Using CF with VS2003

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I've downloaded the Compact Framework (Developer's, SP3) and I've got VS2003
on my desktop computer. It gives a bunch of CABs and I don't know what to do
with them or how to get VS working with the Compact framework.

Mail me... (or post here too, to possibly help others aswell)
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Do you have the VS.NET 2003 Pro or above? The single language editions do
not work. If you have a VB-only or C#-only edition, sorry you cannot use the
netcf v1.0.

The option you need to choose from the New Project dialog, is this:
http://www.danielmoth.com/Blog/1_NewSDP.PNG

If you don't have that option, go into repair (from control panel) and
choose the Smart Device Programmability option:
http://www.danielmoth.com/Blog/maintenance.png

The service pack 3 you downloaded, includes cab files for you to deploy to
the target (emulator or device). Obviously this will make no difference to
you if you don't follow the steps above.

Cheers
Daniel
 
I have Pro. I suppose working with an emulator is more confortable (faster
each run). But how do I install those files into an emulator?
 
Targeting a physical device if you have one is better.

Copying the file to the emulator is easier done by adding the cab file as
content to your project. Then when it is on the emulator, run it.

Cheers
Daniel
 
"running" the app from VS2003 in debug mode will push the required files to
the emulator. Just select the Emulator as the target device.

Harry
 
You run the cab on the device, by double-tapping it in Windows Explorer on
the device. You could have tried 50 things in the time it took to post this
message and wait for a response...

Paul T.
 
"Developer" setup contains CAB files only and EULA in it allows for
redistribution of these CABs should you own VS 2003 Pro or above.

"End user" version has utility to deploy via AS in addition to very same
CABs and EULA does not allow for redistribution of CAB files.

Nether "developer" nor "end user" are not required or used by VS 2003.


Best regards,


Ilya

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You run the cab on the device, by double-tapping it in Windows Explorer on
the device. You could have tried 50 things in the time it took to post this
message and wait for a response...
Click to expand...

*Run* the cab? On a regular PC you can't run a cab, so how should I know
that's how it works on the device?
 
*Run* the cab? On a regular PC you can't run a cab, so how should I know
that's how it works on the device?
Click to expand...
....maybe by trying to tap on it... What else can you do to a file sitting in
your explorer window? We are more than happy to help you but you must be
prepared to put in some effort and help yourself... just a thought.

Cheers
Daniel
 
Think I'm beginning to see your question....with the emulator you are trying
to "install" the app on the emulator to run anytime you want on the desktop
right?
I've only used the emulator to run, in dubug mode, my app from the IDE.

Is thios the problem you're having?

Harry
 
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