• Application Resource Tool Guide
• Application Resource Tool Reference

 

Application Resource Tools

The application resource tools include rcomp, the resource compiler, and aiftool, the application information file compiler.

The two types of resource file define the application’s properties and appearance in EPOC applications. The aiftool information is relevant to developers using any programming language. The resource compiler is useful for C++ and OPL developers, however it is of less relevance to Java developers, as they cannot access the EIKON framework to build menus, toolbars etc.

The guide section includes an overview topic covering the purpose of resource and application information files. It also contains introductory topics for resource and application information files, consisting of overview and example material.

The reference material covers the command line syntax for rcomp, its batch file wrapper eikrs.bat, and aiftool. The section also contains a definition of the file structure for the raw text resource files compiled by each tool.

Users should start by reading the guide material, and refer to the reference as necessary.