Hey everyone, I hope this is the right place to ask.
I have to develop a app for windows mobile 6.5, but I have never made anything for mobiles. What is the best language for developing for windows mobile?
I know java and C# so what would be better or some other language?
karq said:
I know java and C# so what would be better or some other language?
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Depends what you want to develop. You can use c# with the compact framework. You'll need C/C++ if you want to write SIPs, Today plugins etc.
pmprog said:
Depends what you want to develop. You can use c# with the compact framework. You'll need C/C++ if you want to write SIPs, Today plugins etc.
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I just want to make a app that will send text to a server.
karq said:
I just want to make a app that will send text to a server.
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Then C# with the Compact Framework will be your obvious choice.
How to access picture files in Mobile gallery
Hi,
i want to write an application in windows mobile 6 that can have access to picture files from the gallery (on phone device memory). What APIs should I use and how I can get connected to that specific folder?
Tnx
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Hey Guys
Some Time ago, i had the idea to build something similar to apples app store for windows mobile, where everyone can upload .cab files and share them with others. The functions for a first release should be as follows:
- Upload .cab's with a desktop computer (or even directly with the ppc?)
- Possibility to write comments and rate the apps
- Download and install directly from ppc
I'm also a developer, but i never did something for WM, that's why i'm aksing you guys... I don't think that it is a complicated taks to do, but it's really hard to find informations about programming for WM in Visual C# or even Visual C++ with Visual Studio 2008.
I have a Rootserver with enough Harddisk Space and a great Internet connection, where the app could run on. So that's not a problem...
Is someone interested in doing such a thing?
believe it is already. think it's called jakal or something
hipey said:
believe it is already. think it's called jakal or something
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Unknow to me :|
Your idea is a good one, we need someone creating this, in more i am sure you would get a lot of money by donating... To be honest, if i could programm, i would make it only for money
Gecko App Manager
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=436127
i always wanted to make my own software. thou i'm not an expert programmer but i do have a little background of it.
i have this compiler installed called visual studio 6.0 (i have attached a screenshot)
my question is, how can i use that to create applications for my windows mobile.?
do i need a library or SDK for that.? can you help were can i download it.?
i already tried searching but most results refers to the latest visual studio which i don't have. i know that my compiler is a bit old.
im planning to use visual basic. please help me.
Sorry, it's of no use. The minimum requirement is VS2003, but this could only target WM2003 WM2003SE.
VS2005/2008 improve on it, and can be made backwardly compatable. The only VB tool that MS provided gratis, was Embedded Tools 3.0,which is both VB and eVC++ 3.00.
This was originally released in 2002. I think MS have now pulled it from their download sites, but there are other sites hosting it on the web if you search for it.
stephj said:
Sorry, it's of no use. The minimum requirement is VS2003, but this could only target WM2003 WM2003SE.
VS2005/2008 improve on it, and can be made backwardly compatable. The only VB tool that MS provided gratis, was Embedded Tools 3.0,which is both VB and eVC++ 3.00.
This was originally released in 2002. I think MS have now pulled it from their download sites, but there are other sites hosting it on the web if you search for it.
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thanks for the reply. it does enlighten me
if you're just about to begin developing I'd rather wait until the dev. SDKs for WP7 are becoming available. Everything you do now is subject to change, in case you want to develop for the newest OS.
if you still want to develop for WM 6.x then go ahead with VS 2005/08. Then on top of VS you also need to install a dev. SDK i.e. WM 6 Prof. SDK if you want to develop for touch screen devices.
RAMMANN said:
Then on top of VS you also need to install a dev. SDK i.e. WM 6 Prof. SDK if you want to develop for touch screen devices.
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what do you mean.? is that an add-on for the compiler.? is that available for download.?
Similya said:
what do you mean.? is that an add-on for the compiler.? is that available for download.?
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yes.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...3A-A651-4745-88EF-3D48091A390B&displaylang=en
again on top of that, you can install the SDK for 6.5
I guess now you're completely confused
Use Basic4ppc instead.
Really simple and powerful IDE
RAMMANN said:
yes.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...3A-A651-4745-88EF-3D48091A390B&displaylang=en
again on top of that, you can install the SDK for 6.5
I guess now you're completely confused
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thanks buddy, i'll try it after i'll buy the visual studio installer.
I guess now you're completely confused
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yeah right im confused hehehehe
WhiteRussianBC said:
Use Basic4ppc instead.
Really simple and powerful IDE
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thanks you also buddy, i just downloaded the trial, i'll try it.
Similya said:
thanks you also buddy, i just downloaded the trial, i'll try it.
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I guess this won't work on WP7 so better get off to (in your case) Visual Basic.
RAMMANN said:
I guess this won't work on WP7 so better get off to (in your case) Visual Basic.
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well im using wm6.5 and it worked fine
is there a thread here about basic4ppc.? i have problem getting around some command, like fullscreen and IF.
im still searching for solutions. . .
Hello
I want to make a program for Pocket PC What is the developmental environment to do so?
