# DateBk6p Read-Me-First File

Make sure you read the notes about Device-Specific issues in this File!

Note: You must be running Motion Apps Classic environment
to run DateBk6 at this time

Installing DateBk6
Connect your Pre to your PC so you can see the virtual SD card that Motion Apps provides and drag and drop the file: DateBk6Installer_ClassicCertified.prc into that area. There are useful information tips available in all DateBk6 dialogs. You may well want to install these helpful tips. To do that, tap on the dbSetup application, run it and just tap the Install Checked Items button (only the DateBk6 Help Database item should be checked). There are other useful things in the zip archive, but you don't need to install them until you become more familiar with DateBk6. Do not blindly install all the PRC files in the zip archive! dbMemo, etc. will just generate an error if you do that. Remember: for the most part DateBk6 will work like it always has on traditional Palm OS devices, but there may be some issues related to running in the emulation environment that Motion Apps provides.

Where is the documentation? There is a very comprehensive, 125+ page user manual that you can download from: http://www.PimlicoSoftware.com/DateBk6-v60a-manual.zip. The zip archive has the manual in PDF format. If you have difficulty reading the manual, download Version 7.0 of Acrobat Reader from www.adobe.com (it's a free download).

Program acting strangely? First try a clean install of DateBk6: Delete DateBk6, the DateBk6-Resources file and the DateBk6DB Preference database and download a fresh copy of DateBk6 from http://www.PimlicoSoftware.com/datebk6.htm and re-install.

Installing third party Today View Plugins. In the zip download file may be one or more PRC or ZIP files which contains plug-ins for the Today View provided by other developers and companies. Typically the zip file will include a read-me type file with information about the plug-in, so always read that first. There will usually be a PRC file which is installed to provide the functionality from within DateBk6's Today View. Before installing plug-ins, it's a good idea to do a hotsync/backup so you have a copy of everything in case you encounter a problem. While Pimlico has typically received feedback on the plug-ins and only includes applications written by experienced developers, Pimlico is not in a position to guarantee compatibility and the operation of these plugins and if not certified, they may generate an error when they are launched.

Basic Tech Support: If you have problems with the basic installation, getting a permanent registration code after registering electronically or other 'setup' problem, send an email to: PimlicoSupport@bigfoot.com.
Advanced Tech Support: If you are an experienced user and have run into a more advanced problem, you can fill out a tech report form (copy in archive) and send it to: SWSupport@PimlicoSoftware.com.

Ordering Information

- To purchase a registration code for DateBk6, go into Options | About in any view and look for the URL listed in the center of the screen (in RED on color devices. You will then be able to locate DateBk6 and place an order for it. Note that it takes 24-48 hours to receive the permanent registration code after ordering.
- All subsequent DateBk6 Maintenance upgrades are FREE! DateBk6 is potentially a free upgrade for all registered DateBk5 users who registered after 12/31/2004 (provided they can use the automated, free upgrade system) and $12.95 for all other registered DateBk users.
- Look to the DateBk6 web page for additional information: http://www.PimlicoSoftware.com/datebk6.htm.

Files in the DateBk6 Zip Archive
Where | FileName | Description
DateBk6-v62a.zip | DateBk6Installer...

