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Resco MobileForms Toolkit 2012 released

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:23:00 GMT

Windows Mobile, Windows Phone 7 and iOS applications created with Resco MobileApp Studio

New release adds smooth scrolling, optimized drawing, aliased rounded corners and advanced customizations.

Resco MobileForms Toolkit can be used to develop applications for multiple mobile platforms including Windows Mobile, Tablet PC, Windows Phone 7, iPhone and iPad and Android. It consists of suites of WinForms and Silverlight controls that allow developers to quickly design and build mobile forms. The following editions are available:

Updates in 2012

A new set of controls with smooth touch scrolling, optimized drawing, aliased round corners and advanced customization
New options to define data source, background, text size, fonts, colors and touch scroll behavior
New elements that can be added to a panel: (UIAnimatedLabel, UIGridPanel, UIRollerPanel, UIButton, UICheckBox, UIRollerPicker, UIColorList, UIImage, UISpinButton,UIColorPicker, UILabel, UIStackPanel, UIColorRoller, UIOptionView, UITextBox, UIComboBox, UIPanel, UIUniformGrid, UIDateTimePicker, UIRadioButton, UIWrapPanel, UIDateTimeRoller and UIRoller)
Improvements to chart controls for Windows Phone, iOS and Android

About Resco

Founded in 1999, Resco is a global company that specializes in development of controls, libraries and developer tools for mobile application development. Resco products have been used by more than 3,000 corporate customers worldwide. Resco is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, Microsoft VS Partner and Certified for Microsoft Dynamics CRM.

Resco MobileApp Studio adds Android & iOS support

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 10:48:00 GMT

Windows Mobile, Windows Phone 7 and iOS applications created with Resco MobileApp Studio

Version 2011 also includes support for iPhone, iPad and iPad2.

Resco MobileApp Studio is a Microsoft Visual Studio based developer platform, which can be used to develop mobile applications for multiple mobile platforms (Windows Mobile, Windows CE, Tablet PC, Windows Phone 7, iPhone and iPad and Android). MobileApp Studio consists of suites of WinForms and Silverlight controls, together with advanced designers and tools allowing developers to quickly design and build mobile forms. Since all the controls and tools are integrated with Microsoft Visual Studio, they can be easily accessed and used from this familiar development environment using programming languages, such as C# or Visual Basic .NET. iOS support is provided with MobileApp Studio through the MonoTouch developer tool, extended with Resco's UI controls. Resco MobileApp Studio is now available in the following individual packages:

Updates in 2011

MobileApp Studio now includes support for Android and iOS.
You can now purchase MobileApp Studio as Universal, Windows Mobile, Windows Phone 7, iOS and Android Editions
The iOS edition has support for iPhone, iPad and iPad2

Resco has extensive experience with development of mobile applications ranging from system utilities through multimedia applications, and games to comprehensive enterprise solutions. Resco .NET controls' design is based on this experience allowing you to easily create solutions that mobile users need.

Resco MobileForms Toolkit Android launched

Fri, 06 May 2011 17:14:00 GMT

Creating an Andriod application using Resco MobileForms Toolkit Android Edition.

Development for mobile devices with controls for Android.

Resco MobileForms Toolkit Android Edition is a set of components optimized for Mono for Android and Android devices. The components and libraries are designed to eliminate hardware limitations of mobile devices, such as small screen or lower performance. A ground-breaking technology, seamlessly integrated in the components, offers multiple benefits to the Android developer community. MobileForms Toolkit Android Edition controls include AdvancedList, DetailView, MonthCalendar, WeekCalendar and TabBar. All Resco MobileForms Toolkit Editions include Royalty-free distribution, 1 Year of free upgrades, updates, new component releases and support. Resco MobileForms Toolkit Renewals are also available.

