Move file to Pocket PC

[wileyj]

Ok, so I've built a compact framework application that I need to move over to my Pocket PC. This may sound like a dumb question, but how do I do this?

[petevick]

Hi,
built it on what - emulator?

Do you want to build an installation, or just test it on the device?

[wileyj]

Yeah I figured that part out, I needed ActiveSync.

Now, though, when I have the Pocket PC in the cradle and deploy the app through it, it works fine. But when I try to move only the exe over and run the exe without the Pocket PC in the cradle, I get all kinds of errors. I'm sure I'm missing necessary files on the Pocket PC, is there a way to make an installation package and move that over?

[petevick]

Just add a 'setup' project, and then add the files as you would in a 'normal' setup and deployment project, and build it

[Pasvorto]

Make sure you use the deployment option rather than just copy the exe

[szlamany]

...But when I try to move only the exe over and run the exe without the Pocket PC in the cradle, I get all kinds of errors. I'm sure I'm missing necessary files on the Pocket PC, is there a way to make an installation package and move that over?

That seems odd to me.

Once you "deploy" through Visual Studio the needed files are installed on that particular pocket pc. The .exe should run without being "installed" through the traditional methods.

Although you certainly do need to make a setup package to load your app on a different pocket pc.

What kind of errors are you getting on the PPC when it's not docked? Seems like it must be relying on something not on the PPC itself.

Note that when you run your app in VS with the PPC as the device it actually puts the .exe on the device at that time. That .exe is runnable outside of VS - by simply clicking it on the PPC.