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Installation
Register Software
Search
View
Database Options
Installation
The download package includes the following cab files:
moveo_books_ppc_xxx.cab
netcf.core_ppc3_xxx.cab
sqlce_ppc3_xxx.cab
Copy these files to your device and run each one.
If you have already installed Microsoft .Net Compact Framework or SQL Server CE for other products you need not reinstall them.
IMPORTANT
It is assumed that before performing the installation you have read the license agreement and agreed to all its terms and conditions.
Register Software
By default the trial version is installed. The software will run for 30 days from date of installation, after which the product will need to be purchased.
Purchase instructions can be found at the following page :
http://www.deviceplanet.com/downloads.html
Search
The search screen is accessed by clicking on the yellow icon found on the taskbar or you may select search from the Action menu. The search facility provides you with three search inputs. The search criteria for each input are:
|
Criteria |
|
input |
data |
|
Contains |
data containing input |
m |
sample |
|
Equal |
data equal to input |
sample |
sample |
|
Greater |
(Numeric only) data greater than input |
1 |
2 |
|
Like |
data starting with input |
s |
sample |
|
Less |
(Numeric only) data less than input |
2 |
1 |
|
not equal |
data not equal to input |
z |
sample |
|
not like |
data not starting with input |
z |
sample |
You can search on the following fields:
Author (Alpha numeric)
Category (Alpha numeric)
Cost (Numeric)
Edition (Alpha numeric)
ISBN (Alpha numeric)
Issue (Alpha numeric)
Location (Alpha numeric)
Pages (Numeric)
Published (Numeric)
Publisher (Alpha numeric)
Rating (Alpha numeric)
Remarks (Alpha numeric)
Search (Alpha numeric)
Title (Alpha numeric)
Value (Numeric)
Volume (Alpha numeric)
The number of records found is shown at the bottom of the screen. Records retrieved can be viewed in the enquire screen.
Enquire
The enquire screen is accessed by clicking on the orange icon found on the taskbar or you may select enquire from the Action menu.
The enquire screen lists all search results in a data grid. To view any record in greater detail click a record and select view screen. A selection of statistical listings are available. To access these select required listing and click ‘Go’ button.
Available listings:
Highest
Cost
Highest
Value
Oldest
Books
Highest
number of pages
Newest
records
Two buttons are available at the bottom of the screen. One is to refresh the grid with your search criteria. The second is to export the results listed in the grid to a text file. When clicking the export button you are asked to select the location where you would like to save the file in question. All fields are exported. Columns are comma separated.
View
The view screen is accessed by clicking on the green icon found on the taskbar or select view from the Action menu. The view option provides all record details on 3 pages. One can scan through records by using the view buttons at the bottom of the page.
> next record
< previous
record
>> last record
<< first record
Export Record
(v1.01)
The option allows you to export to a text file the current record being viewed, similar to the export feature found on the Enquire screen.
The postings screen is accessed by clicking on the blue icon found on the taskbar or select postings from the Action menu.
This screen provides facilities to input and amend records to the database.
The following fields are mandatory.
Title
Category
Type
Ratings
A delete option is also available to delete records.
Note that if editing a record present in the data grid, the changes are not shown right away, but the data in the grid is reloaded in the view/postings screen. To load the amended data you must refresh the data grid by clicking the search button in search/enquire screen.
Duplicate
Records (v1.01)
This option allows users to duplicate records on insert. This option is useful when entering multiple records which are practically identical. To use this option you must select a record, go to the postings screen and click the Duplicate button. The screen will go into insert mode but will not clear any data. At this point you can modify data if required before updating.
Import
The import screen is accessed by selecting import from the system menu. This option provides the facility to import data from a text file. You can select the columns that will be imported by marking their relevant check box. By default all fields are checked. An option to select column separator is also provided. It is advisable to run a test on the import file before conducting the import. This will indicate any problems with the text file. Importation of a large quantity of data can take a while.
e.g. Import of 1000 records (data in all columns) on a device running a 200MHZ processor, takes approximately 5 minutes. This goes down to around 3 minutes on a 400MHZ model.
It is advisable to dock the device when such imports are conducted. Ideally files should be imported in batches of 500 records each . This will reduce the importation time and make it is easier to identify any problems.
Database options
The database screen is accessed by selecting database option from the System menu.
Besides showing you the database path, size and number of records, this screen provides you the facility to compact and backup your database and purge data records.
Compact
The compact option is the ideal tool to run after an import. This will compact the database and reduce its size. An option to back-up the database before the compact routine is also provided. The database will be backed-up and renamed to backup.sdf and stored in the application path.
Purge
This option will delete all record data from the database. An option to enter sample maintenance details is provided. This option should be used with caution. Purged data is not retrievable. It is advisable to compact and backup your database before carrying out the purge.
