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Using the volume slider to scroll?

Hi,
I was messing with the beta of the mozilla web browser the other day (it is on the ftp site, but I wouldn't bother with it yet!) and I noticed that it let you use the volume slider to scroll the page like a scroll wheel.
Sadly in the normal apps like IE and email it just changes the volume.
Does anyone know if there is any way to make the slider act as a scroll wheel in these apps? It is a standard thing on many pocket pcs and would be wonderful if you could use it whilst reading emails.
Cheers
Marc

Yeah that would be really useful for email and webbrowsing (eg. Avantgo). Anybody know how? Might be a registry hack.

Yes there is a volume slider re-mapper. I use it on my Blue Angel. Got it off a thread on one of the forums here. Keep searching

Of course it's possible.
Here is a page where I explain how to do it but I'm sorry it's in french :?
If needed I will translate it... :?:

DocteurN said:
Of course it's possible.
Here is a page where I explain how to do it but I'm sorry it's in french :?
If needed I will translate it... :?:
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No need, great with google :lol:
http://tinyurl.com/ascnn
It was without counting on the ingeniousness of a Russian developer Mamaich which developed small a software to associate this button any software and in particular 2 small softwares making it possible to emulate a serrated roller of run!
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To emulate a serrated roller of run
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It is now possible to use the slider as serrated roller to ravel inside the applications.
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:lol: I love google language tools!

Hey that right, the translation isn't so bad :wink:
2 points : you've got to copy
- 'unmap_volume.exe' and 'AddHotkeys.exe' in the repertory /Windows/Start
- 'SimUp.exe' and 'SimDown.exe' in the repertory /Windows/Starting Menu/Programs
Thanks again to Mamaich

Works great! Thanks!!!

I just noticed that starting from 1.11 ROM it allows to remap up-down volume buttons for any purpose how great!
P.S. e.g. it works in Betaplayer, HaaliReader, Resco AudioRecorder

PHM Task Manager doesn't seem to kill the processes in order to uninstall AddHotkeys.exe....any suggestions?

You have to use activesync "explore" feature to change the extension to something else (eg. addhotkeys.ex1). Then, soft reset, and it will say that it can't be run. Then delete it!

WM5.o Compatible close button needed!

has anybody come across a one button close all application for WM5.0? Spb 3.0.1 is too slow on WM5 and Wisbar Advance 2.4.....is also too much for what is needed. Something like Magicbutton but written for WM5.0 would br nice, nothing that requires much memory, but something that enables the closing of running apps without having to go into start/settings/system/memory...etc.
Wouldn't it be nice if Microsoft had just written in that piece of code, as they are well aware that since PPC2000, that every application opened, remains so unless you manually close it down in memory (therefore hogging memory resources!) :evil:
Well if anyone knows of a WM specific solution, please do share.

mackaby007 said:
has anybody come across a one button close all application for WM5.0? Spb 3.0.1 is too slow on WM5 and Wisbar Advance 2.4.....is also too much for what is needed. Something like Magicbutton but written for WM5.0 would br nice, nothing that requires much memory, but something that enables the closing of running apps without having to go into start/settings/system/memory...etc.
Wouldn't it be nice if Microsoft had just written in that piece of code, as they are well aware that since PPC2000, that every application opened, remains so unless you manually close it down in memory (therefore hogging memory resources!) :evil:
Well if anyone knows of a WM specific solution, please do share.
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I added couple files which they are usefull for you and they include the closeall app.
Install the cab files you'll see the close all, Reset and Running programs, which they can be clicked from the systray directly, after the installation they require a soft reset or else you go to Start>Programs>System open TrayLaunch and press Enable

GSPocketMagic++ is the most stable program I've tried. You need to put some amended bitmaps in to get it to integrate with WM5 but it works well...
http://www.pocketpcfreewares.com/en/index.php?soft=1276

Thanks guys. I'll try them both and let you know how I get on.