Features

List control for MonoDroid - Resco AdvancedList

Data is organized in a well legible form without the need for a horizontal scrollbar
Each row of the list is displayed using a Row Template containing Cells that can be freely positioned within the Row area
The selected row can use a different Row Template for displaying data
Cells can be represented as formatted Text, Image, or Button

Elegant input forms for MonoDroid - Resco DetailView

Input controls are collected in a compact environment
Items allow grouping of questions into blocks which make the form clear
Supports text, numeric, date, time, check, combo, link input

Scheduling control for MonoDroid - Resco MonthCalendar

Month/Year scheduling control optimized for mobile devices
Advanced graphic capabilities
The CustomizeDayCell event permits advanced day formatting

Scheduling control for MonoDroid - Resco WeekCalendar

Day/Week appointment scheduling control optimized for mobile devices
Day/Week View
Customizable appointment description and color
Standardized look and feel

Stylish Tab control for Droid - Resco TabBar

Simple and effective Tab bar with new graphic capabilities optimized for mobile devices
Advanced graphics capabilities
Tabs can be defined by a text and/or image or both
TouchControl functionality

About Resco

Quickly access a phone's call history database

Thu, 05 May 2011 17:29:00 GMT

Mobile apps created using Resco MobileForms Toolkit Windows Mobile Edition.

Resco MobileForms Toolkit Windows Mobile 2011 Vol 3 adds Phone, CallHistory, SIM, GPS and LocationServices controls.

Resco MobileForms Toolkit Windows Mobile Edition is a complete set of components to aid mobile developers. The components and libraries are designed to eliminate hardware limitations of mobile devices, such as small screen or lower performance. A ground-breaking technology, seamlessly integrated in the components, offers multiple benefits to the Microsoft mobile developer community. Resco MobileForms Tookit Windows Mobile Edition is optimized for .NET Compact Framework and Windows Mobile, Windows CE, Tablet PC devices. MobileForms Toolkit controls include SmartGrid, DetailView, Toolbar, ImageButton, CustomKeyboard, MessageBox, TransparentLabel, AdvancedList, CompactChart, TabControl, ShortcutBar, KeyboardPro, ProgressBar, Tooltip, AdvancedTree, WeekCalendar, InkBox, DateTimePicker, NumericUpDown, ScrollBar, Audio, AdvancedCombo, MonthCalendar, ImageBox, TouchDateTimePicker, MaskedTextBox, TouchPanel and Zip. All Resco MobileForms Toolkit Editions include Royalty-free distribution, 1 Year of free upgrades, updates, new component releases and support. Resco MobileForms Toolkit Renewals are also available.

Updates in 2011 Volume 3

Phone - access to all device information (Bluetooth, WiFi) in your hands
CallHistory - quick access to phone's call history database
SIM - access to Subscriber Identity Module's information and phone book changes
GPS - manages the GPS location coordinates and offers the position tracking
LocationServices - implements the interface on the Google and Bing positioning services

About Resco

GPS location services for Windows Phone 7 apps

Thu, 05 May 2011 17:29:00 GMT

Creating Windows Phone 7 applications.

Resco MobileForms Toolkit Windows Phone 7 Edition 2011 Volume 3 now includes GPS and location services.

Resco MobileForms Toolkit Windows Phone 7 Edition is a set of UI controls for mobile development specifically designed for the Windows Phone 7 platform. The components and libraries are designed to eliminate hardware limitations of mobile devices, such as small screen or lower performance. A ground-breaking technology, seamlessly integrated in the components, offers multiple benefits to the Microsoft mobile developer community. Resco MobileForms Toolkit Windows Phone 7 Edition is optimized for Silverlight and Windows Phone 7 devices. MobileForms Toolkit controls include AdvancedList, PhoneComboBox, PhoneImageButton, PhoneButton, DetailView, DateEditor, MessageDialog, ThemedButton, WeekCalendar, TimeEditor, PhoneSpinControl, PhoneCheckBox, MonthCalendar, PhoneTextBox and PhoneTextControl. All Resco MobileForms Toolkit Editions include Royalty-free distribution, 1 Year of free upgrades, updates, new component releases and support. Resco MobileForms Toolkit Renewals are also available.

Updates in 2011 Volume 3

GPS - encapsulates the Windows Phone 7 GPS device functionality
LocationServices - offers the GPS to/from physical address translation and the services for getting optimal route, directions and showing the results on a map

About Resco

MobileForms Toolkit editions released

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 18:03:00 GMT

A selection of mobile devices displaying Graphs, Tasks and ImageBox.

