This book is for anyone installing PocketBuilder™.
Read this book before you run the setup program to install PocketBuilder. You can also install Sybase® Adaptive Server® Anywhere from the PocketBuilder setup program.
PocketBuilder documentation The PocketBuilder documentation set includes the following manuals:
Introduction to PocketBuilder - Provides an overview of the features of PocketBuilder and includes a tutorial that leads the new user through the basic process of creating and deploying a PocketBuilder application that includes database synchronization through MobiLink.
Users Guide - Provides an overview of the PocketBuilder development environment and explains in detail how to use the PocketBuilder user interface, which allows you to create and deploy applications to a supported handheld device or emulator. It describes basic techniques for building the objects in a PocketBuilder application, including windows, menus, DataWindow® objects, and user-defined objects.
Resource Guide - Presents advanced programming techniques and information about connecting to and synchronizing with a database.
The PocketBuilder reference set is made up of four manuals that are based on PowerBuilder® documentation:
Connection Reference - Describes the database parameters and preferences you use to connect to a database in PocketBuilder.
DataWindow Reference - Lists the DataWindow functions and properties and includes the syntax for accessing properties and data in DataWindow objects.
Objects and Controls - Describes the system-defined objects and their default properties, functions, and events.
PowerScript Reference - Describes syntax and usage for the PowerScript® language including variables, expressions, statements, events, and functions.
Online Help Reference information for PowerScript properties, events, and functions is available in the online Help with annotations indicating which objects and methods are applicable to PocketBuilder.
SQL Anywhere® documentation PocketBuilder is tightly integrated with SQL Anywhere (formerly Adaptive Server Anywhere), including its UltraLite®, MobiLink™, and Sybase Central™ components. You can install these products from the PocketBuilder setup program. Documentation for SQL Anywhere is available on the iAnywhere Web site.
The PocketBuilder installation provides a Code Examples workspace with targets that illustrate many of the product's features. Commented text inside events of target objects helps explain the purpose of the sample code. The example workspace is installed in the Code Examples subdirectory under the main PocketBuilder directory.
You can find more sample PocketBuilder applications and techniques in the PocketBuilder project on the Sybase CodeXchange Web site. There is a link to this page on the Windows Start menu at Program Files>Sybase>PocketBuilder 2.5>Code Samples.
If you have not logged in to MySybase, you must log in to the Sybase Universal Login page to access CodeXchange. If you do not have a MySybase account, you can sign up. MySybase is a free service that provides a personalized portal into the Sybase Web site.
Use the Sybase Getting Started CD, the SyBooks CD, and the Sybase Product Manuals Web site to learn more about your product:
The Getting Started CD contains release bulletins and installation guides in PDF format, and may also contain other documents or updated information not included on the SyBooks CD. It is included with your software. To read or print documents on the Getting Started CD, you need Adobe Acrobat Reader, which you can download at no charge from the Adobe Web site using a link provided on the CD.
The SyBooks CD contains product manuals and is included with your software. The Eclipse-based SyBooks browser allows you to access the manuals in an easy-to-use, HTML-based format.
Some documentation may be provided in PDF format, which you can access through the PDF directory on the SyBooks CD. To read or print the PDF files, you need Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Refer to the SyBooks Installation Guide on the Getting Started CD, or the README.txt file on the SyBooks CD for instructions on installing and starting SyBooks.
The Sybase Product Manuals Web site is an online version of the SyBooks CD that you can access using a standard Web browser. In addition to product manuals, you will find links to EBFs/Maintenance, Technical Documents, Case Management, Solved Cases, newsgroups, and the Sybase Developer Network.
To access the Sybase Product Manuals Web site, go to Product Manuals.
Technical documentation at the Sybase Web site is updated frequently.
Finding the latest information on product certifications
Point your Web browser to Technical Documents.
Click Certification Report.
In the Certification Report filter select a product, platform, and timeframe and then click Go.
Click a Certification Report title to display the report.
Finding the latest information on component certifications
Point your Web browser to Availability and Certification Reports.
Either select the product family and product under Search by Base Product; or select the platform and product under Search by Platform.
Select Search to display the availability and certification report for the selection.
Creating a personalized view of the Sybase Web
site (including support pages)
Set up a MySybase profile. MySybase is a free service that allows you to create a personalized view of Sybase Web pages.
Point your Web browser to Technical Documents.
Click MySybase and create a MySybase profile.
Finding the latest information on EBFs and software
maintenance
Point your Web browser to the Sybase Support Page.
Select EBFs/Maintenance. If prompted, enter your MySybase user name and password.
Select a product.
Specify a time frame and click Go. A list of EBF/Maintenance releases is displayed.
Padlock icons indicate that you do not have download authorization for certain EBF/Maintenance releases because you are not registered as a Technical Support Contact. If you have not registered, but have valid information provided by your Sybase representative or through your support contract, click Edit Roles to add the “Technical Support Contact” role to your MySybase profile.
Click the Info icon to display the EBF/Maintenance report, or click the product description to download the software.
Each Sybase installation that has purchased a support contract has one or more designated people who are authorized to contact Sybase Technical Support. If you cannot resolve a problem using the manuals or online help, please have the designated person contact Sybase Technical Support or the Sybase subsidiary in your area.
