Developing a Device Application

A device application is a software application that runs on a mobile device. With Unwired WorkSpace, you can create device applications using the Device Application Designer, or using the API framework.

  1. Accessing the Device Application Designer
    Access the Device Application Designer.
  2. Designing the Flow of Device Applications
    Use the Flow Design page of the Device Application Designer to create a flow design for the custom application screens.
  3. Adding Screens from the Palette to the Flow Design
    Use the Flow Design page to add and connect screens you design, as well as customized stock screens.
  4. Adding Connections to Screens
    The Start icon is displayed on the Flow Design page, and its connection is attached to the first screen you add to the Flow Design. You can change the target to any screen in the Flow Design.
  5. Selecting a Device
    Select a device to display an empty canvas in the Screen Design page, formatted for that device.
  6. Adding Controls to the Screen
    Use the Screen Design Palette to add controls to your device application screen.
  7. Generating a BlackBerry Device Application
    Use the Generate Device Application wizard to generate the device application code.
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Related concepts
API Documentation
Generating Device Application Code

Created September 17, 2009. Send feedback on this help topic to Sybase Technical Publications: pubs@sybase.com