Developing Applications For The Computer; Installing Applications On The Computer - Intermec CN50 User Manual

Chapter 3 — Developing and Installing Applications

Developing Applications for the Computer

Installing Applications on the Computer

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Use the Intermec Resource Kits to develop new applications to run on
the CN50. The Resource Kits are a library of 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
DiskOnChip® 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 microSD card. If you are using a microSD card, this
should be the primary location to place application installation
files. The microSD card creates the Storage Card folder on the
CN50.
CN50 Mobile Computer User's Manual