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Detection of Half-Open (Dropped) TCP/IP Socket Connections

by Stephen Cleary

How to detect a dropped TCP/IP connection

Icon Menu for the .NET Compact Framework

by Fredrik Bornander

How to implement an iPhone style icon menu using the .NET Compact Framework.

by Tamer Oz

PocketPcAgent is an application that can be installed on Windows Mobile devices that are running Windows Mobile 5.0 or higher. The application listens to events such as SMS Received, Call Missed, E-Mail Received, Battery Strength Changed, and much more on the Pocket PC.

Full-Featured Task Manager for Windows Mobile

by Brian P. Adams

A full-featured Task Manager for Windows Mobile.

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6502 Cross Assembly using MacOS and Atom

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6502 Cross Assembly for the Apple II using MacOS

by John Newcombe

6502 Cross Assembly for the Apple II using MacOS

Xamarin vs Ionic: A Mobile, Cross Platform, Shootout

by Lee P Richardson

Xamarin vs Ionic: A Mobile, Cross Platform, Shootout

Hello World Angular 2+ Data Sample Using JavaScriptServices .Net Core and PrimeNG

by defwebserver

You can create database driven .Net Core applications using JavaScriptServices, and PrimeNG.

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.NET CF

How To Get the latest Installed Version of .NET and What Happens If...

19 Mar 2010 by #realJSOP

I'm trying to get the latest installed version of .NET on a given machine. I've tried a couple of different ways, but it keeps coming back with 2.0, which is curious since I'm running a WPF app on a machine that I *KNOW* has 3.5 SP1 on it.How should I go about properly retrieving the .NET...

Find INI File From application path and Read INI File in Compact framework C#

20 Apr 2011 by #realJSOP

You want to use this:Path.GetDirectoryName(Application.ExecutablePath);

Join math variables

15 Aug 2009 by 0x3c0

The process you're talking about is called simplifying. I would assume it's done by going through each element (where element 0 is 2x2, element 1 is -5x2, etc) and making a note of each unique index (the power). When you encounter an index that's...

Yet another Home Monitor

5 Mar 2015 by 65Goat

This contest submission is for a home monitoring solution that reads temperature, humidity and states from various sensors around a home. The data is stored in Azure and can be accessed via mobile devices.

iPhone like List Scrolling with FingerFlicker

5 Oct 2007 by 8r13n

Simple example of how to build a finger controlled list that runs smoothly

How to Connect to an AccessPoint on wince via C#

28 Jul 2014 by _Amy

I think it's because you have not defined WirelessNetworkInterface object to anything by default, so the compiler flags this as undefined behavior. Try setting it to null before you use it in your program. And also it's good practice to initialize reference types to null if you don't assign...

How to increase quotas size

26 Apr 2011 by _Ares!!!

Hi all!I used the netcfSvcUtil.exe tool to generate the wcf service the mobile client will use to connect to the server.The client uses a basicHttpBinding, which is required for WCF on the compact framework. There isn't TransferMode="Streamed". There's only TransferMode="Buffered".I...

Choosing the right .NET development technology, so much choice!

13 Dec 2009 by Abhinav S

Prism is not really a deployment tool. It is an application framework that intends to build 'modular' appications. You can go through some features of Prism on its website.BTW - it is meant to be used with WPF OR Silverlight.

how to display Map in windows mobile 6 using c#.net

26 Apr 2011 by Abhinav S

This[^] thread could help you.

Cross Word Application

5 Jul 2011 by Abhinav S

Try searching on the internet to see if you can find some samples.

How to make a random selection from an SQL table

2 Mar 2005 by Ach1lles

A simple technique for selecting random records from a table.

Object reference not set to an instance of an object.

26 Jul 2009 by Adam Maras

ChiSmile wrote:dt = New DataTabledt = dSet1.Tables("Patient_Profile")Yes, you're indeed initializing dt, but then you're reassigning it the value of dSet1.Tables("Patient_Profile"). Make sure you actually have a table in dSet1 called...

