1. I have yet to learn how to write a conduit. I am still learning how to create the database and related capabilities. My primary accomplishment to date has been learning how to create and navigate betweeen forms using buttons and menus, and how to enter text in a field. Establishing the logic of the forms is also something I'm in the middle of now (where to enter the data, how to link one form to another when more data must be entered that will fit on one form, where to put the look up record and select database file interface, etc.). I am simply trying to avoid making decisions now that complicate the situation later with regard to how I handle the delete record option.
2. It seems likely that anyone interested in a database would want to be able to modify it (including delete elements of it) either on the Palm or on their computer. I don't want to create a sample app., but rather something that is useful. 3. I was thinking that simply using the archive option might be the safest bet. The database would actually be entered on the Palm device. Management or others might wish to make a few changes at their desks (for better or worse), then distribute the database to their employees for use in the field. I only hesitate to limit the "delete" function to an archive function, because archived records would consume memory that a user might prefer was not consumed. Offering a delete option, then archiving behind the scenes, might not be the best option as a result. Thank you. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Cooper" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Newsgroups: palm-dev-forum To: "Palm Developer Forum" <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, October 27, 2005 3:14 AM Subject: Re: Database Questions > > > Thanks for any helpful comments from experienced parties. > > I think we'd need a bit more context. What solution is better depends on > circumstances. Are you deleting from your own databases, or the built-in apps? > Is the conduit you are interacting with one of your own? Do you even ave a > conduit? Does "archive" make sense in your problem domain? > > > Cheers, > Jim Cooper > > __________________________________________ > > Jim Cooper [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Skype : jim.cooper > Tabdee Ltd http://www.tabdee.ltd.uk > > TurboSync - Connecting Delphi to your Palm > __________________________________________ > > -- > For information on using the PalmSource Developer Forums, or to unsubscribe, please see http://www.palmos.com/dev/support/forums/ > -- For information on using the PalmSource Developer Forums, or to unsubscribe, please see http://www.palmos.com/dev/support/forums/
