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Version Date Notes

2.07 May. 05, 2009

 Modified: Add 8400 descriptions and delete 9500PPC descriptions.

2.06 Nov. 19, 2008

 Modified: section 1.2.1 — Add database View manipulation

descriptions.

 Modified: section 1.2.2 — Add “Action when matched” property

descriptions for database application.

 Modified: section 1.3.1 — Add “Edit Screen Identifier”

descriptions.

2.05 Aug. 01, 2008

 New UI introduced  Modified: section 1.1.2 —

replace the [Download Runtime Program] button on the toolbar with [Export 9 Series Terminal Setting]

 Modified: sec tion 1.2.2 —

[More] field properties for Form: “Show

Soft Input Keypad” option available for 9400/9500

 Modified: Appendix II~III support replacement of EAN-128 field

separator for all scan engines

2.04 Apr. 17, 2008

 Modified: section 1.2.2 Database Application Template –

Field

Data: Max. Length issue

 Modified: section 5.6.1 Load Program & Settings – Remove

Options > Function Bars > Task Bar from the client program (9400/9500CE/9500PPC)

2.03 Mar. 07, 2008

 New: section 1.1.1 Tools Menu > Install STREAM CE/PPC Cli ent  Modified: section 1.2.1 Database Source – ODBC Database

(supports “Enclose field/table name in square brackets when sending SQL commands”.)

 New: Appendix III, IV –

AIM Code ID (supports “Transmit AIM

Code ID” for LR/ELR Laser and 2D scan engines)

2.02 Oct. 12, 2007

 New: Support 9400

2.01 Sep. 03, 2007

 Modified: Licensing – implementation of key pro  Modified: section 1.1.3 Menu Tree – screenshots updated  Modified: section 1.2.1 Database Source – screenshots updated  New: section 2.2 Login/Logout – 9500CE  New: section 3.1. 2 9500 Simulator

2.00 Aug. 03, 2007 New Word template applied

 Branded as Power Suite – STREAM Wireless Studio  Modified: 9500PPC, 9500CE client application

1.03 June 14, 2007

 Modified: section 1.4 How It Works  Modified: Appendix II – CCD/Laser Scan Engine: add GTIN  Modified: A ppendix IV –

2D Scan Engine: add AIM Code ID, Focus

Mode…

RELEASE NOTES

1.02 June 01, 2007

 Modified: section 1.1 Features  New: section 1.4 How It Works  New: Appendix I – Scan Engine Settings  New: Appendix II – CCD/Laser Scan Engine  New: Appendix III – LR/ELR Scan Engine  New: Appendix IV – 2D Scan Engine

1.01 May 16, 2007

 Modified: Provi des solutions for Database and Terminal Emulation

applications

1.00 Jan. 22, 2007 Initial release

CONTENTS

RELEASE NOTES.......................................................................................- 3 -

INTRODUCTION........................................................................................... 1

Installing STREAM Wireless Studio ..................................................................1

How It Works ...........................................................................................4

Features.................................................................................................5

Licensing................................................................................................5

STREAM WIRELESS STUDIO - DESIGNER ............................................................. 7

1.1 User Interface .....................................................................................8

1.1.1 Menu Bar .....................................................................................8

1.1.2 Toolbar ..................................................................................... 12

1.1.3 Menu Tree.................................................................................. 13

1.2 Database Application........................................................................... 14

1.2.1 Database Source .......................................................................... 14

1.2.2 Database Application Template ........................................................ 21

1.3 Emulation Application.......................................................................... 30

1.3.1 Host/Server Source....................................................................... 30

1.3.2 Emulation Application Template ....................................................... 34

1.4 Users .............................................................................................. 44

1.4.1 User ID...................................................................................... 44

1.4.2 Password ................................................................................... 45

1.4.3 Template................................................................................... 45

1.4.4 Sign-On to Host/Telnet Server..........................................................45

1.5 Device Settings.................................................................................. 46

1.5.1 System...................................................................................... 47

1.5.2 Barcode..................................................................................... 50

1.5.3 Wireless LAN (8000/8300/8400/8500)................................................. 50

STREAM WIRELESS STUDIO - SERVER ...............................................................53

2.1 User Interface ................................................................................... 53

2.1.1 Menu Bar ...................................................................................53

2.1.2 Toolbar ..................................................................................... 57

2.1.3 Menu Tree.................................................................................. 58

2.2 Login/Logout .................................................................................... 60

2.2.1 Settings..................................................................................... 60

2.2.2 Log In .......................................................................................60

2.2.3 Log Out ..................................................................................... 62

2.3 Error Messages................................................................................... 63

2.3.1 Connection Error.......................................................................... 63

2.3.2 Login Error ................................................................................. 64

2.3.3 Template Setting Error................................................................... 65

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PROGRAM SIMULATION ................................................................................67

3.1 Launch the Simulator........................................................................... 67

3.1.1 8000/8300/8400/8500 Series ........................................................... 68

3.1.2 9400/9500 Series..........................................................................72

3.2 Exit the Simulator............................................................................... 73

3.2.1 8000/8300/8400/8500 Series ........................................................... 73

3.2.2 9400/9500 Series..........................................................................74

EVENT MANAGEMENT..................................................................................75

4.1 Open .............................................................................................. 76

4.2 Query ............................................................................................. 76

4.3 Exit................................................................................................ 76

USING STREAM WIRELESS STUDIO...................................................................77

5.1 System Management............................................................................77

5.1.1 Change System Language................................................................ 77

5.1.2 Change System Database ................................................................ 77

5.1.3 Configure the STREAM Server........................................................... 78

5.1.4 Analyze Activities......................................................................... 78

5.2 User Account..................................................................................... 79

5.2.1 Sign-On to Host/Telnet Server..........................................................79

5.2.2 Example .................................................................................... 79

5.3 Device Settings.................................................................................. 80

5.3.1 Download or Import Configuration ..................................................... 80

5.3.2 Localization (8000/8300/8400/8500).................................................. 81

5.4 Database Application........................................................................... 81

5.4.1 Choose Database Source................................................................. 82

5.4.2 Create a Template........................................................................83

5.5 Emulation Application.......................................................................... 84

5.5.1 Choose Host Source....................................................................... 85

5.5.2 Create a Template........................................................................85

5.6 Operation on the Mobile Computer .......................................................... 86

5.6.1 Load Program & Settings................................................................. 86

5.6.2 Login to Use an Template ...............................................................90

5.6.3 Collect Data................................................................................ 92

SCAN ENGINE SETTINGS ...............................................................................95

Symbologies Supported ............................................................................. 95

RFID Tags Supported ................................................................................ 97

CCD/LASER SCAN ENGINE .............................................................................99

Reader Settings Table............................................................................... 99

Symbology Settings Table .........................................................................101

LR/ELR LASER SCAN ENGINE........................................................................ 105

Reader Settings Table..............................................................................105

AIM Code ID – Code Characters................................................................105

AIM Code ID – Modifier Characters............................................................106

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Symbology Settings Table .........................................................................107

2D SCAN ENGINE...................................................................................... 111

Reader Settings Table..............................................................................111

AIM Code ID – Code Characters................................................................111

AIM Code ID – Modifier Characters............................................................112

Symbology Settings Table .........................................................................115

Successfully integrating and enhancing several existing CipherLab applications and download utilities, the STREAM Wireless Studio software delivers powerful application solutions in a single package. It is specifically designed for use with the wireles s mobile computers capable of 802.11b/g connectivity. Real-time application services and centric management are provided through the STREAM Server.

The STREAM Wireless Studio software consists of (1) the STREAM Designer for configuring application templates and program simulation, and (2) the STREAM Server for managing communications as well as surveillance. Currently, the software offers two major solutions for users to collect data and send it back in real-time to a database server or a server supports VT100/220 or 5250 emulation.

This user guide describes how the software provides a total solution for real-time data collection linking with any back-end database. We recommend that you read it thoroughly before use and keep it at hand for quick reference.

Thank you for choosing CipherLab products!

INSTALLING STREAM WIRELESS STUDIO

Install STREAM Wireless Studio from the Power Suite CD-ROM. The following files can be located in "C:\CipherLab\Stream\" if you did not change to

install to a different folder:

File Name

Description

STREAM Wireless Studio User Guide

A copy of this user guide in PDF format is available.

Language folder

 Language support – English.lng  For multi-language o ptions, any additional *.lng files must be stored

in this folder.

Runtime folder Runtime programs for different mobile computers –

 WS8000.shx, WS8300.shx, WS8400.shx and WS8500.shx can be

installed via Tools > Download Terminal Runtime Program.

 WSClient94CE.exe and WSClient95CE.exe can be installed via Tools

> Install STREAM CE Client.

The device settings defined in the STREAM Designer will take effect after being downloaded or copied to the mobile computer. While connecting to the STREAM Server, a specific application template will be applied.

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UserDB folder All user-defined databases will be stored in Microsoft Access format in

this folder for local access. The data can be imported from or exported to a file in any of the following formats:

 Text File (*.txt)  Microsoft Excel (*.xls)  Microsoft Access (*.mdb)  dBase (.dbf)

WS_DBAppSrv.exe Database Application Service provider – it will be executed automatically

when the mobile computer is connected to the computer through the STREAM Server and intended to use a Database Application template.

It interacts with the mobile computer in the following ways:

 Respond to the request from the mobile computer by accessing

back-end resources via the Database application template.

 Allows the computer to process the data collected and update the

associated database.

WS_EmuAppSrv.exe Terminal Emulation Application Service provider – it will be executed

automatically when the mobile computer is connected to the computer through the STREAM Server and intended to use a TE application template.

It interacts with the mobile computer in the following ways:

 Respond to the request from the mobile computer by accessing

back-end resources via the TE application template.

 Allows the computer to process the barcode data collected and

reformat the emulation screens as pre-defined.

WS_Server .exe STREAM (Wireless Studio) Server – The program shortcut has been

created on the desktop after installation.

WS_Designer.exe STREAM (Wireless Studio) Designer – The program shortcut has been

created on the desktop after installation.

Sim.exe Sim94.exe Sim95.exe

Simulator, also accessible from inside the STREAM Designer.

 Sim.exe for 8000/8300/8400/8500 Series  Sim94. exe for 9400

 Sim95.exe for 9500CE

WlanLib.dll The dll file for wireless communication protocol (TCP/IP). WS_App.ini The configuration file used to configure the initial settings (environmental

parameters).

