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.NET Forum / .NET Framework / Compact Framework / February 2008sqlce and compact framework as part of cab file package
Hi All, Is it possible to include sqlce and compact framework cab files as part of my application's cab file. So when the user taps the my application's cab file, it automatically installs CF and Sqlce on the device along with installing my mobile application. Thanks in advance. Haroon Hi, You can certainly put the .NET and SqlCe cab files within your main installer CAB. However, when the main installer CAB unpacks, it will just unpack the .NET and SqlCe cabs to whatever directory you specified in the Installer setup. If you wanted to then install those cabs during the main install phase, or just after, you would have to initiate that programatically using some other means. Note, as far as I know, the unpacking of the other CAB files would have to take place after the main CAB has unpacked, as only one CAB can be unpacked at any one time, I think. dave > Hi All, > [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > Haroon Yes, that's true. The program that does the CAB installation can only have one copy running at a time. Paul T. > Hi, > [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] >> >> Haroon I've written a cab install before that installed the CF 2 on the device from the cab file. You have to create a setup.dll that starts a monitor thread. The monitor threads waits for the wceload to complete execution and then call wceload against your other cab files. You know the install directory from the setup dll Install_Exit or Install_Init methods. If installing sqlce or cf on the device, first verify the current version is either not present or older. You can search the web for Multiple cab install using setup dll. You might want to check out this web page as a starter: http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb158796.aspx You can also purchase a 3rd party tool that creates multiple cab installs. Regards, Rick D. > Yes, that's true. The program that does the CAB installation can only have > one copy running at a time. [quoted text clipped - 26 lines] > >> > >> Haroon > I've written a cab install before that installed the CF 2 on the device from > the cab file. You have to create a setup.dll that starts a monitor thread. [quoted text clipped - 45 lines] > > > >> Haroon Hi All, Thanks guys for all your help. During my search I found an easy way to accomplish this task. I download the NSIS installer which allows u to create Installation setup for window as well as for pocket pc devices. The only tricky bit is that you have to write the installer script to create the setup for the device. However its quite easy to do and you can specify as many cab files you want to install on the target device and it creates and desktop based Installation setup. For anyone concerned, follow below link. http://nsis.sourceforge.net/NSIS_for_Smartphone Haroon Another product that supports this type of install for mobile devices is InstallShield.  SignatureSimon Hart Visual Developer - Device Application Development MVP http://simonrhart.blogspot.com > > I've written a cab install before that installed the CF 2 on the device from > > the cab file. You have to create a setup.dll that starts a monitor thread. [quoted text clipped - 61 lines] > > Haroon 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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