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New Message Soft Key

Hi all,
Enjoying my O2 Mini S (K-Jam) a lot so far... had my XDAII for a year then got a MDAc for only a week before gadget envy took over and I just HAD to get a K-Jam.
Other issues aside, I have Wisbar Advance installed, as well as PocketPlus (overkill, eh?) and Tweaks2k2.
I have used Tweaks2k2 in conjunction with PocketPlus to make my left softkey link to the "New Message" action (a PocketPlus function). That is all U use PPlus for anymore (prefer Wisbar skinning), so I would like to uninstall it altogether. Problem is, I can't seem to find another way to make a shortcut that creates a new message. Any ideas?
Stegz

You can use my VJPhoneTools to start a new email or sms by just using an empty command line, eg VJSMS ""
Make a shortcut and assign it to the softkey.
Is that what you need?
You could also use my VJPhoneShortcuts to assign a key to download new emails if you do that kind of thing.
V

That might do the business, yes. Thanks for that.
Btw, I'm not a complete newbie, but I don't know how to amend the command line...

Install PhoneTools, and use a good explorer like gsfinder+.
Go to start menu > vijay555 > VJPhoneTools (I think).
In there, choose one of the example shortcuts eg VJSMS, press and hold to get properties, and then change tab to edit the shortcut. Changing the command line to only "" should start a new message.
eg "....\VJSMS.exe" ""
will start a new SMS
V

Star man!

Did it work?
V

gadget envy is a very powerful and real problem , its ot taken seriously i think there should be helplines lol
it gets expensive!

Why so Karzi?
Do you miss the soft keys?
V

How can I change soft keys? I'd like to change default left soft key from Calendar to open speed dials.

Priit: search the board to find how to change softkeys through registry.
You can use my VJPhoneShortcuts to access the Speedials this way.
V

Vijay - may I once again call you the star man.
Recommend this to anyone; I've now got my left soft key linked to "New SMS", taking advantage of vijay555's neat wee applications.
Lovin' it.

is it possivle to have other ptions as New Note, New Contact, or New Appointment?

pntzamaras: how much do you love me?
Append -new to each of the PIM tasks, eg
Start the apps as such:
\windows\addrbook.exe -new
\windows\calendar.exe -new
\windows\tasks.exe -new
Hope it's useful! :wink:
V

i still can't seem to find the shortcut to New Note and New Contact.
assistance much appreciated. (i'm running wm5).
thanks in advance

For a new contact...
open notepad (on your PC), and enter the following:
Code:
64#"\Windows\poutlook.exe" contacts -new?outres.dll,-10000
Now save this as "New Contact.lnk" (if it saves as "New Contact.lnk.txt", rename it to just "New Contact.lnk")
Now copy this file to your PPC, to "\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\"
That should give you a shortcut that will create a new contact (works here anyway).
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For a new note:
open notepad (on your PC), and enter the following:
Code:
64#"\Windows\notes.exe" -n
Now save this as "New Note.lnk" (if it saves as "New Note.lnk.txt", rename it to just "New Note.lnk")
Now copy this file to your PPC, to "\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\"
That should give you a shortcut that will create a new note (works here anyway).

thanks for taking the time to reply, contacts now done.
only notes to go ...

done - updated my post. Stupid thing uses "-n" instead of "-new".
I also updated the line for the New Contact shortcut so that you'll get a pretty Contacts icon. (Not sure how it selects the icon, as any number will result in the same icon.. but it's better than the 'blank' icon regardless).

say Stegz, how did you make your left soft key to 'New SMS'?? i've downloaded the VJPhoneTools and still don't know how to use it.

