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Bee Mobile introduces Metropolis

2011-06-07T00:41:00.000-07:00

We are pleased to announce a new product - Bee Mobile Metropolis.

What is Metropolis?

Metropolis means a fusion of Microsoft Metro design of Windows Phone 7 and the masses of users who typically live in a great Polis (City). Experience the power of Bee Mobile Metropolis on your Windows Phone 7 platform. It currently contains 3 Silverlight components which implement progressive ideas:

BookControl - create a GUI in which users can flip through pages of a book.
RegionControl - create clickable and highlightable regions of arbitrary size and shape.
WaitingBar - let the users wait with style.

Find out more information at http://beemobile4.net/products/metropolis

Complete redesign of Bee Mobile web site

2011-06-07T00:07:00.000-07:00

We would like to announce that we completely redesigned the look of Bee Mobile web site. Our effort was mainly to:

improve orientation and navigation on the web site
provide more information in less time
make browsing of our web site more enjoyable experience

You are welcome to take a look yourself at:
http://beemobile4.net/

You are welcome to leave your comments at:
http://beemobile4.net/company/contact-us

New sample projects for Windows CE

2011-04-28T04:23:00.001-07:00

To let people run Bee Mobile components on Windows CE even more easily we created a few sample projects specifically for Windows CE which show how to:

Display PNG images on Windows CE using TPictureBox
Create a transparent label on Windows CE using TLabel
Create a transparent container panel for Windows CE using TPanelVista

The sample projects can be found here, here and here.

iWheel component available for .NET Framework (desktop)

2011-04-08T05:20:00.000-07:00

We are happy to announce that we have released a new version of iWheel component for desktop computers (.NET Framework 3.5). The famous wheel control can now be used in the development of desktop applications to provide a uniform look on both - Desktop Windows and Windows Mobile.

New components added into iPack

2011-04-05T11:07:00.001-07:00

We have released 3 new components which are also now part of Bee Mobile iPack. The new components are:

iMenu - use it to create an iPhone-like menu on Compact Framework
TextViewer - you can finally read long texts by using you finger
RoundTextBoxMultiline - create attractive looking Forms with stylish input fields made of transparent round TextBox

Bee Mobile iPack now contains 28 components all designed to take GUI of your Windows Mobile or Windows CE application to a completely new level of visual appearance.

iPack Samples video

2011-01-27T06:20:00.000-08:00

We have created a video which demonstrates all the components found in the current version of Bee Mobile iPack 2011. Check it out at:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyLuK0lb7dg

You can download the source code for the whole application as part of Bee Mobile iPack installer. The source code is also part of free trial version.

Bee Mobile releases a new version of iPack 2011

2011-01-24T04:51:00.000-08:00

New version of iPack has been released today - iPack 2011. It contains 25 .NET Compact Framework GUI components. We have been focusing on improving the stability of existing components and on extending their portability.

Improvements include:

ProgressBar component supports transparency - it can be rendered semi-transparent.
RoundTextBox component has been re-written from the scratch. It is now completely written in managed code and it can be rendered semi-transparent.
TransparentControls now contain static properties used to assign images to them. This helps to conserve memory.
TouchList and TouchListLite can load PNG images from byte array - useful when images are loaded from a database or from web.

The GettingStarted application which is automatically installed will help the new users to start using Bee Mobile iPack.

New version of Free Utils released.

2011-01-14T02:15:00.000-08:00

We have released a new version of the popular open source project - Bee Mobile Free Utils. As the name suggests - it is completely free of charge and includes the source code. The purpose of this project is to help the developers with some typical programming tasks involved in creation of Windows Mobile applications. Check its features on our web site at:
http://beemobile4.net/?mod=products&action=det&id=3

FactoryMaster blogged about us.

2010-11-17T03:37:00.000-08:00

Our partner - FactoryMaster - blogged about our cooperation on their company blog here.

Tab Control

2010-10-29T07:18:00.001-07:00

We created a sample application which shows how TabControl can be made of a ToolBar and TPanelVista.

A TabControl can be used as an alternative to a scrollable panel. The contents of a scrollable panel can be distributed among the pages of a TabControl. Also the icons of the ToolBar can be finger-scrolled therefore you can have many more "tabs" using this approach compared to traditional System.Windows.Forms.TabControl.

The sample application can be found here.

Component Suggestions

2010-10-18T06:21:00.000-07:00

If you did not find a component you are looking for on Bee Mobile web site, you can suggest a component at the bottom of the products web site at http://beemobile4.net.

You can either suggest a component for .NET Compact Framework or for Windows Phone 7 platform.

