Hello World task

Description

This sample illustrates the basic procedure for creating a custom task using the Windows Mobile application framework. It contains the projects as well as the implementation for you to get started. Additionally, it shows how to leverage an existing page class and use the MobileApplication.Current.Transition() method to start a custom workflow.

See UsingProjectTemplate for step-by-step instructions.

Prerequisites

Product: ArcGIS for Windows Mobile

Platforms: Windows Mobile 5/6

Requirements: Visual Studio 2008 with SP1, .NET Compact Framework 3.5

How to use

1. Open the project in Visual Studio 2008. Learn how to set up your development machine, or use the pre-built assemblies.
2. Build and deploy the assemblies (available with the sample project) to the <ArcGIS Mobile installation path>\bin\Extensions folder on your desktop where you'll author your mobile project with the Mobile Project Center application. Read the details
3. In Mobile Project Center, add Hello World to your project on the Tasks tab.
4. Deploy your mobile project to your Windows Mobile device or emulator. Get more details on deployment.
5. Start the out-of-the-box mobile application.
6. Open the mobile project.
7. On the Select Task page, if you don't see the Hello World task, scroll down using the arrow keys or rocker.
8. Tap the Hello World task to navigate to a new page.
9. Tap Back to go back to the Select Task page.

Where to get the sample

The sample can be downloaded from ArcGIS.com.