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So you want to hide your system tray?

Why? Because it useless and it ocupies a line of space that could be used by a today plugin!!!
TrayDisplay is what you need!!! Built with ATL C++, it comes in two files:
HideTray: that makes tour system tray invisible;
DisplayTray: that makes tour system tray visible!!
It makes a shortcut on your \Windows\StartUp folder so that everytime you reset your PPC, it will hide the tray!
When the file is run, it makes it's job and then end's so that it doesn't stay in memory.
This file is not a patch, but an application!
Only works with Windows Mobile 2005!
Hope I'll get some feedback
19/11/2005 (1.0.0.2)
Bug fixed: screen rotation, then execute TrayDisplay would make the height of the plugins to be wrong!
18/11/2005 (1.0.0.1)
First release!

Thanks !
Works very well on my M5000...

Sorry... It don't work on WM2003 SE.

Iomega said:
Works very well on my M5000...
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I've detected a bug when rotating the screen; I'll work on it later and post a new version!
MKS said:
Sorry... It don't work on WM2003 SE.
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I was expecting that...

Release 1.0.0.2
Fixed screen rotation bug.

I tried this program out on my Jasjar and it did not re-size correctly when the screen was rotated. This was on the .2 version.
FYI,
Boinger

Boinger said:
I tried this program out on my Jasjar and it did not re-size correctly when the screen was rotated. This was on the .2 version.
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It doen't! The problem is, since the application runs, hides the tray and resizes the plugins and then end's, when you rotate the screen you have to manualy run the app again :?

I just installed it and it created the icons in program menu and the HideTray in StartUp folder
But when I reset my Universal the TrayBar is visibile... if I then launch the HideTray icon from the program folder the TrayBar hides...
Why doesn't it hide at startup?

Can you make it work with 2003SE. I am sure there are lot of people will appriciated your work.

harryphung said:
Can you make it work with 2003SE. I am sure there are lot of people will appriciated your work.
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I think it's possible, i'll try to do that and post the results here later

It's works on my Wizerd (i-Mate K-JAM), the icons gone but the space not reclame back, it this normal? if so I think it is better if you can move the Unlock function to this line and the user name too so we can save space on the screen (optional). but if we can gain the line to be part of the screen it is much better option.
Thanks,

harryphung;
Have you seen my ToggleToday program for WM2003?
It's been there for 3 months!
{
"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"
}
Also, here for the ability to relocate the tray and toggle fullscreen today and some other hacks (alpha release)
Using the app to ghost reminders on WM2003
V

I was sure I had seen something for WM2003 somewere!!

ei99070: I'll be updating it to WM2005 at some point, just too busy right now; my version has to be compatible with a couple of other programs I'm writing (a today plugin called VJTodaySpacer), and then making it both WM2005 and WM2003 is a bit of a headache. I need a clear head to get around it!
Are you hiding or resizing the child?
V

vijay555: Hiding!
I tried just resizing, but rotating the screen set it to normal size again... ShowWindow API seems to do the job correctly!
I assume your app is always running on background, correct?

ei99070 - is your app memory resident or one off?
WM2003 compatibility took some work because the newbar and sip are a little interdependant. WM5 is a bit nicer for that:
v

vijay555: true!! It as very easy to find the windows!
But I can tell you now, SIP and the Soft Button bar are independ on Windows Mobile 2005 to...
My app does it's stuff and closes, but that creates a problem: when you rotate the screen it resizes the area available for the plugin's to the original size, but mantains the tray hidden!

ei99070 I'll investigate it at some point soon. That's why I asked if you're memory resident, because polling or hooking the system, or possibly patching in memory, is the only way to prevent this I think. But they're quite bad solutions for stability and resources.
v

I agree, I think that hooking the rotation event will be the better way to avoid this behavior... :?

Great stuff!!
I whas looking for this long time!!

Getting rid of battery & Connection icons on today scree

I'm talking about the little ones at the bottom of the today screen, right above where it says "contacts". How can I get rid of them, and use that line up for a today plugin instead?
Cheers

In the \Windows\StartUp\ there is a shortcut Init_Tray.lnk Use FileExplorer or such to either remove this file, or better yet, move this file to another location such as \My Documents\StartOld\
-Michael.

actually i like that bettery icon, and im using wm2003se device. is ther a way to pull it out so it can be use on our device?? i cant find any software that can display such battery icon below.

