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adding progs to the orientation & wireless manager launc

Hi,
Great forum, I've had a shufty around a can't find out how to add icons to the section at the bottom of the screen where there is a line and you have the two icons for the wireless manager and orientation.
It'd be good if you could add your own icons to this don't you think? Like TDLaunch but it's already there!
I'm gonna add a moody picture with an daft arrow just in case I've been rambling away!.
http://www.billylondon.co.uk/exec.JPG
Be interesting to see how its done.
Billy

Have a look here
HKLM\Services
particularly Power\ShowIcon
etc.
I believe your program needs to register as a service to be allowed into the lower status bar.

bubster mate, are you very new to the pocket pcs?
The row of icons are called the Tray, displayed on the Today screen.
You can use various programs to add your own applications to the Tray.
I recommend PHM Tools, check it out normally here:
http://www.phm.lu/Products/PocketPC/PowerToys/
however, the link doesn't seem to work. You're looking for a prog called TrayLaunch.
However, if you're interested, I wrote my own, called VJTrayLaunch.
WM2003
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
WM5
Check it out on my website:
http://www.vijay555.com/index.php?Releases:VJTrayLaunch
You will need to be able to make shortcuts; do this using an explorer program like GSFinder+, my personal recommendation.
EDIT: Guys read through the thread. VJTrayLaunch is only for launching one or two apps. Don't use it for 15 etc, read lbendlin's posts.
I will be updating this at some point. It's safe for a couple of icons, but more than that and you'll be limiting resources for other programs.
V

wow, learning a new word every day... "annunciators"
I guess it's back to reading the Boling book...
Vijay, why is your program resident once for each icon? Couldn't you make it re-entrant?

lbendlin: which version of Boling are you reading?
My program is resident for each app because I wanted it that way, absolutely basic and lowest resources possible without any configuration.
Each icon can be unloaded from its menu subject to user's choice.
I don't actually use the tray at all, preferring to entirely remove it from my today screen:
However, VJBigPhone needed a tray icon, so I had to learn the code, and this was merely a spinoff from that exercise. Someone had asked if there was a fair alternative to PHM's app, which is what I would use if I used the tray. I didn't know of one at the time, but since I could write the code, I did, just in case it came in handy...
What are VJTrayLaunch's overheads like? I've never used it in practise, so have no real experience of it, and haven't measured it...
V

reading the Third Edition.
I have replaced my cLaunch today plugin with a number of TrayLaunch shortcuts. Much better use of real estate. I'll watch the performance impact.
Does WM5 still have the 32 process limit?

lbendlin: I'm really not sure, I've not looked into it the task limit.
re Boling, yep me too. I'm learning everything I know from there and a huge Windows reference book, and C++ for dummies I'm only on Chapter 5, so obviously you'll see the theme of my apps change as I progress!
Re cLaunch, if you're using many shortcuts, or even a few large ones like me
a tabbed icon launcher is useful for thumb friendly size. My cLaunch setup is configured to give 4 banks of icons (1: quick calls, 2: apps A, 3: apps B, 4: phone profiles and volume control), tabbed with the arrows on the left.
So all is easy to navigate with the thumb (I've actually moved over to my unreleased plugin VJEphemeris that replaces several other plugins, but it works on the same principle).
The tray is very small, and good for some apps, depending on use really; I'm always looking for a better thumb friendly Today screen. Hence tabs and claunch, tray is too small for my use. Post a screenshot so we can get an idea!
On WM5 I've already written code to remove the tray from WM5 and shrink the soft buttons:
which I will provide as an option in VJToggleTodayWM5.
However, I will also be working on an expansion of my program HideStart to allow me to relocate the tray to somewhere more useful for me on WM5 (this is WM2003 screenshot):
I think the tray is very useful, but it's a crime it's not always visible. But there's just no space on QVGA. So I made it optionally visible anywhere, toggled with the start bar.
I've just had a cool thought: tabbed tray icons! I've not seen those before, and they could be quite feasible. Might look into it. What do you think?
V

vijay555 said:
I've just had a cool thought: tabbed tray icons! I've not seen those before, and they could be quite feasible. Might look into it. What do you think?
V
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I like the idea. I was planning on investing on a launcher, but after reading your post, I'd rather wait for you to develop this. Plus I'd rather pay for this rather than a launcher. EXCELLENT idea!

