Q & A from the last user group meeting
How do I get started with the compact framework
Q:
The other day at the GANG meeting you demo’d how to create a compact .net
application. I recall you said it came with Visual Studio 2003. I
just tried to “reproduce” what you did and when I create a new project I only
see Mobile Web Application in addition to the usual ASP.Net, Console, Windows,
Web Services types.
I’m running Visual Studio.Net 2003 Standard Edition. Do I need to
download an SDK or get a different version?
A:
What you want to build smart device application, using the Compact Framework.
The .NET CF home page has links to download the SDK:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/mobility/prodtechinfo/devtools/netcf/
What you probably want is to upgrade to VS.NET Professional, which contains
wizard and designer support for the .NET CF. That seems to be lacking from
the standard edition.
GANG websiteThe home of our .NET User Group
.NET Compact FrameworkWhere to learn about the .NET CF