Syncing your PalmPilot™ Data Using Conduits

Conduits are programs that interface your PalmPilot™ data with PC applications or sync your PalmPilot™ data with files that can be used by PC applications.

Conduits can be set up by selecting Settings->Configure KPilot..., or using the daemon pop up menu and clicking the Configure KPilot... menu item.


KPilot daemon pop-up menu

KPilot daemon pop-up menu


The Conduits tree in the configuration dialog collects all the installed conduits available. The conduits can be enabled and disabled by clicking on the check box to the left of the conduit's name. Conduits can have an extensive configuration of their own, and may be supplied by third parties. Most of the conduits require some initial configuration, so it is strongly recommended to check the section detailing the default conduits configuration before using them.

The default conduits are the following:

KNotes / Memos

Synchronizes the Memo Pad application with KNotes.

Important

The conduit only synchronizes the Memo Pad data if KNotes is running. If you want to enable this functionality, please remember to start KNotes first, or check if it is already running (tip: look for the KNotes icon in the system tray).

Time Synchronization

Sets the PalmPilot™'s time to that of the desktop machine. Useful for keeping the clock of the PalmPilot™ accurate.

Calendar (KOrganizer)

Synchronizes the Datebook application with KOrganizer or with a iCalendar file of your choice.

There is a way to sync locations of appointments.

Palm DOC

Automatically converts, installs and sync text files in the PalmPilot™ DOC format, so you can read the text files with most DOC-capable applications on the PalmPilot™. There are many free or open source Palm DOC readers, and some Palm DOC editors for your handheld.

Any plain text file can be easily converted. For instance, you can download and convert the public domain books provided by the Gutenberg Project and read them in your PalmPilot™.

Addressbook

Synchronizes the Address application with KAddressBook or with a vCard file of your choice.

System Information

Writes information about your PalmPilot™, (such as OS version, RAM available, and the list of databases) to a file. Useful mostly for debugging purposes.

ToDo's (KOrganizer)

Synchronizes the Todo list application with KOrganizer or with a iCalendar file of your choice.

MAL (AvantGo) Conduit

Synchronizes your PalmPilot™ with the AvantGo® server. The AvantGo® server offers general content (news, guides, stock quotes, etc.) in a format that is suitable for reading in a PalmPilot™. To use this conduit, you need to register, subscribe the channels you select and install the AvantGo® software on your PalmPilot™.

Mail

Sends mail written on the PalmPilot™ through KMail. There is no provision for receiving mail, however.

Perl, Python, NULL,

These conduits are intended as a programming demonstration, and serve no practical purpose during a HotSync®. They are not normally listed, but you may see them on some systems.


The Conduit Setup Dialog

The Conduit Setup Dialog