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Chapter 4 — Developing and Installing Applications
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CN2A Mobile Computer User’s Manual
Developing Applications for the CN2A
The CN2A runs applications programmed in Microsoft 
Embedded Visual C++. The CN2A can also run applications 
developed for the .NET Compact Framework using Microsoft 
C# and Visual Basic .NET. 
Use this section to understand the hardware and software you 
need to perform these tasks: 
• Developing a new application for the CN2A
• Developing a web-based application for the CN2A
Developing a New Application
To develop new applications to run on the CN2A, use the 
resource kits available as a download from the Intermec 
Developer Library (IDL). 
Understanding the Resource Kits and Platform SDKs
Each resource kit includes C++ and .NET components grouped 
by functionality: 
• Antares Migration
• Bluetooth
• Communications
• Data Collection
• Device
• Mobile Gadgets
• Printing
• RFID
The IDL also includes a platform SDK for each operating 
system. For the CN2A, you need to download the CN2A SDK. 
Note: Not all resource kits (such as Antares Migration) can be 
used with the CN2A.