Damn!! My Jasjar is a Rocket!!
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GSPocketMagic++ is the most stable program I've tried. You need to put some amended bitmaps in to get it to integrate with WM5 but it works well...
http://www.pocketpcfreewares.com/en/index.php?soft=1276
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sub69: I don't know what kind of coding they used in that software you recommended, but it has boosted refresh rates and performance in general by at least 30%!! I know this sounds crazy but it's true! My opinion has completely changed about the speed of the Jasjar. It seriously Rocks! I couldn't care less if it doesn't stay this way, because it shows me conclusively, that future ROMs' will probably address the issues I have had thus far.
I needed this. Thanks a bunch sub69; best link I've had with regards to Universal software.
OK 1 gripe only: I've lost my two soft buttons on the bottom bar (any ideas?). It comes back and stays operational after a soft reset, but as soon as I use the 'close all' option of the program, I loose the soft keys! Damn..there's always a hitch!
Another positive though, the speed boost remains even after I have exited the program and revert to standard WM5.0 launcher!
P.S. I had at least 12 programs running simultaneously with no slow downs at all and 15 megs of Memory still available (tried to run out of memory, But couldn't). Very pleased at the moment, this is what I was expecting from the HTC Universal!! I'll test extensively before I comment further.
Thanks again sub69, u da Man!!

Mental...I didn't realise it was that good!?!
Not sure about the soft buttons, although come to think of it I have noticed they've disappeared a couple of times. Must've been when I hit "Close All" too?
Glad I could help, anyway. Do let us know how things go...

Re:getting better all the time!!
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Mental...I didn't realise it was that good!?!
Not sure about the soft buttons, although come to think of it I have noticed they've disappeared a couple of times. Must've been when I hit "Close All" too?
Glad I could help, anyway. Do let us know how things go...
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Still cannot believe it!! It's still going strong. Sussed the soft button thingy:Under start (GSPocket)/options/settings...uncheck the 2 tabs for'use exten task close' & 'Use Today skin'. That's it. It runs absolutely perfectly for me & with no need for amended bitmaps too! It fits right in wih my red or blue border themes (I only use my own jpegs now instead of themes - in the hope that I get no performance issues.....so far so good). Under menu settind tab I only select close all & setting (which gives me quick access to all settings in WM5.0..personal & system) and under 'click' tab I leave it as default 'Menu'. I'm so impressed with this software, I didn't think non-specific WM5 software coul be this good!
That site you recommended is also tops!
This software is so good that I must put up a new thread to inform all of your wonder find. I just hope all who try it get the same experience I'm getting. Thanks again sub69....I don't even feel the need for the next ROM update/grade...though I won't be turning it away.

Hmmm, not sure why you're that stunned. I'm finding it just fine - but certainly no faster than my JJ runs under PocketPlus 3.01, and the non-VGA graphics are a real step backwards. Anyone know how to solve this?
You mention a speed improvement; can you clarify: Before this, how long did it take to rotate the screen, and how long does it take now?

MagicButton (mbutton) works with batterymeter
Hi All,
I installed MagicButton (freeware) om my K-Jam. It works so far!
Cheers,
CookieM

pocketpcfreewares.com is great! They do an RSSfeed showing all new and updated software, too, so its a permanent fixture as a "Live Bookmark" on my Firefox bookmarks toolbar.
I must fiddle with some .bmp's for GSPocketMagic++...

Can someone tell me how to install this? In laymans terms

It's simpler than you think
trapper said:
Can someone tell me how to install this? In laymans terms
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Carnivor said:
CJSnet said:
Which CAB file do I install?
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GSPMagic.xscaleE.CAB for english on JJ
Sub69, nice start button, now the flawless look sets it off
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That's the file you need to download for the Jasjar, then if you have an SD card reader, you can transfer it directly to it and install the .cab file by selecting it! If you don't have a card reader, let's hope you have a bluetooth dongle, as it's a small file then you can bluetooth it over. However if you have no problems with your activesync connection, just use that to dump the .cab file on your storage card somewhere or into 'My Documents' on the jasjar.
It's not complicated.

Read the posts craigiecraigie4!
craigiecraigie4 said:
Hmmm, not sure why you're that stunned. I'm finding it just fine - but certainly no faster than my JJ runs under PocketPlus 3.01, and the non-VGA graphics are a real step backwards. Anyone know how to solve this?
You mention a speed improvement; can you clarify: Before this, how long did it take to rotate the screen, and how long does it take now?
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craigiecraigie4 said:
I can confirm that this programme is small and perfectly funcitonal for closing apps. If you're battling with PocketPlus for some reason, then this is definitely the way to go.
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mackaby007 said:
For anyone like sub69 who have experienced relatively few problems with their universal, you might not notice any difference, but for anyone who is still suffering performance issues
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Read the following thread and you'll see that I had performance issues with my jasjar, hence these posts:
Link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=30443

ramram said:
I added couple files which they are usefull for you and they include the closeall app.
Install the cab files you'll see the close all, Reset and Running programs, which they can be clicked from the systray directly, after the installation they require a soft reset or else you go to Start>Programs>System open TrayLaunch and press Enable
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Good App ! made my day, very useful and simple
Cheers
hrb

Yep, using it myself now - but no speed change over PocketPlus (even after hard reset to remove PP). Using it cos I like menu and PP didn;t offer all that much more that other apps don;t give me.

