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4.4.2 Building Windows CE Runtime
Build the Windows CE runtime with the eMbedded Visual tools. This section demon-
strates step by step how to develop a custom application.
1. Install Microsoft eMbedded Visual C++: The Microsoft eMbedded Visual C++
tool is a desktop development environment for creating applications and system
components for Windows CE .NET-powered devices. This version features new
capabilities such as C++ exception handling, Run Time Type Information (RTTI),
and a plethora of new debugger functionalities. Before you begin to develop
your application, you must install Microsoft eMbedded Visual C++ first
2. Insert the TPC CD into the CD-ROM in the host PC.
3. Install the TPC Software Development Kit for eMbedded Visual C++ from the
support CD-ROM.
4. Install Microsoft ActiveSync from the support CD-ROM
5. Build the connection between the host and TPC via ActiveSync. For further
information about ActiveSync, please refer to section 4.2.2.
6. Execute eMbedded Visual C++.
7. Select “File” -> “New” to open a new project. Select your project type in the left
side of the window and enter the new project name/ location in the right side of
the window.
Figure 4.33 Starting a New Project
Note! The selected CPU type must be Win32 (WCE ARM V4) or Win32 (WCE
ARMV4I).