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I am trying to add a shortcut for the Clocks and Alarms on the tray. I added \Windows\clock.exe to PHM Traylaunch and it works fine but lacks the clock logo.
I then created a custom shortcut file with:
23#ctlpnl cplmain.cpl,16,2?
This works as well but lacks the icon. I then tried this:
23#ctlpnl cplmain.cpl,16,2?\Windows\clock.exe,0
Which didn't help either. How do I get a clock logo for this?
Also, want to remove the comm manager in the tray. I tired deleting Init_Tray and adding Power.exe and Power_Tray.exe to the TrayLaunch but it just displays a generic static battery icon. Any ideas on how to add the batery without the Init_Tray file?
Thanks!
Would this work for what you're needing??
xenos said:
I am trying to add a shortcut for the Clocks and Alarms on the tray. I added \Windows\clock.exe to PHM Traylaunch and it works fine but lacks the clock logo.
I then created a custom shortcut file with:
23#ctlpnl cplmain.cpl,16,2?
This works as well but lacks the icon. I then tried this:
23#ctlpnl cplmain.cpl,16,2?\Windows\clock.exe,0
Which didn't help either. How do I get a clock logo for this?
Also, want to remove the comm manager in the tray. I tired deleting Init_Tray and adding Power.exe and Power_Tray.exe to the TrayLaunch but it just displays a generic static battery icon. Any ideas on how to add the batery without the Init_Tray file?
Thanks!
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If you checked clock.exe with a resource viewer you would see that it has no icon. I think the icon you want is in the control panel applet cplmain.cpl but for some reason these icons are not useable outside of settings.
Find an ico or exe with a suitable icon and use that. If you want i will provide you one and the resource viewer.
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Would this work for what you're needing??
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I downloaded that and made a new shortcut with:
23#ctlpnl cplmain.cpl,16,2?\Windows\clock.bmp,0
I then copied clock.bmp to the windows directory and placed my new shortcut, alarm.ink, into windows/startmenu/programs but still no logo. Maybe I have a misunderstanding of creating shortcuts, but shouldn't this work?
Use this small exe - place it in \program files or other folder will give you an icon = use clock2.exe,0
edit made a link for you unzip the file.
Place clock2.exe in \program files and this will work :wink:
meschle said:
Use this small exe - place it in \program files or other folder will give you an icon = use clock2.exe,0
edit made a link for you unzip the file.
Place clock2.exe in \program files and this will work :wink:
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Thank you so much for this! I placed the Clock_alarm.ink in windows\start menu\programs. When I go to the program screen, it's there, with the logo and works as it should.
I then started PHM Traylaunch and added :
\windows\start menu\programs\clock_alarm.ink
it then shows up as a file instead of the logo in the tray and when I click on it an error syas that it can't be opened.
I think I must be doing something wrong that's completely obvious and stupid, but I just can't wrap my head around it.
Try putting the lnk in \program files and adding to traylaunch - perhaps it does not like linking to the start menu in your device.
Also where is your phm traylaunch installed? - should be in main memory not storage card.
I copied to Program Files (where traylaunch is stored) and I still have the same problem. I can add any exe file with no problem, it just seems that traylaunch will not allow Ink files?
xenos said:
I copied to Program Files (where traylaunch is stored) and I still have the same problem. I can add any exe file with no problem, it just seems that traylaunch will not allow Ink files?
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Interesting - it works with mine no problem - what device and rom are you using? Mine worked better when I upgraded to aku2 rom.
Just spotted something you are writing ink it should be lnk, an L not an I!
Remeber when I said it was probably something stupid and obvious? I was using .ink (Ink) instead of .lnk (Lnk).
Thank you very much for all your help!
xenos said:
Remeber when I said it was probably something stupid and obvious? I was using .ink (Ink) instead of .lnk (Lnk).
Thank you very much for all your help!
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Lol :lol:
Well sorted!
I'll attach a good resource viewer for checking out icons in exe's, dll's and cpl's
Anyone know how? Thanks BTW, this is the today plugin that shows a few shortcuts (comm manager, battery, etc...) that htc provides on the newest rom that came on my trinity.
*bump*
Edit: Oh wait, I just realized what HTC Homeplug is... I withdraw my bump!
mikewchandler said:
Anyone know how? Thanks BTW, this is the today plugin that shows a few shortcuts (comm manager, battery, etc...) that htc provides on the newest rom that came on my trinity.
