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It seems that #develop inserts a lot of code that isn't supported by the CF framework: it doesn't seem to be reflecting over the CF Windows.Forms classes to see which properties and methods are available and which aren't?

For instance, creating a new forms class tries to set AutoScaleMode to "Font" instead of "Inherit"; once you start dropping controls on the surface, it tries to invoke the nonexistant "PerformLayout()" method, calls non existent timer constructor, calls set_TabIndex method on progressbar etc...

SharpDevelop supports compiling compact framework applications but the forms designer has no special support for designing compact framework forms. Implementing this support is not currently planned.

Ok, thx for your answer, but it is a real shame. I am looking for some other IDE for compact framework applications development then M$ Visual Studio and #develop looks very good, this problem with form designer is the only real big disadvantage...

Problem is, we don't have enough contributors to fully flesh out all areas that might be needed by developers out there. Therefore we have to cut features, and this is one of those.

Chris

 I understand that, anyway, you are doing great job...

An understandable problem. Does the project already know what the areas are that need to be fleshed out? I would be willing to help in this area but need more information as to the current state of affairs of understanding and capability of SD.