Developing Applications For The Cn4; Installing Applications On The Cn4 - Intermec CN4 User Manual

Chapter 3 — Developing and Installing Applications

Developing Applications for the CN4

Installing Applications on the CN4

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Use the Intermec Resource Kits to develop applications to run on the
CN4. The Resource Kits are a library of C++ and .NET components
grouped by functionality that you can use to create applications for
the computer. The Resource Kits are part of the Intermec Developer
Library (IDL), and can be downloaded from the Intermec web site at
www.intermec.com/idl.
For more information, see the Intermec Developer Library Resource Kit
Developer's Guide (P/N 934-006-xxx).
There are several ways you can install applications on your mobile
computer:
• You can package your application as a cabinet (.cab) file.
• If you have a simple application, you may only need to deliver the
.exe file.
• You can copy a directory structure that contains the application,
supporting files, DLLs, images, and data files.
Intermec recommends using .cab files to install your applications.
The mobile computer uses standard Windows Mobile .cab files and
will install third-party .cab files. You can have your .cab files place
your application in any of these memory locations on the mobile
computer:
• The Object Store or the Flash File Store. The Object Store is a
OneNand® flash that looks like a disk. The Flash File Store is an
area of storage which is embedded in a section of the system flash
memory. This storage is not erased during a reset, although it
might be erased during the reflashing process. In addition to
storing applications and data files, you have the option to store
persistent registry information to the Flash File Store region.
• The optional miniSD card. If you are using a miniSD card, this
should be the primary location to place application installation
files. The miniSD card creates the Storage Card folder on the CN4.
CN4 Series Mobile Computer User's Manual