Tuesday, September 10, 2002
Pocket Database 5.0 takes a huge step forward
Posted by Andy Sjostrom in "SOFTWARE" @ 12:02 PM
http://www.pocketdatabase.net/
Pocket Innovations has apparently been very busy! They bring Pocket Database 5.0, a complete rewrite with a very impressive feature list! I have stayed away from these "hobbyist" database engines and worked exclusively with eMbedded Visual Tools, .NET Compact Framework and SQL Server CE. But with the entrance of Pocket Database 5.0 I will revisit this market again. The addition of Visual Basic Scripting and modules support will enable those critical business application exceptions that were not manageable before.
"With this new version, Pocket Database is now, more than ever, the most powerful database tool for the Pocket PC. The feature set in Pocket Database 5.0 is unmatched by any other database program on the market for the Pocket PC. User Interface - Besides the many innovations introduced in previous versions, the user interface has now been made sleeker, much faster, and more responsive. New to Version 5.0! VisualBasic Scripting and Modules Support!!! Features Unique to Pocket Database:
We know that the true power of databases lies in their relational aspects, which is why we made Pocket Database the first and only fully relational database client for the Pocket PC. Now you can leave the office and still have the power of your databases at your fingertips. View all related records with a single click of a button! Advanced relational options are also available to maintain data integrity, including Relational Integrity, Cascading Updates, and Cascading Deletes. Use the new AutoNumber field to keep your tables in sync with your desktop databases. Calculated fields let you see and analyze the data you enter / retrieve in the field. Enter data much faster with automatic lookup for field input. You can enter values manually or have them automatically entered each time you view that field! These values will be accessible from all different parts of the program. Define fields to be required and / or unique to ensure that you always enter valid data. Create and delete indexes on the fly to greatly increase the speed of searches and filters. Indexes also allow you to set and change the default sorting for your tables. The Import Wizard lets you import data from multiple types of delimited files. It lets you view a portion of the data before importing so you can ensure that it will be imported correctly. You can also change field names and types to get your data looking just how you want it. New to version 5.0 is integrated powerful VBScript support and the ability to create subforms, among many other enhancements and ugprades."
Pocket Innovations has apparently been very busy! They bring Pocket Database 5.0, a complete rewrite with a very impressive feature list! I have stayed away from these "hobbyist" database engines and worked exclusively with eMbedded Visual Tools, .NET Compact Framework and SQL Server CE. But with the entrance of Pocket Database 5.0 I will revisit this market again. The addition of Visual Basic Scripting and modules support will enable those critical business application exceptions that were not manageable before.
"With this new version, Pocket Database is now, more than ever, the most powerful database tool for the Pocket PC. The feature set in Pocket Database 5.0 is unmatched by any other database program on the market for the Pocket PC. User Interface - Besides the many innovations introduced in previous versions, the user interface has now been made sleeker, much faster, and more responsive. New to Version 5.0! VisualBasic Scripting and Modules Support!!! Features Unique to Pocket Database:
We know that the true power of databases lies in their relational aspects, which is why we made Pocket Database the first and only fully relational database client for the Pocket PC. Now you can leave the office and still have the power of your databases at your fingertips. View all related records with a single click of a button! Advanced relational options are also available to maintain data integrity, including Relational Integrity, Cascading Updates, and Cascading Deletes. Use the new AutoNumber field to keep your tables in sync with your desktop databases. Calculated fields let you see and analyze the data you enter / retrieve in the field. Enter data much faster with automatic lookup for field input. You can enter values manually or have them automatically entered each time you view that field! These values will be accessible from all different parts of the program. Define fields to be required and / or unique to ensure that you always enter valid data. Create and delete indexes on the fly to greatly increase the speed of searches and filters. Indexes also allow you to set and change the default sorting for your tables. The Import Wizard lets you import data from multiple types of delimited files. It lets you view a portion of the data before importing so you can ensure that it will be imported correctly. You can also change field names and types to get your data looking just how you want it. New to version 5.0 is integrated powerful VBScript support and the ability to create subforms, among many other enhancements and ugprades."
