Hi, I'm having this problem using ListView Control(.Net CF-VS net 2003) to display e.g. customer names which is stored in Thai language. It displays me special characters i.e. square boxes inplace of description. The surprising thing is the description is displayed properly in thai language ...more >>

how can I deploy the CAB files like "netcf.core.ppc3.arm.cab", "OpenNetCF.SDF.PPC3.ARM.CAB" to my PPC device? for normal PPC Application, i follow the example in codeproject of customerinstaller, this works fine. but how can i deploy the CF cabs to the device? thanks a lot!!!...more >>

Is there any way in VB .NET to load all forms into memory at startup without showing them, then showing my startup form using ShowDialog. For all of my forms I'm using the singleton method, so I don't know whether that would be an issue or not. Would something like this work for each form: f...more >>

Hi, I want to import my data from a XML file to a SqlCE db. I use VB.NET What's the best solution to do this ? Thanks -- Ceci est une signature automatique de MesNews. Site : http://www.mesnews.net ...more >>

I created a class to store some global variables that I need only if I check the type of handheld and it matches. In my class, one of the following shared Public variables is this: Public Shared MyReaderHandler As New System.EventHandler(AddressOf MyReader_Notify) but I get the error: C...more >>

Hi, All I build CAB file from Build CAB menu, in the property page i specified where to install application on the device("\SD Card\APP"), this is the memory card on the device. After i build cab, i have in \cab\release\many cab's with different processors, the specific processor for my devic...more >>

hello, i use this code: toGrid.DataSource = dset.Tables("myTable") this works fine - but here is my id field visible -> how can i hide this id column in the grid? ...more >>

How do I prevent the height resize of rows in a DataGrid? Thanks. ...more >>

Hi, I've wrote a custom control which acts as a radio button, it can recieve focus, and mouse clicks. When a message is poped up it steals the focus, and when it is closed the focus doesn't returns to the radio control. I've check the same procedure with the regular text box and the focus re...more >>

Hello all, anyone know what is going to be the minimum version of VS2005 we are going to need to build .netcf applications?? Thanks inadvance, -r -- Get The CrashCart!! http://www.rncrashcart.com ...more >>

I am trying to ensure minimal data loss in the event of a soft reset for my data collection application. I am trying to use CeMountDBVol, CeFlushtDBVol, CeUnMountDBVol, to do this but cant get it to work properly. I would be extremely grateful to anyone who could post a quick code snippet ...more >>

If I'm just distributing the cab file that I generate from Visual Studio, how can I change the company information and application title? I don't see any place in the project properties where this is possible. Can I edit the AssemblyInfo.vb file directly? Thanks...more >>

Hello, I'm trying, via my code in C#, to start an extern application. I've tried to following code without success : public struct ProcessInfo { public IntPtr hProcess; public IntPtr hThread; public Int32 ProcessId; public Int32 ThreadId; } [DllImport("CoreDll.DLL", SetLastEr...more >>

I have a problem with forms getting hidden and the zorder getting screwed up when going from one form to another and also if you bring up a program on top of mine. When the other program is closed my showing form is hidden. What is the preferred method of showing forms? I can't be the only on...more >>

Hi Sorry if this has been asked before but I'm VERY new to the compact framework. Here's my problem I'm writing a program for a WinCE.NET 5 device using Visual Studio 2003 and C#. This program needs to call a few DLL writen in EmbeddedC++. I already know that the dll's work since I've teste...more >>

I am using a custom collection class to fill a combo box. When I set the data source properties, the SelectedIndexChanged event is firing for every item in the collection. Here is a code snippet: // Collection class public class ReconcileBatchList : CollectionBase { } // Combo box bin...more >>

The ListView.KeyPress event is exposed in the ...NET Compact Framework, but maybe I am using it incorrectly. A complete program is included below: I never get the MessageBox from listView_KeyPress. This approach works on the .NET Framework. What am I missing? using System.Drawing; using Syst...more >>

Hi ... I desperately need to be able to mimic a button on Smartphone devices. I've created an 'image' button by inheriting from control and then overiding paint etc.. However, even though this control displays perfectly, I cannot use the up/down keys to take the focus to this control. ...more >>

how can i make the installation package for my PPC application? I should use the deployment project in VS.net? or make a cab file? will the installation package install .net CF and opennetCF as well? would you please tell me how to make the installation package step by step? thanks a lot!!!...more >>

Hi, I am using .NETCF. I would like to add printing functionality to my app - I would like it to print via Ir, Bluetooth or cable. I guess the best option is a good third party SDK. The problem is it has to support printing from right to left (hebrew). Thanks in advance for any idea. ...more >>

hi, My target platform is Windows CE.NET 4.2. I 've create a form without control box and border, so it becomes full screen. I want to make a button on tool bar next to menu bar for minimize the form But I find there is no windows state for minimizing windows (Only Max and Normal). How to...more >>

..NET Compact Framework app, running on iPAQ. Is it possible from software to determine whether WiFi is enabled? Further, is it possible to enable it? Dodzi ...more >>

How do I create a dialogue box in .net Compact framework and C#? I want to create a screen when the user goes to file connect, that asks for user name and pass word and has an ok button. Also what does form_load do is this just when it first loads?...more >>

I am new to using the Smart Device Framework v1.2. =20 In the framework, I am using the OpenCFNET.Net.CommunicationManager = class. When I run the following code below I get the exception "An = unhandled exception of type 'System.MissingMethodException' occurred in = ConnectionManager.exe." ...more >>

Hi All, How can I hangup a phone call programmaticaly on Pocket PC 2003 Phone Edition. I'm using .NET CF and OPENNETCF. Thanks Tihomir Ignatov ...more >>

