What's needed for app to show under Programs?

[dgk]

My app runs fine on the PDA but I have to find it using the file
explorer (it's in its own directory under Program Files). How do I get
it to show up under the Programs list?

 

[Christian Resma Helle]

You have to create a shortcut to your application and put it on your
Programs folder. The easiest way to do this is to create a Smart Device CAB
Project in Visual Studio 2005.

 

[dgk]

You have to create a shortcut to your application and put it on your
Programs folder. The easiest way to do this is to create a Smart Device CAB
Project in Visual Studio 2005.

Oh, I didn't know about that. I'm working through the walkthrough now,
thanks.

http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/zcebx8f8(VS.80).aspx

 

[dgk]

You have to create a shortcut to your application and put it on your
Programs folder. The easiest way to do this is to create a Smart Device CAB
Project in Visual Studio 2005.

Ok, did that and still nothing shows up under Programs. Do I need to
create a registry entry?

 

[dgk]

Ok, did that and still nothing shows up under Programs. Do I need to
create a registry entry?

Oh, I see, you have to add a special folder (Programs) in the cab
project and move the shortcut there. Now it works. All I need is a
nice icon now...

 

[Guest]

If you didn't know already, you simply assign an icon in the VS properties
window for the project and rebuild. When you install your shortcut in the
Programs directory, the OS will automatically know what icon to display.

 

[dgk]

If you didn't know already, you simply assign an icon in the VS properties
window for the project and rebuild. When you install your shortcut in the
Programs directory, the OS will automatically know what icon to display.

Thanks, but that part I knew. Making the icon is not in my skill set
however. Hmm. If only we had a graphic design department.