Video tutorials

2010-10-07T02:31:00.000-07:00

We have released more video tutorials demonstrating the usage and capabilities of Bee Mobile components. Currently you can watch video tutorials for these components:

ComboBox

MonthCalendar

OpenSaveDialog

TouchList

TVistaButton

New component - MonthCalendar

2010-09-20T01:34:00.000-07:00

We are glad to announce the release of new .NET CF GUI component - MonthCalendar. It is useful for prompting users to choose a date - particularly a day within month. The user can navigate forwards and backwards between the current and next or previous month using his finger. MonthCalendar animates the transition between the months giving the application appealing look. You can also highlight holidays and planned appointments in the calendar. To find out more information and try out the trial version click here.

TouchList supports CheckBoxes

2010-08-25T06:11:00.000-07:00

Bee Mobile TouchList component (used to create lists of items or menus) - now contains a new ItemStyle - ItemStyleCheckBox. When added to TouchList's row style it can contain check boxes within the rows thus extending the functionality and usability of this component.

You can download a sample Visual Studio project demonstrating this feature on this link.

Video tutorials

2010-08-02T07:47:00.000-07:00

In an effort to decrease the time needed to grasp the behavior of Bee Mobile iPack controls we have started creating video tutorials which are available on You Tube.

The first video tutorial has been released today for TVistaButton control.

You can view it here.

Data binding support and slide features in TouchList control.

2010-07-22T08:21:00.000-07:00

The new version of TouchList control (.NET CF GUI component - substitute for ListView) can now be bound to data source. Plus it has ability to slide to the left or to the right taking away the old list of items and bringing the new one into the view.

You can download and test the sample project which demonstrates this functionality at:
here.

The sample shows how TouchList can be bound to:
Array
List
DataTable
SQL CE Database (sdf file)

New tutorials

2010-07-08T07:29:00.000-07:00

We have created tutorials for ToolBar and RegionControl.
You are welcome to provide feedback on the created materials by writing to support@beemobile4.net.

ToolBar tutorial:
http://beemobile4.net/?mod=tutorials&productID=23

RegionControl tutorial:
http://beemobile4.net/?mod=tutorials&productID=6

Bee Mobile releases iPack 2010

2010-07-06T01:44:00.000-07:00

We are pleased to announce that we have released Bee Mobile iPack 2010.
Bee Mobile iPack 2010 contains a lot of improvements in the existing components and adds 3 new ones:
- OpenSaveDialog - prompts the user to pick a file in the file system. Fully finger controlled with sliding features.
- ToolBar - contains attractive visual effects (transparency, gradient-fills, ...). You can swipe your finger across to bring-in another set of tools.
- ColorPicker - useful for creating a palette of colors to pick from..

Find more information here.

Bee Mobile is now on Facebook.

2010-06-14T03:11:00.000-07:00

We, at Bee Mobile, are pleased to announce that we created a Facebook community page. All visitors can find information about Bee Mobile products and other information on Facebook.

Click the image below to follow the Facebook page:

Daniel Zeller's Chess Clock Pro on Marketplace

2010-05-17T05:44:00.000-07:00

We published a success story about Daniel Zeller's applications, they are available on Windows Marketplace.

More screenshots and a flash animation is available: here.

If you used BeeMobile controls in your application feel free to contact us and your product could be in the References:
http://beemobile4.net/?mod=references

iPhone-like Database GUI on Windows Mobile

2010-05-15T05:52:00.000-07:00

New technical article has been added that shows how to display your data from SQL CE database in BeeMobile TouchList control.

Article: http://beemobile4.net/?mod=articles&action=det&id=5

Sample project: http://beemobile4.net/?mod=samples&productID=11

Transparent Controls on Windows Mobile

2010-05-10T05:59:00.000-07:00

We changed our web page and we will place there more information about BeeMobile controls. We will publish some technical articles on it which give you an overview about the Compact Framework controls.

The first article introduce you the Emergency project, which is available with the source code.

Article: http://beemobile4.net/?mod=articles&action=det&id=4

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4E3WER1ZmcU&feature=player_embedded

TouchListLite

2010-05-06T01:24:00.000-07:00

New control has been released for developers who don't want to display huge amount of data and don't need different row styles in a list control. If you need these features then you should use BeeMobile TouchList control.
It is easy to configure the TouchListLite and it is perfect for simple lists. It allows you to display 2 transparent images and 2 text items in a row.

Product's page:
http://beemobile4.net/?sitecateg=products&productID=15
Tutorial:
http://beemobile4.net/?sitecateg=tutorials&tutID=4

iWheel improved!

2010-04-24T12:06:00.000-07:00

The new version of iWheel contains a lot of improvements. Background can be transparent now, touch scrolling has been improved, images can be displayed over its cylinder, ...

The tutorial has also been rewritten. All iWheel's features are now explained in the tutorial.
You can also check the new sample application written in VB and in C#.

New Samples

2010-03-31T04:51:00.000-07:00

We have created new sample projects for these products:

RoundTextBox
TrackBar

Also TouchList control has a tutorial.