Why would this line of code throw a NullReferenceException if the first item of my listview is clearly highlighted (selected) If lstContainers.FocusedItem.Index = 0 Then I know lists in VB are zero based, yet for some reason, an exception is thrown. Is this some type of weird bug cause it s...more >>

Hi, I have read that j# is not supported as a language for the compact framework. However, is this absolutely true or is it more a case that Visual Studio does not have the wizard and debug support for j#/compact framework projects? TIA, - John ...more >>

How Can Set a Query Timeout and Catch the error when the time elapsed. -- Cumprimentos, David de Passos -------------------------------------------------------------- RCSOFT, Lda. E-Mail: passos@rcsoft.pt Móvel: +351 966931639 Telefone: +351 239708708 Fax: +351 239708701 Tel. Direct...more >>

I have some sample code on obtaining battery information on a mobile device. Does anyone know if one can obtain this information using the Smart Device Framework v1.2? If so, can someone point me to the right namespace? Thanks, d ...more >>

This issue seems pretty complex. I am not sure targeting this NG is correct but please direct me otherwhere if so. I have a system architecture with a central server and a .net 4.2 device. Users input data on the device through a vb.net cf application and the data is sent to the server usin...more >>

Hi, I am using parameters to preform an INSERT. This is my first time. Here is what I have: Dim myConnection As New SqlConnection("User ID=sa;Password=sappkg;Initial Catalog=PSC;Data Source=CSIREPL;") Dim insertCommand As SqlCommand = myConnection.CreateCommand insert...more >>

Does anyone know if it is possible to use balloon-tips in compactFramework? S...more >>

I have a program on my handheld that I built that communicates with some web services. While the web services and handheld are communicating there is a pause in the program. My issue comes when some of less than intelligent users start pressing all of the buttons. When the handheld complete...more >>

Hello, There is a bug in the NETCF that causes certain calls to the Mappoint web service to fail. When trying to render a map, the system will not return a map if there is no pushpin on the map. I found out the hard way, and it was no fun. I have now seen another sample using mappoint where...more >>

I have need to issue a query similar to the following: SELECT (colx + coly) as Stuff FROM whatever in an application built using the compact framework. It should be a piece of cake... However the application issues an exception and complains thusly: "the data type is not valid for the ...more >>

Hi, Maybe I did not look everywhere but I can't find something like a zip file of the latest source code. So I could just download, open the projects and play around. I can browse the source fine and that's convenient, but I'd rather be able to grab the whole (even unstable) thing to hav...more >>

Hi group In "standard" .NET it´s possible to catch unhandled exception thru the UnhandledExceptionEventArgs class. Is there a similar way with .NET compact framework. I´m currently developing a small appl for a pda, which connects to a bluetooth GPS reciever. The communication between the p...more >>

I have a sqlce database that I am getting strange errors with, well I don’t think it’s the database I think its sqlce. My select statement is retrieving a number of columns (35) from a number of different tables (8). The tables might are a mix of INNER and LEFT joins. My application and...more >>

How to check serial communication of single board computer Wafer-5822 which runs in Win Ce.net 4.2? Any suggestions please? -- Message posted via http://www.dotnetmonster.com...more >>

Hi I have a problem that I can't figure out, so I hope someone here can help me. I have written a program in C#.net for the Compact Framework. When I run the program on the CE Emulator it runs just fine. But when I try to start the program on the CE Device, the memory usage "jumps" up an...more >>

Hello guys! I need to develop an application of video streaming from on Pocket PC to another. I hesitate between Visual Studio .NET Compact Framework and Visual Embedded C++... could anyone help me ? I am a beginner in both. I feel .NET CF is more elegant, easier, clearer... but i ...more >>

Hellow, Is there a way to parse a SMIL 2.0 formatted bytestream and get for example a picture out of it? I'm working on a Smartphone 2003 SE in C#... greetz, Stefaan. ...more >>

I have a application to stay always open in a Pockect PC. But when the application is much time in StandBy it leaves to be in Foreground and is hidden. ...more >>

Hello, I have an inherited class from XmlElement with this name: XmlElementCF I have added a function in XmlElementCF that returns a XmlNode, the node type is Element. I can cast the returned node to XmlElement but can not cast the returned node to XmlElementCF, I am getting an error : Specifi...more >>

Hi all, I have some threads, one is UI thread, one is worker thread, which uses sockets to wait for incoming messages. I deploy it in emulator, then I click OK in the top right corner, but then I can't deploy again, unless I closed the emulator, the error is something like it can't output ...more >>

hello, how can i import a xml file to a basic.net (pocket pc) dataset? i use Dim ds As New DataSet ds.ReadXml(Me.txtImportFile.Text) error: "FormatException" any idea? ...more >>

We're all used to weird behaviors with the netcf, right?:P okay well I got another one. I have honestly tried many of the known tricks to netcf developers but they don't seem to solve my problem. (being a good boy, instead of calling a webservice synchronously) I'm calling a webservice asynchr...more >>

Hi, how can connect directly with contacts' database? Any tips si appreciated ;) nb: I need to connect directly and not by POOM ...more >>

Hi frnds, I am verymuch new to .NET compact framework. i have a program written in eVC++ for a PPC. Now i want to call that into c#.net how can i do that?? any suggestions would be great. -- Message posted via http://www.dotnetmonster.com...more >>

thanks Alex. I think the 2nd type cookie is what I need. But I found that by using the helperclass, parameters being passed did affect the result. When I used parameters as intergers or strings, I got everything I need. But when the type got more complicated, like ArrayList, the call returned ...more >>