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Readerware has added a new knowledge base system to the web site. Here you will find all sorts of Readerware information, technical, sales, frequently asked questions, additional resources like report writer templates etc., all categorized with full search capabilities. You can browse the knowledge base by category or search for answers.
The Readerware knowledge base is always just a click away, look for the Knowledge base/FAQ link in the navigation panel on every page on the web site.
The knowledge base is constantly being updated with new articles and
information so
you will always
find the latest Readerware information there.
There is also a lot of functionality built in to the new Readerware
knowledge base system for you to explore. If there are knowledge base
articles that you refer to a lot you can mark them as favorites and
then they are easily accessible on your Favorites page. You can e-mail
articles, print articles even save them as PDF files for offline
viewing and printing. You can provide feedback by rating articles.
There are RSS feeds available so that you can be notified about
article changes etc.
Other things to check out in the knowledge base include the report
writer templates section. You will find the templates in the Printing
category. There are a number of new templates for printing and viewing
thumbnails as well as the new PDA optimized templates discussed in the
next article.
If you can't find an answer to your question or have suggestions on how to improve the knowledge base, please contact support@readerware.com.
The new Readerware knowledge base replaces the old forums. We believe the knowledge base will provide a much better solution for Readerware users, up to date accurate information, better organization with full search capabilities.
We hope the knowledge base will become your first source for Readerware information but it does not replace Readerware support. Prompt support is always available via e-mail. support@readerware.com.
As you probably know Readerware has been available for Palm OS
devices and iPods for a long time. You can take your databases with you
wherever you go. You can search and browse your database in stores for
example and avoid duplicate purchases.
Readerware 3.0 adds additional mobile platform support.
But what about taking your databases with you now on new devices
like the iPhone or iPod Touch and other smart phones and PDAs? New
report writer
templates are available which can create an indexed HTML file
customized for
small screen devices. You can use them on an iPhone, iPod Touch or any
device capable of displaying HTML files. As they are indexed you can
easily jump to the sections you want and browse your database.
Because Apple do not let you mount an iPhone or iPod Touch directly
to your Mac or PC, users of these devices do need third party software
to transfer and view
these files. The excellent Air Sharing application available for
Windows, Linux and Mac OS X will let you easily transfer and view your
Readerware database files on either device.
The templates are available for download from the Readerware
Knowledge Base. You can use them as is or customize the templates to
meet your needs.
It is a simple process to create your mobile Readerware database
file, there is a knowledge base article that steps you through it.
Follow the links below to download the templates and learn more
about using Readerware on virtually any mobile device.
Today everybody has a smart phone, PDA or iPod that they carry with
them everywhere right?
Well, maybe not everybody.
Did you know that Readerware has a simple way to take your database
with you, no fancy electronics required!
Readerware has a powerful built in reporting facility. You can print the results of a search in a number of different formats. You can create an especially useful report for taking on your trips to your local bookstores.
Create a table view with just a few columns, the ones you need like author, title, format, first edition etc. Keep the columns as narrow as possible. When printing this report, select a small font, say an 8 point font. Check the Two Sided and Break on Author options. Adjust the Tables on Page slider to meet your preferences, the goal is to get as many columns as possible on the page. Try experimenting with portrait and landscape modes. This will list the maximum number of titles per page. Depending on the font size you select you can get well over a hundred titles on a single page, sorted by author and title.
You may be surprised at how few pages it takes to print out your entire library using this approach. The report can include key information such as the format you have, signed, first edition etc. So when on a shopping trip and you come across a first edition of a favorite title in excellent condition, you can easily tell if you have it, if you only have a paperback edition etc. All the information you need to make a purchase decision at your fingertips.
If you are looking for a way to catalog video games, ReaderwareVW
the video version of Readerware can now auto-catalog them from Amazon.
There is nothing special you need to do, just select Amazon from the
site list and scan the barcode or enter the UPC of a video game into
ReaderwareVW auto-catalog. ReaderwareVW will automatically update
itself if needed and catalog the games for you.
The ReaderwareVW database is designed more for movies, TV shows
etc., but video games fit fairly well into the database layout too.
ReaderwareVW recognizes that you are cataloging video games and sets
the format accordingly.
You can catalog video games into your existing video database or
create a new separate database just for video games. To do this select
the File->New
Database menu item. Choose the location and enter the name for
your new database. To switch between databases select the File->Open Database
menu item.
The Readerware Knowledge base has a new series of
articles on how and why you should backup your database.Thanks for your support.
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