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Introduction

This project is a C# .NET Compact Framework application that provides read only viewing of .dan.g's ToDoList program on a PocketPC. This project is an example of the basics required for a .NET Compact Framework application and shows how to use XML, a Tree Control, and a Tab Control, as well as a good use for recursion.

Background

I started using the ToDoList program to keep track of all of my current tasks and their subtasks. The problem came when I would go to status meetings and try read the raw XML to remember what I was working on. After about three meetings, I decided to create a PocketPC version of this program so I could take my task list with me anywhere. I spent a couple of hours that evening and created the current version of software which is a read only viewer. This met my immediate need of being able to report on my current tasks in my status meetings.

I had/have much bigger plans for this application, but a new baby has me rearranging my priorities for the time being.

I saw a post in the message section of the ToDoList article asking about a PocketPC version and I thought I would make this current version available if someone wants to take the code and continue on with making it a fully functioning version. It might also be helpful to anyone who wants to read their task lists in meetings.

Using the Program

The program has a simple interface that allows you to open any ToDoList XML file in your My Device\My Documents directory and view the details of the tasks. The list can be refreshed and filtered by Active, Complete or All tasks.

There are at least two choices for how to keep the files synchronized between the desktop and the device. The first option is to manually drag the file to the HPC through the Active Sync Explorer. The second option, which is what I use, is to use the Active Sync feature for Synchronizing Files and keep the ToDoList files in the Sync directory. The reason I use this one is that I don�t have to worry about remembering to copy the file when I update my ToDoList.

Deploying the Program

Note: This application requires the .NET Compact Framework. This can be downloaded from Microsoft (under ".NET Compact Framework 1.0 Downloads" section).

There are three ways to deploy this application: manually, cab files and fully automated setup.

To manually deploy the application, use the following steps:

1. Create a ToDoList Viewer directory under My Device\Program Files.
2. Drag the ToDoList Viewer.exe to the new directory.
3. Tap-n-Hold the executable and select Copy from the context menu.
4. Change directory To My Device\Windows\Start Menu\Programs.
5. Select Edit|Paste Shortcut from the Application menu.
6. Tap-n-Hold the shortcut and select Rename from the context menu.
7. Change the name of the shortcut to ToDoList Viewer.
8. Go to Start|Settings|Menus, find the ToDoList Viewer, and select the check box.

To deploy the application using the cab files, you first need to determine which type of processor your device has (check with your manufacturer), copy the appropriate .CAB file to your device, and run the .CAB file. This installs the program and creates the shortcut as well as lets you have the ability to uninstall the application. If you chose this method, you will need to download the source and build the Cab files.

The final option of deploying the application is the fully automated setup. This setup is started from the desktop and initiates the setup on the PPC. You will also be able to initiate the uninstall process from Add/Remove Programs.

Known Issues

Contact Information

I have setup a special e-mail account for this project. You can contact me at todolistviewer@legendweb.com about this project. If you contact me at my normal e-mail address, please put [ToDoListViewer] in the Subject line.

Version History

• 1.3.2 (Aug 04, 2004)
  • Added support for XML changes with ToDoList v3.7
• 1.3.1 (Apr 11, 2004)
  • Updated Checkboxes to match ToDoList 3.4.x UI
• 1.3.0 (Feb 28, 2004)
  • Removed Hidable Notes Area
  • Added Hidable Full Details Tabs
• 1.2.x (Feb 26, 2004)(First public offering)
  • Tree View of Current Task.
  • Hidable Notes Area.
  • Integrated Graphics from ToDoList for common look & feel.
  • Context Menu.
  • Refresh Option.
  • All/Active/Complete Filtering.
• 1.1.x and earlier
  • Private builds.

