This sample demonstrates how to use the Windows.Devices.Sensors.Compass API.
Note This sample was created using one of the universal app templates available in Visual Studio. It shows how its solution is structured so it can run on both Windows 8.1 and Windows Phone 8.1. For more info about how to build apps that target Windows and Windows Phone with Visual Studio, see Build apps that target Windows and Windows Phone 8.1 by using Visual Studio.
This sample allows the user to view the compass reading as a magnetic-north and, depending on the installed sensor, a true-north value. You can choose one of three scenarios:
- Compass data events
- Poll compass readings
- Sensor calibration
Compass Data Events
When you choose the Enable button for the Compass data events option, the app begins streaming compass readings in real time.
Poll Compass Readings
When you choose the Enable button for the Poll compass readings option, the app will retrieve the sensor readings at a fixed interval.
Sensor Calibration
Allows the user to simulate sensor accuracy and demonstrates usage of the calibration bar.
To obtain an evaluation copy of Windows 8.1, go to Windows 8.1.
To obtain an evaluation copy of Microsoft Visual Studio 2013 Update 2, go to Microsoft Visual Studio 2013.
Note For Windows 8 app samples, download the Windows 8 app samples pack. The samples in the Windows 8 app samples pack will build and run only on Microsoft Visual Studio 2012.
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Operating system requirements
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Build the sample
- Start Visual Studio 2013 Update 2 and select File > Open > Project/Solution.
- Go to the directory to which you unzipped the sample. Then go to the subdirectory containing the sample in the language you desire - either C++, C#, JavaScript, or Visual Basic. Double-click the Visual Studio 2013 Update 2 Solution (.sln) file.
- Select either the Windows or Windows Phone project version of the sample. Press Ctrl+Shift+B, or select Build > Build Solution.
Run the sample
The next steps depend on whether you just want to deploy the sample or you want to both deploy and run it.
Deploying the sample
- Select either the Windows or Windows Phone project version of the sample.
- Select Build > Deploy Solution.
Deploying and running the sample
- Right-click either the Windows or Windows Phone project version of the sample in Solution Explorer and select Set as StartUp Project.
- To debug the sample and then run it, press F5 or select Debug > Start Debugging. To run the sample without debugging, press Ctrl+F5 or selectDebug > Start Without Debugging.