Example: Using multipoint touch events 1

This example MIDlet shows you how to use multipoint touch events on Symbian devices. When you drag your fingers on the screen, the MIDlet displays a worm-like animation at every touching point simultaneously.

Figure: Multipoint touch events on a Symbian device

For a more advanced example of using multipoint touch events, see Example: Using multipoint touch events 2.

Prerequisites

You need the following to develop and test this MIDlet:

  • Symbian^3 SDK for Nokia devices or newer

  • Symbian device with Java Runtime 2.2 for Symbian or newer (some devices require the Symbian Anna update installed)

For instructions on how to set up the Java ME development environment, see section Setting up the development environment.

Development

For more information about the MIDlet, see:

  • Design for information about the design and functionality of the MIDlet

  • Implementation for information about implementing the MIDlet

You can download the project files for the MIDlet from the download page.