WS_App.log Upon execution of STREAM Wireless Studio, it will generate a log file,

which is used to keep a record of the activities or events occurred in the STREAM Designer or STREAM Server.

WS_Sample .mdb A sample database in Microsoft Access format, which is for use as

database source.

WS_SYSDB .mdb The default system database in Microsoft Access format. It stores

back-end resource information, application templates, user accounts and device settings which are all defined in the STREAM Designer.

Introduction

After installation, two program shortcuts are available on the computer desktop; each stands for a component of the software package:

 If you are using the application for the first time, double-click the shortcut to the

STREAM Designer to start with configuring device settings, the sequences of data processing (templates-based), database links, etc.

To simulate the running sequences of the applications on the real mobile computer, launch the Simulator from inside the STREAM Designer.

 To link to the specif ied back-end database or host after having configured everything

necessary in the STREAM Designer, double-click the shortcut to launch the STREAM Server or run it directly from inside the STREAM Designer.

The relationship among these components is as shown below.

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HOW IT WORKS

The illustration below depicts the deployment of Database and Terminal Emulation applications.

Introduction

FEATURES

 Supports Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP / Vista  Centric management of back-end resources, application templates, and activities

- Templates & Users management via the STREAM Designer

- Activities management via the Event Manager

- Resource & Connectivity management via the STREAM Server

 Simplified operation on the mobile computer

- Only need to download run-time program once

- Configure and download user settings to the mobile computer in a few clicks

 Multi- and hetero- appli cat ions in one syst em for CipherLab Mobile Computers capable

of wireless connectivity

Application Options

Mobile Computer Options

Database application Terminal Emulation application

8000 Series – 8071 8300 Series – 8330, 8370 8400 Series – 8470 8500 Series – 8570, 8590 9400 Series – 9400 9500 Series – 9500CE

 Smart simulation for debugging, saving plenty time in designing applications  Easy customization for language support

LICENSING

The STREAM Wireless Studio software needs a hardware key for authentication, and a USB dongle is provided for this purpose. The software allows a specific n umber of legal users to be connected to the STREAM Server per purchased licenses. As long as the STREAM Server is running, you must always have the dongle connected to a USB port of your computer.

If this hardware key is not present, the STREAM Server will run in a restricted mode that allows 30-minute use for each launch. The countdown is displayed on the status bar of the STREAM Server, and the message flashes as shown below.

Please contact our sales representative for license terms and price information.

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Double-click the program shortcut on the desktop of your computer to launch the STREAM Designer. The work area appears as shown below, and each element is described in the following sections.

In the STREAM Designer, work out your application solutions step by step:

1) Give back-end resource information and create an application template that can access the back-end resources specified.

2) Create a user account so that you can log in and use the application template.

3) Configure associated device settings, such as the reader settings, WLAN settings,

status feedback, and so on.

Warning: The back-end resource information, application templates, user accounts

and device settings defined in the STREAM Designer will be stored in the system database in Microsoft Access format. All the work you do in the STREAM Designer can only be accessed and maintained when the same system database is loaded.

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Menu Tree

oolbar

Menu Bar

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IN THIS CHAPTER

1.1 User Interface............................................................. 8

1.2 Database Application.................................................. 14

1.3 Emulation Application................................................. 30

1.4 Users....................................................................... 44

1.5 Device Setti

ngs ......................................................... 46

1.1 USER INTERFACE

1.1.1 MENU BAR

The Menu Bar contains a number of menus that specify which task you want the system to perform. Each menu contains a list of commands and sometimes sub-menus.

Some of the options carry out commands immediately, and others display a window so that you can enter additional information. If an option is followed by [ …], it will display a window. Otherwise, the command is carried immediately.

FILE MENU

 If you are using the STREAM Designer for the first time, you must start with a new

task listed below. Refer to the related sections for details on these tasks.

 After having created a new task, the [Duplicate], [Rename] and [Delete] commands

will become available.

Tasks

Description

Application Services

 Database Application – define your database source and create a

template.

 Emulation Application – define your host/server source and create a

template.

Users Establish a relationship between a user and a specific application template.

User accounts are used by the STREAM Server for authenticating one to the system database.

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Terminal Settings Configure device settings for different mobile computers -

 8000/8300/8400/8500 Series: the associated settings must be

downloaded to the specific mobile computer.

 9400/9500 S eries: the associated settings must be exported to a .W94

or .W95 file. Then, copy or move the configuration file to the mobile computer via ActiveSync.

TOOLS MENU

Options

Description

Download Terminal Runtime Program

 8000/8300/8400/8500 Series: Before using a real mobile computer

start with data collection, you must download the corresponding runtime (WS8*.SHX) program to the specific mobile computer.

 9400/9500 Series: Not applicable

Download Terminal Settings

Once the runtime program has been downloaded, proceed to download the corresponding device settings to the mobile computer.

 8000/8300/8400/8500 Series: This option will be available only when

you select an associated configuration record.

 9400/9500 S eries: First, export the configuration record to a file (.W94

or .W95). Then, copy or move the file to the mobile computer.

Install STREAM CE Client

Seat your mobile computer in the Cradle that connects to your computer via ActiveSync, and install the client application. Depending on your mobile computer, a specific set of the followings files will be installed to “\Program Files\Stream\” –

 WS9400_CE.exe and 9400CE_Dll.dll  WS9500_CE.exe and 9500CE_Dll.dll

Warning: Being installed to the default directory “\Program Files\Stream\” , the client

program and configuration file (.ini) on your mobile computer will be removed automatically after hardware reset. Therefore, we suggest you to use the Backup Utility for regular backups.

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Launch STREAM Server

After everything is set, launch the STREAM Server so that you can run either the corresponding Simulator or a real mobile computer to connect to the STREAM Server. Refer to section 2. STREAM Wireless Studio - Server

 Use the corresponding Simul ator to verify whether the mobile computer

will behave correctly in every aspect.

 8000/8300/ 8400/850 0 Series: Af ter downloading the runtime and devi ce

settings to a real mobile computer, use the specific mobile computer to establish a wireless connection with your computer.

 9400/9500 S eries: After installi ng the STREAM CE Client to a real mobile

computer via ActiveSync (to \Program Files\Stream\), as well as copying or moving the configuration record (.W94 or .W95), run the client application (.exe) and establish a wireless connection with your computer.

Launch Simulator After launching the STREAM Server, select the corresponding Simulator.

 8000RF Si mulator for 8071 mobile computer  8300RF Si mulator for 8330 or 8370 mobile computer  8400RF Simulator for 8470 mobile computer

 8500RF Si mulator for 8570 or 8590 mobile computer  9400 Si mulator for 9400 mobile computer  9500 Si mulator for 9500CE mobile computer

Refer to section 3. Program Simulation

SYSTEM MENU

Settings

Description

Language For multi-language options, any additional *.lng files, e.g. Traditional

Chinese, must be stored in the Language folder C:\CipherLab\Stream\Language\

 Default: English

Refer to section 1.5.1 System - Prompt Items

and section 5.3.2 Localization.

Set System Database

The default system database is RFSYSDB.mdb, which stores back-end resource information, application templates, user accounts and device settings.

 All the work you do in the STREAM Designer can only be accessed and

maintained when the same system database is loaded.

 Click [Create New System DB] to create a new system database.  To apply a new database or change to an existing database, click

[Browse] to select it.

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Set STREAM Server Configure login prompt and communication settings.

 Telnet Port: 6000 (default)

Refer to the STREAM Server - section 2.2.1 Settings

Warning: Before you click [OK] to change the system database and close the System

Database Setting dialog box, you must close all the connections and exit the STREAM Server. Otherwise, you may encounter errors while restarting the STREAM Server.

HELP MENU

Options

Description

Event Manager Open the Event Manager, which keep a record of the activities or events

occurred in the STREAM Designer or the STREAM Server. Refer to the Event Management

About STREAM Designer

View information about the STREAM Designer.

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1.1.2 TOOLBAR

Icons

Description

To create a new task.

 It does the same as menu command - File > New

To duplicate an existing task.

 It does the same as menu command - File > Duplicate

To rename an existing task.

 It does the same as menu command - File > Rename

To delete an existing task.

 It does the same as menu command - File > Delete

To download 9 Series device settings to the 9400/9500CE mobile computers.

 It’s the same as menu command - File > Export 9 Series Terminal Setting As…

To download device settings to the 8000/8300/8400/8500 Series mobile computers.

 It does the same as menu command - Tools > Download Terminal Settings  To download the run-time program (*.SHX) to the 8000/8300/8400

8500 Series

mobile computers, go to Tools > Download Terminal Runtime Program

To launch the STREAM Server.

 It does the same as menu command - Tools > Launch STREAM Server

To launch the Simulator.

 It does the same as menu command - Tools > Launch Simulator

To open the Event Manager.

 It does the same as menu command - Help > Event Manager

To view information about the STREAM Designer.

 It does the same as menu command - Help > About the STREAM Designer

To exit the STREAM Designer.

 It does the same as menu command - File > Exit

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1.1.3 MENU TREE

In the work area, a menu tree is displayed on the left pane for navigation.

 Click "+" to expand the tree or "-" to collapse it.  Click an existing item from the tree list. Its contents will be displayed on the right

pane.

 Right-click an item from the t ree list. Its contents will be displayed on the righ t pane.

In addition, you can create a new task or execute any other commands available to that item.

 Right-click any w hite area on the right pane (not the grey area as shown above), you

can create a new task.

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1.2 DATABASE APPLICATION

The Database Application service allows you to gather data schema information from local computer or remote server, depending on your database source. Based on your mobile computer type, create an application template so that you can access a specific database via the STREAM Server.

1.2.1 DATABASE SOURCE

1) Go to File Menu > New > Database Application > ODBC Database/User-Defined Database and create your own database source.

 ODBC Database – Access an existing database via ODBC, either a remote

database on the server or a local database on your computer.

 User-Defined Database – Create a user database from scratch, and it will be

stored on your computer (C:\CipherLab\Stream\UsrDB) for local access only.

2) Specify how to access and make use of your database as follows.

ODBC DATABASE

If your database does not accept field/table name that contains special characters, such as spaces, period, etc., make sure you select the check box.

