Job for connecting Basic4Android app to order entry program on PC

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Giuliano

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Hi everyone!

this is my first message in the Job Offers forum. Sorry for my english.
I have one work that I would like to commit in the next time.

I believe that it could be from advantage if someone already programmed
similar works, but I think that every gook skilled programmer can do it
without problems too.

The project:
There is already a working (my own) program in VB6 for order entry for
cafè and restaurants and I would like to add some (simple) functionality
to the existing application, using handhelds and tablets (Android).

I need some (experienced?) programmer for Basic4Android that could have
interest to start such collaboration for this project.

Basically the program on the tablet should load categories and articles
from the (local) server (MSSQL) and present then nicely on the tablet.

The categories and articles should be loaded from the server (files,
ws, or anything other suggested to use with Basic4Android).

The person using the tablet should be able to search for articles and
browse categories, better if explained through nice pictures, after that
it should be possible for him to select some preference and to "send" it
wifi to the server (files, ws, query to MSSQL, everything is welcome).

Of course we would speak about all details of the program and we could
put down a detailed plan, before beginning.

I usually program VB6 but I started learning Basic4Android last week,
that is why I would like to collaborate with some experienced programmer
that already knows Basic4Android and already used it for applications.

I hope that I explained the job in a understanable way, please ask me
if something is not clear, have a nice day everyone,

Giuliano
 
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Sonny

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Greetings Giuliano,

I understand that you might want to code this application as a native Basic4Android app, for the experience of using the product, but this application sounds like it would be more effectively utilized as a browser based web app.

This would eliminate any data synchronization issues that might arise. If however, your tablet is going to have to operate, out of communication range, for any length of time, then your need for a native tablet app might be justified.

Please tell me more. Send me a private email if you wish.

Regards.
> Sonny <
 
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Giuliano

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Hi Sonny,

I will send you private mail next time but this details I think that are interesting for everyone who would like to cooperate, so this time I post it public.

I have already a good working browser based web app, running on Pocket PC, written in PHP and working with Apache, that practically already make what the new app shoul make.

The problems that I had with this kind of application are:
- sometimes to slow, due to continuos connection to the server.
- always a kind of "refresh" of the screen, everytime I take, for example, a new order, and the web sites reload tu show it in the grid..
- as you said, it s not possible to use it out of communication range.
- no "modern" look, like sliding panels, etc..

This is why I tought to have a Basic4Android native app installed on the device: having a faster application on the device that do it'job and then, when ready to send, send it.

I am open to any suggestion, thank you very much for the interest,

Giuliano
 
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qsrtech

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Hello Giuliano,

I am currently in the process of porting a Delphi POS system for the QSR Industry to Android. It uses a "remote" SQL Server as the database which is interfaced through ASP (i.e. posting and retrieving data). My windows and android versions use the data interchangeably and look and work almost identical.

If you're plan is to utilize the android device as a fully standalone terminal then porting your windows app to android will likely be a lengthily proposition. There are many nuances in the android OS that can make things challenging. Will you require printing from your app to a POS printer? I'm not trying to discourage you but perhaps you might want to consider trying out your existing app on a windows tablet?

Personally I'm not fond of "wifi" for critical business use like this. You will need a lot of checks and balances to ensure data is moving properly.

If you're serious about porting to android then we can certainly discuss this project privately in detail.
 
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aymk

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Hi Giuliano,

We have build a POS front end on android for a client in China which interface to their existing POS system running on Windows. If you are interested please send me a pm, we can discuss your need further.

regards,
Henny
 

EduardoElias

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Hi Giuliano,

Please PM with your email or better way to talk.

I want to talk about that. I have created a POS software that is flexible to be adapted on androids using B4A.

There is a server that is a HTTP server for webservices and I have created a protocol to share database with the android.

Right now I have 3 software houses that are using this solution connecting to different databases, since I am using a solution that permit connection to any odbc capable database (basically all modern solutions like mysql, firebirds, mssql, etc)

I have also a solution where you can write a program that can run in both platforms: windows and android using this same server.

I want to expand this server and solution with other software houses to adapt to existing applications. Mostly is just creating a dll that will be used for the server to interact to get back and forth the software data.

The software on android also can be customized.

I would like to talk about that, and even partnership to make a win-win solution.

Eduardo
 
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Giuliano

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Hi Eduardo,

yes, thank you very much, I receveid your mail and I am looking at all your
interesting material. It will take some hour, after that I will post you, for sure!

Many thanks in advance,

Giuliano
 
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Giuliano

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Yes, you are right, VB6 is become for some people an "old" language.

I develop new programs since a couple of years in C#, now in B4A too

The fact is that I have to maintan a previous program that is very big (about 260,000 lines of code..) and it is still working very well, fast and stable, so it was not necessary to port it to .Net. This program was started from me 1999 and is continuously updated.

I am happy to have found B4A and it's community, the best one around!

Regards,

Giuliano
 

IanMc

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Of course you must maintain a good working application.

It's just interesting to note that you wrote it last century
 
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elitevenkat

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Hi
I have already done a similar app using b4a. b4a app running in hand held device using sqllite and in desk top, vb6 and mssql.
it has got more than 100+ installation base in Chennai, India. contact venkat@elitesystems.co.in
elitevenkat
 
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