PointSync® Developer is a powerful mobile application development solution that facilitates the rapid design and creation of mobile handheld, Tablet PC and laptop applications without needing to learn a programming language. Using a simple tree interface, you can quickly build your mobile interface by adding pages and controls. Then, by inserting events and functions, add full business rules and application logic to complete the application. Applications created using PointSync Developer will run on Pocket PC, Windows Mobile, Windows CE and Windows systems. Please see our Hardware Compatibility List for complete details.

Developer Interface Strategy

Developer is designed to accommodate the experienced and novice developer by making it easier to place controls on pages, displaying all aspects of the development in a tree structure and exposing all events and functions by simple right-click actions. Developer also includes property sheets and data mapping wizards to further simplify common tasks such as changing control sizing and attaching a drop list to a database field.

Common Controls

PointSync Developer comes complete with the controls you’ll need to design hearty applications for your users. Typical controls include buttons, labels, text boxes, radio buttons checkboxes, list controls, drop lists, toolbars, pop-up menus, lines and spacers. Advanced controls include tabs, signature boxes, message boxes and a synchronization button.

Events and Functions:

Developer ships with a complete list of Events and Functions that are used to build in business logic and navigation. Events include items like: OnButtonClick, OnBarCodeScan, OnInitialUpdate, OnClick and many more. Developer also includes over 240 built-in functions that allow you to jump to other screens, validate data entry, turn on the barcode scanning hardware, perform If-Then evaluations, display graphics/photos, perform database queries, get GPS coordinates and more.

Mobile Database Control

Developer includes powerful SQL functions to give mobile applications full control over the local mobile database. Now supporting 2 million rows per table, developers use full SQL statements like Update, Insert, Delete to not only display data in their application, but also create, edit and delete records prior to synchronization.

Device Compatibility

New Windows-powered mobile devices are entering the market every month, each with their own unique design and features. PointSync Developer contains functions to gain control over many device makers hardware that includes barcode scanners, cameras, RFID and GPS hardware. MobileDataforce maintains a list of PointSync Certified Hardware that shows the manufacturer, model, operating system and specific component that has been tested to work with PointSync Developer. Please consult this list before making any hardware decisions where barcode scanning, RFID, GPS may be used.

Other PointSync Developer Features:

• One mouse click runs your code on your Windows computer or sends the application to your connected mobile device or device emulator
• Debugger helps find errors in your code
• Page thumbnail views let you see all your pages graphically
• AppClips let you save pages, controls or pieces of your tree for future use
• Realistic mobile device and Windows skins make laying out your pages quick and accurate

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