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Integration of PDAs to MultiValue Databases

This session by Nathan Rector, veteran consultant and owner of Natec Systems, explores the integration of PDAs into MultiValue environments. Learn about different PDAs, methods for information exchange, development tools, and applications like warehouse inventory, retail order entry, and more. Understand the advantages and disadvantages of Palm vs. Pocket PC (WinCE) devices. Discover data integration methods such as File Link, Hot Sync/IntelliSync, and custom conduits. Gain insights into PDA file design, development tools, application design, and screen design considerations for optimal usability. Join to streamline PDA-MultiValue integration for efficient business operations.

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Integration of PDAs to MultiValue Databases

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  1. Integration of PDAs to MultiValue Databases Nathan Rector Natec Systems

  2. About the Speaker • Nathan Rector, Owner of Natec Systems • Consultant since 1992, user since 1989 • Writes ‘Tech Tips’ in Spectrum Magazine • On-site Training • Custom Programming • MV Basic • Visual Basic • Custom Applications

  3. Objective • Introduce PDA to MultiValue Environment • Different PDAs • Methods of exchanging information • Development tools

  4. Types of PDAs • Palm - Palm OS • Palm m100 • Palm III • Palm V • Palm VII • Pocket PC - Windows CE • HandSpring - Palm OS • Symbol - Palm OS and Windows CE

  5. Palm vs Pocket PC (WinCE) Palm Advantages: • Price • More Existing software • Simplicity Disadvantages • Simplicity • Programming Languages (no longer relevant)

  6. Palm vs Pocket PC (WinCE)Pocket PC Advantages: • Windows Functionality • Programming Languages (no longer relevant) Disadvantages: • Price • Complexity

  7. Applications • Warehouse Inventory • Retail Order Entry • Sales Force Contact List • Appointments • General Organization • Production Floor Notes/Directors

  8. Data Integration Methods • “File Link” • Hot Sync/IntelliSync • Palm Desktop • Outlook • MS Access • Custom Conduit • ActiveSync

  9. “File Link” • Palm – Supported • Included in the Hot Sync Manager • Pocket PC – Not Supported

  10. Palm DeskTop • Palm – Supported • Included with your Palm • Pocket PC – Not Supported • Requires MS Office to get similar functions

  11. OutLook • Palm – Supported • IntelliSync • Pocket PC – Support • ActiveSync

  12. MS Access • Palm – Supported • Satellite Forms • PocketPC – Supportedc • ActiveSync

  13. Conduits • Palm – Supported • Create your own conduit to access MultiValue Data directly • Pocket PC – Not Supported

  14. ActiveSync • Palm – Not Supported • Use Conduits • Pocket PC – Supported • Works with Office only • Complete Desktop Files

  15. Development Tools • Window CE • Visual C++ for Windows CE • Visual Basic for Windows CE • Palm • C++ • Visual Basic (AppForge VB Add-in) • NS-Basic • CodeWarrior • Satellite Forms

  16. Application Design • Small screen • Limited processing • Batch mode • Tap touch • How will it be used? • Data entry • Inquiry/Access only? • Users to be using?

  17. PDA File Design • How fast do you need to sync • Minimum data required • Size • Speed of sync • PDA Processing • Updating MV System • New/Updated Data • Deleted Data

  18. Good/Bad Screen Design • Good for viewing • Easy access • Hard to enter new data • Requires skill by user

  19. Good/Bad Screen Design • Easy viewing • Easy marking of done • Easy to change basic information

  20. Questions

  21. Integration of PDAs to MultiValue Databases Nathan Rector Natec Systems

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