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FileMaker Conduit Overview: Sync Exchange allows for synchronizing between the successful FileMaker Pro and HanDBase Palm application. This means that with a press of a button, you can manage your data anywhere, anytime.
Sync Exchange not only copies all your important FileMaker data onto your Palm OS powered handheld organizer, it allows for complete synchronization between FileMaker and HanDBase. That means that if you enter, edit or delete data in HanDBase, while on the go, the changes will be transferred into FileMaker. Likewise, if you enter, edit or delete data in FileMaker, the changes will be transferred to your Palm OS powered handheld during the next HotSync.
FAQ:
What FileMaker fields are supported?
Text, Number, Date and Time match identically. Most of the other FileMaker field types can be converted to emulate a corresponding HanDBase field. Container, Summary and Global FileMaker fields are the only three field types that cannot be converted to work in HanDBase.
OS X Support?
The HanDBase Sync Exchange FileMaker Conduit for Macintosh has been tested under the Macintosh OS X operating system. This Conduit will run in Classic Mode with no known problems. We do have plans to make a native version of this conduit for OS X users now that the Palm Desktop and HotSync Manager Software are OS X native. (We do not have an estimated time for release of this version at this time.)
Will it backup my databases?
Currently Sync Exchange will make a backup copy of the Merged Desktop PDB Database file prior to actually Synchronizing with the handheld. This way if a change made on the handheld prevails, mainly due to Structure changes, but also possibly due to Data changes, you will be able to restore the data from the desktop.
Will it archive my data?
A standard feature of the HanDBase conduit is to automatically archive your databases if they are deleted from the Handheld. Similar to the Palm software, however, you are not prompted asking if you want to archive them. This is done automatically.
Is Scripting supported?
As referenced in the Sync Exchange Settings section, this Conduit has the ability to Run a FileMaker script before and after the actual Synchronization takes place. If you have set up Scripts in your FileMaker database then these will be listed as possible options in the Settings. What this function enables you to do is perform certain functions prior to the actual Merge and Synchronization takes place and also after the Merge and Synchronization takes place.
System Requirements: To install and use the HanDBase Conduit, you need the distribution files and the following minimum equipment and software:
Software:
 HanDBase 3.0 or later
Macintosh System 9.0 or later
(This will run under OS X in Classic mode if you are using the 2.6.1 or 2.6.3 Palm Desktop and HotSync Manager software).
Palm's Desktop and HotSync Manager v2.6.1 or 2.6.3
(This will NOT currently work with the new Palm Desktop 4.0 software.)
FileMaker Pro v4.0 or later
Hardware:
a Mac OS computer with a PowerPC processor or higher
at least 64 MB of RAM
a hard disk with at least 100 MB of free space
Not currently a HanDBase user?
HanDBase Palm Features:
Create, modify or view databases on your Palm device, means you can stay in control of your data, anywhere-anytime.
Filter, sort, and search features makes managing your data fast and efficient on the Palm.
Print, beam, copy, export, delete, and copy template directly from your Palm / HanDBase.
Note fields can be expanded to a full screen view, resulting in easier data that is easier to view and enter.
HanDBase supports several powerful features, such as Symbol ™ scanner compatibility, exporting to the Memo Pad, and ir printing built-in to the handheld interface.
Export your records directly to your Palm Memo Pad
Resizable column drag-and-drop feature makes optimizing the list view screen a snap.
Handheld Field Types:
Text- Multi-line text input fields with pop-ups for your most common values.
Integer Numbers- This field stores numerical values with pop-ups for users' most common values.
Floating Point Numbers- This field stores floating-point numbers.
Date- When tapping into a Date field, a calendar conveniently pops up for choosing dates. Can be set to automatically record the date a record was added, modified, and more.
Time- This field enables users to either manually enter the time, select from a pop-up "time chooser" or opt to have time entered automatically.
Pop-up List- This field forces a value to one from a defined list.
Calculated- Users can add, subtract, multiply, divide, or average numerical values. Output can result as dates, times, floating point, or integer values. Perform running totals, averages, and more.
Link/Linked- Users can link two databases together, allowing a record of one database to act as a key to other databases. This feature enables users to jump from one relational database to the related items in a linked database.
Image- Users can capture images or handwritten signatures.
Note- This field allows for memo-type notes (up to 2K) and a pop-up to insert common phrases, words, etc.
Check Box- Provides users with values to be selected by tapping corresponding check boxes.
Unique- This field is automatically filled with a value unique to that record.
Heading- Enables users to organize sections of a database with a bold centered heading.
DB Popup- This field type is similar to a pop-up field, except the pop-up choices come from any other database. Users can group several DB Pop-ups together to be updated simultaneously.
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