Resco MobileForms Toolkit now available in individual editions for iOS, Windows Mobile and Windows Phone 7.

Resco MobileForms Toolkit Universal Edition is a complete set of cross-platform UI controls for mobile development. It includes Windows Mobile, Windows Phone 7 and iOS Editions, with an Android Edition scheduled for Q1/2011. The components and libraries are designed to eliminate hardware limitations of mobile devices, such as small screen or lower performance. A ground-breaking technology, seamlessly integrated in the components, offers multiple benefits to the Microsoft, Apple and Android mobile developer community.

All Resco MobileForms Toolkit Editions include Royalty-free distribution, 1 Year of free upgrades, updates, new component releases and support. Resco MobileForms Toolkit Renewals are also available.

Resco MobileForms Toolkit Universal Edition includes Windows Mobile, Windows Phone 7 and iOS Editions, with an Android Edition scheduled for Q1/2011.

The following editions are now available individually:

Resco MobileForms Toolkit iOS Edition - optimized for MonoTouch and iPhone, iPad, iPod devices.
Resco MobileForms Toolkit Windows Mobile Edition - optimized for .NET Compact Framework and Windows Mobile, Windows CE, Tablet PC devices.
Resco MobileForms Toolkit Windows Phone 7 Edition - optimized for Silverlight and Windows Phone 7 devices.

For more information visit:
http://www.resco.net/developer/company/news.aspx?file=2010-11-16

About Resco

MobileApp Studio supports iPad + iPhone

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 17:07:00 GMT

Windows Mobile, Windows Phone 7 and iOS applications created with Resco MobileApp Studio.

Resco MobileApp Studio 2 also adds Silverlight based controls for Windows Phone 7 support, plus new conversion tool.

Resco MobileApp Studio is a Microsoft Visual Studio based developer platform, which can be used to develop mobile applications for multiple mobile platforms (Windows Mobile, Windows CE, Tablet PC, Windows Phone 7, iPhone and iPad). It consists of suites of WinForms and Silverlight controls, together with advanced designers and tools allowing developers to quickly design and build mobile forms. Since all the controls and tools are integrated with Microsoft Visual Studio, they can be easily accessed and used from this familiar development environment using programming languages, such as C# or Visual Basic .NET. iOS support is provided through the MonoTouch developer tool, extended with Resco's UI controls.

Updates in MobileApp Studio 2

Multiplatform support

Now supports iPhone, iPad, Windows Phone 7, Windows Mobile, Windows CE and Tablet PC.
iOS support is provided through the MonoTouch developer tool, extended with Resco MobileTouch Toolkit - Resco's UI controls.
Support of Windows Phone 7 is achieved by adding Resco MobileLight Toolkit - a set of Silverlight based controls.
Support for Android development is scheduled for end of 2010

Conversion Tool

The new conversion tool ensures that developers can continue with their previously designed controls in the new environment of Resco MobileApp Studio by importing the UI of Resco .NET CF controls. This significantly simplifies the conversion of Windows Mobile, WinCE, or Tablet PC applications to the Windows Phone 7 platform.

For more information visit:
http://www.resco.net/developer/company/news.aspx?file=2010-09-28-2

About Resco

MobileForms Toolkit adds new keyboards

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 17:07:00 GMT

A selection of mobile devices displaying Graphs, Tasks and ImageBox.

KeyBoardPro for .NET CF includes numeric, alphanumeric, language, calculator, navigation and many other layouts.

Resco MobileForms Toolkit is not just a suite of all Resco's .NET components designed specifically for mobile devices. Resco MobileForms Toolkit includes advanced designers, support of quick data loading, standardized mobile user interface, enterprise samples and many other features Resco MobileForms Toolkit provides you with a unique development environment fully integrated with Visual Studio .NET. Resco MobileForms Toolkit contains .NET CF controls such as image, list, tree, chart, detailView, grid, zip,notes, Outlook calendar, Custom Keyboard for touch screens and more. Resco MobileForms Toolkit also includes Resco InkBox control, an Ink control suitable for quick notes or signatures optimized for mobile devices. All Resco MobileForms Toolkit Editions include one year of free upgrades, updates, new component releases and support. Resco MobileForms Toolkit Renewals are also available.

