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Make icon for application

I found this simple attached Wifi toggle application in XDA that is suppose to work on smartphones (WM6 standard).
I installed on my trinity and it worked, the only problem is that it does not have a icon!!
Can anyone help in making an icon for it? Also perhaps make the installaiton package to also make a shortcut to the startmenu?
Thanks in advance.

there is no need for a new cab file.
type
62#"Program Files\smartmadsoft\WirelessToggle\WirelessToggle.exe"?<path and filename to any dll>
into a shortcut file and save it to \windows\start menu\programs. it will autmatically appear in the start menu's programm folder.

Thanks for your help. But I do know how to make the shortcut to the start menu. The problem is that there will not be an icon for it. It will only show a generic white page for as an icon (the same icon fo invalid shortcuts even though the shortcut is correct). The problem is that (I think) the application itself does not have an icon because even the exe file doesn't show an icon.

answers to your two questions are already in my post:
how to make shortcut to program files to appear in the start menu's program submenu:
create a text file
type: 62#"Program Files\smartmadsoft\WirelessToggle\WirelessToggle.exe"
save it as wirelesstoggle.lnk
copy it to \windows\start menu\programs
how to add an icon:
add ?<filename>.dll,startnumber
to the shotcut file in one single line. if you do not have a icon dll file just use one of the existing like shellres.dll in the windows folder.
it should look like this:
62#"Program Files\smartmadsoft\WirelessToggle\WirelessToggle.exe"?shellres.dll,-13910
that will give you the beam-icon.
here are some more icons:
Bluetooth: shellres.dll,-13909
Connections: shellres.dll,-13953
Network cards: shellres.dll,-13888
Buttons: shellres.dll,-13944
Input: shellres.dll,-13936
Lock: shellres.dll,-13942
Menus: shellres.dll,-13937
Owner Info: shellres.dll,-13841
Phone: shellres.dll,-13954
Sounds: shellres.dll,-13924
Today: shellres.dll,-13952
about: shellres.dll,-13899
Certificates: shellres.dll,-13941
Clock n Alarm: shellres.dll,-13840
Error Reporting: shellres.dll,-13997
Memory: shellres.dll,-13900
Power: shellres.dll,-13895
Regional Settings: shellres.dll,-13901
Remove Programs: shellres.dll,-13943
Screen: shellres.dll,-13906

@egoist6: thanks for this informations!! Olioaglio

If your asking how to make a custom Icon, there are many free icon applications out there. ones i have used over the years:
mspaint - create any .bmp file you want then just rename to .ico
bmp2icon - takes a .bmp file you have and converts it to .ico, supports transparency.
IconChanger - can take an .exe and change the icon embedded to one of your choice. (this one might be what you need to just add an icon to the .exe you have)
GConvert - can convert pictures into .ico, can pull icons from .exe, can create icon .dll files (which can have multiple icons inside), has a batch function to convert many files at once.
Gimp - freeware type of photoshop, is kind of complicated, not for beginners.

egoist6 said:
answers to your two questions are already in my post:
how to make shortcut to program files to appear in the start menu's program submenu:
create a text file
type: 62#"Program Files\smartmadsoft\WirelessToggle\WirelessToggle.exe"
save it as wirelesstoggle.lnk
copy it to \windows\start menu\programs
how to add an icon:
add ?<filename>.dll,startnumber
to the shotcut file in one single line. if you do not have a icon dll file just use one of the existing like shellres.dll in the windows folder.
it should look like this:
62#"Program Files\smartmadsoft\WirelessToggle\WirelessToggle.exe"?shellres.dll,-13910
that will give you the beam-icon.
here are some more icons:
Bluetooth: shellres.dll,-13909
Connections: shellres.dll,-13953
Network cards: shellres.dll,-13888
Buttons: shellres.dll,-13944
Input: shellres.dll,-13936
Lock: shellres.dll,-13942
Menus: shellres.dll,-13937
Owner Info: shellres.dll,-13841
Phone: shellres.dll,-13954
Sounds: shellres.dll,-13924
Today: shellres.dll,-13952
about: shellres.dll,-13899
Certificates: shellres.dll,-13941
Clock n Alarm: shellres.dll,-13840
Error Reporting: shellres.dll,-13997
Memory: shellres.dll,-13900
Power: shellres.dll,-13895
Regional Settings: shellres.dll,-13901
Remove Programs: shellres.dll,-13943
Screen: shellres.dll,-13906
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what is the 62# used for in your lnk file?

you have to provide in advance the total amount of letters for the link to the exe file (including the quotation marks). i do not know the reason for this, i just know the facts...

