We've added several more articles to the Knowledge base, including samples and solutions to common problems.  Here is a list of some of the new articles:

HOWTO:  Configure a tethered scanner for the PC Client
HOWTO: FTP from a Data Processing Script
INFO: Upgrade to version 3.0 and retain version 2.4 for existing programs
SAMPLE: Lookup Validation, Display related data fields
SAMPLE: Filter Combobox - Master/Detail
SAMPLE: Grid - Update & Delete Record
HOWTO: Grid - reference selected values
HOWTO: Check for duplicate records
HOWTO: Use the PC Client with OMNI.
INFO: Order in which the Scripts will Run
INFO: Flash or Clone ITScriptNet to terminals

On the lighter side of things, check out this article about the new Star Trek movie using Motorola and Metrologic scanners as props on the Enterprise.  Now I want to see it even more!

We are pleased to announce the release of ITScriptNet 3.0b.  This version builds on the improvements in 3.0a with several new features and fixes.  New features include:

There are also a number of minor bug fixes and other features.  You can get all of the details in our Knowledge Base.

Please note that since this new version adds several new features, it does change the ITB format.  Programs saved in ITScriptNet 3.0b can not be opened in previous versions.  Older programs can be opened with 3.0b, however.

We've already discussed the MC55, but Motorola has now officially released it.  The details are available on Motorola's MC55 product page.  This looks like a nice device that fits between a consumer phone and a fully ruggedized device.

With the upcoming 3.0b release of ITScriptNet, we've added a new feature which can help the users of a portable device when they are not sure what to do.  Since the portable device screens are fairly small, it's tempting to load programs up with many data collection controls, making the program confusing for the user.  In the past, the only way to display Help for the user was with a Message that could display a description of the fields, something like this:

While this works ok, it is not context-sensitive.  The user had to figure out which text applied to which field.

In ITSN V3.0b, we've added Popup Help that can be linked to each field.  All the user has to do is Tap and Hold on any field that he or she does not understand, and the text you entered in the program is displayed.  Now every field can have it's own descriptive text, like this:

This is much more clear, and allows you to be much more descriptive in your help.

Popup Text is available starting with ITSN 3.0b, which will be released within a few days.

Daylight Savings Time starts this weekend in the US.  Unfortunately, this is the time we lose the extra hour of sleep.  Don't forget to check your device clocks on Monday to make sure they changed correctly!

We've been working on some new features for ITScriptNet, and we are close to releasing a new version.  Some of the new features include:

• Janam XM60 and XM65 clients.
• High-Resolution (VGA) device support, including the Symbol MC75 and Intermec CV30.
• Tap-And-Hold Popup text for elements.
• A Rename Element and Rename Prompts feature that renames them in your scripts, too.

Plus a number of minor bug fixes and improvements.  We'll be discussing some of these new features over the next few weeks.  We are looking to release this new version in the next week or two.