Resco MobileForms Toolkit is also available as part of Resco MobileApp Studio.

Updates in 2010 Volume 3

New Keyboard component
Resco KeyboardPro for .NET CF is a new completely customizable keyboard control which contains multiple numeric, alphanumeric, language, calculator, navigation and lots of other layouts. Developers can easily adjust it to the required preferences and dynamically change layouts. Support of symbols and special characters as well as more than 20 national keyboards is also included. The control is accessible directly from the Visual Studio Toolbox.
Resco TouchPanel control
Resco TouchPanel has been built based on feedback from Resco customers. It is a container control for various item types. Developers can even apply an image to the background. The panel supports touch scrolling and many other useful features.
Label with transparent background control
Volume 3 includes a new control which supports label with transparent background.

Resco MobileForms Toolkit is provided as standalone product, or part of Resco MobileApp Studio - a Microsoft Visual Studio based developer platform, which can be used for development of mobile applications for multiple mobile device types - Windows Mobile, Windows CE, Tablet PC, Windows Phone 7, iPhone, iPad and Android* (*Android support is scheduled for end of 2010).

For more information visit:
http://www.resco.net/developer/company/news.aspx?file=2010-09-28-1

About Resco

Resco launches MobileApp Studio

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:10:00 GMT

Selecting a theme in the Resco MobileApp Studio Wizard.

New Visual Studio add-on reduces the time needed to create primary design and functionality of mobile applications.

Resco MobileApp Studio allows developers to quickly design and build mobile forms. It is a Microsoft Visual Studio add-on, so all its tools are integrated and accessed directly with Visual Studio. All forms/user controls created with MobileApp Studio are generated along with VB or C# source code and are attached to the application project. This allows developers to customize the generated forms/controls. Resco MobileApp Studio also includes advanced data-binding capabilities for convenient for mobile database solutions.

Features

Competitive advantages

Visual Studio add-on for rapid mobile apps development
Fast and simple development
Includes advanced UI and data-binding designers
Customization opportunities through VB or C# source code
Contains Resco MobileForms Toolkit license

Target group

Suitable for companies that need business mobile applications while having just a little mobile development experience
For all developers looking for a rapid development tool - first functional app can be designed in about few minutes

Designers

Easy to use and intuitive designers allow developers to quickly design list or detail forms
The forms design is created without any need of dealing with code
The designer generates C# or Visual Basic code automatically and attaches it to the entire project

Themes and Styles

Allow developers to define custom styles of visual elements and apply them to all forms in the entire application
Attractive form and style themes help developers to startup a mobile app project
The idea of UI of the styles is similar to Microsoft Office Word

Data binding

Can be created with help of a wizard and offers three basic data binding techniques:

SQL CE Database - allows data binding to tables/columns, or SQL query
Manual setup - allows setting up the DataColumns manually
CLR Class - suitable for database business models, which have already been implemented in the entire project or any external project

For more information visit:
http://www.resco.net/developer/company/news.aspx?file=2010-06-29-2

About Resco

Resco MobileBusiness adds Tablet client

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 17:30:00 GMT

A selection of mobile applications created with Resco MobileBusiness ESP 2010.

New tablet PC application runs on Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7 tablet PCs.

Resco MobileBusiness ESP 2010 is a Microsoft Visual Studio prototype that allows developers to easily build mobile business applications, such as Sales Force Automation or Field Service. Applications created with the Resco MobileBusiness ESP can be used on a variety of Windows Mobile-based Pocket PCs and Smartphone devices. It allows the user to manage business related information such as customers, contacts, products, services, orders and business meetings. The new version includes Mobile Client, Web Service Data Synchronization, and Web Client. Resco MobileBusiness ESP is a complex solution supplied with Resco MobileForms Toolkit for easy customization.