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Database Link

Select your database by System DSN (Database Source Name). Click [Test Connection] to verify whether the database link works. It will fail to access the database if the information given is incorrect. For example, you may need user ID and/or passw ord to access a database while not exceeding the given time and sessions allowed.

Note: Maximum sessions – en ter 0 if there is no limit on the number of connections.

 If the desired database i s not on the drop-down menu of System DSN, click [Set ODBC] to add

it in the ODBC Data Source Administrator as shown above.

 If you access the Administrative Tools – Data Sources (ODBC) from the Control Panel, click

[Refresh] to update the list.

 If your database does not accept SQL commands with field/table name containing special

characters, such as spaces, period, etc., make sure you select the check box of [Enclose field/table name in square brackets when sending SQL commands]. As a resul t, the field/table names will be enclosed in a pair of square brackets when sending SQL commands, for example, SELECT [Field 1], [Field 2] FROM [Table].

Download Table Schema

1. Click the Download Table Schema tab.

2. Click

to access the database.

3. Select which table(s) and fields(s) are needed for data collection.

4. Click

to download the selected table(s)/view(s) and field(s).

5. After downloading, click [OK].

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Edit Table Schema

Click the Edit Table Schema tab. You can view and manage the table schema. Delete an unwanted table (on the left pane) or field (on the right pane) if necessary. To

restore a deleted item, repeat the Download Table Schema steps. Set at least one key field, and decide whether a field can be left empty (Null Allowed). Proceed to configure an application template.

Warning: At least one key field is required and must be referred in your form. It will

affect the settings of a database application template if you delete a database, table or field that is referred to.

Note: If you click [Delete] on the right pane, the last field will be deleted. To delete a

specific field, select the field before you click [Delete].

USER-DEFINED DATABASE

The databases defined in the STREAM Designer will be stored locally.

Items

Description

Database Location The default file path is C:\CipherLab\Stream\UsrDB. New

 To create a table from scratch.

Copy Structure/Data from

 To create a table based on the structure/data of an existing

database.

Delete

 To delete the selected table.

Rename

 To change the name of the selected table.

Define Field

 To configure field settings.

Manipulate Data You can import data from and export data to files in the following

formats: Text Files (*.txt), Microsoft Excel (*.xls), Microsoft Access (*.mdb), and dBase (*.dbf).

 The table will be updated while you are collecting data.

By table

fiel

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 Approach I:

1. Click [New] to create a new table for the database. You can give it a frien dly n ame

or rename it later.

2. Define fields in the table one by one.

Warning: A new table will not be saved until at least one field is defined by clicking

the check mark to apply.

Field Settings Description

Name Give a name for the field Type Specify data type:

 Text  Integer  Real  Boolean

Size Specify filed length:

 1~255 for Text  10 for Integer or Real  1 for Boolean

Key Select key field(s):

 Single-field index  Multiple-field indexes

Null Allowed Specify whether a field can be skipped. Only when "Null Allowed" is

enabled, the data length setting of the corresponding field in a form can be set 0.

To apply all the settings to the field. To delete the field. To undo the settings.

Warning: At least one key field is required and must be referred in your form. You

must click the check mark to apply all the settings by field.

3. Click the Manipulate Data tab.

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 You can leave the table empty or click to import data from an

existing table.

 Existing records may be updated during data collection. If the data collected has

no match in the table, it depends on the [Action when the input has no match] setting in the form.

 When the job is done, you can click to save the data. If the data is

not desired any more, simply click

to clear the table.

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 Approach II:

Instead of creating tables from scratch, click

to make use

of an existing table. Modify the field settings if necessary.

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1.2.2 DATABASE APPLICATION TEMPLATE

Go to File Menu > New > Database Application > Database App Template. Define your application template so that you can collect data for specific fields of a table in your database.

The configuration of an application template is pretty much the same as what you used to do with the Wireless Application Generator - the Form, Menu, and Lookup tabs.

TERMINAL TYPE

Select a terminal type that matches your mobile computer. Otherwise, it will fail to log in. Refer to section 2.3.2 Login Error

STARTUP

Specify which form or menu to start with after logging in successfully. Associated forms or menus must be created first!

DATABASE SOURCE

Select your database source, which is specified in section 1.2.1 Database Source.

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ENABLE RUNTIME BARCODE SETTINGS

You can specify how the barcode reader works and which symbologies are enabled in section 1.5 Device Settings

. However, you must download or copy the configuration file

to your mobile computer for the settings to take effect. Here is a convenient way to change the reader settings temporarily when you log in to

use the application template. Select the check box so that you can change the behavior of barcode/RFID reader and associated settings on the mobile computer during run-time.

Note: When you log out, the reader settings will remain unchanged.

NEW/RENAME/DELETE

 New

Select Forms or Menus, and then click

to create a form or user menu.

Alternatively, right-click Forms or Menus, and then select [New].

 Rename

Select an existing form or menu, and then click

to change the name.

Alternatively, right-click a form or menu, and then select [R ename].

 Delete

Select an existing form or menu, and then click

to change the name.

Alternatively, right-click a form or menu, and then select [Delete].

FORM – PROPERTIES

 ESC

Select a form or menu that will be displayed wh en you press the [ESC] key on the mobile computer. Normally, the [ESC] key is used to return to a previous form or menu.

 Next

Select a form or menu that will be displayed when the last inpu t field of the current form has been completed. This function is invoked by sending the key value of [Enter] when you finish with the last input field.

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If the input source is limited to scanner only, you must have the setting of More (Properties) > Barcode Input > Auto Enter enabled.

 Table

This refers to lookup tables specified in section 1.2.1 Database Source

. A form is a

table with input fields. Select a lookup table associated with the form.

 Font Size

On the Form and Menu property pages, font size needs to be changed accordingly.

Options

Description

Small font (6x8) Large font

(8x16)

For 8000/8300/8400/8500 Series, Large font (8x16) must be applied for double-byte languages, such as Chinese, Japanese, etc.

Local Setting Fixed Size

For 9400/9500 Series, select “Fixed Size” or leave it to “Local Setting” to apply the current setting of the mobile computer. Screen scrolling is supported, allowing 50 characters by 80 lines.

FORM - ACTION WHEN NO MATCH

A form makes reference to a table of the database. There must be at least one input field associated with the key field(s) of the table. Choose the appropriate action to take when the input data does not match that of the key field.

Options

Description

Insert to table The input data will be inserted to the table. Show warning message The program will suspend and prompt a warning message:

No match data. Press any key...

Show warning message & Insert Inserting the input data to the table, the program will suspend

and prompt a warning message: No match data. Save OK! Press any key ...

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FORM - ACTION WHEN MATCHED

When the input field has matched the key field of the table, choose the appropriate action to take.

Options

Description

Update to table The input data will be updated to the table. When completed,

the program will prompt a message “Save OK” on terminal.

Delete from table The input data will be deleted from the table when key field

input matched the data in the table. The program will prompt a message “Data deleted!” on terminal if data is successful deleted.

Show warning message The program will suspend and prompt a warning message

“Exist same data!” to terminal.

FORM – EDITING

Elements Description

Data Type

 By Field - based on the source fi eld  Extension  Pause  Prompt

(Screen) Prompt Only available when data type is By Field, Prompt or Pause. (Lookup) Field Only available when data type is By Field.

 If a key field is referred t o and the input data is found matching with the

lookup value, the lookup values of the rest input fields will be imported from their associated source fields.

More (Properties) Only available when data type is By Field and a lookup field specified.

Warning: The key field of database must be referred in a form! When the lookup

values are displayed on your mobile computer, you must press [BkSp] (Backspace) to modify or clear a value.

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First, specify the data type for each input field according to your needs. Give a prompt string if necessary.

Data Type

Description

Null Default setting. There will be single line spacing on the mobile computer screen.

 No data input is allowed.

Prompt The prompt string will be displayed on the mobile computer screen but will not be

saved.

 No data input is allowed.

Extension The line will be reserved as an "extensi on" of the previous line so that the whole

input data can be displayed on the mobile computer screen. You may need more than one line of "Extension", depending on the font size, the size of the mobile computer screen, and the maximum data length of the previous line.

Note that screen scrolling is supported on 9400/9500 Series that allows 50 characters by 80 lines.

Mobile Computer Small (Font 6x8) Large (Font 8x16)

8000 Series 16 characters by 8 lines 12 characters by 4 lines 8300 Series 20 characters by 8 lines 15 characters by 4 lines 8400 Series 26 characters by 19 lines 20 characters by 9 lines 8500 Series 26 characters by 19 lines 20 characters by 9 lines

 No data input is allowed.  This is not applicable unless the data type of the previous input field is "By

Field".

Pause The prompt string will be displayed on the mobile computer screen temporarily

but will not be saved.

 No data input is allowed.  This is not applicable unless the data type of the previous input field is "By

Field".

By Field The data type is based on the corresponding field of the lookup table.

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Lookup Option

This depends on the data type of the source field.

 If it is a key field, the option is fixed to "Input acceptably - Replace".

Data Type of Source Field Text / Boolean Integer / Real

Display only v v Input acceptably

 Replace

v v

 Accumulate

N/A v

 Deduct

N/A v

Replace

 Waiting for data input, the cursor will stay at the end of the lookup value tha t

is displayed on the mobile computer screen. Press [BkSp] (Backspace) to modify or clear the lookup value.

Accumulate

 Waiting for data input, the cursor will stay on the mobile computer screen after

the “+” sign that follows the lookup value.

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Deduct

 Waiting for data input, the cursor will stay on the mobile computer screen after

the “-” sign that follows the lookup value.



Field Data

Min length Specify the minimum length of an input field.

 The minimum length cannot be set to 0 i f "Null Allowed" is not enabled in the

field setting of database.

 If data input via the barcode reader is shorter, it will be considered

unacceptable. The system will prompt a warning message.

Max length Specify the maximum length of an input field, depending on the data type of

source field.

 If data input via the barcode reader is longer, it will be considered

unacceptable. The system will prompt a warning message.

Default value or text

An initial value or text specified here will be displayed in the input field. It is to be replaced by input data. For example, it can be used to prompt an initial value for quantity.

 The length allowed depends on the maximum length.

Prefix code Only available when data type is By Field - Text. For example, a dollar sign ("$")

can be added to the front of the data input for price.

 The length allowed depends on the maximum length.

