Hello all,
I work for a company in the commercial and residential services industry, and we are looking at possibly expanding into using tablets to help improve efficiency and customer service. However, there is nothing currently out that would suffice for our use, because the database we use at our main office is a proprietary SQL database program. I trying to get a good direction of where to look to be able to hire a programmer to create an Android program for us than can hook into our SQL database.
Any information or leads as to where I might be able to start looking would be fantastic!
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Before starting a new thread, I used the search function and looked through the "check these threads before starting a new one" listed threads but didn't find an answer. If this has already been addressed, my apoiogies.
My company uses Excel spreadsheets with custom Visual Basic macros that I have written when we test medical imaging equipment. I would love to use a Tablet for this but Dataviz states "that code type is not supported by handheld platforms, so Documents To Go cannot execute the VB code necessary to use those features. "
Is this an accurate statement? I don't know enough about Android yet to know whether it is correct or if this is perhaps outdated information. The statement was made in June of 2010.
Is Visual Basic totally imcompatible with Android or is there hope that custom macro enabled Excel spreadsheets may work in the semi-near future?
Thank you in advance for any information you give me.
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Hi,
I am a student studying in software engineering course in Malaysia. This semester I am required to develop an application for mobile device for my final year project. What I need to do is only to be able to locate the user location in a building, show the route that can be taken, and optionally download the building's map, and use the turn-by turn navigation without any internet/GPS access after that.
My main questions are;
1) How do I get a building's map? For example I wanted to have a map of my university campus, where do I get the map from? Google Map?
2) How to implement the turn-by-turn navigation without any internet/GPS? Only the graphical is enough, no need for sound support.
3) How do i obtain user's location using Wi-Fi connection instead of GPS?
Thank you and I hope any developers won't mind sharing some of the knowledge for a learning student.
I am not hoping for source codes, I just need guidance and directions on where should I look, and what I need to study.
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So I am trying to develop an app for my conventions. I have never coded before in my life outside of a basic java class 7 years ago and have a bit of help but not anything android useful.
My buddy is an IT guy and is doing our sql server and VB layout for Windows based systems.
I want to be able to query the SQL server from my android devices an Asus Transformer TF101 and Galaxy S2 Sprint. I also want it to be able to modify entries in the database. It will be used to manage volunteer schedules. I want have updates to the database pushed to my phone.
The things I need to be able to query is Name, phone number, shift time for the current day, punch times for that day, and total logged time for the week.
I have read a few guides on here all with high ratings and have been lost with it all. Having no experience in coding I am trying to find a way to learn this but really prefer to have someone sit down and give me the basics. Best way for me to learn is watching and participating.
Any help would be appreciated.
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Vladimir Kulyukin is an associate professor at Utah State University and he teaches Android programming among other things. Search Google for the terms "Vladimir Kulyukin" + "android programming" and you will get his blog with links to all his videos. I cannot post the links here as I am a newbie and not allowed to post links.
If your IT guy is making your SQL server directly accessible from the internet, fire him.
What you need is for him to prepare an API, a REST one perhaps. For REST APIs, you just use the HTTP client library that comes with Android.
Hi, I have built an application using android programming and I want to forward & sharing image from one application to other which was loaded from a remote url. I usually search for many Mobile Development Blogs which fortunately get resolved in such Q&A forums. So again, I am hoping that some of the tech experts in this community can help to figure out my issue.
Howdy, folks. I hope someone can help answer this question. Mods, if I posted this in the wrong section, please relocate.
I'm helping a friend who is expanding his business by hiring 3 field sales reps and they need to be provisioned with smartphones and tablets for doing quotes, reviewing e-blueprints, accessing email, and so on. So, that's six devices in question, with more to come.
There's a question about whether iOS or Android is the better platform for what we're gong to need. Yes, I know XDA is Android-centric, but this decision isn't about what I want to do, but about what's right for his business. So, your honest input is appreciated.
Essentially, what I think we need is an ACL Management utility of some sort that will support these functions:
Remote access to configure devices in the field
Track and 'nuke' devices if lost/stolen
Remote backup of data/settings
Remote install/configuration of apps by managment
Enforce password protection
Good antivirus/malware/firewall software(?)
Prevent users from installing or deleting data/apps
Prevent users from changing settings
Though I have some technical skills, a 'dashboard' style interface to manage the devices and set a group policy would be preferred. I am aware of Android Device Manager, but I was unable to determine if it will do all of the above that we need.
If you think I've left anything out, please let me know.
Thanks in advance for your help!