I'm such a glutton for punishment coming up with these ideas!
cktlcmd: I still highly recommend cLaunch. I had some good exchanges with its author and the code is mesmerisingly cool from a geeks point of view! Way over my head, that guy's a genius.
I just had a thought about how tabbed tray icons might be doable. I'll try to look into it, but I'm afraid it won't be too soon, unless I really find myself possessed by a eureka moment and can't stop myself (they happen surprisingly often!)
V

vijay555 said:
I'm such a glutton for punishment coming up with these ideas!
V
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But that's what makes you great!

lbendlin said:
I have replaced my cLaunch today plugin with a number of TrayLaunch shortcuts. Much better use of real estate. I'll watch the performance impact.
Does WM5 still have the 32 process limit?
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I am sad to report that I have switched back to cLaunch. The 32 process limit still seems to stand, and my 6 TaskLaunch instances created all kinds of funny situations where other programs would be closed for no apparent reason. So, Vijay, time for a re-entrant version? ;-)

lbendlin: I'm really sorry, I didn't understand why you were asking about the 32 task limit, but of course now I understand!
I believe WM5 is also limited to the 32 tasks as before, and this is "addressed" by using services! That's not a solution. for others, read this
You've made a good observation. I clearly recommend PHM tray launcher myself (I never use the tray, I use smallmenu personally) but this was made just for launching one or two distinct tasks. I'll amend the first post to reflect this info.
I'm giving thought to how to do tabbed and multi icons. I didn't address this previously because it wasn't what I wanted, but I can see the value of it with some of my other hacks. It probably won't happen too soon, I'm developing another couple of larger projects before I can come back to this, but I will work on it. Hopefully someone else can do it first!
V

VITO Goodwin v1.0 ***[Awesome Touch Launcher]***

Guys just check this new Touch friendly launcher from VITO.
Introduction:
GoodWin is a Windows Mobile launcher and task switcher for Pocket PC. Slide the screen with finger to scroll the list of favorites and running programs, installed applications, and settings – all on one screen! Whenever you turn on your Pocket PC GoodWin displays all necessary information – new sms, email, current time, and missed calls.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Main Features:
# Forget about stylus and Start menu
# Run, close, uninstall and switch between programs
# Add programs to favorites for quick access
# View battery charge and switch phone profiles
This is Demo

Seem like very user friendly and good innovation, thanks, will give it a try and report back...

Look very nice.. downloading...
Installing... Let's see...
Hmmm...
Good scrolling, nice skin, smooth animation.
What else.. support many languages..
It has profile selection..
Well..
Too bad it's not free...
where is the original web address mate?
Thanks for info..

Yes this is a good application but, why it isn't a plugin today launcher.
That will be good when we turn on the pocketpc we arrive direclty on the screen with hour and lock.
original website Vito technology

masamuneto said:
Yes this is a good application but, why it isn't a plugin today launcher.
That will be good when we turn on the pocketpc we arrive direclty on the screen with hour and lock.
original website Vito technology
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put it in startup folder

pro:
- nice interface good scrolling e clear view
- nice the real clock with second even if it could be not so readable in day light (in the "action" menù it should be visible a digital clock or a more readable analogic clock)
con/desiderata:
- too many icon to scroll (all the apps and the settings) may be better if you can minimize the program and the setting list in vertical folders.
- nice interface it would be great if with a 2.0 release, dial, contact and messaging are integrated.
- with trinity and lasagna WM6 3.05 some problem with activesync, dunno if the same with other device/OS.
- does'nt display battery charging and sincronizing
- lack of usefull shortcut (music player, weather, or favorites call number)
- some problem with lanscaper/portrait switching
- no theme selection capabilities
- it could be great if you can choose from vertical or orizzontal kind of scrolling apps and setting (imo the orizzontal scrolling (like a book way) its quite bit more natural)
- check the sms/email/mms behaviour of the interface when system is Locked; When receive an sms or a mail the screen, should be locked even with the notify displayed if you want to interact you should unlock screen.