Most of the Visual 2007 Series by Microsoft are compatible with Windows Mobile 6.0 and up.
Example: Visual Basic.NET, Visual C#, etc..
Agent Zach said:
Most of the Visual 2007 Series by Microsoft are compatible with Windows Mobile 6.0 and up.
Example: Visual Basic.NET, Visual C#, etc..
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Thank you
but Visual 2007 Ready to work without the need to add anything , or not ?
I want to do I program for Hd2
Do you have to learn it?
Thank you again
Depending on what you're planning to create, or make mods for, you may need certain SDK Libraries.
But honestly, I won't be able to help you much with these. I develop Software for Windows, not Windows Mobile [BIG differences].
Agent Zach said:
Depending on what you're planning to create, or make mods for, you may need certain SDK Libraries.
But honestly, I won't be able to help you much with these. I develop Software for Windows, not Windows Mobile [BIG differences].
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ok
thanks Agent Zach
Is there someone who can help me?
Start here :
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Development Tools
The link at the bottom takes you to a pile of other stuff.
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Complete list of Development links and resources
stephj : Thank you
Depending on which programming language you prefer.
Basic,C,C++,C#,Pascal?
You could choose Basic4PPC or Lazarus or some native MS stuff.
I am using actually old embedded Visual C++ 4.0 SP3 with PocketPC 2003 SDK and everything works also on WM653. In addition I use WM 6.1 emulator,but it is not necessary.
you could do worse than go to www.ppl-lang.com
Pocket programming language is an easy to learnn WM5/6/6.1/6.5 compiler that can create windowed apps and games.
V1.60 is completely free or you can purchase V2 with loads of extra libraries for in game physics, databases etc. It also compiles Windows apps too.
I have been using this for the last 3 years almost and have created many fine windows mobile apps.
Check it out.
Since I started looking into this, I have found out that the microsoft WM 6 SDK will only work with a store bought visual studio, not the free express versions. So other than Mort Script, what are my free software development options. I don't need a fancy IDE, a simple cross compiler (gcc?) would do. Any suggestions?
http://wiki.sharpdevelop.net/default.aspx/SharpDevelop.CompactFramework2Development
seems interesting
Visual studio is nice... but QtCreator is better.
Hey I assume you are using express studio because you need a free option. I suggest using QtCreator2.0. You can develop on windows or linux with it. And then compile to windows mobile without visual studio. At first it will seem like you have to use Qt, but you don't. You can program with just c++ and the wm6SDK.
Tpimp420 said:
Hey I assume you are using express studio because you need a free option. I suggest using QtCreator2.0. You can develop on windows or linux with it. And then compile to windows mobile without visual studio. At first it will seem like you have to use Qt, but you don't. You can program with just c++ and the wm6SDK.
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Thanks for the info, nice to know off some alternatives to VS.
Tpimp420 said:
Hey I assume you are using express studio because you need a free option. I suggest using QtCreator2.0. You can develop on windows or linux with it. And then compile to windows mobile without visual studio. At first it will seem like you have to use Qt, but you don't. You can program with just c++ and the wm6SDK.
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you mean you use the QT or gcc with microsoft's wm6SDK??? how does that work?
Hi all!
I decided I want to start developing apps for Windows Phone, and want some pointers. I already know visual basic and java, the latter of which was handy on creating a few apps on android. I 'm quite experienced when it comes to linux, and I'm also good with hardware. That's my backround. Now I've set my eyes on Windows Phone 7 and I want to take it up seriously. So where should I begin, what tools should I use, and is there a guide, possibly? I'm a fast learner, and very eager to begin!
Thanks in advance!
I posted a lot of links in the following thread (3rd message)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1387900
Hope it helps, and good luck with whatever you write.
Ian
Thanks Ian! I'm gonna get started right away!
First of all you have to learn C# it's easy language and very similar to Java. Later you have to read sth about .net Framework. To write a application you have to download free Visual Studio 2010 Express for Windows Phone.
Good luck and have fun
You can use VB language too. So you should be good. No need to learn c#. But But you should, I love c#.
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To be open, C# == java (true) extra features and more functions
Hextor_PL said:
First of all you have to learn C# it's easy language and very similar to Java. Later you have to read sth about .net Framework. To write a application you have to download free Visual Studio 2010 Express for Windows Phone.
Good luck and have fun
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Is it necessary to have VS 2010 Express installed? Or is the VS for Windows Phone enough?
Damn..I have VS 2010 Express installed, and I just cannot uninstall it completely. Now, SDk 7.1 cannot be installed due to missing components.
Note: I uninstalled VS 2010 as it had that bug wherein you cannot start a new project. "Registry error"
not necessary. but it's must have one.
I think you need the full paid for version of Visual Studio in order to use VB coding on WP7 but if you already have that then it's all good!
comeradealexi said:
I think you need the full paid for version of Visual Studio in order to use VB coding on WP7 but if you already have that then it's all good!
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ans sometime you don't need to buy, if your country doesn't has laws like us
Thanks，your ansowers is useful for me too.(poor english)