - displays the date and time of most recent changes to the selected database.
PW Protection - None indicates database is not password protected. Read only indicates password is required to modify the database. Lock indicates database will request password on selection.
On Select, go to Edit View If this is checked, the application will go to the record edit view to edit the record when a record is selected in the record list view. If this is unchecked then the application will go to the record view screen when a record is selected. We recommend that this remain unchecked for databases where the user requires quick view access and occasional edits/updates to the data.
Backup Database at Hotsync - if this is checked then a backup is automatically created during the Hot Sync application, placing it in the backup directory of your Palm user directory on your PC or Mac. On the PC, it is generally the c:\palm\<username>\backup directory. You can then use this backup to convert to a comma separated file for further editing on the PC or Mac.
NOTE: Unless there is some reason why you do not want the database backed up to your machine, this should always be selected. It does not create a new backup each time you use the Hot Sync application, only if changes have been made to the database since the last backup was created.
Search on Global Find - If this is checked then the database is searched when the you perform a Palm OS "Find". Large databases may slow the Palm OS find feature, so we suggest that this only be checked on databases that you would like to search when performing a PalmOS find. Databases on expansion cards cannot be searched using Global Find.
Display Dates in Long Format - If this is checked then the dates in utilizing the date field types will be displayed as MMM DD, YYYY instead of the default view MM/DD/YY
Sorting
Records
You
can sort records in the record list view. Simply tap Sort
Records on the Record menu and the Sort Records screen appears.
Select the primary, secondary, and tertiary sort criteria
by selecting the field to sort. Select the Ascending or Descending
selection buttons if you would like that field to be sorted in ascending
or descending order. Once the sort criteria has been set, tap OK
to begin the sort.. This may take a few seconds depending
on the number of records and complexity of the sort. Tap Cancel
to cancel the sort. The sort is based on the
field types selected. Therefore, if you want to sort chronologically
then the field you are sorting on must be a date field type.
Filter Records
Filtering the records allows you
to view only the records that contain specific text. To filter
records, tap Filter Records on the Record menu in the record
list view. The filter options are based on the field data
type you have selected. For text fields you can choose to filter
text equal to (is) or continaing (contains) the text you enter.
For number field types you can filter a record that 'is', 'is not',
'is greater than', or 'is less than' the number entered. Checkbox
is filtered as 'is' or 'is not' checked or unchecked and a list
is filtered as 'is' or 'is not' one of the list items. The date
and time fields are filtered based on 'is', 'is not', 'is before'
or 'is after' the selected date or time.
You can also choose to combine multiple filters as an 'and' requiring a match on all the filters or 'or' which just requires a match on one filter. If you already a filter on the current database then you'll have the option to apply the filter over the current filter (filtered rec's) or all the records in the database.
Once you have
entered your filter criteria, tap OK to start the filter, and Cancel
to cancel the filter.
When the filter has been completed in the record list view,
a small reverse 'F' appears at the top-right of the record list
view. To remove the the filter, simply tap the 'F' and
the filter is removed, displaying all records. You can also
tap Show all Records on the Record menu to remove the filter off
and display all records.
Find
Records
To
find a record that contains a specific string of text, use the Find
Record feature. Tap Find Record on the Record menu.
The record list view appears, then you can enter the find
text and select the field on which to search for the text.
Press OK and the Record List appears with the record highlighted
with the the text. To repeat the find, tap the small reverse
'R' at the top-right of the screen. The application will continue
to search for the text until it reaches the end of the database
and it will prompt you to start from the beginning of the database.
Print
Records
To print MobileDB database records you will need PrintBoy
PRO available at www.bachmannsoftware.com. To print, simply select
Print Database from the menu and select the print criteria. You
can also filter the records first then just print the filtered records.
Export Records to
the Date Book
For databases that contain a date field you can export
all the records or just the filtered records to the date book. To
export the records, select Export to Date Book from the Database
menu. Select the date and time (optional) fields you would like
to use for the export date and time. Then select the fields to export
to the date book by tapping each field to export. The fields in
Bold will be exported to the date book. If you have a filter
on the records then you can select "Export filtered records"
to export just the filtered records. Tap OK and the records will
be exported to the date book.
Export
Records to the Address Book
The
Export to Address... menu item can be used to export records to
the Address Book application. When used in the Record List, it will
attempt to export all the records currently available in the Record
List. It will not export records which are not in the current filter.
When used when viewing a specific record, only that record will
be exported. Please note that regardless of where the utility is
run from, any records that result in an empty address record will
not be exported. The export screen is set up to model the address
bookÕs own address edit screen. The most noticeable difference is
that instead of text fields there are popup lists containing the
fields of the current MobileDB database. The popup lists allows
the user to map the MobileDB database fields to the Address Book
fields. There is no category support on the main export screen,
but the user can select the category the records are to be exported
to in the Details dialog accessible by tapping the "Details"
button at the bottom of the Address Export window.. Please note
that the categories listed are the categories for the Address Book
application and not MobileDB. Any changes made to the categories
list will effect the Address application. The Details dialog omits
the note field, however it can be mapped on the main export screen
just like the other fields. There is no support for other special
features such as the Sony picture feature.
Modify
Column Widths
To modify
the widths of each column, drag the column width bar (line between
each column name) to the new location.
Modify Field Definitions
Select
the 'Modify Field Definitions' in the 'Database' menu from the Record
List view to modify the field lables, data types, add a field, remove
a field, or move a field, or in the database.
MobileDB has 7 data type choices. Selecting the proper data type for your data will ensure maximum flexibility and consistency with the filter and sort functionions. The choices are text, number, list, checkbox, date, time, sequence. To change the data type of a field select a the data type from the list to the right of the entry field. Depending on the data type, an option popup dialog may appear.