This is Quality Application! Makes my Touch look more like a mobile... kewl...

I agree with Dodba : this software needs a GUI messaging and calls.

Me finks the guys over at pocketcm.com will be interested in this!

Hebrew skin for VITO GoodWin.
copy the skin to \Program Files\Vito\GoodWin.
Download link:
http://rapidshare.com/files/74203948/Hebrew.LNG
Nadavi

Not Bad
This is a nice app I like the look of it. This is a trial version though a license cost 19.95.

Has anyone tried to Skin this?
I've located the skin files on the install directory, but had no success.
They are .bmp but I can't seem to open them or edit.
Nice app.

Is it skinnable? Any htc touch screen?

I think this is a great start and hopefully it continues to see updates because right now it works well, but a little more customization and organization would be nice. Having just every single program and setting link roped into one giant long page that takes 3 minutes to scroll down just isn't for me right now. I imagine if a version 2 is released that addresses the ability to organize it better i'd be all over that for 19.99

well.. skin masters!.... a htc touch skin for this??
The Time/Lock Screen must also show the next appointment. Then it would be perfect.

pctuner said:
well.. skin masters!.... a htc touch skin for this??
The Time/Lock Screen must also show the next appointment. Then it would be perfect.
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with you there!
Also a weather app would be nice!. not sure wether there is one or not but a slide to lock as well as unlock would be great! another thing that would be nice is a bounce back back to the top of the screen after a predefined time five seconds perhaps?
ouch! slows down horribly when running htc audio manager in the background! thats on my vario 2 with four programs in total running (including phone which it wont turn off!?) and with 8 meg of program memory spare and 11meg of storage mem on the phone.

Yes wecan skin it !
Just have to edit shell.bmp in photoshop (the other bmp file is for the about page) and save it in the same format. fushia color is for the transparency.
Only one default when changing backround to white to grey (for example) there is no icon transparency It's so ugly...
May attempt to have official skin or a pro
Its the same editing for Vito FunContact.

Some stuff are missing:
- What to do
- Calendar
- Weather
but it's a good start, keep working

Battery
I just LOVE this application...
BUT: it's a real battery-eater !
Cheers
hrb

I like it, but the lock feature isnt very usefull. When device is put to sleep with the powerbutton... screen is off

(14/08/2008) Scroll Launcher 0.05 - BugFix!

Scroll Launcher is a Diamond styled Launcher for WM Devices.
Scroll Launcher looks inside the windows start menu folder for all files, and then adds them to a modified KListControl from here
Requirements:
.NET CF 2.0
WM2003 and above Pocket PC device. (I haven't worked out where the Smartphone version stores its startmenu. As soon as I do, I'll release a new version).
QVGA or VGA device
2MB of RAM (may use more on VGA)
Screen shots:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Usage:
Install the cab to your device. Execute the link called "Scroll Launcher" in Programs, and then scroll till you find the program you want!
Notes:
No icons are added yet.
A settings program is included!
EOA (ExitOnAction) sets whether the application should close when you hit a link.
The "Path" option allows changing of the path. If you have a non WWE ROM, please set this prior to use!
You must restart Scroll Launcher to apply changes.
Thanks to dosfan and gingercat for the original KListControl.
Thanks to kidnamedAlbert for the icon!
The sourcecode for my modified KListControl is also attached for those who are interested.

this looks great.
just wish we could a better looking background to go with it

kidnamedAlbert said:
this looks great.
just wish we could a better looking background to go with it
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Currently it's a single colour layer... I might try and implement some form of bitmap backround, but that'll eat memory...

