PointSync® Features
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PointSync® Developer
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New - More Device Skins |
Makes it easy to see how your
application will look/work in the chosen device |
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Robust Application Flexibility /Logic |
Take your application to extremely
complex levels with mathematical calculations, data validation,
rules-based branching, hardware control, time/date, if-then-statements,
variables, system variables and more |
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220+ Built in Functions |
Speeds up development times while giving
developers maximum control over their mobile application |
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Full Set of Screen Controls |
Build robust screens with common
controls such as buttons, checkboxes, radio buttons, labels, text
boxes, drop lists, list controls, signature capture and more |
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Built-in Hardware Integration |
Allows developers fully control hardware
such as barcode readers, GPS, RFID and digital cameras |
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Code-Free, Tree Based Design |
Tree-based development environment is
easier to learn and uses property sheets and right-click to present
context sensitive options |
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Code Debugger |
Built-in debugger helps developers
locate programming errors quickly |
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Data Mapping Wizards |
Quickly map Drop Lists and List Controls
to data exposed in PointSync Manager |
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Built-in Sync Library |
Gives developers full control of
synchronization schedule, rules and messages |
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AppClips |
Decreases future development time by
saving pieces of code or entire pages |
Graphical Development Environment
- Visualize mobile device screens.
- Automatically deploy to currently connected device
- View in PointSync Mobile for Windows
- Visually debug applications
Power of a Programming Language
- Over 220 functions for use in mobile applications
- Application Logic
- String
- SQL/Database
- Hardware (barcode scanners, GPS, etc.)
- Controls/UI
- Drawing
- System
- Programmer object model viewed graphically
- Open XML view of applications or elements
- Document your application by setting comments for
each element of your application. Configure how your comments display
User defined functions allowing the Developer to encapsulate frequently
used functionality for reuse and cleaner design.
Initiate events in your application...
- when a screen loads
- when your application loads
- on barcode scan
- on button tap or click
- on a tap-and-hold by user
- when a dropdown/list item selection changes
- when text gains or loses focus
- when hardware buttons are pressed
- when a timer goes off
Hardware Integration
- Barcode Scanner
- Symbol
- Intermec
- Socket
- Psion Teklogix
- RFID
- GPS
Application/Screen Controls
- Label
- Textbox
- Multi-column List
- Column Wizard helps you quickly generate List layout
- Radio Buttons
- Checkboxes
- Date/Time
- Toolbar
- Line
- Window (for drawings, bitmaps, and custom graphics/controls)
- Signature
- Control Groups (create your own controls)
- Menus for pop-up context sensitive help or menus from the toolbar
Data Mapping Wizards
- Create populated Dropdown Lists
- Create populated Multi-column list controls
Thumbnail view of your Application
Application Launcher Wizard
- Create an icon to launch a PointSync application
- Brand your application
Help Documentation
Search - find text or objects quickly
Skins
- Create sharp-looking proposals with your screen layouts
- Create your own skins
Reusable development
- Add-In Controls
- Create your own reusable controls, and add them to your Developer toolbars
- App Clips
- Paste chucks of code into your app from a previous development effort or project
PointSync® Manager
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Fully integrated admin console |
Configure and control all settings from
one
“explorer’
style interface
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Built-in Backup/Restore |
Allows quick manual or scheduled server
backups for added piece of mind |
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Multiple app/database support |
Server supports multiple mobile
applications, each with their own databases, users, devices and settings
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Full control of sync logic |
Keep your data synchronizations lean and
fast by allowing you to specify exactly which data you want on the
devices |
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Built-in sync log |
Assists your support staff in diagnosing
synchronization issues
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Database Manager |
Quickly view data and
schema’s of linked and PointSync
databases in one place |
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ID Pooling |
Prevents duplicate unique
ID’s from occurring when new records are
created in the field
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Device/Table Groups |
Allows devices to be organized into
groups, along with their respective data |
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Remote Administration |
Allows multiple administrators to
control the server from remote locations
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Automated app and file deployment |
Reduces the deployment and support
effort by automatically deploying the latest mobile application and
resource files to the mobile devices |
Features
Application Deployment Tools
- Select devices to receive application
- Select tables/fields required by application
- Add filter functionality so devices get only rows
required by user or device
- Set delete rules to remove old data from devices
- ID Pooling
- Provide unique record ID values
- Supports disconnected inserts
- Maintains uniquely identified records
- Consistent foreign key relationships from mobile devices to server
Device Management
- Determine which devices can receive your aplication
- Configure synchronization for multiple device platforms
- Group devices for a specific job role or task
- Monitor synchronization status of devices in the field
Security Configuration
- Device Security
- Server Security
- PSAdmin Access
- ODBC Connectivity
- Advanced database development
License Administration
PointSync Database Development Tools
- Link to SQL Server
- Data viewing tools
- Database filtering
- Control what data goes to devices when a
connection is available
View Sync Logs
Database Management
- Backup Server Database
- Scheduled Backups
- Immediate Backup
- Restore