I was looking for source code for days, but didn’t manage to find any source how to create a Today screen plugin for Pocket PC in c#. Today I wanted to show my boss, what is the C++ equivalent of the plugin, because he knows c++, but i don’t. For the first result I got this link below. Now I will write the needed timetable program for myself.

Creating a Pocket PC Today Screen Plug-in with the .NET Compact Framework


The Pocket PC Today Screen is a great way to display summary information that’s easily viewed and readily accessible. By default, the Pocket PC automatically displays a summary of appointments, messages and tasks on the Today Screen as shown in Figure 1. Tapping an item then launches the application associated with that item.

The .NET Compact Framework Today Screen Plug-in Host enables the creation of Today Screen extensions using the .NET Compact Framework. The solution consists of a combination of Embedded Visual C++ components, .NET Compact Framework assemblies and a custom Visual Studio .NET project wizard. Although there are several parts, the system installation is designed to shield the developer from these details if that is desired. For those developers wanting to know the details, the source code and installation projects are thoroughly commented.

Once installed, the system not only makes creating custom Today Screen extension in the .NET Compact Framework possible, it is now easier then ever before in any environment. If you can run a Visual Studio .NET wizard, you can now create a Today Screen extension.