Olioaglio said:
@egoist6: thanks for this informations!! Olioaglio
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you're welcome.
if you want to use this - i had some strange behaviours when changing the icon after you have completed the whole shortcut file:
the old icon still remains visible. you have to rename the whole shortcut file to enforce display of the new icon.
i can't remember if a soft reset might also help.

Thanks alot egoist6, worked like a charm.

Hello everybody,
You can also paste behind your shortcut "?outres.dll,-10001"
(I hope this works for everybode, I am on a FRENCH WM6)
Value 10001 : contacts
Value 10006 : flag
etc
The following screenshot is the same .lnk file with each time another icon
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"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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[5/4/2008] ichis - "Yet Another iPhone Hybrid Theme" for rlToday

Hello All,
I updated a few lines in my MortScripts, redownload the ichis.zip file and the new files are in the ichis directory, just overwrite the existing files in "\Program Files\rlToday\ichis\"
I wanted to release my rlToday theme. ALL icons are active and info is displayed. Let me know what you think.
{
"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"
}
To update weather:
a.) Either tap the one of the smaller icons (tomorrow/after tomorrow's forecast) if you are connected to the internet.
b.) Or, tap the big icon (current condition) to update via Google's SMS. once the message is recieved:
- Open the message
- Tap and hold and Select all
- Tap and hold and Copy
Then it will update the Today screen.
The reason I have an SMS option: I don't have a data plan other than when I'm at a WiFi spot. So, its really for me
If any of you get an error message, please post it here and let me know so I can add that icon/weather condition [Un]Fortunately, I live in New Mexico and its always Sunny and Clear, hehe.
AND I'd love feedback. If you use it, modify it, post your screen here!! I'd love to see what you guys come up with too!
Installation:
Inside the attached chis.zip file, you'll find everything you need:
1. Install MortScript 4.1
2. Install rlToday
3. Copy Sys-To-Reg-2.0 directory to \Program Files\
4. Copy cutouts.ttf to \Windows\Fonts\
5. Copy ichis directory to \Program Files\rlToday\
6. Run Sys-to-Reg-Install.mscr and allow it to run at Startup
7. Make ichis the skin in rlToday
8. (OPTIONAL) If you use S2U2 v1.00 or above, set the weather option to UserWeather in S2U2 Settings and copy the contents of the S2U2weather directory to \Program Files\S2U2\gfx\weather\
9. (OPTIONAL) Set the bg-black.bmp as your background with 0% transperancy via the WM Pictures & Videos application
10. (OPTIONAL) If you would like your own background behind the icons, I've included a bg.png file that has the transparency layer preserved and you may place another image behind it of your choice using your favorite image editor (ie. Photoshop) -OR- just make your favorite image your background.
11. SoftReset and Enjoy!
* Note: you may need to edit some of the applications that the skin.xml file launches. you can do so by editing the skin.xml file.
Recommended applications:
S2U2 by A_C
S2P by A_C
Google Maps by Google
Task Manager by DotFred.net
** I have my mail icon launching Gmail, if you don't have this account on your phone, you'll need to edit the gmail.lnk file to launch the appropriate account.
Special thanks to Mirko Schenk for MortScript, Allgemein and emerym at the rlToday forums and for Sys-to-Reg. Although Sys-to-Reg is currently version 3.0, I'm using 2.0 because it does what I need it to
- chis

Nice but seems like a lot of steps

xecutionkrk said:
Nice but seems like a lot of steps
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Hehe, yea, The whole reason I use Sys-to-Reg is so that when there are no messages/missed calls it doesn't display a nasy "0" and its blank.
And the reason for the update via SMS option is because I dont have a data plan

Update
I updated the instructions a bit. This is my first release, so I'm thinking of things to add to the post as I go

wow!!!!!!
thanks in advance

FAQ: No way to move Garmin to subfolder

\Garmin
\Storage Card\Garmin
\Storage Card\Program Files\GMXT ACTIVATOR
It's a good software of the world but lack of gentleman.
CEO play golf all the time ?

