compact-framework

Moving more than one file with ftp OpenCF.FTP

Can I move more than 1 file at the same time? Right now, I move one file, then if this is successful move another....with delegates and all. I was wondering if there was a simpler way to do this. This lib lacks examples. I constantly find weird little things in my app that end up being hiccups; and I am not sure whether it is my code or...

Would WCF client work over USB in compact framework?

Would WCF work through normal USB connection or does it require WIFI when using the Mobile Device as a WCF client to a WCF service running on the PC? Thanks ...

Compact Framework - Signal Strength

Is there any class/object in the comapact framework 3.5 that will allow me to check the cellular signal strength of a mobile device? ...

Can I rely on Windows Mobile directional buttons to be present?

Hey, I am working on a Windows Mobile application, and I am considering the use of directional buttons as an interface mechanism. Primarily, the enter (center) button. My question is whether I can rely on these to be present. The application will be for Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional devices, but I am designing it specifically to be ...

How to get the UserName of the PDA/Windows Mobile using .Net CF 3.5?

Hi everybody! well, this works great on a non Windows Mobile: string user = WindowsIdentity.GetCurrent().Name.ToString(); but, what I am looking for is how to get the name of the user on a Windows Mobile 5.0 and higher! I tried the search feature, but unfortunately didn't find anything yet! Thanks in advance. ...

Alternative to OpenCF.FTP - stable

Hi everyone, I am looking for a STABLE FTP library for Compact Framework. I would prefer a library where I don't have to fix or step through any code, but just use as is. While the free OpenCf.FTP is great, I think it is at this point creating more work for me than my actual coding and I am afraid I don't have time allotted for this. ...

unable to install cab file

Hi all, I have a problem here that i m not able to install the cab file on my emulator. I have followed he steps to make the cab file given on : http://www.mobilepractices.com/2008/10/setupdll-sample-and-walkthrough-terms.html then i m copying the cab file on the path "Windows-->Start Menu-->Accessories" Now when i try to install it f...

How to retrieve Text Size and similar settings with CF?

Windows Mobile 6.0 devices have a Text Size setting that can be reached by clicking Start -> Settings -> System -> Screen -> Text Size How do I retrieve the value of that setting (Smallest ... Largest) from a program running on the .NET compact framework? ...

Compact framework calling webservice using encryption

Ok, here is my situation: 1) I've build a free c# compact framework application 2) I've got a webservice where i retrieve my data (trapfic related) 3) Anyone can download and use the application. But the webservice that is being called should not be available to others. I've been looking into security and encryption, but haven't fig...

XmlSerialization problems on compact framework 3.5

Hello, I am doing a finger exercise and trying to write a application that lets my computer and windows mobile phone communicate over bluetooth trough serial port. Now I have ran into a snag with the serialization of objects. Binary seralization is not supported by .Net Compact Framework so I am opting for XmlSerialization. I have writt...

.NET CF 3.5: Adding GPS.NET 3.0 controls to my form

Hi, I am trying to add the GPS.NET 3.0 controls to my form in the designer. I have a .NET Compact Framekwork 3.5 project, I have added the Release assemblies CF35\GeoFramework.Gps.PocketPC.dll CF35\GeoFramework.PocketPC.dll to my references. In the toolbox I did this: Rightclick -> Choose toolbox items -> Browse and selected the CF3...

SQL Server CE or Access for a portable database with c#?

Hello, I'm developing an application which needs to store large amounts of data. I cannot use SQL Server Express edition since it requires separate installation and our target customers have already loaded us with complaints about our previous release with SQL Server express. Now my choices are between SQL Server compact and Access. ...

C# TCP socket, asynchronous read and write at the "same" time (.NET CF), how?

At the first look when using asynchronous methods on the socket level, there shouldn't be problems with sending and receiving data from the associated network stream, or 'directly' on the socket. But, you already probably know, there is. The problem is particularly highlighted on the Windows Mobile platform and the Compact Framework. I...

Windows Mobile min specs

Is there any minimum required hardware specifications for Windows Mobile 5.0 Pocket PC or Windows Mobile 6 Classic. I know Microsoft has requirements to do with the screen (much be a touch screen etc) But I am trying to find out if their are Minimum CPU speeds and Flash memory sizes. So I can test against and program to these minimums....

How can I perform Application.Restart() in Windows Mobile 6?

I need to restart a windows mobile 6 application. Here is the code I have tried but it just exits and does not restart the app. public static void RestartApplication() { var fileName = Assembly.GetExecutingAssembly().GetName().CodeBase; var startInfo = new ProcessStartInfo { FileName = fileName, }; Process.Start(st...

Easy way to log errors, etc to remote central location from .NET Compact Framework

Hi, I am looking for a very simple method for logging application errors and certain application metrics to a central remote location / server. I'm thinking it will need to be something like Web Services or some similar technology. One concern I have is device loses connectivity. I'd like to have something that stores the logs locally...

RESTful web services, .net compact framework, and the many HTTP methods

Hey all, I have recently decided that a client/server application I am building (where the client is a Windows Mobile device running .netcf 3.5) would, ideally, utilise a lightweight web service conforming roughly to the principles of REST. Is there a way (and if so what is the easiest way) to implement the most common HTTP methods us...

Can I turn off the automatic single instance feature in Windows Mobile 6?

Windows Mobile 6 single instances applications by default can I turn off or override this behavior? This is needed if one needs to automatically restart or self update an application. ...

Smart Device Framework highlights?

Hi, I am thinking about introducing OpenNETCF's Smart Device Framework at my company, as I like the SafeHandle class. But I would like to know what else is good in it. Anyone found a good blogpost or something with the most useful classes and functions in OpenNETCF? ...

Get bitmap of an web page using WebBrowser Control in .net compact framework.

Hi, I am trying out to get the bitmap of web page loaded in web browser control, but found that WebBrowser.CreateGraphics() and even WM_PRINT (DrawToBitmap) message response is also missing in .net compact framework. After searching through internet found one of the .net sample code which gets complete web page in bitmap When i tried ...