The main DateBk6 program file - note that there are TWO PRC files. The installer will automatically install the DateBk6.prc and DateBk6-resources.prc files when you first tap on the Install Icon for DateBk6
DateBk6-v62a.zip
icons.zip READ-ME-FIRST.htm
ReadMeFirst-dbIcon.htm The file you are now reading
A read-me first file for the dbIcon color icon editor (Icon Manager is now recommended instead).
DateBk6-v62a.zip Icons-DateBk.prc A default, color icon collection that matches the DateBk3/4 monochrome icon collection
icons.zip
dbIcon.prc
IconDBSplitter.prc An editor for color icons on color devices only (will not work on grayscale devices). IconDBSplitter is a utility that splits up large icon collections into manageable collections of 1-255 icons. If you do much work with icons, we suggest you now use the third party icon editor: Icon Manager which is now available as freeware from most popular Palm Software archives.
icons.zip Icons-TwoKidsInAGarage.prc
Icons-designsbybert.prc
lcons-ClieSource-demo.prc
Icons-UBI_Collection.PRC
Icons-DateBk6-HI.prc
Icons-IconAClassic.prc Color icon collections that you can use with DateBk6 on color or grayscale devices (you just can't edit them in grayscale mode with this version of dbIcon). Remember that DateBk6 will only use the collection called icons-DateBk6, if you have 2 or more icon collections loaded, so delete the other icon collections, or rename the one you want to use as icons-DateBk6.
DateBk6Installer... dbSetup.prc Installs the DateBk6 help files, sets up monochrome icons and Timezones for you if you intend to use these features (see manual for details).

Remaining Items are not usually installed by most users

AdvancedStuff.zip Lefty.prc When run and checked, tells DateBk6 that you are a left-handed user and shifts some scroll bars from the right to the left side of the screen (Split-screen, note, help, etc.). On OS/4 and earlier systems, also install LeftHack for further left-hand enhancements.
AdvancedStuff.zip dbScan.prc A utility program that makes sure that your DateBook database has no corrupt records. Install and run if you suspect a problem with your database.
AdvancedStuff.zip dbView.prc dbTodo.prc dbAddr.prc dbMemo.prc These are four tiny launcher applications that will launch DateBk6 with a saved view invoked (dbView, dbTodo, dbAddr and dbMemo respectively). You have to create the saved view yourself, so only install these if you intend to make use of this special function. See section Launching
applets with Saved Views in the DateBk6 User manual.
AdvancedStuff.zip timezone-resource.txt
timezone-resource-UNIX.txt
timezone-resource-MAC.txt Contains more timezones that you can put into your World TimeZones memo (Windows platform). Includes versions specially formatted for UNIX and MAC platforms.
AdvancedStuff.zip Unix.txt Some Special notes for UNIX users (especially regarding HotSyncUser name)

Other Items that may be of Interest

DateBk6-v60a.zip WhatsNewInVersionXXX.txt (Where XXX is the version of DateBk6) is a comprehensive list of every addition and modification incorporated in this latest release. Of primary interest to power users or people upgrading from prior versions.
DateBk6-v60a.zip TechReportForm.txt Is a form that you should fill out whenever you report a problem to SWSupport@PimlicoSoftware.com
AdvancedStuff.zip DateBk6VersionAndSlipstreamHistory.htm This file contains a comprehensive history of every single change and added feature by version and slipstream. If you are looking to see if a specific issue has been addressed, this is the place to look for it.
AdvancedStuff.zip ForcePIMs.prc Use this only if you are a power user and have disabled the DataManager patch and want DateBk6 to use the classic PalmSource databases on a PalmOne device (prevents DateBk6 from auto-selecting the PalmOne databases).
AdvancedStuff.zip DeletePIMs.prc Install this applet (and keep it installed) on a Treo-650 or Tungsten T5 to automatically delete the redundant PalmSource mirror databases (Datebook and memo) created by the DataManagerpatch and which can take up a lot of unnecessary space on your device.
AdvancedStuff.zip resetphonebutton.prc Install and run this applet once to fix the problem of the phone button getting assigned to DateBk6. You can remove it after you run it once.
AdvancedStuff.zip DateBkon1stbutton.prc You can run this applet once to assign DateBk6 to the first hardware button - The Treo-650 and T5 no longer have this option in the Palm OS, but if you decided you do want to run DateBk6 off the first button, this applet will let you do that!
AdvancedStuff.zip RemoveAllDateBkTagsfromAppoint-
mentDatabase Information on how to remove all the tags in the note field of appointments. Use this only if you are permanently removing DateBk6 as these tags are essential for storing information that the Datebook database has no provision for handling otherwise.

