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Archived papers

Using multiple toolbars from a single resource file

This tutorial outlines how you can produce a single C++ application and resource file which runs correctly on a range of devices running Symbian OS. Download Tutorial (50K)

Flexible handling of C++ error codes

This paper shows you how to handle errors More flexibly in your applications. Symbian OS v6.x provides a mechanism for displaying a user-friendly error report which you can display in an info message or info dialog. Includes reference list of error codes defined in Symbian OS v6.0. PDF Version (1.1 Mb)

Porting Simkin: a Symbian OS experience

(Simon Whiteside)
Simon Whiteside ported Simkin, an open source script interpreter, to Symbian OS earlier this year. Here he looks at the challenges he encountered and gives some advice to other developers new to Symbian OS. After covering the rationales for the port, Whiteside gets practical on what to expect when coming from other platforms. Read the paper (129 Kb)

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