Note: Microsoft moved most of the Windows CE documentation to https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/windows/embedded/gg154201(v=winembedded.80), and it is not indexed by Google.
This article describe the setup for application development on WinCE 5,6,7 with Visual Studio 2008. If you are interested in Windows Embedded Compact 2013 and Visual Studio 2012, 2013 or 2015 have a look here.
Install the following SW on your development PC.
If you use Windows XP or an earlier version you need to install ActiveSync. Windows 7/8 will automatically use Windows Mobile Device Center when you connect your Toradex Module with the development PC
Download and install Visual Studio 2008. You may find more information in our Windows Embedded Compact Application Development article.
Install at least the SDK for WinCE 6.0 plus the SDK for the Win CE version you plan to develop for. To download and install SDK click here.
The Remote Display allows you to see the display content of the Toradex module even if it is not connected to a screen or the screen settings are invalid.
Development environment setup is complete.
Get started with these projects:
Before deploying and debugging the project to the Colibri module, connect the module via USB client port to the PC and power up the board. After a few seconds, the device will be shown as connected in Windows Mobile Device Center (for Windows 7/8) or Active Sync (for Windows XP).
Deployment and debugging in VS2008 can also be done over an Ethernet connection.
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