Help with NotifyIcon on Windows 7

15 Aug 2009 by Adam Maras

Be sure you've assigned an icon to NotifyIcon component. Unlike Forms, there's no default icon for tray icons (so they won't show unless you've assigned one). Adam Maras | Software DeveloperMicrosoft Certified Professional Developer

Difficulties with Setup Project

15 Jul 2009 by Adam R Harris

If I'm understanding you right, you are trying to get rid of the dialog that pops up telling the user to uninstall the existing version before installing this version.If thats right, I had a similar problem not to long ago. The solution is simple...

A sortable list view control

27 Mar 2004 by Adrian Stanley

The SortListView control extends the existing ListView control in the .NET Compact Framework, so that it will sort items, and display the sort status in the column header.

HOWTO: Combine Managed and Unmanaged Projects into a Single Visual Studio Solution

8 Apr 2004 by Adrian Stanley

This article describes how to combine managed and unmanaged projects into a single Visual Studio .NET solution.

Using C# for Cross-platform Development

8 Dec 2015 by Afzaal Ahmad Zeeshan

If you are a C# fan and want to build applications that reuse the code base for multiple frameworks and platforms, read this post, it would help you "get started".

PDA / Pocket PC Signature Capturing and Saving as BMP

1 Feb 2008 by Agha Zair Ali

A way to capture signature on Pocket PC and saving as BMP file

Change datagrid height on Windows Mobile 6.5

5 Aug 2014 by agleave

Hi, I am developing an app for Windows Mobile devices (target device is the Motorola ES400) I am trying to get a datagrid to have a row height of 30. I am using the following code:datagrid1.PreferredRowHeight = 30Now this is where it is confusing me, when I use the Windows Mobile 6.5.3...

Unwanted and junk file cleaner

16 Aug 2009 by agyzone@gmail.com

I was trying to build a program to clean temp, unwanted, junk files from applications like chat clients, browsers, p2p applications, on windows platform. Can anyone please provide some guidance on how to proceed.

Difference Between This Windows Framework

22 Jan 2012 by ahmedfaruk88

Hi Guys, can any one clearly explain the Diiference between Windows CE, Windows Embedded Compact and .NET Compact Framework. I am new to windows mobile, PDA Development using VS, I am looking forward to designing a PDA Application running windows CE 5.0, What are the software requirement, Best...

Issue with .NET core in windows machine with .NET 2.0

21 Mar 2016 by Ajay K.S

When tried to install .Net core using the powershell command and also the set up directly, it's showing some .NET dependency error. I was wondering if I could use this .NET Core without installing .NET 4.0 components.Can .Net core can be installed in systems with .NET framework

Dotnet-compile --native getting failed in windows

12 Apr 2016 by Ajay K.S

I've created a sample app to get an idea on .Net Core with Web -> ConsoleApp(Package). When I tried to compile, its working fine and able to dnu publish also.see dnu publish result.But when I tried to dotnet publish, it's working but there's no exe only dll and pdb files.see dotnet...

Setting up a NodeJS platform for multiplayer games/realtime application (Ubuntu+Nodejs+Varnish+Monit)

24 Dec 2015 by Alaa-eddine KADDOURI

If you are reading this you already know that nodejs is a powerful engine for your realtime application or multiplayer game. But it’s not easy to setup an up and running platform, which is self monitored.

How to override the message loop in winforms?

18 Feb 2010 by Alaric Dailey

This articles code may give you what you are looking forWhile the explanation of the code in the article leaves something to be desired, it does cover hooking into events including global events that aren't destined for your window, specifically mouse and keyboard hooks. This may or not...

Import Google map in windows mobile application

20 Mar 2011 by Albin Abel

This would be the helpful link for youhttp://www.google.co.in/mobile/default/maps.html[^]It says Download Google Maps for mobile to your phone and never carry a paper map again. Google Maps on your phone makes it easy to: * Determine your current location, with or without GPS ...

