Simple Data Entry task

Description

This sample illustrates how to create a custom editing task using the Windows Mobile application framework. It contains pre-built projects as well as implementation source code to help you get started. The sample shows how to create a page with group controls for displaying and editing information based on data type.

To learn more about group controls, see Using_Groups.

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

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1. Open the project in Visual Studio 2008. Alternatively, use the pre-built assemblies and proceed to step 3.
2. Compile the solution and ensure there are no errors. If errors are reported, fix as necessary.
3. Deploy the mobile project center assembly files to the MobileProjectCenter\Extensions folder on your desktop, where you'll author your mobile project with the Mobile Project Center application, as well as the Windows Mobile assembly MobileProjectCenter\Extensions\WinCE folder.
4. In Mobile Project Center, add Simple Data Entry Task to your project on the Tasks tab.
5. Deploy your mobile project to your Windows Mobile device or emulator. For more details on deployment.
6. Start the out-of-the-box mobile application.
7. Tap to open the mobile project.
8. On the Select Task page, tap the new task and follow the instructions.

Where to get the sample

The sample can be downloaded from ArcGIS.com.