Summary

In this chapter, we covered properties of the Form class, using custom and built-in dialog boxes. We showed how to use InputPanel, MainMenu, and Toolbar controls. We covered how to detect when your application was activated and deactivated, and we explained what happens when your application is deactivated on a Pocket PC and how your application should respond to deactivation. We also looked at adding the finishing touches to your application, such as a shortcut in the Start menu and associating an icon with your application. Finally we covered some general guidelines for creating a user interface for your applications.

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