Graphics problems in a Pocket PC app?

Question

Hi I want to write a C# program for pocket PCs using VS 2005. I want to get all the screen. 0) I need a tutorial for creating C# apps using graphics please advice me some good tutorials... 1) how to get total size of the screen? Is the only choice is System.Windows.Forms.Screen.PrimaryScreen.Bounds? 2) I want to make a picture background for the app but i'm unable to do that? I tried some codes but they all gives FileNotFoundExc (I add the pic to the project and also copy it to the phone). Do you know how to store a picture in the executable file? 3) Is the only type bitmap??? Any piece of help will be appriciated... Thanks. Mehmedean

Master Billa · Answer

Hi 1. Add backgroundImage protected override void OnPaint(PaintEventArgs e) { // For an image added as a project resource in Visual Studio // get the resource by name. // Bitmap backgroundImage = Properties.Resources.mypicture; // Otherwise get the image compiled as an embedded resource. Assembly asm = Assembly.GetExecutingAssembly(); Bitmap backgroundImage = new Bitmap(asm.GetManifestResourceStream( mypicture.jpg )); e.Graphics.DrawImage(backgroundImage this .ClientRectangle new Rectangle(00 backgroundImage.Width backgroundImage.Height) GraphicsUnit.Pixel); } 2.To get the windows screen size PrimaryScreen.Bound is correct one 3.no you can use the png jpeg also and see more here details of article to windows mobile and Pocket Pc development thank you