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BDicty 3.5
The most popular PalmOS dictionary


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Contents:

· Introduction
· Hints
· License Information
· Pricing
· Contact Information

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Introduction

BDicty is a multilanguage dictionary program for PalmOS. It uses language databases, called Lexicons. It is important to know that BDicty and the Lexicons are different products.

BDicty is a program that works with language databases (lexicons). BDicty comes in two versions - Public (free) and Commercial (paid). Both versions are capable of providing the basic functionality you will need to have a working dictionary and the Commercial version provides some additional functionality.

The lexicons are also available in two forms - DEMO and FULL version.
DEMO version of the lexicon is designed to let you try the product (lexicon) so you can decide whether you want to purchase it. It have limited amount of entries - only 10% that are in the FULL version. DEMO versions usually come with Public BDicty (free BDicty). You will get the FULL version of the lexicon after you purchase it. We will send you FULL lexicon's file as an attachment with an e-mail within 24 hours after we receive your order details.
The reason for this (a little complex) approach is there are third party lexicon providers, who sell their lexicons independently from Beiks Ltd.

BDicty can support unlimited amount of Lexicon. Each database (lexicon) is unidirectional, which means that a lexicon allows one-way translation from one language to another. There for you need 2 lexicons to have two-ways dictionary. For example - with En2Ger and Ger2En lexicons you have a complete English-German-English dictionary.
The reason for this is that many people prefer to trade functionality to free some precious memory on their handheld. With the time, this separation will disappear, but for now it provides you with more flexible way to pick the configuration that best suits your needs and capabilities.
The lexicons are compressed with one of the best compression techniques, thus saving as much memory as possible.

You can see more on that topic on the section below or on BDicty's page on our website.

You will hardly have any troubles getting used to BDicty. If you do, do not to hesitate to contact us at support@beiks.com regarding any questions you may have.


 

Hints

  • Sometimes the fastest way to enter a word is through Palm's visual keyboard, especially if you know how to spell the word you are looking for.
  • To see list of words enter two first letters of the word you are looking for.
  • To add/update word, just enter the word and tap in the description field, then enter the translation text there. When ready, hit the "REC" button that had appeared on the screen (Commercial version only).
  • To delete a word, before you save it, just leave its translation empty and tap the "REC" button.
  • You can not edit/delete "original" (not recorded by you) words.
  • To Undo all changes in description, tap in the word's field and change it to any other word.

 

License information

  • This is the Public version of the program. You may use lexicons (language databases) with it to have a full working dictionary. The limitation of this Public version is that it does not allow you to expand databases with your own new entries.
  • You can get the Commercial version for $10 from www.beiks.com, www.pilotgear.com, or www.palmcentral.com. You may also place an order via fax to 817.640.6614 or phone at 817.640.6558 (USA). And if faxing your order the following information is required:
    1. The Name as it appears on the credit card
    2. Billing address and phone
    3. e-mail address (must be valid, non-anonymous)
    4. Palm User Name
    5. Credit card type, number and expiration (Visa or MasterCard)
    6. Products you would like.
  • The lexicons are distributed separately from the program itself and could have different prices or even be free.
  • Registered users get further program versions of BDIcty FREE.
  • When purchasing lexicon(s), you will have to provide your UserName (HotsyncID). If you do not know what that is, please download and run www.beiks.com/download/tellid.prc on your PDA and you will find out.
    To learn about User Name and why we need it, please visited: www.beiks.com/palmzonebg/BDictyFAQ.htm

 

Pricing

You can get the Commercial version for $10 from www.beiks.com , www.pilotgear.com , or www.palmcentral.com . If you want to make your purchase through phone/fax, please refer to the second two sites and get the appropriate contact phones. Registered users get further program versions FREE.

You are welcome to visit us for more up-to-date information on the available dictionaries and prices.



Contact Information

You are always welcome to visit our WebPages or mail us!


 

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