The company I'm working for is currently developing a larger WM5.0-application which uses the Button2 control from OpenNETCF rather extensively. Unfortunately the button itself takes up a good chunk of memory, and we wonder if there are any memory efficient alternatives. An alternative must c...more >>

Blog http://blogs.msdn.com/netcfteam/archive/2006/06/21/642013.aspx ..NET Compact Framework 2.0 Service Pack 1 Redistributable http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=0c1b0a88-59e2-4eba-a70e-4cd851c5fcc4 -- Thomas Scheidegger - MVP .NET - 'NETMaster' http...more >>

Hai all, I am working on the device application, where I need to adjust the brightness and contrast of the device. Whether it is possible through my coding or it is possible only by hardware. if it is possible through by coding means, can you guide to achieve that. I am working on ...more >>

I am going through the WM5 sdk samples and in one of the COM samples is calling card native c++ com examples. I would like to know what is the way to add a call back so that the managed c# code can pass it a delegate. An example would be appreciated. Regards. ...more >>

I'm trying to use a certificate on my pocket PC device to access a WebService using VS2003/VS2005. I've been able to read the certificate of my Certificate Store, but I don't know how to use it since the WebService does not have a AddCertificate method. Seems to be the same in both the Comp...more >>

Bindingsource.find(..) doesn't seem to work on a bindingsource with as datasource a sqlceresultset.resultview. As far as I can tell this is odd since the sqlceresultset.resultview does implement IBindingList. Or is this a limitation of the compactframework ? Mark. ...more >>

Hi, I'm loading an exe from my program as follows Assembly a = Assembly.LoadFrom(exePath); Type fType = a.GetType(formName) // formName = frmMain.vb however GetType returns null, the LoadFrom is fine. What actual string value do i need to pass to GetType here assuming my form in my...more >>

Where can I find the values for WH_KEYBOARD_LL and WH_MOUSE for .NetCF? Apparently they are different than the WinAPI ones. I saw somewhere that WH_KEYBOARD_LL is 20 and not 13. But I cannot find the .h file that defines this. I'm trying to use key and mouse hooks for WM 5.0. Anyone kn...more >>

So, I'm looking for a program I've used before that basically allowed you to project whatever was on the hand held device's screen onto a desktop screen. If anyone can point me in the right direction it would be greatly appreciated. ...more >>

Hi Guys, I am trying to marshal the following C structure in my C# code but getting error message 'NotSupportedException' C Structure is struct TReport { enum TType { EVirus, EError } iType; TCHAR iFileName[MAX_PATH]; /* Name including nesting inside archives. */ ...more >>

Hi there, Does anybody know how to throw key press and mouse click events programmatically without actuaaly pressing a key or clicking the mouse? I am working on a c# application on CF 2.0 for WinCE 5.0 devices. Thanks, Krupa ...more >>

Unfortunately, node.Handle is excluded from the CF v1.1.4322 This article explains how to get a handle of a .Net control... How to obtain the window handle of the .Net control? http://www.pocketpcdn.com/articles/dotnetcf_hwnd.html ....and this works to get the handle from the TreeView but ...more >>

Hi group I try to move an application from CF 1.1 SP3 to CF 2.0 on a Win CE 4.2 device. I can't found the SDK for CE4.2 (or 4.0), I get the PPC2003 SDK only. I hav'nt the NETCFv2.ppc.armv4i.cab. (or equivalent) i am sure it is a FAQ, thank you ROM ...more >>

HI all, Does any one know how to get a listing of all of the tables located in your sql mobile 2005 using .net compact framework? Thanks in advance! ...more >>

I want to write into the InitializeComponent area when the users drags my component onto the Tray Components or onto the form (depending the type of control). How can I do it and is there somewhere GOOD documentation of designers for VS2005 CF???? It's boring to find nothing there!!! Ev...more >>

hi got this error when im trying to use the Dotfuscator that in the vs.net 2003. how can i fix it ? is the version of Dotfuscator that come with the vs.net 2003, support the Net *COMPACT* framework applications ? ************** Exception Text ************** System.IO.FileLoadException: Th...more >>

Hi All, I am constructing a Uri with a query string attached and trying to navigate to that Uri. But I get an unknown exception. However when I directly place the uri in the browser's address bar and open it, it works fine. Please find the line below where I get the exception. webBrowser1.N...more >>

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Hi, In VB if i want to define a class that has access to private elements of another class how do i declare it. In C++ you just use friend keyword. As far as i understand the Friend keyword in VB allows that particular element to be accessed outside the class but within an assembly which is ...more >>

Hi there i'm trying that an embedded control (flash player) does no answer to the specific message right mouse click. Is there any idea in how to do it or do you guys have a very nice suggestion for a link? I think that I have to intercept the windows message somewhere... I'm lost, though! ...more >>

