Basic Shell
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8/28/2008
This code sample is named BasicApp. It demonstrates how to use the major Shell APIs to interact with the Windows Mobile platform and the Windows Embedded CE operating system. This sample assumes that you already understand basic concepts like the WinMain functions, instance handles, and message loops.
| Feature Area |
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| Relevant APIs |
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CreateWindow function |
RegisterClass function |
SetForegroundWindow function |
SHCreateMenuBar function |
SHGetUIMetrics function |
SHHandleWMActivate function |
SHHandleWMSettingChange function SHInitDialog function |
SHLoadImageResource function |
WM_HIBERNATE message |
To run the code sample
Navigate to the solution file (*.sln), and double-click it. By default, the solution files are copied to the following folders:
C:\Program Files\Windows Mobile 6 SDK\Samples\Common\CPP\Win32\BasicAppMicrosoft Visual Studio 2005 launches and loads the solution.
Build the solution (Ctrl+Shift+B).
Deploy the solution (F5).
Development Environments
SDK: Windows Mobile 6 Professional SDK and Windows Mobile 6 Standard SDK
Development Environment: Visual Studio 2005.
ActiveSync: Version 4.5.