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Does this work for blackberries? s_abrar 8:38 7 Jun '08   I have been thinking how cool it would be to have todo list on BBs. I want to make sure there is already nothing underway or maybe your project gives hooks for other hand helds? If this is possible for a BB, please include installation details. Thanks. Sign In·View Thread·PermaLink Re: Does this work for blackberries? Kyle Tillman 5:07 16 Jun '08   s_abrar There is nothing underway on this. You may want to check with Andy to make sure he's not doing anything with the TodoListPPC project (see a couple of comments down). Thanks, Kyle Sign In·View Thread·PermaLink ToDoList Viewer and Windows Mobile v5 oldTV 7:01 31 Aug '07   Hi. I use WMv5 and ToDoList v5.3.3. When I installed ToDoListViwer to my PDA (FS Loox N560) and opened ToDoList.tdl, i see... i have not see any tasks - only header with LASTMODIFIED and PROJECTNAME information. What doing i wrong? Help me, thanks Sign In·View Thread·PermaLink Re: ToDoList Viewer and Windows Mobile v5 Kyle Tillman 5:11 16 Jun '08   oldTV I'm sorry for not replying sooner, I must have missed this message. This code base is out of date compared to the AbstractSpoon's ToDoList program. Andy Aspell-Clark is keeping this up to date at TodoListPPC[^]. Thanks, Kyle Sign In·View Thread·PermaLink TodoListPPC now available Andy Aspell-Clark 23:55 10 Mar '05   I have made the TodolistPPC editor available on Codeproject at TodoListPPC.asp please have a look and let me know if there are any problems thanks, andy. Sign In·View Thread·PermaLink Work starts on Full featured Todolist Editor Andy Aspell-Clark 3:21 23 Feb '05   I have taken Kyle's Todolist Viewer and started work on adding the rest of the features he had planned for it. I have got it adding tasks into the tree and saving out a new XML file (which can be read in by .dan.g's ToDoList program on my PC. I have to get editing a task sorted and then I can release the new version. please email me if you are interested in the new version (I will make it a higher priority if people are interested). any feature requests would be usefull too. once I get it to a usefull stage I will put it up onto CodeProject (either replacing this page, or in a new page, depending on what Kyle wants). andy. Sign In·View Thread·PermaLink Re: Work starts on Full featured Todolist Editor Kyle Tillman 15:41 24 Feb '05   Sounds like you are making good progress. I'd be interested in the code when it is available. If we can figure out how to transfer this article to you, then I have no problem with you taking this one over. Let me know if there is anything that I can do. Thanks again, Kyle Sign In·View Thread·PermaLink Re: Work starts on Full featured Todolist Editor Andy Aspell-Clark 4:53 4 Mar '05   Just wanted to let people know that a current development snapshot of the source can be downloaded from my website http://www.arcsoft.org.uk/ToDoListViewer.zip I'm trying to keep my website up to date with news on the progress too. don't report any bugs just yet, I'll release on Codeproject as soon as it's stable. thanks, andy. Sign In·View Thread·PermaLink 1.00/5 Setup Download Issue Kyle Tillman 12:07 2 Sep '04   It was brought to my attention that I didn't update the Setup zip file correctly. I will address this soon. Until then, download the source and use the .EXE located in the \bin\Release directory. Thanks Kyle Tillman Sign In·View Thread·PermaLink New Version and Updated Article Soon Kyle Tillman 18:32 4 Aug '04   I’ve got a new version of the software with the support for XML changes in ToDoList 3.7 and I will be updating the article soon. If you need the new version of the ToDoList Viewer before I get the article updated reply to this thread and I will get the zip file to you. Thanks, Kyle Sign In·View Thread·PermaLink Re: New Version and Updated Article Soon Kyle Tillman 4:14 18 Aug '04   The article has now been updated with the most recent version of code. When .dan.g. updates the ToDoList to version 3.8, I'll update the application again to display the new attributes that will be added. Thanks, Kyle Sign In·View Thread·PermaLink baby priorities & what comes next :o) pxp 23:33 7 Jun '04   "I had/have much bigger plans for this application, but a new baby has me rearranging my priorities for the time being." Baby's are the fastest growing people on this planet, so it should catch up with you real fast,... live while you can ;P) In other words, are you going to add basic features like: * add * save * feed baby Would love to see the PocketPC version running on my baby Sign In·View Thread·PermaLink Re: baby priorities & what comes next :o) Kyle Tillman 18:20 8 Jun '04   Thanks for your encouragement. I plan on starting this in the fall (September or October) and I'll probably add the functionality in following order: 1. Edit 2. Save 3. Delete 4. Add If anyone would like to get started before then, feel free. Thanks again, Kyle Tillman Sign In·View Thread·PermaLink Re: baby priorities & what comes next :o) pxp 23:20 8 Jun '04   In the Fall,...mmmm,... that seems like a lifetime for some people Regarding modifications etc....is the source provided on CodeProject the latest or you got some nifty work done in the meantime ? Depending on use on both PC & PocketPC some kind of synchronisation would be a big issue,... as i think ToDo would work best on my Pocky, i will give that a go,.... Reminders would be cool,... 