D&D PDA software?

[Blastin]

iSilo is an excellent document reader, which allows you to create hyperlinked documents on your PDA from HTML source files. I've got 3e and d20modern SRD's which I've done myself and something based on the winning 3.5e SRD competition run on ENworld last year.

happy to share these with anyone that is interested.

Are those for PocketPC or Palm?
Blastin

 

[Plane Sailing]

Are those for PocketPC or Palm?
Blastin

iSilo is available for PocketPC and for Palm. They have a free version of their reader which has limitations (I can't remember what they are at present I'm afraid - I registered the full version which was a complete steal at the asking price.

 

[BeerSkunk]

DSF Installation Problems

Just wanted to let people know that I'm looking into the installation problem. Any detailed information you can provide would be extremely helpful.

1) Type of Hanheld you're using
2) OS Version
3) ActiveSync Version
4) Exact error message you're receiving


There's a link on my website were you can send bug reports.

One thing to do is make sure you're using the latest version of ActiveSync. Also, under the sync options, make sure you have the checkbox next to databases checked ON. This shouldn't be an issue any more, but it's worth a shot.

As for the login thing...well...huh? Do you have administrative previledges on the machine you're using? That's the only thing I can think of off the top of my head that may cause a login request. Even that's a stretch.

I'll be sure to post once I've located the problem and corrected it.

 

[Joshua Randall]

I use an excel-compatible spreadsheet on my PalmOS unit

I'd like to take a look at that, please. My e-mail address is in my profile. Thanks.

 

[Skullfyre]

Just wanted to let people know that I'm looking into the installation problem. Any detailed information you can provide would be extremely helpful.

1) Type of Hanheld you're using
2) OS Version
3) ActiveSync Version
4) Exact error message you're receiving


There's a link on my website were you can send bug reports.

One thing to do is make sure you're using the latest version of ActiveSync. Also, under the sync options, make sure you have the checkbox next to databases checked ON. This shouldn't be an issue any more, but it's worth a shot.

As for the login thing...well...huh? Do you have administrative previledges on the machine you're using? That's the only thing I can think of off the top of my head that may cause a login request. Even that's a stretch.

I'll be sure to post once I've located the problem and corrected it.

1. Dell Axim (xscale 400 mhz)
2. 2003
3. 3.71
4. Unable to locate the DS Forgeworks PPC Database
Please make sure that the dsf.mdb file has been properly synchronized with your handheld and that the database file was placed into the My Documents folder. It is there and that is the error I receive

Plus I get this when I try to convert the program "[Microsoft][ODBC Driver Manager] Data source name not found and no default driver specified
An error has occurred while retrieving information from the host database.

 

[BeerSkunk]

1. Dell Axim (xscale 400 mhz)
2. 2003
3. 3.71
4. Unable to locate the DS Forgeworks PPC Database
Please make sure that the dsf.mdb file has been properly synchronized with your handheld and that the database file was placed into the My Documents folder. It is there and that is the error I receive

Plus I get this when I try to convert the program "[Microsoft][ODBC Driver Manager] Data source name not found and no default driver specified
An error has occurred while retrieving information from the host database.

I can't be certain that the current version of the software will run on XScale devices. Technically, the ARM version should run just fine, but I have no way of testing it.

However, I am working this weekend on converting the program to XML. The change to XML will allow me to do away with some of the crummy installation issues some of you have faced with the Access database. On top of that, the program should run more quickly using XML, and it will also integrate more smoothly with the desktop application.

The second significant update will be support for Pocket PC 2003 devices. I expect to have a 2003 version available within a few days. It should support XScale processors.

I will be sure to post here on EN World when those changes are available.

I apologize for any frustration caused by trying to install and run the program on incompatible devices. The handheld world is evolving and changing rapidly, and it's very difficut to provide software that runs on many different handhelds, much less all of them.

 

[Skullfyre]

The current version of the software will NOT run on XScale processors. It only works with ARM processors.

Also, the program is built for Pocket PC 2002, and will NOT run on 2003 devices.

However, I am working this weekend on converting the program to XML. The change to XML will allow me to do away with some of the crummy installation issues some of you have faced with the Access database. On top of that, the program should run more quickly using XML, and it will also integrate more smoothly with the desktop application.

The second significant update will be support for Pocket PC 2003 devices. I expect to have a 2003 version available within a few days. It should support XScale processors.

I will be sure to post here on EN World when those changes are available.

I apologize for any frustration caused by trying to install and run the program on incompatible devices. The handheld world is evolving and changing rapidly, and it's very difficut to provide software that runs on many different handhelds, much less all of them.

Whew
Thought I was going crazy for a second...

Well let me know when it is available.

 

[Blastin]

"However, I am working this weekend on converting the program to XML. The change to XML will allow me to do away with some of the crummy installation issues some of you have faced with the Access database. On top of that, the program should run more quickly using XML, and it will also integrate more smoothly with the desktop application.

The second significant update will be support for Pocket PC 2003 devices. I expect to have a 2003 version available within a few days. It should support XScale processors."

Any progress on this yet?
Blastin

 

[BeerSkunk]

progress

Yes, I'm making some progress. However, I have gotten some high priority work from a client that has slowd me down a bit. Sorry, but paying customers come first. I like having electricity and a roof over my head.

I will have the conversion completed and ready for PPC 2002 and 2003 devices by next week at the latest.

 

[Skullfyre]

Yes, I'm making some progress. However, I have gotten some high priority work from a client that has slowd me down a bit. Sorry, but paying customers come first. I like having electricity and a roof over my head.

I will have the conversion completed and ready for PPC 2002 and 2003 devices by next week at the latest.

Take your time. haste makes a bad product..
Besides without electricity + No roof over head= no making proper program....


Besides it is understandable.
(gracious you updated us on status of program though.. much nicer then some places)