Change Path
and Name (v1.01)
This option will allow you to change the database location on your device. For example you may wish to move the database location to a memory card. This may be done by clicking the Path button which will activate the save dialog screen and allow you to select the required path and database name. Caution must be used when using this option and it is assumed that users have a good understanding of file handling on pda devices.
Default Path
Name (v1.01)
This option will reset the database to it’s original location, which is the application folder and original name, data.sdf.
Images
The system has the option to tie images to individual records. Image paths are saved within the database itself, the physical image should reside in a folder under My Documents.
Images should be placed in this folder. It is good practice to limit your image size to 10K and 100x100 size.
Loan Tracker (new v1.02)
This option allows you to mark records as loaned, entering data such as Date In, Date Due and To Whom. You can keep track of loaned records by using the Loan Enquire page.
How to use Loan Tracker
The first step is to load a record to the Loan Posting page. To do this, use the normal Search option to load the required record/s to the Enquire grid. Select the required record from the Enquire grid, now just go to the Loan Posting page where you should find the required record details. Now you can modify the loan data by changing the Out/Due dates or To Whom fields. Use the Loan Out button to place a record on loan or to modify any existing loan details. Once a loan is over use the Return button to end the loan. The Cancel button is provided to cancel a loan. The main difference between the Return and Cancel options is that statistical records are kept when using the Return option while none are kept if you cancel the loan.
Keeping Track of loaned records
You can list all records on loan by using
the Loaned button found in the Loan Enquire page. This will load all loaned
records in the provided grid. To view only overdue records use the Overdue button. By tapping any record in the grid, it will
automatically load its details to the Loan Posting screen. You can also
navigate through these records from the Loan Posting screen by using the
navigation buttons found on this page.
Report Generator
& Charting (new
v1.03)
The Report Generator provides users with the facility to generate statistical reports both for the main data records and loan records. Results can be viewed in the List View and in the Chart View. Only the top 10 results are shown and each generated report must be grouped by one data field. Results can be shown as a bar chart or line chart, for one or two series.
Support
Support is provided to all registered products. Please submit your query to :
Including:
Product Name
Version No.
Registration No.
Device Name.
Processor Type.
Symptoms
of Problem
Mails are answered within 3 to 5 working days.
FAQ
What processors are supported?
The moveo range of products supports
Where can I find out what processor type my device has?
Go to Settings, system, click the About button. Processor type will be listed.
Why do I need to install .Net CF and SQL Server CE to run this product?
This product has been developed using .Net Compact Framework and SQL Server CE technology and therefore these must be installed on your device for this software to function.
I have already installed .Net CF/ SQL Server CE, do I need to install it again?
NO, if you are using .Net CF/ SQL Server CE for other products you need not reinstall it.
How many records does this product support?
This depends on the type of hardware being used. Devices running 400MHZ processors and 64MB of memory can easily support databases with 4000 records. This is not a limit but only an indication.
How long does it take to import data?
Again the answer depends on the type of hardware used. An import of 1000 records (data in all columns) on a device running a 200MHZ processor takes approximately 5 minutes. On a 400MHZ device the time goes down to around 3 minutes. This is only an indication and times can vary on different devices.
How large can
my import files be?
It is advisable to limit import files to 500 records at one go. This limits the upload time and possible errors.
What is the
fastest type of search?
The fastest search is the equal search and the slowest is the contains. On the other hand the contains search provides the largest amount of flexibility, while the equal search provides the least.
How do I
obtain updates?
Updates can be downloaded from our site at the following address:
http://www.deviceplanet.com/downloads.html
Version Control
Version 1.06 –
A. Bug fix in
report generation
Version 1.05 –
A. Changes to
registration process
B. Various
bug fixes
______________________________________________________________________
Version 1.04 – 27-
A. Option in
Enquire screen to list all records.
B. Option to Purge just record details.
C. Bug fix in
Maintenance option.
______________________________________________________________________
Version 1.03 –
A. Loan
tracking will include ‘Days loaned’ in statistical records. To be used with
report generator.
B. Included
Report Generator & Charting facilities
C. Bug fix in
Search option when search conducted over 4000+ records.
D. Bug fix in
Import option when maintenance fields are not included.
Version 1.02
– 26-
The following functionality/fixes have been added on all Moveo Products version 1.02:
A. Problem
with automatic refreshing of maintenance fields in posting page fixed.
B. Included
option to delete maintenance records in maintenance page.
C. Included
option to select sort order in search page.
D. Included
pop up menu in Enquire page
Loan Tracker
facilities included in Moveo Books, Moveo Movies, Moveo
Software.
Version 1.01
– 01-
The following functionality/fixes have been added on all Moveo Products version 1.01:
A. Better SIP
control on user input.
B. Tabs in
View and Postings screens fully visible when SIP activated.
C. Option to modify
database path and name.
D. Option to
reset database to original path and name.
E. Option to
duplicate records on insert.
F. Option to
export single records.
