Database Manager For Newton™
by HealthCare Communications, Inc.

Test Drive Kit

Introduction

Welcome to FilePad™, the flat-file database for the Newton MessagePad™ and compatible Personal Digital Assistants.  FilePad allows you to manage information on the go and transfer data to and from your personal computer.

A file cabinet icon represents each database you create.  Like a file cabinet, FilePad stores a variety of files.  Unlike the average file cabinet, FilePad fits into the palm of your hand.  Vital information goes wherever you do.

About This Test Drive Kit

This document will guide you through many features FilePad offers.  The FilePad Demo software is fully functional.  However, you are limited to three cabinets with six entries each.  Features not included in the tutorial are summarized in the “Other Features” chapter.  There is also a reference guide to the FilePad Tool Bar at the end of the document.

Preparing For The Test Drive

Install FilePad - Install FilePad and FilePad Utils onto your Newton by using the Newton Connection Kit or Newton Package Installer.  Once installed, the FilePad icon will display in your Extras drawer on the Newton MessagePad:

Create Sample Data - To create some sample data, first tap on the FilePad Utils icon in the Extras Drawer.  Then tap on the Create Data button to display a poplist with four choices.  Select “Add Both Samples” to create the “Students” and “Tutorial” cabinets.  When the button is deselected, close the application by tapping the close box (the X in the lower right corner of the view).  

When you have completed the test drive, tap the Remove Data button to delete the cabinets.

Launch FilePad - After installing FilePad and creating the test drive cabinets, launch your FilePad application.  In the Extras drawer, locate the FilePad icon and tap it.  FilePad will launch and display the About View.  Then tap the close box on the About View.  The Cabinet View displays.  You are now ready to take FilePad for a test drive!