Intermec CN3 Series

Chapter 4 — Developing and Installing Applications
104 CN3 Series Mobile Computer User’s Manual
Developing Applications for the Computer
The CN3 runs applications programmed in Microsoft Visual
Studio 2005. You can also use Microsoft eMbedded Visual C++
4.0 to program applications, but some features may not be
available. Use this section to understand the hardware and
software you need to develop a new application for the computer.
Use the Intermec resource kits to develop new applications to run
on the CN3. The Intermec resource kits are a library of C++ and
.NET 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.
You need the following hardware and software components to use
the resource kits:
• Pentium desktop, 400 MHz or higher
• Windows 2000 (Service Pack 2 or later) or Windows XP
(Home, Professional, or Server)
• For native and managed development, Microsoft Visual
Studio 2005
• 128 MB RAM (196 MB recommended)
• 360 MB hard drive space for minimum installation (720 MB
for complete)
• CD-ROM drive compatible with multimedia desktop
specification
• VGA or higher-resolution monitor (Super VGA
recommended)
• Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device
Installing Applications on the Computer
There are several ways you can install applications on your
mobile computer:
• You can package your application as a cabinet (.cab) file.
• If you have a simple application, you may only need to deliver
the .exe file.