Garmin was designed to run in root folder of memory card (\Storage Card\Garmin). A stupid design from CEO.
Garmin save data files into root folder of your device (\Garmin). A stupid brain of CEO again. So, keep backup these folder before hard reset your device.
Finally, a stupid installer program will copy all files to your memory card and leave them all.
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These are step by step:
1. Copy all files in folder \Garmin from CD disc or zip file to \Storage Card\Garmin
2. Copy GMXT.CAB to \Storage Card\GMXT and click it to install Garmin Activator.
3. Activate your Garmin software by run \Storage Card\Program files\GMXT ACTIVATOR\GMXT ACTIVATOR.exe (you need internet connection). These license files will be created:
\Storage Card\Garmin\GMAPSUPP.UNL
\Storage Card\Garmin\SW.UNL
4. After completed activation, uninstall Garmin Activator and delete all ****s.
\Storage Card\GMXT\GMXT.CAB
\Storage Card\Program files\GMXT ACTIVATOR\*.*
\Windows\Start Menu\GMXT ACTIVATOR.lnk
5. Make a shortcut to \Storage Card\Garmin\Apps\WM\QuePPC.exe and or map to hardware button1.
6. When run Garmin Moblie XT the first time, the following data files will be created in your device:
\Garmin\gpx\current.gpx
\Garmin\GARMIN.NVM
\Garmin\GARMIN_ARTE.NVM
\Garmin\GARMIN_FLASH.NVM
\Garmin\GARMIN_MDB.NVM
\Garmin\GARMIN_MPM.NVM
\Garmin\GARMIN_TRIP.NVM
\Garmin\GARMIN_WPT.NVM
\Garmin\GarminDevice.xml
7. Files that doesn't need:
\Storage Card\2577\autorun.exe
\Storage Card\2577\GARMINAUTORUN.EXE
\Storage Card\autorun.txt
\Storage Card\Garmin Mobile XT.exe
\Storage Card\GMXT\GMXT.CAB
\Storage Card\Program files\GMXT ACTIVATOR\*.*
\Windows\Start Menu\GMXT ACTIVATOR.lnk
8. Very clean install 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"
}
9. Now you can backup and restore only these stupid folders:
\Garmin
\Storage Card\Garmin
No need to reinstall or reactivate any more. Good luck!

Note: If you don't activate the software, it can't detect GPS device.

Will this work if I restore those folders inside the Program Files folder, not in root folder?
Thanks.
K

KraFT_mk said:
Will this work if I restore those folders inside the Program Files folder, not in root folder?
Thanks.
K
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Garmin mobile XT only work Fix location path ROOT
another thing is register key (not confirm rumor) is set by ID + X ur card space too 1GB , 2GB, 4GB, or 8GB each size is different key so Garmin can charge $$$. not try i got 8GB
and I agree with "natong" garmin CEO
btw I love Garmin mobile XT FREE for live "Real Live Traffic, Weather, Gas price CHECK, Airport Flight Status" u need online connection.

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[Q][SOLVED]Change icons using ICO files

Is it possible to change the icon of an EXE, a folder or a shortcut to an icon in the format .ICO or .BMP or something similar?
I know that it is possible to do this if your desired icon is inside a .dll file, but whats about a simple ICO file or a small BMP image? can they be assigned?
On my HD .ico files are opened with Opera and look like a regular Opera file - red "O" in the Explorer ... ugly...
Can someone help?
I want to change the folder icons in the start menu and to use this wonderful icons in TF3D:
{
"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"
}

Has no one an idea (((((

A last try to revive this topic.
I just can't believe Windows Mobile doesn't support ICO files!
Can I convert some ICO files to a DLL library using a tiny easy-to-use EXE?

i am also interested in changing folder icons for example.
tried copying a win vista dll to the pocket pc - and use SK Shortcut manager to open it. it worked but the icons were low res, no go for my hd.
i also tried making my own shell library but again encountered a problem. sk shortcut manager opened them, but found out that the icons where lacking transparency - bummer.

