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Developing a Managed Code Application for OS Design

Jul 20, 2024

Developing a Managed Code Application for OS Design

Tools and Setup

  • Tools Required: Visual Studio .NET 2003
  • Target: Create a C# managed application targeting OS design.

Setting Up the Environment

  1. Launch: Ensure the Platform Builder Manager has loaded the image into your target design.
  2. Remote Tools: Use 'Zoom In' to connect to your Apex platform.
  3. Network Config: Assign a static IP address to your target designer for communication.
  4. Launch Visual Studio 2003: Open and prepare the environment by selecting the target framework.

Creating a C# Application

  1. New Project: File → New Project → C# → Smart Device Application
  2. Naming: Name the project (e.g., hello_apex).
  3. Set Properties: Modify form’s properties (e.g., title Apex App Demo C#).
  4. Adding Controls: Drag buttons from the toolbox and set properties (e.g., btn_say_hello).
  5. Event Handling: Double-click the button to generate event-handling code.
  6. Code Example: MessageBox.Show("Hello from Apex Infotech");

Deployment and Debugging

  1. Set Target: Configuration Manager → Set target device (e.g., Windows CE device, IP configured).
  2. Smart Device Authentication Utility: Run and configure sdcauthutildevice.exe on both VS 2003 and target device.
  3. Build: Ensure no errors and build the solution.
  4. Deploy: Deploy the solution to the target designer.
  5. Debug: Insert breakpoints (right-click → Insert Breakpoint or F9) and run the application to debug.

VB.NET Application (Optional)

  1. New Project: Follow similar steps for VB.NET.
  2. Naming: Name the project (e.g., apex_say_hi_vb_demo).
  3. UI and Event Handling Example: MessageBox.Show("Hello " & txtName.Text)
  4. Deployment: Follow the same steps for configuring the device and deploying.

Common Issues

  • Connectivity Problems: Ensure Smart Device Authentication Utility is running; reconfigure if needed.
  • Deployment Errors: Restart the utility for a successful connection.

Additional Resources

  • Learn more about Visual C# and VB.NET.
  • Explore additional classes and labs on Platform Builder and Visual Studio .NET 2003.

Conclusion

  • Getting started with Visual Studio .NET 2003 and Platform Builder for managed application development.
  • Encouragement to explore further classes and opportunities for enhancing skills and improving job market prospects.

Thank you and good luck with your projects!

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