confirm045 said:
say Stegz, how did you make your left soft key to 'New SMS'?? i've downloaded the VJPhoneTools and still don't know how to use it.
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Assuming you have VJPhoneTools installed in the default location:
-- Creating a New SMS shortcut --
open notepad (on your PC), and enter the following:
Code:
64#"\Program Files\vijay555\VJSMS.exe" ""
Now save this as "New SMS.lnk" (if it saves as "New SMS.lnk.txt", rename it to just "New SMS.lnk")
Now copy this file to your PPC, to "\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\"
( You can place this elsewhere if you don't want it to show up in Start > Programs. For example, you could place it in "\Program Files\vijay555\" to keep it with the other VJ tools. )
That should give you a shortcut that will create a new SMS. Test this on your PPC first.
-- Assigning the short cut to a Soft Key and changing the label --
Get a registry editor such as TRE or PHM Regedit, and navigate to:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Today\Keys\
You'll see one or two subkeys there, one is called "112" - which is the subkey for the Left soft key - and the other would be called "113" - which is the subkey for the Right soft key. If "113" doesn't exist, and you want to assign "New SMS" to the Right soft key, create the "113" subkey first.
Navigate to the 112 or 113 subkey.
You'll see two values there:
(Default) - where you can specify the label (the text that will appear on your screen). Modify this one to read "New SMS" or something sensible like that.
Open - which is what defines what program or document pressing the soft key opens. Change this to:
\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\New SMS.lnk
(If you put the "New SMS.lnk" file in a different folder on your PPC, you'll need to point to that location instead.)
Close the registry editor, and return to the Today screen. The Soft Key you modified should show as such in the bottom of the screen now, and when you tap it - or press the hardware soft key - it should open the New SMS shortcut.
That's all there is to it
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If you don't want to futz around in the registry, see this post for a control panel applet that lets you change the applications launced by each soft key through a user interface:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?p=226198#226198
(Note.. it has to recognize your .lnk file, and you can't change the label - so name the .lnk file appropriately).
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And, of course, there's always the "New" menu for WM5 - which might be more what you're looking for as well:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=40088

ZeBoxx said:
done - updated my post. Stupid thing uses "-n" instead of "-new".
I also updated the line for the New Contact shortcut so that you'll get a pretty Contacts icon. (Not sure how it selects the icon, as any number will result in the same icon.. but it's better than the 'blank' icon regardless).
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How do I get the right Icon for "Task" and "Calendar"?

How do you change the soft keys??

I have looked on the following thread and it tries to explain how to change the programs that are listed on the soft keys.
http://translate.google.com/transla...icks-tweaks.html&hl=de&ie=UTF-8&sl=auto&tl=en
I can navigate to the files but don't know how to edit them.
Can someone help????
I am using PHM Registry Editor.
Also, is there a program to display emoticons in texts like this rather than the character version : )

There is an app called Touch HD Tweak. It has all the registry hacks for the HD preloaded, all you have to do is select which ones you want active.

You can also use Advance Config by Schaps; works great.

Oh yea, that too. It has a simpler GUI so its easier, I guess, for you to change things around.

I want to do it through the registry so that i can put my own programs there. i have tweak but you are restricted to a preset list.

What do you mean by "put your own programs there?" You can add any shortcut using Advance Config and name it the way you want.

Metalboz said:
I want to do it through the registry so that i can put my own programs there. i have tweak but you are restricted to a preset list.
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I think if you add the path to where the app is you can use it and name it.

Metalboz said:
I have looked on the following thread and it tries to explain how to change the programs that are listed on the soft keys.
http://translate.google.com/transla...icks-tweaks.html&hl=de&ie=UTF-8&sl=auto&tl=en
I can navigate to the files but don't know how to edit them.
Can someone help????
I am using PHM Registry Editor.
Also, is there a program to display emoticons in texts like this rather than the character version : )
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You don't need to edit the files just know what they are called and the path where they are located so you can copy that into HKLM/Software/HTC/manila/ via the registry editor. So for example to make right soft key open up the camera go to HKLM/Software/HTC/manila - then type in HomeRSKPath: \Windows\Camera.exe
then type in HomeRSK Text "Camera".
Power off and on for it to take effect - but may work without.
Hope that makes sense.

Thats what i'm saying in my original question.
I can get to the manila folder and then click values to see the files HomeRSKPath etc.(they have an 'ab' icon in PHB editor).
I can't find how to change the text and paths for the file.
If i click edit it only gives me the ability to change theusual binary numbers and name of the file

Can anyone tell me how to edit the HomeRSKPath files?

Metalboz said:
Can anyone tell me how to edit the HomeRSKPath files?
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Put your stylus on the icon of HomeRSKPath and you will get a window pop up where you can insert your new app and path for it.

Sorted it, i wasn't restarting the phone so the registry wasn't getting re-written. Long day!

Metalboz,
The settings are in the registry, not in files. You need a registry editor to acces those keys and modify the value.

can anyone tell me how to put comm manager on the left softkey. thanks in advance.