1 day upfront etc.... I have a ToDo reminder app set up just like the ToDo, but did it in C#,...only thing i'm not completely satisfied with is the logic to check weather a certain date+time is due,....like: * on app startup,.... show all past and still open * on app startup,.... show all due in near future * thread for due check every xxx seconds [PocketPC threading ???] I would love to see a cool date/time comparison which confirms if times are between certain time interval. Mine checks half the time-interval before and half the interval after a certain due-time. Needs to be in there exactly for it to show notification. If thread is slow @ certain point,.... boohoo,...no reminder Anyway, Me+PoKyToDo = Me. Sign In·View Thread·PermaLink Re: baby priorities & what comes next :o) Kyle Tillman 18:51 9 Jun '04   Thank you for your all of input and support. I know fall seems like a long time away, but that is actually moving it up on my schedule. The current source is the most recent source available. I've mainly been thinking through the design of a full featured version, but I haven't done any coding. Until the I have the Pocket PC version at a "full featured" state, I'm not going to focus on the synchronization, I'm just going to depend on the file sync (see: Using The Program). I've read the documentation for creating a custom Active Sync provider, but that will take a while to implement. I'll add reminders to the wish list, probably for the second major release. Thanks again, Kyle Sign In·View Thread·PermaLink Re: baby priorities & what comes next :o) aspellclark 0:48 16 Feb '05   well, I've just got myself an HP Ipaq and have started using this with the desktop version. it's great, the files get auto sync'd whenever I make a change on the desktop and I can refresh the view on the Ipaq to see the updated tasks. have you started on the full featured version yet? if not, I'll probably start in a couple of months (my other projects are my priority for now). thanks, andy. Sign In·View Thread·PermaLink Re: baby priorities & what comes next :o) Kyle Tillman 6:07 16 Feb '05   Andy Sadly, no I haven't been able to start on one. Since things in my life weren't hectic enough I've also changed jobs (which required me to move my family about 700 miles) and started back to college to finish my degree. While I'll support this app in it's current form, I don't foresee having anytime in the near future to work on this project. Let me know if I can help you during your development of the full featured version. In fact, when you get it done you should create a new article to replace this one. Thanks, Kyle Sign In·View Thread·PermaLink other handhelds.... Jeffry J. Brickley 8:36 27 May '04   I guess this means I need to find the free time to write a viewer for the Palm.... I don't have a PocketPC. Sign In·View Thread·PermaLink Re: other handhelds.... Kyle Tillman 10:20 27 May '04   I used to have a Palm but it's been a long time ago (version 1). I have always opted for the WinCE based OS because I always had the tools to write software for them. I will say it is worth the effort to be able to take your list with you to meetings, etc. Let me know if you have any questions, Kyle Sign In·View Thread·PermaLink Re: other handhelds.... Jeffry J. Brickley 11:53 27 May '04   I have all the toolsets and SDKs for building for Palms (somewhere). I am even registered as an official developer (ID#, non-disclosures on file too for pre-releases, etc.). I just have never done more than penny-ante stuff in my free time because work has pulled too much of my free time. I also would like it to take the data on the road. However, I just checked my Sony and it has tree capable to-do lists, so I may simply make a sync program under windows that offers to/from the new to-do lists manager on the handheld. I have the To-Do-List manager from AbstractSpoon setup on auto-HTML export that I can take direct to the Palm, so I have viewer capability, just not as nicely organized/readable as the full application. It depends on how much effort I want to put into it, and time I don't have. However, the to-do list fits perfectly for my uses on the desktop, so it would be REALLY good to have the information in the handheld as well. *IF* I decide to do this (full app or sync program), I may borrow from the work you have done. Thanks, Jeff Sign In·View Thread·PermaLink Re: other handhelds.... Kyle Tillman 11:57 27 May '04   Jeffry J. Brickley wrote: I may borrow from the work you have done. That is exactly why I put this application out here. There isn't anything that is just revolutionary, but it is functional and a good starting point. Thanks, Kyle Sign In·View Thread·PermaLink 2.00/5 Is anyone else... Chris Hockenberry 10:11 13 Apr '04   missing the dotted lines before the item on the very first item displayed in the treeview?? Sign In·View Thread·PermaLink Does Not Work... Chris Hockenberry 10:33 12 Apr '04   on the Cassiopeia PocketPC (e-125 MIPS processor). I have the Framework installed, and other .net compact framework apps work, but this one will not load a tasklist into the viewer. Sign In·View Thread·PermaLink 5.00/5 Re: Does Not Work... Kyle Tillman 4:56 13 Apr '04   Chris I contacted you via e-mail because I was unable to access this site from home last night. Let me know if you did not get the e-mail. Thanks, Kyle Sign In·View Thread·PermaLink Re: Does Not Work... Chris Hockenberry 10:08 13 Apr '04   YEs. I replied back. You message sent me to investigate versions, and it turned out the list was created in an older version of ToDoList, so it did not work, I installed the new version, and resved my file as a new name, it it worked fine. Sign In·View Thread·PermaLink

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