The version of the emulator that installs with my 2003 setup is 4.1.0 and does not have support for storage cards (there is no option for it under the menu in the emulator). I have downloaded the Microsoft Pocket PC 2003 SDK which gave me the 2003 pocket pc images but it did not upgrade my ver...more >>

Hi, I have this code to fill a DataGrid: Dim dt As New DataTable SQL = "SELECT f1, SUM(f2) AS ft FROM table GROUP BY f1" Dim adp As New System.Data.SqlServerCe.SqlCeDataAdapter(SQL, sqlConn) dt.Clear() adp.Fill(dt) Grid.Visible = False Grid.DataSource = dt Grid.Visible = True ...more >>

If I download cf.net sp1 and install it on my devices do I need to update visual studio at all? Does it need any of the updates to build? Is there a way to update VS so that it deploys the cf.net sp1 when I deploy and debug a new app? Thanks, jim ...more >>

The documentation says that Debug.WriteLine and TraceListener.WriteLine are supported by the compact framework, but When I try calling these methods I get no output in my debug window? How do I print debug info to my debug window? jim ...more >>

Hi, I need to create an instance of a class in a non-referenced assembly, so I thinked to use the Assembly.CreateInstance(). The problem is that my class has a constructor with an argument. I cannot istantiate my class, since CreateInstance try to instantiate using the standard constructor ...more >>

Hi group, I'm looking for an equivalent to TomTom navigator on WindowsCE.net. TomTom is only available for PocketPC and it seems that they're not interested in a CE.net version. Does anyone know such a solution ? The best would be a software made for 1/2VGA size (640x240). Thanks for your ...more >>

I'm using the coredll.dll function CreateProcess() to start a new process from my VB .NET app. This other app takes a few seconds to load, so I'd like to start it in the background when my program launches and then just bring it to the foreground when needed. Is there a way to start a process...more >>

Thanks Michael... I succeed placing a custom picture button control on the toolbox. The example on the website http://www.codeppc.com/dotnet/createcontrol/createcontrol.htm is complete. The Imagebuttoncontrol has an icon property. Is use the control from within a Vb.net testform. When I d'o...more >>

Hi, Has anyone managed to use this barcode reader from VB.net or C#? Thanks, Alberto Silva ...more >>

Hi, I have a class that must use some functions for Compact Framework, and other for DeskTop Pc: #IF (IS RUNNING ON PPC) Sub Insert() 'Insert in ppc End Sub Sub remove() 'Remove From PPc end Sub #ELSEIF (IS RUNNING ON DESKTOP) Sub Insert() 'Insert in DeskTop End Sub Sub remove() 'Re...more >>

Since there seems to be a general interest for non-US support for the DateTimePicker.cs/.vb I have created a site for this on http://www.mj10777.de/NETFramework/Compact/DateTimePicker/index.htm An Archive is offerd with the original Miscrosoft DateTimePicker.msi (03.10.2003) and the unpack...more >>

Up to now I have assumed that DateTimeFormatInfo.CurrentInfo.FirstDayOfWeek on Compact allways returns Sunday. The reason for this was because when I changed the Original DateTimePicker.cs to support Monday as first day of week for German this function allways returned Sunday. Today I made ...more >>

Hi All, I've been troubled by a strange problem off late. I've created an application in which I play MP3 files using a 3rd party decoder. I P/Invoke the audio library functions in my .NET CF application to play the audio files. The problem occurs when I leave my application open for some time...more >>

This might seem like a silly question, but ... I want to put my the CF redist CAB and my CF application CAB on the = Storage card of an Intermec 700 so it can be re-installed if necessary. = When you run the CAB from File Explorer, it is deleted upon completion. How do you set a CAB file to...more >>

I have a CE.NET device built with Platform Builder 4.2 it has CF and sdauthutildevice.exe embedded in the image. I have been able to succesfuly remotly debug a C# program before. I would start the sdauthutildevice app on the device then do the Tools->smart device authenication utility in VS ty...more >>

I've using Pocket PC 2002 and 2003 with SQL Server CE 2.0 installed I'm trying using Visual Studio .NET 2003 and C# to connect to SQL Server 2000 SP3 Using the following lines of code I can connection to a default instance of SQL Server using the emulator and the PDA System.Data.SqlClient.SqlC...more >>

I'm looking to buy a used handheld that will support WinCE 4.2 and the CF. I need a screen width of 640 and height of 240 or more. I need it for UI development since our target device is not yet available. It looks like Jornada's will not do the trick. Others? It appears the handheld market...more >>

Hi I have an app using CF on PPC 2002. I am looking for way to provide support to my users for when they have problems. I am looking to have them push a button on their app and it will zip then email their SQL database to me. The problem is I need to install a default smtp server on their pda so ...more >>

Hi, Is it possilble to have a link label such as that one from OpenNETCF that is flashing all the time? Thanks...more >>

Hi groups, Are there any ways to create a screen saver that loaded when CF .NET enabled device idle for a specified time? I tried to search this group using "screen saver" and "windows service" with no luck Thank you for your advic Abd Shomad ...more >>

I have difficulties in retreiving the data from XMl file that i have created. By using the coding as below, i m able to retrieve only 2 fields and display it in the listview Below are my coding and XML file that i have created CODING Private Sub RegisterListView( Dim item As ListViewI...more >>

Hi all, I have a TabControl with a number of TabPages. When one particular TabPage is selected, a button on the ToolBar next to the menu becomes visible in my app. When a user taps it, it raises a small window I created with a number of buttons on it. That small window is instantiated in the n...more >>