Signing an application and CAB file

Signing an application

You can sign an application using the Application area (1) of the Project painter.

Figure 27-3: Signing an application for deployment

Shown is area one of the Project painter that has a check box where you indicate if you want to sign the application before deployment.

To sign an application:

In area 1 of the Project painter, select the Sign the Application check box.
Click the Application Certificate button and select the certificate you want to use for signing the application.

Signing a CAB file

You can sign a CAB file using the CAB File Packaging area (4) of the Project painter. CAB signing is not supported for CAB files that you deploy to the Pocket PC.

Figure 27-4: Signing a CAB file for deployment

Shown is area 4 of the Project painter. The check boxes to create a CAB file for distribution and to sign the CAB file are selected. The Pocket Builder Test Privileged Code Signing certificate is selected for signing the CAB file.

To sign a CAB file:

In area 4 of the Project painter, select the Sign the CAB check box.

This area displays only a title if you selected Desktop as your deployment platform. It displays only a title and the check box for creating a CAB file if you selected Pocket PC as your deployment platform.
Click the CAB Certificate button and select the certificate you want to use for signing the CAB.