> I know that its possible to use the Data Manager functions to change the > built in apps' databases since I have the record formats in the SDK. Maybe > this is obvious to everyone else, but is it possible to actually call, for > example, the Datebook functions in DateDB.c like "ApptChangeRecord"...
The recommended way to modify the PIM apps' databases is to copy the relevant files from the example app into your app. This will work in Palm OS 5, but not the next version after that. > "Thomas Ward wrote: > > I'm trying to read data out of the address book with the exchange manager. > > The short answer is "you can't do that yet". The Exchange Manager itself > supports it, as of Palm OS 4.0, but the apps don't and some of the exchange > libraries don't." > > but then later in the post it says, > > "GET was working in the Local exchange library, but it looks like I broke it > with some overzealous asserts. Sorry about that. AFAICT, it works if you > proceed past all the ErrNonFatalDisplayIfs, which won't occur on release > ROMs. I tried it using the HostTransfer sample on a debug ROM." > > Does this mean that it is possible? Nope. The PIM apps don't support GET. Your best bet at this point is to copy DateDB.h and .c. - Danny -- For information on using the Palm Developer Forums, or to unsubscribe, please see http://www.palmos.com/dev/support/forums/
