Copyfile; Non-Ffs Partitions - Symbol PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Manual

PDT 8100 Series with Intel XScale Technology Product Reference Guide

CopyFile

CopyFile copies files from one folder to another on a cold boot. Files can be copied from
a non-volatile partition (Application or Platform) to the Windows or other volatile partition
during a cold re-boot. During a cold boot CopyFile looks for files with a .CPY extension on
the FFS partition. These files are text files containing the source and destination for the
desired files to be copied separated by ">". The following example from the file
application.cpy is contained on the demo application partition included in the SDK. It can
also be obtained from the Symbol web site at http://devzone.symbol.com/.
Example:
\Application\ScanSamp2.exe>\Windows\ScanSamp2.exe
This line directs CopyFile to copy the ScanSamp2.exe application from the \Application
folder to the \Windows folder.

Non-FFS Partitions

Non-FFS Partitions include additional software and data pre-loaded on the terminal that
can be upgraded. Unlike FFS Partitions, these partitions are not visible when the operating
system is running. They also contain system information. Non-FFS Partitions include the
following:
• Windows CE: the complete Windows CE operating system is stored on Flash
devices. If necessary, the entire OS image may be downloaded to the terminal
using files provided by Symbol. The current OS partition on the terminal is included
as part of the TCM installation package. Any upgrades must be obtained from
Symbol. This partition is mandatory for the PDT 8100.
• Splash Screen: a bitmap displayed as the terminal cold-boots. You may download
a customized screen to display (see
• IPL (Initial Program Loader): This program interfaces with the host computer and
allows you to download via serial cable, cradle, or compact flash card any or all of
the partitions listed above, as well as updated versions of IPL. Use caution
downloading updated IPL versions; incorrect downloading of an IPL causes
permanent damage to the terminal. IPL is mandatory for the PDT 8100.
• Partition Table: Identifies where each partition is loaded in the terminal.
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Chapter 11, Configuring The Terminal).