Compact Framework Configuration XML File Read & Write like appSettings

13 Jan 2010 by Alejandro Barrada

How to use an XML file to read and write aplication settings in a Window Mobile development

Web service method to backup database from mobile device using SQL Backup Command and asynchronous method calls

20 Mar 2007 by aleksisa

Perform Backup SQL Server Database using Web Method/Web Service from Mobile Device

Display Server Logical Disks Remotely on a Mobile Device

17 Apr 2007 by aleksisa

A Web Method to display a server's logical disks remotely on a mobile device.

Create Open File Dialog for Windows Mobile 6 (SmartPhone) Devices

25 Jul 2007 by aleksisa

Create an Open File Dialog for a Windows Mobile 6 (SmartPhone) devices.

How to hide the title bar in compact framework

20 Nov 2012 by Alex Cardos

On the windows mobile properties for the form, you can select the Form State to be maximized. There are also dll imports you can use to hide the Start Icon and SIP Buttons.Below is the code I use to hide the Taskbar and SIP Buttons#region SHFullscreen#region FullScreen...

.Net CF 2.0 and gzip/deflate compression for web services

24 May 2012 by Alex-1978

Hi everybody,I'm developing an application for Windows CE 6.0 using .Net CF 2.0.I have an auto-generated client for an ASP.NET web service.Is it possible to set the client in such a way it would use gzip/deflate compression when communicating with the web-service ?Unfortunately, I...

CompactFormatterPlus: Generic Serializer for Full and Compact Framework

1 Mar 2008 by Alex_1

Generic serializer for full and Compact Framework

Conditional Invoking of Methods Using Delegates and Reflection

25 Jan 2005 by Alexander Turlov

This document describes how to implement conditional or cyclic invoking of methods using such features of C# and the .NET Framework as delegates and Reflection. The document contains a number of C# code examples with comments.

Business Dates Calculation

20 Apr 2005 by Alexander Turlov

This document demonstrates a simple way of business dates calculation using standard features of the .NET Framework Library.

Restaurant and Waiter project! (WPF - Windows Mobile)

22 Jan 2012 by Ali Daneshmandi

Restaurant and Waiter project! (WPF - Windows Mobile)

How To Round Time by a Specified Number of Minutes?

23 Jan 2007 by Alireza Naghizadeh

This is an algorithm formula to calculate round time...

ImagesComboBox Control

29 May 2005 by Alon Ronen

A combobox holding pictures as the items themselves and not just drawing them on run-time.

A C# wrapper for nearby Bluetooth devices discovery under Windows Mobile

24 Mar 2010 by Amir Krifa

A C# wrapper for nearby Bluetooth devices discovery under Windows Mobile that uses a C++ DLL built based on the Winsock 2 API.

Mobile Birthday Reminder and Automatic SMS Sender

4 Jul 2010 by Amit Kumar Tiwari

This code sends automatic SMS to birthday boys/girls :) from phone

what we have to do when we want to use Inbuilt GPS in windows mobile

7 Apr 2011 by Amit Kumar Tiwari

Try the article @ http://blogs.msdn.com/b/windowsmobile/archive/2006/06/07/620387.aspx[^]

Alternative ways to instantiate objects

1 May 2012 by Ana Carolina Zambon

Introduction for beginners on how to dynamically instantiate external types

Fast reflection on compact framework

6 Jun 2011 by Andrew Rissing

Caching is really your best bet to achieve 'fast' reflection on the compact framework.

Auto Increment Microsoft Build Task

27 Jun 2007 by andrewcates

Auto Increment Assembly Version in a Microsoft Build Task

Introducing Lucene.Net

28 Sep 2008 by AndrewSmith

A plunge into creating a fast, full text index, with advanced searching capabilites.

ToDoListPPC

6 Nov 2006 by Andy Aspell-Clark

A ToDoList program for the Pocket PC.

Pocket Fuzzy Quotient Calculator

23 Apr 2004 by Andy Weston

The Pocket Fuzzy Quotient Calculator is a .NET Compact Framework sample application that calculates your FQ based on your mood.

