Pocket Genealogist Public Beta v3.00A37

Northern Hills Software has releasedPocket Genealogist Public Beta 3.00A37. It can be downloaded here (northernhillssoftware.com).

Changes:
* Change to fix install/uninstall problem on PocketPC 2000 and 2002 devices.
* Added new “Remove Format Codes” option on the “Edit”, “Configuration”, “Edit” tab. This is currently only applicable to Legacy Version 6 and if turned on will remove the format codes (Bold, Italic, Underline and Superscript) from Notes, Event Notes, and Source and Citation fields. It will also set that field to Read-only if this option is turned on. This is a compromise to better display those fields until full text formatting can be supported.

Pocket Genealogist Public Beta 3.00A36

Pocket Genealogist Public Beta 3.00A36 is now available (you can download it here).

This is a major update to Pocket Genealogist.

Developer’s Note

Version 3 is a long term development effort but we want to give Version 2 users the option of using the new features as they are being developed. You can use your Version 2 registration code with Version 3 although there is a “drop dead” date where it will stop functioning. (See ‘About’ screen in Pocket Genealogist to determine drop dead date) Each new Public Beta release may contain an extension to the drop dead date, the intent is to allow use of the Public Beta up to the point of Version 3 release. (No sooner than spring of 2006 and more likely summer)

New Features/Major Changes:

Changes Report: In Progress
Format command: Complete
Relationship Calculator: Processing of Multiple Parents and “Relationship to Parents” needs to be completed.
Reset command: Complete

Changes:
* Added “Format” command (under “Tools”, “Devices”) for storage cards. This should work with PocketPC’s and HPC/2000 devices. This is an “Advanced” feature.

* Added “Soft” and “Hard” reset commands (under “Tools”, “Devices”). This is an “Advanced” feature. Remember, a “Hard” reset will wipe out all data and programs you have installed.

* Reworked main Pocket Genealogist screen on desktop.

* Reworked “Create” database process.

* Added “Changes on Device” report – this is VERY much incomplete, it is a long term process to create this report as there is a huge amount of code “consolidation” between the device and desktop. The report is currently not far enough along to be all that useful, but enough to give you an idea on how it will work.

* Most screens on the desktop can now be resized. (Both Vertically and Horizontally)

* On most screens, you can now save the width and order of columns of the “listviews” on the desktop.

* New “Tabs” on the details screen on the device… “Names” (for Individual), “Identifiers” (Individual and Family) and “Relationships” (TMG Individual only)

* If doing 2-way Legacy syncs, the LDS tab on the device will be turned on or off based on the value set in Legacy.

* Now uses the Windows Mobile 5 “CAB” file creator. (Used for device installs) If you are using an older device (pre-PocketPC) please let me know if you are successful with the install.

* Added Relationship Calculator (“Tools”, “Calculator”, “Relationships”) – This is currently an “Advanced” feature. There is still work to be done to properly handle individuals with Multiple Parents and to examine the “Relationship to Parents” values. (Such as “Adopted”, “Step”, “Biological”, etc.)

* The event “List” which is displayed when you create a new event on the device now orders the “primary” events at the top of the list in “timeline” order (Birth, Christening, Marriage, Death, Burial)

Pocket Genealogist 2.96.3

Northern Hills Software has made a new version/beta of Pocket Genealogist available, version 2.96.3.

This version adds support for Genbox 3.6.1.

CalliGrapher 8.0

If you are a Pocket PC/Windows Mobile user, and you are looking for alternative input methods, you should read this review of CalliGrapher 8.0 from MobileTechReview.com.

Input to handheld devices has been an area open to improvement and innovation since the beginning. We’ve seen all manner of portable keyboards, indigenous thumb boards, soft keyboards of all descriptions. But from Graffiti on, the Holy Grail has been true handwriting recognition. Many attempts have been made, but all have fallen short. PhatWare has now laid claim to success in this lofty endeavor with CalliGrapher 8.0. MobileTechReview just had to put that claim to the test.

PhatWare.com

PocketMod: The Free Disposable Personal Organizer

Some of you may have seen this – PocketMod: The Free Disposable Personal Organizer, a Flash-based application that will allow you to print out information in a way that allows you to fold it up and easily access it. I’m not sure how else to describe it, so you should just head over there and check it out. It may seem like a joke, but it’s actually useful – there are times where you need access to some information, but maybe don’t want to carry a PDA or laptop around. You can download it for Windows or Mac, or use it online.

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