This is what i did using PHM Registry Editor -
Open PHM Registry Editor
Navigate to HKLM/Software/HTC/manila
Press values
Click on HomeLSKPath
Press Enter key
-Opens up screen with the following-
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Vaule Name:
HomeLSKPath
Value Data:
Value Type:
REG_SZ
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Insert the path to the program you want run eg-
------------------------------------
Value Data:
\Program Files\Navigator\TomTom Navigator.exe
------------------------------------
Click done
Do the same for the HomeLSKText file but put the text that you want to show on the screen in the Value Data field.
Turn phone off and back on again.
Should be sorted for you.

Remap Softkeys

I´m using pocket informant for PIM management and HD Tweaks to remap the softkeys, however, I can´t assign to any of the softkey the pocket informant contacts or calendar, only the WM.
Any ideas on how to solve this?

You need to modifye keys in the registry. Here is how I've done it on my HD (it's in french, so you may have to translate the path for your version)
Using a registry editor,
- I have assigned the label "Agenda" to the left soft key :
HKLM\Software\HTC\Manila\HomeLSKText="Agenda"
- I've assigned the week view to the key :
HKLM\Software\HTC\Manila\HomeLSKPath="Windows\menu démarrer\programmes\informant utils\piweek.lnk"
Note that the "Informant Utils" folder contains a shortcut for each view, you can choose whichever you want, their name are self explanatory.
I've configured the x button to close all applications but PI (to have it always active and then have a faster access) :
- start PI
- go to settings>Task manager> tab "current" (or whatever the first tab name is in your language)
- tap and hold on the PI task, then select "add to exclusive"
That way, when I click on the left soft key (now labeled "Agenda") I switch to PI in week view. I can then switch from PI by using the Home button or the x button, PI will stay active and the next switch will be very fast.

Nor working for me...

I should work. You must have made a mistake somwhere. Did you do a soft reset? Did you doublecheck the path to be sure you wrote it correctly?
You can also try the program HD Tweak wich allow you to set that in section 14.4 & 14.5.

My answer to HTCZar was irrelevant, because Claude already anwered.

As I said in the first post, I tried to use HD Tweaks, however the optios presented don´t include the PI calendar\agenda, how do I put them there?

Coude said:
- I've assigned the week view to the key :
HKLM\Software\HTC\Manila\HomeLSKPath="Windows\menu démarrer\programmes\informant utils\piweek.lnk"
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Could you possibly check the link properties for this and month view? Just for anyone that might have got rid of all those extra links cluttering up his 'All programs list'...
What I'd like to have set up, the left soft key goes to Pocket Informant (maybe the screen where you choose what view you want) and when I tap an appointment in TF3D it loads the agenda view, using SSMaPa. (Can you get me a link for this?)

Here is the link as read in the properties of the shortcut :
For PIWeek.lnk :
"\Program Files\WebIS\PocketInformant\PITab.exe" 4?\Program Files\WebIS\PocketInformant\PITab.exe,-113
For PIMonth :
"\Program Files\WebIS\PocketInformant\PITab.exe" 4?\Program Files\WebIS\PocketInformant\PITab.exe,-114
To get rid af tho extras link in 'All program list', it would have been better to move the shortcut in another folder, so you could still use them if needed...
I haven't used SSMaPa yet (but I planned to) therefore I can't help you on this matter. Sorry.

Yeah, I should have just moved them... silly me. Thanks for your help. Could you possibly give the link to the agenda view too? Thanks.
Is there a link to 'view' view?

I´ll Try that Again then.
Is it possoble to change the hardware keys function?

Works fine! Thank you very much! @claude

Where do you put the path and exactly how are you writing it ?

@AndyCr15
Could you possibly give the link to the agenda view too?
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"\Program Files\WebIS\PocketInformant\PITab.exe" 2?\Program Files\WebIS\PocketInformant\PITab.exe,-111
Is there a link to 'view' view?
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Sorry, I couldnt find one.
@HTCzar
Where do you put the path and exactly how are you writing it ?
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1. You need to install registry editor. I use Resco Registry Editor, but there are some other.
2. Open the registry and follow the tree up to the parameter HomeLSKPath. Taping on the parameter should provide a field where to keyin the path string.
3. Quit the registry editor
4. Restart TF3D or do a Soft Reset.

I´ve done that, and i´m also using Resco editor.
The path strings begins with Windows\....PIWeek.lnk right? it takes no " "?

Please help - can't change the right softkey!