4 Dec 2009 by AndyP1965

Look closer to the socket error code! The number 10038 means: No socket discriptor. That means the Object you are using is possibly no socket and when you look to your code you see:Socket socket = (Socket)ar.AsyncState;But the AsyncState is no Socket but a SocketStateObject. So you hardcast...

Creating Custom DirectShow SampleGrabber Filter for Windows Mobile

29 Nov 2008 by Angel Kafazov

This article explains how to write your custom DirectShow SampleGrabber filter for Windows Mobile.

Handling connection notification between a desktop machine and Windows CE based devices

14 Jan 2009 by Anil_gupta

This article describes how to get notification when a Windows CE based device is connected or disconnected from a desktop machine.

Get DataGrid Value Runtime

10 Feb 2014 by ankitkamdar

How can I get DataGrid cell value At Execution Time in WPF.Actually Problem Is That I Take To Columns in datagrid one is string and another column is Combobox and I cant get Combobox value so how can i get Combobox value???? i want to store it in a variable

WPF-Extended-Toolkit

Error Of Web Service

18 Feb 2014 by ankitkamdar

Error 1 Could not load file or assembly 'Newtonsoft.Json, Version=4.5.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=30ad4fe6b2a6aeed' or one of its dependencies. The parameter is incorrect. (Exception from HRESULT: 0x80070057 (E_INVALIDARG))

Error in a Webservice when a function is call

11 Mar 2014 by ankitkamdar

There was no endpoint listening at http://localhost:999/DE.Web/WCFServices/DE_Service.svc that could accept the message. This is often caused by an incorrect address or SOAP action. See InnerException, if present, for more details.OKpublic string getData(string Args, string Table)//...

Full-text Search is installed in sql server 2008. but the option is disable how to enable it.

15 Mar 2014 by ankitkamdar

I Have Installed Sql Server 2008 Full Edition And Also Full-text Search is installed. but the option is disable how to enable it.I Check Via this query SELECT DATABASEPROPERTY('DivineCampus','IsFulltextEnabled')and it return result 1;any one have idea about it than please solve it...

SQL-Server-2005

SQL-server-2000

How to communicate with Win CE device connected by usb

10 Aug 2009 by annathor

Maybe take a look at the rapi.dll and see if it does what you need, you need to p/invoke the methodes.Take a look hereAnd here

CDList

26 Apr 2004 by Anne Saouter

Application useful to archive your CD

Design Your Soccer Engine, and Learn How To Apply Design Patterns (Observer, Decorator, Strategy and Builder Patterns) - Part I and II

8 Jan 2007 by Anoop Pillai

This article is expected to (1) Introduce patterns to you in a simple, human readable way (2) Train you how to really identify and apply patterns (3) Demonstrate step by step methods to solve a design problem using patterns

Easier .NET settings

17 Apr 2014 by Antonio Nakić Alfirević

Creating a library for persisting the application state data between work sessions

Why Integer Size is 2,147,483,647

25 Feb 2013 by Anubhava Dimri

Hi Experts,I have face many time a Question. why the Integer size is 2,147,483,647 .What numeric datatype we are using if the length of data is more then 80 characters.If you have any suggestion or Solution for that then pls share it.Thanks

How to hide the title bar in compact framework

19 Nov 2012 by Anup_S

I am working in a Windows mobile project. Due to some project requirement I need to Hide the form's tittle bar, but didn't find any properties of the form to do so.Any suggestion would be appreciated.Thanks in advance

Increment Build Number in VS.NET

28 Jan 2008 by Ariadne

Little quick and dirty program (60 lines) which updates the version build number each time a release is built.

A standalone messagebox (good for user interaction during the install process of your application)

10 Nov 2005 by Ariadne

ShowArgs displays a MessageBox and reads the parameter from command line.

Sudoku and Smart Client techniques

21 Aug 2005 by Arik Poznanski

This article will develop a Sudoku game based on a web service, while presenting useful development techniques of Smart Client applications.

