A FileStream is a normal pdb with just a special typeID and the content is spread over the records in a way that each record only occupies 64kB.


Drew Haninger wrote:

they must be different file types:  palm database, and a stream file.

a palm database cannot be opened as a stream and a stream cannot be
HotSync'ed, a special conduit is required.

from the articles you mentioned below:
""Other than backup/restore, Palm OS does not provide direct HotSync support
for file streams, and none is planned at this time. ""



----- Original Message ----- From: "Dorian Medina Alvarez" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Subject: RE: FileOpen() - can it open any file




http://www.palmos.com/dev/support/docs/palmos/PalmOSCompanion/FilesAndDatabases.html

http://www.palmos.com/dev/support/docs/palmos/PalmOSReference/FileStreaming.html



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