Cutefox said:
actually i like that bettery icon, and im using wm2003se device. is ther a way to pull it out so it can be use on our device?? i cant find any software that can display such battery icon below.
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Try WR-Tools Resinfo, it puts Battery and Storae + mem gauge in the Tray.
I like it ; it takes no room on the today screen....
{
"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"
}
Setup :

nah.. dun want this one.. i want the imate one cose its like old moto fones battery icon.. jus like it.. huehuehue.. mayb i'll try the one u suggest.. see if its any good.. does it drain battery faster thou??

jpiek said:
Cutefox said:
actually i like that bettery icon, and im using wm2003se device. is ther a way to pull it out so it can be use on our device?? i cant find any software that can display such battery icon below.
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Try WR-Tools Resinfo, it puts Battery and Storae + mem gauge in the Tray.
I like it ; it takes no room on the today screen....
Setup :
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any idea if this will work on WM5 and if so does it come in english?
cheers

ferritt: the screen shot's on WM5.
V

vijay555 said:
ferritt: the screen shot's on WM5.
V
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D'oh
:lol:

mjohns said:
In the \Windows\StartUp\ there is a shortcut Init_Tray.lnk Use FileExplorer or such to either remove this file, or better yet, move this file to another location such as \My Documents\StartOld\
-Michael.
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hi,
i've deleted this file but still have the com manager icon and that battery icon?? any ideas??
cheers

Restart your device
To bad the tray icon pops-up after you launch Pocket Informant...

mccune said:
Restart your device
To bad the tray icon pops-up after you launch Pocket Informant...
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Might be a setting in PI. I use PI2005R4 and I don't get tray icons. I don't use reminders..that might be why??? Your correct; haven't been able to disable the tray except by not using programs that put icons in the tray
Also, SBSH.net iLauncher has the ability to put shortcuts and meters--not the imate battery icon--in the tray. Previously, I did this to take up space on the tray line that would otherwise be wasted. Someone/somewhere stated that they were able to set the tray to use only one pixel..I was not able to figure how this was done. Wished I'd have remember to ask.
-Michael.

mjohns - IIRC the tray was being hidden (not set to 1 pixel).
This is to maintain compatibility with other applications, whilst also freeing up the space in the Today screen to its maximum potential.
V

vijay555 said:
mjohns - IIRC the tray was being hidden (not set to 1 pixel).
V
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vijay555, That looks great and thanks. I'll give VJPhoneToggle a try. Those are some interesting apps you've put together. -Michael.

ferritt said:
vijay555 said:
ferritt: the screen shot's on WM5.
V
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D'oh
:lol:
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And yes, there's an english version ofcourse..

vijay555 said:
mjohns - IIRC the tray was being hidden (not set to 1 pixel).
This is to maintain compatibility with other applications, whilst also freeing up the space in the Today screen to its maximum potential.
V
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Wow, what's the Time/Date Giant on your Today ? I like it, I'll take it

The large date plugin is VJAudioNotes
But this has now been replaced by VJEphemeris.
I use VJEphemeris on my Magician, day to day.
But (un)fortunately, VJEphemeris has been replaced by VJSihaya! (long term development).
The screenshot with the hidden tray, above, is using VJToggleToday WM5. But unforunately it's not entirely finished yet (need to put a bit of a UI on it perhaps). It only needs a few more days on it, but I've been exceptionally busy the last week at work, so no time to program at all. Thank God it's Friday!
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Any free today plugin that shows battery level, memory, & free storage like Pocket+?

Any free today plugin that shows battery level, memory, & free storage like Pocket+?
I recently switched from SPB Pocket Plus to Ultimate Launch. What I am missing though are the indicators that's available from Pocket Plus for battery level, memory, free storage on phone, and free storage on card (see the bottom of the Today screen):
{
"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"
}
Is there a today pluging that can do the same thing? I need it to take up only one line, though, just like the picture

try battery status.. or RLtoday..