Flashcards.Show – Planning a Cross-Platform Solution

1 Apr 2011 by Arik Poznanski

Flashcards.Show – Planning a Cross-Platform Solution

Demonstration of Windows Mobile App without Visual Studio

27 Jul 2009 by Arindam Sinha

Ways to demonstarte any Windows Mobile Application through emulator with out Visual Studio

Using WCF in .NET Compact Framework

14 Jun 2009 by Artem S. Dmitriev

This article will show you how to create a proxy client to the WCF web service from PDA device.

ASP.NET Outlook Style Toolbar Control

10 Nov 2004 by Ashish Kaila

An outlook style toolbar control in ASP.NET

Error in a Webservice when a function is call

26 Mar 2014 by ashok rathod

The Error Message itself depicts that there is some problem in web service communication(configuration problem or connection problem). -->By seeing your url first confirms that you are accessing service from the same machine where your service is located. as localhost is present in URL if...

Full-text Search is installed in sql server 2008. but the option is disable how to enable it.

15 Apr 2014 by Ashok8033

Hi ,http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms403375(v=sql.105).aspx[^]In SQL Server 2008, all user-created databases are always full-text enabled and cannot be disabled. Regards,Ashok Kumar,

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SQL-server-2000

Getting Started with SQL Server Compact 4.0 and ASP.NET 4

11 Oct 2013 by ASP.NET Community

While professional developers are waiting for the Visual Studio Tools and Designers for SQL Server Compact 4.0, I will show how impatient developers

Run a .NET app on a machine without .NET by including DLLS????

17 Nov 2009 by AspDotNetDev

Hmm, I like what others have posted, but here are some other options you may want to consider:Mono is an open source and cross platform implementation of .Net. Mind you, though, that it doesn't have everything .Net has, such as WPF. It also has a bunch of bugs (or did last time I looked at it)

Calling web service using ASP.NET

27 Dec 2007 by Asya Alshaikh

show how to call a web services inside ASP.NET web project. using a test published web services; Extentrix Web Services 2.0 Application Edition

Windows Mobile - Attractive UI: Part I

17 Sep 2009 by Atanu Mandal

Windows Mobile - attractive UI (description about AlphaMobilecontrols).

Windows Mobile - Attractive UI Part-II

2 Nov 2009 by Atanu Mandal

Windows Mobile - Attractive UI Part-II

Custom MessageBox with checkbox

11 Sep 2016 by Avatar2400

This is a simple class that allows you to have message box with checkbox and other small features.

How to send a command to a Zebra QLn220 Printer from a Compact Framework app

1 Aug 2014 by B. Clay Shannon

Sending commands in a Compact Framework app via C# to a Zebra QLn220 printer

How can I get the value of an enum for its integer value?

13 Nov 2014 by B. Clay Shannon

In recent versions of .NET, I can retrieve the enum value this way: public enum Packers{ Aaron_Rodgers = 12, Eddie_Lacy = 26, Jordy_Nelson = 87, Candle_Robb = 18, Clay_Matthews = 52, Julius_Peppers = 56};private void button4253147968_Click(object...

How to Easily set up a Textbox to Accept Scans from Motorola/Symbol Barcode Scanners in Windows CE / .NET CF Projects

19 Jan 2015 by B. Clay Shannon

Step-by-step guide to add barcode-scanning capability to a Windows CE / Compact Framework app

What must I do to establish a secure channel for SSL/TLS?

24 Dec 2014 by B. Clay Shannon

From a C# app (Compact Framework, Windows CE app), I am trying to call a REST method on a server running on our internal network, but the call fails with "Could not establish secure channel for SSL/TLS ...System.Net.Sockets.SocketException: An existing connection was forcibly closed by the...

Use Psion Teklogix 753x SDKs to Read/Write RFID Tags

2 Feb 2009 by Babak Ansari

Work with the PtxRfidNet.dll SDKs to read/write RFID tags and Farsi language in hand-helds.

