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Installation
Register Software
Search
View
Database Options
Installation
The download package includes the following cab files:
moveo_music_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.
Detailed step by step installation instructions can be found at our website, http://www.deviceplanet.com/install.html
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/products.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:
Album (Alpha
numeric)
Artist (Alpha
numeric)
Category (Alpha numeric)
Lyrics by (Alpha numeric)
Music by (Alpha numeric)
Play Time (Numeric)
Producer (Alpha numeric)
Rating (Alpha
numeric)
Remarks (Alpha
numeric)
Search (Alpha
numeric)
Studio (Alpha
numeric)
Title (Alpha
numeric)
Track
Number (Numeric)
Type (Alpha
numeric)
Year
Released (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:
Longest
Tracks
Shortest
Tracks
Earliest
Released
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.
Description
Country
Condition
Type
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 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.
It is good practice to limit your image size to 10K and 100x100 size.
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 ARM/Xscale/SH3/MIPS processors.
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
Further information can be found at our website,
www.deviceplanet.com.