Getting Started
The Microsoft Windows Software Development Kit (SDK) includes a Windows SideShow-compatible device simulator that developers can use to test their gadgets without physical hardware. The SDK also includes sample gadgets that work with the simulator and show how to build a simple gadget for Windows SideShow.
This section covers the installation and use of the simulator, how to use Windows SideShow in Control Panel, and how to build and run the sample gadgets.
In This Section
Simulator for Windows SideShow
Windows SideShow Control Panel
Reference
Windows SideShow API Reference
Simple Content Format Reference
Related Sections
Developing Windows SideShow Gadgets
Introduction to Simple Content Format and Endpoints