Suffix code Only available when data type is By Field - Text. You can use the prefix and suffix

codes to wrap the input data.

 The length allowed depends on the maximum length.

Input source

Specify from which source data can be collected. Keypad By default, data input from the keypad is enabled. The system will accept data

even when it is longer than the screen can display. You may reserve some "extension" lines to display the whole data.

 “Show Soft Input Keypad” option is only available for 9400/9500

Scanner (barcode)

For data input via the barcode reader, the system will prompt a warning message when it is too short/long than the minimum/maximum length specified above.

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RFID reader For data input via the RFID reader, the system will prompt a warning message

when it is too short/long than the minimum/maximum length specified above.

Barcode Input

Check leading code

The leading code refers to the digit in the start position of a barcode. Select the check box to verify the barcode input. When the leading code is not

matching, the barcode will be rejected.

Leading code Barcode scanned Transaction record 9 9876543210 9876543210 2 9876543210 (Error: code not matching)

Read partial barcode

By default, the system will return the whole barcode that has been decoded. When the check box is selected, the system will return partial barcode according to the settings of the start position and maximum length.

Start position Max. length Barcode scanned Transaction record 2 10 9876543210 876543210 2 3 9876543210 876

Read partial code + Check leading code:

Start position Max. length Leading code Barcode scanned Transaction record 2 7 8 9876543210 8765432 2 7 9 987654321 (Error)

Auto ENTER Normally, it is necessary to press the [Enter] key on the mobile computer upon

completion of one input field. Then, it will move either to the next input field, or to the next form/menu specified. This function will automatically add a carriage return to the end of the barcode input (= Scan+ENTER).

If the input source is limited to scanner only, you must have the setting of More (Properties) > Barcode Input > Auto Enter enabled.

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MENU – PROPERTIES

 Menu Caption

Select the check box and specify a caption for the current menu. This is optional.

 ESC

Select a form or menu that will be displayed wh en you press the [ESC] key on the mobile computer. Normally, the [ESC] key is used to return to a previous form or menu.

 Font Size

On the Form and Menu property pages, font size needs to be changed accordingly.

Options

Description

Small font (6x8) Large font (8x16)

For 8000/8300/8400/8500 Series, Large font (8x16) must be applied for double-byte languages, such as Chinese, Japanese, etc.

Local Setting Fixed Size

MENU – EDITING

Elements Description

Item Name Specify a name for each menu item. Goto Select a form or menu that will be displayed when a menu item has been

selected. This function will be invoked when you press the [Up/Down] arrow keys to select a menu item and press [Enter].

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1.3 EMULATION APPLICATION

The Terminal Emulation Application service allows you to reformat screens f rom a remote host or server that runs VT100/220 or 5250 terminal emulation and process the collected data back to it. Based on your mobile computer type, create an application template so that you can access a specific host or server via the STREAM Server.

1.3.1 HOST/SERVER SOURCE

1) Go to File Menu > New > Emulation Application > Host/Server Source and create your own host/server source.

2) Specify the emulation type, e.g. ANSI/VT, and how to access and reformat the host screens as follows.

Host Link

Change IP

Click

to change the IP address of your host. After changing the

IP, click

again to apply the new IP.

Cancel Undo the action of changing host IP. Telnet Port Specify the telnet port number. Port 23 is assigned by default. Emulation Type Select the emulation type, ANSI/VT or 5250. Keep Alive 0 ~ 65535, in units of second

Capture Screen

Connect Click the [Connect] button to establish a connection with the host. Capture During the telnet session, click the [Capture] button to capture host screens

that needs editing.

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Disconnect Upon completion with capturing the host screens needed, click [Disconnect]

to terminate this session. Proceed to edit screens.

Edit Screen

Rename Change the name of a captured screen. Delete Delete a captured screen. Input Field Click on a captured screen and the current cursor position will be displayed.

The field length will be 0. You may click and drag to define an input field, and the field length will be calculated automatically.

 Click the [Add] button to add a source field as specified.  Click the [Change] button to change the source field as specified.

See screenshots below for an example.

Edit Screen Identifier

Edit the screen identification for Host screen reformatting.

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Note: Refer to 1.3.2 Emulation Application Template – Reformat Screen to deal with the

screens edited.

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Manually check your desired options line by line or click the “Select All” or “Deselect All” buttons to determine which the screen identifier lines should be when reformatting the Host screen.

Select All: Click to select all the lines and every line will be the screen identifier. Deselect All: Deselect all the lines and the screen will not be compared. The original

screen will be shown on the terminal.

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1.3.2 EMULATION APPLICATION TEMPLATE

EMULATION TEMPLATE SETTINGS

Source

Terminal Type Select your terminal type. Host Source Select a host source associated with the above terminal type.

 If your source supports ANSI/VT, proceed to configure VT

Emulation Settings.

 If your source supports 5250, proceed to configure TN

Emulation Settings.

Enable runtime barcode setting / Set RFID Reader

 Select whether to enable runtime barcode setting as well as

RFID setting.

Font Size & Case

Small / Large OR Local Setting /

Fixed Size

The mobile computer screen size varies. Display capability, as shown in the table below, depends on the screen size as well as the font you use. The font size setting affects the default horizontal/vertical steps the cursor move at one time on the host screen.

 By default, small font (6x8) is applied. Data coming in from the host will be

displayed accordingly. You may select to use large font (8x16).

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apply the current setting of the mobile computer.

Mobile Computer Small (Font 6x8) Large (Font 8x16)

8000 Series 16 characters by 8 li nes 12 characters by 4 lines 8300 Series 20 characters by 8 li nes 15 characters by 4 lines 8400 Series 26 characters by 19 l ines 20 characters by 9 lines 8500 Series 26 characters by 19 l ines 20 characters by 9 lines

Case Conversion

By default, there is no case conversion. Data being sent to the host will be in letter case matching to the original.

 Options include "convert to l ower/upper case". For example, if you select "to

lower case", data being sent to the host will be converted to lower case; and vice versa.

Screen Scroll & Control

Navigator

 A navigator can be a graphic icon or miniature window on the mobile

computer screen, indicating the relationship between the mobile computer screen and the host screen. A miniature cursor is blinking to indicate the input position. Such navigator will be displayed on the bottom line on the 8500 Series mobile computer.

 By default, a graphic icon is used for navigation.  Instead of the small icon, you may select "20*15" or "32*24" for a larger

icon.

 To disable this feature, select "None".

Navigator Key

 The navigator key works as the toggle of navigator. When you press the

navigator key on the mobile computer, it will disable/enable the navigator by turns.

 By default, the navigator key i s disabled. Select the navigator key (FN+0 ~

FN+9). The selected combination will become unavailable on the Function Key Mapping list on the VT/TN Emulation Settings tab. For example, if you select FN+6, you will find it mapped to "Navigator Key".

Horizontal Steps

 Specify how may horizontal steps (characters) th e c ursor will move at a time

on the host screen when you press the [FN] + [Left] or [FN] + [Right] keys.

 By default, the setti ng will move the cursor one screenful horizontally. This

feature is associated with the font size.

 This is not supporte d on the 8000 Series mobile computers for lack of the

[Left Arrow] and [Right Arrow] keys.

Vertical Steps

 Specify how many vertical steps (characters) the cursor will move at a time

on the host screen when you press the [FN] + [Up] or [FN] + [Down] key.

 By default, the setting will move the cursor one screenful vertically. This

feature is associated with the font size.

Cursor Tracking

 By default, the cursor tracking is enabled. The mobile computer screen will

automatically adjust itself so that the cursor will always be visible on the screen. Cancel the check box if this feature is not desired.

Note: The Cursor Tracking only works when a screen refresh incident occurs on the host.

However, when the Lock Screen feature is enabled, the Cursor Tracking feature will be disabled automatically; and vice versa.

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Trim Spaces To make the most use of the mobile computer screen, unnecessary spaces may

be discarded. Select the check box to enable this feature.

 Note that spaces betw een characters will not be discarded.

Original line:

 -> 1. Set up<-

Trimmed:

->1. Set up<-



Remove Empty Line (for 5250 only)

 Select the check box to automaticall y ignore empty lines on the host screen.  Note that this feature can only be enabled when there is no contradiction

with 5250's field definition

User Name Password

 By default, the shortcut keys are disabled. That is, you need to enter

username/password manually.

 Select the shortcut keys (FN+0 ~ FN+9) so that you can enter the text

string for Username/Password by two strokes. The selected key combinations will become unavailable on the Function Key Mapping list. For example, if you select FN+0 for “Username” and FN+1 for “Password”, you will find them mapped to “Name Key” and “Password Key” individually in the Function Key Mapping of the Emulation tab.

Enable Scanner

Always enable By default, the barcode reader is enabled. However, you may send an escape

sequence to control it.

Controlled by ESC (or 5250) commands

 If selected, the barcode reader i s disabled after login. It will not work until

you send the specific ESC or 5250 command to enable it.

VT Emulation

Enable You may specify an ESC command other than the default

“ESC[2;1]”.

Disable You may specify an ESC command other than the default

“ESC[2;0]”.



Enable RFID Reader

Always enable By default, the RFID reader is enabled.

 The RFID rea der co-exists wi th the barcode reader, whi ch is also called "dual

mode" because both readers can work at the same time.

Controlled by ESC (or 5250) commands

If selected, the RFID reader is disabled after login. It will not work until you send the specific ESC or 5250 command to enable it.

VT Emulation

Enable You may specify an ESC command other than the default

“ESC[3;1]”.

Disable You may specify an ESC command other than the default

“ESC[3;0]”.

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Barcode Input

Check leading code

The leading code refers to the digit in the start position of a barcode. (It could be a string of maximum 10 characters! This needs to be verified!) Select the check box to verify the barcode input. When the leading code is not matching, the barcode will be rejected.

Read partial barcode

By default, the system will return the whole barcode that has been decoded. Select the check box so that the system will return partial barcode according to the settings of the start position and maximum length.

Check barcode length

Select the check box so that the system will perform a length check on the barcode according to the length setting. When the barcode is found shorter than the specified length, it will be rejected.

 For 5250 emulation, refer to “Field Length if Exceed”.

Add prefix code

Select the check box to prefix a code to the input data. Specify one or more characters in the editing box next to it. For example, a dollar sign ("$") can be added to the front of the data input for price.

Add suffix code

Select the check box to suffix a code to the input data. Specify one or more characters in the editing box next to it.

