VS2008 - No Usable Controls in anything other than PocketPC 2003 Platform

Question

I am trying to create my first Windows Mobile application.

I am using Visual Studio 2008. If I select the platform 'Pocket PC 2003' and go to form view, I get a long list of device controls (e.g. button, CheckBox, ComboBox, etc.).

But if I change the target platform (Project | Change Target Platform) to the 'Windows Mobile 6 Professional SDK' I do not get these controls.

It is a fresh install of the Mobile Professional 6 SDK (Refresh version).

What am I doing wrong?

Thanks.

Answer 1

Is it as simple as the "toolbox" is not opening when you switch platforms?

Try View->Toolbox and see if you get the list, Ctrl+Alt+X is the shortcut.

Answer 2

Could it be that you have run into this problem?
http://weimenglee.blogspot.com/2007/12/tip-missing-controls-in-toolbox-visual.html

Answer 3

I just tried the same process on my copy of Visual Stuidio 2008 and get the correct results(the toolbox shows). :-\

Sounds like the install of the SDK didn't go complete correctly.

Here's some links that may prove useful: http://mobiledeveloper.wordpress.com/2007/05/24/windows-mobile-6-sdk-gives-empty-toolbox-in-visual-studio/

http://weimenglee.blogspot.com/2007/12/tip-missing-controls-in-toolbox-visual.html

Answer 4

I had this same problem and was able to alleviate it with the following Run command.

devenv.exe /setup /resetuserdata

You lose some preferences but you get to actually use the Toolbox!

Answer 5

i have the exact same problem as 'techboy' tried deleting toolbox.tbl and etc, same problem, then i tried

cmd /c start /wait devenv /setup /resetuserdata /selfreg /resetskippkgs

as suggested here: http://connect.microsoft.com/VisualStudio/feedback/ViewFeedback.aspx?FeedbackID=322223

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