Hi guys!
I tried to change my right softkey from "Menu" to "BT Toggle" (a bluetooth switching program I've already installed) using Advanced Configuration Tool 3.3 but it didn't work on my HD2.
When I restart the HD2, the key is changed to "BT Toggle" but after entering the PIN and after HTC sense started the key is named "Menu" again.
I looked into the registry but all is right there, the changes were saved. But why is the new softkey name only displayed before starting HTC sense and not after?
Any ideas?
Best regards,
Oliver

Home RSK
I wouldn't mess with the right soft key of sense.
Only the left.
How would you edit the quick tabs?
If you aren't using sense, only the WM interface, you can edit those SK's.
Did you get BT Toggle to work?
It wouldn't for me.
Benz-Driver said:
Hi guys!
I tried to change my right softkey from "Menu" to "BT Toggle" (a bluetooth switching program I've already installed) using Advanced Configuration Tool 3.3 but it didn't work on my HD2.
When I restart the HD2, the key is changed to "BT Toggle" but after entering the PIN and after HTC sense started the key is named "Menu" again.
I looked into the registry but all is right there, the changes were saved. But why is the new softkey name only displayed before starting HTC sense and not after?
Any ideas?
Best regards,
Oliver
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This one works with my HD2:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=4292054&postcount=11
Sorry, what do you mean with
I wouldn't mess with the right soft key of sense.
Only the left.
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My english isn't that good...

Using this post by vovichek62 as a guide I used the following process to change the right soft key:
Download LuaDec from here and extract
Copy \Windows\07c67730_manila from device to luadec folder (and somewhere else as a backup).
Open a command prompt there
Run
Code:
luadec 07c67730_manila > 07c67730_manila.lua
Open 07c67730_manila.lua in an editor like notepad
You need to change two functions. The fuction above "SetSoftKey = l_0_0" sets the text for the soft buttons. This is my modified line:
Code:
_application:SetRightSoftkey(Softkey(Locale:GetString("IDS_CONTACTS"), OnMenuPressed))
I think it was originally set to IDS_MENU. That "OnMenuPressed" is the function called when you press it.
So now you need to change that function - The function above "OnMenuPressed = l_0_0". On mine this is now:
Code:
l_0_0 = function()
_application.Navigation:Navigate(URL("Manila://people/browserlayer/peopleAll.page"), false)
end
Now, back in the command prompt run:
Code:
luac -o 07c67730_manila 07c67730_manila.lua
and copy 07c67730_manila back to your device.
If you were up for it you could probably copy some of the left soft key code to allow changing the right soft key in the registry.
Xaddict is right, once you do this you can no longer tweak your home buttons. If I need to change one I go back in to the registry and find:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\HTC\Manila\Home\0\IsSet (where 0 is the button number) and change the value to 0. If you then restart manila (or your device) you can change that button. It will still show the old text and icon until you do. I also made a simple .reg which clears all the buttons, attached. For me it was worth this hassle as I could remove the People tab.

Tx fot BT Toggle
Nice one.
Thanks very much : )
Benz-Driver said:
This one works with my HD2:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=4292054&postcount=11
Sorry, what do you mean with
My english isn't that good...
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iv just made a new 07c67730_manila file that reads from the registry
so all you have to do is download my 07c67730_manila file
http://www.filefront.com/16489283/07c67730_manila
then copy it to your windows folder (backup the old 07c67730_manila file)
then in registry at:
HKLM > Software\HTC\Manila
Change:
HomeRSKPath
HomeRSKText
HomeRSKArguments
to anything you like
for contacts:
HomeRSKPath Manila://people\browserlayer\?.page
HomeRSKText anything you like something liek contacts or all people
HomeRSKArguments leave this blank
how to remove quick Links without the menu:
all you do is hold the quick link you dont want for about 3-4 seconds and then drag it away this works on my dutty rom but gessing its the same for all roms

I am using HD2Tweaks - beats the hassle of backing up/copying manila files, editing registry entries - to assign the left and right softkey at the Home/Today screen.
But the available options are a fixed set.
Telephone (default for left), Menu (default for right), Backlight, Contacts, Contacts List, Notes, Calendar WM, Calendar WM (week view), Calendar WM (month view), New Appointment, Tasks, Messaging, SMS/MMS, Internet, Opera, Camera, Album, Comm Manager, File Explorer, Google Maps, Internet Sharing, MyPhone, RSS Hub, Radio FM, Windows Live, You Tube.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=588652

HD2Tweaks does not work for me on duttys rom so if HD2Tweaks works thats grate but mine is like a backup option

Holding quicklinks for 3-4 secs dont work for me. I'm on 1.66 WWE stock ROM. Need help on how to remove quicklinks. Also does anyone know the path for New SMS on LSK or RSK? Thanks!

