How to use the DataGrid control in .NET compact framework?

Hi,
Yesterday, I created a smart-device application in VS.net 2003, found that
the DataSource property of DataGrid control can't be find in .NET compact
framework, but according to one e-book, the DataGrid control should has a
property named DataSource. Why? my environment: windows2000 pro(en)+vs.net
2003(ch)

Thanks!

Darren
Wed Aug 17 08:44:28 CDT 2005

you can indeed set the DataSource of a DataGrid in the CF programmatically.
usually, you set it equal to a DataTable. not all properies, methods, and
events
available in the .NET CF show up in the Visual Studio 2003 designer,
but they are supported.
--
Darren Shaffer
.NET Compact Framework MVP
Principal Architect
Connected Innovation
www.connectedinnovation.com

"Stone" <findmyemily8@yahoo.com.cn> wrote in message
news:%23e2PWXuoFHA.3300@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> Hi,
> Yesterday, I created a smart-device application in VS.net 2003, found that
> the DataSource property of DataGrid control can't be find in .NET compact
> framework, but according to one e-book, the DataGrid control should has a
> property named DataSource. Why? my environment: windows2000 pro(en)+vs.net
> 2003(ch)
>
> Thanks!
>
>

need
Thu Aug 18 21:59:01 CDT 2005

I am well aware that:
not all properies, methods, and events available in the .NET CF show up in
the Visual Studio 2003 designer, but they are supported.

This seems very challenging though, could some of the more experienced
developers speak toward advice for those of us who have been working on this
for months, not years... does every new piece of functionality have to start
with a google search? I not looking for tips and suggestions, but for
strategies to absorb the .net compact framework more quickly than trial and
error for each feature. I know 05 will be better but what do you suggest for
people with deadlines and deliverables using windows mobile 2003 se and
vb.net, sql ce, etc. Thanks in advance.

"Darren Shaffer" wrote:

> you can indeed set the DataSource of a DataGrid in the CF programmatically.
> usually, you set it equal to a DataTable. not all properies, methods, and
> events
> available in the .NET CF show up in the Visual Studio 2003 designer,
> but they are supported.
> --
> Darren Shaffer
> ..NET Compact Framework MVP
> Principal Architect
> Connected Innovation
> www.connectedinnovation.com
>
> "Stone" <findmyemily8@yahoo.com.cn> wrote in message
> news:%23e2PWXuoFHA.3300@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> > Hi,
> > Yesterday, I created a smart-device application in VS.net 2003, found that
> > the DataSource property of DataGrid control can't be find in .NET compact
> > framework, but according to one e-book, the DataGrid control should has a
> > property named DataSource. Why? my environment: windows2000 pro(en)+vs.net
> > 2003(ch)
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> >
>
>
>

ctacke/>
Thu Aug 18 22:33:17 CDT 2005

Sadly, the only way I know is to just write code. Move toward your goal and
try making the environment do what you want. Intellisense is the best bet
during coding, but looking at tutorials and articles to see what features
were used is also good so that when the time comes you at least can say "I
know this feature exists becasue I've seen it - now how do I implement it?".

There's just no getting around the fact that experience is what you need.
The import thing is to get diverse experience.

-Chris


"need for speed" <need for speed@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:4E2E3836-F20F-4AC4-B62B-1EAF2807DC25@microsoft.com...
>I am well aware that:
> not all properies, methods, and events available in the .NET CF show up in
> the Visual Studio 2003 designer, but they are supported.
>
> This seems very challenging though, could some of the more experienced
> developers speak toward advice for those of us who have been working on
> this
> for months, not years... does every new piece of functionality have to
> start
> with a google search? I not looking for tips and suggestions, but for
> strategies to absorb the .net compact framework more quickly than trial
> and
> error for each feature. I know 05 will be better but what do you suggest
> for
> people with deadlines and deliverables using windows mobile 2003 se and
> vb.net, sql ce, etc. Thanks in advance.
>
> "Darren Shaffer" wrote:
>
>> you can indeed set the DataSource of a DataGrid in the CF
>> programmatically.
>> usually, you set it equal to a DataTable. not all properies, methods,
>> and
>> events
>> available in the .NET CF show up in the Visual Studio 2003 designer,
>> but they are supported.
>> --
>> Darren Shaffer
>> ..NET Compact Framework MVP
>> Principal Architect
>> Connected Innovation
>> www.connectedinnovation.com
>>
>> "Stone" <findmyemily8@yahoo.com.cn> wrote in message
>> news:%23e2PWXuoFHA.3300@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
>> > Hi,
>> > Yesterday, I created a smart-device application in VS.net 2003, found
>> > that
>> > the DataSource property of DataGrid control can't be find in .NET
>> > compact
>> > framework, but according to one e-book, the DataGrid control should has
>> > a
>> > property named DataSource. Why? my environment: windows2000
>> > pro(en)+vs.net
>> > 2003(ch)
>> >
>> > Thanks!
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>>

needforspeed
Mon Aug 22 21:53:01 CDT 2005

Thank you so much for your response. I have been following this advice as
quickly as possible. As a followup question. Does anyone reccomend Books, or
is there a Certiifcation for compact framework/ pocket pc application
development? There is lots of information on the web but it would be helpful
to have it organized toward learning this skillset.

Thanks again for your response <ctacke/>

"<ctacke/>" wrote:

> Sadly, the only way I know is to just write code. Move toward your goal and
> try making the environment do what you want. Intellisense is the best bet
> during coding, but looking at tutorials and articles to see what features
> were used is also good so that when the time comes you at least can say "I
> know this feature exists becasue I've seen it - now how do I implement it?".
>
> There's just no getting around the fact that experience is what you need.
> The import thing is to get diverse experience.
>
> -Chris
>
>
> "need for speed" <need for speed@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:4E2E3836-F20F-4AC4-B62B-1EAF2807DC25@microsoft.com...
> >I am well aware that:
> > not all properies, methods, and events available in the .NET CF show up in
> > the Visual Studio 2003 designer, but they are supported.
> >
> > This seems very challenging though, could some of the more experienced
> > developers speak toward advice for those of us who have been working on
> > this
> > for months, not years... does every new piece of functionality have to
> > start
> > with a google search? I not looking for tips and suggestions, but for
> > strategies to absorb the .net compact framework more quickly than trial
> > and
> > error for each feature. I know 05 will be better but what do you suggest
> > for
> > people with deadlines and deliverables using windows mobile 2003 se and
> > vb.net, sql ce, etc. Thanks in advance.
> >
> > "Darren Shaffer" wrote:
> >
> >> you can indeed set the DataSource of a DataGrid in the CF
> >> programmatically.
> >> usually, you set it equal to a DataTable. not all properies, methods,
> >> and
> >> events
> >> available in the .NET CF show up in the Visual Studio 2003 designer,
> >> but they are supported.
> >> --
> >> Darren Shaffer
> >> ..NET Compact Framework MVP
> >> Principal Architect
> >> Connected Innovation
> >> www.connectedinnovation.com
> >>
> >> "Stone" <findmyemily8@yahoo.com.cn> wrote in message
> >> news:%23e2PWXuoFHA.3300@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> >> > Hi,
> >> > Yesterday, I created a smart-device application in VS.net 2003, found
> >> > that
> >> > the DataSource property of DataGrid control can't be find in .NET
> >> > compact
> >> > framework, but according to one e-book, the DataGrid control should has
> >> > a
> >> > property named DataSource. Why? my environment: windows2000
> >> > pro(en)+vs.net
> >> > 2003(ch)
> >> >
> >> > Thanks!
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>
>