well at least a black background color. white is too bright and makes my head hurt.
still i will use it

kidnamedAlbert said:
well at least a black background color. white is too bright and makes my head hurt.
still i will use it
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Have a present! I've just swapped around the black and white... Now the background is black, and the text is white!
I'm gonna release a version with the ability to configure that tomorrow!

l3v5y said:
Have a present! I've just swapped around the black and white... Now the background is black, and the text is white!
I'm gonna release a version with the ability to configure that tomorrow!
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thank you!
this is great.
now im going to add a program icon to it

i have edited the black scroll launcher and added a program icon
just replace the .exe with the one in the program files/scroll launcher folder

the idea look similar to Schaps interface for hes upcoming rom nice work

looks interesting! when i installed it and run the launcher, it does not find any of my programs. the only one that shows up is the launcher in the list.
i installed on my device and i tried it on my storage card same effect. only the launcher shows up in the program list. do i need to install anything else? i only installed the black launcher attached in post number 5.

thank you mister moderator l3v5y

Nice work l3v5y!

Just great
In black is very, very, very nice.
Just jumpse to me that it is missing 2 thing.... the icons, and not to hide the top bar.
Keep up the good work, for you and dosfan.

NguyenHuu said:
looks interesting! when i installed it and run the launcher, it does not find any of my programs. the only one that shows up is the launcher in the list.
i installed on my device and i tried it on my storage card same effect. only the launcher shows up in the program list. do i need to install anything else? i only installed the black launcher attached in post number 5.
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Does your ROM have any localisation? It may not work with differently named start menus. Also, are the files in "\\Windows\\Start Menu\\Programs" *.lnk files?

kidnamedAlbert said:
i have edited the black scroll launcher and added a program icon
just replace the .exe with the one in the program files/scroll launcher folder
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Nice! Now all I need is to extract your icon

ff2005 said:
Just great
In black is very, very, very nice.
Just jumpse to me that it is missing 2 thing.... the icons, and not to hide the top bar.
Keep up the good work, for you and dosfan.
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I'm adding some customization to it (via the registry!) so I can add that as an option.
The icons are coming, I just need to work out how best to implement it.

New version with some customisation out now!

l3v5y said:
New version with some customisation out now!
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l3v5y, I just tried your launcher (actually referred from the finger friendly thread) and I like it a lot, it can easily compensate what pointui is missing, which is only 7 items allowed.
I don't know if you could add these:
1) Groups of the shortcuts. I have way too many shortcuts currently grouped into folders right now (for pointui access). However if your launcher supports layers, such as if I double tap office then I would be able to select word mobile, excel mobile etc that would make it a little cleaner look.
2) Index scroll, a vertical scroll bar on either the left side or right side when scrolling the corresponding first letter comes up, like what pcm contacts, icontact and random access has. It maybe too pointui-ly but certainly increases the usability of your launcher.
Just my 2 cents. Keep up the good work!

wearefree said:
l3v5y, I just tried your launcher (actually referred from the finger friendly thread) and I like it a lot, it can easily compensate what pointui is missing, which is only 7 items allowed.
I don't know if you could add these:
1) Groups of the shortcuts. I have way too many shortcuts currently grouped into folders right now (for pointui access). However if your launcher supports layers, such as if I double tap office then I would be able to select word mobile, excel mobile etc that would make it a little cleaner look.
2) Index scroll, a vertical scroll bar on either the left side or right side when scrolling the corresponding first letter comes up, like what pcm contacts, icontact and random access has. It maybe too pointui-ly but certainly increases the usability of your launcher.
Just my 2 cents. Keep up the good work!
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Good ideas, but they may take some time...
Currently the items are sorted by creation date, so I need to change that before 2 will work.
Groups may also take some time as I'll have to redo the click handling...

great work brother do we only install the cab file? or what to do with the other files?