Updates in 2010

Tablet Client

Tablet PC application runs on Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7 tablet PCs
Easy to operate by finger
Eye-catching graphics
Supplied with source code - maximum customization ensured

About Resco

Resco MobileCRM Studio released

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:40:00 GMT

Three devices displaying Resco mobile applications.

New offering aids development of mobile applications for use as extensions to Microsoft Dynamics CRM.

Resco MobileCRM Studio allows you to help your customers manage their important information from Windows Mobile. Resco MobileCRM Studio is fully integrated in the Microsoft Visual Studio environment and allows development of mobile applications for Windows Mobile devices working in the disconnected mode and capable of synchronizing local data with Microsoft Dynamics CRM on-demand.

Features

Competitive Advantages

Developer platform
Licensing policy includes Royalty-free distribution of mobile app
Re-branding enabling offering the mobile app under the client's company name

Modern UI
The mobile application developed by Resco MobileCRM Studio meets all modern UI trends of the current mobile technology. The attractive appearance of the application is achieved through outstanding graphic design. All forms are easy to control by a finger using advanced finger-touch support. Moreover, significant effort was made to optimize the performance to account for the relatively slower processors of mobile devices.

Back-Office Integration
The client application developed by Resco MobileCRM Studio works in disconnected mode and uses MS SQL Server Compact Edition local database. Back-office integration is implemented by the Microsoft Dynamics CRM Web Services.

Customization
Resco MobileCRM Studio provides the most important Microsoft Dynamics CRM modules in three layers - Data Layer, Synchronization Layer and Data Presentation (UI) Layer. Since all layers are provided with C# source code, full customization is possible and also new modules/functionality can be easily added. The Data and Synchronization Layers use Microsoft Dynamics CRM SDK providing standardized developer platform for data integration. The Data Presentation Layer is implemented through UI components from the Resco MobileForms Toolkit package, which is a part of the product license.

Licensing
The main advantage of the solution is the licensing policy. It is based on developer seats and includes royalty-free distribution. Thus, the integrator licenses the solution according to the total number of developers using the Resco MobileCRM Studio. Distribution of mobile applications developed by the Studio is free with no regard to the number of enterprise end-users and mobile devices. The re-branding capabilities allow the mobile application to be renamed under the client's company name.

For more information visit:
http://www.resco.net/enterprise/company/news.aspx?file=2010-01-19

About Resco

Resco AssetInventory ESP released

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:40:00 GMT

Three devices showing admin console, asset properties and location.

Comprehensive asset inventory management software solution now available.

Resco AssetInventory ESP is a fully customizable off-site asset inventory management solution for managing asset inventories in a fast, simple and comfortable way. It is suitable for all types of companies - from small businesses to large enterprises. With Resco's asset tracker, you can easily track fixed assets, and their relocation within sites, factories, buildings or rooms. The tracking system uses a bar code reader. The user can use numerous functions and edit asset details or add notes. The entire solution is supplied with well documented C# source code. It can be customized and branded to meet the customer's needs.

Features

Easy and comfortable asset tracking
Take advantage of the modern technology - finger touch support, intuitive navigation, limited HW performance optimizations
Powered by Resco MobileForms Toolkit - an unprecedented suite of components for mobile application development
C# Source Code included

Modern UI
The mobile application has full finger-touch control support for comfortable and intuitive use. The attractive graphic design improves user comfort. Special performance optimizations integrated in the solution can adjust also to less powerful mobile device processors.

Customization
This solution is provided as a Microsoft Visual Studio project, so it is fully customizable and can be branded to meet the customer's needs. There is a well documented and structured C# Source Code and programming reference included with the solution.

Back-Office Integration
Resco AssetInventory ESP interconnects with an existing SQL Server Compact Edition inventory database. The system can be easily integrated with back-office systems.

About Resco

Resco PhotoAssistant ESP

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:40:00 GMT

PhotoAssistant's desktop and mobile interfaces.

Versatile mobile photo documentation tool now available.