 You may use prefix and suffix code(s) to wrap the input data.

Auto ENTER By default, a carriage return will be automatically added to the end of the

barcode input (= Scan+ENTER). It can then directly proceed to next task upon completion of data input without requiring you to press the [Enter] key on the mobile computer. For barcode scanning, it proves to be timesaving.

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VT EMULATION SETTINGS

Auto Sign On Identifier

User Name Prompt,

Password Prompt

Specify the prompt strings that request you to enter username/password. They must be exactly the same as received from the host.

 If the Auto Sign On is disabled, the host will request username and

password every time the mobile computer attempts to log on.

 For “Auto Sign On” to work properly, User Name/Password and each prompt

string here must be specified correctly. Refer to section 1.4 Users.

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Logout Hot Key

Logout Key

 By default, no logout key is specified. To exit the host applications, you are

required to send the specific command.

 Select the shortcut keys (FN+0 ~ FN+9). The selected combination will

become unavailable on the Function Key Mapping list. For example, if you select FN+2, you will find it mapped to "Exit Key" in the Function Key Mapping of the Emulation tab.

Logout String

 The logout command depends on the host appli cations. For this feature to

work properly, the logout string must be specified correctly.

Function Key Mapping

By default, FN+1 ~ FN+9 are mapped to F1~F9.

The function keys are special keys on the mobile computer keypad that transmit control codes. Control codes do not produce displayable characters but are codes for functions. If these codes are received by the mobile computer, it will perform the associated function as defined on the list.

 Click an available function key. You may change its key combination or

re-define key code to meet a specific need.

Note: The fun ction key mapping list varies based on the availability of physical keys on

your mobile computer.

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TN EMULATION SETTINGS

Field Length if Exceed

Reject, Truncate, Split to Next Field

In 5250's field definition, the length of data field is pre-defined. If the input data is longer than the specified field length, you may decide how to deal with it by selecting one of the options.

Options To Do…

Reject Simply reject the input data. (default) Truncate Discard the part that exceeds the field length. The rest of data

is accepted.

Split to Next Field

The whole data is accepted. The part that exceeds the field length will be displayed in next field.

Screen Position

Lock Screen

 The relationshi p between the mobile computer screen (small) and the host

screen (large) is based on the upper-left point of the screens. The coordinates (0,0) on the mobile computer screen are related to (X,Y) on the host screen. Thus, every screen received from the host will be first displayed starting from (X,Y) regardless of the cursor. For example, when the cursor is outside of the mobile computer screen, in order to locate the cursor or view the hidden information, you need to adjust the mobile computer screen or move the cursor manually.

 By default, the upper-left point of the mobile computer screen is not locked

when the Cursor Tracking feature is enabled. That is, the mobile computer screen will automatically adjust itself so that the cursor will always be visible

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on the screen.

 Select the check box if the Lock Screen feature i s desired. Then proceed to

specify the relative coordinates for the upper-left point of the mobile computer screen when being mapped on the host screen.

Adjust Mobile computer Screen

To view the hidden information or locate the cursor, you need to adjust the mobile computer screen manually. Press one set of the following keys simultaneously to move one screenful at a time (depending on the setting of Horizontal/Vertical Steps):

[FN] + [Left] [FN] + [Right] [FN] + [Up] [FN] + [Down]

On the 8500 Series mobile computers, these function keys are originally used to adjust LCD contrast ([FN] + [Up]/[Down]) and backlight intensity ([FN] + [Left]/[Right]). After logging on to a host, these keys will be used to adjust the mobile computer screen instead. That is, you cannot use them to adjust LCD contrast and backlight intensity until you log out.

Move Cursor

 To move the cursor to a desired input fiel d, press the function key that

is mapped to “Tab”.

 To move the cursor to a desired input point, press the arrow keys

[Up], [Down], [Left], and [Right].

 When the Cursor Tracking feature is enabl ed, there will be a warni ng beep t o

indicate that the mobile computer screen has reached the boundaries of the host screen.

 When the Lock Screen feature is enabled, there will be a warning beep to

indicate that for the first time the mobile computer screen has reached the boundaries of the host screen. If you persist, the mobile computer screen will be re-positioned to (X,Y).

Note: When the Lock Screen feature is enabled, the Cursor Tracking feature will be

disabled automatically; and vice versa.

TN5250 Message

Line Number On an IBM 5250 terminal, a message line is reserved to display messages from

the host. Now we provide a more flexible way to do this: take down the message from the specified line and display it in a dialog box on your mobile computer. Manipulating the dialog box by its display duration or recalling it by pressing the associated function key, you will be able to follow the messages more closely.

 Specify which line on the host screen is the message line so that the mobile

computer can grab a message to a dialog box. The default is line 25.

Function Key This function key is used to recall the most recent dialog box after it has been

closed due to a specified time-out.

 By default, the message key is disabled.  Select the message key (FN+0 ~ FN+9). The selected combination will

become unavailable on the Function Key Mapping list. For example, if you select FN+7, you will find it mapped to “Message Key”.

Time Out Specify a period of time before the dialog box is closed, in units of second.

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 Note that the message dialog box appears on the mobile computer

automatically whenever a message from the host is detected.

Exclude String To skip unnecessary messages, you may specify a text string so that any

message containing this string will be ignored. That is, no dialog box will appear to display such message.

Function Key Mapping

By default, FN+1 ~ FN+9 are mapped to PF1~PF9.

 Click an available function key. You may change its key combination or

re-define key code to meet a specific need.

 PF1~PF9 – Program Function keys

Note: The fun ction key mapping list varies based on the availability of physical keys on

your mobile computer.

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REFORMAT SCREEN

If you have edited screens and defined source fields, you will have to reformat the screens to suit your needs here. For example, select “Input Field” for line 1 on the mobile computer screen and map it to the source field 1 of the host screen you captured.

Note: Refer to 1.3.1 Host/Server Source for editing screens.

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1.4 USERS

Go to File Menu > New > Users and establish a relationship between a user and an application template. You may easily switch the application template accessible to one user, or have the same application template accessible to different users.

Users must identify themselves for the purposes of security, logging and resource management. A user account allows one to authenticate to system database.

1.4.1 USER ID

A user ID is required for a legal user account. By default, a sequential number starting from 100 is assigned automatically.

1) Click [Change ID] if you want to change the ID.

2) Enter a unique alphanumeric string, 1~30 characters long and case-sensitive.

3) Click [Change ID] again to apply the new user ID.

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1.4.2 PASSWORD

No password is required by default. If you have security concerns, enter a unique alphanumeric string, 1~30 characters long and case-sensitive.

1.4.3 TEMPLATE

A specific template is required for a valid user account. Select an application template associated with this user account.

1.4.4 SIGN-ON TO HOST/TELNET SERVER

For Emulation Application, User Name and Password are required if “Auto Sign On” or “Login Hot Key” is enabled.

Warning: You must at least have a valid user account for logging in!

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1.5 DEVICE SETTINGS

Go to File Menu > New > Terminal Setting and create a new configuration record for a specific mobile computer.

After downloading the run-time program (.SHX) or client application (.EXE and .DL L) to the mobile computer, you will need to configure and download the device settings for starting a Telnet session.

 8000/8300/8400/8500 Series

Go to Tools Menu > Download Terminal Setting to download the configuration record to the mobile computer via Main Menu > 2. Utilities > 7. Download on the mobile computer.

 9400/9500 Series

Go to File Menu > Export 9 Series Terminal Setting As and export the configuration record to a .W94 or .W95 file. Copy or move the file to the mobile computer via ActiveSync.

Run the client application (WS9400_CE.exe or WS9500_CE.exe) and import the configuration file via Options Menu > Utilities > Load Setting.

For 8000/8300/8400/8500 Series, if you have configured the TCP/IP settings correctly on the Wireless LAN tab, you will be able to start a Telnet session successf ully on the mobile computer via Main Menu > 1. Telnet.

Saving you from having to download the device settings to the mobile computer, you can directly configure a number of settings on the mobile computer:

 8000/8300/8400/8500 Series run-time - Main Menu > 2. Utilities

1. TCP/IP Settings

3. Backlight

5. Set Date & Time

6. Baud Rate

7. Download

 9400/9500 Series client application - Options Menu > Configure > Server &

Screen tabs

Note: For temporary change on the reader settings, you can select [Enable run-time

barcode setting] in the application template settings.

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1.5.1 SYSTEM

For system settings on 9400/9500 Series, refer to section 5.6 Operation on the Mobile

Computer demonstrating the client application (Options Menu > Configure > Server

& Screen tabs).

POWER ON (8000/8300/8400/8500)

Options Description

Resume Program Start from the last session of program before the mobile computer is turned

off.

Restart Program Fresh start from the first session of the program. Auto Power Off The mobile computer will be turned off automatically when no operation is

taking place during a specified period of time.

 Enter a value between 0 and 999.  To disable this function, enter 0.

BACKLIGHT (8000/8300/8400/8500)

Options Description

Turn Off By default, the backlight for the LCD and the keypad of the mobile computer is

turned off.

Turn On upon power up

When the backlight is set to be turned on automatically, you may specify a period of idle time so that it can be automatically turned off. Such time-out is specified in the range of 1~9, in units of 10 seconds.

 The default time-out is 20 seconds.

SECURITY (8000/8300/8400/8500)

For security concerns, you may specify a password and select the check box of one or more tasks that need security checking.

 By default, no password is required for configuring the device settings.

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 A password can be up to 8 alphanumeric characters.

Note: The password is case-sensitive.

If a task is selected and provided with a password, you will not be allowed to enter a submenu without the password.

 TCP/IP Settings: Main Menu > 2. Utilities > 1. TCP/IP Settin gs  Set Date & Time: Main Menu > 2. Utilities > 5. Set Date & Time

MISCELLANEOUS (8000/8300/8400/8500)

Options Description

Download via

 Cradle-IR  IrDA  RF

Baud Rate

 115200 bps  57600 bps  38400 bps  9600 bps

Key Click By default, the key click is enabled.

Cancel the check box if a tone is not desired when you press a key on the mobile computer.

Barcode Reader

 1D CCD/Laser  1D (Extra) Long Range Laser  2D Reader

Set RFID Click the button to configure the RFID reader. Advanced settings are provided as

shown below.