Touch HD Manage Rotation Control without an APP (instant AUTO-ROTATE)

Just like A/B/C... you learn, you manage, then MASTER.
There are a million thread's about rotation control with application's, but i never found a solution to control rotation you can manage yourselve, using Gsensor without an application like: Rotate screen, accelerometer,Changescreen,G-config, Gyrator or G-sen to name a fiew.
I use WM 6.5 Energyrom with SPB 3.5.3 and use Rotate screen with the Send "Long Hold" button to rotate screens, but this function took a second or 2 to rotate and I dont like to wait %#*@%.
I wanted to auto-rotate my screen's without waiting for it. Just turn my mobile and the screen would follow .
I found a great solution by MAMV to rotate screen in SPD and this guy even made a .CAB, so it was downloading and installing and done. You can find it on XDA.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=616158 <many thanx to him and his solution>.
After installing I found out this would only rotated the SPD screens, not the HTC screens. SMS or Email was still in portrait view.
Using the explaination MAMV gave in his thread, i started my own function to rotate SMS and Email. It took me 2 hours to find the solution, but it works
I started looking if someone had the same problem and found a solution, but all came up with none, but i found a thread by David K. that gave me a good start... http://www.fuzemobility.com/gsen-now-enabled-in-more-apps/
START:
How it works and how you manage your rotation of applications yourselve without installing an APP for it, i will give my explaination how i did it for the SMS / MMS function. (this one works for Email too )
Using Total Commander, navigate to:
HKCU\Software\HTC\HTCSENSOR\GSensor\Calculator. Select File > Copy. \\\registry\HKCU\Software\HTC\HTCSENSOR\GSensor\ModuleName\Calculator
Select Copy and save it to \windows
Find the Calculator.reg "file" you just copied with Total commander. Rename it to whatever you like aslong as you keep the .reg . (I called mine Messenger.reg, this will return below at section B: 2)
A:
Adjusting the .reg file properties
Select this "File" and view the Properties. Edit the properties like this:
1: Select tab "Associate" and tab on the button Associate...
2: Change the "Command" to: \Windows\tmail.exe
3: Change the "Parameter" to: -service "SMS"
4: If i am correct the "Icon file" will auto fill itself, but should have these
parameters: \windows\tmail.exe
5: Index: 0 and -1001
Press OK and press OK again, now your .reg file is finished.
Explaination of parameters and how i found these:
The parameter at 3: i found out with Task manager V3.1 (other versions could work, but i have this one).
I first opened the sms box and then started Task manager and searched the process Tmail. Then looked at the path in this process and found \windows\tmail.exe -service "SMS". This i used in the "3: parameter" of the .reg file)
Then i looked at the Details of "tmail.exe" and opened the tab "Windows".
Here i found Window 7C0883E0 "SMS / MMS" Inbox.MainWnd (this i need in the registry and will come back below at B: 5).
NOTE: You can find the window 7C0883E0 easily, because it is the only one lighted up .
B:
Make new Registry settings for the assigning of G-sensor rotation to SMS / MMS
I used Total commander to navigate to: HKCU\Software\HTC\HTCSENSOR\GSensor\ModuleName
1: make a new string called "SMS / MMS".
2: Contents for <SMS / MMS>: \windows\Messenger.reg (our own made .reg file)
Hit OK and this one is finished.
3: Now navigate to: HKCU\Software\HTC\HTCSENSOR\GSensor\Whitelist
4: make a new string called "SMS / MMS".
5: Contents for <SMS / MMS>: Inbox.MainWnd
Hit OK and this one is finished too
C:
Getting the AUTO-ROTATION to work:
Just soft reset your device and find out if it works.....and i was happy that it did LOL.
This Thread was specially made for AUTO-ROTATION without installing an application.
Other applications can be done likewise, just find out the parameters and make the ABC
A: Change a .reg file parameters. (find your settings with Task manager)
B: Make new strings in the register @ "ModuleName" and "WhiteList".
C: Softreset your device.
Hope this was usefull to some of you.

Well Kwbr's latest 6.5 roms have it built in so maybe they might interest you. It can be quite annoying though tbh so your edits here might help out.

Thanks for the info.
I stick to Energyrom. It is as complete as it gets with applications and updates. Have tried many roms the last few months, but they all work the same.
Now i found out SPB mobile shell and am surprised how convenient it works. Even my main memory stays 50% so it works flawlesly.
Some edits/improvements made by my own makes it even more pleasant to work with
Regards,
Axelman