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BeamPRO v1.1:            A database beaming utility
by Glen Aspeslagh        1/12/01
glen@ecamm.com
App Home Page: http://www.ecamm.com/palm/beampro
Credit Card Registration: http://www2.viaweb.com/pilotgearsw/beampro1.html
Author Home Page: http://welcome.to/glenspace

Executable and Documentation Copyright (c)2001 by Glen Aspeslagh.  All rights reserved.

Handheld RAM Usage: 14K

Description:

BeamPRO is a powerful solution for sending data from one Palm device to another using the infrared beaming capability of the Palm.

The built-in Palm beaming function only allows the beaming of regular programs.  BeamPRO allows you to beam any type of Palm file, such as a data file, e-book, or HackMaster hack.  It also allows you to send multiple files in one beaming operation.  Another unique feature of BeamPRO is that there is no need for BeamPRO to be on both handheld units!  Immediate beaming is possible to any other handheld device.

As an added feature, BeamPRO can be used to view and delete Palm files which do not show up in the Palm's built-in deletion screen.

Installing BeamPRO:

Install BeamPRO as you would a regular Palm program.  You should refer to your Palm User's Guide for information on installing Palm programs.

Using BeamPRO:

BEAMING:

Before beaming, ensure that the receiving Palm's "Beam Receive" option is turned on in the Palm's "Prefs" program.  To access this setting, open the program called "Prefs", and use the top-right pop-up menu to choose "General".  The "Beam Receive" option is located at the bottom of the screen.

BeamPRO's main screen provides a list of all databases present on your device.  (All programs and data are referred to as databases.)  Items with a padlock indicator are copy-protected and cannot be beamed.

The category selector acanbe used to show only a specific type of database, distinguished by Palm OS database "type".  For example, you may view all executable PRC programs, all hack modules or all Palm VII PQA modules.  As an added feature, the "Name Filter" category allows you to view all databases containing a particular word, phrase, or series of letter.

Choose databases by tapping list items to place checkboxes in the left-hand column.  The size of each database in kilobytes is listed to the right of the name.  As you choose items, BeamPRO will indicate how much data can be beamed in one beaming operation, based on Palm's available memory.  When the Beam Buffer reaches 100%, you have reached your maximum.

"Select All" and "Deselect All" are available in the dropdown menus.  "Select All" will select all databases in the current category.  "Deselect All" will deselect all databases in all categories.

To initiate the transfer, line up the infrared ports on the two Palms and tap "Beam" to send the databases.  After the transfer is complete, the receiving Palm will install each of the selected databases, and may consult the user if databases with the same name already exist.

DELETING:

To delete databases, mark the databases with checkboxes and tap the "Delete" button.  Use caution when deleting databases that you do not recognize.  The Palm uses many hidden files which may contain important information.

SETTINGS:

You may choose to show ROM databases in the list by choosing "Show ROM Databases" from the "Options" dropdown menu.  These databases will appear with a computer chip icon, and cannot be deleted, because they exist in read-only memory.

Shareware Notice:

BeamPRO is shareware.  After evaluating BeamPRO, if you decide to keep it, please register the program by paying a US$5.00 shareware fee.  As a registered user, you will be provided with version updates via e-mail.  Registering is easy, and will only take about five minutes!

Ways To Register:

    -Online: Use your favorite credit card to register online at PalmGear.com:
     http://www2.viaweb.com/pilotgearsw/beampro1.html
     With PalmGear's "Realtime Fulfillment" feature, you will instantly be provided with a registered version.

    -Phone or FAX PalmGear with your credit card information:
          Phone: 817.640.6558
            Fax: 817.640.6614

    -As an alternative to credit card registration, please contact me via e-mail at glen@ecamm.com, and I'll provide an address where you can mail a check, cash, or money order.

There are so many ways to register, and it's so easy!  Just thought I'd point that out....

Compatibility/System Requirements:

BeamPRO is compatible with Palm OS 3.0 or later.  (Earlier models do not have an infrared port, so this shouldn't be an issue.) 

BeamPRO is incompatible with !pZip v1.1.  This may be corrected in later versions of !pZip.

Modification History:

1/12/01 - v1.1:  Added categories, size indicators, and beam buffer indicator.  Improved speed of database packaging.  Please report all comments, suggestions, and bug reports at software@ecamm.com.

12/3/00 - v1.0:  Initial public release.