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 Read UID: By default, the RFID reader is set to read UID (Unique

Identification) of the tag.

 Read Data: Select the check box so tha t the data part of the RFID tag can be

read. If only partial data is required, specify the start position and maximum length.

 Use Delimiter: Select the check box and specify a delimiter to separate UID

from data.

 Time Out: 1~255, i n units of second. The default time-out is three seconds.

Font Size

 Small font (6 * 8)  Large font (8 * 16)

On the 8000/8300 Series mobile computers, the Main Menu and its submenu 2. Utilities can be displayed in large font or small font.

Large font (8x16) must be applied for double-byte languages, such as Chinese, Japanese, etc.

On the Form and Menu property pages, font size can be changed as well.

PROMPTS & MESSAGES

For non-English environment, all the screen prompts and messages on the mobile computer can be re-defined in your local language. Change the prompts and messages one by one here.

Instead of changing the prompts and messages one by one here, you can create a *.lng file and store it in the Language folder (C:\CipherLab\Stream\Language\).

1) Go to File Menu > New > Terminal Setting and create a new configuration record for a specific mobile computer.

2) Go to System Menu > Language and select your language. For example, select Japanese.lng instead of the original English.lng.

3) Click [Reset to default Prompts & Messages] to update the prompts and messages in the system database accordingly. Now the prompts and messages will be all Japanese, depending on the contents of the Japanese.lng file.

Note: The default prompts and messages refer to those defined in the language file (.ln g)

currently in use when working on a configuration record.

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The maximum length of the prompts and messages depends on the font size and the size of the mobile computer screen. If your prompt or message exceeds the limit, it will be truncated automatically on the mobile computer.

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Mobile Computer Small (Font 6x8) Large (Font 8x16)

 Font file: The appropriate font file has to be downloaded to the mobile computer so that it can

correctly display the system prompts and messages as well as Forms and Menus (user menus).

 Font size: For double-byt e languages, such as Chinese and Japanese, large font (8x16) must

be applied in Forms and Menus of the application template.

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Screen scrolling is supported, allowing 50 characters by 80 lines.

1.5.2 BARCODE

The Barcode Reader Settings tab varies by the reader type you selected on the System tab > Miscellaneous > Barcode Reader. Configure the associated reader settings and

symbologies. For details on each barcode reader, please refer to each appendix separately.

 Appendix I - Scan Engine Settings lists the symbologies and RFID tags supported.  Appendix II - CCD/Laser Scan Engine provides information on the reader set tings as

well as symbology settings for the CCD or Laser scan engine.

 Appendix III - LR/ELR Laser Scan Engine provides information on the reader set tings

as well as symbology settings for the Long Range Laser or Extra Long Range Laser scan engine.

 Appendix IV - 2D Scan Engine provides information on the reader set tings as well as

symbology settings for the 2D scan engine.

1.5.3 WIRELESS LAN (8000/8300/8400/8500)

For IP and security settings on 9400/9500 Series, turn on the power to the 802.11b/g module through the Wireless Power Manager, and then, go to Start > Settings > (Control Panel) > Network and Dial-up Connections > WLAN1.

IP SETTINGS

Normally, DHCP is enabled and most of the settings can be obtained form the DHCP server.

 Local Name: Enter a friendly name for identifying the mobile computer.  SSID: Enter the network name (Service Set ID). Usually, it is the SSID given to an access

point.

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SECURITY

Usually, open system is selected for authentication.

 Authentication: Share Key required implementing WEP key.  WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy): Enter WEP Keys 1 ~ 4 using hexadecimal digits.  EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol): Enter a user name and password (up to 32 characters)

for the mobile computer to logon to a wireless network via an access point.

STREAM SERVER

 You may need to update the associ ated information about the STREAM Server. For 9400/9500

Series, refer to the System tab.

 By default, the current IP of your computer will be displayed as Server IP. It will also be

displayed on the title bar of the STREAM Server. When it becomes out-of-date, you may modify it here.

 By default, the Telnet port is “6000” as specified in System Menu > Set STREAM Server. When it

becomes out-of-date, you may modify it here.

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Double-click the shortcut on the desktop to launch the STREAM Server or run it directly from inside the STREAM Designer. While running, it will listen to connection requests from mobile computers and authenticate one to system database. It also allows for managing connections and transaction.

Run the Simulator or a real mobile computer to connect to your computer through the STREAM Server.

 Simulator - Go to Tools Menu > Launch Simulator in the STREAM Designer. You

can use a corresponding simulator to verify whether a mobile computer will beh ave correctly in most aspects.

 8000/8300/8400/8500 Series - Make sure (1) the corresponding run-time program

(.SHX) has been downloaded to the mobile computer and (2) the TCP/IP settings are configured correctly.

 9400/9500 Series - Make sure (1) the corresponding client application package (.EXE

and .DLL) has been installed to the mobile computer and (2) the server IP/port settings are configured correctly.

Warning: User accounts must be created for a user to log in and use an application

service. Otherwise, the connection attempt will fail.

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2.1 User Interface........................................................... 53

2.2 Login/Logout............................................................. 60

2.3 Error M

essages.......................................................... 63

2.1 USER INTERFACE

2.1.1 MENU BAR

SERVER MENU

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Commands Description

Start Start the STREAM Server. Restart Re-start the STREAM Server. Stop Stop the STREAM Server. Exit Exit the STREAM Server.

TERMINAL MENU

commands Description

System Information Get information about a specific mobile computer. Disconnect Disconnect a specific mobile computer.

1) In the work area, click Active Objects > Terminal Connection on the left pane.

2) Select one entry from the Terminal Connection list on the right pane.

3) Go to Terminal Menu > System Information.

4) More information on your mobile computer will be displayed.

For 8000/8300/8400/8500, the information is the same as you obtained via the following operation on your mobile computer – System Menu > 1. Information and System Menu > 2. Settings > 7. Font.

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TRANSACTION MENU

Commands Description

Remove Transaction Database Remove a specific transaction database. Delete Transaction Delete a specific transaction record.

1) In the work area, click Active Objects > Transaction Database > Source_SampleDB (Your Database Source) > (Active Table) on the left pane.

The active table name and transaction count is displayed on the right pane.

Note: A transaction database is maintained by the STREAM Server and allows for

accessing the back-end database. It lists the transaction record(s) received from a connected mobile computer in a real-time way, and periodically gets updates from the back-end database. There are times when a specific transaction database is found no longer desired, such as when no mobile computers are connected to the database, the list of transaction records is getting too long and needs to be re-arranged, and so on.

2) To remove the temporary transaction database, go to Transaction Menu > Remove Transaction Database.

To delete a transaction record, select one entry from the Active Table, and then, go to Transaction Menu > Delete Transaction.

Warning: The transaction record will be removed from the temporary transaction

database as well as the back-end database.

SYSTEM MENU

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Commands Description

Launch STREAM Designer If you want to modify an application template in a real time way,

launch the STREAM Designer.

HELP MENU

Commands

Description

Event Manager Open the Event Manager, which lists the activities or events occurred

in the STREAM Designer or the STREAM Server. Refer to section 4. Event Management for details.

About STREAM Server View information about the STREAM Server program.

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2.1.2 TOOLBAR

Icons Description

To start the STREAM Server.

 It does the same as menu command - Server > Start

To stop the STREAM Server.

 It does the same as menu command - Server > Stop

To get information about a specific mobile computer.

 It does the same as menu command - Terminal > System Information

To disconnect a specific mobile computer from the server.

 It does the same as menu command - Terminal > Disconnect

To remove a specific transaction database.

 It does the same as menu command - Transaction > Remove Transaction Database

To delete a specific transaction record.

 It does the same as menu command – Transaction > Delete Transaction

To launch the STREAM Designer.

 It does the same as menu command – System > Launch STREAM Designer

To open the Event Manager.

 It does the same as menu command – Help > Event Manager

To view information about the STREAM Server.

 It does the same as menu command – Help > About STREAM Server

To exit the STREAM Server.

 It does the same as menu command – S erver > Exit

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2.1.3 MENU TREE

In the work area, a menu tree is displayed on the left pane for navigation.

 Click "+" to expand the tree or "-" to collapse it.  Click an existing item from the tree list. Its contents will be displayed on the right

pane.

The STREAM Server allows you to monitor two things: Terminal Connection and Transaction Database.

In the Active Objects list below, you can tell that

 Current Connections: One mobile computer is connected to the server.  Active Databases: Two databases are ready. It implies that two mobile computers

were connected before, and now only one remains connected.

TERMINAL CONNECTION

It lists information of all mobile computer connections. Click one entry on the list , and go to Terminal Menu > System Information for more information on your mobile computer.

Information

Description

Serial Number A serial number assigned to the mobile computer for identification.

Same as the following operation on your mobile computer - System Menu > 1. Information > S/N

 If you are using the Simulator, it will be VTERM.

Terminal Type Hardware version for PCB.

Same as the following operation on your mobile computer - System Menu > 1. Information > H/W

IP Address IP address of the mobile computer. User Name User account used for login. Current Service Application service applied through the template.

 Database Application  Emulation Application

Application Template Application template in use. Connect Time The time when the mobile computer is connected to the STREAM Server. Elapse The elapsed time since the mobile computer has been connected to the

STREAM Server.

Status The status of current connection:

 Active

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 Not active (=disconnected) -

If you have [Automatically disconnect after exceeding retrial times...] enabled, the Terminal Connection list will leave out the disconnected mobile computers.

If you have the option disabled, the list will keep the disconnected mobile computers as "Not active".

Refer to section 2.2.1 Settings.

TRANSACTION DATABASE

It lists information of all transaction databases that have been accessed. If a listed database is not desired any more, select it and go to Transaction Menu > Remove Transaction Database to remove it from the list.

Information

Description

Database Name The name given to your database link. Database Type The type of your database link -

 ODBC  User-Defined D atabase

Data Source The database source specified.

 If the database type is ODBC, the System DSN will be displayed.  If the database type is User-Defined Database, the file path to the

database will be displayed.

Maximum Session The maximum session number allowed accessing the database.

 If the database type is ODBC, it will be "Unlimited" when you entered 0

for the number of connections allowed.

 If the database type is User-D efined Database, it will be "Unlimited".

Current Session The current number of sessions that is accessing the database. Current Terminal

Connection

The current number of mobile computers that are connected to the STREAM Server. (Terminal Connection status is "Active").

