Utilizing a PDA
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Utilizing a PDA
Hello,
Recently I got a call by a customer, asking whether we could utilize this PDA
https://www.zebra.com/us/en/products/mo ... eries.html
for inventory control (if I'm not mistaken, it's loaded with windows mobile 6.5).
Question: has anybody any experience with this (or similar Win mobile) handheld machine.
Basically we are interested in very basic operations, such as inventory dbf lookup of scanned items
and preparation of draft orders, then uploaded to our back-office application
(written in harbour/minigui) for further processing.
Any hint, idea, etc., would be appreciated.
regards,
Pete
Recently I got a call by a customer, asking whether we could utilize this PDA
https://www.zebra.com/us/en/products/mo ... eries.html
for inventory control (if I'm not mistaken, it's loaded with windows mobile 6.5).
Question: has anybody any experience with this (or similar Win mobile) handheld machine.
Basically we are interested in very basic operations, such as inventory dbf lookup of scanned items
and preparation of draft orders, then uploaded to our back-office application
(written in harbour/minigui) for further processing.
Any hint, idea, etc., would be appreciated.
regards,
Pete
Re: Utilizing a PDA
It seems to be an Android device ( not 100% sure from the specs ).
You have 3 options: 1) a native Android App made in Java o B4A.
2) a Web App
3) a PWA ( progressive web app ). A special kind of Web App that acts as native but is made on HTML.
HTH
You have 3 options: 1) a native Android App made in Java o B4A.
2) a Web App
3) a PWA ( progressive web app ). A special kind of Web App that acts as native but is made on HTML.
HTH
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Re: Utilizing a PDA
We had something similar in shop, great help for the census
Used as a Windows terminal, launched a web application on the server (php), the worker reads the bar code and enters the quantity, it is written to the database on the server
Simple, efficient and useful
Used as a Windows terminal, launched a web application on the server (php), the worker reads the bar code and enters the quantity, it is written to the database on the server
Simple, efficient and useful
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Re: Utilizing a PDA
WebApp is probably best solution and will work on every platform.
I made on in PHP with MySQL database and database maintain in HMG.
Serge
I made on in PHP with MySQL database and database maintain in HMG.
Serge
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Re: Utilizing a PDA
Hello,
thanks for the replies!
@Angel, According to the reseller (note: they're refurbished devices) it comes with `Windows mobile 6.5`
or `Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5`, but almost sure it is not an `android thing`.
To say the truth, I'm not ready (and not motivated) to start "sailing in unknown (to me) waters"
(javascript, php and the likes), unless it's something ready to be used 'out of the box' and without much effort.
In other words, I am looking around for a ready made and "as simple as possible" (and even simpler) applet,
similar to what @dragan described, to just scan the item barcode, locate the item name inside a dbf
(or in any other format file, it could be for example a simple .txt or .sdf file) and let the user type in the number of quantity
to fill an order list, which when it'd be completed will be uploaded (using either wireless or usb connection) in a workstation for further processing.
@Serge and @dragancesu : I'd be interested to have look on some sample code of what you have made, if it's possible of course.
regards,
Pete
thanks for the replies!
@Angel, According to the reseller (note: they're refurbished devices) it comes with `Windows mobile 6.5`
or `Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5`, but almost sure it is not an `android thing`.
To say the truth, I'm not ready (and not motivated) to start "sailing in unknown (to me) waters"
(javascript, php and the likes), unless it's something ready to be used 'out of the box' and without much effort.
In other words, I am looking around for a ready made and "as simple as possible" (and even simpler) applet,
similar to what @dragan described, to just scan the item barcode, locate the item name inside a dbf
(or in any other format file, it could be for example a simple .txt or .sdf file) and let the user type in the number of quantity
to fill an order list, which when it'd be completed will be uploaded (using either wireless or usb connection) in a workstation for further processing.
@Serge and @dragancesu : I'd be interested to have look on some sample code of what you have made, if it's possible of course.
regards,
Pete
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Re: Utilizing a PDA
both OS are "Out-Date" ... Support had end last Year
as i know FiveWin have work with `Windows mobile`
have fun
Jimmy
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Re: Utilizing a PDA
Hi,
What about a tablet with Windows 8/10, I have seen applications made in other GUIs T-Gtk, OOHG running on tablets of this type.
Regards,
Javier
What about a tablet with Windows 8/10, I have seen applications made in other GUIs T-Gtk, OOHG running on tablets of this type.
Regards,
Javier
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Re: Utilizing a PDA
hi,
i can use my Windows 10 Table PC as Client in Network.
i use Wifi to connect to my PostgreSQL / MySQL Server
when have a "stable" connection i can use DBF ... but when "moving" ...
what about LetoDB or NetIO have not test it yet
i can use my Windows 10 Table PC as Client in Network.
i use Wifi to connect to my PostgreSQL / MySQL Server
when have a "stable" connection i can use DBF ... but when "moving" ...
what about LetoDB or NetIO have not test it yet
have fun
Jimmy
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Re: Utilizing a PDA
Pete,
I have send a PM to you.
Serge
I have send a PM to you.
Serge
There's nothing you can do that can't be done...
Re: Utilizing a PDA
Hi,
Exactly, NetIO is the solution, personally I have not tried LetoDB, in the attached link you can see an app developed with Tpuy and running under a Windows tablet and it connects to a remote MySQL database using NetIO
https://youtu.be/pI4lYv5aDnM
Regards,
Javier
Exactly, NetIO is the solution, personally I have not tried LetoDB, in the attached link you can see an app developed with Tpuy and running under a Windows tablet and it connects to a remote MySQL database using NetIO
https://youtu.be/pI4lYv5aDnM
Regards,
Javier