To change the field name of the field, simply edit the field name. HINT - Minimize the length of your field names (labels) in order to maximize the space available on the record view/edit screens. For instance change the field name "Description" to "Desc" to free up that much more screen space for your record details!
To move a field
in the database, select the field and use the menu command "Fields->Move
Field Up" "Fields->Mobile Field Down". To Insert
a field, select the field that you would like to come after
the
new field and select "Fields->Insert Field". To add
a field to the end of the field list, select the menu command "Fields->Add
Field". To delete a field, select the field and select the
menu command "Delete Field" from the "Fields"
menu. Once any changes are made, it may take a moment to make the
changes in every record in the database.
MobileDB
Database Locking
To
lock a MobileDB database, select the database and then tap Change
Password on the Database menu. Leave the "Old Password"
field blank (since there is no password set) and enter your password
in the "New Password" and "Retype New" fields.
The next time a that database is selected, you will be prompted
to enter a password before viewing or editing the database.
NOTE: This "lock" simply hides the database from view in the MobileDB application. If someone is interested enough in this information, they can simply hotsync your palm and view the database on the PC using an ASCII viewer or any MobileDB converter. DO NOT PLACE ANY SENSITIVE INFORMATION IN THIS APPLICATION WITH THE ASSUMPTION THAT "LOCKING" IT WILL SECURE THE INFORMATION. You should use an encrypted database application (like PDA SAFE ID) in order to secure sensitive information.
Database
Information
The
database information screen is intented to display information about
the database as well as allow users to set the database category.
Enter the information about the database if you plan on sharing
it with other users. If you want to keep users from editing the
database information then press the ""Lock Text"
button, enter the password, and press ok. Users will be able to
view the database information but they will be required to enter
that password before they can edit the database info text.
To change the category of the database, simply tap the category box and select a category. Remember that categories are NOT retained for databases moved to the memory card.
Version 4.0
-
Store and view databases on memory stick and SD/MMC memory cards
- Select header
and row color for MobileDB and databases
- Check and uncheck
checkboxes from record list view
Version 3.0
-
Categorize an unlimited number of databases
- New data types (number, sequence, text, list, date, time and checkbox)
- Popup Dialogs for time and date fields
- Drag and drop column widths
- Multiple options to filter, search, and sort based on any field
type
- Create "nested" filters (further filtering on already-filtered
records)
- Combine filter criteria with "and" or "or"
- Export records to the Date Book
- Database information screen
- Beam MobileDB from within the application
- More intuitive column width setting
- Support for PrintBoy printing
- Database Information screen
- Left hand user support
- New desktop and export tools
Version 2.1
First release
of MobileDB from Handmark, Inc.
Version
2.01 - 2.06
Fixed minor bugs
seen in Palm OS v2.0
Fixed bugs with the scroll bar in very large databases
Locked out PalmPilot
Personal users as they cannot handle the memory requirements of
MobileDB.
Version 2.0
Increased the max number of databases from 20 to 60
Increased the max characters per field to 1000
Added the ability to lockand beam a database
Added the ability to view database size by # records or KBytes
Added the ability to scroll through the records from the record
details views
Added font selected in the record details view
Added
some great UI enhancements including scroll bars, actions on database
list view, etc
Purchasing
MobileDB
Handmark has released the demo
version of MobileDB for general distribution. The demo
version enables full MobileDB functionality for 15 days. Users can
purchase a serial number from the Handmark
web site and enter the serial number into MobileDb to "unlock"
it. A MobileDB
serial number code can be purchased for $19.99 online from the MobileDB
product page or see the Purchasing/Registering
section of the Handmark web site for more purchasing options.
Handmark Company Information
Handmark
develops consumer software for the exploding handheld computer market.
Handmark was created to meet an untapped opportunity for professionally
packaged and supported Palm OS¨ software in the retail channel.
The company is led by an experienced management team that has successfully
developed and marketed numerous best-selling consumer PC software
titles worldwide. Handmark software is compatible with the popular
Palm¨ and Handspring¨ handheld computers as well as other licensees
of the Palm OS including new devices from Sony¨. The desktop component
of Palmspring applications is compatible with both Apple¨ Macintosh¨
and Microsoft¨ Windows¨ personal computers. Please
see the Handmark web site
for more information.
Check
out more great Palm OS titles at the
Handmark web site.
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MobileDB
Serial Number
One MobileDB serial number may only be used by a single user
on one Palm Computing(R) Platform device. A new serial number is
required for each Palm Computing Platform device. Evaluation Version
Evaluation
and Registration
This is not free software. Subject to the terms below, you arehereby
licensed to use this software for evaluation purposes for 15 days
only. If you use this software after the 15 day evaluation period
a license fee of $19.99 is required. Licenses are available through
the Handmark web site at www.handmark.com. When payment is received
you will be sent a serial number which can be entered into the MobileDB
application form.
Unregistered use of MobileDB after the 15-day evaluation period is in violation of U.S. and international copyright laws.
Distribution
You are hereby licensed to make as many copies of the this software
and documentation as you wish; give exact copies of the original
evaluation version to anyone; and distribute the evaluation version
of the software and documentation in its unmodified form via electronic
means. There is no charge for any of the above. You are specifically
prohibited from charging, or requesting donations, for any such
copies, however made; and from distributing the software and/or
documentation with other products (commercial or otherwise) without
prior written permission.
Send comments and requests about this information to info@handmark.com or visit the Handmark web site at: http://www.handmark.com/