Resco PhotoAssistant ESP is a prototype of a complete mobile solution for photo documentation. Designed specifically for this purpose, it offers modern functionality, ease of use and is ready to be deployed in the field. It is perfectly suited for all field workers collecting data that can be enhanced by or completely replaced by photos. The solution consists of three parts: Mobile Client, Web Client and Web Service Data Synchronization.

Features

Prototype designed for mobile photo documentation solutions
Web Service based back-office synchronization
Powered by Resco MobileForms Toolkit - an unprecedented suite of components for mobile application development
C# Source Code included

Modern UI
The Mobile Client lets you take photographs using the mobile device's built-in camera and assign a text or a voice note to each of them. The mobile application sets new UI trends in current mobile technology. The graphics are very eye-pleasing. There is no need to use a stylus, everything can be controlled by a finger. User comfort is enhanced by a seamlessly embedded keyboard that perfectly fits the screen. Resco developers took the hardware limitations of mobile devices into consideration. The mobile client thus offers numerous performance optimizations.

Web Client running in a web browser
The Web Client is accessible through any Internet browser. It provides easy access to photo projects created using the Mobile Client.

Back-Office Integration
The mobile application uses MS SQL Server Compact Edition as well as the file system to store image and audio data. Back-office integration is implemented by the Web Service, which:

synchronizes the local database against a remote SQL Server (by default)
synchronizes image and audio files
is provided with C# Source Code
can be modified to support other 3rd party server database/ERP system synchronization

Customization
This solution is provided as a Microsoft Visual Studio project, so it is fully customizable and can be branded to meet the customer's needs. The entire solution is provided with well documented C# Source Code and includes programming reference.

About Resco

Resco Ultimate Subscription released

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:40:00 GMT

A selection of Resco products running on mobile devices.

Contains all Resco Enterprise Solutions Prototypes and MobileForms Toolkit plus support and updates.

Resco Ultimate Subscription is designed for companies which focus on mobile development. It is a comprehensive package of all Resco's Enterprise Solutions Prototypes (ESPs) together with Resco MobileForms Toolkit. The subscription includes one year's support, updates, bug fixes, new releases and new ESP products that will be released within the subscription period.

Resco Ultimate Subscription includes the following products, which are also available individually:

About Resco

Resco MobileForms Toolkit 2010 released

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:04:00 GMT

A selection of mobile devices displaying Graphs, Tasks and ImageBox.

Latest version adds new components, themes, and standalone designers.

Resco MobileForms Toolkit is not just a suite of all Resco's .NET components designed specifically for mobile devices; with advanced designers, support of quick data loading, standardized mobile user interface, enterprise samples and many other features it provides you with a unique development environment fully integrated with Visual Studio .NET. Resco MobileForms Toolkit contains .NET Compact Framework controls such as image, list, tree, chart, detailView, grid, zip,notes, Outlook calendar, CustomKeyboard for touch screens and more.

Updates in 2010

New Component Themes
New Resco component themes are various graphic drafts of mobile forms that were elaborated based on Resco's knowledge of mobile software. The themes list along with screenshots of every control is accessible directly from Visual Studio designer. After the appropriate theme is selected, it can be easily applied into the component. This function significantly facilitates the development process. It provides developers with graphical drafts that cannot be created in standard Visual Studio environments. Furthermore, the majority of the themes contain professionally designed icons which enhance the development experience.
Three New Components:
- Resco ScrollBar copes with mobile device screen limitations by allowing developers to easily browse screen content.
- Resco ProgressBar is a customizable progress bar with advanced graphics.
- Resco MaskedTextBox, allows developers the opportunity to fine-tune their applications by simplifying the data input fields.
New and Updated Standalone Designers
Standalone designers are an additional functionality upgrade in the Resco MobileForms Toolkit components; they can be used by Visual Studio designers and launched separately as well. The designers allow components to be designed in the specific environment that is designated for the specific component. Along with updated components AdvancedList and DetailView, the Resco MobileForms Toolkit 2010 brings brand new designers to AdvancedComboBox, AdvancedTree, and CustomKeyboard.

For more information visit:
http://www.resco.net/developer/company/news.aspx?file=2009-11-17