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Yes this is possible
It is not pretty hard, but you need to change te register.
Open the register with a register editor (I use Resco register editor).
Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\HTC\HTCHomeplug\.
You will find two maps (2, 3).
If you want to create a new shortcut add a new key (name it "4").
In the key you need to add:
a string LaunchApPath -> point this string to the program
a string ResPath -> point this to the program or dll that contains the icon
a dword iconindex -> some executable files and dll's contain serveral icons. The normal value is 0, but it depends on the exe/dll file.
Example for adding Internet Explorer button.
Code:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\HTC\HTCHomeplug\4]
"iconindex"=dword:00000000
"ResPath"="\\windows\\iexplore.exe"
"LaunchApPath"="\\windows\\iexplore.exe"
Good luck
Can anyone export and post the reg tree for the plugin along with the DLL its uses?
I would like to install this on my other devices.
doedoe said:
Can anyone export and post the reg tree for the plugin along with the DLL its uses?
I would like to install this on my other devices.
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Here are the files.
I don't know if the plugin uses more dll files.
Give it a try.
I add RegSvrCe.exe to register the dll if needed.
Good luck.
Excellent - Thanks
I will give this a go later and post back how I get on.
Can you also provide HTCICON.DLL from the windows dir?
doedoe said:
Excellent - Thanks
I will give this a go later and post back how I get on.
Can you also provide HTCICON.DLL from the windows dir?
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I added HTCICON.dll, please download the file again
i hate that plug.. I disabled it quickly I use PHM traylaunch =)
traylaunch on a wm05????
like this...........
Guybrush said:
i hate that plug.. I disabled it quickly I use PHM traylaunch =)
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I Agree, the only advantage is that you can use the plug-in with your scrollwheel. That is not possible with traylaunch.
adewidt said:
I added HTCICON.dll, please download the file again
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Thanks .
adewidt said:
I Agree, the only advantage is that you can use the plug-in with your scrollwheel. That is not possible with traylaunch.
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not at all... with scroll you can go into traybar and after u can use joypad to scroll application there.
Guybrush said:
not at all... with scroll you can go into traybar and after u can use joypad to scroll application there.
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What the guy means is that the scroll wheel moves between items in the HTC plug-in so it's easier to use with one hand.
EDIT: Ops I was wrong. Even with the HTC plug-in you need the joypad to move from one icon to another....
Guybrush said:
not at all... with scroll you can go into traybar and after u can use joypad to scroll application there.
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You're right, this wasn't possible on WM2003 .
In that case the HTCHomePlug is even more useless
The HTC plugin is easier to use with a finger... Traylaunch has to be activated with a stylus.
doedoe said:
The HTC plugin is easier to use with a finger... Traylaunch has to be activated with a stylus.
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no, you can use scroll wheel to activate it and after choose application with dialpad not need stylus... HTC plugin use a lot of useful space in today =)
Thanks guys. I figured this out the other night and forgot I started this thread. Anyway, what I was trying to do is figure out how to add the "memory" shortcut to get straight to the task manager from that plugin and I finally figured it out. Thanks again
Care to share your method... if it's different from what's already posted.
It's the same...exactly. The only quirk was adding the memory app. I had to have the cpl shortcut....then it was the same.
I want to create an icon for Phone Alarm, but as you all know, it is installed as a today plug-in. How can I create an icon of Phone Alarm to be able to activate it immediately without going through the system today plug-in settings?
cktlcmd said:
I want to create an icon for Phone Alarm, but as you all know, it is installed as a today plug-in. How can I create an icon of Phone Alarm to be able to activate it immediately without going through the system today plug-in settings?
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One way, that is, if you want to create an icon on the Tray...look for PHM_Tray_Launch.
ercave1 said:
One way, that is, if you want to create an icon on the Tray...look for PHM_Tray_Launch.
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Thanks for the response. I believe Vijay has a similar app, but would it be able to launch a today icon like Phone Alarm?
what program would that be that places an item in the today icons?
thanks in advance
dutchschultz said:
what program would that be that places an item in the today icons?
thanks in advance
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There are several out there... claunch, tdlaunch, Resco Explorer, Spb Poket plus, just to name a few...
cktlcmd said:
I want to create an icon for Phone Alarm, but as you all know, it is installed as a today plug-in. How can I create an icon of Phone Alarm to be able to activate it immediately without going through the system today plug-in settings?
