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16.2.2 Manage DDs
Using this feature, you can manage the DD files installed with FDC. A DD file contains descriptive
information about the functionality of a device. By default, a set of DD files are installed with FDC.
However, if you do not have a DD for a given device, you can install it using the
Add DD
feature.
Similarly, you can uninstall a DD file or a set of DD files using
Delete DD
feature. You can also
directly copy the DD files in appropriate hierarchy using a card reader or
Active Sync/Mobile Device
Center
mechanisms. In such a case, validate the library view using the “Refresh” feature.
16.2.2.1
Overview
Using Manage DDs, you can view, add, or delete DD files for devices. A list of already available DD
files is maintained in the DD Library. FDC lists the installed DD files in a hierarchy as follows:
Manufacturer
Device Type
DevRev xx, DDRev yy
DevRev pp, DDRev qq
16.2.2.2
Add a DD file
To add a DD file for a device, perform the following steps.
7.
From the FDC homepage, tap
Manage DDs > Select
.
The
Manage DDs
dialog box appears.
8.
Tap
Options
>
Add DD
.
Or
Tap
. The
ADD DD files
dialog box appears.
9.
Browse to the location in which the DD file (
.fm8)
is located and tap
OK
.
10.
If the DD file already exists, then the following message appears.
11.
Tap
Yes
to overwrite the existing DD files.
12.
If the DD file is added successfully, a success message appears.