i was certain resco explorer could change icons (like windows on your pc can do from win explorer), but when i tried, theres no option i also tried file explorer w/ext's.. no go.. you might try total commander

sounds like you need something like
http://www.shelllabs.com/change_exe_icon.htm
though this is for windows

GOT IT !!!
Now I can customize my own icons
Look into my thread! Here is my DLL! In alpha state Try it out! Use Code: 1 to 17
justr modify the shortcut path of an *.INK file!
for example: "Blablabla\asdfasdf\Prog.exe"?windows\KSicon.dll-1

I maybe have a better idea to change a icon to own customized picture
1. go to http://www.shelllabs.com/iconchanger_download.htm and download the file IconChanger38.exe
2. Customize your own picturer (jpg, bmp, png)
3. Go to http://www.coolutils.com/Online-Image-Converter.php to change the
file extention (jpg, bmp, png) to .ico
4. Copy the (programname).exe from your phone to the Desktop
5. Right click on the (programname).exe and press Change icon
6. Search for the (filename).ico you want to have as icon (search on your desktop)
7. Then press Set and your (programname).exe icon will change
8. Put the changed (programname).exe file on your phone and reboot your phone
That's the trick

Restorator is best way to change icon for any filetypes.
http://www.bome.com/Restorator/
Just open file, search old icon, change with new and save file.

Quicklinks Folder Shortcut

Howdy All,
Firstly i hope I'm putting this thread in the correct folder. If not, could the powers that be do some magic and move it to the appropriate topic.
Preamble: Using blackSTONEhenge (cookie and now slim) it bugged me that I had to have quicklinks to specific programs and not to specific folders e.g. Games or Office. After lots of searching, and I do mean lots, I managed to do this. credit must go to pgriffith in the Touch Diamond forum, and others.
Solution (for Games Folder shortcut): Unzip the _FolderView.exe in the zip file found by following this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=416092 post #3
Using Notepad, create a .lnk (that's .Lnk) shortcut file with the following:
66#"\Windows\_FolderView.exe" #\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Games\?shellres.dll,-8229
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and save as Games.lnk. Don't forget the .lnk at the end.
Copy and Paste to \Windows\Start Menu\Programs folder. You can now add the Games folder to your Quicklinks. The beauty about this is that uses the ROMS start menu and not File Explorer.
I tried the same with Office folder and it worked, except the icon is, as you can imagine, the games folder. My next challenge is to identify the Office icon number from shellres.dll and even better the HTC Sense icons. If anyone can help, it'd be much appreciated.
PS: If this has already been discussed, kindly ignore.

smungai said:
I tried the same with Office folder and it worked, except the icon is, as you can imagine, the games folder. My next challenge is to identify the Office icon number from shellres.dll
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its not in "shellres.dll"
its here "officeres.dll, -3"
Rn

Thanks Raving Nanza. I realised my error.
For an Office Shortcut use
67#"\Windows\_FolderView.exe" #\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Office Mobile 2010\?officeres.dll,-7690
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. Funnily enough when I changed it to -3 as per your suggestion Nanza, it was the same icon.
Any ideas on using the Sense Games icon that looks like a game controller instead of the Windows folder + card icon? Anyone know what the .dll file for the Quick folder is(i.e. the one with the toggle switches for BT, Wifi etc)?

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smungai said:
Thanks Raving Nanza. I realised my error.
. Funnily enough when I changed it to -3 as per your suggestion Nanza, it was the same icon)?
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ok i dont know how you got -7690 but it could be your version of officeres.dll is differant to mine, obviously coz in mine its icon number 3....
if its just the icon you want to change then make an icon and put it in the windows folder, name it something random and create a link to the icon then lable the link - icon.lnk... now put the icon.lnk into the folder you want to have the icon for, eg games/office... any folder to be honest.
but.. swiftly moving on:
when i made my rom i created my own dlls and icons for folders, using icofx.exe and reshacker.exe .... ive uploaded my dlls below..
the icons inside my dlls are:
windowsfoldericon.dll, -1 = WINDOWS FOLDER ICON
windowsfoldericon.dll, -2 = OFFICE FOLDER ICON
windowsfoldericon.dll, -3 = TOOLS FOLDER ICON
gamesicon.dll, -1 = GAMES FOLDER ICON
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Rn