Hi everyone, I am actually using visual studio beta 2. I have installed the above subject in order to be able to install webdeployment project. After installation, I cannot quite really use visual studio anymore, it crashes. Whenever I open my project files, I got the send and don't se...more >>

We are using asyncronous webservies but when use the result to update my textbox in a form frozen applicacion not allways. Anybody happen any similiar thing thanks ...more >>

I am still pursuing why the DataSet.ReadXml() is so slow on the WinCe device (a Sh4 running at 400mhz). I remembered that Netcf App's will run on the Desktop so using Environment.TickCount I did a simple benchmarking of ReadXml, displaying the milliseconds in a MessageBox. I ran the code sta...more >>

Hello, The built-in rs232 serial port is always labeled COM1: , with other ports being assigned by their driver. I have seen Bluetooth ports at COM6 and COM8, COM2 and COM3 usually deal with RawIR and IRCOMM. Compact Flash serial cards can usually find a place at COM4, and so forth. If you'...more >>

I have an eVC DLL that I call from C#. I want to pass a C# string to the dll and then copy that string's data into a char buffer as shown below. I tried a different method (from my last post) but something is still wrong -- I only get two random characters instead of the whole string... eVC...more >>

Either of these work, if I have the dll in the bin with my app. When I delete it, I get an IO error. System.Reflection.Assembly a = System.Reflection.Assembly.LoadFrom("Microsoft.WindowsCE.Forms.dll"); System.Reflection.Assembly a = System.Reflection.Assembly.Load("Microsoft.WindowsCE.Fo...more >>

I have been trying to install SDF 2.0 to learn about the options it has, Could someone help me import the SDF 2.0 into my Project? I'm new to C# and and i'm having problems getting my project to see the Dlls. Thanks for your Help! ...more >>

I have the following problem: I have two assemblies: An exe: Apllication.exe and a dll: Service.dll What I want to do is load the dll in my exe dynamically using Assembly.Load and create an object of type Service.Service1. The problem is that the class Service.Service1 is derived fr...more >>

Hi, I have a problem that only appears on Windows Mobile 5.0 (not on 2003). I have a webbrowser object into my CF 2.0 application. I use the webBrowser.DocumentText method to set my own HTML code (I don't use an URL). The problem: if this HTML code contains an image tag, the Web Browser se...more >>

All, I'm sure this is a very simple question - however, something is not quite right - so here I post. I am just staring to play with mobile development, so please excuse my "noviceness". I am trying to install the compact framework "redistributable" for CF2.0 on my HP IPAQ hx4700 - b...more >>

I have an eVC DLL that I call from C#. I want to pass a C# string to the dll and then copy that string's data into a char buffer as shown below. It fails. Could anyone help me fix this code to what it should be. Thank you! eVC DLL: int mydll(LPSTR s) { char data[40]; strcpy(data, ...more >>

I am calling showdialog to show a form using the following code: Private sub miAdd_Click(ByVal sender As System.Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles miAdd.Click Cursor.Current = Cursors.WaitCursor AddEditForm = New frmAddEdit AddEditForm.NewPatient = True AddEditForm...more >>

How can I start an instance of internet explorer in CF 1.1 or 2.0? I have an icon and whn clicked, I want an external site to be opened in internet explorer. Can this be done? I'm using C#. Thanks ...more >>

Hi, I am developing a NETCF app running in intermec 730. I've downloaded Intermec SDK and successfully run the barcode sample provided by SDK. But when i slightly changed the original code application hangs.. What's wrong with this code? '*************************************************...more >>

I am trying to Discover Device using the following code snippet byte[] buffer = irdaSocket.GetSocketOption((SocketOptionLevel)0xff, SocketOptionName.DontRoute, 4 + (maxDevices * 32)); I found this somewhere on the web but I am tring to understand it a bit more. Does anyone have a reference d...more >>

Hi all, I'm hoping somone out there might be able to help me with this one. I have recently moved from Win CE 4.2 to Win CE 5.0. Now my application fails to open the seital ports. This what I do in my code; <snippet> MasterPort.PortName = "COM1:" MasterPort.Settings.BaudRate = Open...more >>

