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Advanced Topics
3. The third method is to use a cabinet file. These files are specially prepared files for the
pocket pc. They have a .cab extension. The file can be downloaded to the unit directly
from the web, moved to the unit from a pc, available on a memory card that is plugged
into the unit, or even beamed from another unit.
File explorer can be used to install a cab file just by clicking on it. The cab file will always
install the program to a predefined location and the cab file itself will be removed at the
end of the installation.
There is a third party program available, called cabinstall, which permits more control over this
process including keeping the cab file and installing to a memory card or location of your choice.
The cab install program does not need to be installed. You just copy it to the WayPoint
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unit
and place it anywhere you wish. Use file explorer to locate the program and tap it to start it.
If you check the “Associate CabInst” setting then you can just tap
a cab file and the program will automatically be started. Otherwise
you can tap the .CAB button to bring of a file browser to pick the
cab file you wish.
To traverse the file system double tap on the directory names.
You can decide to keep or delete the cab file after installation and
you can decide whether to install in the default location or one of
your own choosing.
Some files will automatically go in a special place even if you
choose a different one. This is normal.
This program was written by a Russian programmer and he has
offered it for free. His web site is http://www.geocities.com/s_k_s_k_s_kru/.
Wisbar
Wisbar from Pelmar is a tool that permits a user to customize the
look of the Title bar on the WayPoint PDA. It also permits the
user to manage the running tasks easily. Wisbar can switch among
tasks and can kill ones you are no longer using. Wisbar also helps
with monitoring the battery level by placing an icon on the Title
bar. The battery icon can be tapped to look at the actual gauge
instead of chasing it down in the systems menu.
Wisbar is very customizable. One view is shown at the left. One
of the major reasons to use Wisbar is the additional menu. This
menu can be reached by tapping on the clock time on the Title
bar.