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Orientation Aware Theme Making

Hi all.
I was looking through http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=44560 My Today Screen. and a topic that quickly interested me was lost in the middle of it. I figured I would open up a new thread and get the information out there about it.
Orientation aware Themes. Basically you can use two different wallpapers. One for portrait mode and one for landscape mode. I want to give the credit to Jacob-MDA as his was the first post I found in this thread about it.
You need 3 files. 2 Others are optional
REQUIRED
*.tsk file //Your Task file, it will have all the color information in it.
tdywater_240_320.gif //Today Screen wallpaper for PORTRAIT Mode
tdywater_320_240.gif //Today Screen wallpaper for LANDSCAPE Mode
OPTIONAL
stwater_240_320.gif //Start Menu Background for PORTRAIT Mode
stwater_320_240.gif //Start Menu Background for LANDSCAPE Mode
The numbers in the filename indicate the size of the GIF image by pixels, in width*height. so tdywater_240_320.gif is 240 Pixels wide and 320 pixels high.
TO USE.
The image files contain NO color information for the theme. You will still have to use or make your own theme to get the colors that you want. Load the theme and select it under the settings/today panel.
Once you have your theme selected. Drop your *water_###_###.gif files into the \Windows directory. When prompted overwrite the files that are already there. They were created by the theme when it is selected.
Examples
tdywater_240_320.GIF and stwater_240_320.GIF
{
"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"
}
Results in
AND tdywater_320_240.GIF and stwater_320_240.GIF
Results in
Again, Please note that the title bars and other colors specified in the theme are not altered by these changes.

good info

I've made such themes, but my top menubar always turns out either grayscale or plain black. None of the theme-maker programs out seem to work very well for WM5 unfortunately; at this time they are more geared toward WM 2003.

TBCompDesign: great info. If it's not already there, could I ask you to stick this on the Wiki?
Grazie tanto!
V

mattucd said:
I've made such themes, but my top menubar always turns out either grayscale or plain black. None of the theme-maker programs out seem to work very well for WM5 unfortunately; at this time they are more geared toward WM 2003.
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Try this works great for WM5.
http://www.codeppc.com/telechargements/themegence/themegence.htm

Where can I find this inverted clock?

Found here....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=439662
Searches returned very little....nothing useful....
Thanks,
Kev

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2709349&postcount=12

pamas said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2709349&postcount=12
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That's doesn't appear the same clock. When I installed it it changed the icons and text for Call History and Calendar to the same dark gray as the clock. Also, the clock in the link posted by The-Kevster seems to be a lot darker - almost, but not quite, black, whereas the one in your link appears (to my eyes at least) to be lighter.
Unless I'm doing something wrong...

I have a rom for you with that clock. It is the latest pdaviet rom for the diamond. If you need it let me know. It is superfastttt. WIth no major bugs.

i don't remember where from i got it so i uploaded it for you here:
http://rapidshare.com/files/164026938/tnyynt_Manila_Black_Clock.cab
enjoy!

Its called Holy Clock... disable TF3D(start>settings>today>itemstab), install the cab file, then enable TF3D again

The problem I've got with these clocks is that whereas the normal white Manila clock has a nice graduated background, every black version I have tried has a background which is very blocky (it looks as though the backgrounds to the numbers are very highly compressed jpg's).
Is there a version of the black clock available where the background to the numbers isn't blocky?
EDIT*** OK, on further investigation I can see that what most people appear to have done when creating the black clocks is take the white background and basically turn it in to a negative image. I have just tried this myself and the result is just as blocky, so it's simply a case of this blockiness not showing up very much on the white versions. On the black versions it sticks out like a sore thumb. Basically in order to smooth it out the background will need to be completely redrawn. I have neither the skills or the patience to do this.

