Non-Ffs Partitions - Symbol PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Manual

CopyFiles
Windows CE expects certain files to be in the Windows folder, residing in volatile storage.
Windows CE maintains the System Registry in volatile storage. CopyFiles copies files from
one folder to another on a cold boot. Files can be copied from a non-volatile partition
(Application or Platform) to the Windows or other volatile partition during a cold boot. During
a cold boot CopyFiles looks for files with a .CPY extension in the root of the Platform and
Application FFS partitions (Platform first and then Application). These files are text files
containing the source and destination for the desired files to be copied separated by ">".
The following example from the file application.cpy is contained on the demo application
partition included in the DCP for PDT8100Xw. It can also be obtained from the Symbol web
site at http://devzone.symbol.com/.
Files are copied to the Windows folder from the Flash File System using copy files (*.cpy)
in the following order:
\Platform
\Application
Example:
\Application\ScanSamp2.exe>\Windows\ScanSamp2.exe
This line directs CopyFiles to copy the ScanSamp2.exe application from the \Application
folder to the \Windows folder.

Non-FFS Partitions

Non-FFS Partitions include additional software and data pre-loaded on the mobile
computer that can be upgraded. Unlike FFS Partitions, these partitions are not visible when
the operating system is running. They also contain system information. Non-FFS partitions
include the following:
• Windows CE: The complete Windows CE operating system is stored on Flash
devices. If necessary, the entire OS image may be downloaded to the mobile
computer using files provided by Symbol. The current OS partition on the mobile
computer is included as part of the TCM installation package. Any upgrades must
be obtained from Symbol. This partition is mandatory for the mobile computer.
• Splash Screen: a bitmap smaller than 16 Kb (and limited to 8 bits per pixel) is
displayed as the mobile computer cold boots. To download a customized screen to
display, see Creating a Splash Screen
Configuring The Terminal
on page 11-27.
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