I'm having a bit of difficulty with retrieving a non-zero exit code from a managed process. Basically, Process A launches Process B and waits for Process B to exit. When Process B does exit, the ExitCode property is examined in process A, and a particular action is taken. Both are managed p...more >>

Hi, i'm new to PocketPC programming. i've just tried executing the "Hello World" application. The build was successful but as i tried to deploy the application its showing a dialog saying "One or more files from the Emulator for Windows CE installation is missing Please reinstall Emulator for ...more >>

Hi, I have 2 projects within a solution. One is the startup and is an exe app. THe other is a Class library project which contains other Content files with the Copy to Output Directory set to Copy always. I want these files to deployed with my exe but they are not. Only files under the project d...more >>

Does anyone have a sample of a simple HttpListener class for CF 2.0? basically I need to listen for incoming requests sent from a WebClient object in the standard framework as follows http://192.168.1.104:80/RenderMedia/?FileName=FileNameHere parse the querystring params then take action....more >>

I've posted this before and haven't gotten an answer. I am trying to get a hyphen, minus, subtract, whatever you want to call it, to show up with sendkeys. I have tried the OpenNetCF 1.4 class and that key doesn't seem to work. Anyone have any ideas? ...more >>

Hi; I've installed VS standard 2005, i work ok with Windows Forms, i've already installed 3rd party software and it appears in the toolbox. But when when i create a new project for PPC 2003 SE the form appears Ok, but the toolbox is empty, it just shows a message 'there are no control, d...more >>

Hi, I´m using VS 2005 and SQL server mobile 2005. In my application I´ve a master table with a pimary key defined as identity and datial with a foreign key defined. How can I insert in this detail table? I don´t know the primary that wil be generated by SQL. thanks ...more >>

Hi, I'm writing a little test app to simulate button clicks to save me doing it myself. I've read the archives and easiest way seems to be calling the event handler but i have a problem Code below: In my test harness i have Form1 frm = new Form1(); frm.Show(); frm.button1_Click(this, ...more >>

Hi, Is it possible to connect to a Oracle server using the CF? Without having to buy a special dll to do it. txks ...more >>

Hello: I'm trying to silently install a .cab file onto a Dell Axim X51 via the ShellExecute command using VB in Studio 2003, with the following parameter being passed to ShellExecute, "wceload.exe /noui /noaskdest ""\Program Files\test.CAB""", when this fires I get the following message "Th...more >>

hi i try to find one specific entry in my listbox and i do get the 'not supported method' error why? and how to find a entry in a listbox? i want to key in "a" and i it should sort by "a" then i press "p" and now i wana see all starting with "ap" like "apple". anyone knows whats with wrong ...more >>

Hi all, I am developing an application for Pocket PCs. In it if the user clicks the 'close' button, then the application minimizes to tray. So when the user wants to use the application again he just have to click the tray icon. My issue is after unins...more >>

Hi, all, How can I to set Button's Backcolor? How can I to set Panel's Backcolor? Can I set Panel.text to my owner value?? Thx a lot. B.R. Risen ...more >>

Hi. I'm using the htmlview.dll library to include an HTML native control in my application. I'm just using it for render html, I download the pages from the Web not using the navigate dll message (DTM_NAVIGATE) but using a WebRequest in my application. When I finish download the page I use t...more >>

Thanks to Tim Wilson's article I know some knowledge of buidling a control. Unfortunately I cannot find much documentation on: 1: DeviceEnumConverter (was trying to look in here to do a property which lists at design time all tab controls in the form) 2: How can I have the insta...more >>

Hi all! I'm using Compact .NET Framework 2.0 SP1 Beta 1 and an iPAQ HP hx4700 with Windows Moibile 5.0 PC together with Visual Studio 2005. When I debug my .NET application I can't see that the Size part of my Rectangle is converted to screen cordinates when Size values are Width = 5 and...more >>

Is there any way I can print from windows mobile 5 to a bluetooth printer (I think on a zebra rw 420) a simple document (an invoice)? It seems to me quite difficult.. thanks ...more >>

using CF VS2005, I would like to create a control with a property named: TabControlToManage At design time this property list controls in a combo box just like 'ControlToValidate' in webapps. Evan ...more >>

Hi, I'm developing a PocketPc app in c# with .NET 2.0. I have a socket server thread in a dll that issues and EventHandler to the client program which is the windows form. I know this topic has been covered before, but I still haven't quite found my answer. I read this nice in-depth coverage...more >>

Hi all, Currently working on a project, one requirement is: get phone number of SIM card. At the moment my application uses the TAPI library of Alex Feinmann (I hope I wrote the name right). MSDN site has a great sample on how to retrieve the phone number. Even an working example. But for ...more >>

