Crossword
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8/28/2008
This code sample is named Crossword. It demonstrates how to build system metric awareness into an application. Crossword can detect screen resolution and orientation.
Feature Area
Relevant APIs
- ChangeDisplaySettingsEx function
- GetDeviceCaps function
- GetSystemMetrics function
- SHGetUIMetrics function
- WM_SETTINGCHANGE message
- WM_SIZE message
Projects
This solution consists of three projects.
- BaseSample
The basic application, which is a crossword game.
- HiDpiAware
The HiDPI-aware version of BaseSample.
- LandscapeAware
The Landscape/Portrait-aware version of BaseSample.
Usage
To run the code sample
Navigate to one of the solution files (*.sln), and double-click it. By default, the solution files are copied to the following folders:
C:\Program Files\Windows Mobile 6 SDK\Samples\PocketPC\CPP\win32\Crossword\BaseSample\BaseSample.slnC:\Program Files\Windows Mobile 6 SDK\Samples\PocketPC\CPP\win32\Crossword\Landscapeaware\LandscapeAware.slnC:\Program Files\Windows Mobile 6 SDK\Samples\PocketPC\CPP\win32\Crossword\Hidpiaware\HidpiAware.slnMicrosoft Visual Studio 2005 launches and loads the solution.
Build the solution (Ctrl+Shift+B).
Deploy the solution (F5).
Development Environments
Pocket PC SDK: Windows Mobile 6 Professional SDK
Development Environment: Visual Studio 2005.
ActiveSync: Version 4.5.
See Also
Concepts
Code Samples for Windows Mobile
Other Resources
How Applications Detect and Respond to Screen Rotation
WM_SETTINGCHANGE Code Example