The cab file is all you need with WM5 +

[PRJ][01.01.2009] iDiamond Project v.0.2b [PUBLIC BETA IS OVER]

Hello boys and girls!
Here's my little Chrismas present for you: iDiamond Project public beta
As for now, it's nothing but a fancy application laucher, but it will be developed into complex UI over time. I'm too lazy to write more, so look for yourself.
And yeah, a feedback (or even an usability review) will be appreciated.
Special thanks to:
mun_rus: for your help in manila R&D (reverse-engineering and development)
bepe: for your useful hashing utilities
nestore5: for your help with decompilation
chainfire & guys: for QTC converter
Thank you all guys! You all helped greatly to make it happen!
System requirements:
TouchFLO 3D enabled VGA device
The official beta testing period of v.0.2 is over, coz all valuable information is collected and we got into flood&flame stage.
You're supposed to stop using the beta and wait for next releases (in Feb-Mar). The beta will forcefully expire after Jan, 15th.
If you haven't got a chance to try, here's the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VWsOUt41X4
Attention!
If you're going to distribute this to other forums, please do not remove credits.txt from the package, so users can always check back for newer versions in this thread.
Interface modders, if you're going to change some graphics, please leave loading screen logo untouched. This is my personal request
Regarding HTC Touch HD version:
I can not develop HD apps without actual device, and i don't think i will get any, coz it's not even sold here. But as soon a i get one (by some miraculous means), you can count on HD releases along with Diamond releases. You heard me
Donations:
I don't need money for this project, coz i write it for my own pleasure, and Paypal is not available in my region anyway. I wrote it just above, but i will state it more clearly: what i really need are Touch HD (for HD version) and iPhone itself (to look how things are done there), so, if you want, you can look in the direction of fundraising via someone trustworthy in the community, but that's just an idea...
Enjoy!

Known issues:
- Manila hangs or restarts sometimes during adding a shortcut
- Clock icon does nothing - it's just showing time (for now)
Impossible features (do not request them please):
- Locking the entire interface
- Integrating TF3D tabs into iDiamond UI
- Integrating iDiamond UI into TF3D
- QVGA version
Upcoming features:
- Setting wallpaper
- Built-in applications: picture viewer, music player (with coverFLO), messaging, etc.
- Active icons for applications: showing number of missed calls, new messages, etc.
Tips & tricks:
- Adding shortcuts to special places/actions, like Settings and New SMS (workaround): I haven't tried that personally, but i'm sure it's possible to create a special .lnk (with special parameters) for such actions (just goggle it) and add em like regular application.
"New SMS" shortcut attached. Just put it into your Programs folder
SMS Inbox: 00#"\Windows\tmail.exe" -service "SMS"
More shortcuts here: http://www.handy-faq.de/forum/windo...51874-windows_mobile_shortcuts_erstellen.html

[re-served]

Thanks bro but any screenshot go with that?

screenshots are in the .zip

put screenshot here also, people won't download the zip to check out the screenshots

DUDE U FKING PWN! I LOVE THIS! LOL! I'm hella hyper now!
The screenshot:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Edit: So wait. This means my TF3D won't run Awe. I was hoping to secondtoday this....any way I can get two versions of TF3D running at the same time? I would like to keep TF3D and have this run on my fuze. Suggestions D-Man?

Good job, man. Can't wait to try...

1 min review:
Seems very usable. I like the look. I'm a compare it to the iFonz, like that it's not an app, but I still feel that if you can seperate the bottom four icons and put the page dots above it and have the same docking look as the iPhone. You're good to go Oh and I hate the fact that I can't have TF3D and have this running on Second Today I can only have one. No bugs so far. It seems pretty fast.

Kraize said:
seperate the bottom four icons and put the page dots above it and have the same docking look as the iPhone.
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I thought about it, but there's a techical problem there, but eventually, i will do that.
Kraize said:
I can't have TF3D and have this running on Second Today I can only have one.
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Yeah, i know, but i can't help here - i'm developing it in manila platform and it's not designed to run in multiple instances.

