The Official Pendragon FormsTM for Palm OS Starter Kit

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Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 1999-12-01
Publisher(s): Wiley
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Summary

Moving from a pen-and-paper data collection environment to using Palm organizers can ensure more than just keeping your desk free of clutter -- it can also help you re-evaluate your approach to work!The tools offered in this book take you beyond the built-in applications of a Palm OS organizer. From expense reports and work orders to merchandise inventories and data from the field, The Official Pendragon Forms for Palm Starter Kit helps you get a handle on the types of data collection you perform every day. With this book you can: Plan, design, and manage customized forms that provide solutions to your needs Construct specialized forms that perform calculations, branching, and more Use Pendragon forms with existing databases Control data flow from Palm OS devices to PCs Print from Palm OS devices Configure forms for and work in a multi-user environment The CD-ROM accompanying this book includes evaluation versions of Pendragon Forms 3.0, Bachmann Print Manager, WaveSync synchronization server, MultiMail PRO, and all sample forms from the text.

Author Biography

About the Authors Debra Sancho is a vice president at Pendragon Software and the author of much of the technical documentation for the company's products. Ivan Phillips is the president of Pendragon Software and the lead developer for Pendragon Forms. He has been developing software for more than 15 years and is the coauthor of two books on Java.

Table of Contents

Preface.
Acknowledgments.
PART I: Creating Customized Forms for the Palm Organizer.
Chapter 1: What Is Pendragon Forms?
Chapter 2: Creating a Form.
Chapter 3: Entering Data on the Palm Organizer.
PART II: Form Design Techniques.
Chapter 4: Planning a Form Design.
Chapter 5: Field Types.
Chapter 6: Advanced Field Properties.
Chapter 7: Synchronization Rules.
Chapter 8: Advanced Form Properties.
PART III: Managing Data and Form Designs.
Chapter 9: Managing Data on the PC.
Chapter 10: Managing Form Designs.
PART IV: Creating Specialized Forms.
Chapter 11: Using Scripts.
Chapter 12: Using Bar Codes.
PART V: Using Pendragon Forms with Existing Databases.
Chapter 13: Linking to an External Access Database.
Chapter 14: Linking to an ODBC Database.
PART VI: Working in a Multi-User Environment.
Chapter 15: Planning a Multi-User Installation.
Chapter 16: Working with the Palm VII.
Appendix A: Troubleshooting Tips.
Appendix B: Scripting Syntax.
Appendix C: What's on the CD-ROM?
Glossary.
Index.
End-User License Agreement.
CD-ROM Installation Instructions.

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