Chapter 3 — Developing and Installing Applications
66 CK61 Mobile Computer User’s Manual With Windows Mobile
Developing Applications for the Computer
The CK61 runs applications that are programmed in Microsoft
eMbedded Visual C++ 4.0 to program applications. Use this section to
understand the hardware and software you need to develop a new
application for the computer.
Use the Intermec resource kits to develop new applications to run on
the CK61. The Intermec 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.
You need the following hardware and software components to use the
resource kits:
• Pentium desktop, 400 MHz or higher
• Windows 2000 (Service Pack 2 or later) or Windows XP (Home,
Professional, or Server)
• For native and managed development, Microsoft Visual Studio
2005
• 128 MB RAM (196 MB recommended)
• 360 MB hard drive space for minimum installation (720 MB for
complete)
• CD-ROM drive compatible with multimedia desktop specification
• VGA or higher-resolution monitor (Super VGA recommended)
• Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device
Installing Applications on the Computer
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.