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Now you're talking about activating a certain feature, or just launching the app itself?
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Now you're talking about activating a certain feature, or just launching the app itself?
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Basically just launch the app itself.
ercave1 said:
There are several out there... claunch, tdlaunch, Resco Explorer, Spb Poket plus, just to name a few...
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cktlcmd said:
Basically just launch the app itself.
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Try any of these? Tdlaunch is the simplest for just a few icons.
ercave1 said:
Try any of these? Tdlaunch is the simplest for just a few icons.
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Thanks. I'll look into it.
Is the latest edition of SB Plus compatable with WM6? Anyone using it may kindly share his experience.
How To: add an icon to an exe file
cktlcmd said:
Thanks for the response. I believe Vijay has a similar app, but would it be able to launch a today icon like Phone Alarm?
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I was able to do this by making a shortcut on the today screen to "\Windows\clock.exe" -launch but there in no icon there...I have been trying to add and icon by 53# "\Windows\clock.exe" -launch?\Windows\clockdll.dll,0 but I guess that is not where the clock icon is?
I am just a newbie but was wondering if anyone new how to add an icon to an exe file? Thanks for reading.
cktlcmd - I don't understand what you're asking for. You want to "activate" phonealarm? In what way? You mean activate its options screen, or add it to the today screen as if you just installed it, or just add an icon to an executable like launching "Contacts" from a button?
Working backwards: generally for making a launcher on the PPC, I recommend claunch. It has issues >= WM5, but is still one of the best launchers.
I also recommend SPB Mobile shell for this.
For adding items to the tray, use PHM Tray Launch. I made an app, but there's no reason to recommend it more then PHM's, which is better.
For adding a today plugin to the today screen, eg to make an icon that will add or remove an item from the today screen, you need to either use a mort script or a registry app and import or remove the necessary registry entries from your Today registry keys.
To "launch" phonealarm, an easy way is to spoof keypresses to the today plugin. Best way to do this if you're not a programmer is to use mortscript to send a key click to the today screen.
Let me know if you needed something else.
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I've learnt that the one of HTC Home Plugin's Launcher icons opens the Program folder using the folderview.exe that was installed as part of the Home plugin stuff. So I have this app and I tried to make more use of it.
I've created a new 'Tools' folder (for CearTemp, SK Tools, Oxios and other system-maintaining progs) within 'Windows\Start Menu\Programs' folder. Than I made a shortcut for folderview.exe + path and put it into the Launcher tab of HTC Home Plugin, but I can't force folderview.exe to open other folder than Programs. I tried to edit the link, adding the path in diferent ways as a parameter, but no success...
Do somebody know this app is exclusively for opening Programs or there is a way to open other given folder with it?
Thanks in advance,
I am trying to do the same sort of thing I think. I am trying to add the "check battery" program so to speak into the laucher but haven't had any luck as of yet . . .
ctibor said:
I've learnt that the one of HTC Home Plugin's Launcher icons opens the Program folder using the folderview.exe that was installed as part of the Home plugin stuff. So I have this app and I tried to make more use of it.
I've created a new 'Tools' folder (for CearTemp, SK Tools, Oxios and other system-maintaining progs) within 'Windows\Start Menu\Programs' folder. Than I made a shortcut for folderview.exe + path and put it into the Launcher tab of HTC Home Plugin, but I can't force folderview.exe to open other folder than Programs. I tried to edit the link, adding the path in diferent ways as a parameter, but no success...
Do somebody know this app is exclusively for opening Programs or there is a way to open other given folder with it?
Thanks in advance,
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same here...
trying to add the folder "settings" as a button
any hints?
anyone?
pretty pleeeaaase?
How do you make folderview to open "Programs" ? Each time I run folderview it took me to "Start Menu" with "Programs" icon only. When I click on "Programs", I got an empty folder ??
shah81 said:
How do you make folderview to open "Programs" ? Each time I run folderview it took me to "Start Menu" with "Programs" icon only. When I click on "Programs", I got an empty folder ??
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same 2 me
I'm loocking forward 2 get shortcut 2 open Programs folde & setting folder as well with no sucsess.
Is there a way to have the plugin open my outlook e-mail inbox rather than having it open into my MMS box which I rarely receive anything?/
folderview.exe #
will launch the default programs.
,Dave
superdave said:
folderview.exe #
will launch the default programs.