Greetings - I found your name on this MSDN chat: ..NET Compact Framework and Smart Device Programming (October 11, 2005) I have an issue and it is driving me crazy !!! I have been developing with VB6 forever it seems like ( cut my teeth on assembly and C code development ). My delima ...more >>

Hi all, In my VS2003-generated app, I have used the PowerAware class of Alex Feinman so that I could detect when the power button is pressed. If the power button is pressed for power on, this event triggers an update to a screen. This feature has worked nicely for WM2003SE but now when my a...more >>

How do I know what COM port is using my Compact Flash card? The card provides my PDA a serial port. This is the CF card I've bought: http://www.cablematic.com/index.php?_cl_id=1&fam=128&p=25&pp=&mode=1&id=90&fam=128&pag=2&p=25 Should be always COM1 or CF cards specifically use another port...more >>

How do I know what COM port is using my Compact Flash card? The card provides my PDA a serial port. This is the CF card I've bought: http://www.cablematic.com/index.php?_cl_id=1&fam=128&p=25&pp=&mode=1&id=90&fam=128&pag=2&p=25 Should be always COM1 or CF cards specifically use another port...more >>

with wich IP number , palm must comunicate with the PC where it is connected on USB socket? i hava db on that pc (pc is not network connected), and i must write a connection string with his ip number what must i use? ...more >>

Hallo, is it possible to generate a setup project with VS 2003 for WinCE applications (also VS2003) which works like 'Microsoft .NET Compact Framework Installer'? The Setup-Program should installed on a PC and should transfer the CAB-Files of the application to the target device over USB f...more >>

Hi all I have a webservice asyncronous into a class how can call a webservices of this class and like this method asyncronous how can i know when complete call and how can pass result to my form. thanks...more >>

Is it possible to configure a wireless network connection programmatically in CF 2.0 Our product will have Ethernet and Wireless 802.11. We would like to provide a web page for configuration so the user does not have to connect a mouse and keyboard to set up wireless options. ...more >>

Can I use AnimateCtl with .avi files? Is there anything I can use to play my .avi file as a control? Thanks ...more >>

Today after recompiling a referenced .dll in one of my compact framework projects I began getting a 'System.Drawing.Icon NotSupportedException' on this line in my mainform.designer.cs file... this.imageListStatus.Images.Add(((System.Drawing.Icon)(resources.GetObject("resource")))); I have f...more >>

My app utilizes Web Services to contact the server and get information on a scan of a barcode. If for whatever reason the unit looses connection with the network, and I attempt to access the web service, I get a message from the OS stating that my app caused a problem and needed to terminate. I...more >>

I am using the Cursor.Current=Cursors.WaitCursor; statement in my GUI thread to show the busy cursor. Then I am starting a worker thread to fill a TreeView control from a database. At the moment my worker thread starts the busy cursor, although displayed, does not prevent the applicatio...more >>

Hello all, I am looking for a control that allows the user to draw on, and captures the users drawing in a BMP / GIF / JPG file. In our application, it is used to allow a customer to place his signature. The control should be CF2.0 compatible. We have made use of the following control, b...more >>

I am trying to create a custom keypad that sends key presses to a text box. I thought that it would be as simple as raising a keydown event through the text box's OnKeyDown( ) member function, but I see that it is a protected method. Also, I saw that there is a SendKeys class, but unfortunate...more >>

We're pleased to announce the availability of the Smart Device Framework (SDF) 2.0 Beta. SDF 2.0 is a continuation of our version 1.4 efforts to improve the development experience for Smart Device developers using the Microsoft .NET Compact Framework. SDF 2.0 has a significant number of ch...more >>

hello, i have a program that we had developed for win-ce 4.1 on vb.net CF we need to convert the program to regular vb.net to run on a win-xp system the program is basically a gui and uses sqlce as a database is it a lot of work to convert a program like this to be able to run on win-xp? ...more >>

Hi group, Opennet Cf offers pretty nice supplemantal functionality for Mobile Developers. Does there exist a new OpennetCf version for CF 2.0? Or is it comming? Thanks in advance. Best regards, Mobile boy ...more >>