I've found the clock that I'm after, and it is the clock that is in the White Manila Theme. The clock background appears to be much smoother when I apply this to my phone, instead of using some of the other black clocks that I've tried.
Here is a screenshot to better explain what I'm talking about. The image has been uploaded as an uncompressed .bmp
The clock on the left is the one you posted, and the one on the right is from the White theme. Both pictures have been brightened up a bit (each by the same amount) to better show what I mean:
{
"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"
}
I know people will probably claim that the one on the right is blocky also, but when it is at its correct brightness it doesn't stand out as much and appears a lot smoother to my eyes.
How do I go about extracting this clock from the White theme to be used on the standard Black Manila theme?

some questions about home customization

1) Is it possible to change date position? I would move it to the same bar of operator logo? (as the arrow indicates)
{
"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"
}
2) is it possible to change the colour of this 2 windows mobile bars? It would be great to make them transparent
3) can I change the default operator logo
with a much colored one like this one on this pic? (yes I know is an iphone screencap )

same here. i think the date looks better at the top left as it was on the diamond. unfortunately, i have no idea how to change this though.

You can change the clock using cabs that were made for the Diamond, not sure about any of the other things. Maybe it's possible to edit some of the manila files.

Philio25 said:
You can change the clock using cabs that were made for the Diamond, not sure about any of the other things. Maybe it's possible to edit some of the manila files.
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indeed as you can see on these screens I changed the default clock with a transparent one

is it possible to move date position?

jackthekayman said:
indeed as you can see on these screens I changed the default clock with a transparent one
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Where did you get the cab for the transparent clock?

you cannot make the wm bars tranasparant that i have seen. You can change their color my using a theme in WM (not to be confused with a theme in the TF3D app).

I've the same question's
now is it possible?

sorry for thread diggig, any solutions yet? i'm figuring how to move the date up

Changing Operator Logo.
Steps to change Operator Logo:
1.Find 256x64.png file in your windows folder and edit it with your own logo.
2.Replace the original file with the modified one (Use Resco File Explorer).
3.Restart.
Find the attached image, i changed my STARHUB logo to my name.

Would really like to know how to move the date too!! Its much better up the top!
Rich

Hi shamsul,
but I can't found that "256x64.png" file.......

[THE] 15/03/09 Clocks,Sliders,Icons and themes for TF3D By Whiskeybro

I will post all my stuff i made in here next week, and MANNNNY NEW Clocks are comming : )
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Fire :

transparant diamond slider from first picture

Dualclock hands only to use with your own digital clock

DualBMW,DuoChoco,DualVista Green and Vista Red.
Operator Name Fix (MY TOUCH HD )
how "install the Operator Name_Fixcab softreset ,put your phone in flightmode and in phone mode again.
you can change the name with Personaliser

Dual RaceClock Clock_with calls+calendar DUAL_TBRclock Dualclock Blue
{
"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"
}

Dual Chrono Clock DUAL_BREIL

I Wash_Diamond startup animation,welcomehead and 2 wallpapers.
If you experience any choppy animation or non animation,
try changing your gif speed. With either Advanced Config under the HTC Animation pull down, or registry editor under HKLM\Software\HTC\HTCAnimation\. Try ranging the number around, 40, 75, 100.
Seems to strangely vary by the rom.
right click save gif to pc and rename to animated.gif,copy to your diamond and put in windows.
i made a cab file from the animated screen and welome screenfor easy installation (no wallpapers and clocks included) :
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=KG04NEHP

Theme
For Manila Rhodium only
with the extreme analog clock you lose the worldclock funktion,the missed calls and the agenda function at the startpage.

