>So, supposing I want to create an >address-book database for which I want to be able to enter distinct "names" >and "addresses" for x number of my contacts. Would my database then contain >two categories i.e. "name" and "address"? Or is categories equal to the >total number of contacts I can have in the address book. That's really up to you. Categories are just a way to organize the information in whatever fashion suits you. There are database functions that let you search and filter by category. Probably the most important consideration as to how you use them is whether or not user can manage categories in your application, sign them to records, and so on. If so, it makes sense to use them the same way as the built-in applications. If not, go wild and so whatever makes sense for you internally in your application, or ignore them. Regards, Steve Mann -- ------------------------------------------- Creative Digital Publishing Inc. 1315 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3117 ------------------------------------------- 805.784.9461 805.784.9462 (fax) [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cdpubs.com -- For information on using the Palm Developer Forums, or to unsubscribe, please see http://www.palm.com/devzone/mailinglists.html
