MobileDB(TM) and MobileDB Lite(TM)
Copyright (C) 1997, 1998, 1999 Mobile Generation Software
All Rights Reserved
1. MobileDB Overview
Features
Limitations
Known
Bugs
Possible
Future Upgrades
MobileDB System Requirements
How to install MobileDB and and
MobileDB databases
Differences between MobileDB
and MobileDB Lite
MobileDB Converters
Where to Find
Existing MobileDB Databases
2. Usage
Start
Up
Database
List
Record
List
Record
Edit (MobileDB only)
Record
View
Menu Items
Application
Preferences
Database
Preferences
Sort
Records
Filter
Records
Find
Records
Top
of Database
Bottom
of Database
Edit
Column Widths
Other Information
4. Registration
5. License
6. How to become a MobileDB Content Partner
Remember - if you have created a database that others may be interested
in, please email it to info@mobilegeneration.com in for inclusion into
the MobileDB Database Archive. Please zip the file and include
a completed ReadMeDB.txt file available at http://www.mobilegeneration.com/downloads/DBReadMe.txt.
This will help reduce the number of new PalmOS users that download databases
and do not know what to do with them. For more information on submitting
databases, please see our web site at http://www.mobilegeneration.com/databases/submit.htm.
With the registered version of MobileDB, the application will launch into the database list. If you exited the application while in a database, the same database will be opened automatically on the next startup. This allows you to access the same database repeatedly without requiring the selection of the database.
To create a new database, tap the 'New' button from the Database List View, enter the desired database name, and tap 'OK'. The 'Field Name Edit' view will popup to enter the field names 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. Use the hard scroll buttons to page up/down and the soft scroll buttons in the bottom right of the window to scroll a single field name up/down. You may enter up to 20 field names.
You may select the app preferences by tapping the menu button and selecting
'App Preferences.' For more information on the application preferences,
see the application preferences section
of this document.
The number of columns available in the record list view depends on the settings you have set using the 'Options->Column Widths' menu selection. More information is available in the menu options Edit Column Widths section.
You will notice that the bottom of the window contains a current record indicator which is shown as 'x of x'. This will indicates your location in the database by the record number at the top of the screen as the first number and the total number of records in the database as the second number.
To select a record for further viewing, simply tap the record to view. If the database preference 'Edit Record on Selection' is set then the application will bring up the record in the 'Record Edit' view to edit the record, otherwise, it will bring up the record in the 'Record View' mode. This default should be set to the mode which the user will need access to most frequently.
To go back to the 'Database List' view, tap the 'Done' button.
To create a new record, simply tap the 'New' button at the bottom of the window. This will take you to a blank 'Record Edit' view in order to create a new record.
Selecting the field names row will popup the 'Field Names Edit' screen
in order to edit the field names. From this view, you will be able
to modify, or add database field names.
If your database contains more than 10 fields, you will be able to scroll the fields up and down by using the soft arrows at the bottom right corner of the form. You make also use the hard scroll buttons to page up or page down the record field lists.
If you chose to delete the record, tap the 'Delete' button and the record will be deleted and the application will return to the 'Record List'. 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.
To save your changes, simply tap the 'Done' button and the application
will return to the 'Record List."
If your database contains more than 10 fields, you will be able to scroll the fields up and down by using the soft arrows at the bottom right corner of the form. You make also use the hard scroll buttons to page up or page down the record field lists.
You may use the popup entry fields to display the entire field data by tapping on the up arrow next to the field. You will then be able to view the entire 200 characters for the field.
For MobileDB users, you may tap the 'Edit' button or anywhere on the form to send the record into the 'Record Edit' view.
When completed viewing the record, tap the 'Done' button to go back
to the 'Record List' view.
'Use Hard Keys For Scrolling' - if set, the 'Address Book' and 'To Do" hard keys at the bottom of the Palm Computing device will act as left and right scroll navigation buttons in the 'Database List' view. This will allow for single-handed navigation of the entire database.
"Confirm Record Delete' - if set, this will cause the application to pop up the 'Are You Sure' dialog after the user selected to delete a record. This may be un selected for quickly deleting records in the database.
