How to: Download a Run-Time Image to the Emulator

You can download a run-time OS image to the Device Emulator using Platform Builder, Visual Studio, or the command line. For more information on launching the Device Emulator from the command line, see How to: Start the Device Emulator.

Security Note:
Using saved-state files from untrusted sources can pose a security risk.

To download a run-time image to the Device Emulator using Visual Studio

1. On the Visual Studio Tools menu, click Connect to Device.

2. In the Connect to Device dialog box, select the OS image you want, and then click Connect.

To download a run-time image to the Device Emulator using Platform Builder

1. On the Platform Builder Target menu, click Connectivity Options.

2. In the left pane, select Kernel Service Map.

3. In the Download box, click Device Emulator.

4. Click Settings.

5. In the Emulator Properties dialog box, modify settings for the Device Emulator, and then click OK.

6. In the Transport box, select Ethernet.

7. Click Core Service Settings. In KITL Settings, select any of the following settings you want:

   • Enable KITL

   • Enable access to desktop files

   • Clear memory on soft reset

8. Click Apply.

9. On the Target menu, click Attach Device.

   This step assumes you have an image open in your workspace.

See Also

Reference

Display, Emulator Properties Dialog Box

General, Emulator Properties Dialog Box

Network, Emulator Properties Dialog Box

Peripherals, Emulator Properties Dialog Box

Other Resources

Configuring and Using the Device Emulator