Get from here - http://www.pocketgear.com/software_detail.asp?id=13182&associateid=9
Allows a number of skins to be installed to change the look of the dialler. Some really nice skins. Also, for the customisers among us, the skins are png format and I think it would be easy enough to create some of our own.
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My searching on these wasn't fruitful, maybe I wasn't specific enough
Could someone please tell me how to make a Shortcut (actually it's for ozVGA at the moment)?
Also, what software do I need to do screen captures like those uploaded by users of ozVGA in real VGA mode?
Many thanks for your patience.
I use Remote Spy that comes with the Visual Studio Development Tools, but you can use Magic SS for screenshots. Not sure if it works in VGA but should do I guess:
http://www.louterrailloune.com/index_old.php?page=magicss
Shortcuts: use gsfinder, copy the file you want to shortcut, choose the edit menu and choose paste shortcut.
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I use Remote Spy that comes with the Visual Studio Development Tools, but you can use Magic SS for screenshots. Not sure if it works in VGA but should do I guess:
http://www.louterrailloune.com/index_old.php?page=magicss
Shortcuts: use gsfinder, copy the file you want to shortcut, choose the edit menu and choose paste shortcut.
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VJ, Many thanks. I downloaded Magic SS and it works a treat even at real VGA resolution.
I took a look at gsfinder but didn't feel like it would run on WM2005. After a closer look I found that Total Commander which I already have and sure enough I have made my shortcuts using that.
Many thanks
A Happy New Year to All
Hey, gsfinder works s'perb on WM5. Total Commander is great as well (so I hear), but I'm a gsfinder man...
Glad you got things sorted. Show us your screenshots!
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Hmmnn..I tried, but not allowed to attach .bmp
Seems Magic SS only creates bitmaps :-(
True, but convert to jpg first.
Worst case,on your PC, drag the bitmap into Internet Explorer, choose save image as and save as jpg. Otherwise use a graphic converter.
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Here are a few jpegs..
i have been using magicss on my shadow and it works like a charm, but for the life of me i cant get it to work on my wing/herald, i know it should it came with the rom im using anyone know what i need to do??
im kinda dumb sometimes figured itout, duh lol
Can any one tell me which one can help me to making Wm5 themes????
You can use any of the theme generator(ie.Mcdeb, Micorsoft theme generator), then use VJBaseHue to adjust the taskbar color to your likings. hope this helps.
Theme Maker SE / X / Whatever also seems to support BaseHue. Commercial app - SE is $15. I'd recommend it if you make themes often / professionally.
Otherwise, indeed, any CAB editor will do. Check out the wiki on this site about WM5 Ui Colors as well.
Hi all,
I'm pretty new to HTC and this forum and i cant seem to find what need. (i guess i'm not down with the lingo yet )
I want to build a today screen plugin for a HTC Touch and i was wondering if there were any good development kits or tutorials which provide a getting started guide to building apps and interfaces.
Search this forum with "Today plugin".
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=237932
my links
As I just posted five seconds ago in another post, forget anything else than C++, and that means Visual Studio.
Rudegar links are usefull, but this are even better
http://www.codeproject.com/ce/CTodayWindow.asp
and here
http://www.codeproject.com/ce/CTodayOptionsDialog.asp
Here is an excellent article that got me started.
Also check the link in my signature to the RegDisplay. That thread has a source for a "skeleton" plugin you can use as a base (to save some standard writing).
If you aren't adept in C++ or hard coding, a GREAT compromise is using RLToday.
With RLToday the custom "skins" you can create, are all done in XML. You can use custom graphics, icons, and even fonts (if you install them to your ppc). The forum on the RLToday site has tons of users' skins posted and you can find one that has some elements you like and work off of that XML file. And with RLtoday you can call up registry keys and other stuff too with EASE!
Hope this helps.
