I'm trying to make a flash app open programs in Program Files on my ppc.
It can read all folders except the one with two names.
This works:
fscommand("exec", "\\windows\\whatever.exe");
fscommand("exec", "\\storage\\whatever.exe");
But this doesn't:
fscommand("exec", "\\program files\\whatever.exe");
fscommand("exec", "\\storage card\\whatever.exe");
It seems that the actionscript doesn't read "space", just normal letters and some signs.
Is there an easy way around it? I don't know much about ordinary programming.
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Does anyone have a hack that would allow me to view and save data files at a lower folder than the first level?
I.e. my folder structure is \Personal\Financial\ but excel and word can only see files stored under \Personal\ and not the next folder down. I need to be able to access this second level from within the application.
Would be a great help to me.
If you haven't installed Mad Programmer's dialog changer, you're not using your pda properly.
http://www.pocketpcmag.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=17133
V
Thanks vijay555 but this is not in relation to installing apps.
There is a particular problem in WM2003 whereby if I store for example my pocket excel files in the folder:
\Financial\Spreadsheets\
I cannot access this folder from Pocket Excel but only from File Explorer. Pocket excel will only show the files existing in the folder "Financial" here. It means that when I create a new excel (or any other document) from within the application, I have to save it to the "financial" directory first, then manually move it to the next folder down.
Same applies to Pocket Word, Listpro etc files (any files in fact).
Paul
pauldcullen: although the link I gave is talking about installing cabs and stuff, Mad Programmer's dialog changer hooks into the OS and changes all of the rubbish OS dialogs (that only allow you to see My documents etc) and replaces them with the more advanced kind that let you navigate anywhere.
The link I gave is a useful one on installing the app itself, because Mad Programmer's website is generally Japanese. But hopefully, try installing the app and you should be able to navigate anywhere for saving files.
http://www.geocities.co.jp/SiliconValley-Cupertino/2039
Ensure you use the right version for your OS.
V
thanks a lot I'll give it a shot - any stability problems with it?
I've never had any and used it for > 1year on both Wm2003 and Wm5.
V
vijay I've installed it and it seems to work for SAVING new files into a sub-directory which in itself is great!
However, as soon as I OPEN pocket excel etc, I cannot see these files in the subfolders, only those in the parent folder - any ideas?
Thanks for your help!
Paul
Hmm, I just noticed that...
It seens mad programmer only hooked the saving, not opening dialogs.
Not the best option I know, but I never open files using word, I use gsfinder to locate them and open directly by double clicking.
Other then that, I don't think Word was "designed" to show the subfolders as you've got them configured. PITA I know.
V
Don't know if it is possible, but is there anyway to organize the list for your progams (i.e. Put all office products in a folder), been looking and havent seen anything and the long list i have is getting old fast!
Thanks
What do you mean by "the list for your programs"?
The menu under "Start"?
The "browser" you get with Start>Programs?
Something else?
For the first two, there surely _is_ a way to organize in folders ...
But maybe you get a little more precise first?
Organize into Sub-Folders
I've got the same issue, and it seems pretty straightforward to me. Instead of having all the programs in one large lump, I'd like to create sub-folders, or somehow organize programs by subject so they are easier to find.
using file explorer,
windows\start menu\programs
create and edit as you like
DO NOT DELETE ANYTHING - if you do it can be sorted, but it's a hassle
Duh!
All it takes is knowing the incantation. I would never have thought to look in the Start Menu.
Thanks!
ok, question
we know goddamn start menu,
my main problem is to make "settings" field able to launch something ELSE than pseudolauncher named "settings"
i found app from unpacked winCE rom ,that is far way better ,than wmxx settings m$hit.
look @ this, and compare both...
http://rapidshare.com/files/43325355/control.EXE.html
what files are needed to be hexedited to change that current cretinal launcher to that fast, safe app?
sry for LQ language,
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p.s. and jesus, do not tell me about smallmenus,etc.
uhm, how does your settings field launch "settings" and "programs"?
like i said, my english is not good enough to describe what i mean..
start menu is "app", that holds (let's say) links to "programs" and "settings"(which windows are another program - pseudolauncher-like) - and these entries are two things, that i need to remap to do somethnig else, than usual....
need any idea what can be done to override these menu positions behaviour..
i hope it is clearer now...
i do not want to use start menu replacement etc, i have wm5newmenu for useful menus;
lets say i am curious...how. as simpliest try i can imagine hexediting in some files....which ones...
in other words: i want to set under "Settings" this app from link.
i cant be clearer...
Hi,
have you looked in \windows\startmenu folder? There are files and folders
that are displayed in the startmenu. Maybe you can play around with
them to get what you want. You can add or delete folders, rename the
original settings folder and add your own folder.
Ok no exe is started then, but is this necessary for you?