,Dave
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Yes, thanks, but what if I'd like to open the '\Windows\Start Menu\Games' folder with Folderview.exe? Is it possible to create a shortcut directly for a sub-folder?
cheers,
jeep14 said:
Is there a way to have the plugin open my outlook e-mail inbox rather than having it open into my MMS box which I rarely receive anything?/
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Anyone have a solution to this i would also like the same thing!
Has anyone found an answer on how to open settings folder with folderview.exe?
You can open the Settings folder with "Control.exe" which you can download here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=333237
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How can i create a shortcut to "Program Folder " & for "Setting Folder" in Start menu .. as example make the right soft key open setting folder and the left one open programs
Bro' use this - WM 5 NewMenu
Programs > Create shortcut to \Windows\Start Menu\Programs
Dr.Mazika said:
How can i create a shortcut to "Program Folder " & for "Setting Folder" in Start menu .. as example make the right soft key open setting folder and the left one open programs
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You should have two programs in your \Windows folder, one called "htcPrograms.exe" and the other is "htcSettings.exe" These programs open the folder that is implied in their name, so if you create a shortcut to these programs it should work. Thay are down a bit.
T M Z
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You should have two programs in your \Windows folder, one called "htcPrograms.exe" and the other is "htcSettings.exe" These programs open the folder that is implied in their name, so if you create a shortcut to these programs it should work. Thay are down a bit.
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No htcSettings.exe Or htcPrograms.exe
Any Help
Without that htcsettings file I don't think anything will work. And I also don't have that file. I just know that I've tried making a shortcut to the "settings folder" before and no one seemed to know how. The problem is its not actually a "folder". It's something else. You can make shortcuts to the individual .cpls but not the whole "folder"... The programs folder is actually a folder so you can just make a shortcut to that but the settings is a whole other ball game. If you figure it that that'll be great!
Do you have the file \Windows\folderview.exe? If so, this works on my Touch XL to shortcut to the programs listing - icon list, just as if you press programs in the start menu.
Hey guys, these two shortcuts exist. Go to windows, it's not in a folder, but down below the folders. Use your sidebar and scroll it half way down. Start looking for those two. Their about 3 to 4 files apart from each other. Roughly in alphabetical order. After you find them hold down on them with your stylus and copy them to whereever your like to create a shortcut for them. i copy them both to my documents and had no problem creating shortcuts to both of them. Hop that helps. I tried posting a picture. I just can't get it to copy in this bo
This is it.
not exist in my windows folder
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not exist in my windows folder
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what WM are you running?
am i missing something here, or can't tmz just post those two files from his/her windows folder? it'd be much faster than going through asking people what ROM they're running, etc.
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This is it.
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This? T M Z
I'm some what new at this. I don't know what you mean by "post the files." I thought the picture showing the files in windows is what you were looking for.
try these apps. copy them to any folder and create a shortcut. works perfectly
here are the two programs
just install them where you want
woops, someone already posted files!
asefsef said:
woops, someone already posted files!
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This is the one.
The setting icons have a quite large text, but it is ok.
Folderwiev for programs looks perfect on duttys rom 3.x
Number of icons per row
Thanks - great applications.
In my regular settings, I have changed registry settings so that I get 4 icons per row (Horizontal icon spacing, vertical icon spacing). How do I do that for these programs? Is there a parameter I can pass to them? Or can your program read those values from the registry and adapt the display accordingly?
Hi, Guys, if you don't want to add any additional apps to your phone, here's the pure-shortcuts way:
Please check these two threads for more info:
In this thread ([Guide] How to create .LNK files and use parameters) you'll know how to make a full set of shorcuts for all control-panel settings items, and a ready-made set already there.
In this thread (Control Panel links and icons wm2003se and higher) you can also know how to associate those shortcuts with system icons.
Hence, for 'settings', just creat a new folder in \windows\start menu\programs\ named 'settings' and put inside all the control panel shortcuts.
Edit: The advantage of this wayis: You can map any single item of settings into the softkeys or a hardware button. So shortcuts become shortcut to your target within one touch.
For 'programs', just create a shortcut for the folder \windows\start menu\programs\ inside the folder itself.
Thank you egoist6 for Files
You saved me from HardReset
My problem was crushed manila and no settings shortcut in ROM, there is no htcsettings.exe , no settings.exe , no cplmain.cpl
thank you