Chapter 3 Navigating and Entering Data36With File Link, you can import data stored in any of the following formats:n Comma-separated (*.csv)n Memo Pad archive (*.mpa)n Address Book archive (*.aba)n Text (*.txt)For information on how to set up a file link, see the Palm Desktop online Help.Importing data from a Mac computerPalm Desktop software can import data from any applications that can export thedata in any of the following file formats:n Tab-delimited filen Textn Palm Desktop software for Macn vCal (.vcs)n vCard (.vcf)For example, you can export tab-delimited files from applications such as:FileMaker Pro, Meeting Maker, Now Contact, and Now Up-to-Date.To import data from a Mac computer:1. Open Palm Desktop software.2. From the File menu, choose Import.3. Select the file you want to import.4. Click Import.5. If you want to change the order of the fields you’re importing, point to a field,wait for the cursor to change to a double arrow, and then drag the field to anew location.6. If you do not want to import a field, click the arrow between the field names.7. From the Fields pop-up menu, choose the appropriate field.8. From the Delimiters pop-up menu, choose the appropriate delimiter.9. Click OK.10. To add the imported data to your handheld, perform a HotSync operation.See Palm Desktop online Help for more information on importing and exportingdata.
