Chapter 3 — Developing and Installing Applications
70 CN3 Series Mobile Computer User’s Manual for Windows Mobile 5.0
Developing Applications for the CN3
The CN3 runs applications programmed in Microsoft Visual Studio
2005. You can also use Microsoft eMbedded Visual C++ 4.0 to
program applications, but some features may not be available. 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 CN3. 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 website 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 CN3
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.
