Hi, I would like to make some initialization code if the BringToFront method is callod of a form. So, I wrote: public virtual void BringToFront() { initialization code... xxx } I dont know what to write to the xxx after initialization. I would like to call the original Brin...more >>

I am getting this for one method calling another in the same class. The class builds well, but when run throws this exception. (Not P/Invoke, Not Delegate) Anyone ever see this? I could post the code, but since it builds without warning or error ... Meantime, if I find the solution I'll post...more >>

Hi BitConverter.ToString produces a string given a byte array. Is there method that takes that string to produce a byte array? I know it is only 4 lines of code to get the result but if there is a built-in function I'd prefer to use that... Anybody found one? Cheers Daniel ...more >>

Hi Regarding encrypting data I have found 3 implementations: 1. The msdn signature sample 2. The sample in the SAMS book 3. The sample in the Apress book Although slightly different in their implementation they all have what I think is a common flow: They use Encoding.ASCII to do the conv...more >>

Hi All, I'm having a hard time with something I hope someone might be able to shed some light upon.. I have a CF application which throws an exception when I try and do a XmlDocument.Load(URL).. I believe this is because I have no strong name assigned to the assembly.. But I am using a thi...more >>

How set DAtaTextField and DataValueField in dropdOwnlist I use this to populate.. Dim sqlConn As SqlCeConnection = Nothing Dim dr As SqlCeDataReader Dim da As SqlCeDataAdapter Dim ds As DataSet = New DataSet Dim strsql As String Try sqlConn = New SqlCeConnection("Data Source ...more >>

My app's startup time has always been horrible, so I was looking forward with great anticipation to CF SP2. The app reads a single XML file once during its startup, and it stores the contents in various objects. I installed CF SP2 (non-developer) on my Dell Axim X5 and timed ReadXML in a vari...more >>

Hi. What datatypes can I store in my registry on the compact framework using the OpenNetCf registry classes? I wanted to store a long (Int64) but it said that that datatype wasn´t supported. I had to cast it to a string and store that. And revert it back ofcourse when retrieving it. <Regards> ...more >>

Is it possible that a parent form owns one more than active child form, that each one have been poped up using the ShowDialog(). By looking at this page http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/dv_evtuv/html/etconwindowsforms.as it says that Resource-intensive features, su...more >>

Is there any easy way to derive Form class from another Form class, rather then derive it from System.Windows.Form directly? My problem is that Visual Studio designer wouldn't render the form if you derive it from another form which is an abstract class The "half way" solution I found is to use con...more >>

Hi currently using merge replication within in a background thread which is running every 2 min. When i make a select on the same DB during merge is running i get an access file violation. It looks like the merge locks the DB. If the select is faster the merge throws a exception! i afraid that ther...more >>

How do you determin if a form is showing? If I want to start a timer when a form is displayed I can use GotFocus() event: If I want to stop the timer when another form is shown or the original form is closed, I can't use LostFocus() since the form loose focus whenever a control on the form gains ...more >>

I am upgrading an eVB application to .NET and I just ran into a problem. The eVB application uses the XMLHTTPRequest object and I'm not sure what the equivalent is in .NETCF if there is one? The XMLHTTPRequest object is being used to send some XML to the server and then check the response. Does ...more >>

Hi, I was hopping if any one might know how I can integrate a custom startup server, written for Platform Manager 3.0+, into Visual Studios .Net 2003's Smart Devices. Thanks for any help. Arash. ...more >>

I am looking for options to download custom applications over the air to the device. In the same lines, I would also like to be able to download OS patches or updates over the air. Are there suggested strategies? Thank you, Eugen ...more >>

Hi! I need to use more than five threads, each one with his own priority. Thread.Priority only allows 5 different prioritys (XP prioritys), but Windows CE allows 256. So, I have to use this function (Windows API) to change the priority: BOOL SetThreadPriority( HANDLE hThread, int nPrior...more >>

I faced a problem, I cannot add (by drag and drop) Connection and DataAdapter objects from the tool box, why? And how can I use Ado.NET in compact frame work? It is known that we cannot use typed data sets in the compact frame work, but what if I write the code that simulates a typed data set (b...more >>

Whenever I place a tab control on a form, It always puts it at 0,0. I I try to change any of thge properties (size,x,y,....) they always revert back to the initial settings. If I put code after the initialize compponents section it works until I make any change in the designer, then the tabcontrol s...more >>

what's the load sintaxe to use in pocket? I am trying page_load , Form_Load , nameform_load , and not ran.. Rafael ...more >>

Is there a means to or a 3rd party control to access I/O ports in CF like Inp and Outp. I have an app that needs to set relays. TIA Ken ...more >>

Sanity check needed: I have a listbox that holds a bunch of dates. I'm looking to format these based on user settings; either a 12 or 24 hour format. I stumbled on: http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/cpref/html/frlrfsystemglobalizationdatetimeformatinfoclasstop...more >>

Is it possible, and is there any sample code for printing from a PocketPC utilizing the Compact Framework? Can the PocketPC send escape characters (or direct print) without the use of a print driver? How do we setup, or communicate with a network printer from the Compact Framework? Byron... ...more >>

Hi, Is there any planning to support .NET Remoting in the .NET Compact Framework? Thanks JF ...more >>

I am trying to determine if the SIP is available in non pocket PC apps, I get a "not supported exception" when I try to deploy a test app to the emulator using inputPanel1 = new Microsoft.WindowsCE.Forms.InputPanel(); inputPanel1.Enabled = true; I am using the latest of everything. TIA...more >>

Is there no DLL on the Pocket PC that implements 'setsockopt'? According to the .NET CF FAQ (URL below), one can work around the CF's problem with SetSocketOption/ReuseAddress by P/Invoking 'setsockopt' with SO_REUSEADDR set to true. However, I can't find a DLL on Pocket PC 2002 that implemen...more >>

I work on a Microsoft Data Access Application Block support by the NetCF and manager SQLCE. Does somebody have already do something on this subject? ____________________ Franky Franky@Boucheros.com ...more >>

Hi! How do I draw a curve in CF? /peter ...more >>

Is it *easily* possible to use the upgrade wizard on eVB code? If so, how? ...more >>

There are two question related to RegisterHotKey: 1- For what purpose the RegisterHotKey function is used (Write in detail)? 2- How I can use it to register ( Ctrl + Alt + R ) Regards, Arif...more >>