Installed in correct order...where is Smartphone project?

[Guest Vegaskid]

I have installed Studio.net, I have the .net framework, the latest ActiveSync, tried to install the Smartphone SDK for 2003 and when I go to Open, New, there is no Smartphone template showing anywhere.

I've read a couple of other posts on here from people who had the same thing, but the suggestions given do not apply to me. I went on Microsoft's website to double check the installation requirements and have followed them.

Please help....although I'm just a newbie on .net (have basic knowledge of VB6), I just wanna create some nice simple apps for my phone and move on from there.

Thanks.

[Guest Peter Foot]

The Smartphone templates are within the Smart Device Application project type. Once you select this you'll get a wizard with a choice of Platform (Windows CE, Pocket PC and Smartphone 2003) and project type (Windows Application, Code Library (dll) or Console (Non-graphical) Application.

You'll need Visual Studio 2003 Professional or higher edition for this functionality - lower editions don't feature Smart Device Development. Also ensure that when you install the Smartphone 2003 SDK you don't have any Antivirus software which may block the installation scripts.

Peter

[Guest Vegaskid]

I think its the version thats the problem. Is VS.net 2003 the version after just VS.net? And have they skipped straight on to VS.net 2005 and can I upgrade to 2005 or do I have to get the full version?

Yes....I ask a lot of questions dont I? :roll:

[Guest Peter Foot]

VS 2005 is in Beta at the moment, this also includes NETCF v1.0 development for Smartphone 2003. The current released version of Visual Studio is 2003 - and this is what you'll need to develop .NETCF apps now.

Peter