Houser
Best thing is you use gsfinder (freeware file explorer). With gsfinder, you can make shortcuts to your favorite applications, then copy these shortcuts to \windows\startmenu (of course you can also rename these shortcuts). This way you have your own personalized launcher
it is nice, that you are trying to help me, but i know everything about shotrtcuts .
i just need to override menu start hardcoded "programs" and "settings" assign(e)ments.
i am not noob lol
Have you tried Wisbar Advance?
helterskelter said:
Have you tried Wisbar Advance?
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you must be kidding
(no offece, just lolled while reading).
WA is not good way to do the things
i am minimalist, you know..
I think there are no responses, because its still not quite clear what you want to have.
How about describing step by step what you want to see (or not to see) when pressing start? Because all the answers sound good to me regarding your previously described problem....
Hope you get help soon ^^
i do not want to change start menu..:S
i just want to change "programs" and "settings" tap behaviour....
only thing i can imagine is hex editing, but i do not know where menu start coded is...
Hex editing????
You need to dissemble and rewrite a core OS component.
Which means:
a) Get a good ROM dump
b) Find the DLL responsible (not sure maybe coredll.dll or aygshell.dll)
c) Unsign it
d) Get IDA
e) Read and understand all its code
f) Rewrite the relevant portion
g) Sign new file with privileged certificate
h) Copy to device
The reason you did not get the answer you seek is because this kind of undertaking is far beyond the skills and knowledge of most people on this forum including my self.
Also its way easier (if maybe not as comfortable) to use start replacement apps.
(Oh, and if you are willing to take some friendly advice: Your English is just fine, but your first post is full of curses and is very aggressive. It deters people from replying because they might get a bang on the head for their trouble. A friendlier language next time may get better results)
HI, i have seen on this WM6.5 that i can't add any program (ie one thats not say google maps or one of those big companies)
i can run the program via file manager and clicking the application .exe
the phone still wont see the application as a program.
i had a jasjam before and the prgrams i am trying to add worked fine but now on 6.5 cant do this.
the only way is to run these apps, well not run but to get a short cut, is on a program like CHome but then i move away from HTC sense start up display that is nicer looking.
like i said the programs work fine, just can see them in programs.
anything that will help?
cheers
have you posted a shortcut to your windows\start menu\programs\
I'm running 6.5 and any time I have a program installed on my sd card or trying to run an .exe from the storage card (or even if the .exe is just in another folder) thats what I do and it shows in my start menu or whatever subfolder I put it in in the start menu.
Aaron McCarthy said:
have you posted a shortcut to your windows\start menu\programs\
I'm running 6.5 and any time I have a program installed on my sd card or trying to run an .exe from the storage card (or even if the .exe is just in another folder) thats what I do and it shows in my start menu or whatever subfolder I put it in in the start menu.
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Yeap, in programs folder as an .exe, other folders like goggle maps are there too. The programs still don't show or work. Should i not try and get an .cab version? since looking into this takes you into trying to understand a pda rather than a PC. The .exe files still cant be seen, i have to run them via file explorer, although now loaded a short cut via button strokes so am using that to make the task a little easier.
I ran a .cab file on another program and found it distributed files with icons and other th9ngs that seem to integrate better into the host rather than an .exe
Also been looking at all the apps these phones can have its amazing.
I have one on my phone that can change a set of traffic lights in my city!
With authorisation of course, its my job, just saying how the PDA has really started to take off. become the real modern Swiss army knife.
Hi,
few days ago a friend showed me a great OSx functionality - Smart Folders.
Basically it is a "virtual" folder, does not really contains files but rather an active search folder.
Let say you want to have a place that will display only word/text documents created within last 5 days, or only doc files.... regardless of where they really are.
Can you get such functionality in Windows?
I know "search" pretty good but using it instead of set folder, means we have to perform search every time we want to display files we look for,
There's a thing in Windows (going all the way back to Vista) called "Saved Searches" although I've never met anybody who uses it. Open Explorer and run a search. Use the Search tab on the Ribbon to refine the search, if you want - search by date, or size, or exclude certain file types, or whatever - and then click Save Search. Specify the location you want the saved search to appear in under the filesystem (defaults to <username>\Searches). It will appear as a special sort of washed-out folder icon with a search icon superimposed on it.
You can also create "virtual folders" that combine the contents of several real folders; that's all that libraries are. It's easy to create your own, too. Probably not what you were referring to, though.
Libraries ARE smart folders.... Apple playing 'catch up' again!!!!!
As described, I actually thing the saved search folders are much closer... but yeah, as I said, that's been in Windows since 2006.
The only thing I find annoying with "saved search" that I cant' set it to update on intervals. It is only updating when I open the folder - this means I have to wait
I do not know Mac OS at all but form what I seen it looked to be working "more user friendly" on Mac Pro.