Hi, Is there any way of stopping the copying of DLL files used in the references? These files already exist on the device, and I've tried turning copy local off, but they still copy. As I'm having to debug over a serial link, this takes a fair amount of time. How can I stop the copying? Re...more >>

Hi all Can I use FTP in the compact framework Thanks Ofer ...more >>

I installed Visual C#.net 2003 standard, but when I try to create a Smart Device Application, I can't find the template under Visual C# Projects. Is there something else I need to install?...more >>

I've implemented the Voice Recorder control example that Neil Cowburn has posted on various sites. I'm having a weird problem that I can't re-create predictably. I used a single instance class so I can set the filename dynamically, and it works great 98% of the time. However, occassionally, i...more >>

I would like to be able to use the MapPoint Webservice to get maps of an area (UK) while out and about, then display various icons on the map (any number), based on longitude/lattitude data I have stored in a database. However, having read various bits of data I am informed that that the cost of...more >>

Dear All, I would like to know whether CF supports session states for Web service. If yes, would you please give me some references about that. Thanks in advance!...more >>

I want to have one main window at a time (better display in running app screen), however I didn't to change it. I try code like newForm.Show(); newForm.BringToFront(); oldForm.Hide(); where old form is the one I used to start the application (Application.Run(oldForm)) but the new form do...more >>

Hi all, our C# object database engine is using the System.Object.GetHashCode() method to manage references to instantiated objects. Our port to the CompactFramework is just about completed except for one remaining problem: If user classes override the GetHashCode() method, our reference s...more >>

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Hi! I have some problem with DataTable.LoadDataRow. Everething was ok untill I added to the table autoincrement column. There's some table <xs:element name="Messung"> <xs:complexType> <xs:sequence> <xs:element name="ID" type="xs:integer" minOccurs="1" msdata:AutoIncrement="true" ms...more >>

I have a 1 window application, and I change the controls inside this windows when the user go to other screens, I also change the title. (in fact I have trouble changing the main window and I want only one visible window at a time for a better display in the running program list) my problem ...more >>

Although the docs say Directory.GetCurrentDirectory() is supported in the CF, I seem to get a managed NotSupportedException when I try to use it. Is there an easy way to get the directory that the program/application that is running is installed in?...more >>

Just thought I'd pass this along... Part two should be posted soon. http://cedar.intel.com/cgi-bin/ids.dll/content/content.jsp?cntKey=Generic+Editorial%3a%3agames_gapi&cntType=IDS_EDITORIAL&catCode=BMS Or surf to Intel.com/IDS and go to the Gaming section......more >>

I have only found the VB version, but the notes claim there is a C# version, and I cannot locate it anywhere. I am wondering if there is a download available for the C# version anywhere. Thanks...more >>

Motorola solidified Java's hold on the fast growing smartphone market when it decided today to shift away from Symbian and to other OS such as Linux. Although this is not a major blow to Symbian, this does show that the OS may become commoditized in future in the handset market, an event that wi...more >>

I have successfully modified the setup information (.inf) files for my device and built a new cab file on the changes made in the inf file. You do this by changing the shortcut on the last line of your .inf file to point at the specific application. However, I want the new cab to install no...more >>

Ok, but where i made that ? ---> configure your device for the firewall settings !! >-----Original Message----- >You will need to configure your device for the firewall settings. This is >under the control panel, in "internet settings." > >Cheers, >Rich >This posting is provided "A...more >>

Hello people! I have a little problem I have to write a program wich execute an other executable program on wince device. wich Comman i have to use ? (I program with vb.net 2003 and have a symbol pdt2800 device with pocket pc2000)...more >>

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I have a device Gotive with GPRS feature. In my code, I have to check the GPRS connection. If the connection is not available, the application should try to activate it. Are there any ways in VB.Net CF to program with GPRS, such as component or API?...more >>

I'm using PocketPC SDK.I'm facing a application error "An error was encountered while running this program: variable is undefined:'Format'".I have use format(String,"000") in my source code. the String is less than 3 digit.May i know the format(), mid(),right() supported by Pocket PC SDK? Tha...more >>

Hello, MS support! My C# Windows CE.NET application shows all its modal dialogs (child windows) in the taskbar, so user can switch to the parent window (!), but, of cause, it's inactive, so user goes frustrated. Is it possible to supress this behavior? I mean, to create MDI application with...more >>

so when is this going to get fixed? we're supposed to use SelectedIndexChanged instead, ok, but there are a few problems with that: 1. I need it to fire if you click anywhere in the box, not just on an item (box is only half-full for instance) 2. (and far worse) this event fires a bunch of ti...more >>

Hi, Has anyone made any progress on getting .NET CF applications to cleanly deploy to custom Windows CE.NET-based devices? We have a nice 4.2-based device on which a given .NET CF application runs fine, but when you deploy this application to the device the first time, with the Windows CE pla...more >>

I have 8.000 records in my SQL CE DB. Im using this construciton: SqlCeConnection sqlConn = new SqlCeConnection(AppProperties.ConnectionString); SqlCeCommand sqlCmd = new SqlCeCommand(); try { sqlConn.Open(); sqlCmd.CommandText = "SELECT ProductID, ProductCategoryRepID, ProductCategoryID,...more >>

Is there no FontDialog in the CF? It appears not ... are there any solutions to this? Thanks. --Terry --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.512 / Virus Database: 309 - Release Date: 8/19/2003 ...more >>

