AYGShell API Extensions (Windows CE 5.0)
As of Windows CE .NET 4.2, OEMs can include API compatibility support for the Pocket PC 2002 shell in their OS designs by means of the AYGShell API extensions. These extensions introduce common Pocket PC user interface elements to the standard shell, for example:
- Full-screen dialog boxes
- Support for multiple software-based input panels (SIPs)
- Menu bars
- The New button
If a Windows CE-based device includes support for the AYGShell API extensions and uses the same processor that a Pocket PC 2002 application was compiled for, then the application binaries can run directly on the target device. If the Windows CE-based device uses a different processor, then the source code for the Pocket PC application must be recompiled for the processor on the target device.
The following topics provide additional information about the AYGShell API extensions:
- Pocket PC-style Menu Bars
- Pocket PC-style New Button
- Supporting Full-Screen Dialog Boxes
- Supporting the Input Panel
See Also
Shell Application Development | AYGShell Reference
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