Any idea how to add directory to installer instead of single file? I see the source code option, but I really need to do is install bunch of xml, bmp samples in in three directory structure. Ok i did following: 1 Created Empty project in my solution containing directory structure i want to put on device 2 Marked all files as Content 3 Add Project Output Content Files of newly added project 'Samples' to destination directory of installer.
This makes sense since installers does install files that are contained in solution. Thanks a lot!! Great article, helped me a lot : I have a question..
I work with vs c , writing a CF application I've created a cab for deployment, and was surprised to find that almost all the DLLs the application make a use of were copied to the cab file, instead of copying only the ones I add like device dll..
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Thank you! I've been trying for ages to work out how to create shortcuts via the CAB file installed. I did not have this resource file in my development, anyone can help?? Thanks Jay! In this case, the application should be deployed including a xml file in the same folder. In the same way you can include configuration files, resource files like pictures, media or whatever you need.
I have a question for you Is there a way to install my root. I meean: From a single cabinet file which contains my project install and my certificate file too? How should I do this? Thanks a lot! Excellent article!!! The shortcut will have the application icon. If you want to change the default icon for your app, you can do it by right clicking on the Project - "Properties" and from the Application tab, in the "Resources" section just select the icon you want!
Hi Jose, 1. I went to Properties of my project. Filename shows.. Am I missing a step? Thanks for your help. Please notice that I said "Application tab" not "Resources tab". In that tab, at the bottom, you have a "Resources" area where you can find an "Icon and manifest" option for selecting the application Icon.
You don't need to include any extra resource as part of the Cab project for doing this, it will be pulled from the application file directly. Very good article and comments!!! Some times ago I asked 'Is there aby way to add a shortcut to System tab on Settings window?
Is there any way to do it with Windows Mobile 5. Is there any way to remove icon from Settings - System tab? Is there any way to change the program which will be executed after tapping e. This is a link to the WM5. I'am using VS with 'Windows Mobile 5. I cant' compile 'myBackLight' project. I have 2 questions 1 I am trying to incorporate dll files which are meant for Windows Xp. Is it possible to register these dll files in the emulator the way you have depicted above? I am a beginner in this area.
Please help. Thank You. If your DLLs are. Net Managed Code, the. Net CF assemblies are binary compatible with full framework assemblies, but as the. Net CF is basically a subset o the full framework, even in that case it will mostly fail. Actually, even if you have the source code, depending on how Desktop oriented is the codebase you may need to change it before building it for mobile.
I am trying to show my own dialog. Something has happened! Ear, Your code is almost ready to work. Just remove the PostQuitMessage line and the message boxes you're showing to check if the return value is the expected. Remember to validate the firstCall flag to avoid potential annoying multiple showing of the dialog if the original target has not enough space.
Thank you very much! I'm new in mobile application developing, so this article is very useful for me. I followed your guide setp by step and I was very happy when the. I would like to use my application with Windows CE 5. Should I copy other dlls or install any tool on my device?
Thnk you in advance! If your application is a. Net CF app, your device may not have the Compact Framework installed on it.
Please take a look at: Detecting what. Net CF version is installed on your device and How to deploy the. Dear Jose Gallardo, thanks for your advices, after installation of. Net CFW on the device my test application is running without any problem. Thanky a lot again! Great Article! Thanks for your post. Custom progress bar will show progress of my cab which is getting installed on device. Could you please share your expertise in this? Thanks for your great article. Question is, I wanted to show my custom progress bar to notify user that my applications cab is getting installed and to promote my brand.
So could you please share your expertise in this, how can i achieve this. It is a great article. Is it possible for me to find what. So using this information, I can show my custom dialog and proceed my end user to relevant link from where he can download. Thanks again for your time. Hi Nishith, About showing your logo while installing, unfortunatelly that's not possible. You have done really very good site. Great work, great site! Feedback will be sent to Microsoft: By pressing the submit button, your feedback will be used to improve Microsoft products and services.
Privacy policy. A cabinet is a single file, usually with a. The cabinet format is an efficient way to package multiple files because compression is performed across file boundaries, which significantly improves the compression ratio. Developers can use a cabinet file creation tool such as Makecab. The Makecab. Developers can also use a cabinet file creation tool such as Cabarc. This tool writes to the Diamond cabinet structure. I need to build CAB files for our Windows based inventory guns.
We currently use a trial version of Visual Studio I am trying to find other alternatives that are less expensive so we can purchase licensed software and document the process. What are the basic components of a CAB file in this scenario? When using Visual Studio, we simply create some folders, add files and create registry entries and build the CAB. I'd like to have a better understanding of the whole process so I can learn how to build this files using either free or more affordable tools.
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