The program PDB Explorer by Leif Lundberg at LLUSoft converts your Palm database back-up on your PC into a format you can read.

NOTE: Email trajecto@trajectorylabs.com FIRST with questions

NOTE: MAC users can run PDB Explorer under Virtual PC

Follow these simple directions to use

FIRST: Download PDB Explorer (freeware)

(If you have troubles downloading from that location download here)

1. Unzip and install PDB Explorer. Be sure to read the helpful tutorial.html file in the installation directory. The default installation is under: C:\Program Files\LLUSoft\PDB Explorer

2. Perform a HotSync to backup your latest Palm database onto your PC. All TrajectoryLabs.com programs that incorporate databases store backup copies of the database onto the PC at HotSync. This database is the file we want to view.

3. Start PDB Explorer and open your Palm database. Make sure you have Use User Backup directory checked under Options | Preferences.

In most configurations it will be stored under: C:\Palm\yourname\Backup. The .PDB icon will look like this:

As the file opens you will be prompted for file property settings, you can just accept the defaults.

The Palm database open in PDB Explorer

4. Double-Click on Digital Ink. The bitmap will open and appear as shown here.

The Bitmap open in PDB Explorer
Note: Image will be in color on color Palms

5. Select the Save as Bitmap Icon. The icon looks like this: The window below will appear and you can now save your bitmap.

6. The transfer is now complete. You can now email all of your friends and relatives and show them what a fantastic digital artist you are!

Email: trajecto@trajectorylabs.com for further tech support