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DDH Software, maker of the HanDBase relational database, has unveiled its new HanDBase Data Exchange at TechXNY. This lets HanDBase users integrate their handheld databases with Microsoft Access on desktop PCs and ODBC compatible software applications (e.g. FileMaker Pro, Oracle, My SQL, etc.) on corporate networks. They have also launched a program to offer HanDBase applications that have been created by and for medical professionals.
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I.M. Anonymous @ 6/28/2001 10:30:20 AM #
This seems to be very confusing and cumbersome. Who wants to import and export this things back and forth? I am very happy with the true bi-directional conduit that thinkDB provides (you have to purchase separate). And also thinkDB is a much better database system than HandBase.

RE: not good
I.M. Anonymous @ 6/28/2001 3:16:29 PM #
You don't have to map fields from thinkdb to an Access database when you first set it up? How does it know what fields go together? I would think that once the initial set-up (field mapping) is complete, the synchronization between the databases would be seamless in either HanDBase or thinkdb.

I think HanDBase's ODBC deal is pretty cool. I looked at thinkdb's site and didn't see where they can import/export with a network database other than Access. This would be pretty great for companies with a lot of employees working out in the field using data from the company network. I am with a small business that doesn't need it, but I could see where it would be pretty useful for larger companies.

Does the new version support forms?

Cheetah @ 6/28/2001 11:23:35 AM #
I've just started to evaluate Palm databases and was looking at HanDBase, but noted it does not support forms.

Does this new version support forms?

Also, the prior anonymous poster likes ThinkDB. Can you describe this bi-directional conduit alittle?

RE: Does the new version support forms?
I.M. Anonymous @ 6/28/2001 12:01:28 PM #

Cheeta, the Thinking Bytes web site has more information about the dbsynch program http://www.thinkingbytes.com

I use it to synchronize my access tables with the thinkdb databases on my Palm. It synchronizes via HotSync record-by-record.

Bi-directional conduit
I.M. Anonymous @ 6/28/2001 6:27:12 PM #
Here is what the HanDbase site has to say about their bi-directional conduit, available for an additional $9.95:

"The NEW HanDBase Conduit for Windows enables you to Synchronize your databases between your handheld and desktop versions of HanDBase. Now all changes to the same database, down to the record level, on either the handheld or desktop are merged together when you HotSync!

To further ensure the security and integrity of a your data, HanDBase will make up to 10 backup copies of your databases each time you HotSync if you have made changes. If you Delete a Database from your handheld the Conduit will also auto-archive your databases. This feature enables fast and easy database restoration, if needed.

The practicality of this solution enables two people to work on the same database, one likely in the field using his or her Palm, while back at the office a staff member can be working on the same database using the HanDBase desktop program. Later when the Palm is "Hot-Synced," the conduit compares the two files and intelligently merges them together."

Re: the ODBC-compliant ability of the new program -- WOW! We've been waiting for something like that! This may take a little while for the techs to make use of, but it will mean in the end that anyone with large amounts of data in OBDC databases can carry that with them on the road. In addition, there can be changes to either the Palm side or the desktop side that sync back together after a change on the next HotSync. . . . This could be huge. It may not mean much to the average Joe, but to the corporate market, this could be extremely useful.

JBH

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