Cool ! man I love this UI

no qvga huh?

meccax5 said:
no qvga huh?
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umm you are in the diamond section which is a VGA device...

meccax5 said:
-mod removed moronic remarc by meccax5-
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Um. Respect people please. This is a proper forum. Not for retards. K? Thanks. And if you were smart enough to know that TF3D (VGA Version) can run on QVGA devices and since this just replaces manila files, it should run on QVGA devices.

wow, saw the youtube vid, really fast! will try this when i get back home.
meccax5, why don't u "-mod removed moronic remarc by meccax5-"? heheheh
sorry for another flame...

Gonna test this out on my FUZE get back to ya ASAP!
thx
Kewlj1313

I understand the UI, but wondering if it was possible to make it so that TF3D still is the main hompage, and this becomes a replacement for the programs portion of WM6. I understand that it is iPhone like, but I like the TF3D, but would love to replace the programs folder with this instead of the WM6 version. Or even replacing the TF3D programs tab with this. Using it as a today screen cuts out alot of essential info. Just asking and giving feedback.

meccax5 said:
---LANGUAGE!!!.
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zmob123 said:
I understand the UI, but wondering if it was possible to make it so that TF3D still is the main hompage, and this becomes a replacement for the programs portion of WM6. I understand that it is iPhone like, but I like the TF3D, but would love to replace the programs folder with this instead of the WM6 version. Or even replacing the TF3D programs tab with this. Using it as a today screen cuts out alot of essential info. Just asking and giving feedback.
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I basically said the same thing I think it would be possible, but D-Man would have to re-code it and change it, because I think it'd be hard to keep both of them. If you're want it like this only for the programs, I suggest you look into TouchXperience by schaps which should have a public beta by christmas >.> (I've been waiting ever so patiently for him to come out with it since it looks too good to be true and it's uber awesome and I could like talk about it all day since it's so awesome, but I won't because it's going to clog my whole post with TouchXperience)

Kraize said:
I basically said the same thing I think it would be possible, but D-Man would have to re-code it and change it, because I think it'd be hard to keep both of them. If you're want it like this only for the programs, I suggest you look into TouchXperience by schaps which should have a public beta by christmas >.> (I've been waiting ever so patiently for him to come out with it since it looks too good to be true and it's uber awesome and I could like talk about it all day since it's so awesome, but I won't because it's going to clog my whole post with TouchXperience)
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To me (personal opinion) this is more of a app launcher (a nice one at that), and as far as TouchExperiance, I gave up on it and I think it has been abandoned.

tried it and like it!
it somehow slows down menu popup when im in app launcher thou, not at home screen
one more thing is sometimes it will restart itself when u add a shortcut, and u have to add a different shortcut instead of the one causing prob, then only able to add the one afterward

*Icon Challenge*.. WM 6.5 Honeycomb Icons collaboration! [Updated: Read Post 1]

Attention all graphic guru!!!
I Think its time to make WM 6.5 Unique!..
The stock icons are ugly.. and the iphone icons are played out!..
I was thinking that since WM6.5 start menu has the offset honey comb layout.. we could start making Honey Comb icons to be used with re/Start to change the start menu icons..
I suggest making them a little smaller than the actual honey comb place holder so that there can be adequate spacing between icons..
So Far:
Icons from Showtime7 is Will get updated in page 1 post #8
Icons from CZiPEN will get updated in page 2 post #18
Icons from aurrun will get updated in page 3 post #21
Icons from bobtheamazing will get updated in page 3 post #25
Icons from + Que PPC will get updated in page 3 post #28
Icons from manoli20 will get updated in page 3 post #30
Icons from Kid_DC will get updated in page 5 post #41
Icons from dan-htc-touch will get updated in page 6 post #56
Icons from styles89 will get updated in page 6 post #60
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SIZE!!!!
QVGA = (45x45 default Icon & 96x83 default Hexagon)
VGA =
WVGA =
WQVGA =
Requested icons:
Start Menu:
Opera Mobile, Opera Mini, Settings. System Settings, File Explore, Facebook, HTC Album, Notes, Google Maps, HTorch, Bluetooth, RSS Hub, Task Manager, Comm Manager, Youtube, Clean RAM, Camera, Messaging, Footprints, Contacts, Phone, Calculator, voice Recorder, Search, Pocket RAR, PIM Backup, IE, Tasks, Active Sync, PHM Registry Editor, Streaming Media, Java, Windows Media, Titanium Customizer, Titanium Weather, Favorite People, Keyboard, CHome Editor, Titanium Radar, Bluetooth Explorer, Internet Sharing, re/Start, S2U2, S2P, S2V, Skyfire, Office Mobile, Windows Live, Windows Live Messenger, CorePlayer, Kinoma Play, Games, Twitter, Today, Clocks & Alarms, Lock, Sounds & Notification, Connection Folder,System Folder, Personal Folder, Account Manager, Beam, Wifi
That's all I can think of for now.. Feel Free to post your on Requests...
Let the Challenge Begin!!!!!!

