Pocket Database Software

[john1982]

Hi,
I need a bit of advice.
I am trying to design a kindof pocket contacts application.
I need some database software. I don't know which to get.
Could someone please recommend one. I need to be able to interact with
the database through emBedded Visual Basic

Any help would be much appreciated

john

[brntcrsp]

You have the option of using SQL Server CE. I know next to nothing about it, but it should provide something similar to your needs.

[jim s]

Why not just use POOM (Pocket Outlook) which is the built-in database for contacts. You can use Visual Basic (or NSBASIC which is easier) to interface with it for customization.

[john1982]

Thanks for taking the time out to reply.

I like the thought of using Pocket Outlooks database.
But just one more question though.
Is it possible to create custom forms in Pocket Outlkook??
If not could you sugggest a way around this??

Thanks in advance

john

[jim s]

Pocket Outlook Object Model (I think that is what it stands for) is a set of commands that you use to manipulate the data within the built-in contacts, todo, and calendar applications on the Pocket PC. You use eVB of eVC++ or, as I do, NSBASIC. You create the input and output screens using one of these languages.

Here are some more resources.

http://www.microsoft.com/mobile/developer/downloads/poomsdk.asp

http://www.devbuzz.com/content/zinc_evb_creating_POOM_items_PIE_pg1.asp

Have fun!

Jim

[topps]

Thanks for taking the time out to reply.

I like the thought of using Pocket Outlooks database.
But just one more question though.
Is it possible to create custom forms in Pocket Outlkook??
If not could you sugggest a way around this??

Thanks in advance

john

DeVBuzz is a great source of info for this kinda stuff. I have done lots with eVB and POOM - there are few wee hurdles to get over to start with but the code snippets, articles and examples at DeVBuzz have been wonderfully helpful.