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2.2 LOGIN/LOGOUT

2.2.1 SETTINGS

Go to System Menu > Set STREAM Server. The communication settings and login prompt can only be changed in the STREAM Designer as shown below.

 The default Telnet port is 6000. Make sure you use the same port number on the

mobile computer. Refer to section 1.5.3 Wireless LAN

 The new settings will take effect after restarting the STREAM Server.

Warning: The server IP address and Telnet port number can be modified on the

mobile computer directly.

2.2.2 LOG IN

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1) When you turn on the mobile computer (or click the [Power] key on the Simulator), the Main Menu will be displayed.

2) Select [1. Telnet] to start a telnet session. The login screen is displayed as shown below.

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The screen prompts are defined in the STREAM Designer as shown below. Go to System

Menu > Set STREAM Server.

3) Enter your user ID and password, which are defined in the user accounts in the

STREAM Designer.

4) After logging in, the screen you see depends on the application template applied.

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 The 9400 Simulator is for 9400.  The 9500 Simulator is for 9500CE.

Toolbar

Option Menu Description

Options > Connect Connect to the STREAM Server.

Options > Disconnect Disconnect from the STREAM Server.

Options > Configure Configure server and screen settings.

Options > Utilities > Reader Test Perform reader test.

Options > Utilities > Load Setting Load device settings (.W94 or .W95)

Options > Exit Close the client application.

1) Tap from the toolbar to check whether the server IP and port settings are configured correctly.

2) Tap

to establish a connection with the remote host.

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2.2.3 LOG OUT

8000/8300/8400/8500 SERIES

To log out or exit the Telnet session on the 8000/8300/8400/8500 Series mobile computer, you must press the following key combination:

Mobile Computer

Key Combination to Log Out:

8000 Series Hold [FN] and then press [ESC].

8300 Series Hold [FN] and then press [ESC].

8400 Series Hold [FN] and then press [ESC].

8500 Series Hold [FN] and then press [ESC].

Note: If [ESC] is used to return to the Main Menu in the application template, it will

automatically exit the Telnet session after clicking [ESC] (= logging out).

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On the 9400/9500 Series mobile computer, tap from the toolbar to disconnect from the remote host, and then tap

to exit the client application.

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2.3 ERROR MESSAGES

2.3.1 CONNECTION ERROR

You can launch the Simulator to foresee a possible connection error and correct it. However, a TCP/IP connection error can only be reflected when you use a real mobile computer.

1) When you turn on the mobile computer (or click the [Power] key on the Simulator), the main screen is displayed (left below).

2) Select [1. Telnet] to start a telnet session.

3) The mobile computer will initialize a TCP/ IP connection with the server.

4) When it succeeds, the mobile computer will proceed to connect to the STREAM

Server. If it fails to establish a TCP/IP connection, the mobile computer will display an error

message.

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5) If the STREAM Server has not been launched, it will display an error message.

When it succeeds, the mobile computer will display th e login screen.

2.3.2 LOGIN ERROR

When the mobile computer has been connected to the STREAM Server successfully, the login screen will be displayed.

Possible login errors are listed here for your reference.

 If you enter an inva lid user ID or wrong password, the mobile computer will display

an error message - "Wrong UID/PWD!"

 Even though you have entered the user ID and password correctly, you may still

encounter another problem - the mobile computer you use does not match the terminal type specified in the corresponding application template.

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For example, you are using one of the 8500 Series mobile computers to log in and apply a template which is designed for the 8300 Series mobile computer. The mobile computer will display an error message - "TM mismatch!" or "Terminal mismatch!"

2.3.3 TEMPLATE SETTING ERROR

Error Message Description

No key field!

 You did not sel ect any key field(s). Refer to the Edit Table Schema

tab of your ODBC database or the Define Field tab of your own database.

 You did not associate one or more fi elds in the Form setting of your

application template to the key field(s) defined in your database.

Incomplete Setting! Wrong Setting! Setting Err!

 You did not associate one form to a table of your database in the

Form setting of your application template.

 You did not define field(s) in the Form setting of your application

template completely.

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From the miniature mobile computer image on the computer, the Simulator can produce instant feedback to the actions that have been taken with the application template. It simulates the running sequences of the applications on a real mobile computer, even the scanning job.

Warning: Database may be updated or changed during simulation.

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3.2 Exit the Si

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3.1 LAUNCH THE SIMULATOR

After launching the STREAM Server, run the corresponding Simulator from inside the STREAM Designer.

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3.1.1 8000/8300/8400/8500 SERIES

POWER ON

Click the [Power] key on the mobile computer image and it w ill start simulating program sequences on a real mobile computer (left below).

Then, the Main Menu will be displayed on the screen (right below).

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START A TELNET SESSION

“1. Telnet” is highlighted on the Main Menu as shown below . To start a Telnet session, simply click one of the [Enter] keys.

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The login screen is displayed as shown below. Enter your user ID and password, which are defined in the user accounts in the STREAM Designer.

After logging in, the screen you see depends on the application template applied.

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LOG OUT

To log out or exit the Telnet session, you must press the [FN]+[ESC] key combination on the 8000/8300/8400/8500 Series mobile computers. Refer to section 2.2.3 Log Out

However, it works a little differently in the Simulator.

1) In the Simulator, click the [FN] key first.

2) The screen will display an "F".

See the screenshot for the 8300 Series mobile computers (left below), and the one for the 8500 Series mobile computers (right below).

In the Simulator for the 8000 Series mobile computers (8000RF), you need to click the [FN/ALPHA] key three times (A->a->F):

3) Click the [ESC] key.

Note: If [ESC] is used to return to the Main Menu in the application template, it will

automatically exit the Telnet session after clicking [ESC] (= logging out).

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3.1.2 9400/9500 SERIES

The 9400 Simulator is for 9400 and the 9500 Simulator is for 9500CE. The simulator works exactly the same as the real mobile computer. Refer to section 2.2

for details.

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3.2 EXIT THE SIMULATOR

3.2.1 8000/8300/8400/8500 SERIES

1) To exit the Simulator, right-click anywhere on the mobile compu ter image.

2) The command menu will be displayed as shown below. Click [Exit].

Note: Please ignore "Setting" and "Dump files" in the command menu since they are for

debugging in Visual C++ environment.

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3.2.2 9400/9500 SERIES

 9400 Simulator – Tap Options > Exit or tap from the toolbar.  9500 Simulator – Tap Options > Exit. (below)

The Event Manager keeps a record of the activities or events occurred in the STREAM Designer or the STREAM Server. The system log file is named WS_App.log and stored in

C:\CipherLab\Stream\ by default. It will be over-written every time you re-start the STREAM Designer or the STREAM Server.

Menu Bar

Description

File > Save log as…

Save the log file to a different file path as a backup file.

 By default, the log will always be saved to

WS_App.log in C:\CipherLab\Stream\

File > Save query result as…

Save the query result alone.

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File > Exit

Close the Event Manager.

Edit > Clear all events

Clear all the events in the query list manually.

Edit > Refresh

Re-arrange and update the query list by log time.

Help > About Event Manager

View information about the Event Manager.

4.1 OPEN

You can access the Event Manager from inside the STREAM Designer itself or the STREAM Server.

4.2 QUERY

You can request for information based on a number of criteria that describe the event conditions. Set your criteria and click the [Query] button.

Criteria

Description

Event Type Request based on event type:

 All types (default)  General  Error

Event Date Request based on date, in the format of YYYY/MM/DD. Event Time Request based on time, in the format of HH:MM:SS. Terminal IP or Hostname Request bas ed on IP address or hostname of the mobile

computer.

4.3 EXIT

To close the Event Manager, simply go to File Menu > Exit or click the [Exit] button fro the toolbar.

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5.2 User Ac

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5.3 Device Setti

ngs ......................................................... 80

5.4 Database Application.................................................. 81

5.5 Emulation Application................................................. 84

5.6 Operation on the M

obile Computer ............................... 86

5.1 SYSTEM MANAGEMENT

5.1.1 CHANGE SYSTEM LANGUAGE

1) Locate the language file “English.lng” in C:\CipherLab\Stream\Language.

2) Open it in a text editor and edit it in your own language.

3) Save it to a new file and store the file in the same language folder.

4) In the STREAM Designer, go to System Menu > Language.

Multi-language options will be available now. Refer to section 5.3.2 Localization

5.1.2 CHANGE SYSTEM DATABASE

The default system database is WS_SysDB.mdb, which stores back-end resource information, application templates, user accounts and device settings. All th e work you do in the STREAM Designer can only be accessed and maintained when the same system database is loaded.

1) In the STREAM Designer, go to System Menu > Set System Database.

2) Click

to create a new system database.

To apply a new database or change to an existing database, click

select it.

3) Close all the connections and exit the STREAM Server.

4) Click [OK] to confirm the change of system database and close the System Database

Setting dialog box.

5) Another dialog box will appear to remind you that it will re- start the STREAM Server. Click [OK] to close the dialog box.

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5.1.3 CONFIGURE THE STREAM SERVER

1) In the STREAM Designer, go to System Menu > Set STREAM Server.

2) Configure the login prompt and communication settings.

3) The new settings will take effect after restarting the STREA M Server.

Warning: The default Telnet port is 6000. Make sure you use the same port number

on your mobile computer.

5.1.4 ANALYZE ACTIVITIES

The Event Manager keeps a record of the activities or events occurred in the STREAM Designer or the STREAM Server.

1) Open the Event Manager from inside the STREAM Designer or the STREAM Server.

2) Set your criteria and click the [Query] button.

3) Save the current log or query result to a new file.

Note: The system log file will be over-written every time you re-start the STREAM

Designer or the STREAM Server.

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5.2 USER ACCOUNT

Create a user account for authentication.

1) In the STREAM Designer, go to File Menu > New > Users to create a user account. Rename it if necessary.

2) Click the [Change ID] button if you want to change the default ID. Enter a unique alphanumeric string, 1~30 characters long and case-sensitive. Click the [Change ID] button again to apply the new user ID.

3) Use a password if you have security concerns. Enter a unique alphanumeric string, 1~30 characters long and case-sensitive.

4) Associate a specific application template with the user account.

5.2.1 SIGN-ON TO HOST/TELNET SERVER

For Emulation Application, user name and password are required if “Auto Sign On” or “Login Hot Key” is enabled.

