renfrowk Posted August 23, 2004 Share Posted August 23, 2004 I am wanting to write a program for use on a pocket pc, but i was unsure if i can code it in visual basic. I was wondering if anyone could give me an answer, and if pocket pc can't run visual basic, then what language do i use. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 GatorV Posted August 23, 2004 Share Posted August 23, 2004 I think there is a .NET framework developed for PocketPC, that allows you to code in VB.NET, C#, and C++ (managed) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 renfrowk Posted August 23, 2004 Author Share Posted August 23, 2004 Thanks for your answer GatorV. It got me thinking, can Pocket PC run .exe files? Or, is there a way to make it run .exe files? I only have about 1 year's experience in Visual Basic 6, so I'm sorry if i am asking stupid questions. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 GatorV Posted August 23, 2004 Share Posted August 23, 2004 Yes, all programs for Pocket PC, are .exe, just that they are transferred via ActiveSync, and then installed on Windows Mobile (Windows Mobile can be installed even on a PC), so it's quite the same method of work althought I don't now it it works with .exe that are compiled via VB 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 jcpazos Posted August 23, 2004 Share Posted August 23, 2004 Hi VB6 requires some components (the runtime files) that are not part of the PocketPC files. In you browse in MSDN, there is a special Developer Kit for create and migrate VB6 applications to Pockect PC. I don't remember but I believe that this kit has a cost. There are other companies that also produce interfaces that let you create apps in VB6 or .NET and migrate to Pockect and Palm systems too. Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 renfrowk Posted August 23, 2004 Author Share Posted August 23, 2004 OK, Thanks GatorV. I'll try using a .exe program compiled by vb6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 jcpazos Posted August 23, 2004 Share Posted August 23, 2004 Hi again Hope you read this on time: From FAQ abouteVB Q. Where can I obtain a copy? A. eVB is included in eVT 3.0. You can download eVT from the following Microsoft Web site: http://msdn.microsoft.com/mobility/downloads/ You can also order a CD-ROM version of eMbedded Visual Tools from the following Web site: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/embedded/ce.net/default.asp back to the top Q. What devices can I target? A. eVB 3.0 can target the following Windows CE platforms using the Platform Software Development Kits (SDKs) that Microsoft provides: Microsoft Windows Platform SDK for Pocket PC Windows CE Platform SDK (H/PC 2000) Windows CE Platform SDK (H/PC Pro) Windows CE Platform SDK (Palm-size PC 1.2) When you import additional SDKs from OEMs and write for those platforms, you can leverage the experience and knowledge that you gather to any custom OEM platform that is running Windows CE. eMbedded Visual Tools 3.0 generates code that is compatible with Windows CE versions 2.11, 2.12, and 3.0. For complete information: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?PR=wincevb Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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I am wanting to write a program for use on a pocket pc, but i was unsure if i can code it in visual basic.
I was wondering if anyone could give me an answer, and if pocket pc can't run visual basic, then what language do i use.
Thanks!
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