Finding More Color Icon Collections

There are several sources of color icons. These collections are featured as samples in the zip archive - and full versions are available from these sources. TwoKidsInAGarage and DesignsByBert are very supportive of the Dewar Wildlife Trust Inc./Gorilla Haven, and donate a portion of their profits to wildlife conservation (All proceeds from the sales of Pimlico's products go to wildlife conservation).

TwoKidsInAGarage (icons-TK)
DesignsByBert (icons-designsbybert)
also
ClieSource (lcons-ClieSource-demo)

There are also two, small icon collections included:

Umberto Uderzo - Icons-UBI_Collection
Pimlico Software - Icons-DateBk - this collection is a perfect match for the standard monochrome collection which may be handy if you are transitioning from monochrome to color icons (i.e. use this as your base set so current icon assignements are preserved, and then add new icons at the end.

To find other icon collections, you can try a search in a standard search engine (such as www.google.com) for: Icons + color + Palm + DateBk6 which will likely provide links to several other icon collections.

You must be using at least V-1.2e of dbIcon in order to properly modify icon collections on an OS5 device. You may also want to look at Chris Antos's IconMgr which looks a lot like dbIcon but adds a lot of useful functionality such as the ability to edit and create grayscale icons, manage collections up to 2,600 icons (maximum # that DateBk6 can handle) high-density icons, generate half-size icons for high density icons and also remap the resource ID's which, in conjunction with an option in DateBk6 (Advanced Settings dialog in the DISPLAY OPTIONS menu of the main preference panel) allows you to delete and insert icons without losing any existing icon assignments.

Don't know how to close split-screen? If your calendar now shows your addressbook or memos in split or full screen and you don't know how to get rid of it, briefly tap the down arrow at top left and select Close Split Screen (a too-long tap will bring up a category list), or tap/press the menu button twice and select Close Split Screen.

Everything disappeared and 'H' at top left? If your calendar is now blank, most likely you have hidden the unfiled category. Go into Appt Categories in the Options menu and tap the All button.

Red X's appearing for icons in unexpected places?. This can be caused when updating from a prior version of DateBk6 with a preference database that was originally created in a much older version of DateBk6. Just go into the Zones tab of the main DateBk6 Preference panel (Options | Preferences in any view) and tap on one of the three time zone selectors. Then make sure that there are no erroneous icon associations with time zones in that dialog (tap on the icon which appears as a Red X and then use the REMOVE button in the icon dialog to remove any unwanted association.

A corrupt database can cause problems. To eliminate this as a possibility, run DbFixIt (on Pimlico's website) and let it remove any corrupt records. The error of orphaned events (no displayable occurrences of a repeat event) is a benign issue that does not cause any problems (but you might as well remove such records anyway).

DateBook button won't cycle through views? It is not known at this time if the MotionApps environment provides transparency on the use of any buttons, so don't expect this feature to work initially.

Using a non-Roman Language? Make sure you check the Non-Roman Language checkbox in the Appts tab of the main DateBk6 Preference panel (Options | Preferences in any view). Small/tiny fonts on OS5 devices only support languages using the Western European character set at this time. Small/Tiny fonts are supported in Japanese in the weekly and list views only. Also, check the box: Language: Reads Right-to-Left if you are using Hebrew or other language that right-justifies text as otherwise the re-coloring of text in the Day View will not work properly.

To Remove DateBk6

Then, to remove DateBk6, simply delete DateBk6DB which is the preference database that DateBk6 creates when it start up. Then delete DateBk6, DateBk6-resources and any other files that you may have installed. You can reference the list in the table above to see which files you might have installed.

Cheers!
C. E. Steuart Dewar (aka CESD), Pimlico Software, Inc.
The Dewar Wildlife Trust, Inc. -- Gorilla Haven