Janam Palm Desktop

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Onebridge Palm Signatures Fix…

We were having continually and known errors with the onebridge sync process with Palm database files with ink fields. We use them to store the signatures.  This process uses the onebridge backup command which makes a backup of the signature.pdb file on the server and appends the handheld name, date and sync time to give a unique file.

When the sync is complete we send a blank signature pdb file.

From access this function checks the folder for saved pdb files and uses the sat forms SFConvertPDB.exe to make a dbf then loads the signature images into the database.

We have a few local tables we use for our purposes but this code sample would give you a heads up. If you need the sample files register on the site and I will send you the mdb file.

Function LoadData()

Dim rst As Recordset, rstSource As Recordset

If Me.chkStart Then  ' if ticked start the function

    CurrentDb.Execute ("Delete * from tblFiles") ' clear out the temporary table
    Call ListFilesInFolder(Me.txtLocation) ' loads the name and location of the files
    
    Set rst = CurrentDb.OpenRecordset("select * from tblFiles")
    If rst.RecordCount > 0 Then
        rst.MoveFirst
        Do While Not rst.EOF
            If Len(Dir(Me.txtClearing & "EHCSM0300_TBLSIGN.PDB")) > 0 Then
                'clear existing file
                Kill Me.txtClearing & "EHCSM0300_TBLSIGN.PDB"
            End If
            CurrentDb.Execute ("Delete * from tblsign")
            FileCopy Me.txtLocation & rst!Filename, Me.txtClearing & "EHCSM0300_TBLSIGN.PDB"
   
            Shell "cmd /c" & Me.txtClearing & "LoadSign.bat", vbHide
            Call sSleep(5000)
            
            Set rstSource = CurrentDb.OpenRecordset("tblSign")
            If rstSource.RecordCount > 0 Then
                DoCmd.SetWarnings False
                DoCmd.OpenQuery "qryLoadSign"
                DoCmd.SetWarnings True
            End If
            FileCopy Me.txtLocation & rst!Filename, Me.txtClearing & "Backup" & rst!Filename
            Kill Me.txtLocation & rst!Filename
            
        rst.MoveNext
        Loop
    End If
    
    DoCmd.Quit
End If
End Function

And the other function

Function ListFilesInFolder(SourceFolderName As String)
Dim FSO As Scripting.FileSystemObject
Dim SourceFolder As Scripting.Folder, SubFolder As Scripting.Folder
Dim FileItem As Scripting.File
Dim r As Long
Dim rst As Recordset
Set rst = CurrentDb.OpenRecordset("select * from tblFiles") '  'CurrentDb.OpenRecordset("select * from tblFiles")

    Set FSO = New Scripting.FileSystemObject
    Set SourceFolder = FSO.GetFolder(SourceFolderName)
    For Each FileItem In SourceFolder.Files
        If Right(FileItem.Name, 8) = "SIGN.PDB" Then
            rst.AddNew
            rst!Filename = FileItem.Name
            rst!FileLoaded = Now()
            rst.Update
        End If
    Next FileItem
    Set FileItem = Nothing
    Set SourceFolder = Nothing
    Set FSO = Nothing
'    MsgBox "Done"
End Function


Unitech – Calibration

If the Touch screen is not responding you will need to recalibrate the screen.

The following section from the unitech manual lists the common function key settings

Deleting a Partnership

Once a device is assigned a name and synced with Actice Sync you will not be able to change the name of the device without first deleting the existing partnership.

1. From the Active sync screen , click on file , mobile device and then select the device name to delete

2. Select File , delete Partnership and Select Yes to the message that is displayed

 

Creating a Partnership

  1. If ActiveSync 3.8 does not start automatically after reboot, start it by clicking Start, then clicking All Programs, and finally clicking Microsoft ActiveSync in the programs list.
  2. Turn on the Unitech device.
  3. At the Get Connected screen, plug your device into the computer. ActiveSync will automatically detect the device and move on to the New Partnership wizard as shown below
  4. On the Setup a Partnership screen, select the first option -“Yes”.
  5. If this is the first time you have used the activesync the following screen will be displayed. You should select No to allow you to sync more than 1 handheld with the computer.
  6. If the handheld has been synced with a different PC in the Past you will this screen displayed and you must select one of the partnerships to delete

  7. The next screen allows you to select which of the products to sync with the handheld. As the device is used for sales only you dont want any of these options ticked.
  8. The partnership is now complete and you can install MASC onto the device

 

Unitech Wireless Sync

Configuring the Unitech Device for Wireless Sync

  1. Click on the install Handheld Shortcut on the desktop
  2. On the handheld click on My Computer and open the folder called MASC
  3. Click on the file setup.ARM and press enter
  4. Click Ok to the next prompt
  5. Click and hold the MASC Icon (Green Circle) and select Copy
  6. Close the windows using the X in the top right corner
  7. In an empty space on the handheld Press and hold then select Paste Shortcut
  8. Open My Computer , then Program files , then Extended Systems Click and hold OBC and select copy
  9. Click X to Close the Screen
  10. In an empty space on the handheld Press and hold then select Paste Shortcut
  11. Click Start ,Program ,Utilities then click on  RFPowerON
  12. Click on RF Wireless Card Power ON
  13. Click Ok
  14. The network Screen should open and display the available networks
  15. Un Click the Notify when new Networks available
  16. Click on the network you require and click connect
  17. The security screen is displayed – the configuration here will depend on your location and security setting please check with your network administrator
  18. Click Ok to Close
  19. Click and open the Shortcut to OBC select Settings then click the server button
  20. Server Name or IP address to connect , enter your ip number from your network administrator
  21. Click OK
  22. Click OK
  23. Then Click Connect
  24. Then enter Your username and password this is your route number ie 010, 015 etc not your handheld name. The Route number is used for both username and password
  25. On the first sync you will be asked for your username and password , the username will be populated with the route number above make this empty and press OK

 

Unitech – Bluetooth Configuration

Setting up the handheld for bluetooth printer

1. Choose Start programs Bluetooth, BT Power, Select ON and OK
2. Choose start, Settings, Control panel
3. Choose Bluetooth device properties
4. Choose scan device
5. The Printer will appear in the list
6. Tap the printer and Choose TRUSTED, you will be prompted to authenticate the device.
7. Select YES
8. For Exetech printers the code is “1” for Star devices the code is “1234”
9. Tap printer again and tick ACTIVE
10. TAP OK to close window.
11. Choose Start , Programs, Bluetooth, BT Printer
12. A printer dialogue window might open if it does not there will be a black icon at the bottom of the window, tap it and it will open to a dialogue box.
13. Choose INQUIRY
14. The printer will appear in the list
15. Tap the printer and click OK

The biggest problem is if BT power turns off.  You need to turn it on again. This happens if the Handheld power drops below a min level or a warm restart is done.

User Issues

Error Code 2404
This sounds like the BT printer is already active, try a warm boot through utilities boot mode warm restart. Then turn BT power on through Start, Programs, Bluetooth, BT power then turn on BT printer and deregister the existing printer and user inquiry to find the printer again.