5.2.2 EXAMPLE

The user ID and password input here is for A.J. to log in and use a specific template, HostTemp0002.

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5.3 DEVICE SETTINGS

A number of important device settings must be configured, such as the barcode/RFID settings, WLAN communications, etc. Create a configuration record to store your device settings.

5.3.1 DOWNLOAD OR IMPORT CONFIGURATION

8000/8300/8400/8500 SERIES

1) In the STREAM Designer, go to File Menu > New > Terminal Setting to create a configuration record for a specific mobile computer. Rename it if necessary.

2) On the System tab, configure important system settings on the mobile computer. For example, you can change the screen prompts and messages to your own language.

3) On the barcode reader tab, configure barcode settings to meet your needs in collecting data via the barcode reader - 1D CCD/Laser, 1D (Extra) Long Range Laser or 2D reader.

You can configure the RFID reader settings on the System tab > Miscellaneous > Set RFID.

4) On the Wireless LAN tab, configure WLAN settings for the mobile computer to connect to your computer via a wireless network.

5) Go to Tools Menu > Download Terminal Setting to download the configuration record to the mobile computer while selecting Main Menu > 2. Utilities > 7. Download on the mobile computer.

Note: For temporary change on the reader settings, you can select [Enable run-time

barcode setting] in the application template settings.

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1) In the STREAM Designer, go to File Menu > New > Terminal Setting to create a configuration record for a specific mobile computer. Rename it if necessary.

2) On the System tab, configure important system settings on the mobile computer. For example, you can change the screen prompts and messages to your own

language.

3) On the barcode reader tab, configure barcode settings to meet your needs in collecting data via the barcode reader - 1D CCD/Laser, 1D (Extra) Long Range Laser or 2D reader.

You can configure the RFID reader settings on the System tab > Barcode Reader > RFID and the [Set RFID] button.

4) For the mobile computer to connect to your computer via a wireless network, you must turn on the power to the 802.11b/g module through the Wireless Power

Manager and configure the WLAN settings via Start > Settings > (Control Panel) > Network and Dial-up Connections on the mobile computer.

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5) In the STREAM Designer, go to File Menu > Export 9 Series Terminal Setting As to export the configuration record to a .W94 or .W95 file.

6) Copy or move the configuration file to the mobile computer via ActiveSync.

7) Run the application program on the mobile computer. (Copy or move the client

application package WS9400_CE.exe or WS9500_CE.exe along with the DLL file to the mobile computer via ActiveSync.)

8) Import the device settings via Options Menu > Utilities > Load Setting on the mobile computer.

Note: For temporary change on the reader settings, you can select [Enable run-time

barcode setting] in the application template settings.

5.3.2 LOCALIZATION (8000/8300/8400/8500)

1) Create a *.lng file and store it in the Language folder (C:\CipherLab\Stream\Language\).

2) Go to System Menu > Language and select your language.

3) In the device settings for a specific 8000/8300/8400/8500 Series mobile computer,

click [Reset to default Prompts & Messages] on the System tab to change the prompts and messages accordingly.

4) In the associated application template, large font (8x16) must be applied in Forms and Menus for double-byte languages.

5) Download the run-time program (.shx) and appropriate font file to the mobile computer via System Menu > 6. Load Program by pressing the 7+9+Power keys.

6) Download the configuration record to the mobile computer via Main Menu > 2. Utilities > 7. Download on the mobile computer.

Note: Localization is not applicable to the application programs for 9400/9500 Series

because Unicode is not supported.

5.4 DATABASE APPLICATION

You have to define and associate a template with your database source, either an ODBC database or a local database created from scratch.

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5.4.1 CHOOSE DATABASE SOURCE

Choose your “Database Source” where data can be accessed and updated.

USE AN ODBC DATABASE

1) In the STREAM Designer, go to File Menu > New > Database Application > ODBC Database to make use of an ODBC database. Rename it if necessary.

2) On the Database Link tab, describe how to connect to an existing database via ODBC. Click [Test Connection] to verify whether the database is accessible.

3) On the Download Table Schema tab, you can connect to the database and download the tables and fields you need.

4) On the Edit Table Schema tab, you can view and manage the table schema.

CREATE A USER DATABASE

1) In the STREAM Designer, go to File Menu > New > Database Application > User-Defined Database to create a new database. Rename it if necessary.

2) Click [New] to create an empty table. Rename it if necessary. Click [Copy Structure/Data from] to create a table based on the structure and data

imported from another database.

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3) On the Define Field tab, create the fields one by one. Click to apply the settings and save them to the table.

4) On the Manipulate Data tab, you can leave the table empty or click [Import Data] to import data from an existing table.

During data collection, you can update an existing record. If the data collected has no match in the table, it depends on the [Action when the input has no match] setting in the form.

When the job is done, you can click [Export data] to save the data. If the data is not desired any more, simply click [Delete all data] to clear the table.

Warning: At least one key field is required and must be referred in your form. It will

affect the settings of a database application template if you delete a database, table or field that is referred to.

5.4.2 CREATE A TEMPLATE

1) In the STREAM Designer, go to File Menu > New > Database Application > Database App Template to create a template for database application. Rename it if

necessary.

2) Configure the template to meet your needs. The work here is pretty much the same as what you used to do with the Wireless Application Generator - the Form, Menu, and Lookup tabs.

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 Choose which mobile computer to use. For example, select 9500 for 9500CE.  Decide whether or not the barcode/RFID reader settings can be changed during

run-time.

 Specify the program sequences on the wireless mobile computer after starting a

Telnet session and logging in successfully.

 Create your menus and forms. Associate one form and its fields to one table and

its fields in your database.

Note: Select the check box of [Enable run-time barcode setting] so that you can change

the behavior of barcode/RFID reader and associated settings on the mobile computer during run-time. When you log out, the reader settings will remain unchanged.

5.5 EMULATION APPLICATION

You have to define and associate a template with a remote host or telnet server that runs VT100/220 or 5250 terminal emulation.

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5.5.1 CHOOSE HOST SOURCE

Choose your “Host Source” where data can be accessed and updated.

1) In the STREAM Designer, go to File Menu > New > Emulation Application > Host/Server Source to give details of a host link. Rename it if necessary.

2) On the Capture Screen tab, capture host screens that need editing.

3) On the Edit Screen tab, define input fields for reformatting use.

5.5.2 CREATE A TEMPLATE

1) In the STREAM Designer, go to File Menu > New > Emulation Application > Emulation App Template to create a template for emulation application. Rename it

if necessary.

2) Configure the template to meet your needs. The work here is pretty much the same as what you used to do with the CipherNet programs.

 Choose which mobile computer to use.  Decide whether or not the barcode/RFID reader settings can be changed during

run-time.

 Map the physical keys to popular host keys.  Reformat the host screens if necessary.  Configure other terminal emulation settings.

Note: Select the check box of [Enable run-time barcode setting] so that you can change

the behavior of barcode/RFID reader and associated settings on the mobile computer during run-time. When you log out, the reader settings will remain unchanged.

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5.6 OPERATION ON THE MOBILE COMPUTER

When all is done with the STREAM Designer, launch the STREAM Server, and then, the corresponding Simulator to debug program sequences step by step - powering ON, starting a Telnet session, logging in, and running the program sequences designed in your template.

If the simulation is found satisfactory, proceed to download the run-time program and device settings to the mobile computer. Go on to start a Telnet session by logging in on the real mobile computer.

Here we give a demonstration of the 9500CE mobile computer to show how it works.

5.6.1 LOAD PROGRAM & SETTINGS

Before we start with data collection application, you have created a database, an application template, a user account for login, and configure necessary device settings in the STREAM Designer.

1) First, make sure the client application has been installed to the mobile compu ter via ActiveSync.

If so, double-tap the application program (.exe). Otherwise, go to Tools Menu > Install STREAM CE Client to install it.

To restore the minimized window of the application, tap

on the taskbar (left

below). Select [STREAM 9500CE] from the pop-up menu.

To exit the application, tap Options > Exit or tap

from the toolbar (right below).

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2) In the STREAM Designer, export the 9500 configuration file to a .W95 file, and copy it to the mobile computer via ActiveSync. Load the new device settings via Options Menu > Utilities > Load Setting.

3) If you need to modify the server IP and Telnet port number, tap Options Menu > Configure > Load Setting.

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Warning: The server IP address and Telnet port number can be modified on the

mobile computer directly.

9400/9500 CLIENT – MENU BAR & TOOLBAR

You may tap to hide or show the Options Menu. When the Options Menu is inaccessible from the menu bar, tap and hold anywhere

blank on the screen and the Options Menu will pop up as shown below.

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Icons from left to right

Description

To hide or show the Options menu.

 Tap and hold it so that you can horizontally drag the

toolbar to relocate it.

Options > Connect

To start a Telnet session.

Options > Disconnect

To end a Telnet session.

Options > Configure

To configure server and screen settings.

Options > Utilities > Reader Test

To perform reader test.

Options > Utilities > Load Setting

To load device settings.

Options > Function Bars To show or hide the function bars –

 Menu Bar  Tool Bar  Status Bar

Options > About STREAM Client

To view information about the STREAM Wireless Studio

client application.

Options > Exit

To exit the STREAM Wireless Studio client application.

TIPS FOR 8000/8300/8400/8500 SERIES

First, make sure the run-time program and associated device settings have been downloaded to the specific mobile computer.

 Operation on the mobile computer to download program - via System Menu > 6.

Load Program by pressing the 7+9+Power keys

 Operation on the mobile computer to download settings - via Main Menu > 2.

Utilities > 7. Download.

If all is ready, launch the STREAM Server. Then, go back to the Main Menu > 1. Telnet on the mobile computer and press [ENTER] to start a Telnet session by logging in.

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5.6.2 LOGIN TO USE AN TEMPLATE

1) Tap Options Menu > Connect to start a Telnet session. In the login screen, input the user ID and password to log in and use the application

template "DBTemp0001".

2) Our application template has a user menu as shown below. It leads to two user forms:

1. Taking Order, 2. Serving.

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5.6.3 COLLECT DATA

1) Select "1. Taking Order" from the user menu and enter the user form "1. Taking Order" as shown below. The contents on the mobile computer screen are decided by the Form setting in the application template. See section 5.4.2 Create a Template

Input a number of records, and you will find the database is updated as well.

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