Compact framework and symbol PPT 2800 scanner

[Sheetal]

I am developing an application using compact framework. This
application uses Symbol PPT 2800 and it is required to scan barcode
and update the Database using web services. I had posted a question
earlier and Alex suggested that I download .Net mobility kit from
Symbol's website (Alex, thank you!). I have downloaded and installed
'Windows CE .NET Utilities v1.1 for Visual Studio .NET 2003' but am
not sure how to use it.
When I open my application via Visual studio, I was hoping to see some
controls like 'Scan control' added to my CF toolbox. I am very new to
this. can somebody please help me with where can I get scanning
related controls\code?

 

[Ginny Caughey [MVP]]

Sheetel,

The easiest way to learn to use the Symbol SMDK is to look at their samples,
then modify them for your purposes. Instead of a scan control, Symbol uses
events that you handle in your code. You'll need to add references to
Symbol, Symbol.Barcode, and Symbol.StandardForms to your app. Then you'll
instantiate an instance of Symbol.Barcode.Reader. I think when you look at
their samples you'll see how it works.

 

[Sheetal]

Thanks Ginny. When I download SMDK, it only downloads an exe file. DO
I need to download samples separately? I tried seeing on the symbol
devzone site but did not find any samples.

Thanks for your help.

 

[Sheetal]

Thanks. I got the samples.I'll browse through and see if that helps.

Thanks again.

 

[Alex Feinman [MVP]]

Do not expect Drag'N'Drop controls. YOu will need to add references to
Symbol.XXX.Dll modules to your project. For the rest of it indeed refer to
samples