Getting Started with Smart Device Projects
Visual Studio 2005 includes the tools and frameworks you need to develop applications for Pocket PC, Smartphone, and other Windows CE .NET-based platforms. If you don't have a smart device, you can create and test your smart device applications using emulation technology without leaving the Visual Studio integrated development environment.
Visual Studio 2005 supports Visual Basic .NET, Visual C#, and Visual C++ languages for smart device application development.
In This Section
- What's New in Smart Device Projects
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Describes new features for Visual Studio 2005 for smart device projects.
- Application Development Overview (Devices)
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Discusses solutions based on Windows CE, design issues for small devices, porting existing solutions, choosing a programming language, comparisons with desktop development, and terminology issues.
- Device Capabilities and Required Development Tools
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Describes the various versions of smart devices and the tools required to develop for each.
- Hardware and Software Requirements for Smart Device Projects
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Lists the requirements for building device applications, connecting to devices, and running applications on the device during the development phase.
- Remote Tools for Device Projects
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Describes special tools available for smart device projects.
- How to: Optimize Help for Smart Device Development
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Describes how best to use Help for device projects, including the use of filters.
- How to: Launch the Device Emulator in Visual Studio
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Describes opening the Device Emulator as a substitute for a physical device.
- Updating Projects Created with Previous Tools
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Describes how to port projects developed with earlier versions and tools.
- How Do I in Smart Device Development
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Provides links to help on common smart device issues.