User's Manual Part 2
Table Of Contents
- Chapter 3 - Configuring the Computer
- Developing Applications for the Computer
- Packaging Applications for the CN3 Computer
- Installing Applications on the Computer
- Updating the System Software
- Launching Your Application Automatically
- Customizing How Applications Load on the Computer
- Configuring CN3 Parameters
- Configuring the Color Camera
- Configuring the SF51 Scanner
- Using Configuration Parameters
- Chapter 4 - Maintaining the Computer
- Chapter 5 - Network Support
- Index
Chapter 3 — Configuring the Computer
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Developing Applications for the Computer
CN3Computers run applications programmed in Microsoft Visual Studios
2005. Use this chapter to understand what you need to develop a new
application for the CN3 Computer.
To develop applications for your CN3 Computer, use the Resource Kits in
the Intermec Developer Library (IDL). Download the IDL from the Inter-
mec web site at www.intermec.com/idl. Contact your Intermec representa-
tive 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, Profes-
sional, 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 com-
plete)
• 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 CN3 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 Computer, there are two built-in storage options: the
Object Store and the Flash File Store. The Object 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 mem-
ory. 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.