String Handling in Palm OS Applications

2007-09-14 Thread Ken Hoyes
I am trying to parse strings of data read from a text file and can't find a way to do it. The data can be divided with any suitable character - a colon for instance. I see how to iterate through the string looking for chrColon but then what? If I find chrColon at position i and j of str1, how

Re: String Handling in Palm OS Applications

2007-09-14 Thread Ken Hoyes
Thanks a lot for the sample code using StrNCopy, it has helped me solve the problem. I suggest you get a C/C++ reference, and spend some time learning the language. Thanks for that, really helpful. -- For information on using the ACCESS Developer Forums, or to unsubscribe, please see

Re: Sending a VFS Text File from Palm to Desktop PC

2007-09-12 Thread Ken Hoyes
Simple, direct, exactly what you need. Thanks so much, I think you are right. I downloaded the Wifile product and, within minutes, was able to save a memo composed on the Palm as a text file on my desktop PC. Now I know it can be done I can confidently move to developing similar facilities in

Re: Sending a VFS Text File from Palm to Desktop PC

2007-09-11 Thread Ken Hoyes
Hi, Thanks for your reply, I was concerned about using HotSync and your comments confirm my concerns. You suggest using a server - there will be a PC doing little else but waiting for orders from the handhelds. This will be an ordinary desktop PC running Windows XP, networked to the