
Chapter 3 — Configuring the Computer
78 CN3 Mobile Computer User’s Manual
Developing Applications for the Computer
CN3s run applications programmed in Microsoft Visual Studios 2005. Use
this chapter to understand what you need to develop a new application for
the CN3.
To develop applications for your CN3, use the Resource Kits in the
Intermec Developer Library (IDL). Download the IDL from the Intermec
web site at www.intermec.com/idl. Contact your Intermec representative
for more information.
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
Packaging Applications for the Computer
Use any of these methods to package applications for installation:
• You could package an application as a cabinet (CAB) file. Recommended
• For simple applications, the application itself may be the file to deliver.
• It could be a directory structure that contains the application, supporting
files like ActiveX controls, DLLs, images, sound files, and data files.
Consider any of these when choosing a storage location for applications:
• In the basic CN3, there are two built-in storage options: the Object
Store and the Flash File Store. The Object Store, or User Store, is a Disk
on Chip (DOC) Flash that looks like a disk. The Flash File Store is an
area of storage which is embedded in a section of the system’s FLASH
memory. This storage area is not erased during a clean-boot.
• If the optional Secure Digital storage card is in the system, then consider
this card the primary location for placing an applications install files.
This storage card creates the “\Storage Card” folder.
Note: Microsoft eMbedded Visual C++ 4.0 may be used, but some features
are not available.
Comentarios a estos manuales