"hari_vb.net_pocketpc" <harivbnetpocketpc@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote
in message news:A6805142-FE87-4A74-9E51-6B70DB24EF78@microsoft.com...
> Hi,
> I am developing a pocket pc application using VB.Net.
>
> In every form, I have used textboxes. So is it necessary to add the
> Inputpanel in all the forms? Or I have to use the inputpanel created in
> one
> of the forms, in all other forms? Which is the standard way?
>
> I wish to have a border around all my controls in the form. How can I do
> that? Also I wish to draw a Line(Separator) to give emphasis to the
> heading.
>
> Could you please tell me a site which provides the standards we have to
> follow, while creating GUI for compact devices?
>
> Thanks in Advance,
> Regards,
> Hari
>

"Darren Shaffer" wrote:

> Hari,
>
> You can find the design standards that your app has to meet to be certified
> as Designed for Windows Mobile here:
> http://download.microsoft.com/download/5/6/8/568a922b-b62c-46d3-a745-0172c2638686/ppc_handbook_may2004_final.pdf
>
> Yes, just add an inputpanel to all forms that require the SIP. Remember you
> will
> also need a mainmenu -or- a toolbar on these forms as well in order for the
> SIP to be
> visible.
>
> To draw a line on your form, add a label to the form and set the label's
> text
> to ________________.
>
> -Darren
>
> "hari_vb.net_pocketpc" <harivbnetpocketpc@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote
> in message news:A6805142-FE87-4A74-9E51-6B70DB24EF78@microsoft.com...
> > Hi,
> > I am developing a pocket pc application using VB.Net.
> >
> > In every form, I have used textboxes. So is it necessary to add the
> > Inputpanel in all the forms? Or I have to use the inputpanel created in
> > one
> > of the forms, in all other forms? Which is the standard way?
> >
> > I wish to have a border around all my controls in the form. How can I do
> > that? Also I wish to draw a Line(Separator) to give emphasis to the
> > heading.
> >
> > Could you please tell me a site which provides the standards we have to
> > follow, while creating GUI for compact devices?
> >
> > Thanks in Advance,
> > Regards,
> > Hari
> >
>
>