Alt-Tab anyone?

Hi,
the PHM site seems to be down for some time now, could anyone put Alt-Tab here?
Lars

If its included in the PowerToys grab it here:
http://www.pocketpcfreewares.com/de/index.php?soft=766

ok, I could extract the .msi from there, inside were three cab's of which I could extract lots of small files, though those had weird extensions like .018. I tried renaming one of them to .exe, after that it hat even an icon, but it said it's no PPC executable.
Are those single files also packed somehow?
Lars
edit: I tried every file in that cab now, some of them are executable, though none of them is Alt-Tab. I even installed the whole Application, also no Alt-Tab to find...

use wisbar and setup one of your buttons to do alt-tab...thats what i do

TauTau said:
Hi,
the PHM site seems to be down for some time now, could anyone put Alt-Tab here?
Lars
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hamazoza said:
use wisbar and setup one of your buttons to do alt-tab...thats what i do
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How did you do that? I checked all the options of WA2 and couldn't find anything for hardware buttons...
Lars

This app is great. got it assigned to the top left button on my 8125. Thanks!

TauTau said:
hamazoza said:
use wisbar and setup one of your buttons to do alt-tab...thats what i do
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How did you do that? I checked all the options of WA2 and couldn't find anything for hardware buttons...
Lars
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go to control panel -> buttons....you'll see that WA2 events are in there...one is for switching tasks...

Alpha Testers Needed: TouchNav (Scroll with your fingers)

Hi All,
I have been working on an enhancement that allows scrolling from anywhere on the screen, not just using the scrollbars. The idea is to tweak the UI so that it functions more intuitively. This app is still in Alpha. However, for those that like this functionality and would like to help me with testing and provide me with good suggestions, that would be extremely appreciative.
Here is the run down on the app:
-Loads on startup and places an icon on the home screen.
-Currently, a flicker of the startup screen will appear during bootup.
-May not work at times on initial loading of a window.
Thank and enjoy. Any feedback will be greatly appreciated.
EDIT: Sorry guys, I had to remove the cab.

This is a great idea. I have been looking for such an application.
I installed it, did a soft-reset and the little icon appeared on the home screen as you indicated. The following is my feedback:
- the scrolling does not work in IE (where it's probably most useful)
- the direction of the scrolling is counter-intuitive. I expected that dragging down to scroll down (as in iPhone); it does the opposite.
Thanks for the application.

good idea maybe. i may misunderstand the features of this program. i'm currently able to scroll by dragging in most apps on my wm5. in IE i use PIE to scroll by dragging. in contacts (both default wm5 and inesoft address book i can also scroll by dragging. i also able to scroll by dragging in resco file explorer. for image i also scroll by dragging using resco photo viewer. am i missing something ?

peter733 said:
good idea maybe. i may misunderstand the features of this program. i'm currently able to scroll by dragging in most apps on my wm5. in IE i use PIE to scroll by dragging. in contacts (both default wm5 and inesoft address book i can also scroll by dragging. i also able to scroll by dragging in resco file explorer. for image i also scroll by dragging using resco photo viewer. am i missing something ?
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the issue is that by default, you have to scroll with your stylus and there are no out of the box functionality that allows you to scroll from anywhere with your finger. Similar to the iphone.

rawmean said:
This is a great idea. I have been looking for such an application.
I installed it, did a soft-reset and the little icon appeared on the home screen as you indicated. The following is my feedback:
- the scrolling does not work in IE (where it's probably most useful)
- the direction of the scrolling is counter-intuitive. I expected that dragging down to scroll down (as in iPhone); it does the opposite.
Thanks for the application.
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You are right about the drag position. In terms of the PIE issue, that is known. I am working on it.