They require mortscript

Metrix
http://www.freewarepocketpc.net/ppc-download-metrix-2.html

jambaj0e said:
They require mortscript
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battery status doesn't..

oyegaurav83 said:
battery status doesn't..
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Battery status takes up 2 lines when I want to show the memory & storage space

popdog54 said:
Metrix
http://www.freewarepocketpc.net/ppc-download-metrix-2.html
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OMG!!
Metrix seriously screwed up my Sprint Touch! My phone hangs and I can't soft-reset it! Damnit! I may have to hard-reset if I can't fix this!
Do not use this crippling program!

jambaj0e said:
OMG!!
Metrix seriously screwed up my Sprint Touch! My phone hangs and I can't soft-reset it! Damnit! I may have to hard-reset if I can't fix this!
Do not use this crippling program!
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ive BEEN usin this program and ive never had any problems with it at all, its awesome! sorry

Michaelr219 said:
ive BEEN usin this program and ive never had any problems with it at all, its awesome! sorry
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I reset it 6 times and it keeps on crashing! Argh!

jambaj0e said:
Battery status takes up 2 lines when I want to show the memory & storage space
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there are options.. try and explore.. its a great software.. i dont use it now but had used it and found that its good.. search for its thread on xda..

oyegaurav83 said:
there are options.. try and explore.. its a great software.. i dont use it now but had used it and found that its good.. search for its thread on xda..
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i have a new release that is an ultimate launcher theme that im gonna post here in a few... if you stay tuned, the metrix cab and folder i have included in my instructions might help you!

Battery status has some themes that allow you to put the information you want into one line.
I cant remember it, but if you look for battery status skins/themes, you should be able to get what you want.

Michaelr219 said:
i have a new release that is an ultimate launcher theme that im gonna post here in a few... if you stay tuned, the metrix cab and folder i have included in my instructions might help you!
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great... will wait for that.. i use ultimate launch with pocket plus..but dont want to remove pp..
but who knows.. may be you will convince me..

what a bull**** they say here: rltoday needs also no mort
and metrix is not running

I like the Resco today plugin. It's got a few different options. Nothing fancy but it does have a nice one line compact skin that is just what you are looking for.

Metrix severly crashes my Ultimate Launch. And rlToday needs MortScript for getting storage space and RAM indicator, no?

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what a bull**** they say here: rltoday needs also no mort
and metrix is not running
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not for unread sms or missed calls.. but for battery and memory etc. if needs mortscript and sys2reg (based on mortscript)... if you have some rltoday skin which doesnt need that, i will gladly use that..

the program might only be compatible with specific devices... also, be sure to make sure you install it to the device and not the storage card, thatll be a huge factor... it shouldnt need any mortscript at all, i dont...
and only about 15 mins... before i release my theme

Michaelr219 said:
the program might only be compatible with specific devices... also, be sure to make sure you install it to the device and not the storage card, thatll be a huge factor... it shouldnt need any mortscript at all, i dont...
and only about 15 mins... before i release my theme
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i am here for one hour more.. currently no work at office.. hopefully will be able to try it as soon as you post..

oyegaurav83 said:
i am here for one hour more.. currently no work at office.. hopefully will be able to try it as soon as you post..
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its up and runnin...

S2U2 Device Lock Today Plugin

Hello again my dear friends,
As you might installed and worked with S2U2 (aka Slide 2 Unlock), you would see lack of an item like standard windows mobile's Device Lock item.
First I developed an managed one (I mean using .net compact framework). As far as it can take more memory space and has less functionality, I coded a new application in pure C++.
I have tested this application on WM 6.0 and great TNT WM 6.1 on my device (Wizard).
I hope you enjoy using it.
I would be really glad to hear from you. So please post your ideas and comments.
Thank you.
Note:
1- Second file is customized for one of the XDA users.
2- Third file is made to fix the version 2.02 compatibility.

how does it work?
i've installed it...and now what?
how do i access it?

let's check it out...downloading now

md_bluelily said:
Hello again my dear friends,
As you might installed and worked with S2U2 (aka Slide 2 Unlock), you would see lack of an item like standard windows mobile's Device Lock item.
First I developed an managed one (I mean using .net compact framework). As far as it can take more memory space and has less functionality, I coded a new application in pure C++.
I have tested this application on WM 6.0 and great TNT WM 6.1 on my device (Wizard).
I hope you enjoy using it.
I would be really glad to hear from you. So please post your ideas and comments.
Thank you.
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Your post is not very clear.
What you're created is a Today Plugin to invoke S2U2, am I right?
Maybe you can add a screenshot?

landwomble said:
i've installed it...and now what?
how do i access it?
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Just install it on your Device (not your storage card). Then go to Start>Settings>Today>Items
there you should see S2U2 Device Lock item. Make sure it is selected and then press OK and close Today.
Now you should have a new item added to your Today Screen.

johanromijn said:
Your post is not very clear.
What you're created is a Today Plugin to invoke S2U2, am I right?
Maybe you can add a screenshot?
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You are absolutely right, it is a Today Plugin to invoke S2U2.

