Apparently CF doesn't support sorting a dataview on multiple columns. The following all work: MyDV.Sort = "Col1" MyDV.Sort = "Col2 DESC" ....but this doesn't: MyDV.Sort = "Col1, Col2 DESC" No error occurs. I am using the Dataview to sort my data before binding it to a ...more >>

After you load a datareader, how can you find out how many records are loaded? Dim cmd as New SqlServerCe.SqlCeCommand(Sql, Conn) dr = cmd.ExecuteReader() ie: RecCount = dr.recordcount 'how do I get the count of records loaded? ...more >>

I built an application that works 100% ok when I run it in debug mode but with CTRL-F5. I changed to deploy and get the System.NotSupportedException message. I ALSO get the error when I run in debug mode with F5 (not CTRL-F5). Here is a partial piece of code: using System; using System.Draw...more >>

Hi guys can anyone help me to find a place where i can save my infomation permanently even after i do a hard reset. cheers victor ...more >>

OK, I have a C# application that is running maximised (no minimie button, no maximise, no menu) so takes the full screen up. What I would like to do is place a graphic on the screen (or a button) that the user presses to display the pop-up keyboard. They would then press it again to hide the key...more >>

Hi! I am using CF SP3 and C# for my application. As soon as the application launches, I perform a check if all the required files exist in the Application folder. I use: Path.GetDirectoryName(Assembly.GetExecutingAssembly().GetName().CodeBase) to get the Application folder. Now I also wa...more >>

Suppose you establish a connection with your sqlce database, use the data reader to get your data, but then you want to close the connection. Is there any way to preserve the data written to the data reader??? Example below: Private Sub getMyData(byref dr as SqlCeDataReader) cnSQL.Op...more >>

I find myself often programming on my PDA (using the Pocket C# compiler) and often in need of a Reflector like program to see classes, methods, parameters and such of the framework. Not finding one, I've developped one myself (it will very soon be available as open-source as it is almost compl...more >>

We are trying to run a Server App on WinCe and communicate with it (sending an string back and forth) from another App running on the desktop. We are using WinCe Emulator. On this Newsgroup it was suggested that we try sockets. I am trying this now. Code is below. When I tried both ends ...more >>

Storing and searching data in datasets within an application with large amounts of data appears slow. Would one recommend using sqlce for a large number of records being stored, over the use of datasets? ...more >>

Hi All! Is there an alternative method at System.Reflection.Assembly.LoadFile("xyz.dll") to load assembly with NetCF and Reflection?? Thank's mkz ...more >>

Hi, ..net newbee and first time on these groups so please bear with me:) I'm writing a C# pda application and would very much like to 'package' this application so it can be used in another .net winforms application. Is there a way to write a component that will function both for CF and winf...more >>

I want to convert following VB.Net code to cf Code: Is there any way to do this? Please help me. Do not say only System.Security.Cryptography.Xml is not included in cf.. Here is the working code in vb.Net: (the public key is included in the xml file) Public Function VerifyXMLDocume...more >>

In ADO.NET (for Windows.NEt and ASP.NET), there is a DataTable.Dispose() method. What is the best way of disposing a datatable in CF.NET ? ...more >>

Hi, is there a way to run a compact framework based software like a Windows Service, I know that services doesn`t exist at pocketpc, how can I simulate it? Thank You, Eduardo Castro MCSE/MCSA/MCP ...more >>

Hi, everyone. I'm trying to add an Icon to an ImageList control. I've set the icons to Embedded Resource, and I'm following the steps listed in a post from Neville Lang in November (thread about adding images to toolbars on an HP 47xx). | i) Use .ICO files in the project (instead of BMP fi...more >>

Is there a way to switch the designer to work in landscape view for a pda?...more >>

I know this group is not for this but have gotten more answers here than anywhere else so figured I'd ask... I have a new Dell Axim x50v and I have an application designed for the PDA that runs on every PDA I've installed it on. However, when running it on this unit I receive the following er...more >>

I came onboard to help finish a ppc application (vb.net cf) for a company. The original developer is loading datasets from a sql server database for data handling. This worked pretty well (but very messy coding in my opinion) up until we started dumping some real life data to the scanner (...more >>

Hi, can someone explain to me if we are obligated to add all button "images" to the "entire" solution for distribution. example: i have one image button with imagex.gif assigned as image if i include the image in my project and compile it works and it also works if i don't include it in my...more >>

Hi, I have just written my first application using the compact framework and am testing it with the Pocket PC 2003 Phone Edition emulator. However, I have run into a problem in that the Date and Time of the emulator phone seem to be set when the emulator starts but then never change (i.e. t...more >>

Hi I m developing app on pocket pc 2003 and i write some data in xml file and want to send this file to users desktop when pda is on cradle and user press a button....more >>

Hello newsgroup, How can I enable keyboard shortcuts on CF? Like if I set the text property of a button to &Activate, A will be underlined so when I press alt+a that "pushes" the button. This works fine on the full framework. On CF the letters are underlined but pressing the alt key has ...more >>

Hi, Does anybody have an update on the SSL implementation bug described in this thread back in Sep-2003 ? http://groups.google.dk/groups?hl=en&lr=&selm=rd9HPZ8gDHA.2632%40cpmsftngxa06.phx.gbl I still have the problem running CF .Net 1.0 SP3 Thanks, Peter...more >>