b16daddy said:
I suggest making them a little smaller than the actual honey comb place holder so that there can be adequate spacing between icons..
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actually...i suggest that the icons be made in resolutions higher than the actual place holder so they can be easily scaled as to user preferance.

Whatever Works!!!!

b16daddy said:
Whatever Works!!!!
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Is this just you suppling the idea or are you going to get the ball rolling with some icons and psd files ?

wapvirus said:
Is this just you suppling the idea or are you going to get the ball rolling with some icons and psd files ?
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Its an open challenge.. Im working on some right now.. but my graphic knowledge is weak.. so Im just putting it out there for the more experienced graphic gurus to join if they'd like..
Im just tired of us WM users using the square iphone imitating icons.. I know we're better than that..

I'm not sure I quite understand the concept of "honeycomb" icons... Do you mean just making thim hexagonal?

Showtime7 said:
I'm not sure I quite understand the concept of "honeycomb" icons... Do you mean just making thim hexagonal?
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yeah.. because the icon layout for the WM 6.5 menu is offset in the honeycomb pattern.. I figured making hexagon icons will fit the layout..
I know a lot of people don't like the new start menu.. but that's what's in WM 6.5.. so why not just work with it.. at least until someone create a better looking start menu to replace the WM one.. haha.

facebook icon
Well I've never tried icons but here's my first attempt, any good?
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

Showtime7 said:
Well I've never tried icons but here's my first attempt, any good?
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I like that! Transparent might be good...

FYI that looks BADASS
Although I think the second one is too transparent.
Personal Pref. I thought the First was amazing.

Actually, can you post the layered version of this file? Id love to run with that look and make a full theme. If we all pitch in a few, we can churn out a bunch!

PSD
Here it is. Take off with it. I'll admit I'm pretty unorganized with my PSDs so please forgive me if it's hard to work with!
http://www.speedyshare.com/662624666.html

Showtime7 said:
Well I've never tried icons but here's my first attempt, any good?
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Ohh Man.. That is Awesome! Can you hook me up with some templates so i can play with it?.. also.. bluemetalaxe said He's willing to help us with graphics.. his icons are here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=533993
PM him if anyone needs help..
Man.. Im excited.. we're on the right track.. Just one more thing though..
the icon size.. some people have the Large icons due to 3 rows stat menu.. but most people are acually using the 4 rows which require smaller icons..
does any one know what icon size is for 3 rows and 4 rows?.. the reason why i suggested the icons be made a little bit smaller than the actual place holder is because i want to allow some space for the program name under the icons..
Let me know what you guys think..
=)

the template's in the post right above yours.

How can i change the icons in my wm 6.5 startmenu?

Bib_x said:
How can i change the icons in my wm 6.5 startmenu?
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Post #1 has the answer
Gotta say the icon produced looks sweet

I was made this icons:

Those are pretty nice. Though I think it's odd that there's a round highlight.

How do I change the size icons? I want to have the following. Let consider the whole honeycomb.