Starting the Mobile Client for Handhelds 

Use

For test purposes, the default instance of the Mobile Client for Handhelds can be started on the desktop. If you have installed the Mobile Client for Handhelds on a real handheld device or on an emulator of a device, you can also run and test your developments on these. After starting the client, you can log onto it and run your application.

Procedure

1. Define the Deploy Location (optional)

You can override the default installation directory of the Mobile Client for Handhelds, in case you have a second installation of the same on your desktop.

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       1.      In the menu, choose Preferences.

       2.      In the Preferences dialog box, choose Mobile → Handhelds → Runtime Settings and enter the Deploy Location.

Directory path: <Installation folder of NWDS>\plugins\com.sap.tc.mobile.dt.oca.rt\MI.

2. Generate Run and Debug Configuration (Optional)

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This step only has to be performed once.

       1.      In the Service Explorer, select your component.

       2.      In the context menu, choose Start As → Mobile Application.

A Java application profile <name of application> is generated.

If the desktop client starts, choose Menu → Exit.

       3.      Copy all files except create.dir from <Installation folder of NWDS>\..\runtime\<operating system>\MI\inbox to <Installation folder of handheld device> \...\MI\inbox.

3. Start the Client

●      Desktop

○       If you are using run/debug configuration:

Choose Run → Run or Run → Debug.

To start the client without the IDE, double-click startup bat in subfolder \bin.

○       If you have not generated a run/debug configuration yet:

Open folder <Installation folder of NWDS>\plugins\com.sap.tc.mobile.dt.oca.rt\MI\bin and double-click startup.bat.

●      Handheld:

Choose Start → NetWeaver Mobile.

Alternatively, you can choose Programs → NetWeaver Mobile icon.

Result

The Mobile Client for Handhelds appears on your desktop or handheld device.

You can now log onto the client and start your application.

More information: Using the Mobile Client for Handhelds