Hi Group, What's the way to download a file over https, using VB.NET? Best regards, MobileBoy ...more >>

Hi all I'm having a terrible time with a pocketPC2003 application I'm developing. I can't seem to find any way to connect to my local network. I am able to access the internet, and connect to my IIS server, but for some reason, I am totally unable to connect to the network so I can use RD...more >>

Hello group, I've searched and searched and I hear tell on this group that there is an option to turn off this repeated deployment everytime I debug my wm 5 app, but I'll be damned if I can find the option. Can someone help? Thanks, -guy ...more >>

Is there a difference between the Graphics object that comes with the Paint event and the Graphics object that is obtained by Graphics g = CreateGraphics();? In a custom control that I'm creating, I noticed that the same line drawn inside OnPaint() is not exactly the same as the one dra...more >>

Can I make in VS2005 a project that targets WM5 but uses CF1.1 instead of 2.0? 2.o is to large and I don't need it. I f it is possible, how can I do it? Thanks ...more >>

Dear all, I have a PC and handheld application that among other things, create customer orders. It is possible to create customer orders on either the PC or the handheld. There may be many handhelds fulfilling orders. The orders from the PC can be transferred onto the handheld to be carried o...more >>

Hello to all NG. Using events in C# I've the following code: MyObject myObject = new MyObject(); myObject.Click += new MyObject.ClickHandler(ClickFunction); so, everytime myObject class raises a new click event, I can process that event in my other class in ClickFunction function. But ...more >>

Hi, I am trying to connect SQL Server 2000 from Pocket PC emulator using "Smart Device Applications". I am keep getting the error "SQL Server does not exist or access denied " code snippet as follows SqlConnection consql2000 = new SqlConnection("User ID=sa;Password=xxxx;Initial Catalo...more >>

I'm converting a CF1 project to a CF2 project. I call the code: (new LoginForm()).Show(); from the Load method of another form (the main form in the app). I read in another post that this no longer worked in CF2.0, but it didn't mention how to get around this. When the app starts, it ...more >>

Hopefully someone can help me out. I am installing my application to my NetPad. When the application installation is finished I get an annoying message "myapp requires the installation of sql.wce4.armv4.cab for it to run properly. install the Cab file before running this application." Even if ...more >>

Hello, I'm have application for .NET F2.0 and I have some controls that I build. Is there a way that I will not need to change my code when using VGA screen? I know I need to calc the dimentions using AutoScaleDimensions. But I dont whant to change my code. Thanks, Sharon ...more >>

Hi -- I'm using VS 2005 and .Net 2.0 CF and Win CE 5.0. The target machine is an iPAQ2495. I'm trying to use the SystemState assembly to read battery strength. If I run the emulator, I get the Microsoft.WindowsMobile.Utilities,Version 1.0.0.0 not found message. I've looked all over for this ...more >>

Dear MVPs, I want to apply Text-to-Speech(TTS) using NETCF(C#) on Windows Mobile 2005 smartphone. Could anybody help me how to do so? Because I found some technical articles said some shipped smartphones didn't provide the TTS components. Thus, could anybody tell me how to add these components...more >>

Dear MVPs, I want to compress WAV to WMA using NETCF(C#) on Windows Mobile 2005 smartphone. Could anybody help me how to do so as well as provide me the implementation. Thank you very much. ...more >>

Hi I am a fairly average c# and vb.net programmer and I would like to program a new SIP (keyboard) to use thai characters on my ipaq 6365 running 2003 mobile premium edition. Could someone possibly give me an idea or the shell of some code that I could use to do this - i have thai fonts ...more >>

Hi all, My datagrid has two columns: a small one to hold the article's code, and a wide one to hold the article name. The problem is the article name can be too long, longer than the width of the grid. Then I choose the last column width to be longer than the grid width. When I select the las...more >>

I have a CF project (C# VS2005) and I want to change the output folder (i.e. the location where the compiled .EXE ends up). I've Saved As and renamed the Solution to another folder but I still get the .exe being output to the original folder that was chosen when the project was first created....more >>