WhiteGold_Bling Rhodium Theme(with analog/digital toggle clock) and Gold_Bling Rhodium Theme for TF3D2

TF3D analog/digital Toggle Clock .
It works on the new TF3D2 .(i didn't test it on the old manila please confirm if it works)
Press the toggle text button in the right corner to switch from analog clock to digital and back.
thanks to rotastrain
Includes no scroll shade no curtains and background on all pages

Las Vegas panorama wallpaper on 12 tabs for TF3D2
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12 wallpaper panorama background on all tabs for TF3D2
Have fun
to make your own edit the manila files in the zip with CFC gui
wall 1=67e, 2=67f, 3=680, 4=682, 5=683, 6=684, 7=685, 8=686, 9=687, 10=653, 11=654, 12=655

./***Resrved***

//.***Resrved***

Allow me to laugh: Hahahaha!! Jeez, you don't have to reserve this many posts for some descent clocks, sliders and icons. This many post should be able to handle everyones TF3D hacks/changes/theming!

sibbor said:
Allow me to laugh: Hahahaha!! Jeez, you don't have to reserve this many posts for some descent clocks, sliders and icons. This many post should be able to handle everyones TF3D hacks/changes/theming!
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nope this is for a year and like everyone can see you fill up 4 pages with nothing .......only taking and talking

I installed the transparent diamond slider and love it but I do need help. How do I make the original slider go away? The sprint icons are still there and your overlaps them in the slider only. Thanks again for a great file!

Indeed I too like the Transparent Diamond Slider but it seems to be off center on my Pro. Any suggestions/fixes? Thanks

whiskeybro, please keep posting.
thanks

[THM] NXE (New Xbox Experience) Theme With Bootscreen!

Canceled!
Ages ago actually:s First my Diamond died, then i got my hands on a Hero, and now as my sig. shows i have e Desire HD
Here it is!
The NXE theme for TF3D
The theme is based on the original New Xbox Experience and i've taken all my inspiration from it.
It only got icons for some tabs since i dont use all of them.
The tabs included are: Home, People, Messages, Camera, Music, Settings and Favourites.
Maybe I'll include some more on my next release (requests?)
This is not my final version, Because I'm not completly satisfied with it myself and i want to hear your opinions on it so far.
It comes with Panorama background (and Bootscreen with the original Xbox start up sound!: optional)
I have now tested this on 3 different diamonds and it works perfectly on all of them.
If you want to change theme:
Remove your current one, soft-reset and install the new one!
Hit OK and your Diamond resets again
NXE Theme v1.1
{
"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"
}
NXE Theme v1.2
NXE Theme v1.3 (Added Weather icons to v1.3.1/Black BG in v1.3.2)
Bootscreen:
I've added the .gif and .wav now=)
They are in the Attached NXE Bootscreen.zip
Upcoming: First i plan to make a Forza 3 Theme and if that turns out good i'll make a Win7 Theme.
Yes I know there are someWin7 Themes but I have an idea of how i would like it to.
But as metioned I'l go for the FM3 Theme first=)​

*Reserved*
I have created a NXE spashscreen=)
I'm not sure how it will turn out, 'cause i had an other "non-stock" splash before so it looked kinda weird.
But i know it works.
And i still need feedbacks.
Spash:

screenshots please?
EDIT:: if you use windows 7 or vista, go to the search / run box in the start menu and type without quotes "snip" and press enter. this will load a screen capture APP.

i have now added a theme preview=)

DUMP!
I'm sure there must be some Xbox fans out there!

help
kk so i installed the bootscreen but it doesnt show

It worked for me the first time:/
If you are using Diamond Tweak "startup animation" must be enabled.
I will look into it as soon as i can=)
Edit: I've tested it again on my Diamond and it worked perfectly fine.
The only thing i can come up with is that i post the .GIF and .WAV so that you can copy them to your Windows directory with total commander.
I will post those files when i get home later to day=)

looks awesome mate! thanks

Thank you Brav0=)

can you make a version where the green background behind the icon is transparent instead (so no background just icons?) i think that would look even better!

What do you mean exactly?
Witch version of the theme would you like that to be?
I will look into on the 1.3 theme later today=)
Now its been done. Transparent made it black th0..

looks great! now...you must port to sense 2.5
I want to see what your Windows 7 theme looks like!