Intermec CN4, User Manual

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Chapter 3 — Developing and Installing Applications
72 CN4 Mobile Computer User’s Manual
Developing Applications for the CN4
Use the Intermec Resource Kits to develop applications to run on the
CN4. The Resource Kits are a library of C++, .NET, Java, and web
components grouped by functionality that you can use to create
applications for the computer. The Resource Kits are part of the
Intermec Developer Library (IDL), and can be downloaded from the
Intermec web site at
www.intermec.com/idl .
For more information, see the Intermec Developer Library Resource
Kit Developer’s Guide .
Packaging Your Application
For very simple applications, the executable file may be the only file
you need to deploy. More typically, you will have a set of files to
install.
For Windows Mobile applications, Intermec recommends creating a
.cab file to install your application. The CN4 uses standard Windows
Mobile .cab files and will install third-party .cab files.
Choosing a Target Location for the Application
You can have your .cab file place your application in any of these
memory locations on the CN4:
• The ObjectStore, which is RAM that looks like a disk.
• The optional miniSD card. Depending on available disk space, you
may want to consider installing your application files on the
miniSD card. Using a card creates the Storage Card folder on the
CN4.
• The non-volatile Flash File Store. Applications and data in the
Flash File Store will persist through a clean boot.
Note: The Flash File Store may be erased if you reflash the image.