Can anyone tell me if there is any compatibility problem between SQL CE 2.0 and PPC 2003. I've just tried my app, that works perfectly well on PPC 2000. I then try to migrate to another device (running PPC 2003) and after installing all cab files, including sqlce.ppc3.arm.cab, my app still...more >>

Hi everyone, I'm just getting started developing for PPC. I have some basic questions I hope you can help me with. I want to develop in C#. What is the difference between SDE and the various Pocket PC SDKs (2002, 2003)? If I just want to do some basic apps, do I really need VS.NET 20...more >>

Is it possible to use reflection to get a list of the properties in a class to which I have applied a particular attribute? I want to get all of the properties to which I have applied the Browsable attribute. I will also need their data types....more >>

Dear you,.. I have a performance issue, I've created a simple class and dropped 4 buttons on it.. (no events yet) I’m measuring the time that is needed for calling the constructor... void on_click(sender... events...) { int start = Environment.TickCount; Form2 frm2 = new Form2(); ...more >>

Hi everyone, I've just finish developing my app with VS2003 and I deployed it on an iPaq running PPC2002. It works perfectly well, the .NET CF doesn't cause any trouble. Problems came when I wanted to deploy over a PPC 2003 based iPaq. As far as I understand, the problem comes from the na...more >>

Hello. Is there anyway to force a combobox list to 'open'? In other words, I don't want the user to have to manually tap the arrow to see the list ... I want to do it from code. Your help is appreciated. -Terry --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus sys...more >>

Am I missing something or does the System.Data.SqlClient.SqlDataAdapter not handle smalldatetime fields when pulling records down from a sql 2000 database? Everytime I hit a date field, I get an error that I can only solve by removing the date field or casting it to varchar. Is this a limita...more >>

Has anybody worked out how to manage the barcode scanner on a symbol PPT 2700? The .NET SDK of Symbol doesn't cover this model :-(, only the 2800. Best regards, Edgard L. Riba ...more >>

Hi All, I'm a bit confused here. I'd appreciate if some body could clarify my doubts. In the setup package I'm preparing, I'm including SP1 of CF. I've targeted my application for ARM based processors. For this the SP1 setup includes 2 cab files for ARM processors 1) netcf.core.ppc3.AR...more >>

Hi all, I have been having a heck of a time getting my sqlce database to encrypt. Here's the create database string I am using: Dim SQLEngine As System.Data.SqlServerCe.SqlCeEngine SQLEngine = New System.Data.SqlServerCe.SqlCeEngine("provider=Microsoft.SQLSERVER.OLEDB.CE.2.0;Data Source...more >>

Hi My application is using several threads at once: the GUI thread, a timer, a thread to receive packets (which is blocked most of the time using a ManualResetEvent), and a thread to process received packets (packet processing is quite complex, so I put received packets in a queue, and have a...more >>

Is it possible to add a user control to the Device Control tab for PocketPC 2003 development?? If so then how?? Mark ...more >>

Hi, long time ago i asked informations on creating sdf (sqlserverce db files) on desktops pc... I am close to the delivery time for my application and i need to clarify this to finish my app. Seems that in MS people thinks that the need to put data into a device with a simple filecopy is abs...more >>

I'm trying to convert a published evB program into CF vb.net hoping to get better performance and continuing support from MS. It's almost done and works perfectly in the desktop version using regular vb.net, however, I can find no support in the CF framework for the ColorDialog or Help files. ...more >>

my app icon is not transparent ! it's the same I use for a tool bar, and its transparent color is paint as intended. but in the explorer all transparent area are black ! it's a 16x16X16 icon (16 colors, 16 square pixels) what can be wrong ?! ...more >>

I see the SP1 release has cabfiles for armv4 and armv4i, but none for armv4t. Is this a deliberate choice ? Stephane...more >>

Hi, Another newby question. Thanks to not complain. ( : Where can I get information to start programming with Visual Studio .NET and the CF, aside of microsoft and gotdotnet sites? I need to install Visual Studio .NET, The CF and PocketPC 2002 SDK to start? Really thanks, Fernando ...more >>

Any body have any luck using ftp from CF. I'm trying to bring in InternetOpen, InternetConnet, FtpOpenFile and InternetWriteFile using [ DllImport("wininet.dll", EntryPoint="FtpGetFileW", CharSet=CharSet.Unicode) ] public static extern UInt32 InternetOpenW(string sAgent, UInt32 nAccessType, ...more >>

I used eVC++ 3.0 and the VOMAPI classes from Virtual Office Systems. However, these classes have some problems which I have fixed. There is also a problem with PPC 2003 which I have a workaround for as well. Any chance of getting paid to share?? ...more >>

Good Morning, Is there any way the Datagrid can be set to "autoformat" the width of each column to the largest row entry. If so - is this dynamic at runtime (meaning if a new row is added by a user with a larger column width, the column width is automatically increased)? Seems like by...more >>

I'm facing a difficult decision which I would like to ask for some opinion. I want to develop a directory which will allow the users (from my faculty) to access the the server database to display out details such as name, ic, address number, contact number etc. For internal use, I use SQL ...more >>

Hi, Given a string, the font and the maximum width how can I get the height in which the text will fit?? (I have problems because of the word wrap). The result must help me in building a list control which adapts the dimension of the items so the largest item (text) in the list is full...more >>

I have to read a XML file with more than 3000 records. is it possible to speed up the read function and is it possible to add an index to a column or datatable to shorten the first search time thanks Norbert...more >>

Which method to use for drawing an image from a set of Points? thanks...more >>