You might want to consider one of the existing databases,
such as JFile. A conversion program from CSV --> JFile
already exists.
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James Tu wrote in message <29216@palm-dev-forum>...
>
>I'm new to palm development and as a first project I want to create an
>app such as a yearbook, etc. that is a static application (maybe it will
>allow the user to jot down some notes.)
>
>I will be provided with a file that contains name and contact
>information.
>
>How do I go about:
>(1) Converting this text file into a something for the palm? Do I need
>to write a conversion program to convert it into a palm database (pdb)?
>What other formats for storing this information should I think about?
>
>(2) Once I have this database? How do I go about developing with this
>populated database? Within Codewarrior, is there a way to add a
>database that contains data as part of a project?
>
>(3) How do those applications that allow you to load let's say 1/3 of a
>book at a time work? I.e. I've seen apps that allow you to load a
>chapter of a book at a time. Do you write the main app which just
>loads different databases at runtime?
>
>
>TIA,
>James
>
>
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