Issues with WM 2003 SE / CF SP2

[netcoupe.net]

Hi,

I developed and validated a custom solution (C# .NET) on Pocket PC using
Windows Mobile 2003, hence using .NET Compact Framework Service Pack 1.

Recently, we received additional Pocket PC, but they have been provided with
Windows Mobile 2003 SE, which includes .NET Compact Framework Service Pack
2.

The first issue is that our custom development shows several bugs. We will
have to modify our code to be compliant with .NET CF SP2.
The second issue is that SQL CE Query Analyzer doesn't display properly :
Tools and SQL menus are not available, and icons are truncated.

Do you know whether an SQL CE release is dedicated to WM2003 SE ?
Could you tell me whether you have already encountered such problems when
upgrading the OS or the .NET Compact Framework ?
What is the best way to manage these changes when a solution is in
production using a given OS and .NET CF release, and when a new pocket pc is
received (for instance to replace a defective material) with a newer OS and
..NET CF installed, on wich the solution has not been tested yet ?

Thank you very much for your help.

Regards,
Samuel

 

[Darren Shaffer]

there's not much you can do about the menu disappearing
from the bottom of Query Analyzer with SQL CE on 2003SE and
high-res devices. I do not expect an update/fix for this as the entire
technology of SQL CE is being updated with SQL Server 2005 Mobile
Edition. Query Analyzer 3.0 (which is the upgrade to what you
are using now) does not have these issues with the disappearing menu.
--
Darren Shaffer
..NET Compact Framework MVP
Principal Architect
Connected Innovation
www.connectedinnovation.com

 

[netcoupe.net]

Thanks for your answer, Darren.

Concerning the compatibility of validated software with a given .NET CF
Service Pack, what is the best way to proceed ?
In cases when many pocket pc are involved in the solution, I suppose that
nobody should agree to migrate the soft and all the pocket pc when a new SP
is released. Then what is possible when new pocket pc are provided with
latest SP ?

Thanks,
Samuel

 

[Darren Shaffer]

usually new service packs for the Compact Framework are available
for download (the runtime distrib and the dev library) long before
any manufacturer includes them in their device ROM. so about the
best you can do to minimize the complexity of supporting a variety
of devices is to keep your app tested and working with the latest
service pack and then ensure your installer checks for and updates
the level of the service pack if necessary at install time.
--
Darren Shaffer
..NET Compact Framework MVP
Principal Architect
Connected Innovation
www.connectedinnovation.com

 

[netcoupe.net]

Thanks for your help !
Samuel

usually new service packs for the Compact Framework are available
for download (the runtime distrib and the dev library) long before
any manufacturer includes them in their device ROM. so about the
best you can do to minimize the complexity of supporting a variety
of devices is to keep your app tested and working with the latest
service pack and then ensure your installer checks for and updates
the level of the service pack if necessary at install time.
--
Darren Shaffer
.NET Compact Framework MVP
Principal Architect
Connected Innovation
www.connectedinnovation.com