I tried to run this on WM5 and it says that my "mini" .net framework is not compatible. Is this only designed for WM6?

dymlu said:
I tried to run this on WM5 and it says that my "mini" .net framework is not compatible. Is this only designed for WM6?
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It requires CF 2.0. It is not designed specifically for WM 6.

rathoughts said:
You are right about the drag position. In terms of the PIE issue, that is known. I am working on it.
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You may also know this already, but I thought I mention it:
The application disables the "click-and-hold" function in IE which is used to go Back and to select Favorites.
Thanks,

Installed and works great for me - I do agree that the scrolling should be the other way round though. Thanks!

this worked great on my hermes!

One bug I noticed is that to be able to scroll through my contacts, I have to first enter my contacts list, and then click "ok" and then again open the contacts list.

Any news on development or fixed alpha version? I would really prefer this over TouchFlo on my Hermes, since it does not eat so much performance and HTCHome is excellent app though!!
Olioaglio

ei,
any news from this must have application?
dont give up, go on man, you are the one

Yeah... keep us posted on Beta, and possibly RC releases

Thanks for this apha release. I would prefer not to have the icon on the today screen because I have a limited amount of space on there.
The scrolling worked on File Explorer / Resco Explorer. Did not seem to work on my newreader pRSSreader. In PIE I always have 'screen drag' turned on so prefer to use that but would still like the right-click menu which this disables.
Kismat

May the force be with you
rathoughts ,
i came to this thread, every hours just to check if we have more news, i´m waiting for the TouchNav without bugs.
May the force be with you , and work on this wonderful app.
best regards

any news on a future release?

hi,
I only have 2 options:
1. install this app
2. install the rom FantasticB4 or VID
and you people, what you gona do?
isntall the entire rom just only because the touchfo is not the rigth solution.
what is your opinion on this ?

raymondu999 said:
any news on a future release?
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Sorry for not posting an update. I have been swamped with work and all. Life of a consultant!
I am planning to get back into it sometime soon. Maybe this weekend.

Marcos200 said:
hi,
I only have 2 options:
1. install this app
2. install the rom FantasticB4 or VID
and you people, what you gona do?
isntall the entire rom just only because the touchfo is not the rigth solution.
what is your opinion on this ?
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I tried touchflo, but it didn't give me what I really wanted...integrated functionality with the OS. I like the "coolness" of it.

Hide 'last used programs'

hi,
i'm from germany, sry 4 my bad english...
I've got a big Problem with my htc herald...
How can i hide the last used programs?
(Start button, last used programs)
Is there any registry key to change?
thanks,
andy

are you looking at porn on ur phone and don't want the wifey to see?

not really
i'v got the problem, with a skin...
so the list is to long...

spache said:
hi,
i'm from germany, sry 4 my bad english...
I've got a big Problem with my htc herald...
How can i hide the last used programs?
(Start button, last used programs)
Is there any registry key to change?
thanks,
andy
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I can't help with your problem but, I do want to say that you don't need to apologize for your english. You are easier to understand (perfectly clear actually) than some people that have posted before whom I have assumed are english. I hope this doesn't start a big discussion and ruin your thread. I just thought you should know. BTW I am American.

spache said:
How can i hide the last used programs?
(Start button, last used programs)
Is there any registry key to change?
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Hopefully, I can give a more meaningful answer than duprade
First off, you canNOT permanently hide them. But, yes, you can quickly remove them by using clearTemp(search the google/forums and you'll find it). It has an option to clear the recent program list.
Please note that this feature is also there in Tweaks2k2.net but that app takes 4-5s to start as it based on .NET framework.
If you want it as 'sort of' permanent feature, then, you may give a try to wisbar advance 3. It uses its own start menu which actually overlaps the whole top bar. In that you can tell it whether to make the recent programs avaliable or not
Hope that was helpful

Possibly a MortScript also.

thank's for help!
@kdskamal that's exactly what i'm looking for

spache said:
thank's for help!
@kdskamal that's exactly what i'm looking for
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So, which one of my suggestions worked for you?

spache said:
hi,
i'm from germany, sry 4 my bad english...
I've got a big Problem with my htc herald...
How can i hide the last used programs?
(Start button, last used programs)
Is there any registry key to change?
thanks,
andy
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you can also use DinoSoft MemMaid, it has an option to clear the recent programs history at start up. I have also seen several .cabs that clean the history except i don't have any on my computer. I hope that helped.