Just made a quick 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"
}
Clicking this plugin will start S2U2.

Thanks so much dear johanromijn.
Did you test it ?

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Thanks so much dear johanromijn.
Did you test it ?
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I did. I does what it has to do.
I already assigned S2U2 to a softkey, so I'm not using it currently.
But for people who want this on their Today Screen, it's perfect.

Great work ...
now I can free a softkey for other application ....

Excellent work..will try it now

Thanks for your posts and comments.

Excellent idea. Will try it this evening.

SouthernLuke said:
Excellent idea. Will try it this evening.
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anyway you would share your source code withb us? i'd like to see if i could extent possibilitys. thanks in advance.
greetings
Marcel

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johanromijn said:
Just made a quick screenshot.
Clicking this plugin will start S2U2.
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This is a nice fix, but I accomplish the same thing by adding the shortcut to HTC Home or claunch.

its really nice work

Great job.
Simply brilliant. A bigger icon won't be a bad idea.

marcelvanblankers said:
anyway you would share your source code withb us? i'd like to see if i could extent possibilitys. thanks in advance.
greetings
Marcel
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What possibility you mean ?

Thanks for all of your attentions.

Great work! You should change the name of the thread to S2U2 today plugin though.

Fullscreen/HUGE Dialpad Request Please?

Is there anyone that can make a Dialpad that takes up more of the screen, Im looking for something along the lines of the example of the picture on the right.
{
"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"
}
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The att one on the left is the current one I have which is the closest thing but very hard to use while driving and running around, which I got from PhilD41
I just changed the all the buttons to invert when they are pressed down where his only inverted the number and you couldn't see it under your finger while pressing it. If someone can just create one I can skin it myself, I just need a base to put them on. Thanks.
If anyone wants mine Ive attached it, to install just extract to windows directory.ONLY IF YOU HAVE HTC DAILER

you can try DXC's iphone dialpad, any style that's doesn't have a .5 at the end.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=380466

i just made this skin for dxc's dialpad, as you can see its fullscreen
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=394518

Some time ago I made a small flash app that was fullscreen:
(It has severall skins)
Its not great, but it works...
You can get it here:
http://twolf.sytes.net
Under the area MOBILE/FLASHKALL

How do i use this flash dialpad? i have wm2003 and macromedia flash 7 installed but when i dial a number nothing happens...

Sorry, works fine here...
You just need flash 7, dial a number and press the green button...
oh, the EXE exports the data to the storage card, so I guess you need one too...
But i can make a version that exports to a automatic temp folder managed by you system.

hm... i have a storage card and in the temp folder are the files.
I use a german rom wm2003 rom for my magician. There is probably a difference between the folder names: the storage card is called Speicherkarte for example.
Too bad that it isnt working for me

A while ago I made a dialer that is full screen. It has no functionality other than dialing, and only works when installed to main memory...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=389951

l3v5y said:
A while ago I made a dialer that is full screen. It has no functionality other than dialing, and only works when installed to main memory...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=389951
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Works like a charm, if you need graphics let me know...
lamandrion said:
hm... i have a storage card and in the temp folder are the files.
I use a german rom wm2003 rom for my magician. There is probably a difference between the folder names: the storage card is called Speicherkarte for example.
Too bad that it isnt working for me
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I made a new version, please try it now.

many thanks! it´s working now!

twolf said:
Works like a charm, if you need graphics let me know...
I made a new version, please try it now.
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If you feel like doing some graphics, I think there was a post in that thread... I stopped doing any development on it because no one seemed interested...

l3v5y said:
If you feel like doing some graphics, I think there was a post in that thread... I stopped doing any development on it because no one seemed interested...
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Will do.
I know what you mean, if no one gives feedback we loose interest...

If anyone's interested: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=2230491