.NET Compact Framework 2.0 Samples

Find samples of .NET Compact Framework 2.0-based applications for Pocket PC, and learn how to use Direct3D and Visual Studio 2005.

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.NET Compact Framework Samples for Pocket PC These .NET Compact Framework samples demonstrate applications for the Pocket PC.

.NET Compact Framework Technology Samples These samples are for the .NET Compact Framework using Microsoft Visual Studio 2005. You can deploy the samples either to a Pocket PC or to a Pocket PC emulator.

Managed Direct3D Mobile Samples The samples in this section provide tutorials for developing and using Direct3D objects using the Windows Mobile DirectX and Direct3D namespaces provided by the .NET Compact Framework.

Create a Managed Graphics Library Using Game API Learn how to create a graphics library in managed code, under the .NET Compact Framework, using Game API.

Creating a P/Invoke Library Learn how to P/Invoke numerous useful native functions that are not directly available through the .NET Compact Framework.

Creating an MSI Package that Detects and Updates the .NET Compact Framework Create an MSI package that can detect the presence of the Microsoft .NET Compact Framework on a device, determine if the device needs to be upgraded with a newer version, and install or upgrade the Framework along with an application.

Develop Smart Device WiFi Applications with the .NET Compact Framework Learn to create a Multi-Communication Framework that allows .NET Compact Framework and Full .NET Framework applications to share information in a WiFi friendly way.

Developing and Deploying Pocket PC Setup Applications Create a single .msi file that is run from the desktop to install your application on different Pocket PC devices.

Generating GUIDs on the Pocket PC Learn how to generate Guid objects that follow the documented GUID specifications for Pocket PC applications.

Pocket PC Signature Application Sample Learn about transmitting data over TCP sockets, calling Control.Invoke to update UI elements, storing settings in XML .config files, server GDI functions, and more in this Pocket PC client application.

Sending SMSs from your Microsoft .NET Compact Framework-based Applications Learn how to send Short Message Services (SMSs) from your .NET Compact Framework-based application.