Oh the rltoday site is http://www.rotlaus-software.de/
I have a few RLToday skins posted at my site.
http://mobile.meangmedia.com
Also check out the MortScript section of treocentral. Zbop wrote a billboard plugin that allows the use of MortScript to create Today screen plugins. I've created several with it and it works great.
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I would like to propose the open-source development of a new program for Windows Mobile theme changing.
Themes are very popular. People love to personalize their mobile devices. Many ROM cookers will create their own themes that are implemented across a variety of included applications. Unfortunately, themes for third party applications cannot be defined or changed from within Windows Mobile’s native “Today” Control Panel Appearance tab. There are completely different methods of changing the Today screen theme, Media Player theme, and Phone dialer theme. Then if you’ve got some HTC applications in your ROM, there are yet other methods of changing the HTC Home Plug-in theme, TouchFLO Cube theme, Comm Manager theme, SIP keyboard themes, etc. The possibilities are endless.
I would like to propose a standard unified way of changing the look on all of these applications as well as future applications.
The program could be similar to the HTC Home Customizer where users would select named themes to be applied to specific programs, and the software would copy the proper images/files to the proper locations. The difference would be that there would need to be a way for users and 3rd party developers to interface with the program in order to let it know where its new theme files are supposed to go. Maybe there’s a master XML file that lists application specific XML files which include image/file location information.
Anyway, I think this type of program would be extremely useful both for power users and beginners who want to easily customize the look of their device and apply different themes to their applications from a central location. However, I’m not much of a programmer at all, so I am seeking help from the community.
I’ve started a project on Popfly called “WM6ProThemeChanger”. If you search for that name using the Popfly explorer, you’ll find it. Also, you can add me as a friend using “Adamz1977”. I'm not sure if that's the right way to do this, so if anyone else has any thoughts, feel free to post 'em.
I guess we should start be creating a central list of locations and filenames for various theme-changing image files for the variety of applications we all use. Any thoughts??
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That's a great idea!
I have installed Poorlyduck's vista theme for the cube and if you look at his thread, not only did he worked hard at making the theme but he had to help out a really big bunch of people who had a hard time installing it.
Hope this works out!
Are you looking for this to somehow have one file type that contains all of the necessary files, or some sort of "it reads what it can from a folder and copies them where they need to go" style? I guess I can't picture what your goal is...
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Are you looking for this to somehow have one file type that contains all of the necessary files, or some sort of "it reads what it can from a folder and copies them where they need to go" style? I guess I can't picture what your goal is...
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The "it reads what it can from a folder and copies them where they need to go" style would probably be easiest, right? That's what the HTC Home Customizer does I think. Plus, a lot of applications might need text files, GIF, PNG images, and maybe even a DLL to be placed somewhere in order for the theme/skin design to work. The Media Player skins need a SKN text file. I think the phone dialer needs a DLL sometimes in order to change its skin.
I just think it's too difficult for us users to figure out how to change the theme/skins of all these great programs. If you know any one who might be able to help with this, please send them to this thread.
Hey People,
I just thought I would post my creation of the new iPhone calculator skin for gCalc up on Xda-Developers. Standby for the cab file, I haven't made the cab file yet. But, feel free to post any problems you have with my gCalc skin. Thanx
Also, before you get this skin, be sure to get gCalc first
link to gCalc: http://www.pocketpcfreeware.mobi/download-gcalc-v1-0.html
When you install the cab that I am making, if you get a window that says installation at the top and under it says "The program is not compatible with the current operating system and, therefore, may not run on this device. Do you want to continue installation?" Click "Yes" and install to device, then go into gCalc, click shift, go to about, and click "iCalcByTR3Y", click select, and you got a new gCalc skin.
[see screenshots below]
I love it. Simple, big, easy to read. (and I am an accountant!)
love the gCalc!
in default, this is an easy to use and view calculator. Love the multifunction control circle as well.
What a marvelous creation. Thanks for sharing it... Really nice...