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GeoExplorer 2003 Series

GeoExplorer CE series CE .NET SDKThe GeoExplorer CE series Software Development Kit (SDK) allows you to develop programs using Microsoft eMbedded Visual C++ (EVC) 4.0 with Service Pack 2 to target the GeoExplorer CE series handhelds running a Microsoft Windows CE .NET based operating system.

To develop platform independent applications that can be used on the GeoExplorer CE series handhelds and any other platform that supports the .NET Compact Framework, such as Windows Mobile 2003 software for Pocket PC, use Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2003.

To install the SDK, the Microsoft Windows Installer (provided with Windows XP, and can be installed onto Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 based systems if not included) needs to be included on your PC. EVC 4.0 SP2 must also be installed prior to running this SDK.
(GeoExplorer CE series - Software Development Kit.msi 4 Nov 2003 40.9 MB)
EVC++ Software Development Support(EVC Software Development Support.exe - 16362 KB)This software development support install allows you to debug your EVC++ software on your GeoExplorer CE handheld.
EVB Software Development Support(EVB Software Development Support.exe - 1892 KB)This software development support install allows you to debug your EVB software on your GeoExplorer CE handheld.
Using the GPS Connect Library to Connect External COM Ports and Data Streams to the Internal Virtual COM Ports(DevNote_GeoCE_GPSConnectLib.pdf - 231 KB)The GeoExplorer CE series’ integrated GPS receiver allows third-party applications to access GPS data, in the format they require, simply by using standard Windows API calls to open the appropriate COM port.
GPSConnect.lib(GPSConnect.lib - 5 KB)
GPSConnect.h(GPSConnect.h - 1 KB)
Using the GeoSuspend Library to Safely Suspend or Reset the GeoExplorer CE Handheld from within an Application(DevNote_GeoCE_GeoSuspendLib.pdf - 128 KB)The GeoSuspend library contains functions that perform Suspend/Resume and other resets. Trimble recommends that you use this library rather than Windows API calls. The Windows CE 3.0 operating system has been designed to operate primarily on RAM file systems, and it does not fully address the requirements of the flash file system interface (such as flash file system shutdown).
GeoSuspend.lib(GeoSuspend.lib - 3 KB)
Product Identification(DevNote_GeoCE_ProductIdentification.pdf - 94 KB)This document describes how to retrieve product identification information when running on a GeoExplorer CE series handheld.
GeoSuspend.h(GeoSuspend.h - 1 KB)
Resetting Touch Button Shortcuts(DevNote_GeoCE_ResetTouchButtonShortcuts.pdf - 111 KB)A GeoExplorer CE series handheld has four touch buttons (function keys) on a panel on the side of the touch screen. These configurable buttons provide shortcuts to applications and system controls. This document explains how to programmatically reset touch button shortcuts to the default settings.
Serial Number Identification(DevNote_GeoCE_SerialNumberIdentification.pdf - 125 KB)This document describes how to identify the serial number of a GeoExplorer CE series handheld from an application running on the handheld. The application must be compiled for the GeoExplorer CE series’ Microsoft® Windows® CE 3.0-based operating system, or for the GeoExplorer CE series’ Microsoft Windows CE .NET-based operating system. You will need to download the files GeoSerialNum.h and GeoSerialNum.lib.
GeoSerialNum.h(GeoSerialNum.h - KB)
GeoSerialNum.lib(GeoSerialNum.lib - 3 KB)
Registry Entries(DevNote_GeoCE_RegistryEntries.pdf - 111 KB)The GeoExplorer CE platform has a number of registry entries that will be of use to third-party developers. This document lists the registry entries and describes typical values for them.