"This is the smallest navigation application for Windows Mobile.
The latest map is always with you without any update.
Show your friends, that you know where you are, and where you are going. Follow your goals!"

We made this fun application which will not able on Windows Marketplace :)

The idea of this sample is from this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMcSNfrT-4M

Download CAB file here:
http://youarehere.codeplex.com/

Technical Notes:
This sample shows you how to play a *.wav file on your device with Compact Framework 2.0.

There is better support for playing music on Compact Framework 3.5.

BeeMobile iPack has been released

2010-03-12T07:28:00.000-08:00

We are pleased to announce the release of BeeMobile iPack - set of 17 .Net Compact Framework GUI controls.

There are some free controls like RoundTextBox.

Besides this control you will find these new controls in the box:
- TouchList control
- RoundComboBox
- TrackBar

MessageBox has been released

2009-11-29T04:49:00.000-08:00

We have just released a brand new control - stylish MessageBox with transparency.

Find out more here.

TVistaButton released

2009-11-23T05:14:00.000-08:00

New button was added to transparent controls.
With this control you can easily create a gradient-filled or double gradient-filled button, and you can achieve a vista-style look of the button.

Developers can change the Opacity and the radius of the button as well.

We also added support for a static icon based on the customers' suggestions. This feature was added to TImageButton too.

You can download the trial version from the products web page:

http://beemobile4.net/?sitecateg=products&productID=5

TImageButton's new feature

2009-10-15T05:15:00.001-07:00

Some developers wished to display the Transparent ImageButton with additional information e.g. number of unread e-mails or SMS just like you can see on the screenshot above.

(1.) Default ImageButton's text (you can change it by Text property)
(2.) Additional text

With the new event called "Painted" you can do that with ease.
Here is the code:

private void tImageButton1_Painted(object sender, PaintEventArgs e)
{
float x = (float)(e.ClipRectangle.X + e.ClipRectangle.Width);
float y = (float)(e.ClipRectangle.Y + 4);

Font font= new Font(FontFamily.GenericSerif, 8.0F, FontStyle.Regular);
using (SolidBrush brush = new SolidBrush(Color.White))
{
string text = "(1)";

// Adjust position
SizeF textSize = e.Graphics.MeasureString(text, font);
x -= (textSize.Width + 4);

e.Graphics.DrawString(text, font, brush, x, y);
}

font.Dispose();
font = null;
}

Don't forget to use the right location:
float x = (float)(e.ClipRectangle.X + e.ClipRectangle.Width);
float y = (float)(e.ClipRectangle.Y + 4);

This event is available with the latest version of TControls: v.2.0.3.14.

Product's page:
http://beemobile4.net/?sitecateg=products&productID=5

SearchBox Control for Compact Framework

2009-08-19T01:08:00.000-07:00

According a customer's control suggestion we created the SearchBox control.
It's very easy to use, and I think it is a required control in every applications where you have a lot of data.

Product's page: http://beemobile4.net/?sitecateg=products&productID=9

RegionControl as a Toolbar sample updated

2009-08-11T13:47:00.000-07:00

We updated the Toolbar Sample to support the VGA resolution.
You will need different images for VGA if you need to preserv the nice looking of your application.
And here is the added code:

public Form1()
{
InitializeComponent();
InitItems();

LoadVgaImages();
}

private void LoadVgaImages()
{
SizeF currentScreen = this.CurrentAutoScaleDimensions;
if (currentScreen.Height == 192)
{
// VGA device
regionControl1.BmpNormal = Properties.Resources.TabBar2_VGA_Normal;
regionControl1.BmpSelected = Properties.Resources.TabBar2_VGA_Selected;
regionControl1.FilePathBmpMask = @"Images\TabBar2_VGA Mask.bmp";
}
}

Source Code is available here: http://beemobile4.net/?sitecateg=samples&productID=6

Create your Keyboard on Compact Framework

2009-08-01T12:52:00.000-07:00

Another sample released for RegionControl which shows you the way to create your custom keyboard control on Compact Framework.
Download sample at: http://beemobile4.net/?sitecateg=samples&productID=6

USA State Picker

2009-07-28T13:57:00.001-07:00

We have released a sample for RegionControl which shows how to create a USA State Picker. Go to RegionControl samples page to find out more.

EU Country Picker

2009-07-27T13:52:00.000-07:00

We have released a sample for RegionControl which shows how to create a country picker. Go to RegionControl samples page to find out more.

Transparent Controls Tutorial

2009-07-23T13:48:00.000-07:00

We published a step-by-step tutorial about Transparent Controls.
There are many screenshots, and you can download the sample code as well.
Hope it helps!