"Confirm Database Delete' - if set, this will cause the application to pop up the 'Are You Sure' dialog after the user selected to delete a database. This may be un selected for quickly deleting databases.
'Backup Database at Hotsync' - if set this will create a backup of the database and place it in your backup directory in your pilot user directory on your PC or Mac. You can then use this backup to convert to a comma separated file for further editing on the PC or Mac.
'On Select, go to Edit View' - this is for MobileDB users only.
If this is set, the application will go to the 'Record Edit' view to edit
the record when the record is selected in the 'Record List'. If it
is unselected, the application will go to the 'Record View' form to view
the record when a record is selected. This default should be set
to the mode which the user will need access to most frequently.
Once the filter has been completed in the 'Record List' form, a small reverse 'F' will appear in the top right of the 'Record List' view to show that a filter is set. To turn off the filter, simply tap the 'f' and the filter will be turned off. You may also select the 'Show all Records' from the 'Tools' menu to turn the filter off and show all the records.
We skipped MobileDB v1.2 in order to sync up with MobileDB Lite v1.3 as it was causing some confusion
As always, Mobile Generation Software will supply you with free upgrades to each of the MGS products that you register.
When you register, you will be required to give MGS your Palm Computing Platform User Name or PalmOS User Name. You can retrieve your registration code by pressing the soft hotsync application button and reading the 'Hello, PalmOSUserName' where the PalmOSUserName is your PalmsOS user name. You registration code will be derived from this name and emailed to you. You will then need to enter the code by pressing the 'Register' button at at the MobileDB registration bug screen.
On-line Registration
Register MobileDB securely on the internet from the link provided at
the MobileDB product page at Mobile
Generation Software. Your MobileDB registration code will be
emailed to you within 1 working day after receipt.
Registration by Phone
You can also register MobileDB through PalmPilotGear H.Q. at 1-800-741-9070.
Your MobileDB registration code will be emailed to you within 1 working
day after receipt.
Registration by Mail
You can register MobileDB by sending a check for $14.95 made out to
Mobile Generation Software to the address blow. Also include the
name of the software you are registering, your PalmOS username, and your
email address. Your MobileDB registration code will be emailed to
you within 1 working after receipt.
Mobile Generation Software
5023 W. 120th Suite #112
Broomfield, CO. 80020
For registration procedure information, see the registration procedures section
License Agreement
You should carefully read the following terms and conditions before using this software. Unless you have a different license agreement signed by Mobile Generation Software, your use of this software indicates your acceptance of this license agreement and warranty.
Governing Law
This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas.
Disclaimer of Warranty
THIS SOFTWARE AND THE ACCOMPANYING FILES ARE SOLD "AS IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTIES AS TO PERFORMANCE OR MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. Because of the various hardware and software environments in which MobileDB or MobileDB Lite may be utilized, NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS OFFERED.
Good data processing procedure dictates that any program be thoroughly tested with non-critical data before relying on it. The user must assume the entire risk of using the program. ANY LIABILITY OF THE SELLER WILL BE LIMITED EXCLUSIVELY TO PRODUCT REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF PURCHASE PRICE.
Evaluation and Registration
MobileDB is not free software. Subject to the terms below, you are hereby licensed to use this software for evaluation purposes for 30 days only. If you use this software after the 30 day evaluation period, a registration fee of $14.95 is required. Please see the registration process section for more information on registering MobileDB. When payment is received you will be sent a registration code which should be entered into the MobileDB registration page. This will also remove the 2 database limit on the unregistered versions of MobileDB. Unregistered use of MobileDB after the 30 day evaluation period is in violation of U.S. and international copyright laws.
Distribution
Since MobileDB utilizes registrations codes based on the PalmOS user name, there is no registered version of MobileDB. You are hereby licensed to make as many copies of the this software and documentation as you wish; give exact copies of the original version to anyone; and distribute the software and documentation in its unmodified form via electronic means. All the original documents and files must remain intact and unchanged. 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.
Registered Version
One registered copy of MobileDB may only be used by a single person on one Palm Computing Platform Device. Since the registration code is derived from the PalmOS user name, a new registration code is required for each Palm Computing Platform device.
Send comments and requests about this information to info@mobilegeneration.com
or visit the Mobile Generation Site at: http://www.mobilegeneration.com
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