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.NET Forum / .NET Framework / Compact Framework / December 2005How to get "data" onto an emulated PPC
I'm writing an app for a PPC which will use data transferred from a PC when cradled. The program to put the data onto the PPC is written and works but I'd like to develop and test the app (that will run on the PPC) using a PPC emulator. Everything about that (using VS2003) is easy except getting the data onto the emulated PPC. I (so far) haven't figured out how to let the app on the emulator get at the same data that the real PPC will use. Am I being particularly dense? Is this something that can be done or will I have to test on the real PPC? Thanks, Bob Ah HAH!! I just figured it out. I simply added the data files to my "Project" and when I run the app in debug mode deployed to the emulator, it copies them there for me. If there's a better, more intelligent way, please feel free to enlighten me. TKS > I'm writing an app for a PPC which will use data transferred from a PC > when cradled. The program to put the data onto the PPC is written and [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > Thanks, > Bob Sam, That's the easiest way, and I use it a lot for testing.  SignatureGinny Caughey .NET Compact Framework MVP > Ah HAH!! I just figured it out. > I simply added the data files to my "Project" and when I run the app in [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] >> Thanks, >> Bob I agree with Ginny, that's what I do... You can map a drive and folder to the emulator file system, and use that (which I have done, too). Dick SignatureRichard Grier (Microsoft Visual Basic MVP) See www.hardandsoftware.net for contact information. Author of Visual Basic Programmer's Guide to Serial Communications, 4th Edition ISBN 1-890422-28-2 (391 pages) published July 2004. See www.mabry.com/vbpgser4 to order. The emulator allows you to set up a folder (through the Setting menu) on the host PC as a "shared" folder. It will show up as an installed storage card on the emulator. SignatureChris Tacke Co-founder OpenNETCF.org Are you using the SDF? Let's do a case study. Email us at d c s @ o p e n n e t c f . c o m http://www.opennetcf.org/donate > I'm writing an app for a PPC which will use data transferred from a PC > when cradled. The program to put the data onto the PPC is written and [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > Thanks, > Bob I'd like to try this method (the shared folder). I've looked at the emulator Setting menu (at least I think I have) and see nothing there to so as you suggest. I used the "Setting" menu on the emulated PPC itself (as if I we holding a PocketPC in my hand). Is that what you mean? Thanks, Bob > The emulator allows you to set up a folder (through the Setting menu) on > the host PC as a "shared" folder. It will show up as an installed storage [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] >> Thanks, >> Bob Nope, it's part of the emulator engine. - Launch Emulator - From File menu choose Configure - On the General tab, at the bottom is a filed called 'Shared Folder' fill that in with a PC folder path -Chris > I'd like to try this method (the shared folder). I've looked at the > emulator Setting menu (at least I think I have) and see nothing there to [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] >>> Thanks, >>> Bob My apologies if I'm being particularly dense but I still can't find it. We are talking about VS2003 are we? If so, I guess I'm going to need very explicit instructions on how to get to what it is you're referring to. Thanks, again > Nope, it's part of the emulator engine. > [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] >>>> Thanks, >>>> Bob No, I'm talking about Studio 2005 and the WM 50 emulator -Chris > My apologies if I'm being particularly dense but I still can't find it. > We are talking about VS2003 are we? [quoted text clipped - 35 lines] >>>>> Thanks, >>>>> Bob Under the PPC 2003 emulator in Studio '03 follow these steps: 1. Share a folder on your PC 2. In File Explorer on the emulator select File -> Open 3. Enter \\MyComputerName and hit Enter 4. Enter your username/password for your PC 5. Save if you wish You'll now see the shared PC folder(s) -Chris > My apologies if I'm being particularly dense but I still can't find it. > We are talking about VS2003 are we? [quoted text clipped - 35 lines] >>>>> Thanks, >>>>> Bob MUCH better. Still not good but we're probably getting a lot closer. I did as you instructed (below) and now I can (using File Explorer) "browse" the content of that shared PC folder. I have no idea how my program (running on the emulated PPC) would "see" that data so I tried using the File Explorer to copy/paste it from the shared PC folder to the folder on the PPC where the exectable of my app is. That produced the following error: Cannot copy XXXXXXX (where XXXXXXX is the name of the file without its PC extension) Executable and resource files in ROM cannot be copied. The file I'm trying to copy is an XML file > Under the PPC 2003 emulator in Studio '03 follow these steps: > [quoted text clipped - 49 lines] >>>>>> Thanks, >>>>>> Bob Free MagazinesGet these publications absolutely FREE for up to 12 months. There are no hidden fees and no obligation. Simply choose a title, complete the application form and submit it. Read more ...
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