Link:
http://beemobile4.net/index.php?sitecateg=tutorials&tutID=2

Region Control as a Toolbar

2009-07-22T02:48:00.000-07:00

This sample shows you the way of handling mouse clicks on region control.

You can download the sample code:
http://www.beemobile4.net/index.php?sitecateg=samples&productID=6

New TCheckBox sample released

2009-07-22T01:44:00.000-07:00

This sample code demonstrates how to adjust the TCheckBox control in your application.

Transparent control samples:
http://www.beemobile4.net/index.php?sitecateg=samples&productID=5

RegionControl has been released!

2009-07-07T01:06:00.000-07:00

RegionControl is a universal and powerful control for creating attractive GUI for .NET Compact Framework. It allows the developer to design various kinds of menus, buttons, toolbars, buttonbars which all may have arbitrary shapes and appearance. Get a free evaluation version here and see it yourself!

WaitingBar control has been released!

2009-07-01T01:02:00.000-07:00

bee Mobile has released another control which aim is to help developers to create cool and attractive Windows Mobile applications - WaitingBar. It is a visual indicator informing the user of a background task being performed. With its charming laser-like appearance it gives applications professional modern look. More information can be found here.

Transparent ImageButton now exists on .NET CF

2009-06-12T10:33:00.000-07:00

Transparent ImageButton has been released as a part of TransparentControls. It allows the developers to create even more attractive applications as the surface of the button is made of an image. See it for yourself here.

Tutorial for iWheel

2009-05-30T11:57:00.000-07:00

In an attempt for the developers to easily overcome the first steps in using the iWheel we published the tutorial which makes you understand all the features of the product in an easy-to-comprehend way.

Take a look at it here.

TransparentControls are released!

2009-05-26T11:59:00.000-07:00

A new product called TransparentControls has been released. It is a pack of 3 controls:

TPictureBox - a transparent PictureBox control
TCheckBox - a transparent CheckBox control
TLabel - a transparent Label control

The TPictureBox is able to make use of an alpha channel and thus paint a transparent image. The standard PictureBox does not paint images with transparent pixels correctly. With the TPictureBox you can show the image properly, and you will get what you see on your desktop.

The BackColor of TLabel if set to Transparent, causes the background underneath the TLabel to be visible.

TCheckBox is not only able to paint itself so that its BackColor is transparent, but also custom images can be used as graphical representations of checked and unchecked state. That means your CheckBox is no longer limited to a tick, but can be changed to a cross or any other representation.

Find out more here.

iWheel control has been released!

2009-05-22T12:02:00.000-07:00

bee Mobile iWheel is a control which can display several lists of items as if these lists were painted on surface of cylinders (each cylinder containing one list). The user can choose an item using his finger (no stylus is needed, if the designer creates the cylinders wide enough) and get a feeling that he is rotating the cylinder.

iWheel control uses attractive graphical effects which makes it look like the date and time picker on iPhone. However, serving as a date and time picker is just one possible scenario of usage of iWheel. For more information click here.

Are you an MVP?

2009-03-24T12:09:00.000-07:00

If you are a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional, do not miss this big opportunity to get a full version of our products free of charge for you and your company. Please send us an email together with a link to your MVP profile to beemobile@beemobile4.net.

50% Disount for students and Universities

2008-12-25T12:12:00.000-08:00

Today we are announcing the price discount for all universities and students. Bee Mobile supports new talents and the next generation of developers. Feel free to contact us if you are interested.

Bee Mobile News - http://beemobile4.net

Bee Mobile introduces Metropolis

Complete redesign of Bee Mobile web site

New sample projects for Windows CE

iWheel component available for .NET Framework (desktop)

New components added into iPack

iPack Samples video

Bee Mobile releases a new version of iPack 2011

New version of Free Utils released.

FactoryMaster blogged about us.

Tab Control

Component Suggestions

Video tutorials

New component - MonthCalendar

TouchList supports CheckBoxes

Video tutorials

Data binding support and slide features in TouchList control.

New tutorials

Bee Mobile releases iPack 2010

Bee Mobile is now on Facebook.

Daniel Zeller's Chess Clock Pro on Marketplace

iPhone-like Database GUI on Windows Mobile

Transparent Controls on Windows Mobile

TouchListLite

iWheel improved!

New Samples

You Are Here

BeeMobile iPack has been released

MessageBox has been released

TVistaButton released

TImageButton's new feature

SearchBox Control for Compact Framework

RegionControl as a Toolbar sample updated

Create your Keyboard on Compact Framework

USA State Picker

EU Country Picker

Transparent Controls Tutorial

Region Control as a Toolbar

New TCheckBox sample released

RegionControl has been released!

WaitingBar control has been released!

Transparent ImageButton now exists on .NET CF

Tutorial for iWheel

TransparentControls are released!

iWheel control has been released!

Are you an MVP?

50% Disount for students and Universities