SmartPDE

SmartPDE USB Xfer

Overview

Summary

This article explains the process of restoring a Database to a PDE via the USB Xfer Method.


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Step-by-step Guide

  • To load/Update a Database via USB Xfer you mist first attempt to obtain the Database via a network connection, to do this press the "Get New Database" Aqua function button from the main SmartPDE32 home screen

  • If a connection can not be obtained then a message similar to that shown below will be presented to the operator

  • The operator should press the green OK button at this point

  • The operator will now be presented with the below screen, to proceed the user should press the green YES button

  • It is possible to force (the above screen) this action by setting the Server IP Address to 0.0.0.0

  • The user will now be presented with the same Update/Export screen that is used from SmartPOS when performing similar functionality

  • The function required to load a new database is the "Update Database" button

  • Prior to performing the above process you must have a valid copy of the "LocalPDEDataToSend.zip" file

  • This file first need to be renamed, this can be done by right clicking on the file and choosing the properties option

  • This file MUST be named "LocalDataUSB.zip"

  • This file must then be placed in a directory named "BepozXfer"

  • This "BepozXfer" directory may be located on the device or on an external storage device

If an external storage option is inserted into the PDE then SmartPDE will look at this location as opposed to any local directory with the same name

  • SmartPDE32 will scan the device and present a message similar to that shown below

  • At this point the operator should press the Green "YES" Button

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  • SmartPDE will Extract the files and load the new Database

  • Upon completion the below 2 screens will be presented to the operator the 1st been a confirmation window the 2nd been a venue selection dialog