Syncronization

[Randal]

All,

I'd like to know how some of you are handling moving data back & forth between the desktop and the pocketpc. How are you syncronizing the data on the pocketpc with the data on the desktop?

Thanks,
Randal Ferguson

[Rafael Clemente]

Randall:

I use MigthySync. You can download it here:
http://www.mydocsunlimited.com/html/mightysync.html
It is not free, but at US$ 5.95 it is a real bargain.

Among other things, this utility can sync both data in user RAM and in Removable storage.

Regarding the method of syncronizing, I guess it depends much on the nature of your application. In my case, my first adventure with FWPPC has been a very specialized CRM. I do not sync directly with the PC, but download some files from the PC to the Pocket (and viceversa). The storage card provides ample space for that. Then, I perform the sync off-line, record by record. It is a rather crude system, but it works fine and has proved to be quite inmune to user errors.

Hope this helps. Best regards,

Rafael

[Randal]

Rafael,

Thanks for the info. I'd prefer something that is royalty free if possible. Also, I was looking for something to sync individual records, not just whole files.

Thanks,
Randal Ferguson

Randall:

I use MigthySync. You can download it here:
http://www.mydocsunlimited.com/html/mightysync.html
It is not free, but at US$ 5.95 it is a real bargain.

Among other things, this utility can sync both data in user RAM and in Removable storage.

Regarding the method of syncronizing, I guess it depends much on the nature of your application. In my case, my first adventure with FWPPC has been a very specialized CRM. I do not sync directly with the PC, but download some files from the PC to the Pocket (and viceversa). The storage card provides ample space for that. Then, I perform the sync off-line, record by record. It is a rather crude system, but it works fine and has proved to be quite inmune to user errors.

Hope this helps. Best regards,

Rafael

[Rafael Clemente]

Randall:
MSync is as close to royalty free as I can imagine, unless you want to distribute a large number of programs.

As for syncronizing individual records that is exactly what I am doing. The trick is to include two extra fields in each record: LastDatef and LastTime. Your app should keep these fields updated everytime you modify them. Once you have accomplished that, comparing records and updating when needed is quite straightforward.

Regards,

Rafael