Hai everybody, This is my application. * My application concentrates mainly on serial communication. Mine is a Windows CE device application. I've used System.IO.Ports class for that. * For transmitting data I've created a procedure and assigned a priority for that, using thread.priorit...more >>

Hi, I would like to know with an example (if possible) of how to display data in an Mobile device application. I would like to use and check that in any emulator avaliable in VS2005. I installed VS2005, sql express edition, Active sync 4.1, network Loopback in my system. I am able to creat...more >>

I want to display some charts (pie, bar and line to be precise) in a small Pocket PC application we are doing. Though I have found mention of Moosework http://www.mooseworkssoftware.com and Pocket graph http://www.24x7.com.au/PocketGRAPH.htm on this forum and both seem to be good controls whi...more >>

VS2005: I want to create a control which stays in the tray so I created it inheriting Component but even though it compiles it does not show up in the toolbox. If I inherit from System.Windows.Forms.Control, it shows up with properties correctly in property window. How can I create a ...more >>

Hi I have just bought a Axim X51-520 and now need to create a vb.net 2005 application to go on to it. However in Visual Studio I can not see a form factor for any Dells nor in the device emulator manager. I therefore have a few questions that I would really appreciate somebody answering. 1...more >>

I am creating a custom control. My biggest problem is to compile for Design time, i.e. #if NETCFDESIGNTIME [Category("Appearance")] [DefaultValue(false)] [Description("Visibility of the Start Menu button.")] #endif Category and Description give an error when com...more >>

Hi All, I have a .NET CF 2.0 application that uses SQL Mobile and SQL Mobile Replication Components. I currently have an installation application that a user can run from their desktop. It installs the .NET CF 2.0, SQL Mobile, SQL Mobile Replication Components, and then my app. The user nee...more >>

Hello all, I am trying to store a value in the registry using VS2003 and SDF1.4. It does not error out, yet it does not write the value to the registry either. Below is my code: Dim regKey As RegistryKey Dim keyName As String = "\Comm\TIACXWLN1\Parms\TcpIp" Dim valueName ...more >>

Hi, Simple question does disposing a form dispose of its controls aswell. I have seen some contradicting posts on this in the archives, Can someone give a definite answer. Thanks ...more >>

Forgive me if this has already been answered. I have created a custom control which inherits from Windows.Forms.Control. I want set a default Font for the Font property when the control is originally created in the designer. I set the default font in the constructor. Except the designer ignor...more >>

Is there a way to load a config file from outside the project? I am using .Net 2.0 and love being able to use My.Settings. I know you can load user.configs from the applicationdata folder, but this is for a Windows Service. Hence there are no users and you don't even have to be logged in for ...more >>

Hi, Is there somebody who can teach me how to read SMS Messages on my PPC (Qtek S200) WM 5. For one project I should analyse all SMS messages in search for a keywords, but I don't know where and in what format are SMS stored on PPC. Thanks for any help. Sandra ...more >>

Hi, I have another question. Again i have a main form which upon a button click loads another form as below : Private Sub B_Click(ByVal sender As Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs) = Handles B.Click Dim frm As New Form1 frm.Show() End Sub In the second form when i exit i call M...more >>

Hello! I am building a GUI using the .NET CF 2.0 version. I want to use another background color for my application than the standard grey. The problem is that there is no BackGround color property for TabControl's or MenuItem's Can anyone recommend ny reliable 3:rd party components co...more >>

Hello, I am using SIP 1st time and have it placing text into textbox. I want the textbox to stop text entry when the SIP return key is pressed. How do I do this? Thanks, drumred...more >>

Hi, I am using DataSets and DataAdapters generated by VS in my project, but i cant find any way how to force such generated adapters not to load only all records retuned by query into given DataSet (i need to avoid situations when too many records matchind searching conditions and could lead ...more >>

I have a function called GetDoubleData in dll. I would like to declare it in C#. I have tried the following, but there is an exception ("NotSupported Exception was unhandled") Pleeeeeeeeease help me! Form1.cs public double doubleData { get { return GetDoubleData(); } // "...more >>

Hi, I have a main form which loads another form. I was wondering how to dispose of the second form. I have some code below is this correct? Does the dispose method have to be called after the form has exited. Private Sub button_Click(ByVal sender As Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handle...more >>

I am working through a problem and need to create a file that is compatible with another program. I have not seen any examples that take a datatable and create a delimited text file. I assume you use the streamwriter function, but not sure how to access the data in the datatable to create the tex...more >>

Hello I want to let my application run in background, so if I start it without commandline arguments, it should just start and do nothing. That's working already But if I am now "restarting" it with an argument while it is already running, it is not creating a new instance in .NET CF, that'...more >>