Chapter 3 — Configuring the Computer

Packaging Applications for the Computer

You could package an application as a cabinet (cab) file. Recommended

For simple applications, the application itself may be the file to deliver.

It could be a directory structure that contains the application, supporting files like ActiveX controls, DLLs, images, sound files, and data files.

Consider any of these when choosing a storage location for applications:

In the 751G are two built-in storage options: the Object Store and the Persistent Storage Manager (PSM). The Object Store is RAM that looks like a disk. Anything copied here is deleted when a cold-boot is performed on the unit. The PSM is an area of storage embedded in a section of the system’s FLASH memory. This storage area is not erased during a cold-boot, but it may be erased during the reflash. You also have the option to store a persistent registry to the PSM region.

If the optional Secure Digital storage card is in the system, then consider this card the primary location to place applications installation files. The “\SDMMC Disk” folder represents the Secure Digital card.

Use the small non-volatile Flash File Store region to hold CAB files that rebuild the system at cold-boot or install applications from a CAB file into the Flash File Store so they are “ready-to-run” when a cold-boot is performed. Since the FLASH in the system has a limited number of write cycles, do not use the Flash File Store for excessive writing purposes; however, reading is okay.

Files copied to any of these locations are safe when a cold-boot is performed on a 751G — providing the AutoRun system is installed in the appropriate location. You can find this system in the 751G Management Tools portion of the Intermec Developer’s Library CD. Copying a cab file to the “\Flash File Store\Persistent Copy\CabFiles” folder automatically extracts that cab file on every cold-boot to ensure that your system is properly set up (see “Installing Cabinet Files” on page 46).

Launching Your Application Automatically

Note: This describes the system component startup for Intermec-provided components only. It does not describe the bootstrap loader process. It only describes the component installation process provided by Windows. It is assumed that you understand the Microsoft Mobile startup procedures and are familiar with how Microsoft components start up.

You can configure the various media used in the Windows system with a folder name and can change the media in the registry of the system. Many of the startup components rely on folder names to locate information files, applications, or other related data.

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