Security, GPS and Resolution Awareness Tools
4/8/2010
The Windows Mobile 6.5.3 DTK includes tools designed to help you create applications for Windows Mobile devices.
By default, the SDKs install the tools to <SYSTEM DRIVE:>\Program Files\Windows Mobile 6.5.3 DTK\Tools.
GPS
GPS-related tools help you create location-aware applications. For more information about using GPS, see Creating Applications that Utilize GPS.
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
FakeGPS |
By using FakeGPS, you can use the GPS API to write applications that receive data even if there is no GPS receiver on the device. The application reads GPS data from NMEA .txt files installed by default to \Program Files\FakeGPS\GPSFiles. FakeGPS must run in privileged mode because FakeGPS interacts with the GPS intermediate driver and writes to the privileged area of the registry. FakeGPS ships with the following sample data files that install by default to <SYSTEM DRIVE:>\Program Files\Windows Mobile 6.5.3 DTK\Tools\GPS:
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GPSSettings.exe |
With GPSSettings.exe, on Windows Mobile Standard you can configure the GPS intermediate driver in the same way that you configure the GPS intermediate driver by using the GPS settings utility built into Windows Mobile Professional and Windows Mobile Classic. For information about using this tool, see Configuring Your Device to Use GPS. |
Resolution
Windows Mobile devices have various screen resolutions and orientations. The following tools help an application take advantage of larger screen sizes. For information about multiple display formats, see the topic Best Practices for Windows Mobile Application Compatibility.
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
SetDPI.exe |
Sets the DPI of a bitmap (.bmp) file. Usage: setdpi <filename>.bmp <dpi> Default location: <SYSTEM DRIVE:>\Program Files\Windows Mobile 6.5.3 DTK\Tools\Resolution Aware |
HIDPI.exe and RES2EXE.exe |
Marks a .NET Compact Framework application as resolution aware. For more information, see this Microsoft Web site. Default location: <SYSTEM DRIVE:>\Program Files\Windows Mobile 6.5.3 DTK\Tools\Resolution Aware |
Security
Several tools and sample security certificates help you discover, simulate, and predict issues regarding security. For more information about the Windows Mobile Security Model, see Deployment, Setup, Security and You.
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
RapiSecurity |
Provides .cpf files and related provisioning XML documents through which you can change RAPI policy on a device. Default Location: <SYSTEM DRIVE:>\Program Files\Windows Mobile 6.5.3 DTK\Tools\Security\RapiSecurity |
SDK Development Certificates |
Contains .cer, .pfx, .pvk and .spc files for Privileged, Unprivileged, and Failsafe SDK development certificates. You can provision the SDK development certificates on the device by using Certs.xml and .cab. Default Location: <SYSTEM DRIVE:>\Program Files\Windows Mobile 6.5.3 DTK\Tools\Security\SDK Development Certificates |
Security Configuration Manager Powertoy for Windows Mobile |
Runs on a development workstation and provides you with the ability to remotely complete the following tasks:
To install the Security Configuration Manager Powertoy for Windows Mobile, run Setup.msi. Default Location: <SYSTEM DRIVE:>\Program Files\Windows Mobile 6.5.3 DTK\Tools\Security\Security Powertoy For more information, see Security Configuration Manager Powertoy for Windows Mobile. |
Security Configuration |
Provides .cpf files and related provisioning XML documents through which you can change security policies on the device to one of the standard security configurations. Default Location: <SYSTEM DRIVE:>\Program Files\Windows Mobile 6.5.3 DTK\Tools\Pocket PC\Security\Security Configuration <SYSTEM DRIVE:>\Program Files\Windows Mobile 6.5.3 DTK\Tools\Smartphone\SecurityConfiguration |
RapiConfig.exe |
Remotely executes provisioning XML documents on a Windows Mobile device or emulator connected to a development workstation by using ActiveSync. For more information, see this Microsoft Web site. Default Location: <SYSTEM DRIVE:>\Program Files\Windows Mobile 6.5.3 DTK\Tools\Security\RapiSecurity\RapiConfig |
Revoke.exe |
Generates the hash of a certificate or application and outputs an XML document to provision the device to revoke the application or certificate. Default Location: <SYSTEM DRIVE:>\Program Files\Windows Mobile 6.5.3 DTK\Tools |
CabSignTool.exe |
Signs a .cab file and related .exe and .dll files with specified certificates to help you prepare an application for distribution. Default Location: <SYSTEM DRIVE:>\Program Files\Windows Mobile 6.5.3 DTK\Tools\Security\CabSignTool |