Hi, I want this: the function protected override void OnPaintBackground(PaintEventArgs e) should only paint the background in 2 rectangles How should I fix that? Greetz JC ...more >>

I'm trying to use the DateTimePicker control that comes with OpenNetCF. Now I'm assuming the ShowCheckBox property is so you can allow for empty dates. It doesn't look like it returns a DBNull value when it is checked, so I guess you need to manual see if the Check box is checked. I can't even ...more >>

I've heard some people talking about creating their own controls for the CF. I haven't seen anything which allows this within VS.NET, however. Is there some trick one could perform, such as exposing an Image (Bitmap) property, to make something close to a custom control on the PocketPC? Thank...more >>

I am a student about to start developing applications using the .net compact framework, is there a framework available for palm os or are there any plans to develop one in future as from a business perspective the palm os is cheaper to buy hardware for a number of users....more >>

I've added the reference and get the following: Error: The dependency 'mscorlib, Version=1.0.5000.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=969db8053d3322ac' in project 'MyApp' cannot be copied to the run directory because it would conflict with dependency 'mscorlib, Version=1.0.5000.0, Culture=neutral...more >>

Does anyone have any idea how I can add controls at runtime including event handlers using C#. I would very much appreciate some sample code. The biggest concern I have is that I cannot give a control a name using Control.Name = "XXXX" ...more >>

Hi All, I have a weird problem occurring with one of my forms. I have a data entry form that calls a sync form. The sync form contains code that interacts with a webservice. The sync form simply opens and displays a few status messages and then should close without any user interaction. I ...more >>

Hi, I'm having trouble to set SendTimeout and ReceiveTimeout for a socket at CompactFramework. Although it's supported by .NET CF, when i try to use the method SetSocketOption it's always throw a exception. When I try to get the default value for this properties it's work and return -1 (unde...more >>

I'm currently writing a CF application which uses threads to work with a buffer. The first thread appends to a String variable named Buffer, and the second thread processes Buffer and removes processed data from it as well, similar to this (simplified): [Class1] Sub Thread1Process() ' A...more >>

Hallo, I am now working now on a project since 1/2 a year. There are too many bad things happening. Sure: You can get an answer for most of the problems searching the web, and there are MVP'S like Chris who try to help out. But, the root of the problem: Writing a fast application is the same...more >>

I am trying to write a function to check whether the selected value (thru SQL query)is avalable in table or not,but every time in the below function, CheckValue is becoming true.Can any one help me where am I going wrong. Private Function CheckValue() As Boolean Dim cn As Sq...more >>

I am trying to get the current directory in Compact Framework in order to load a XML file loaded there. Is there a workaround for the Directory.GetCurrentDirectory? Thanks for any help!! Bob Hanson Centare Group Ltd. *** Sent via Developersdex http://www.developersdex.com *** Don't jus...more >>

Hi! I realize that this issue has been discussed a number of times in different forums and groups but I am still undecided. We have a software package for the Home healthcare professionals and we are working on implementing some features of that package on a PPC. We will be using Webservices to acc...more >>

Hi everyone: I just finished writting a CF app, which consumes synchronously a web service. The web service application is hosted in a separate machine, part of our LAN. When I add the web reference to my CF project in Visual Studio, I can find the WS app and generate the disco, wsdl, map and p...more >>

Is the offline application block designed for a compact framework application If so, would it be suitable for a wireless application that is chatty with a desktop server that is sometimes disconnected because of RF failures --Rob...more >>

Hi All Simple question but i can't find the answer What is the maximum length of the String data type in C# Is it any different when developing in the .net compact framework Thanks Dave ...more >>

In .net framework you can changed the backcolor of the Textbox when the control is Readonly. I wanted to changed the BackColor in CF when the control is Readonly into color white, but the backcolor is still gray. Have anyone a solution for this problem ? Kees Luyken ...more >>

I have try to call a web service via GPRS connection in a pocket pc, I find that it is very unpredictable. Sometime works, some time throwing webexception, then later it resume to be working, and later still webexception , is it a reported bug and how to solve it. thanks ...more >>