The simplest possible memory leak detector

18 Oct 2009 by Bachowny

C++ code showing how to track memory usage to avoid memory leaks

Dynamic Creation Of MenuStrip - VB.NET

23 Aug 2008 by Bad Programmer

Implementing Menustrip dynamically from database, the menu names and order will be through backend.

Numeric Converter – Going mobile!

3 Oct 2009 by Balamurali Balaji

A mobile application for converting numbers from one base to another.

Simple minimal code to transfer string BlueTooth on .NET Compact Framework

2 Aug 2014 by baranils

HelloI work VisualStudio 2008I must create a simple Console Mobile application To :- Launch the App with a command line- Send a string on BlueTooth to a distant terminal- Wait Answer on BlueTooth The difficult part for me is to find some example and what I have to Set-Up to...

Simple minimal code to transfer string BlueTooth on .NET Compact Framework

3 Aug 2014 by baranils

You said Quote: If you are just doing general searching for Bluetooth code, then Google is the tool to help youI do not agree : Google will simply help to find some existing Topic somewhereBut those topic needs to be created and feeded !And if nothing relevant can be found using...

An XML Serializable Base Class

25 Feb 2009 by baretta2

XmlObject is the class to derive from when you need high-performant XML serializable objects.

A Simple Immutable ArrayList for C#

21 Nov 2007 by bearvarine

An ArrayList container wrapper class that permits the table to be filled with data in an early phase of a program, but then made read-only (Immutable) for subsequent usage.

How To Use a Single Resource Component for your Images and Mixing C# and VB in the Same NETCF Solution

4 Jun 2009 by becker666

Snippets show the steps and workarounds of issues while implementing it

Using jQuery Binding to Make Cross-domain Calls with Closure Callbacks

12 Aug 2014 by Ben Liebert

Using jQuery Binding to Make Cross-domain Calls with Closure Callbacks

Bubble.NET Game

14 Jun 2004 by BenoitM

A Puzzle Bobble (aka Bust-A-Move) clone for Pocket PC using the .NET compact framework

How do I insert the correct ID field vs an auto-incremented number?

4 Apr 2013 by Bernhard Hiller

Use following query before you insert ID values:SET IDENTITY_INSERT " + tableName + " ON

Error Of Web Service

18 Feb 2014 by Bernhard Hiller

You have to deploy the NewtonSoft.Json libraries also on the web server, not only on your development machine.

Silverlight 4 with (HTTP) Duplex and SQL Notifications

17 Jan 2011 by Bert O Neill

Get updates to your browser immediately when a change has occurred within the database.

Test The Multi-Layers Of A MVC3 Application

3 Apr 2013 by Bert O Neill

Create test project for client, server and GUI layers of a MVC application - so that they can then be incorporated into a continuous integration server build

Using MyXaml on the Compact Framework

22 Aug 2006 by BertjeBier

An article on the application of MyXaml on the Compact Framework.

How to suppress input events in .NET Compact Framework

10 Feb 2012 by Bertus Bever

Suppressing key and mouse events while loading

Microsoft Message Queuing (MSMQ)

28 Nov 2007 by Bhupendra Sinha

Microsoft Message Queuing is Microsoft technology for asynchronous messaging. Whenever there is need for applications to send messages to each other, MSMQ can be used. MSMQ can communicate between remote machines, even over internet using http/https.

Bitmap resize with .NET Compact Framework

15 Dec 2010 by BigManitu

Bitmap resize with .NET Compact Framework

Creating a Casual Puzzle Game in Managed Code for Windows Mobile Devices

12 Dec 2008 by BillLange1968

This article shows how to create a casual (easy, simple, and fun) puzzle game in managed code for Windows Mobile devices.

Average Overall Rating

24 Sep 2013 by BillWoodruff

When no one has voted on an article, its rating is zero, as you might expect.When an author has posted only one article, and that article has no votes, the average article rating seen in the "Articles submitted" section of your profile will also be zero.Since your article has:Views...