Is possible to access attributes from AssemblyInfo file like "AssemblyTitle","AssemblyDescription" etc. Code below causes NotSupportedException : Dim att As System.Reflection.AssemblyTitleAttribute att = System.Reflection.AssemblyTitleAttribute.GetCustomAttribute(System.Reflectio n.Assemb...more >>

I'm trying to load a sqlce database that resides on my ppc. I'm taking records from a sql server, loading them into a dataset via a stored prcedure call, and then cycling through the dataset to load the data into sqlce. It take a very long time to load from the dataset to the sqlce - is this...more >>

Hi everyone Does anyone know how to draw an image in a disabled state on the compact framework? I have created a dropdown button akin to the forward and back button in IE but I'm stuck when it comes to putting the button in a disabled state. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks in ad...more >>

Hi, I've written a small .Net cf app. I can run it just fine on all the simulators but I can't figure out how to tell people how to use it. Is there a link I can just have them go to so they can download the correct ..Cab file which will install it for them? I've heard I should use ARMV4 bu...more >>

Hi, I am writing a programm on the compact framework. It is using a dial-up connection to the internet for transfering data from/to a server. OK But how can I establish the dial-up connection automatically from the programm without using: start->settings->Network and dialup-connections->...more >>

Hi All, I am always getting this error when choosing "Build->Build CAB File" for my smartphone application Error : The CabWiz executable 'D:\Program Files\Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2003\CompactFrameworkSDK\v1.0.5000\Windows CE\Smartphone\..\bin\..\bin\cabwiz.exe' could not be invoked ...more >>

I'm trying to update the registry using C#. This seems like it should work: int SecurityInt = 1; // Open registry key. RegistryKey rk = Registry.LocalMachine; RegistryKey subKey = rk.OpenSubKey("SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Cryptography\\ IEDirtyFlags\\",true); // Update key value. rk.SetValue(...more >>

I am investigating the .NET Compact Framework. We plan to develop using C# with Vs2003 (with the NetCF Addin). At present I am using the WinCE Emulator. I am confused by the many different names used to describe the Compact environment elements. I have installed the Vs2003 NetCF Addin and...more >>

I am in the process of learning the Net Compact Framework. We intend to use it with a PCB that is being fabricated but is not yet available. Could someone suggest a device running WinCE with a screen in the price range of $200 to $300 that I could suggest to my supervisor as a test platform u...more >>

Hello, I encountered a severe Problem with a Compact Framework Program I wrote in C#. I have a Form with an ListBox Object on it. On Button-Click, a Method Object.GetData() is called which takes a relatively long time to return. The result is then given to the Listbox by: ListBox.Dataso...more >>

I can change the BackColor of a TextBox. However, the BackColor of a ComboBox will not change. thisComboBox.BackColor = Color.Yellow The property is there and I don't get an error when I run. So why does nothing happen? Thanks!...more >>

Anyone know how I can change the color of the text on a line-by-line basis for a listbox? If it's not possible, is there another component out there that I can achieve this with, or is there some other documentation out there which can assist me in doing so? Thanks...more >>

Hi all, does anyone know how to do either of the following: 1) Hide the small triangle that appears next to the SIP icon (it brings up the menu of input types or 2) Remove the "Options..." from the input selection group that pops up when you click that small triangle! I would app...more >>

Hi, The SendInput API help on the INPUT structure http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/en-us/wceui40/html/cerefINPUT.asp has the following remark: "This structure is used with the SendInput sample application." But where do I find that sample application? I couldn't find it on my hard disk an...more >>

Simple question, is it at all possible to synchronize a SQL Server CE database to Microsoft Access on the desktop. I have a client that wants this and according to the archives, this can't be done. Any further insight anyone? Thanks...more >>

I would like to close another application from my own with code. Suppose we have started myApp and every 3 secs i check to see if Calc.exe (or calculator) is started. If it is, i want to close it. How can i do this? I would really appreciate. Thank you in advance. -- Message posted via http:...more >>

hi, if I create a class for use as a static class (all methods and properties are static) doesn't it reside on the stack instead of the heap and doesn't that mean that GC will process faster since there are fewer objects on the heap? So is this a valid speed enhancement? I realized there are p...more >>

Afternoon All, In the code below, when it gets to Application.Run(frmMain), it does not show the form on the device, any ideas why? If I use frmMain.ShowDialog() it works fine, but then I can't use Invoke() on the form later on, and I need to. Help? [VB.NET] Private Shared frmS...more >>

Platform: WinCE 4.2, .NET CF, C# I am working on a wizard based application which consists basically of an "Engine" class which handles the creation/display/disposing of the various "wizard" forms. All the wizard forms are derived from the same base class which in turn is derived from Sys...more >>

Hi, I have created several custom controls that i have in the toolbox and can drag and drop onto forms with no problem. However, if I create a custom component by inheriting from " System.ComponentModel.Component" and compile the runtime and design time versions, the component appears but is g...more >>

Hello I have made a setup to deploy my WinCE application (an application with SQL CE). In the Windows PocketPC 2003 version all is ok. But when I run my setup on a WinCE SE2003 I have a warning message (different version of WinCE) before installing the SQL CE cab file. My application work...more >>

Hi, i found an interesting problem when using overloaded functions... I declare two methods: public static void ShowError(Exception exp) {...} and public static void ShowError(SqlCeException exp) {...} when i call ShowError with parater of type SqlCeException, then compiler's overload re...more >>

Hello All, how can I disable ActiveSync on my Windows CE 4.x device in my application? to manually disable it I go to the PC connection icon in the Control Panel and uncheck the box "Enable direct connection to the desktop computer". regards, Jay ...more >>

Is there any easy way to determine if a particular process is running on the mobile device from the desktop using RAPI, and if so, to kill it? Thx Helen -- Helen Warn, PhD Agile Software Inc. www.agile-soft.com...more >>

With an Active Sync connection, what is the best way to have a program running on the mobile device copy a file to the desktop? Thx Helen -- Helen Warn, PhD Agile Software Inc. www.agile-soft.com...more >>

I am doing some programming in VB.NET and want to be able to disable/enable the touch-screen on a computer running WinCe4.2. I need to recieve the command to Enable the screen on a RS232-signal. I need to Disable the screen automaticly via a timer. Is this possible ? ...more >>

Hi all I am working on a C#.NET CF program, and I have run into a problem. I have two forms. One form called "Structs" and on called "DInfo". Every 10 seconds I use a timer to call two funktions in the "Structs" form, which create a structure called "DI_Record" containing a number of strin...more >>