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Simon
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I'm brand new in the world of hand-helds, and chose Visor as my entry machine. So far, so good.

But I can't find in the manual a statement about what happens with a HotSynch. My basic question is what overrides what? And then I have the usual further questions such as: what if there have been changes on both my Visor and my desktop - does one win? do both changes get made (if compatible)?

I've found the customizing screen, of course, and know I can dictate one as winner. But is there a hidden default?

Really what I'm asking is for advice about the most sensible way to configure things. Any help appreciated.

Simon

08-13-2000 04:44 PM

Petro
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I personally just chose the default. The way I look at it is if I'm going to do text editing on my computer for my visor, first I'll sync it so both have the same info, and then I edit. I think the default choice for install changes the desktop if the handheld's changes are more recent, and the visor if the desktop changes are newer.

Hope this helps!

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08-13-2000 05:35 PM

Joe V
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I don't know about every section, but if I change a memo on both the visor and desktop, I'm left with both on my screen. Then I have to decide which to delete or edit.

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08-13-2000 05:37 PM

BruceMc
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If you change a record on the Handheld OR the Desktop then HotSync recognizes this and the newer record wins.

If you change the same record on both Handheld and Desktop then Hotsync duplicates the record on both platforms and puts a message on the screen and in the HotSync log indicating which record was duplicated. You then need to delete one of the records manually.

Intellisync (www.pumatech.com) has field based synchronization. You can change different fields in the same record on the Handheld and Desktop and it will incorporate both changes no problem. If you change the same field on both it will pop up a message during synchronization asking which record should "win".

PocketMirror version 3 beta has similar capability.

08-14-2000 05:30 PM

ProjectZero
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But I can't find in the manual a statement about what happens with a HotSynch. My basic question is what overrides what?

In general, the HotSync actions you see are applicable to the built-in applications of your device (Date Book, ToDo, MemoPad, Mail, Address Book).

"Synchronize the files" - Data appearing on the Handheld will also appear on the Desktop. And visa versa. Subsequent HotSyncs with this option mirror-images the contents on both sides.

"Desktop Overrides Handheld" - Data contents on the Desktop is the "master"; data on the handheld does not matter and will be replaced with the Desktop data.

"Handheld Overrides Desktop" - The reverse of above-- the handheld is the "master" and the data on the desktop does not matter and will be replaced with the Handheld data.

"Do Nothing" - Self explainatory.

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And then I have the usual further questions such as: what if there have been changes on both my Visor and my desktop - does one win? do both changes get made (if compatible)?

If you used the default setting of "Synchronize the files", both changes are made. And that also answers Joe V's comments. If you made the change to the same record (if it already existed), you'll see two records on both the Desktop and Visor. If you create new data on both the Desktop and the Visor, both information will be carried over to the other device (e.g. will not be left off).

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I've found the customizing screen, of course, and know I can dictate one as winner. But is there a hidden default?

I'm not sure what you're seeing here-- the "customizing screen"-- are you referring to the HotSync Manager on the desktop or the Prefs screen on the Visor?

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Really what I'm asking is for advice about the most sensible way to configure things. Any help appreciated.

Since the Visor uses the PalmOS, generally any information you find applicable to the Palm/Palm Pilot series of handhelds can apply to your Visor, as far as useability or how-to goes. The Handspring FAQ (on this site) and Calvin O. Parker's PalmPilot FAQ (over at Palmgear.com) will give you some more usability tips.

If you want to go the hardcopy route, there are many books devoted to the subject of how to use a Palm device. Visit a bookstore and read a chapter or two (I wouldn't recommend buying one but reading one is OK!)

08-14-2000 05:51 PM

Simon
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Thanks, everyone, for really helpful answers. I think I've grasped it well enough to thrash around for a bit. It's great to have a responsive forum like this.

Cheers

08-14-2000 09:05 PM

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